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I greet you all.

My name is Radhakrishna.

I am the first auto driver of this village

I have some wishes, little dreams and goals in life

Here we arrive!

Hey Bhai!

Welcome

Do you have country eggs?

Look! its over there

Sit! sit!

Here is your tea!

Who will go first?

You'll go first

Open your mouth

Gulp it!

That’s it

And now...

to my baby girl

Open your mouth baby

That's all

Go sit inside

Ready to go?

Okay. See you then!

See you!

Daddy! I need to ask something

What is it dear?

You said See you! He says See you

How can you see each other if you leave?

What does 'See you' mean?

They are two different things

Clever girl! Shall we go?

Yay!

When your heart feels burdened, run!

Got it?

Why Daddy?

Run if your heart feels heavy...

running makes the body and mind light

Problems run away when you run

And it keeps us well too

How so daddy?

Now...

weren't you sad about your test results?

Yes Daddy! My maths score is low

My cutie-pie!

Are you still sad after running?

I feel quite fresh

As simple as that my love

Daddy! You are a genius like Aristotle

Why?

I finally understood why...

children run from school at the bell

You brat! Catch him! Catch him!

Wait till I catch you! Get him! Get him!

Hey Manohara!

Do you have Spiny Loaches?

Yes there are

Have you priced them like elephants?

The catch isn't plenty like before

It's better we don't discuss about it.

How can fishes survive in sewer instead of freshwater?

they can only float dead

Give us a measure full. Take them.

Daddy look! they are alive

isn't it wrong to eat them?

We aren't eating them alive

We will only eat them cooked

Even then, we kill them and eat

I understand your question

But, I don't have an answer

What can I do?

Shall we eat and then think?

Okay. I am hungry

Okay, then.

They can go on their own to the shop

They can go to the temple on their own

Always happy to go out

Why aren't they going to school then?

Where are these kids?

-Roamed around? -Carry me, Daddy!

Of course, love

-Dear. -Yes

You dream of their bright future

Why aren't you sending them to school then?

It's not fair

You are absolutely right

What can I do about it?

What will they do in an empty school?

Today is Sunday? Why did I think today is Saturday?

Think as you please. Now bring me the milk pot

Hasty women!

Here, take this lid

Go out and remove you shoes

Go!

Yes bring the vessel. Quick!

God! Keep it!

Look at the Loaches flapping

I haven't paid for them

-Pay his wife later okay? -Okay

Sit

Come over here

These fishes will now drink up the milk

and throw up dirt from its stomach

then if you rinse them for mom

she will serve us tasty curry

then we eat our fill

exactly

go easy on the salt mommy

you deserve a smack now

Don't whack my child

Someone pitied the fishes in this house... Who?

We are only eating them cooked

I am hungry, daddy

Okay she is hungry. Serve her

"Little Coel... "

Serve him!

"sings Co co co co hear... "

"A red flower has bloomed in the garden see... "

"The heart hears this bond... "

"feels like a caressing breeze"

"As the flowers descend"

"it’s a splendor show"

"Little Coel... "

"sings Co co co co hear... "

"A red flower has bloomed in the garden see... "

What are you doing?

Mother and Father are god you can see with eyes.

-Is that so? -Who taught you this?

My Telugu teacher told me

Awww!

"I was a lone wanderlust... "

"That's history now"

"Now I live in a cosy nest"

"I got what I desired"

"New desires sprout"

"and drives us through"

"Let's embrace the life and move on"

Savithri! The jasmine smells so good

What are you doing in the kitchen? Aren't you asleep?

I am not sleepy. I wonder why

The kids are awake. Go and lie down

Go hit the bed

Whenever I get close, you keep me away mentioning children

Okay, I will take care of the children

You finish you work and come, I will be with them

'The full name of Mahatma Gandhi is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi'

What! Why aren't you asleep yet?

I am waiting for my bed

I see. Alright then

Sleep... Go to sleep now

Doze off now

Tell me your story before I was born

-Daddy's story? -Yes

Not again! I've heard it enough number of times

I am going outside to study

I should have been born first

He pushed me and took birth first

Hasty fellow!

You tell me. I will hear it

Alright, honey!

One day in a village, there was an auto rickshaw driver named Radhakrishna

Day? Is he not there at night?

I won't tell you any stories if you ask such things

Sweet Daddy! My lovely Daddy! Please... tell me

Give me a kiss then

There was an auto rickshaw driver named Radhakrishna

He went to a house in the day

Come on in and look at my house

Yeah!

You painted it. Lovely! How many coats?

Not one. Two coats

You've built such a lovely house and staying on rent

Have I built it for me? You know why

What I meant is...

If there is no one living, it can get dusty

Exactly why I visit often

Over there

Why don't you just live here for good?

If there is no one, sparrows build nests

At least then a family can make this their home

Inshallah! Let them live then

To the bus stand?

Get in. Lets go

Looking at jewels price, no one will want to have a daughter

Birth is not in our hands

You and I couldn't be born without daughters

I am not arguing!

I understand your situation

A girl child is a boon

Only they will take care in the end

Inside the bus stand our outside?

Drop me inside, dear

Okay

-Hey Bhai! -Yes

One tea

Shiva. One tea

Alright!

Take this

Hey Bhai!

Wait! don't you want your tea?

No need. Come quick!

Hey! How did you get it?

A senior person left it in the auto

Oh God! What do we do?

Lets give it to the police!

Aren't you naive?

Why? won't they find out?

Of course. They are excellent.

You are innocent.

Where did you drop him?

The bus stand

Come. lets go

Selva! look after the shop till I return

Don't worry. I will

Don't eat off the buns. I have a count

I dropped him right here

Which bus did he take? To where? We know nothing.

You dropped him here. Where did he board?

Kamaiah street.

-Shall we go there? -Okay

This is where he boarded

Here...

-What? -Shall we ask him?

It's a smithery. Let's inquire.

