In the village of Pallikondapattu, Kalyanam, a male artist in the Therukoothu troupe, faces ridicule for portraying female roles, especially Draupadi. Despite his mother’s pressure to conform, Kalyanam remains determined to reclaim his father’s troupe. After a series of struggles with Thandavam, who humiliates him, Kalyanam’s extraordinary performance as Kunthi earns respect. Thandavam, filled with regret, dies. Kalyanam fulfills his mother’s wish, performing as Arjunan, astonishing the troupe and gaining the recognition he deserves.