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They handed out money in a nearby village last night.

A saree and a matching blouse piece for the ladies.

They gave the men a liquor bottle and a packet of spiced peanuts.

Just peanuts? Didn't they give any cash?

They did. Around 500 rupees each.

Damn! They gave the same amount last time.

I won't take a rupee less than a thousand this time!

The winning politician buys cars and bungalows.

while we can't even afford slippers.

If they don't meet our demand this time,

I'm not voting at all.

Oh, you're a rebel now, is it?

You think politics stops if you don't vote?

He'll just cast your vote himself!

What will you do then?

Just shut up, take the money, and vote for whoever you want.

Walk slowly, guys.

Brother, should I hold it?

She’s so heavy... you can’t handle it.

A body feels heavier after death.

My arms are aching too.

Let's put this down for a bit.

- Set it down! - Easy, easy.

Arghhh! My back is cooked!

Give me a cigarette.

I'm so thirsty. We should have at least brought some water.

What the hell, man! It's so hot here!

I'm drenched in sweat.

Bloody hell!

Do you think the rope will last?

You saw how heavy she is, right?

We’ve lowered so many bodies with this rope.

Remember Ellaiah grandpa from last month?

Can this old lady be heavier than him?

She doesn't look it, but damn, she’s heavy!

Arghhh! Grandpa, it's very hot. You go.

Let me come till there, son.

Go back! Look at the scorching sun.

If the old lady wakes up and asks for you, I'll tell her you're right behind.

You go.

Even though she’s dead, the old man is still terrified of her.

Brother, why are we taking Grandma so far away?

God has decided our fate beyond the village border.

Did you understand?

Yes.

My foot! You didn’t understand.

Why are you guys still here?

Shekar is yelling over there.

Take her away. Hurry up.

-Let's go, guys. -Pick her up.

Hold tight.

Man, my shoulders are killing me!

Just a little further and we're there.

Come on, hold on!

[humming]

You know, you look like a hero when you're smoking.

- Oh, really? - Yes

This is nothing.

I can even blow smoke rings pretty well!

Yeah, right!

How many times have I told you to quit this habit?

You say you listen, but you do what you want.

I’m done with this.

Do you have any idea how expensive this is?

My friend brought it from Saudi just for me!

Is that so?

Then make that your girlfriend.

If that’s more important, I’m leaving.

Arghhh! You and your threats!

Are you coming to meet me or to get some exercise in?

I really don't understand.

Is that so?

Alright then. Bye.

Where are you going?

To finish my workout I came to do without my father's and neighbors' knowledge.

I figured you knew.

I come all the way, only to hear your insults.

You know what? I deserve this.

What's the big deal? I have to quit smoking, is all?

Alright, I'll quit.

Get lost. I don't believe you.

Is she leaving for real?

Hey…?

Suji!

Look what I got for you.

You wanted that Michael Jackson tape, right? Don't you want it?

Give it to me.

Hey, are you giving it or not?

Suji, we came all this way.

It's no fun if you just walk away in a huff.

Just one kiss... please?

Do you want a broken jaw?

Not a hard one...

I'll kiss you softly.

Hey! Shameless fellow!

I have a ton of chores at home. I must go.

But I bought you a cassette.

Please.

Hey! Don't you get that I have work?

Oh, "work"!

There's only two of you.

A tiny pot of rice and curry...

wash two plates and you're done!

What else is there?

Come over and you'll see how much work there really is.

Is that so? Fine, let’s go.

I’ll see how much ‘work’ you really do.

Before that, my dad will see you and break your legs.

That'll straighten you out!

Suji.

How much longer will we live in fear?

Let's just get married.

First, you go to Dubai, get a job and take me with you.

We'll get married then.

Why wait for Dubai?

I'll come and talk to your family myself.

Hey, don't you get it?

It’s easier for me to fly to Dubai with you than for you to step into my house.

Understand what I'm saying.

So what? We have to elope?

We haven’t done anything wrong to run away.

Moreover, I'm such a catch.

Do you think your dad will find a more handsome, rich man than me?

Here we go again!

Our very own "Megastar" is here...

look at that face!

Suji, I’m asking you seriously.

I’m being serious too.

Our wedding will be in Dubai. That's final.

Fine then. Shall we sign an agreement on it?

What do you mean?

Just to make sure you don't back out.

You sign here, and I'll sign here.

You'll come here again.

You have no shame! Get lost!

Suji, why should I have shame with you?

Please, just one kiss?

I'll break your teeth if you keep doing this.

Move!

Suji, please.

Just one kiss... please, Suji.

Let go! Someone might see us.

There’s no one here but us.

– Hey! Lower it slowly. – Look! There’s someone.

Brother, lower it slowly!

Be careful.

Hold tight, brother.

Lower Grandma gently, brother.

Seetharam's grandma passed away.

They’re lowering her for cremation.

Brother, slowly...

Hey! The rope is tilting that way.

-Yeah, that's it... that way. -Slowly, brother...

Hey! You let go!

Are they going to cremate her right there?

Your people have a separate graveyard

The rest of us don't have that luxury,

so we do it here.

-Let go slowly. -Stop, stop!

Watch out!

Be careful!

Lower her slowly.

-Slowly, brother. -Watch out!

Slowly.

Why are they lowering her like that?

They could have brought it down from the other side.

What if something happens?

What could happen?

She’s a corpse, you silly girl!

Someone built a temple on the main path,

so they’ve had to do this ever since.

Hey! Hold it steady! She’s falling!

Brother, watch out! Please be careful, brother!

Release it slowly

Keep going. That's right.

You also keep it leveled.

But what if the pond overflows during the rainy season?

- Hold her tight.

- Lower her slowly.

If someone dies in the rains, I'll let you know.

- Lower her. Come on.

- Slowly.

For now, just give me a kiss!

Do you even realize what’s happening over there?

Don't you know when to ask for what?

You walk around the village acting like Hero

Why don't you do something about this?

All you care about is "kiss, kiss!"

Me?

I've been begging you for a kiss for an hour, and you won't listen.

Why would they listen to me?

Suji.

Brother, slowly

-That's it.

Please be careful, brother!

-Slowly.

Be careful.

Slowly, brother.

Be careful, brother.

Slowly.

Be careful, brother.

Slowly.

Be careful, brother.

-Holy crap!

Grandma!

Grandma!

Hey!

You guys killed her again.

Grandma!

I've been warning you guys, aren't I?

Grandma!

Grandma!

Grandma!

DHANDORAA (The Proclamation)

2019 Hyderabad, Telangana

How do I cut these onions?

My eyes are watering like crazy!

This is killing me.

After that, cut these tomatoes too.

Damn it! My entire salary goes on eggs and tomatoes!

Vishnu...

Yeah, what?

Remember my friend Manasa?

Manasa?

Yeah, yeah.

The shop below her house is getting vacated.

I’ve put a word in for my boutique.

I’m telling you beforehand. Don’t say later I didn’t tell you.

Is this boutique business really necessary now?

You really think you can pull this off?

Fine...

tell me how much.

Not much.

Just five lakhs.

-Five lakhs? -I’ll adjust the rest myself.

Why don't you ask your brother for that money?

I’m not asking for free,

tell him I’ll pay 1.5% interest.

They’re already impressed by the respect you show them now.

If you offer them interest on top of that, they’ll probably go crazy!

Wow!

You can't take a single word against your family, can you?

Madam loses her temper instantly.

Daddy, did my teacher call?

Teacher?

Yes.

Yeah, she was talking about some 20,000 rupee payment again.

I told you, Daddy! They’re taking us on an industrial visit.

To where, honey? BHEL or ECIL?

Kerala, apparently.

Kerala?!

Why go that far?

We have plenty of industries right here in Patancheru!

Wait... didn't she just go to Visakhapatnam the other day?

Another trip, again?

This isn't a trip, it's an industrial visit!

Mom, you talk to him. I can’t.

They call it a trip, then an industrial visit or whatever it is.

Listen, I'll tell you one thing.

Do whatever you want

but I don't have the money. I’m not paying. Got it?

Vishnu, don't be so stingy.

Everyone in her class is going. She'll be the only one sitting here crying.

You don't have to deal with it. You'll go to the office.

These corporate schools are sucking the life out of me.

For your kind information

Your husband is just a government employee. Not the President!

Dammit! Should I run the house with my salary,

or fund your business and her "trips"?

- Take it. - Thanks.

Ugh! Dammit!

Can't you even make a proper tea?

You call this tea?

It’s tasteless.

Go add some sugar.

Hello! My husband is just a government employee, not the President.

This is what you get. Adjust!

Dammit...

Marrying her has become a lifelong penance for me!

Hello?

Vishnu...

Your father has passed away.

What...?

Yes.

How?

He died in his sleep… last night.

Okay.

What happened?

Dad passed away last night.

Look at his arrogance?

Taking the bike from here to there.

Ever since he became village president, he’s become full of himself.

Namaste.

