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Tamil Nadu!

A wonderful and a bountiful state.

The land of great kings and great leaders.

It is in this great land,

that there is still caste and religion induced violence even today.

Even if there are few people who are civil,

the remaining people, are very selfish!

A society that treated women as slaves, until a few years back,

started treating women with respect, over the years.

But the superstitions that was forced on women, never changed.

A widow should not stand in front, in any kind of a ceremony or ritual.

A girl who attains puberty, is untouchable.

A bigger evil is that, women on their periods, should not enter the village.

Even today, in some villages, women who are on their period,

in the name of God,

are being made to live on the outskirts of the village.

Rain, thunder or even poisonous insect bites,

or even when animals trample on them and die, no one cares.

If you think women endured all these sufferings long back,

all these injustices are still happening in some places in Tamil Nadu.

It is one such village, where Vellaiyan lived with his family.

Since he didn't want his daughter to suffer as well,

he moved away and started living in another place.

It is Vellaiyan's desire that his daughter be brave and bold.

Hey, what are you doing?

Have you completed the homework?

After reaching home, I'm not able to do the homework,

I'm scared!

Next is science session, I haven't completed the drawing.

Can you draw for me during the break?

Hey, Gayathri!

What is the answer for this?

Tell me!

You don't listen when I teach, and now you just give a blank stare.

Why do you even come to school?

Why don't you stay at home, and do all the house work?

Sit down.

Hey, Mariappa!

Tell me, teacher!

What to tell?

Will you walk for two kilometers and buy oil cake?

Teacher!

You've grown up like a buffalo.

I called you to tell the answer, how dare you reply "tell me, teacher".

You're not attentive in class better mind it, sit down.

-Who is sleeping there? -Vembu!

Wake her up.

Vembu, wake-up. -Why is she sleeping in the class?

Hey Vembu, wake-up.

How dare you sleep in the class.

Wake up!

Hey! I'm talking to you, Where are you looking at?

Tell me the answer for this.

Teacher!

♪A bowl of vermillion for our princess on the dais ♪

♪Convey the message, come on, O'friends!♪

♪Let's dance clapping hands...♪

♪A bowl of vermillion for our princess on the dias, let's garland her now♪

♪Come on friends, let's braid her with flowers!♪

♪Let's adorn her braid with flowers!♪

♪A bowl of vermillion for our princess on the dias, get the sandalwood! ♪

♪O'friends! Let's smear her face with sandal now ♪

♪Let's smear her with sandal now!♪

VEMBU

Vembu, eat and go!

Mom, I'll eat at noon, I'm not hungry.

As it is you eat very little, and you don't want to eat that too?

Mom, I'm not hungry and I'm already late.

First you said you were going to school,

now you are going to a bigger school!

That's not bigger school, it's college, grandma!

Whatever it is!

You aren't doing any household chores...

Where are you going everyday, then?

To the coaching centre.

What for?

-To get a Government job, that's why. -That's a good reply, my dear.

Oh, gosh! Knowledge is of no use unless it has practical experience.

Do you think I'm going all this way to study, so that I can cook for you?

-Dear, just wait. -Why, dad?

The oldie will blabber something, you don't bother, dear.

-She keeps going around... -You better leave.

-...not at all doing any chores. -Go safe.

When is she going to be responsible?

Photographer! Photographer!

Can't you hear me?

What is it, sir?

What grandpa?

What is grandpa flexing his muscles for?

He's asking you, tell!

I need photos to be taken. Come quickly!

Are we making bread here?

Go and stand inside, we'll come.

Hey not here, it's at my hometown. Come, let's go.

That's fine!

Whom should we take a picture of, and why?

What is the occasion?

Why are you asking everything right here?

Just bring the machine to take picture. Don't you know the urgency?

Hey grandpa, what to do, if you just walk away?

Hey I understand, just tell us your charges.

You first leave. Damn...

Brother, this old guy is irritating.

-Patience son! -As long as we get the money!

-Even a bullock cart will be faster -Can't we be a little quicker?

When we are going for an auspicious occassion, we should be patient!

What's it wrestler!

Looks like you are bringing the photographer along.

Alright then, you come quickly!

-I will head in front! -Alright I will come.

Brother, looks like, he is headed to the same place as grandpa!

Let's go with him!

-Is that so? -Yes brother!

Grandpa, you come slowly, I shall go in front!

Hey photographer! Son! I'm calling you!

Just wait! Wait!

It's taking such a long time.

Hey, Vembu becomes happy when looking at the photography studio.

Why won't she?

It's getting late to catch the bus, shall we leave?

Come, let's go.

Okay.

Shall we go?

Mom gave only curd rice for lunch, let's buy two more lentil balls.

Not two, buy as much as you want.

Sister, pack six lentil balls. -Okay.

Is six enough?

Come, let's go.

Hey, you're leaving without paying.

Add this to the photographer's account.

He will not pay for himself, will he pay for you?

All of you get on.

Come.

Get on...get on...

Hey, girls come.

Ask the driver to get up, and sit there!

Then ask the driver to step down and you take his seat.

Get hold of him, don't let him get away!

Hey! Stop!

Get up and come!

-Come...come... -Dare to escape?

Come, come to sir!

Bring him here. -Go.

He's been doing this again and again.

I want to break this thief's hand and legs.

Leave him.

You don't have any problem for food, then why do you steal?

How dare you steal a load of bricks?

You thief!

Even after stealing so much, it is not me who is losing, it's all you.

Boss, please leave me, I didn't do this purposely.

It's hurting, boss.

Boss, he isn't worth to talk to him politely.

Hey leave him, he didn't work with fear who committed a mistake.

And we also didn't behave in such a way that he should be afraid to commit a mistake.

It's our fault too, leave him.

I lost a load of bricks for my mistake. I'll never repeat that again.

But for the mistake you've done...

...I'm thinking what to do with you for not committing the mistake again.

For stealing a load of bricks, you should make four loads without any wages.

Hey, you should monitor whether he do it and it's your responsibility.

Ramaswamy, I must not see him, take him away.

Get up and come.

I will make you suffer without any food or water!

-Hey pull the bike back. -Son!

Welcome son!

I told you to follow me but you didn't listen, come.

Come son!

How did he reach before us?

Brother, it is a mourning house!

He died as if he is just sleeping!

Look at how majestic he is!

Come brother, take the photographs.

Now take it, son.

Buddy! Look at my grandfather!

Yes, put your garland on grandpa!

Take him!

Take pictures

Hey...hey,,,why are you all weeping?

Stop it...Stop it.

No one should weep, stop it.

Whoever wants to take a photograph with grand father can take now.

I'll be back soon.

Uncle, can I take a photograph?

Why not come over and stand.

Check the focus and take properly.

Look at the camera.

Look here at the camera, stand steady.

Hey come this side.

Oh, no! Sorry granny, don't be enraged.

All of you smile! Take the photo.

Brother, he must be lunatic, laughing wildly!

Hey, stop!

Is this a mourning house or a wedding house?

All of you are laughing.

Hey, photographer brother! This is our grand father's glorious function.

You mind only taking the photographs.

Hey, everyone is creating nuisance, it's time for final rituals.

Start working to it.

Hey Tiger!

Go and see where the old guy is, we'll get money and leave.

Brother! That old guy got sloshed and passed out!

Hey, what are you saying? -Yes brother, come let's go.

Where is he?

Hey, oldie...

Hey, oldie! Wake up. -Hey, oldie!

Hey, oldie!

Hey, don't disturb me. -Hey…

Hey, check his pocket.

Brother, he is farting.

Hey oldie, wake up.

Brother, there is just one rupee in his pocket.

Just a rupee!

Keep it on his forehead.

Have this one rupee.

Anyhow he has to come to collect the photographs, right!

I’ll settle with him. -Brother, he is again farting.

-Come. -Is he a wrestler! Shame on him.

Brother, water is splashing on me.

Why, aren't you taking bath?

No brother, the water is too cold.

It is very cold is it? Alright then.

Hey Tiger, can you see the mountain?

Yes, I can see.

Now you can see accurately. -Brother!

Do you see now?

It's too cold, brother.

Is it cold? People don't have water to take bath, you say it's cold.

Why did you do like this? Brother, it's very cold.

How can you avoid taking bath after returning from a death?

You better take bath...

Take bath...is it cold?

Come, wash the vehicle.

We must take bath when we go to a death house and vehicle also has defilement.

So wipe and wash the vehicle, move away.

Hey...what are you doing?

Brother, the camera was also at the death house, it also has defilement.

Is it? -Yes, brother.

Are you washing the camera? Get lost.

Don't ruin my job.

-Brother! -Need two cups of tea!

Alright!

Tiger! Have you packed everything?

-Yes I have! -Hey Vetri!

Your uncle's daughter has not paid me for tea and bonda.

Our Vembu only right? She would have had one tea and one bonda.

No, she has to pay me, Rs. 125!

Rs. 125?

He talking about our shop's one month bill?

She alone ate so much?

No, she came with her friends.

-Friends? Alright then. -Brother,

You scold me if I eat on credit,

But if they do it, you don't say anything!

-Alright Tiger! Don't get angry! She is our Vembu!

-Tea is very good! -Yeah it will be!

So how much is it?

The total including your old balance comes up to Rs. 560!

-Rs. 560? -Yes pay and leave!

-Why is he asking so much? -Yes, let's just go away quietly!

Tiger! Just tell him, we can adjust it by taking photos of him!

Alright!

-What he said! -This is just usual with you guys!

Hey, wake up. Vembu is coming.

What if Vembu comes, why are you spoiling my sleep?

Hey am I looking good, hope I don't seem as if I had slept.

Then, the...

Brother four days ago we went to a puberty function, did you collect the money?

Not yet, but they'll give the money.

Day after tomorrow, there is ear piercing ceremony.

Let's go, fix up the camera and check the light.

What's going on, wastrels? Are you doing imaginary calculations?

Hey whom do you say as wastrels? We don't even have time to stand.

How dare you say us wastrels?

Then why are you now sitting idle?

We just came back from a programme, bit tired, that's why.

It's yet to be published only in the daily about the happenings in the death house.

Brother, I think she knew about the oldie farting.

Hey, be quiet.

Vembu, you have come with a stick.

Are you going to hit us?

By hitting you, will I get a medal?

Dear, will you take me a photo along with the stick?

Why not, let's take a photo like actress Kovai Sarala.

You come my dear, I'll take a beautiful photo of you.

Come, stand inside.

Hey, stand steadily, Smile well.

Take this, dear.

Looks awesome!

-How about this pose! -Amazing!

Stand in the centre, That's nice.

What?

Hey, hold it.

Dear!!

Tell me, dear.

it's getting late to class and I'm starving too.

Can you buy me two parottas?

Why not! Hey, go get parottas.

Right away!

I'll get parottas and come.

-Have it. -Bye, brother.

-Hey, what about the money? -You mean money?

He will give you.

Hey, already the balance is high.

How can I run my shop like this?

-That's your problem. -What is my problem'!

-Shall I tell you an idea? -Tell me.

-There will be functions in your house. -Yes. Yes.

Inform him, only then you'll be able to get something.

When to expect all that to happen?

Then better you die, it will happen.

What! Die?

(Martial art) Silambam Training School.

The pride of the female race, An identity of the Tamil race.

Hey, look there, a village beauty!

Hey who is she? I've never seen her before!

-Where do you think she is from? -She looks so sexy!

Look at that! So many men around that one girl!

She looks good!

She looks too good! Why don't we also join?

A lovely village belle!

Who is that lucky man!

Hey, if you go to the market you can sell the goat.

Why are you talking me along? -Hey, just come.

Mom wouldn't have allowed so easily to sell the goat.

Mom didn't tell, I should tell her after selling it.

Brother, it isn't new to him to get scoldings from mother.

This is the third goat.

Oh, no! -Shut up.

This is the shop, stop..

Bhai!

Bhai...Bhai.

What is it?

Bhai, check what will be the price of this goat.

Yeah, coming.

Three to four thousand rupees only.

Bhai! This is a young goat.

You can pay me atleast eight thousand rupees!

Am I new to this business? Don't I know its worth?

Okay, I'll give five thousand for his sake.

Okay get it.

Okay bhai give me.

Okay. -Tie the goat.

Seven... eight...

Take it.

Okay bhai thanks.

Alright.

(Indistinct Voices)

Hey Karuppu sorry, bye.

(Indistinct Voices)

Mom...mom, take this.

-Have you brought everything? -Yes, I brought everything.

Okay, I'm leaving. Hey, give the money and leave.

Money!

Here you go!

Hey, why it is lesser?

Yes mom, I paid the shop rent.

A customer will pay me in the evening.

Am I right? - Yes, mom.

You've sold all the goats saying the same thing.

This is the only one left, don't sell this one.

Mom!

This goat is only feeding you and this family.

Instead of running the studio, better graze the cattle.

At least you can earn some money.

What sort of person you're!

Hey, why are you laughing?

I was imagining how you will graze the cattle!

I'm managing you, isn't that enough?

What is this? Palm sprout!

I'll take just one.

Hey, move.

Can't you keep quiet without fiddling?

Brother, you look awesome in this shirt.

I know that...

My girl has come.

Dear, why are you standing here?

Have you come to scout location for taking photos?

Why will we come to this barren land to take photos?

We came to see you. -Hey...be quiet.

To see me!

We both spoke in the studio at afternoon, right?

He wants to talk something special to you.

Special?

What's that so special to talk?

I got you honey climbing the hill and palm sprout climbing the tree.

Wonder you got palm sprouts climbing the tree!

It grows underneath the soil, right!

Hey, go away.

Hey come here, don't disturb when elders talk.

Leave.

You carry on.

If you take this with the milk, since you practice silambam you'll feel healthy.

Oh! Why are you so concerned on me?

Then, you're my uncle's daughter...

...If not concerned on you, then on who else!

Oh. -Have it

Okay.

Dear!

Can we go?

♪The salt, mango and tamarind, take a bite ♪

♪The sugar, sweet lips, you move a little ♪

♪She is walking like a chariot ♪

♪She is a grand fest ♪

♪She is walking like a chariot ♪

♪She is a grand fest ♪

♪Her eyes rotate like pebbles My heart goes out the moment I see her ♪

-How is the palm? -It is good uncle!

♪The salt, mango and tamarind, take a bite ♪

♪The sugar, sweet lips, you move a little ♪ It is bitter, dear!

