Original subtitles

visit to get English subtitle subscenelk.com

This subtitle is a fan-made translation and not affiliated with the original content creators.

Behind a man's emotional outburst,

there’s always a truth.

A man doesn't kill for no reason.

When his heart breaks and trust shatters, his hands get stained with blood.

A man who raised his hand for justice is sentenced to death.

But those who destroyed the lives of many for greed,

walk free with a smile.

This is our world, Raghava.

You think your silence will protect a lot of people.

But that silence will only kill the truth.

Bring your truth into the light.

Only then can we defeat the darkness of injustice.

If you don't speak up now,

I won't be able to help you.

What happened?

Tell me.

A few months ago...

Ponvayal - Salem District

83...

84...

85...

86...

87...

88...

89...

90...

91...

92...

93...

94...

95...

96...

97...

-98... -Hey, kids!

-Ninety... -Have you seen Raghavan around here?

Shh...

101...

102...

103...

104...

105...

Yay!

This is the fifth time you've lost it.

Here.

Let's get Amudha a new pair of anklets this year.

-Hmm? -Okay, uncle.

My uncle is the best!

Hey, man!

Forget searching for anklets.

There's a guy here who has been searching for a bride for you for years.

It's okay if his cycle tires wear out after searching so much,

this guy’s head is wearing off instead!

We still haven't found a bride for you.

Uncle, it’s not like I’m saying no to marriage.

Hmm?

No one’s willing to trust me with their daughter.

What can I do?

Raghava, there’s a good family in town.

The girl is educated.

I’ve told them everything about you.

Just give me a good photo.

I’ll handle the rest.

I don't have any photos.

Grandpa, come back tomorrow.

We'll have a great photo of uncle ready for you.

Then it's settled.

I'll talk to the girl's family.

Hey, where are you going all dressed up?

We're all going to take a photo of uncle Raghava.

I'm off, mom.

Hey, can't you stay home even for a single day when there's no school?

Uncle, come soon!

It's getting late.

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Oh my God!

You look just like Vijayakanth in that shirt and dhoti!

Okay, come.

Let's go to the market.

Where are you coming?

Don't you want to take a photo?

We'll take care of that.

Go to the shop and take care of the business.

In this heat, the ice apples will get overripe and dry.

You go to the shop.

We'll go get the photo taken and be right back.

What's this, man?

I thought I’d get to eat some mutton at the market thanks to you,

-but you're just ditching me and leaving? -I'll get it for you.

You go to the shop.

-Okay... -Come on, kids.

Amudha, even if you show them the photo,

the girl won't like me.

-My face is like that. -Hey, Amudha!

Where is this whole crowd heading?

We're going to take a photo to find a bride for my uncle.

Isn't it enough that your uncle married me?

Now he's asking for another wife?

If some homewrecker b**ch shows up and tries to replace me,

that's it, I say!

Rakkaayi, no matter how many wives I marry,

you’ll always be my first!

Oh my!

You’re a real smooth talker, aren't you? Hmm...

Listen here, Amudha!

If the girl isn't more beautiful than me,

I won't agree to this marriage!

Don't you worry, we'll go and bring back a queen for my uncle.

Now, you go on and mind your own business!

Come, uncle.

Let's go.

Tilt down your chin a bit, sir.

Lift it up a little.

Yes, like that.

Smile a bit, sir.

Tell your uncle to smile.

-Smile, uncle. -That's it, sir.

Superb, sir.

One minute. Amudha, come here.

Give her cheeks a little pinch, sir.

Give her a little peck on the cheek, sir.

Hey man, all done with the photos?

Yeah, I guess so.

Did they come out well?

Remember, we have to send these to the girl's family.

He just kept snapping away.

-Who knows if they're actually any good? -What? He just kept snapping away?

Here's the mutton from the market you asked for.

Oh man, finally! Give it.

Nothing beats mutton from the market.

My stomach is growling, I’m starving.

I haven't eaten anything since morning.

Okay, you have it now.

-Mom! Mom! Mom! -The ice apples are still there, untouched.

What is it, dear?

-Had any sales since morning? -Mom, get me an ice apple.

Did you eat anything, nephew?

Sister-in law, stop here for a second.

He's the one I told you about.

Come, brother.

Do you want to have an ice apple?

All these are fresh ice apples, brother.

-They'll be very soothing for your body. -Look at all these flies!

Sudha, do you really have to have this?

What's the harm in having just one ice apple?

Go ahead and give her one, brother.

Here you go.

-You eat. I'll give them. -Okay.

Grandma, pack two more pots to go.

Hmm.

Hmm, here take it, dear.

Wait, I'll clean it.

Eat.

Sir, we might look a bit messy,

but our ice apples are perfectly clean.

You drink bottled sodas thinking they're 'clean,'

but why is it, sir, that you can't appreciate this miracle of nature?

Sudha, I’ll be waiting in the car. Come soon.

One comment about the flies and I'm getting a masterclass on nature.

How much is it?

Rs. 30, ma'am.

Take it.

It's fine, you keep it.

No, ma'am.

One ice apple is Rs. 30.

The honest earnings from our produce are enough for us, ma'am.

-Here's the change. -Hmm.

Here, dear. This is for you.

-Hmm? -Hmm.

This is a single-eyed ice apple.

It only fruits once a year.

-Have it in the car as you go. -Thank you, uncle.

The porridge was good, wasn't it?

Yes, I liked it.

Selvi!

Selvi!

What is it, brother?

-What happened? -Is this really the groom for you?

The broker told me.

What are you looking at?

And you actually met him in person and agreed to this?

Did you even see him properly?

I mean, really look at his face.

Brother...

He might be uneducated.

He might not have money or status.

But he is a genuine person.

Life’s beauty doesn't lie in looks, brother,

it’s in the understanding between two people.

I know he’ll truly understand and support me.

Hmm. Whatever.

When have I ever said no to something you liked?

As long as you both are happy, that's enough for me.

Ring-a-ring o' roses...

A pocket full of posies...

Assaa...

-Bussaa... -What's this, uncle?

-All fall down! -It's so hot.

It's boiling out here,

yet not a single soul is stopping to buy these ice apples or the palm sap.

Sir, why are you sitting here in this scorching heat?

The old man probably went to submit a petition somewhere like usual,

and now he's stuck here because he's too tired to walk.

Hey old man, want to have some palm sap?

Old man...

you’ve been walking from the Collector’s office

to the party offices every single day with your petitions,

but it doesn't look like anyone is going to lay a road for this town.

Given how much you've walked,

if you had just carried a handful of sand each time and dumped it here,

the road would have been levelled by now!

Here, drink this.

No, I don't want anything.

Why are you staring at me? Drink it.

Hey, you think I'm fighting for this road for my own sake?

After me, it’s all of you who belong to this village.

Does any of you actually give a damn about this place?

All you care about is selling your palm sap and yourselves.

Uncle...

-Hey! -Uncle...

Amudha... what are you doing here?

I came to play with them, uncle.

Raghava!

I was actually on my way to see you.

The bride's family really likes you.

What, really?

Oh, absolutely!

They told me to go ahead and fix the wedding date immediately.

From now on, it’s all about getting the wedding preparations started.

There is a good auspicious date on the 13th of next month.

Shall we have the wedding on that day itself?

Hey, Perumal...

You didn't swap the photo, have you?

Keep quiet, grandpa!

What is wrong with my uncle?

Is it enough if just the bride sees the groom photos?

Don't we need to see the bride's photo too?

Where is the bride's photo?

The bride's photo...

I didn't get it, dear.

-Amudha... -You keep quiet, uncle.

You don't know anything.

Where is the bride from?

She's from Paravaiyur.

-Excuse me, sister. -Hmm?

Is this Selvi sister's house?

Yes, who are you?

We are...

-the groom's family. -Hmm...

Why?

Won't you invite the groom's family inside?

Hmm... that's right, sir.

Please come in.

Selvi...

-Selvi... -Huh?

The groom's family has come. Come.

What is this, sister-in-law?

You said the groom's family has come.

Where are they?

Look! These are the 'elders' I was talking about.

Hey, come in kids.

Won't you serve water and tea to the groom's family?

Hey, Kulla... tell them to bring some sweets and snacks too.

If you call me 'Kulla' one more time, I’m going to break your nose!

Okay, okay.

Don't get angry, just tell them.

Sister!

Bring some sweets and snacks too.

Huh?! Hmm...

Okay.

Yeah, sure.

Come, everyone.

This is our sister's house.

Sit down.

-Sister... -Hmm?

What is it, dear?

Are you going to marry our uncle?

Yes.

Why do you ask?

No, it's just that uncle Raghavan has no one else.

We are his world.

Will you take good care of him?

I will take good care of him.

Sister, you are very beautiful.

I like you.

" The whole town has gathered... "

" A perfect pair has joined together! "

" The stars have aligned just right... "

" And the sound of the drums fills the air! "

" The dhoti and the saree... "

" Have clashed with such graceful charm! "

" Two pairs of eyes have met... "

" Speaking a hundred secret meanings! "

" There’s not a single flaw here... "

" She is like a fresh, blooming jasmine! "

" And to take her hand in marriage, The Prince of the land has arrived! "

" We don’t have riches or gold... "

" There’s no such worries here! "

" She will make him live like a King, This girl with a heart of pure gold! "

" Hey, my Golden Gem! "

" My girl with the round bindi, my Golden Jewel! "

" My precious Pearl! "

" My beautiful, little masterpiece! "

" Hey, my Golden Gem! "

" My girl with the round bindi, my Golden Jewel! "

" My precious Pearl! "

" My beautiful, little masterpiece! "

" Like a sharp, machete... "

" He stands tall and fierce! "

" But like a kitchen blade... "

" She is going to soften and change him! "

" Like a little lizard on the doorway... "

" She’s going to cling to you, Through every drop of your sweat! "

" Every single day, You must exchange a thousand kisses! "

" And whenever a fight breaks out, You must cuddle and make up! "

" Let all the magic and the mystery, Begin right there on the bed! "

" We must live so the town admires us... "

" With the blessings of all our people! "

" As long as you breath... "

" You must cherish each other in your eyes! "

" Unite as the sun sets... "

" Sleep in the fold of her pallu! "

" And soon, a little one, Should swing and play in your cradle! "

" May our family deity protect you both every single day... "

" And may you be the companion to your souls forever! "

-" Oh my dear... " -" Oh no... "

-" Oh my dear... " -" Oh my... "

-" Oh my dear... Oh my dearest... " -" Oh my God... I've had enough! "

" Oh my dear... Oh my dearest... "

" The whole town has gathered... "

" A perfect pair has joined together! "

" The stars have aligned just right... "

" And the sound of the drums fills the air! "

" The dhoti and the saree... "

" Have clashed with such graceful charm! "

" Two pairs of eyes have met... "

" Speaking a hundred secret meanings! "

" There’s not a single flaw here... "

" She is like a fresh, blooming jasmine! "

" And to take her hand in marriage, The Prince of the land has arrived! "

" We don’t have riches or gold... "

" There’s no such worries here! "

" She will make him live like a King, This girl with a heart of pure gold! "

" Hey, my Golden Gem! "

" My girl with the round bindi, my Golden Jewel! "

" My precious Pearl! "

" My beautiful, little masterpiece! "

Sir, I need to file a complaint.

Hey, move aside and stand back!

Sir has arrived.

-Sir! -Hey, what is this?

Sir, there was a party meeting in town yesterday.

They got caught red-handed at Babur Lodge, sir.

Hey, you say it was a party meeting,

but you let all those 'white shirts' go and held onto these people instead?

Get their details and send them off.

Who is he?

Sir, my name is Kumaresan.

My wife has been missing for four days, sir.

Stop crying, man. Nothing would have happened to her.

Write a clear complaint explaining exactly what happened,

hand it over at the station, and then go.

They will conduct an inquiry and call you to the station.

Come back then.

-Okay, sir. -Just take the complaint and send him out.

Ladies, come this way please. Sir, pass me that file.

Ladies, line up over here and provide your details.

Sit down.

My wife is missing, sir.

Where are you from?

Paravaiyur.

Is it a habit for only the people in your village to keep losing their wives?

-Do you have her photo? -Hmm.

Give it here, man.

You expect me to believe your wife just vanished and you have no idea why?

I went to the place where she works...

I went to check because it was quite late...

How many days has it been?

About... four days.

-Four days? -Hmm.

We'll investigate what happened and let you know.

-You can leave now. -Okay, sir.

Sister, is everyone here? Can we start?

Brother, wait.

Maragatham sister hasn't arrived yet.

Sister... Call out Maragatham sister's name.

Hey, Maragatham! Come soon.

-Come on, sister! -I'm coming, I'm coming.

Oh my...

Driver brother, come let's go.

-Sister, is everyone here? -Yes, let's go.

What's this?

Yesterday was Selvi's wedding night, wasn't it?

Look at her, all tired and worn out.

After watching all that wedding drama yesterday,

your brother-in-law got all worked up.

Why? Don't you switch off the lamp in your homes?

The lady who’s bedridden is asking for snacks!

Even after having three grand kids,

this man won't let her light the lamp.

And on top of that,

there's all this bending and lifting at the factory.

How much can one's hip really take?

As if things weren't bad enough, we have to deal with these roads too.

My god!

I have no idea when this village will ever see better days.

Forget the village's 'new dawn',

but we definitely need a 'new dawn' for sister’s aching hips.

Hey, what did you cook today?

Dried fish curry.

What did you cook today?

-Dried fish curry? -Oh no... oh my...

Oh God! We finally made it here after all that bumping and shaking!

Hey, women, are you coming here to work in a factory?

You're swaying and strolling along like you're heading for a '100-day work' scheme!

Get moving and get to work!

The boss will be here any moment now.

Hey, get the vehicle out of here and park it outside!

Oh Lord... Muruga... protect everyone.

Keep everyone safe and well.

Ask the accountant to come in.

Okay, brother.

-What's happening? -Good morning, brother.

The load from Andhra has arrived yesterday.

And as for the interest payments due to us this week, everything has come in.

Kamachi hasn't paid the interest yet.

-Why? -She told me that she'll talk to you.

Okay

And...

Valli has asked for some money.

How much?

Fifty thousand, brother.

-Fifty thousand? -Hmm.

Okay, tell her to come. Go!

Okay, brother.

she just came...

-Valli! -Huh?

Sir is calling you. Come.

I'll be back, sister.

Sir...

Greetings, sir.

What’s the matter? Did you tell them you needed some cash?

Yes, sir.

My mother-in-law is not well.

We have admitted her in the hospital.

That's why, sir.

Usually, the rate is four percent for the others.

Since you’re asking for treatment expenses,

I’ll give it to you for two.

You have to make sure the interest is paid promptly every month.

Sir, I will definitely pay it on time.

You're folding your hands in respect while receiving the money

make sure you're just as humble when I come to collect it.

-Understand? -Yes, sir.

Here, take the money.

-Thank you very much, sir. -It's okay, it's okay.

Valli!

Looks like you borrowed money from the boss.

Yes, sister.

He didn't even ask me a single word.

He appeared like God himself to help me with this cash.

Who else would have such a generous heart?

So, Selvi... when are you going to give us the good news?

First you tell us your good news, then we'll tell you ours!

-You'll just keep on talking forever! -What's the hurry now?

It's getting late. Come on, let's go!

What is this, brother?

You have come so far.

Stay, eat and go.

He'll be here any moment now.

-Stay and talk to him before leaving. -No, dear.

I'll come and eat another day.

What is this, brother?

Won't you listen to me?

-Look, he has come. -Hey, nephew...

Looks like your brother-in-law has come.

Come, brother-in-law.

-Come, brother. -Come, dear.

Give it to me.

Hey, have they eaten?

-Yes, we've had, brother. -Yes, they ate.

It's Selvi's birthday today.

She loves country chicken.

That's why we came to give it to her.

Selvi, is it your birthday today?

Yes, uncle.

Happy birthday.

Thank you, uncle.

Okay, brother. You come and eat.

We're leaving. It's getting late.

Why are you leaving so soon?

Can't you stay for the night and leave in the morning?

No, son-in-law, it's getting late.