-Namaste, President sir. -Namaste.

Namaste, President sir.

Namaste.

Are the Caste Leaders here?

No, sir.

Dammit!

Can you drive a motorcycle?

Yes, sir.

-Take it back to my home. -Sure thing, Sir.

-Be careful. -Sure, sir.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Namaste, President sir.

Namaste.

-Did anyone inform Vishnu? -Yes, we told him.

He's on his way, right?

Yeah... I think so.

"You think"?

What do you mean you "think"?

If he doesn’t come, who’ll decide where the cremation happens?

Will you decide?

Or will that girl decide?

How would the women know these things, President Sir?

You aren’t saying anything either, sir?

Where on earth did you all come from?

Today's entire expense is going to fall on my head.

Namaste.

-Namaste, brother. -Namaste.

-Hey Ravi! How are you doing? - I'm doing good.

-Good. Studying well? -Yes, brother. I am.

-What, are your holidays over? -Yes.

-Are you heading to college? - Yes, I am.

Hold on.

Brother, I have money. I don't need it.

Keep it, Ravi.

Study well, brother.

-It's either education or... -Politics. I remember, brother.

Ravi, you remember everything.

-Study well. -Sure, brother.

Namaste.

President sir, please take a look at this.

What are you looking at?

Can you even read?

What are you all staring at?

Move it, everyone.

President Sir, what are those?

- That gentleman donated his eyes. - Oh, Okay

This is the paperwork for it

Hey, give it to Lakshmi, the welfare worker.

Will do, Sir.

A donation...

President Sir...

Did we order a tent for this?

-The tent? -Yes.

After everything that man did,

his Caste Leaders are refusing to cremate him at their graveyard.

We can't do it at the lake because these people won't agree.

No one knows when Vishnu will show up,

and all you care about is the tent?

The tent!

-Shove it up... -Then how do we handle it?

Have you ever been to a village secretariat?

You don't even know what it is.

No one comes forward to request the MRO for a cemetery.

And now you're asking "how"?

Didn’t we elect you as president to handle all this?

-Did you even vote for me? -That's a bold allegation.

I stamped your symbol.

Do you even know what my symbol is?

Which symbol did you vote for?

Idiot!

Who knows if you voted or got drunk and slept at home that day?

I don't believe you.

You just took the money.

Did anyone go for the firewood?

I saw Dubai Sathi and Balu go in the morning.

Is everything just a joke to you?

Who will deal with the forest officers if they create a scene?

I must.

You guys just sit back and relax.

What a dreadful morning!

What have I done?

Sathi, I think we should inform the president once.

To hell with him.

Do we need his permission for everything?

No one will object if we say it’s for a funeral. Let’s go!

President, my foot!

Hey! Come on, let's take a selfie!

Hey, come here.

-Hey, take it on my phone! -Jengam, come here.

Okay, one, two...

Ugh...

It’s the President calling.

What’s up with him, brother?

Hello, President sir!

I was just thinking about you and you called.

You'll live for a hundred years!

What's the point of living for a hundred years?

-Why would you say that, President Sir? -You don't act smart.

Now listen to me.

I’ve informed the forest officials. Call me if anyone shows up.

Sure, sir.

Also, I'm sending my vehicle. Chop few logs for my bed.

-For your bed? -You don't have to do it for free.

I'll give you 500 rupees.

How many of you are there?

Seven of us in total.

Two more will be joining.

That's nine people in total.

Do you want me to come down there

Don't use your half-witted brain on me.

Finish the job and come collect the money.

Alright, President Sir.

Dammit, he’s no ordinary guy.

Hey, selfie boys, let’s go. The president said he got permission.

No one will say a word now. We can empty the whole forest!

Why did Shivaji’s brother-in-law come so late?

Looks like he went to sell vegetables, thinking it’d take time here.

He’s the only one doing anything useful.

Not like us.

Ganesh, bring a tea.

Again? Do you come to a funeral just to drink tea?

– Seenu, come here. – Yes, brother.

Here, go to the shop and get some flowers and incense sticks.

Okay.

Brother, is the girl sitting beside the body his daughter?

Poor girl, what can I say?

Shivaji died hoping to get her married.

And this fellow Vishnu... he doesn't even treat her like a human.

God knows how she’ll survive.

I am there for Sujatha.

I can’t bear to see her suffer and cry.

Then close your eyes!

Who the hell are you telling all this to?

Half the village knows I have my eye on Sujatha

I was going to talk to my uncle in a day or two,

but then this happened.

That's exactly it!

Because of him, Shivaji died of a heart attack.

You're crossing the line.

Sujatha and I were classmates. We studied together.

We’ll get married soon and live as husband and wife.

You rascal! Are you telling this to the whole village?

– I’ll tell everyone! I'll make sure they all know! – How dare you?

- It’s my wish. What can you do about it? - Hey stop this

Are you guys out of your minds?

Look where you are! What kind of nuisance is this?

Hey Suresh, you’re educated, right?

Besides, he is her maternal cousin.

He owns two acres of land.

What do you have? Nothing but two buffaloes and two sheep.

Is that how you'll support her?

Tell him exactly that!

You, go! Mind your own business.

Dammit!

If I go to Dubai, I'll earn double his wealth in just one year!

You? Dubai?

Look at your face first!

Step out of this village first. You local brat!

Didn't your sister tell you?

I took her all over Medak just the other day.

You bloody idiot. You dare mention my sister?

If you ever mention my sister again, I'll kill you!

Bhanu, come here!

Hey, let go of him!

Stop this nonsense.

Where the hell is Vishnu?

Hello... He's cutting the call.

And where is Pandu?

What am I supposed to say to him?

Speak up!

Actually… looks like he doesn’t know about it yet

But you came here first thing, like a drunkard rushing to a liquor shop.

What's the point? What use are you anyway?

I have to call every single person myself.

I would've been married if I spent so much time on it.

-Swetha, I said, finish your food. -I don't want to eat.

Who knows when we’ll reach?

-Vishnu... -Uncle...

-Vishnu...

-Uncle's on the call. -Can you hear me?

How many times have I told you not to talk on the phone while driving?

-Go ahead, talk now. -Hey Vishnu!

Yes uncle, tell me.

Our Caste Leaders aren't allowing us to cremate here.

-What are you saying? -Hey! You eat. Come on.

Damn it! Can't they let a man die in peace?

Disgusting...

Alright, I'm coming. We'll talk to them.

Come fast. Looks like it's going to rain.

And, uncle!

Please take care of any expenses. I'll pay you once I'm there.

Don't worry. I'll take care of it. You just get here fast.

"He'll pay back," sure he will!

Put that phone aside and finish eating!

Gentlemen… no one is offering tea here.

You're worried about tea at a funeral?

Go ask Ganesh. He will give you.

Hey, is the President Sir here?

Yeah, he’s there. Go on.

Where is he?

Brother, I haven't received my Kalyana Lakshmi money yet?

What do you have down there?

Why will you get money meant for women's welfare scheme?

Always ready to loot Government's money! Get lost!

-Namaste, President sir. -Namaste, old man.

Vishnu is on the way. If you could arrange the logs and drums by then,

Hey, do you really need to tell me all this?

Everything’s ready.

He just has to light the pyr....

By the way... did you tell him that your Caste Leaders are objecting?

I did. He said he’ll talk to them once he arrives.

If they aren't listening to us, do you think he has any chance?

Talk to them, my foot! He doesn't get the scene here.

But you know how these people are.

That man has been lying dead for so long.

Not one of your Caste Leaders has showed up.

And he says he’ll take care of it.

Let’s see how he handles that too.

Why did you offer to take care of all the expenses?

Your Uncle can do it, right? Why should you do all the heavylifting?

You said it as if you're a billionaire.

You don't have money for my tour. But for this, you certainly do.

Hey! What are you saying?

How is your tour related to my dad's death?

Have you lost your mind?

By the way why are you both dressed in white clothes?

Where did you learn to wear white for a funeral?

On top of that, you guys are twinning, as if we're attending a party.

Are we attending a party, huh?

Vishnu, take it out on me if you want, but…

it's useless talking to you anyway.

Besides, celebrities on TikTok dress exactly like this!

You don't need an industrial tour, you need a village tour first!

Whatever.

Does she have any idea where we're going and why?

Aren't you supposed to tell her?

It's your fault. Did you ever tell her she had a grandfather?

Did you ever take her to the village?

then how would she know where we're going now?

I don't even know anything about your sister, how can I tell her about her grandpa?

Simply great!

-Hey, put that phone away and eat! -Don't just keep yelling at her.

Did I ask you to tag along?

Did I ask you?

-You got into the car on your own. -Yes, I did.

You insisted on coming, so sit quietly.

Don't buzz around my ear like a fly.

I already have a thousand headaches!

Fine, leave me aside. What about you?

Did you ever bring your father home?

You brought him once for her first birthday.

Did you ever speak to him or meet him after that? Tell me!

