Original subtitles

Being alive or dead, happens to all

Will it be blessed to all for being like this after they leave?

Wherever your feet is touched...

...there bestowed the art of creation unboundedly

To this blessed stage where I was introduced...

...by my cinema father and guru My sincere greetings to you

Move aside

Move, move aside

"Have you fallen in love for a single kiss?"

"Oh sensuous flower, are you attracted?"

"Have you fallen in love for a single kiss?"

"Oh sensuous flower, are you attracted?"

"Fallen in love for my eyes and voice?"

"Is it a soulful love or neck deep love?"

"Your single kiss is enough to get lured"

"In neck deep love, my Casanova"

"None can conquer you in bed"

"Your shadow is enough to be lured"

"You're an irresistible magnet"

"Even a stone can stick to you"

"No peak is untouched by you"

"I melted in love at seeing you"

"Your single kiss is enough to get lured"

"In neck deep love, my Casanova"

"Our nights never end"

"Hands become wings"

"Forget your sleep"

"Is this called love?"

"Your single kiss is enough to get lured"

"In neck deep love, my Casanova"

"You're the master of kisses"

"None to beat you in kissing"

"Kissing is the origin to ecstasy"

"You're exploring me like a scheming hunter"

"Will capture and topple you"

"Have you fallen in love for a single kiss?"

"Oh sensuous flower, are you attracted?"

"Fallen in love for my eyes and voice?"

"Is it a soulful love or neck deep love?"

Hello!

Welcome...

He's almost here

Your...our...hero

- Invite the producer first - Oh ok

But first I'd like to call up on the dais

...the godfather of film producers

Mr.Manoranjan's father-in-law

Mr.Poornachandra Rao

- Hey Mano...look at grandpa! - I've seen my grandpa, mom

Give it to me.

Ok, keep it!

- You just a kid, mom - Yes

Happy now.

Give it to him after the movie, Ma

- A sip of this, my dear? - Bad for health grandma

God! It won't kill you to act your age

But that drink might

Your arrogance is the only thing in common with your Dad

- At least he is a film star - Thank God! I am not!

How dare you...?

- What do you say to that applause? - That's just sound

Maybe for you... but it's their love

See, how they love him.

Where are you off to?

Hey! He's got the phone!

Let him go

Hey...sound guy...

Turn the volume down

It's hurting my head

Why are you guys cheering at that?

The film hasn't given you a headache, right?

- Chokku - Sir?

- My head is aching - Would you like a tablet?

- Where is my hip flask? - Oh no! They did give it to me

I forgot it at home

I'm the actor

You're the manager Don't act with me

I can't slip anything by you I know this is nectar but...

I know...it'll kill me

Only in excess Turn around...

It's medicine in the right doses

I know I don't have to remind you about the party...if you're discreet...

Hey...take sir to the washroom on the first floor

Don't let anyone bother him there or click selfies with him

See another guy here don't click the photo

I swear Indira I love you...

My mom forced me to attend this stupid premiere

Oh God! Dad!

Sir! This way!

- Excuse me, sir! - No!

It's not for toilet I want to tell him something

No sir! Not allowed!

- It is very urgent - Nobody allowed inside, go to the top floor.

Please

Indira, please just don't worry about it

The first floor toilet is closed send everybody to the one upstairs

- Where did he go? - Sent him upstairs sir

Sir...

You can go

And I love you

Thank you, sir

The echo? I'm in the loo here

Yeah yeah...Dad's new film

Don't ask! It's disgusting!

'Cliche masala of my dad.'

He's done a wheelie with the heroine in front

Isn't he supposed to gas up the bike?

I don't know they're saying it's a hit

What crap people are watching!

Frank religion, yaar.

Anything is gone.

See how people are ridiculous now

But can I sacrifice the truth for a few hairs?

Tell me.

Ok, forget about all that

You're coming to the party, no?

Come on

We have a room in the hotel and there's the garden also

Okay, got to go now Bye...bye

- Welcome doctor - Good evening

Why so late? The first song is over

Had clinic today

How's our hero today?

Complaining of frequent headaches

After drinking to celebrate? Why's he drinking everyday now?

He says that's the only thing helping his headaches

You're his supplier shouldn't you advise him?

When does he listen to me?

It's my job to listen to him you're his doctor...he'll listen to you

Oh yes! As if...

Special guest! Let her through

Sir...

Doctor, I think there's a problem

Don't go and sit down watch the movie from here

Do you have your bag?

- Not this one your medical bag - What happened? Is he ok?

I'll check and come

- Where is he? - Here, sir

Alas!!

Is this how you guard a body?

Come here...

Listen...nobody...nobody should enter inside the bathroom

Say it's out of order Lock it

- Sorry sir! Not possible - Why?

There's only 1 toilet to a floor and it's 5 minutes to interval

This is ridiculous

- Grab his legs - What, sir?

Grab his legs

My name is Chokkalinga Chettiyar Won't you do if I don't tell my name?

Go grab his legs

Oh heavenly goddess! Turn him...turn him

Come on...come on...

Set him down

Oh God!... Come sir

Hey Singh...lift

- Spit? - Yes

Why are you spitting instead of lifting?

- Me...up...lift - Lift you? Why didn't you say so!

Lift up Little more...little more

Don't let go

Let me down

- Move your head - Yes sir

God! Don't shake! Can't you just say yes?

Oh heavenly goddess!

Singh...if anyone asks

You did this correctly Idiot

Chokku...wait We're going to the hotel

Tell your boss to come there directly He can change his dress there

What is wrong with you?

- Just 5 minutes...Toilet emergency - Upset stomach?

Ok, leave it

How dare he leave when I'm still talking?

Come here! Always on that blessed phone

- Go get the car ready - Here, have some

Audi or Bentley?

Anything on 4 wheels

As long as it doesn't backchat like you

Such a chatterbox

Mr.Manohar Where is the party?

The party? At the Sheraton

Take some more, my dear

Enough popcorn, Ma We have to eat dinner right

So will this film also collect 100 crores, sir?

A - that's not for me to say the audience will decide

B - First day collections ...record break

But sir, Mr. Manoranjan's guru Mr. Maragadarisi says

...he is so talented that all he needs

...is a good script not a huge budget

- That's his opinion - Exactly!

Chokku, I can't go into the men's washroom!

How will you manage this?

Me? How will 'we' manage...

What!

Sir...sir...

What are you shooting there?

Leader!

Sir?

Did Chokku give you a bottle that he refilled?

Yes sir

Give it...

Not in front of the fans! Use your head!

Stop acting Is it really hurting?

Yes...I swear...

It's not the alcohol it's your torch light

Your career needs the lights ...not the alcohol

Agreed, then I need good medicines Yours didn't work

Ok...take your shirt off

We have time for all this?

- What about the party? - Aren't you here for your headache?

Yes

Then what is 'this'?

Treatment...for my headache kiss it away

Wait...my phone must be Dr.DS

- Have you seen the MRI report? - Yeah I'm bringing it

- You're bringing it? - Yeah

Why...hey!

Hello Dr. DS, M.D. How are you, buddy?

Hey, aren't you her senior? M.D. Neurosurgery

She's just a GP and she's hassling me

Give me the phone

What's she saying?

Tell me...is it wrong to drink?

- It is wrong - It is injurious to health

Injurious to health any fool knows that

Will I die immediately? No, right?

- It's not rat poison - Of course not, buddy

Right on! You're not just an M.D...much greater

- Let me get a word in - To say what?

Need to tell you something

- Tell me at the party - At least give her the phone

You can see her at the party too

Hey...don't...

Why did you hang up?

I needed to talk to him!

We need to know the MRI result

Do you need an MRI to see into my brain?

Look into my eyes

- Move - Why?

This is a clinic

That was also a clinic...where you kissed me 5 seconds ago

That was just a peck

Left to you you'd kiss me till I'm breathless

What?

Your wife's expecting you at the party

- Yes...she'll kill me - Exactly

My secret lover, get going

Go

Ok...see you at the party

Wait

What is this and since when?

- No whisky? - No

- No - No kiss?

No

Now go Go

Ok, come to the party

"Have you fallen in love for a single kiss?"

You're sure they can't see us?

Oh God! Are they clapping for us?

"Fallen in love for my eyes and voice?"

'Veeravilayaattu [Courageous play]'

Come...please come

Please have dinner

No

Dad!

- Sorry - It's okay...okay

Who are you looking at?

Who is he?

What did he want?

I think he wants to blackmail me for money

With what?

- He says I have a girl - Girl means...