Brother! can you tell where it was bought looking at these jewels?

Bring it! Lets see

You can't tell by looking at it.

It looks like machine cut

But it is not handmade

He was talking about gold prices

Are there gold shops around?

There is one right around the corner

Okay!

Come Bhai!

Hello sir!

Give it

I ride an auto

An elder passenger left it in the auto

Sir. Can you check if these are from your shop?

Uncle...

Is this the one, an elderly man bought for his daughter? Can you tell?

-This is our Shop's seal -Mashallah!

Can you read out the address?

Bal Ramaiah, No.8 Pandurangam street, Chowdavaram.

Go! open the door!

What brings you here?

Krishna

-Who are you? -What's this, Sir?

You left the jewels in the auto and made us roam

You can't be careless, Bal Ramaiah!

If only there was an address written inside just in case

We searched a lot

We lost a day's wage

May you live long. May God bless!

Its for my daughter's wedding

The son-in-law postponed tomorrow's engagement because of missing jewels

Now you have found it. Go ahead with the plan

What do you do? I sell peanuts

Money from selling peanuts

Had it fallen in to some other hands, they would've opened it up and gobbled it up.

In the land of scums, have returned the jewels.

God bless

Please come in and eat something

Its fine

Both of you must attend the wedding

God willing, we will if you invite us

Is everything okay?

-We'll leave then -Alright

-We shall take leave. -Thanks

The girl is pretty isn't she?

Yes she is and also engaged. Speak no more

What did I say now?

Don't speak a word

I didn't see your mother after that for a while

Coincidentally, she was sitting at the bus stop

I went to speak with her

Hello there

-How are you? -I am fine

You never called us for the wedding

I refused to marry him

Why?

They stopped the engagement for jewels

If they ask for more things in the future, we will be helpless

Correct! You took a bold decision

Can they ask gold from someone like you?

Idiots

-Is it the same house? -Yes

-I am heading that side. May I drop you? -Its fine

Since the engagement canceled, the neighbours behave differently

It must be difficult

Yes sir. We want to move out

Come to our area next to the auto stand. I'll ask the brokers to find a house.

Where is your stand?

Ponnekallu It is a special place.

Master of musical notes, Chakravarthy was born here.

Doesn't mean they can play fiddle there

He alone knows.

-Shall we leave? -Thank you

But I will take the bus. Will catch up later.

-Okay then -Bye

Take care then

Shiva! pass it to me

Here

Bhai! Give me a cigarette

You can't smoke here

-Why? -Passive smoking is more harmful than smoking..

Why do you sell it then?

Fight someone bigger

Not a petty shopkeeper

What is the house rent you have in mind?

Three hundred rupees is okay

Well let's see

-Let Krishna come -Alright

Is four hundred fine?

It's none of your business

Can a broker ruin another broker's prospect?

I was just asking

As such water is bad in this area

Half of them have lost their hair bathing in it

- Which house do you have in mind? - The corner one.

Oh no! An old woman died in that house

They seem to be innocent folks. Why are you cheating them?

Shall I show you few good ones?

Malli! Do not spoil it. Okay?

Welcome! How are you doing?

-Good. - Please sit!

What happened?

Malli says that an old woman died in that house

Ignore him.

She died in the hospital. I took her there and admitted

-Malli! -Yes!

There is something called work ethics

If you ruin someone's chances, your's get ruined on its own

-Sorry boss! Take back your curse! -Okay

Come let's go

The water in this area is good

You get drinking water too

This is the place

Careful!

Come! step down here!

Malli! Step in auspiciously!

Am I going to see a bride now bhai?

Is the house good?

He is saying things

Ignore it. I will take care of it. Come!

No! That is a different house

The tenants here moved to their own house

Am I right, Bhai?

-You will get a commission even if you are quiet. -Why didn't you tell me before?

-Hello Sir! -Hello!

You are punctual

-Hello Sir! His name is Murthy -Hello!

He works in EB

-There would be no power cut here -How many of you are there?

Two of them. Father and daughter

Krishna! There is water shortage in this compound

You say two people. Tomorrow you can't bring five

-Understood? I trust your word -Okay sir

-Show them the house first. -I will vouch for them

-Ok then. -I trust you

Keep your footwear outside

My friend lived here. So, I know the house well

-Do you like it? -Yes it is good

It leaks here a little during rains

-That’s it. -Where does it rain nowadays Krishna?

-The only water is from our tears -Bhai! Calm down a bit

Leaks? Good bye to commission

I am not a broker like them

I can't lie either

There is a little mosquito problem. Is it ok?

Can you survive in this country if you worry about mosquitoes?

-Let me tell them the truth. -Go head!

-Do you like the house? -Yes it is good

Come! let's close the deal

Do you like the house?

-Yes. -Oh good.

Murthy Sir...

-What Krishna? -We like the house

-Very good -Here...

I will pay an thousand rupee advance

The rest on house warming

We will occupy on an auspicious day

I will pay you back once I get the other house advance

No big deal. We are all one now

"Something is knocking my heart"

"My mind is filled with her thoughts"

"There is something jumping inside me.... "

"Is it the you, oh treasure of beauty"

"My lips tremble yet no words. Why does this happen?"

"I won an eternal and precious love"

"Something is knocking my heart"

-Why do we need a gas stove, Krishna? -It's nothing.

No need of firewood henceforth. It darkens the face

Enough of counting the cash. Eat the idly while it is hot

Sir...

Go and check

Why did you recommend the house for us?

Calm down.

- Boss - Yes

Boss, your client peanut cart tycoon has come here

What's up with him?

- Tell your issues to the Boss. - Any problem?

Excuse me. Reduce your TV's volume! How are we supposed to live here?

Are you going to reduce the volume or not?

What is the issue?

There are more people than agreed

we have water issues here

A house has visitors. Only cemeteries don't

We will vacate tomorrow itself if you trouble us. Is that fine?