Until yesterday, you acted like you had no father and I had no father-in-law...

and now you're showing off all this "responsibility"!

Hey! Stop the bike.

Who is that girl?

She is Jeevandham's daughter.

Who is that fellow?

Definitely not one of ours.

Hey!

What happened?

You rascal!

Just because you've got a bit of schooling and landed some jobs...

how dare you go after our daughters?

Do you think we’re on the same level?

-Let him go, please. -What is it?

If I ever see you around here again, I’ll burn you all.

How dare you look at our women!

What?

I thought you were going to kill him.

Were you scared?

You damn well should be.

Let's go.

[Caste Meeting Hall]

Tell him to turn down the volume.

Do we need the whole village to know that we bought a TV?

Dammit!

Why hasn't that fellow Parmeshwar arrived yet?

Sundar, you were saying?

Listen, my uncle Subbi Ram is sponsoring the Ganesh idol again.

If anyone has any objections, speak up right now.

Later, I don't want any bickering.

They forgot to get the rat in the idol last time.

Make sure everything’s in order this time.

If we forget it, why don’t you sit there instead, you mouse-face!

Don't get me started on faces, okay?

if you have the guts, you go and bring the idol!

Your asthma-struck brother-in-law has all the guts in the world.

How dare you speak ill of me!

Look at him!

Muthi, you're crossing your limits, huh?

There he is. Paramesh.

Parameshwar, how long should we wait for you?

I heard you refused to donate for the bathrooms at our caste cemetery.

What's the matter?

I can't even afford to build a toilet in my own house.

Where will I get money for one at the cemetery?

Don't you see? Others are taking bodies to the lake bund for cremation.

Our ancestors gave us that land just so we wouldn't face such a situation.

When we’re building toilets there for our own people, how can you refuse to donate?

Say whatever you want, but I just can't do it.

Besides, I'm moving to Hyderabad to make a living.

I'll find some work there. If I die, I'll die there.

Wait, what?

Did you hear that? He's going to Hyderabad!

Then go. Live there and die there!

Brother, calm down.

What is it?

Huh?

You might go to Hyderabad or even America...

No matter where you go

wherever you die, you'll be brought back here.

Listen.

Death is the final respect a human being receives.

Understood?

If you don't have money, just say so.

But don’t be rude to the caste leaders.

Do one thing...

You know electrical work, right?

Yes, I do, brother.

Take care of the electrical work at the Ganesh pandal then.

Alright, brother.

They'll take care of the rest. What do you say?

-So, is it a deal? -Yes, okay.

[humming]

What happened, dear?

Nothing, Dad.

Watch your step, dear.

Yeah, okay

Dammit! You never know when the power will come or go.

- Ah, the power is back!

- Come, sit. We'll have a drink each.

Sit down, man!

You just won't let it go, will you?

-Suji dear... -Yeah?

Bring a bit of red chili powder, dear. And bring a couple of good onions too.

I'm bringing them, Uncle.

Why didn't you come to the Caste meeting?

For the last two days, I haven't been feeling right.

- I just got back from the clinic. -Did they say you'll die?

Oh, so you want me to kick the bucket?

Bali is already in line before me.

Did you talk to him?

No way! We're not on talking terms.

Shivaji...

Are you getting your daughter married at least this year?

Or will you stall it again?

She wants to study further.

And you know how stressed I am.

Vishnu’s studies are also coming to an end.

How can I handle everything at once?

If he gets a job, the burden will be lighter for us.

That’s what I’m waiting for.

Listen to me for a second.

Once a girl reaches a certain age, she shouldn’t stay at home too long.

You should take some loan and get her married.

I know of a good match. Just say yes, and I'll settle it firmly.

It's not so simple. Don't we need money?

Let's see... we'll see once Vishnu gets a job.

Then you'll wait forever for that to happen.

Drink it.

I’ve signed up for the cultural program.

I’m thinking of dancing.

What do you think would be better?

Folk dance?

Moon walk?

Or break dance?

I really need to do something to impress everyone!

Hey, you crazy girl! Won't you even ask why we’re here?

Whose house is this?

My friend's.

No one’s home... it’s just the two of us.

Hold this.

I knew it when you waited outside my college all morning.

Hey, will you just stop it?!

What is this now?

- Do I have to look at your face? - Idiot! Look properly.

Dubai visa and tickets.

I'm going to fly in a few days.

You won't forget me once you go to Dubai, right?

Silly girl! I’m going there just for you. How could I forget you?

Besides, in order to never forget each other,

I’ve set this all up

What do you mean?

What are you planning? Are you out of your mind?

Suji, if you say no, we don't have to do it.

No forcing.

Force me?

Go ahead then, force me!

Suji, why are you shouting? Stop it!

Everyone should know what a "gentleman" you are!

-Brother, listen to what he has to say. -Suji, please! Please, stop!

Hey, take your hands off me! Get back! Stay away!

I’ll fall at your feet if I have to, Suji! Please, just don’t shout!

Don't be scared, come here.

You’re such a coward...

why do you even try these things?

Speaking of forcing me, silly!

Start the bike.

Peanuts, please.

Want some?

Let's go!

You should say I love you and get her response. Simple!

What's this “Wear earrings if you like me” nonsense?

There's your girl.

Ah! She's not wearing ear rings. Down goes your love story.

Get lost, man!

Where did you buy these?

-Umm... Well... -They're not nice.

Let's return these and get new ones tomorrow.

Okay?

♪ There's a drum beating loud inside ♪

♪ A brand new feeling in my heart ♪

♪ Like heaven meets earth ♪

♪ Our paths have finally aligned ♪

♪ When I try to fill my eyes with you ♪

♪ It feels like a beautiful storm ♪

♪ You were hiding away like that ♪

♪ How did you suddenly get so close? ♪

♪ Hey girl, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ Are you living inside my heart? ♪

♪ You are where I belong ♪

♪ Hey girl, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ Did you drug me with a love potion? ♪

♪ Everywhere I look, I only see you ♪

♪ My earrings sway and dance ♪

♪ Ever since your eyes cast a spell ♪

♪ My feet follow your shadow ♪

♪ Let’s vanish into our own world ♪

♪ Beyond the blue sky, they say a secret world exists ♪

♪ Shall we fly away happily? ♪

♪ To a place where no one knows us ♪

♪ My love, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ You live in my heart ♪

♪ I dedicate my love to you ♪

♪ My love, I was born for you ♪

♪ You made my life blessed ♪

♪ You've struck a beat deep in my soul ♪

♪ There's a drum beating loud inside ♪

♪ A brand new feeling in my heart ♪

♪ Like heaven meets earth ♪

♪ Our paths have finally aligned ♪

♪ When I try to fill my eyes with you ♪

♪ It feels like a beautiful storm ♪

♪ You were hiding away like that ♪

♪ How did you suddenly get so close? ♪

♪ Hey girl, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ Are you living inside my heart? ♪

♪ You are where I belong ♪

♪ My love, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ You live in my heart ♪

♪ I dedicate my love to you ♪

♪ Hey girl, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ Are you living inside my heart? ♪

♪ You are where I belong ♪

♪ Hey girl, look my way ♪

♪ Steal a little glance at me ♪

♪ Did you drug me with a love potion? ♪

♪ Everywhere I look, I only see you ♪

What's YSR saying? Will he waive the loans if he wins?

No idea. Only separate Telangana state can make things happen.

Dammit, that issue is there too.

Raju, you claim to be a reporter.

Why don't you write about the water problem in our village?

All the village water is in this chai. Of course, there will be a water problem!

You're right about that.

This chai is all water and less milk.

What are you looking at?

Didn’t they say to serve everyone in the same glass?

Should I write about this in the newspaper?

Don't blame me. The village elders told me to do so.

Yeah, sure you will.

Hey Ravi, stop!

To hell with your chai! It's full of water.

This is the trouble with these educated half-wits.

What's up, Hero? Are you heading to Medak?

Drop me at the junction.

I have some work on the way. You take the bus.

I can wait. There’s nothing urgent.

-Let's go. -Get down.

Get down, man!

Didn't you hear me say I have work? Are you deaf?

Go stand at the bus stop. A bus will come, take it.

Why would you give me a lift?

I'm not Sujatha, am I?

You thought I didn't know?

Do you remember your girl's brother, Vishnu?

He's my classmate.

He calls me everyday to get some general knowledge.

Should I tell him your little story?

If I just buy my friends a bit of toddy in the evening,

they'll drag you out of your house and break every bone in your body.

If you ever spread rumors like this again,

I'll have to buy that toddy in your name

Do you want me to do that?

Go write something useful.

If our people had made this movie, the hero definitely would have survived.

Poor Jack, such bad luck.

What happened? You look off.

Hey, just watch the movie.

I won't watch it. I'll only look at you.

What will you do, huh?

Fine, you finish the movie and come. I'll be outside.

What happened to him?

Hey! Hey! Can't you hear me calling?

