The two families are not in speaking terms ever since Doraiswami tried to usurp Ratnam Pillai's traditional rights at the temple festival.

Meanwhile, accosting Doraiswami demanding his son's release, Ratnam Pillai declares bravely that he would overpower the touted bull.

In his dying breath, he elicits a promise from Meenakshi that she would ensure that their son sets right this slur on their honour.

How Muthaiyan wins the hand of Sivakami after overpowering the mighty bull Senkodan and reforming his wily uncle forms rest of the tale.

Principal photography commenced on 5 July 1955 in the sets put up at Vauhini Studios, with Nagi Reddi cranking the camera for the first shot.

[10] According to historian Sachi Sri Kantha, it was the "first successful movie in a social theme" for Ramachandran.