The film is set in a village near Madurai. Pugazhendi (RK) spends all his time drinking and is ridiculed by everyone. In contrast, his elder brother Pandithurai (Napoleon) is respected and admired by everyone. Pandithurai showers love and affection on Pug

Satya and Kiruba are friends. Satya is reckless and gets into drinking and violent fights whereas Kiruba studies hard to become a Sub-Inspector. Tables are turned when Satya becomes a Sub-Inspector.

A young police aspirant gets into an altercation with a corrupt cop, who then proceeds to ruin his life and career prospects.