Why are you running like that?

What's wrong with him?

Hey.

Is your stomach upset?

Need to use the restroom?

You always talk about kisses, but you left right before the kissing scene?

Suji, let's get married.

Right here. In this village.

There you go again!

No, listen to me.

If someone finds out about us and tells your family…

If they get you married to someone else,

I'll die in Dubai itself, I'm telling you.

Hey, why are you talking like that? That won't happen.

It won't... don't say that.

Wouldn't it be better if we told them ourselves before someone else does?

Your brother is educated, right?

Let's at least tell him. Please.

Do you really think my father listens to my brother?

I’m ready to come away with you.

Why are you hell bent on convincing my dad?

Suji, why should we run away?

Think about our families for a second.

How would my father feel if people mocked him,

asking if this is what a teacher taught his son?

Forget about me.

You care about your father so much.

Tell me honestly.

Can you really live without your father?

I don't know any of that, Ravi.

I just want you. Don't do anything stupid now, please.

Suji...

Let's give it a try.

How long can we sit here in fear?

Fine then. Go talk to my father and fix the date.

I'll come directly for the wedding. Okay?

- Hey. - When did you listen to me at all?

You always do what pleases you. Go ahead.

Such a big shot. Thinks he can just walk in and fix the marriage.

She has such a short temper.

Hey, listen...

Let me watch the movie in peace. Just leave!

Argh!

Dammit, this life!

Hey Kamala, did your hen lay all these eggs?

Yes.

Doesn't she get tired after laying so many?

Why would a hen get tired?

True... the rooster gets tired, but the hen is just fine!

Want me to cut it and make a spicy curry?

No, forget it.

What did the landlord say?

Is he buying the land or not?

He agreed.

But he says he needs Vishnu's signature as well.

You mentioned a proposal. Is it that Niranjan guy?

Who told you?

It doesn't matter who told me. Quite a "match" you got!

The whole village says he’s a drunk, always chasing girls.

What a "great" match you've brought!

Is drinking a crime?

So what if he drinks!

Listen, in our community, it’s rare to find someone with a government job.

Why do you care if he drinks or has other habits?

If you keep nitpicking like this, you’ll never find a son-in-law, Shivaji!

Don't blame me later.

How can I knowingly give her to a drunkard?

Were we saints before marriage?

Didn't we change? He’ll change too.

Besides, our girl will be right before our eyes.

If anything goes wrong, aren't we here for her?

Trust me... think about it.

Call Vishnu.

That’s the spirit! Now that's a man's word! I’ll take care of it from here.

So, will you take bribes once you get the job?

You tell me. Do you want me to take it?

Take it! Take millions!

You must arrive in a Benz when you come to meet my dad.

And then ride a police jeep from the Benz straight to the station?

I don’t know about all that.

My family just needs to like you.

I just want to live my life with you. That's all.

What's this?

You seem to be in a great mood today.

- I'm being serious. - I'm serious too. Did I say otherwise?

If only you had been born in my caste, it would have been so perfect.

Even without this government job or a massive salary...

...I could have just taken you home and said I wanted to marry you.

But now,

even with a government job and a high salary,

I doubt they'll agree.

Doubt?

- You doubt if they’ll let you marry me? - Yes.

This is Vishnu here.

Like Lord Rama himself

Who would reject Rama for a marriage?

They worship Rama,

but for a son-in-law, they only look at caste.

Fine, let's say they do. And let’s say your father refuses

- Do you think I'll just sit quiet? - What would you do?

I'll take you to Arya Samaj and marry you. Understand?

Oh, really Sir? You... at the Arya Samaj?

Fine then. Since you're going home now,

Tell your family about us. I'll tell mine.

In my house, my word is law.

- We'll see about that. - We’ll see.

You tell my MLA uncle to be ready to wash my feet for the wedding!

- We'll see... - Yeah, we'll see, we'll see.

Close your eyes.

What for?

Just close them, I'll tell you.

Now open...

Happy Birthday!

Thank you!

That’s my favorite hero’s shirt.

Do you like it?

I love it... so much!

Who do you like more, me or your hero?

Silly girl... is that even a question?

Of course, I like you more.

But you know what?

When I’m with you, I feel like a hero myself!

Oh, stop it!

So, when will you wear it?

I'll wear it when I go to Dubai!

Mic check, mic check.

Happy Vinayaka Chavithi to all the people of Thulluru village!

And now, our very own village Megastar Ravi!

Damn it.

Parmesh! What happened to the power?

Damn this electricity!

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, what is this?

What is this now?

A protection mark to ward off the evil eye.

Okay, okay, I remember. I’ll call you back.

Okay.

You too.

Alright.

Bye.

Why are all the streetlights off?

Here, you asked for some makeup stuff the other day, right?

I bought whatever I could find. I'll get the rest next time.

Hmm?

Why have you come now?

Ranga uncle called saying it was urgent.

So I rushed back.

To hell with him.

Come, let’s eat.

Come on, sit down.

Serve a plate for him.

What’s for dinner?

Hey, how are your studies going?

I’m thinking of getting her married.

Marriage?

You want to get married already?

I told you, didn't I?

What happened?

Who is it at this hour?

Go and check.

Must be Ranga.

He said he’d join us for dinner.

Is it Ranga uncle?

Move aside.

Vishnu, I came here to talk to you.

Just listen to what I have to say,

and then you do what you think is right.

Hey!

What rubbish are you talking, you useless idiot?

Know your place! Get out of here!

You people who clean trash in my house want my daughter?

You rascal.

You earned a few pennies and forgot your place?

Go ask your ancestors,

they'll tell you what your true worth is!

Hey, what is this? Talk some sense into him??

What is there to talk?

Vishnu, ask him to leave. Otherwise, I’ll kill him right here.

You don’t care who I am or if your daughter loves me.

You only care about what our ancestors did.

That’s all you care about!

Yes!

That is exactly what I care about!

Money might change the house you live in,

but it won't change your birth!

Understand?

Now get out!

Hey..!

You’re educated, right?

Can’t you understand, at least?

Even in this day and age, what is all this?

Dad, just listen to me for a second.

What will you say?!

- So, what our ancestors did is all that matters now? - Shut up!

Yes, that's all that matters to me!

My ancestors didn't take advantage of others' hard work.

They didn't commit atrocities in the name of God.

- They worked hard with their own sweat and blood. - Useless fellows.

And that's a mistake now?

You act like you fell from the heavens.

Enough of this! I love Sujatha!

-I want to spend my life with her. -How dare you utter those words!

-Get out of here! -I'm not leaving without Sujatha.

I'll chop you into pieces! Get out!

-Vishnu, make him leave. -Dad, calm down.

Get out of here!

How dare you tell me that you love my daughter!

I'll chop you into a thousand pieces! Get out!

Let me talk to him, dad.

What is there to talk about?

The whole village is already talking!

I've lost respect in our community.

Where the hell is she?

Dad...

You want love, do you?

You go inside.

We sent her to study and she finds love?

That too, with someone from another caste.

Dad, please cool down.

I'm calm, son. You relax.

- Put it there.

Vishnu said he would talk to his dad.

Let's wait and see.

Bloody fool!

Instead of seeing me for who I am, he talks only about caste and ancestors.

If caste is based on occupation, shouldn’t it change when the occupation changes?

I’m so damn fed up...

Hey, she told you she’d go to Dubai with you, right?

You go to Dubai and work on that.

We’ll see how can they stop you then.

Oh, look out... your dad is coming!

Look at you, Ravi! You've grown into a fine young man.

I heard that you're going to Dubai.

Don't worry about your father.

We're here to look after him.

What are you still doing here?

Your flight's tomorrow.

Go home and pack your bags.

It looks like he doesn't really want to leave, does he?

I don't want him staying here, Madam.

It's better for everyone if he goes to Dubai.

- Come on, Madam. Let’s start the program. - Alright.

Dad...

Don't stress about what our community will think.

When we have nothing, no one comes to our aid.

We’re on our own.

Put your anger aside for a moment and think.

Are people’s opinions more important than your daughter’s happiness?

What are you even saying?

If I marry her into another caste, the future generations will pay the price.

Our people won't even look us in the face!

Now he’s come to lecture.

Should we hurt today’s people for tomorrow?

Until recently, this village was home to so many occupations.

Where did they all go?

Forget that.

Grandpa was a merchant, you're a farmer,

and I’m planning to settle in the city with a job.

When so much is changing within our own home,

Who knows where the next generation will be or how they'll live?

Listen to me, Dad.

Let's sit and think this through calmly.

Don't act like you know the whole world just because you've read a few books.

There's a world out here you don't understand.

Got it?

-Dad, just once, listen to me... -Hey!

This is none of your business.

Focus on your studies.

I'll handle my daughter.

That will be all.

Dad!

- Dad, listen! - Just go study! I know what needs to be done.

Greetings to everyone.

They say to understand the power of light,

One must know the depth of darkness.

