All language subtitles for Nadikar (2024)_track4_[eng]

Becoming a successful movie star
means going through tough times

As they say, stardom is not a bed of roses

It involves facing a lot of hardships.

Firstly, it requires the grace of luck and
a lot of hard work..

From my experience and routine,
what I have to say is...

First, keep up with your health,
and of course, your behavior

When on set, be kind to everyone
without putting on a star attitude

I've been disciplined in cinema so far,
and I'll keep it up in the future too

Would you, my love,
Like a shadow be inseparable?

Be by my side,
Guarding and guiding?

As rivers and mist bear witness....

.. here we write our saga of love.

Would you, my love, like a shadow
be inseparable?

Will you forever be by my side,
Guarding and guiding?

These crystal waters, where skies fall in,
Won’t you relish with me?

♪ These valleys where tulips bloom,
Won’t you savour with me? ♪

[APPLAUSE IN THE THEATRE]

Here we are, the sum total of fate,
destiny and all that it has left behind

Clouds fade away, as life unfurls,
Beneath my feet, a rose-strewn world

What you see are not alms or pittance,
But the spoils of the wars I waged

I’ve wagered my courage in the warfront
Where my steely resolve, never faltered

As a star I reign, in skies revealed, still
silence of lonely nights echos in my ears

Despite that, fortune has graced me,
shaping my destiny

The boroughs of silence is now
But the tale of my yesteryears

I’ve conquered this earth
and the sun that shines on it

It’s me, the brightest star
you see upon the sky

My woes maybe many,
but my grit, infinite

I’ve been veiled and disguised
Braved jungles, chasing prophesies

Walking the beaten path, day by day, From
corridors of loneliness I've found my way

Here my days are, at last,
And for them, my soul, I’ve sold

The beats of my dreams trumpet,
As I race forth, with eyes on the prize

To chase these milestones and medallions,
God! Show me mercy, for I’m a sinner

The beats of my dreams trumpet,
As I race forth, with eyes on the prize

To chase these milestones and medallions,
God! Show me mercy, for I’m a sinner

Would I rule the roost? Would the
overlords leave me, high and dry?

No turning back now for my path is clear,
Ivory towers await, drawing near.

I’ve the world at my feet,
Another feather, sticks outta my hat

The show must go on, and on and on.
I’m the star, I’ve touched the sky.

Here is my crown and my orb
and my sceptre.

Here I stand, bedazzled
in my triumph's light..

“Stardom is not exactly a bed of roses. ”

The beats of my dreams trumpet,
As I race forth, with eyes on the prize.

To chase these milestones and medallions,
God! Show me mercy, for I’m a sinner.

The beats of my dreams trumpet,
As I race forth, with eyes on the prize.

To chase these milestones and medallions,
God! Show me mercy, for I’m a sinner.

[ESCALATING ELECTRONIC MUSIC]

"Stardom is not exactly a bed of roses"...

[PROGRESSIVE PSYTRANCE MIX]

[MUFFLED AUDIO]"Stardom is not exactly a bed of roses"...

[PSYTRANCE MIX CONTINUES]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

[GUN SHOTS]

[MUSIC TURNS ANXIOUS]

Balu...

Eh.. !
- Hey.. cut it, it's too much

[SARCASTICALLY]
Could we finish butchering it today?

Editing, not eating, right?

Hey, that's cringe,
Better shorten it

I think this is deliberate. He's scheming
to mess up my directing career

I made this big-budget movie
just to show off to my father

Now even my mom won't
let me in the house with this

Bro, you could have done that role

Then who's gonna direct it? More over,
this character can't rock my beard

You could have shaven the beard

A director without a beard? Let it slide,
But what about the satellite rights?

Hey, man, everything's got risks..

Risk.. well..

Whoa, Vijay bro..
[HE JOLTS AWAKE]

Is it done?
- Not quite, we've hit a snag

We need to take a couple of shots
more for the climax scene

At most, half a day's work

No way, it's happening, Dhyan

You can make it happen, Vijay bro..

I am not doing it..

He won't even pick up when the
shoot's happening. Forget about it

You know, three of his recent
releases were flops

But the producers cashed in,
thanks to satellite and OTT

The teaser of the new one looks promising
But God knows, how it's gonna fare

So, if you could wrap it up quickly,
I can sell it.. so, do that

He's still undone after
a hundred days shooting

Shall we give him a ring?"
- Why not?

[MOBILE PHONE RINGING]

It's not happening, Dhyan
Nah, not a chance..

Koshy sir's shoot begins today,
70 days straight. He's completely tied up

You know, he's not any average dude

Look, he's kicking off the film
by filming the climax

So... it's not happening now,
I'll give you a call once this is done

You said the climax shoot went smoothly,
Then what's the deal now?

Hey... did he just hang up?

Hello..
- Ah..

What?
- It's a courier for you

OK.. Off you go
- Yes sir..

[MIMICKING AN INTERNET MEME]
Bro.. have your coffee..

Where were you?
- I was here only

Open it
- What's this?

Is this a slate or something?

Arh.. !

Oh.. It must be the Gucci cutting board..

Hey Leni..
- Yes..

How's our new security guard?

Can't say he is perfect

Good morning, boys..
- Good morning

Good morning big boss
- Arh..

What was that?

Oh.. so there were girls too!
- Hmm..

Pain in the a**
This is not fair, ultimately

Oh... this one it's been an year and a half
since its release, correct?

Let it go... just hang it on the wall.

Where?
- There

OK, done

What we need now is a block buster
It's high time

This ain't gonna cut it for that
You need a touch more imagination

Need what?
- OK.. OK.. come to the point

Koshi Sir is very punctual
Be prepared with makeup by exactly 9 AM

Hmm..

Have you gone through the
scenes and the lines I gave you yesterday?

Oh.. got it. It's here, exactly where I
left it yesterday, untouched

Are the lines that complicated?

It's not our usual stuff..
emotionally packed hard ones

Furthermore, your pairing is
with Chandradas Sir

Ah, these are the lengthy
dialogues, correct?

Hmm...

[RENDERING THE DIALOGUES]

You might have seen runners
when the avalanche hits

Have you seen rare breeds
that can out ski avalanches?

Have you ever seen' em?
- Nope

Of course you have not..

To out ski an avalanche you should ski
through the ridges, know the escape routes

OK..
-Hmm..

Come on, say the counter lines..
- Say it..

Mr. Eddie, no one can out ski an avalanche,
Many have tried and failed

Hey, how's it?
- Good, good..

Hey old man..
- Yes..

Have you heard of one Collins?
- Where.. ?

'The Collins' who conquered the 3000 feet
El Capitan in a rope-less solo..

One and only Collins
Huh...

So simple and humble..
- Lines are right, it seems !

[HE TAPS ON THE BAG]

Is your shivering not over yet?
Would you poop in the car?

Yes.. I'll sh**,
then the shivering, it happens

Koshy sir's shoot- It's nerve wracking
even just thinking about it - 'ultimately'

What's wrong with you? I'm the actor,
but I don't feel any stress

You know what.. when exam results are out..

.. both the diligent and the
backbenchers won't feel tense

[HE CHUCKLES]
- Don't..

Don't tease me that much. Diligent
students too won't feel tense, right?

Would they?
- No..

That's it..
- Huh..

Do you know the effort I invested in
this film for him? - No..

I had to manipulate producers
and influence financiers

Had to pressure Koshi sir, using all the
rascals, to make him the hero

You know that.. ?
- Yep..

For the last state award, I persuaded
every jury member to vote for David

But it was due to his stubborn stance
that we missed out on that award

With his seniority and that heavy voice,
everyone flipped, Suraj ended up winning it

Leave it, Paily bro..
- I have left it behind

We'll surely win the national award
and many more in the future.

We will turn the snake that bit
us into the antidote

Has he started make up?
- No we were waiting

Wait here, I will call

Be ready..
- OK [DOOR OPENS]

Hi.. where is he?
- Come on in... It's Jayan bro

Oh.. Jayan bro, come in

David.. all good?
- Yes..

Do you have cold or some thing?
- It's of dust..

Oh.. that dust!

How about your project?
- The script is locked

I'm awaiting Gopal Sir's return from Dubai
to discuss the finances

Then I need to meet Arun to
confirm his availability dates

He goes trekking after every film
Let him come back

Shall I take it up?
- Heh.. !

What?
- Both, acting and the production

It.... it won't work, David

There are two issues.

The first is interference when the actor
and producer are the same

Secondly, this character is a commoner,
not as handsome as you

It would be tough to tone you
down to a commoner

It didn't work..

David, let me brief the scene real quick
- Yes..

You know, your character, Edward is
mountaineer

He confronts his father Collins,
who now runs a bar in Nepal, years after

The scene has dialogues where he bottles
up his emotions throughout the years

This isn't the scene I was given yesterday

We're not starting with that scene.
That's how Koshi sir works

He is a man of moods.. Hope you don't
have any qualms with his style

Why would I?
I've memorized the entire script

Then it's settled
Let me get going then

OK..

Has Kuttan bro come?
- Yeah, he's all set with makeup and all

Tell him to hurry up.
- OK

Hey, get him ready really quickly

Don't allow this scum into my caravan

He is the chief associate director
of this film, right?

Then make him wait, every time

No need to give them undue respect

What a.. !