♪She is walking like a chariot ♪

♪She is a grand fest ♪

♪She is walking like a chariot ♪

♪She is a grand fest ♪

♪Her eyes rotate like pebbles My heart goes out the moment I see her ♪

I got it, dear!

Vembu, you're awesome!

♪She had two pleats ♪

♪She had two pleats ♪

♪She made me to fly in air ♪

♪She made my heart rotate like a kite ♪

♪She stitched my heart with her thoughts which is thread like ♪

♪The fragrance odoriferous ♪

♪My heart turns pale if I think of you ♪

♪I need my re-birth to be with you ♪

♪The two hearts must spin together and build their nest like a spider ♪

♪Everyday the breeze makes my heart shiver ♪

♪I see her face in my dreams I was enticed and fell for her ♪

♪My heart tolerates and wriths in pain ♪

♪Understand, my dear! ♪

♪Your heart is too hard like teak wood ♪

♪I'm swirling around you like a storm ♪

♪Wonder I got a place in her heart ♪

♪Salt, Mango!♪

♪The salt, mango and tamarind, take a bite♪

♪The sugar, sweet lips, you move a little ♪

♪Salt, salt, tamarind mango!♪

♪Sugar, sugar lips!♪

♪Salt, salt, tamarind mango! Sugar, sugar lips!♪

She doesn't do any chores in the house,

She's a girl, but all she does is just swing the stick.

What habit is this?

Dear!

Dad!

Listen, get me hot water, for me to take a bath!

Dear, you asked me for money, right?

-Here you go! -Alright, dad!

Yeah right!

Since she is asking money, you keep borrowing and give her.

You don't even ask her what is she doing?

If I had a son, he would've wasted the money joining the other rogues.

But I have a daughter!

Yes, you've a precious daughter!

Better be careful.

You can't sleep, you don't scold her.

Always blabbering senseless.

Hey granny, you'll come seeking for betel and nut right, I'll see to it.

Yeah, let's see.

She thinks as if a benevolent.

Granny, you're surviving uttering old proverbs!

Enough, serve gravy.

Enough...enough...

You and my niece Vembu are seen talking at every hook and corner it seems?

Nothing like that, who said?

If you wish to marry her better tell me.

If I go ask my brother for bride, he will not deny.

Mom, let Vembu complete her studies first.

Let's talk later.

Oh! Then something is going on!

Pour the gravy!

The oldie was caught voluntarily.

Brother, you took photos on that day, here is the money for it.

Take the money. -Have it.

Brother, we are doing eighteenth day ritual for my grand father.

If you take a good photo, frame it and give me...

...We'll use it for ritual.

You didn't allow us to take photos of him.

All stood in groups and took photos.

There aren't any photos of your grand father.

Brother, don't be enraged, if you give me a good photo, we'll use it for rituals.

I can do one thing!

I can affix grandfather's face, on another photo.

Keep it for rituals, it'll look good.

Okay brother, I'm contented. I'll leave, bye.

This is what we get here. What else will we get in our village?

Look it's our village belle!

Stop, I said stop!

She is the one who is swinging the pole.

Let us also swing the silambam stick.

Yes dude, it'll be fun if we too swing.

Hey buddy, start your music.

Dude, now watch how I'm going to bully her.

"This song is used by local village people to tease the girls"

Hey stop, what is the hurry?

So, Which snake are you going to hit with this silambam stick?

Tell us.

This isn't used to hit snakes.

It's a traditional art.

Hey, it's traditional art it seems.

Instead of wasting time swinging the silambam stick,

For having a baby, women go around a tree offering prayers...

Hey, what's the tree called? -Peepal tree.

Yes, if you offer prayers going around that tree, you can give birth to a lion like us.

Dude, first she should come around the King...

If it doesn't succeed, then should go around the peepal tree.

Then let's be the King now.

Hey scoundrels, to come around the King, I'm not a slave...

...And this silambam isn't useless like you.

If required, it will smash your moss and mocker.

Hey look there, some guys are interrupting a girl.

Hey, the chief is coming, let's run. -Hey, who is this?

Come on, let's run. -Rogues!

(Indistinct Voices)

Greetings, boss.

Greetings, it's going to rain it seems, cover it completely.

Do you understand what I said? -Okay, boss.

Whatever I tell, you nod your head. -Okay, boss.

Don't know what am I going to do with you.

He is Vellaiyan, right? -Yes, boss.

Call him.

Hey Vellaiyan, Boss is calling you, come here.

-Sir! -Come!

There is a girl who swings the silambam in our village,

Is she your daughter?

Hey, he is talking about your daughter Vembu.

Yes boss, she is my daughter.

Manickam told me yesterday, why have you brought up her like this?

Always swinging the silambam and loitering around the village.

I too have a daughter, have you ever saw her coming out?

Yesterday when she was coming alone, four rogues where bullying her.

Don't panic, good I came that way.

Had something gone wrong, what will you do?

Once she completes her studies, better get her married.

Boss, since childhood she is learning silambam and she is fond of it.

I must encourage what she likes, right?

Girls will like thousands of things, will that be applicable for life?

In the beginning, my wife also wished to do many things.

I told her to do just two things, clean the cattle dung and wash my clothes.

I'll not allow her to even sit next to me.

Look, my daughter will listen to what I say.

The guys who bullied her, if they come again and cause trouble, what will you do?

If this incident occurs again, can you handle it?

Hey, I heard your daughter is roaming with a guy.

He is my sister's son.

Oh! So, you are aware of everything!

Since you know, better get them married.

What are you thinking?

Your daughter is roaming all over the village swinging the silambam stick.

Already you have borrowed money.

What will you do for the marriage expenses?

Will you put all this burdern on her?

If you need money, ask, I shall give you.

I won't deny to you.

No need, boss.

No need to hurry for marriage.

You don't understand what I'm saying, only if, things go wrong, you will realize.

Oh, no! My God!

He is snatching and running away.

Hey catch him, Brother, catch that guy.

Hey, catch him.

Hey catch him...catch that thief. He has snatched my string bag.

Hey, you thief! Stop!

You better stop!

You scoundrel.

Hey, stop.

Hey...

Somebody catch him.

-Grandma! -Tell me!

Why don't you stay at home, in this old age?

Why are you walking all this way?

If I stay at home, then who will feed me?

I have to work and have food till my last breath.

When this way isn't safe for old people, what about young women?

When I was in my teenage, I used to come alone boldly.

But today I'm old So I can't come alone.

Thiefs are all over.

We should take care of the young girls.

My dear Vembu!

My dear...move aside.

My dear, are you hurt?

Dad, I got hurt.

Hey, she's a girl ,can't you be carefull ?

Come, my dear.

Lucky you got hit on cheeks, not in the eyes.

What would have happened, if your eyes were hurt?

If I utter something, they shut my mouth.

Girls should stay at home...

instead, going out to swing the silambam and now she got hurt.

Look at him sitting without any worry!

Vembu.

Tell me, dad.

Do you know household chores?

Dad, I know to cook well.

Because when you go to in-laws house, you must cook, isn't it!

That's why I asked you.

At least now you asked her, girls of her age got married and having children.

Soon get her married.

Vembu dear...

Can't you keep your mouth shut?

Did I say anything wrong? First take on her.

