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[crowd cheering]

Abu, that's enough!

Hey, he will die! Abu!

Stop it! Abu, stop it!

Stop it, Abu!

- Stop it! - Things will get out of hand!

Abu! No!

One!

Two!

Three!

Four!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

Many years before Christ,

there lived a warrior in Philistine.

Goliath!

- Teacher! - Yes!

A master of combat,

he conquered every kingdom he set his eyes on

and finally reached the borders of King Saul's kingdom.

Facing a King who would neither surrender his nation nor kneel before him,

Goliath declared war.

For seven days and nights,

Goliath waged war against the Saul army.

Faced with Goliath's extraordinary agility

and mastery of weaponry,

the Saul army was completely overwhelmed.

By the final stage of the battle,

as the Saul army advanced,

Goliath found himself unarmed.

Yet, all the warrior needed to make his enemy surrender

was his unwavering confidence.

The distance between the throne of Saul and Goliath was steadily diminishing.

His impatience to end the war before sunset was evident.

He turned to the last soldier standing and said...

Before sunset today,

if none of your warriors triumph over me,

your kingdom and the king's crown will be mine!

As he turned to leave after issuing his chilling ultimatum,

a stone from Daveed's sling struck Goliath square on his forehead.

Struck by Daveed's blow,

Goliath toppled onto the battlefield like a mighty tree crashing to the ground.

Oh, no! Teacher! So, was Daveed the hero?

[other children laugh]

Isn't Goliath the hero?

How?

Isn't the winner always the hero?

And didn't Daveed win?

- That makes Daveed the hero. - Goliath is the hero.

He took down so many warriors!

How does Daveed become the hero just by throwing a single stone at the end?

Anyway, I'll be doing that role.

If I do it, it will be awesome.

Get lost!

When Teacher narrated the story in class,

I imagined my dad as Goliath.

Are you as strong as my dad?

Are you even that muscular?

You haven't grown enough to play my dad's role.

Goliath is indeed my dad.

My dad is my hero!

Go home!

She and her dad!

Come on!

You get going. See you tomorrow.

Okay.

- Wait, Kunji. - Oh! Hi, Uncle!

Did you get pearl spot fish when you went fishing yesterday?

- No way! - I know! You won't!

You can't lure pearl spot fish with chicken waste.

To attract them, you need to mix parotta with turmeric and use that as bait.

Go and bring Abu. Let's go fishing!

I need to tell something to dad.

After I tell him that,

we will come. Okay? - Errr... You mean?

That's enough!

Goliath toppled onto the battlefield like a mighty tree crashing to the ground.

The fall...

of Goliath!

Kunji?

He didn't buy a single thing I asked for!

I have to do everything myself!

Didn't you go to the ration shop today?

All you ever do is sleep 24 hours a day!

Is she back already?

I had left the money here, right? Then why didn't you go?

Where's the money I had kept in this?

Uncle and I....

You and your uncle!

Do you even realize how many days it's been since the mixer broke?

Did you bother to get it repaired?

- No! - No!

You can't do anything!

I stored it in a large bag so I could take it later for fixing.

What is it, a treasure to be safely stored?

I'll smack you!

Kunji!

Go change your clothes!

I'll get it repaired right away.

Where is it? Come on!

Aren't you going?

Why?

The money to repair this...

Yeah! The money?

- I don't have the money. - You don't have the money?

If you want money, you need to work.

Yes! I have to work!

- You have to work! - I have to work!

- I have to work. - Then go to work!

Where's my phone?

Where is my phone?

Where's my phone?

Where is it?

Here you go!

Oh! You found it?

I'll go to work tomorrow itself!

Where's Vytus's number?

I'll sort it right away!

Oh no! Dad! Wait! Wait!

I can't wait!

Dad, I need to tell you something.

My dear Kunji! Won't you let me get my life together?

Hey, Kunji!

- Dad, please. - Mom is coming. Tell me later.

- Vytus! - Dad!

- Vytus Chetta! Hello? - Don't go!

Come here! Didn't I ask you to change your clothes?

What is this? Soot?

What is this? What have you been doing at school?

Who's going to wash it if you make it dirty?

You will wash it. This is not soot, Maimuna.

It's my work rag, right?

Some grease got on it.

I have no idea how!

Oh, Ikka!

- Remove it and wash it yourself! - No!

Walk! Only then will you know how difficult it is.

- Don't pinch me! - Vytus Chetta!

- Hey, Abu! - Got any work coming up?

Hey, I'll come now.

There are two weddings...

and an inauguration.

I'm not coming for the wedding.

Is a movie star doing the inauguration?

Oh, so you only work if it's with movie stars, huh?

Just a minute!

There are two things.

First, don't ruin my reputation at the place I'm sending you for work.

Second,

when you get your salary, bring my commission promptly.

- We will. - Got it?

- Please make them understand. - Okay.

So you only show up for work when there are movie stars involved, huh?

- Hey, Abu! - Nothing like that, Vytus Chetta!

Hey!

If I take a selfie with a movie star,

my kid can show it off at school.

Plus, movie stars give great tips too!

- Oh! So be it, then! I'll call you! - Okay, Chetta.

That bugger will work only if it's with movie stars!

Hey! Haven't you guys left yet?

- You didn't ask us to leave, Boss. - Shucks!

Dude, it's late! Get going!

As if they'll do an awesome job as soon as I ask them.

Shucks! What a fail!

- Uncle! - Uncle, huh?

No use talking to you. Stop wasting time looking for jobs!

Shouldn't we go fishing?

Let's go!

Come on!

Dad! Fish!

Yes!

- Shall we sell it? -Yes!

♪ He is a king who's forgotten to strive ♪

♪ She is a queen, too tired to survive ♪

♪ They have a princess, confused and small, Wondering where she fits in it all ♪

Bye! Okay, dear!

Got any pearl spot fish, Ikka?

Yeah, you can get them from the lake.

♪ They have a princess, confused and small, Wondering where she fits in it all ♪

You asked for it, right?

♪ Day and night ♪

♪ Black and white ♪

♪ A colourless life, he lives in vain ♪

♪ Sleeping nonstop, lazy and drained ♪

♪ Confused and lost, he roams again ♪

♪ Sleeping nonstop, lazy and drained ♪

♪ Confused and lost, he roams again ♪

♪ Even if she turns the world upside down, He won't come around ♪

♪ He never tires, Wasting each day away ♪

♪ She keeps on pleading, But he won't obey ♪

♪ Some things in life, She just can't let them stay ♪

Oh no!

♪ She's had enough, she's tired and worn, In so many ways, her patience is torn ♪

- Oh! You're late today as well? - Yeah. See you in the evening.

♪ Sleeping nonstop, lazy and drained ♪

♪ Confused and lost, he roams again ♪

Hey, there's a function tomorrow.

- Are movie stars coming? - No.

♪ Confused and lost, he roams again ♪

♪ The house is dirty, Dust all around ♪

♪ The stove is cold, No fire is found ♪

♪ She wipes and scrubs, Without a break ♪

♪ She must go on, For duty's sake ♪

Sir...

♪ She's the perfect match for sure, Though they fight, their love is pure ♪

♪ Side by side, she'll always stay, His beloved, come what may ♪

♪ Sleeping nonstop, lazy and drained ♪

♪ Confused and lost, he roams again ♪

♪ He is a king who's forgotten to strive ♪

♪ She is a queen, too tired to survive ♪

♪ They have a princess, confused and small, Wondering where she fits in it all ♪

♪ Day and night ♪

♪ Black and white ♪

♪ A colourless life, he lives in vain ♪

♪ Despite his flaws, in his own space, He is the king of his own place ♪

♪ Though she gets angry time and again, She's still his queen, through joy and pain ♪

♪ And there's the princess, full of cheer, Who loves and fights but stays so near ♪

♪ And there's the princess, full of cheer, Who loves and fights but stays so near ♪

- Hey! - Yes!

Shall I get a papaya facial done?

Yeah!

It costs ₹1500.

