Original subtitles

(people singing in background)

"Siruvaikundam Taluk of Thoothukudi District"

"Siruvaikundam Taluk of Thoothukudi District"

"Near Karungulam is the beautiful Puliankulam"

"The village we were born Where our dreams live on"

"The village we were born Where our dreams live on"

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"KARUPPI" (Black girl)

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Our Dear Elders Uncomplaining Mothers!"

"We welcome you With a thousand respects!"

Karuppi...!

"My name is Kannan My teacher is RKR"

"My name is Kannan My teacher is RKR"

Karuppi...

(singing continues)

Where did you go?

Come! Let's bathe.

"We speak what we see We hope you agree!"

(singing continues)

Enough! Let's go. It's too hot.

- Enough? Sure? - Yes, Brother.

(chattering)

These people are coming too.

Listen!

It's getting late. Shall we leave?

Why are you in a hurry?

It's almost an hour. We haven't got anything.

Shut up and sit.

Anyway we didn't get anything, right?

They are coming too!

So, what if they come?

Why are you getting scared? Wimp!

Don't talk too much uncle!

They don't like us hunting with our dogs, anyway

They are waiting to pick up a fight

So what?

If they come, we should get scared. Is it!

Be quiet!

Why are you screaming your head off?

- Sit I said - Alright!

It's ok if you are not scared

Tomorrow is my first day in College

I will leave

What are you going to achieve, studying law?

Here we are depending on you!

Is it our fate?

Why are you constantly pulling his leg?

Look at him

- He is starting to cry! - Look!

- Come, let's all go study law with him - Ey Muruga!

I am leaving. Are you coming?

I will. My stomach is grumbling in hunger.

Taking him? He will finish the food

Karuppi...

Where is Karuppi?

- Karuppi! - Look at their arrogance

- Come on - We should just face them!

Quiet I said.

Saying something or the other!

Look! We have to be scared of these people

Ey! Won't you shut up?

'Karuppi!'

How dare! Hunting with their dogs here

Arrogant people!

We can't let it go on

We have to do something

Let us put an end to this today

Why get scared listening to a small boy?

Then?

Do you want us to face police action?

Only we will, is it?

Won't they also?

They have everything

What do they have?

What do you mean! Our fields and farms are with them.

We have only our empty stomachs

- So? - So, we have to shut up

For how long?

Until the day your father and mine stop working in their fields

Alright

Listen!

You want to create unnecessary issues or what?

Shut up! I warn you

Keep shutting me up like this

Brother, where is Karuppi?

Look closely.

She might be sniffing around in some corner

See for yourself! I can't find the dog

You think she is lost?

Hey!

You think my Karuppi will lose her way? Shut up!

Karuppi!

Pariya, I doubt those guys

What are you saying?

Ey! I can hear the train Run! Run!

RUN...Pariya!

(voices in distance shouting)

The train is close! Looks like she will die

RUN!

KARUPPI!

(woman laments)

Pariyerum Perumal (Horse laden deity)

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"Karuppi! My Karuppi!"

"Can you hear my call?"

"Can you hear me cry!"

"Can you hear my heart Under the train, tearing apart?"

"I need to see you, right now"

"I want to cuddle you now"

"I want your tongue to lick my dirt clean"

"Where do I see you now?"

"Who is it lying broken in the forest?"

"Is it you or me"

"Is it me or you"

"You...me..."

"Me...you..."

"Karuppi!"

"You are dead, Am I alive!"

"Are you alive, Am I dead?"

"I know who killed us"

"Who died there, only he understands!"

"Is it you who was wiped out?"

"Is it me who is crying out!"

"Is it you who is weeping?"

"Is it me who is dying!"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

(woman laments)

"Karuppi, wake up! Mom is calling you!"

"We need to have a bath Get up!"

"Why aren't you talking, my darling!"

"What happened there, my darling!"

"Did you languish in pain?"

"Did you think of me, while dying?"

"Did he laugh, when he killed you?"

"Did he glare, when you barked?"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"I told you a million times, why didn't you listen?"

"Who called you, that you went away"

"How many times have I told you!"

"All humans are not the same here"

"They pamper and kill"

"They choke you to death"

"They caress your eyes"

"They break your leg"

"They kill you and laugh"

"They stand with you and cry"

"The black The White"

"The God The Devil"

"The slave The Lord"

"The cheapskate The ruthless"

"I told you there are many kinds of people"

"Why didn't you listen to me!"

"Now I want to see you Right away!"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"Dad will ask for you tomorrow"

"What will I tell him!"

"Where do I tell him you are!"

"Where are you!"

"Wake up Karuppi"

"Get up, Karuppi!"

"Look at me!"

"Wake up, Karuppi"

"Dear Karuppi My Karuppi"

"Your paw scrapes Are my trails"

"In the wilderness without you How will I find my way!"

"To roam this world in two limbs or four"

"You are not just a dog Aren't you me? ?"

(woman laments)

'City of Tirunelveli'

PARIYERUM PERUMAL.

What does your father do?

- Father... - His Dad...

Dad owns a load cart.

Load cart! Very good.

A boy like you getting a seat here is a big deal.

- Concentrate on your studies. Ok? - Ok Sir!

He says all the mathematical tables very well

Just a little playful.

This is no place to play around! This is a Law College.

There are many issues related to caste, religion and politics here

Don't get involved in all this! Study well. Ok?