We can open the shop only if we sleep early.

It's already dark.

The path is not good.

There won't be light.

It's okay, brother. We’ve got the bike,

we'll head out on it.

Only if we go to bed early can we get to work early tomorrow.

Okay, dear.

Okay, we'll leave.

-We'll take leave, Selvi. -Okay.

Selvi, take care of yourself.

Okay, brother.

Take this.

-Oh, no... brother... -It's okay, dear.

-Take it. -Take it.

Take it.

Take care, dear.

Hmm.

-Okay then, we'll take leave. -Okay, shall I go?

-Bye, son-in-law. -Okay, brother.

We'll take leave.

-There are some mangoes in this bag. -Okay, brother.

-Selvi. -Hmm?

Is it your birthday today?

You didn't tell me.

We could have gone to the temple.

Oh, no!

I forgot too.

I only remembered after my brother arrived.

Okay.

Serve food to uncle.

-Hmm? -Hmm.

-Uncle, please come. -Hmm.

Can you pack it in a tiffin carrier for me?

Maragatham will be waiting for me at home.

We'll eat together at our home.

Oh!

-Okay, uncle. -Hey...

Stop it! You’re always playing around.

Go and get it soon.

Selvi, wait.

I'll be back.

I'll be back soon. Hmm?

Where... now...

-Where are you going at this hour? -I'll be back soon. I'll be back soon.

-Selvi! -Huh!

Get the food soon!

-You told it's country chicken. -Here I come, uncle!

My stomach has started growling.

-Here you go, uncle. -Give it, give it!

Don't leave any leftovers. You and aunt sit and eat together.

I'll polish the plate.

Wow!

Nothing beats the smell of country chicken.

Selvi...

Selvi...

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Selvi...

you're an educated girl.

I don't know how you've celebrated your birthdays until now.

This is my mother's nuptial thread.

Please, wear it.

I hope you like it.

Selvi...

What's all this?

It's your birthday.

Okay, don't cry.

What you said is right, dear.

I've never celebrated a single birthday

in my life in a way that was worth remembering.

What's all this, dear? It's okay.

Tell me now.

You will never forget this birthday, right?

Hmm?

Dear...

Hmm?

Can I tell you something? I hope you won't mind.

What is it, dear?

It's nothing...

How much longer can we survive on these small gigs?

Now that we're a family,

we need to find something stable with a regular income.

I've been thinking about that too.

But with the little bit of money I've saved up,

what can we actually do?

Yesterday, when my brother came over,

he felt really sad seeing our situation.

There’s a place available for rent on the highway.

Shall we start a restaurant there?

Well said, dear.

He’ll only listen if the right people tell him.

If needed, I’m willing to contribute some of my own money as well.

If that is not enough, I will give some money as well.

What are you thinking, Selvi?

We were listening to what you both were talking about.

Once the baby is here,

don't you think we'll need to be earning a lot more than we are now?

Look, we don't have children of our own.

We can all do this together, nephew!

Say 'yes', nephew.

Please say 'yes'.

Alright, so you’ve all decided together.

Awesome!

Let's go and have a look once.

Hmm! Let's go.

-Greetings, sir! -Greetings, greetings.

-Is everyone fine? -We're all good, sir.

-Greetings. -Greetings, sir!

-Is everyone doing well? -We're all good, sir.

Hey, is this all your doing?

Yes, uncle.

It's your birthday, right?

Let it be.

Take the garland.

The youth wing, right?

No, no, no! Don't do that.

Sir, please allow me inside.

I'll go see the Leader,

submit the petition, and come back immediately.

Please understand, sir.

It's his birthday today.

They have told not to send anyone inside.

I am an old man, and I have come all this way.

Please show some mercy, sir, and let me inside.

Who wants the first bite?

Oh, the youth wing! Please take it.

Please take.

Here, you take the biggest slice of the cake.

Here.

Uncle, please have a bite.

Greetings.

How are you all?

-All of you must eat. -Okay, sir!

Food is ready for everyone, uncle.

What's the commotion over there?

Hey, security, what's with all that noise?

Some old man has been standing outside since morning, sir.

It's his birthday...

It’s not right to hold someone back on a day of celebration.

Ask him to come inside.

Sir, your time is good. They're calling you inside.

-Sir, sir, sir! -Please come.

-Greetings, sir. -Careful, watch your step.

Greetings.

What's the matter? Tell me.

Sir, I am coming from Ponvayal village in the Rasipuram municipality.

Sir, there are no roads in our village,

no electricity,

and no water facilities.

There isn't even a school for the children to study.

Without any of these basic amenities,

forty families there

are suffering beyond words, sir.

Regarding this issue,

from the local council all the way up to the Collector,

I have submitted petitions to everyone, sir.

But so far, no action has been taken, sir.

Only if the foundation is good can we live like everyone else

and eat a decent meal.

If a new dawn comes to our village through you,

our entire village will remain forever grateful and loyal to you, sir.

-Give it to me. -Here, sir.

Don't worry.

I will definitely ensure that your village gets all the facilities it needs.

Okay, sir.

-Inba. -Yes, uncle.

Fix everything. I don't want to hear a single complaint from that village.

Okay, uncle.

-Thank you very much, sir. -Grandpa...

Work in your village will begin immediately.

-Eat and go. -Okay, sir.

I will take care, uncle.

-Take him, safely. -Take him. Go!

Go, go.

Eat before you go, everyone.

Hey! Get the vehicle.

Get into the vehicle. Go!

Eat before you go, everyone.

Ever since you got married and left,

the shop has gone dull, sister.

Drop by the shop once in a while.

-Okay. -Why?

Hmm?

Why don't you ask your owner to leave and put your sister in charge?

-Look at that firework go flat. -Please keep quiet. He's here.

Hey, that's how he is.

I'll drop by when I'm free. Okay?

Next time, make sure you come home with our brother and sister-in-law.

-What? Hmm? -Okay, sister.

Selvi, it's getting late. Shall we start?

-Huh. -Why?

Can we just spread a mat and sleep right here?

The sun's starting to bake my brain... let's go, brother.

You're asking if we shall start? Maragatham, get up, let's leave.

Auto brother, just follow my vehicle.

Hey, brother is coming.

Come, brother.

Greetings.

Sir told me you'd be coming.

-Selvi... -Yes, brother.

This is the shop I told you about.

There is plenty of space to park vehicles here.

People are always passing through here.

I feel like if you do this right, it’ll work out perfectly.

Selvi, take everyone inside and have a look around.

Hmm.

-Take them inside. -Come inside.

Come inside and see.

-Selvi. -Hmm?

I think we need to buy a lot of things.

Yes, dear.

Let's think about it.

But half the stuff is already here.

What do you think, aunty? Do you like it?

The place looks good.

I think this place will work out just fine.

Hmm.

The shop was doing really well.

I was the master here for seven years.

Then suddenly, sir closed everything up and just left, brother.

If there's any work available, please let me know.

Okay, I'll keep you in mind.

Okay, brother.

Sir has come, brother.

Greetings, brother.

Shankar, have you seen the shop?

Do you like it?

-Greetings, sir. -Greetings.

-Greetings. -Hmm.

Selvi, is everything okay?

-Eh... -Everything is okay.

If there were four ACs running, it would have been chilling and soothing.

What is this?

Keep quiet.

This is a highway dhaba.

People who come here to eat prefer it like this.

-Selvi, do you like it? -Yes, I like it.

Everything is okay.

Then what? The advance is one lakh rupees.

At a daily rate of a thousand rupees,

that’s 30,000 rent for 30 days.

But wait, some months have 31 days, right?

Hey!

Keep quiet.

No, even in February, there are only 28 days...

How on earth are you going to run a shop with someone like him around?

Shankar, this is a very lucky shop.

This is the place where it all started for me.

Just let me know when and how you want to do this,

and we can draft the agreement accordingly.

Is everything okay with you?

Let's pay the advance and sign the agreement this Friday, brother-in-law.

Okay, brother-in-law.

It's a very auspicious day, let's go ahead with it.

-Everything will be good. -Okay, brother.

-I'll take leave then. -Okay. See you later.

'Selvi Dhaba.'

Take it.

