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Greetings. Akshaya Old-Age Home.

Greetings, I'm the CM, on the line.

-Sir! Greetings sir. -Greetings.

Greetings! Greetings sir!

How are you?

-I'm doing good sir. -Huh.

Akshaya Trust Old-Age Home has been recognized by the Tamil Nadu government

as the top old-age home in the state,

and has announced an award for it.

Congratulations.

I'm happy to hear it sir. Very happy sir.

Greetings to all my media friends.

No old-age home in India,

has ever received an honor like this before.

But for the first time,

the Tamil Nadu government has announced such an award.

Can you tell us the reason behind this sir?

For several years, this old-age home,

has been under the care of a devoted team of philanthropic individuals.

We're not in this for the money.

we consider it as social service.

As of today, the Chief Minister has announced an award,

and a fund of twenty five lakhs rupees.

While I am humbled by these recognition,

I must acknowledge that the actual driving force behind our achievements,

is someone else entirely.

Who is that sir?

Jothi!

Ma'am, he says you're the driving force behind this award.

What's your view on this?

People staying in old-age homes,

were abandoned either by their own families or their own kids.

The sorrow of living away from family is a pain.

I can empathize deeply with them, in fact better than anyone else.

Because...

I don't have anyone either.

We have never planned to keep anyone here longer than necessary.

We used to have 300 people living here,

but now we're down to 210 within a year.

We've been able to reunite 90 people with their families and kids.

How did you come up with this idea, madam?

I was reading this poem one day.

"This human-filled zoo safaris,"

"Are sometimes visited by the very animals that were nurtured by them."

This poem was written by Nellai Jayantha.

I was deeply moved by these lines.

I also happened to watch a TV show.

Titled as 'The Story of a Mother's Tears'.

"I gave you a cozy little home in my womb, for you to stay."

"Don't you have a tiny dark room at least in your home, for me to say?"

All these things made me stop and think.

That's when I made up my mind.

For instance, corporations or organizations

typically prioritize business expansion and profitability.

But in our old-age home,

we're actually trying to reduce the number of elders living with us.

And reunite them with their families and children.

This decision by Jothi,

is the biggest award we have earned.

Beyond our state,

I hope to see a countrywide reduction,

in the number of seniors living in old-age homes.

I think our old-age home is a real role model for this.

He's still sleeping?

Hey, wake up.

Wake up!

Wake up now.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

It's already 6.30 am. Get ready soon.

-Hello. -Anna, it's me Mukundhan.

I know that, talk.

We had visited our family deity temple yesterday.

Our priest was asking when we're planning to,

do the hair-offering and ear-piercing ceremony for our kid.

Hey. Lancy and I will jointly decide,

whether to conduct the sacred offering ceremony at our temple

or opt for baptism at the church.

I didn't mean it in that sense anna.

You got married by making your own choices.

I think it would be nice to do this by our family's traditional rituals.

Hey we got married as we wished.

Won't we know how to do this?

Can you hang up now please?

It's not that anna, what I'm trying to...

Mummy and daddy are going to work.

You should be a good girl while we're away, okay?

Okay mummy.

Hey what did Mukundhan say?

Hey, I had it on speaker, didn't you hear?

Yes I did.

I think you should've let him finish, speaking.

-I didn't like what he was talking about. -Why?

You're a Christian and I'm Hindu.

Wasn't that why they didn't like us?

What do you want me to talk to them about?

To raise our child away from all those discrimination.

We took the first letters of our names,

and created this gorgeous name, 'Nila'

From now you've got me and I've got you.

And it's our darling Nila for both of us.

-Love you dude. -Me too.

Come, come, come. Come to daddy.

-Hold her. -Very good dear.

-Good morning sister. -Come in. Do you know the time?

My scooter got punctured sister.

This has become a habit!

Don't we have to go for work?

You have a new reason everyday.

Pass her to me. We're already late.

-Come dear, hmm. -Hmm, careful.

My cutie pie. Here hold her.

Listen, we don't want our little one to cry, got it?

-Don't worry sister, I'll take care. -Hmm.

-My precious... -Say bye.

-We'll be back. -Bye daddy.

-Hi. -HI.

-Good morning sir. -Morning.

Why are you crying baby?

Let's sit her. No crying, okay?

I'll switch on the TV for you, let's watch.

See! It's 'Motu Patlu'.

Keep watching, I'll be back.

Nila sweetie, please don't cry. I'm coming.

"Go away from here. Go play somewhere else."

-"If not, I don't know what I'll do." -"Oh ho..."

"A kid's trying to scare us..."

Would you like to have some boost?

Wait, I'll come.

I'm feeling hungry. Are you feeling hungry too?

Wait, I'll finish my drink first.

-Hi. -Come in.

Come.

Hey! What are you doing?

-Is this new for us? -Let's go inside first. Okay come.

Hi.

-Hey what are you doing? -Don't run.

-Hey let me go! -Hey?

What have you got for me today?

Today?

-Flowers for you. -You built all that hype for this?

Yesterday it was halwa, today it's jasmine flowers.

What am I getting tomorrow?

-It's kulfi tomorrow. -Hmm.

Wait for a while darling, I'll get ready.

Come soon.

-Hey? -Here's your half-boiled egg.

-How was it? -Mmm.

Wait sweetie.

I'll give the baby a sleeping tonic, and put her to sleep.

Don't delay anymore.

Don't be hasty. Sit down.

Shall we give some tonic to baby?

-Tonic? -Mmm.

-Open your mouth. -Aah.

-Aah... -Aah...

-Now sleep like a good girl. -Hmm.

Okay Deepak.

Moving to the US, is a dream for many.

You're very lucky to get such an opportunity.

-All the best. -Thank you so much sir.

-Congrats sir. -Thanks.

He'll probably yell at me as usual, but we'll deal with it.

Sir! This is totally unfair sir.

Hey! I'm fair and well-dressed.

Sir, stop cracking jokes.

You don't get how much Lancy and I want to move to the US.

Sir, look at me.

I'm talking to you sir.

Deepak is the tenth candidate I trained.

He's being sent to the US.

Niranja my dear.

Not just ten,

you're the trainer, even it's a hundred people we need to train.

What? You look like you're about to beat me up.

If talented individuals like yourself,

choose to emigrate,

what will happen to the future of our country?

What's bothering you now?

You get paid three lakhs per month.

A luxurious apartment at Casagrand.

I've provided you with a vehicle, among other benefits.

What else do you need from me?

Sir, Lancy and I could make all this money

in just a month if we move to the US.

Are you planning on a heist or anything there?

So you'll never try to understand our dreams?

Huh.

Hey! Go, do some work.

I'll go sir, I'll go.

I'll go to the US, and you will see it.

-Huh we'll see, we'll see. Now go. -Wait and watch.

-Hello. -Lancy, can you come to my cabin?

Ah yeah, sure sir.

Lancy, I've got some concerns about our northern outlets,

ten of them seem to be under-performing.

Would you like to step in and manage these outlets?

Sir I'm sorry.

Actually my husband and I,

have a plan to settle in the US.

So we're actually working towards it.

Maybe if you're planning of opening a branch there,

I'm sure I can be of use sir.

Oh, that's a good news for you.

We've recently signed a franchise agreement in the US.

-Okay. -Let's see how things pan out.

Thank you sir.

-I'll reach in a while. -Okay.

-Hey. -What happened?

Lancy's back, gotta go.

-I'll call you later when I get home. -Huh.

Come sweetie, mummy's back.

-Oh mummy? -We'll go receive her.

Shall we open the door?

Mummy!

-Nila! -Come sister.

My cutie pie.

Come to me.

Come, come, come.

-Did she cry? -Not at all sister.

-Is that so? -She was stuck to me the whole day.

Oh.

My sweetheart wouldn't let me get anything done.

We had a lovely time today.

Hmm?

