When he returns four years later, he is shocked to see that his mother Vedhavalli is a widow and was told that his father Sambasivam committed suicide due to the disgrace that he was unable to pay back the loans.

Sundaram finds Govindan's family and offers help, who initially refuses but later accepts when persuaded and explained to.

While leaving Govindan's house, Sundaram learns that Punniyakodi is living as a fugitive, had changed his name as James and staying with a crook Kanthan.

There, Sundaram learns that Susila's father is Justice Somanathan, her cousin is Inspector Raja, servants Arasan and Kanniyamma.

Susila refuses Raja's advances and develops a soft corner for Kalamegam, but later learns that he is Sundaram and his deeds, but lies to Justice Somanathan that he is a good man.

[4] The songs "Chinna Siriya Vannaparavai" and "Thoongadha Kannendru" are set in the Carnatic ragas known as Darbari Kanada and Charukesi, respectively.