Yes, Sir

Only if you study well you can make it big

OK Sir.

Ok. Your admission is done.

You remember everything I said?

Only if you study well, you will become a what?

A Doctor, Sir

Ok! Your admission is done. You can leave.

Let your mother go. You stay for a minute.

Go on, Ma!

Listen...

This is a Law College

If you study here, you won't become a Doctor.

You can only become an Advocate

I didn't mean the doctor who gives injections

I meant Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Oh! Dr. Ambedkar is it!

Super. You can leave.

Ok Sir!

Here!

He says he will become Dr. Ambedkar

Note this down

Why, Sir?

Boys like him will soon get into some conflict.

Then he will come and stand here.

We should remember this then. That's why.

Hey! Stop! Someone's getting in!

Grandpa, buses won't wait for you. Jump!

- Thanks! - It's ok grandpa!

(Song from 'Vanna Vanna Pookal')

Move aside See, who has fallen down?

Call the ambulance

Grandpa! Do you know him? Did he come with you?

No! I don't know who he is.

He saved me when I slipped. Now he is dead!

'College student accidentally falls off a moving bus. Dies'

What is your name?

Pariyerum Perumal

Parigara Perumal?

No, Bro. Pariyerum Perumal

Oh! What does it mean?

- 'Pari' means horse - Ok!

He who rides on horse- back. A God's name!

Hey...!

Come!

Come on!

Where are you from?

Puliankulam

Take that cigarette

Puliankulam

Who could he be in Puliankulam?

Don't you know who lives there?

Oh yeah!

Puliankulam?

Do you know R.K.R Raja?

Yeah. He is my grandfather.

He is my granddad too.

What did they ask you to do?

They asked me to smoke and do the Law College salute

Put the cigarette in your mouth

Do you know what is a Law College salute ?

Look there!

Jump high with your hand saluting & your legs touching your buttocks

That's how you do it!

Why do you have a cigarette in your mouth?

Seniors were ragging me!

- We are five. Salute each of us twice - Hey, I want 3

He wants 3.

Salute 11 times and you can go.

Did they rag after you mentioned your village?

Who is it? Show me!

No. It's ok

Salute! What are you looking at?

You are so much better!

They asked me to get drunk and cycle

My name is Pushpaleela.

Stand up and introduce yourselves.

What is your name?

Madhumitha from Coimbatore

Manohar, Palayamkottai

Tamizh, Trichy

Shobana, VM Chathiram

Saravanan, Aalwar Thirunagari

Ramesh, Kokkirakulam

Kavitha, Kovilpatti

Priya, Madurai

Sankaralingam, Ambasamudram

Thangaraj, Vellore

Subash, Aathur

Saranya. Madurai

Deepika, Erwadi

- Pavithra, Trichy - Maam

May I come in?

Come in.

Introduce yourself

Jothi Mahalakshmi

There

Jothi Mahalakshmi, Ambasamudram

Go!

M. Anand, Samaathanapuram

If you drop the cigarette you would have to repeat it 10 times

Don't worry You are one of us

Take Care!

Name?

Pariyerum Perumal BA BL with a line on top

A line on top?

Pariyerum Perumal is fine.

What is that BA BL, with a line on top?

I am pursuing the course, right! That's why Teacher

(Students giggle)

Make the line as long as you want

Make sure it doesn't last life- long

Ok, Teacher

This is a College.

You shouldn't call me 'Teacher' Address me as Madam', Ok?

Sit down!

You look innocent.

But managed to become a hero on Day 1

One has to be careful with you!

Bro, not like that.

Can I trust you?

Of course!

History of Courts

Ok, students

Today we are going to look into the Trial of Raja Nandakumar

The case stands in a class by itself

And Raja Nandakumar was a very influential man back then

Do you understand anything?

Does she consult me before teaching?

Bro, ask him!

What is she teaching!

(whispers in English) History of Courts

History of 'Kotche', it seems

What does it mean?

Ask this one time, please

Meaning?

It is the History of Courts.

History of Courts, it seems.

What is that?

Do you understand?

If I did, why would I pick my tooth?

What to do now?

You pick your teeth too.

Pick tooth? For how long?

Until we understand this stupid English.

Yeah Right!

Bro! Won't they teach in Tamil?

Tamil?

Are you kidding me?

Quiet!

I am going to ask her to teach in Tamil

What?

If they know you can't speak English...

they will treat you like shit. Please listen to me.

Teacher!

Teacher? What is your problem?

No! I am unable to understand.

Can you please teach in Tamil?

What?!

Are you sitting in a law college...

...or studying 5th standard in some Government School?

Now I understand absolutely nothing

Ey! This is a Law College Are you aware of it?

Why are you torturing me on the first day?

I can't teach in Tamil just because you don't understand.

Sit if you understand Leave if you can't

Not just me.

Lot of people here can't understand. Ask them.

What do you mean?

Those who don't understand please raise your hands

Ok! Raise your hands if you understood me!

Everyone's raising their hand!

Thank You!

Everyone has understood. Including the guy next to you.

If you don't understand, just leave Go learn Tamil literature.

Go!

We were talking about the case of Raja Nandakumar

Sit.

I told you to stay quiet!

Everyone's gone. Come.

Come.

Hello... One minute

Why are you calling her?

What did she teach now?

History of Courts class.

I know that! What specifically?

