The film commences with friends and family of an ailing village head, Malaichami (Sivaji Ganesan), gathered around him on his death bed. The plot then moves along in a series of flashbacks, featuring significant episodes of the dying man's life. These include... the presence of a boatman's young daughter Kuyil (Radha) in his village. The protagonist is unhappily married to a quarrelsome wife named Ponnatha (Vadivukkarasi), and seeks comfort and solace in a friendship with Kuyil. The friendship raises eyebrows, and is socially awkward and complicated for both Malaichami and Kuyil. To know the further story Watch this Super Hit Tamil Classic Movie Mudhal Mariyathai starring Nadikar Thilakam Sivaji Ganesan, Radha, Vadivukkarasi, Satyaraj. Music is composed by Ilaiyaraja while Lyrics are penned by Vairamuthu. Directed by Bharathiraja.
