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[song playing on radio]

[radio stops playing]

Hmph! Why did you pause it, bro?

You know my dad loves this song.

Songs and sentiments are such a waste. Shut up!

Hmph!

[tuning radio]

Welcome back to Mr Vagula Rampandu's programme 'Dharma Sandehalu'.'

Master, it's Surekha from Guntur on the call.

Which God can we compare Hrithik Roshan to?

You need to realize the main objective of this program.

We shouldn't be discussing Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor.

Next question.

Mr Manikanta asks from Hyderabad.

-Here it goes.-My name is Mani.

I'm having a really bad time.

None of my actions turn out to be successful.

Everyone I seek says it's the effect of Lord Shani.

Lord Shani might terrify you but he's a symbol of affection.

So, wearing black coloured clothing might help as it is his favourite color.

What the hell! You said the same last week.

What do I do next?

Coming to financial matters...

Carry turmeric and vermillion with you at all times,

-Turmeric and vermillion?-This pleases Lord Shani as people claim.

Also, before the period of Saturn's transit begins...

We better take a few precautions. [phone rings]

We have to make some savings and that is what the science of astro says.

-Where the hell are you? -I'm at work. What is it?

Stay outside, don't you come home! [little girl crying]

I have asked you to get a school bag for our daughter as the old one was torn.

And it's been two days that I said this to you.

She doesn't want to go to school until you get it.

-I'll get it. -I don't think so.

You barely come home.

And even if you come, we have no clue if you'd stay or leave.

You're always roaming with that baldy.

Didn't I ask you not to hang out with that freak baldy?

-Hmph! I can hear her out loud.-You keep roaming around as you like.

-Turn the volume down. -There are two persons at your home.

-You don't care about them. -Hey! Don't annoy the crap out of me.

-I'll get the bag. Hang up. -You better get it or you'll pay for it.

Hell!

Stop fretting and finish that quickly.

Rampandu wants me to have savings.

God knows if we get a worthy deal this time or a worthless deal as usual.

Radio playing: "Pagale Vennela song from the movie Pooja Phalamu"

[coin clinks]

Rampandu Swamy...

Is this what you mean by carrying turmeric and vermillion?

Wonderful!

Radio playing: "Pagale Vennela song from the movie Pooja Phalamu"

[van door unlocks]

[woman mumbles]

Drive... Drive... [tyres screech]

BROCHEVAREVARURA

Nice. Very nice.

Both the script and the pilot episode are very nice.

Thank you, sir.

I loved that interval block... Fantastic!

Thank you, sir.

I was so... Please have it.

I'm looking to produce new stories.

Not the same old garbage.

I want to encourage new talent, you see.

A talent like you.

But, shall we go for a little better version?

-Huh? -Yeah, sir.

-Sugarcoat it a little. -Sure, sir.

Yeah.

Who do you have in mind for the female lead?

-I thought... -It's a very important character, you see.

-Huh? -Right, sir.

The girl from the pilot episode... She did really good.

-She got connected very well. -She's my cousin, sir.

Oh, nice.

But, I was thinking someone from mainstream.

-I feel Shalini would be great. -Shalini?

Shalini! Yeah. Yeah. Shalini is really good.

But how do we approach her?

I'm also new to the industry.

I'll try. You try from your side too.

-Sure, sir. -Get to work then.

-We're doing this film. Done. -Thank you, sir.

-We're doing this project, okay? -Thank you so much, sir.

-Alright then. All the best. -Thank you.

"Pattering raindrops shower down the flowers"

"I hear the waves crashing to my symphony"

He said it was sensible.

I just have to find Shalini's contact.

Everything will be sorted.

Hey...

We better try from our end as well.

Why are you writing a second version for him?

-You should've said no. -It's not just for him.

I felt I could write a better version.

"In the euphoric lanes of new beginnings"

"Twinkling stars are your resort at night"

"This is a celebration of everyday hustle" [typewriter click-clacks ]

"Pattering raindrops shower down the flowers"

It's really hard to find her contact.

Heard that she doesn't even have a manager.

Why don't you try other options?

You're a debut director, man.

Don't dream wild.

If you don't compromise for few things, things won't work.

-Sir, actually Sha...-Did you find Shalini's contact?

-I'm on it, sir. -I'm waiting for a good news from you.

Sure, sir.

-Hello, bro...-Yeah, Vishal?

-What about Shalini's contact?-I tried, brother...

Shall we meet over lunch?

"Time weaves a tale undiscovered" -Okay, brother. Let's meet again.

Stay in touch. I will let you know. Bye.

"A tale that is bound by fate"

"Give your all to a tangle unsolved"

"Learn to embrace the possibilities"

"Don't make promises to those dreams"

"Let the present day keep pacing"

"Rise and fall on your own terms"

"Rise and fall on your own terms"

"In the harmony of passing times"

"This is a celebration of everyday hustle"

Hey... I found her mail id.

Do you think she checks her mail?

Don't over think this. She will check for sure.

"Life doesn't seem to pay heed"

"Time is indeed stone-hearted"

"It continues to flaunt arrogance"

"It's a moody drama in play"

-Hello.-Hello.

-Miss Shalini?-Yes. Who is this?

-This is Vishal. -Vishal? Hey... Hi!

[footsteps approaching]

-Hi... -Please.

-Umm... Would you like to have something? -No. It's okay.

Okay.

Err...

Actually I've gone through the synopsis.

I feel that there is no scope for performance.

So, I don't think I'll be able to do it.

You tell the producer in a more subtle manner.

Okay.

Thank you for the offer. All the best.

[phone ringing] One second.

-Hello. -Hi, ma'am.

-Yeah?-I'm waiting for you in the lobby.

I call you a while ago.

Yeah. Yeah.

Err... Are you Vishal?

Hmm.

-Just give me a minute. I'll be back. -Sure.

