Ganesh returns home to Chennai for the holidays where his father Mr Rangarajan pressurises him to get married. Ganesh meets Michael and laments how he doesn’t want to get married and relies on Michael to come up with a plan.

Episode 01 – Yellow

American Cherukkan

After the plan goes horribly wrong, Ganesh and Michael are forced to deal with its repercussions. Meanwhile, Rangarajan confides in his sister, Vasantha, about the situation.

Episode 02 – Violet

Karthik is in town for the holidays and Ganesh requests him to pose as his boyfriend which Karthik vehemently refuses to do. Rangarajan is not pleased with the situation and forces Ganesh to meet a prospective bride.

Episode 03 – Green

While Rangarajan seeks the help of a spiritual counsellor to “cure” Ganesh, Vasantha speaks Rangarajan. He finally succumbs to pressure and agrees to meet Karthik.

Episode 04 – Indigo

It is Ganesh’s birthday and Karthik stops by at his house to meet the family. Karthik and Rangarajan have an awkward meeting and Vasantha persuades Rangarajan to let go of his ego and respect Ganesh’s choice.

Episode 05 – Turquoise

Rangarajan has a change of heart and accepts his son’s same-sex relationship. Ganesh continues to play gay and begins to enjoy Karthik’s company.

Episode 06 – Pink

Michael makes Ganesh realise that he can’t act gay forever. Ganesh confides in Rangarajan about the truth which upsets everyone including Karthik. Later, Ganesh chances upon his ex-girlfriend.

Episode 07 – Orange

Ganesh has a moral epiphany and realises that one has to be comfortable in one’s own skin. He finally finds the courage to express his true feelings.

Episode 08 – Red

American Cherukkan is a ZEE5 Original web series starring Raja Krishnamoorthy, Leela Samson, Arjun Chidambaram, Gokul Anand, Namita Krishnamoorthy and Rakesh Ram. A straight guy, who is a commitaphobe, seeks the help of his gay friend to avoid getting married while struggling to come to terms with his sexuality.