That’s why I’m telling you all...

Educate yourself.

Let education be madness.

Study what Periyar, Phule, and Ambedkar said.

Study Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Charvaka philosophies. Read them all!

Once you have read it all,

If you see an injustice in society, stand up and question it!

I am telling you only one thing...

if our lives are to change, we need only one thing:

Education, education, education!

Only with education will you understand politics.

And only when we understand politics will our lives truly change.

These punks are arrogant just because they’re educated.

If matters have gone this far

Do you realize how far our girl has gone with him?

I get it, brother.

First it was Revathi. Now it's Sujatha.

If we let this slide, those rascals will end up as our sons-in-law!

True, brother. And that Ravi

He acts like a hero.

During the Ganesh festival dance,

Every woman had her eyes on him.

We have to do something, brother.

We need to teach him a lesson he’ll never forget.

We will. We'll give that idiot exactly what he deserves.

Don't cry.

Everything's fine.

I don't know why but I'm feeling scared, brother.

Don't worry.

It'll be alright.

You are already silencing our voices, at least let the mic work properly!

When we invite the MLA to a meeting, what does he say?

“What’s the need to do all this, ma’am?”

"While the entire nation is fighting for a temple in unison"

'" Why continue these caste disputes? "

Look, this is how our rulers talk!

It took a hundred years just to be allowed into temples!

Yes brother

We must...

Who is he? Oh, it's you! What's up?

Ravi just left the meeting.

The example we set for him today

should make those rascals so scared they don’t even dare look at our women!

- Brother - What is it?

I want to land a blow on him too.

Huh?

I want to hit him too!

Go! He’s here. Stop him!

I'll stop him.

Hey, move aside!

-Ravi, you're finished today! -Hey, tell our men to be ready!

-Hey, Ravi. -What is it, uncle, at this hour?

Nothing, just had some work. Heading back to village?

Come on, uncle. Hop on.

How dare you mess with our girls!

Venkat and Malli, come fast!

We got him, guys! Hurry up!

He's so dead today!

Where do you think you're going?

Nab him, guys!

Chop him into pieces!

Nab him!

Nab him!

Don't let him go! Nab him!

Die, you rascal!

He's escaping. Catch him!

♪ I'll never forget the path I walked with you ♪

♪ It's my promise to you I'll spend a lifetime with you ♪

♪ Even as I bid you farewell and depart ♪

♪ Even as I bid you farewell and depart ♪- Happy birthday!

♪ I will continue to watch over your well-being ♪

♪ I will continue to watch over your well-being ♪-Do you like it? -I love it!

♪ I'll keep you safe in the depths of my heart ♪

♪ Oh love, I may go, but I will return again ♪- I'll be flying in 2 days.

♪ Oh love, I may go, but I will return again ♪

♪ Even death can't do us apart I'll be born again to earn your love ♪

♪ Oh love, I may go, but I will return again ♪

♪ Even death can't do us apart I'll be born again to earn your love ♪

How dare you desire a woman from our caste, you rascal!

Die! Just die!

Let's go, guys!

You are murdering our people behind the mask of caste!

Until caste discrimination ends and these honor killings stop,

we will keep protesting!

We will beat the drums of our pain and spread it in every direction!

Brother...

♪ We're all born from a womb ♪

♪ We're all born from a womb ♪ -Is he finished?

♪ We're all born from a womb ♪ - He’s dead.

♪ We're all born from a womb ♪ - Dead?

♪ We're all born from a womb ♪

♪ The color of both our blood is red ♪

Hey...

♪ How did this discrimination originate? ♪

♪ Who gave you the right to step over me? ♪ -How dare you hit me?

♪ Who gave you the right to step over me? ♪

♪ Who says we're untouchables? ♪

♪ You can break our bones, but not our spirits ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

Move it! Let’s go!

- Hey Vishnu! - Move! -Hey!

Hey Vishnu!

Hey Vishnu, stop.

You killed him as planned.

What kind of monsters are you?

You should’ve kept your sister locked at home.

He would have lived.

Your father is one thing, but you’re educated!

I thought you’d at least try to save him.

What nonsense are you talking?

Do you even know who killed him?

If you do, go write it in your newspaper!

What is there to write?

The courts and the police stations are all in your pockets!

Mark my words, Vishnu

Caste pride is like riding a tiger!

You’re feeling smug today because your community is backing you.

But the day you go against them they won't hesitate to kill you too!

Hey!

Poor guy.

He was an only son.

He had enough wealth to live a life of comfort.

He was too innocent to realize he’d be judged only by his caste,

No matter his education or wealth.

Forget it, let's go. He's just a waste of time. Move!

If this happened to someone in your family, you’d know the pain.

- Watch your tongue! Otherwise… - Hey, get lost, idiots.

They may worship Lord Rama

but when it comes to a son-in-law, all they see is caste.

-Daddy, watch out! -Oh no!

Ah...

Daddy!

-Vishnu! -Huh!

Can’t you drive carefully, Vishnu?

Are we driving to our destination or our deaths?

- Is it here?

There’s a little girl in the car. You should be careful.

– Drive carefully, Vishnu. – How can I focus with you nagging me?

Great! Go ahead, blame me for this too!

-Accept your mistake at least for once. -Please Vineeta, two minutes!

-We could all be dead in those two minutes! -Two minutes, please stop it.

I beg you.

Two minutes!

Phew! Thank you, Mommy!

Ugh, my life... Dammit!

- President Sir, tea! - I don’t need it.

Hey, come here. Serve it to those old men.

Half the village is standing in the sun! What happened to the tent, old man?

I told him first thing in the morning. He said he was going to get it.

-Where is he? -Look, there he is! He's here!

♪ Anita, oh Anita, my beautiful Anita Have mercy on my poor love ♪

-Hey Vishnu!

What kind of songs are you playing at the funeral? Stop that.

- Vishnu, can you hear me? - Yes uncle, tell me.

The President says that even if you fall at their feet, it won’t get the job done.

The situation is extremely tense. What do we do now?

What do you want me to do now, uncle? Tell me!

And why did you have to involve that President?

Is he some “Lord Almighty”?

You think everyone will just listen to him?

You said your friend’s uncle is an MLA, right?

Get him to talk to them. Let's see if that settles it.

Fine, I’ll look into it. Until then, don't make this mess any worse!

It was a mistake trying to help you morons.

-Fine, you go ahead and talk. -Watch what you’re playing,

Dammit

I don't know whose face I saw this morning.

Everyone's life is perfect except mine.

- Hello? Can you hear me? - Yeah, Vishnu.

- Sheshu, how are you, man? - Why the sudden call?

- My father passed away, Sheshu. - Oh, man... I'm so sorry.

It’s fine. I’m not being emotional but listen.

-Did you call just to tell me this? -No, dude!

No... the caste council won't let us cremate him in the village cemetery.

My community is creating a huge scene.

My uncle says an MLA's word might fix it.

Can't you just put in a word with your uncle?

- What uncle? We’re already divorced! - What?

It’s been two years, man. I thought you knew. Didn't she tell you?

No... sorry.

I assumed she would have told you. Anyway, I'll give it a try.

-Okay, man. -Yeah, alright!

What happened?

Why are you so upset about their divorce?

Do you know that girl?

Is she your friend?

What’s her name?

Don't you dare lie to me, Vishnu.

Swear on me!

Daddy, can you charge my phone?

-Huh! -Hey, Vinny!

My phone!

-Stop it! You dropped the phone! -Daddy, my phone.

- Vinni, what are you doing? - My phone

Hey Vi... Hey Vinni!

-My TikTok! My Instagram! -Are you crazy? Pull the car over!

These people look new to the village.

-Namaste Sir! -Namaste!

Looking for Shivaji's house?

You’re quite late, brother. He passed away in his sleep last night.

We know, sir. That’s why we’re here.

- He donated his eyes to the Eye Bank. -Oh!

So, we came to take his eyes.

You’re taking his eyes? Then what happens to the body? Who takes it?

Aren't there any relatives here, sir?

Yeah, he has a son in Hyderabad but no one knows if he’ll show up.

There’s a daughter too, but she’s not his biological child. So, what’s the plan?

You’ve started your nonsense again. Sir, please ignore him.

Who is he?

- Is your only job to stop everyone passing by? -You are...

Hey, you’re Anji, right? Man, you’ve grown so much!

Had your tea yet?

-I don’t need any tea. -Come on! Come and drink.

-Why don’t you have a tea, Anji? -I already had twice at home.

We used to have four teas a day when we were your age.

Hey Ganesh, pour him a cup!

Serve tea to everyone walking by? Do I get milk for free?

-You’ll get some goodwill. -Oh my!

Yuck!

Do you call this tea? There is no milk in this.

Why are you staring? Would you keep quiet if I didn't pay?

Yeah, sure! I’m building a mansion with the pennies you give me!

Forget my money. Did you repay Shivaji Grandpa’s loan?

How does he know?

Oh my...