Thanks.

-How are you, ma'am? -I'm good. Thanks.

Hmm. Nice. Nice.

Would you like to have something to drink?

-Coffee, maybe? -No, thanks. We're good, ma'am.

Actually I've gone through the synopsis.

It's okay. Please.

I'm really sorry, Vishal.

There has been small discussion about another film.

I mistook you for the production executive of that movie.

-Really sorry about that. -Oh!

-Yeah. -That's okay.

Where would you like to sit? Are you comfortable here?

-Yeah, I'm good. -Okay.

Like I told you, I loved the synopsis.

I also gave the pilot film a watch.

-I really loved it. It's very nice. -Thank you.

Who was the actress in it?

Umm... That was my sister.

Cousin, actually. Meena.

Oh! Why don't you go ahead with her?

She was brilliant.

She was great but...

-Am I a commercial viability? -No. No. No.

Not at all. I feel you are the perfect choice.

Okay.

I'm done with the script.

But I'm working on a better version.

And I'm halfway through.

-I'll be done soon. -It's okay. Tell me what you've got.

-Sure. -You can narrate me the rest next time.

I might actually imagine your cousin during the narration.

-Meera, right? -Meena. Meena.

She did a great job.

You see, this is just a vague version.

I'll give you a gist of it. Okay? Yeah.

[types on laptop]

Frane opens...

There is no one here who will pamper you like your mother.

She has done enough damage already.

If you intend to live here in the way you lived with your mother,

It's not going to work.

Though it's embarassing,

I didn't join you in a hostel as I thought it's good you stay with me

And I brought you home instead.

Keep in mind that you're a principal's daughter and study well.

It's better for the both of us.

"Take a look at his valor"

"Get a glimpse of the king's gun"

"And there are six big tigers against it"

[scooter honks]

How many times will you lose your phone?

I guess this is the 7th or 8th phone.

Let's go.

Sir lost his phone yet again.

Hey, I had tea in the morning.

-Do you think I left it there? -Go fast. Phone's still ringing.

"Ding dong... Dong dong..."

Bro...

"Whoa! It's out of your hands. You've got nowhere to go now"

"Whoa! It's out of your hands. You've got nowhere to go now"

Srinu bro...

I will talk detailedly after I come there. Wait.

You! [glass shatters]

Have you seen my phone?

"Go looking in every nook and corner"

I have a feeling that I didn't take the phone to the tea stall.

Where do you think I lost it?

You idiot!

"Ding dong... Dong dong..."

-"I'm narrowing in my eyesight"

-"Stop acting stubborn" -Move your leg.

Hey! We'll come at night. Now, let's go.

Come...

Let's go.

Where did you guys come from? You dirty idiots!

Hey...

-Hey!-You seem like donkeys!

Let me finish peeing peacefully man. We'll look for the phone later.

-Sorry... Sorry. -Is this what your parents taught you?

-You are behaving like animals. -Ah... Oh... Ah...

Why the hell are you nodding you head like a freaking idiot? Did a monkey bite you?

Where did we go before going to the movie theatre?

What the hell you wrong with you guys? You've been behaving like bloody idiots.

-"Use a magnifying glass to look all over" -Bro, have you seen my phone?

Hey, go away idiot.

"Make a report of our appointments"

[indiscreet lecture]

Volume is directly proportional to temperature.

"Like the king of Rangoon"

"You have to step differently in every moment"

I heard she's your daughter, sir.

Hmm.

What's your name, dear?

M... Mitra.

Leave the form here and go to class.

"Ding... Dong... Ding... Dong..."

Six...

What are you doing, huh? Playing cricket, eh?

Instead of keep your phone safe, why the hell are you playing cricket?

-Keep your phone safe, okay? -Hey! What happened?

How dare you push me away? How dare you push me away?

You better your phone safe. You too. Keep your phone safe.

Cricket and other things come after that. Idiots!

Hey, better pay attention to our words. Go man.

He lost the phone and you got the lecture.

He meant it for himself, man.

But it was through our friend.

[sprays]

[singing randomly]

What the hell did you achieve that you are singing joyfully?

Dad!

Well, how did your physics exam go?

-It went better than Chemistry, dad. -Huh.

-And Chemistry? -It went better than Math, dad.

-Math must have gone better than Physics. -Obviously, dad.

Bloody rascal!

You keep roaming on the streets. Your scores never go past zero.

You should be pursuing graduation for your age.

You're still in 11th grade.

Huh?! Shame on you!

13 marks for objective questions.

Adding all the marks.

If this is the case, your rank is going to be as long as a mobile number.

Don't let these petty things disappoint you, dad.

I'll score more than 80 in Math next time.

-Math paper is for 75 marks. -Whatever.

I was making it simple for you.

First lose that sarcasm.

Those two rogues are adding to the chaos. [phone rings]

There you go. It's them calling.

Mark sheet has been sent home.

Condolences, I guess.

You'll never change.

Hello.

-Hello? -His dad picked up, man.

Tell him. Just tell him.

Hey, Rahul. Did you tell your dad you lost your phone?

Don't tell him, man. Things might turn ugly.

We'll figure it out by managing your mom. Bye.

-Yes! -Superb, dude! You rocked it.

-Where's your phone? -What, dad?

Your phone!

-My phone, dad? -Yes, son.

-Your father is God. -He bought me new phone after bashing me.

If our exam papers reach home, he will seize the new phone too.

Check properly.

[indistinct voice over speaker]

Holy crap! I scored two.

Guys! Come fast!

Hold on, you idiot!

Whoa! How much are you expecting?

I prepared really well, man. I'll score a minimum of 20 marks.

I'll put it back then.

-No, tell me. How much? -Three.

More than yours.

-Hmm? -Sorry.

Cuckoo!

Somebody's here. Come fast, guys.

