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"Once upon a time..."

"Once upon a time..."

"...there was a thief"

"Waves of darkness at night"

"Is it at night or bright daylight the thief vanishes out of sight"

"Narrow street alleys? Or wide highways?"

"Is it you or me?"

"Once upon a time there was a thief"

"Waves of darkness at night"

"Is it at night or bright daylight the thief vanishes out of sight"

"Wayside robber, techno-hacker Gullible burglar, 3G swindler"

"Beggar-mugger, copycat robber Oil stealer, power raider"

"Thief amateur 3/4th cheater"

"One and a half bandit"

"There... thief complete"

"In every human being hides deep within"

"Like a minuscule atom a thief wholesome... on the run"

"Like a seed planted already there is a thief in every-body"

"Even the mightiest bandit will steal without restraint"

"Till the sun from its bed arises and righteousness opens its eyes"

"Once upon a time there was a thief"

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

Dad, where are you?

Thomas kutty, I'm getting the coconuts plucked

We got 1000 coconuts more this time

Really?! 1000 more?

At Rs 6 each, calculate for 8000 coconuts

My goodness!

Rs 3000 for selling woven coconut leaves

Last month I got Rs 20,000 from the husk and fiber

Totally Rs 80,000

I've deposited it in your account

Also the Rev. has ordered tender coconut leaves for the church festival

He thinks I'll give it for free

If he's the Reverend Father then I'm the Bishop... hah!

Are you still fighting with your American wife?

She's asking for a divorce

Aiyo! I heard divorces are expensive there

What can I do?

Try to convince her and charm her to somehow get along

I have better work to do

Don't yell at me, when I'm only giving you some good advice

Father... I ca-

Hold on a second

- Hey! Don't take that - Why?

That coconut comes from the '18th leaf axil' variety

Its kernel yields more oil

Take this one

You only want one to make curry, right?

- What an Uncle Scrooge! - Get lost, useless

What's that commotion?

The kids are all over the guava tree

Drive them away Sons of mongrels!

Or cut the cover of spadix I won't do anything more

Listen, dude

If you ever speak to me in English again...!

Oh! My coconut

NK Boodham!

Does NK mean the ghost that guards the treasure?

Or the ghost of Neelankavil?

Come here

I shouldn't have asked!

I was waiting for you

What is your answer?

I already told you

You have a huge building and million furniture all over the place

The money you offer for painting them all...

...is not enough to buy paint or even a pint of liquor

This is exactly why I call you ungrateful

Your grandfather, while painting the Panchayat Office...

...fell off the high stool and broke his leg

I was the one who rushed him to the hospital

Haven't you used this same excuse to paint your house countless times...

...by his father and grandfather?

That too free of cost

My children are coming from the U.S

The house must be spruced up That's why I'm begging you to do it

You say this every year Why haven't they come even once?

Maybe they are walking from USA to India

Don't laugh

None of you need to laugh

Wait and see! I'll get my house painted before my children land up

And that too, for the rate I offered

If that happens I swear I'll quit my job

Then be prepared to be jobless!

Has your wife conceived as yet, my son?

It's not enough if you make offerings to the church

Both of you must make an effort too

Your job is during the day and she is on night-duty

Shouldn't you meet sometime...

...for even the Almighty to assist you?

Praise the Lord!

He's too generous with his swear words at me!

I'm even more eager than him, to see my grandchildren

NK Bhoodham?

Get lost... minx

Here's the bill

This bill is not very clear, I guess

Says who? It is written in such big letters!

But I cannot see anything, child

It's time that you change your specs

It's a total of Rs 249

There's 100 I only have a total of Rs 150

Can you lend money from any acquaintances?

I came from too far and got in seeing the offer board

What can we do now?

Hmm... Can you reduce some items?

Okay, 2kg rice, 1kg sugar, 1kg onion, 2 washing soaps, 1 Bathing soap

1kg rice is now Rs 32, right?

Yes

Hmm, actually it's good to be affected by diabetes

Why?

Then, we could avoid rice intake

Anyway, I'm cutting out rice

I'll adjust with the ration

Onion is also not needed

Why do we have to cry upon the price?

Now, it's Rs 162

Even now, there's a deficit of Rs 10

I only have money for bus ticket

Excuse me, uncle

I'll pay the balance Rs 10 of his

No, but...

It's okay, uncle

Why hasn't this girl come as yet?

Don't peck my hand, Minnu I'm your Ammalu

Bro, Minnu's egg is broken today also

Didn't I tell you long ago to get her to wear a panty?

You didn't listen That's why it broke

Vinu, stop weighing it like it's gold

Vegetables cost even more than gold these days

If I'm not prudent, I may end up selling my property

Vinu? That must be Ousep'ettan

I can't handle his scoldings in the early morning

You handle it Go

You go handle it, come on

I am so done with Ousephettan!

Hello

Hey girl! Do you know I haven't gone to toilet this morning

Then go see a doctor right away

That's not the point, you buffalo

Do you know why I've employed you?

- To help you to go to the toilet? - Don't be impertinent

Our deal was for you to serve me meals right from morning coffee

- So what's happened now? - Do you know what the time is?

Ousep'etta, it's market day today

What's new? I know you are cheap

Trust you to play with words! I must go to the market today

I can come only after delivering the vegetables

If I go late, Vasu will buy them from that Tamilian

Then 10-15 families here will go hungry

Easier choice will be you not going to the toilet one day

If you continue this, I'll pay you by the hour

If you go on and on like this breakfast will also be delayed

For the time being make it yourself, my dear

Momma will soon be there my little pearl, okay?!

Hey, listen girl

Stop the van

'Family is divine'

What is it, sis?

Can't you see the arrival of a great actor?

Oh! Isn't that our father?

That was his original role Now he has turned villain

What are you smirking for?

I sent word through so many people asking your mother to meet me

I heard you didn't allow them to speak even a single word

I look after my mother

I will decide who she can meet

Mother also prefers it this way

You can't do that

I have to discuss some issues with her

Do that with your new wife and child

Bala'etta, you carry on And take this man along

Who else will you get to do the role of Hanuman without any makeover

Sister, let's go

Hey boy, you'll see

- Why are you here? - Nothing

- Nothing? - I was here just to pee

Why does a man who lives almost 12 km away...

