Paarai (2003)

Spiced with modern cinematic elements, this action-oriented drama delves into the fluctuating fortunes in the life of Durairaj (Sarath Kumar), a lorry driver who is tough as a nail. He had a bitter childhood and has no relatives or friends and his only solace is Jayaram, his cleaner who is just the opposite of him. Jayaram is a happy-go-lucky guy who dotes on his mother (Vadivukarasi), wife Mallika (Meena) and daughter and dreams of making enough money to build a small house for his family. Durai and Jayaram share a special bond, as they understand each other well. On his way to see his family Jayaram dies in an accident and Dorai goes to his village with the body. There he finds that Jayaram’s family needs his help and out of sympathy he decides to settle there and build a small house according to the last wish of his friend. There he comes across a local landlord (Vijayan) who cheats the illiterate villagers by giving them loans and later taking over their property. Then there is a tea shop owner Vasantha (Ramya Krishnan) on whom the entire men folk lust. But she is hard working, at the same time foul mouthed and a terror Vasantha's brother who is in love with the landlord's daughter provokes a fight between the landlord and Durairaj. Dorairaj works hard to make a house for Mallika and when the villagers suspect his good intentions, he proves to them that he has a sisterly affection towards her, as he has a soft corner for Vasantha. Will Durairaj succeed in building the house for Mallika? How will the enmity between Durairaj and the landlord pan out? Will Durairaj win Vasantha's love?