A middle-aged upper-caste man, Malaichami, leads an unhappy married life but seeks comfort in a new friendship with a low-caste woman. However, their friendship leads to many rumours in their village.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sivaji GanesanMalaichami | Malaichami |
 RadhaKuyil | Kuyil |
 VadivukarasiPonnatha | Ponnatha |
 DeepanChellakannu | Chellakannu |
 RanjiniSevuli | Sevuli |
 JanagarajThe rope-spinner | The rope-spinner |
 SathyarajMayilvaganam | Mayilvaganam |
 Aruna MucherlaRasamma | Rasamma |
 A. K. VeerasamySengodan | Sengodan |
 IlavarasuNot listed | Not listed |
 Babu GaneshSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
 Radhika SarathkumarKuyil (voice) | Kuyil (voice) |