Plot Summary
Rajendra Panikkar, a prosperous rural farmer (played by Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair), lives in the village with his daughter Radhika (Vidhubala) and son Radhakrishnan (M. G. Soman). Gopi (Prem Nazir), a capable young farmer, marries Radhika and, at Panikkar’s request, takes charge of the household and the farm. Radhakrishnan marries Jaya (Sreelatha Namboothiri), whose father Prabhakaran Pillai (Sankaradi) is a scheming city man eager to claim Panikkar’s wealth. Jaya gives birth to a daughter, Ambili, but neglects her. Radhika—though childless—deeply cares for the baby, and Ambili grows to consider Radhika and Gopi as her real parents. Jealous and influenced by his father-in-law, Radhakrishnan demands his share and leaves home with Jaya and Ambili. Radhika, heartbroken, falls into depression. Eventually, Ambili is returned to Panikkar’s household.
In a tragic turn, Radhika dies while trying to protect Ambili from a bull. Grieving and wanting Ambili to be cared for, Panikkar insists Gopi remarry. Gopi weds Rajani (Sharada), daughter of a retired District Collector and Radhika’s friend. Initially distant, Rajani gradually bonds with Ambili. Gopi, however, remains emotionally distant. Meanwhile, Radhakrishnan and Prabhakaran Pillai scheme to defraud Panikkar—but their attempt fails. On top of that, Prabhakaran Pillai hires goons to harm Gopi.
• One night at the fields, Ambili—escaping into danger—witnesses the attack on Gopi. Rajani arrives just in time, rescues both Gopi and Ambili from a burning structure, and even takes a fatal knife wound herself. As the police arrive, the villains are arrested. At the hospital, Ambili calls Rajani “Mother,” waking Rajani from her coma. A remorseful Radhakrishnan and Jaya reconcile with the family, and the film concludes with a touching reunion.
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