...come here to pee early in the morning?

The compound wall is already a bit shaky

Bro... Varki cheta called to say he wanted a few coconuts

So I came to pluck some coconuts for him

How does peeping over my compound wall help?!

If he wants his own coconuts you have to pluck in his grove

I thought keeping an eye on your grove was also a good idea

I can buy an Alsatian dog to do that job, off you go

God! Even by mistake I won't look at his place

Nasty old man

He and his coconuts!

Here's another team Don't run into that old guy

Grandpa's coconut bunch went missing I heard

Get down

- Ammalu, sweep the garden - Okay, sis

Kuttappayi, collect coconuts that may have fallen down

Shouldn't we fuel ourselves before going out on work?

Can't you come on time at least once a while?

You think I don't want to, buddy? But the mind refuses to comply

Do you know what bliss it is to sleep snugly early morning?

I have warned you not to bring this poisonous worm

Listen!

I read your father's drama was performed for the prisoners in jail

That wasn't for their entertainment

It was a part of their punishment!

Hey!

Don't be mean, your father is after all a great actor

You bet! A great actor indeed

But only in real life

To betray a wife who walked out trusting him...

...abandoning 3 kids for another woman

Sure, only a great actor can do so

All that is in the past

Forget it

Ousep'etta, my mother's tears when we aren't looking

And my stooping to do such menial jobs to educate these kids

All because of the man you call a 'great actor'

I don't want to hear anything about that man

Sister...?

I was just joking, my dear

Why did you upset my little sister?

Okay! I've left the topic Now you can leave too

Rice and curry is in the kitchen

Dinner is in the fridge You only have to heat it

Okay, then let the 'vehicle' leave!

How can we leave? Today is the 1st of the month

That needs no reminder to the 3 of you at all

Here

Was it a language teacher who taught you mathematics?

You've given Rs 400 less

I knew you'd say that

Last month you took an advance to buy...

...new clothes for Onam festival, remember?

That was festival allowance

Really?! You think this is a Govt office?

It's a crime to call you Uncle Scrooge!

Bandit would be a better word

Sis, let's go

Yes, my dear, or he'll cut some more money for coming late this morning

By the way I have a computer exam

You can cook and eat all by yourself for a week

Until I finish the computer exam I won't step into your area

Come, dear

Isn't it time yet for 'this car' to take off?

I wanted to ask you something

What?

Do you suffer from cholesterol?

No

- Diabetes? - No

- Blood pressure? - Not at all

- Why, sonny? - I don't understand

Our neighbor Vareed uncle didn't suffer from any of this

But he conked off suddenly yesterday

Your temperament shows!

Get lost, you...!

Get away, you cheeky fellow!

Welcome back to 'Your Choice'

- Hello - I am Sulekha

Tell me, Sulekha How's life?

Top of the world! How did you know it was me?

How can I forget this sweet voice?

It's been so long since you called

My hubby was at home past 2 months

He didn't step out even for a moment

- Has he gone now? - Just left, 2 minutes ago!

Do you still stay at the housing colony?

Yes, that's where I live

Will you let me know when you shift?

- As if I won't! - Ok... ok

What song shall I play for you?

"I feel shy My body aches"

Here's the song for our listener, Sulekha

What is your problem?

Cheta, I just... I wanted the sacred garlic pear leaf

Garlic pear leaf? Outside my garden wall?

I actually came to see if the coconuts from the tree...

...may fall and break the tiles of your roof

Isn't that how some tiles broke yesterday?

Oh! I forgot about that

I have not

Rs 28.50 per tile

12 tiles cost me Rs 342

I'll reduce it from your wages next month

You can have your coconuts all to yourself!

Why do I want to meddle with this old man?

There is something fishy going on

Welcome back We just heard a great song

Let's see who our next caller is

- Hello! - Hello?

I am calling for the first time

Cheta, please reduce your TV volume

I called because the hours during the day crawl so slowly

This isn't a program to help you pass time!

I know that this program is meant for lovers

- I want to listen to a song - What's your name, uncle?

Neelankavil Joseph Kurien

People call me Ousep

Which song do you want to listen to?

My house is across the Poonthran Lake

Past the post office as you go along the mud road, the 4th house on the left

Forget all that

Tell me what song you want?

Annamma... my wife She died 30 years ago

- Cheta, many callers are waiting - She used to sing a song for me

"Within cupped leaves of the lotus lies my heart"

The Lord took her away too soon from me

Our archives may not have the mid 60s songs collection

Instead, I will play you a gem of a song

Here's a lovely song for the Chetan who lives alone

Hey! We should get going

If we are late the booze will be over

I am ready

- Let me remind you our policy - I understand

What did you understand?

We mean those who don't share are not wanted at the toddy shop

Don't worry, Ousep Free drinks never give you a kick

Let's go

"Nothing so wonderful as liquor in this world my Maria, my dear"

"When it reaches our tummy the world dances a boogie"

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit, amen

Lord! Protect my children

Not for free

I'll offer 25 candles in your divine presence

Oh no!

I'm gonna reduce 5 candles from that

See, as soon as it's night, there is a power cut

Ouch!

My back

Oh gawd!

Listen

When a thief gets into a house...

...only the house owner has the right to scream!

Did you hear me... you thief?

Listen

I know you will try to escape Try your luck

But do it without any noise If I lose my sleep...

...don't say I didn't warn you!

See you tomorrow

Cheta?

Didn't you sleep last night?

Cheta!

I have something to tell you

Either I have to let you out Or I must give you up to the police

Isn't that what you want to say?

My dear fellow

Can't you wait till evening to be beaten up by the police?

Till then we can sit and chat

I find it very difficult to pass time during the day

Cheta, please let me out

The toilet is over there

I got it ready last year

My children did not come So it hasn't been inaugurated

That good fortune is yours

Go and do the honors with push and moans!

I'll be back

Cheta?

You chose my house of all places!

"Trapped in this pit unholy Boy! Dug by yours truly!"

How was the loo? Wasn't it like Lulu Mall?

Genuine tea!

