After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
Lakshmi
Bharathi
Lingaa's Friend
Kothandam
Nagabooshan
Freedom fighter
Raja Varman
Kavi Bharathi
Karunakara's father
Zamindar of Rayakottai
Sambandham
Train Loco Pilot
Sami Pillai
Government officer
Collector's wife
British Governor
"Finishing" Kumar
Government officer
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
Lakshmi
Bharathi
Lingaa's Friend
Kothandam
Nagabooshan
Freedom fighter
Raja Varman
Kavi Bharathi
Karunakara's father
Zamindar of Rayakottai
Sambandham
Train Loco Pilot
Sami Pillai
Government officer
Collector's wife
British Governor
"Finishing" Kumar
Government officer