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Good morning. You can go to your classroom now.

Mr. Kumar,...

...I want to go to the estate management office for a moment.

I think those students' fathers, Linggam,...

...and the management have a problem.

Let me go and see what the problem is.

Okay, sir.

It's okay at my age. What is your problem?

When I told you to go to school, you played truant.

Look what has happened now.

You have to sit in this school 24 hours as a guard.

Do you need this?

Vanakkam, brother. Where is the headmaster's room?

Vanakkam. You are? -I'm the new teacher.

Is that so? Fill in your details in the logbook.

The headmaster's office is over there, sir.

Okay, thank you.

Hey! What are you looking at?

Hereafter, you'll go on rounds without me telling you.

Don't I go on rounds now? -Look at her feeling shy!

Mr. Kumar! Is the headmaster in?

No, he just went out. What is the matter?

I will talk to him. -It's okay, you can tell me.

No, he has to make the decision. I will tell him.

Come on, tell me. If he has to decide everything,...

...why am I a senior assistant in this school?

Tell me, I'll inform him. -The tank covers behind...

...are very rusty. We need to change them.

Change them? What about the money? The PIBG account is empty.

We haven't received any allocations either.

What do we do?

So, you have to inform the headmaster about this.

That is why I said I'll speak to him.

The so-called senior assistant!

Will it be here by 10 am? You handle it, I'll be back later.

Sir!

We're done! You'd better close your school and go home.

What happened? -Linggam got caught...

...for stealing rubber. The estate manager has fired him.

Did he get the sack? -He was told to leave the estate.

His two children are studying at my school.

This will be their last month.

Oh, God! PPD will be here to close the school!

What's wrong? Do you have a headache?

Walk a mile in someone's moccasins and you'll know the smell.

Oh! Stomach ache? The toilet is over there, sir.

You may use it. -Oh, God!

Good morning, sir. -Good morning. May I help you?

I'm the new teacher posted to this school.

Please take a seat. I'll inform the headmaster.

Okay, thank you.

Go sit in your place! -No way!

I will write your name. -You must have already written it.

I will write the name twice.

I'll write your name too! -What did I do?

Am I as noisy as him? I only brushed my hair.

I don't care. Sit down! -You're a pain!

Vanakkam, teacher. My name is Kesavan.

I'm the new teacher. I came to report for duty.

I know. Within a year of work, you moved to two schools.

I saw it in the group. Your former headmaster wrote.

When you first come to work, you'll be eager to change things.

Rome wasn't built in a day. There are rules.

Rules are very important to me. -Okay, teacher.

Here, the school and teacher handbooks.

I have read this, teacher. -I know.

I know you would have read it. But read it again...

...and memorize everything. -Okay, teacher.

Since this is a small school,...

...every teacher must accept three responsibilities.

Until now, Teacher Kathir has been managing the RMT Program...

...temporarily. Hereafter, you must handle it.

Teacher, the contractor has arrived.

Didn't I tell him to come at 9 o'clock?

Why did he come so early?

Tell him to wait. -Okay, teacher.

Kesavan, come with me. I'll introduce you to everyone.

Okay, teacher.

En. Jamal, this is our new teacher. He is En. Jamal.

He's the school clerk. -Hi!

He is our PK2 (Senior Assistant 2). Dhayamanthi.

PK1 Parvathy has gone for a course.

Come on, I'll show you the school. -Okay, teacher.

Slowly, don't rush. Say that again.

They are all our students. They are our children.

Okay, say it together.

Vanakkam. -Vanakkam.

The pictures in Column A..... -Teacher Kathir!

Aren't you handling RMT food?

Why, teacher? What happened? -Some parents called...

...to complain that the gravy was very spicy

Their children have diarrhoea.

Isn't this the teacher's responsibility?

Isn't this your job? -If their kids are purging,...

...what can I do? -Sir, I'm talking about the gravy.

No, teacher. I touched the food with my fingers and tasted it.

It wasn't spicy.

Teacher, you can't lick the gravy. You should have tried some.

According to the SOP, if more than 5 parents complain,...

...you'll get into trouble. Good thing you missed it.

As of today, our new teacher, Kesavan...

...will manage the RMT program. Hand the list over to him. Okay?

Vanakkam, teacher. -Vanakkam, teacher.

Okay, let's go.

Five Blue, that's your class. -Turn to page 37.

Kavi! -Teacher?

They wanted the name list for the curriculum.

Have you sent it? -I emailed it last week.

Okay. Good. Proceed.

Come on.

Teacher! Who is that? -I think that's a new teacher.

Stand, everyone. Vanakkam, teacher.

Vanakkam, teacher.

Teacher, the name of the students who made noise.

Students, he is the new teacher in our school.

Teacher Kesavan. -Vanakkam, teacher.

Vanakkam, students. -All right, you may sit now.

Thank you, teacher.

A new teacher, we're done!

He is your class teacher from now on. Okay?

Congratulations, Kesavan. See me if you have any doubts.

Punctuality is very important. -Of course.

You must be a role model to this school.

Here, hereafter, this is your responsibility.

Okay, teacher.

I don't know how our new teacher is.

Yes, I have never seen this teacher in this area before.

Quickly clean the classroom. -Okay.

You may sit in your places now.

Who can read what I wrote?

Okay, hands down.

What is your name? -Parvini.

Parvini, please stand.

Read what I have written on the board.

Ah. Ga. Ra.

Mu. Ta. -Okay, sit down.

What is your name? -Kasthuri.

Stand up. Kasthuri, you read it.

Read it.

Come here.

What have I written here?

Read it. Can you see that?

Okay, here. Write your name first.

Write your name.

Write your name, Kasthuri.

Give it to me. Go and sit.

Okay, have you guys eaten? -Yes.

Did you eat well? -Yes.

Kasthuri.

Kasthuri does not know how to write her name.

Do you know how to write your name?

You know. -Teacher, she speaks Tamil...

...more fluently than Malay. -Really?

What's the matter, sir? Did you expect him to apologise?

That's the only English word he doesn't like.

So, he will not apologise to anyone.

Anyway, I'm Kathir. I'm the PE teacher of this school.

Why do you look that way? -No, you look good! Come on.

Is that man who bumped into me a teacher in this school?

Yes, he is. But he will not help you.

He is very busy with his private tuition classes.

How are you? Will you help or.....

How can you say that, sir? If God appears...

...in front of me, I will ask Him why He only gave me...

...two hands to help. My hands are meant to help people.

Sir, that's great.

This isn't a helping hand, I consider them your legs.

Please follow me now. -Sure.

Sir, don't be mad at me for making you pick up these boxes...

...on the first day of work. -Not at all, teacher.

I've been asking God day and night...

..for a new male teacher for this school.

God has answered your prayer. -Yes.

Every teacher in this school is different.

She never talks much.

She is.....

Kathir, what did you tick on the online survey form?

I'm confused. What do you put as a challenge to a teacher?

Mark anything, teacher. What's the difference?

Is anything going to change because of the survey?

No, right? So, why worry?

Kathir, the new teacher seems very strict.

No, teacher. I'm a little tired.

You look sweaty. Lots of work on the first day of work?

Teacher, come on, I finally got someone to help me...

...carry your burden. Don't you like that?

Will the teacher only buy it for lady teachers?

I didn't know you were here or I would have bought for you too.

