Rakhi's wedding is ruined when her fiance's family learns about her mother, who is a prostitute. She blames her mother for her plight, unaware of the truth.

When a woman discovers that her husband is unfaithful to her, she resorts to unconditional loyalty and submission to change his heart.

Ramu's father, a well-respected man, works for Gopalan, unaware that his employer is a smuggler. However, a nasty rivalry ensues between them as Gopalan gets exposed, turning their lives upside down.

While a murder looms over a family, a woman suspects her husband of having an extramarital affair. On the other hand, a man, who is visually impaired, falls in love with her sister-in-law.

Chidambaram is based on a short story by noted Malayalam writer C. V. Shriraman. The film is a deeply symbolic exploration of the man-woman attraction leading to betrayal and eventually to the purgatory of guilt.

A rendering of the classic Arabian tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp.