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Valayamathevi!

1998

Cuddalore District

No matter where in the world something good or bad happens

one can know instantly, such is the advancement of technology today

But 20 years ago

such technology didn’t exist

Though you tease 90’s kids

back in their school days, they struggled not only to learn about world affairs

But also to figure out if they were in their crush’s heart

Do you know how much they struggled?

Now, we’re going to look at the struggles those kids faced 20 years ago.

His name is Shiva!

The one next to him is his brother

His parents died five years ago when lightning struck them while they were farming in the fields.

He is a determined boy, striving to take care of his brother while focusing on his studies

He is one of those boys every town has—always topping in studies

For now, he believes that he alone will study and uplift his town.

But let’s see what he does in the future.

His name is Bhoomi!

Bhoominathan!

He can fill his stomach with junk food, yet his body keeps getting thinner

I think he’s lucky enough

Mom, just five rupees?

That’s all I have.

This isn’t enough! I want more, or I’m not going to school!

I don’t give a damn, this is all I have

Being your child, I might as well have herded cattle instead of going to school!

Better do that! At least I’d get an extra hand to help.

You’re definitely going to make me do that, might as well leave now!

Bless everyone, dear God!

Mom?

His name is Surya!

He has no father, but his family includes his mother, brother, brother's wife, and his niece.

Average student from a posh background

What is today’s special?

Its Idly today

Perfect!

Her name is Sendhamarai!

Everyone calls her Sendha except for her father.

Sendhamarai!

Let this life of working as a lineman, going street after street, end with me

You should rise to become my superior officer!

His name is Mani, and the one next to him is Murugan

These two are from the same village as Shiva and Bhoomi.

Even though they go to the same school, they are in adjacent classes

While everyone else is riding a bicycle,

You must be wondering why he is just strolling with it.

If Mani rides continuously for five minutes, he'll pee

if he rides for ten minutes, he might poop as well.

Hey Surya! How are you doing?

Good morning sir! - Sit down students

Hmm

Welcome everyone!

I’m your correspondent, Sundari!

He is your Headmaster, Mr. MeenakshiSundaram

Greetings! - These are all your teachers for different subjects

After 10th standard, you’ve all come here to complete 11th and 12th.

These two years are the most crucial for your education.

This is the foundation for your dreams of becoming doctors, engineers, or civil servants.

Understood? That’s why the foundation must be built strong!

Realize your responsibility and focus solely on your studies for these two year

Sir! I have a question to ask, can I? - Yeah!

They said the same thing when we were in 10th grade.

We struggled, put in lots of effort, and passed our exams to get here.

Now, for 11th and 12th, you’re saying the same thing again?

Then what about our individual talents? Can’t we play at all?

You can play during your free time, but not all the time.

You can’t just chill and ignore your primary responsibility, okay?

Okay sir!

Looks like they’re going to make our lives miserable.

What if we go home?

Even then, they’ll call and nag us!

I’m so scared, let’s go to some other schools

But the girls are really beautiful here!

You cannot be saved!

I’m going to see how long you can escape!

Greetings sir!

What greetings?

Idiots! You’re all in 11th standard—you should be speaking in English during the English period!

Sir, what do we talk during math and P.E.T hours?

My hands will now talk to your cheeks

I’m sparing you from punishment since it’s your first day.

From now on, everyone must speak in English during the English period. Sit down!

In English? - Just sit down

I can’t

Introduce yourselves

Gokulvasan!

Gopi!

Surya

I’m Shiva!

My father’s name is Vadivelu My mother’s name is Dhanalakshmi

My birthplace is Pinnalur

My last school was Government High school, Karmanallur

My hobbies are reading books and writing poems

Looks like our boy can argue in the parliament

Better sit next to him during the English exam!

Only then we can get through

Naveen

I’m Bhoominathan, sir

Sir, this is Supparayan a.k.a Suppu!

Hope you don’t start fighting like Super Suppurayan in the movies!

Sendhamarai, sir!

Gayathri!

Mani? - Yeah!

Where are Bhoomi and Shiva?

They eat with Sendha right in the classroom, Simran.

Is it?

No thanks, you can have your lunch

Don’t lie!

Looks like he’s from a poor family

He handled the struggle of not bringing food so effortlessly.

I’ll go bring him - Please do that

Why are you standing here?

If you don’t eat with us now, none of us will.

It’s okay, I’m used to it.

What? If you’re really my friend, then come eat with me!

Hey?

What’s with the overthinking? Come on!

Here, take this. Eat!

Shiva! - Eat it all!

I didn’t bring enough. I’ll bring more the day after tomorrow, don’t mistake me.

What a food sack!

Gayu! Shall I feed you? - What if I give you a punch?

Okay! Cool, sit down

Hey, don’t show off just because you ate with Sendha!

We ate with Simran, you know!

What say Simran? - Hey fatty?

Can’t you shut your frog mouth for a while?

Surya, did you see that? Fatty tried to mock us, but Simran clapped back at him!

Spare him man!

Hi there!

Hi Gayu!

She’s actually giving you a deadly stare!

She’s staring at me?

Girls actually give their fiancés a killer look!

Aww!

The first time I hold my love like an arrow and aim at her

Just wait and see what happens next!

Aww, she just spit at me!

She spit at me! - Why are you hitting me?

But you only noticed her spitting at me!

Gayu’s eyes are locked on this Suppu, did you notice that?

But one thing was missed!

What is it?

Instead of spitting on the ground, if she had spit on my face, I would have tasted it!

One minute!

I can’t taste yours, go and sit there

Sendha, did you finish your homework?

I did!

And you? - I always complete my homeworks, right?

Get up!

Look at her...

Why should I? - Because that’s my place

Your place? - Yes, I was sitting there yesterday

Get up

I was also sitting over there but today someone else has occupied

So? Will you sit anywhere? There’s a place over there, just go

I fought to sit beside Studybee and score well, and now you want my spot?

Are you getting up or not? - I am not

Get up!

I said get up! How dare you stare at me? - Let him be

Hey Surya listen to me! - I’ll break your nose

How dare you? - Hey Sir has come

Silence!

What’s the chaos?

Nothing sir! - Sir...

Since Shiva is a top student, everyone wants to sit next to him

Is this even a problem?

You all have talent

but to be the best, one must work hard

study a lot

And not fight over silly things like this.

Sorry sir - Okay

Sit down!

How was the class today, Muruga?

It was okay

Mani, how about yours?

Class was okay

But my brain only was sleeping

Eat less or it might doze off forever

I eat only to sleep

Hmm

Sendha, my mom asked you to come home.

Tell her I’ll visit her next week

Whenever you feel like it. - How about sunday?

You already know Sendhamarai?

I know her well, we’re family friends.

My dad and her dad are really close.

Is it?

What’s she like as a person?

Is she soft or tough?

It depends on how we approach her

Hey? What approach?

Now you see how I approach!

♪ Aww! What a body! ♪

♪ Fascinating green nerves here and there ♪

[Gayu humming]

[spits]

Surya?

Surya..... Surya?

Come on in guys, let’s eat together

It’s okay , we’re good

It’s already time, let’s go!

Yeah, let’s go

I’ll leave, brother

Careful! - Okay, bye sis-in-law

Study well

Okay brother, bye!

Come on, let’s go

It’s twelve already, make it fast

Okay!

Get the biscuits

Hmm

Here, take this dear

They might doze off, I’ll go give them tea.

Surya?

Surya?

Where’d they go?

Hey? - What?

