1. Hell's Kitchen
Vetri is a village boy burdened by his family responsibilities. His journey begins at RR Resort, where he comes face-to-face with Nedumaran, the resort kitchen's dictator.
Resort — Season 1
A 12th-fail room service boy rises to challenge a ruthless kitchen at a luxurious beachside haven.
2. Unwitting Actions
Pandi guides Vetri through the resort to familiarise him with how things work there. Later, Aishu is harshly punished by Nedumaran because of Vetri's careless mistake.
3. The Lid is Lifted
Vetri gets an opportunity to earn a living with his cooking. He comes across Nedumaran's signature soup. Meanwhile, an influencer couple raises a ruckus in the resort.
4. Doomed
Nedumaran is enraged when Rajan speaks about cost-cutting. Vetri further aggravates his mood by selling his soup recipe from a street cart. Will Vetri survive Nedumaran's wrath?
5. Be Irreplaceable
Nedumaran fumes as an inexperienced Vetri cracks his signature dish recipe. His plea to join the kitchen team is denied. Joji enjoys Vetri's Rasam rice. A prank on Aishu backfires.
6. Behind the Mask
Joji tells Vetri that his Rasam rice reminded him of his college love. Aishu tries to sabotage Vetri's service by changing the dishes. Vetri finds out about Aishu's secret life.
7. Wave of Nostalgia
Vetri plays cupid for Joji. Vetri's effort to make peace with Aishu fails. Aishu panics when she learns that Vetri is aware of her masked secret. Riya tries to patch up with Aishu.
8. Ghost from the Past
Vetri helps Aishu and Veni with his cooking skills. Furious at first, Nedumaran is surprised when he tastes Vetri's dish. Later, he is shocked to learn who Vetri's father is.
9. Frozen in Fear
Foreign guests like Vetri's dish, and he gets considered for the kitchen team. However, this opportunity rattles others in the kitchen.
10. Opportunity or Adversity?
Nedumaran's decision about Vetri's entry into the kitchen shocks everyone. Will Vetri be up for the challenge?
11. Gearing Up
Riya checks into the resort to comfort herself. Meanwhile, among gifts and sleeplessness, Vetri eagerly anticipates his big day in the kitchen.
12. Lifeblood of the Kitchen
All prepared, Vetri delegates the day's menu to the kitchen staff. However, the new chef faces many struggles, the worst being the interruption of gas supply.
13. Sense of Schadenfreude
Vetri rises to the challenge by using firewood stove and wins praises for the lunch menu. Seeing the kitchen's condition, Nedumaran throws Vetri out and is happy about his failure.
14. Fresh Ally
Vetri's special Biryani request from the guests is rejected. Aishu stands up for Vetri when Vicky mocks him. She makes an appeal when Vetri and Pandi visit the bar where she sings.
15. Comeuppance
The room service team gets targeted by the kitchen team after Vetri's failure. While Nedumaran announces Aishu as the new Sous Chef, he punishes Vicky for his reckless behaviour.
16. Covetous Desire
Veni confronts Aishu for going against Vicky. Nedumaran feigns joy when Ragupathi informs him about handing over the resort to Riya. Deepak's announcement at the party shocks Riya.
17. The Good Girl Syndrome
Ragupathi watches Riya being tortured by Deepak. Vetri and Aishu cook a special dish for Joji's date with his lady love. Aishu tries to tell her dad about her passion for singing.
18. Emotional Armour
Ragupathi assures Riya of his support. Veni feels bad for Vicky who is frustrated with his room service job. Joji and Padma's date is ruined by Padma's daughter.
19. Seething Anger
Nedumaran is angry as Ragupathi's request was actually Vetri's recipe. Joji bids adieu to Padma with a heavy heart. Vetri attends Nedumaran's call for Aishu by mistake.
20. Face from the Past
Riya decides to continue staying at the resort. Rajan sorts an issue when John tries to blow it up. Nedumaran pretends not to recall Chidambaram when an old friend asks about him.