-I couldn't find his paper. -He's got one and half marks.

Cuckoo! You scored one and half marks.

Hey, remove few other papers. Ma'am will get suspicious otherwise.

-We must have removed 10 papers. -Whose paper is this?

Let's go.

Why is she staring at us?

Why do we care? Do you think she saw us?

-Maybe she did. -Whatever. Let's go.

-Hey! She's the Principal's daughter. -Our Principal has a daughter?!

-Why do we even give a damn? -How did we miss this?

He wouldn't tell us everything.

-I don't mean that. -Then?

When did she even join college without our knowledge?

As if we attend the college regularly to know that.

-Moreover, she's from our section. -Oh.

I never noticed her in class.

We were never in class, dude. Give it a rest.

-He'll expel us if she tells him. -I'll go talk to her.

Hey! You aren't up for it. Let me go talk.

-Come back! -He thinks he's a stud?

Hi...

Rahul.

Made a fool out of himself.

Not just some fool. The biggest fool.

That comes later.

[laughs]

You know... My grandma...

She was 80 years old 5 years ago.

My dad was shocked to see my 10th grade score sheet for the first time.

He screamed out loud.

So my grandma had a heart attack.

She had a stunt placed.

As time passed, score sheets continued coming.

Dad continued screaming.

Grandma continued to get stunts placed.

What is he speaking for so long?

Maybe he's telling her what he wrote in the exam.

-That wouldn't take so long. -Oh.

The thing is, Physics Teacher is a psycho.

She embarrasses us in front of the whole class.

If we bunk her class, she sends the score sheets home.

You're new here, right? I don't think you know.

In case my score sheets go home...

Doctors said they can't place any more stunts.

I steal papers only for grandma's sake.

If you ignore this with a kind heart...

You'll be saving an old woman's life.

Think about it.

-Keep the papers safe. -I know.

Hmm...

She's looking at you, man.

Of course. My words will slowly get to her.

Be ready to pretend like the papers are missing.

Good morning, madam.

-Cuckoo! -I can hear everything.

You're going to be grilled. Sit down.

-Okay, ma'am. -Cuckoo-roo!

-Vaishna. -Ma'am.

It's a good start. Take your paper.

Rahul!

Is there another one?

I don't think it's mine.

It's yours. Come here.

It's not mine.

Who drew a wall clock for Ohm's law?

Damn it! Did she make a photocopy?

Coming, ma'am.

Come on.

Look.

[students giggle]

Hmm. Two marks.

[giggles]

Why are you giggling?

The total marks aren't for five. You scored two out of sixty.

[students giggle]

What are these drawings? Is this physics paper or discovery channel?

[students giggle]

Why did you draw a dog and a sparrow?

-It's not a sparrow, ma'am. It's a crow. -You!

Creativity, huh? Go back!

Useless fellow!

-Prithvi -Ma'am.

Bloody hell! How did my paper end up in there?

55 marks.

Sorry, dude.

She'd get suspicious if all three papers went missing.

So I put your paper back in.

You idiot!

Come outside. You'll have to pay for this.

Rakesh. 'Rocky' in brackets.

I'm calling you. Come here.

Button your shirt first.

Stupid fellow!

Why did you write your nickname?

I thought you might not recognize me.

You don't have to try so hard.

I can see it's your paper, even if you don't write your paper.

How much are you expecting?

Around 1 to 1 and 1/2.

Whoa! Such a huge margin.

Why did you use a different ink for the additional sheet?

-Did you write it at home? -No, ma'am. I wrote it outside.

You buffalo!

-You are incapable of even copying. -How dare he trick you?

-He thinks he's the only smart one here?-Why did you write the exam with pencil?

I put his paper back in the fold.

-You're a true friend, man.-Rambabu!

Sorry, bro.

We're friends after all.

-Rambabu! -Absent, ma'am.

Come here before I break your nose.

Ugh! I can't even look at you.

-What's wrong with your face? -You must know, ma'am.

My dad prayed to take me to Tirupati if I clear my exams.

That's so not happening. Do something.

Buy a couple of hair bands and ribbons. You can plait your hair.

Idiot!

Good news is...

He scored the highest amongst the three.

-Thank you, ma'am. -Aren't you ashamed to say that?

Go back to your seat.

Three idiots, I must say.

Hey! I want your parents to sign these sheets for me.

Okay.

-Usha Sri... -Ma'am.

Stop focusing on your looks and study.

I must be so unlucky to have friends like you.

-Jahnavi -Sir

-Same feeling.-Ma'am

-Your absent mind reflects your exam paper -Me too.

Ma'am, I didn't get my paper.

Me too, ma'am.

Me too, ma'am.

Ma'am, even we didn't get our papers.

Ma'am, my name is Abdulla and his name is Ka... Karimulla.

-We didn't receive our papers. -Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, I didn't get mine as well.

It is as if we cleaned the garbage of all the others except ours.

-What do you mean? -Ask him.

Hey, we didn't take her paper, did we?

-How come it's missing? -Forget it, man.

All your papers are missing?

-Did you appear for the exam? -Yes, ma'am.

-Alright. -Oh my God!

She copied our idea.

-She stole her own paper. -She did?

Is she the Principal's daughter for real?

Why don't you ask him?

Hey!

Did you steal it?

Hey! Hey!

You... Turn around. Hey!

Show me how much you scored. I'll tell ma'am otherwise.

Hey, Rahul!

What's going on?

Nothing, ma'am. Counting mistake.

Yeah, right. I couldn't count those 2 marks you scored.

-Shut up! -Bloody woman!

Hey, you!

Show me.

You scored 1/2? [giggles]

Guys, she got 1/2.

How much in Math?

44?

Just 4? [giggles] It's a shame!

Don't you study at all?

Hey!

You wrote RRR in the place of formula. Learn formulas instead of watching films

Sorry.