Okay, please be on time tomorrow.

-Huh okay sister. -Okay.

I'll leave now.

Say bye to aunty.

-Bye. -Bye.

Bye my sweetie.

-Okay sister I'll go. -Huh bye.

My cutie pie.

Even this!

-Hey what happened? -Hmm?

My boss is talking like a fool.

He requires my expertise to enhance his office operations.

But he'll send someone who's not even qualified to handle his stuff to the US.

Yes. You're only good to vent it all out here.

Once in office, you'll be all over him.

Hey, do you know what he says if I say I must go?

He's provided us with an apartment in Casagrand.

He's provided us with an i20 car.

To top it all, he's provided me with a monthly salary of three lakhs.

Hmm.

If I was working in your office,

I would have played your boss like a football.

-Daddy lift me. -You're good for nothing.

Come my precious. Come, come, come.

-Daddy I'm feeling sleepy. -I'm tired, shall we have some booze?

I'll put her to bed and be right back.

-You wait here, okay? -Okay.

Hmm shall we go?

Mmm s**t.

I'm so furious with my boss that even good booze tastes bland.

Hey, forget him for a while.

Drink now.

Cheers!

Hey! Find a job soon.

My family's started looking for someone to marry me off to.

How do you want me to introduce you?

-I'm trying my best. -Trying what?

Staying with me from nine to five, you mean that?

We should be able to afford a home like this and a car too.

A caretaker like you.

And a boyfriend like me.

You're making me furious.

-We'll buy everything. -Hey wait.

Oh I forgot to give the child some sleeping tonic.

I'll give some and be back.

Little one, shall we take some tonic?

Gokul!

Gokul!

-What? -Gokul come here!

Hey, what's wrong?

Oh s**t!

Hey! What are you saying?

The little one's struggling to breath.

I don't know what to do sister.

Oh God! There's a hospital called 'Anbu Hospital', nearby.

-Bring her there. I'm on my way. -Okay sister.

-Nila! -Nila!

Doctor what's wrong?

Now she's okay. She's fine.

Did the child cry for some reason today?

She was coughing a little.

So I gave her some cough syrup, and made sure she wasn't crying.

-How much did you give? -The usual dosage.

In case of overdose,

they might get seizures. That's the reason, I'm asking.

No doctor. I'm sure I gave her the usual dosage.

Hmm.

Madam, could there be any other reason for this?

There could be many reasons.

Could be hereditary.

Or even worse, could be due to blood seepage inside the brain.

Could be due to low or high calcium levels.

Or even sodium deficiency.

Trust me, none of this is causing Nila's problem right now.

I’ve warned you before,

that Nila shouldn't cry.

If she starts crying, it'll probably bring on a seizure.

You need to make sure she doesn't cry.

-Sir? -Hmm?

Sir I need to have a word with you.

-What's the matter? -Come with me sir, I'll tell.

Come with me sir.

Sir please come in.

There's a guy who comes to your house every day after you leave for work sir.

By the time you're back, he leaves sir.

When he leaves, he looks drunk, sir.

I feel something's wrong sir.

You can even have a look at the CCTV footage for the past week.

Sir I've even tried enquiring about him.

He said he brings food for Kavitha.

-Sister, shall I leave? -Wait a minute.

Give me the phone dear.

-Hello. -Nancy come to the CCTV room, now.

-Why? -Come I'll explain.

Okay, I'm on my way.

Hey look after her, I'll be back.

-Okay sister. -I'll be back precious.

-Hey what happened, hmm? -Watch this.

Can you see what Kavitha has been up to?

Who is this guy?

-Kavitha! Kavitha! -Sister?

Is this a house or a lodge?

In the presence of a baby...

-Leave it Lancy, let's call the police. -No don't do that.

-Anna, please don't... -Hey shut it! Don't touch me.

-Please anna... -Hey stop acting!

Filing a complaint against her may spoil the reputation of our apartment.

-Hey leave now! -Please forgive me sister.

-Who is that guy? -Get lost!

Where is he now?

Why are you talking with her?

-Hey get out! -Get out!

Get out! Get lost!

If I ever see you again, that'll be your last!

-Lancy. -Hmm?

That's why I said let's have kids after we move to the US.

What are you saying?

You brought this up, only after I found out I was pregnant.

And why are you bringing this up now? Talking like a fool...

-Lancy. -What now?

You don't have to go to work anymore.

Hmm? Why don't you stop going to work?

What are you saying?

It's tough to live a sophisticated life, even with two incomes.

And now we're fighting about who should or should not go for work.

Okay, take tomorrow off, and we'll figure things out later.

I've got a ton of work pending already.

It's impossible for me to take off, tomorrow.

Why don't you take tomorrow off and look after her?

That'll be correct.

I've got work too, Lancy.

What do you want me to do now?

We can take turns looking after her, you one day, me the next.

Take leave and take care of her tomorrow.

I'll take leave the next day.

That's so rude, Lancy.

Yes I accept, it was rude.

Keep it that way.

Getting on my nerves...

♪ Life's a rat race ♪

♪ Echoing chaos in my ears ♪

♪ Please stop the clock for a while ♪

♪ Oh God tension pops its head, to look at me ♪

♪ Life's a rat race ♪

♪ Echoing chaos in my ears ♪

♪ Please stop the clock for a while ♪

♪ Oh God tension pops its head, to look at me ♪

♪ An important project, have a lot to do ♪

♪ This cutie should be fed, on time too ♪

♪ Bathe her... Tell stories... And play... ♪

♪ I forget if I'm tapping, the keyboard or the baby to sleep ♪

♪ No time to breath, Or sleep either ♪

♪ Can't remember the last time I relaxed ♪

♪ When will I get some rest? ♪

♪ Oh God I just can't pa, Pa... Pa... Pa... ♪

♪ Life's a rat race ♪

♪ Echoing chaos in my ears ♪

♪ Please stop the clock for a while ♪

♪ Oh God tension pops... pops its head, to look at me ♪

Oh God, why is he calling now?

-Sir? -What are you doing man?

Sir, I'm checking those US Global Network files.

Niranja, do me a favour.

Close your laptop, and go to office now.

Sir! Now I can't.

Hey Niranja, I left on an early flight to Bangalore.

This client is a very important one.

The details in that file, values at seven crores.

It'll be successful, only if you handle it.

Please send someone else. It's not possible for me to come now.

Look, if you want me to end up with a loss of seven crores, don't go.

Sir, sir!

♪ Life's a rat race ♪

♪ Echoing chaos in my ears ♪

♪ Please stop the clock for a while ♪

♪ Oh God tension pops its head, to look at me ♪

♪ Life's a rat race ♪

♪ Echoing chaos in my ears ♪

♪ Please stop the clock for a while ♪

♪ Oh God tension pops its head, to look at me ♪

Someone's left the door open.

Idiots.

Daddy...

Daddy...

Daddy...

Daddy...

Oh my God!

Hey what happened to my baby? Move aside! Move aside!

Daddy...

Oh God, I've left the keys upstairs.

Hey security, you idiot. Didn't I ask you watch over her?

-Daddy... -Nila?

-Daddy... -Hey move aside!

-Nila! Daddy's here! -Daddy...

-Don't be scared. Hey move aside. -Daddy...

-Give her to me. -Mummy.

Nila.

What have you done?

If anything had happened to her...

I would've died.

Hey, I couldn't avoid it Lancy.

He kept bugging me, I was tortured.

Where were your brains?

Don't you know, she'll have a seizure if she cries?

I trusted you with her. It's my fault.

But she's fine.

What fine? What if something went wrong?

Your boss.

If I see him, I'm going to strangle him to death.

-Hey? -S**t.

Hold her.

What's this? She didn't even bother to say hi.

Lancy!

Don't bother making coffee or tea, okay?

Who is that?

-Hey! The clients... -Sir?

... are very happy.

Lovable rascal, you've done a great job.

Sir I'd advise you to leave immediately.

Already there are a lot of problems here.

What problems?

I came to get high and celebrate with you.

But you're talking like you're not interested at all.

Oh he came to get high?

What's that sound? I don't want coffee.

Just send two glasses, with ice cubes.

Along with some cashew nuts...

Oh God! I'm telling for your own good.

Leave now sir. We'll discuss the rest over the phone.

Hey what's your problem now, huh?

I'm like your dad, you can tell me anything.

Oh God, I don't like my dad at all.

But he likes you, right? Like me.

Look, shall I talk with Lancy?

Oh God, it will get even worse. Please leave before she comes sir.

Please leave.

There's something going on between you both.

I can see that clearly.

-I'll tell what I came for. -Fast sir.

It's you daughter's birthday tomorrow. I won't be in town.

So I've made all arrangements in our Akshaya Old-Age Home.

Just go, celebrate her birthday.

Cancel the glass dear.

I came to get high and celebrate with you.

-Bloody rascal you have let me down. -Sir please don't mind.

Get lost! You will never move to America.

-Are you ready? Shall we go in? -Okay.

-Okay? Yes! -Are you feeling happy?

-Huh? -Happy.

-Greetings. -Greetings, greetings.

I wish you a pleasant happy birthday.

Thank you.

Come, birthday girl.

Come we'll go inside.

Wow! Super!

Shall we cut the cake?

Very good.

Sir I have a request.

My wife and I are working.

We'll be leaving at 9 am and won't be back home till 9 pm.

It's getting hard for us to care for our little one.

As soon as we met Jothi ma, we just knew she was the one.

Would you mind having a word with her for us, sir?

As a parent, I can understand your feelings.

But the decision is up to Jothi.

We need someone nice, to take care of Nila.

It would mean a lot to us, if it were you.

We're prepared to offer a generous salary.

Everything comes with a price, in this world.

-But what's the price for love? -Oh God, We didn't mean it, in that sense.

With your care, we know she'll have a beautiful life ahead.

Ah, no rush, think about it and get back to us soon.

-We're really glad we came. -We're glad too.

-We'll leave now. -Yes take care.

-Bye. -Bye.

-Bye. -Bye.

Bye!

The war took everything from me, my family, my home...

Why should I hold on to life?

A million questions swirled in my head,

all asking the same thing, who am I living for?

I felt so much better, since I came to this old-age home.

Taking care of them,

has actually brought me, a lot of peace.

Yazhini if you were alive now, you would have turned eighteen.

I met a child who looked just like you, today.

Her laughs, her talk, her walk, her style... everything!

This child was like a mini-you.

I feel like God sent Nila to me, as a way to ease the pain of losing you.

-Daddy... -Hmm?

Please put on the TV.

There's no power right now, dear. I've got some work to do too.

I'll put the TV on once it's back on.

-Deal! -Deal!

When will mummy be back?

Hey I think mummy's back.

-You wait here, I'll go get her, okay? -Hmm.

-Akka please come inside. -Please come, really glad you're here.

A good sign!

Four hours without power,

but it's back on now, after you set foot here.

-Okay sir, I'll leave now. -Okay.

We were a bit worried, you might not come.

-But fortunately, you came. -This little one is the reason I'm here.

Come my darling.

Very good.

Huh! Hmm.

-Lancy bring her in. -Hmm.

Please come in akka, come. This is your room.

We actually set up this room, for our parents,

to stay in, when they come visit.

Unfortunately, we were not accepted by our parents.

But we're good now that we have you.

Lancy, just stay home today and explain everything to her.

Are you kidding?

No way, I've got work to do! I need to be in the office.

-I've got work too. What can I do? -I've got a big meeting today.

I can't take off, either.

-You both can head to work. -Huh?

-I'll take care of everything. -Thank you so much akka.

-Nila bye. -Say bye.

-Please take good care of her. -Yes.

-What did the little one have this morning? -Jelly.

-Jelly? -Mmm.

Mmm.

Shall we see your food list?

Oh my God, it's all junk food!

-Shall we change the list? -Okay.

Mmm, you have this now. I'll be back.

-Mmm? -Mmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

-Anna, throw these in the bin downstairs. -Okay madam.

-Thanks anna. -Okay madam.

Our little one Nila has...

...tiny fingers,

and flexible bones...

If we massage them gently,

our Nila baby will grow into a strong and mighty girl.

-Shall we do for the other hand too? -Mmm.

Give me. Hmm.

I think mummy and daddy are back.

-Shall we go see? -Huh.

-Come let's go. -Okay.

Daddy!

-Nila baby! -Hi!

Hi!

-Mummy! -Come to me darling.

-Are you my precious one? Okay, okay. -My sweetheart.

How was your day akka? Did she give you a hard time?

-Nila is very good girl. -Oh! You're a good girl?

Amma, it's really starting to feel like home now.

-No big deal, I just gave it a quick clean. -A quick clean? It looks great.

Shall I get you tea, coffee or something to drink?

-No, no need for tea or coffee. -No, no...

We'll directly have dinner.

-Yes. -Okay.

-Hey what do you want? -I'll have chicken noodles.

-Okay, and for the baby? -What do you want?

-Biriyani. -Biriyani?

-No not biriyani, noodles. -Okay. Oh noodles? Okay.

-Amma what would you like to have? -Why are you asking me?

We should order now, cause delivery will take some time.

No need for all that. Freshen up and come, dinner's ready.

-Ready? -Akka, you can cook too?

Try it and let me know.

-Okay! -Okay.

Enough, enough. Thank you.

Ah, that will do.

Sweetie... Here, you want some?

I've fed Nila already.

-Is it? -Yes.

Amma, this fish gravy is absolutely delicious!

It feels like ages since we've had a home-cooked meal.

This is really good.

Thanks amma.

We should be thanking my mum.

My mum’s cooking was truly magical.

Whenever my mum,

starts roasting vanjaram, stingray, squid, or prawns,

the aroma fills the entire neighbourhood.

The whole family gets into a joyful fight to eat her food.

Everything changed in an instant, one fateful night.

Amma, you have us now, you're not alone.

Yes akka.

Don't worry.

-Hey please tend to her. -I told you I'm tired. You take care.

What do you want, huh?

What's wrong?

What's wrong dear?

-Okay... Okay... -Why is she crying?

-I don't know akka. -Come, come, come.

Why are you crying sweetie? What happened baby?

-It's okay. Why are you crying? -Don't cry baby.

Does it hurt? Stomach-ache?

Are you having a stomach-ache darling? No?

-Then why are you crying? -What do you feel?

-Huh! -Oh God, an ant!

This was it.

-Okay, okay. Nothing's wrong. -It's all fine now.

No problem. It'll all be fine now.

I'll take care of her, you go back to sleep.

-Akka is that fine with you? -Huh don't worry, it's okay. You go.

Okay da, okay da. Nothing will happen to you.

What do you want? Milk?

Or an apple? You don't want that?

Then what do you want? Hmm, tell me.

-Shall I tell a story, huh? -Mmm.

You want me to tell you a story now?

Jo amma will tell you a story now.

What story shall we say today?

Ah!

There lived a lion, in a big-big forest!

Roar...

And there lived a tiger too!

Mmmmmmm...

And a big cute elephant lived in the forest too.

Mmmmmmm...

All of them...

Got together...

And were playing! Ha ha ha!

And do you know what happened then?

It rained heavily in the forest one day.

Cha cha cha cha...

Cha cha cha cha...

Then one fine day, another elephant came into the forest.

How did it come?

Oooooh...

Oooooh...

You know what?

A cute little angel, came riding the elephant.

And tell me who that cute little angel was?

That's me!

-Then give me a hug! -Yeah!