If you go on like this, we will spread a rumor that the house is haunted

The house will remain closed forever. Can't her own brother visit?

He has come on vacation. Will leave soon.

I assure you. Okay?

I take your word. I don't want frequent guests.

Go in.

-At this rate, they will ask me for rent. -Let it go

-He has reduced the volume. -There is nothing to worry now

-Look Madam! -Madam?

-She is a literate, Malli -Then, its fine

The owner has one house. tenant have thousands

If you get scared, they will scare you further

Stand up to them. They will step back

-An empty house is an owner's loss. right? -True word

If they increase the volume, you double yours

they will close their ears and leave

you can tell me if any problem arises. We shall deal with it

Brushing at this time will definitely lead to water scarcity

Who are they? They are crossing the limits

The brokers who found this house for us. Good man

Are you waiting to go somewhere?

I came to search for a groom. They have not opened yet

Here? you think they can help?

They will drag it till she retires

Let it be. You have such a beautiful looking daughter

-Shall I bring a groom? -Yes please

Boss! I don't get it

You like her but are helping in finding a groom.

What is the meaning of this?

It means I wish her well

Terrific meaning, boss

-Welcome! -Welcome!

-How are you? -Good. Care for some hot groundnuts?

Of course. Please.

Give it. This has horoscopes of four prospective grooms

Consult a good astrologer. Do you know someone or should I... ?

He will find one, boss

Sorry, boss.

Why trouble you? We have a family astrologer we can consult

Good.

-Here. -I can't take money from friends

Business and pleasure are better separated. Keep it

-Friend -Yes?

-Friend! -Yes!

I feel suffocated. I don't know how to share this

You saw few grooms for the girl. What happened?

Oh! That...

I kept my horoscope in too.

The astrologer says that it is a perfect match

Mashalla!

Lucky you!

I'm happy.

You gave your horoscope as a love letter

What else can we do?

They believe in this more than love

What is my role further?

Talk

Lets talk then

Bhai! You said you wanted to talk. Where are you taking me?

I will tell you. Wait!

Do you see this?

Our Krishna built this from his sweat

Its desolate

Don't call it that. Call it the first house in this area.

He has built a house for his wife even before his marriage

All the utensils are new

the gas stove and mixer at your house are taken from here

You don't have to arrange for dowry either

He desires a family so much

The girl alone is enough

Is this cupboard new too?

Don't touch it! New?

He doesn't let anyone touch it fearing scratches

how big is the land?

Five and half cents.

Almost one ground

Why is he not married still?

What to do?

Bal Ramaiah sir...

In our town, many are unmarried because there's none to get them married

We try our best

it is getting delayed

taste the water

Tasty as coconut water.

water as sweet as him

What about his parents or relatives?

His father died when he was young

Two years ago, mother died

Alive, she tried hard to somehow find him a wife

he insists on marrying a literate

He has an maternal uncle who will come for the wedding

What has he studied?

Third standard

Doesn't match my daughter's education

How much has she...

She has passed tenth standard. What more does one want?

Tenth? She has definitely studied a lot

Don't just single out educational qualification

But consider his talent and good nature

Give him your daughter's hand. He will take care of her well

We will talk the rest during engagement

What?

God bless.

I am so happy

Welcome! Come in... come in... please

Please come!

He's Krishnan's uncle

Hello!

Everything is His deed!

-What is there in our hands? -Masha Allah!

Savithri. Come here

Why trouble her?

I Se her every day.

Not trouble. It is a tradition

-Let everyone look at her. -We need to see her.

Okay, then

You go in, dear

Please decide a date. We'll bear all the expenses

Don't bend too low Bhai!

I haven't. Krishna asked me to

Radhakrishna! What have you studied?

I didn't finish school. Only till third standard

You are an ignorant then

-Watch what you are saying -It's okay

Please relax. We call illiterates in our village as ignorant

Okay. What do you do for a living?

I drive an auto. Like an ambulance, I operate all 24 hours

24 Hours?

Roaming in the dark around bus stand

Finding clients, taking them to lodges

Act as a broker

a little more for more money

That sort?

Come! Lets go

Hey! Watch it! No! Stop!

So, an auto driver wants to marry my sister?

Ask anyone in this district, you will know who I am

I am an honest man

I never roam idle. I take in passengers even if they can't pay

They trust me with their grown up girls

I haven't gone to school but go there everyday to drop children

idiot! idiot! idiot!

Life taught me everything

Who is ignorant? Whom did you call an ignorant?

It is not just an auto. It is my mother.

It is my god who feeds me

I like Savithri. Else, I would have shown you

-Its alright Krishna. -Let's go, boss!

Let' go

-Go. -Let's go, boss!

I'm a literate unlike you. I'll show you what I can do.

You are agitated. Calm down!

Stop!

-Drop her home. You carry on. -Okay dear

I say you did the right thing by throwing a coconut at him

You should've broken his head

It is no easy task to ride an auto

It has only three tires, and so tiny

It is your livelihood. How can he talk like that?

All said and done, he is her brother. How can you hit him?

Hey! How am I any less?

Shall I show you my riding skills?

I am the first auto driver of this village

Is it my fault that I didn't study?

I couldn't study, so I didn't

And that's why I seek a learned girl

How much did Tanguturi Anjaiah study? Didn't he rule this land?

Look at the talent.

Look if he can keep her happy

What now? You like the girl?

Bring her. I'll get you wed

All alone?

No boss! you bring her. We will take care of the rest

Call us if some trouble comes up boss

Our broker army is on standby

Idiot! Compared to the groom you chose...

-I will not come with you. -Krishna is far better.

-Leave me! -You know nothing!

-You will rot in hell! -Let go of my child!

Asking your own sister to become a second wife?

Don't irk me

The auto driver is not fit for her

-Get lost. You come with me -Leave me alone.

What do you take me for?

Am I your slave?

Who the hell are you to decide for me?