Nandakumar Murder Case

Meaning?

The judgment of a murder case during Warren Hastings time.

Why? Didn't you understand anything?

Absolutely nothing

If you can't understand buy Tamil books to study

Are there books in Tamil?

You can even write the exams in Tamil

Mother Promise?

Mother Promise!

Superb! This is enough. I will teach a 1000 people.

Oh! Alright

Thanks a lot.

Your name?

I said it earlier. Jothi Mahalakshmi.

You have two names then?

3 in total. I am 'Jo' at home

Jo? That's my favorite actress name

I've watched her movie 19 times.

I like her so much!

PARIYERUM PERUMAL BABL (pursuing)

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Our Dear Elders Uncomplaining Mothers!"

"We welcome you With a thousand respects!"

"Hello, Welcome! Endearing guests"

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Our Dear Elders Uncomplaining Mothers!"

"We welcome you With a thousand respects!"

"Siruvaikundam Taluk in Thoothukudi District"

"Near Karungulam is the beautiful Puliankulam"

"The village where we were born Where our dreams live on"

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Our Dear Elders Uncomplaining Mothers!"

"We welcome you With a thousand respects!"

"My name is Pariyan My teacher is RKR"

"My name is Pariyan My teacher is RKR"

"Sekar, Jegan, Vijaya Kannan Are my co-singers"

"We speak what we see We hope you agree!"

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Our Dear Elders Uncomplaining Mothers!"

"We welcome you With a thousand respects!"

"In the dance we do In the song we sing"

"In the dance we do In the song we sing"

"In the words we say There might be some anger"

"In the words we say There might be some anger"

"Like a good friend, We want you to put up with it"

"Like a good friend, We want you to put up with it"

"Hello, welcome! Endearing guests"

"Our Dear Elders Uncomplaining Mothers!"

"We welcome you With a thousand respects! ?"

Dear students...

Here English is very very important

- Here - Why?

You see what class he is taking?

What?

'ENGLISH!'

Even God can't teach this in Tamil

Here

It's our fate. Pick!

'Write down your name and address...'

...in English in your notebook

Let's start

- Sir - 'Yes!'

What is this, Sir?

We are Law College students

How can you insult us like this?

Oh! Like that! Come here

Come

Write your name and address...

...in English for everyone to see

It is not 'Coolny'

It's Colony

Negar?!

NAGAR!

Isn't this your address?

-Hey! - Hmmm?

Actually you should have been the one.

Some girl is bearing the brunt.

If it was you he would have pulled your pants down.

Keep quite

Who is laughing there?

Last bench

Get up, now

OK, sir!

I asked you to get up

Oh! Is it?

Red colour shirt

What is your name?

Pariyerum Perumal

BA BL with a line on top!

Is it?

I know why you laughed.

Let's see what you know!

Nothing.

Just tell me 10 words that start with A.

Sir...

I am asking you.

Answer!

A for Anand

A for Ambika

A for Annalakshmi

STOP IT!

OUT!

Sir, I gave you the right answers

I am also saying the right thing. OUT

Idiot That's not how it is.

Idiot!

You tell me 5 words that start with C

Small 'C' or Big "C' sir?

Silence.

What is he saying?

He is asking if it is a Capital letter or small

Correct Sir

My father is a Councillor

Should I go out for sure?

Long live India!

(Teacher speaks in the background)

One is saying A for Anand

Another one is asking C or c

Is he a professor or a postman?

Asking everybody's address on Day 1.

Forget that Bro.

You are Anand

Starts with an 'A' right?

Yes! But Capital 'A' I think you got that wrong.

Those who have to be in KG classes are here.

Tomorrow, you write 100 words that start with 'A'

And you 100 words that start with 'C'

Only then you can enter my class.

Why is this idiot giving all this as punishment?

See, they are definitely going to make fun of us

Put your head down

You too

Councillor!

- Small 'c' or big 'C'? - Shut up!

Hey, BA BL! Pariyerum Perumal!

What a shame!

All the English people have left!

Look up

Look up!

- Nothing - Where did she come from?

I want to ask you something

Were you serious or joking?

About what?

A for Anand A for Ambika

Why? I was serious.

No!

You shouldn't say that.

Why?

A for Apple, B for Ball That's what you should say

Apple also starts with an A, right?

I am saying things. You are saying names.

Why shouldn't I say names!

I don't know why But from now on don't say that

Everyone will look down on you

- Ok? - Ok!

Hey!

Leave this aside

Will you help me?

With what?

Can you write those 100 words that start with A?

- Okay - Thanks

- Jothi - Yes, Anna

Will you also write 100 words that start with "c"?

Small c or Big C

Oh I see! How do I know that?

We should use her to clear English exams

You do that. I will just use my father

Ey! Stop!

First year student, right?

Yes

Why are you wearing such colourful bangles?

Are you here for classes or your bangle ceremony?

No! I like it. That's why

Will you do everything you like?

You have to do only what the seniors like.

I don't like it. Remove it!

Ey!

Why are you behaving like an idiot!

'Akka!'

Are you mad?

She is our girl. Can't you tell by her looks?

- Won't you mention this earlier? - Sorry

Take her away

Why don't you say who you are?

Go

So much anger!

You think he is related to her?

I don't know

Look how angry she gets

Must be an adamant girl

Damn! Her hand is bleeding

You think she will be able to write?

That's all you worry about!