You mean daughter

With whom?

Yamini

How would he know Yamini?

- It's impossible - Are you sure?

Yeah! No!

Which of the two?

Definitely not He's lying

Then inform the commissioner and get him arrested

You have only one son

Then get this fellow locked up and keep my name out of it

- Our next film is 'Adi Sankara' - How are you?

Here he is! We were just talking about you & your film

Carry on...carry on... that's how it grows, right?

- Have you eaten? - We shall...

- So...not yet? - When have we eaten before you?

- Then come...let's eat - Go ahead...I have to meet some friends

He will fulfill his duty first

Please...let her go She'll be right here

Ganesh...let go

Manohar! You're a man now! Just yesterday you were a cute baby...

- Mam, 1 photo please - Yeah, come

- Take the snap - Come join us

Thank you

- I want a copy of that - Girish, give it to her

Where's dad?

Dad? Last saw him in the upstairs I like your hair by the way...very nice

Thank you

- Who is this? - Oh! Girlfriend

You're really a big man now! Enjoy...

Do you really like her hair?

No

I actually like short hair

Short hair girls really turn me on

- Really? - Yes, really

Shall I cut my hair then?

Would you?

Our doctor...drinks?

Not usually...

- You handle this...I'll check on them - Where're you going?

- Why close the curtain, uncle? - That's what it's meant for, right?

What were you doing behind the video screen?

Touche

Touche? Much worse if your mother finds out

For whom?

To the both of you

What's wrong!

Margadarisi is badmouthing your film Have you heard?

A - we can't discuss it when it's sub-judice

Sit down man sit...sit

B - Mr.Margadarisi has earned Mr. Manoranjan many awards

But what use are they? To scrape his tongue?

Yes, they're useless

- But his star status...that... - Was because of you

Oh Lord! No...no

I'm just a... what do you call it?

He is Telugu I'll tell you...an instrument

Yes only an instrument...like a jeweler But my son-in-law...he is gold!

Hello Dr...why so late?

- I've been here awhile...I met Chokku - Yes, he did

Mr. Manoranjan has a headache

I've given him a sedative He's resting now

- Oh no! - Nothing to worry

- How's your BP? - Co-existing! Side-by-side

We can't treat you separately

Those sweets are for someone else, right?

Dr! Let her be...it's just one day poor baby...you eat, my dear

I'm a neurosurgeon This is not my area of expertise

What does your lady Dr.friend say about this?

I don't pay attention to all that, if I did

...I would have died of frustration a year ago

Forget about that...your friend has gone to bed on an empty stomach

That's ok It's just one day

Chokku, you also do not disturb

Absolutely...he has to be fresh for tomorrow

By the way, where's Dr Arpana? She was with you...

She has an early day too Gone to bed

Her also? In the same hotel?

Are you insane?

She's gone home

- Come on...I need a drink - Of course! I'll get you a large one

Pour...pour...

What is it? Does she want to marry my boss?

Oh god! Is she pregnant? She's a doctor, can't she have an abortion?

Stop your vulgar blabbing You don't know anything

It's none of our business

Yes, but when the shit hits the fan I have to clean it

That's my worry

You'll have much bigger things to worry about

'Mesmerism'

And now please welcome the king of entertainment Mr. Manoranjan

Welcome sir

- Cam 1...sir's close up - Have you told her to focus on the next film

Sir told us not to speak of the 'Adi sankara' film

Why? He must have been distracted

He's in a great mood...We gave him a coffee for his headache

- His friend is also here - Who?

There...the one in the second row with the coat

This fellow!

He's a Malayali gave me his card

- I have one too - Yes...Jacob Zachariah

Hey Anu! Stop drooling and begin

Sir...we all have our favourite scenes from your movies

Like that, what is the most exciting moment in your life?

This

Thank you, so honor Thank you

But, what is so special in this moment?

What are you thinking so deeply, sir?

This applause itself is special, right?

Sir...!

But you've heard this applause so many times...

Perhaps but...

An artiste is always unsure whether he will be applauded again

So...I have that insecurity too

Thank you

Cam - 3 cover the audience

See...your longing is satisfied

Let's rewind a bit when Manoranjan is 24 yrs old

You've acted in 5 classic films all with Mr.Margadarisi

But your 6th film...mega budget made you a huge star

I mean we all know that

Produced by your now father-in-law That was also when you got married

Tell me honestly, was that young Mano...

...entranced by cinema or Miss Varalakshmi?

She knew that you loved cinema over all else

But your betrayal broke her heart

Your father-in-law gave her a lot of money to leave you alone

But she didn't touch a penny of it even though she desperately needed it

That time she was caring

Your child

She didn't take the money didn't have an abortion either

If she had, I wouldn't have my daughter Manonmani

Manonmani

Yamini named her

We have another daughter too

Elizabeth

You are a great man

Everyone lied to me

Even Chokku

Let that go! They did what they thought was best for you

You know, my career was in Poornachandra Rao's hands

I was a kid with big dreams

In that conflict...my life

We are Catholics you know but when I told my mother

- Sorry - It's alright

When I spoke to my mom...

She did not forbid it

I've known 2 great ladies in this world

My mother and Yamini But both are gone now

I am sorry

Yamini...she's no more now

She's gone

It was a bad accident

I'm here for my wife's sake now

It was her last wish that Manonmani meet her biological father

I'm not asking for anything else

I have never refused her anything

That's why...

Please

You must have loved her

I still do, sir

Sorry

- Does my daughter...sorry your daughter - They're both the same sir

Does she know this?

She does...But we told her a bit late After her degree

Time flies by, right Mano?

Oh! Sorry!

Can I call you Ranjan?

Because I call my daughter Mano, that's why

Would you like to see Mano's photo?

When she was in school

When she was in the college

That's during her master degree

Is this something a sane person would do?

Don't forget your next film is 'Adi Sankara'

The press will have a field day

One photo of you as a saint

and the next one of you as a 'Married Bachelor'

Manoranjan's Love Tales

The film will stop halfway and then the producer will come to me

Where are you walking off to?

- Return the advance of that film - Which? Why?

I don't have the time to do it

Say's who? I've given them a block of 90 days

- I have some other work at that time - All 90 days? What work is that?

- Another film - With whom?

My guru, Mr. Margadarisi

Which fellow is producing it?

I am

Ok

Have you told your father-in-law?

And then?

Do you work for me? Or for him?

- That's not what I asked - Answer my question

I work for you

Then get an appointment with Mr. Margadarisi asap

But at his convenience Can you or can't you?

Of course...but if you asked our lawyer

I just asked that's all

Shut up and get out

Let the car go

Here he is...

Get out of the way Open the gate...he's here

Close the gate

I can't let you in just like that

Why does a gathering of journalists turn into a shouting match?

I being the PRO man, knew just 20 minutes ago

You'll know as soon as the meeting is over

How can your Mano sir leave without answering us?

Didn't I promise you an interview afterwards?

So stop shouting! Do I look like a fool?

Why ask us that? Don't you have a mirror at home?

Aishu darling! So funny! Move your hand before it gets crushed

Lakshmana, are they doing a film together after 14 years?

Why? I've already made so many with you

Reached you to the absolute peak

That's true sir but I want one film now

And whatever you want you must get...at any price

But all your money can't buy this Margadarisi

Don't say that, sir just one film...

so people don't forget us don't forget me sir

Nobody will forget you, my boy!

You have your father-in-law to remind them

The great Poornachandra Rao

The hijacker and the Kingmaker

Sir, I'm no king! I'm an actor You made me one

I don't know how to make films for big stars

I must have a story

And a story is not a platform ticket available at your whim and fancy

I must find it convincing

I don't have one like that Do you?

No sir

So simple! It's impossible Please go

- Sir, may I come in? - Yes

- Sir, Dr. Arpana is here - Who?

I asked her to join us, sir with your permission, may I...?

Dr.Arpana Excellent physician

- Family friend - Sir, coffee?

No need! Did I ask for it?

Ok sir take it back...go down

- Shall I return when you're done? - No...no

I'm done talking Done

Please don't say that sir Be kind sir...please

Kindness won't cut it here

You need a story big enough to fit the halo around your head

We can catch hold of that sir

Are you going fishing? Ok go, catch one...let's see

Sir...give me 1 minute to tell you my story please

1 minute?

Okay, sir

An arrogant man like me

Who thinks tomorrow is far in the future

His world is one day shattered by two things

Suddenly he has no time to say 'I love you', 'Thank you', 'I'm sorry'

Doctors say he has a brain tumor

What? Cancer?