There’s a bullet

I think its my brother

You’re right, its your brother’s

Bullet

Where have you been wandering?

Wandering? We were studying

While studying, we heard a meowing sound

Curiously, I walked over with my books still open in my hands.

There was a poor cat crying out for help, like, "I’m sick, please help me!"

Oh?

Only then I closed my book and took it and....

went to the town's hospital

There, they said they only treat humans, not animals.

Hmm

So we had no choice but to take it to the veterinary hospital

We woke up the sleeping doctor, got the cat an injection and a tablet, and made it sleep.

Exactly!

And what a coincidence—you brought us tea at the exact same time!

What time did the cat start meowing?

It could be around 9 or 10 PM

Around 9 or 10, right?

For the cat that was supposed to cry by 9 PM

To treat it by 6 PM itself, why did you sell the grains worth 300 rupees for just 30 rupees?

Brother... Brother... Yes

Brother... Brother... no brother...

You better speak the truth

Brother... Brother... Brother...

Which movie did you guys go to?

I want the whole truth right now! - Malayalam movie brother...

So, its not even a Tamil movie?

Malayalam movie!

Brother, its him - Take the van there

Go... Go...

You haven’t even cut your teeth yet!

Brother this is the guy

Instead of just watching the movie - The theater guys...

The ride is just in the name, no car is a good ride inside

To watch this trash, so many vehicles?

Yikes! - hey?

You scum?

He said no car was worthy - What’s with the talking?

Just grab him to the theater

We can have the party there

No... No... Brother

Take your hands off

Whose turf are you on, and whose boys are you messing with?

You!

Hey! Run...

Come on, get in brother - Move the auto

If you cross my sight again, I’ll skin you alive!

You said you were gonna study, but you went to the theater and stirred up trouble?

This is how you’re studying?

Huh?

Sorry brother!

♪ On the banks of Malayalam, a Tamil singing bird soars ♪

Someone from the village found out we went to an adult movie last night.

That’s why they’re messing with us by playing this song.

Bhoomi , I don’t care if anyone knows

But we gotta make sure Suppu doesn’t find out

Otherwise, he’ll roast us to death in front of the girls.

That’s true we will be roasted in front of girls

I can butter up that fatty if I shower him with respect.

Don't worry, I got this.

Make way... Way please

I didn’t even wear watch to school?

Looks like I don’t have one!

Suppu? Good morning!

What a waste!

What do I tell you?

In this whole world, if there's anyone who wishes me good morning, it's Bhoominathan.

Oh no! What if the fatty knows already?

It’s better to stay quiet, let’s handle this

Oh so those seven days?

Open your mouth and you always utter movie dialogues

Shiva opens his mouth only to spill poems

What a bunch of nerds!

You belong in the same bunch!

Hi! - Hi Shiva!

Hi da!

How come you’re early today?

If an elephant and a mouse can show up early, why can’t I?

Gayu is here, don’t insult me

The boat might flip over.

Is he gawking at Sendha?

If you try grounding the EB officer’s house, you’re asking for trouble

I can handle it

Listen, Mr. EB

Yeah, tell me

I need a new connection for my water pump. - Connection?

How much would it cost?

It would cost you around 30 to 40 thousand

That much?

You gotta wait in line for 3 to 4 months to get it.

If you wanna take the shortcut, it’ll cost you around 60K.

What if I use a hook? That’s even faster!

The EB officers might rough you up around your waist. You cool with that?

I’ll stick to the traditional method

Got a flat tire on your cycle? - No brother

Just low air in the front tire.

We’ll fill it up!

You say beautiful poems, right?

Can you say one about air?

How can I come up with one if you ask so suddenly?

Air can blow as a gentle breeze or a fierce hurricane.

Wow!

Air comes from your nose… and even from your bum!

If I give you one, air might just rush out of all nine holes in your body

Dude, let’s scram, this guy seems to have quite a temper

Oh no!

Did he get poop with pee?

Possible! - Why is he running so fast?

What happened?

Hey? Hey?

Take off your pants before you let it out!

Quiet please!

Come out if you’re done - Please be quiet

Hey Surya?

Greetings - Make it fast

Study well! - Okay bye

Why’d you sneak out to hide?

Since the day he twisted my ears, whenever I hear his bullet’s sound

My ears ring, and my legs take off on their own!

Okay, forget it

We went to a Malayalam movie without a plan and got caught

Next time, we’ll plan properly for the Hindi film!

[Hindi song] ♪ Between you and me ♪

♪ What is this peculiar relationship ♪

♪ Neither of us could figure out ♪

♪ Neither of us could figure out ♪

♪ Between you and me What is this peculiar relationship ♪

[spits] I can tolerate if it were a popsicle

The saliva will melt down with the icecream

But it’ll stay the same in the lollipop. You still wanna eat it?

Dude, we can’t let anything go waste

Especially the leftovers—they hit different!

You will know only if you taste it

You talk to me about saliva?

Keep running your mouth, and I’ll dunk your face in this cow dung!

See? Now all the soil is gone!

But you can’t eat such things

Hey, its late already, go to class

Sir, the bell is yet to ring

Now you see the bell ringing Run away, shoo!

How have you been, dear?

I’m good aunty and you? - I’m good, thank you!

Sit down, where is Surya?

They’re on their way!

Okay, I’ll get you tea, sit down dear

This notebook... - What is this notebook?

My poetry notebook - Ohh!

You write poems?

Amazing, I’ll let you know after reading them

Give this to Sendhamarai

Sendha....? Am I your postman?

Here..

What is this?

Poetry

You wrote them?

I’m not that gifted.

Our Shiva writes amazing poems!

He asked me to give it to you

Why can’t the poet himself hand it over?

He’s not close as we are

He is also kind of shy

Careful, he might just pee himself

Did you go through the poems

Hmm - Did you like it?

I didn’t even do my homework

I have read all your poems

It’s locked in my memory!

I can even say it from reverse

Shiva, with the talent you have, you’re gonna be world-famous!

Thanks!

♪ It steals blossoms from a smile Love casts its net in the waves of air. ♪

♪ The feet drift weightless in the air ♪

♪ If love takes hold, even fire tastes sweet ♪

♪ What is this rain beneath the burning sun! ♪

♪ It lingers, unashamed ♪

♪The spot where my little finger brushed will be kissed, breathless and longing ♪

♪ Will be kissed, breathless and longing. ♪

♪ It steals blossoms from a smile ♪

♪ Love casts its net in the waves of air ♪

♪ My dear companion, blushing crimson with shy desire ♪

♪ You're a raindrop, trickling down in shy whispers ♪

♪ I’ll wait for you, wearing wings of longing. ♪

♪ Let’s measure the mountains together, my dear love ♪

♪ Everything ignites the moment your eyes awaken. ♪

♪ If I forget you for a moment, my soul will slip away from me ♪

♪ You made me forget even my own name ♪

♪ It steals blossoms from a smile, Love casts its net in the waves of air ♪

♪ It’s like a mute dream, unspoken yet deep ♪

♪ My love wandered within me and lost its way♪

♪ I have desires, but no words to speak them ♪

♪ When I found the words, you were no longer there ♪

♪ Will you come and whisper your love?♪

♪ Will you return the soul you took from me? ♪

♪ One lifetime isn’t enough for us to live together ♪

♪ It steals blossoms from a smile, Love casts its net in the waves of air ♪

♪ The feet drift weightless in the air ♪

♪ If love takes hold, even fire tastes sweet ♪

Sundaram sir, why did you scold that boy?

He was supposed to write tamil grammar but he wrote cooking recipe

How many time do I need to teach?