What happened?

I warned her many times

Not to roam around with him

Yesterday she has gone to the temple with him.

People are talking about this now.

I slapped her in anger

She hit the wall and died...

Anna!

He is the one who did it!

(crying in a low voice)

My daughter is gone!

Where is my daughter?

Kausalya!

Open the door!

Open the door, dear!

Don't do anything to yourself

I didn't say an angry word.

'Young girl kills self in Tirunelveli'

Ey! It's tails again.

She wouldn't have written it for sure

Damn! Then should we copy from a book?

- Come! - Us?

Which book will you copy from? I am going to the theatres.

She is here.

You thought I wouldn't write it!

We were tossing the coin to foretell.

What did you get?

That you won't write

But I did!

Is it!

Hey, this is yours.

What is this wound?

This!

Those seniors were ragging me yesterday

So, I broke my bangles in anger.

How did you write this?

I didn't write this.

Who then?

My niece

- What is she studying? - Grade 3

Third grade it seems!

Jesus!

I was kidding I wrote it.

Is it ok?

Ey, Sir!

Oh him!

Come, sit!

Sit down

- What? - Let's give it now

That's right! What do we do with this!

Sir

What is this?

The homework you gave yesterday

This too

- Nonsense - Same to you, Sir

- Go and sit - Ok!

Carry on!

This is college

Not a school.

I can't write the notes on the board.

So, I will tell. You have to write it

Origins of Equity

The term equity...

...can also be...

From the 13th century...

...all appeals against the decision of the Royal judges

Bro, what are you writing?

You want to get caught with him?

Write something

Bro...what do I write?

Copy this, may be!

How do I write this?

Ey!

Can't you draw eggs?

- Eggs? - Do it.

Try at least

Forced the kings...

to pass these appeals...

to the Principal...

Royal official...

the Chancellor...

The Lord Chancellor was both...

One...

The Kings of Secretary...

Damn!

- Hey! Look - What?

Give me your notebook

Give it

Hand it over!

- Sir - He has written what I dictated.

Read it aloud for everyone to hear.

Sir, how do I read this?

Read what he has written

Sir...

He has written, right...

Egg, Egg, Egg... Egg, Egg, Egg...

Egg, Egg, Egg... Egg, Egg, Egg...

Hasn't he drawn it?

Read that.

Egg, Egg, Egg... Egg, Egg, Egg...

Read aloud!

Egg, Egg, Egg... Egg, Egg, Egg...

Silence!

What are these eggs?

Are you a chicken?

Have you come here to lay eggs?

Egg, Egg...

Someone like you has got a law college seat!

Egg, Egg...

What are you going to do studying law?

Are you going to herd cows in a suit?

Idiot!

Why have you all stopped laughing? Laugh!

What?

Glaring at me?

What?

Chicken shit who got in through quota

Ey! What are you doing?

Stop it Stop it, I said!

Read this, Sir

-Read -What are you doing?

Read this

- Sir, read - Get out!

Read it once!

You called me a chicken, right!

Just see how many chickens are there in this class

Sir, just read it once

- Please sir...You read this first Sir - Rowdyism, eh?

- Read it - Out!

You read this first Sir

Get out Are you a thug?

Thuggery eh?

What happened?

- Hey, come - Drag him out

Read it once sir!

- Come out and we will talk - Just once Sir

Please Sir

Just once sir

Read it once, Sir

- Come - Sir

Listen to me Come out and lets talk.

Your notebook.

Are you still angry?

Why?

Can we talk a bit?

Sit

Why did you get so angry?

If you don't like English you should stay quiet.

Who said I don't like English?

That is how you behaved

I didn't behave like that.

Everybody treats me like that

Can I ask you something?

You cleared English in grade 10 and 12 right?

Then what is the problem?

How much did you score in grade 10?

360

How much is it?

(In Tamil) Three Hundred and Sixty

How much do you think I scored?

Sorry... 200, may be!

- What? - (In Tamil) Two Hundred

Three Hundred and Ninety

Three Hundred and Ninety!

Yes. But I failed.

How is that possible after scoring so high?

How come?

All because of your rotten English.

Teachers did not know the language!

I didn't get it too.

If it was only English...

...couldn't you have copied?

I did!

Even then I failed.

How?

How do I say that!

I hide small chits when I go for English exams

When I see the question paper...

...I won't know which chit to copy from

Only if the guy next to me helps...

...I can figure out which chit to use.

That day they asked an essay I hid under my foot

I struggled so much to write

You got caught?

No way!

Then how did you fail?

How do I say this?

It took me 3 hours to copy that essay

I got 7 marks for that

That is all I scored!

7 marks?!

How did you pass at all?

An Akka took pity on me during the re-examination

What?

Time is running out!

And you are just sitting, staring out the window.

I don't know anything, Akka

Sister?

You are appearing for re-examination and still don't know anything?

How many ever times I try I won't clear English

English is the only difficult subject for Sir?

Alright!

Tell me how many subjects did you fail in?

Only this, Akka

390 is my total score

Oh wow!

You scored 390?

Yes, Akka

Do you have anything to copy from?

Take that and write

Everyone's doing it

You write too

Somebody like this!

Not just Akka.

She is the first angel I saw

I asked you to write What are you doing?

I don't know which one to copy from

What do you mean...?

How many chits have you carried?

Lots!

Take it all out!