Good morning, sir.

Morning...
Wait there, I am coming

Let's take from this angle

Rossie, an alien girl, finds herself
stranded on Earth after her UFO breaks down

Dear Sree, would it be wise to steer clear
of aliens and UFOs?

Would it be better to think of a topic
that resonates with ordinary people?

Hey..
- Hello..

All good?
- All good

I'll come back..
- You bought a new GLX, right?

Eh?
- The new car

Yeah.. a Benz

It's an amazing car
Mine was the inaugural one in Kerala

So, let's focus on a more
down-to-earth subject

Hey Kuttan, let's start, then..
- I am ready

Anil.. position
- Yes, sir..

He really thinks I can't act, huh?

I'll prove him dead wrong, just watch

David, mind the markings

OK, sir.. got it

Oh.. he knows-it-all !

Idiots, someone needs to
show him the markings

Oh.. OK.. OK
- David sir, here is the position

Ready? Let's rehearse once
- We can go for the take, sir

Only after the rehearsal..

OK?
- OK

Feel the emotion..

.. and action

Tell me, son.. It seems
you were looking for me

Tell me what you want..

How can I help you ?

I want to climb the Everest

Oh.. ! do it then

Not alone, but with the one who triumphed
over the Himalayas in every season..

[HE INTERFERES]
Cut.. cut ..

Are you some sales representative?

Where is that feel?

Get into it, immerse yourself

[HE CHUCKLES]

OK, Sir

Ready.. ready

Action

Tell me, son..
It seems you were looking for me

What do you want?
How can I help you ?

[BLAND PRESENTATION]
I want to climb the Everest

Cut.. cut.. cut...

You want snow.. ?
- Snow, my foot

David, when you stand like that,
all we see is your ass

Try facing sideways for a better profile
- OK, sir

Kuttan, give him a cue..
Action..

Tell me son, seems you're looking for me
What do you want?

How can I help you?

I want to climb the Everest..

Hey.. are you some piece of wood?

Feel it..

Try this.. start with your dialogue.

Action..

I want to climb the Everest..
- My foot

Jayan, start from his entry to the bar.
Only then will he even get into the act

Then there's a problem, sir, ,
Kuttan bro will have to wait until evening

We don't have any other option, Jayan
I will talk to him..

I am sorry, Kuttan
-It's fine

Set up...

Its OK, darling..
These things happen, OK?

OK
- Take care..

Jayan, make sure he doesn't follow me
I'm losing it

David, what are you up to?
- I need to have a word with him

He's fuming like a bomb. Better steer clear
- You stay out of this

What's the problem, young man?

I need to talk
- You tell me, what do you want?

What on earth was wrong
with my performance?

The problem?
- Yeah..

You bloody don't get it?

Hey, a son meets his father
for the first time ever

That moment... when years of sorrow
and rage come fuming to the surface

Yes..

There's this loser saying
' I want to climb. ' [MOCKING DAVID]

Mountain .. my foot !

I didn't say anything like that
- Hey.. don't

I was satisfied with my performance,
It was OK for me

But it was not OK for me..

This is my film..

I'm the director, so I'll be the one
deciding what's right here

Get lost, you arrogant jerk

Get out.. get out

Come..

Hey.. hands off

How many times have I told you, not to
commit films with these old-schoolers !

We do films from our contact list
To hell with this kind of rubbish

What kind of director is he if he can't
even make an actor feel comfortable?

Is he a feudal lord or something?

That's all in the past. Someone should
tell him that cinema has changed

Watch where you're stepping!
[DAVID YELLS AT HIM]

Aren't you past your prime? Why don't you
just stay home and stop bothering folks?

Lots of old folks out here
just causing trouble

Get me the car key..
- Bro ..

Bro.. it's raining, take this umbrella

Hurry up
- I am..

Hey.. ey
- David, slow down..

[HE SCREAMS]

Oh no, the tire rolled over his foot
David, stop, let me have a look

Leni, did you see it right?
-Yea.. our tyre rolled over his foot

They rolled over my foot
- Hey... David, son..

[HE CONTINUES TO SCREAM]

Look, FEFKA calling
- Don't take it, no matter who

We can't do it.. the matter is serious

Erm.. let me alert our fans and online guys

Yes.. he insulted me, and I reacted
- that should be the narrative

Sure thing.. let's do it

Isn't it?
- Please, keep your eyes on the road.

[THEY SCREAM]

[PANTING]

Oh, man... look, we're totally screwed,

Oh.. Is the video up already?

Put your phone away, now

Oh my God... One million views already?
- No way, that's crazy fast!

Seems like an exaggeration, doesn't it?
- Ah.. huh.. you are right

It's only 10K views now,
but ultimately it will become 1 M

I bet.. you can count on me
- We'll see.

Hey....

You say one more word,
and I'll kick you out too.

Pull over the car..

Stop the car

Do you even know whose phone you tossed?
-The busiest phone in the industry today

Bro

If you're back to normal,
I'll take the wheel

~Praying~

Ahem.. let's go

Aha.. oh.. !

All set, let's go OK..

Hey Siri, play music

Siri, shut it!
Hey.. what's next?

No phones, no calls, no cinema

Just booze; dance, only Party and Play
and finally black out

That would be awesome
- But how man?

We can't go anywhere until we
fix these problems, can we?

That's your headache
- Eh.. !

Didn't I tell you?
Don't bring that up again

Let's bail. It'll be fine once
we cross the sea and return

Cross the sea?
- To which country, bro?

Habibi.. Let's go Dubai

[LENIN CHEERS]
Yo buddy.. Oh my liver, get ready

Bro..

Call for you..

Oh, David bro, where the hell are you, man?
It's been a darn long time

Don't worry, take the next flight

Don't hold back, we'll have a blast here

Got some mates from
the UK joining us too

I'm not taking any gigs for six months
We'll have a blast here in Dubai

[CHEERING]

David and friends are coming

Take a break from gigs for a while
- We don't have any either, bro

Really!

Welcome to Dubai..
[ALL OF THEM CHEER]

Kick my ass too, bro..
- Done.. get in

Is this our pace?

Fleeing from follies’ grasp, I fly.
Drowning sorrows in spirits, high,

With hollow eyes, here I stand,
Stifling screams, from the wounds within.

Oh.. scene continuity !

Try to convince the director..

Here goes your continuity .. !
- Hey..

In my head rushes, a tempest of fury.
I’m cured in the harshest of fires.

I’ve wrenched the horns that I’ve locked
My hands have tamed elephants in frenzy

Fleeing from follies’ grasp, I fly
Across the seven seas, I land.

Drowning sorrows in spirits, high....

Hurray...

Where is brother Paily?
- No idea

Here he is .. PK

Hey old man, come here..
- It's B. Unnikrishnan

I race ahead in style, in a mad rush,
The urge to resist, rings strong within

The chord of birth, choking my breath,
Here I am, to right the wrongs of the past

I’m ruthless and rough, no love to tame,
A lunatic, with no shame in my game

[THEY CHEER]

Don't let me down in front of
these Arab kids.. split up, guys

Kiddos, I don't think I can pull this off

Can you just lie low and give back up fire?
- 'Back fire'. . that I can do

With sharpened tusks, we march,
To conquer worlds yet unknown

We flew with sorrows unfathomed,

Dead already?

Hey PK..
- It's FEFKA on line, man..

FEFKA.. my foot!
- Oh.. God..

I don't need anyone; I'm enough by myself
[HE SCREAMS]

Oh.. my God.. Leni..
Come help me, these Arabs..

Leni.. Oh my God..
PK..

A mad rush, rings strong within.

[ESCALATING PSYTRANCE MIX]

[HE JOLTS AWAKE FROM A NIGHTMARE]

I've got a fantastic plan
to sort out all his issues

What's that?
- Illuminati

Whose aunty?
- Not some aunty man, it's the Illuminati

You don't know what Illuminati is ?

Did this symbol stand for it?
- Yes..

What's this all about?
- It's kinda foreign black magic

It's a kind of game with the soul

As faithful Christians, we can't
risk selling our souls..

Mind you..
- That's true..

What's the use of gaining the world
if you lose your soul? I have read in Bible

Seems like nothing happened there
- You can ask her.. she will tell

OK.. OK..

Hmm.. why are we here?
- What a question, bro?

Wasn't it you who wanted to check out
the oasis after hitting the club?

Where is it then?
- It's there, your darn oasis

My back's killing me from
the desert burial all night

Arh.. huh.. OK

Let's talk cinema

Old man..
- Yes..

Hmm..

I'll go first..

I used to smoke around twenty
cigarettes a day back in the day

I was driving a taxi, then..

Once, there was a Mohanlal movie
shoot going down in our village

They needed a driver to roll
with Mohanlal for a few days

The production controller Shanmukham
came looking for me at the taxi stand

I was the best of the lot, you know

Right then, I was just out
grabbing a cigarette

He waited for about five minutes and
then picked my friend Antony for the job

That Antony ended up becoming today's
Antony Perumbavur (Lal's business partner)

How about this, What if I hadn't
gone to buy that cigarette?

Who would I have become now?
- Huh..

Who would own Ashirvad Productions?
This Paily Kuruvuilangad

[THEY CHUCKLE]

I quit smoking that very day, kiddos

Do you have regrets about it?
- Why should I?