My own recipe without any milk or sugar

Try it

Oh no!

Couldn't you add some salt at least?

If you avoid all that now...

...you can save on doctor's bills in future

This is the first time in my life I'm committing a blunder like this

Besides, I haven't taken a thing from here

Nor harassed you

So?

So please let me out

I beg of you I'll fall at your feet

I will give you ample time for all that

You tell me why you got into my house

Cheta!

It's not what you think

Stop dodging and explain

Frankly, I did not do this deliberately

Then?

It was only because of Pailey

Which Pailey?

Not Pailey, I said Phailin storm

Did the storm drop you on my roof top?

Not like that

I agonized over the ravages caused in Orissa by Phailin

I was shattered

I wandered like a madman without food and water

How could I solve this?

Finally I decided

I must help those poor people

After that it was only a quest

Travels in search of big bungalows

Finally it ended here

Not bad at all

Let me tell you another fact

When Gujarat suffered an earth quake...

...Uttarkhand faced loss due to floods

This is how I've helped the poor

Wonderful!

Give this story to a film maker It will flop miserably

Hey boy! Haven't you eaten yet?

What happened? Cat got your tongue?

Either let me go free Or call the cops

This is... really ridiculous!

Oh!

You talk as if I invited you in here

Cheta, I've got to go There's work to do

Why?

Has the Pailey hit somewhere else

It's only 2:00 p.m

Your job begins only after sundown

Till then we can continue our chat

Okay, I'll let you go

But tell me the truth

Who are you, why and from where have you come?

My name is Hari

Thank God you are not the king Harishchandra, the truthful one!

Your house?

Far away

What do you do?

Nothing in particular I'll do anything

'Idea...!'

Do you know to paint?

Of course

If once I paint a house the owners call me for a lifetime

Say it again

If I paint a house, then till it is demolished they call only me

Now what?

Don't go Cheta... please

Sir...?

Tell me a way out of this

Sir!

Paint!

Vineeta

- Do you see this? - What?

This is paint

And this is paint too

Some people here think only the paint from their brush will stick to walls

I'm out to prove otherwise

When you come back...

...you may have to search for my house

Why?

It'll look so different you won't recognize it

The house and furniture will gleam new and bright

I've got a superb worker who is absolutely honest

Oh yes!

Get lost

Okay, you can start

What?

First the chairs, tables and then the walls

I'll give you all the other rooms, one at a time

Is this some kind of joke?

Didn't you tell me you were the world's best painter?

Let me see if you are as good as you claim to be

You don't have to do it for free

I'll pay you Rs 50 per day

Isn't that's a little too much?

Food and lodging is free, right?

I don't want any darn job Just let me out

I don't want to work for you

Then I'll arrange food and accommodation elsewhere

That's fine by me

Police station number is still 100, isn't it?

I will state that you had accomplices

They stole 5 lakhs cash and ran away with 100 sovereigns gold

This will be my complaint filed on a sheet of white paper

Sir...!

Rest is up to you

If you want Rs 50 and food you can choose to be here

If you want gruel in jail and be tortured you can leave

Can you open the room for just a minute?

Why?

Cheta, there's no water in the bathroom... I swear

Just 1 minute

Boy! If you have the habit of changing your clothes...

...that cupboard has plenty belonging to my children

Take whatever fits you

I will reduce the hiring charges from your wages when you go

Do you rent out underwear also?

That's free

"Trapped in this pit unholy Boy! Dug by yours truly!"

"Do it again"

"Trapped in this pit unholy Boy! Dug by yours truly!"

Whose guitar is this?

My eldest son

- He was a guitarist, eh? - I don't know about that

But if people beat him up...

...it was because he played that guitar!

Don't play it

People will think my eldest son is back

Then I had better not play

As old as my father or I'd have finished him off

How can I leave without doing something?!

Just you wait

Pure water

Bye!

Stop!

The Bengali we were looking for has fallen right into our hands

Get up... move

Stand straight

Who are you? What's your name?

Mother!

So you are a Malayalee

If he was from the north he'd have said 'oh father'

- What's your name? - Hari?

Kari?

Not 'coal' I am Hari

So you are the proclaimed thief of this land

I had spread my net and waited a long time to trap you

Net was spread But nothing fell into it

My sharp brains and smart moves will get any thief to fall into my trap

For pity's sake don't harm me

Pity?

That word does not exist in my dictionary

I break the arms of thieves I pierce out the eyes of rapists

What about the innocent one?

To the innocent, I usually shake hand and give a glass of milk

Then I am innocent

No, you are a cunning fellow

Otherwise, how will you have the guts to get into NKB's fortress?

Joseph'eta?! I mean... Ousep'etta

March, my boy!

Goodness! It's pitch dark

- Do you have a torch? - No, sir

Are you out to steal without even a torch?

Who will be responsible if you stumble and fall?

Ousep'etta? N.K Ousep'etta

There's no one here Let's go, sir

What brings you here at midnight, Raghava?

A duty conscious policeman won't mind if it is day or night

He is alert and on his feet all the time

What were you doing, Ousep'ettan?

What a foolish question!

I was asleep

You were not just asleep But in deep sleep and snoring

How will you ever know what's happening around you?

What are you blabbering?

I'm not blabbering

I want to tell you something that will stun anybody

A dangerous thief, looting this house...

...jumped over that wall

He was brought to his knees after a brief tussle and captured by me

When was this?

Now

Oh yes! Of course It was a deadly scuffle indeed

And then?

I made him remove his underwear

Inch by inch I went through his underworld

I laid hands on some alarming stuff

I was shocked at what I got

But sadly, I didn't get any evidence

Did you let that thief go free?

Let him go? Sub Inspector S.Raghavan

- Bring him - What?

- Who? - Bring him here

Is that all? Hey! You thief

Hey! He isn't a thief

- No?! - He's a relative

Yes sir... we are related in more than one way

- Is that so? - Yes

He is the son of my uncle Devasya's sister who died of leptospirosis, her-

Enough please

I realize this relationship is so deep, it's never ending

He's a little crazy in the head and hassling people in his hometown

He was brought to be treated by a doctor here

Oh! So that is the reason

What a pity at such a young age!