Hey! Why are you laughing at everything?

Then I won't continue my story

Let me get the correct chit

This is why she is your angel, is it?

Tell me what her name is!

I don't know her name

But she had a beautiful mole above her eyebrow

She looks very pretty

Honestly

She is an angel to me

Hello... That's enough!

So many stories in Grade 10? How about Grade 12, then?

A fatso, who knew nothing in Tamil

Tortured me asking for my Tamil answer sheet

I was happy that a girl was asking for MY paper

I gave it too

I understand you helped But why did you follow her?

She asked the same question too

Why are you following me?

I don't know Tamil at all That's why I copied from you

If someone sees now what will they think?

Hey! No!

You don't know Tamil I know nothing in English

Tomorrow we have English exam right.

If you let me copy, I will come

If you won't, there is no point turning up

That's why...

Is this why you followed me?

Come tomorrow without any worry

I will definitely help you

Mother Promise?

You started this Mother Promise trend back then?

So!

When English is such a big hurdle

Why did you to come join Law?

Grandpa RKR Raja is the reason

Grandpa Raja!

Who is that?

Who you ask!

He is the spring of our village

Grandpa RKR Raja

He is our everything!

Two donation boxes yesterday

Today 3 donation boxes!

These dogs run around with their dogs right!

- Why couldn't they have done it? - Possible Sir

It is them!

You stay quiet.

- Hello Sir - Hello

Why are you enquiring them? They were just hunting!

Who are you? Tell me that first.

It's me Sir. RKR Raja.

So, what if you are RKR Raja?

Are you a big deal?

Why are you being rude?

Why are you enquiring them is all I want to know

In the name of hunting they are stealing donation boxes

Should I coddle them?

Did you see them stealing?

Why? Did you see who stole?

Only our boys go for hunt, is it?

How many people go!

Why do you only call our boys and enquire?

Do they look like thieves?

I will slipper you!

How dare...!

You won't survive my kick. You old dog!

How dare you question me like a lawyer!

Come, sir

I will throw you in jail and tear you apart

Leave now!

Say all this nonsense in the Court

Sir, sit

Sir, why did you hit him!

Hey! Who is he?

Is he a Lawyer?

How dare he talk to a policeman like that?

He can beg and plead

How can he talk back?

If we let these nobody's talk

Then petty lawyers will start talking like Judges.

Understand?

Forgive us, Grandpa!

We won't go for hunts anymore.

Not that. We will hit back one day too!

Leave that.

Don't tell anyone that I was beaten up

They believe that I can talk on their behalf.

If others know this they won't respect our people.

Then there won't be a soul to talk for this village.

For you all to study well, get a job and live bravely...

...I will get beaten up how many ever times

Why are you talking like this?

What else to do!

Even if one of you realises my dream I will be happy

What now! You want us to study.

Right! I will do it.

Tell me what to study

LAW!

Only then, you can talk for the village proud and loud

From now on, I am a Lawyer

PARIYERUM PERUMAL. BABL with a line on top

Ok?

- Mother Promise? - Mother Promise!

Wow! How many stories!

I went to school...

...cleared exams

Dad asked me to join Law I did!

But you?!

Look

We have two English papers this year

Only if you pass you can become a Lawyer

What are you going to do?

I don't know

I have to struggle, break my head and somehow crack it

If someone teaches you will you learn?

I will sit at their feet and learn

Don't worry then

I will teach you English

Truly?

Mother Promise!

You want to become a Lawyer

I want to become an Angel

Angel?

Yes

The girls who taught you English are your angels, right?

Then am I not one too?

You are an angel From this minute on

Shall we go?

"She grew wings To gather the sky"

"I exclaimed Had no reason why!"

"You don't have to stand aside A flower by the river will never dry"

"The rumble of the wind Grows slowly, right now"

"I am not here on this shore There is no way to get ashore"

"You are the one to take care of me"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Look, how I have to hide my love"

"No other facade I have to hide behind"

"My idiot brain Wouldn't pause"

"I am threatening you Why don't you hear!"

"One more beat! My little heart will get caught"

"I am not here on this shore There is no way to get ashore"

"You are the one to take care of me"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

Are we all there in your list of angels?

Why do you look at her for everything?

I am asking you, tell me

You are teacher

You are the 4th angel

Are you saying the truth?

Mother promise!

Yeah right!

Are there only 4 angels, or will the 5th one also come?

If they do, then good

You wait and watch

10,000 angels will come for you

"The rain that stopped Leaves behind a drop or two"

"Even after I left him He drizzled into my thoughts"

"Like the hen who hesitates As you open the coop out"

"Even if my mind is changed He kept my heart with him"

"Words that I want to utter Stuck in the pit of my throat"

"He has drawn the magic curtain I am locked in him, forever"

"She grew wings To gather the sky"

"I exclaimed Had no reason why!"

"I am not here on this shore There is no way to get ashore"

"You are the one to take care of me"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"Aroma of a flower in parched land"

"The familiarity of this sweet girl"

"Yours is the love that will protect me"

"Little piece of cloud on a grass blade"

"He has drawn those magic curtains"

"Locking me up in his trance"

"He has drawn those magic curtains"

"Locking me up in his trance"

"He has drawn those magic curtains"

"Locking me up in his trance"

"He has drawn those magic curtains"

"Locking me up in his trance"

Hey! What are you writing?

I am writing 'Shlokas'

For what?