My dad taught me to find happiness
in any hell you end up in

[ALL EXCEPT DAVID LAUGH]

Leni..
- What's it bro ?

How good am I?
- Eh..

Bro.. you're just super

Not like that.. How would you
rate me as an actor?

Bro.. I like you very much

As an actor you are so talented, I know

But.. judging by recent works
you are not up to the mark

Get rid of your lethargy and
put more effort into your films

You know, your superstar status—
how many dream of reaching that?

I don't think you have
done enough for that, bro..

[SNIFFLES]

We need to make this right
- Hmm..

I am thinking of studying..

Study what ?
- Acting ..

Let me share a real-life incident
involving our Samarth Nair

Who?

OK.. ordinary star Samarth Nair..

There is nothing wrong
in calling him super star

Him.. !
- What's this bro.. ?

He has got plenty of awards, right?
- Hey, don't go there, leave it

This is a story about
Samarth Nair's Istanbul trip

Is Turkiye really such a cool destination?

It's not like when we come
to Dubai just to party

He traveled to Istanbul to
get into a character of a film

Research, man, research.
- Which film is that?

Yatimkhana (Orphanage)
- Oh... then what?

He was roaming the streets of Istanbul,
observing life around him

Oh, what a stellar choice for
the portrayal of Samarth Nair..

Why can't I?
[HINDI] 'Maan Changa to kathouti me ganga'

What was that, again?

If mind is willing, even a pot
can become river Ganges

What the Ganges in your butt!
Not butt, you jerk, pot, like a container

Hey.. hey.. leave it

When Samarth strolls the streets, enter
Edil Ahadi, one of the world's finest actors

Gosh, what a fall... Is that what
Edil Ahadi looks like?

So what? If he can be Samarth,
I can easily be Ahadi

Let it be.. you narrate
the rest of the story

Samarth literally fell at his feet..
- Oh.. my master !

.. pleading for some acting skills
- Please teach me some lessons of acting

[MIMICKING THE LANGUAGE]
India has three legendary film figures..

First, Amitabh Bachchan, Second Mani Ratnam
and third Mohan Lal

Why so ? Doesn't he like Mammootty?
Did Mammootty bite him or something?

Hey, he might have seen Mammootty already.
He often travels to Turkiye, no?

Such a weird justification!

What's your point, anyways?
Will this Idi Amin come and teach me?

Not Idi Amin, son.. Edil Ahadi

Whoever.. will he come to teach me?

He won't, but.. there is an Ahadi lite ..

Who?
- Yes.. Edil Ahadi lite

Who's that?

Got it guys.. give me a big hand

Come .. come, grab them

Oh.. got away.. didn't hit the fence

Is this road worthy of our Benz?
Would you just spill my worth like that?

Ain't I driving well?

Take off those glasses...
I won't let it slide if it get scratched

Glasses or car?
- Both are mine, right?

Chill out, bro

We could have brought him to our turf
Didn't I tell you?

Ever heard of a teacher
visiting the disciple?

The disciple should approach the teacher,
That's our tradition

Hey, he might be a little out there,
but, he's one hell of an artist

A product of the famous
(Mikhail) Shchepkin theater school, Russia

Don't stress, nobody's
gonna find out about this

He's gonna roll with us as our driver
Already got that sorted

Whoa... is this where
the world ends or what?

Dead end?
- Seems so..

Do we gotta hop on a boat
from here or what?

But he told me the car
would get us to his place

Must be talking about
some tiny cars or rickshaw

Turn the car around...
- Wait, hold up

How do I turn from here?
- Wait.. just give me five minute

What?
- He is our teacher, keep it in mind

We may need his blessings
Trust me, this will work

Got it? - Hmm..
- OK [CHUCKLES]

Jeez, how far is this?
Why doesn't he just live in the city?

Oh.. Thank God..

Hey, can I lend your cycle
- Get lost - Thanks

Just chop off the tail,
there you're

Don't cut your finger, son..

Hello... I'm the one who called you
- Oh.. yeah - Huh..

Just a moment.. Hey, please have an eye

Then, stop staring and start doing
- I know..

[BOTH OF THEM CHUCKLE]

Nobody here knows you as Shahin Shah!
- Here, I'm known as Bala Master

What's going on here, some sort of
acting class or theater workshop?

No it's community cooking . Kids need to
learn life skills, not just acting, right?

Could mix in a bit of acting too...
So, where's our student ?

They're waiting in the car.
We couldn't navigate our way here

The car could reach here...

it’s a pricey car, you know. He's a bit
concerned about getting scratches and all

Then we can go there
- Sure..

Any car can roll through here
- I know that, I'm a dope driver

But he is not convinced
- But. lorry won't come [HE CHUCKLES]

Why you always chuckling for nothing?

It's how I do things, necessary
for handling stuff. You'll get it

I've briefed on everything, just needs a
li'l push, a tune-up, and we're good to go

Listen up, we're on a tight schedule
with back-to-back shootings

We need to squeeze some
time for preps outta this

That's not a problem, no issues.
But my approach will be a bit different

Basically, you can't lay me off
for at least six months, and..

.. If you're cool with my
payment terms, I'm in

You need not worry about the payment

What were you up to before this gig?

I figured you might have briefed him too
- Actually, I..

Not like that, Why Russia? I had a friend
who studied Medicine there

But acting.. ?
- What's wrong with his voice?

Just showing off, ,
- Huh..

You know the Maly theater ?
- Oh.. Mali..

Ah, no, not Mali, but Maly,
the birth place of method acting

The base camp for masters like
Stanislavsky and Boleslawski, you know?

It was my motivation ..
- Oh.. I see

More over, I had a government scholarship
- Oh..

As I mentioned, I'm a bit different
Basically, I'm a modern guy

It means the emotions of
you ordinary people..

.. pain, hate, showing off, love, ego
and all that don't affect me at all

Because, I'm an actor
Plus, I'm against all forms of violence

A totally violence free world,
that's my dream.. Ah..

Haven't you tried acting in films?
- No.. never [CHUCKLES]

For me, cinema is plastic art..

I'm happy with theater stuff, you know,
training kids and all that.

Yeah.. PK has told me to treat and
train you like a child artist..

.. right from the basics of acting

[PK INTERRUPTING]
We can deal with that later

So.. everything as we discussed.. got me ?

So, lets shake hands, then.. hm.. ?

Come on..
- Here we go..

You might have solved the issues with
the association and all..

What solution did you offer for a
hapless worker who broke his leg?

I wasn't behind the wheel that day;
it was my driver

Unfortunately, one of my cinema colleagues
got injured as we were leaving in a hurry

I assured to take full responsibility
for his medical expenses

There's talk that you're a
troublemaker on set. How true is that?

You can ask my colleagues,
who I've worked with

Sir, the director of your last film,
Mr. Koshi, told a reporter that..

.. you're just a clueless, undeserving fool
who thinks he's some sort of superhero

[REPORTERS CHUCKLE]

He's retracted from
that statement as well

So, are you restarting that film?
- That's a closed chapter

Sorry, it's a chapter
I have chosen to close

Did you run away after the issue
because you were not in the clear?

I'm not a criminal for fleeing;
I simply went on a trip

Why aren't you pairing up with your
former co-star Ann Bawa, these days?

Does every film have
to have the same heroine?

Well, considering the relationship
between you two...

Peeking into others' personal lives
might be your job, but it's not mine

come come

Sir.. please respond to this
- What type of superstar is he?

This is why I said a Facebook post would do
- It was just to smooth over the situation

What situation? It was you who wanted
to do this presser, right?

So, how do you plan to
smooth things over now?

I will sort it out.
- Do it by yourself, don't call me

Leave .. hurry up

Good morning.. Hello

Why are you here?
- What?

What brings you here?
- Ah..

Prepped for some acting coaching
Let's do this

What?
- Isn't he supposed to drive the car?

He's uneasy with high-end cars
What if he scratches or dents it?

Actually, I need a clutch to drive,
that's why

How's that going to work? We've been
telling everyone he's the driver

Who said that?
[HE FUMBLES]

You haven't said it yet, right?
Then let's change it, say that I'm a friend

Or we could say we're siblings; we do
have a resemblance. People will buy it

This is how an actor becomes versatile
Look, let's go watching the sky

Just take the car and go

Oh, gotta put on the seat belt.
The alarm will go off if we don't, right?

Is this the shooting location? Why not
just shoot it on the main road?

Shooting on a public road...
Don't they have security guards?

Yes.. they have
- Arh..

Master... What happened?
- Nothing, nothing at all

You should do it in between
He's a smart student

He might come off as arrogant, but he's
actually a bit of a dumbo

You could treat him like he's a bit
slow and teach him accordingly

You can do it..
- Where is the student?

Hey son.. come on..

So, this is the scene where Police
officers come to arrest Robin

So?
- What will be your modus operandi?

Whose 'aunty' ?

The inspector and constable will take
turns questioning me, no 'aunties' at all..

What will the eye contacts
be like during that time?

What?
- What will the eye contacts be like?

Watch it when I do it
- Eh.. ?

Bro..
-You can see it when I perform the action

OK..

Set the ambiance, Aromal
[DIRECTOR GIVES INSTRUCTIONS]

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]

Check.. check.. [HE CHECKS THE MICROPHONE]
- Yeah.. it's audible

[THE CREW PREPARING FOR THE SHOOTING]

Clap in..