Why are you doing this, sister?

I have imitation jewellery.

If the shop does really well,

won't you do anything for us?

Hmm.

Here.

I want the interest paid promptly every month, no delays.

Okay, sir.

-Hmm, hmm. -Thank you so much.

" Family and kin, They fill your plate and soul... "

" Leading us to a heaven we call our own... "

" When you’re tired and fading fast, They are the circle that always lasts... "

" Every heavy burden that weighs on the heart... "

" Like wisps of cotton, they simply drift apart... "

" Gathered in this nest, we laugh and we play... "

" Like a dance that starts when lightning strikes the gray... "

" Before you can even say, "I’m thirsty..." "

" A hand is there, reaching out with water... "

Keep it straight. Keep it straight.

Selvi! Selvi!

Look! Look, it's your name!

" A tribe that grows, as generations rise... "

" Oh my God! "

" Let the laughter stay here... "

" In the name of this bond, let’s live happily together... "

" Oh my God! "

" Let the goodness overflow... "

" Let our name heal the rifts, and let the love grow... "

Don't worry, nephew.

Be patient.

We’ve only just begun.

They’ll start coming in, one by one, from now on.

Come. Please come.

Please sit.

Dear, I have cooked for everyone today.

Hmm.

Don't leave any leftovers, sit together and eat.

-Dear... -Hmm?

What is this shirt?

Remove it.

-Why? -I said, remove it.

Put this on.

Look at yourself now.

You look like a king.

To your eyes only.

With so many people coming and going,

we’ve got to stay sharp, right?

My husband...

not just to my eyes...

he should look like a king to the whole town!

Now go.

Shall I go?

Okay.

Shall I go?

I said, go!

Hi, DD Studio viewers, greetings to you all.

I'm your host, Manush.

So, where are we today?

We’re at the famous Selvi Dhaba on the Salem Highway.

Greetings, sir.

Greetings.

Look at the camera and tell us something about your Dhab a

Can I talk now?

Yes you may. Okay.

Greetings.

My name is Raghavan.

Our Dhaba is 5 kms away from Omalur.

If you come this way, you must eat at our Dhaba.

" The whole wide town will speak of our pride... "

" The world may change, Our bond and our love, they never fade... "

" Even in tears, no one stands alone in the shade... "

" Not a single plant shall wither or dry... "

" We stand as pillars, reaching for the sky... "

" Even without a temple, our God lives right here... "

" In the way our kin holds us close and near... "

" Even without a road, we’ll take the ride... "

" No thorns can stop us, March forward with courage! "

Hey brother, last time it was just you and the little one for a photo.

Is this your family, brother?

Hey, Mr. Moustache, why don’t you give that moustache a little twist!

Just like that.

You look just like the Suryavamsam family, brother!

Super!

" Oh my God! "

" Let the laughter stay here... "

" In the name of this bond, let’s live happily together... "

" Oh my God! "

" Let the goodness overflow... "

" Let our name heal the rifts, and let the love grow... "

Valli...

Oh my God! Valli...

How could you be so heartless to abandon these two kids?

Valli...

Please wake up, mother.

-Hey, have the kids eaten yet? -Hmm.

She had so much life ahead of her, uncle.

To think she left these two little ones behind and took her own life...

Leave it, nephew.

What could she have done on her own?

How long could she keep earning just to hand it over to a drunkard?

Who knows what pain she was hiding in her heart?

She’s gone now.

Two little girls, uncle...

She should have at least thought about them before doing this.

Leave it, nephew.

What’s the point in talking about that anymore?

Alright, come on, let's head to the shop.

Okay, get the scooter ready.

I'll come.

I saw her just last week.

Valliamma seemed so happy, chatting and laughing...

I just don't understand.

-Hey, are they your kids? -Yes, indeed.

What are they doing here? Why aren't they in school?

-Hey, Amudha! -Yes, uncle.

Why are you here instead of going to school?

The cycle chain came off, uncle.

That's why we don't know what to do.

Wait, I'll check.

-Hey, hold the bike. -Hmm.

Switch off the bike.

Hey Amudha,

once you finish your studies and grow up, what do you want to become?

I’m going to study really hard and become a big Police Officer, uncle!

Okay, tell me...

if you had finished school, what would you have become?

Oh yes...

your uncle would've been a big-shot Collector,

and we'd be driving on smooth roads by now!

-Hey, Amudha. -Hmm?

If our uncle had actually studied,

why would he be hanging out with people like him anyway?

-Correct. -Hey, frog.

Huh?

At least she said she’s going to study and become someone 'big.'

As for you... you can study as much as you want,

but you’ll never become a 'big' man!

Amudha... I might be uneducated.

But let me ask you a question, will you give me an answer?

Tell me, uncle.

If a piece of cloth one meter long and one meter wide costs 20 rupees,

how much does a piece that is half a meter long and half a meter wide cost?

Hmm...

what's there to doubt, uncle?

Half of that is obviously 10 rupees.

Half a meter long and half a meter wide...

that’s exactly 10 rupees, right?

Brother, oh brother...

why do we even need to think about things that are way over our heads?

Hmm?

Have you ever even seen a school in your life?

Enough talk, go get the bike.

Look at you... acting like a genius!

Hey! It’s already late for school... everyone get moving!

Okay, uncle.

Hey, hurry up! The teacher's going to scold us!

Hey! Go inside!

Welcome!

Late again today, is it?

What is it today?

A punctured tire? Or is the cycle broken again?

-Sir... the chain came off... -Oh, of course!

It’s only for you people from your village that the chain comes off,

the cycle breaks down, and every possible thing goes wrong!

Why?

Don't you know how to leave on time and catch the bus to get here?

Sir... there are no buses in our village.

And the roads are not good at all, sir.

Am I supposed to pave the roads and run the buses?

Get to the side!

Kneel down!

Kneel down right there!

Get on your knees!

Only if I make all of you kneel for the entire first period

will you ever learn some sense.

Brother, sit here.

Why? If you don't tell me to, will I not sit?

-Hey, sit here. -I'm coming, I'm coming.

Prepare one plate rice.

-Hey Parrot! Order one head curry! -Huh.

And get me a leg curry too, dear!

Hey!

Bring one head curry and one leg curry for my brother,

and make sure it’s heavy on the pepper!

Hey! Why are you screaming like that?

Just wait, I’m changing your name.

Don't call yourself 'Parrot' anymore.

Change it to 'Buffalo'.

Brother... please don't take this the wrong way.

There are customers eating here.

Please don't drink alcohol here.

Hey! Shut up...

You know who he is, right?

Just get him what he asked for and get lost!

No, brother.

There are families and children eating right here...

please, stop boozing.

-Hey! -Give him a tight one, brother!

How dare you! Who do you think you're talking to?

You’ve got a lot of nerve talking back to me in front of everyone!

Tomorrow morning, this place won't exist. Want to see?

Do you want to see?

I’ll wipe you out and make sure no one ever finds you!

-That's it! -Sir, calm down.

Hey! Take your hands off me!

You’re running a business in my constituency

and dare to talk rules to me?

-I'll wipe you out! -Please listen, sir.

I am the law here!

Hey! What are you staring at?

-I’ll hack you to pieces! -Let it go, nephew.

Hey, Parrot.

Tell him what’s what.

Hey, come on, let's go!

Listen, we'll come and go as we please.

Whatever we ask for, you better send it.

Hey! Move aside!

Keep your mouth shut during business hours.

nephew, let them glare all they want.

Come on.

Hey! Clear out all this junk!

Coming right away, brother!

-Nephew... -Hmm?

Don't let Selvi find out about anything that happened at the shop.

Poor thing, she’ll get upset.

You go ahead, eat, and get some sleep.

Everything will be fine by morning.

Hmm.

Let me take that.

-Eh... uncle! -Hmm?

Have some food and go.

No, dear. I ate in the shop.

Both of you finish your dinner and go to sleep.

Okay?

-Hey... has Amudha slept here? -Hmm, yes she has.

She was sitting here studying, and she fell fast asleep.

-Give it to me. -Hmm.

Did you eat, dear?

Not yet, dear.

I was waiting to eat with you.

Selvi sister!

Selvi sister!

What is it, dear?