I was just kidding.

Don't feel bad. I'll tutor you in Math.

He talks like he scored a 100.

Hey...

Those who didn't receive papers, give your names.

Flunked Chemistry as well?

Mitra, come here.

Mitra.

Hey! I was waiting for you.

Did she yell at you?

He started. Let's go.

Wait. Talk to me.

She remembers the marks I scored.

What a memory power!

She remembers your score out of everyone?

Considering you're new here...

She must have mugged up our scores.

We need a change of plan.

Well, what is this?

Question paper.

She asked me to solve it 5 times.

Does she think it will interest you?

So stubborn!

How did your papers end up in there?

Huh! Here comes.

Guys, she's asking about you.

-Why is he calling us? -It just happened, you see.

Is your grandma going to be fine?

I can't tell you exactly. But she is doing fine.

But she will not have a peaceful death for sure.

-Oh! -Hmm.

Forget all that.

She scolded us in front of the class.

Why did you get the special treatment?

Hey, you.

What's with the silence?

Why is he making us roam around the college?

I'm the Principal's daughter.

[gaps]

I know.

Why did you give such a reaction when you know it?

I thought you'd be expecting that.

Hey! I didn't know you could smile.

You're smiling!

Why are they giggling so much?

Like they have topped the class.

And he's acting like a State Ranker.

Look at me. I scored 1s and 1/2s last year.

My scores are reasonable this time.

Same applies to you.

You won't score this year. Next year will be lucky.

Trust me.

We could always forge the marks in the register.

Or we could steal question papers.

We've got a lot of tricks.

We need to help each other. What do you say?

Mitra.

I know. Physics teacher said it earlier.

I didn't tell you, did I?

Oh! Nice name.

We're R3.

-R3? -Rahul, Rocky and Rambo.

Come on, guys.

Didn't I tell you that he is talking about me?

This is Mitra. We know her name.

But she'll tell us again.

Mitra here.

-Hi. -Hi.

"In the garden of Prince Charming"

"A Princess Parrot lies"

"She makes friends

-"with a gang of mischief" -[coughs]

-"In the drenching times of snow fall" -What happened?

-"They lie in the paddy fields far ahead" -Psst... Psst...

"It calls for blossoming friendships"

"Tale begins to unfold refreshingly"

"O' Parrot, with full of energy..."

"let's run along the streams invincibly"

-"Let's fly high without hesitation" -[camera clicks]

-"Let's keep your fear at bay" -Hey, come here.

"In the garden of Prince Charming"

-"A Princess Parrot lies" -[sewing machine rustles]

"She makes friends"

"with a gang of mischief"

[music]

"Ohoo... Aha..."

What are you doing here?

She's a bit poor in Physics. I'm tutoring her.

I can't imagine anyone being poor than you.

Ah, come on. You know what acceleration or velocity is?

At least E = mc2.

There's a lot of matter in continuty which we don't know about, dad.

You wouldn't get it anyway.

Wave at her and go home straight. I'll explain to you there.

"Lose track of time"

"Keep having fun"

-"Climb the mountains" -Psst...

I gave you the question paper beforehand. Attempt something.

Don't bother.

Question paper won't help.

I should be interested, right?

Doesn't your dad get upset with you?

Whatever.

He tries his best to keep me interested in studies.

We have many social activities other than studies.

What about you?

I love dance.

You love to watch?

I represented the State in Bharatanatyam.

I also hold a record in the Limca Book.

Really?

Dance is...

That is it.

Everything went smoothly when mom was alive.

He's all about work and stature.

What happened? Did they get a divorce?

That too.

Where's mom now?

She passed away 6 months ago from a brain tumor.

I had no other option.

That is why I had to come stay with him.

No matter how hard I try, I can't study at all.

He doesn't get it no matter how much I explain.

Education doesn't have to be the ultimate goal, right?

I want to see myself as a good dancer like mom.

That's my goal.

Dad, I need to pay AITEEE fee.

Pronounce it properly. A-I-Triple E.

Whatever. I was making it simple for you.

-I need money for AIEEE. -What did you pay for earlier?

That was for IIT Mains.

Hey...

Do you have to attempt so many exams after what you've scored?

Shut up and apply for EAMCET.

He's denying me money to study, mom.

Can it get any worse than this?

I didn't want the money to party.

-Mom... Mom... -Hey!

She's not in there. Don't cry like a baby.

-Money is in the wallet. Go! -Okay.

Hey!

I'll come to college tomorrow.

If anything goes wrong...

Fee isn't paid in the college.

It's paid outside. You know how far that is?

Way too far!

You can't come there anyway. I'll get you the receipt.

Coo!

I know you'd have them.

But I couldn't find a better gift for a dancer.

Don't thank me now. I'll feel uncomfortable.

I'm so shy.

-Rahul. -I said no.

-Rahul, you only gave one anklet. -I said no.

I knew it.

Sorry. Bye.

"The grace of jasmine and cool glances of breeze"

"They belong with the moonlight"

"As long as the innocent talk goes on"

"The shooting star shall shine on you"

"Clouds shall chase"

"after you for company"

"Stars shall descend"

"to caress your cheeks"

"Lose track of time"

"Keep having fun"

"Climb the mountains. Lift your spirits up"

"Lift your spirits up"

"Float to the sky in a yacht of stars"

[door creaks]

Where are you coming from?

Tuition.

I was also coming from there.

How much did you score in Chemistry?

-I didn't get the paper yet. -Oh!

What's this?

Last warning.

Don't repeat this. Got it?

I don't want to attend tuition.

What?

I don't want to attend tuition.

Did he slap you?

He didn't even care that it was your birthday?

Idiot!

He doesn't know it's my birthday.

What?

Is he your father for real?

Moreover, he is the principal of the college.

A brute like him deserves torture.

Sorry.