Clap out

.. and action

Police..

I know..
- Then come with us

Where to?

To exactly where you terrorists belong

Not happening..

We know how to do it

[RECITING A SANSKRIT VERSE]
If you shirk this noble battle....

...neglecting your duty and reputation,
you'll surely sin

Cut..

Who's making noise during the take?
Isn't there anyone to handle this?

[INDISTINCT BACK GROUND CONVERSATIONS]

Leni.. Leni..
[BACK GROUND CONVERSATIONS OVERLAP]

It was OK, but could we have a retake?
- What happened ?

It could have started with more intensity,
with a lack of concern for their questions

OK..
-OK - Yes..

Is it a retake, bro? - Yes..
- Give me a sec, need to change a light

Hurry up, man...

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]

Could you please call him?
- Eh.. ?

Bro.. Bala..

Eye contact..
Shall I come over?

Look.. eye contact is your problem..

[CINEMATOGRAPHER GIVING INSTRUCTIONS]

Eye contact is the problem,
that's why he cut it

Give your eyes to the Inspector only..
Just ignore the constable

[BACKGROUND CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE]

Even when you respond to the constable,
give the eye contact to the inspector

Just ignore the constable..

Don't respond to him, as you only
acknowledge the CI at your level

So, throw that eye contact his way, OK?

Just park the car wherever, man
Why you gotta ask me about it?

Park it in the shade somewhere

He is my new driver
Huh..

Let's go for the take
- Ready, sir

Clap..
-Ready.. clap in

Let's go for the take.. OK?
- Who are you, step aside

.. and .. action

Look.. eye contact is your problem..

Police
- Give your eyes to the Inspector only..

To exactly where you terrorists belong

Not happening..

Just ignore the constable

Bala: Don't respond to him, as you only
acknowledge the CI at your level

We know how to take you

I told you..

It's because of the wavering eye contact
Your performance seems a bit weak

So your eyes should be sharp..

Don't get confused..
don't listen to that loser.. focus

I need a break, five minutes

[FANS CHEERING]

Hey.. I told you, no..
Eye contact is the key

Who are you to teach me how to act?
Huh.. ?

See, I haven't laid a finger on you
Violence ain't cool, for a good artist

You ain't even grown enough to teach me
acting. You even know what cinema is?

You gotta nail the camera angles
and lenses when you're acting..

This is not your stage acrobatics

But.. that too is acting..

Did I ask you to help me act, heh ?

I said I'd ask if I needed to. You were
trying to act all smart in front of them

Now I get it, if you hear something, you'll
lose it, You over think things too much

I was doing fine, but
you managed to confuse me

It's a small issue, don't be confused
Getting confused is beginning of learning

We can fix this

You're not doing anything; you're fired
Get lost..

Listen up. this is not service
This is my profession

Look at this, this is a contract
signed by you as well..

You invited me to here

Enough?
- You tore up the agreement?

All these crack heads are coming my way!
Can you please clear off?

Where should I go?

What a jerk acting coach,
paired with that douche

[DAVID VENTS OUT HIS FRUSTRATION]

[ANN BAWA SHOOTING AN INSTA GRAM REEL]

Such a lovely cutie pie

My cutie pie with a hat

Cute.. cutie .. cutie pie

Speaking of the devil,
here's your ex-cutie pie

Why should he call me?
- I am off..

Let's shoot it once more
- No way

I'm a makeup artist, not your actor,
to throw expressions at your whim

Lost my flow with that bugger's call

Shall I disconnect?
No, give it to me

Hmm..

What do you want?
- Ann..

Didn't I already ask you not to call?
This chapter is firmly closed

I didn't call to reconnect

Hmm..
- Tell me, then

Nothing seems to be working for me

OK..

Now they've assigned someone
to train me in acting.

Huh.. that sounds interesting to the core

Except for a couple of recent flops,
I'm still a superstar, ain't I?

Huh.. what kind of superstar, David?

Ultimately you're an actor, you're
supposed to be or you should be an actor

Am I not an actor now?
- That's a question you should reflect on

That's a change..
Don't you have anything to shoot back ?

[SHE CHUCKLES]
So, you've seriously gone out of fire power

Hey.. are you crying?

Seriously, David,
karma is no joke, it's real

You insensitive self occupied prick..

Could you even imagine how much
I've cried because of you?

Ann.. I don't have anyone
to talk to, you know, like this

That's your fault only..

OK.. Now what's your problem,
acting- right ?

Give it a try, man..

And for a change, tune in to what
your friends are saying, they may be right

How will people see
me once they find out?

Now that everyone knows you suck at it,
what's the issue?

The whole superstar concept is just
our thing. Abroad, everyone's an actor

Even big actors audition for each film

What you're doing is just getting
coaching for acting. Pretty cool, huh?

If people find fault in it,
that's their problem

So... let's give it a try, right?
- Do it if you want.. Ahh..

But.. it did not work

We fell apart and he left
- Naturally..

And you never chase
after those who leave, huh?

Put some effort, at least
once in your life

You can't fool everybody forever. This
superstar shield won't protect you forever

Let me be frank, better you stop chasing
skirts and dope, focus on self care

Hope you keep tabs on
those internet trolls on you

Get lost you..

Please come, shot ready, maam
- Coming

Their plan was to flee via Neelkantapuram,
navigating through the Brahmani River

It was past midnight on October 10, 1938,
and there was incessant rain

[CHILDREN PERFORMING THE PLAY
'THE BOAT BOY']

12- year old Baji (Rout) was
the boat boy that day

You should ferry us across the river
- You are Police men, aren't you?

No, I will never ferry you across

Hey, little one, you must take us there
- Didn't I say no?

You little rascal

Ah.. arh..

Hurry up, hurry.. these Policemen and
soldiers are trying to flee

I'm telling you to halt;
otherwise, we'll open fire

Your bullets can't penetrate our chests

Your batons cannot hurt our bodies

They're made of solid rock
[GUN SHOT]

Arh.. [HE DROPS DEAD]

Our skies, our earth. our land
We will never surrender them to you

Wow, great job everyone! Now let's
bring even more energy to the task

You improvised well when
the gun was broken. Good work!

[DAVID APPLAUDS]

Hey..

Hey, we already shook hands, right?
I'm giving you one more chance

But on one condition..

[THEY CHUCKLE]

Are you ferrying us across or not?
- Eh.. ?

[HE CLAPS]
Lights

See I..
- Are you ferrying us across or not ?

I can't do this. Basically, this is theater

I'm not here to perform in a play
This isn't cinema

Cinema isn't about exaggerated acting for
the gallery's back seat audience

There's a lens, camera angle,
and position involved

It requires subtlety,
not this level of overacting

Those shouldn't be your concerns. What do
you mean by a lens, camera, or overacting?

Should an artist perform for
the audience and the camera?

It's the director who manages intensity
and subtlety. You just need to perform

Actor.. !

Lights..

Are you ferrying us across?
- You little rascal

Are you obeying us,
- Or else we will open fire?

You may open fire..

Your bullets can't penetrate our chests

Your batons cannot hurt our bodies

This is made of solid rock..

I won't bow down to your arrogance

[GUN SHOT]

Hmm...

Our skies, our earth, our land

We will never surrender them to you

[CHILDREN APPLAUD]

Was it OK?
- It's halfway decent...

Come on, kiddos, you can touch him

She has been the best actor
for the past three years

You may shake hands ..

So, which method does my acting fall under?

A kind of classical
- Classical?

Oh... like Sobhana or Navya Nair, isn't it?
- You missed Vineeth though

Not classical dance, you fools
but classical acting, right?

True.. but it's like actors from the
18th century Shakespearean era

The main focus is on dialogues
Just memorize and deliver them, that's all

That's good, no?
-Arh..

It's not always effective, especially
when you're doing back-to-back films

It's bound to fail if the script is weak
or the dialogues lack impact

Hey.. what are you doing?

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS IN THE BACKDROP]

How many films have you been in?
- Hey David..

Do it with intensity, Let the mud splash
- Will do in the shot

All good, let's do it fast
- Hey bro.. artists ready

Clear the field
- Everybody clear off

Are you paid for the distance you cover?
- No, but why.. ?

You have been running all around
[BOTH CHUCKLE]

Ready.. ready, be quick
- Clap in

Clap out, and.. action

Hey.. bro..

What's up?
Did Kunhumon arrive from the Gulf?

Yes, he landed in the morning
- Ask him to keep a small for me

What?
- A bottle.. booze

I'll come by tomorrow or so
- OK

Cut it ..

We might need a retake
- OK.. OK

David sir, let's do a retake

Just a moment
- OK, sir.. no issues

Tell me..

You know, our Nedumudi Venu (late actor)
hails from Nedumudi village

Yes..
- There are many tiny islets in his area

Just like the one we are at now
So, when communicating ... [HE HESITATES]

So, when you're talking with someone,
from afar voice alone won't cut it

Then.. ?
- You gotta throw in some hand gestures too

Like?
- I'll show you

Bro..
Did Kunhumon arrive from the Gulf?