Get out of here

I thought you'd say something new

Tamil cinema has done it to death

That was my first film

You yourself have done several

Every story needs a rhyme and reason

Sir this...this is the reason

What?

We have to find the story now

I don't understand!

I can't explain the technicalities of it

That's why I've brought the doctor along

Don't fool around like this!

Is this true?

Yes, sir

You gave me a great time in the industry

But now the time is running out

I want my last film to be with you sir

No...No

Sir sir...please don't refuse sir

I'm not refusing!

What is this?

Doctor, is this true?

Unfortunately, yes sir

What abomination is this? I'm 83

He's just a boy How is this possible?

What Dr...what is this?

Brain tumour, sir

Oh Lord!

It's manageable if it was in the frontal lobe

It's at the back

Can't you operate?

We could...

But...

In his case...

He has some complications

Sir, is there a restroom where I can use?

- She's asking for the bathroom - Over there

Thank you

Come...come here

Sit down

- Sir, I'll sit there - No, sit down here

Sorry sir

I'm a bit...I'm usually stronger than this

Me too, my dear

But in Mano's case I love this rascal

Me too, sir

Who doesn't love this boy?

Everybody loves him, everybody

Okay

I'll make your film as you like, happy?

How much time will you give me?

Don't have much of it to give, sir

My God! My God! I shouldn't have asked

Okay, tell me what kind of film you want to make?

I'm ready

Okay, sir

No one else knows about this, sir

Alright

Let's keep this to ourselves

I want the audience to exit the theatre laughing

Let's make a comedy film, sir

Go home laughing? Laughing?

Okay, my boy we'll make a comedy

Sir is here

You both raise your hands and show

"Immortality"

"Eternity"

"Infinity"

"Existence"

"The Righteous Villain"

Uttama Villain!

Who will finance it when both the partners are fighting in court?

We've withdrawn the case with mutual understanding and submitted in writing

Why didn't you write this house over to him?

You ask me for everything food, drink, bath water, your scotch

Didn't you think to ask me about this?

Why should I?

Why should you...

Not needed, Mr. Manoranjan

I'm not needed here anymore

Now you have the great Mr. Margadarisi to advice you

It's best that I fade out

Leaving me alone, Daddy?

Nobody has to leave anybody and go!

We are all a family for god sake

Family, my foot! Family doesn't learn of your decisions on the TV

That's your audience... Not me

Daddy, admit me in the hospital or take me home

I want to come too, Ma

What, is this a joke? Selfish to the core

Just like your father

Look at him sitting there Don't you have anything to say?

There's plenty

But if you react like this to a small thing

Calm down I'll tell you later

Oh! So you have bigger secrets? Come daddy, let's go home

Happy Bye dad

Don't sit like a statue say something

I will tell when your BP comes down

That will come down when there's good news

- Okay - Okay, what?

Okay, I won't tell you

Daddy, I'm going to pack, let's go

Bye

At least say bye

Bye

See? This is it

Hey Arumugam, have you forgotten?

Who you are? A good for nothing orphan

I picked you up off the streets and married you to a goddess

Is this your gratitude?

Varalakshmi is my life My world

If anything happens to her you'll die by my hand

Oh! You'll murder me?

If necessary

This Poornachandra Rao does not lie

Really?

Well, if your threat is real

A - it would be the biggest favor you could ever do me

B - You'll go to jail and I won't be there to see it

I'm leaving now

Wait! This house is mine, right? Or does your daughter, Varalakshmi

Thank you I will leave

- You will regret this - I will not

- Let's see - Let's see

Namaste

- Chokku - Sir?

Namaste

(prayers reciting)

Yes sir...yes sir...definitely sir

If we place the Akela here you can get all the angles that you've asked for

Don't do it he'll get worked up

Excuse me! Thank you

Sir please, must I wear this crown?

It's very heavy, sir

Yes sir, it is a bit heavy

As it is actors are big headed Imagine them playing royalty

Anyway, listen to the story first

Okay, sir

Long long ago...

I mean...

Long long ago so long ago

Nobody can say how long ago

Oh no!

Don't be afraid this is what folklore is

Characters are in black and white but we shoot in color

Hero's name is 'Uttaman' the film is called 'Uttama Villain'

But 'Villain' is an English word!

Won't you lose the Tamil Nadu tax benefit because of an English title?

Oh wow! She seems to be a smart girl

A very smart girl

Who said 'Villain' isn't a Tamil word?

One who fights with a 'Mallu' is a 'Mallan'

and one who fights with a 'Villu' is a 'Villain'

Arjun is a 'Villain' & Sivan is the greatest of them all

- Hey...hey...hey...cut cut cut - The 'Kurinji' has a song that-

Let us cut back to our story

Uttaman is a street actor in the kingdom of 'Muthuvala Nadu'

He's playing Arjuna in the scene where he asks for the bow from Lord Siva

We're using a fusion form of Villu Paatu & Kerala's 'Theyyam'

The song is the narrator the dance brings it alive

Are you ready, sir?

This is the great Subbu... Subbu Arumugam

He is a legend The authority on 'Villu Paatu'

- Are you ready, Ghibran? - Ready, sir

Let's hear the opening

1...2...3...4

"Bless us, O Goddess As we begin our song in verse"

"Bless us as we sing with music and instrument in rhythm..."

"...enacted in the great theatre forms of the Pandian and Cheran kingdoms"

"...to tell the tale of Arjuna's plea for Lord Shiva's weapon"

"...in a Grand performance"

"Betwixt the sky above and the earth below stands the Great Archer"

"...and his story will now be told by this painted actor"

"Please narrate to the world, O Wise One!"

"I have beheld a Miracle akin to a truthful politician!"

"With great tenacity I have achieved mastery over many battle skills"

"Is it made you mesmerise the half image of Lord Shiva..."

"...that the world trembles at the sound of Arjuna's name?"

"The Lord's Weapon is now Arjuna's"

"Eternally Victorious! The world's greatest Artiste"

"Lord Shiva! I bow to you"

"The bounty of Shiva's blessing is all-pervasive!"

"O Shiva! Beloved of your Consort O Cosmic Dancer!"

"The Lord, who dances unpaid in the temple"

"King Arjuna, who performs on his own strength"

"Why do you dance on one leg? Are you giddy dancing on both?"

"Ganga on your head Drum in your hand..."

"Woman by your side O merciful mother!"

Hey! This is a snake! You'll die if it bites you, get away

A snake? Just wait and see

No no...don't do that It's a snake...a snake!

It's on the stick...

Snake! Snake! Snake!

Oh no! My snake...my snake...

Climb the tree everyone There's danger on the ground

Oh! Who is it? Who pinched me? Who bit me?

Where has it gone?

Where did it go?

Oh no! 4 people are dead

Our man is in agony! Suck the poison out!

So what if he's one of us

I can't put my mouth there

- The 5th one is dead too - Oh no!

It's my snake or what!

You were a snake charmer without knowing that?

Oh no! Don't kill it! Not my snake...no not my snake

Five people are dead!

After living the life fullest

Near the corpse surrounded by the crows

Water...water...!

- You want water now, useless fellow? - I didn't say anything

Then was it the voice of God? Put that rice in the orphan corpse's mouth

Ghost! Ghost!

Oh no...! Oh Lord...! Ghost! Ghost!

"Ghost...ghost ghost...ghost"

"The voice of Uttaman was not understood by the people"

"Oh! They screamed those with ghosts within them"

"Ghost! Ghost! Ghost! Ghost!"

"The villagers ran their heels slapping the nape of their necks"

"Those with dancing ghosts within Accused Uttaman the dancer as ghost"

"How did Uttaman rise magically from the pyre?"

"Having bitten 4 the snake on the 5th bite ran out of poison"

"Uttaman survived the teeth of the venom less snake"

"A rational mind would have understood"

"Alas! None of that kind lived in that village"

"Ghost! Ghost! Ghost!"

"The village tried to appease Uttaman's soul"

"...by stuffing themselves with a feast in his honor"

"Relentless and tireless they ate through the storm and rain"

"Cursing his fate of attending his own funeral lunch"

"Uttaman was the last to be fed"

Worthless when he was alive but look at his funeral feast

May his actor's soul rest in peace

I would die every day for such a feast!

Some more please May my soul rest in peace

Huh! Is it you?

Please don't shout let me finish eating

Ghost! Ghost!

- No! No! - Ghost! Ghost!

No one panic! Someone check for both his feet

- But he's sitting cross legged - Nonsense! Can you see his feet?

I see them!