Yeah, right. How would you know? -Teacher, have some.

No thanks, I have eaten. Give Mr. KC.

He has diabetes. You have it.

Kishore, please install this cable for me.

Won't you learn if you're taught once?

I don't get it. You are in charge of ICT here.

You have to do it. -Okay, go on, I'll come.

Okay.

Why isn't anyone eating?

Hello! Are you Mr. Kesavan, the new teacher?

Yes, teacher. -How is this school?

It's okay. -Just okay?

I mean it's good. -If you have any doubts,...

...ask Mr. Kathir.

Okay, what shall we say is a teacher's challenge?

You too? Just tick any box. Go on.

Let's go to the canteen. We'll have some kokoi (cakes).

I'll show you around the school. -Come on.

Sir! You said 'kokoi' just now. What does that mean?

Oh, no! This is the problem with southerners.

You call it 'kuih' in your place. -Is it 'kuih'?

No, it's kokoi! -Kokoi!

Brother!

Sir, believe me, soon he will come looking for you.

Why do you say that? -To borrow money from you.

Really? -Be careful.

You can dig it out using a stick if it goes into a crocodile's mouth.

But if you give him any money.....

Is it broken? Hey! Why did you do this?

Won't you listen despite being told so many times?

Teacher, this is Andrew. He is in my class.

Yes, he does this all the time.

He likes to break things. He doesn't want to listen.

Sir, don't we have a field? -A field?

This is our field! Our students play here.

But I won't bring them here for my PE lesson.

Why not? -This is our training ground.

In last year's state-level cross-country competition,...

...our students come first.

Because my training is such. -Great, sir.

Sir, the mosquitoes are having a feast.

If you stand there like a statue, the mosquitoes will feast on you.

Compared to the training I give, the mosquitoes' training...

...is far better. Let's run. Run! Let's go.

Aren't you being bitten by any mosquitoes?

Sir, I'm a bad mosquito myself!

Sir, stop!

Why, sir?

You're doing a great job showing me around the school!

Why isn't the building completed yet?

Wait a minute.

To put it simply, it's self-interest.

To be exact, competition and jealousy.

I don't understand.

The PIBG chairman of our school and the LPS chairman,...

...and the contractor who took on this school project,...

...there is no understanding between them.

There is no community awareness, insight, or anything!

The former HM struggled to build this school.

But because of competition and jealousy...

...among the chairpersons, it is believed that someone...

...had embezzled the funds.

And we didn't have enough funds to build this building.

The former HM was disappointed with their politics,...

...he took early retirement and moved overseas.

Do you know what the problem is in our society?

If one has good intentions, the rest only have bad intentions.

Like other societies, for the benefit of our society,...

...we must put aside our self-interest.

Only then will our society progress.

The former HM was a very good man, sir.

After he came to this school, we had many facilities.

How is the current HM? -The present HM,...

...is good too. -But a lady HM...

...will strictly go by the books.

Yes, a little.

My former lady HM said everything was wrong.

That is why I moved to another school.

Did you have the same problem in your school too?

This HM is the same. She talks about rules...

...and tortures us. She is a coward.

She will not ask anything from the PIBG chairman.

It's disgusting!

Vanakkam, teacher! -Teacher!

I pulled a fast one. -Sir!

I must be careful with you. -It was just for fun, sir.

Yes, mom? -Kesava, how is the new school?

Is everyone friendly?

I just started, mom. Over time, I will know.

It's too soon to say anything. -How about the food?

I bought something from the shop. I have to look for options hereon.

Don't forget to light the lamp for Guru every Thursday.

Why must you keep shifting from one place to another?

The astrologer did warn me that...

...there are wheels on your feet. -Come on, mom.

How can you believe those things?

It's better to move than to be the headmaster's yes-man.

Okay, be a little patient.

Okay, mom. -Is there a temple near you?

Yes, there is an estate temple. -That's great.

You will only give excuses if the temple is far away.

There is a temple near you.

Don't forget to light an oil lamp every Thursday. Okay, take care.

Okay, mom. I'll be back during the holidays.

Abhinash! -Absent, sir.

Andrew! -Present, teacher.

Daniel! -Present, teacher.

Kasthuri?

Nivitha Kaur? -Present, teacher.

Nivitha, I didn't see you in school for two weeks.

No, teacher. Mom took me to the temple festival.

But you did not give me a letter.

Okay, sit down.

Nurhafiza! -Present, teacher.

Padmapriya! -Present, teacher.

Sukhwinder! -Present, teacher.

Thenamudhan! -Absent, teacher.

He must have gone to collect honey, teacher

Dinesh Kumar! -Absent, teacher.

He must be home sleeping, teacher. -Sleeping?

Varsha! -Present, teacher.

Mithra! -Present, teacher.

Who knows the 8 times table?

9 times table?

Rudra!

Tell me 9 times table.

1 X 9 = 9. 2 X 9 = 18.

3 X 9 = 27. 4 X 9 =.....

Don't you know? Okay, sit down.

Sukhwinder. Tell me 8 times table.

1 X 8 = 8. 2 X 8 =.....

Why look up? Are the answers written above?

No. -Continue.

Okay, sit down.

Can you sing a Tamil song? A movie song?

Raise your hand if you know how to sing.

Do you know?

Harris Raj, come here. I want you to sing a song.

Sing.

'Crack'?

You sing so well! Go and sit.

Sit down. Next, the boy behind.

Okay, you sing. I think Puvanes...

...has a great song for us. Start.

That's enough. Take your seat.

Okay, Nivitha Kaur, it's your turn.

Sing a song.

Vanakkam, Mr. Kumar. Is the HM in?

He is, go in.

Vanakkam, sir. -What?

I have something to tell you.

What do you want to say? -The tank cover...

...at the back is rusty, sir.

It won't last. We have to change it.

Why did you step on it?

I mowed the grass and cleared the place, sir.

That's when I saw the cover. Raja said he saw...

...a big snake over there. -Oh! No wonder.

Do you only clear that area when you see a snake?

Or you will not go there.

Okay, can you weld the cover?

We can't weld it, sir. Even if you do, it won't be strong.

We need to replace it. -We'll get a new cover.

What else do you want me to buy?

Give me that. -Why, sir?

Give it to me. -Why, sir?

I'll mow the lawn. You sit on my chair...

...and deal with the ministry directly.

Go on, do your work. Go!

I think I got down from the wrong side of the bed.

What is this, sir?

Hi, teacher. How are you? -Hi.

Fine, thank you. -What are you doing here?

Why do people come to the temple?

Do you come to the temple often? -No, teacher.

Mom told me to light an oil lamp. That is why I am here.

So, don't you believe in God?

Come on, teacher! This is a very big topic.

If I say I believe, it is against my principle.

If you say I do not believe, it's like going against society.

Please spare me!

Teacher, is this your hometown?

No, I was born and raised in Skudai, Johor.

Many of my classmates are working in Singapore now.

I liked teaching. So I became a teacher.

You could have gone to Singapore to work.

You could be earning a decent income.

Okay, let's talk about you. -There's nothing to talk...

...about me, teacher. I am from KL.

I have a younger brother. He is busy with music.

I have no father. My mom is my world.

Mom, talk about the devil! I was just talking about you.

Really? With whom? -With the temple priest, mom.

Can I call you once I get home? -All right.