Why is everyone standing outside

Sir made us stand here, ma’am

Raghavan sir, just a moment please

Why are the students standing here?

These students haven’t paid their fees yet, so I made them stand outside the class

Aren’t you from a wealthy background?

You come to school in a car every day

And your dad’s a businessman.

Why haven’t you paid the fees?

The pocket money his father gives him could support ten students’ education

Then why haven’t you paid the fees yet?

My dad is abroad, ma'am. I’ll pay as soon as he returns

He’s making you wander like a spoiled brat, while he’s off roaming the world?

If you don’t pay in two days, you can't write the exam.

Pay the fees by tomorrow Now get inside

Okay sir! - Go

Why haven’t you paid the fees?

My dad hasn’t received his salary, ma’am. We’ll pay on the 5th.

Hmm... Okay, go

Since his parents passed away in a lightning strike,

I requested you allow him to study without fees

Why, then, did you make him stand outside?

Sorry madam, I forgot - You please go

Thank you sir! - Yeah, go

Ma’am, you scold one for not paying, but let another go even if they don’t pay

It’s hard to understand your reasoning.

Sir, we collect fees from the rich students to provide free education to the less fortunate

Don't just view education as a business, see it as a service too.

Great!

If it’s a service, then why doesn’t she allow everyone to have free education?

Your salary will be cut next month, is that fine?

Close it!

Run! What a jerk!

Good morning sir!

Good morning! Please sit down

You last benchers, where’ve you been wandering till now?

Sir, we were coming by road

A little kitten was hurt and covered in blood.

Do you know what the injured kitty was doing?

It was crying, "meow meow meow."

But seeing that, I felt like an infant crying, "waong waong."

So, I grabbed the kitty and started running to the hospital.

They asked us for money to bandage it.

The two rupees I had and the penny he had—together, they took 5 rupees.

But still we couldn’t save the kitty, sir

But there’s no blood in your shirt!

The same story is being told in the adjacent class. How many of you will copy the same?

Stretch you hand

Sir... Sir... No sir...

Sir... Oh.... Sir

How many stories?

Won’t you change?

If you come late to class, I won’t let you in.

[indistinct chatter]

Its all because of you

You idiot!

Has any girl ever looked at me until now?

But now that I came late, every girl looked at me, smiled, and cherished me.

All girls.... looking me!

This is just a trick to distract the girls.

I would spit on your face

Brother, I want a popsicle

Yeah!

Take it!

No, dear, I’ve been instructed not to take a penny, no matter how much you eat

Orders? Who is the generous king?

Its him!

Hey Suppu, why would you pay for my popsicle?

Gayu, he said he didn’t have the change

I thought if our classmates buy it, I could deduct it

Don’t try to flatter me with a popsicle

You’ll be done!

Drooler!

She’s repeatedly insulting me

All these insults and being belittled will just wash away, man.

If we keep throwing stones, the fruit will fall someday

Won’t this Gayu fall for me?

She will, why not?

Hey? - Sir, please have popsicle sir

You’ll give me a posicle and again start with the kitten story

I don’t want either of them

Everybody get back to your classes!

Get going!

Bro, record more songs on the cassette with your tape recorder.

When Sendhamarai arrives, we'll play those songs.

He’ll handle that job just fine. First, make sure your girl is coming.

Careful, bro. Don't play the wrong song.

Sendha is coming

I've turned on !

Students!

Education is essential for life, but it isn't life itself.

Life is more than just education.

What will happen if excess air is filled in a balloon?

It will burst, sir!

Exactly!

If we overload both the stomach and the brain, it's gonna blow up.

Sir, but his brain will never blow up

Why? - It can only explode if there’s a brain in there

You too, sir?

Okay!

Today, I would like to witness all the additional talents you possess

Sendhamarai, what are your additional talents?

Sir, I sing quite well

Come on, start singing

♪ The town lies in slumber, the gloomy wind begins to blow ♪

♪ Yet this restless soul, for reasons unknown, refuses to rest ♪

Super!

Perfect! - Thank you, sir

Okay, next one

Who possesses which talent?

You’re next? Come on!

The eyes met, hearts intertwined

You promised you'd stay until the end

And here I wait, my dearest love.

Why don’t you continue like this?

I waited, but she arrived, by his side, her husband in tow

Why sir?

I congratulated her, cradling the baby in my arms

Go.... Who is next?

Sir, I shall

Very good! Come on

Fishing lines, strings, tax and interest?

Huh?

In the name of extra curricular activities

He’s disrupting the class, telling students to sing and dance

Is it enough for them to just learn lessons?

Shouldn’t they understand life too?

What’s all this nonsense about life lessons?

I want a result

Madam, he is accusing me

But what about him?

Hmm?

If he teaches, the students feel like they’re watching a documentary and fall asleep

Look at him, he’s just waking up from sleep

Enough yawning! - Was I sleeping?

You didn’t?

Look at the way he's staring

How could he teach?

What?

At tuition, they show results with 70-80 students. How is that possible for them?

[Teachers arguing indistinctly]

Silence

Hi!

Why are you late?

♪ Oh Sendhamarai! You look like a red moon! ♪

♪ A walking portrait, come to me dear ♪

Its a good song and you sing well too

But don’t you dare do that with Sendhamarai, okay?

♪ Hey Rakku, my nose, my eyes, my teeth, my rasayi! ♪

♪ Oh Rakkamma, with every shake of your hips, my heart races ♪

♪ The red of your little coral nosepin is pulling me closer to you. ♪

I’ll break your face, fatty!

[Boys humming ]

Look at him

♪ Oh Rakkamma, with every shake of your hips ♪

Doesn’t look like he is here for drinking toddy

Just ignore

♪ The red of your little coral nosepin is pulling me closer to you ♪

Yikes!

Where are you going without paying up?

Not a single strand of hair on his mustache yet

And still, he tries to hit on me

The mustache is not important at all

He is full of desires, you focus on business

I’ll break your nose

A garland for six rupees...

Shiva is coming here

Get started

♪ Can I keep you - Sendhamarai! ♪

♪ Can I keep you - Sendhamarai! ♪

You’re inviting for trouble

What could he possibly do?

Bhoomi, don’t we know how Shiva fought with Parthi telling him not to sing about Sendha?

Is he a gangster or what? You keep singing

Can I keep you? - Sendhamarai!

Sendhamarai.... Sendhamarai...

Sendhamarai - Can I keep you?

Stop singing

What’s it to you if I sing?

I told you not to sing about Sendhamarai!

My mouth, my song—what’s it to you?

Don’t you dare!

Her name is Sendhamarai too

My song mesmerized her and her eyes spun, tongue gestured

How does it bother you? - Let it be her name

But you don’t sing about Sendhamarai

Do you own the copyright to Sendhamarai?

Don’t do this - What will you do?

Sing one more time and you will know

Sendhamarai.... Sendhamarai...

Hey... guys what are you doing?

Let him go!

Hey? Let him go

Why are you all fighting like this?

[Indistinct quarrelling voices]

Its not me who started it, its him

Hey! Shut your mouth first

Push me away and you will see

Cut the crap, guys

Aren't you all educated? Why not stay sober?

What a touch!

Sister... take a look at that face

Is it?

It really hits hard

Wow!

You Rascal!

Hey! - Get away

Her touch feels like I’ve downed 10 liters of toddy.

Oh, is that the matter?

You deserve to be bent and beaten to a pulp

Sister please don’t beat me up!

