 Two rival clans under Anjooran (NN Pillai) and Achamma (Philomina) have a history of mutual hatred. Anjooran, convinced that women are the root of all evil, ensures that all his sons stay bachelors. The yougest son, Ramabhadran (Mukesh) falls in love with Malu (Kanaka), from Achamma s family. A complicated tug-of-war ensues.