21. Close Confidante
Aishu spots Veni and Vicky having an argument and feels betrayed. Though Rajan warns Riya, she tries to talk to Nedumaran about the food expenditure.
22. Secret Kitchen
Vetri and Pandi hunt for a place and an investor to start their new business. Aishu tries talking to Vicky about Veni, which ends in disaster.
23. Drifting Apart
Uthaman intervenes when Vetri and Vicky get into an intense argument. At Siva's birthday party, Veni sees Srinidhi and Vicky together, and she gets upset and drunk.
24. Where is Chika?
Riya talks to Rajan about the resort's major problem: food. Vetri's dish from his secret kitchen gets mistakenly delivered to the wrong guest. Will Vetri get caught?
25. Lovelorn Veni
Nedumaran ruins Riya's attempt to change things in the resort. Back in the kitchen team, Vicky breaks up with Veni. Vetri and Aishu save Veni when she tries to end her life.
26. Delving into the Past
Leo's words remind Ragupathi of Chika and he decides to locate him. Nedumaran humiliates Aishu after seeing her with Vetri. Aishu learns about Vetri’s father and his family's past.
27. The Supercilious Chef
When Vicky questions Nedumaran for making Aishu the Sous Chef, a cooking challenge is held between them. Ragupathi’s decision to find the truth about Chidambaram upsets Nedumaran.
28. Resurfacing of Memories
Aishu takes Vetri's mom and sister to her house for a day and is shocked to see Nedumaran back early from his travel. What happens when he learns the truth about their background?
29. New Ideas
Vetri gives his mom a tour of the resort. Riya shares her business plan with Ragupathi. While Vetri helps Aishu with the sous chef test, Nedumaran warns her to stay away from him.
30. Dinner or Date?
Aishu tells Vetri that her father knows about the guests. She invites Vetri out for dinner. Nedumaran is not happy when Ragupathi tells him about Riya's new business plan.
31. Chefs' Cook-Off
Nedumaran announces three rounds of the sous chef cook-off. While he demands that Aishu win the challenge, Vicky tries to distract her. Later, Nedumaran accepts the business idea.
32. The Clock Is Ticking
Vetri boosts Aishu when Vicky mocks her for losing. Aishu wins the next round. She recalls Vetri’s words as she panics in the third round. Ragupathi gets a call about Chidambaram.
33. The Shindig
Nedumaran resents Aishu's friendship with Vetri. Ragupathy leaves to find Chidambaram. Joji is miffed when no one remembers his birthday, but Vetri has a solution.
34. The Apologetic Attacker
John tries to target Vetri to appease Nedumaran by messing up a guest's order. Vicky attends his friend's bachelor party and finds Vetri taking their 'special' food order.
35. Native Charm
Vetri is tasked with handling an inspection officer, who comes over to thoroughly check the resort. Vicky and Srinidhi decide to investigate what Vetri and Pandi are up to.
36. Busted
After Nedumaran warns him, Vetri avoids Aishu, leaving her upset and confused. When Aishu discovers Vetri in his secret kitchen, she leaves without listening to his explanation.
37. Smoking Gun
Vetri is caught red-handed and faces Nedumaran’s wrath after Vicky shares video evidence of his secret kitchen. Vicky lies that Aishu took the video. Ragupathi visits Vetri's mom.
38. Disillusioned
Aishu confronts Vicky for his heinous move. Defying a furious Nedumaran, Ragupathi handles the situation and Vetri is released from the station. Aishu tries to speak to Vetri.
39. Penitent Vetri
Vetri's suspension surprises everyone. While Ragupathi accepts Vetri's heartfelt apology, his decision upsets Nedumaran. Vetri is glad to see Bhavani’s food cart back in business.
40. Stonewalling
Riya launches RR Resort Masala Products. Nedumaran is shocked that Ragupathi knows Vetri's father and is looking for him. Aishu is hurt as Vetri decides to stay away from her.