Oh no! It hurts

Sister please stop beating me - Get lost

"Shiva, in our fight, you made me touch the aunty—thanks, buddy

He cleverly landed me in trouble

You’re from the same village, study in the same school, yet you keep doing this.

They're our neighboring class students, and they act like this most of the time

Don’t take this to heart, Sendha!

What? - Sorry, sister, it just slipped out in the flow

Let me tell this to your HM

Seeing all your singing, dancing, and elocution talents

Makes me want to be a student and sit with you all

Sir, you can resign your job and join us

You're hell-bent on ruining my job

Sir... Correspondent madam is here

You can’t remind me of that dented pan face at a time like this, okay?

Mr. Meenakshisundaram?

You were supposed to teach the students, but you're just chit-chatting?

Just like we water-wash our cars, the brain needs a

Brainwash?

No madam, refreshment! - Shut up!

They’re all our twelfth class students

Don’t waste their valuable time, nonsense

Guys, when did she arrive?

When I was hell-bent to ruin your career sir

Couldn't you have said that earlier?

Just wanted to see that panic on your face, sir!

You hippopotamus!

[indistinct chatter]

♪ I was waiting that you’d come♪

Let me bring my dad, sing this to him

Gayu! This isn’t the song for him

♪ Uncle! I want your daughter♪

♪ Say Yes! Give her to me ♪

♪ This is a knot tied by divinity ♪

The molecular formula of water is H₂O

Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom combine to form water

If even one molecule increases or decreases, it could turn into poison

One is reverse osmosis

Another one is recycled reverse osmosis

Okay students, see you tomorrow

Thank you, sir!

Look at this! - How did draw so accurately?

Did you draw this?

Is it good?

The eyes are so beautiful!

Out of the world!

This is awesome!

The eyes, nose, and mouth look the same, don’t they?

This is fantastic! - You’ve done a great job

Not me but Shiva sketched this

He has sketched her accurately!

Shiva? - Ofcourse

He’s very talented

Gayathri, I’ll ask him to draw your face next

If he draws me beautifully too, I'll buy you two ice creams!

Shiva, just because Suppu's girl promised ice cream

Looks like you started drawing

I'm writing poems for the song competition

Song competition? Let me see

Song for a movie?

That’s great!

Oh my coconut candy, rocking colorful goggles!

A lush jasmine bloom before my eyes

Oh my coconut candy, rocking colorful goggles!

A lush jasmine bloom before my eyes

Oh my coconut candy, rocking colorful goggles!

A lush jasmine bloom before my eyes

When I bite sugarcane, my mouth stings a bit

But your gaze turns my body sweet

Sparrow, sweet honey sparrow, flaunting its charm

The chocolate pancake glow on your shoulder

You're a blooming garden, a thriving coconut tree.

Even in my dreams, thoughts of you bloom with a floral scent.

A diamond buried in the soil, an ambulance wailing its siren

I'm a hunter with an arrow, yet caught in you like prey

You're Neyveli’s deep, dark coal.

I'm Neyveli’s dark coal, Panruti’s finest cashew

I'm Ooty's bright carrot, a reddish beetroot

I don’t want the kiss of your lips or the pleasure of your waist.

Just give me your love, and I'll stay awake all night

I'll never ever give up on you

I'll marry you and live happily ever after

You beauty-eyed queen, here—take this bouquet

Shall I carry you in a palanquin or ride with you on a Bullet?

You're the world's treasure, a golden fried pomfret fish!

A vibrant portrait, a curvy beauty like a rainbow.

Shall I cherish the warmth of cuddling you?

Or shall I simp for you and just admire?

Do I need permission to buy a cozy mattress?

I kneel before you, shamelessly lost in your gaze

In my tired heart, I hear wedding bells ringing

My heart is like a matchstick waiting to ignite

Touch me and watch how I burn

Oh my coconut candy, rocking colorful goggles!

A lush jasmine bloom before my eyes

Oh my coconut candy, rocking colorful goggles!

A lush jasmine bloom before my eyes

When I bite sugarcane, my mouth stings a bit

But your gaze turns my body sweet

Sparrow, sweet honey sparrow, flaunting its charm

The chocolate pancake glow on your shoulder

Sparrow, sweet honey sparrow, flaunting its charm

The chocolate pancake glow on your shoulder

Why hasn’t Sendhamarai shown up?

Yeah, right! No clue why

Maybe she's sick

Sister, Sendhamarai’s house is locked

Do you know where they went?

They've gone to the temple

[Divine song playing]

[Priest chanting mantras]

[Indistinct voices chanting God]

Didn’t you go to school?

No, usually I come to this temple on Fridays

Why didn’t you go to school?

My father is walking the holyfire, so I took leave today

Okay, take this kumkum

How many times did I tell you not walk the holyfire

Look at that, your feet are full of blisters now

This is all because of you

What did I do?

He did this for you

For me?

Why?

Last spring, you had measles

Yeah?

So he prayed to God that you wouldn’t get scars and lose your beauty

This ritual was for that reason

Dad, what is this? Does it hurt a lot?

Not at all

Students, I've got good news for you all!

You all get a one-month study leave starting tomorrow!

Yayyy.... great!

Don't waste this break—study what you've learned and score high

It's all in your hands to bag state first, district first, or school first

Sir, how is it in our hands sir?

Good morning madam! Good morning sir!

Hmm

Dear students! You should be sincere and focus only in studies

Understood?

My best wishes for your bright future!

Thank you!

Ma'am, please give the speech - You give the speech, sir.

Children, in case you fail the exams...

Giving up, hanging yourself, taking sleeping pills

or putting your head on the tracks —you shouldn't do any of that

Okay?

Sir, I asked you to motivate the kids, not make them overthink

Talk something else, sir

Watch me now

Hmm

Listen children

If you study well, not only will your life thrive

But you will also make your teachers and parents proud

Bhoomi, come over to my place tonight. We'll do group study together!

If I study with you, I’m definitely doomed

I at least need to study enough to pass!

Otherwise, my mom will send me to herd cattle

Suppus....

Study well, darling!

Next year, you and me should go to same college

Don't feel bad that I didn't eat the popsicle you got me.

Once we join college, we can have cone ice cream together

Careful! Now you’re jumping... Once she leaves you

Suppu is the one who made me realize that I'm beautiful too

It's just love, I can give him that

Okay, I’ll head out now. Let’s meet when we collect our hall tickets

Suppu? - Tell me Mani!

Mani, you and I usually study at Surya’s farm house

We'll study there until the exams are over

Okay da - Only then we can pass

What does study leave mean?

Study leave' totally means leaving study

Huh?

Mahendran? Why is the Pinnalur guy keeps visiting our village?

He keeps staring at Sendhamarai’s house?

If we tell this to Sendhamarai’s father, he would come at us

Why should we bother!

[Mani reciting Tirukkural]

A + B square

C square

Did you read my poems?

I didn’t even do my homework

I read all your poems without skipping just one

Sendhamarai?

Have this milk

Take this kumkum

Don’t keep studying all night, get some sleep

Don’t you spoil your health, okay?

Okay, drink the milk

Go and sleep

My daughter is studying alone in the midnight

I’m sitting here because she shouldn’t get scared

Go away

Look at him snoring

Hey!

You scared me to death!

Hello, Pinnalur boy!

I can hear your cycle bell ring often here

Brother, I came here to borrow Sendhamarai’s math notes

How much is the notes?

