JAR Anand

The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher.

On his pilgrimage to a temple to immerse the ashes of his mother in the sacred river, Rakhavan befriends a tribal family. He comes across the lives of the tribal people and their struggle.

Vasu struggles to manage his family after the death of his father. When he comes to know that his sister is in love with a man hailing from a rich family, he refuses to endorse their relationship.

Movie starring Kamal Haasan, Sharada, M G Soman and is directed by N Sankaran Nair.

The story revolves around the life, philosophies and miracles of Saint Adi Shankara.