That was my mother. -I know.

Are you a fan of AR Rahman? -You heard my ringtone.

You are great. -Yes, I.....

Just a minute. Hello, mom. -Kavi!

Did you light an oil lamp today? -Yes, mom.

Suji's mom said there was a male candidate.

They are coming next week.

Can you take a day off and come home?

Mom, I'll call you later. -If I talk about marriage,...

...you will insist on calling me later.

Okay, mom.

That was my mother. -Do you also receive...

...calls from home often? There are wheels on your leg,...

...there is 'naga dhosam'. We must get married quickly.

They are looking for someone. The demand is high...

...for lady teachers. -Really?

Because male candidates will come...

...with a plan to buy a house with a government loan.

So, I keep rejecting them. -So, there is high demand for you.

I said the demand is high for lady teachers.

What are wheels on the feet? -An astrologer said that, teacher.

It's late, I'll go now. -What would I do here?

Let's go.

Teacher, I wanted to ask you something.

The level of education in this school is low.

What is the reason, teacher? -You ask rather casually.

There are many reasons. You are new here.

Soon, you will understand. -Okay. Goodbye.

Okay.

Everyone should know the subject of recycling.

We can reuse every item we use.

Okay? Parvini, do you understand?

You nod your head all the time. I don't know if you understand.

Shameshan, how are you? -Good, brother.

How is the new school? -I'm managing.

That is why I'm calling you.

You are good at composing music. I wrote a lyric for a song.

Can you compose a song for me? -So, you think...

...I'm very free. -No, come on.

This is for our Tamil school. If not for the community,...

...who would you do it for? -I bet you'd say that!

Okay, I will do it! -You are indeed my brother!

There is a saying, those with a younger brother...

...will not be afraid of anyone. -I said I would do it.

Why are you buttering me? Put the phone down.

Black tea, less sugar.

Brother, did you make the gravy extra spicy?

Is it that spicy, sir? -Don't make it so spicy anymore.

Okay, sir. -He is in charge of RMT food.

Vanakkam, sir. -Vanakkam.

I was told fruits are getting wasted.

I told the headmaster about it. If we cut the fruits...

...and put them on a tray, students can help themselves.

The headmaster told me not to do that.

She told me to serve on the students' food trays.

Some students eat them. Those who do not eat them...

...go into the trash can. What can we do?

Did the HM say that? -Yes.

I don't want any problems.

Whether the students eat or not, it's your responsibility...

...to place them on their trays. Why look for trouble?

Okay, sir. -One black tea for me, less sugar.

Okay, sir. Less sugar? -Yes.

What action do you take on students who do not come to school

Why, teacher? What happened?

There are not many students in my class.

Half of them didn't come to school for months, sir.

We teach students who come to school.

Why do we care if you don't come?

We'll come to school, we'll teach and get paid.

Why do you want to interfere in unnecessary matters?

We have a social responsibility as teachers.

Don't look down on me, sir.

In the beginning, I had lots of social responsibility too.

But the same society is making me talk this way now.

Once, a lady came to enrol her daughter in school.

But the girl did not have a birth certificate.

I wanted to help her get a birth certificate.

I arranged everything.

But JPN said it could only be done with the father's signature.

I told the lady to bring your husband...

...if she wanted a birth certificate for her child.

The lady persuaded her husband,...

...but he was lazy and refused to come.

Finally, I had to keep pushing him.

Because he couldn't stand the pressure,...

...he spread rumours about me and that lady.

One day..... -Who is Kathir?

Are you Kathir?

Will you get birth certificates for everyone?

I want to know, will you take birth certificates for everyone?

Am I her father or you?

Hey, look at me!

My wife is always praising you.

She keeps saying you're a good man.

You will do that! You will do this!

What have you done?

If you come to my house claiming to get...

...the birth certificate again.....

Hey! Look at me!

Don't come, you'll die!

Do you understand?

You will die!

Luckily there was no one in the teacher's room at that time.

Or my reputation would have taken a hit.

That is why I had a problem with my ex-girlfriend.

She left me that day. I'm still a bachelor to this day.

I feel very sorry for you, sir. -Yes, sir.

So I mind my own business now.

I just do my job.

Hey, Muthalagi! I'm calling you, wait up.

My name is not Muthalagi. Don't call me that way.

You're using a ribbon like Priyamani in Paruthiveeran.

Are you Keerthi Suresh or Sai Pallavi?

Hey, she's not Sai Pallavi. She has a purple ribbon on.

Purple ribbon...

Who is your father... -I will tell the teacher!

Go and tell. -We are not scared.

Sir, they are calling me Muthalagi. -Who? Hey! Come here!

There goes!

Why did you call her Muthalagi? -She has a purple ribbon on.

She has hair, so she uses a ribbon. Why do you care?

Muthalagi? Are you reciting movie dialogue?

Sir! -I'll smack you.....

Go! Go, girl.

They are still kids! Can you believe that, sir?

Cinema. It's a curse for our society.

Why do you say that? -What can I say?

Cinema is integrated into every movement of our students.

It's okay if it's good.

Now, everything is bad, sir.

There was a naughty boy in the 6th grade last year.

He smoked in the toilet and got caught.

When we asked him why he smoked,...

...he said the name of a movie hero.

When we complained to his parents,...

...they said their child learned to smoke in school.

You tell me, is that fair?

It's not fair. -Forget about that.

Do any of the heroes work in any of the latest movies?

How can you say that? In Batcha, Padayappa...

...and Petta, Rajini was working.

That's just in one or two movies.

But most of the heroes do not work.

Even if they work, they work as thugs.

And a girl will love the thug.

A dad to give him money, a girl to kiss him.

A mother to cook his meals.

Friends to get him booze.

But I don't understand something, sir.

How can a light-skinned girl pursue and love a thug like him?

Are you jealous? -It's heartbreaking, sir.

Now, in every student's house, there is TV access 24/7.

Parents don't understand that bad movies...

...act as a slow poison that dulls the mind.

Our leaders don't understand either.

Gory films, films with heroes that do not work,...

...we must not let our children watch them.

But, who is going to educate the public?

True. They are free to watch any movies at home...

...without restriction. -Vanakkam, teacher.

Who is there to control the movies they can watch?

What kind of a man are you?

You drink every day. Are you a man?

Hey! After getting married and living together for so long,...

...you are asking me now if I am a man.

Are you a woman? -Do you know what a good man does?

A man who earns a living and takes care of his wife and children...

...is a good man.

Foreigners are earning so well here.

Hey! You ask if I'm a man, I kept quiet.

Don't say I don't know how to make money.

Do you know how much I earn per day?

You and your income!

Can you earn RM1000? Tell me.

Do you know how much Karim earns?

Why are you praising Karim? -Are you upset?

You can't afford to get a school uniforms for our daughter.

And you call yourself a father. -I will get it for her.

Not a pair, I will get 10 pairs.

Wait till I get my bonus next month.

I will even get her a bicycle. -Yeah, right!

You can't even catch a chicken on the roof,...

...and you want to fly to heaven! Buy the uniform first!

Instead of buying a new uniform and tearing it,...

...tear the old uniform first!

You are good at this! Shut up and sleep.

If I come there, I will stab you with this knife!

Sukhwinder! -Present, teacher.

Thenamudhan! -Absent, teacher.

Dinesh Kumar! -Absent, teacher.