Around fifty rupees

Take this hundred rupees

Brother... I don’t want the money

Buy for yourself and others as well

If you want more, ask them to meet Mr. Mahendran

But don’t you dare come to Sendhamarai’s house

Your cycle’s bell sound cannot be heard in this village anymore

Scram!

Boy! Have you bought the notes yet?

I got it, brother

Why have you come again?

That... Brother

Monday he came for math notes

Its tuesday today, he must have come for English notes

If it Wednesday? - Physics!

Thursday!

Chemistry!

What is special on Friday? - He will get beaten up

Then Saturday?

He will be at the hospital for fractured legs

Mr. Kolappa?

Since our men don’t know how to make a kolam, did you bring kolam powder?

If I catch you in this village again, you're done for!

Your face wanting Sendhamarai?

If I see you here one more time, I’ll kill you

You want Sendhamarai?

Will you ever come back?

Will you dare to come again?

If you come, You’ll go back dead

Isn’t this the hand that rings bell everytime

You’ll know if I break your hand!

If I see you here one more time...

You will be done!

Hey, Mr. Longy! - Yeah?

You lit up the whole village, but can't you see the darkness in your own house?

What do you mean?

Mr. Longy, You leave saying you're off to fix motors and electricity

but your daughter is out here singing duets with the Pinnalur guy!

I’ll smash you off if you keep talking like this

The whole village is embarrassed!

Your daughter might just run away with him!

I'm staying patient because we're like family, otherwise, I'd have sent you straight to hell!

What’s it to us? It’s between him and his daughter

Sendhamarai?

Is there a guy named Shiva from Pinnalur studying with you?

Why are you asking this, dad?

I have my reasons, tell me

Some boys come from that village

You just walked in and started questioning our daughter like some advocate

Listen, I trust you

But if someone talks bad about you, I can't tolerate it.

What really happened, Dad?

She's sitting right in front of you

If you have anything to ask, ask her directly

This boy Shiva keeps coming to our village

Staring at our entrance, it seems.

Now, our village men are linking Sendhamarai with him and talking filth!

You should have hit them with your slippers, dad

I go to school to study, not to find a groom

Listen, I want you to study well and become a doctor or a civil servant

It’s easy to fall for something, but getting back up is tough

Remember that

Dear?

Look, your dad and I live for you

If you bring us disgrace, we’ll have no choice but to end our lives.

I'm handing out the first hall ticket. Should I stand up and give it?

Hmm

Sir!

Thank you, sir! - Sir?

You said you'd stand up and give, not chant and give, sit down

All the best - Thank you, sir

Shiva!

All the best - Thank you, sir

I broke the bone! - Suppu?

Suppu?

Huh?

Are you angry?

Suppu is not a dumbo

I've been studying day and night for our love for a month!

I'll see you only after I pass the exam

You say you study without sleep, just don't doze off in the exam hall!

I’m talking seriously

Make way, these guys won’t even let me pass through

Sendha? Hey.... Sendha?

I've been calling you, and you just keep walking?

Study leave was for studying, but your friend came to my village to see me

Stirred up trouble with my people, and embarrassed me.

What are you saying?

My parents are asking if they should end their lives

why am I burdened with this?

The humiliation he put me through is more than enough.

Ask him never to face me ever again!

That’s what he deserves!

Shiva, focus on your studies and build a better life.

Only if you pass twelfth can we move on to college together

Got it?

Only if you succeed in love can you live a happy life forever

What? I have been telling you

Can you ever straighten a dog's tail?

Or what?

Greetings sir!

Ask him not to face me ever again!

To face me ever again!

Shiva, Leaving so soon?

Sit down and write the exam

Hey, Selvi?

Quick! Or you'll miss the bus

Yeah coming...coming

Sendhamarai, exams are over, and you're off to granny's already?

Of course! She has to be there first thing tomorrow

Okay, go safely!

Listen dear, don’t get too comfy in love at granny’s place

Be back a couple of days before your results, okay?

Okay daddy!

Yeah!

The moment you reach, first pray to our family deity

Careful.... and go safely

Okay! - Okay dad!

We would have passed - Definitely we would have passed

Brother, give us the twelfth result paper

Yayy! I passed

Dude! You passed too!

Check Gayathri’s - We haven’t checked yours yet

I know I’ll pass!

Hey! Gayathri passed too!

I’m relieved!

You passed it, dude! - I know

Shiva is next

Shiva’s number is missing

Sendhamarai’s number is here, but Shiva’s isn’t there

Dude, we’re sorry!

Hey Surya? Surya?

Huh?

It’s our Shiva, dude!

Shiva! How have you been?

Great?

Welcome dude!

This is our schoolmate Shiva!

How are you doing? - I’m good!

Listen dude!

You shouldn’t feel bad because you’re sitting outside and we’re in college

Why am I your friend?

I’ll write exams for you

You’re gonna pass and come to college

We’re gonna roam together!

Impersonation?

If you got caught, you will go to jail, is that okay?

I don’t mind having Appu instead of Suppu

Appaswamy, please go back! Go... Go

Look at me Gayu! Your eyes on me

Not on others!

True friendship man!

She is my sister only

He is also like you only

He wrecked himself for friendship!

And Shiva, Its been so long, how have you been?

I saw Sendhamarai yesterday

How are you, Sendhamarai?

Its none of your business

Sendhamarai, why are you talking to me like this?

How else should I talk?

It didn’t bother me that I failed the exam.

But the way you talk hurts me

You ruined my reputation.

Don’t ever talk to me

Did you forget everything we talked about and the time we spent together?

I’m not denying the fact that I spoke and spent time with you

I treated you the same as everyone else.

If you truly want me to do well, don’t come looking for me or facing me.

Sendhamarai is a nice girl.

Maybe she said that because of her family problems.

You don’t worry about that

It’s my responsibility to bring you both together.

Okay?

Go without any worries.

Okay!

He was meant to be the school topper, but love turned his life around.

Hey, Sendha? - Hey, come on in

Thank you!

How are you doing? - Yeah, I’m okay

How are all at home?

All good, at your home?

They’re all good

Actually, Shiva came to the college.

I already knew.

You aren’t here for me

But only to ask about your friend.

Its not that... He felt really bad

He is only thinking about you

I’m also thinking only about you

Huh?

Like we usually think about out parents and friends, right?

No matter what we think, things will only happen the way they’re meant to, Surya.

What have you decided about Shiva?

Hi da!

Shiva! She doesn’t feel the way you think she does.

What she’s saying is...

She treated you the same way she treated other classmates

She says she doesn’t have any feelings beyond that.

Then what about her praising my drawings?

What about her praising my poems?

Because you have no parents

You have an extra talent

She praised you with good intentions, hoping you’d reach great heights in life.

If she had known you’d chase after her because of that,

She’s angrily saying she wouldn’t have even glanced at you.

Yeah! - Listen to me

Life is important.

Just do whatever it takes to pass the exams.

If you succeed in life, a thousand girls will chase after you.

Hey?

Hey?

Hey, Shiva?

I’ve been talking, and you’re just walking away?

Stop there!

Hey?

Vote for Sekar!

Your vote goes to Sekar!

See the road? It’s car! Go to the wine shop? Get beer!

My name is TR, this is my friend KR!

Our friend? Your well-wisher? Is a love failure star!

I've come here to ask for your vote for my friend!

Our hostel has a gate

the gate has a lock

So please cast for us your vote

Who me? I didn’t lie

Let’s go out in the evening

At what time?

They’re coming.... Okay just don’t laugh

Yes, brother! Our vote is for you!

Fatty! Your vote?

Only for you brother!

Don’t forget your vote!

Vote for Sekar!

