Chellappa, a villager, returns to his village after finishing his education, and falls in love with his neighbour Sundari. Her father, the panchayat president, threatens to shoot her if the affair becomes public knowledge. He wants Sundari to marry his relative Raja, who owns part of the land he has been taking care of while Raja is serving at the military.

Shankar, leader of a labour union, is killed by a mafia don. His son Munna, who is raised by the slum dwellers, is unaware of his past. However, his enemies identify him and attempt to kill him.

When Naidu, the older brother of Chandru, is insulted by his best friend Bhaktavatsala because of his financial status, Chandru takes revenge by kidnapping Bhaktavatsala's daughter.

Malai Malai is all about two mountains of power clashing with each other. One man is an important and powerful figure in the village while the other man hails form the city. Why they clash is the story of Malai Malai.

A man is forced to fight back when a moneylender goes after his family and friends.

Muthazhagu is a fisherman who rescues Vaidehi. Vaidehi reveals nothing about her background except that she has attempted suicide. She falls in love with Muthazhagu. Meanwhile, the sister of Muthazhagu's boss, falls for him too. Vaidehi is now whisked away by her powerful rich father to get her married to the groom of his choice.

A wealthy man is known and revered for his just nature all over the region. His brother is married to an arrogant girl while there are others who are continuously plotting against this family.

A man comes to the city and lives with a friend. They are tenants of a girl with whom he often gets into fights. Soon they fall in love. But, another man, with whom he has had tiffs, also loves her.

Vijay and Anitha secretly love each other but are unable to confess their love for each other. Her father realises this and tries to separate the two. However, fate has other plans in store.