Brother.

It looks like Amudha has fallen fast asleep.

That’s why I came to get her back home.

Don't bother her. Just let her sleep here.

Brother, she’ll be rolling and tossing all over the place in her sleep.

How can you sleep peacefully?

It's fine, I'll carry her.

-She fell asleep, did she? -Hmm.

Amudha.

Amudha.

-Keep the food ready, Selvi. -Come.

I will wash my hands and come.

Be careful.

-See you, sister. -Hmm.

Here you go.

-Selvi. -Hmm?

Yes, dear.

Come and sit here by my side.

When people are out, things can get delayed, that's just how it is.

But why should you go hungry for that?

You really should eat on time.

Hmm?

To sit together like this under the moonlight

and eat from the same plate, fed by your hands...

even if I had to wait all day without a single bite,

it would have been worth it, dear.

Isn't the moon just beautiful tonight, dear?

Just like you.

Amudha, didn't you go to school?

No, uncle.

I came to see you.

Remember that riddle you asked me yesterday?

I found the answer!

Oh yeah? Let's hear it.

If a piece of cloth one meter long and one meter wide costs 20 rupees,

the the cost of a cloth which is half meter long and half meter wide is 5 rupees.

Am I correct?

Come here.

You're correct.

In that case, you should be giving this kiss to sister, uncle.

Because it was she who taught me the answer yesterday.

Hey, that’s cheating!

I won't accept it.

Oh, is it?

Ask your uncle to ask another riddle.

We will find the answer.

I will ask.

But this time, you should answer.

You shouldn't ask your sister.

Okay, uncle. Go ahead, ask.

I will find the answer myself.

-Shall I ask? -Yes, uncle.

A seller with two sacks, one with 50 coconuts

and another with 50 more,

was headed to the market through 50 villages.

-Hmm? -Hmm.

But there's a catch. At every village,

he has to pay a tax of one coconut per sack.

By the time he crosses all 50 villages and reaches the market,

how many coconuts will he have left in his hands?

Hmm...

Amudha, we're going to be late for school!

Come on, hurry up!

Okay, uncle.

I'll think it over at school today and tell you the answer tomorrow.

If I'm late, the PT sir will make me kneel down.

Oh no! Okay, get moving! Go, go, go!

Bye, uncle.

Take care, dear.

Okay, uncle.

Alright students! Yesterday we covered multiplication.

Today, we’re going to look at Vedic Math

and learn how to multiply by single-digit numbers.

Amudha!

-Amudha! -Hmm?

Miss...

What are you doing instead of paying attention to the class?

Nothing, miss.

I'm asking you, answer me!

What are you staring at?

My uncle asked me a question.

I was thinking about it.

Question?

What is that question?

50 coconuts a sack...

-He passed by the villages... -Hi, ma'am.

-Hi, teacher. -Yes, tell me.

-I have a question. -Hmm.

A seller with 50 coconuts one sack and 50 more in another sack...

He has to cross 50 different villages.

At every village, he has to pay a tax of one coconut per sack.

By the time he crosses all 50 villages and reaches the market,

how many coconuts will he have left in his hands?

He wouldn't have any left. Correct?

But that's not the answer, teacher.

Tell me. Tell me.

Hey, Deepa!

Hmm.

All of you head home.

I'm going to Raghavan uncle's shop and then I'll come.

Okay. Just come back fast.

-Okay. -Mom's going to be angry if we're late.

Okay, okay.

Here's your parcel.

Grandpa!

Hey, Amudha!

How did you get this far? Who did you come with?

I came alone, grandpa.

I just wanted to meet uncle and then head home.

Okay, go and see him.

Huh! Here I come.

Hey Amudha! You came all the way here by yourself?

Yes, uncle.

You shouldn't come this far all by yourself.

You should always have someone with you, okay?

It's not about that, uncle!

Remember that question you asked me this morning?

I found the answer!

That’s why I came, to tell you before going home.

Come here.

Tell me.

That farmer had two sacks with 50 coconuts each, right?

At every village,

he has to pay one coconut per sack as a tax.

For the first 25 villages, he pays 2 coconuts

at each stop, one from each sack.

So, after 25 villages, he has given away one whole sack of coconut.

Now he only has one sack left.

So for the next 25 villages,

he only has to pay 1 coconut per stop.

So, in the end, he'll have 25 coconuts left in his hand.

Correct?

I really didn't think you would figure it out.

You're correct!

So, where’s my kiss then?

What about mine?

Man... you guys are not giving me any breathing room to think.

I was planning to take my time and give you the answer in four days,

but you just went and solved it in a flash!

Yeah, right! In your dreams.

Just get back to work!

Okay uncle, I’ll get going now.

It’s getting late and mom will be looking for me.

-Amudha... -Huh.

Wait.

Here, take this. There’s biryani inside.

Hmm.

Give it to your mom and you eat some too.

-Amudha, be careful on your way! -Okay, uncle.

-Bye, uncle. -Bye, bye.

Hmm... Selvam, come here.

Let's hear you read.

-Hmm... write it all down and show me. -Selvi sister!

Huh?

Did Amudha come here?

No, Chitra.

She's not back from school yet. I thought I'd check if she came here.

Eh... no, Chitra.

On her way back from school,

the kids said that she went to the hotel to see him.

Sister, could you please call Raghavan brother and ask him?

Sure... let me ask him.

Hey, fill this up with gravy. Yes, brother.

Tell me, dear.

Eh... did Amudha come there?

Yes, she did come by.

But she left right away.

-What? She left right away? -Oh no... sister!

Don't panic, Chitra.

Chitra is really scared.

Can you please check what's going on?

Sure, I'm on it.

Uncle, bring the torch!

Amudha is missing.

Let’s just go and see what’s going on.

I’m coming, I’m coming!

Here, hold the torch.

I'll start the vehicle.

Where on earth could she have gone?

Go this way.

Go this way!

-Amudha! -Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha dear!

-Amudha! -Amudha!

Are you here?

Amudha!

Amudha!

What happened?

Nephew...

It's our shop's biryani, nephew.

Get down and look for her!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha! Are you here?

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha dear!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Amudha!

Uncle!

What is it?

Amudha's over here! Amudha!

Look here. Oh, no!

Oh God!

-Look at me, dear! -What happened to her?

Amudha!

-Hey, dear! -Oh my dear...

Amudha!

Uncle, bring the vehicle!

Right away.

Amudha!

Look, dear. Look at uncle.

Amudha!

Please open your eyes.

Please look at me, my dear!

What are you doing? We don't have time for this!

I didn't see the pothole in the dark.

Hey! Hurry up!

Amudha!

You're alright! Don't worry, dear.

Get on!

Hurry!

Get on!

-Go faster! -I am.

She’ll be fine once we get her to a doctor.

Doctor!

Doctor! Please come!

Doctor...

Oh God! What happened?

Watch it!

Doctor!

Doctor!

Amudha!

Where the hell is your doctor?

Sir, sir! Please wait.

Sir, please wait here.

You're not allowed inside.

Brother!

Brother!

What happened to Amudha?

What happened to Amudha?

The doctor is looking at her.

The doctor is checking.

What happened to Amudha?

I want to see my child! Amudha!

Is my child alright?

-Nothing will happen! -Why are you screaming here?

Who accompanied the patient, Amudha?

It was me.

The doctor wants to see you. Come on.

Wait, you wait here.

Brother...

Brother!

Wait here. Maragatham hold her.

-Who brought the child in? -I did!

It was me!

Listen, she’s been bitten by a poisonous snake.

-Oh no! -We tried everything we could,

but we couldn't save her.

Oh, no!

Look, no one is allowed to make a scene or cry loudly here!

They will hand over the body once the post-mortem is complete.

Everyone, please wait behind the hospital until then.

Inform Inspector Uthaman at the station and tell him to handle the formalities.

Okay, sir.

Sir, please sign here.

-I don't know how to sign, sir. -Sir...

They'll only release the body once the thumbprint is provided.

-You need to give your thumbprint. -Sir, place your thumb here.

Sign here.

Place your thumbprint here.