Hey, what she said wrong, why did you bang the door?

If said anything, immediately you turn furious.

Vembu dear...

Stop practicing the silambam and writing the exams for sometime.

Dad wants you to get married.

Dad, what's the rush to get me married now?

Dad, I'm studying for TNPSC exam.

I'm not healthy like before.

I don't have a boy, you're my life.

Dad, I have already qualified at district level in silambam.

Now I'm going to represent at state level.

What you say is right, you carry on with it.

But I have my responsibility, right?

Allow me to accomplish my duties.

It is upto you and husband later.

Dear, think well and let me know.

Hey, come quick, it's already late!

-Hey Poonkodi! -Brother!

-Didn't Vembu come? -No brother!

We were waiting for long, but, so we left when it was time for the bus.

-Its time for the bus. We will leave. -Alright!

What is it mom?

Vetri, come home soon.

Why should I come home soon?

I just came to studio.

I told you to come home immediately.

Let's talk in the evening.

It's an important thing to talk, start immediately.

I'm not coming, I'm hanging up.

Hey...I'm telling you to come.

Mom, hang up the call, don't irritate.

Already I'm in a bad mood.

Hey, come.

Mom, why are you in hurry, I'm am coming.

-What is that important matter? -Come, sit.

Vellaiyan brother came home.

Uncle would've come for some work. That's why, he have visited you.

Oh, no! I too thought the same.

He said to inform you that you and Vembu should get married soon.

And to revert by today evening.

What did you say?

What will I say! I told him that everyone knows it, what is there to ask?

What about Vembu?

He takes utmost care of his daughter.

Will he come here without discussing with her?

That's also right.

Okay, you go bring Muniyandi grandpa,

Let's sell the cattle and start the marriage arrangements.

Now, what is the need to sell the cattle?

Then go withdraw money from the bank to handle the marriage expenses.

Mom, the money is remitted in fixed deposit, I can't withdraw as you wish.

Hey, go bring Muniyandi grandpa.

Hello granny, how are you doing?

I'm doing good, how about you?

I'm doing good, Where is Vembu?

She is lying inside suffering with stomach ache (menstrual pain), go.

Vembu, have this black-gram porridge, you'll be fine, get up.

Get up and have it, you'll be fine.

Vembu...Vembu...

Hey, aren't you ready yet?

Hey, just wait sometime.

Mom. -What?

I'm leaving.

Already you're sick.

Mom, the pain will subside if I swing the silambam.

I'm leaving, bye.

Okay, go carefully. -Okay, mom.

Hey, Vellaiyan!

Boss is calling you, come.

I'm coming.

-Hey, come. -Boss, did you call me?

-How are you? -I’m fine.

I have given money for your daughter's wedding, take it.

Manickam, give him the money.

Take it.

Take this money and finish your daughter's wedding.

Welcome, brother. -Hello, sister.

Greetings! -Welcome!

How are you? -All go inside.

Welcome, brother. -Greetings!

Welcome! -How are you doing?

Please, sit. -All of you sit..

Shall we talk about the other formalities?

Brother, are you shy?

Hey, be quiet.

Ask the bride to come.

Go bring the girl.

Bring the bride.

Bhakiyam, you also go and bring the bride soon.

Come dear, stand here.

Brother, she is...

Hey, be quiet.

The bride has come, what are you planning to do?

First check with the bride and groom whether they agree?

They both already knew each other well, then what to ask!

You ask!

Yes, but still we need to follow the tradition, right?

Then ask the bridegroom first.

Hey, do you like the bride?

Hey, open your mouth and say.

I like the bride.

He likes!

Also ask the bride. -Why not?

Dear, do you like the bridegroom?

Yes, I like the bridegroom.

She likes the bridegroom.

Be louder so that all of us can hear.

Dear, be louder.

I like the bridegroom very much.

That's right.

She vouched her willingness.

All good to exchange our willingness.

Okay, how much gold will you give to your daughter?

Listen she is my only daughter and my sister's son is also my son.

I'll do what best I can for both to be happy.

Do you agree for this wedding?

Yes, all of us agree for this wedding.

We also agree to this wedding.

Exchange your acceptance.

Raise up and drink.

Both of them are good match, isn't it? -Yes.

Brother, take it.

Give him, aunty.

Take it, son-in-law.

Give it.

You too take.

Sister-in-law, where is Vembu? she will be always active, what happened?

Sister-in-law, she wore saree for the first time today.

And she has managed the arrangements.

Okay, sister-in-law

That's why, "she is resting" inside.

Vembu, what you think doesn't sound good to me.

Once you get married, you're committed to life.

You should give birth immediately.

Thereafter you should take care of your child and husband.

Your life will be engaged doing all this.

You should change your thoughts to the situation, that's good for your life.

Listen, you have lived as per your wishes till now.

Now, listen to your father, and better get married.

Uncle,

your daughter is getting married, but you don't seem to be happy!

No, brother-in-law!

I'm upset thinking that, I'm doing this against her wishes.

Uncle, who do you keep worrying so much?

Even if Vembu is upset with you,

she is a child who thinks that, whatever her father does is good for her.

Instead of thinking so much, just start preparing for the wedding.

I know that!

But, the fact that I'm destroying her dreams...

is making me guilty!

Uncle, why are you grumbling now?

Just drink your tea, let's think about the wedding preparations.

Drink uncle!

You call Vembu, I'll check if anyone is coming.

Vembu...hey Vembu!

Hey, come.

Come...

Hey, come…

Walk fast, let's leave before anyone see us.

Hey, what happened?

Hey, why did you stop? Come.

Your father is not strong as before!

There is no son too, in this family!

You are everything!

What is she doing?

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! sweet smelling flower, who will you belong to?♪

♪Oh! sweet smelling flower, who will you belong to?♪

♪Oh! sweet smelling flower, who will you belong to?♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! sweet smelling flower, who will you belong to?♪

♪Oh sweet smelling flower, who will you belong to?♪

Why are you holding the mat now?

We need a girl baby, fields and cattle.

What will you give?

Say that you'll give a girl baby

Say, my dear.

Okay, sister-in-law, I'll give birth to a girl baby.

That's good! -Then come inside.

Put your right foot forward, and get in.

♪Even when I could cry out loud, I'm sobbing inside;♪

♪Even with so many people around, I'm still feeling so lonely!♪

♪Even when I could cry out loud, I'm sobbing inside;♪

♪Even with so many people around, I'm still feeling so lonely!♪

♪To marry the man, I love...♪

♪But your heart is suffering not wanting to get caught!♪

♪To marry the man, I love...♪

♪But your heart is suffering not wanting to get caught!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! sweet smelling flower, who will you belong to?♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

♪Oh! beloved; My beloved!♪

Hope the wedding went well?

Yes, boss.

Good, I'm happy.

Come.

Boss, he is my son-in-law. -Greetings, brother.

I know him, he owns a studio. -Oh, that's nice.

I'm contented, sorry I couldn't attend the wedding.

-My best wishes. -Boss, your presence is our blessings.

It's okay, I have arranged a feast, in my house, you must come.

Hey, give it.

Here take this.

Both of you together take it.

Okay bye, thank you. -You’re welcome, boss.

-I forgot the offering bag, have it. -Give it, uncle.