To indicate the Gulf, simply
make this plane gesture

Like that 'I'll come keep a bottle for me'

That's how Venu bro used to do it

Since your Dad is a Gandhian and all,
avoid mentioning the "bottle" loudly

Oh..
- Just play it down

OK?
- Got it

[WHISTLING HAPPILY]

Forget the sandals and let
your feet get dirty, no worries

Arh..

Ready.. ready..
- Artist ready.. take

Action..

[DAVID PERFORMING WITH EASE]

I'll come tomorrow or so
- Alright

Cut it.. super
- That's great

It' was really good

I have doubts in areas like this
- You should, I'm here for that

Lenin: If you have more doubts,
feel free to ask me

PK: If they persist, solve them yourself
I don't do leftovers; I have pedigree

Using my hands feels
awkward when I'm acting

Hey..

I get confused about where to place
my hands or when to use them

[AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENT OVER PA SYSTEM]

It's even worse when the hands are empty

How long could we keep them
in pockets ?

True, I also have the same thoughts

Oh ! and you're teaching me acting!

[TURBULENCE WARNING ON AIRCRAFT PA SYSTEM]

There's nothing to worry about; this
is the safest mode of transport, you know

The only issue is that some flights have
exploded during takeoff or landing.

Otherwise, everything is safe
- Who's scared, anyway?

Oh..

Hey.. it's best not to
over think about your hands

Eh? - The thing we discussed earlier
- Oh K..

Our hands reflect our behavior. After all,
we were all animals back then, no?

Animals communicate with their tails

We also had those, which
gradually evolved into hands

The rhythm of our conversation
will be expressed through our hands

Whatever we genuinely do will
be communicated effectively

Look how you clasped your
hands when you got scared

No issues, David can get scared,
but a superstar cannot

That's the difference
- I am not scared, by the way

Check this out.. Mammootty (actor)
getting on to a stage

Look at his submissive body language..
he has not moved his hands

Have a close look
- Please rewind..

Look how he keeps his hand

In the upcoming scene, since the character
is in a gloomy mood..

Try out that kind of body language,
it will be good

i will do that..

I heard, Mohanlal does a thing with his
fingers when he acts..

If you know such tricks, share them with me
Not for this scene, but for the future

[THEY BURST IN TO LAUGH]

I was serious, guys.. Look it was
not for this scene, you ..

Then I won't ask anything.
- Hey, don't feel down, we can work it out

Cut it..

I was studying your character..
- Oh..

The one who becomes a terrorist after his
sister's death for revenge, a real psycho

The only property we have is that
large phone..

Yes..
- Have you watched the movie, Speed?

Bro, the sports movie, by Dileep

Hey.. will you please go..
No, I mean the Dennis Lee Hopper film..

There is something notable in it

He holds the phone in a slightly
different way in it

Like this .. right?
- Yes

Gotcha.. I have something else as well

It's a surprise.. wait for it

.. and action..

You've got it wrong, Inspector
I'm not the one surrounded; you are

When injustice reigns, the city should
echo revolt before the dusk falls

Here injustice is done to my family,
revolt is inevitable

[ANN BAWA DELIVERING TELUGU DIALOGUES]

[TELUGU FILM SHOOTING CONTINUES]

Madam, we want an expression of disgust

Huh..

.. and cut

Excuse me.. Ann Bawa?

I just watched your scene
Can I share my opinion?

Sure.. why not?

I've seen a couple of your films
You tend to emote too much for nothing

It lacks the feel,
or as you'd say, the weight

Do you have a background
in classical dance?

If so?
- There lies the problem

You had all those emotions in templates
That exactly is your issue

Hey.. will you please leave?

I didn't mean to offend;
I just wanted to help.

Who the hell are you?
- Question is complex, but to put it simple

I'm Bala..

Whoever you are,
did I ask for your opinion?

No, but it was terrible, that's why I...

Wow! giving unsolicited reviews to
strangers, that's just great

[CHUCKLES] That's exactly what
my mom says about me too

Interfering in other people's matters...
But it's because I observe them keenly

Because, I am an acting coach..

Ah.. !
- Don't hit me

Oh.. you are David's acting coach?
- Arh..

How do you know?
It was supposed to be a top secret

I too observe some people keenly

So done with your criticism? - Arh..
- It's fine, go on..

So, Mr. Acting coach, what do you have to
say about my performance?

Arh..

It's all good, we can make
some tweaks though..

It's evident from the looks that your life
or body is more or less untainted

To be frank, it's kinda untainted acting

For example..
- Hey...

Ah.. this is that expression of disgust

This could have been your reaction when
those students stared at your belly

Bala.. the acting coach..

[DOOR OPENS; PK SPEAKING OVER PHONE]
- Hello.. No. no, we are in Hyderabad

Hey.. what happened?
- Nothing a minor injury

Don't we have to go to the hospital?

No, I've taken painkillers
Otherwise, the shoot will be affected

Oh.. Is it?
- Where were you during my performance?

I saw it.. I left only after that
- Where did you go?

There was a Telugu film shoot going on,
and your ex-heroine Ann Bawa is there

She is cute..
- Oh.. is she here?

Yes, she was sitting under that tree,
wearing a saree.

Let me have a look..
- Oh..

Seems like quite an injury
You should have been more careful

[ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BRIEFS THE SCENE ]

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS
AT THE SHOOT LOCATION]

Is this okay, bro?

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS
AT THE SHOOT LOCATION]

Tell them to come here and
avoid crowding over there

What i want is..

Indrans and his family are buying
something from that bangle shop

Devika comes out of the shop,
alone with a shopping bag

This is when the terrorist plants
the bomb in her shopping bag

We'll go tight when he plants
the bomb and cut the shot, right?

The blast be handled in
the master shot, right? - Yes

Is David ready?

He has already changed the costumes
Now he is learning the lines

Oh, Jeez, has he changed this much?
- Yeah... actually, I made him change

That's great..

[HE SOBS]

It's okay, but the sorrow
needs to come from within

We should evoke it from deep inside

Enough with the theories.
You perform it for me, I'll replicate it

I can't do it in haste.. need to
internalise.. It will take time

How many minutes?

Minutes.. !
- Please do it, sir

Come on, why are you holding back?

I will do once, only once
- Enough

I'm doing it with out glycerin and all
- No issues..

It'll be a bit extreme, not at all light
- Alright

Then.. Erm..
- Do it if you can, it's been some time !

[HE WAILS]

[HE KEEPS ON WAILING]

[LENIN CHUCKLES]

[ALL OF THEM LAUGH]

Didn't I mention it would be a tad extreme?

What.. ? There is nothing to laugh..

Why are you laughing?
I'm breaking a sweat trying to emote here

Lucky you .. !
Your face defaults to tragedy

The modern guy couldn't perform
well and it hit his ego..

It really hit his ego
[THEY KEEP ON LAUGHING]

It's not my ego.. I was just joking
- Oh.. Modern guy's joke it was !

Shot ready, sir..
- I am coming

You go and hold the umbrella
- Thank God, he got away with it

Hey bro.. you too were laughing

It was fantastic..
- Wipe the tears

hy look.. I learned it..

Wipe the tears

You were brilliant ..
- OK..

Ready? - OK, Sir
- Camera

Rolling..
- Hello..

[STUNT CHOREOGRAPHER'S VOICE OVERLAPS]
Hey.. What's up?

[STUNT CHOREOGRAPHER'S VOICE OVERLAPS]

Seems he's on a roll. Fight sequence??
- Yes, a blast scene..

Action..

Cut it..

OK..

Was that OK?
- Very nice..

Need a retake?
- No, it was great..

Bro.. - How'z it?
- Really great

Was it extreme? [THEY CHUCKLE]
Where is he?

Eh.. ?
- Ah.. no idea

Is it the same sister-love thing again?
Will it work?

I will work, there is a
revenge element also

This was a performance dominated scene
- How was that girl, any good?

Finished the book.. Thanks

That was quick.. [SHE CHUCKLES]
- OK, then..

Huh..
[BALA HUMS A SONG]

Hello..
- Huh.. how did it go?

You tell me, how was it?
- I didn't get to see

Where were you?
- Ann Bawa came to meet

Who are you training, me or her?
- Why such a question?

I saw your book exchange and stuff..
- But, this is not text book

Manju (Snow- Malayalam Novel-1960)
-Hm..

Must be modern literature?
- Not that modern, it's from the sixties

You haven't read MT (Vasudevan Nair) ?
- Huh..

No one's around to hand out
books to guys like me

Oh.. you can keep it ..

[HUMMING AGAIN]

Mr. Robin, you are surrounded

You've got it wrong, Inspector,
I am not surrounded; but you are

Hey, I watched that fight sequence with
our director. It's turned out fantastic

They're really impressed.
- Obviously they would be.

Who's the trainer, you know?
- True that

Let's have a celebratory drink then
- Why not? Let's go to the hotel

Why don't we hit up a bar?
- A bar? Does it even work

We might skip the bar. We have to
catch the morning flight tomorrow

Hey, actors shouldn't put themselves
in a box like that. Just do it..

You're up for hitting the bar and
grabbing a few drinks, yeah?

We've a college function in Kochi tomorrow
These guys are gonna ruin everything

Come on in, it's the bar if you want it

[DOORS SHUT CLOSE]

Superstar..

David Padikkal
- Yes..

You should let go of that
- Means what?