Who knows their houses?

Come with me. You take care of the class.

Okay, teacher. -How are we going, sir?

Let's take the car. -You can't drive there.

Why? -If you drive, it's a long way.

Why don't we use Mr. Kathir's motorcycle?

Okay, let's go.

Arvind, you only completed half of your homework.

Who will finish the other half?

Vanakkam, teacher. -Teacher?

Can I borrow your motorcycle? -Motorcycle? Why, sir?

I want to get the students who do not come to school.

All of them? -As many as possible.

AGU 4226. It's at the end of the parking lot.....

Sir, come on. His is the oldest bike here.

I know his bike. -I'll smack you!

Let's go!

Come on.

Sir!

Are you making fun of my motorcycle?

Teacher, sit back a little. -If I move back anymore,...

...I will fall.

Teacher, stop for a moment.

Why, sir? -Oh, God!

Hello! -Hello!

Where are you going? -To school.

To school? What grade are you in?

Grade 4. -What is your rank?

I'm the first boy. -You?

Second place. -Second place? Very good.

Go on.

Did you hear that? They are so proud.

They are good students.

Sir, there are only two students in this school.

Really? -Yes.

The building looks very old.

The building is old. But the HM is very strong.

Even if the school collapses, he will not break it down.

He will get new students and keep this school.

Come on, teacher.

Is this the way? -Be careful.

Teacher, slowly.

Teacher, this is the house. Stop here.

You go this way. I'll wait behind.

We will get him today.

Avinash!

I'm caught!

Hey! Where are you running? -Let me go, teacher!

You knew how to get him.

I've experienced it, sir. -Hey, go put on your uniform.

Sir!

Good morning, sir.

What's the time now? Shouldn't you be in school now?

If you sleep like this tomorrow, I will report your parents...

...to the education department. -Will you make a police report?

Hey! Are you playing in the river? Go home,...

...get ready and come to school. Or I'll come to your house.

Let's go!

Teacher, they play during school hours.

Aren't their parents bothered? -How would they know?

Both parents go to work in the morning and return home...

...only at 10 or 11 pm after working overtime.

Is work more important than their children's studies?

Everything used to be free in the estate before.

After leaving the estate, they have to pay for everything.

For the cost of living now, one can only manage...

...if they work like this.

They bear the economic burden. Children are neglected.

You are indeed helpful.

Hey, let's go.

It's okay, teacher. I will walk.

Hey, are you teasing me? Go!

This is an old motorcycle. It may break to pieces!

Sir, it's the HM!

Hey! What are you guys doing outside?

Boys, go to your classes.

And the two of you, where did you go?

Aren't you supposed to be in your classrooms teaching?

No, teacher. Those students.....

Don't you know today is Friday?

Friday is English day. So, speak in English.

You are supposed to set an example for the students.

Yes, teacher. No, teacher.

We went to catch all the absent students.

What? -No, teacher.

I'm sorry, it's my mistake. I insisted that he follow me.

This is not his fault. I'm new here.

I don't know where the kids live. And this will be the last. Sorry.

I've told you many times to follow the rules.

This is your first and last warning.

Go to your classrooms!

Teacher, is this in our school? -What?

English day.

This is the only plan that is useful.

This is not necessary for town schools, sir.

But our school students are weak in English.

That's it. But not for me. I've always been like this.

But you're great in English.

English? Thank you! Can you repeat all this in English?

Hey! Where are you? Go to your class! Go!

Get in!

Mr. Kunjuraman, there is no other way.

We have to close this school.

There were only two students. Now, they are moving.

How will you run this school now?

Sir, give me some time. I will bring...

...a few students to this school.

It's okay if there are no other Tamil schools in this area.

The condition of this school is also bad.

Before the two students move to another school,...

...I will get a few new students, sir.

All right, Kunjuraman. Do what you want to do.

I will do what I have to do.

I have to send a report to KPM. We'll see how it goes.

Goodbye. -Thank you, sir.

Hey, let's inform the teacher.

Changes in photosynthesis.

Changes in photosynthesis.

Hey! Couldn't you find any other place to play?

You broke my car window! -Sir!

Sir, why are you twisting his ears? Hands off!

Sir, don't interfere.

You entered my class and twisted my student's ear.

If I don't question you, who will?

No matter what they do, we have no right to touch them.

You should apologise to him. -Hey!

What are you saying? Must I apologise?

Don't try your stuff with me. -Teacher, don't talk like a thug.

Talk like a teacher.

You should apologise. -Hey! You are new here.

Don't meddle in my affairs. Watch out!

You are supporting him.

Tell him about my power in this school.

Tell him the assemblyman of this area is my friend.

Shut up! Not you, sir. I was telling the kid.

Does the assemblyman know him? -Forget it, sir.

Some people!

Why did you kick the ball into his car?

If there was a field, he would have played there.

It hasn't been a month since you joined this school,...

...but there are many complaints against you.

I didn't do anything, teacher.

It seems you yelled at Mr. Kishore.

He said you were disrespectful.

Teacher, he twisted my student, Andrew's ears.

Really? What happened? -Teacher, Andrew kicked the ball...

...and broke his car window. For that, he twisted Andrew's ear.

That is why I yelled. -Oh! That's wrong.

You shouldn't twist a student's ear.

That's a rule.

He didn't tell me this.

It's okay, I'll question him. -Okay, teacher, I'll go now.

No, wait.

There are more complaints against you.

I heard you give RMT food to everyone.

You must only give RMT food to RMT students.

How can I drive away students who say they are hungry, teacher?

Fine, I heard you cut fruits and put them on a tray...

...and tell everyone to eat them. -Some students...

...do not eat fruits. It goes to waste, teacher.

So I told them to cut and leave the fruits...

...on the table for those who want to eat them.

There are rules for RMT. If you do as you wish,...

...what if an official comes from KPM?

Who is going to answer? -I will answer, teacher.

I'm not sure if the younger generation...

...does their job well nowadays,...

...but they have an answer for everything.

Make sure there are no more complaints about you, teacher.

What? -He is very angry with you.

Just go. -You're meddling in my affairs.

You know who I am, right? You know who my father is, right?

Karupaiah! -How dare you talk about my father!

Did I call your father Talapia?

You know who I am, right? -Hey! What is this?

Do you have an itch? -Teacher, it's Maari.

Maari? Let me see. What is that on your finger?

It's a ring. -When the discipline teacher...

...sees that, he'll remove it. He only uses it in the classroom.

Yes, teacher.

Why are you fighting? -He called my father...

...Talapia, sir. -He lies a lot, sir.

Don't believe him, sir. -Hey!

Be quiet for a moment.

I think Tamil movies have a lot of impact on you...

...as Mr. Kathir said.

People are fighting outside, why are you fighting...

...in the school too?

Shake hands! -Okay, teacher.

You should not fight anymore. -Okay, teacher.

Nod like this if you agree. Don't shake your head that way.

Understand? You are not a thug. Sit down. Go on.

I've composed the song. I've mailed it to you.

You can download it. -Have you sent it?

Look how I rock tomorrow. Thank you.

Okay.

If you and I are united, we are different, my friend...

If everyone joins hands, it will be history...

Why waste time again......

Think out of the box, dear...

Standing united, our future will change...

School is not just for learning subjects...

Life experience is not in any book...

Keep running......