Huh?

Papaya worth ₹1500?

Yes.

Please!

Strike it down, Kunji!

Dad, catch it!

I told you I could get that facial done at a salon for just ₹1500.

Now you've wasted ₹2500,

and broken your hand too! Happy now?

Take this!

Drink it and get plenty of rest!

- Vytus Chetta! - Hey, there's a function tomorrow.

There's a movie star coming.

Want to work?

I will come!

Okay, okay.

He'll definitely come for this one.

I'm sure!

♪ He's a small-town lazy guy, But tough enough to get by ♪

♪ A little sloth, yet deep inside, A fire burns, a warrior's pride ♪

♪ No two opinions, all declare, An awesome fighter, none compare ♪

♪ The print on his t-shirt loud and strong, "Ring is my dominion" all along ♪

♪ He's a small-town lazy guy, But tough enough to get by ♪

♪ A little sloth, yet deep inside, A fire burns, a warrior's pride ♪

♪ No two opinions, all declare, An awesome fighter, none compare ♪

♪ The print on his t-shirt loud and strong, "Ring is my dominion" all along ♪

That's alright. He will stay calm.

Don't need anything here, right?

Hi.

Hold them back!

Come, Chechi.

Move!

Move!

Move! Move back!

Hey, no!

Chechi, one photo! Chechi!

Move away!

Move away!

- Don't push, man! - Move away, man!

- Move away, I say! - Chechi, one selfie!

Just one!

Move away, you!

- Abu! Push him away! - Chechi, one photo!

- One photo! - Move away!

Damn you!

Take her inside!

Hey!

When did you come?

What the hell are you doing?

Vytus Chetta, I was just doing my job.

Is this your job?

Don't you have any sense?

Are you here to ensure the function runs smoothly or to mess it up?

Vytus Chetta...

- Shall I? - Just go somewhere!

- What's the point in telling him? - Okay then! All the best!

- Thank you. - Sure.

- Oh, hey! - Chechi!

- What was that? - Well...

If someone's asking for a beating, we've got to give it to them, right?

Oh, okay!

Chechi, can I take a selfie with you?

Have we seen each other earlier?

No, Chechi! No, no.

- Selfie? - Okay.

See!

After the function,

Lichi Chechi came straight to our house.

So, where are the photos you took with her at home?

Errr....

Since it was night, there was very little light.

So, I didn't bother clicking a photo then.

You could've taken a photo using the flash.

That's correct.

- The Teacher is here! - Silence!

- Teacher, look! The actress! - Shut up!

Good morning, Teacher!

- Do you want me to get the cane? - What for?

- Sit down! - Sit!

[phone ringing]

Zafa!

Teacher!

Who asked you to bring the phone to school?

Hey, it's alright. She's a child, right?

Then why did you ask me to come here?

Aren't you in the movie industry, sir?

Huh? In the movie industry?

Yes, he works in the movie industry.

Oh, yeah! I work in the movie industry!

Well... Actually, I'm interested in acting.

I've been talented and beautiful ever since I was a child.

- I was even the state arts fest champion! - Wow!

You should save me from these brats...

and get me into the movies, sir.

I'll tell them. The film industry folks will listen to me.

- Right? - Yes, they'll listen to him!

Yeah!

- Give it. - Huh?

- The phone. - Oh, yeah!

- Okay. - You should show some...

Extra care for her, right? I've been giving that since yesterday itself!

- That's enough. - Okay.

Bye!

Shut up, kids!

Take out your books!

Since she didn't ask what I do in the movies,

you've managed to escape for now.

- Don't make this a habit, Kunji. - No.

Go! Go and study!

Don't shout!

- Come on, write! - Film industry guy, huh?

Sounds cool, right?

He was a king who was undefeated in the battlefield.

The unbeaten knockout king,

Mr. Sainul Akhmadov!

With a record of 17-0 knockout wins,

with his fierce punches and boxing styles.

Here's his challenger Vladimor Frazer,

three times middleweight champion!

Here at Dubai International Boxing Arena,

- let the roars and cheers shake the ring. - Box!

Round 2 starts.

After the first round, Akhmadov is predicting a sensational victory...

through the rounds.

...the thirteen men who were severely injured

because of your reckless knockouts?

So, what about the one in critical condition

with only five percent chance of survival?

He is fighting and he is keeping his leverage low.

He's coming up banging!

He is fighting back and he can't hold the punches.

Frazer is trying to push Akhmadov back.

That punch has done bad to Sainul. It has shaken him right up!

The bold fighting style of Sainul is weakening Frazer.

Now a very angry Sainul Akhmadov!

There's something about the rhythm!

Frazer's lack of timing is giving

Sainul a major advantage.

You never know when he's going to counter you or when he's going to take the lead…

Round ends… with the bell!

What a second round!

Mr. Akhmadov,

do you believe your final punch is solely to defeat your opponent,

or is it intended to kill him?

Stay focused.

I'm not a killer.

And as you know,

in boxing,

my opponent has an equal chance of knocking me out.

Boxing is a very dangerous sport.

And I will do whatever it takes,

to get the win!

Frazer, don't let him come closer.

Bell rings……. Round 3 starts!

For a record three matches,

Sainul has never given his opponent a chance to see any further rounds…

Box!

He is punching over the head. Over and back and over again.

Digging in with uppercuts to the body.

Now going upstairs looking for the cut this time.

Pushing into the ropes by Sainul.

He's got Frazer on his heels.

The rhythm of Sainul throwing every hit.

He is not following big combinations.

Showing his strength, a sense of urgency here by Sainul.

Waang goes that punch!

Do you believe your rival Frazer will be able to lead a normal life?

Do you even value the future of his family and children?

No!

Hey, Miss!

There's nothing to worry about. Everything has been taken care of.

Let me tell you!

Move!

My next opponent will be Floyd Ray.

And I can guarantee you...

he will be my nineteenth win!

Baam!

The unbeaten king reigns!

Sainul Akhmadov with 18-0!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Just a minute.

That was so simple!

♪ Edakochi love, Edakochi love ♪

♪ A love so small, the bride keeps tight! ♪

♪ Edakochi love, Edakochi love ♪

♪ A flutter that grows, hidden from sight ♪

♪ Opening the heart's cap so wide ♪

♪ Stealing love's snack with joy inside ♪

♪ A restless mind that stirs so deep ♪

♪ This little love, she dares to keep ♪

♪ This little love, she dares to keep ♪

Hi! All good?

No?

- You go home with Kunji then. - Oh!

Aren't you coming then?

Well, I... Errr....

♪ A love so small, the bride keeps tight! ♪

♪ Edakochi love, Edakochi love ♪

♪ A flutter that grows, hidden from sight ♪

You guys leave. I'll come after some time.

- Okay? - No! I want to dance!

- Come on! - Go, dear!

- Go! - Your dad can keep dancing!

He needn't go to work tomorrow.

Don't you have classes in the morning? Walk!

Please! I want to dance!

Let me go!

- Let me go, Mom! - Walk!

Mom!

- Let me go! - Just come with me!

How can someone be so irresponsible and just spend life eating and drinking?

Well, since Maimu forced me...

You need to tell Abukka to start working.

Ah!

His hand is fine now.

He had no trouble attending that movie star's event, even with a broken hand.

How will the family survive if he expects such events every day?

He should take whatever work he gets.

He must!

I will tell him.

You need to be firm with him!

You're not his friend, you're his uncle!

Yes!

I'll give him firm advice!

In case of an emergency, we may need to mortgage our property.

But informal settlements don't have title deeds.

Make sure he keeps that in mind.

Okay.

Title deed!

Maimu, bring it!

We don't have a title deed either, Ikka.

Bring some curd for me!

How am I supposed to give advice when both of us are sober?

Can't see through this.

Must be swill rum, huh?

The more you pay, the clearer the liquor.

Move!

- Fix us both a drink. - Swill is also fine, I guess.