41. Dissolved in Tears
Aishu feels guilty about Vetri. Joji advices Vetri to save his friendship. Rajan shares vital news with Ragupathi about Chidambaram. Aishu has a heartfelt talk with Nedumaran.
42. Mea Culpa
Ragupathi learns that Chidambaram is innocent. Meanwhile, Vicky's mother makes an unexpected visit to the resort and advises him to value his friendships.
43. Food Fest'26
Vetri helps Ramya at her college food festival and is shocked by the chief guest. Vicky apologises to Aishu and tries to fix things with Veni, but things do not go as planned.
44. Languishing in Prison!
Vetri rejoins his duty at the resort and promises Ragupathi to be loyal always. While Ragupathi is desperately looking for Chidambaram, what big secret is Nedumaran hiding?
45. Flopped Business
Riya is upset as her business plan fails. Nedumaran rebukes Riya and Rajan when they inform him about the food’s quality at the resort. Vetri decides to talk to Shibu for Aishu.
46. Nudging Friends
Ragupathi asks Riya to take up the pantry project with Vetri to help her. Nedumaran praises Aishu for running the kitchen smoothly. Vetri makes Shibu listen to Aishu’s rendition.
47. Renewed Opportunity
Nedumaran gets angry that Vetri is to manage the pantry and questions Ragupathi. Shibu promises an opportunity for Aishu to Vetri. After Vicky apologises, Veni reconciles with him.
48. Renaissance
Vetri sets up the pantry and is happy to know of a salary hike. While Aishu is ready to sacrifice her dreams for her father's happiness, Nedumaran learns about her secret identity.
49. Filial Betrayal
Things take a turn when Nedumaran discovers Aishu's hidden identity. Tensions escalate within the Pantry team as they face new challenges and conflicts.
50. Immolating Dreams
Aishu rejects Shibu's offer and assures Nedumaran she won't betray him like her sister. Priya hints at a plan to her brother, who warns her to be cautious.
51. Culinary Stage
Ramya joins Nedumaran's kitchen as a trainee. Vetri's pantry sale picks up, but Riya rebukes him for not following the assigned menu. Vetri scolds Ramya for confronting Aishu.
52. Entrapped
After Rajan advices Riya, she asks Vetri to make some dishes for the pantry. While Bhavani waits for Ramya to return, Priya traps her in a dangerous situation. Will Ramya survive?
53. Frantic Search
Vetri and Pandi scour the resort in search of Ramya. Priya worriedly calls her brother and tells him about her mistake. Once the rescue is dealt with, Vetri goes on a field trip.
54. A Daughter's Atonement
Aishu upsets everyone with her tyrannical behaviour. Veni spots Priya snooping around and gets suspicious. Vetri has a new menu. Will he successfully implement it?
55. Contrasting Sisters
Divya asks for Riya's support at her wedding. Aishu tells Divya that she will not let their father down. Aishu warns Vicky for mocking Ramya. Vetri is sad as the pantry sales drop.
56. Bitter Encounters
Vetri's new menu struggles to attract customers. Ramya tells Vetri about how Vicky bullies her, which angers him. Divya finally comes face to face with Nedumaran at the resort.
57. Aishu's Complaint
After a complaint from Aishu reaches Rajan, Vetri faces an uncomfortable meeting. Feeling dejected, he finds support from Ramya and Pandi, who motivate him to focus on the pantry.
58. Suspicions Sparked
Nedumaran brushes aside Aishu's wedding-related concerns, while Vetri finds inspiration for new pantry dishes. Veni grows suspicious of Priya's actions and shares it with Vicky.
59. Yearning Daughters
Vetri works tirelessly to manage both the pantry and room service while launching fresh ideas. Meanwhile, Nedumaran's anger flares when he learns of Divya's wedding menu plans.
60. Booming Pantry Sales
Ragupathi shares his concern about Chidambaram with Nedumaran. Vetri makes a sweet for Divya. Vetri's strategy with kids works well for the pantry business, making Nedumaran angry.