Vote for me, alright?

Vote for Sekar - Don’t forget to vote for me!

Your vote is for Sekar!

Brother, don’t forget to vote!

Your brother must win, got it?

Hey! Congrats man!

You all must vote for me!

Go gather your friends and get their votes for me, okay?

Yeah!

After I win, the college will reach the next level!

Okay, I’ll take my leave then.

Okay, please don’t forget, okay? Bye!

Your vote is for Sekar!

Your vote is for Sekar!

In the recently held college election

Rajendran, who opposed Sekar, won by just one vote

Yayy! Perfect!

Why didn’t you show up to vote?

Did your mother die?

One vote!

I lost the election just because of your one vote!

I stood in the election trusting you

Did you just pretend you'd vote for me?

Huh?

Hey?

I was wrong to trust you.

Sorry, dude!

Get lost!

Traitor!

Why did you apologize to the person who hit you?

You think you're kind of Jesus?

Can’t you hit back the one who hit you?

It’s up to us whether we vote or not.

Can he handle it if you hit him?

Forget it, Sendha. He’s just talking out of frustration from losing the election.

If I hit him now, things will escalate.

Tomorrow, he’ll intentionally pick a fight every time I walk by.

Understand that

Dude, hold on!

Now you want to hit Sekar, right? - Yes!

Whatever you say, Surya won’t hit him.

But I know someone who can actually beat him up

Will you buy me tea and samosa?

If I see you in this area again,

I’ll skin you alive

That night, he made the ones who beat Mani run away

Today, they beat his brother Surya. Do you think he’ll let them go?

Tell him about this and enjoy the show!

Why did you hit my brother, Surya?

Because he didn’t show up to cast his vote.

Voting is his personal choice. You think you can just beat him up for that?

Hey, that’s a political election, and this is a college election!

During your election, my mother had a heart attack.

We had to admit her to the hospital, that’s why my brother couldn’t make it.

Even if your mother had died, he should have come to college to vote!

Hey? What did you say?

Hey?

Who are you even?

Hey, you silly girl! He already ran away after getting beaten

Now you’re bringing his brother to fight us?

Take your hands off her!

Isn’t this the same mouth that complained about me?

Isn’t this the same lips that told his brother I beat him up?

Huh?

The same lips, right?

Huh? Tell me?

I’m letting you live only because you study in the same college as my brother

Let’s go, dear!

Who had the guts to tell my brother about what happened at college?

Its not me, dude

I swear, it wasn’t me either!

Hey?

Why did you?

No, dude! Sendha asked me, so I told her.

If Sendha asks, will you just spill everything?

Not for free, he did it for a tea and a samosa!

Hey! Why’d you day that?

Because you didn’t share with me

Freaking mess!

[Shiva mumbling]

If you balance this equation, the problem is solved

Hmm? What?

Sendha, you look tired?

Looks like you pulled an all-nighter.

You could’ve just taken a leave instead of coming to college.

Are you that diligent?

If I take leave, how will I see my partner?

Yeah, that’s totally believable.

Guys! Quit talking nonsense

Who’s being nonsensical?

Not just Suppu, but I’ve also seen them

Sendha used to call him Surya, before

Now she’s calling him ‘partner’

Not only that!

Sendha is simping for him, saying she can only see him if she comes to college.

With these incidents how can you conclude?

Don’t make hasty decisions when it comes to girls, it’s very wrong.

Have you finished your homework?

Yes brother!

Shiva?

My son isn’t studying well, please tutor him

Okay sister!

He’s a dropout himself, and you’re asking him to tutor our son?

Idiot, come on!

He thrashed him...

Hey... Yeah... Its fine now

Same gaze! Same smile!

Same mistake!

What do you wanna say now?

This means the berry that was supposed to be Shiva’s

Is now going to Surya as an orchard.

I should take Suppu to Shiva's house.

Hmm

Hi Shiva!

Hello, Shiva! - Guys, come, sit down

How’s it going at college?

Going okay!

What brings you here today?

Something important - Yeah, go ahead?

Kiddo, go inside and study

Okay brother!

What is it?

Your girl Sendhamarai

Is roaming around with Surya, ditching you

That girl?

Don’t fight with her because I told you all of this.

And one more thing

Don’t tell her that I was the one who told you all this.

Surya’s ghosting us these days.

He’s always hanging around Sendhamarai’s shoulders now.

He’s picking her up from her doorstep to take her to college.

They’re always glued to each other on the bike, going everywhere

You failed the exams and now you're stressing all alone

But she’s out here living her best life with Surya after passing the exam

You lost!

Did you underestimate girls? Hand it over!

Sendha, you're dribbling like you actually know how to play!

Surya, don’t try to distract me

Only you are showing off!

You asked for it!

Look who’s here in the college!

Hi Shiva! - Hi...

Dude?

How come you're here?

Don’t call me that!

Do you know who’s worse than a terrorist?

A traitor!

What are you even talking?

She left me and is holding on to you now?

Since both of you are in the same college, you got closer now?

Are you out of your mind?

Ofcourse!

But you’re very smart!

Shiva! You’ve got it all wrong

Its all wrong!

My mistake for trusting you as a friend.

Hey? You’re friend, okay?

And she is my childhood friend, okay?

How could I even have feelings for her?

Don’t you understand this?

Don’t you dare talk about friendship

You can't fool me anymore.

You both can either fall in love or get destroyed together.

Hello there! Miss World?

Like you ruined my life, don’t ruin his too.

A traitor!

She left me and is holding on to you now?

My mistake for trusting you as my friend

Why did you scold Surya? Tell me.

Sendha, please listen to me

Don’t imagine things, alright?

A lie can’t last forever, Sendha

This is it for you

If you keep talking nonsense and chasing after me, that’s it

Sendha, listen, please stop

Life teaches you more than the college syllabus ever will, and time proves it slowly.

The thought of finishing college was both exciting and bittersweet.

More than anything, leaving Sendha behind made my heart heavy.

Leaving college isn’t what’s making you sad, huh?

Going away from her is what’s really getting to you, huh?

Hey... Hey... Hey...?

Hey?

What are you doing?

Hey? What is this?

Why are you tearing up the sack?

Who will be answerable to the owner?

The other day you broke a bottle, and today you're destroying the goods.

Actually, you're not destroying the goods, you're ruining your own life.

You better try to thrive.

Hello?

How are you?

Bhoomi here, can I talk to Surya?

I know, tell me

How are you?

It’s been so long since we met.

How are our friends doing?

Are the others doing well in the village?

Everyone's buzzing about your wedding arrangements

Greetings! - Greetings, please come

Greetings!

Mithra madam, how are you doing?

Greetings sir! - Please sit down

Please... sit down...

Here you go, little one, have this.

How’s everything going, ma’am?

Everything is going great!

What’s Sendhamarai up to now?

We’re looking for the right match for her.

How’s Surya?

He’s doing great!

He owns a business, in Chennai

He's all set, bought a house and a car.

Happy to hear that

Both your children are smart!

At our elder son's wedding, we met your family and instantly felt a connection.

We're here to propose for our son, Surya.

Would you consider giving your daughter's hand to our family?

What more can we say?

We're truly lucky for our daughter to join your family.

Really glad to hear that!

If you share an auspicious date, we’ll arrange the wedding accordingly.

Okay madam!

Alright, we’ll take our leave then.

Please stay and have a meal with us.

Let us know the date soon, so we can celebrate with a feast!