You should let go of that image

You should just pick and set aside
each of your characters

Super star David Padikkal-
that thing should also die

Hey, how long have
we known each other?

I'm not just some accidental superstar
I've struggled to get where I am

It's the result of my hard work

Now, do I need to do character roles?
Should I play the sidekick or the villain?

Do small-budget movies?
No way. It's happening

Let me too have one..

Hey listen..
- Eh..

My first three films were
super duper hits

One of them was an industry topper
I was the one who did all that

You were fresh, a commoner when you
did those three films

You had that connection with the masses

The moment you become a super star,
you lost it

Son, cinema is a history..
Nobody can erase it

The film you did recently, what was
its name again? - Some bird's ass!

Garudasimhasanam..

Garudasimhasananm..
Garudasimhaaaasananm..

That very nonsense..
No one can delete that crap

Honestly, even if Aamir Khan did
your role, it would still flop

Haven't you noticed Ayushman Khurrana?
How wisely he selects his scripts

Look, you are so handsome,
tall and well built

Yet you waste it all...
What you really deserve is a slap for that

Now that I've got you, we can sort
things out. We're just getting started

What you're saying might be true,
but you're not exactly the nicest guy

What?
- I know what you're up to

What?
- Have you ever gifted me a book?

What book?
- Eh.. have you?

I know all about your
book distribution drive

You're way over the limits
Where are you heading?

You are the one who's totally smashed
Sit there..

Me.. ?

I'm gonna pee...
Do I need your coaching for that?

No.. that..

Or else, could you go pee for me?

Don't say that..
- Then sit there

We need to talk, once I am back
- That's fine

You wanna strip me of my
super-stardom - do you?

I'll show you tomorrow what
super-stardom is all about

I am your teacher.. show some respect

Excuse me, move aside a bit and smoke, bro

Isn't it that, film star- David Padikkal?
- Yeah.. it's him

Hey.. why are you here?

Who are you ?
- Seriously! You don't recognize me?

No..

Yo, you know Unaise?
- Which Unaise ?

He had a fling, Sarah..
You tuned her in nicely, didn't you?

I don't know this Unaise or
anything about his fling

Eh.. ?

I can't pee with you watching either

Oh.. alright then..

Arh.. !
- Hey.. Huh..

Shh..

Unaise.. ?

Ah, Sarah... She totally slipped my mind
That's a bummer!

.. too bad..

Listen up punk, I am gonna
rearrange that face of yours

Who the hell are you?
- It's me, Unaise's friend

To hell with your Unaise

Come, hit him..

Thrash his face, man..

So.. you don't know Suttu, right?
This will jog your memory

Hey.. please leave me

What's the issue?
- They say that I don't know Suttu

Who is this Suttu?
- Who knows?

Here he comes, again

Don't stop, go on
Money is not an issue here

Kick him, master..
- Sixer..

Huh.. how was that?

Convey my regards to Unaise
and sorry to Sarah..

Will do
- OK then

Come on, let's move

Just a final blow..
- Come on..

[COLLEGE STUDENTS CHEERING]

Yesterday, you were saying David should
vanish or something like that

It's not David who needs to vanish,
but the superstar

Then only things will work out
for you as an actor

Once you hit that superstar status,
you can't just walk away from it

It sticks on you
and I like it

[CHEERING CONTINUES]

Got me?

Oh.. Jeez.. They would literally
carry him to the stage !

Why ain't you tied the knot yet, bro?
Lenin: Will do soon

I was too caught up... huh! [CROWD CHEERS]
But it's never too late, let's see

What's your name?
- Zia

Let's see, Zia..
[CROWD ERRUPTS]

It seems Zia doesn't know him well enough
- She looks good, no?

Ah.. not bad.. !

[CONTINUING APPLAUSE]

David bro..
-David bro..

Oh.. double role
[CHUCKLES]

Oh.. you are twins... go on

Which one of your
vehicles is your favorite?

Despite owning a fleet of luxury cars,
I love traveling in auto-rickshaws

[APPLAUSE]

Yeah, that's some next-level humility
- People will catch on, won't they?

With out a doubt.. !

Time's up
- I will tell them

David sir needs to leave, so
five more questions only

Choose wisely

Hmm.. there..

[STUDENTS CLAMOURING]

Just a moment..

Mr. Bala, he is my colleague and friend
Please let him in here

[APPLAUSE]

Please..

[APPLAUSE CONTINUES]

Look... didn't I tell you?

You mean this applause?

It's a bubble...
it'll burst any moment now.

You want to see?
- Yes, I do..

Ask them to name your
best performance to date

OK.. watch on

Shh..

What's it?
-Nothing

Hello my dears.. now let me ask a question

Which film of mine do you
think has my best performance?

Or even a scene will do..

which one?

Bro, that gaze of yours, uff, impossible

Tell me a film, or scene..

I can't name a film, but your looks
in the film Mathai, was simply superb

I sat through that entire crap
just for that

[CROWD CHEERING]

Huh.. OK, next

You looked so glamorous in Fauji. I cried
buckets when you died in that explosion

OK.. What about my performance?

That..

Anyone..

That lip lock scene in
Munthirithoppukal was fire, bro

[APPLAUSE]

Is there even a single person
who watches a film seriously ?

Tell me a scene, dude..

David bro..
- Yes..

The villain character you
did in Prematheeram....

The one who pimped out
his girlfriend for his friend

Can you do the same for us too?

What the heck.. !

Huhh.. guys..

I don't have that business,
Your principal here, Ask him if he has it

If not, go home and ask your
dad to set you up with a woman

Hey.. go start the car..

David.. let's scoot
- What the heck was that..

David, cover the face, we have
a continuity to keep

Oh.. ! How quickly the applause
turned into a real beating

If he were within reach,
I'd have slapped his face so hard

The violence went down
just 'cause of you, right?

Me? The whole thing
happened because of you

You know what your problem is?
Ann Bawa was spot on with what she said

What did she say?
- That you have Dunning–Kruger effect

Did she really say so?

Yeah, a couple of times
during our discussion, for sure

What does that really mean?
- It's complicated

Complicated means?

Are you looking it up on Google?
- Can't I check messages on my phone?

Hey Siri.. what does
Dunning–Kruger effect mean?

[SIRI EXPLAINS D-K EFFECT]

Oh, was that it?

Yes.. they are coming
Here.. here

Good morning, sir..
- PK Bro..

This car won't make it up there.
We've got a luxury jeep arranged for you

Oh.. Let's take the jeep, right?

Why not? It's a luxury one, no?
- Of course, luxury jeep

Isn't it?
- Of course

Hey, Paily.. Is this your luxury jeep?

Hey.. careful..

Ah.. David, son..
- Sir..

What is this all about?
- It's not an act; it's genuine.

Saji sir was the director
who introduced him

What about your other issue?

I was thinking of talking to Koshi

Sir.. actually I was..

Why are you stirring up these
unnecessary issues?

It was not me..

Even though It's a cliche.. there is
something about the film industry..

.. that there are no permanent
friends or foes here

Let's solve this.. hmm?

OK, Sir

Are you ready?

Shine son..

Are you ready, son?
- Yes sir..

What about you, Son?
Action..

In those dialogues, there are a ..
- I know, we covered it yesterday, no?

If we push it too hard,
it'll become mechanical

OK..

Cut it .. Shine, son.. you did great

Bro, shot ready..
- OK..

Shall I come?
- No need..

But why?
- If at all he has some doubt on acting

Am I a fool, then, or what?

Not any fool, but world class fool
[BOTH OF THEM CHUCKLE]

Shine, son.. action..

Mohammed Zakir..

You're quite the legend,
from what I've heard

Is it right?
- David, son.. dialogue

The government didn't send me here to be
your barber, unlike some of my predecessors

But to carry out some tasks
responsibly

If you get in my way, watch out, cause
Mohammaed Zakir is inflammable

Highly inflammable ..

Can't trust Malayalees,
Just gravy, no chicken

It's all about chicken dishes, right?
and I'll handle it

[COMMOTION BREAKS OUT]

Don't they have security guards?

[CROWD CLAMOURING]

What's the problem?
Do not create problems, please..

I am the director of this movie

Oh..

What have you just done?
- What do I do if he's attacked?

[CLAMOURING FROM A DISTANCE]

Oh.. hmm

The whole hierarchy thing among you
film folks needs to go, man

There is no such discrimination in theater

Everyone gets the same food and tea,
served in the same kind of glass.

There's no hero, heroine, or
supporting cast—just artists

You know, our legendary actor, late Murali

I have seen him arranging
benches for a play

Have you seen it ?

It means what I've heard from
those who have seen it

What I was trying to say was.. sir..

Only by doing that one can
become a good actor, am I right?

Yes.. yes.. I am for equality

I don't care about hierarchy

If not, why would I socialize
with someone like him?

What do you just say?

Get me another drink

[HE CHUCKLES]

Let it come out.. everything from inside

Leni..
- I will fix the drink

Come on..
- What do you mean?

Ah.. This has a problem..

The more you drink, the more of
what's inside you will be revealed

Spill it, spill it all.. Hhh..

Yo, could you deal
if I laid bare all my stuff to you?

What?

What was it you said yesterday -
that I've got the Dunning-Kruger effect?

Yep, that's what folks call those who
don't have a clue about their own skills

What quality do you have
to judge me like this, huh?