You have to pass your exams at least this time, right?

If you write 'Shlokas' you will pass the exams, is it!

That's my belief

Ya right!

Jo!

JO!

You look beautiful in this saree

Wow!

It took you so long to say this?

I thought this long back

But I was preparing seriously, right?

Forgot to mention

Yeah yeah! I trust you

Mother promise!

Don't laugh. I have to study

Ok! Study!

Hey, it's time

Enough Go write the exam

Alright

- Bye. Hey! - See you

How tired your face looks! Here

Wash your face

Karunkulam, RAMALAKSHMI!

Your husband is calling

(boys argue)

Ey Meenakshi!

Now you see how I felt?

Aren't you angry?

It's getting late to go to school We need to take a bath, you guys come out

Stop hurting me!

Look there The grandpa is drowning

'School student drowns trying to help an old man.'

'People emotional'

Hey! Kiddo!

How many invitations do you want?

Just one

Just one?

So many years in College You have only one girl as your friend?

Not a girl, a boy! I talk about him often, remember?

Pariyerum Perumal Only for him

Why only him?

Invite all your friends Let them all come

No dad

He is the only one I like a lot

If he comes

I can spend a lot of time with him

I can introduce him to each of you That's why

Write down

What is his name?

PARIYERUM PERUMAL

BABL with a line on top

That's how he likes it

An accent for an accent

A 'ma' for a 'ma'

However you do it it doesn't tally

Why didn't Jo come?

Hey! Quiet!

'La' for 'la'

Bro, what are you doing?

I am finding out what relationship you and Jothi have

Won't you understand?

Why are you constantly doing this?

Hey, why are you shouting?

Did I say you guys are in love?

I am just seeing

What are the options you have in this game?

Friend, Love, Sister, Enemy

- That's it no - Yes

My Jo is much more than all this

Yeah! So, let's see what that is

Will a game tell you that?

Yes!

Spell my name and hers let's see

Spelling, right? I will!

Pa...

ri...

ye...

rum...

mm...

pe ru...

I asked you to say it in English

Hey! But I am writing it in Tamil

Why are you so anti- Tamil?

Don't do this anymore

- Hey Pariya - Come Thangarasu

Jo asked you to come

JO?

Yes. She is waiting out

Why is he running like this?

Karthick, where are you going?

Selvam, come here

How come you have worn a silk saree?

Hey, Idiot!

This is silk cotton

Looks like silk!

I am telling you, right?

Ok, why didn't you come to class?

Forget that This is my cousin Selvi

She insisted on seeing you So I brought her here

- Oh? - Yes!

- Hello, then! - Hello!

So, why didn't you come to class?

Wait

Talking non-stop

I have things to say too

Let me speak

Alright! Speak

- I have a surprise for you - What?

My elder sister is getting married

Your sister is that old?

Listen!

I have invited only you in this whole college

I haven't told my friends even

Because...

...I want you to be the only surprise for my family

You must come

If you give any reasons for not turning up

That's it!

Ok, I will leave now Dad is waiting at the junction

Okay!

Come

- Only you should come - Ok, Madam

Which Hall?

JOTHI MAHALAKSHMI Marriage Hal

Ok!

Hey!

Give me a good pant and shirt

Pant and shirt? Why?

I need to attend an important wedding

Important wedding! Where?

Ambasamudram.

- Is it? - Yes

I just washed them It is wet

That's ok Give me

See for yourself It's wet

- Just give! - Relax

Hey, return the shirt tomorrow

Bro, Pariyan here

Tell me

Bro, I am going for Jo's sister's wedding

Why don't you come along?

Are you kidding me?

She didn't even invite me

I am not going with you

Bro! Please!!

I have to go alone!

Come Bro!

I am not going

- Please - Cut the call

Hello! Bro! Bro!

- Wear this! - Leave me alone, Ma

(Song from 'Panakkaran')

Come here

Go home first

Why, Pa?

Your aunt is looking for her necklace

Just go and check what happened

Pa, Pariyan will come now

I will take care of him

I am here, right?

GO!

He will look for me

Your aunt's 10 sovereign gold chain is missing

She is so worried

You are my sweetheart, right?

Listen to me

I will take care of him

Let go off me!

- I will be with him. You go! - Fine!

Bring it safe

Son, You are?

I am Jo's college friend

Oh!

You are that Pariyerum Perumal BABL with a line on top?

Yes!

Jo has mentioned a lot about you

I am Jo's father

Oh! Ok, Pa

We are all waiting for you Why are you sitting here alone?

No, Pa

I just got here

Come, let's go

Come

Come

Pa, where is the groom from?

Right here, the next village

He is our relative

Oh! Where has Jo gone?

She has gone home on an errand

She will come

She will come soon, right?

She will!

Don't be worried

We are all here, right?

When will she come?

She will come!

We own this marriage hall Do you know?

Yes!

Jo has mentioned many times

The loudmouth has said it all?

Come!

Pa...!

Why are you scared? Come in

Sit

What are you thinking about? She will come!

What an important guest you are!

How could you be so shy?

Gift is it?

Give!

Where are you from?

Puliyankulam

Puliyankulam?

Where is it?

On the Tirunelveli - Thiruchendur road Right after Karunkulam

Alright!

What does your father do?

Dad?

Dad is...

What? Why are you struggling?

Do you have a father at all?

Yes!

