It stars filmmakers K. Balachander and Bharathiraja along with Anjali, Aari Arujunan, Jayachitra, Karunas, Manobala, and Ilavarasu in supporting roles.

Ramasamy (K. Balachander) is an influential man in the village, and he is a devoted to the principles of Congress since his childhood.

Susheela (Anjali), brought up in Singaravelan's house, is a school teacher who is in love with Murthy (Aari Arujunan).

The film received poor reviews for its mediocre script, amateurish screenplay, acting and non-existing entertainment factor.

[2][3] Sify labelled it as "a big bore", and The New Indian Express called it "Fairly neatly crafted, Rettai Suzhi is a clean, simple, warm entertainer sans overt glamour, double entendres or mindless violence".