Do you have a name of your own,
or maybe an address?

Besides being my acting coach,
what qualifications do you hold?

And he's off flirting with Ann!

Oh.. so, that's your problem..

I have an address and he knows it well. You
might not have come there, but ask him..

Now, what's your name- Huh?
David Padikkal !

What Padilkkal? Whose Padikkal ?
Is this Padikkal guy even your father?

He was abandoned at some door steps?
- David, son ..

[HE PANTS]

He is your teacher..

Teacher or whatever,
he better watch his behavior

I'd warned you not to bring
these low-lifes around us

Huh..
- What ?

David, You are a real jerk

Nothing but a real jerk..
- Get lost, you dirty low life

Hey, , no.. please

What do you think of me?

I have already told you, I do not have
any such feelings, romance my foot

I am not that cheap to flirt with your girl

You know what? I have prayed a lot
for you to perform well

God always listens to the
prayers of us atheists

Look, I won't pray for you anymore

People who don't get friendship
are not even human in my book

Master, please.. stop it
- I'm done with everything, off I go

What the hell are you gonna do?

Your stardom won't get
you anything in the end

There's another you beyond all that -
just some nobody, nobody wants or loves

You better watch your back..

Just get lost, you
PK, come on, let's go

Leni, take the car

Aren't you hearing me, jerk?
Take the car..

Tell me David sir..

My dad warned me ages ago
not to befriend the bourgeoisie

Yet I stood with me because I felt
you were someone close to me

Now I got to know it is not the case

What the heck is this?

Kid, it's a cliché, but I gotta say it,
Don't mix socialism with drinks

Hey kid, has the wreath come?
- Not yet, bro..

Not yet?
- No..

Where the hell you been all morning?
I might as well lay a wreath on you

Where you taking
those cables, up my ass?

Did the girl who's playing
the dead body show up?

[HE KEEPS ON YELLING]

BALA'S VOICE : People who don't get
friendship are not even human in my book

Have it, bro.. you have not properly
eaten for the last couple of days

I don't feel like..
- Alright, if you don't want

David sir is so fond of you, right?

Yeah, but it lacks warmth

BALA: I have prayed a lot for you
to perform well, but not anymore

Action..

BALA: There's another you, unloved by all.
Better watch your back.

[DIRGE - LAMENT FOR THE DEPARTED - PLAYS]

All your wrongs came back
to hit my girl hard

Please, bring her back to me...

Why did it have to
be her instead of you?

Bring her back.. bring her back ..
[SOBS]

Give me back my little girl
[HE KEEPS ON SOBBING]

Cut it..

[APPLAUSE]

How do you keep this up, Corpse?
It was fantastic.

Even the dead me can't help but cry
Unbelievable, bro

Thank you

Hey, bro, lend me a hand and
help me out of this coffin

Have some black tea..

You were so much better
than the last film

It does not mean that the '
last one was bad..

But this is way above the standards

Thanks brother..

Your hands tremble..

Are you diabetic?
- No bro, I haven't had food yet

It's not just because of that;
It's your internal anguish

I was feeling it when we
hugged and cried

[INDISTINCT BACK GROUND CHATTERING]

Leni..
- What's it, bro?

How's our Bala, these days?

He is all good

Let's open the window for some time
- OK, bro..

Hey, son.. what's happened?

I can’t bear the stress

What's gonna happen to this film?

Why, , all of a sudden?

I am not feeling confident

Oh.. Bala's words are
getting into your head

Don't let it bother you.
Don't we have our own judgment?

Do we even have something like that?
- Why not?

So, how come all those films flopped then?

We are making these films to
become hit, aren't we?

David, there are moments when we
see unwanted things

During such times, talk to
someone you trust and listen.

Accept it if it's worthwhile
or just let it go... 'ultimately'

Hmm..

What should I do, now, bro..
You tell me

Get me a blockbuster, please

Give me five minutes..

I am in a mood to solve some issues

What did you mean?

Hey, the other night, I was completely
wasted. I didn't mean any of what I said

That's not an issue
Leave it, bro .

Not like that, if you felt hurt..
- Leave it, bro..

.. that too with me..
- Please, don't hold it against me

Bro..
- Yes..

So, we are settling for a compromise? How
can we empty-handed without buying a gift?

What gift do we give to
someone like him?

As a change, huh?
We could stick to your usual thing

Like what?
- Cake..

[DAVID MOCKS HIM]

Oh.. what a joke .. brilliant one !

Any plans to shift to the comedy genre?

Let me try that too
- Then it's fine

What flavour to buy?
- What? - Cake

Stop with the joke and answer me

Let's ask Peter
- Which Peter?

Hey Siri.. Call peter, Koshi sir's assistant

[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]

Hey Lenin..
- Ah.. OK

Pineapple cake it is

Do you have Pineapple cake?
- Ye, sir

Seriously, does anyone actually buy these?
- You're David sir, the actor, right?

Yes.. get me a Pineapple cake..
= OK, sir

Which flavour is this?
- It's pineapple, sir

Oh.. it's allergic for me

Eh.. !

Not my fault..

Oh my God, David..

Why did you not tell me.. ?
Oh, what's this?

Pineapple.. it's Koshi's favourite

Allergy.. ?
- I was joking.. I have no allergies

Sir.. you crack jokes too.. !
I was.. just..

Sir.. there would be problem in continuity
I cut my hair

So good that you did it..
I did not like from the beginning

He looks more graceful,
doesn't he, sir?

What.. ?
- I mean a bit of grace

Ah..

[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]

Hey, what's up, son?
- No updates from our Ann yet.

She hasn't been keeping
close with you, has she?

Hey.. but she posts on Instagram daily.
Something must have happened now, I guess

Dear Davi, she might have taken a break.
I'll check tomorrow if you're so eager

I think she doesn't have any films now.
Please call and check on her

OK.. OK.. good night

No.. no.. don't disconnect the call
Paily bro..

[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]

Hello
- Sorry to disturb you at this late hour

Could you please come outside? - Why?
- I'm outside your gate.

What's the matter?
- Come out, I'll tell you

[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]

Hello..
- Brother.. [SOBS]

I am going to end my life, bro

Who's this?

My life is just like your film, Paka

I am reaching the climax..
Same spot, same situation

Wanted to talk to some
one for one last time

I did not expect you to pick my call...

Who are you.. what's your name?

Don't do anything stupid.
Where are you now?

It was Nancy in 'Paka',
but Anna in my life

She ditched me, bro

Anyhow, I am happy now…
I got to hear your voice for one last time

I love you, bro.. too much.. good bye

Hello..

Same spot, same situation

You should always remember my death

You're solely responsible for it...
it's all on you

I hate you, Nancy..
I hate you.. good bye

I love you bro.. too much
Good bye..

Hey.. kiddo, hey

Hey.. don't do anything stupid..

Eh.. ! David bro..

Are you wood or something.. ?

Get out, get out ..

I won't betray you.

Now, our future depends on yours

I love you so much..

Teacher or whatever,
he better watch his behavior

Who the hell are you to
teach me acting ?

Could you imagine how
much I have cried cause of you?

I don't have anyone to talk to

That's your fault
- Good morning

Get lost, you..

Karma is no joke .. It's real

My dad warned me ages ago
not to befriend the bourgeoisie

You are a real jerk..
- Get lost you, low-life

Actor..
- Don't you have eyes on your face ?

it's your internal anguish.. I was getting
it when we hugged and cried

Bro.. you don’t know swimming, right?

What if I could not turn up ?
You could have died, man..

What's your name?
- Manoj

Oh.. Who on earth would do this
stupid thing after watching a movie?

It was not about the movie, bro
My life.. it was just like your 'paka'

What a trash movie it was!
I won't act in a movie like that now

Not to mention my character in it, Peter
What a toxic guy he is !

The one who chases a girl
and forces her to love him

It is nothing but stalking

Then, how would you express your
love to a girl these days?

Eh? - How would you express your
love to a girl these days?

Ah.. mmm

I love you

With no reason.. just..

I won't stop you on your path, nor would
I write love letters.. nothing..

...with out any imaginary romantic
connection, I just love you

I will say it like this.. how's it ?
- Sounds cool..

Oh.. you haven't read MT, right?
- Never

Wow.. what a mansion! How much
do you charge for a film?

What else do you want to know?
You should not ask such things

Hey.. it was not for me..

Come on in..

Why did you make the house so flat?
You could've gone for a high-rise

Actor Baburaj's house is like that

Oh, everyone's here!
- Sir.. we were just..

Sir..

Sir.. sorry, sir
- Wait where are you going?

Outside, sir..
- This is where we need a guard now

Meet Manoj, one of my fans ..
He will be here with us for some days

Hello..
- Hello

You are brother, Karl Marx..
He has told me..

Huh.. Lenin..

What happened, bro?

Nothing..

Open up bro, what's the matter

So.. you are my fan.. right?

Do you know that I am an orphan?
- What?

Then who is uncle Padikkal?
- I don't have any memories of my father.

My mom was my hero..
She was an ordinary tourist guide

But we were so happy..

That's when that Yankee
jerk came into our life

John.. rascal..

I quickly became so in sync with him

At one point, I even thought it was
a good thing that my dad died

I was so thrilled when I found out
we were going to settle in the US

But I did not go..

