Another attempt to make a film based on the legend was made in the late 1940s by Naveena Pictures, with P. The folklore legend turned deity Madurai Veeran's first appearance on screen was in a 1939 film with the same name. And as his soul leaves his body soon after, Bommi and Vellaiyamma unite with him in the heavenly abode. Satisfied that he has now accomplished his mission, Veeran subjects himself to the mutilation. Before the sentence is carried out Veeran recognises in the crowd the leader of the thieves Sangilikaruppan, and puts him to death in a quick encounter. And his mind further poisoned by the evil Narasappan and his former commander Kutilan, the King accuses Veeran of treason and orders a hand and leg of Veeran to be severed.

Nayakar, who wants to make Vellaiyamma his concubine, is furious when he hears that Vellaiyamma is in love with Veeran. With the help of hidden soldiers, they manage to capture most of the robbers and recover the plundered loot.

Suitable disguised, Veeran and Vellaiyamma gain entry into the Azhagar Malai den of the thieves. There he sees Vellaiyamma, the beautiful court dancer and is impressed with her virtues and skills. Veeran is sent to Madurai and he is appointed Nayakar's commander. Thirumalai Nayakar of Madurai appeals to Tiruchi to help curb the menace of a gang of robbers that was terrorising the people of Madurai. And being impressed with Veeran's valour, the King appoints him as the commander of the army. Finally the King of Tiruchi, from whom Narasappan had sought assistance, declares that Veeran and Bommi are not guilty of any crime and sanctifies their union in wedlock. Due to opposition from Bommi's father, Veeran arrives and carries the princess away.

Citing Veeran's low birth, Narasappan causes the lovers undue hardships. Bommi's uncle, the cowardly Narasappan finds his schemes of marrying Bommi falling apart. Though Veeran doesn't reciprocate initially, he perceives the depth of her love gradually after Bommi comes riding on an elephant dressed as a man and saves Veeran from being trampled to death.

He chances to save Bommi, the princess of Thottiyam from being drowned in the Cauvery. Veeran grows up to be a brave and noble youth. They name him Veeran, meaning warrior, because he did not cry even though he was around forest animals. A cobbler and his wife discover the baby in the forest, and bring him up as their son. Acting as per the dictates of the astrologer, the baby is abandoned in the forest. A baby is born to the chieftain of Varanavasi, but with an unlucky mark destined to bring doom to the state.

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