I am a literate. I am aware

What do you know?

You've been struggling all your life

I will make your life better

Listen to me

If you give into such feelings, you will end up in streets

-What do you mean by feelings? -Dear?

Drop that!

-I am not like that. -Mad girl!

-Drop it dear! -What do you think of me?

Don't get angry

-Don't get hasty. -I don't want to marry

-Drop it first! -Leave me alone

If my mother were alive, would she have allowed it?

-What's all this? -Savithri!

Savithri

Come here

Come!

Hey!

I don't want to beat up her brother

Better attend the wedding

Hey Savithri

I am not done talking to you!

Don't go!

Usually brides step over the Pestle

Your bride has threatened all with a pestle and marrying you.

Be careful Krishna!

-Shall I tie the knot while it is auspicious still? -You tie it Boss!

Start the auspicious music!

Finally your mother and father were married

The biggest obstacle of the marriage was my illiteracy

Do you now understand why I want you to study hard and succeed?

Study hard. Okay?

Baby...

baby has slept off

You've all grown up now

Can't you eat and get ready by yourselves?

Shouldn't mothers dress up kids and send them to school?

Don't you dress up by yourself for the movies?

She speaks like grown ups

First study well...

focus on marks and earn a good name

Whats wrong with my name "Nithya"?

Mummy means another thing dear

-Here, dad. -Don't worry about it now.

Be happy...

-and enjoy. -You are spoiling them

They aren't serious about studies at all

and they talk back too

I am you slave love. Are my children too?

Say bye to mommy

How do you get angry so beautifully?

Bye!

Erect a stone on the left side.

Wait till it stops. What's the hurry?

Get down

Bye, dad!

Bye kids!

Bye!

Get down!

Dad!

Honey!

-Bye Dad! -Hold her hands and take her

-Krishna! -Sir?

A Malayali is selling plots in Ponnekallu.

It is good they say. The teachers seem interested

You know all the villagers. Make deals and earn commissions

How long are you going to ride autos? You need to grow?

True. I saw it on the way

It is a timely advise

I was hoping to save them from your school

You have shown me how

Stop teasing now?

Alright I will take a look

-Shall I go? -Ok

Welcome! How may I help?

How are you splitting these two acres?

Ten to Ten and half. Why?

You will not sell this in a lifetime. Tough!

Split them into five and half cents.

60 by 40 sell, 10 by 10 won't sell

Come here lad

Who are you? At my place, you tell me that it won't sell

Don't you see? I am an auto driver

Are auto drivers Gods? What do yo know about plots?

I have put in all my retirement money here

I was Macharla region surveyor. Have you seen me?

Sir! you are wrong.

I am a native. I can see a sparrow and tell its tree

Are you going to buy land?

Let me explain

I was born and raised here. The villagers will take my word

I have come to help you sell

Broker? huh! Murali! Give him the flyers

Sell it and take a commission. Only if you sell

Wait! I don't work on commissions

-Got it? -How else?

Lets share sixty forty on the profit

I know how much is the profit. In a month I can complete this

So you want partnership?

-Yes, sir. -You may go.

I will call you if I need you. I'm occupied.

I suggest that you buy this site

Because...

See you sir

-Are you still here? -You may leave

Which one are you interested in? If you like...

-This or that? Tell me. -That's important.

Anything else sir?

-Wait in the car -Ok sir

Your turn. You seem preoccupied

Krishna, an auto guy knows the entire village

He is offering to sell all the plots in a month

He seems sensible too

But seems a little pricey

It is easier for a native to sell

What have you decided?

Show. I haven't decided yet

Never give up the job you know.

Never touch the one you don't

Why do you want to get into this?

Not for my sake. For my children!

Shouldn't they study in a good school?

You were never a full time broker

You know very well that my father was a real estate broker

Do you know how many deals he has closed?

I have worked with him since I was young

Why didn't I practice a job I know so well?

The income wasn't steady

I can't let go of a good opportunity now

I take the convent children to school

but my children can't match their English.

How can they compete with them and win?

Do you know something?

Even public school teacher's children study in this convent

Shouldn't my children study there?

School don't matter for studious children

I don't care

I don't know which school is better

I want my children to speak English. That's all

Is the ash smear okay?

Silly women!

Be calm and watch me play

Come! sit inside

Start the car

Now you look convincing in white as a partner

I was saying that all these roads will be neatly done

It is free of charge. Then drinking water...

At forty feet, there is sweet water

A government hospital is going to come here

and the next village Ponnekallu

there is a possibility of a railway station there

It may come

Sir. How can we sell such lies

All he is saying is that there is a tiny chance

Don't think about money and let this slip

Do not forget. Do not regret.

This is a golden opportunity.

Keep this in the car. Hurry partner

-Please come. -I'm coming!

Sir. I have signed a female face for promotions

Bring those papers

Near Ponnekallu, Half a ground at Rs.45000.

For our sake, For our family's sake, for our future's sake

-Wear a smile. -Okay.

She will speak an additional line

-Welcome -Okay

-Here... use it. -Thanks, Krishna.

You radiate beauty

What do you eat?

She eats Milk Khoa. Shut up!

You won't let me appreciate a girl

Don't praise anyone unnecessarily

Please take this

Careful. It's hot

The empty glass is for that. Cool it and drink please!

You go inside.

Don't stir it too much. It might get cold

Right here in Guntur district at Ponnekallu...

Plot at forty five thousand only

Unbelievable right? Me too

Avail Akshaya Tritiya offer and register free of cost

The address is clear sir

Radhakrishna! Come here!

Let go of this bag now!

I didn't believe you when I first met you.

But you have proved your talent

I have never met anyone quite like you

You are too good. So very Good

You have sold all of it like you said

I can't tell if tomorrow is Akshya Tritiya or my birthday.

-I am so happy -Stay happy.

-Let's finish the registration tomorrow itself. -Okay.

and then start our next project

You will be right by my side. With me.