Actually.. they did not take me with them

[SNIFFLES]

I was the last one to know that I was
not going to the US with them

I have a vague memory, a back shot, of
John's car driving away, with my mom in it

I will never forget it

Hey... I've been through rejection too,
bro... just like you.

I heard your lame love story till now...

But when I mention I'm an orphan,
are you laughing, idiot?

Hey, bro, enough with the old sentimental
story about your mom abandoning you

Bro, you know what? My mom loves you
more than she loves me

You take her, if you want

There are many moms like that, bro.
Don't forget your commitment to them

Forget all that and get up, power up, man!

Hey, your fan base is shrinking
- Hey ..

Get powered up.. come on..
Aren't you a superstar?

So you need me to power up.. right?
- Yep.. get up first, come on..

Let the power flow through you

Bro..
- Eh.. ?

What?

Bro, can you follow me on Instagram
like Unni Mukundan does with his fans?

[CHUCKLES] Beat it, man..
- Won't you ?

[MALAYALAM FILM 'GODFATHER' PLAYING ON TV]

Oh.. who has come ! Come on, in

Oh.. mom.. I can't believe this

Come on in, son.. come on..

Keep your shoes on.. no issues

Sainu..
- What's it, mom?

Come here..
- Oh.. was it you.. !

Hey.. what's up?

I just..
- Those are our neighbours, hey, don't rush

They are your fans..

You might be really mad at me, huh?
- Why would I be, hey...

Have this juice..

Hey, what's up with the outfit switch?
Is this some song scene or what?

Is this why you ran off?
- Hey... it's nothing.

This is my sister, she's a bit hyper.
And this is my mom.

Zainaba, and she is her daughter

Hello..
- She is my student as well..

[CHUCKLES] She is our super star

Hey, relax... no need to be nervous
He is one of us..

[NEIGHBOURS GATHERING]

Oh God.. everybody is coming
- Look.. I..

.. I just came to.. I owe you an apology
- What are you saying, David ..

We will have something else. - What ?
- Biriyani..

Biriyani.. ?
- Yes..

Hey sister Radha..
She is your die hard fan

You haven't tasted my mom's
biriyani, have you?

No... but isn't it a bit late?
- That's no problem, we can cook.

Hey.. no need..
- Sister Radha, do you have prawns?

Oh God... did he really jump?
- No.. he just fell down

Where is he now?
- He is with me at home

That's great.. really great.. !

Look Mr. Bala..
- Hmm..

I went a bit over the top the other day

Not just a bit, but way over the top

I am so sorry..
- Hmm..

Huh..

So.. you are joining
back tomorrow, right ?

No.. it won't work..

You said you don't have ego !

I won't.. no matter what you say

It's not necessary, after all

You have already attained what I have been
trying to teach you

You answered that boy's call,
risked your life to save him

You saved him, took him home with you ..

.. and now, you came here also
to meet me..

That’s it; enough already

When Mammootty cries on screen,
we all tend to cry, right ?

That empathy, the ability to
understand others... now you have it

That's enough for an artist,
everything else will fall into place

You are awesome, man..
really.. super

Thank you..
- I have food on my hand

[SOFT, EMOTIONAL CHUCKLE]

[BOTH OF THEM SOB]

Hey.. don't be emotional ...

Don't be.. emotional .. man..

Koshi sir won't scold for
arriving early, would he?

We're not waiting for the
rain to stop. We're starting

Davi.. let's go..

Oh.. huh..
Jesus..

Isn't that her? Ann's cousin?
Yes.. it's her only

She says, "enough with your cakes, "
and doesn't want them anymore

By the way, I am a big fan of yours
[SHE CHUCKLES] - Thank you

Bro.. get me a tea..
- I will serve there..

No.. I will take this
- Sounds nice

Has he come?
- Yes he's there

Good morning, sir..

May I come in?
- Come .. come

Let me carry on, then..

Sir.. an you brief the
scene once again for me ?

Why not?
- See..

Nalini Mukherjee, a Bengali and
Collins Andrew, a Malayali are a couple..

.. who met at a mountaineering institute,
and eventually got married

Edward is their son.. Your character, Eddie

Eddy, who was left with his grandmother,
didn't get to see them...

.. after they embarked on
a Himalayan expedition

After a painstaking 22 years of searching,
Eddy finally encounters

Eddy has a series of questions to
ask his father once he recognizes him

.. and he has his own justifications as well

BALA'S VOICE: Listen, While acting, think
of similar real-life situations..

BALA'S VOICE: Then act accordingly...
things will fall into place nicely

BALA: If nothing similar has happened in
life, imagine how you would react if it did

Imagine that situation

Bala: Do just like that
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Snow..

Everything will be fine

Propeller ..

Roll camera..
- Rolling, sir..

David, feel the emotion..

.. and action..

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATION]

Do you guys know this man?

What do you do ?
- I want to climb mount Everest..

[CHUCKLE] Wannabe a hero, right?

You think climbing Everest is easy.. huh ?

Alright..
- Heh !

You have no clue about the
dude you're looking for.

But you guys don't know
who's come looking for him

[HE WHISTLES]

Eddy, who was left with his grandmother,
didn't get to see them...

.. after they embarked on
a Himalayan expedition

After a painstaking 22 years of searching,
Eddy finally encounters Collins

Tell me son, it seems I'm the one
you're looking for

Huh.. What do you want?
How can I help you ?

I.. [CLEARS HIS THROAT]

I want to climb mount Everest

[HE CHUCKLES] Oh.. I see..

Oh, you want to climb Everest!
Alright, go for it, what's stopping you?

Not alone,

But with the legendary Collins Andrew, who
triumphs over the Himalayas in any season

I want to do it with your guidance

Oh.. flattered I am..

I'm not into whoring myself out by
helping rich brats like you climb mountains

Do you mind having a drink?
- I don't mind.

It's strong, it'll be tough.
- Let's see how tough.

Wow.. done?
Then, off you go..

I didn't come just to leave like that

Hey kiddo, here's what the Sherpas say:
Love and mountaineering are alike in a way

For some, the thrill fades
after climbing uphills

But, mountaineering is slightly different,
it's a constant trapeze with the death

You're young... better not try dying here

I am here, climbing seven mountains.
Just to get an answer to a single question

I know your hands have pulled
many people up the mountains

The answer that eludes me
is right there in your hands

So, you're not just a nobody who
came here to climb uphill and leave

I want to know something before I leave

I'll tell you, if it's known to me

It's an old story... when you were
joyously scaling peaks and savoring life

You were in love with Nalini Mukherjee,
your batch mate in Darjeeling..

Where is she now?

Is she still with you, or did you
pack her off after the uphill thrills?

Who are you to question it, bastard?

Heh.. ?

Being called a bastard by your own father
is definitely messed up, Mr. Collins

You.. ?
- Edward..

Edward Collins

David..
- Eddie..

Are you mad at me?
- I don't like you.. I don't like any body

Everybody is cheating me, even you

Where were you.. You abandoned me..

Do you love him, more than me?

Heh.. You don't have anything to say?

If your forsaken son confronts you,
even if you're Buddha, you'd be speechless

This life here is your escapism,
a way of avoiding giving me answers

No matter how great a mountaineer you are..

If you weren't prepared to raise a child,
you shouldn't have had one

My friends say you abandoned me for money.

Have I ever demanded
anything expensive from you??

Even then, I made money, no?

Haven't I become a famous actor?

Still why don't you come to meet me?

Just to know if I'm alive or not

It was my mistake..
It was all my mistake

A dangerous route with steep cliffs and
death slopes, in an unpredictable weather

As we descended, your mom...

She slipped from my own hands..
from my wretched hands

Trust me..

My life here isn't an escape
from you, as you said

Do you know why I scale these
snowy mountains alone?

Her body is still there, waiting for me
somewhere in this snowy graveyard...

She must be somewhere here frozen..

I have to find her.. I have to bloody
find her..

[HE SOBS]

David.. do you still love me?
- Yes..

Would you come to see me..
- Yes..

[SHE SOBS]

Let's climb together
- Why?

After all..

Because she's my mom..

These hands are no more safe..

I lost faith in them after she left me

But I trust them..

Not as the hands of
a mountaineering legend...

.. but as my dad's hand.

Could you hug me tight ?
[SHE SOBS]

Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bones..
My son..

Cut.. cut..

Can I drop a curse word on you?
- Eh.. ?

You nailed it, SoB

[THEY CHUCKLE]

Brilliant, no?
- Yep..

[APPLAUSE]

You were brilliant, man..

Brilliant..
- Thank you..

Go.. go.. go..

Lights..

[PLAY REHEARSAL UNDERWAY]

[MOBILE PHONE CHIMES]

How do you think
I should treat you?

How dare you degrade a mother's dignity,
trampling on her son's chest, foreign pig?

This is the response you merit

What's this?
Eh!..

Master, he kicked me...
it's not in the script

What are you doing?
- Sorry, master... I got too involved.

You're way too into this.
This is a historical play

What should your reply be when
Alexander asks that question?

Just as a king treats another,
I too should receive that treatment

Why can't you say those exact lines?
Do it again... come on...

This chain... it looks kinda Indian,
doesn't it?

Without it, you'll seem Greek
Ready, ready... Come on, guys!

[CLAP]