Nanayam (1983)

Embedded with fierce action and fiery emotion, this complex family drama delves into the twists and turns in the life of Raju and Babu, who are stepbrothers. Sumathi, their mother is a beautiful young woman, who is widowed.at a very young age. When she tries to take over her husband's business, she faces enmities in the form of Thampi, a greedy man who wishes to take possession of the business. Also, he spreads rumours that Sumathi is having an affair with Vishwanathan, a trusted aide. Forced by circumstance, Sumathi and Vishwanathan decide to get married, thereby securing not only their personal reputation, but also the future of the company. Vishwanathan's son Raju, and Sumathi's son Babu begin living together as step-brothers and grow to love each other. They grow up as an inseparable team, together in mischief and enjoyment. In time, they also join the business their parents have nurtured over the years. However, grow into adulthood, falling in love and assuming greater responsibility in the business, who will their love remain intact? How will their parents' relationship be affected by the jealousy, conflict and antagonism between the brothers? How will their enemies use the friction within the family to cause further rifts, and will they be successful?