The film stars Sanjeev and newcomer Chetna Pande, with Sampath Raj, Vadhan, Rinson Simon, Master Sachin, Anju, Manobala, Singamuthu and Halwa Vasu playing supporting roles.
The film opens with Surya, an aerobics instructor, joining a school owned by Sampath, a powerful and influential chairman of multiple institutions.
Surya befriends Sampath's niece Diya and helps a financially struggling student, Karthik, gain admission to the school.
However, when Karthik's mother falls ill and needs surgery, he decides to enter an inter-collegiate dance competition to win prize money.
During a practice session, Surya is impressed by Karthik's dancing skills and wants him to lead their school's team, but Sampath's spoilt son, Siddharth, opposes the decision and creates a rift in the class.
Director S. V. Solairaja, who had directed more than 7000 TV serial episodes in many languages, made his directorial debut with Neeyum Naanum under the banner of Team Visions.