: A recurring figure in Tamil romance is the thozhi or female best friend, who acts as a protector and advisor to the heroine, often helping navigate the complexities of secret courtship.

Aravind, a North Indian photographer on a solo trip to Chennai, gets lost in the bylanes of Mylapore during heavy rain. He takes shelter in a small temple where he meets Nila, a Bharatanatyam dancer who runs a heritage home.