I'm used to it. I shouldn't have cussed.

It's okay. Go on.

I can't swear anyways.

At least I'll listen to you cuss.

Idiot!

Freaking idiot!

Useless scoundrel!

Bloody rascal!

Biggest freak in the town!

That's it. I'm done.

[water splashes]

[smiles]

I love the girl's character.

It's taking good shape.

Thank you.

I often travel with scripts.

But this is quite interesting for me.

Listening to a narration develop step by step...

This is really good.

Thank you.

Umm... I'll be back with an update in 2 days.

-Yeah. Okay. -Thank you.

By the way, I wanted to ask you something since a long time.

Didn't your family oppose your decision to be a filmmaker?

They gave me three years time.

If nothing works out, they want me to find a job.

Oh!

-So is your time up? -No. I have a year to go.

Did you ever feel like going back to a job?

Ever tired of all this?

Err... I mean...

Sometimes, when I notice my friends' lifestyle...

I'd worry about my future.

I'd feel upset.

In fact, I had this feeling until last month.

-But I don't have that thought anymore. -How come?

I burned all my certificates.

You burned your certificates?! Why?

I didn't want to keep other options open.

If I don't have the certificates, I don't have the option of a job.

Film making would be life or death for me. So...

But this is stupid.

What if this doesn't work out?

Having 4-5 options doesn't mean it will work out.

I only have only one option now.

I have to make it work.

-See you. -Sure.

"Have I opened the windows to my soul?"

"Have I sparkled like a string of raindrops?"

"In these drizzles of melody"

"I feel a sense of ecstasy"

"With thoughts of hesitation"

"I'm beginning to get anxious"

"I wonder why this happens"

"This desire is uncalled for"

"I can't draw a conclusion"

"waiting for the answer"

"I'm amused by your presence all day"

"I'm discovering a new side of me"

"Sky shall reach out to grasp the Earth"

"My heart keeps wavering inside of me"

"Will this union ever draw parallels?"

"Will each other's company hold up?"

"Will the world stare in a daze?"

"Magic of love keeps me puzzled"

Hey, is everything cool?

Hmm. You can say that.

You got a parcel.

Parcel?

[dialer tone: ringing]

-Hello...-Did you get the book, son?

Yes, dad.

Well, who told you about this?

Did I get you things by enquiring you all the time?

I'd find out and get them for you.

Even this is the same.

You should be my dialogue writer, dad.

No, thanks. Did you open the book?

No. Why?

Open the book.

You didn't have to do this, dad.

I'd ask you if I needed money.

Yeah, right. I know you.

So how did the meeting go?

-Yeah. It went well, dad. -Hmm.

-I feel it was pretty positive.-Is it?

-She really loved the story.-Okay.

Well, how does she look? Just like how she looked in movies?

Almost like that.

Okay. I've got to run. Talk to mom.

Okay, dad.

-Hello, dear... -Mom...

-Where is he going?-The usual thing.

He's camping in 4 cities.

Oh!

-Alright.-How did your meeting go?

Hello. Hello, mom. I'll call you right back.

-Hello. -Hey Vishal.

Sir... Good evening, sir.

Good evening, Vishal. How did the meeting go?

It went well, sir. Everything's cool.

-She loved the story.-Good. How's the script coming along?

Script...

Hello...

-I'm almost done, sir. -Oh! Superb!

Ping me her number. I'll talk to her.

Sure, sir. I'll send you a text.

One more thing. I'm going out of town for a week.

-Is it, sir?-Yeah! Out of station.

You work on the script. I'll see you in a week, okay?

-Sure, sir. Done.-Alright. Bye.

This is done.

And this...

[phone ringing]

Oye!

[weeping]

Mitra...

Hello, Mitra. What happened?

[scooter approaching]

Mitra, talk to me.

What happened?

Why are you crying?

Tell me why you're crying.

I'm talking to you!

Did you solve the problem?

-Yes, sir. -Okay.

Let me check it once.

Very good.

[weeps]

Rascal!

What were you doing there alone?

He...

Exams were coming, so...

He asked the tutor to keep me there for extra hours.

Who? Your dad?

He doesn't know whom to trust and whom not to.

Go tell him now.

'You asked me to stay late, right?'

'This is what your bloody friend did to me.'

Bloody rascal!

I told him.

What?

When I was in trouble, I had no one.

Not even your mother.

He was my only support. I know him very well.

What I don't understand is...

You're lying about stuff like this to skip tuition.

Aren't you ashamed?

Why would I lie about stuff like this, Rahul?

More than the tutor's behaviour...

His response to that is hurting me.

I don't want to stay here at all.

I just want to go away from here.

Go!

I'm being serious. Go!

Where can I go?

I've got no support.

I'll take care.

Do you get what you're saying?

Dealing with this is not so simple. Words are easy to say.

Where are you going to take her? What will she do and how is she going to live?

Her grandma and family will come to Hyderabad in 2 months.

Until then she will stay alone and learn to dance.

-Where are they now? -In the US.

Let's call them. They will take care of this.

If her sadist dad finds out, it will be a mess.

-Let it be. They will sort it out. -How will they sort it out, huh?

He fought with them and brought her here.

If they rebel, he will claim her responsibility and ask them to get lost.

Why don't you send her away once her grandma is here?

Uh-huh?

If she stays here any longer, he will keep sending her to tuition.

That bloody tutor will keep harassing her.

Is that okay?

What should we do now?

We need to manage for 2 months and send her to her grandma.

Hmm.

What about money for her expenses?

I'm thinking about it.

-Shall I ask my dad? -You want to ask your dad?

Go ahead. He'll beat the hell out of you.

Bloody idea!

What if we sell your dad's bike?

Why? What's wrong with your dad's bike?

-It's become old, man. -And mine's new, eh? Stop tricking me.