Can't leave me. I dare you

Why is your glass empty?

Drink properly! No sir! I am not used to it

-Have you never drunk? -When I was a child, I've had toddy Sir

All the big businesses in the world begin by joining these two glasses

It is not good for business to abstain. Drink now!

Pick it up and Drink sir. You too are big now!

Drink it, Radha Krishna

-I never boozed. -If you pass out...

right here is our room to crash

-Drink up now! -No sir!

I get sleep only at home.

Then go home but after your drink

That's all

How was it?

Partner! Pour another round Partner!

That's my boy

Sir! We've reached home

Sir! We've reached your home

My house right? You are the drunk one. Go safely.

-Go. -Yes, sir

-Take care, sir! -Bloody drunkard

Savithri! Savithri!

-Did you drink? -Yes! At a big place

What is this new habit?

You have deteriorated

I will enroll my kids into a big school

I don't like this at all

What do you not like?

You don't like my progress?

Look! You shouldn't progress in the wrong way

We don't need other's money

Don't get angry! I don't like your stench

The children are asleep. How will they feel?

Sit here quietly

I am a big businessman now.

Pay me some respect at least

Savithri! Hey!

Sleep outside.

Only then will you understand the value of home

Savithri!

Don't ignore the goddess of wealth.

You will regret later

Welcome! Hello! We will begin soon

Hello!

Alright! First give me an ID proof and address proof

I do have.

-Sir! Come with me -Where were you? Who will check the documents?

Come here!

Alright come back soon

I'll be back

-Where did you go? -I need to pee. Come with me

The car is parked there

-Where is the person who was here? -He checked out long back

-When? -Ask at the reception

Tell me, sir

There was a Madhavan sir who occupied room 209

Yes! He was our long time customer

He checked out at 8 AM this morning

-8 AM itself? -Yes

Real estate Madhavan?

Did you leave without informing you?

He left in the morning to his place

Instead of selling the land bit by bit...

he sold it entirely to Thenali Ramudu.

Didn't you know?

He said he'll come back next month.

He left quite happy

Damn! The scoundrel.

He gave me the job only because I had a car

Who knew his true colours?

Sir!

Don't go home now. They will kill you

The entire village trusted me with their money

How will I face them now?

They won't sit and listen to you

They will hand over you to police.

They will give your name to the media

It will be shameful. You can't face them

Either go with their money or with Madhavan

Don't give up.

He has a house in Kerala Kavalam. I have gone there.

They know Kalathil Madhavan.

That is his surname.

Sir! Don't do anything stupid Sir!

Savithri! Savithri!

Quick!

What did you and that man do?

The police came four times

They will come if I am home

Don't look at me like that! Don't

I am afraid, I will lose all my strength

What did you do with people's money?

I don't get it

I know

Your lodge room, your merriment with her, I know all the filth

- Don't think bad - Don't touch me

I've been loyal and faithful to you.

Don't come filthy and touch me

Now!

What will you do if the villagers ask you for money they gave me?

I will trash them.

Did they consult me while giving money?

They will ask me it seems. Do I look that gullible?

Daddy, I am scared

Everyone's coming and picking a fight

Poor mother! Police are coming every now and then to inquire

This is your house.

For no reason should you, mother or baby leave.

-Understood? -Yes, dad

Baby!

Daddy is not feeling good. I am going to run.

What should I do if I am sad?

Run!

Running will make you feel light

So I shall run then

Run well, daddy

Give daddy a kiss

One more. You too...

Shall dad run now?

Run well Daddy! Run fast!

Stay safe children

Go to the station and try solving the problem

I told you so much. You should've listened?

Sir, Madhavan Sir!

Is anyone home?

Hello!

My name is Radhakrishna.

I come from Guntur district, Ponnekallu village.

Is Madhavan sir home?

Where did you come from you said?

Guntur district, Ponnekallu village.

Oh!

Madhavan is not here.

It has been a year since he visited.

I will inform you if he comes.

Son.

You came all this way searching for my son.

Tell me what is it about?

I don't know if you will like our food

I like.

Did you like it?

Yes

Now you tell me

How much does my son owe you?

Ten lakhs rupees

I had taken advance from 25 people for land

Sir cheated me

Now I can't go back to my village

Are you married?

Two children

Good Lord!

I can't cough up ten lakhs

This house is pledged to the bank

I have nothing else with me.

I have my soul

Who will buy it?

Mam!

No

No...

Take this son

If he comes, I will inform you immediately.

Leave your phone number

Go back to your family now

I don't want these

It's enough if Madhavan sir comes

I don't know when he will come dear son

I am alone

May I have a tea?

Please wait for ten minutes. The milk has to boil

Can I get a job?

There is now work here

The curly haired man there?

He is from here. Manikandan. Ask him.

-He takes men for factory. -Okay.

Got it? the supervisor will ask me

-Get in there? -Mani

Any jobs?

What are you looking at? Go now.

No jobs. Get in. Get in

I don't even have a place to sleep tonight. I need a job

Can you do any given work? Then get on the back

Move it

Everybody get down. You go stand in the queue

Get me proper workers

If they aren't good, I will cancel your contract

You won't have any problems this time. All are good workers

Tell him your name

Vasapetta

Are you Tamil?

Does it matter?

Its my fate

Tell him your name

My name is Radhakrishna

Go now. Quick next. Come forward

-What's your name? -Radhakrishna, did you flee?

Wait! So have I.

You don't even have a bag in your hand. That's why I asked

Where is your room?

I have to find one

You don't even have a place to stay?

We are alike

I cant return to my village. I lost some money

Not mine

I was asked to give it someplace. I lost the money

Will they buy my story?

They'll ask me for money. That's why I've become a refugee here

You've left the state that welcomes outsiders

Why?

That's a long story.

That long? Lets talk as we work then

Radhakrishna! See how they live separately and happily.

Can we live like that?