♪ The instant my eyes met her ♪

♪ She is an angel in beauty ♪

♪ I watched my heart drift away from me. ♪

♪ Did a thousand flowers bloom into a girl? ♪

♪ And did the stars in the sky turn into her eyes? ♪

♪ Did a thousand flowers bloom into a girl?♪

♪ And did the stars in the sky turn into her eyes? ♪

♪ The rainbow paints her colors ♪

♪ The clouds weave her hair. ♪

♪ A silver moon shapes her face ♪

♪ The tender breeze sings her voice. ♪

♪ The instant my eyes met her She is an angel in beauty ♪

♪ I watched my heart drift away from me. ♪

♪ Countless beauties pass you by ♪

♪ But only a few make you turn and sigh. ♪

♪ Countless beauties pass you by ♪

♪ But only a few make you turn and sigh.♪

♪ With just one look in your eyes you spark a war in my heart. ♪

♪ With your smile, you bring heaven down to earth. ♪

♪ With your footprints, you sketch a masterpiece anew. ♪

♪ Like rain pouring down without a warning. ♪

♪ My love, your beauty drenches my soul. ♪

♪ Like rain pouring down without a warning.♪

♪ My love, your beauty drenches my soul. ♪

♪ I've never borrowed from anyone, but I beg for your heart. ♪

♪ Wherever you are, I find my heart. ♪

♪ I stay on this earth just to live with you.♪

♪ Did a thousand flowers bloom into a girl? ♪

♪ And did the stars in the sky turn into her eyes?♪

♪ The rainbow paints her colors ♪

♪ The clouds weave her hair. ♪

♪ A silver moon shapes her face ♪

♪ The tender breeze sings her voice. ♪

♪ The instant my eyes met her She is an angel in beauty ♪

♪ I watched my heart drift away from me. ♪

Why are you down?

Both families have decided— Sendha will marry Surya.

What can you do about it?

If Surya comes from Madras tomorrow and says yes

They'll fix the wedding this month itself.

Hey? What is this?

Either you break the bottle or rip the onion sack

one thing’s clear—you’re not getting anywhere in life.

Just congratulate them both, and we’ll celebrate with a wedding feast!

Hope you're okay with marrying Sendhamarai?

Mom, sorry, but I don’t wanna marry her.

What’s she lacking?

You’ve been together since school, all through college

Roaming around side by side.

Hey Surya, our families go way back.

And now you’re saying this?

So this is why you came from Chennai?

Not like that, brother

Hey? - Huh?

Marriage is the start of the next generation.

Marriage isn’t just about your wishes—that’s not life.

You’re lucky to have a girl like Sendhamarai!

You’re right, mom

Sendhamarai is an amazing girl!

But we’ve never been like that.

Please don’t push me on this.

One minute, Mom, I’ll go meet my friends.

I’ll be right back, brother

What’s got on him, mom?

Just wait, he’ll get it if we explain.

We were in school, I used to be with Shiva. Is that why you're rejecting me now?

What are you even talking about?

Look!

For me, if it’s between friendship and desire, I’d choose friendship

See, if incase, you and I got married

That would feel like betraying Shiva.

When the one you love brings a groom for you

the pain a girl goes through—you really don’t get it, do you?

Alright then, I’ll take my leave.

This is really important, so don’t take it the wrong way.

Tell me, dude

I’m scared you’ll take me the wrong way.

Hey, why are you being so formal with me?

Just spit it out

I wanted to talk to you about Sendhamarai’s marriage?

Is Shiva causing trouble again?

No, no! Shiva backed out.

Sendhamarai already told you she doesn’t like him.

Hmm

You would never admit what’s in your heart.

Since Shiva loved her, you won’t marry her because you’re afraid he’ll take it the wrong way?

What’s the problem now?

It’s clear that she’s not meant for either of you.

Rather than her marrying a stranger in an unknown city

it’s better that I marry her.

What are you saying?

You got your girl with that face, so why can’t I have Sendhamarai?

Shut up!

Dude, what’s wrong with me wanting her?

Only you gotta make her agree.

What.... Me?

Please man!

If we keep delaying, someone else will take her hand.

Hey... already because of Shiva...

Why do you all keep making a mess of things?

Oh... no no no... It hurts - Will ask that again?

You want Sendha? - Its hurting, let me go

What? - I was just joking around

Joking?

Don’t you know that I love her?

Don’t you know or not?

He just asked us as a friend

and for that…? - Hey?

You better leave

Hey let me go’ - Bhoomi run away man

Bhoomi run...

Hey.... Hey Shiva?

Surya let go of her just for me.

But you guys want Sendha?

You wanna marry her? - Run Bhoomi run....

Get lost!

I know Surya better than you do.

Find me another groom

Hey?

Are you sure?

It’s a wonderful family, and they proposed out of respect for us.

Ho do I say no to them?

Dad, just you wanting it isn’t enough.

We should want it too.

You said you were off to see your friends, brother-in-law.

Why did you go to Sendha’s home?

Not only did you go to Sendha's house,

But you also rejected the marriage and stirred up chaos

Sister-in-law, my brother didn’t understand me… and now you too?

Even though you elders made a decision, you should have asked us too.

We have our own hearts and choices too.

What are your hearts and choices? - Dear, hold on

I raised you with love since you were a kid—that was my mistake.

I’ll slap you

No, sir. If both aren’t interested, it’s better to drop this.

It’s wrong to force them into a marriage.

We should be glad that they’re being honest.

It’s just that we aren’t lucky enough to be your in-laws.

We’re the unlucky ones for not having your daughter in our family.

Please forgive us!

No, brother, our families have been close since your father’s time.

You don’t need to apologize to us.

No!

Let’s see who dares to tie the holy rope on your neck besides me!

Shiva?

Sendha?

One man calls out with a true heart.

Wishing the same, Suppu and Bhoomi

I thought showing him Sendha’s wedding invite would

Change his mind and make him come to the wedding.

But this guy’s out here like a one- man club, doing crazy stuff?

Oh no! I should hide this

What is it?

Nothing dude... Just

Why were you looking for me everywhere, for nothing?

Long time no see...

So, I came here to see you!

You came here to give him the invitation, right?

Shut up!

Wait!

My dear friend Shiva!

Looks like today’s the day for your girl Sendha’s wedding?

When’s the treat?

Why man?

Why do you look anxious?

I think I’m done forever

Your deep thinking is pointing towards Pondicherry, huh?

How dare you? - Run... Run....

You dare talk to me about Sendha’s marriage?

Can’t zip your mouth up?

I would never ever interfere

Nothing wrong in calling you mouthbreather

Run... Run faster

Why is he chasing after us?

Come behind me

Stop there, you morons

Run faster

He’s coming with stones to pelt

Why’s he chasing after us just for telling the truth?

Until he goes around, he can’t be controlled

Only after that, he will become normal!

Run...

Run

The guy who couldn’t even get a seat on the bus

Ended up breaking the glass

Likewise, nd this crazy guy, who doesn’t know how to love, is taking our souls away.

Did you notice something?

What?

Even in the graffiti he drew, Sendha’s not even looking at him.

He’s the one staring at Sendha. - Yeah right!

Oh no!

Why is he beating us up?

Venkatesh - Sendhamarai

Its just marriage

How much is the tender coconut?

One is fifteen rupees, if you take two, its only 25

Give me the one with more water

Are you sure this has more water?

It will be tasty, try it

Hey! Accident...

Do they even pay attention to the road?

Come on...

What happened?

[indistinct chatter]

He is not breathing

Who could have done this?

They just left the scene ,causing the accident.

Hello?