Run without stopping...

Find what's inside you...

Get up...

Climb to the top...

Believe that you can do it...

You have fallen enough...

Improve your qualifications...

You must fly high...

You have to work hard for it...

You sprout like a seed...

If you fall, rise with enthusiasm...

You must have self-confidence...

Don't be a burden to the world...

Put aside your sadness...

Fly like a bird...

The sound of laughter is like a falling coin...

We are willing to give up our lives for friendship...

You are so different......

I'm so different...

Let's change everything and live together...

You are so different......

I'm so different...

Let's change everything and live together...

Keep running......

Run without stopping...

Find what's inside you...

Get up...

Climb to the top...

Believe that you can do it...

Look for the truth...

Search within yourself...

Show your talent...

Live...

Live well...

If you can, give new life to others...

Hafizah, aren't you going to eat? -No, teacher. I am fasting.

Yeah, I forgot. Okay.

Teacher, I asked you.

Oh, yes. I wanted to give you this morning, but I forgot.

I will return it next month, teacher.

You must return it, I have expenses.

Thank you.

Sukhwinder, it's to boost your self-confidence.

Looks like you need more than that. Go and sit.

Even Nivitha Kaur will not look that way.

Did you bring your textbook today? -Yes.

Take it out.

Before that, I want to say something.

Nurhafiza is fasting.

Do not expose your food and eat in front of her.

We must respect that she is fasting. Okay?

What does fasting mean? Why do people fast? Who knows?

Thenamudhan, you tell me. -Teacher, that's not for us,...

...but only for the Malays. -Okay, sit down.

Fasting is for Muslims only. But non-Muslims can fast too.

There is nothing wrong with fasting.

People from different cultures do fast.

They have different names for it. Fasting disciplines us.

At the same time, it makes us patient.

Hunger will calm us down.

We will understand God's creation.

We will also understand the value of food.

Nurhafiza, at what time must you eat...

...in the morning and what time do you break fast?

We eat before 5 am...

...and break fast after 7 pm.

They do not eat the whole day. That is not easy.

If we play a little, we get thirsty, right?

They fast for a long time, we must respect them.

Padmapriya, let's eat.

No, mom, I don't want to eat. -Aren't you eating?

Where are you going? -Slow jog.

Speed!

Okay, stop. Stand in line.

Now, let's go to the field and jog.

Sir! Padmapriya has passed out. -Oh, no! Move to the side!

Get some water.

What happened? -What happened?

I don't know, teacher. She passed out during PE lesson.

What happened? -I felt dizzy, teacher.

I passed out.

Did you eat? -No, teacher.

Didn't you eat? -Yes, teacher. I wanted to fast.

Fast? Why are you fasting? -Teacher Kesavan told us...

...to fast like Hafizah. -The new teacher is behind this.

He teaches all the wrong things to the students.

Teacher, we'll talk in the classroom.

Pick her up.

Hello, brother, a new teacher named Kesavan forced...

...our child to fast. He is dangerous.

If we let him go, he will change all our children.

I can't accept this, teacher. He told the children to fast today.

He poisoned their minds. Is he trying to convert our kids?

And my daughter has an injury to her head.

Change the teacher.

That wouldn't have happened. I will not let that happen.

He is a very good teacher.

No matter what had happened, I apologise to you.

Believe me. You can go now.

Make sure this doesn't happen again, teacher.

What is Teacher Kesavan up to now?

He is always up to something.

Every week someone complains about him.

Stand up, everyone.

Vanakkam, teacher. -Vanakkam, teacher.

Vanakkam, teacher.

Vanakkam, Kesavan.

Sit down. Teacher Catherine told me about it.

But I did not expect this much of a change.

Thank you, teacher.

Kesavan, I came to tell you something.

Why did you tell the student to fast?

I didn't say that, teacher. It was taken out of context.

I told them fasting is good for the body and mind.

I didn't think it would be taken out of context.

I'm sorry, teacher. -With age, comes wisdom.

This is why I insist on following the rules.

But you do not listen.

What does this have to do with rules, teacher?

Kesavan, did the student's father investigate what happened?

No. He came here and told me to change the teacher.

This is our community, Kesavan.

You did well.

But look at the problem it caused.

Don't, Kesavan. Don't play with fire.

Your intention is good. But the crowd is wrong.

Kesavan, I'm talking, but you're thinking about something.

No, teacher. There is wisdom behind misfortune.

What?

If the school had a field, the girl would not have gotten injured.

You are trying to do something good. But be careful.

I will arrange it.

What do you want me to do? I have borrowed from everyone.

No one will trust me and give me money.

I understand.

Okay, put the phone down. I'll see what I can do.

Why do you look like a monkey that ate ginger?

Please go! I need RM500, can you give me?

RM500? -You can't give me, right?

No way. -Just go.

Why do you look worried?

Teacher, please don't be angry. I'm asking this respectfully.

Could you lend me some money? -Money?

How much, brother? -It would be helpful...

...if you could give me RM500. -I don't have that much.

I have RM100. Do you want it?

No, sir. The cost of medicine is RM500.

This is not enough. I'll return the money next month...

...after getting paid. I will pay you back.

This is all I have, brother.

Thank you very much, sir.

I don't know if the money will come back.

Teacher, the land next to our school is full of bushes.

Can't we turn that into a field? Whose land is that?

It belongs to the Chinese man, the owner of the chicken farm.

The former headmaster asked him...

...if we could use the land as a temporary field.

He said no as he wanted to build another chicken farm.

If another chicken farm pops up, we can't teach here.

Did you say the land is for the school?

We told him it was for a Tamil school.

We are poor students.

Please give us a field...

...and help us.

Our lives are in your hands.

Congratulations, Kesavan. You have succeeded.

Today we got this field because of you.

Thank you, teacher. It's not just because of me,...

...this would not have been possible without our students.

Before this, we tried our best,...

...but we failed. I think this is your luck.

Getting the field is no big deal, but when you go there,...

...everything must go according to the rules.

Andrew!

Andrew!

Kick!

Hey! Why are you crying?

It's raining heavily! -Yes. I'll follow you...

...as you have an umbrella. -Come on!

How do you feel when it rains?

I feel like sleeping, sir.

If I spread a mat, you may sleep!

Twist his ears like Mr. Kishore.

Talk about your experience or a poem when you see the rain.

The rainbow that appears after the rain,...

...if it appears before the rain,......

...raindrops will be colourful.

Great!

Half here, where is the other half?

Did you run out of colour when you were painting?

Or did a passing butterfly steal the hue?

Wow! Your poems are great.

I can write a collection of poems.

Mr. Kesavan, you look very modern. But your rhyme is out of time,...

...like a clock stuck in a bygone chime.

How can you say that poems are old-fashioned,...

...Teacher Kavi Amutha (Poem)?

I love poems. I don't know if you like it.

Who said I don't like it? I like it too.

Today, the habit of reading has grown much less,...

...especially in Tamil.

It needs our contribution if the poem is to live.

Okay, are poems important to life? -Why do you say that?

How is poetry important for a common man?

It is necessary. -I remembered a poem I once read.

Traders, what will you buy by selling roses?

What is greater than a rose?

A poet asked a rose seller.

The merchant asked the poet.

Poet, what will you eat when you get hungry?

Will you eat a rose? -Wow!

Your thoughts are revolutionary.

