Arphudam is produced by R.B.Choudary and it has all the traits of his productions - a new director, fresh actors and a new music director , but a strong screenplay to act as the back bone!

Ashok (Lawrence) is a spendthrift and an irresponsible young man.  He neglects the business set up for him by his father (#$#Pyramid#$# Natarajan).  He also fibs a lot to get money from the old man. 

Completely oblivious to his responsibiity as the eldest son of a middle class household, Ashok falls in love with Priya (Anu Prabhakar). But, when he proposes to her, she blasts him with a series of sensible, prosaic questions. She asks him to prove his capability to her by working hard in life and show her that he can be a responsible man. Ashok realises his mistakes and starts working hard.

When he establishes in life and returns to Priya, he discovers that she is now interested in another young man (Kunal). What happens to this typical cinematic situation of unrequited love unfolds thereinafter.

Director Arpudhan makes his debut in this film. His story is predicatable. However, his screenplay and direction are impressive.

Dance master Lawrence made his debut in #$#Parthale Paravasam#$# as an actor. This is his second movie and he has been given the lead role. His expressions are sincere and dialogue delivery effective.Anu Prabhakar#$#s performance is good.

#$#Pyramid#$# Natarajan plays the role of the doting, disappointed and later proud father of the hero. His performance is splendid. Livingston#$#s character is another plus point to the film. The role he plays is that of a man always in love, but never seriously. In the few scenes he is present he steals the show completely.