♪ The onion's here with layers untold ♪

♪ Beside the stove, its warmth unfolds ♪

♪ With drinks in hand, our joy takes flight ♪

It's morning, right? That's why.

- But you should have it with water. - Okay.

Or else, it's injurious to health.

This guy!

Hey, answer the phone!

Nope. If I answer this, I'll have to go to work.

I've answered it. Go to work!

Hold it!

- Just go, man! - Hello?

- Hey! Hello?

Yes, Vytus Chetta.

Where are you?

We're doing some work.

- When will it be over? - It's quite hard.

How about tomorrow?

Don't know about tomorrow.

There are only two of us, Chetta.

There's a function tomorrow,

and a celebrity even bigger than movie stars is attending!

Vytus, this is Kabir.

Tell me, Kabir.

The work he mentioned? I can finish it myself.

He'll show up for work tomorrow.

I promise you.

Okay. Finish it and send him tomorrow.

- Okay then. - Okay.

I won't go.

I promised him!

Who are you to make promises about me?

Your uncle!

Since your dad is no more, I have the right!

Yeah, right! Uncle!

If you're the one making promises, you go do the work!

Great!

You know what? I usually sponsor only the glasses and water.

I bought this for you.

Hey!

Keep it there.

Keep it there!

Don't be upset!

Keep it!

Hey, kiddo!

I need to show the tabs to Maimuna.

I can only fix things once you go to work tomorrow.

And no, I'm not keeping tabs…

60 ml for you, 90 ml for me.

60 ml!

90 ml!

Where are you going now?

Shouldn't I go to work tomorrow?

I'm going to wash my shirt.

Uncle!

This should have taken a whole day,

but I finished it in half!

He starts work tomorrow.

- Your shirt! - He has washed it!

World boxing Champion Sainul Akhmadov has arrived in our very own Kochi today,

for an interaction with children at the Kochi Town Hall.

Don't push!

Move!

Yeah!

Move!

Move away!

Yeah!

- Welcome, sir. - Thank you.

- Welcome to Kerala. Pleasure to have you. - My pleasure.

- Please. - Thank you.

Powerhouse of boxing,

the world champion,

Sainul Akhmadov!

Sir...

I am truly touched by your warm welcome.

When I came here,

I was shocked.

I didn't know boxing had such a huge fanbase.

And the way the media has been supporting me...

has been absolutely incredible!

Thank you!

In my homeland,

time is of paramount importance.

And the fact that you are all gathered here today,

to witness and spend your time with me,

fills me...

with great excitement.

So, please.

Feel free to ask any questions about me or boxing.

And let's engage in an interactive conversation,

where we can connect and learn from each other,

instead of me just speaking.

Whatever questions you may have about boxing...

You can ask him now.

Chetta, can you show us a demo of your boxing?

They want to see you shadow box.

Sure!

You!

Hold this.

Come on! Come on!

Awesome, man!

We love you, man! We love you!

Chetta, can you show us how you'd punch someone?

Yaay!

They want to see you fight now.

Oh! No, no, no!

Come on, do it!

No, no, no.

At least, give them some tips on how you read your opponent in the ring.

Please. Something like that.

I can smell fear in my opponents.

I can see the fear in their eyes.

If I throw a punch,

they will always flinch.

What is 'flinch'?

Flinch is when they....

The eyes blink.

Let me demonstrate.

You!

Come here.

Glasses! Glasses!

- Remove your glasses. - Okay.

If he is scared,

he will flinch.

If he's scared of being punched, he will blink.

He didn't blink!

This time...

he will flinch.

[crowd cheering]

Yeah!

Hey!

Oh no!

The international star Sainul Akhmadov, undefeated until today,

has now had his footing shaken for the first time.

He has had his footing shaken in front of a Malayali.

A twist of fate; a champion falls!

A dramatic incident involving Sainul Akhmadov,

world famous boxer and undefeated champion.

The visuals before us show Abu, a Malayali,

landing a stunning blow that knocks down Sainul Akhmadov.

The question now: "Is this the making of an Indian Tyson?"

Sainul Akhmadov arrived in Kerala with his girlfriend for a vacation.

The incident occurred during an interaction session

organized by Cochin Sports Council.

The international media is abuzz with this event.

While some are rallying behind Akhmadov, others are standing in support of Abu.

That wasn't just any knockdown, it was a quintal of a knockdown!

After all, that's how Malayalis are. If you hurt a Malayali, they'll hit you back hard.

Doesn’t matter if you’ve conquered continents or taken down world champions;

you’ll still end up flat on the floor.

India is a nation brimming with talented youngsters.

It is home to athletes like Srinivasa Gowda,

who could give Usain Bolt a run for his money.

The key is for officials to discover them.

Such a talent has been discovered, Reshmi. Ashiq Abu!

- The film director? - No! Not the film director.

Just like our hero who drinks the blood from a goat's heart,

the fearless "GOAT" Thoma from the movie Spadikam,

we have Mattancherry's own "Mutton" Abu!

Won’t you guys ever get it, no matter how many times I tell you?

Don’t you know how to behave when you go somewhere?

I don’t run this institution just to clean up the messes you keep making.

Don’t you always say this is your job?

Is your job to beat people up?

But what about what he did to me, Chetta?

What's your duty?

It is to protect him.

And not to go there and hit him.

Because of you, all these guys will be in trouble. Me too!

So you do something. Get going!

Don't ever call me again!

Get out!

And one more thing!

He's not with us anymore.

All of you better understand that.

A native of Cochin...

inadvertently knocked Akhmadov unconscious

with his thunderous powerful move.

This unexpected event has not only shocked the local community...

but also has gained global attention.

Show me the video of that stupid knockout.

It's all over the internet.

Now we have Russian boxer Mr. Sergio Levlet with us.

Mr. Sergio Levlet was Akhmadov's semi-finalist

which he has lost with severe punches,

Over to Mr. Sergio Levlet.

Akhmadov is not a great boxer.

He is just a rookie guy...

and all his successes were just flukes.

Great boxer, Mr. Floyd Ray...

How can you let this happen?

Even though Abu was assigned as security,

people are questioning whether his actions were justified.

- Let's go to the visuals of that knockdown.

What a quintal punch!

And he calls himself a boxer?

One punch; that’s all it took to knock him out!

A well-placed punch to the jaw can knock out even the toughest fighter.

Really?

Did you see his punch?

That was a locomotive hit!

- Huh? - Hey!

It'd feel like getting run over by a train!

I guess that would have been better.

But how does he know this?

He knows how to land a punch. That’s why someone's upstairs icing his face.

Anyway, that punch has gone viral.

I got a notification saying, ‘Did you see what director Aashiq Abu just did?

That's his name, man!

Now it looks like we invited Akhmadov here just to get him beaten up.

If that’s how it is, we should put him in his place.

He doesn’t need to act so high and mighty.

Yes!

I am in front of Abu's house now.

Here we have Abu's family, Abu's daughter and Abu's neighbours.

Let's talk to Abu's daughter.

My dad knocked the living daylights out of him!

I saw it on TV and on the phone too!

My dad is amazing!

I just gave him a little advice,

and my boy took it to a whole new level!

Ikka, Abu has been taken by the police.

- Police? - Yes! The police station!

Abu, the man Kerala has been talking about, is now at the police station

Kerala’s focus now turns to the police station.

Hey, Abu!

- Sir! - You idiot!

If you were so eager to hit someone,

couldn’t you have picked one of those countless kids roaming around here?

You don’t realize how serious this issue is.

Imagine this! Our Sachin!

Sachin Tendulkar!

He goes to Turkey...

and someone there knocks him out!

Can you even imagine the uproar here?

The guy you hit is facing something even worse back in his country

Got it?

You must have understood now.

Yes.

Sainul, this has turned into a big problem.

You need to deal with it in your own way.

Hello?

Hello, sir. I'm at the station.

We received an email from the Turkish Embassy.

They have no issues.

But what about the stance of the man who was beaten?

He doesn't want to press charges, sir.

So, why hold them here? Let's just release them.