Who told you that?I don't owe a single rupee to anyone!

Don’t lie. Everyone in the village knows that you took a loan.

He asked you to repay it several times right in front of my shop.

Aren’t you ashamed?

We’re both from the same caste. We’ll sort it out between ourselves.

Who are you to interfere, idiot?

Be careful with your words.

You’re drinking free tea and lecturing me?

What will you do? I’ll keep talking like this!

What can you do?

Oh no!

Watch it, you rascal.

How dare you call me rascal, idiot? Are you his behalf?

Yes, I am on his side! What’s with your attitude?

Who are you to act like a big shot?

Dirty rascal, you're dead today!

-You insult a kid coming here, rascal? -Stop it!

-Oh God! -You’re dead today, idiot.

-How dare you grab my collar -Die rascals, die!

Hey, stop it!

What nuisance are you creating at the funeral?

-Brother, this idiot... -Stop the nuisance, rascal.

Bloody rascals have no common sense.

-Are you hurt? -Do you have any sense at all?

Ganesh

Serve them tea.

Hmm.

♪ ♪

♪ Oh Raju, you’re in my eyes, Oh Raju, you’re in my heart ♪

♪ Oh Raju, without you I find no peace. What magic is this? ♪

♪ Hey Rani, you’re my moonlight, Hey Rani, you bloom in every flower ♪

♪ Hey Rani, I’ll come to you, my heart is yours forever ♪

All the educated ones fled to the city and left me stuck with these half-wits!

Hmm! Fine!

Look at you lot...Did the forest officials hit you?

Fine...Hey Ganesh, come here and pour some tea for them.

All the good people are dying but this fellow stays alive!

Nothing to worry about, sir.

-Doctor Sir! -Yes! -What’s the situation?

It’s just a minor tea burn, sir. It will subside in two or three days.

That tea was mostly water. If it had milk, it wouldn't burn.

You...

Not about these fools! What about the old man’s eyes inside?

Oh Sir, it’s been more than five hours since he died. The eyes are no longer usable.

-President Sir! -What?

A car is coming. I think it’s Vishnu.

Is he here? Thank God!

Did the journey go well, Vishnu?

Is this your daughter?

Go... go and see him

-Namaste. -Hmm!

How do I explain this?

What can I do if it's that expensive?

I'm just 1000 rupees short.

Please try to adjust.

I’m already compromising a lot.

I can't do any more. Get lost!

Don't be so stubborn.

-Latha! -Hmm!

Is this yours?

No, sister.

Then whose is it?

Hey

For the money you’re paying, you can’t even afford her.

Fine

Keep this phone until I pay the rest.

I'll come back and pick it up later. Please.

A phone? Is it new?

Yeah, it’s the latest iPhone model.

Make a call on this.

To whom?

Your brother-in-law. Call him!

How do we look together?

I brought another new poster.

Let me show you.

You’re going to love this one.

Now where did I put it?

It has to be here somewhere.

How many times have I told you not to smoke here?

Do you know how long it takes for this smell to go away?

You just smoke and leave.

Customers think I'm the one smoking and walk away.

I’m losing business. Please understand.

You never listen to me. The clothes are soaking up the smoke

Tell me how much you've lost. I'll pay for it.

If people find out I let you sit here and gossip all day, they’ll fire me!

Huh.

Then come to my house.

I stay there all alone.

Will you come?

If you're so lonely, why don't you just talk to your son?

Maybe he’s waiting for you to talk to him.

When he was little, I hit his mother.

He didn't speak to me for a whole year after that.

It’s not that I can’t speak..

I’m just afraid he won't respond.

Why be afraid?

You think he’s still clinging to a mistake from years ago?

He’s forgotten it.

You know what?

It’s not a mistake if it wasn’t intentional.

But repeating a mistake knowingly... that’s a crime.

-What? -Then what about what you do?

- What? - It's a mistake.

Hey! Who says what I do is wrong?

I’m neither cheating anyone nor hurting anyone.

They pay me, and I give them their money's worth.

That is it.

That is it?

Hey... you know English?

No

I just picked it up from the customers.

Sister..!

What is it?

His friend says he has work and needs to go.

Your friend thinks there’s something going on between us.

Ask him to come. He might as well listen to our chit-chat.

I have to go. See you.

Listen... come alone next time

Don’t bring that impatient fellow.

Didn't I tell you the MLA is calling?

You’re ignoring the actual work for these useless activities!

Listen, I won’t be coming from tomorrow. Take the bus.

- I'm done with this! -Ok!

-What? -Ok!

-Ok? -Hmm!

You have no shame, idiot.

The whole village is making fun of you.

Stop the bike..!

I need to pee. Stop the bike!

You idiot.

Why do you get angry?

All the villagers are...

Should I pee or not?

-You go, man. Go ahead. -Don’t blabber.

Alright, go.

Bloody hell.

Forget what the villagers think.

But have you thought about what Vishnu will think if he finds out?

At least now he calls to check how you're doing.

If he hears about this, even that will stop!

Is it a crime to live my life the way I want?

If you’re so desperate, why don't you marry a woman from our own caste?

She would look after you and take care of the house.

But instead, you keep running to that flirt

-Hey!

I’ve told you many times

Never say that again.

Never.

You were quiet when she called me an impatient fellow.

You get so angry if I tell a fact?

MLA Sir, that Headmaster refuses to back down.

He says he’ll take it to the High Court if needed.

Let him go to the Supreme Court too.

How can our people be confined here until the trial ends?

Don't they have work to do?

Law say so, Sir. It isn’t written by us. We have no choice but to follow it.

You’ve been singing the same tune for three years.

Can you handle this or not?

Oh, really? Since you know everything, why don't you handle it yourself?

Why am I even here? I’m leaving.

Unthankful people

- Lawyer sir, please have a seat. - You know what SC/ST atrocity is?

Section 3, Clause (s): Abusing a member of a scheduled tribe or scheduled caste

using caste name is a non-bailable offence.

If you insult someone by their caste name, you’ll be sent straight to jail.

You people went ahead and committed murder!

And yet you’re roaming free.

Isn’t that because of me?

Forget it, sit down.

He spoke out of ignorance.

Don't get so worked up. Sit.

You lot can't even manage the women in your own homes

yet you show your "bravery" to the lawyer?

-Lawyer Sir! -Sir!

We must not lose this case under any circumstances.

If we lose, we’ll lose our grip on every village around here.

Sir, do you even need to ask?

I’ve already spoken with the Judge.

He’s our man. He’s ready to dismiss the case citing a lack of evidence.

But none of these guys should miss the hearing.

Shivaji is totally checked out.

If the case goes sideways later, don't come blaming me!

Did you hear what the lawyer said?

There he is! Shivaji is coming.

How are you doing, gentlemen?

Oh, everyone's fine. We’re the fools who tried to help and got stuck in this mess.

Did we do this for ourselves? We did it for the sake of all of us, didn't we?

Hey! I'll knock your teeth out! Did he ever ask you to kill anyone?

You did a brainless, cowardly act and now you claim you did it for "everyone"?

Ranga, stop it!

What is this, brother? They felt a "burn" down there just because he existed

So they killed him to cool themselves off!

Yes! It was exactly a "burn" that needed cooling!

If some rascal dares to eye a girl from my family

I’ll do it again and again.

-I can’t be quiet like you incapable idiots -Hey Subba!

Brother, you got to do something.You got to talk.

What’s wrong, Shivaji? Why are you silent?

Your people are working so hard for you, and yet you don't seem to care?

Listen... it’s at times like these that you all must stand united.

Tell him firmly, brother. He doesn't listen to a word I say.

Otherwise, we’ll lose our standing before the public.

Are you listening?

You’re coming to court, right?

Yes... I'll be there.

Good.

Oh, I almost forgot. Vishnu called me.

It’s your grand-daughter’s first birthday.

He wants us both to come.

Just because he told you, should I come? I won’t

What do you expect?

Should he come with drums and a formal invitation just for you?

Look, it’s a celebration in your own home!

Does family need an invite to their own house?

He's just a bit bitter about what happened with Sujatha, that's all.

But listen to this... he hasn't even named the child yet.

Now that he's asking for you.

Don't you get what that means?

You look really happy that your son invited you.

What name have you thought of for your granddaughter?

He won't ask me.

And if he does?

Sujatha!

Sujatha... it’s a beautiful name.

We need to go shopping then.

Let's see.

- What do you mean? There’s so much to do!

-Sister! -What?

The lawyer is here.

Another headache for me!

Who is this lawyer?

Why do you care?

Just another customer.

Anyway, forget his nonsense for now.

You’re going to see your granddaughter for the first time.

Take clothes and toys with you. Otherwise, your daughter-in-law will have something to say.

Hey... are you upset?

You come here to forget your own troubles.

Why burden yourself with my stories too?

You ask everything about me, but you never talk about yourself.

What’s there to say?

My twelve-year-old daughter is in prison.

