Rajnikanth stars as Surya, a young orphan who rises to power in a slum with the help of a local Godfather, played by Mamooty. Together, they establish a rival government, but their reign is threatened when a new district collector, the Godfather's step-brother Aravind Swami, takes office. Surya's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers his mother, Sreevidya, and decides to surrender to the authorities.
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In a gritty slum, orphan Surya finds an unlikely mentor in Devaraj, a respected crime boss. Together, they navigate the treacherous underworld, but their lives are turned upside down with the arrival of a ruthless, honest district collector.