♪ The doors opened with a gentle sigh ♪

♪ Letting in a refreshing breeze ♪

♪ With you by my side ♪

♪ A new bond unfurls ♪

♪ Oh my darling... My dear one... ♪

♪ My dreams have come true ♪

♪ Not by birth, but by love, you've become my precious child ♪

♪ Oh beautiful one... Nectar of my soul... ♪

♪ My gentle soul ♪

♪ You've taken the threads of my life and crafted them into a beautiful poem ♪

♪ Your little finger's delicate caress, is all I need ♪

♪ Every sorrow melts away, leaving me peaceful ♪

♪ Even my tear drop ♪

♪ Will fade away in your love ♪

♪ With every step, holding your hand, my sorrows dissolve ♪

♪ The doors opened with a gentle sigh ♪

♪ Letting in a refreshing breeze ♪

♪ A smile so serene, just like a delicate petal unfolding ♪

♪ With you by my side ♪

♪ A new bond unfurls ♪

♪ Oh my darling... My dear one... ♪

♪ My dreams have come true ♪

♪ Not by birth, but by love, you've become my precious child ♪

♪ Oh beautiful one... Nectar of my soul... ♪

♪ You've taken the threads of my life and crafted them into a beautiful poem ♪

♪ For this sweet little bird, its colourful wings are enough ♪

♪ It will find its way back to its family on its own. ♪

♪ A cold breezy night, this one moon is enough ♪

♪ The darkness will give way, to it's radiant light ♪

♪ A carefree bird, oblivious to the world ♪

♪ Sways to the rhythm, of my melody. ♪

♪ The search is over, it's now home, surrounded by the love of its family ♪

♪ Just like a shade's silhouette ♪

♪ Just like my daughter's silhouette ♪

♪ You're a divine gift, sent from above ♪

♪ My wounded heart, has finally found solace ♪

♪ With every step, holding your hand, my sorrows dissolve ♪

♪ The doors opened with a gentle sigh ♪

♪ Letting in a refreshing breeze ♪

♪ A smile so serene, just like a delicate petal unfolding ♪

♪ With you by my side ♪

♪ A new bond unfurls ♪

♪ Oh my darling... My dear one... ♪

♪ My dreams have come true ♪

♪ Not by birth, but by love, you've become my precious child ♪

♪ Oh beautiful one... Nectar of my soul... ♪

♪ You've taken the threads of my life and crafted them into a beautiful poem ♪

♪ Your little finger's delicate caress, is all I need ♪

♪ Every sorrow melts away, leaving me peaceful ♪

♪ Even my tear drop ♪

♪ Will fade away in your love ♪

♪ With every step, holding your hand, my sorrows dissolve ♪

♪ The doors opened with a gentle sigh ♪

♪ Letting in a refreshing breeze ♪

♪ A smile so serene, just like a delicate petal unfolding ♪

♪ With you by my side ♪

♪ A new bond unfurls ♪

Careful, mmm.

-Mmm? -Mmm.

Take it.

-Mmm hmm. Mmm hmm. -I don't want.

-Thank you. -It's okay.

She's not taking the chocolate from me.

Come inside.

-You first. -You go first.

Thambi? Lancy?

I had hoped to discuss some things with you,

but maybe now isn't the right time.

I sense that you're not in the right state to hear me out.

We'll talk in the morning.

-Where are you going? -Baby...

Let the baby sleep with me tonight, you can catch up with her in the morning.

-Good night amma. -Good night.

Come Lancy.

-Mmm. -Mmm.

-Thambi. -Hmm?

Put the phone aside for now and focus on eating first.

Shall I pour some sambar?

-No, it's fine. I'll pour it myself. -I will.

-Mmm. -Enough.

-Another idly for you? -Oh God, I'm done.

-Amma. -Hmm?

Didn't you want to discuss something with us last night?

Mmm, yes akka. You wanted to tell us something.

Remember what you told me before leaving for office yesterday?

Remember your promise to Nila?

You were supposed to be back by 5 pm, to take her to the park and mall.

Oh yes, now I remember...

Nila was so excited,

she got ready by 4 pm and has been eagerly waiting for your return,

constantly asking when you'll be back.

And eventually fell asleep with an empty stomach.

The other day, you had promised to take Nila for her vaccination.

But you didn't show up.

In the end, I was the one who took Nila to get vaccinated.

To be honest, Akka, you are more caring towards Nila than us.

I'm always there to take care of Nila,

and that's why you seem less worried about her lately?

And please try limiting the parties.

Or enjoy your parties and try to return home early.

-And spend some time with Nila too. -Hmm.

Please.

Even today, you had promised to take her to the swimming pool.

But you've forgotten as usual. See what you're doing now?

-Jo ma! -Hi!

Jo ma, let's not take daddy to the swimming pool.

Let us only go.

-Won't it be fun to bathe there? -Hmm. We'll go.

We'll go in a while.

-How are you? -Hmm?

Who are you, and why do you keep giving me money whenever we meet?

-You really want to know? -I'll learn if you tell.

Not just you, soon the entire world will know my name.

-I don't understand thambi. -Wait and see.

Bye.

Why are you so late? Where is it?

-You wait here. -Hmm.

What is it?

-Ravi anna? -Hmm.

-Who's that boy? -He's from your floor, 13-B.

I know that. What's he doing?

He's new here. I have no details on him yet.

-I will enquire if you want. -Okay.

-Come, let's go. -Hmm.

What happened?

-Did you see who's standing there? -Who?

Look for yourself.

I saw him there yesterday too.

He'll be there tomorrow also.

See, he'll keep bothering you, till you talk to him.

Go ahead and talk to him, I'm fine with it.

Okay, I'll go.

But don't expect me to come back.

Is that okay?

Hey, are you putting up a scene?

What else? Let's get going.

-Let's take a different route tomorrow. -That's right.

Huh next, next pose.

Okay. Huh.

Ah, give me another pose. Okay.

Shall we take a selfie now?

Come, come, come...

Come, come...

Shall we take a selfie?

The bell's ringing.

-Hi akka! -Mummy... daddy...

Hi!

-Hi. -My cutie pie.

-What brings you so early from work today? -Wait, we'll tell. We have a good news.

We'll share the sweets with them and then break the news.

Before we share it with you, see if you can guess what the good news is.

-What good news? -Try guessing!

-Have your parents accepted you? -Oh God, as though that might happen?

-Take another guess. -Huh?

What else could be the good news?

You got a promotion at your job?

I'm planning to resign the current one. But that's not it.

-Try something else. -What else could be the good news?

I'm guessing Nila is about to become a big sister?

-Am I right? -No such plans for now.

-I'm clueless. Please tell. -You tell her.

-We've got our visas to move to the US. -Yes!

Please have.

He's held onto this dream for years.

-Three long years of pure struggle. -Hmm.

-Congratulations. -Thank you amma.

We're flying in a week.

Ai, we're going to fly on a plane?

I will sit by your side, while we fly.

-Will you tell me stories? -Mmm. I will.

Ai jolly!

Daddy when are we leaving?

-Come I'll tell when we're going. -Hey!

Asking when we're going? So you're happy?

-Nila... -We'll go and join school there.

Nila thinks you're part of our plan to move to the US, akka.

We have to take this slow with her.

Let's keep this between us for now.

-Hmm? Have some sweet. -Hmm.

Robert, can you get it done within a week?

Sure.

Okay, who is the child?

Hi MD!

Hey Lancy. What brings you here?

Can I get you a cup of coffee? Did you meet that rascal?

That's all done.

-Mr. Ram, oh sorry. Mr. Mohan Ram... -Why the sudden shift in tone?

-Could you please get up from your seat? -Why?

-Please stand up first, then I'll say. -Okay I'm up. Now what?

-Okay. -Darling, don't sit on that, it's mine.

Where else could I sit then?

If I recall correctly,

you said there's no chance we can move to America, we won't get visas,

we can't find jobs and so on.