Since you've done this much please do me a small favor

Please lock him inside that room

Of course, Ousep'etta

Move, my boy!

Isn't it better you put me in jail?

Senseless prattle of an insane person!

Come, my boy

This is your police uncle calling you

Let me go to jail

Without damages I will lock him up in that room safely

Nothing is wrong with me

It's not nice here Take me to your jail

Police uncle will take you there later

For now stay here

Such a stubborn boy!

He is a kid after all

If we don't take care now this half crack will become a nutcase

- We'll set everything right - I am not mad

I will make it alright Let me take leave

That kid is so eager to be in jail

Sir?

God! We never know these days, who is a crook or a crack

If something had happened to him we'd have been in a hot soup

Don't rub it in

My throat is all parched just thinking of our escape

Do you want to drink some water?

I don't want

Go ahead, drink

Ousep'etta!

I am parched with thirst

Give me some water I'm so thirsty

Contains some herbal root essence, right?

- Essence? - Excellent!

No water in the jeep Can I take this with me?

Here's the lid

Thank you

I feel fulfilled!

Who are you?

Chechi, please open that door

Chechi? As if I'm your sister!

- Ousep'etta - Please don't call that old man

Ousep'etta?

Who is this vagabond? He's asking me to let him out

I forgot to tell you

He is the grandson of my wife's sister Alikutty's husband's sister

Why do you keep him locked up?

- Is he mad? - Not so bad

Then?

A small issue at his home town

He's in temporary hiding

What issue?

In a moment of weakness...

...he misbehaved with his neighbor's wife

Wonder why that woman didn't like it one bit!

It became a scandal and a case was filed

Now he is in hiding here

I locked him up in case he misbehaves with you

Hey old man! Don't malign me

Oh! You object to me being honest, eh?

Why are you hiding such molesters here?

He is the excellent painter I told you about the other day

Look, do you really think I look like a molester?

Just shut up Dirty fellow!

He got what he asked for

If you try to act smart with me...!

What are you gaping here? Go away from here

What?

- Hi, bro - Hi

You want to escape from here, right?

Yes

I will help you

In return I need a favor

I'll help you any which way you want

Can you give me that number?

Which number?

That woman, who's your neighbor

- Bro, go away - What?

I said go

Get lost!

Well, I thought I could help

Bro, my foot!

It's out of question

I don't think this country will ever be a socialist

What?

When 'haves' give 'have-nots' only then socialism exists, right?

What?

Hi

Ousep'etta

Do you see him?

Oh! I see

Now I know what's happening!

What's your intention? Are you trying to flirt with her?

Don't you know, Cheta? I don't even look at girls' faces

I know very well you don't look at their faces!

Cheta, I am very hurt

If that's what you think of me I'll never step in here again

Your coconut bunches will all rot away

Ousep'etta I'm leaving

You can have the fresh rice in the casserole

Give that dirty fellow yesterday's leftover rice

Chechi, ask him

The kids are celebrating their school anniversary

I want to buy new dresses for them

If you can give me Rs 300 as advance I can manage the rest somehow

If I give you Rs 300 now...

...at the end of the month, when I deduct it from your pay

...you'll start cribbing

I can't bear to listen to it

If he insists on a new dress he can have one of my old shirts

It is fashionable to wear old clothes these days

Let's go

If you bag the first prize...

...I will buy both of you a new dress, okay?

For the 2nd prize winner?

A knock on the head!

Listen!

Why are you sulking like this?

Say something instead of sitting quiet like this

Why bore ourselves to death?

Keeping someone locked is your way of getting rid of your boredom?

Don't talk if you don't want to

I have my usual way of getting over my boredom

Welcome back to 'Your Choice'

Let us see who our next caller is

Hello!

Hello!

I am Ousep

Hello?

I think the line isn't very clear

That was one of our super callers

But was unlucky not to get through the line

We'll have a short break Be back with you soon

Welcome back to 'Your Choice'

Let's see who our next caller is

Hello? I am Radhamani

Oh! So that's how it works!

What do you do, Radhamani'chechi?

Hey! I am not that old I am a housewife

What does your husband do?

He doesn't do anything That's why I called you

Is that so?

Sis, I mean, madam where do you stay?

My house...?

It's behind the library at Pathalam junction

I generally take that road

Oh really?

Which song do you want?

Which song?

"Within cupped leaves of a lotus lies my heart"

- It's an old song - Doesn't matter, tell me

I wonder if you will have it in your archives

"Within cupped leaves of a lotus lies my heart"

Do you have that song?

What are you saying, madam?

If we can't give you your favorite song...

...why do we even have this program?!

How sweet!

Thanks

We are playing this song for our Radhamani madam

Oh no!

Cheta, give me the keys I'll come and help you up

No, you can forget that clever idea

Cheta, listen to me

I will help you Give me the keys

Ousep, let's go

No, I'm not coming

Come, booze is free today

Mohammed is treating us

The efforts of 7 long months has finally paid off

Finally Sophia, the neighbor's maid smiled back at Mohammed shyly

That's why he's treating us

Come, Ousep

I want to, especially since the booze is free

But I'm unable to make even a pepper coffee for myself

Okay, then we'll go

It's not every day we get free booze

You might need a week's rest We'll meet after that

Okay, see you

Best friends, huh?

Overflowing with affection!

When you mentioned the coffee they were eager to get to the bar

They also can't be blamed

You wouldn't have pitched in at anytime

Isn't that your nature?

So old, at least now can't you learn?

Beasts who live nearby are better than brothers who live far away?

Stop your sermon

You came into my house to steal

And now doling out pearls of wisdom!

Thief...1st rate thief

Otherwise go ahead and advise

After all I am all by myself

Anyone can advise me

Continue

If you'd been here...

...no one would have preached to me

Why did you leave me alone?

If you had been here...

...I could have asked you for a cup of hot coffee

God! Will he conk off now?

I will drink that coffee

Let me listen to you sing that song

"Within cupped leaves of a lotus lies my heart"

Cheta... stop it, at this rate you'll run out of ammunition

Pass me the key

Annamma, I want coffee

Coffee

Coffee

Has he departed from this world?

Cheta?!

