The story concerns Muthu, a charismatic, well-respected and loyal servant and charioteer of Raja Malayasimman, a wealthy zamindar. While Muthu and Raja's exploits lead them to fall in love with the same woman, an actress and dancer named Ranganayaki, Raja's materal uncle Ambalathar is keen on assuming control of the family's property.
Rajinikanth
as Muthu / Muthu's father
Meena
as Ranganayaki
Sarath Babu
as Raja Malayasimman
Radha Ravi
as Ambalathar
Senthil
as Thennappan
Vadivelu
as Valayapathy
Jayabharathi
as Sivakamiyammal
Subhashri
as Padmini
Ponnambalam
as Kaali
Vichitra
as Rathidevi
Raghuvaran
as Rajasekharan
Prabhakar
as S. P. Prathap Rayudu