We've heard all we need to hear from you. Now please wait.

-Hmm, can you guess what this is? -What is it?

Hmm, I'm sure you haven't heard.

I'm proud to announce to you that we've landed jobs, got our visas,

and we're finally moving to America.

-Yes! -Huh, who hired you in America?

-Now that's a good question. -Not just me, Niranjan got recruited too.

-Niranjan too? -Yes.

Listen dear, he's too talented to limit himself to the US.

-Okay, then? -He deserves to work in space.

Oh is that it? Perhaps you should work in space.

We'll go to the US.

-Lancy, what brings you here? Get up! -You can't do anything from this chair from now.

-Why are you sitting on his chair? Get up. -Understood?

-Just let me say two more punches. -Sorry sir. Lancy stop it now!

-Hey he's blabbering about space and stuff... -Oh Lancy! Sorry sir..

-Sir I'm sorry. -Is it so difficult to move to the US?

-Lancy I'm saying keep moving. -He thinks he's some US Ambassador.

-Shut up first! -Aren't we worthy?

Did you even hear what he spoke?

Hey Niranja, I feel this was all a setup.

Your wife scolding me and then you coming to my defence.

-There's a price to pay for all of this. -Sorry sir.

-Control her. -Ah ah, we'll see to that.

He's speaking as if the USA is some hard-to-locate place.

Huh, let's see if I'll let you go to America.

I have to find a way to stop him from making the move.

Greetings ma. Greetings sir.

-Hope you're doing good. -Hmm.

Catch this. Pick it up.

-Nila baby? -Grandpa!

-Come. come... How are you? -Hmm.

-Guess what I've got you today. -What is it today?

-You're getting her something often. -It's fine, it's nothing.

Here is your milkshake.

Grandpa this will be the last week, you can buy me these.

We'll be moving to America next week.

Is that true?

Yes sir, her parents have secured jobs there.

-They're planning to settle down there. -Oh is it?

-I'll have it later. -Okay, go play.

Whenever I see her, I feel a sense of delight.

Follow me.

Hey, hey! Nila, stop!

-Where are you going? -That car...

We don't need that, I'll buy you a toy plane.

-Let's go. -Okay.

-Jo ma? -What?

-Is it scary to go fly on a plane? -Mmm hmm. No it's not scary.

-Will the plane have wheels? -Hmm.

See here, the wheels are here.

There's no road in the sky, how will it run?

A plane needs road, while landing and taking off.

And that road is called 'Runway'.

When flying, it doesn't need a road.

Because it has a powerful engine.

Won't it fall down?

-Mmm hmm, it won't. -How can such a big plane, not fall?

You won't understand it now. Your teacher will teach you later, hmm.

You don't know, right?

I'll go ask mummy and daddy, okay?

-Daddy I have a doubt! -Come sweetie, what's your doubt now?

I wanted to ask something, but I forgot.

-You wanted to ask something, but forgot. -Try to remember.

Come in!

-What's your name, little one? -Who are you?

-Don't you know me? -Mmm hmm.

I'm your uncle.

-Your mummy's brother. -Mummy do you have a brother?

-Nila get inside! -Hmm.

Hey! Hey, little one!

-What happened? -Mummy scolded me.

Oh it's okay. I'm here, come to me.

-I heard you were moving to the US. -Should I get your permission?

Why move there, when you can live happily here?

The US President has invited us.

-Get out now! -Lancy, why?

Hey stop, don't interfere in this.

-Aren't you leaving yet? -You move anywhere you like.

At least let the child be with us.

You rejected us earlier, but now you want her to stay with you.

Hey didn't our mom call you?

She called me, but did anyone call him?

You will understand our pain, only if someone kidnaps your kid.

No one kidnapped me, I left on my own free will.

Got it?

-There's no way to redeem yourself. -Yes, that's right. Now leave!

Wait a minute.

We don't need you and we don't need your gift either.

You think you're punishing us,

but you're the one adding up to your sins.

-My dear! -Hmm?

-Who was that, your brother? -Hmm.

You're moving out,

so why not speak nicely to him?

Akka, you have no idea what happened?

Only those hurt can truly understand the pain.

He's using family sentiments as a mere pretense.

He even went so far as to tell us not to move and to stay right here.

What could he know about the struggles we endured to move there?

Akka, drop it. I don't want to discuss this further. Please go.

Now that you're all set for your US journey,

I'm sure you're eager to find out where you'll be living and working.

-Yes sir. -One minute.

See it for yourselves in this hologram.

This is the vibrant Chicago city.

-Oh! -Wow!

-This is Naperville. -Okay.

-The area where you'll be living. -Oh.

Look here, there's a three bedroom beautiful apartment here.

Sir we had also asked about our kid's school.

Yes, give me a minute.

-This is her boarding school. How is it? -Wow, super.

You'll be permitted to see your child once per month.

-Very nice, right? -Hmm.

If you have any more queries, just ask.

-I'll clear that too. -Okay.

Prior to your departure for the US, a primary health screening is required.

You have to submit your medical reports for that.

-I hope you've got it, in hand. -Yes, yes I have it.

Lancy keep Nila's medical reports regarding her seizures, aside.

-I hope you understand. -Hmm.

Here sir.

We're grateful for your support, in making our US dream, a reality.

Hmm, yes sir.

We are planning to host a party for our friends and those who have wished us well.

We'd be delighted if you could attend our party, sir.

-Yes I'll be there. -Thank you so much sir.

Nila, what are you doing?

Since we're moving to America, my mummy has packed all our clothes.

I think they forgot to pack your's, so I'm packing it now.

Jo ma, don't worry. I'll pack everything for you.

Why are you crying, Jo ma?

I'm not, not crying.

You carry on with the packing.

Why are you crying?

You've been born with the gift of nothing stays with you forever, in your life.

-Then why are you crying? -Jo ma! Jo ma?

Can you get your paste and toothbrush while coming?

-Okay dear, I'll bring. -Hmm.

Go now.

-Hi amma. -Hi akka!

-Amma. -Hmm?

Please don't make dinner tonight.

Both of our friends are coming over.

-We've planned a party upstairs. -Hmm, okay.

Are you heading to America tomorrow?

Uh no no. We're leaving on Wednesday.

Oh.

I asked because, Nila was packing my things too.

Please let her know that I won't be coming with you.

Akka don't worry about that. We'll let her know.

Okay? You get ready first. And then get her ready too.

-Would you like to have some biriyani? -Okay.

Hey Niranja, you're boss is here. Go welcome him.

Hmm, come soon.

Hey, come join.

-Okay come. -That's the spirit.

-Do you know my house? -Yes I know. It's E-Block, third floor.

-Yes that's it. -Okay anna I'll be there at nine.

-Okay. -Okay I'll leave now.

-Bro! -Hmm?

-Hi bro, how are you? -Hi. I'm good bro.

Fine, what were you talking with that girl?

As my wife and I are working, we need a care-taker for our child.

So I had called for her.

-Bro, she's a fraud. -What are you saying?

If you let her into your home, you will face a lot of issues, be careful.

-Okay bro, thank God, you told. -Okay.

-Okay bro, bye. -Thanks bro.

-Welcome sir. -What's up rascal?

A friend has met with an accident, can you please handle things, till I'm back?

Okay, I'll take care, you go.

Cheers!

-Lancy! -Yes... Sir?

-Come here. -Give me two minutes, I'll be back.

Yes sir.

I don't get why there's so much fuss about leaving the country.

I don't understand why the youth of today are so eager to leave their country.

Sir, don't you recall my polite explanation during our meeting in your office?

Relax, grab a bite and make the most of your time.

Why pick that topic again?

That's fine, any idea of enrolling your kid in school, there at least?

-School? -Sir would you mind explaining him?

Sir, she'll be going to Abeka Academy in Chicago.

What academy?

Sir it's in America and I'm sure you can't pronounce it.

