Meaningful desires) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film written and directed by Babu Maharaja.

With no job and little prospects left in town, Selvam leaves for Madras and quickly finds a place with a group of smugglers.

Prabhu, the leader of the group, acquires foreign goods and opium from Shanthakumar and sells them on the black market.

Selvam makes money in his new job but also attracts the attention of Customs Inspector Ganesh.

Selvam finds himself cornered by law enforcement as he struggles to arrange Jaya's marriage to Anand and rescue Radha from Prabhu.