- Yes, yes! Come on, dude. - Sir!

His attitude is unbearable. Rough him up a little before you release him.

Hey! Do you think I’m your servant to just follow your orders?

- Sir, just-- - Don't flare up, man!

If you do, I’ll make sure you regret it.

Let it go, sir.

Abu, come here.

You may leave for the time being.

If you leave the station limits, you must inform us.

We merely boast about messing up faces with our punches.

He actually does it.

Show him photos of the faces he has wrecked.

Sir!

Petrifying!

Got what I meant?

- Yes. - Get going then.

Sir! Come on, dude.

Don’t mess with people who’ve earned their place on merit.

Hey, Sherin.

Calm down, dear.

He is with me.

We're not coming there tonight.

Ask Maimu to come and stay with you.

Okay? Bye.

Shucks! It's past 11 PM.

I wish I could get something strong enough to knock me out for 3-4 days.

I just want to wake up when things calm down.

I knew you’d say that,

so I already got a bottle and stashed it in the back of the rickshaw.

That punch was blazing, Ikka! It lit up the stage!

We’ve only ever gone to the station for small local cases.

But when the CI showed me those photos, I realized,

you’ve torn apart a bloody whale!

♪ Can't wait anymore ♪

♪ Oh! What a fighter! ♪

♪ My handsome boy, Abu ♪

[phone ringing]

Hello! Where are you?

What is it?

The man you punched is right at our front door!

Huh?

At our house?

Yeah. Just get here quickly.

- Uncle! Uncle! - Yes!

This man...

- What? - Come quickly. There's an emergency.

- Hey! Come on! - Come on!

- Abu! - What is it, Ikka?

There's a problem.

Tell me what the matter is!

- What time are these people coming? - I think she's calling him.

That's his wife?

Yeah, that's his wife.

Dad!

Dad!

Will a fight happen in our house?

There's a chance for that, Kunji.

A fight is going to happen in our house!

A fight is going to happen in our house!

A fight!

Abu is here. Let's see what happens.

Come on!

Move, move!

Mom, a fight is going to happen in our house!

Shut up! Come here.

Ashiq Abu.

The man who doesn't flinch!

Do you know what you cost me with that stupid punch?

10 years...

of hard work!

He doesn't know English.

He doesn't know English.

- Well, then you.. - I know English.

You say. I will translate.

Well, tell your father...

If you are good...

good enough to fight with me,

I will build the ring here.

And we will fight.

Dad!

He hasn't had enough yet.

He's asking for more!

My father is ready.

- He will fight. - Shut up!

Then make sure he understands this.

When I step into the ring,

I will not just walk away victorious,

but I will ensure your demise!

Hey!

See you.

Dad!

That uncle said he's going to kill you in the ring.

I want you to organise a press conference.

I need to tell the whole world what I will do to this man.

Why should Abu accept your challenge?

Well, I'm a type of man

who likes to settle the score inside the ring.

And... if Abu...

is talented as you say,

he will face me in the ring.

Sherin... I mean, Chechi...

One Million US Dollars would be about ₹7.5 Crores.

So, you must ask him to fight, come what may!

You have all our support.

The result of this match isn't going to affect you or your career.

That's your confidence, right?

If Abu wins....

I will give him One Million US Dollars.

And for you...

Will he accept my challenge?

Amidst the endless debates among Malayalis,

Sainul Akhmadov makes a shocking announcement.

He challenges Abu, saying, "If he has the skill, let him prove it in the ring!"

The sports world awaits: Will Abu step into the ring and prove his abilities?

Abu will meet the media shortly.

Everyone is here.

I was there to ensure his safety,

but punching him

was an error on my part.

If they decide to press charges,

I'm ready to face them.

I have no interest in

competing against him.

Isn't it foolish to waste such an opportunity, Abu?

Have you really thought about this?

- This is a huge opportunity. - I'm out.

Abu, is this your final decision?

- Abu! - I'll tell you!

We're not competing!

You may leave!

Why can't you fight him?

My officemates mentioned that one million is roughly seven and a half crore rupees.

Hey! We will get it only if I win.

Oh!

Abu has turned down the challenge.

Sainul Akhmadov's...

Shucks! Why did the dog bite off more than he could chew?

- Yeah, it was unnecessary. - That isn't how it is!

Go back and watch the punch he landed.

Dude, he throws punches at the drop of a hat.

- Who will punch? - Some Devan.

- Which Devan? - This Devan.

Which Devan is this?

He was a champion who had never known defeat,

the prince of the boxing ring.

Sainul Akhmadov!

He came down to Kochi and was knocked down by the punch of an ordinary man named Abu.

The victory cries that once rose in Taksim Square in Istanbul for Akhmadov

have today changed into cries for his blood.

It's indeed an incredible story.

Here you go.

Chetta, do you know where Bouncer Abu's house is?

- The guy who punched that foreigner? - Yes.

- Why? - Just like that.

Do you see that Maimuna auto rickshaw?

- Yes. - That's his uncle's auto rickshaw.

Just ask them.

Hey, over there.

Bro, they have come to see you.

Namaste.

I am Raghavan from Kozhikode.

Pooladikkunnu.

It's known as 'Boxing village'.

Boxing here is in a sorry state.

There's not even a decent ring.

Abu, this is a golden chance.

If you step into the ring,

it could change the lives of countless boxing fans in Kerala.

Just get going, sir.

Abu!

It was only after India won the World Cup in '83

that cricket saw massive growth in our country.

Kunji, don't touch that.

It will burn you!

Don't touch that, dear. Move away.

If this event happens, boxing could experience the same growth in our country.

I suppose he's here to schedule my funeral!

Abu, let me..

I'm not interested, dear sir.

Please leave, sir.

Hey, come here.

He is an old man.

He won't understand, however much I tell him.

Take him and get going.

Get going.

Bro, in case you change your mind,

come to Kozhikode.

Coach’s name itself is his visiting card.

The old goons of Kochi can now be found

working as security officers on film sets.

At various film sets and celebrity functions,

these goons, acting as bouncers,

are carrying out brutal attacks on ordinary people.

Many actors and actresses are exploiting this "quotation gang"

for their real estate business needs.

The one who's pulling the strings,

controlling these Kochi goons and running this whole show,

is Vytus from Angamaly.

Isn't this a new-gen "quotation" racket you're running, Vytus?

No, our responsibility is only to conduct a shooting peacefully, that's all.

Is attacking ordinary people what you call a "peaceful shoot"?

Stop spouting nonsense from that box!

First, get your facts straight.

No matter how upset you get, Abu from your gang is a thug, Vytus!

You were the darling of the media until now,

but now they’ve branded you a goon!

On what basis are you making this claim? Not at all!

There's evidence. These visuals prove beyond doubt that Abu is a goon.

Take a look.

Coach!

Did you see this?

This footage shows Abu savagely beating a poor fan

who simply wanted to catch a glimpse of his favourite star.

If you check the 2013 criminal records at the Mattancherry police station,

you'll find the name Ashiq Abu of ‘Mumtaz Manzil,' Mattancherry.

Dude, where is this going?

Dude, this is going to spiral out of control.

Beware!

Do you think you can say whatever you want?

I have only one thing to say about this.

Such people will no longer be part of my team.

And as for Abu, don’t worry; I know exactly how to handle him.

Despite the blatant illegality of manpower supply operations

run by people like Vytus and the criminal activities of goons like Abu,

Coach, was he a goon?

the government has failed to take strong legal action;

an act of severe negligence.

More evidence of Abu's thuggery is about to surface.

It's shameful that the police haven't taken any steps against him,

even after these visuals came to light.

Your dad is a goon. I'm only gonna play the guy who beats up the goons!

My dad is not a goon!

- It's clear from these visuals that Abu is a goon.

Your dad is a goon.

I'll be the hero who knocks out the goon!

Come, dude!

- Namaste. - What's up?

Hey, we need to move Sherin out of this job.

Huh?

If you say it all of a sudden, what can I do?

I’ve got a replacement ready.