He isn't moving

Brother...?

Remove your specs

Breathe in

Stick your tongue out

Nothing to worry

Give him these tablets

Nothing wrong, okay?

How did you...?

I used the roller stick to take the keys

Why didn't you escape?

I wanted to

But you were delirious

You kept muttering 'Annamma, give me coffee'

I didn't feel like leaving you alone

Don't worry I haven't taken anything

I used the money you paid me for the job

What a nasty man!

I'll go buy this and come

Stop

Back... back

Why are you hanging around here?

Sir, I am the guy who plucks coconuts here

Do you pluck coconuts wearing this dress?

I belong to the new-gen of coconut pluckers

How long have you been at this job?

From the time I can remember

- When was that? - I don't remember that!

Don't teach Sachin Tendulkar how to hit a century!

What's the use now? He has retired

Oh my 'little master'!

Don't try to get at me tapping my sentimental veins!

No, sir

Okay! Hereafter you are not a coconut plucker

You are a coconut thief

- Goodness! - Yes

You are charged with the theft of all coconuts that were stolen...

...in this village, by me Sub Inspector Raghavan

Get on the coconut tree I mean, into the jeep!

Sir, I am really a coconut plucker

I will show you my tool if you want

I mean, the machine used

Your machine, my foot! Get into the police jeep

You can call and ask Ousep'etan about me

No need

Asking him is out of question

He will immediately start off on his string of family relatives

At the end of which I'll be forced to let you go

I can tolerate all that

But after that he will...

...make me drink a yellow colored stuff

Did you also drink it?

I don't know why

But when someone does this I too feel like puking

Stop

What, sir?

Look carefully and identify

- You know? - I do

You are the Sub Inspector

Not me This guy

I know him

Not him I asked you

I know him, sir

Didn't I tell you I know them?

How do you know him?

He climbs on that wall and flirts with my sister

Dirty fellow!

Now crime section shifts from stealing to molestation

So you are adept at both these crimes, right?

Come out with his tool it seems!

Enough, sir

I'm a clean board now

I dedicate these beatings for Sachin!

Girl, come to the Police station and file a complaint

I can't come now

I have to make breakfast for Ousep'ettan

Breakfast be damned! Get in right now

Get into the jeep

Get in

Got in

Let Ousep'ettan take a leap

We must cure his flirting disorder today

You are better now

Just 1 more dose

And you'll be fine

Take this

Tomorrow your fever will vanish

Okay?

Lie down

Slowly

Listen

If you want to pee, wake me

If you stumble and fall again you'll lie like this for another week

I want to see you fit as a fiddle, my pal

Before I can leave

You loved her a lot, didn't you?

Your Annamma?

Ousep'etta?!

Catch him

Oh no!

He was the one who removed the rod

- I know very well - Where do you run?

Stop... stop there

Don't do anything, please... please

Here he is

We'll dip him in soup tonight

Sorry, I won't do it again

We'll let him go Poor fellow!

- We'll fix him up - No, please

Please don't punish me

Stop it, I say

Careful, don't trip

Now there's no complaint that you haven't changed

Everything has changed

Enough?

"Change the life"

"Paint the life"

"Once and forever"

"Evening skies, kaleidoscopic hues dance Rain as paint-showers enhance"

"Sunset skies, multicolored canvas Rain as paint-showers vistas"

"To enjoy in these meadows avidly To conquer the skies ardently"

"Come, let's delight in this spring with fragrance spreading its wing"

"Orange skies multicolored paint showers unhindered"

"To paint the flowers in colors gaily when loving hands reach out gladly"

"Sunrays scattered all over gold coins to gleam and glitter"

"A fragrance to be cherished cradled in the arms of the wind"

"To be shared with hands willing to one and all with faces smiling"

"Why do we need gold or money? Isn't our life on earth short, tell me?"

"Paint the life"

"Change the life"

"Clean your life"

"Once and forever"

"When bees swarm in a cluster in their honeycomb in rapture"

"Into the hive whose hands will offer to collect the honeyed coffer?"

"Do birds that freely fly sow or harvest in the sky?"

"Birds have no tomorrows Or memories or sorrows"

"Why this flurried hurry? Why this fervor of urgency?"

"Isn't life on earth a beautiful bounty?"

"Rainbow hues 'vibgyor' rained as a paint-shower"

"Sunset skies, multicolored canvas Rain as paint-showers vistas"

"To enjoy in these orchards lush To conquer the skies with a brush"

"Come, let's enjoy this spring with aromatic scent spreading its wing"

"Evening skies, kaleidoscopic hues dance Rain as paint-showers enhance"

After Annamma left me...

...I've never remembered my birthday

Neither has anyone celebrated it

How did you know it was my birthday today?

I looked through your diary...

...and thought of bringing some sound effects into this lonely house

Don't glare at me I haven't stolen any money

All of us contributed

I didn't mean that

I spent all these years for my children

I have never thought of myself

First time someone is thinking about me

You

You can never be a thief

Who are you?

My flashback is not all that interesting

I'm the only son of my parents

Must be my luck, before I was 3 or 4...

...my mother was afflicted with cancer

Expenses for my mother's treatment forced us to mortgage the house

My father never bothered about me

I must have been truly brilliant

That's why I studied in the same grade several times

So my father stopped my studies

I did plenty of odd jobs

I travelled to many places

When I was working up north, I heard my father went missing

I came back and realized...

...my father had been thrown out by his creditors

'The next time I met him...'

'...he was a pauper sitting at the doors of a temple'

'I couldn't bear to see him like that'

'He may not have loved me'

'But who else was there for me in this world?'

'Only option was to take him back to our old house'

'But to get back that house the creditors wanted 25 lakhs'

'How can I find such a huge amount?'

That's when a friend told me about the hidden treasures in your house

He said, NK Bhoodham was so dumb...

...he'd never know a part of his wealth was stolen

But it turned out I was the dumb one!

Who was the dirty fellow who told you all this?

That is-

Tell me

Raj'achan

True, Ousep'etta

I was the one who sent him here

That's why I used to peep often to know what was happening to him

In return I got beaten up and a case was filed for molestation

Please let me go now

So Ousep'ttan is now entertaining a molester

It isn't what you think, dear

I will tell you the whole story later

I knew long back he lacked the guts

But I just played along

You...! Toad!

