Ganapathy (T. R. Ramachandran) has no intention of getting married. His parents have a village girl in view Ragini (Raghini) and ask him to come to Madurai. He goes along with his friend Ambalavaanan (Sivaji Ganesan) who wants to meet his college girlfriend Padmini (Padmini) who is from the same family as Ragini. Ganapathi falls for Padmini not knowing that his pal is already in love with her! The hero rejects the rural girl. Padmini changes her name, lifestyle and get up, and introduces her to Ganapathi. He falls for her and marries her. Soon he realizes the truth. However, the problems are solved with the couples living happily thereafter.