Oh!

What is this, Vytus?

How will I say this to her?

If it’s too hard for you to say, I’ll do it.

Come with me.

Okay.

You don’t need to come here from tomorrow.

You don’t have a job anymore.

Consider this your husband’s punishment.

She’s quitting tomorrow. You start in her place.

He got too cocky.

That's why he started messing with people.

Let’s see what he'll do when you lose your job.

Vytus!

It’s not like you handed me the Kochi Collector’s job!

As long as I have the will and strength to work hard, I will survive.

And I’ll feed him too.

You’re acting like you have the authority to strike my name off the ration card.

Just get lost!

Here you go!

I want the wages for all the days I worked,

and I want it before I leave this gate.

Kunji, shall we go fishing?

Why are you silent?

Have you been up to some mischief?

Hey!

Kunji!

Did you leave work early?

I didn’t leave. They kicked me out.

I lost my job!

Huh?

You lost your job?

The company policy doesn’t allow the wife of a goon to continue working there.

And even if it did,

your Vytus would never let that happen.

If you have any time left after recovering from the fight and doing interviews,

go back to work tomorrow.

Since there won’t be any more movie star gigs, you can take up any job now, right?

Hey!

Stop playing with the phone and go take a bath.

What's in the cover?

In the cover?

It's chicken.

Normally, we buy all this when I get my salary, right?

But now, we don’t even know when I’ll get paid next.

That's why I bought it.

Is she celebrating her dismissal?

Kunji!

Go take a bath quickly!

Or I’ll get your share of the rebukes too.

Kunji!

Go, Kunji!

I am really stressed.

I can't manage everything on my own anymore.

Are you a goon, Dad?

No!

Did mom lose her job...

because you are a goon?

It's not like that.

But, they’re showing on TV and on the phone that you’re a goon, Dad.

Aju showed it to me on his phone.

Hey, everything they say on TV isn't true.

If you're not a goon, why can't you accept his challenge?

That's because I am scared.

Huh? Scared?

Why should you be scared?

Aren't you a hero?

Heroes are never scared.

When my teacher narrated the story in class,

I imagined you as the hero, Dad.

Aju was correct.

You're not a hero, Dad.

You're a goon.

Kunji!

[multiple news reports overlapping]

Hey!

Yes!

To our child, I'm just a goon now.

We can convince her that you're not a goon or a loon!

Just go to sleep. Come on.

She used to look up to me as her hero.

But what has happened now?

Since I chose not to fight,

Kunji is really sad about it.

I chose not to fight...

because I'm scared.

Scared?

You knocked him out with a single punch. Why should you be scared?

I am scared....

of who I am.

What do you mean?

I punched him,

not because he hit me first,

but because I couldn't stand the applause he received.

I was always the one people clapped for,

for beating them to a pulp and making them bleed.

[crowd cheering]

In Fort Kochi,

there was a club that ran brutal bet fights

where stakes ranged from a quarter bottle of booze to crores in cash.

'Latin America'

I was a fighter there; undefeated, unstoppable.

Every hand that wagered on me

walked away rich.

Abu! Abu! Abu!

Look! Look at him!

Abu! Yes!

Abu... smash him to the ground and crush him!

Beat the hell out of him!

Break his ribs, Abu!

Finish him!

Abu...!

Throw him to the ground!

Hit him back!

Smash him, Abu!

Break his bones, bro!

Mess him up badly!

Yeah!

Abu! Abu! Abu!

- Abu! - Abu, you're awesome!

Abu!

Awesome, man!

[crowd cheering]

Abu, my boy! Yes, yes!

Abu, Abu! Abu, Abu!

My hero!

What do you say now?

You lost your money, right?

You nailed it, boy!

Yaay, Yaay, Yaay!

Come on, everyone! Clap!

Clap your hands! Did you see how Abu thrashed him?

Abu!

Apart from the bet, whoever draws first blood will get ₹15,000 from Pookkodan.

I’ll give ₹25,000 to whoever wins with a knockout punch.

Here you go.

We will destroy your trump card today, Pookkodan.

Yeah, right!

Hey Shinz, come here.

There is a fighter.

Abu.

He's always flaunting his wins with pomp and arrogance.

You've got to end it once and for all.

He’s just full of himself because he knows boxing.

You should crush him.

Shucks!

Why do you look disinterested?

Hey, didn't I tell you that I have to compete in the nationals next week?

If I get a medal,

I could land a job and settle down in life.

You always show up with such things at the wrong time!

You will get a job when it's time.

Come on, wouldn't you like a little extra cash?

I told you I’m short of money,

but I didn’t mean fighting in a place like this!

Hey kiddo...

Think of this as a practice session for your nationals.

You can have all of it, including his bet money!

Come on, get inside the ring!

Move forward and punch him!

Come on!

Clap!

Clap your hands now!

Watch my boy!

Get up! Hit him!

Come on!

Show your punch! Hit him!

Shinz, come on!

Come on, Shinz!

Hit him! Finish him!

Hit him! Thrash him!

Punch him!

Hit him!

Awesome, man! Awesome!

Abu!

It's alright!

Finish the scoundrel with a knockout punch!

Let's aim for ₹25,000!

- Go on! Hit him! - Finish him!

Hit it, Shinz!

Hit him hard!

Thrash him! Come on!

Hit him!

Punch him!

Hit him!

Shinz, finish him!

Abu, you're dead meat!

Abu!

- Yes! Awesome! - Hey! Abu!

Awesome! Yaay!!

- Great! Awesome! - Get up, Abu!

Get up, Abu!

- Get up, Abu! - Yes, yes!!

We won! Awesome!

Yaay!

Come on, now!

Shinz! Shinz! Shinz! Shinz!

Shucks! What is this, Abu?

You could've won the match easily,

but your overconfidence ruined it.

Damn it!

- Forget it, man. - Who's he to say that?

Rotten scoundrel!

Did you see that?

Did you see his smile?

Did you see the smile of a winner?

You should end his bloody smile today!

The applause you've received so far will be his from now on!

Will we get the money? Ask him when we will get it.

Hey!

Shinz!

Hey...!

Hey!

Abu! Leave him!

No, Abu!

Don't hit him!

Shinz! Push him away, Shinz!

- Shinz! - Hey, Abu!

- No! Stop it! - Open this!

- Abu! - Open this!

What is he doing?

Abu!

- Come here! - Leave him, Abu!

Come here!

That's enough, Abu!

Listen to me, Abu!

Hey, Abu! Hey!

Are you crazy?

It's fine if you lose a match.

Just focus on winning the next one.

Not make him a human punching bag!

I hit him in the dressing room that day

because I heard the applause he received in the ring.

Unable to accept defeat,

I'm still standing in that same old ring.

What's going on? Is your life under threat?

I need to fight him,

or my daughter will believe

I'm nothing but a goon.

Who? Your daughter who is in fourth grade?

Dude, we can convince her.

Sir, I need to leave the station limits.

Why would you leave town for something so trivial?

Don't be scared. We're here for you, right?

Those who labelled me a goon

must retract their words.

I've written everything in it.

Please read it, Sir.

Okay.

- Shall I leave? - Okay.

You're insane!

If you step into the ring, he'll beat you to death!

I don't care if it kills me.

I'm getting into that ring!

For my daughter!

- Really? - Yes.

Yes!

If that's how it is, we'll compete.

Let the fight begin!

Dad!

What is it?

You should beat him to a pulp.

What's your problem?

- Tell me! - Pavangad, Pavangad!

Get in, get in!

- Come fast, Chechi! - Hey!

Get in!

- Don't go! I'm getting in. - Get your tickets!

- Ticket, ticket!

Hey! Where are you going after leaving me hanging?

Say it!

Don't think you can act smart and get away by hopping on the bus!

Did you hear me, you b****?

Move aside!

Hey, you!

Excuse me...

Where to?

One ticket to Pooladikkunnu.

Twenty Rupees.

And for you?

One ticket to Pooladikkunnu.