" God, what’s happening? I don’t understand… "

" My heart is racing, faster than time itself... "

" Where is my little angel who used to play here? "

" A mother’s soul is screaming in agony... "

" To hear your sweet, innocent voice… "

" Where do I go now? Where do I go? "

" You would see me from afar and come running… "

" When will I ever see you again? "

" Thunder has struck a tiny bird’s nest... "

" How can I even blame nature? "

" My life… my breath… "

" Why? "

Anyone who wants to see her face one last time, please come forward now.

" God, what’s happening? I don’t understand… "

" My heart is racing, faster than time itself... "

" Where is my little angel who used to play here? "

" A mother’s soul is screaming in agony... "

" Why? "

" Why? "

Let me know if you need anything else.

Here brother, drink this.

Shall I get you some pickle?

-Raghava! -Hmm?

I've been searching everywhere for you.

Selvi told me you didn't come home.

But here you are, sitting and drinking.

Hey... I get it.

You’re hurting, but don't cry.

Where did this new habit come from?

Everywhere I look, I feel like I see Amudha.

She used to follow me around everywhere.

Always calling out, 'Uncle... Uncle...'

Now, I feel like I have no one left in this world.

Why are you talking like that?

We’re here for you.

Cry, damn it! Cry out loud! Let the whole world hear you!

Is that enough, brother?

What’s the use of crying now?

I struggled so much for basic roads and lights here.

I handed out so many petitions, all by myself.

Did any of you help me?

If we had a good road,

would that girl have died?

You didn't just lose her, you killed her with your silence!

My mistake, grandpa!

I was wrong, you were right.

Tell me where you need to go,

and I'll come with you!

Stop talking nonsense after getting drunk! Just go!

No, grandpa.

Not one more life should be lost because of this road.

Tell me where we need to go tomorrow

I’m coming.

I’m coming with you!

Get lost! Just go!

Kumarasamy... take him with you. Get him home safe.

I'll take care of all that.

You just watch where you're going, don't go stumbling and falling somewhere.

This old frame is weathered enough to handle walking.

It’ll make it home without stumbling.

Nephew.

We've reached the house.

Walk steady now, come on.

It's Selvi.

Stand here.

Go easy on him, dear.

This is the first time he's done this.

Alright, uncle.

I’ve got this.

Come.

Come.

Sit down.

Get him something to eat, dear.

Uncle.

You also eat.

I will eat at home.

Take care of him.

She grew up right here, dear... and now she's gone.

She used to follow me around everywhere, calling out 'Uncle... Uncle...'

She had such big dreams... she wanted to study and become a police officer.

Such a goddamn injustice.

Eat a little, please

Listen to me.

Please eat.

Forgive me, Selvi.

It's okay.

I know what you're going through.

Is being in pain an excuse to drink?

I swear... I’m never touching it again.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Wait! You're leaving without the shop keys!

I'm not going to the shop.

Give them to uncle and tell him to open up the shop.

I’m going to the MLA’s house with grandpa.

I’ll head to the shop after that.

-Hey, dear... -Hmm?

Take care... just be safe.

-Hmm... okay, dear. -Hmm.

-Sir, you're being called inside. -Huh. I'm coming.

Raghava, come.

Just give me the date for the meeting, sir. I’ll make sure the crowd is there.

We'll do the needful.

-Welcome, grandpa. -Greetings, sir.

-How are you doing? -We're fine.

So, all the works in the village are going on track, are they?

Have you come to thank me?

I don't need all that.

No, sir.

No work is happening at all.

That’s exactly why we came to see you.

What are you saying?

Are you saying none of the projects have started?

Hmm.

Just three days ago, a child died because the bad road, sir.

Wh...

What is this?

I even signed and issued the sanction letter for the budget of those works!

Nothing hap...

Where...

Inba!

Inba!

Yes, uncle!

Huh.

What is this?

I gave orders to start all the works for their village immediately!

Now they're saying nothing has been done at all?

No, uncle.

Why waste money on a road for a village of 110 votes?

That’s exactly why the work was never started, uncle.

Rascal!

Even if it’s just one single vote,

they cast it with the hope that we will do them good.

It’s that one vote that put us in this seat today!

Listen.

Only because my sister loved you,

I gave you my sister’s hand in marriage, and gave you a position in this party.

If you start ruining the party's name with these kinds of twisted ideas,

I’ll finish you off. Mark my words!

48 hours. Hmm...

I’m giving you 48 hours.

Every single project in that village must start by then. Huh?

Don't you worry, sir. You be on your way.

Okay, sir.

I’ve given the instructions.

This time, there won't be any mistakes.

Okay?

Okay, sir.

Honestly,

yesterday I thought you were only talking like that because you were drunk.

At least you finally showed up.

Our birthplace isn't just a location, it is our identity.

How we pass that identity down to the next generation,

that is what truly matters.

Once I’m gone,

the future of this whole village rests on your shoulders.

Okay, you get going. I'll go back on my own.

Why?

I will drop you at home.

I’m used to walking.

You go ahead.

You bunch of beggars can't even afford slippers,

and you're dreaming of a paved road?

-Hey, Parrot! -Yes, brother.

-I'm going to the dhaba today. -Okay, brother.

Hey! Move it! Brother is here! Get the hell out of the way!

-Hey! Get moving! -Get out!

-Can't you hear me? Get out! -Get out!

-Everyone leave! No one should be here! -Hey! Hey!

-Don't go. -Hey!

What's all this?

They’ve started their atrocities in broad daylight!

There was some trouble at the MLA's house yesterday.

What are you saying?

-These guys are trouble-makers. -Hey!

Do I have to tell you separately that we need side dishes?

Go and get them!

Can't you hear me? Go and get them now!

Hey! I told you to bring it quickly, didn't I?

Get over here! Now!

Here.

Why? Won't he come?

Brother, please don’t take what happened earlier to heart.

We only came there to voice our grievances.

We never even dreamed that the MLA would actually hit you.

Brother, look... this hotel is like yours.

You can come and go as you please.

Just... please just finish this road work for us, brother.

You pathetic scum...!

Sir!

Sir, please, sir...

You’re a man of such influence... why are you stooping this low?

Hey!

-Hey, Parrot! -Here, brother.

Here it is. The sanctioned letter for your road,

signed by both the MLA and the Collector.

Now, let’s see how that road actually gets built!

As for my uncle... I know exactly how to handle him.

Hey!

Brother, brother...

Brother! Please don't!

Brother!

I beg at your feet, brother.

Brother, brother! Please don't...

Please don't, brother. Oh no!

You scoundrel!

You’ve got a lot of nerve.

To walk into my house, use my own uncle against me,

and then lay hands on my face?!

A road? For you people?

You won't get a road in this lifetime.

Hey, throw this dog out.

-Okay, brother. -Okay, brother.

Hey!

Come on.

Brother, brother! Please let him go!

Please don't, brother...

Hey!

You should have just kept your shop open

and minded your own damn business.

But instead,

if I see you shouting 'draw a line' or 'build a road' near my uncle’s house?

I’ll slit your throat!

'Selvi Dhaba', is it?

-Hey! -Yes, brother?

-Break the dhaba! -Okay, brother.

Brother, please tell them not to!

Brother, brother! Please don't!

-I fall at your feet. -Hey! Let go!

-Let go! -We've struggled so much...

Brother, brother! Please don't!

I don't want to see a single thing left in one piece! Smash everything!

Please don't! Brother, brother!

Please don't! Brother, brother!

Brother, brother! Please don't!

Brother, please tell them not to!

Brother, brother! Please don't!

I don't know what happened.

Oh God!

What's all this, dear?

What happened?

Those monsters... they’ve smashed everything to pieces.

" Do not let your heart grow faint... "

" Do not let your spirit break... "

" Even in the deepest dark, like a shadow, I am here for your sake..."

" Do not let yourself be crushed... "

" Do not let your hope decay... "

" Like a shadow right behind, I will follow you all the way..."

" One day the pain will sting... "

" The next, it will fade from view... "

" That is the way of life, you must fight the tide and push through... "

" The world will keep on spinning... "

" The sun will rise and glow... "

" Rise up now and move ahead, this journey has further to go..."