I hired this lawyer to get her out.

As part of his fee, he “uses” me every now and then.

You have a child? Why is she in prison?

My husband used to come home drunk and beat me every day.

One day, my daughter poisoned his drink.

He drank it and died and she ended up in jail.

Look at these.

These are the "love letters" my husband left me before he died.

I used to take great care to hide the bruises back then.

But she isn't like me... she’s very sharp.

She could see the truth just by looking into my eyes.

Does your daughter know you’re doing this work?

What will you do if she finds out one day?

No!

I haven't thought that far ahead.

I don't even have the courage to think about it.

My daughter shouldn't end up like me. That’s the only thing I know.

No matter how hard it gets, I will make sure she gets a good education.

You know what? She's so smart.

When I visited her recently, she even wrote my name for me.

Look, it's in English.

Why are you just staring? Read it out loud. I want to hear it.

- I don't know English. - I told you it’s my name.

Do you even know my name?

I don’t know.

♪ Without ever knowing each other, Our hearts walk as one ♪

♪ Though our eyes are different, Our dreams form the same picture ♪

Hey, this looks good, doesn't it?

It's nice.

-It's good. -Sure I will pack this

Pick a saree for yourself too.

Who’s going to look at me in a saree?

I will.

♪ I am a river of colors, Did you see the pure blue within me? ♪

♪ I am a dark room, Did you gently bring light into it? ♪

♪ On a path where we never met, You still walked beside me ♪

♪ Did you hear the words hidden in my heart, Silently, without a sound? ♪

♪ Without ever knowing each other, Our hearts walk as one ♪

There’s a blood clot due to a fracture in her head.

Do you understand?

She must be on medication…

Otherwise it’ll become very difficult

Let’s go. Come.

Please take care of her..!

Okay?

♪ Invisible pain cuts through my heart ♪

♪ Yet following your path, I learn to be human again ♪

♪ Without ever knowing each other, Our hearts walk as one ♪

How much, Man?

That'll be 200, brother.

- How can it be 200 for such a short distance?

- Yes, sir. Two hundred rupees. Diesel rates have gone up.

- Do you think I’m new here?

- Who on earth asks for 200 for such a tiny trip?

- Look at the meter if you want! Do you think I'm lying to you?

- I only have 50 rupees. Take it or leave it!

- Hey, what kind of bargain is this, man?

- That's it! Now get lost!

Oh, uncle!

When did you arrive?

Please, come inside.

You too come in, please.

Hey Vishnu! How are you, man?

Come on... come inside.

Look at her

She looks exactly like my sister!

Now tell me... what name are you giving her?

We aren't that lucky, uncle.

He decided on the name "Swetha" when I was only three months pregnant.

What was that? Swetha?

Well, that sounds alright too.

Sounds good.

- Swetha, look who has come to see you. - Stop.

Vinny. Didn't you say the baby hasn't fed yet? Go take care of that.

Uncle... make sure you eat before you leave.

Wait..!

You go and eat first.

Uncle..!

Swetha? Sujatha sounded so much better.

You shouldn't have just walked away like that.

A son is bound to get angry,

but that’s no reason to leave without eating.

When I reached out to hold his child...

I thought he was just furious with me.

But it wasn't anger... it was disgust.

Dammit!

What did I even do wrong?

Huh?

Is it a crime to want my child to marry someone from our own community?

So that's the condition? You want a man who loves and cares for your daughter

but he must belong to your caste? Is that it?

Fine. Suppose you married her off to someone from your own caste.

What would you do if he treated her like trash?

Would you beg her to forgive him?

Or let it slide because "he’s one of our own"?

I'll tell you what... You’d just take her aside

and tell her to "adjust," saying such things are common in a marriage.

It’s not just you; everyone is the same.

My own husband

Never once treated me like a human being.

He’d hit me for no reason, blaming me for his "ruined" life.

And do you know what my father did back then?

He just endured it, calling it my "fate."

Not once did he confront my husband or ask why he was beating his daughter!

No one does it intentionally. We only do what we think is best.

You claim you want to stay by your daughter's side and protect her

but why do you forget that she has her own heart and desires?

Don't parents who live for their children have any rights at all?

No father has the right to kill his daughter's happiness

for the sake of pride or social status!

When will you understand marriage isn't just about two castes, but the union of two souls?

You felt the sting of your son not letting you hold your granddaughter.

but did you ever try to understand the pain your daughter went through?

Whether your son forgives you or not, your daughter, however...

When will you understand marriage isn't just about two castes, but the union of two souls?

No father has the right to kill his daughter's happiness

for the sake of pride or social status!

Dear!

"Once your breath ceases"

"I shall follow right behind you"

"Unable to leave you all alone"

"I will join you as your eternal companion"

"This race of life and its many hurdles"

"You have finally brought our bond to its destination"

"Our inseparable union is now the only truth"

You don’t forget me after going to Dubai, right?

"For love is immortal and forever secure"

Crazy, how will I forget you when I’m going there for you?

"I was born, my love, only to walk with you"

"I am the river, and you are the sea"

"Merging into you is my final stop"

"I was born, my love, only to walk with you"

"I am the river, and you are the sea"

"Merging into you is my final stop"

What kind of human are you?

Suji!

Suji!

Suji!

Suji!

Suji!

Suji!

Suji!

Suji!

Baby

-Suji! -Baby!

Suji!

-Ranga, my baby! -Hold on Sivaji!

-You killed her, you dirty ***** -Hey!

Hey Vishnu! Hold on! Vishnu!

-He killed my sister, uncle. He killed my Suji. -Baby!

He killed my sister.

Suji!

-He killed her, uncle. - Baby

Oh no, baby!

Don’t move, father.

Enough dear.

Using sensational words like "Caste Killing," "Caste Obsession," and "Caste Discrimination"

is nothing but a blatant attempt to harass my client!

Ask anyone in the village; they’ll tell you clearly what a fraud that boy was.

Everything can be attested by the villagers and their family members.

He was a pervert who stalked girls, Sir. We have all the evidence.

Sir... may I speak?

- Old man,I am speaking here! You wait your turn!

- Lawyer Sir!

He says he wants to say something. Let him speak.

Okay, My Lord. Go ahead, speak.

What is he going to say...

- Why is he going now?

Namaste, Sir.

Sir, I don't know if that boy was good or bad...

But my daughter...

instead of living with us...

wished to join him in death

And she left us, Sir.

I’m unable to bear it from the past three years, Sir.

I’m facing hell, sir.

I thought I was looking after my child like a protective mother

but...

it was she who looked after me, like her own child, Sir.

And yet,

I killed my own mother, Sir!

I murdered my mother!

I killed my own mother!

Yes, Sir...

- We killed that boy Ravi. - What?

All our caste-men joined together and murdered him!

- Shivaji! What are you saying? - What is this?

You’re making a grave mistake!

-We killed him, Sir! -Don't you dare go against your own caste!

I’m speaking the absolute truth, Sir. I swear on my daughter!

We killed Ravi.

All our caste-men together murdered him, Sir.

-What are you blabbering?

- Have you completely lost your mind?

What’s wrong, Pratap We killed, right?

What, Subba? Didn’t we kill him?

What, Sundar? Did you forget what you did?

Hey!

We killed him.

We really did.

-Stop! Don't do this! -We attacked with knives, right?

-You’re doing a mistake, Shivaji. -It doesn't matter anymore.

We killed him, Sir.

We killed him!

You, rascal!

Tell me, gentleman… did it take three years to realize that what you did was wrong?

This isn’t a toddy hangover, sir.

To fade away by morning.

This is intoxication of caste, sir.

It took a while to wear off.

♪ With goodness, with humanity ♪

♪ step forward as one human being ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

♪ Dhandoraa Dhandoraa Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhan Dhandoraa ♪

I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that.

It's alright.

All the burden is down from my heart.

Srilatha! Am I right?

What’s up, man?

-Don’t drink too much. Okay? -Okay

How are you, Vishnu?

I didn't think you'd come.

Here, take this...

This has the girl's school address. I gave them your number too... call them.

It is the daughter of that dead woman, right?

What? Did that make you angry?

What now? Should I go now and safeguard the trash you took on your head?

I never wanted to see your face in this life.

I didn't come here because you called.

I only came to tell you that Ranga uncle is dead.

What?

Ranga... is dead?

Stop acting!

-How did he die, son? -You have no shame, so you're still breathing

but Ranga uncle wasn't like you.

He couldn’t bear the taunts of the community and died of a heart attack!

He didn’t die.

He didn’t die. You murdered him!

-Not just Ranga uncle, you killed my sister and my entire family.

Hey!

I know what I've done.

You have a daughter too.

You too will understand.

If my daughter ever falls in love, I won't kill him like you did!

I’ll try to understand why she loves him. Do you get it?

I hope you at least have the decency to respect a woman’s choices, son.

You're lecturing me on decency?

Let me ask you one thing... will you do it?

Tell me, son...

Just die here. Die.

