On the night of Karthigai Deepam, Vaidhegi drowns in the river. Simultaneously, a woman named Sharadha (Radikaa) is seen fleeing from men who set her saree on fire. She jumps into the river to save herself.
While Ramachandran and Kaveri are at the river performing rites for Vaidhegi (presumed dead), they find and rescue Sharadha. Chithi 01.mkv.mp4
The story begins with , a Brahmin man living in Srirangam, Trichy, with his mentally challenged wife Vaidhegi and their young daughter Kaveri . On the night of Karthigai Deepam, Vaidhegi drowns
The serial is famous for its title song, composed by and sung by Nithyasree Mahadevan , with lyrics by Vairamuthu . The lyrics are deeply nostalgic for 90s kids. Opening Lyrics (Tamil): While Ramachandran and Kaveri are at the river
Kaveri, longing for a mother's love, begins to wait for a "Chithi" (step-mother/aunt), setting the stage for Sharadha to eventually marry Ramachandran and enter their family as a strong, independent maternal figure. Iconic Title Song: "Kannin Mani"