I called and informed the priest, he will come by 3 o'clock.

-You go and return by evening. -Okay, uncle.

Sit carefully. -Careful.

Shall we go?

Bye uncle, bye aunty.

-Okay, careful. -Hold tight, Vembu.

Hold tight. -Okay.

Come, sit.

Dear, instead of going to temple, why have you come here?

Vembu, you're not happy with this marriage, isn't it?

I know Vembu, had I known one day prior, I'd have somehow halted the marriage.

Mom and I thought you accepted wholeheartedly for the marriage.

I feel disheartened, Vembu.

At least you could've come and told me.

Dear, had I not liked you, I'd have said no.

If I denied the marriage, I don't know how will you take it.

Other thinking was about my dad and family situation.

Considering all this, I didn't know how to react.

I have even decided to flee from house and left half-way.

But thinking of my stupidity, I returned home.

Don't stress yourself, as usual do what you wish.

I'll be always in support to you.

I have understood you well, I believe you'll also understand me.

Now you can smile, right!

It has been two days since I saw Vembu's smile.

Finally!

Dear, don't tease me.

Okay it's getting dark, parents will be looking for us, let's go home.

Should we go?

Yes, we have to go. Come.

Okay, come.

Dear, hope you'll not take back your words.

Vembu, don't you believe me?

If I win the state-level competition in silambam,

then it's easy to get the government job.

The government had announced that, they will give priority to Silambam.

Look Vembu, don't think about anything since you married.

Follow your routine, I'll not tell you anything.

I'll continue to be the same like I was in my house.

You too continue to be the same like before.

You need not even serve me water.

The condition seems to be very strict.

You said about the competition, right, When is that happening?

It's on next month, dear.

Now I got married, I'm not able to concentrate, dear.

What are you saying?

Till the competition gets over, you think you aren't married.

So you'll not even touch me.

Yes, certainly.

If it takes many years to win the competition, then will you be the same?

Isn't it?

If I become old?

Until you win, I will remain the same.

I'll win only after I become old, be cautious.

Then after you become old, let's have a baby.

Dear, you're naughty.

Look, Vembu is feeling shy!

Dear! -Vembu!

Dear!

Where are you?

Vembu!

Oh, no!

Vembu!

Dear, hope you're fine.

Nothing, I'm fine.

Hope, you're fine. -Dear!

Vembu! Vembu!

Dear...Dear...

Nothing to worry, Vembu.

Dear, what happened?

-Dear! -Vembu, I can't see anything.

Dear, what are you saying!

-Dear, look at me! -Vembu, I'm not able to see anything.

Dear, look at me.

Vembu, I'm not able to see anything.

It's totally dark, Vembu.

Dear, what are you saying!

Vembu, it's totally dark, I'm not able to see anything.

Dear, I'm very scared, what are you saying?

Dear, turn and look at me!

Can't you see anything?

Everything is dark Vembu!

Dear, what are you saying!

Dear!

Dear!

Dear!

Vembu, I can't see anything.

Vembu, it's dark all over. I'm scared!

Since he got hit at the back of his head,

the occipital lobe, the nerve that links the eye to the brain,

is damaged.

Generally, when someone gets hurt at the back of their head,

he should have either become unconscious, or he could have died.

So, don't worry.

We can solve this problem easily.

I know of a neuro hospital.

Dr. Rajarajan, is a well experienced neuro-surgeon.

Take him there.

He will be fine in just two or three months!

Shall we go?

Sister! What did he say?

Brother, he said to visit a neurologist, and also a surgery has to be done.

They will always say something and make us roam everywhere.

Shall I tell you an idea?

Tell me, brother.

You cannot visit a private hospital by paying lakhs of rupees.

If you go to a Government hospital, they will make you wait.

All you need is a letter of recommendation, from your local MLA.

This will be done easily.

Dear, you went to the hospital, what did the doctor say?

Nothing to worry, mom. He said everything will be fine.

To ensure that my son regains his sight soon,

I keep going to every temple, to pray to each God!

The God should show mercy on you.

Mom, nothing to worry. Everything will be fine.

Dear! Have 'the' tea.

-Aunty, have tea. -Keep it there, dear.

Vembu!

I must regain my eyesight soon.

I'm giving you so much trouble, right?

Why are you talking like this, dear?

Have the tea. Everything will be fine.

Dear, I'll go meet the MLA.

You came at exact time as said.

You told me to come by this evening.

You're unlucky, he is out of town.

Hey, stop...stop...

Stop...stop...

Sorry, sister! Sorry, sister!

Hey, what are you doing on the way, with these sticks?

We are practicing silambam (martial arts), sister.

Silambam!

Go aside.

Sister, you're Vembu, right?

Yes.

My father said that you're excellent at playing silambam.

Oh! Okay.

Sister, teach us silambam.

Please, sister! Please, sister!

-Ask her. -Teach us, sister!

Please, sister!

Okay, I will come tomorrow and teach you. Now everyone go aside and play.

Okay, bye sister. Bye.

Bye.

Brother, why is your shop always closed?

An old man in town is struggling for life.

He will die in two days.

Tell your owner to take a photo of him.

Better you die, I'll take a photo of you free of cost.

How arrogant he is!

Oh mom!

Dear!

Are you hurt dear? Dear?

Get up dear!

Careful!

Come, sit here!

I'm fine Vembu!

Why dear? You could have called me.

I wanted to do my work by myself, that's why.

It's nothing.

-Oh no! -I'm not hurt Vembu!

My child!

-My dear child! -Its nothing mom!

What happened to you?

It looks like I need someone with me till I die.

What Vembu?

Am I right?

-Why dear? -You could have been a little careful, son!

Don't talk like that dear.

I'm there for you, dear!

Nothing happened to me, I'm fine mom!

It's nothingmom!

-Did you get hurt son? -Vembu tell my mom!

What dear?

-Dear, Vembu? -Daddy?

I bought rice for you.

Welcome dad!

Keep it here.

I have bought some vegetables as well.

Let me go and get that too.

-Here keep it careful. -Dad, have tea before you leave.

No, not now. Alright, take care!

Dear?

-Vembu? -Let me put eye drops.

-Okay! -Show me your eye.

The other eye, now.

-Vembu? -Dear?

Give me your hand.

Don't feel bad about what has happened to me.

If we continue with the treatment, I will be able to see very soon.

I am brave Vembu!

Just because of this, don't give up on your studies and Silambam.

You just be brave Vembu, I'm there for you.

-You sleep Vembu. -Alright, dear!

Alright!

Do you hear this bird(cuckoo) screeching?

This way, do you hear that sound?

Do you hear, Vembu?

I can hear, dear!

Hey

That... that...

Hey, do you hear the sound of the bird?

Vembu, I'm very happy now.

I never took notice of these, when I toiled on work and money.

At least I got an opportunity now.

Well dear, give me the stick. You just walk ahead.

No, Vembu.

When I hold this and walk, it's like walking with holding your hand.

Now I understand, why you're so brave.

How, dear?

Holding onto this, I get a confidence and courage.

If so, how brave will you be?

-Aren't you, Vembu? -Yes, dear!

Come, let's go. Come.

Rotate it.

To your right. To your left.

To your right. To your left.

Vembu, commodities are issued in ration shop, go soon and collect it.

Come, let's go.