I agree whatever happened with her was wrong.

But I feel we're over reacting to this and taking it to another level.

Okay. You stick to that.

But I feel this is the right thing to do.

-I get it but... -We could sell the college bus.

We could sell the train at the station. Why do you always have to sell something?

We'll be locked up if we're caught.

So you don't want to sell anything.

Okay.

We could...

We could blackmail someone.

Blackmail? What for?

You know some people have secrets, right?

Those secret relations.

Umm... Illegal affairs!

We could blackmail them about it.

But where do we find our targets?

Hey! I've told you a million times. That auntie is my dad's friend.

What did I say, man? I was just looking.

You can say no.

-It's your family matter. -Family matter, my foot!

Stop it, guys!

We need the money.

We want it done easily.

No one can know it's us.

Think about it.

[hammers]

Kidnap me.

What?

"Oh seductress... Oh seductress..."

"Oh seductress... Oh seductress..."

What is she talking about, man?

Kidnap me and demand my dad for money.

Are you crazy? We'll have to write EAMCET in jail if he files a police complaint.

Ugh! He'd never do that. He wouldn't tell a soul.

He'd be embarrassed if my grandma finds out.

-What the hell! I... -One minute. Hold on.

I have a small doubt.

-You're still hopeful for EAMCET? -You crazy...!

[music]

-I feel this is risky. -We need a car, man.

-We could borrow it from Jadeja. -Are you making plans already?

So it's decided?

Hmm.

[music]

"Oh seductress... Oh seductress..."

"Oh seductress... Oh seductress..."

[car starts]

You think your dad will believe you're kidnapped?

He's the college Principal. Not a fool.

Hmm.

I'll bring my maid along. She'll exaggerate the whole scene.

-Huh? -But what will you tell her?

Kamakshi...

Shall we go to a temple?

What would I do there, ma'am?

That's right. What would she do at a temple?

Shall we go to a supermarket otherwise?

What would you do there, ma'am?

Don't give her that look. She's being so logical.

Kamakshi is right.

What do we tell her?

Kamakshi...

Shall we go out casually?

[music]

[screams]

Coo!

Sorry!

[music]

Hey, who the hell are you?

Hey... Hey...

[screams]

Do you think this will work out?

-You will see. -"Oh seductress..."

"Oh seductress... Oh seductress..."

"Oh seductress... Oh seductress..."

-What's the next program? -Open heart with Radha Krishna.

Shall we call him then?

-Coo! -Uh-huh. No.

He'll be in a meeting right now. He'll not pick up.

We shouldn't call him unnecessarily. One more thing.

Call him from my phone.

You sound so professional, Mitra.

Did you do this before?

Hello, Radha Krishna.

We kidnapped your daughter.

-In an hour... -Increase the bass.

Hello, Radha Krishna!

We kidnapped your daughter.

In an hour's time...

How much ransom amount shall we demand?

How much shall we ask, man?

I just need 5 lakhs.

You guys ask for yourselves.

One lakh each. That's fine, right?

That's enough, huh? 5 3 is equvialent to 8 lakhs.

Hello, Radha Krishna! Listen to me carefully.

We kidnapped your daughter.

-Send 8 lakhs in an hour. -8 lakhs?!

What do you think of me, huh?

I don't think your mom had you vaccinated. You look like shit.

Skip the punchlines, man. He'll kill us if he finds us.

[sniffs] So that's a no?

-No! -Okay, Radha Krishna.

-Let's take it from the start. -Whatever. Continue.

Rahul, let's call now.

[phone rings]

-Tell me.-Hello, Radha Krishna!

Who is it?

Listen to me carefully.

I hate to repeat.

We kidnapped your daughter.

Hello. Who is it?

We'll send your daughter's body along with the answer.

Up for it?

Scream... Scream...

Please! Please let me go! Please!

-What do you want?-Please don't hurt me.

-Please! Please! --Hmm.

8 lakhs in an hour.

I repeat it one more time.

8 lakhs.

In an hour.

If you try getting the cops involved...

We'll know about it.

And once we do, your daughter will be at your door step.

As a dead body.

I'll call you back in half an hour.

-Answer the call. -Hello?

[whistles]

[celebrating]

Join us, man!

Hello.

Sir, someone kidnapped Mitra ma'am.

Sir?

Sir?

Srinu...

[phone rings]

Why is he calling already?

He must be having a meeting soon.

Man, I'm scared. He must have told someone.

Quiet!

-Are you sure? -Sure.

-Hello! -Where should I come?

[mumbles]

[indistinct dog barks]

[phone rings]

-Did you come? -Yes

Hello! Where's the bag?

Idiot! Why did you ask him to bring this bag?

Just for fun. I wanted to see him in a school bag.

You're acting really weird. Damn!

Put the bag on.

-What? -Put the bag on, Radha Krishna.

Fooled him!

It doesn't fit.

It's no underwear to fit perfectly.

Manage, Radha Krishna.

What next?

Walk forward.

Shhh! It's the other way.

Stop!

Now turn around.

Now walk forward.

[gasps]

Fooled him! Fooled him! Fooled him!

What the hell, man!

What happened?

Nothing.

-Where should I come? -Radha Krishna! Really?

Nothing happened. Where should I come now?

Look down and walk forward.

Now go right, walk forward, drop the bag and go back.

Tell him. Tell him.

[music]

Hmph!

RK...

Cool down. You look more nervous than her.

How can I cool down?

Mitra...

Can you recognize their faces?

You don't have to panic at all.

Try to recall.

Their masks must have been open.

They must have looked familiar.

Familiar, I mean...

There's no hurry. Take your own time.

Tell me when you recall something familiar.

Huh...

-One of them... -Hmm...

-In the film 'Sagara Sangamam'... -Hmm...

Uncle, Mr. Kamal Hassan is seen pulling a rickshaw, right?

