When Malaichami visits Kuyil in prison, he pleads with her so that she can be rescued. She reveals that the person she killed was Mayilvaganam, the biological father of Rasamma. He was on his way to the village after serving a prison term and was planning to lay claim on Ponnatha and her wealth. As this would affect the reputation of Malaichami's family, she killed Mayilvaganam on her coracle. Malaichami is spellbound by her sacrifice and takes a vow that he will not die till Kuyil returns and chooses to stay in her hut.