- What? - One ticket to Pooladikkunnu.

[Kozhikode, Pooladikkunnu]

♪ You are now entering the land of might, The path is blazing, burning bright ♪

♪ On the sandy ground so vast and wide, A storm of valour comes with pride ♪

♪ Gazes like sparks, The bouts go on till morning light ♪

♪ A ferocious battle, Like tigers clashing in the night ♪

♪ The land that tells you to fight, Strategize the battle, march with might ♪

♪ Slowly, join the steps, With courage burning bright ♪

♪ In dreams, a sacrificial chariot, Who among us will ride upon it? ♪

♪ Slowly, let your valour glow, Turning to embers, fierce and slow ♪

♪ A fierce battle ♪

♪ A fierce battle ♪

♪ A fierce battle ♪

♪ A fierce battle ♪

♪ It’s a fiery island of fights and blows ♪

♪ This arena is where its true strength grows ♪

♪ Here, dreams are close, just reach and see ♪

♪ Oh! At this fiery island, wild and free ♪

♪ The harvest of desire is near ♪

♪ The land stands ready, strong and clear ♪

♪ Sharpening the curry knife, so keen ♪

♪ This fiery island, fierce and mean ♪

♪ The land that tells you to fight, Strategize the battle, march with might ♪

♪ Slowly, join the steps, With courage burning bright ♪

♪ In dreams, a sacrificial chariot, Who among us will ride upon it? ♪

♪ Slowly, let your valor glow, Turning to embers, fierce and slow ♪

♪ A fierce battle ♪

♪ A fierce battle ♪

Yaay!

Yes, yes, yes!

Abu!

Come!

Yes, yes, Abu!

Abu, Abu, Abu!

Coach! Coach!

- Huh? - The coach!

In boxing, just knowing how to throw a punch isn't enough.

And the fight ends here!

Now, you and I both know where you stand.

So, let's start from scratch now.

Together!

Abu,

before you step into that ring,

you better make peace with your past...

because the one who's waiting for you in that ring,

is someone with extraordinary agility.

You have to survive 36 minutes against him.

For that,

you’ll need more endurance and speed than him

Inside the ring, your opponent will try to provoke you in every way possible.

Don’t take the bait.

Our Coach... crushes the ego of anyone who steps into the ring; right at the start.

And...

During his prime, our coach had gone to Cuba to hone his skills.

Have you heard his nickname?

Puthalathu Cuban Raghavan!

Isn't it?

In boxing,

defense is just as important as attack.

The moment you lower your guard,

it will turn into an opportunity for your opponent.

You need to build enough stamina to last at least the first three rounds against him.

The right punch, at the right time,

will shatter his confidence.

Your punches carry enough force and strength to do the job.

Never forget...

Stamina is the backbone of our fight plan.

Swimming is the best way to build stamina.

That's what the coach said.

There are about six islands here.

Coach has assigned you a task on each one.

Finish them all

and swim back here; within 36 minutes.

Go on!

Don't be scared.

Oh, no!

If you don't improve your stamina,

his punches will knock you down just like this.

Shut up!

It was really far!

- Our pride defines nation and people.

We stand firmly behind you.

Go for it.

Give it all you got.

- And bring back our pride with glory. - Yes, Sir.

Our people are counting on you.

Consider it done!

Remember... This fight is not just about beating this Indian.

Sainul, it's about keeping your dignity.

I swear,

I will tear Abu's head off!

Raghavettan...

We have decided to hold the match on the 45th day from today.

Forty five days?

How can you decide that on your own?

We need time to practice.

This isn't enough time to do anything.

We need an extension.

This boxing challenge is just a short-term boom.

If we don't take advantage of it while it's still hot,

none of us will gain anything from it.

If Raghavan can't bring him to the ring on the proposed date...

If you lack the spine to get it done,

during the showdown, confess to the crowd that you came all the way from Pooladikkunnu

only to prove you're useless; and get going!

Pooladikkunnu Raghavan didn't come all this way with him

to admit defeat at this table and back out of the challenge!

45 days from today,

Abu will step into the ring!

Coach..

Coach...

Is it possible in just 45 days?

It is not possible.

But we will make it happen!

Let's fight him!

- It's happening in our Cochin!

The fight night!

Sainul Akhmadov versus Ashiq Abu!

To start the countdown officially,

we invite Mr. Sainul Akhmadov.

Coach...

Do I also need to take off my shirt?

You don't have to take off your shirt.

Just fold up your mundu proudly and go up there.

You!

Come here!

Now!

And this time,

I won't take any chances.

I will crush you in the ring!

A common man competing with a world champion.

Get ready for the fight of a lifetime!

- Hey! - Oh, no!

- Let me go! - If you ever say that my dad is a goon...

First a hook, then a jab,

and if you're still standing, an uppercut to seal the deal!

That'll be the end of you.

- Did you hear me? - Yes.

Move aside!

Akhmadov is a hard-hitter.

So,

we'll need to withstand his punches for the first three rounds.

Coach...

Isn't it enough if we serve special food to Abu alone?

Shucks!

No.

Everyone in the camp should have the same food.

Food for fifteen people...

for forty five days?

Coach...!

We'll serve it!

Of course, we will.

When is the fight, Dad?

It's not very soon.

Tell me when is the fight!

- This girl!

- Hey! - Looks like your training is going well.

You're finally moving that body, huh?

- What? - You look tired.

Do you want some money?

No.

Give it to me!

Dad... I told everyone at school that you're going to win.

Go to sleep, Kunji.

Hey... Dad...!

Don't get annoyed. He will call tomorrow.

Come. Let's sleep.

Get up now.

Hey...

- Pachu... - Huh?

Who all are there in our coach's family?

- Coach's family? - Yes.

All of us!

And now, you too!

Why is he wearing a face mask, Coach?

Is he using it instead of a gumshield?

He wears it to increase his breathing capacity.

By doing this,

even if he gets hit in the ribs,

his reflexes will still be good.

Watch closely.

In all his combinations,

there is a liver punch.

He enters the ring not to win the match, but to finish off his opponent!

Hey... don't throw it away.

Are you scared?

Huh!

Yes.

- I'm scared. - Me too.

Coach!

But don't show it outside.

This setup isn't adequate for the rest of your practice.

Then what will we do, Coach?

We need money.

Let's see.

Listen up!

Two guys have showed up,

claiming they need money for a fight

and asking for our sponsorship.

Will we end up losing money again?

I think this is feasible.

- Is it? - Yes.

This will extend our brand's reach beyond the country as well.

Wasn't it you who said Kerala's future is in that other thing?

- What was that? - Bull race.

- Bull taming! - Yes.

I wasted lakhs and lakhs of money in that field!

- Sorry! - Just watch this, Sir.

What?

- Play it, Srikanth. - Okay.

Oh, great! Our guy is going to fight this guy?

I've lost my money already!

Sir... This video got two million views.

- It's true. - Twenty lakh views?

Sir, whether he's throwing punches or taking them, people will show up to watch.

Yes.

Violence has a strong market here.

Just imagine, Sir....

If he fights with our logo on his jersey,

our brand's visibility will skyrocket!

- Are you sure? - Yes, Sir.

In that case, let's sponsor this guy

and the event as well.

Yes.

Hey, hey!

Don't break the desks!

Yes!

Pray for the best, and then sign it.

Hey!

Are you going to sign without reading it?

Why should he read it?

Funding such an event,

will bring no benefit to me or my company.

Then why am I doing it?

It's because of my passion.

My passion for sports!

If a youngster from our state needs money to fight,

I'll spend like there's no tomorrow!

- Right, Lali? - Yes.

Just sign it!

Someone who rides a bike in the Well of Death

doesn't care about traffic signals!

And he won't need a helmet either.

Give it to me.

Yes, yes.

I have done all arrangements.

I'm expecting you very soon.

Muchas gracias!

Oh, no! Where is the shirt?

Listen... Take that logo

and put it here.

Only then will our logo be seen wavering when that giant punches his ribs!

