Meenakshi bumps into Shwetha (Meera Jasmine), a journalism student who takes pity on her, takes her home, and promises to help her find her son. Azhagu is now known as Parattai in Chennai and is taken under the wings of Khader Bhai (Nassar), a tea shop owner. Parattai is forced to take the aruval as gang wars erupt and single-handedly he wipes out Deva (Adithya), Kesavan (Kadhal Dhandapani) and Suri (Aryan), all dreaded criminals in the city.
Meenakshi, after an encounter with Shwetha (a journalism student), finds refuge at her home and is promised help in finding her son. Azhagu, now known as Parattai, becomes a tea shop worker under Khader Bhai's protection. He faces the harsh realities of gang warfare and ultimately eliminates Deva, Kesavan, and Suri, notorious criminals who terrorize the city.