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.
as Muthu / Zamindar (Muthu's father)
as Ranganayaki
as Raja Malayasimman
as Ambalathar
as Thennappan
as Valayapathy
as Sivakamiyammal
as Padmini
as Kaali
as Rathidevi
as Rajasekhar
as S. P. Pratap Rayudu
as Poongavanam
as Pallavarayan
as Kamalakannan
as Tamil-speaking Malayali (cameo appearance)
as One among group dancers in a song “Oruvan Oruvan”