Why did you ask us to come here?

You did all this because you thought...

...my humble abode was a treasure house, right?

You are the Ambani of our town

Hey, don't

That's just a figment of your imagination

I don't keep even a single rupee in my house

I send all the money to my children as and when I get it

I can manage with a very small sum

My house and property have been willed to them long ago

Actually I am poorer than you boys

- Do you want money, Ousep'etta? - Not at all!

I will give you the money needed to get back the house

No, cheta

I realize whatever I did was wrong

I know you won't do this again

The love you show your father is proof of the goodness in you

No one does that these days So it's my duty to help you

May be God ordained us to meet

Being a pauper, how will you solve this now?

Tell us some other house where we can drop in from the roof

I have some ideas up my sleeve

A trick you will never expect from me

But you must stand by me, okay?

If you do we'll have a ball

Are you ready?

Hello

Hello

Hello!

Hello! Listen to me

Please... Hello!

Hello!

Our dad's been kidnapped

Kid... napped...?

Daisy, dad has been kidnapped

You must have heard wrong

Dad must have kidnapped someone

That's more likely

No

Your brother is already drunk

We Malayalees won't even spare Heaven as far as liquor goes

Bro, Daisy thinks you must be stone-drunk

So stop blabbering

I need ice in it

Hello

Here, talk to your father

George, I've been abducted by some masked fellows

They say that only if you pay Rs 2.5 million, they will let me go

Give me that phone, old man

Dad?

- Mr George - Yes

I repeat what I told Mr Thomas

If you contact the police you'll never see your father alive

We will get in touch with you the moment you reach India

We'll instruct you when, where and how to deliver us the cash

If you attempt anything rash...!

Aiyo!

Dad...!

Don't hit me

Don't hurt him

Rest in peace

You are deceiving your sons to help me

Who is cheating?

I told you I will try some tricks

When everything is settled I'll simply explain it to them

They will lay down their lives for me

They will forgive me

My sons are innocent

Ousep'ettan is always itching to do something

Now it's passed on to you also

Very good!

I wasn't willing, Vineeta

But he insisted

There won't be any hitches Ousep'ettan has it well planned

Don't invite trouble like slinging a snake around one's neck

I have known Ousep'ettan for years

If anything goes wrong, he will gang up with his sons

That's because they are family

But you are not his family You will be booked for cheating

I am sure one person will finally be the scapegoat

Who?

Me...!

You will also trap me

And I am not even married

Leave me alone

- We'll get you married - Leave me alone

- Don't overreact! - Who is the bride?

Tell me

- Police. - You rascal!

- But the vehicles hardly touched - Is that a problem for you?

I'll deal with this fellow

Time for month end tips If we are lucky, we'll split 50-50

Thank you, sir

I got lucky

Lower the glass

Why were you racing as if it was a matter of life and death

- Get out! - I'll be right back

Come out here, dude

Don't you know speed limits?

Our boss has ordered not a single speeder be excused

You know our boss, right?

Sir with maximum likes on facebook?

So you know, eh?

And in spite of that you dare to speed, eh?

Sir, we are Neelankavil Joseph Kurien's sons

We are on our way from USA

True, the driver was slightly over speeding

Sorry for the trouble

- Joseph Kurien? - Yes, Ousep'ettan

Oh! Our NK Bhoodham I mean, Ousep'ettan's sons

We are thick as thieves I wouldn't have threatened you

We didn't feel intimidated Neither can you make us

Is that so?

Madam, you must have gone to America first

And later dragged him there, right?

How did you know that?

I may be only a policeman But I know who wears the pants

By the way, why is Ousep'ttan not to be seen these days?

May be he is preparing to celebrate your arrival

- Can we...? - Sure, carry on

We'd have also joined in the celebration

But Ousep'ettan will offer us a drink

Goodness! Big risk drinking that

Carry on

You did over speed Don't you know to drive?

Till yesterday I was a tipper lorry driver

- A hangover from that - Just start the car

- Look! Police - Stop... stop

I know what you are about to ask

Why is this mentally deranged fellow let loose like this?

Nowadays he's better

Just a walk to bask in the sunlight

Forget the basking in the sun

That girl may have withdrawn her complaint

But I don't believe your peeping-tom itch is gone

Where do you peep in these days?

I stopped all that completely

In our town, women invite you over...

...record your advances and file a case for molestation

Why should we fall into such traps?

Good for you!

Go home before you get sun burnt!

Ousep'ettan's sons have come from USA

I just met them It's a blast tonight

Let's move

Seems to have been quite a struggle!

This is why Daisy asked you to inform the police right away

But he came up with excuses not to do so

What will we do now, brother?

Just listen to me

Their demand is Rs 2.5 million

We must share the amount which will be Rs 1.25 million each

George, that isn't a small amount

In Indian rupees it will be...

...21000 dollars

It's not practical for us

Brother, to be very frank

My company is in deep financial crisis, bro

Daisy is fed up of her nursing job

We are planning a new venture in hospital equipments

We won't be able to raise such a huge amount

You think I don't have a crisis?

I'm facing a divorce already

You know the compensation I must pay for a divorce

And my eldest son is hell bent on studying only in London

I have to meet that expense also

I don't know where to go for money

I have no idea what to do

But still I'm saying; We must try our best to save our dad.

If we get the police and something happens to dad

...people here will skin us alive

Don't forget our dad continues to live only for us

Agreed, we spend this amount for your dad

But what if the kidnappers cheat us?

What if they do something to him?

All that money will go down the drain

Besides, even if we save him how long do you think he'll live?

He's already past 70

At the most a few years more

Like Daisy suggests let us be practical

It's true dad spent his life for us

But can we ever reciprocate the same way?

So, it's a reality

We have only 1 option

Let matters take its own course We'll contact the police

Forget sentiments Let's make ourselves secure

We can console ourselves saying it was his fate

- But stil, let's think over it - What's left to think?

Brother, please!

What everyone says is right

So I'm only a ghost guarding the treasure!