May I know who is Venkatesan?

That’s my husband, please tell me

He lost his life in an accident

His body is being taken to Cuddalore GH.

Hello?

Who is this?

This is Shiva

Shiva? How are you doing?

Hey? What happened?

What happened man?

Sendhamarai's husband died in an accident.

What are you saying?

I tried telling you yesterday itself.

Your line was busy

They cremated him right away

Get here ASAP.

Dear.... Surya... Please come

My heart is shattered completely.

I have no idea how to ease your pain, Sendhamarai.

Please forgive me, Sendha!

Sendha... Please don’t cry

Its not good for the baby

Ignore what the town says, don’t let it get to you or hurt yourself

She’s a bad omen, it’s all because of he

The timing of the baby’s birth wasn’t right, and people will say whatever they want and move on.

Don’t let anything hurt you.

Learn to face this world with courage.

In this situation, I don’t know what else to say.

Take care

Dad?

What is it, dear?

Didn’t you eat anything?

My stomach is upset

Is it your stomach upset, or is your heart upset?

You’re being a mess nowadays

He’s not sleeping well or eating right.

Come dear! - Daddy!

Are you worried about me?

No dear!

I can't stand seeing your life turn out like this.

She’s already shattered, like broken glass.

You too?

Don’t worry about a thing!

You’re the only thing we have left.

We will take good care of you!

Okay? Listen Selvi...

She’s scared

Make sure she’s never alone anywhere, alright?

I’ll take care - Be with her alright?

Okay?

Dad! - What happened dear?

Sendhamarai?

Dad... - Sendhamarai?

Wha... What?

What happened dear?

Oh no! - Sendhamarai?

I think she’s in labor

I’m in pain.

I’ll call the ambulance

Hurry up!

Please bear with it

Dad will be here soon, God! I don’t know what to do...

Sir, your daughter has given birth to a baby girl

I’m so happy, doctor!

Thank you!

We’ll need to keep the baby in the incubator for a week.

But we couldn’t save the mother

What?

No... This...isn’t..

Dear? - Sendhamarai?

My dear....

Sendhamarai?

♪ She vanished, fading away ♪

♪ Forgotten by her, I’m left behind ♪

♪ She went away, as death tore us apart ♪

♪ She left, as though she never minded ♪

♪ Losing you is my darkest hour ♪

♪I roam with teary eyes, lost in ‘ sorrow’s power ♪

♪She vanished, fading into thin air♪

♪Forgotten by her, I’m left behind♪

♪She left, taking her soul with her♪

♪ She vanished, fading away ♪

♪ She flew away ♪

♪The one who spoke through her eyes♪

♪,Where did I lose you along the way♪

♪You said pain is temporary♪

♪But can I survive this birth without you♪

♪What will become of my body now♪

♪A rest that I’ll never recover?♪

♪You’re my lighthouse Without you, I’m lost in the ocean,♪

♪Oh mother, please return to me♪

♪My love, come back♪

♪Sendha please come to me♪

♪Oh my soul! Please return to me♪

♪ She vanished, fading away ♪

♪Forgotten by her, I’m left behind♪

♪ She went away, as death tore us apart ♪

♪ She left, as though she never minded ♪

♪Oh beautiful golden peacock,♪

♪My precious paddy grain, where did you go?♪

♪When it was time to harvest♪

♪Why did you scatter away from the soil? ♪

♪You set fire to the garden of my life♪

♪And went away, leaving me with only strife ♪

♪You brought him to life, yet buried your love♪

♪ She vanished, fading away ♪

♪Forgotten by her, I’m left behind♪

♪ She went away, as death tore us apart ♪

♪ She left, as though she never minded ♪

♪ Losing you is my darkest hour ♪

♪I roam with teary eyes, lost in ‘ sorrow’s power ♪

♪She vanished, fading into thin air♪

♪Forgotten by her, I’m left behind♪

♪She left, taking her soul with her♪

♪ She vanished, fading away ♪

♪ She flew away ♪

Uncle, you called me?

During her labor, Sendhamarai asked me to give you this letter.

Dad, can you give this cover to him?

What’s inside this, dear?

My heart, daddy!

The things I wrote to you in this, don’t let anyone know.

Especially, my parents can’t know about this at all.

Surya, do you remember some of the things that happened during our school days?

One day, you gave me a notebook saying you’d written some poems

I took it from you, longing to read it.

I thought you would have written something praising my beauty.

But the next moment, you told me it wasn’t you, but Shiva who wrote it.

And some other day, you drew a beautiful portrait, showed it to me, and asked for my opinion.

I was so happy, thinking I was in your heart, and you had drawn me beautifully

I asked, “It’s beautiful, did you draw this?”

But even then

You said it wasn’t you, but Shiva had drawn it.

Every time, I longingly asked, “Is it you who drew that?

I thought you’d understand that you’re in my heart.

But till the end, you never understood me, Surya

Somehow, God understood my longings

And through your mother, he created a way for us to be together.

When your mother came to our house, she said

"We saw your daughter at my elder son's wedding”

"and we liked Sendha then. So, we want to take Sendha as Surya’s wife."

Do you know how much my heart felt happy?

But you didn’t let that happiness stay in my life.

What anger do you hold against me, Surya?

Please think carefully

Have I ever said that I like Shiva?

Or have I ever spoken a single word like that to him?

Even then, you said that if we get married

It would be like betraying, so you asked me to stop the marriage.

Do you know what would have been best for everyone?

When Shiva sent you as a messenger to me

“Being in one-sided love with a girl who’s not interested is wrong,

and torturing her by stalking is wrong too”

”On top of that, you asked me to tell her that you love her — that’s the biggest mistake.”

If you had told him this with a slap, everyone would have had a better life.

Just because of your ignorance, our two families endured heartbreaks.

And I thought, it’s okay, let’s live the life destiny chose for me.

But I never imagined that life would end for me in just seven month

Even then, I thought, this is my destiny, and

I accepted the burden, and was enduring my baby in my womb

That day, Shiva came home and tried to console me

Really, Surya, that day I had a little bit of respect for him

But the respect I had for Shiva didn’t even last five minutes

Why did he come here?

This isn’t good at all.

Huh?

Please, sit down dear

Dear, who is the one who just came in?

He is a friend who studied with me.

He is not a good guy at all

Don’t trust him - Why do you say that, brother?

Why are you saying that, brother?

The day your husband had the accident?

Hold onto the lorry driver, don’t let him escape!

Catch him!

He’s slipping away

Run... run... run...

He escaped!

The day the accident happened, ten of us chased after him.

But he got away

After that, only today I'm seeing him again.

I was wondering why he was here.

I realised, he came to the house of the one he killed

He has come here with a motive, dear

You need to be cautious around him, but please don't mention that I said this to anyone

Okay? Careful!

The one who took my husband's life

Tomorrow driven by his desires, might do anything to harm me or my child.

My parents are his obstacle, and I'm scared

He might do something to them, Surya.

You did this to her?

How could you do something like this?

She’ll betray me, get married, and live happily

Someone like you, an average student, will go and settle in Chennai,

While the one who worked hard and studied well

Gets betrayed and ends up wandering around like this, crazy?

Right?

Why are you here, getting involved in this?

Scram!

Just leave quietly

Or you will also end up dead!

Please... Don’t do this

Np please!

No... no... don’t...

Learn to be humane first

Don’t you cry baby girl!

Hey? Surya?

Hey lil one...

Oh... baby

You must not cry!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Surya?

Hey?

Stop!

Hey.... Surya!