 When the trio takes up a painter's job at a mansion under contractor Nesamani (Vadivelu), Krishnamoorthy's paternal uncle, Aravindan falls in love with Padmini (Devayani), who lives there.Padmini's jealous cousin Abhirami (Abhinayashree) makes him believe that his overtures are reciprocated.When the truth is revealed and Padmini rejects him outright, Chandru stands up for his friend and speaks ill of her.