Ghost has stuffed my mouth

Sir! I have two Here's one

Oh languishing spirit! What do you want?

2 vadai, 2 sweet pancakes a little sambar...give me

Give it It's asking, isn't it?

Yes...please give me

Give!

Is the ghost dead?

Is it dead?

That's how one becomes a ghost!

"Uttaman strapped tightly to the funeral plank"

"They walked again to the cremation ground"

Water

Water

'Uttaman's thirst for life was quenched by the rising river'

'The water entered the town'

'The bamboo plank became Uttaman's float'

'While others drowned'

'The river gargled and spat out Uttaman granting him immortality'

'The dam breaching mud coloured deluge'

Water as far as the eye can see but not a drop to drink

Oh Lord! Give me some water!

That's enough that's enough

Amazing! I truly am a great man I'm in heaven!

This nightingale is great too it has also entered heaven

Bird droppings?

Bird droppings mean this must not cannot...is not...heaven!

Ah! The traipsing deer

The dancing peacock

The grazing rabbit

Lord! Please send me something to eat

Aah! Crocodile!

I asked for something to eat and you send something to eat me!

Lord! Release your discus and kill the beast!

Oh no! Oh no!

Oh no! Oh no!

But wait...it pulls me too Lord! I don't want to die

I won't die! I won't die

- He didn't die of the snakebite - He didn't die

- He didn't die of the blow - He didn't die

Know why? Because he chanted the names of Lord Narayana

The name of your Lord makes him immortal? Atrocious!

- Immortal meaning? - One who has conquered death

Hah! No one has ever survived this waterfall

He would have reached Kailash by now

- Why not Vaikuntha? - Vaikuntha or Kailash

We'll decide when the corpse washes up

Aah! A miracle He is alive!

Where? Where? Where?

- Look! Uttaman is alive - Praise the Lord

- Aah! - Aah! - He is immortal

Hail, Immortal one!

"Immortality"

"Eternity"

Okay, first class

I'm okay with the last scene

- You, DP? - Okay by me, sir

- Sure? - Double okay, sir

I know you won't be satisfied till the end

One minute

- I'll be back in a minute - Go ahead

Yes...yes

- May I come in, sir? - Come in

- May I...? - Yeah...yeah, come in

Daughter...?

Yeah!

Hey...come in one minute

Hey, Mano please...

Come

Please dear, come

Come in, sit down

No...one minute... my car is in front of this van

To move the van I have to move my...

Dad!

Come in

You look exactly like...

No! Fortunately I look nothing like you

I'm exactly like my mother

That's what I was going to say

Oh!

Sorry

Thank you

I didn't know your mother was pregnant

I know

My mother has told me this story many times

- She told you? - Yes

But I didn't believe it

But that's irrelevant now

My father

He is a super guy

So, no complaints

And I love him a lot

I'm here for his sake only

Okay

So please

Can you do me a favour?

Only if possible

Anything baby

- For you... - No

Don't call me that

No

Sorry

Won't happen again

You have to lie to my father that I was polite to you

Can you do that?

That's not a lie

Whatever, you get my point, right?

Jacob Zachariah is my father

It's the truth and it's what makes me happy so

So...

Happy...that's okay But the truth?

It's my truth

The one I believe You are the lie here

He's my hero you are...

Villain

Well, that's in your story

In mine, I'm trying to be the hero

Whatever...

Can you do me this favour or not?

Of course

I can...

Are you okay?

- Manonmani, right? - Yeah!

- I am Dr.Arpana - Are you doctor?

I don't know what happened He just collapsed

- Sir! - No Parthi, wait outside

Inform only Chokku. No one else

Get the car ready

We were just talking he just fell down

Okay, don't panic

That's lot of blood

- Just relax - I can call someone

We shall...we shall just give me a minute

Let's get check something.

- Is he alright? - yeah

Good

So...

Would you help me?

- I need it to lift that hand - This one?

- Yes - Yeah

Hold both hands

Okay

We have to lift him onto the sofa...grab his legs

1...2...3

- Yeah! - Yeah?

Is it life threatening?

Actually this is a stage 4 brain tumor

Doctors say it is incurable

To tell the truth he is sinking

Have you informed his wife and Mr. Rao?

No sir...they're not together now

What? Not in the house? Or in his life? Is he alone then?

They were angry at both of you working together

Mano didn't want me to tell you

Whatever he said, how can they leave him at a time like this?

He hasn't told them about the tumour

- Not even his wife? - No

I've been a faithful dog for 27 years

He didn't tell me either

Only because I know some Malayalam I could understand their conversation

Or I'd have also read it in the papers

But you know now why are you angry?

Not angry, I'm hurt because he chose not to tell me

And I know why he made that choice

Why?

That...is between us

What's the matter with him?

Feeling tired, buddy?

May I come in?

Sir! Please come in

Stay...stay

I've canceled the shoot Rest a bit, don't get up

No sir, we're on a tight schedule I'm good to go, sir

You're good to go but I'm old, I need rest, okay?

What can I say to that, sir? You're the youngest old man I know

Correct, I'm the youngest old man You're the oldest young man

"While this story pauses here"

"We are about to tell you a story from another place"

"The King Sadayavarman ruled Muthuvala Nadu"

"He ruled justly his spectre glowing"

"All was ruined due to avarice and treachery by his relative"

Long live the King Sadayavarman

Here she comes a painting that walks

The light of the dynasty her Highness Princess Karpagavalli

"Accompanied by the tiger, the princess is welcoming by the maidens"

"With a sugar cane, this maiden can control the tiger, listen"

Long live princess

The King's wife's brother Decided to kill his brother-in-law

...by loosening some bricks of the royal balcony

Welcome King!

Long live the King! Long live the King!

Greetings to the King of Kings

Behold the torrent of your subjects!

Here...here

Please lean over and see

Hold on tight

Let me go...let me go

Alas! What is this horror! Oh Mother Earth, accept me too!

Don't let go

No, my King, there is none else to safeguard the kingdom

- Besides, my hands are paining - That's also correct

Alas! Duty calls

Majesty! Your Majesty

Alas! How can I bear this? How can I bear this?

A month after putting the King below the earth

Mutharasan sent his sister to keep royal company

Go, my little birdie

So! She seeks the aid of our neighboring King!

You! Have you caged the Princess's tiger?

It is done, your Majesty See there

Who has caged my child?

- It was I - Why?

That child has 4 legs I can give you a 2 legged child

That neighboring King Senguttuvan is not fit for it

- Your Majesty! - Get out! She is enough for today

The Villain tried to abuse physically his own sister's daughter.

The Princess in a mad rage chewed his ear and spat it out

Oh no! She's bitten my ear off and spat it out

Alas! You didn't hear my warning

I did! I do! Even after she bit my ear off

...I can still hear

First hide your ear

No! Not that!

It should not become known that the King doesn't have a ear

It's a deficit in necessary Kingly qualities

Yes! We can cover it with a turban

No eye should see your ear and no ear should hear this news

What are you blabbering?

We can change your hairstyle to a bun on that side

First get some medicine and then kill the demon who bit my ear

No

My King! Continuous deaths are not good for the monarchy

First let us imprison her and let the madness subside

So that she can bite my other ear off too?

No, your Majesty, so we can have a wedding...

...to your Majesty

Don't they say marriage cures madness?

That is an old saying

We want not old but everything new

...that is our aim

Imprison her!

Ah! I can hear! Minister, we must stitch my ear and...

- Oh no! Where is my ear? - Here, it was here

Where?

Oh no! It had a gold earring too

Keep quiet!

Correct, what does it matter when the ear is gone?

- It was a good ear - But we have the right ear

It can never be equal to the left

Big...ministers you are!

The dictator's reign brought peace to none

Including the guilty Mutharasan

The superstitious Mutharasan was warned of dark times

'May you have a horrible death'

His death was confirmed by the sacred texts and...

...shook him to the core

As he sat terrified word came of Uttaman

...who'd cheated death five times

Mutharasan commanded to bring him to the court

Go and get him

- Hey! Are really immortal? - Nothing of the sort

- Can't you be stoned to death? - I most definitely can

Let's try and see

10 stones for a coin! 10 stones for a coin!

Take it

Brother! What kind of business is this?

"Stones for sale Stones for sale"

"Stones for sale"

He who has cheated death!

You have immortality? Give me some

Oh God, woman! Would I keep it to myself?

Greetings to the king

Hey!

Your Highness, someone has started a rumour...

...that this fellow is immortal

- What is your name? - Some Uttama

- Some Uttama... - No! Just Uttama

- He has two names? - Uttaman!