- What's that called? - Slow motion!

Slow motion!

My dear Sir, only shorts are allowed in professional matches.

No one told me this earlier!

We're losing valuable practice time.

- Rolling... - Action!

Cut, cut cut!

- I'll smack you! - Sir... I'm the director.

So?

How many times did I tell you?

Well...

Our ad says, "Neither man nor elephant can tear it!"

So don't tear it!

Just bring some expression to your face.

Give him another set.

Your ad shoot can wait until he completes his training.

Huh?

Well, this wasn't your attitude when you signed the agreement!

- Lali! - Yes, Sir.

Give me that agreement.

If you try to scare me with some signed papers,

I will kick and break your spine!

- What do you say for stopping? - Stop...

Well, it's 'Pack-up'

- What? - Pack-up.

Then... Pack-up!

Yeah!

Yup!

Hola, Coach!

Hola!

Yo, Maestro!

Bien Venito! [Welcome]

My friend!

Let the show begin.

Who is that?

Coach brought them in from Cuba.

Oh.

This one is 'Muchos,'

and that one is 'Gracias.

I heard our coach talking over the phone.

Muchos gracias!

Watch him dance around in the ring.

See how he dances in the ring.

Abu...

You watch,

learn,

and do it in your own way.

Watch and learn.

And then do it in your own way.

Go ahead.

To master Cuban-style boxing movements,

you need tremendous stamina.

That's why most boxers avoid this style in 12-round professional matches.

If you can manage at least three rounds in this style,

it will give you an edge over him.

Don't lose it.

The hat shouldn't fall down.

Pedro!

Take the cap slowly.

Keep it calm!

Abu!

Again!

You have to be fast with the legs.

Try it.

Abu, again!

I'll take care of his leg workout.

- Yes, yes. - But for his upper body,

we need to find a backup plan.

- We will try. - Yeah.

Oh, no!

What kind of game is this?

My money goes to him

and his bills come to me!

I hope he gets through at least one round.

Give it to the accounts department.

Again!

Abu, you need to focus.

- Sir... - What is it, Lali?

You didn't sign it.

Oh, even my signature is for him!

If you want to leave his punches with precise timing,

your body should be flexible.

That's what Kalaripayattu is for.

In order to correct you,

I need to see your finishing moves.

How will I see it if you hold your opponent?

Be it money or trainers,

I have provided you everything here.

Nothing should pull you back now.

Bro, just consider this your practice session for leaving.

Come on, throw it!

Sis'!

The guy who your husband is going to fight...

He is a notorious guy.

I saw the photos of the guys that boxer fought with on my phone.

If Abu ends up bedridden from the fight,

you will have to take care of him for the rest of his life.

There isn't a single guy without blood on his face.

He will be done for!

I am getting worried thinking about Abu.

No two ways about it. There is no hope!

♪ Fear ♪

He is my husband, isn't he? I'll take care of him!

Look at these photos.

♪ Fear ♪

♪ Fear, like the ocean, Fear, like embers high ♪

♪ Fear, like sacrifice, spreading like scarcity dry ♪

♪ Fear that drenches, Fear that defies ♪

♪ Fear that wraps, That traps and ties ♪

♪ Fear ♪

♪ Fear that weighs, Fear that itches ♪

♪ Fear that laughs, Then stings and twitches ♪

♪ Fear that keeps growing ♪

♪ Somethin' in the air ♪

♪ It's not faith I swear ♪

♪ It's not hope, It's not scope, It's not rage, It's not age ♪

♪ It's not pride, It's not guilt, It's not grief, Nor belief ♪

♪ It's not hot, It's not cold, It's not rage, It's not age ♪

♪ It's not pride, It's not guilt, It's not grief, Nor belief ♪

♪ Somethin' in the air ♪

What is it, dear?

I want to see Abukka.

Welcome dear viewers to 'Good morning, Kerala'!

Just twenty days left for our own Ashiq Abu to put on his gloves

against Sainul Akhmadov, the boxing legend with fans worldwide.

Just ten days to the fight night.

Now, it's trending in Instagram.

Grab your tickets soon, guys!

Kunji!

Muah!

- How are you? - Fine!

Look!

Hi!

- So, you skipped school today, huh? - Of course!

- Ikka...

- Yes.

- Let's drop this.

What happened now?

Everyone is saying he will beat you to death.

When faced with someone hell-bent on killing,

I will do my best to stay alive.

But you are not alone anymore.

Hey...

I wouldn't have taken this risk if I was alone.

The truth is,

I got into this thinking you'd look after me if something happened.

You will look after me, won't you?

Anyway,

even now,

you're the one who's looking after me, right?

What are you doing?

Are you measuring my heart rate?

Smart girl!

Dilson!

Step down.

Step in, Pedro.

Hey, you!

Who are you to stop the match?

Will you hold back someone who is out to kill you in the ring?

Coach, I was just...

A fighter prepares not just physically,

but mentally as well.

All these people are toiling here just for you.

If you can't understand that,

let's stop here!

Get out of here!

Senseless fellow!

The coach didn't even bother to listen to what I had to say.

Hey...

Leave it. He is backing you up with all he's got, right?

I'm also trying, right?

Dude, like he said, mental preparation is just as important.

You should consider this match like it's the Hajj pilgrimage.

Before going to Hajj, don't we seek forgiveness from the people we've wronged?

You punched a guy and ruined his eye while he was in his prime.

We should go meet him.

You should seek his forgiveness.

But...

I have no clue where he is.

We pull fish out of the backwaters without even seeing them.

And we can't find a guy we've seen on land?"

There is no problem at all.

Here he comes.

Be steady.

Don't get stressed or be shy.

I've told him everything.

You recognise him, don't you?

How could I ever forget him?

I live with this every day!

And now, after thirteen years,

you come asking for forgiveness?

You really think it's that easy?

Your ego destroyed my life.

You guys discuss.

I'll be over there.

- Shinz, it was in the heat of-- - Shut up!

After destroying my eye for no reason,

don't tell me your sob story now!

Get lost!

- Shinz... - Go away!

Hey!

I've also bought a ticket...

just to watch you get destroyed in that ring.

Even back then, you never had the guts to face anyone head-on.

Here's the deal.

Step into that ring,

face him,

land one punch, and come back.

What your uncle asked for...

My forgiveness...

You'll have it then.

Get lost!

♪ Tell me what do you see? ♪

♪ When you lookin' at me? ♪

♪ Tell me what do you see? ♪

♪ When you lookin' at me? ♪

♪ Like a knight, Like a light, Like a lone star ♪

♪ It's a fight, Through the night, He is a jaguar ♪

♪ Prepping right, For the fight, Getting hurt now ♪

♪ He's one of a kind ♪

♪ He's one of a kind ♪

♪ He's one of a kind One of a kind, One of a kind ♪

♪ He's one of a kind One of a kind, One of a kind ♪

♪ He's one of a kind One of a kind, One of a kind ♪

♪ Like a knight, Like a light, Like a lone star ♪

♪ He's one of a kind One of a kind, One of a kind ♪

♪ Prepping right, For the fight, Getting hurt now ♪

♪ Tell me what do you see? ♪

♪ When you lookin' at me? ♪

Faster! Faster!

Move! Move!

Faster! Lean in!

Come on! Go! Lean!

♪ Is it the fight that we endure? ♪

♪ Or the war we ready for sure? ♪

♪ Is it a weight upon our spine? ♪

♪ Or chains we break, one at a time? ♪

♪ With decrees that cleave the restless seas ♪

♪ With dreams that rise on stormy breeze ♪

♪ With embers as guards on both hands to soar ♪

♪ With wounds as gifts that strengthen more ♪

♪ With tempests raging in his stride ♪

♪ With war cries roaring far and wide ♪

♪ He's one of a kind, one of a kind, one of a kind ♪

Box!

♪ He's one of a kind, one of a kind, one of a kind ♪

♪ Prepping right, For the fight, Getting hurt now ♪

It's a perfect clinical hook from Akhmadov.