Okay.

He looked like the rickshaw driver.

Hmm.

The second guy...

In the film 'Narasimha Naidu'...

When Simran sees Bala Krishna for the first time...

Umm... There are dancers behind him.

In that group...

...not one or two but,

he looked like the second guy in the third row.

Wow! Continue.

What else? Take the names of all periodic films like 'Patala Bhairavi' etc etc...

You would have been in position if you had this focus while studying.

RK!

-It's okay. -It's not okay, man.

Mitra, you go inside.

Okay, uncle.

Uncle...

-The other guy looked like... -It's okay, dear. Forget it.

These guys already sound so familiar to me.

-I'll take care. You go. -Okay, uncle.

I guess she's too stressed.

Leave her alone.

Nothing happened thankfully.

-We should be happy for... -How can I be happy?

Huh?

She cooks up stories when I ask her to attend tuition.

People at college are advising me to get married again if I can't manage her.

So that my wife will handle her.

They give me such crappy advice.

How do you think I feel?

And she's always roaming around town.

On top of that...

Those three idiots, I say!

Umm... How many guys did you see?

Three.

They wore masks and kidnapped madam.

Three guys!

Something is fishy!

-You had somewhere to go, right? -I don't know, man.

Let me see. I'll postpone to tomorrow.

-I don't know how to handle her. -RK!

You don't worry. I'll take care.

I'll deal with it.

[anklet jingling]

-How long, man? -Shut up.

Mitra, come here.

Money is in the zip down here. Hmm?

-What about you guys? -We'll sort it out later.

Our friend Vimal will receive you in Hyderabad.

-Hmm. -Give me the bag.

This is for expenses. Keep it.

No one can know you're carrying cash. Including Vimal. Okay? Come.

Why don't you guys come along?

We can't draw any attention. We'll come in a couple of days.

Bro, drive safe. Take care. Bye.

-Bye. Bye, guys. -Bye!

[honking]

[music muted voice]

[music muted voice]

[birds chirping] Hey, Rocky!

What are you guys doing here?

What is he doing here?

-I'm begging you. Stay silent. -It's okay, man.

Hey! Get lost!

Get lost!

Hey! Get lost, man!

[birds chirping] [footsteps leaving]

He left.

How did he recognize you with the mask?

Yeah, right? I don't get it.

-Do you think it's the shirt? -Huh?

I got this mirrored shirt stitched for my brother's birthday.

-You said it became famous around town. -Go to hell!

Did you have to wear it today itself? Damn!

It's okay, bro. He's harmless.

[vehicle arriving]

[thud]

[music muted voice]

[tyres screeching]

Get the bag for me. [birds chirping]

Didn't madam come with you?

How is that possible? She's home, right?

No, sir. I thought she was with you.

Why the hell would she come with me?

-Did you check properly? -She isn't at home for 2 days.

Mitra!

How did this happen?

I was going on my bike, sir.

Someone attacked suddenly.

What do you mean, attack?

They wore masks and beat the crap out of me.

Like they hold an old grudge.

They thrashed me passionately, sir.

I definitely think they're from our town.

How can you be so sure?

Were you thrashed by everyone in town?

[phone ringing continously] Just give us the information.

We'll do the interrogation.

-Hello.-Hey, Srinu!

Mitra is missing!

What? She's missing again?

Did you check properly?

Is she a pen or pencil to check properly?

She's gone, man.

Shucks! I shouldn't have trusted you with this.

-I'm coming.-Yeah, please!

How many guys did you say?

Sir, those three guys are her friends.

-What's wrong, sir? -Something is fishy!

-Three guys came in masks. -Those three guys are her friends.

-Three guys, sir. -The rickshaw driver in 'Sagara Sangamam'.

They're definitely from our town. They were in masks.

On top of that, those three idiots, I say!

[ritualistic bell rings] [devotional song playing]

No.

It's not these three.

[indistinct voices] Hyderabad! Hyderabad! Hurry up!

You're Mr. Prasad's son, right?

-Where to? -As far as the bus goes.

[laughs]

-Hey, keep moving. -Go.

-Rahul. -Yes!

Did you guys start?

Long back.

Ah... I'll be done with my dance class before you reach.

-Where shall we meet? -Ah... I'll call you once we reach.

Hey! Why don't you come to the dance class directly?

Okay.

Radio: "Nelavanka Thongi Chusindi song from the film Rajakota Rahasyam"

Who ordered tea here? [indistinct voices]

Complaint to whomsoever you want to.

[shouts] Pull her in. Come on.

Drive. Go!

[tyres screeching]

Hail, Lord Shani!

Did you find anything?

-Nothing, bro. -Nothing at all?

Just some clothes and anklets.

[watch ticking]

Dear...

Dear...

Dear...

Hey!

It's okay. Don't be scared.

What's your dad's contact?

Give me your your dad's contact. [phone ringing continously]

I heard they've got Metro. It runs on top.

Let's ride that. It will be fun.

-Hello.-Hail, Lord Shani!

What the hell! Who are you?

-What's the name? -Why do you care?

-Mitra, bro. -Yeah, right. Mitra.

-Mitra?-Yeah. She's with us right now.

We don't know what your relation with her is.

We want 10 lakhs by evening.

Hey! Are you insane?

We've done crazy stuff like this. Who the hell are you?

-How does it matter to you? -Hello.

[indistinct voices] [vehicles honking]

Who was it? Huh?

The number you are trying to reach is currently switched off.

Please try again later.

Why is Mitra's phone switched off?

Switched off? [phone ringing]

Hello. Hey! Who are you?

Hmm... Oh!

You need all her details to believe me, right

Want to know?

-Hey! Send him her picture. -Brother...

-Send those to him. -Brother...

-He want details, it seems. -Sorry. Please.

I'm telling you beforehand.