61. Showered by Appreciation
Nedumaran fumes as the pantry food is liked by the guests. While Riya congratulates Vetri, Ragupathi praises her for the pantry's success. Nedumaran recalls his talk with Chika.
62. Spurned Invitation
Nedumaran lashes at Divya for inviting him to her wedding. John announces the Star Chef competition. Priya plans her revenge by tarnishing Nedumaran's name at Divya's wedding.
63. Wrecking the Wedding
Nedumaran's new signature dish becomes an instant hit. He ignores Karthik who tries to convince him to attend the wedding. Priya executes her plan amidst the wedding preparations.
64. Blood is Thicker than Water
Priya's plan fails as Nedumaran handles the situation. Divya is elated to see her father at her wedding as Aishu gives him an earful. Nedumaran rages when Aishu shows him a photo.
65. A Bride's Farewell
Nedumaran has a private word with Karthik before bidding the newlyweds goodbye. Uthaman introduces the new members to the room service team. Meanwhile, Vetri falls sick.
66. The Hidden Truth
When Vicky and Veni share a private moment, Nedumaran conducts an inspection, alarming Vetri. Aishu asks about the untoward kitchen incidents and the picture from Nedumaran's desk.
67. Ravaged Kitchen
Riya finds out the reason behind Deepak's return and confronts him. Ragupathi asks everyone to prepare for a minister's visit, but Priya has another plan up her sleeve.
68. Against All Odds
The kitchen's destruction upsets the chefs. Nedumaran proposes that his team move into the pantry temporarily, but Riya opposes it vehemently. What will Ragupathi decide?
69. Rajan's Avowal
Nedumaran is angry by the minister’s mother’s words. While Riya assures her dad she is happy, Rajan admits to Aishu that he loves Riya. Vetri helps Aishu with a last-minute order.
70. Nedumaran's Notoriety
Nedumaran is shocked to see a viral video stating the fire in the kitchen was due to his neglect, but Veni has doubts. He fumes as the minister and his family enjoy pantry food.
71. Minister's Misattribution
Ragupathi is moved by Aishu’s suggestion to get Riya and Rajan married. Priya celebrates with her brother. The minister applauds Nedumaran for the amazing dishes in the pantry.
72. Nedumaran's Unpleasant Encounter
Nedumaran is upset by a call and the profit margin between the kitchen and pantry. Veni learns that Priya is constantly following Nedumaran. Martin visits Nedumaran at RR resort.
73. All about Chika
Nedumaran meets Chidambaram aka Chika, who wins hearts with his cooking. Ragupathi nominates him for a Star Chef competition. Upset, Nedumaran decides to cook for a hunting party.
74. Web of Deceptions
Nedumaran reports illegal hunting and leaves Chika alone in the forest. Chika gets arrested. At the resort, Nedumaran spins a tale about Chika’s missing, all for a Star Chef award.
75. Hidden Feelings
Vetri is heartbroken to see Aishu’s ex-boyfriend. A complaint about a pantry dish has Nedumaran fuming. Rajan admits his feelings to Riya. Vetri is thrilled as Aishu lifts the ban.
76. Old Flame
Nedumaran complains to Ragupathi about the pantry. Aishu and Selvin catch up after ages. Veni spies on Priya. Ramya confides in Aishu about Vetri while Ragupathi collapses in pain.
77. Stricken Ragupathi
Priya becomes cautious when Veni and Vetri visit her house. Ragupathi is hospitalised and Nedumaran assumes that he will be taking over the resort in his absence.
78. Who is the Alpha?
Nedumaran stops Rajan's staff meeting and lets everyone know who the boss is. Aishu is selected for the Star Chef event. Vetri is shocked as Nedumaran replaces the pantry staff.
79. Rebuffed
Veni scolds Vicky for being rude to Vetri. Nedumaran insults Vetri for questioning about the pantry. Ragupathi tells Rajan to take charge of the resort. Ramya proposes to Vetri.
