Pellichesukundam (1997)

Evocative and provocative, this socially relevant relationship drama follows the fluctuating fortunes in the life of Shanthi, a fearless young woman. When she witnesses a murder committed by Kali Charan she does not hesitate to report the heinous crime to the police.

After Kali Charan is imprisoned based on Shanthi's testimony, his brother rapes her as revenge. Vilified and humiliated in society, Shanthi is forced to endure a great deal of trauma. When her family members turned their back on her, Anand, an exceptionally wealthy man supports her and gives her sanctuary in his home against social norms.

Shanthi heals in the caring and protective environment of Anand's home and slowly begins to fall in love with him, but because she holds him in extremely high regard and feels indebted to him, she never expresses her feelings.

At this critical juncture, Anand's cousin Laila arrives from America and begins to pursue him earnestly. Will Shanthi's silence result in her losing Anand forever? How does Anand feel about Shanthi? What will the future hold in store for them?