Do you know why you have been summoned?

Don't you think that you have been bound in chains...

...and brought here for the sheer fun of it?

What is this? I expected a witty response...

...but he just stands there This is the Immortal One?

Not at all That is what...

I'm dead

No, Your Highness he died

But that is what he too says

- No, your Highness, he denies it - Just answer the question

No, your Highness

It was this snake charmer who hit him on my order

Yes, I hit him and he died

Before that he died of a snakebite

Wait! He was also bitten by a snake?

Yes

Then why did you spare the snake and hit him?

- The dead snake was mine - Then this fellow?

He also dead

Majesty...!

- First was the snake bite... - No, this is the Princess's bite

Your Highness! This is meant for the right ear

Should not political secrets be kept secrets?

- They must! What did you advice? - Let us test him & verify!

Good idea Go, sit down

I have an idea

These two accepted their crime, correct?

Yes, your Highness

Therefore, the murders will be killed!

- Your Highness - Your Highness

May the people be told that my weapon of justice before the law

- Play now you fools - Fools, beat the drums

Stop...stop I say

Hold still or you'll lose your life instead of your hair

Honorable ministers, is this mustache sufficient?

Enough...enough

Sudalaimuthu, do you see how we have fallen?

Kaakapusunadar, we erred in allowing the king to test him

This fellow has bound hand & foot now Why don't we test him ourselves?

- How? - Like this!

"Immortality"

"Eternity"

"Infinity"

"Existence"

"The righteous villain"

"Immortality"

"Eternity"

"Infinity"

"Existence"

Immortal! He's Immortal

Cut cut cut Ok...ok for me

Bring the crane back around

This shot was good, shall we go?

Give him a towel first!

Fantastic my boy wonderful

The next shot we can take on the front of original river

What's that in your nose? Looks like a rose petal

- Looks like blood, sir - What! Blood?

- It's bleeding - Will you shut up?

Sir, please come with me

Please, go that side

Please, come

What is it? What is happening?

Nothing to fuss about it sir, this is normal

- How can this be normal? - It's normal for this illness

But I find it abnormal

Lets go to the doctor

No,no need for that I called the doctor for here

- So you won't listen to me? - Sir, they will be here any minute

What do you want me to do now?

Call for a short break

I'll clean up & will be right back

Why are you making it late? Hurry up...quick

Move...

"Immortality"

"Eternity"

'The righteous Villain'

(reciting prayers)

Hey you! Do you know this chant?

I swear I don't

If he doesn't even know the immortality spell...

...how could he be immortal?

Your Majesty! An idea, that is...

Why don't we test him to prove it?

O holy Ones...

Yes, majesty

Don't you grease this sword once in a while?

It never comes out when I need it

Your Highness...pearls...

There...

Your Highness?

Some more pearls

Get lost

Your Highness!

This kingdom of pearls is aptly named

There...one more pearl

What is wrong with them?

Uh...it is proven that they are not immortal

It's a marvel he hasn't lost his head

Could he be immortal?

Your Highness, this is just blind luck!

Blind or deaf luck is luck

- Hold this - Uttama

What use immortality for a commoner like you?

Give it to your King

Your Majesty, how can we beg this fellow?

You...scum...

Sir

- Get back - That's right

I will prove that you're not immortal

An artiste lives, dies and is born everyday

people might have mistaken that for immortality

Me and immortal?

But these unimaginable riches, this palace...

A beautiful statue... who is it?

Princess Karpagavalli's

You have such a beautiful daughter?

Rubbish! She is my betrothed

Oh! When is the wedding?

I'm waiting for the madness to settle

Doesn't appear so

Your Highness, may I say something?

In your ear...

Keeping a pet crow... listening to these ministers...

if you cease these the madness will surely settle

Whose madness?

Hey! You...

I will chop you up into crows food!

- Your Highness, permit me! - No no!

It's just eaten 4 whole ears Don't overfeed it!

Give me your ear

- My ear? Your Highness! - I need to tell you a secret

- Your Highness, me? - Everybody come and listen

But first we must safeguard ourselves, come!

- You stay there - As you command

Begin!

Hurry up!

Rat!

Tiger!

A charging rat and a cringing tiger

This truly is a mad kingdom

What are you? A rat...

or a tiger?

Rat...rat

I feel I've seen you somewhere

That snake bite was an omen

Now every animal & human wants a bite

Oh! Are you the one the snake bit?

So you think you can bite me too?

Please don't mistake me

Are you also mad?

You also...meaning?

I'll explain, I just saw a very big headed King downstairs

He has one pet crow and 2 ministers

Are you an enemy of the king's?

- He is my enemy - That is good

An enemy who does not even have the courage of this rat

How did he set my tiger free?

He went in the cage and let the tiger out

I knew it

Is that statue outside any relation to you?

It's identical but for the hair

- It is mine - I knew it

Run away with me! What manner of place is this

They imprison a woman and free a tiger

Do not fret, Uttama!

Why fear when I am here

You are here but I'm afraid I will cease to be

What need of laughter now?

I can hear the tiger nearby

Can't you smell his stink?

Somewhere here

Is it here?

Ah! It slapped me! Oh it was you

What is your weight?

I'm light but the palace food has added to it

Why do you ask?

Your weight is breaking my waist

Forgive me! I dangled on you like a jackfruit on a creeper

That's alright at least you got down

Thank you for that

It obeys you Is it your pet?

What's his name?

Oh! His name is also Uttaman?

The tiger's name is Puliyeru

This man's name is Uttaman

How do you know my name?

The whole kingdom speaks

...of you

Saying what?

That you are the king's newest boot licker

That you are immortal and will teach the spell to the king

Nothing like that! I don't know even one blessed spell

Then he will surely take your head

I know that now but not how to escape

It's the skill of an actor act your way out of it

Of course act as what?

One who has conquered death

That is what I'm not

and even if I do how'd I convince them?

It is possible

You mustn't bite

Do you have the courage to save your country?

What use is courage? What can a mere actor do?

Plenty. But will you?

I will but I fear your tiger will devour me in your absence

Swear you will save your country and the tiger will become a cat

Alright...I swear

Henceforth my tiger is your pussycat

Spread your legs like this

- But these are hands - Your legs

A little more

Close your eyes

Ah! Your eyes

Uttama, obey!

Open your eyes without fear

The tiger's gone thank the lord

It's between my legs

- Just stand there - I am

I'm talking to my tiger

Oh! Please carry on

Rise, my dear rise

Aah! Oh god oh god oh god

I'm dead...I'm dead I'm dead...

Is this how the Immortal one speaks?

Our savior's voice must not tremble

Must not

Now hold the neck

Ah! The tiger's neck

He will turn as you pull him

Pull!

Oh god...oh god the tiger has turned

Do you wish to walk like a horse?

Nudge his flanks with your heels

- Can't reach - The tiger's flanks!

Courage is the spell of immortality...courage

Courage...

Nudge him with your heels

Courage!

Oh...father!

Not your father! Call upon the Lord

- Courage - Immortal One!

- He truly is immortal, isn't he? - Yes Sir...yes

Look at that tuft on his head! Swaying in its majestic beauty

- He truly is immortal - Yes...yes

Watch out, dear!

The tiger was turned as a cat in my hands

That's the magic of cinema

Right, Mano?

Mint for you?

- Mint, sir? - No

He's asleep

Don't disturb him Let's leave

He is sleeping Was my performance that bad?

- Sir, about the DI - We'll check it on the table

He gets tired very easily now

Yes, we've started chemo too, sir

Actually, he is very lucky

- This is luck? - Yes sir, in a way

Some patients have a lot of pain He has none

Some have memory loss

- They don't know their family - Oh God!

But he's fine with dialogue & all, sir

Even so, people near him can see

It's wrong that he still hasn't told his family

I don't have any of this ego nonsense

I'll do it myself

Go that godforsaken Raoji's house...

...and fall at his feet

What is this, sir?

Go inside! You need to be there when he awakens

Come in

What is it?

- What? - Nothing

Good morning

Come here! I'll get a crick in my neck

I've been faithful to you all these years

Even my lies were for your own good

Okay so what?

That is... I'm leaving

But this letter... it belongs to you

I kept it hidden all these years

...even that was for your own good

What letter is that?

25 years back... Yamini wrote you

It was a mistake... my mistake

Mistake?

Ok...it was a crime a sin

Don't look at me like that

I'm your Chokku

We've no blood ties but you've been my brother all these years

- Let me go sir, I'll leave - Shut up!

