A remake of the Telugu film O Seeta Katha (1973), it stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Rajinikanth.

Prasath, who has his eyes on Selvi, pretends to back Balaji's love while secretly hoping to create a divide between them.

Selvi realizes Prasath's intentions when she finds out that he has seduced Menaka, an innocent girl living in the same apartment complex.

A devastated Selvi returns home to another shock: her sister, who plays small roles in films, has been in a fire accident which has left her face permanently scarred.

Selvi comes across an advertisement in the paper for a second marriage to Viswanathan, a wealthy man in Salem with four children, and applies for the same.

Impressed by her service, he requests her to marry his eldest son, who turns out to be none other than Prasath, who visits his father during the weekend.

In an attempt to salvage her life, Selvi successfully persuades Viswanathan to marry her before Prasath returns the next weekend.

[12][13] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the film for its cast performances, and called the pre-interval portions better than the post-interval ones.