If we don't gossip about neighbours

we may die of suffocation

There is a place to stay, a mat to sleep on, I am here for any favour

What's your worry then?

Favors? What will he do with a man?

-Philomi! Philomi! -Coming!

-Tea to drink? -Yes

This is Radhakrishna

So what?

Her head is hotter than tea today

Shut up, don't mess with her

He is working in the factory cleaning section

They will stay in my room

If they come down here for tea, bill it in my account

It is I who sent him to you in the morning

-He already has a job now? Not bad. - Is it so?

Christy, go inside

Your girl? What does he study?

You've come for tea drink tea. Don't ask needless things

The bridge might look old but cross it boldly

I lit a coil for the mosquitoes

They all bite the coil

You too will get used to mosquitoes

He is more dangerous than mosquitoes. Beware

Don't step out and ogle at her. She is an angry man less woman

Don't let this mess your job.

Don't stare. Come in

Come. Look around! This is our Royal abode

You have no else around.

We are surrounded by water. I am the only one.

You'll have to learn to adjust

Every cloth of mine is your's except underwear

That's not safe for you

Mani sir

Can you take the cloth's cost from my salary please?

Never mind. I have to take care of my folks

Where shall I keep this?

Give it to me and change

Hey! Go inside and study

You don't let me be in peace. I am fed up

Doesn't study a letter. But talks back

Madhavan's house is right in front of my eyes

My problems are solved, if I see him

I can go back to my village in peace

Give way! Give way for him!

Be quiet! Calm down!

Open the door! The inspector has come

Open the door! Else we will break it open

-Mom? -Nothing!!

Sir. I will talk to her.

Savithri, it is me. Open the door without fear

Stay right inside

Where is your husband?

He left in the night and hasn't returned

Please go in and check. He might have hidden the money

Thief. He betrayed our trust

There is nothing in the house sir. I don't know anything sir

I have also been cheated

What do you mean? Isn't he your husband?

Stop pretending

Stay calm while we are inquiring here

I swear on my kids. I don't know a thing

Look! a case is registered on him

Can you be at peace among villagers you've cheated?

Sir! I really don't know anything. This house is all I have

What are you saying? What can you do for his fault?

Keep your mouth shut

Bring the house papers

Why are you asking that for?

How else can they be compensated? Speak fairly

Don't allow anyone inside. Brother is scared

Don't be scared. I am here

Keep quiet!

I searched but couldn't find the house papers

Whose name is the house?

It is in his name sir

Nothing can be done then

He has sold the entire village Will he spare a house?

He probably pledged it spending the money. Why does he need a family?

The children are afraid. We have a family too

They might do something stupid. I beg you to disperse the crowd

Look! Complaint is taken, leave

No one should come here. We will discuss further in the station

Move it! Move it!

-Sir. This receipt is good for nothing! -Move!

-This is not at all fair. -Leave!

I trust you.

Look. You must inform me when you know something. I spare you for now

Alright, sir

I need to pawn the pot

Pawn it? Is your husband back?

You bring him, I will take it

Remember the auto guy, it his wife

-Where did you go brother? Tell me! -Nowhere

It is very difficult for me.

Be with me father

Radhakrishna! What are you doing?

Bend well and mop it hard

Do you really know this job?

Please don't shout. The supervisor might fire me

What? It is me he will fire

I will learn

I've left my family back

This job is important to me.

Mani. let it be. I will finish it

I will learn it quickly

Okay, go ahead

Mommy, I am hungry

Can you hide an entire pumpkin in rice?

What? Let me come there

Brother! Can you give me some a kg of rice for this pumpkin?

-Is this your from your garden? -Yes

Drama queen!

They don't seem to sell too well

Is there any news of your husband?

I trusted him with an advance of twenty five thousand

The thief disappeared with it

Alright give it. I will give you rice

Let it be. I don't need rice

Dear!

Savithri! Come and have tea.

No thanks

-Invite her. -Come.

Be seated

I came to the house. No one was there

Come!

Give it to the kids. Are they at school?

How will they? He's left an empty house.

I was true to him. Why did he betray me?

There is no respect in this village

I don't know any work

Can't go to my brother's house either

What shall I do?

Don't cry

I sold my ornaments to stop the police visiting home

Is the elder one not going to school too?

I have sent him to work at Lakshmi mill

Oh God!

-What do you want? -A boy is working here

I came to see him

What's his name and where is he from?

-Where does he work? -Here in this unit

Can children work here?

Not permanently. On need basis

Here he is

Almighty!

What's this? Is this what you've become?

God!

Drink this. Don't worry

Mother is already here.

Come!

Come. I got him back

I saw him standing with a sack

isn't it, lad?

Can't he study along with our kids?

Krishna's fate is bad. All this happened

Leave it or you will get angry

Only, if he studies a bit more, he can get a decent job

I don't have much

But I will loan a thousand or two every month

He can pay me back after his studies

-Is that okay? -Okay

-Thanks a lot brother. -It's my duty as a brother

Do you agree to this, child labor?

Will you study hard or run away like your dad?

I'll study hard, uncle

Good boy. You will do well

-I'll take leave. -Okay!

Mom. I won't go to school.

I don't like this school. I'll join another

Why another school now?

I don't like this one. I'll join another

I struggle day and night to make you study

Do you want to become like me?

Nothing's happened to you. I won't go

I alone know my struggle to pay fees

She wants to change schools huh!

I got her a gift.

But she didn't accept it.

She has a boyfriend.

No. You don't know. I got her a gift.

She has a boyfriend. you are so naive.

The girl is coming. Hey it's Christie

O! girl, so shy, glancing from the corner of your stealthy eyes... O!

Shall we have some tea?

Which tea? Masala Chai is enough

O! girl who is so shy, in the corner of your stealthy eyes... O!

Who wants some tea?

Who wants?

No! I don't want tea

Want Masala tea? It hurts!

