After excelling in her written exams, Mahalakshmi struggles in her physical test at the BSF. Upset, she breaks down in her room. A flashback reveals her first meeting with Arjun.
Arjun pours cow dung on Maha to take his revenge. On the other hand, Rasappa is all set to go to any extent and kill anyone for his benefit, who is his next target?
Maha's father confiscates her phone as a punishment for not collecting Rs. 3000 as agreed. Rasathi, Marimuthu's wife, lights a lamp to get rid of her hardships at a Diya ceremony.
Arjun pays Maha, but she realizes that it is the same money she had lost. Rasappa insults Rasathi. When Arjun hears of Rasappa's behavior towards Rasathi, he decides to take on Rasappa.
The Captain gets Arjun and friends out of jail. Maha tells Arjun that she is impressed by the way he fought for Rasathi and hopes that he makes it to the BSF. Later, Arjun injures himself while exercising and can't stop thinking about Maha
Rasappa starts looking for an alliance for Sethupathi. Malar professes her love for Anwar, but he does not reciprocate. Maha tells Sethupathi that she does not love him. Later, Maha's father collapses and Arjun rushes to his aid.
The doctor informs that Maha's father had a heart attack, but Arjun's timely help saved his life. Soundaravalli realizes that Malar is in love with Anwar and supports her. But Arjun's father is firm on his decision.
Maha and Arjun's feelings for each other grow stronger. However, when Maha learns about Arjun and Malar's alliance, she loses her cool on Soundaravalli. Her act makes Soundaravalli realize that Maha is in love with Arjun.
A misunderstanding erupts between Maha and Arjun. Rasappa wins the draw to lift the idol for the 3rd consecutive year, but Arjun realises the draw was rigged. Maha's father reveals that he has fixed her marriage, breaking her heart.
Arjun and Anwar try to find out why the children of the village are falling ill. Maha confides in her aunt and tells her she doesn't want to marry the boy her father has found for her.
Rasappa manages to cover his tracks when the press arrives at his factory. He plans to create a rift between Anwar and Arjun with Sethu. Maha's family receives news that the would be groom side is OK with the alliance.
Maha gets rid of the alliance. Arjun tells Suresh that he is acting affectionate towards Akila to make Maha jealous. Will Maha find out about Arjun's plan?