Murali, an educated sales manager, is thrilled about his arranged marriage until he discovers his bride, Arukkani, is an illiterate village girl he considers ugly. Resenting her deeply, he begrudgingly marries her but leaves her with his father when he transfers to Bangalore. There, he meets the stylish Julie, and they fall in love and marry.
Later, Murali's father tricks him into returning home and forces him to take Arukkani to Bangalore. Desperate, Murali purposefully abandons Arukkani at the railway station. By coincidence, Julie's brother Stanley rescues Arukkani and brings her to their home. Discovering the truth, a shocked Arukkani remains silent to protect Murali. Julie unwittingly hires Arukkani as a maid, transforming her into a civilized woman. When their fathers visit, Arukkani convinces her shocked father to hide the truth from Murali's father. Ultimately, Julie discovers the truth and selflessly sends Murali away with Arukkani, secretly hiding her own pregnancy.