You don't need to change schools fearing them. Carry on

Okay

Krishna! I craved and ate some Puttu

It just won't just go down my throat

Didn't you eat it with bananas? goes down smoother

Is that how it is eaten?

Your folks are so clever

-Hey! Who is he? -It's him

Why are the school kids coming this way?

Who the hell are you to beat our lads?

its him, ya its him

Hey! How dare you? Hey!

-We won't spare you. -Tell me, what's it.

-Hey! Let's get him -Stop I say.

Mom! come here quick

Krishnan beat these guys when they eve teased me

Listen to me

Step aside

Didn't they tell you why he beat them up?

Is it okay if they eve tease my girl?

Didn't you ask when they called you?

Come let's go to the cops

Come let's go to the cops

He didn't do anything wrong

What are they saying?

is it true?

Did you tease her?

I would have gone to jail for eve teasing listening to you

Sorry sister! Sorry brother! I didn't know

Come!

Krishna, you are a prankster

You are hiding here as is

Moreover, you twisted the village boy's elbow

You are too brave. What if it had become a police case?

It's that way, sir

-Which is Kalathil Madhavan's house? -Pardon?

-Kalathil Madhavan's house? -Over there. That house sir. Across

-That one? -Yes sir.

-Can it be reached by boat? -Yes you can sir

Thank you

Careful, sir

Does Madhavan have local friends here?

He studied and grew in Chennai

Namesake Malayali. He knows Tamil quite well

I don't know whats wrong in his head to have done such things

People come looking for him but end up meeting me

Few days ago, a Radhakrishna from Theni came looking

Yes. Radhakrishna

Poor thing. A good boy

He trusted my son and got conned

Give me your phone number. If he comes, I will inform you immediately

We will take your leave then.

Mom, the cycle Tyre is flat.

I might be late for exams What do I do now?

What to do now?

Radha Krishna

Christy's cycle Tyre is punctured

Will you drop her to school?

Will it be difficult?

Won't I drop her if she is my child?

I am coming

Uncle, do you have kids?

Two of them. They will be a brother and a sister to you

You can meet them when you visit to see me

Will they come here?

"You wished... "

"You wished... "

"But, those didn't come true. Oh! Son?"

"Those things keep haunting you. Oh! Son?"

"Your wishes went for a toss!"

"What's future hold for you? Oh! Prince?"

"When life becomes a burden... "

"it blunts your hope O! Son"

"Isn’t faith on self enough?"

"Your troubles will end and a new direction will be found. Come!"

"Your wishes didn't come true. Oh! Son?"

"Those memories keep haunting you. Oh! Son?"

This fish curry is a local specialty. Eat to your fill okay?

Do you like it?

Good morning, uncle

Mom!

-Brother! -Sister, now you have become a woman.

Yes sir! I will come to the site with the plans tomorrow

-Mom -Tell me, child

The engineer paid me my first salary I got you ear rings

Take this, mom

Bless you. son

I don't need this

Uncle loaned us money without interest

Shouldn't we return it?

He has bought it for you for the first time, don't refuse it mom

I feel sad when classmates quip that you don't have an ear ring

-Is this your idea? -No, Mummy

Look. If not for uncle, you two would not have been able to study

We need to repay him first.

I don't know how, but you must return it and bring back the money

-Lets see him first -Okay mom

Hop off carefully

Come

Welcome

Welcome

-Bless him -Bless me uncle

Don't fall at a man's feet

Nothing wrong falling at yours

My handwork at studies has paid off uncle

Got selected through the campus interview

I got a job. Came to you about the first month's pay

If not for you, my children would not have progressed

you must tell me, how much we owe you.

I will repay that first

So, you've come to repay me

First go and repay your father

Why are you bringing him up now? he left us stranded

There are things you needn't know

Before leaving the village, your father came to see me

Who is it?

Who? Hey!

Krishna!

Police came twice since morning looking for you to the shop

Bhai!!

-Sit down -Bhai! Bhai!

Bhai! I was betrayed. Madhavan has run away

Oh no!

Alright!

I can't stay in the village anymore. I've lost respect

Lost reputation and lost their trust

-I can't work here anymore -But, Krishna...

Let me finish

My family won't be at peace if I stay

My children won't be able to study

Only a matter of six years

my son will become stable with a job

If I fall pray to emotions, all will be lost

Then my children...

they can only get menial work

What's this?

-Calm down. nothing bad can come -Bhai

I will work hard and send you money from somewhere

Loan that money to them. Don't tell them that I send

They'll forget study and search for me

They might be angry with me but will study for a few years

I am an illiterate. I got into a situation

Bhai!

Bhai!

They will snatch away the house I built with my hard earned money

The house is important for my children

To sleep in and go to school

the house papers.

Give it to Savithri when the time comes

Bhai!

I am leaving trusting you

-Protect my house Bhai! -Yallah!

You have a good heart. God is with you. Don't fear

Since how many years?

For the last seven to eight years since he left

Only for the last six months, he hasn't

Don't know what happened

Everything has its time. Maybe its time for him to return

He secretly called me sometimes Bhai!

I am fine. How are you?

Your girl has turned into a woman now

Take care of my child

There is no news off late, I am scared

You've started earning. We can manage

You must bring him back. He is your father. Your Father

Can we let him die in an unknown land?

He is nearby in Kerala.

It is time to go

We can't delay any further

He toiled in an alien land and paid for your education

Archive these money order receipts

House papers

Come to the station whatever it is. Don't come home

I am Ismail and have tea shop in Ponnekallu.

Okay

You were inspector there six years ago

An auto driver named Radhakrishna got in to real estate troubles

-You had come home to inquire -Yes

The man from Kerala conned everyone with land plots. That one?

-Yes sir -What about it?

The auto driver is my friend. He is innocent and got framed

We want to brink him back

We want to know the cases charged on him

they said, we have to talk to you for a copy of FIR at the station

When we inquired in depth, the auto driver... named...