-No way. -Okay then.

-Lancy. -Sir?

Your child seems to be attached to that woman,

I hope you're bringing her with you.

Oh sir, getting our visas approved itself, was a long and difficult process.

How can we take her too? She's not coming with us.

Okay sir, you continue, I'll go.

What's wrong? You didn't finish your food either.

-I don't want. -Why?

-You lied to me. -When did I lie to you?

I know you're not coming to America with us.

No dear, I'm coming with you.

No you're lying.

I overheard my mummy telling that to an uncle.

Come close.

Listen carefully.

You go first, hmm?

I'll come later.

In just two days.

You'll get a lot of friends.

You'll get a lot of toys.

You'll get everything there.

But you won't be there, Jo ma.

-Lancy I need a bit more to drink. -Go get it yourself.

Hey Nila!

What are you doing here? Your friends are waiting there for you.

Shall we go take some selfies with them? Come, come, come.

She hasn't finished dinner yet.

That's fine, I'll take care, you please eat.

Come, come, come.

Hello there. Who are you?

You're wearing sunglasses at night, and look like you're about to kidnap some kid.

-Which floor are you from? -13-B.

What's this? That sounds like a haunted house address, not a floor number.

-Do you have a lighter? -Lighter? Use this serial light instead.

Brother don't take it off, you scare me. Let's go talk on that side.

You look weird brother.

Look here brother, none of us smoke here.

-We just drink. Huh! -Have some.

Then, what do you do?

I have signed up for a project. I'm in my training period now.

Oh you're under training?

But you give me the vibes of that guy in those English movies...

He comes with Jackie Chan, a black guy...

-It's Will Smith. -Huh!

You look just like him.

The same look... The same eyes...

Hey thambi, why are you distracted? Enjoy your drink.

Go for it, in a single gulp.

He appears to be too innocent.

-Huh! -Look at him sir!

Thambi, I don't think this glass is enough for you.

Go ahead and down the whole bottle.

He made me look like a dummy.

Oh my God, is he walking away angry because he didn't get enough to drink?

He seems dangerous.

Akka.

Akka.

-Sorry I slept, I'm having a headache. -Where's Nila, akka?

-Nila? -Hmm.

-Wasn't she with you? -With me?

I thought she was with you.

Nila didn't sleep with me.

I thought she was sleeping with you.

Akka, what are you saying?

-Whe... Wait a minute. Niranja! -Where's Nila...

-Hey what happened? -Niranja! Nila isn't in akka's room.

What do you mean she isn't there? Go check our room.

-I've checked, she isn't there. -Check properly.

-Amma, what happened? -I came back home early.

-Lancy took her to take selfies. -What are you saying? Go look.

Nila?

Nila!

How's the door locked from the inside?

Nila?

How was the door locked?

-What happened? -How is the house locked from the inside?

I couldn't find her anywhere.

So she didn't come back with you from the party?

S**t!

I don't understand what's happening?

Nila?

Nila?

Nila!

-Nila! She's nowhere to be seen.

I couldn't find her.

Sir, we've searched the whole place, she's nowhere to be found.

You say she's missing since last night.

I think we should file a complaint with the police.

-We'll give the complaint, come. -Yes let's do that.

-Let us know if you find her. -Yes we'll go to the police.

-Go now. -Come fast.

-Sir where's the Inspector? -Go talk to him.

Sir I need to give a complaint.

My child is missing since, last night sir.

Is it? The Inspector is busy with his prayers sir.

Give me a complaint in writing.

-Greetings sir. -Saami Saranam.

When did you say your child got lost?

What is this? A baby missing case?

-Yes sir. -Please sit.

Please sit.

-How old is the child? -She's five years old sir.

When did the child go missing?

Sir we were actually planned to leave to the US tomorrow.

So we had hosted a party for our friends.

-Maybe around eleven or twelve... -Do you have any photo?

Yes I do. Here sir.

-Come here Arun. -Yes sir.

-Mail this photo to all the stations. -Okay sir.

Next, check if any child was involved in an accident last night,

or any information regarding any children.

Please verify if there are any reports filed at any of our stations.

-Okay sir. -Go now.

Now, do you suspect anyone?

-I have. -On whom?

There's a boy living on our floor in the apartment building.

What's she saying?

I've seen him follow us whenever I take the child out.

I suspect him.

-Arun! -Yes sir.

-Go with them. -Okay sir.

Speak with the security guard, check the CCTV footages,

and bring the person, whom which madam suspects, here.

Come sir.

Security, come with us.

This is his house sir.

-Sir it's locked. -Break the lock!

Security, switch on the lights.

-Hey security, who is this guy? -Sir?

He told me, "Soon the entire world will know my name."

I understand what he meant, now.

Kuppusamy, search the place.

-I'm getting scared. -Ma'am he seems to be a psycho.

We'll find him soon.

If I get my hands on him, just wait and see what happens.

Let's go! Hey security come with me.

That's him!

Sir, he's the psycho suspect.

You sit down, please be seated. You too thambi.

Sir, may I know why I've been brought here?

-Hey, what's your name? -Robert.

-What? -Robert Anderson.

Tell us where their kidnapped child is being held.

What? I didn't kidnap her sir.

If this has indeed occurred, I can think of only three possible motivations.

That's for money, revenge, or... sexual abuse.

But let me be clear, I don't have any such motive.

Tell me where the child is, or I'll have to shoot you in an encounter.

Sir, if someone had really kidnapped your kid,

they'll definitely call you with their demands.

First get their mobile phones and submit them to the Cyber Crime department.

The kidnapper will make call them, trace the call and find him.

-Are you giving me advice? -Kuppusamy!

Hey!

Sir, why are you hitting me when I'm telling the truth?

Sir he seems like a big International criminal.

Look at how he acts sir.

Sir... Sir, thank you so much for appreciating my acting.

I'm really an actor like he said so.

-I'm a method actor sir. -What actor?

Method actor.

Sir.

To make it look realistic,

we take our live situations and perform the act. That's 'Method Acting'.

I'm on-board, a new project now, sir.

I'm doing a kidnapper role in the project.

To impress my director,

I made it seem like I was planning to kidnap the child,

while staying in that apartment.

I was only trying to improve my acting skills.

But now they believe I've abducted the child sir.

I'm not a kidnapper sir, I'm an actor sir.

Who is your director?

-It's Directorsir. -Huh?

Director sir!

Believe me sir, I didn't do it.

Even my name isn't real.

My real name is Ameer sir, not Robert.

Even this isn't my real moustache. Look for yourself sir.

Hmm, look sir.

Hey, take that idiot outside and verify his information.

-Hey let's go. -Sir one minute.

'Expect the Unexpected', it's our project's tag-line sir.

-This maybe useful for you. -Hey take him out!

Come let's go.

Do you suspect anyone else?

Hello? Ah Kathir anna, please ask our director to call soon.

They're hitting me.

Is this Kavitha?

Come along with Gokul to the Perungudi Police Station.

There's an ongoing enquiry.

I said come, so be here.

Madam, we didn't do anything.

It must be her.

Sir, sir, sir. Please don't harm us sir.

I'll accept the truth.

It was me who entered his house and stole Lancy madam's gold chain.

Akka I'm extremely sorry.

I'll return your chain, please don't file any complaints.

Hey! We'll deal with this chain enquiry later.

-Why did you kidnap their child? -Child?

Sir we haven't even gone by their place after we got married.

Yes sir, I'm three months pregnant.

I swear on my unborn child sir, we didn't kidnap their child.

You didn't even knew your jewellery was missing till he confessed, just now.

How can you protect your child?

Mr. Lawrence, can you please come by Perungudi Police Station?

There's an ongoing enquiry.

Hey! I already feel it's a sin that I gave birth to you.

Should we add on to it, by kidnapping your child?

Mom.

Mom please keep quiet.