Leaving...do you know what it really means?

Stop shouting at me

Even an ant has pride don't you think I have too?

I have it too sit down

Sit down!

- Read the letter - Is this my punishment?

Penance! Yours and mine Read it

Read it

- I can go... - Sit down

Doctor, please...

Sit down

May 5th, 19...

Dear Mano

Love of my life

Even though we know each other's thoughts

...love can make us deaf & mute Therefore I write this letter with love

I trust your vows but my heart is anxious

I got my pregnancy test result...Positive

I can wait for you but our baby can't

I will not have another abortion

If you fear this will hurt your 'Dream Lover' image

...or destroy your career as Mr.Poornachandra Rao has threatened

...I will definitely not be the reason for it

I leave for Kerala tomorrow at least call me before that

If I don't hear from you in a week I'll understand your silence

As I wrote, your father-in-law to be & your manager

Read

...Chokku came here

They first threatened & then tried to buy me off

They said you knew of this

If you do know, my waiting is stupidity

I am so angry, Mano

I had to throw them out rudely

If possible, please try to see us soon

As we decided, our son will be called Manoharan

Our daughter... Manonmani

If you are not with us...

...don't I need another to lovingly call Mano?

With faith that we shall be together, Yamini

Didn't you give her my letter?

If I did, your father-in-law threatened suicide

What should I have done?

No punishment will suffice Whatever...I will accept it

Please don't look at me like that

Dismiss me I'll leave

I can't fire you now

You have work for another 9 months, hmm?

If you're done earlier... someone else will inform you

But you'll be paid for the 9 months

Stop crying

It doesn't suit you Get to work

Arpana...Dr come

Guys and girls! It's the match of the century

From the audience, only hope Bowling to action, dude

I am Mr Manoharan He's playing a cover drive

And it looks like an easy catch

Easy catch

Easy catch

- My hair covered by face - Cut your hair

Sorry, da

You really stupid I tell you

Good morning, sir

Come in

- Madam...he's arrived - Yes, a while ago

Not our sir...hero sir has come along with that director

I must confess, I've abused you a lot...sorry

So have I

Naturally! How is your BP?

Better than my daughter's BP What did you want to discuss?

Mano...tell him

What is it?

That...

I won't be around much longer

Alive

Clean it well

Oh God!

Crap!

- Can't take this more! - Give me the ball

No! Give it to me You've had it now

Please granny it won't happen again

You'll feel your grandfather's slipper

What Rao'ji?

What is this?

Let me fall at your feet...forgive me

What are you doing?

This bloody rheumatism... I can't even bend

Please stop this Sit down...sit

Please forgive this villain

Don't say that no one is a villain

Not you me or Zachariah

Just fathers taking care of their daughters

I'm only worried about telling Varu

Dad, what's happening?

Are you leaving mom for another woman?

- No - Go away

- Get lost - Uncle...

- Get out! - I'll talk to him!

You tell my mother-in-law

Manohar, come

Come

- What is it? - Sit...sit down

Playing with a cricket ball? Isn't it dangerous?

Am I a kid?

Bye Manohar

Easy easy... I'm a kid

It's obvious Are you leaving mom?

Okay

You wanna play rough

I am dying

What?

I'm going to die

Liver cirrhosis...from too much drinking? You won't die if you stop

My liver is fine...the problem is Glioblastoma multiforme

Another name for it is Grade IV astrocytoma

What is that in English?

In English...

An aggressive form of brain tumour malignant

...in Tamil, a tumor in the brain

Cancer?

Wait...wait... I'll get it

Got it

- Can you do all this? - What?

Playing in the sun?

Doctors won't say anything?

How can a Dr dictate? I'm playing with my son

What do you want to do?

Whatever!

Want to go inside? Or we could keep playing here

Not that! What do you want to do in college?

As a kid you wanted to be a lawyer

- You remember that? - Of course...how could I forget?

You were 3 years old when you said that

Is that still your goal?

Why ask now?

Yeah!

Should have asked...

Making up for things I didn't do

Instead of saying sorry

Ok, what do you want to do in college?

Shall I say it?

A good writing program in the UK or Columbia

Writing...hmm what will you write?

Screen play

Screen...screenplay?

Why suddenly?

Not sudden...I've been thinking for a while I must write a good screenplay

...and show this Kodambakkam crowd who you really are

- Thank you, dear - You are welcome

Well, good

By the time you're done with your course

you might find another good actor here...

or you could find one in Columbia itself, right?

Perhaps...

But they won't be my dad

Hey, Mano...

Hey!

No...no...no

No!

You are a man now

Please...

Please this is my private time Please go away...please

- Go away...please - Leader, award confirmed!

Okay

Why you...

Why you...

- This happens to everyone - No

Even you my baby...

- No - Everybody dying...

No

No

- Everybody dying - No

- My baby... - No

Oh god! My baby's heart will break

No, we'll take care of her

Dhanam, let son-in-law come in He'll handle it

That's right! Varalakshmi shouldn't know it from anyone else

- Mano must tell her - Correct sir, you're correct

I must be strong for my son

I can't just lie around and weep the whole day

Oh lord...

It's heartening to see you so brave

I was shattered on hearing the news

That godforsaken disease has united this family

I confessed I hid Yamini's and his letters and...he forgave me

You told him? Why?

What difference does it make now?

When he himself is leaving us

Couldn't that godforsaken tumour be in my brain?

Who has a brain tumour?

He...Oh god!

Mr.Margadarisi and your father were discussing it, so I thought...

I didn't know that you don't know what they know...I'll be downstairs

- Stop right there - I've stopped

Who has a tumour in the brain?

If mom finds out

She will have a heart attack

Stop that! Arpana is here and I've called for an ambulance

It'll be fine

Then why an ambulance? My baby can't bear this

Silly woman! What do you mean 'baby'?

She is a mother of an young man

She must know

We have to face reality

I'll tell her

Manohar and I will We have to tell her

What?

What is it, dear?

Why didn't you tell...

My baby! I told you...

"Is there anything sadder than immortality? My lord"

"Will an endless tale have takers (listeners)? My lord"

"According to astronomers the world it seems a round ball"

"It seems a round ball"

"Others globules going around like it would also die"

"It would also die...it would also die"

"The allegedly deathless sun in another eon will also turn to ember"

"Turn to ember"

"The embers will burn and burst and later"

"There will be life sprouting out of lava again"

"Like the banana tree that springs dies"

"...and springs has a seed in its every death"

"Listen! My lord!"

"Listen! My lord!"

"Sow another life like yours and you will"

"understand the life in my poems"

"For your dynasty to live and for you to serve it as you live"

"You need a love that rhymes with your inner poem"

"Inner poem"

"Inner poem"

"A thousand stories abound of men who got everything"

"They wished for and then finally died"

"Listen! My lord! Oh My lord! Listen this"

Stop the spinning!

They have, your Highness

But the earth is still spinning Stop that

But that...

Ah! I've understood

Wisdom reveals the true form (nakedness)

I have been mistaken about you!

A great wisdom is slumbering in you

Has it been awakened?

It's arisen, alight and I have realized

Have you realized impermanence, my King?

What?

Impermanence...?

I have realized love

Love? You've latched onto my last 2 sentences?

Is not the best saved for last?

My tongue has been hardened with talk of blood & gore

I want to soften it

Practice on the riverbank with a mouthful of pebbles to...

I want to feel love!

Feel love...you?

I have felt it now she must too

Give us a spell for that Immortal One!

- A spell for this... - Say that you will!

Say

As good as said!

How's this?

Abra ca dabra

Abra Karpagavalli

Oh no! Your Majesty!

- Karpu (Chastity) - Why do we need that, your Majesty?

What is the secret of your tuft?

Fear

Verily you are a good actor

Why do you say that?

You act well as a frightened man

But I truly am a timid man

And I have heard of how that timidity has made a puppet of Mutharasan

- Congratulations! - Thank you

Your proximity is the first step to our victory

Why do you grimace?

The thought of his proximity to me makes my flesh crawl

But he wants to be with you and demands my help

But would it be real? It's just an act, O actor!

I am a man first only then an actor

What are you saying?

Immortal One?

If I do explain it...

I fear it will be proven by your hand that I am not immortal

And yet you say it

That needs bravery

Can one have love without bravery?

You do not seem to be of a timid nature

Mutharasan's prisoner Karpagavalli-mad

Immortal street player Uttaman-a coward

Calm down, Uttama! The minister is our man

Oh! Has he swung sides then?