"My dearest one, in my heart's atrium grow to spread like the moon's beam"

"My precious child, in my heart beat like the moonbeam spread and seat"

"Let me be the shade when sun scorches And the umbrella when the storm lashes"

"Sleep, my dear... sleep deep"

"My treasured one, in my heart's chamber like the moon's rays shine forever"

"Thorn of the rose and even the soft feather"

"Thorn of the rose and even the soft feather"

"Waited only to hurt further enveloped by hands in prayer"

"As green spring gave way to snow so white my wings exhausted halted its flight"

"My dearest one, in the cockles of my heart like the moon's beam grow and joy impart"

"In my soul, like a tongue of flame lashes, flashes a streak of pain "

"Like a tongue of flame, pain streaks and sears my soul in vain"

"Like a lamp lit bright I stood in the wayside colorful moments sprayed after the rain stopped"

"Now in my journey, darkness enveloping will light chase away this heavy feeling?"

"My precious child, in my heart beat like the moonbeam spread complete"

"My dearest one, in my heart's atrium grow to spread like the moon's beam"

"Let me be the shade when sun scorches And the umbrella when the storm lashes"

"Sleep, my precious... sweet dreams"

Why are you still awake?

Why don't you go meet your father?

Didn't you say it's been a long time?

I know, your father will feel a lot better if he sees you

Go

By the time you come back I'd have planned it perfectly

Ousep'etta, I don't want anything

My son, until today everything was a joke

But not any longer

I want that money from my sons

At any cost

My sons don't deserve my love

But you do

Only you do

Ousep'etta

Yes, sonny

I'll beat my sons at their own game

Now I will show them who I am

Just wait and see

I warned you, either give me the value of this house or vacate

Where will we go?

I don't care

I hope you remember I own this house and property

Remember, mother can also easily file a case...

...demanding a sum for our maintenance

We didn't ask you

Because more people will know you are our father

That will be shameful for us

True, it's shameful if we don't have a 'real man' to call our father

I will show you I will go to court

Do you want anything else, father?

Nothing

I am to blame for everything

I didn't take care of you or your studies

I haven't even looked at you with affection

Bear with me, my son

Father, don't think of all that now

I'll be back next week

I'll take you back to our old home

Son, what about the money for that?

I don't know if what I am doing is right

But it's also for the sake of another person like you, father

I'll explain everything when I come back

These words are more than enough for me

I will really come back

I will

Shall I leave now?

Why are the doors left open?

Ousep'etta?

Ousep'etta!

Where the heck is he...?

Ousep'etta?

Hari...

There must have been signs of a scuffle like you claim

Ousep'ettan must be missing too

But how can you be sure something serious happened?

What do you think?

Didn't he stage the same act to disappear from his own house?

I told you that day

He was a poisonous worm and we should be careful

He has repeated his act He just escaped from your care

Vineeta, all said and done he will never cheat me

I know his heart

In fact only I have seen that side of him

Something has happened

I am positive

Raj'cha, we have only one way out

What?

No! If you did it last time you've kidnapped him this time also

If that was the case why would we tell you all this now?

Think sensibly, George They have a point too

Sir, you can tell the police Don't bother about us

After scheming all this, you dare advise us?

Don't lose your temper

Cool down Let's discuss it

Lat's be calm and figure it out

Pick that call

Hello!

Who is it?

Hello? Who are you?

Hello!

Hello!

Hello!

What is it? What happened?

Father is in their custody

They want Rs 5 million if we want him alive

Day after tomorrow, at 12 midnight...

...they want you to bring the money near the bridge

Just like I thought, someone has abducted him from us

Better we inform the police immediately

We are grateful for what you've done so far

We don't want any more advice from you

Why don't we advertise on TV?

Get out!

We'll decide what to do hereafter

Get out, I say

Okay, if you say so

This has become a big mess From 25 the amount has become 50

Who could be behind all this?

Eat

Eat if you want

Who is it?

- It's me, dude - Oh! It was you, sir

Is father alright?

No

Has he any doubts?

Not at all!

Puzzled, he's counting stars

He struggled violently when you caught him

That's why I closed his mouth

It was a bit too harsh

I didn't know I hurt his lips and he'd bleed so much

He's okay, but he is not letting us apply any medicine

My brother has saved up much more than me in USA

His claims of having financial crisis is a bluff

My wretched American wife is the reason for my downfall

That's why God sent me this golden opportunity

I was very worried when I heard the ransom amount

That was when I saw the 2 of them peeping

It was sheer luck that made me think of following them

How else will I know they were hand in glove?

That is why I refused to go to the police

When do we get paid, sir?

Don't be hasty

My brother won't spend a single paisa for my father

He is already shocked hearing the ransom demand

I must convince him to agree at any cost

I am not blaming you You and Daisy made this worse

It was only 2.5 million at first

You objected to it and wasted time

Now it has doubled

When you say 5 million we have to give 2.5 each

2.5 million will be nearly...

...42000 dollars

George, it's not practical

Daisy, don't put a price on father like egg dealers count their eggs

Father has lavished love and care on us all our lives

I am in a worse crisis than you

But I am willing to spend for father

Isn't it our duty to do at least that much?

Remember our mother is watching all that we say and do

If we delay any longer, I fear the kidnappers may raise the rate

I am not sentimental like you Cheta I am practical, that's why I ask

If we spend this amount now and tomorrow someone else abducts him...

...will we come again all the way from the U.S to shell out millions?

What are you saying?

It is our father you are talking about

This is my suggestion

Let us save father, but the money need not come from our pockets

I don't understand

Cheta, this house and property has been willed to us by our father

- So? - We'll sell it

But where will father live?

This is Kerala

There are more Old age homes than public toilets

Use some money from what we get and put him in an Old age home

George

We get only profit from this visit

And absolutely no problem from father in future

Yes

Why aren't you saying anything?

What can I say?

Whatever happens, we must rescue our father

That is most important to me now

I am unable to think any further

If father had willed it to us with love we could have staked our claim on it

He never loved us

So we felt, we don't want anything that belonged to him

We vacated the house, Hari

Where will you go now?

I don't know for sure

But the world is large enough

Surely we'll get a place to live

I wanted to tell you something

But knowing you have more problems than me, I left it at that

Sis, let's go

See you?