It's been six years since I've forsaken you.

Then why did you lodge a complaint on us?

-Mom this is a police station. -Hey you keep quiet.

Sir. she's the reason for that child to disappear.

Her thoughts are consumed,

by the desire for financial security, owning luxurious items,

and establishing a life in the US,

this is all that runs in her mind.

-Please don't mind my mom sir. -Hey!

She's always like that.

My sister is a poor soul. She's very innocent sir.

I've never seen her cry sir.

Please help us find, our child sir.

Thambi we're doing that now.

What else do you think we're discussing here?

Sorry sir.

Hello is this Mr. Mohan Ram?

Our Inspector, Mr. Arumugam, would like to meet you.

Can you please come to the station? It's quite important.

What's up Arumugam?

You wanted to meet me? What's the matter?

Hey Niranja, what are you doing here?

Was there an incident at the party yesterday?

Have you come to file a complaint?

They suspect that you may have kidnapped their child sir.

What are you saying?

Nila is like my grand daughter. Why will I harm her?

He's lying.

He didn't like the idea of us moving to America, from the beginning.

He talked like this then too.

There's a high probability that he did it.

Yes, it's true I didn't want you to move to the US.

Because I was planning to retire after making him the MD of my company.

However, you both remained stubborn in your decision to move to the US.

Do you know how you both landed this job?

Through my American friend's connections,

I successfully secured visas and job opportunities for both of you.

I planned to keep this secret hidden from you till you moved there.

Despite my efforts to help, you've now accused me of kidnapping your kid.

May God bless you both.

Me? How were you able to suspect me?

Sir...

Please help us find that child, somehow.

Let them get lost to America, I'll leave now sir.

Sir...

Extremely sorry sir.

Get lost.

Hello...

One minute, the director wants to have a word with you.

Hello. Yes sir. Just a minute sir.

I'll pass the phone to the Inspector, please talk to him.

Sir the movie director is on the line.

-Greetings sir. -Greetings sir. I'm Inspector Arumugam.

He's my hero, for my next project.

As he told, he's in the practice of method acting.

Sir keep all your training, within your studio.

Doing that in public, creates a lot of nuisance sir.

Sorry sir, I'll take care of this.

It's a request sir please.

We're finding it difficult to handle the situation here.

Please try to understand us.

-Huh sorry sir. Thank you sir. -Okay sir.

You can leave now. The Inspector told so.

-Kuppusamy take him back. -Sir, it's okay sir.

-I'll go myself. -Okay.

Please wait outside.

What about the child?

Please wait outside.

-Madam you reamin seated. -You wait outside.

You can sit.

Where's the kid?

-Sir? -Where have you kept Nila hidden, hmm?

You don't like the idea of Nila moving to America.

So this is all your drama, right?

Tell me. Don't play us too much.

Madam, what do you want? Money? Property?

Where's the kid?

I... I didn't... Nila...

...didn't kidnap... kidnap or hide her anywhere.

I will ask with respect and compassion.

Amma, I may have to resolve to other methods of enquiry.

Sir...

Lancy would have carried Nila in her womb for ten months.

I... I've carried her in my heart, for the past three years.

I know the pain of a mother, losing her child sir.

No one should suffer this pain.

I've gone through that pain.

Sir instead of wasting time, asking me questions,

please find my Nila baby sir.

God will bless you...

God will definitely bless you, I beg you to find my Nila baby.

Please find my baby sir.

I want my Nila back sir.

I want my Nila...

Give me a minute.

Excuse me sir, we've received an anonymous call to Niranjan's number.

Huh.

Huh.

Where?

Huh.

Then?

Huh.

Mmm, okay. I'll be there.

Madam, come let's go. Come.

Come with me.

Hey Kuppusamy! Get the car.

Nila!

-Nila! -Ai! Jo ma!

Come to me dear.

-Nila! -Are you Kalyani?

Yes sir, it was me on the phone.

-Are you responsible for all this? -Who?

-Thambi hey. -Hear me out.

Sir arrest him now.

I'm enquiring, please wait. Huh? Please be quiet for a while.

-Tell me amma. -Huh.

Hear me out first, and if you find any wrongdoing, take the necessary actions.

Yes please continue.

He is our eldest s... Can I call you 'son' dear?

He is our eldest son Niranjan.

Five years ago,

he tied the knot with this girl he was in love with,

and then surprisingly appeared before us.

At the time, we were taken aback by her different faith,

and in a burst of anger, we scolded him a little.

Hurt by our words, he stormed off in anger,

and now he's returned after so long, asking for us to be arrested.

Son, your child has only been gone for a day,

and already you're running desperately searching for her.

We've spent thirty years... thirty years,

raising and nurturing you, giving you our unwavering love and dedication.

We've spent almost five years without you,

can you even imagine the emotional pain and struggles we had to endure?

Thambi, as a mother, the pain of separation became unbearable,

so we sent Mukundhan, my second-born,

to reason with Niranjan on multiple occasions,

but unfortunately, nothing seemed to work.

'Mother's heart, soft as silk, son's heart, hard as stone."

He has proved this Tamil saying.

As I've lost hope of reuniting with my son,

my heart yearned, to at least see my grand child.

One day, while my husband was in town for some work,

he happened to see this woman bring my grand child to the park.

From that day, as he got to know that they visit the park regularly,

he started taking pictures of her and would eagerly show them to me.

Her pictures brought us so much joy.

Ten days ago,

she had suddenly shared the news that they would be leaving for America.

I was devastated, on hearing the news thambi.

Will they be coming back from America anytime soon?

Would we still be alive when they come back?

Before they departed, I yearned to catch a glimpse of my grand child,

so I sent him to ask Niranjan, and bring her to me.

Sir, I had actually went to explain to him that our mother was unwell,

and to bring Nila here.

But I found her crying alone and said someone had promised to buy her ice cream,

outside the apartment.

Furthermore, she mentioned that there was a party at home.

I didn't want to spoil their party by informing Niranjan about this incident,

I brought back Nila with me.

Sir why are you just standing there listening to their sentimental stories?

Arrest them first!

Son, do my tears look like stories to you, huh?

Sir I'll give a complaint on them. You go ahead, arrest them.

Hey! Keep quiet.

If you speak another word, I'll file a case on you and get you arrested.

How can you even call yourself a son?

Even if you can't respect your parents, at least don't harm them.

You will feel this pain when it happens to you.

Take your child and leave.

You take your husband and leave.

-Madam please forgive me. -It's okay sir.

-Come Lancy. -Hmm.

Bring her with you akka.

Please take good care of her.

Bye grandma.

Bye dear.

What's she doing? Hit the horn.

I'll go now.

There are dry fruits for you, in this box.

Have some whenever you want while flying, hmm?

Sir the vehicle is here.

Oh it's arrived? Come and bring this to the car.

Okay sir.

-Ah Lancy? -Huh, I'm coming.

Are you ready?

-Have you settled her? -Yes.

-Akka. -Hmm?

Here.

I don't want it.

This currency is of no use, once we're in America.

-Oh it will be of no use? -Mmm hmm.

Here.

Please take it.

-Amma. -Hmm?

The office staff will arrive shortly,

you can hand over the keys to them and then, you can go.

-Nila shall we start? -I won't come. I want to be with Jo ma.

I'll get you chocolates, come.

You go, I'll stay with Jo ma.

Sweetie we're getting late.

-Come, please come dear... -Okay, okay. Just give me a second.

Nila sweetie.

-I'll be joining you in just two days. -Make it soon.

What have I taught you?

You should always listen to Mummy and Daddy.

-Come let's go, come. -Look, Jo ma will join us soon, okay?

-Come now, no more fuss. -You're lying.

I know you have planned to send me to boarding school.

-Akka! -Hmm?

Didn't I make it clear to keep this between us?

Why did you act so selfish?

Selfish?

Nila come!