Take care, son.

[Caste Meeting Hall]

So, what brings you back here, Vishnu?

Just "Vishnu"? No title or respect before or after your name?

He says he doesn't need any of that.

Right... his father didn't care for the community

and he doesn't care for the prestige of his caste.

Then why on earth is he even here?

Listen... however much you suffered because of that man, I’ve suffered even more.

He made a mistake opposing the caste people. I admit it.

Admitting it? Are you just pitying us?

Your father came to us crying, "My honor is at stake, I can't show my face."

We helped him out of pity, and he taught us a "fine lesson" in return!

A lesson?

You’re acting as if innocent people were sent to jail.

-What? -What?

Did my father sit home after sending your people to jail?

If your people spent five years in jail, my father spent ten!

What more do you want?

What do we want?

Because of your father's "great deed," my uncle died of cancer in jail!

What else do we want? Bring them back! He thinks he’s a big hero for coming here.

Why dig up old stories? Let’s just discuss how to resolve this now.

Hey! This is a matter for our community. You stay out of it!

Look... how is it fair to punish the son for the father's sins?

Isn’t he enjoying his father’s property? He wants the wealth, but not the burden.

That's not how it works.

What’s done is done. Let’s not hold onto these grudges.

Let the work proceed.

Please show us a way out and be merciful.

There is no solution! Go cremate him down by the lake bund!

Cremating bodies near the lake is Seetharam’s specialty anyway... he’ll handle it. Now go!

Bloody Idiots

Vishnu, what your father did was no small sin .I’ll tell one thing.

If you agree, we can let you cremate your father. What do you say?

Vishnu, what happened?

Why doesn’t he say anything?

Why is he walking away so angrily?

They say their graveyard is too small, and since Vishnu owns nearby land,

they’ll agree if he signs it over.

The solution is there. What’s the issue now?

He’s leaving without giving any answer.

Vishnu... what are you thinking about, son?

Once this is finished, who knows if you'll ever set foot in this village again.

Just because your father made a foolish mistake all those years ago

Will you hold that grudge and deny him his final respect?

Please. Give it away.

What’s there to think about, Vishnu? Just give it to them

- It's not in my name. - What? Did he die without transferring it to you?

It’s fine. If it’s still in your father’s name, it automatically transfers to you.

That’s no big deal. I’ll talk to the MRO myself. I’ll handle it.

I'll go and inform the Caste Leaders then.

Uncle... it's not in my father's name either.

-What? -Then?

Not in your father's name?

Then whose name is it in?

Why are you staring into space? Speak up!

Tell me... whose name is on those papers?

What?

What?

Did he write it in her name? Your father never did a single thing right!

His whole life was nothing but a series of blunders!

And while he was signing it over to her, what on earth were you doing?!

Calm down, old man.

Vishnu, come here. Come on!

Listen, Vishnu... your father looked after that girl like his own daughter.

Won't she feel a sense of gratitude or responsibility? She will.

As for your people... they didn't even treat that girl like a human being.

If the elders go and demand it from her now, the whole deal will collapse.

You go and ask her yourself. She’ll agree if it comes from you. Well...?

What do you say?

Since you are listed as the guardian, we’ve been trying very hard to reach you.

You don’t even answer our calls.

Madam, I’ve told you a hundred times.

I have no relation to that girl.

What do you expect me to do if you keep calling me repeatedly?

Please Sir, try to understand.

The girl was struggling even to afford sanitary pads.

She sat in the dormitory and cried, skipping her classes.

We are doing our best, but at this stage, she needs the support of her family.

She can't share everything with us. Please understand.

May I come in, Madam?

Come in, Sujatha.

- Good morning, ma’am. - Morning, Sujatha.

Look, who has come to take you home?

Please look after her, Sir.

After all, she is motherless.

-Bye Suji! -Bye Nandini!

To where?

Your Principal says renovation of this hostel and you can’t stay here.

Look, I have enough troubles of my own.

And if I take you with me now, what do I say when people ask who you are?

Just because you're named after my sister doesn't make you...

What am I supposed to do? Where should I take you?

It’s not your fault. I should blame my father for dumping this burden on my head!

Hey! I'm talking here, you get inside!

Huh!

Isn’t it wrong to secretly record videos brother?

- It's an automatic phone the camera just turns on by itself.

- You pull over here, and I’ll be right back. - Ok, sir!

Hey! What is that sound? Take it slow!

If you want to go, go again. But I’m not paying you a single cent!

This isn't over. I’ll come back with my people and see your end!

Who is she? You want to put her to work here?

What is it?

-Can you come aside for a second? -Hey, wait for a bit?

I’m talking here, right?

-Why don’t you talk? -She is my...

I know her, brother. She's our Latha's daughter.

-Latha’s daughter? -Yes!

When did she grow so big?

She’s studying, brother. Don’t talk like that. I asked her to come here.

- Is this a shelter home for everyone to just walk in? Send her away fast. - Ok!

Hey, idiot! Get lost already!

Do you recognize me?

You must’ve seen me in childhood. How would you remember?

I’ve come with your mother many times to visit you. Come, let’s go.

Don’t give money here, brother. It doesn’t look good.

She’s like my own sister, brother. I'll take care of her.

Bujji... come, let's go.

Auto!

Your mother really liked him.

He was the only one who ever treated her like a human being.

Anyway... have you eaten anything yet?

No

Won’t you tell me if you’re hungry?

-Wait I'll go and get you something to eat. -Hmm!

Sister, it looks like it's going to rain. Better take the clothes inside.

Let's go.

Come here...

What are you staring at, child?

What should I call you?

Call me "Father," my child. Come here.

The Caste Leaders have agreed to the cremation.

but they want you to sign over that adjacent acre of land to the Caste Union.

It’s for our people’s sake. Vishnu, help her understand.

People who blackmail even after a man is dead, how can you call them "our people"?

Look, child... this is a village, not a city.

There are certain customs and traditions here.

How can you say not to accept?

For what your father-in-law did...

Leave that aside?

Even when the whole village looked at him as a madman

he took care of you like his own daughter.

His final respects are in your hands now.

I beg you, please agree.

I won't give it!

He used to sit here and cry all alone.

When I asked, "Dad, why all this? Just ask for their forgiveness and it'll be over,"

He said, “That would be worse than death. I’d rather die than do that.”

He told me, “Sell the land after I die and go live somewhere else... don’t stay in this village.”

But I'm not going anywhere! This is my home... this is my village!

I don’t care who likes it or not. I’m staying here.

If I agree to their demands now, it means Dad has lost.

I won't let that happen!

What are you saying?

Vishnu, do her words make sense?

Cremating in the community graveyard is a tradition passed down from our ancestors.

How can we just ignore all that and do as we please?

Do you have no regard for our traditions and customs?

Why don’t you talk, Vishnu?

You’re born in this village, right?

Don't you know how stubborn the people here can be?

Are these even humans? They say a dead man is equal to God,

yet they fix a caste to that “God” to settle scores.

How are they human?

Their games only work in two places...

at a wedding or at a funeral!

They’re doing all this just to warn others of what happens if they go against the caste.

That’s why I’ll ensure this never happens to anyone else!

I’m giving this land to the entire village.

Let’s start with Dad!

Hey, old man, it’s almost evening.

Everyone says it’s not good to keep a dead body for too long. Settle it quickly.

That’s exactly what we’re discussing just give us five minutes.

-No need, uncle. -What?

The decision has been made, President sir.

We are giving that land to the whole village.

It is my sister’s decision.

And mine too.

– Hmm.

To the whole village? You mean...?

Regardless of caste or status...

for every single person in this village!

Let’s start with dad.

Please make the arrangements.

You’re making a mistake, Vishnu!

You’re repeating the same blunder your father made by listening to this girl's mother back then.

Don’t go against your own people when they’re willing to make peace. It won't end well!

Enough, uncle!

You want to join them just because you're afraid

And I fled to Hyderabad just to avoid the conflict.

How much longer must we live in fear?

I can’t do it.

I failed as a brother once because I couldn’t stand up for her

If I repeat that mistake now,

I won't even be human anymore!

I can’t do this, uncle. No way!

You can escape death, but you can never escape your caste!

If not for you, think at least for your daughter.

Swetha!

This is your home...

...and your village.

She is your Aunt.

You must be brave, just like her.

If trouble comes, stand your ground and fight.

Don't run away in fear like we did!

-Do you understand? -Well, that’s that.

I may be his son, but I never treated him as my father.

Sujatha

I want you to perform father’s last rites.

That’s the right thing.

Please don’t say no to this.

Grandma!

Grandma!

- President Sir!

Will getting an education take away all our sorrows, Sir?

It’s either education or politics.

Those are the only two paths. Study well.

What a dignified death you had, old man.

You’re taking away all the evil of this village with you.

Salute to you.

Now see, how I celebrate your final procession.

-Hey Pandu! -Sarpanch Sir!

Beat the drums!