A woman in distress finds solace in a man who accepts her as his sister and seeks justice for her. Akbar Basha (Sivaji Ganesan) is a blacksmith and a man who stands up against injustice. He rescues Kasturi (Sarita) and accepts her as his sister. Kasturi tells Akbar how Prakash (Sharat Babu) raped her as an act of revenge. Her troubles do not end as Akbar is arrested on a false charge.

Of the 63 Nayanars venerated in the Tamil devotional movement, Appar, Sundar, Sambandar and Manickavasagar are the most important. This film, starring Sivaji Ganesan, tells the stories of their lives that were dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva.