Kathir and Basheer are best friends in Tenkasi. The village had a barber, Chacha, who owned Singapore Saloon. At a young age, Kathir was angry at him after he made his head bald and circumcised Basheer. After a while, Kathir grows fond of Chacha's techniques and becomes friends. In tenth grade, Kathir falls in love with Nilavathi, the daughter of one of Chacha's customers. Eventually, Nila's father finds out. Nila and her father leave town, and Chacha reprimands Kathir, and Chacha decides to teach Kathir the trick of the trade.