I don't want to go, I want to stay with Jo ma.

You're crossing your limits, come!

I don't want to go.

-I said, come! -I want Jo ma.

I will stay with Jo ma only.

Jo ma does everything for me, she shows me the moon,

feeds me, and tells me stories.

You're always on your phone.

And daddy's always on his laptop.

Nila this is going too far! Come now!

-Only Jo ma plays with me... -What Jo ma, Jo ma? Come now!

-I won't come. -Hey, enough, drag her out.

Akka please move. Come.

-I won't come. -Come!

-I will stay with Jo ma only. -Nila, come. We're getting late.

-I don't want to come mummy. -Why are you doing this?

I'll stay with Jo ma, mummy.

Move aside.

-Jo ma... -Come!

-Come now! -Jo ma!

-I want to be with you Jo ma. -Nila! I warn you, I'll slap you again.

Why are you coming?

-Nila listen. Stop crying and come. -Nila!

Jo ma...

-Come! -Nila, stop crying!

Jo ma...

This is all because of you.

Hey, carry her!

Please tell them Jo ma.

-Jo ma, I will stay with you. -Listen to me Nila!

-Please tell them Jo ma. -Come let's go.

Jo ma...

-Jo ma please come with us... -Can't you come quietly?

-Mummy please let me go. -Open the door.

-Daddy please let me go. I'll stay here. -She isn't going to stop now.

-Please daddy, I'll stay here. -Nila move inside.

-I'll stay here please... -Nila stop crying, sit down now.

-Mummy please... -No!

Jo ma...

Jo ma...

Nila, come quietly!

-Why are you crying? -Jo ma...

Jo ma will come to see you in just two days, okay?

-She'll come definitely. Got it? -No you're lying.

She won't come.

I heard you talking to an uncle yesterday about sending me to a boarding school.

Nila please don't cry.

-Why are you doing this? -Jo ma...

Keep blabbering Jo ma, Jo ma.

-If you cry Jo ma again, I'll slap you. -My sweetie, don't cry.

You're a good girl.

Hello.

Careful.

-Anna please get me an auto now. -Why, what's wrong?

-Go now! -Okay, okay I'm going.

Please hurry!

-What happened? -I will tell later.

Go fast!

-Sister! -What?

Where's the Emergency ward?

-That side. -Huh okay!

Akka!

What happened to Nila?

What happened to Nila?

-Hey Nila! -What happened?

Nila! Nila!

She got a seizure.

-Don't worry, I'll ask Jo ma to come now. -Nila!

Sir Anbu Hospital is nearby, please take us there.

Anna... Anna please go faster.

-Okay, okay! -Nila! Nila!

-Don't be scared, you're fine. -You're alright dear.

Where is she now?

Nila.

Nila.

The child kept calling out your name until she lost consciousness.

-How is the child now? -I'm trying my level best.

But the parents have been so irresponsible.

I've warned them multiple times,

that the child is prone to seizures, if she cries too much.

However, it appears they didn't take my warnings seriously.

What can be done when parents neglect their children's health?

Could you please wait outside, till I call?

Do you know what the doctor said?

She's accusing you of being irresponsible parents.

You know that crying too much can trigger seizures in the child, don't you?

No matter what happens,

I'm sure nothing will stop you from going to America.

Isn't that so?

What if something terrible happened to the child?

Why would you care?

You'll be upset for a little while,

and then you'll get ready to move to America again.

Isn't that exactly what would happen?

It seems that many young people today, like you,

prioritize earning bundles of cash,

and live a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle.

To achieve this, you move to countries like America, Australia, or the UK.

This is the ultimate goal you're striving for.

I lost my child when she was just three years old.

I suffered the pain of losing my entire family,

and was left to face life alone.

When you said, "You have us now, you're not alone.",

in that moment, I started considering both of you like my own children.

However, the award you presented to me...

Selfish.

Akka, please forgive me. I'm really sorry.

Sorry amma, I regret our hasty words.

I'm not angry on you.

I assure you, I'm not angry on either of you.

Have you considered reaching out or meeting,

your parents even once in the last five years?

Or have you thought about simply giving them a call?

They still deeply long to be reunited with their children and grand child.

If either of your parents were around,

I'm sure you wouldn't have needed my help in caring for Nila.

Today we search for residential schools to send our kids to.

And then, when they grow up,

they start searching for an old-age home far off, to send us to.

When that time comes, there's no use in regretting their decision.

Unfortunately, our country,

is witnessing a decline in families that stay together,

and a rise in old-age homes,

largely due to this prevailing attitude.

Teach Nila to cherish relationships.

Make Nila feel like she's cherished by her mum and dad.

Excuse me, please come inside.

Nila... my dear...

Nila, look it's me, your Jo ma.

-Nila. -Nila.

Jo ma, you'll always be with me, won't you?

My sweetheart.

Your tickets have been rescheduled sir.

Your flight leaves on the fifteenth at midnight 12.30am.

Chandru, there's been a change of plans.

We've dropped our plan of moving to the US.

Please cancel those tickets.

-Hello. -Aren't you coming for work today?

I've resigned.

Because at this stage, I believe it's essential to be with my child.

Only for a little while, until Nila becomes independent.

-Okay, take care. -Okay.

What influenced your decision to resign?

-Ah, it was my own decision, entirely. -Your own?

-Nila sweetie, come, come, come. -Come my dear Nila.

My cutie pie.

Ah sit.

We're going to cook all your favourites,

and have fun playing with you.

But you don't know how to cook.

We have Jo ma with us.

I'll learn from her and cook all your favourites.

-Okay? -Okay, I'm happy.

Mmm come, come, come.

For me?

Every weekend, we're going to take you on an adventure to a theme park.

And to top it all off, we'll head to the mall to catch the latest movies.

You're in charge! We'll go wherever you'd like.

Deal?

Will you be my elephant and give me a ride on your back, just like Jo ma does?

Oh, you like that? Shall we go now?

-Okay, I'm ready. -Sit, sit , sit.

-Whose riding the elephant? -Nila!

-Whose following the elephant? -The girl who handles the elephant.

Who taught you all these?

-Jo ma. -So sweet.

-The elephant's getting up now! -Thanks for the ride daddy.

-You liked the ride? -Here have this.

-Thanks ma. -Come.

Lancy.

I'm sorry anna.

Can't we just leave that in the past?

I've forgotten all that.

I regret how I reacted that day.

I apologize for my harsh words, without understanding you.

I'm really sorry anna.

Anna, I really want to see mom.

I'll give her the phone, talk to her.

It's Lancy.

Lancy, how are you?

Lancy stop crying. What's wrong?

Nothing. How are you?

I'm good, how about you?

-We're coming home to meet you. -Okay bring your husband too.

-Hmm? -Okay mom.

Mom it's anna.

-Dad it's anna calling. -Pick up and talk, talk.

Anna wants to talk to you mom.

Niranja, my dear.

M... m... mom?

-How are you mom? -We're all fine son.

How are you dear?

I'm fine mom.

Mom, your daughter-in-law was wondering,

when would be a good time to schedule the hair-offering,

and ear-piercing ceremony for your granddaughter,

at our family deity temple.

-Are you really asking son? -Yes mom.

Let me speak with our priest,

and we'll finalize an auspicious day.

Okay mom.

Can you please come live with us here?

I apologize for any mistakes I made in the past, please forgive me.

Why are you apologizing?

-We don't plan to move to America anymore. -Jo ma!

We want to stay with you, always.

Akka.

Akka.

Akka.

Where has she gone?

Akka.

Where is she?

Niranja!

Niranja come here!

-Hey what happened? -Look over there.

In the loving hands of her mom and dad,

Nila, who's growing up and won't need me as much

And to the lovely Niranjan and Lancy, who loved me like their own mother,

my deepest gratitude and warmest blessings.

With love, your Jothi amma.