This gorilla doesn't know how to swing

...till there is breath in this body

- Will you learn now? - Justice for my King's murder

...and crowning my Princess these are the goals of my life

That is alright then

What happened?

A new blade It pinched my hip

And this is the one that helps you plot

Princess, it's time for our loyal guards to change shifts

It is inadvisable for you to be here after that

Please return to your prison We can resume plotting tomorrow

Uttama, we shall meet again

Calm down! It is our neighbouring King's spy

Princess! Why are you here?

The spy is almost here Please go inside

Who is whistling?

It is me, get down with no more whistling

Having the same signal for both Kingdoms is a nuisance

Couldn't you just change it?

- We did - To what

A cough

What happened to the cough?

Just then, our erstwhile King had a bad congestion

He coughed the whole day long

...and every secret entry in the palace opened and closed

...till everyone knew of them

including Mutharasan

You've finally arrived

Minister! I bring my King's word your problems will soon be solved

We asked your King's help not his astrological predictions

And also you've been saying this for 8 months

What did your Sengoottuvan say now?

He is our man Fear not

You! Stand back

- That is all - That is all?

Did you shove me for this?

Did you hang from that rope just for this?

Our princess is so worried

Should you not have asked your King about a better reply for her?

This is the most I've spoken before my King

May be so but we don't need him

our Uttama's plan...

But it's none of your business Right Uttama?

- Absolutely not! - What are you...?

Go tell your King we will manage...go!

These neighbouring spies are polite

Seems he's too lazy to climb

Is there an another way out?

That path straight ahead will take you up

Thank you, my lord! We're exhausted lifting this fatso

Uttama, I am leaving

You forgot your tuft

However, I praise your acting talent

It is my duty to reward it

Your spell will soon make me fall in love

...with Mutharasan Go tell him

What is this?

It's the scene you asked me to show, sir

Yes, but in the hospital?

Sorry sir

No no It was me who asked him

They're running all these tests and I was a bit tense

Mr.Manoranjan

Your wife's awake

I will take care

God is taking from me what I took from Yamini

I'll be left only with what is meant to be mine

- I can wait outside - No, Dr

You are like family

You must be here when I beg his forgiveness

He loved Yamini so deeply, you know?

But I threw a tantrum like a brat

and got my father to marry us

Oh God!

Honestly, don't you still love Yamini?

At least let her soul hear it

- Souls don't have ears, ok? - But I do!

So, still you love her?

I was in love with her

Now I love you

- Okay, rest now - How?

What, dear?

How can you still love me after I've destroyed yours?

I married you because of anger towards Yamini

...out of that grew affection

You are a nice person so affection turned into love

Now I know Yamini did no wrong...

- You're angry with me - No...no...no

I'm not angry with you You're the mother of my child

You're a child yourself A beautiful child

Stop trying to pacify me with lies

No,Varu

- You are a beautiful woman - Thank you

But what?

I was very beautiful when I was younger, isn't it?

I ate my beauty away

My heart is heavy when I weigh myself

That is an extra weight

I was petrified he'd leave me for a beautiful girl like Yamini

But fear isn't enough I've to watch my mouth also

Lazy glutton! Worthless creature!

Varu, please relax

I've given you a sedative

No Dr, please don't I want to keep looking at him

Give me something to stay awake

I will...I will Please rest now Please Varu

I don't want anything else

Shut up...will you listen to me?

At least now, you mean?

Oh God! We realize the value of things only when we lose them

...for fools like me so tired...

I am also tired

I can't handle this, Mano

I felt scalded by Varu's words

- I feel so guilty - Arpana

Hold your horses We have a chauffeur

That's okay, dear

Thiruna is a loyal man Completely trustworthy

Thank you, sir

I swear I've never breathed a word to madam at home

I know, Thiruna That's what I said

I'd give my life for him, sir

No need for that You have a good future

and I've gotten you a good job

My friend Wasim in Dubai I've told him you're my greatest treasure

and he must look after you well

What's this! Ok, pull over and let me drive

No sir, I'll drive You said I'm your treasure

That's all I need Thank you, sir

You are welcome

Mano!

Am I your treasure or trouble?

What do you want, my love?

Varu is my patient

She must live with good health

and I, without embarrassment

So...

So the 3 men in this car must swear to keep this secret

Okay?

Say yes

Thank you

Promise Thiruna?

I swear on my child, madam

Please...

They might ask in heaven

But I can always lie my way through I am an actor, right?

"At the altar of God called love"

"In the temple called eyes"

"The thirst of the body is worship"

"At the altar of God called love"

"In the temple called eyes"

"The thirst of the body is worship"

It's your turn You've done some magic

Your Highness! Your Highness!

Come

Your Highness! There-

What?

The Princess was calling your name in her sleep

And then?

I ignored it thinking it was a nightmare

- What? - But in the morning

- And in the morning? - She was all decked up

- Decked up and? - Oozing sensuality

- Sensuality and? - Lost in yearning

- Yearning and? - She is singing!

Singing what?

"At the altar of God called love"

"In the temple called eyes"

"The thirst of the body is worsh-"

Your yearning itself is stealing my heart

Sandal paste...quickly!

Is my breath stinking?

It's the mixed odor of toddy and dry fish, your Highness

Cloves! Bring me cloves!

Your Highness!

It's more eat reduce your libido

- Cloves reduce what? - Your libido, your Highness

Uttama Now check

Get me gold jewels, silk dhoti and...

No no, pearls and normal clothes will do

...it takes too long to remove

Uttama

Why do you weep?

Won't I weep if you blow cloves in my eyes, your Highness?

"At the altar of God called love"

"In the temple called eyes"

"This is the boat to ride the rapids of lust"

"This is the boat that comes with sails of want"

"While wandering in search of shores"

"Life shall melt like wax"

"Like those fingers that play the harp I am plucked and strummed to please"

"At the altar of God called love"

"In the temple called eyes"

"The thirst of the body is worship"

"Do reuniting lovers need to converse?"

"Would words ever come in the way of expressing amour?"

"Like the rhythm that sets the timing for music come mingle with me"

"Come reach me to the very peak of ecstasy"

"...and whisper endearments in my ear"

"At the altar of God called love"

"In the temple called eyes"

"The thirst of the body is worship"

"Admiration...appreciation"

"Admiration...appreciation"

Immortal One, I make you Minister as reward for this miracle

Why a third Minister when you already have 2?

Not 3! 2 as always 1 Minister...will go

- Oh no! Who will go? - We'll decide with a roll of the dice

Fear not! I'll sacrifice my post for our friendship

- You're a true friend...promise? - On your life!

Your Highness...Highness Here! Here!

- Your Highness! - What?

Don't worry! Kaakapusundar is ready to relinquish his post

I and Uttama will be your confidantes

Is this the time to discuss it? Get out

- Me too? - Then what? Out!

Now it's me and my Karpagam

I can't wait any longer, Karpu

Did you say something?

It says I can't wait any longer

I'll just be back!

- Shall I go too? - I have to go!

What happened?

Your Highness, could ride the palanquin ...without anxiety or spillage

That's right

No! Not to the entrance Go to the toilets

Move...move aside

Hurry up!

Stop! Why do you blow every time I point?

Yes! The King is in a rush and you keep sputtering...

Uttama...you too?

- Why have you stopped? - It was your command

Your King needs to go Move!

- No jolting! No jiggling! - No jolting! No jiggling!

- No jolting! No jiggling! - No jolting! No jiggling!

Uttama!

I'm exhausted running between toilet and bath

And my dream girl Karpagam, awaits me

My love is all back-to-front Oh God! I'm dying

You have tested me enough Uttama!

Come

Impart to me the secret of immortality

- Ah! She keeps jolting me... - Your Highness

- This spell you ask for... - Physician, stop it! Stop!

...is not a mystery but must be understood with wisdom

You seek to teach a fish to swim? I am the wisest! Proceed

It's very simple There are three methods

One-is to be the wisest among the wise

A sage who comprehends the three dimensions of time and motion

Oh! I loosely understood the theory of time and motion

I've just calmed down Tell me a shortcut

You must compose an immortal epic

- My handwriting isn't very good - It could be oral!

Aren't my troubles enough already?

That's why he refuses 1 and 2

Shut up!

Highness...what is the third option?

- There is a third...there is - What is it? What?

Another way is to be a great and unforgettable artiste

Understood! You've saved the best idea for last

Nowadays it's the easiest thing to become an actor

Suggest a good drama as soon as my stomach settles down

Your Highness! Drama is below our dignity

Why, haven't the great emperors been playwrights?