He owns a load cart

- Is it? - Yes

Jo keeps saying your name so often

Do you like her so much?

Yeah. I do

How much?

A lot

Lot meaning?!

This much?

Or THIS much?

Or THISSS much?

Lots, Pa

Open your hands and show me how much

Filthy Dog!

Hey! Let him go!

Don't beat him!

Don't beat him!

I will talk to him

Let him go!

DIE

Uncle! Let us go

How dare he come here!

Listen to me!

He might die!

Stop it!

Enough!

Stop it!

How dare you come to my house!

Get out!

I am going to kill you first!

Die!

What are you doing?

How dare you!

Drink my urine

Drink it

Drink it

You came here, right?!

Drink!

Ey! Bose!

What are you doing?!

Pa!

This isn't right!

Let go off me

Get out!

I must do something I must kill him

Hey!

Listen!

Do you need all this?

She is a kid!

Will you come, if she asks you to?

Who you are Where you are from...

...we know it all

You both study together

Does that make you equal?

What is this?

Can you have any kind of relationship with her?

From today, you don't know my daughter!

Otherwise they will slit your throat

They will kill you and my daughter too

I beg you!

Please don't talk to my daughter anymore

That is the only good option

You...!

Don't come out, immediately

All my relatives are waiting outside

If you come out now they will chop you up!

When the event is over, after everybody goes home

Runaway quietly Just the way you came in

Let him step out, I will kill him

Hey Bose Paandi

We shouldn't let him go

Look, He has come

- Hey - What now?

Go I said

Let me go

Let me go!

We must do something to him

We must kill him

Go, I said

Go

What are you looking at?

Leave

Ey, why are you standing here?

This is all because of you

Thug!

Go!

Why are you hitting to them?

It's nothing Leave

Intermission

Hello!

Do you recognise me?

Tell me

What happened?

Where did you go hurt yourself?

Kabadi Tournament in my village. Got hurt there.

So, Sir didn't turn up for the wedding

Because he was busy playing

Right?

What arrogance!

How many times I insisted that you must come!

None of that mattered to you!

Now you tell me you were playing?

Look up at me!

I invited only you in this whole college

To my father, brother, sister...

...I had said so many things about you

We were all expecting you You know that?

Forget all that. How many surprises I had for you!

You tell me casually that you were playing a tournament

It's not like I didn't want to But I couldn't come

I beg you!

Stop sounding so careless

It didn't occur to you that you ought to come

Don't ever talk about this

You took off for 10 days without even informing!

I am telling you now.

I will talk to you only when I feel like it

I will also take off without telling you

Bye

Ok!

What do you mean?

Ok?

You have decided to make me cry.

Bye

"A life breaking down within closed doors"

"A life charred down As the sun comes out"

"A life hunted down By birds that chase"

"A life trampled upon Even on fertile land"

"A life burning down Even when it rains"

"A life pressed down By the happy people"

"A life taken down By the God himself"

"A life that accepts its death"

"WHO?"

"AM I?"

"WHAT..."

"...AM I?"

"You are light!"

"What might I be?"

"You are rain!"

"What am I then?"

"Who am I?"

"Who am I?"

"Who am I that trains chase to mow down?"

"Who am I that hangs dead from blossoming trees?"

"Who am I that floats up dead in rivers?"

"Who am I that died burning inside my hut?"

"The God your chariots refuse Who am I?"

"I drink water without touching you Who am I?"

"A village keeps me away with a wall Who am I?"

"I breathe my last in a shithole Who am I?"

"Who Am I?"

"Who Am I?"

"Some say I ruled..."

"Some think I slaved"

"Our hands that ploughed..."

"Are the same that warred!"

"In death, I turn blue Who am I?"

"Bury me. I float in blue sea Who am I?"

"In death, I turn blue Who am I?"

"Bury me and I float in blue sea Who am I?"

"In death, I turn blue Who am I?"

"Bury me. I float in blue sea Who am I?"

"In death, I turn blue Who am I?"

"Bury me. I float in blue sea Who am I?"

Hey! What is the problem?

Why are you sitting here?

Only because you asked I am getting you this nonsense.

Drink it and tell me what problems you and Jo have. Ok?

Hey!

What happened to him?

Let me ask!

You drank, right?

Now tell me why you didn't attend the wedding.

Bottle is empty!

Tell me, why?

Nothing happened!

You just drank it

It will take some time

Tell me

No!

My head has to swirl like a giant wheel

Get me a drink like that

Like a giant wheel?

Yes!

A drink like that?

Soft drink is all he drank

Now he wants more!

Son, what is your problem!

He got me this

I drank it. Why am I not feeling anything?

How will this shit work?

Drink this, you will get super high

Look at me. High in heaven!

Son!

Enough! I want some!

Looks like the poor boy is drinking for the first time!

Why is he choking on water!

Here, the giant wheel you asked for.

Ey!

No!

My head is swirling already

What?

Will you put me in a bus to my village?

You are high, is it?

Come to class. Give your attendance and then go.

Not to the College

I am high

Put me in a town bus

Oh, sir is high is it?

Don't go around telling anyone.

I will take care of everything Let's go!

Hey!

You and Jo have some problem.

You are hiding it from me!

Let me see when you will talk about it

Hey, come here

So...

You think what you drank is liquor?

Huh?

For a drop of liquor

I had mixed a bottle of soft drink

You drink that and act like a hero of pathos!

