A woman in his village, Parvathi, is in love with him, but she is unable to make him quit alcohol.

To change himself, Shankar goes to Madras, leads a reformed life, and earns well with his artistic skills.

The film was directed by R. S. Mani, who trained under the American Tamil filmmaker, Ellis R. Dungan.

[citation needed] A song, Paadam Sariyaa Master sung by Trichi Loganathan and Jikki was objected to by the censor board on the grounds that it undermines the relationship between teacher and student.

The song was altered in the film as Podhum Saridhaan Mister and was sung by P. B. Srinivas and Jikki.

[3] Kalki's review criticised the story for lack of originality, but appreciated only the climax as innovative.