You're asking a series of questions.

Really? -Bharathiyar also needed...

...a poem to fight for women's rights.

So, aren't poems important? -Yes, I'll accept that.

Do you enjoy the rain?

Praising the creator is one kind,...

...respecting and enjoying the creation is another kind.

That's my type.

Mr. Kesavan, why don't you do a campfire program?

It's good for our students. -That's a good idea.

Didn't we have a campfire program in this school before?

No. I had this idea two years ago.

I wanted to tell the HM. -Why didn't you?

But the fear was there. So, I was hesitant.

How do I do this as a woman?

Now you are here. I believe you will execute this.

Teacher, you are going to do this campfire program.

I will be with you. I will support you.

If you have an intention to succeed, why distinguish...

...between men and women? Both sexes are the same.

Campfire? -Three goats fell into the trap.

She thinks a lot, so to speak.

At least now you thought of seeking my permission.

Teacher, I don't want to do anything without your permission.

You do it. I'm happy. -Yes, her KPI will soar.

But, must follow all the rules. Okay?

We will follow the rules properly.

But this time, Kavi Amutha organised this campfire.

Yes, teacher. -Very good.

You will be with her, right? -Of course,...

...I will always be with her, teacher.

Can you stay away?

Formalities for parents..... -Okay, teacher.

I'll get the forms, teacher. No problem.

Hi, Miss Lai! I called you earlier. -Hi!

Thank you.

Teacher, why isn't there a band like this in our school?

Are you catching water?

Catch.

If there was a machine like this for booze,...

...I'll put a few coins and drink straight from it.

Hi! -Teacher?

How are you? -Good, sir.

What are you doing here?

I came on a business. I saw you, I wanted to talk to you.

You have a daughter, right? -Yes, sir.

She studies at Anson's School, right?

Yes, sir. -Which grade is she in?

She is.....

First class, sir. -First class?

Here, keep this. -I don't want it, sir.

Keep it.

I'll come and see you again. Okay?

Okay, sir.

He is a headmaster!

But why does he suddenly care about me?

I'm still lucky.

Sister! Give me two more bottles.

How to reduce pollution, in the air, land and.....

Water.

Good. I need a few suggestions from you guys...

...to see what you guys have encountered before this.

What are you doing?

This is next week's exam question paper.

How did you get this? -Sir, today is English day.

Okay. This is the mid-year exam question paper.

How did you get this?

Mr. Kishore gave us during our tuition class.

He told us to memorise it.

What is this, sir?

What is this? -You gave your tuition students...

...the answer sheet for next week's exam paper.

You told them to memorise it.

If they memorised the answers, how would they think...

...by themselves, teacher?

By leaking the questions paper, won't it affect their future?

Leak? What are you talking about?

Learn to respect your senior teachers first.

Don't pretend, you've been doing this for years...

...to increase your tuition income.

Why do you think many students go to him for tuition?

Hey, don't talk out of jealousy if you can't earn money.

Who is jealous? You don't teach in school,...

...instead you teach outside so that you can make some money.

How do you say this is a leaked question?

I prepared this question paper.

How did you get this? -Well done!

He prepared it himself, he leaked it himself,...

...but he'll accuse me. You want your students...

...to score so that you can get a good name.

You did this. I only gave predicted questions.

You are the one who leaked the paper!

Teacher, I am innocent. -He leaked the paper, teacher.

Don't lie! -Stop it!

Today is Friday, have you forgotten?

English, please.

Teacher, they do not respect me as a senior teacher.

These two fools act like thugs.

What does that mean? -He called us gangsters.

Hey!

Who are thugs? You are a thug, your father is a thug,...

...your whole family are thugs. Come out, I'll teach you.

Look how they are behaving in front of you, teacher.

Hey, you behave nicely. You talk nonsense.

You started this game!

Teacher, he is a cheat.

The school teacher teaches 4 hours of tuition daily.

But he teaches only 4 hours in school.

You are a boy who cheats! -Stop it!

Stop it! Just speak in Tamil!

Why are you behaving like this?

There are only three male teachers in this school.

You should be united. Why are you fighting like...

...cat and mouse?

Teacher, ask if he leaked the paper or not.

Teacher, I did not leak the paper. I only gave predicted questions.

One or two questions will be the same if it is a prediction.

How can all the questions be the same, teacher?

Okay. Let this be.

I will investigate. Do your work now.

Do not fight in school. Go now.

Kishore! Wait a minute. I want to talk to you.

This time, the HM will certainly give him a warning.

Yes, teacher. We shouldn't let him go.

But you told him, "I will keep you!"

What did you mean? -I said I'll teach him.

You and your English! -Sir! What are you saying?

Teacher, I am innocent. They accused me indiscriminately.

Kishore, I know you teach tuition.

But I kept quiet because I didn't want to ruin your income.

But you have gone too far.

You shouldn't do this when you are an Examination Secretary.

This is too bad. This is a serious issue, Kishore.

If this leaked question is known to outsiders,...

...our school will get a bad name.

This is the last warning, Kishore. If you don't stop,...

...I have to take action. Go now.

Harris Raj? -Present, teacher.

Jagatheeswaran? -Present, teacher.

Kasthuri? -Absent, teacher.

She has gone to another school, teacher.

This morning, I saw her going to school with her father.

Take care of the class for a moment, Swetha.

Sir!

Kasthuri has been transferred to the school next door.

Oh, no! They are stealing our students...

...because there are not enough students in their school.

She just started to read. She just learned to write her name.

Leave it, sir. There is nothing in our hands.

How can you say there is nothing in our hands?

I will not let this go. -No, just let it go.

Problems may arise. Sir! It may become a police case, sir!

At least inform the HM first. Hey, take care of the class.

Sir!

Wait, sir! It may become a police case!

I know, sir. -Sir!

Sir!

Wait, sir!

I don't know what's going to happen!

Sir! Wait, sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Why did you take my student?

Is this why he came running?

I admitted Kasthuri to this school with her parent's permission.

What is your problem?

Sir, she has just started to read. I worked hard to teach her.

And she will be alone in this school.

Wouldn't that affect her emotionally?

Can this school provide a complete school environment?

It can. Of course, it will.

One-to-one teaching. Like homeschooling.

Then why must she come here? She can study from home.

I know which is good and which is bad.

She will study here.

What is your problem? Why pick a fight with me...

...in my school? -I didn't come here...

...to fight with you. If you want to help her,...

...please transfer her back to our school.

You'll be doing her a big favour. -We know how to help people too.

Do you want me to transfer the student to your school...

...and have this school closed? Do you know...

...what the implications are? You are a little boy.

Do you know the situation in this country?

You won't understand even if I tell you.

We are not little boys, sir. We know everything too.

We understand we can do anything for the good of the people.

That's what I'm saying.

If four teachers want to make a living,...

...there is nothing wrong.

In the 70s, there were 800 Tamil schools in the country.

Gradually it went down to 500.

If you close a Tamil school,...

...do you know how difficult it is to open another Tamil school?

Don't talk without understanding the reality.

I know how to save my school.

Sir, for your own selfish needs, and to keep this school open,...

...will you risk a student's future?

Mr. Kesavan!

You are speaking about the future of a student.

I am fighting for the future of Tamil schools.

If this school closes, the license of a school will be lost.

Can I get a license for a new school?