Well said! Our King's touch makes anything respectable

No...no. Ignore him Keep scratching

I've a good idea for a play

- What about 'Ballad of Hiraniyan'? - Let's do it!

I know only of 'Ballad of Prahalada'

This is his father's tale

Oh no! But doesn't he oppose Lord Narayana?

For heaven's sake! Only he who dares to oppose all, can become immortal

- Fear is the (root) of death - I've neither (roots) nor (shoots)

To prove I am fearless we stage 'Ballad of Hiraniyan'!

As your Highness said your pulse is racing

Oh God! And I thought it was easy to be an actor

The figure which is matched 4 elements...

Forget that, there are 5 elements, my King

Not four?

Scriptures are 4 Elements are 5!

Tell them to reduce a bit

Scriptures or Elements?

The dialog! It's endless Shouldn't we talk less and say more?

Which part has less dialog? Which? This one...Prahalad

That's true but he's a young boy It wouldn't suit your Highness

- There he is! - Your Highness!

- What? - What about Narasimhan?

The dialog isn't too much, right?

None at all Just roars

A little stronger than that

- Your lion's roar - This costume is a nuisance as well

Minister, the poison will work, won't it?

Narasimhan's nails are soaked in poison and well dried

It will kill us if the poison touches us

Hence the drummer's finger-shields I ordered for you

Finish the task successful

Karpagavalli is my shield I'll rip him apart

So that you steal the applause?

Impossible! Dasarath...uh Hiraniyan has all the dialog

- And that is the problem - All the glory falls on Narasimhan

But Narasimhan is half god and half animal

Hiraniyan is all king Who is greater?

Narasimhan! It appears half God and half beast that will last in people's hearts

Correct! We will exchange roles You are Hiraniyan and I, Narasimhan

But...your audience is waiting

For me, right? Let them wait

Announce them that their King is changing his makeup

Cut it Come

Super, my boy! Brilliant!

Fantastic!

Now lunch and then dress change

Return in the Hiraniyan costume The climax and song are almost done

We just have to complete the lead

We'll finish it

Once that's done the film is complete

We'll do that today, sir

- Are you tired? - Everything alright?

I know you, but ok, hurry back

- The scene is good, isn't it? - Wonderful! But how are you?

I am fine

Really?

- Really - Really

No headache perfect

- Was it good? - Whatever you do is good

Amazing

- I have got a letter for you - For me?

From whom?

Well, it isn't exactly for you It's a letter I wrote your mother

It never reached her I want you to read it

You sure you guys want me to leave you alone?

I am sure...you come with me

Take the children to the room I'll bring our lunch there

You sure?

Yamini

I know the news we await is tidings of great joy

Fortune has smiled twice on this poor man

One was, the first time I saw you

The other, when people acknowledged my stardom

Mr. Poornachanra Rao threatens me

Varalakshmi too

She is steadfast in her delusion that her infatuation for me

will turn into my love for her

When I told her it's impossible

she slit her wrists

and is lying in the hospital

I told him I couldn't marry his daughter because I love you

Do you know what he said?

That he can wash away love with money

In my anger, I lied to him that you're pregnant

Rao was stunned

And then suggested that abortion is a solution

I was sick

This lie I told about your pregnancy...we must make it true

And if that happens

As we've decided

Manohar if it's a boy

and Manonmani if it's a girl

Sorry

Who knows, it could even be twins

I am ready to leave everything behind for you

Will you wait for me?

You are the love of my life

Please wait for me

That...

That's my photo

- Did dad give it to you? - Yes

What is this?

A collage of everyone I know

A tree of life

The surgery might wipe out my memory

So it's like reminder notes to myself

In-laws, my teacher

Shall I call your dad... I mean Mr. Zachariah?

No

You want a hug or something?

Check this out

Sorry sir

I thought Manohar would be alone

Wait, I can explain

Don't jump to conclusions

And what? She's your sister?

She is my sister

Come on Manohar! You think am an idiot?

Yes, you are She is my sister Manonmani

Dad, please tell her!

But this is my sister!

She is my sister Manonmani

What is it? Is it a hair?

And after I've cut off my hair for you...

Dad, tell her this is my sister

This is cruel, dad Please help me

- Your own sister? - Yes. From another mother

Hey, what happened?

See for yourself

I didn't mean you

Please come in and tell her, sir please sir

The seed of my blood The flesh of my flesh

How will I bear that he's addressing another as God

Bring forth Prahalada! I shall cognize by querying him

My son worships another after the world has proclaimed me God?

Repent for your sin

And chant your father's name thus

Cut it

Fantastic, man

Sorry, sir

I messed it up I said 'This' instead of 'Thus'

No no, it's fine by me

I'll intercut footage from both cameras

Come and see if you want

Okay

I said 'This' instead of 'Thus'

- Is that ok, sir? - That's fine let it go

Repent for your sin

And chant your father's name thus

- He is not talking alright - One minute, look at me

Mano, listen to me

Please...

Oh God! Oh God!

Hey! What happened to sir?

"Immortality"

"Eternity"

"Infinity"

"Existence"

All of you move aside

It's nothing...it's nothing

Oh God!

What is this? He's bald

It's because of the chemo, sir It's not important now

Where is the ambulance?

- You are going to be alright - Alright?

Manohar, take care of your mom

Please mom

Are you alright?

"May you live a long life"

- Sir - What?

Sir, let me try it just one more...

I know...you can do better

But go to the hospital now

I'll come and show you the edited footage

Listen to me at least this once

God! Save him

Hey, close the door

Come, sister! Manonmani! Yes, you

Close the door

Cut this shot and join

Five frames...

"May you live a long life"

Sir...sir...sir

Please wait

Wait

What happened to Mano sir?

Uncle, the surgery is going

Is it?

He's acted in a shot so brilliantly

Fantastic! No one else can do it

Rascal!

Come, show it to them

- Sir, shall I play it on the tv? - Is that possible?

- Possible sir - Show it

But keep the volume low This is a hospital

Rao ji...he's my disciple

...and your son-in-law

Slowly and gently...

Like you are in sleep we'll slip you into unconscious state

After the surgery we will revive you

Do revive me Don't forget

Are you ready?

Am I ready?

Yes, you are

- Yeah? - Yes

The seed of my blood The flesh of my flesh

How will I bear that he's addressing another as God

Bring forth Prahalada! I shall cognize by querying him

"Me with God to guard salute you Sire, with none to guard"

"Come, my son, come!"

"With your little fingers, twirl the hair on my magnificent chest!"

"Come, my son, come!"

"Our elders declare as atheist; the name that you chant"

"When the world acknowledges Hiraniyan as God"

"How can his son worship another?"

"Right your sin Chant your father's name thus"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"Know you the prayer to chant? Behold!"

"Hail O Hiranya!"

"Hail O Hiranya!"

"Yes...say it"

"Hail O! Narayana"

"Who be this Narayana?"

"When I am worshipped to the 8 directions"

"My son worships another? I dare any to say there in my equal!"

"An object of the 5 elements? A form of the 4 scriptures?"

"Night & day, Outside & In Nowhere can I die!"

"This is my boon of immortality"

"Know this, Know this Know this...you"

"I am an epic without end"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"Born ignorant mortals We wander, meander"

"We realized the chant 'Hari Om' We attained ascent as human"

"You have listened to demented yarns You are wilted and spoilt"

"You are chanting the name of that villain You nothing! You fool!"

"No gender, transgender Nor snake, tiger, fox nor dog"

"None of these life forms can kill me Know this! Know this!"

"Yes, I do know Nevertheless Hari Om!"

"Your voice is also that of Hari"

"I've been blessed with the boon of immortality"

"And of unending life"

"If you walk your path unheeding the right path"

"Chant 'Hari' blasphemy"

"You'll repent with your life"

"I want not the life where I cannot chant His name"

"He claims to be a fish, a tortoise"

"All pervasive is 'Hari'"

"He resides in everything"

"If anyone and anything can be God"

"Come! Show me where your 'Hari' is!"

"Hari...scratchy"

"Hari...scratchy"

"Hari...scratchy"

"Hari...scratchy"

"The tyrant is dead Killing himself instead"

"Behold the cost of murder!"

Behold! We have completed the task without your King's help

But it was our King who saved you in the guise of Uttaman

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

What is it?

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"O Immortal One! Hail!"

"Is there anything sadder than immortality?"

"Will there be listeners for an endless tale?"

"Unchanging is art and poetry"

"Undying is intellect and love"

Is there anything sadder than immortality?

Will there be listeners for an endless tale?