Greetings! A sudden bank robbery.

People are panicked whether the bank will repay their money and jewellery.

International organizations are operating here to promote the development of the nation...

..It is noteworthy that a social activist who protested this idea was imprisoned.

In the development of the country, it was mentioned that the financial situation is growing,

People have expressed regret that the poverty level has not changed yet.

Employees are being selected for a multinational car company established at a major location in the state.

In Thanjavur, Nagai and Thiruvarur district's, the farmers suffered huge losses...

...where the crops withered without water and they protested...

... In front of the collector's office demanding subsidy.

Many people are supporting that the government should fulfill their demand.

Not only that, the government should focus on rural areas....

If Cattle loan, small business loan, agricultural loan is given...

...development will be achieved in the rural areas...

...People have requested the state government to encourage those projects.

Due to the low pressure surrounding the Bay of Bengal...

It's said that there is possibility of rain.

Hey, who is that?

Hey, who is that taking away the lamb?

Hey, stop thief!

Hey, catch him.

Hey, stop there.

Dear!

Take the pill. Get up.

Here!

Dear, shall I go to a job?

Why, Vembu?

For food, we can manage up to two or three days.

But we have to buy medicines. We need money, don't we?

My father is not well. I'll go to work for few days.

Okay.

Okay, you lie down.

(Indistinct Voices)

What happened?

Okay, I'll call you after it's rectified. You join the job later.

Brother, stop.

Dear, where have you been?

Sir, I went to town on a job.

I didn't get the bus.

That's why, I'm going home by walk.

For that sake, will you go alone?

Get on the auto.

I'm going to the village, get on. -Okay, sir.

Get on, let's go.

Why have you come here and performing silambam?

Aunty, they asked for someone to perform silambam, that's why I came.

It was awesome!

Okay aunt.

Come home, have food and go.

No, aunty! I just have to go home and cook.

-They both will be waiting for me. -Vembu, shall we leave?

Did he call you? -Aunty, he called me, I'm leaving.

Just wait.

Take the food in that bucket and come quickly.

-Here you go! -Thank you, brother!

Convey my regards to your parents.

Take care!

You have it, dear.

I'll have it, aunt. You eat first.

Enough…enough... You have some rice.

Eat, son!

Vembu, the sacred food is delicious!

It smells awesome!

God, take care of my child.

Serve yourself and eat.

Wow!

Ayyanar temple food is delicious.

We don't get this taste even if we cook at home.

Okay, dear. You eat.

In my childhood, I'll starve for it, go and eat there.

Eating sacred food is divine..

Vembu is the reason for this. Are you eating?

Dear, don't talk anything. Eat first.

You will keep on talking something. Have food.

It's very good.

Dad!

-Come mom! -Vembu, dear!

-How are you both?

We're fine, dear. -How are you?

Sit down, dad. Sit, mom.

Dad, l went to the temple. Here is the holy ash, take it.

Mom, you also take it. -Give me, dear.

Dad, in ayyanar temple at the river bed, they slaughtered a goat and served feast.

Shall I bring the food?

No, dear.

I'm not feeling well. It won't sit well with me.

Give me some hot water.

Wait, I'll get.

Careful, it'll be hot.

It's hot, drink carefully.

At which ayyanar temple did the ritual slaughter happen?

At the Ayyanar temple near the river bed.

We both came by that way only, but we didn't see anything like that.

Your aunt told me that I brought you up like a man.

I can't see her suffering.

How can you tolerate?

I made a mistake.

I'm there.

Don't worry.

Dad is there for you, dear.

Sister! Sister!

We're going home.

Okay, go.

-Be careful. -Okay sister!

Dear! Dear!

Wake up!

-What is it Vembu? -Come.

Where?

Come, I will tell you.

To where, Vembu? I'll tell you, come.

Where? I'll tell you, come.

Careful.

What Vembu?

What is it?

Dear?

You won't mistake me, right?

Why should I mistake you?

What is this turmeric smell?

I don't know what to do.

Even when I went looking for a job, I couldn't get a proper one.

So, tie this turmeric and take this nuptial thread.

Please understand, dear!

Think about our family situation. Don't think of sentiments, dear.

Where will we go for our needs?

Tie it dear.

Okay, you don't tie it.

We'll all die starving. Is that okay?

Vembu, shall we sell the studio?

Dear!

I have lost my eye sight.

I can't even take a photo.

That is lying useless like me.

Moreover, if the studio is locked for a long period,

the camera and computer might not work later.

Don't sell this chain.

Here have it.

We'll sell the studio.

Come, let's go.

Check whether everything is right. Then don't tell any faults.

Brother, there is no fault in camera. It's a good camera.

The camera condition is good.

Sister, are we going to sell the studio?

All the things in this studio is from his hard work.

If we can't pay rent, somehow he will manage.

He had taken photos for free.

Now, no one is here to help him.

Now we are in a stance to sell the studio.

Brother, let's check the computer once.

Yeah, you can check.

When did you buy this?

If I'd have known to take the photo, I'll take care of everything.

But I have been playful.

Brother had told me about your situation and brought me here.

I could understand your stance.

Tell me a good decision. We'll sort out everything.

Okay, we'll leave. Okay, brother.

Okay, we'll leave. Okay, brother.

Vembu, come.

Dear!

Vembu, I'm going to sell the studio for a good amount.

We don't have to worry hereafter.

Dear, don't sell the studio.

You worked so hard for this studio.

I'll learn to take photo, dear.

You teach me.

How can l, Vembu?

You are here. Tiger is also here.

You both teach me, I'll learn.

Brother, let's teach her.

Careful, brother.

Do you believe you can do this?

Definitely, I can dear.

What do you say, Tiger?

Brother, I don't know how to take a photo. But I can teach her.

We'll teach her, brother.

♪O'Ponnama... ♪ -Okay.

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪At the side of the mountain, O'Ponnama... ♪

♪Digging the well O' the train... ♪

♪The deer antler O'Ponnama ♪

♪Ascending on ♪

♪Along the fields,, O'Ponnama... ♪

♪Planting the crops O' the train ♪

♪The deer antler O'Ponnama ♪

♪Has yielded up♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪Her father, O'Ponnama... ♪

♪Became emotional, O' the train... ♪

♪The deer antler O'Ponnama ♪

♪Full of dreams,♪

♪At the side of the mountain, O'Ponnama... ♪

♪planting the crops, O' the train... ♪

♪The deer antler O'Ponnama ♪

♪Has seen growth,♪

♪O'Ponnama ♪

♪O'Ponnama ♪

♪O'Ponnama ♪

♪O'Ponnama ♪

Dear, it says Murugesan.

Hello. Hello brother.

-Who is this? -I'm Vetri speaking from photo studio.

-Tell me. -How are you?

I'm doing good. I've opened my shop.

It was closed right?

Yes, it was closed, now re-opened the studio.

It’s good news to hear.

Okay, tell me if you have any order.

My first preference would be you only brother.

Next month I have arranged ear piercing ceremony for children's.

-Surely I will let know. -Okay, brother. Thank you.

Okay.

Dear, why is Tiger enraged and sitting leaning to wall?

Where he is?

He is next to you.

Is it? -Yes.

Tiger, are you sad?

I'm not sad. I'm enraged.

Are you enraged? You've never been like that.