I'm not going to throw any threats regarding the cops.

I already got a deal for her, you see.

If you mess up...

Hail, Lord Shani!

I'll sell her.

Bro, please!

Then have 10 lakhs ready by evening.

-Bye. -Hello?

-Hey! What happened? -What happened?

Do you have Mitra's flat keys?

No. What happened?

It is switch off. It's not working.

Do you think somebody's playing with us after by the truth?

-Where? -There.

Beside the curtain.

-Hey! -It's not that.

Who are you guys?

Why are you peeping into that flat?

-We're here for Vimal. -Who is Vimal?

-Mr. Surya Narayan Rao... Watch man... -Sorry.

All that money!

And she's all alone.

One of us should've gone with her.

-We should've kept the bag at least. -What were you doing when she left?

How would I know? I thought it would be dangerous to keep that bag with us.

Shall we tell our Principal?

-No. That's a bigger risk. -Give that phone to him.

Can you arrange some amount urgently?

[honking]

Hey! I found an ATM here. We can do this. Come on.

Are you out of your mind? They will shoot us alive.

-Hey! Listen... -You're insane!

Shut up and come here.

-I've been trying to call you, bro.-I can't answer your calls whenever.

There are certain timings I follow.

Bring the money to Bachupalli church in 30 minutes.

Time is really important.

Bro, I tried everyone I know.

I couldn't arrange the money.

We have around Rs. 10,000.

We're students, bro.

Poor girl! She's innocent.

Please let her go.

Here you go.

Hello?

Hello?

-Hail, Lord Shani! -Bro?

-Bro! Bro! Bro! -Bro! Bro! Bro!

Sorry, bro. Give us a day's time.

-Please, bro! -Alright, dear.

Tonight at 10. I'll call back with the place.

-Hail, Lord Shani!-Bro, please!

Bro! Bro! Bro!

[phone ringing]

-I'm sorry. -It's okay.

So... Ah...

As the lead scene ends, each character is revealed... [phone ringing continously]

It's okay. Answer it.

-Sorry. -No worries.

Hello, mom. Why are you calling off the hook? I'm in a narration.

Dear. [sobbing]

Hello?

Mom?

-Hello. -What happened?

I need to take this.

-Hello. -Yeah. okay.

Hello?

Mom? [sobbing]

-Hello, mom. What happened?-Hello!

-Vishal, dad met with an accident. -What?

We got a call this morning.

We're at the hospital right now.

He has a head injury.

No, tell me. He's fine, right? [sobbing]

I don't know. I'm not sure what's going on.

Dad's in the CC.

He needs an operation it seems.

They're not giving me any information.

What's your father's name?

-Ram Mohan. -Which hospital?

-Hello, Dr. Kiran?-Yeah.

This is Shalu.

[vehicles honking]

-Okay. -Okay.

-Thank you, Dr. Kiran. -No problem.

-Bye. -Bye.

Ah... It's just a small clot it seems.

He'll be okay. Don't worry.

[vehicle honking]

Hello, Mouni. I need some money urgently.

Okay.

[behicle arriving] Greetings, madam.

Okay.

Hello! He will be fine.

These surgeries are quite common now.

Thank you.

By the way, you stopped the narration midway.

Continue. It's very interesting.

It's kind of hard to narrate right now.

Sorry.

Don't think about it for a while.

It's going to be fine.

Continue.

Come on.

[car shield shattering]

[glass shattering]

[vehicle honking] [electricity crackling]

[indicator buzzes]

[music muted voice]

[music muted voice]

Hey!

Don't know who threw this paper!

I don't need this crap!

[singing randomly]

[makes weird sound]

What are you looking at? Get lost!

[makes weird sound]

-I said get lost! -Why would I go? I'll relax.

Hey! You bloody!

-Hey! -Hey! Why should I...

Hey!

[makes weird sound]

[music mutes voice]

Do you feel we are doing right? I feel this is wrong.

We'll have 10 lakhs if you shut your mouth for 10 minutes.

How are you sure it's 10 lakhs?

You said ATM was risky.

So I went to a bank which is near by,

looking for someone who withdraw a huge amount.

I couldn't find a single guy who withdrew more than 10K.

As I was about to leave, a guy walked in.

Sir, can you give me pen for once?

You need 10 lakhs right?

He borrowed a pen from me and filled a form for 10 lakhs.

Okay.

I thought he is our lucky charm and followed him.

But he gave the bag to someone in a car.

What else I could do? So I followed the car.

They stopped for fuel and I called you.

-Are you sure they will come in this way? -I'm sure they'll come in this way.

No other way. They have to come straight from the petrol pump.

-We don't face any problem right? -No, man.

[glass breaks] [tires screeching]

[siren] [camera captures]

What's with the buzz?

-How's Hyderabad? -Good, sir.

-And the girl? -Which girl, sir?

-Do you have a daughter? -No, sir.

-Do I have a daughter? -I don't know sir.

Are we here to discuss your girl?

-I meant the girl in the accident. -Oh.

She's fine, sir.

She had a blow to the head.

Went into a shock.

They gave her a sedative. Out of danger, sir. No problem.

Couldn't they find a better hospital?

This was the closest one to the spot, sir.

-Take her statement once she's conscious. -Okay, sir.

Sir, just a minute.

Sir, they asked me to wait for 15 minutes.

Doctor's doing a check up.

You said there is no problem. Then why are they making a scene?

She's a celebrity after all.

They're just showing off.

You know how it is.

-Ok, go talk to the media. -What do I tell them, sir?

Go and invite them to your daughter's function.

-Sir... -What will you tell them, huh?

-Don't you know what to tell the media? -I know, sir.

What's the issue?

Okay, sir.

What has he been writing for so long?

He was also present in the car with Shalini.

We're taking his statement.

What do we do now?

Do you have other options for money?

Did you talk to mom?