Will they give us?

Don't waste my time. I have lots of work.

Get going! -Sir, shut up.

Defending the Tamil language...

...and the license of this school is nonsense.

If you go to another school, you will be a senior assistant.

You won't be an HM anymore. That's your problem, right?

Just say it's for your self-interest.

Who are you to talk about this? -Superman!

Did you see that, sir? He spoke symbolically.

He sprinkled soil after eating his roti canai.

Why didn't he do it before eating? Useless man!

Kanmani!

There's a schedule for you this weekend.

You're not going anywhere, are you? -Not. I will come as usual.

I kept my weekends free for that.

Okay, please be there.

Kishore! Why do you look disturbed?

Another five students are leaving our centre this month.

I don't know what to do.

Yes, if he gives free classes at the temple with food.

Who will come to our centre?

Students in my class do not respect me.

They want to have a show like him.

We must do something to him. -He thinks he is great.

I will show him who I am.

I will make him run from this school.

Must you put your hands on your head while eating?

Have some fruits. You can help yourselves.

Sir, I saw Kasthuri yesterday.

She said he really misses this school and you very much.

I felt sorry for her. -Really?

Okay, shall we visit Kasthuri after school today?

Sure, sir.

Brother! -Sir, where to?

Let's go to Kasthuri's house, sir.

Kasthuri's house? I'll come with you guys.

Leave that old motorcycle there, sir.

Let's walk there. -Hey, go!

He says it is an old motorcycle! -Keep quiet. Let's go, sir.

Brother, how many months has it been?

You keep saying you'll return the money.

Sir, you're asking for it today. I even brought it yesterday.

Did you bring it in a truck? -Don't joke, sir.

Joking? I will come back.

I'm asking for my money back, but he is saying I'm joking.

Does Kasthuri walk this far? -Yes, teacher.

Be careful when you speak to Kasthuri's father.

He is a drunkard. -Don't call an elder that way.

You shouldn't say that. -Yes, do not talk that way.

Say, Mr. Drunkard. -Sir!

Wait a while. I need to ease myself.

What do you mean? -My tummy has been aching...

...since morning. I have to defecate.

What are you saying? There are no toilets here.

Sir, haven't you done it in the woods before?

What is this? -It feels great, sir.

I don't know what the magic is, when you come to the forest,...

...there is an automatic urge to defecate.

What is this? -Teacher, wait, I'll be back.

Hey, do you want to go too? -Sir, my stomach hurts too.

Go on, all of you!

What is this, sir? -I hope you are not joking.

Haven't you defecated in the forest?

Sir, how can you defecate in the forest?

You missed the basic joy in life.

Yeah, right! This is an opportunity to go to the moon!

You won't get an opportunity like this even on the moon.

You have to put on an astronaut suit and a helmet on the moon.

How to defecate that way?

This is romantic, sir.

You're in sync with nature,...

...like a newborn,...

...forget all your problems,...

...it's like flying in the sky,...

...sit comfortably,...

...the heat of the ground from below.

And the smell of earth.

You can tease the leeches that head towards you with a stick.

Finally, take a dry leaf...

...and wipe gently.

The goal of its birth is fulfilled.

It's pure bliss!

For this, you can ask God for another seven human births.

Come on! It's disgusting!

You should try it, sir. -How do I go if there is no urge?

Just go and sit, Newtonian gravity will automatically force it out.

Sir, that's enough. Drop this topic.

Hey, hurry up! -Don't come so fast.

Do it slowly and experience the blessings of this birth,...

...my boys. -Why, sir?

Hey, hurry!

Sir, this is Kasthuri's house. -Come on.

Kasthuri!

What? Do you want a donation? -Sir, is Kasthuri at home?

There is no one called Kasthuri here.

Sir, this is Kasthuri's house. He is babbling because he is drunk.

Who is it? -Sister, is this Kasthuri's house?

Yes, she is my daughter. -What are you talking about?

Is Kasthuri our daughter?

I should throw a rock on your head.

You don't even know your own daughter's name.

Have you forgotten her real name?

I thought I heard the name before.

She went to her grandmother's house this morning.

Aunty, Kasthuri said she doesn't like the new school.

Yes, sister. Kasthuri couldn't even read before, and you know that.

Now she can even write her name. Why did you change her school?

It's him!

He is an experienced teacher. Doesn't he know?

The headmaster brainwashed him and took our daughter away.

What can I do? My husband is such.

Okay, can I have RM5?

Sir, let's go. Hey, come on.

It's fine. It's okay.

The other day, you asked me why our school doesn't have...

...a band like the Chinese school.

It's because of fathers like him.

Water turns into steam. -Kanmani.

Kanmani, I need to talk to you.

Students in our centre are getting lesser by the day.

I think I will teach alone hereafter.

You'd better find another centre to teach.

Oh, God! I took in extra commitments with this in mind.

Kanmani, please understand. I don't know what to do.

My commitments are high too. You saw how things are.

Please try to understand.

Do you want me to understand? -Kanmani!

Kasthuri, have you written?

You haven't finished writing or you haven't even started?

Write quickly.

Kasthuri, are you studying? You must study hard.

How is she, sir?

Teach her well.

I promised her mother she would get 8As...

...in the UPSR exam next year. -Sir, that's wishful thinking.

You can't do anything if the foundation is not strong.

She is fundamentally weak.

Sir?

Go and sit on my chair. I will sit and teach her.

Go!

You can't, right?

Teach properly. You get paid every month, right?

Write quickly.

Brother. -Hi, sir.

How is she now?

I'm sorry, sir.

I don't borrow money for no reason. My daughter has a major illness.

I can't even afford medicine.

I will return your money next month.

Brother! I don't want it back.

He's good at dancing, right?

He's going to dance. Clap, everyone!

The shy white cloud marches away...

Lightning tells the news in the ear...

What happens if it rains inside me...

Why does moisture rise in the wind...

Why is there a new feeling in my heart...

Is this a dream or reality because you...

Will the distance we travel extend further...

Will this be an ongoing journey...

Who takes and who gives...

Who loves and who hits...

Mine or yours...

This heart misses...

Day and night I feel hesitant...

You are close to my heart...

Unable to sleep...

But the comfort...

I will smack him today! What is he thinking?

Hey!

Who is Kesavan? Call him out!

Wait! -Kesavan!

Where is he? -What happened?

Be patient. This is a school.

Teacher, there is a commotion in front.

What?

Please call the police. -Okay, teacher.

Why must we be calm? How to be calm after what he did?

We should have killed him!

Who are you? Are you his accomplice?

Did you do this too?

How can we trust you and send our daughter to school?

What has happened now for you to yell this way?

Yelling? We must hit you first! -Why talk to this dog?

Ask the dog to come out! -Be patient.

What happened? What is happening here?

What happened?

What your teacher did is not something we can speak in public.

He wanted to take the kids out to teach,...

...look what he did now. Call the police quickly.

He must go to jail. -If there was a teacher...

...like this in our time, we would have studied well.

Yes, dude. She's pretty. -But you don't want to say...

...what happened. -Call the police first!

If we imprison him, he will repent. -He is a good teacher.

Yeah, right! Look here.

Is he a good man? Look at this.

This book was in my daughter's bag.

Are you lost for words?

Is this how much he loves the Tamil language?

This will not work. Call the cops. He must be imprisoned.