Every plan seems perfect until you get punched in the face.

It seems they don't have a plan anymore.

Yes. Abu has no answer to Akhmadov's aggressive punches.

Pitiful!

The battle we were waiting for!

Common man versus world champion!

That fight is turning one-sided.

Yes! It's the same story as the last two rounds.

That's an excellent leave from Akhmadov.

Finish him!

Oh no! Akhmadov is punishing Abu!

Oh my God! Akhmadov has pinned Abu into the corner.

The most dangerous position in the ring!

Come on! Come on!

Oh! That was a solid one from the champion.

As the third round comes to an end,

Akhmadov is brimming with excitement and confidence.

Akhmadov, we love you, man!

Love you!

Take it easy, Sain! Take it easy!

He wants more, huh?

Dodge his moves as much as possible.

You'll have a chance to match him in this round.

Focus!

Muchas gracias!

It's the fourth round.

Akhmadov is surging forward to Abu, trying to finish the match in this round.

- Solomon... - Yes, sir.

Boxing seems like a fantastic sport.

You can thrash someone as much as you want, without worrying about legal trouble!

It has been a deadly combination of punches from Akhmadov.

Cuban style!

Here's the moment when Abu has figured out the game.

Wow! Magical!

Magical footwork from Abu!

As the narrative shifts, as the sporting world is shaken,

the winds of change transform into a raging storm,

unleashing a torrent of blows upon the ring.

Watch it! Witness it, viewers!

This...! This is what I paid for!

Abu electrifies the roaring crowd!

Stop! Stop!

- To the corner! Go! - A rattled Akhmadov receives

- his first warning from the referee. - Sit! This is a warning!

Don't step back. You need to get close.

It is the fifth round,

and Abu is executing his plans perfectly.

Oh! That's unfair!

Akhmadov makes his move, breaking through Abu's defences.

Had the referee seen it clearly, it could have been a foul.

A champion needs just one punch to regain his rhythm.

Now, Akhmadov is back with a bang!

Boom! Perfect punch!

Oh! It's a knockdown!

The referee has begun counting!

One...

Two!

Abu!

Fight is too personal.

Get up!

Six!

Fearless Abu is getting up!

Yes!

Akhmadov's face betrays only one emotion:

Sheer disbelief!

- Yes! Yes! Abu! - Boxer! Ready to box?

The crowd is cheering for Abu!

He’s in a rush to finish the match at the earliest opportunity.

- Boxer, stop! - There goes the bell!

Stop! Go to your corner! Go!

Abu!

What the hell are you doing?

Son! Abu!

The audience watches with bated breath.

Will an injured Abu continue the match? We'll have to wait and see.

- Abu! - It's not easy inside the ring, huh?

Do you want to continue the fight?

Yeah!

He's scared.

That's why he's resorting to foul play.

And it's a yes!

And Abu wants to fight!

The battle continues; right here in this ring!

Hey, you!

Next round,

I will kill your boy!

Get lost, you....!!

Abu seems to be struggling.

Technique is the most important factor in the ring.

And he better have it!

Now, Akhmadov's punches are getting harder,

meaner and brutal!

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey, Pooladikkunnu! Coach!

What are you doing?

Are you sacrificing my boy just to make a name for yourself?

You and your boxing!

Abu is standing in the sixth round against Akhmadov,

who usually finishes his matches within five.

You have to survive six rounds against him.

Because,

he has never fought beyond five rounds

in any match he's fought.

The sixth round

will be uncharted territory for him.

He'll make a critical mistake then.

Be patient and wait for that mistake to happen.

And when that mistake happens...

Yaay!!!

Akhmadov unleashes a barrage of powerful punches,

but Abu is countering them with incredible agility and speed!

A month ago, people asked,

"Who's that guy?"

Now, Abu stands in this ring, proclaiming,

"I'm that guy!"

Uh-oh! Akhmadov seems to be terribly frustrated.

Relax, relax! Sit, sit!

As the arena reverberates with the cheers of the crowd,

Abu, you have created waves of excitement in the galleries.

Boom!

A crushing left hook!

This, my friends, this is what we call a "quintal punch"!

Yes!

Sir...

The boy's killin' it!

Now, the match seems to have taken a complete U-Turn,

and Abu is going at Akhmadov with all that he has.

He's stealing the show,

and winning the hearts of the crowd here.

Hit him! Yes!!

Wow!

Abu finishes the round with a stylish upper-cut.

They are hailing the warrior who unleashed a storm within them,

a tempest of electrifying energy and thunderous power!

And the boisterous crowd is celebrating a common man!

Champ, you are 18-0!

I want to see a knockout.

He is just a rookie!

No!

He's different.

Come on, Sain. Come on!

Make him suffer!

We are now in the penultimate round,

and the champion seems to have come out of the dumps.

He's raining punches on Abu.

Leave! Leave!

Leave! And leave!

Excellent, Abu!

Each and every punch counts in the ring tonight.

That's deadly!

That’s what happens when you get too excited.

It's a knockout!

Never ever make a mistake...

when your opposition is a finisher!

One!

Two!

Three!

Four!

Five!

Six!

Seven!

Oh-ho!

It's not a knockout!

It's just a knockdown.

Oh! No! No!

It's not over yet.

It will be over only when Abu says it's over.

And box!

Just five seconds more for the 11th round to end.

Can Abu survive in front of Akhmadov in this condition?

- Oh! That bell has saved Abu! - Stop! Stop!

Abu survived!

The last round’s final three minutes!

And his name will now carry this feat;

Abu, the fighter who kept the world champion in the ring for twelve rounds.

Ashiq Abu!

Dad! Dad!

Tonight,

we are witnessing something truly spectacular.

Box!

Even after two knockdowns,

Abu continues to fight with passion.

Oh, goodness! Me!

Abu has been trapped in the corner.

Aha!

But he has cleverly broken the trap,

and is charging at Akhmadov.

Oh, wow!

- Invincible Abu... - Kunji, did you see that?

rises again!

A champion versus common man!

That’s a thing of the past!

It's all re-written!

This is a battle between equals now!

The audience watches with pounding hearts.

It's an upper-cut!

The match is nearing its end.

No, no! It's not over yet!

Abu is storming towards Akhmadov.

- Oh! It's a million dollar miss! - Stop! Stop!

That hook could have perhaps even knocked out Akhmadov!

Mark this moment in history!

From the streets of Kerala, a warrior has risen;

one strong enough to challenge the world champion!

Coach...!

We won, Coach!

I love sports!

Now, the scorecards will decide the outcome of the match!

Love you, man!

Over to the judges.

My dear ladies and gentlemen,

it's the judgement time of fight night!

Tonight, we've witnessed 36 minutes of gruelling

and pulsating duel between two titans.

And the winner, by split-decision...

Mr. Sainul Akhmadov!

Had it not been for the two unfortunate knockdowns,

Abu would surely have won this bout.

- Great fight, Sain. - Thank you.

Gracias.

Good fight, bro. Amazing!

Didn't you land the most punches? So, shouldn't you be the winner?

Only one person can win the match, right?

Let's focus on winning the next one.

Abu!

Wait.

Abu...

This was truly my best fight ever.

And I want to thank you.

Before tonight,

no one has ever pushed me past the fifth round.

And for me,

you are the true winner!

Not just in the boxing ring...

but also in my heart.

Dad! This uncle is saying that you are the winner!

You are a hero, Dad!

To my hero...

who doesn't flinch.

I wasn't here for this.

I came here...

to face failure.

And I've done just that.

My father need no money.

Oh! This is not for you, Abu.

This is my translator's fee.

Take it.

Take it, take it.

Keep fighting, Abu! Thank you for everything

- Thank you! - Welcome!

Didn't you say that we'll get the money only if you win?

Abu, we love you!

Abu! I love you!

Abu, we love you!

Abu! Abu! Abu!

Abu, you are the true hero!

Abu! Abu! Abu! Abu! Abu! Abu!

Opportunities always find those who have the determination to fight through life!