Directed by Bharathan and produced by M. O. Joseph, the film stars Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, Achankunju and Bahadoor.
Appu owns a factory and Thankam’s father Pilla Chettan is a labourer staying nearby.
Appu’s mother requests Thankam to spare his son and go away somewhere since she fears he will take his life if she also commits something the same.
Velu plans of starting his arrack business for Thrissur pooram with his trucker client Kunjipaalu who has an eye on Thankam.
Thankam’s pleas for help goes unheard when Velu shuts her down accusing about her relationship with Appu from young age and is hell bent on pimping her out for his personal gains.
Their happiness is short lived as the police arrive and arrest Thankam for the murder of Velu.