You know Paramasivam, right?

Yeah, vessel shop owner.

We took photos for his family functions, right?

Yes.

But now for his son's marriage, he has called another photographer.

That's okay, leave it.

We have closed the studio all these days.

He'd have told us, right?

Leave it.

You always take things easily.

Okay, leave it. Now I have come, right?

We'll do everything perfectly hereafter.

When will you fluorish...

...and when will I get money and become a owner?

Tiger, even now you're a owner.

I won't be a owner for this studio.

I'll build a studio and be a owner for that.

You may join with me as a partner.

How dare he is, Vembu. -Yes, dear.

Vembu, look who is calling?

Kannan PA is calling.

Give me.

Here it is.

Hello, brother!

-Vetri I’m Kannan here.

Are you doing good?

I’m doing good, what about you?

Evening having a MLA meeting.

Come here to take Photos.

Okay, brother. I'll come.

Oops you cant take photos right now right?

I forgot sorry. take care of your health.

It's okay, brother.

My wife is taking photos.

-What are you saying? -She will do a nice job.

No vetri it’s MLA function if messed up what to do?

I’ll look some one else.

Nothing will mess up, brother.

She will take perfectly. Don't worry.

I guarantee that.

Okay ask her to come this evening by 4’o clock.

Okay, brother. I'm contented.

Okay, bye.

Dear, what he said?

Tiger, Vembu's first order is from the MLA.

What's the use of it? We won't be paid even a penny.

Vembu! -Yes, dear.

Vembu! -Yes, dear.

First time you're going to take photos for MLA function.

You should be on time, right?

-How long will you take? -I've come dear!

Why is the vehicle not starting, dear?

Check for fuel.

There is no fuel.

Wait, let me see if I have money.

No?

Tiger, check what happened?

-Okay, I'll check. -Put the choke.

Put the choke and start.

-No fuel. -Will she make me walk?

Dear!

Do you have money?

No, dear. Wait I'll come.

Aunt, rice is there.

He may feel to eat good food, buy and cook egg or dried fish for him.

Okay, I'll leave. -Okay.

I don't have money. I'll go by bi-cycle.

Tiger, go get the bi-cycle.

-Okay. -Go get it quickly.

That's right, go safe.

The battery will be in the camera bag.

Put on charge, it will show the charging symbol.

Change from automatic to manual and focus exactly.

Dear, you've taught me everything. I'll take care.

You take care. Shall I leave?

Okay, go safe.

I'm leaving.

Bye, aunty. -Okay, dear.

Bye, brother. -Okay.

Sister, you have money for fuel, right?

Why then?

That's okay, but with that money we will eat for four days.

That's right.

Our family will eat for a week with that money.

-Brother..brother... -Tell me.

I want to talk to the MLA. Please arrange for it.

Okay, take photos perfectly. I'll arrange for it once the function gets over.

Okay, brother.

Go, do your work. -Okay.

Our Chief! -Long live!

Greetings!

Welcome!

Are you all doing good?

Hope all are good.

Greetings!

Greetings Sir!

Greetings..Greetings -Greetings

Our leader has come.

Greetings Sir.. -Please move.

Please move aside

Greeting Sir! -Greetings brother

He can solve our problems. -be ready to give him letter

Greetings to all! All of you sit down.

Welcome all of you!

Now, our MLA,

Mr. Mathiazhagan is being felicitated.

I consider today to be historical.

That is because, today is not just to honor our ex city council head,

P. Mathiazhagan,

today is also to elect the next head of the city council, from our party.

To talk about the qualities of a good leader, I call upon,

at this juncture, our former, City Council President, and our MLA,

an honorable man, a great thinker

our beloved brother, P. Mathiazhagan, to give his speech.

Welcome one and all.

When the bund rises, the water level will rise...

When water level rises, the grains yield will increase.

When the grains yield increases, the citizens will prosper.

When the citizens prosper, the governance will be good.

When the governance is good, the king will succeed.

This is the saying of Poetess Avvaiyar.

As per Avvaiyar's words,

the growth of our party workers, is the growth of our party.

The growth of our party is my growth.

If I'm standing in front of you right now and talking...

it is not because of me or my talent...

It's all because of my affinity.

I adore and greet you all.

Who is a good leader?

It's a good question. We have to think deep.

A good leader is one who has self-sacrificing, service-minded and good character.

You have to choose such a good leader.

You are that great leader.

For ever you're the head. -Wait we'll discuss later.

If you guys are the head always, then will we be the tails?

Look after your work.

To whom are you asking this?

Hey, hit him.

(indistinct Voices)

Come, let's go away.

Come, whatever it is, let's talk later. Come. let's go.

Sister, where are you going? Wait.

Sir! Sir!

They might fall on us. Come on, sister.

Sir! Sir!

Hey! -Sir! Who is that who created ruckus?

Don't indulge in quarrel.

Don't blow up the problem, take care. -Okay, sir.

Don't make it as a big issue. -Okay, sir.

It shouldn't reach the high command, take care. -Okay, sir.

We will take care, sir. -Will you take care, okay.

Sister, the MLA has left.

Brother!

Come, brother!

Sit down, brother. -Greetings!

Greetings, brother.

It's my daughter's baby shower function tomorrow evening.

-Okay, brother. -You've to do a good job.

What?

Brother, sister is a lucky charm. We are getting orders.

Take this as advance.

Take photos perfectly.

-Vembu! -Dear!

-Give to Vembu, brother. -Okay, brother.

We will make it perfect.

Shall I leave? -Okay, brother.

Thank you!

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

Vembu! ♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪The father O'Ponnama ♪

♪Is worried O'the train ♪

♪The delusion O'Ponnama ♪

♪Had dreams ♪

♪At the side of the pond O'Ponnama ♪

♪Had buried inside O'the train ♪

♪The village people O'Ponnama ♪

♪Will rebuke ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪O'Ponnama... ♪

♪The dreams in mind O'Ponnama ♪

♪Let it come true O'the train ♪

♪Inclined to O'Ponnama ♪

♪Stands tall;♪

♪Even the God, who created you, O'Ponnama ♪

♪Is showing you the path, O train...♪

♪As long as you live, O Ponnamma!♪

♪As sweet as sugar;♪

♪O'Ponnamma! ♪

♪Ponnamma!♪

♪Ponnamma!♪

Welcome! Welcome! Sit carefully.

Greetings! -Greetings!

Sir, have water. -Give me.

All the heads of the village have come together.

It's all about a good thing.

I'm happy.

Chief! You should tell him yourself!

That is nothing son,

every year competitions are held in our village festival.

Lots of competitions are held.

People from other villages are registering to participate in the competition.

But no one has registered yet from our village.

Vembu is good in martial art.

That's why we came to ask her to participate in the competition.

We will be proud if a girl from our village participates.

Don't compete and win.

We will be proud just even if she just participates.

Chief, Vembu will participate as well as win the competition also.

Mom, let Vembu participate. -Okay, dear.

-Dear, no. -Why?

-You be quiet. -It's Silambam competition.

I don't like.

It seems brother is interested but Vembu is thinking about it.

Nothing like that, chief!

She asked me permission and I agreed.

-Is it? -Then, it's a good news.

Inform the public and arrange for competition.

Inform the village panchayat also.

Let's make it grandeur this year.