"Just a call away, on a dream finding spree are you disappearing, deserting me?"

Cheta, please give me that woman's number

The house is going up for sale for 100 million

I'll get 50 million plus a 2.5 million profit

My problems will all be solved with that

We'll join you, if you want to make this a permanent job

When we learn a skill, it must be from the best teacher, right?

Get lost!

Good, we got this advance money

Otherwise we'd have had to withdraw...

...from one of our fixed deposits

You're right

Here's Rs 2.5 million Hand it over to your brother

They asked to bring it near the bridge

You don't go, George

Why?

If there is a fight or violence, don't go

Please

Careful

George's insurance hasn't been paid

If something happens to him then I must work full time

Then 24x7 I'll be in white and white uniform

My share Count it if you want

Why should we distrust each other?

We are siblings, right?

Is this what you think of me?

I didn't mean it that way

I feel feverish Plus a headache

I won't come with you to deliver the money

This must be your Daisy's idea

Any gunfire or smoke her husband must be safe

While it's okay if I am killed

Good thinking!

Let us both not go

Then?

Those boys brought it upon us Let them take the risk

It's not safe to depend on them

Bro, let's not risk it

Our life is more important than money

You have a point

Let's call them, eh?

They are nowhere to be seen

What is this, Ousep'ettan? Did they torture you?

No, my son

Let me take you to the hospital

No need

- Who was behind all this? - Who knows!

All this is because of me

Father is expecting me tomorrow

I must go even if I don't have the money

I'm only upset I'm leaving you

Forgive me, for leaving you halfway like this

Raj'acha, you must always be with him

You go, my son

Father! What happened?

Did they beat you up, father?

I know they did

Take the car

Let's go to the hospital I'll assist you

No, my son

He will refuse You start the car

No, my dear sons

I just want to sit and drink some water

Gently

Water

Father, are you okay?

Who was behind all this, father?

I don't know, son

Forget it

But I need to talk to him

Every month I deposited money in your account

And I wasn't worth rescuing?!

You saved me, but after selling the assets I had saved up

He told me everything

I don't mind

You can do what you want with what belongs to you

My anger is entirely towards myself

When your mother was expecting you...

...the doctor warned me

Your mother's life was in danger

And to abort the baby

She cried begging at my feet saying...

Poor one

'...even if I die my baby must live'

Today I realize

I should have never agreed to her wish

Father...I...

You made me say it!

You forced your own father to say this to you today

What are you standing here for?

Get out of my sight... with her!

You wait

Do you have a coin, son?

You pray in so many churches with vows...

...and on your bended knees

...to get a baby, don't you?

This is my contribution for that to happen

From a father to a son

Pick it up, woman

Take it, I say!

Tears of a father is smeared on that coin

If you offer this you will conceive

You must have children

Plenty of them

Only then you will get back 100% what you did to me

Then you will know...

...the pain of being a father

Now I am relieved

That bond now has been severed...

...forever

Why has your face lost all color?

Nothing, father

Why do you feel bad?

Even amidst extreme financial stress...

...you were prepared to spend for your father

You even got your brother to agree

That is enough for me

At least one son stood by me

Shouldn't I do at least this for my father?

If not, would I be worthy of being your son?

Pah! You son of a mongrel!

When the thugs caught me, I struggled

A hand came from behind and closed my mouth and nose

My lips cut and bled

Yet the hand remained there firmly

When I was gasping for breath my heart recognized that hand

A child who hugged and called out 'father' for the 1st time

No father will forget the scent of his own son's hand

Rascal!

After that I waited to see how far this game would go

Now it is my turn

The rules of this game will all be laid by me

You understand?

I don't want a single grain of sand from this place that you sold

I have written it off as alms thrown at you

But tomorrow morning before 10 o clock...

...at room number 7 in Imperial hotel

...bring me the 5 million you cheated today

Not a rupee less

Even if it is 1 second past 10...

...or one rupee less than 5 million

...I'll call your brother

I will definitely tell him you were the mastermind

That fellow, who wouldn't hesitate to dump his father in an Old age home

...will break your head and I will be forced to witness it

Don't force me to do that

Father...

There is no second thought to the rules of this game

Tomorrow morning 10'o clock

Come

Annamma, we lost

We lost

He has come

Ask him to come in

Come in please

Don't forget to count it

Father... sorry

Don't ever call me that again

Even as a pretense in front of others

Hereafter, I don't know you And you don't know me

I gave you all that I earned in this lifetime

But I forgot to give you the interest

When they take me to the cemetery...

...don't come to see me

I will return the favor to you too

Tell this to your brother also

Now go

There he is

Maybe my father knew he didn't have a place to go

Before I came, he-

Would his soul have known my helpless plight, Ousep'etta?

I was quite happy taking care of him

Now...!

I got your house back for you

If you can think of me as your father...

...I'll stay with you in that house

Ousep'etta

Not Ousep'etan Ousep father!

Oh my goodness!!!

Oh my God!

You!

Mother...! A thief...!!

It's me, Hari

I am Hari

Hari?

Why did you come down the roof, my son?

I'll tell you the reason

Ousep'ettan

He said if he got in through the roof Vineeta has said she'd lock him up

Oh! I see

Was that the reason for this fiasco?

The story began from a dislodged tile on the roof

It has ended the same way

Years later when you have kids and grandchildren...

...you can narrate this story

Once upon a time...

...there was a thief

"Waves of darkness at night"

"Waves of darkness at night"

"Is it at night or bright daylight the thief vanishes out of sight"

"Narrow street alleys? Or wide highways?"

"Is it you or me?"

"Once upon a time there was a thief"

"Wayside robber, techno-hacker Gullible burglar, 3G swindler"

"Beggar-mugger, copycat robber Oil stealer, power raider"

"Thief amateur 3/4th cheater"

"One and a half bandit"

"There... thief complete"

"In every human being hides deep within"

"Like a minuscule atom a thief wholesome... on the run"

"Like a seed planted already there is a thief in every-body"

"Even the mightiest bandit will steal without restraint"

"Till the sun from its bed arises and righteousness opens its eyes"