Madhavan is a petty thief who is accused of stealing the idol of the village goddess. However, he soon escapes police custody and tries to find the real culprit.
Balamani, a housemaid and a devotee of Krishna, falls in love with her mistress's grandson, Manu. When the whole family is against their union, Balamani seeks the lord's help to make her forget him.
Velayudhan, an orphan, is loved by the people in his village, as he keeps it free from unsavoury people and practices. But the local moneylender and politician get jealous and try to get rid of him.