Radhakrishna

He was innocent and the FIR does not include his name

the land owner was the main culprit

So the police will not trouble him if he returns, will they?

Otherwise, let him be

There are no issues as per law

But he has to face the villagers

Half of them know the truth already

We can take care of the rest. Thank you very much sir

-Keep the shop closed till I return - Okay. Bye. lets go. See you dear

Mom! what will you tell him if you meet him?

-Take care till I return -Okay

Who are you?

Hello. We come from Andhra

Here Radhakrishna from Ponnekallu.

-Oh! Krishna? -Yes

He worked with us

She's his wife and son

We've come to see him

He was with us. Recently he left the place

We came to know only later. Why he worked with us?

Who he came in search of

Lord, away his house and land, he stayed long with us.

Bless him to reach home

Reach soon and live happily now

No matter what, don't stop studying

Take care of mom, okay?

Bye!

Radhakrishna...

don't forget us, okay?

Your help and love, I cannot forget till death

Be brave, Radhakrishna

Manikanta Rajan, shall I take leave?

See you. You will live contented.

God will see to it. Go now

Radhakrishna came looking for a job and met us

We recently learnt that he came searching for real estate Madhavan.

His mother died

The Lord does not ignore our prayers

Radhakrishna will reach home soon

Christie. Come here and see who's here

This is our Radhakrishna's family. They came looking for him

Is it? Hello

She's my daughter

He was always speaking about you

Tell him that the tea shop keeper's daughter is studying well

He will be happy

-Isn't Bhai home? -He is out of town

-There's a money order -From where?

-From Kashi. Come sign here. -Okay

Hello!

Hello brother. I am Nithya speaking

Tell me, sister

Dad has sent a money order. I just checked

-The address reads... -Yes tell me

'Nagara Karyalayam, Varnasi, Kashi' it says

Father is in Kashi it seems. He has sent a money order

Who is it? Tell me

Welcome! Glory be to Shiva!

-Radhakrishna is from Ponnekallu -Okay.

We've come looking for him. His wife.

Hello

He last sent a money order from this address, so...

Have you seen him?

He was here indeed

He was working in this monastery

Why are you standing there?

You keep staring at the river

Sadhus downstairs are waiting for food. Go soon

I am suspicious of him

He's done something bad in the village and is hiding here

-Keep an eye on him -You think so?

Radhakrishna!

Why are you still wearing white? Why not saffron?

A smile for this too? What is this?

Radhakrishna. Come here

You are at the monastery in the morning. Now here

Why are you working here?

-I get more tips here -What? Tips?

Okay

-Why are you in Kashi? -Spiritual pursuits

Spirituality? Do you know what it means?

I have some work

Come sit down. Sit down for a bit

What do you know about spirituality?

We have taken the knowledge path and reached here

You mentioned spirituality. Are you aware of Adi Shankara's Advaitha?

There is God inside you, do you know?

Why discuss "I am that" with him

He might understand Self-service not Self realization

Dwaita? Vishishtadvaitham?

Will someone chasing money grasp it? Just eat

Drink some water

I know how to stop hiccups. Forgive me. Please eat

Sir. Did your hiccups stop?

Radhakrishna...

Who are you? Why did you come here?

You don't even have a phone

You refuse to wear saffron too. You raise suspicion. Tell the truth

Why did you come here?

I am neither wise nor knowledged like you

I've left my family and children at the village

The money I earn alone cannot save them

I thought of sending some blessings too

I joined the monastery to earn them

I believe that the grace will save my family

In a land where the father lost, it is not easy for the children to succeed

Sir. Don't doubt or tease him henceforth

Gita says that God descends in man's avatar

He is no ordinary man. He is a great being

Give me leaf sir. I am hungry. Please sir

I am very hungry sir, Please

Radhakrishna... Radhakrishna...

Do you recognise me? I am Madhavan

Forgive me, Radhakrishna

I didn't come here to live. I came to die

I betrayed your trust

Forgive me, Radhakrishna

Don't hand me over to police, Radhakrishna

Don't get me caught

I'm gonna die. Radhakrishna, forgive me

I betrayed you, Radhakrishna

I might die soon Radhakrishna

Forgive me Radhakrishna. Forgive me

Radhakrishna, forgive me

Forgive me. Don't do anything to me

You let the mother who gave you birth, die an orphan

Who can you ask to forgive that? Eat now

Radhakrishna, please forgive me

My mother! Please forgive me

Madhavan sir.

You did wrong

Lift him! Lift him!

Lift! Lift him! Lift him!

I came to earn merits here. To not gather anymore sins

I had forgiven, Madhavan sir

I thought I could make him understand and take him back

All my paths are closed. I am unable to understand time and it's tide

"What is happening? O! Lord!"

"Shower your mercy and protect me! O! Lord!"

"What is happening? O! Lord!"

"Shower your mercy and protect me! O! Lord!"

"A heart of fire can't be put out with Ganges"

"A tide of Ganges would be of no use"

"I am hurt. My tears burn"

"Will my pain end? Will my ache go?"

"What is happening? O! Lord!"

"Shower your mercy and protect me! O! Lord!"

"I plunged into the darkness hoping for a silver line?"

"Did the time back stab me?"

"Will my canoe make the shore or engulfed by vortex"

"What did I pray for? Why am I suffering?"

"I can't take it any more. Please save me from the sufferings"

"Will my sufferings end or prolong?"

"Doesn't this end? Is there anyone who would comfort me?"

I haven't seen him since five days now. He was quite shattered

We were afraid that me might do something. Isn't it, Vinayaka sir?

Don't worry but, let's search for him

There is no use of asking humans for help now

Mother Ganga! I've come believing you. Take care of me

Come fast please

I did not trust you when I had to

Dad!

-Glory to Shiva! -Live long! Live long!

-I'll take your leave sir -Bless you

We will take leave

My name is Radhakrishna

I will talk to you later

I am going to meet my daughter.