Basil plant) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. B. Srinivasan and written by Thamizhmaaran.

The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Gemini Chandraknatha (in dual roles), V. Gopalakrishnan and Sharadha.

Mary is affianced to Thomas, an army officer while Janaki is married to a company executive.

The mother-in-law's adopted son Peter feels pity for the separated Janaki and her child.

[1] Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran said the director "has shown much courage in tackling a ticklish subject".