Wife's word is a mantra) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Rama Narayanan and produced and written by P. Kalaimani.

However, Thyagu's parents demands huge dowry for which Selvi's father agrees and pays off by selling his property.

Post marriage, Selvi finds Thyagu's parents to be irresponsible who just prefer spending money lavishly.

Now it is Selvi's father's turn to take revenge on Thyagu's parents by asking for the same amount as dowry in order to get them married.

Selvi tactfully sends Bharathan and his wife out from their home mentioning that they are not contributing for family's income.

Bharathan and Rani leave their home and start a small roadside eatery which clicks well and they open a decent restaurant thereby settling well in life.

He decides to call Selvi back, however he faints and gets admitted in hospital where it is diagnosed that high stress has resulted in some serious illness which requires an immediate surgery.