80. The Next CEO!
Nedumaran takes complete control of the resort, and everyone worries as word spreads that he'll be the next CEO. Ragupathi recovers and immediately calls for an investor's meeting.
81. Bittersweet Departure
RR Resort is in chaos after Nedumaran walks out with his team. Rajan handles the situation calmly. Aishu bids farewell to Vetri. Nedumaran leaves the Kitchen with bitter emotion.
82. Seizing the Day
Vicky exploits the situation at the resort. Vetri asks Riya to help him join the Kitchen team. While admitted in the hospital, Vetri’s mother reveals the truth about his father.
83. Strengthening Ties
Rajan confidently meets the resort's investors and explains his future plans. Since Vicky struggles to run the Kitchen with reduced staff, Riya and Rajan offer him a solution.
84. Nedumaran's Minion
Vetri asks for help from Veni and others for the Star Chef competition and goes in search of a former winner. As Nedumaran trains Aishu, he brews a sinister plan for the resort.
85. Durai, the Savior ?
Rajan entrusts Vicky with arranging dinner for the investors. Nedumaran plots to take over RR Resort with Luther's help. Vetri waits desperately for Durai, but will he help him?
86. Persistant Chef
Nedumaran trains Aishu for the competition at home. A stressed Aishu meets Selvin, but she cannot get Vetri out of her mind. Hearing his struggles, Durai agrees to help Vetri.
87. The Trial
Durai sets to train Vetri if he passes three tests. Vicky informs Nedumaran about Vetri’s move. He tells Vetri he will run the kitchen during the training. Vetri clears two tests.
88. The Dead Kitchen
Vetri clears Durai's tough task with ease, and he promises to train him. Ragupathi, Riya and Rajan feel betrayed as Vicky executes his plan and shows his colours to the investors.
89. Ragupathi's Reassurance
The situation at the resort worsens when board members pull back. When the employees begin to fear for their jobs, Ragupathi calls for a staff meeting.
90. Dark Grief
Durai sees Chidambaram in Vetri and tells him about how he knew his father and his tragic past. When Veni calls Aishu to vent her frustration, the latter learns a startling truth.
91. Good Luck
Just when Vetri completes his training, he gets a call from his sister that his mother is hospitalised. On the day of the competition, Nedumaran warns the organiser about Vetri.
92. The Champion Returns
When Vetri goes to register for the competition, they question the legitimacy of Durai's signature. However, all hope is not lost.
93. Chef's Culinary Clash Begins
Durai wishes Vetri and leaves. Aishu confronts Selvin for hiding about partaking in the competition. Nedumaran briefs Aishu. Meanwhile, will Vetri be able to handle the rounds?
94. Memory of a Father
Vetri freezes before the first round. Later, he recalls his childhood memories with his father and that inspires him to make his first dish of the competition.
95. The Sous Chefs
In the new round, Veni becomes Vetri's sous chef and Vicky becomes Aishu's. Veni's presence distracts Vicky, who misses her a lot.
96. A Friend in Need
Selvin wins an advantage and chooses a toughest ingredient to break his opponents. Durai's training helps Vetri, but he uses his time to help Aishu. Selvin’s query confuses Vetri.
97. A Helpless Son
Aishu asks Nedumaran why he's so hell-bent on her winning the competition. Just before the finals, Vetri receives a devastating call from his sister about his mother's condition.
98. The Final Dish
While Vetri stands still, feeling helpless, a timely help from a benefactor saves the day. However, when Vetri presents his final dish, the judges get upset with his presentation.
99. The Star Chef Rises
The judges and viewers are moved after Vetri shares the concept behind his dish. Once the competition ends, Aishu tells her father her wish.
100. Unfinished Business
Everyone awaits the arrival of their new CEO at RR Resort, but their identity shocks them. Vetri settles his debts and returns to the resort, but his choice surprises Ragupathi.