" Don't shed a tear... "

" My dear prince... "

" It will all be fine... "

" My dear prince... "

" Don't shed a tear... "

" My dear prince... "

" It will all be fine... "

" My dear prince... "

Raghava...

Don't come with me from now on, Raghava.

As long as there’s still strength in my body,

I’ll fight this alone.

You go focus on your own life.

Go!

This... this is just Amudha’s fate.

And how long are you going to be like this?

Think about Selvi too, nephew.

Uncle, uncle!

Selvi sister just collapsed out of nowhere!

We don't know what happened...

the whole village is gathered at our house.

They told me to get you right away. Come on, hurry!

Move... move aside!

Come, Raghava.

Your pure heart has been answered with good news.

Our family lineage is finally going to flourish!

" You are my mother... born to me once again... "

" The bond we share... is the thread that garlands your neck... "

" More than my own life... you are everything I see... "

" My only temple... is your lap where I can be..."

" A little God is resting... deep within your womb... "

" Two heartbeats... is what finally makes me whole... "

" In every thought of mine... you’re the Queen upon the throne... "

" I’ll be the water... just to see your flowers grown..."

" You’re the half of me... my princess, my pride... "

" Everything I am, is you... "

" Don’t shed a tear... "

" My princess, my own... "

" I’ll be your shield... "

" Till my last breath... "

" Don’t shed a tear... "

" My princess, my own... "

" I’ll be your shield... "

" Till my last breath... "

What's wrong, aunty?

What are you doing here... at this hour?

It's scorching hot.

Didn't you go to work?

No...

-I don't feel so good. -Oh no!

What’s wrong?

Wh...

Why, aunty?

What happened?

You are acting strange.

Aunty, what happened?

Is there any problem?

Tell me, aunty.

What happened?

Tell me.

I’m asking you... tell me what’s wrong.

Dear...

Hmm?

You leave so early every morning...

and you don’t get back until late at night.

If you keep working these irregular hours,

what will happen to your health?

Hmm?

What choice do I have, Selvi?

At first, it was just me.

Then you came along like my Queen.

Now, don't I need to raise our child like a Princess?

While I still have the strength,

I have to work hard and save every penny I can.

Hmm?

-Hmm. -Hmm.

I have kept 2000 rupees near the TV.

-Sukumar will come tomorrow. -Hmm.

Give it to him and ask him to pay the electricity bill.

Hmm?

Dear...

What is it, dear?

Actually...

I need...

eh...

I need 50,000 rupees.

It's quite urgent.

Can you... arrange it by tomorrow?

There’s actually more here than you asked for.

The thing is,

Kumar Uncle's share is in this too.

But that's okay,

we can pay him his part later.

Hmm?

-Dear... -Hmm?

Don't you even want to ask 'why' or 'what for'?

Please ask.

Please ask, dear.

Why is your nose so beautiful?

What's up, Uthama?

I had no idea you were coming!

Look here, Inba.

In the last month's party meeting case, I arrested a few women.

Everyone’s mentioning your name.

Just because you’re the MLA’s brother-in-law,

I’m playing nice for now.

You're crossing the line, Inba. Way too much.

Last week, you completely trashed that dhaba on the highway.

Just... keep it under wraps for a while.

Tone it down.

Oh, I'll tone it down alright.

I just 'tucked' everything away.

That’s not the point, Inba!

If some higher officer shows up tomorrow calling for an 'open investigation'

and reopens the case...

it’s my neck on the line, not yours.

If my job gets hit because of this...

and these are cases involving women.

Inba! I’m telling you, for just a little while... just stop everything.

Protecting the 'White Shirt' is the primary duty of the 'Khaki Shirt'.

Now, go.

Huh, tell me, uncle.

-Raghava. -Hmm.

Pass the phone to Kumarasamy.

Why are you talking like that?

It's nothing. Pass the phone to him, please.

Uncle...

-Tell me. -Uncle is on the line.

Ask him what it is.

Hello.

Kumar, get Raghavan and come home immediately.

What happened? What's the matter?

Listen to me. Start immediately.

Tell me what it is.

Come home immediately.

Okay.

-Nephew. -Hmm?

Ayyakannu sounds really panicked on the phone.

We need to hurry. Let's go.

You go ahead. I’ll settle the accounts, close the shop, and come.

Okay, I’ll take the cycle and head out now.

-Okay. -Take the bike after checking accounts.

Go fast.

Brother.

How much is the total for the third table?

Brother, 400 rupees.

Here's your change.

-Please do come back again. -I'll definitely come.

Tell me, dear.

Brother, haven't you left the shop yet?

What is it?

I'm on my way. Wait.

Vasanth, if I’m running late,

-close the shop yourself and leave. -Okay, brother.

Come in early tomorrow and take care of the shop until I get back.

-Raghava! How could this happen? -Raghava...!

-Raghava! -Why is everyone gathered here?

How could this happen?

What happened?

-How could she do this? -Tell me. What happened?

Oh God! Raghava!

What is it?

Uncle...

-Uncle... -Huh?

It's sister... Selvi sister...

What's wrong with Selvi sister?

Selvi!

-What happened to Selvi, uncle? -Raghava...

Look at Selvi... Raghava...

Why did you do this?

Everything was so good this morning... we were laughing and talking so happily.

What happened?

Hey! I'm asking what happened!

Selvi left us!

We lost two lives, Raghava... Oh God!

When she was all alone... she hanged herself!

" The Banyan tree has fallen to the ground... "

" The full moon has faded, no light to be found... "

" The garden of flowers is burnt and dry... "

" A wasteland remains beneath the dark sky... Oh, my Queen... "

" Oh, my Queen... "

" My spotless Empress is returning to the dust... "

" My spotless Empress is returning to the dust... "

" I lie here shattered, my soul has lost its way... "

" My veins are bursting, my heart begins to fray... "

" You led me with wisdom, you showed me the light... "

" But now I am the foolish one, lost in the night... "

" Tell me... what joy did you find by marrying me? "

" When your final bed is the funeral pyre I see... "

" The Banyan tree has fallen to the ground... "

" The full moon has faded, no light to be found... "

" The garden of flowers is burnt and dry... "

" A wasteland remains beneath the dark sky... Oh, my Queen... "

" Oh, my Queen... "

" In shimmering silk, with the sacred thread, you came... "

" In shimmering silk, with the sacred thread, you came... "

" Now wrapped in a shroud, you lie cold and still... "

" Like a withered tree, broken against its will... "

" The South has turned dark... my voice has run dry... "

" The depths of my soul are burning... "

" Tell me why? Why? "

" The virtue has fallen... two lives have been shed... "

" The womb is a graveyard, the dreams are all dead... "

Drop it.

" The Banyan tree has fallen to the ground... "

" The full moon has faded, no light to be found... "

" The garden of flowers is burnt and dry... "

" A wasteland remains beneath the dark sky... Oh, my Queen... "

" Oh, my Queen... "

Raghava...

What's the point in starving yourself?

Eat a little.

What did I fail to give her, uncle? Tell me!

I took such good care of her, didn't I?

Then why did she do this?

She left me all alone, uncle...

Son-in-law...

will your tears bring her back to us? Don't cry.

It's difficult to see you like this.

She knew everything about me before she married me, didn't she?

Then where did I fail her?

or was I, myself, the flaw in her life?

Oh, no!

Selvi!

Selvi!

You’ve left me standing here like a criminal in front of everyone!

Hey! Leave me!

-Leave me! -Please, don't...

Oh, no!

Oh Raghava...

Selvi didn't do this to herself.

I killed her!

-I killed her! I killed her! -What are you saying?

I killed her.

I'm the sinner!

I killed her...

I killed her.

What are you saying?

What are you saying?

What did you do to my daughter?

Open your mouth and tell!

Open your mouth and tell me!

What did you do?

Tell me.

Brother!

Brother!

Brother, I went back to the shop after closing up...

just to drop off a phone that came in for service...

That’s when Inbaraj and his men showed up...

they handed me a smashed phone and asked me to fix the display.

I took the phone and changed the screen like they asked, brother.

The phone had broke during the struggle... when they were destroying sister.

The moment the display lit up, I saw her. It was a video of sister...

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

What is he saying?

Why did she go there?

How did she end up there?