Okay? -Let's do it, Chief!

Okay, brother. I'm leaving.

I'm leaving, son.

Dear, why do you agree unnecessarily?

Did anyone come and help us when we were in trouble?

Should I go and stand for sake of this people?

Vembu, what are you talking?

Should we reciprocate only if someone helps us?

I don't know what you do.

You must participate in that Silambam competition.

Dear!

You must participate.

Mom, ask Vembu to participate.

Be brave and participate. You will win the competition.

You should participate dear!

Greetings to all who have come here!

My best wishes to all the participants, who have come to take part in the event.

Now, it's "Flour eating competition".

Hey, it's flour eating competition!

Cheer them and welcome here!

One...Two...Three...

Brother, the competition has begun.

Hurry up! Hurry up!

Dear, It's "Flour eating competition"

All the participants are eating flour.

Everyone give a big hand! Give a big hand!

(Indistinct Voices)

Next is "Wooden club competition".

Those who are good in strength and who are weak can also participate.

Give a big hand to Keerthi. Next is Curly hair Sundaram.

Udumbu Muniyan.

Baby mustache Alagesan.

Pechiayyapan has also arrived.

Everyone give a big hand!

Awesome! Awesome!

He is swinging the wooden club swiftly.

Here is the Tiger!

Hey, instead of swinging he is doing push-up.

Don't you have enough strength to lift it?

Look at him, instead of swinging wooden clubs, he is putting braid.

Why are they swinging like this?

In "Wooden club competition", Keerthi is the winner.

Uncle, Vembu is going to participate in Silambam competition. Come, let's go.

The next is "Silambam competition".

Do you all know who is going to participate from Thuringipatti?

Our dear Vembu.

Now, a guy from next village has come to compete with Vembu.

Whoever wins against our village girl, gets a reward of Rs. 1 lakh!

What a shot!

Our village guy is participating now.

Everyone give him a big hand appreciating his valor.

She has beaten him.

what a victory!

He has already lost the battle!

She has totally Defeated him!

Women should be submissive.

If a woman looks up, man's respect will go down.

What a talent she has! -Yeah even im not able to believe

She took her stick and went everywhere like a man!

Today, she is fighting to feed her family!

There is a Doubt that who will win.

Vembu, it seems if you win the Silambam competition, they will give prize money.

It will be useful for your husband's eye operation.

She shouldn't win.

Let's interfere and ruin the game. Come, let's ruin the game.

Stop this competition!

The competition should not continue, all of you leave!

No one should stay here, all of you leave!

Don't let them compete!

Why are you girls standing and watching? Come let's go!

Brother a fight is happening inside.

Hey Tiger! Go!

Vembu! You're okay!

Look there, a babe is coming.

Where, dude?

Come.

Hey, get down. -Who are you? Leave me.

Hey, get down. -Leave me, I must go.

Don't make noise! Lift her!

Shut your mouth. -Leave me.

Dude! -Leave me.

Dear, the MLA is coming.

-Hello sir! -Sit down!

Welcome, sit down!

-Would you like to eat anything? -No, thank you, sir!

When I was on my way back, from work,

I saw an incident on the outskirts.

A girl going home from school, was stopped by two scoundrels,

and they tried to kidnap her.

-Let go off me! -Dude carry her!

Take her that side!

Some children who were coming that side, fought with them, and saved that girl!

-Let go off me! -Buddy drag her!

-Carry her -Shut up!

Take her to the auto!

Lift her, and take her to the auto!

Carry her buddy! Carry her!

Start the vehicle!

Stuff her in the vehicle!

Hey!

Hey what happened?

Stop! Go and drag her back!

-Don't run! -Stop!

All of you are young girls,

I will break your bones!

Swetha!

Shruthika!

Logisha!

Hey! What!

Hey, if we all together attack you by silambam, you will get hurt.

Better go away.

Hey, Moni!

Sister........

Hey, get up! -Are you okay?

Hey, what's happening there?

-Children are doing something. -Yes, brother, looks like some problem.

I stopped the car, and asked what happened.

I was surprised.

Okay, don't cry.

Don't cry, wipe your tears.

-Go bring them. -Okay, brother.

Come...come...

Stand here.

Where are you from?

Varatanapalli.

What? -Varatanapalli.

What did you do to that girl?

Nothing, nothing we did.

You mean nothing?

Why is she crying if you didn't do anything?

Why are you bleeding if you didn't do anything?

Tell me, what did you do? What did you do?

Tell me.

I'll rip you apart.

Are you misbehaving with a child?

Take them to the vehicle.

Okay, brother.

Wastrels.

Get inside.

Lock them inside.

They may run away.

Get on. Get on, go inside.

All of you come here.

Where are you all from?

We are from Thuringipatti village, sir.

When I inquired, I got to know that, you teach them Silambam.

I wish to do something to recognise and honor you and Silambam in a big way!

Hey, Ravi. Come, here!

Take this!

Take it.

Open it and see.

You're going to join our municipal school as a Silambam teacher.

That appointment order is what you have now.

Are you happy?

Not only this, across all schools in Tamil Nadu,

Silambam should be made compulsory, I'm going to tell it in Assembly.

Thank you very much, sir.

Why should you thank me?

What's the point of being a MLA if I don't even do this?

Look, self defense is very important for women!

There is no need to get prizes and medals by learning silambam.

Women should be able to defend themselves.

I believe this silambam will be useful for that.

Thank you, sir.

♪Come, come!♪

♪Split the sky and come running, ♪

♪Dawn is not far, you get up and come running♪

♪There is no more pain in the heart, you come running along!♪

♪Our eyes are dry, you come with all your might!♪

♪Not today, not tomorrow, there is no one to overcome you!♪

♪If not for you, No one on earth is here... ♪

♪The mirage in your eyes, Why has it dried up?♪

♪All the pain you underwent will go away with no traces... ♪

♪It might be a stone but that is also treated as deity... ♪

♪You are alive but you are also considered as human... ♪

♪You are all alone in this world.. ♪

♪But the whole universe is with you.. so you have no hurdles.. ♪

♪You have come to this world to rule♪

Good evening, headlines for today!

School children making strides in Silambam! The heroic woman who took charge!

Just when everyone was wondering if our traditional sport of Silambam would die,

Vembu who is from an ordinary village,

has become the reason, for girls across all Tamil Nadu schools learning Silambam.

Having learnt the traditional art form at a young age,

she has stated that, it is that art, that helped her save many girl children.

Learning the art of Silambam,

along with helping women defend themselves,

helps strenghen the body and mind.

She states that silambam is the foundation for the art of war.

Bodhi Dharmar attained enlightenment, by learning the art of Silambam.

She further states that he has also taught this art of Silambam, outside India.

This art form, that has so many benefits,

has been made a free compulsory subject, in all schools by the Tamil Nadu government.

Vembu who was responsible for this move, has been showered with praise by one and all.

Few months later...

Vetri!

Open your eyes, slowly!

Yes, slowly!

Slowly!

Very good!

Vembu is a girl, who always thinks for the society!

She put forth a lot of petitions to benefit women.

The government accepted those petitions,

and in a move that benefit women,

brought about the free napkin plan.

This plan, was implemented not only in Tamil Nadu, but across India.

This movie is a tribute to all the women, who have achieved recognition in Silambam.