What happened? What's the problem here?

Kesavan! -Is he Kesavan?

Hit him!

Wait! Listen! -Listen to me!

We have called the police. Be patient until they come.

Just because this book was in your daughter's bag,...

...how can you accuse Mr. Kesavan? -Go check his bag.

I wonder what else is in his bag.

We want to check his bag. -Yes!

Let's go!

Where is your bag? -Stop it.

Go on! Where is your bag? -That's my bag.

This one? You had it today.

What is this, teacher?

What have you got to say? -How is this.....

Why talk to him? Beat him!

Hey, don't hit him!

Hey, don't hit him!

The police are here!

You escaped!

What happened? What's the commotion?

What happened, teacher? Why is he on the floor?

Sir, I'll explain everything to you.

Come with me.

Come on, Kesavan. -Move to the side!

I want all of you out!

What are you doing here? Go back to your class! Go on!

Yes!

Kishore! You did this, right?

What did I do? What are you talking about?

You said you'll fix him.

I didn't think you would do this despicable thing, Kishore.

You're blindly accusing me. I didn't do it. Okay?

This is a sin, Kishore. A girl's future is at stake.

Yes, I did it.

Why are you suddenly talking about sin?

Do you want to be Mother Teresa? Look here, if I get caught,...

...you will get caught too. Because you are my partner.

And one more thing, I did this for you.

For me? Don't play the fool, Kishore.

You should admit your mistake. Or I will tell them.

Let go!

A lot has happened.

Mr. Kesavan, wait here. I'll go and talk to your students.

All right.

Why is this happening, Kesavan? -I don't know, teacher.

Forgive me. Kishore is the cause of all this.

Tell me about Teacher Kesavan. -He is very good.

I'm sure someone has wrongly accused him.

He is a very good man.

He is my favourite teacher.

He teaches me science and math very well.

Teacher Kesavan is very good. I loved coming...

...to school because of Teacher Kesavan.

He loves us very much.

We are very lucky to have a teacher like him.

My interest in learning sparked only after he came to this school.

He got us a field.

He wouldn't have done this.

Please don't arrest him.

Teacher Kesavan is very good.

He wouldn't have done anything wrong.

He is more than my father. Please don't arrest him.

Kishore! Are you a teacher?

Is this what a teacher does?

Is this the work of a teacher? Useless!

Hey! What did I do? Did you see me do it?

Do you have any witnesses?

The police took the culprit for questioning.

Don't mess with me. -Hey! Don't pretend!

Teacher Kanmani told me everything. I'll go to the police right now.

Oh! Are all of you accusing me now?

Kathir, don't do this! -Who are you accusing?

Rogue! -What did you say?

How dare you!

Teacher! Teacher Kathir and Teacher Kishore are fighting.

What?! Oh, God!

Sir, wait here. Kesavan, wait.

Hey! I will not let you go! -Kishore! Kathir!

Stop it! What are you doing?

I will kill you!

Oh, God!

I have never seen anything like this in my life.

I used to break up students' who fought.

This is the first time I'm breaking up two teachers from fighting.

Teacher, he did everything and is pretending to be an angel.

Teacher, he is accusing me blindly!

I am innocent! -Is today a Friday?

Speak in Tamil! He thinks he is an Englishman!

Look at him! -Hey, shut up!

Teacher, he is the one who kept those books...

...in the students' bags and Teacher Kesavan's bag!

If you don't believe me, call Teacher Kanmani and ask her.

Tell me what happened, Kanmani.

Don't be afraid of anyone. I am here for you.

Yes, teacher. Kathir is right.

Kishore is the cause of all this. I'm sorry, teacher.

Okay, don't cry.

Don't worry, Kesavan. We know who did this.

Kishore did it.

Teacher, I spoke to all the students.

No one said anything bad about Mr. Kesavan.

No one spoke ill about him.

I think someone planned and did this.

If you allow us, we will investigate this matter.

No need for that.

We know now a teacher from our school did this.

It's Mr. Kishore.

This is a very serious case. I must take action.

The police have arrested Mr. Kishore.

He accused our teacher, right? Serves him right.

He twisted my ear. Serves him right.

Pity Mr. Kesavan.

Mom!

The astrologer said I have wheels on my feet.

I guess it is going to come true.

I wanted to change so many things.

In the end, I became a sinner who could not change anything.

In your journey to bring change, will you include me?

We will travel together, that is if you do not mind.

Sukhwinder! 74.

Dinesh Kumar, 60.

Varsha, 90.

Rudra, 80. Congratulations!

Practice makes perfect. -Laziness will lead to failure.

Excellent!

Very brilliant! -Look at this!

Sir, may I come in? -Please come in, sir.

Have you got your score?

You always get a low score in physical education.

80, 90?

You look very happy.

Yes, my students passed. I'm happy.

I'm not talking about your students.

What is it then? -I got 80 marks, teacher.

Sir!

Sir! -Yes?

Looks like it has worked out with the northerner.

Come on, teacher. -Look at him feeling shy!

Congratulations, Kesavan! -Thank you, teacher.

Very good achievement.

All your students have done very well in the exams.

I am so proud of you. -Thank you so much, teacher.

Oh, no! Today is a Friday!

Mr. Kathiresan. -God save me!

In the Thirukural, authored by Valluvar...

I learned a lot...

I learned love, manners and culture in a Tamil school...

I am also from a Tamil school...

In the Thirukural, authored by Valluvar...

I learned a lot...

I learned love, manners and culture in a Tamil school...

I am also from a Tamil school...

We are teased if we use our father's name...

If you think about it now, we laugh...

We study at SJKT...

Friendship till death...

In the name of football...

We kicked bottles and played on the road...

We returned home late...

We took a long shower...

Many hesitate to send their children to Tamil schools...

Is there a classical language like Tamil...

Tamil is your identity, brother...

No shame...

English is just an additional language...

The future will not be ruined because of Tamil...

Knowledge is like a spring...

We won't be any lesser...

In the Thirukural, authored by Valluvar...

I learned a lot...

I learned love, manners and culture in a Tamil school...

I am also from Tamil school...

In the Thirukural, authored by Valluvar...

I learned a lot...

I learned love, manners and culture in a Tamil school...

I am also from a Tamil school...

Wake up in the morning, shower and get ready,...

Apply powder on your face and get a good name from your mother...

Dad will give me a little more pocket money...

School prefects are a pain in the neck...

A fight broke out during the surprise inspection...

Use a 'bell bottom' pants...

We climbed the wall to get away from school...

I don't want to know, mom brings a cane...

If you hear this, fear arises...

When you get your progress report...

We wandered together on the dusty road...

We always value friendship...

In the notebook...

Full of red fixes...

If you hear our name...

The teacher's mood changes...

There is nothing more fun...

Like wandering around during school hours...

In the Thirukural, authored by Valluvar...

I learned a lot...

I learned love, manners and culture in a Tamil school...

I am also from Tamil school...

In the Thirukural, authored by Valluvar...

I learned a lot...

I learned love, manners and culture in a Tamil school...

I am also from a Tamil school...

We played with our friends...

Hide-and-seek and so many other games...

I'm so cool because I'm from a Tamil school...

Get the last bench, dude...

We have a nickname for everyone...

We only fight when the Milo lorry comes to school...

I'm so cool because I'm from a Tamil school...