Open your mouth and tell!

I told you clearly when I handed over the cash, Maragatham.

The interest must reach me exactly at the end of the month.

I didn't any interest, or principal...

Where is my money?!

I’ll somehow get it to you this month, sir. Please.

You say 'somehow'... but exactly how are you going to pay?

You want me to beg you for my own money?

It's not like that.

Hey!

Maybe I should humiliate you in front of the whole town.

Drag you out of your home,

tear your clothes off,

and leave you with no dignity...

perhaps only then you’ll realize you owe me.

I don't know what you'll do.

Put my interest right there on the table, and only then can you leave.

Maragatham...

if you're willing to accept, there is another way to settle this.

Want to hear?

Shame and humiliation only happen if I strip you in front of everyone, right?

So let’s just do it within these four walls.

Instead of toiling in this scorching heat, sweating your life away

just to pay me interest...

just spend a little time with me.

I’ll write off the interest.

What’s the harm in adjusting with me just once?

Who’s going to know what happens between us?

What do you say?

What do you take me for, huh?

Before the sun sets tomorrow...

if I don't bring your money, interest and principal and hurl it at your face.

Then I’ll come and spread my saree for you myself. Mark my words!

It feels like caterpillars are crawling over my skin wherever he touched.

By tomorrow evening,

if I don’t return his money, interest and principal,

I have no other choice left but to die, Selvi.

What are you talking, aunty?

Aren't we there?

Won't you share your troubles with us?

You and we aren't different families, aunty.

We are one family.

You go and sleep peacefully.

We'll return his money tomorrow morning.

Go on, stay brave.

Here is your money, interest and principal!

Let this be clear. Maragatham’s saree is reserved only for her husband, Kumarasamy!

Come, Selvi... let's go.

Aunty, one minute.

You’ve started thinking women are such easy targets, haven't you?

Touching a woman against her will is no different

from pimping out a woman from your own family.

When someone comes to you in distress for money,

you exploit their situation

and ask them to bed just for the sake of interest?

Is a woman’s worth just a few coins to you?

Huh?

-She is your wife, isn't it? -Hmm.

If you need any money for interest, let me know.

I’ll tell my husband.

-Aunty, let's go. -Hey, stop.

You just walk in here, throw some cash, deliver a grand speech,

and just walking away?!

Who are you?

Hey, Parrot! Who is she?

Brother...

she is the wife of the guy who runs that dhaba on the highway.

Oh I see...

Wow! She smells so good!

You're standing there all soft and mushy like a banana.

Hey...

did you really think I’m just some guy who lends money and collects interest?

I have enough party money to last seven generations!

My character is this, I target only those who cannot pay back the interest.

Do you have any idea how many women's interests I’ve 'settled' like this?

I have made them deduct it.

-Hey, Parrot. -Yes, brother.

-Throw her into the cage! -Okay, brother.

-Come on! -Hey! You dare raise against us?

-Come! -Leave me.

Hey, leave me.

Hey, leave me.

Selvi!

Get inside!

Hey! Shut up and keep shut!

Let me go!

Go! Lie on the bed!

Hey! Let me go!

Oh my... oh my...

You've lived it up!

For a man to live,

he needs food to eat,

clothes to wear,

and a place to sleep.

I don't know why those idiots left women out of that philosophy.

Idiots!

Look here. Look here.

Just look.

Did you see?

It's a work of art, isn't it?

If you try telling anyone outside about this...

Your husband loves you very dearly, doesn't he?

Just imagine if he saw you and me together, without a shred of clothing on us...

wouldn't he just go and hang himself out of shame?

You won't say.

I'm sure you won't.

Hey... hey...

Listen.

Aunty...

why are you crying now?

Am I dead?

If we step in filth on our way somewhere, we wash our feet,

we don't chop the leg off.

I will wash this filth away.

Selvi...

No matter what I say,

my husband will nod like a child

and keep following me around with love.

When he comes home from work,

I must be here.

I should be here!

Aunty, will you do something for me?

Even if I die...

no one besides you and me should ever know this.

Oh God...

Swear it on me!

Selvi...

Selvi...

My child is hungry.

Can you please get me some food?

Hmm...

Before I could even bring her the food...

I don't know what crossed that poor soul’s mind...

she went and did this.

Everyone told me...

he’s no good,

he’s filth...

how are you going to live with a man like that?

But only I know how pure your heart truly is.

Only I know how you treated me like a queen.

But now, dear... I’ve become filthy.

I’ve become so dirty...

I came home with such courage, determined not to take this step.

But the moment I looked at your face in that photo...

all my bravery shattered into a thousand pieces.

Not every woman gets a husband who gives her everything she asks for.

But for a man like you...

Oh God...

Oh my God...

I couldn't even give you our child.

Oh no...

Please forgive me, dear.

Please forgive me...

How could you do this?

If you had only said one word, we could have saved our daughter!

-Oh God... Oh God... Oh God... -Not just our sister, brother...

half the women in this town

have been ruined by him in the name of 'interest.'

Brother, look at this.

-You don't have the decency to pay me back. -No, sir... please, sir...

Look at you... acting like you have 'honour.' Huh?

-Please don't, sir... -Let you go? What does that mean?

-Please let me go, sir... -Shut up!

It’s only a disgrace if I strip you in front of four people, right?

Please don't, sir...

-Who is going to find out about this? -Please don't, sir...

Please let me go, sir.

Sir... please don't...

It's just you and me within these four walls.

Our little Amudha...

she didn't die from a snake bite, brother.

Oh God...

That little girl... on her way back from the dhaba...

those bastards abducted her and tore her apart, brother.

And then... they just brought her back and dumped her on the road, brother.

It’s not just him, brother... that Policeman and the Doctor were in on it too.

They helped him cover it all up.

-Son... please don't lose yourself... -Hey!

Raghava, don't do this.

Hey!

Don't do this.

Don't do this.

Raghava, listen... don't go.

Please don't!

You should have thought about all this while you were taking my money.

Pay up or else...

I’ll find a way... I'll pay it all back in just one week.

Hey!

Please, sir...

I'll somehow pay it back in one week...

Please let me go, sir...

Please let me go, sir...

Hey!

Grab him!

Hey, where is everyone?

Hey!

Who are you?

Hey, I've seen you... somewhere...

You are the one who brought in that girl Amudha, right?

What are you doing here?

Hey!

Who are you?

Why are you soaked in blood?

I am asking you.

Tell me.

Sir! Please hurry!

Hey, what is it?

Sir, look at this guy!

Who are you?

Why is your shirt covered in blood?

What's in the bag?

Tell me.

Hey constable, check what's in that bag.

Sir!

There are two heads in here!

Not two, sir...

three!

Hey!

You saved all these women, their honour, and their families...

Only to make this sacrifice

and walk to the gallows.

If I say all this in court,

they'll drag everyone involved into it, sir.

Let it be that I killed Inbaraj because of a personal vendetta, sir.

No matter what, killing your brother-in-law was wrong.

Please forgive me.

You did nothing wrong.

He deserved to die.

Even if you'd let him live,

I would’ve killed him once I found out.

You...

It’s not too late.

Just say the word,

and I'll appeal to reduce your sentence. It's possible.

No, sir.

What...

Hey...

You're not a man...

you're a God.

-Sir. -Hmm?

If you want to do something for me,

give my village everything it needs.

And...

I need to lay my wife's ashes to rest.

-Dear... -Hmm?

I went to the doctor today.

Hmm...

They said the baby's heart...

has started beating.

Amudha is going to be born.

" A little God is resting... deep within your womb... "

" Two heartbeats... is what finally makes me whole... "

" You are still alive in my thoughts, my little queen... "

" I’ll be the water... just to see your flowers grown..."

" You’re the half of me... my princess, my pride... "

" Everything I am, is you... "

" Don’t shed a tear... "

" My princess, my own... "

" I’ll be your shield... "

" Till my last breath... "

" Don’t shed a tear... "

" My princess, my own... "

" I’ll be your shield... "

" Till my last breath... "

Raghava...

Oh God... he is going away...

What am I to do?

Oh God! Oh God!

Our Raghavan is going...

-Manidhan Dheivamaagalam- -A Man can be God-