On December 11th, the story got back to its tracks when Meenatchi answered RS at the temple. Since then it is no longer a comedy show, and the main story is moving very fast.
Last year was a brutal test for Meenatchi's love. While she wasn't sure whether Saravanan was alive or not, she held onto her love. The flash back today summarises her struggle.
The three promises, two are broken, and doubt is shed on the third one.
1. Saravanan promises to come and take her on the wedding day. Due to circumstances, no matter how much he tried, he couldn't make it. The wedding happens.
2. Vettaiyan promises to take her to Canada to unite her with Saravanan. When Sudha emotionally blackmailed her to accept Vettaiyan, and Vettaiyan went along with it, that trust was broken. She ended up acting as his wife.
3. She got a letter from Saravanan, which is actually from Tamil. So, it is a promise from Tamil. Myna shed doubt on that promise. So, she was wondering and worried that it might be broken too. That is the time Tamil comes and assures her that it will happen.
She was devastated the first time when the wedding happened. The second promise comforted her so she started trusting Vettaiyan. He also kept playing games with her, trying to get her to accept him. Then came the letter from Canada. That poured water in her heart and a new hope. She cannot handle another disappointment. While she is trusting her father, Vettaiyan and Myna are still playing with her emotions, trying to coerce her.
For Tamil, Dad Saravanan is an ethiri (enemy), Vettaiyan is a thurohi (betrayer). Meenatchi is someone he values more than his life. Before he wrote the first letter he told Pandi, "Vettaiyan is cheating Meenatchi by telling her that he will take her to Canada; but I will do it for real." In the last letter he wrote within a month Saravanan is coming to India. Also, he told Meenatchi in person for the first time, "I made the mistake. I will also correct it." Today he said, before 6th of next month he is coming to India. Since he is being so specific, it looks like it is going to happen. Pretty soon, we will see Saravanan entry.
Since the story has got back on its tracks, the characters have also changed back. Vettaiyan is back to his original character, the anti-hero. He will fight till the end for Meenatchi. I think, Tamil has also become the loving father. This time he has learned from his mistake, especially accepting with remorse that he was wrong in marrying Meenatchi to Vettaiyan.
Just a couple of weeks ago, Sudha told Vettaiyan, "I didn't know Meenatchi loves Saravanan so deeply. I feel guilty for asking her to accept you." Today, where is that guilt when she okayed Vettaiyan to go and try one more time.