- Soft drink? - Yes!

But my head is reeling! I am feeling giddy

If you keep irritating me...

...I will tear open your mouth

Mother Promise bro!

Mother Promise?!

Or is it because what the guy next to me gave

What? That guy gave you something?

Hmmm

And you drank that?

Hmmm

Blow, let's see!

(blows)

Damn! Cheap liquor.

Someone has given you the 60 rupees liquor

Why did you drink that?

Why didn't you tell me this?

How much did he give you?

- Anto - 4 or 5?

Idiot, will you drink anything anyone gives!

ANAND

I am right here, Teacher!

Pariyerum Perumal....

(mumbles) I am here!

Pariyerum Perumal!

Teacher, he hasn't come today

He hasn't?

Kalaivaanan

Yes, Madam

Saravanan

I have told her you are absent!

Please stay down

If you get up, I will get caught

What did you say?

I told her you are absent. Just lie down!

Sankaralingam

Why did you say that?

Ey! Don't irritate me. Just lie down like that

Why, shouldn't I come?

He is here Madam

Is it wrong if I do?

I am here!

You tell me, bro Is it wrong, if I come?

What is that noise there?

Nothing teacher!

Pariyerum Perumal!

Hey!

He said you didn't come!

Why?

Is it wrong if I come?

Why is he talking like this?

He is drunk, Madam.

- I must ask this! - Are you drunk?

Please someone answer...! Shouldn't I come?

Take him out!

They are saying it is wrong for me to come

They are saying that!

Get out with him

Hey Who said that?

I am telling you now!

You can be anywhere, anytime

Come!

Right away, Teacher!

Get out of the class

Get out!

Shouldn't I go there?

Get out, I said!

Teacher, why are you screaming? I am taking him out!

IS IT WRONG FOR ME TO GO THERE?

How much ever you scream no one will understand you

Don't shout Teacher! I will break your head open

Come

GET OUT

- Good Jo didn't come today - That's why he is doing this

He said he will become Dr. Ambedkar

Did you say that?

What is the complaint against you?

I am asking you!

He came drunk to class sir.

He came drunk to class

Did you come drunk?

Out!

I want to meet his father tomorrow

I will tell him, sir.

Who is that?

I don't know

- Go see! - Let me go.

This old man looks interesting

Should we take him?

Who do you want to meet?

We want to meet Sivaji Sankar Sir!

For the college? To act?

Yes Sir!

- Hey, Sivaji - Ya!

See you have a booking!

Come take your advance.

Yes, coming!

Advance?

Looks like they are going to fleece us

You suggested this right! Pay up.

What?

Here comes the King of acting!

Which college?

Law College

- Law College? - Yes

Son, I can't do it

They ask tricky questions.

No! They won't, Sir

He came drunk to class

That's the problem

If you come...

...they will yell at him in front of you That's all.

Look here, mason!

The shame that drunkards like we have to carry

Exactly Sir!

Son!

If you had called me for love or fight I wouldn't have come

Because it is about drinking I am going with you

Two bottles of alcohol is the fee

Is that ok?

Two bottles?

For one person?

The head mason is sending me with you!

So?

I have to give him a bottle.

Isn't it the 'dharma' of drinking?

Two bottles for us to be onboard!

If not walk on.

- Sir, I will get you two bottles - Ok!

I will put on my shirt!

Come soon

Son!

You never mentioned your father's name to me.

Selvaraj

From Puliyankulam village

Oh! Selvaraj

What does he do?

He owns a load cart

What kind of a person is he?

Is he an angry man?

Or an innocent one?

Or is he a cheapskate?

Also, does he beat you up?

Only if you give this information I can act, right?

Dad...

...is a very angry man

If he knows that I have done something wrong, that's it!

He will beat me to pulp

He looks very majestic

Like the character from 'Thanga Pathakkam'

This is enough

Wait and watch my performance!

Sit please!

Are you his father?

Yes, Sir!

What do you do?

I own load carts

Did he tell you anything?

No sir. He said you sent for me

How will he say anything?

He has come drunk to the class.

What is it, Sir?

He has come to the College drunk.

Liquor! Liquor!

Hey...Hey...

Stop! Don't beat him

Is it for you I am making you educate?

Is this how you beat up a boy this age?

What kind of a father are you?

Who?

Who told you I am his dad?

He is not my son

From the moment his tongue touched liquor...

...he has ceased to be my son

He is an orphan now.

We have nothing to do with each other anymore.

I don't even tolerate the word "liquor"

How could he be my son?

No way, Sir

Why are you hitting him so hard?

Sir!

Do me a favour

Throw him out of the institution now

Wait...!

You can even burn him

Burn him!

I don't have any problem

Don't ever send for me again

Sir...

Come here for a minute Let's talk

What is there to talk?

I should just hang myself for having a son like this

Let me hang myself

Let me!

Just, let me.

So much rage!

A son like you for a father like that

I forgive you because of his anger

Go

Sign the apology letter

What's up?

Did I beat him up badly?

Why is he sulking?

Nothing like that

Don't mistake me.

Only if you exaggerate they will quit bothering you

That's why

See!

Doesn't it feel wonderful to hear?

That's our greatness!

Why are you pouring only two glasses?

Anna, he will never drink after this.

The whole problem was because he drank right?

That is his first...

...and will be his last time to touch liquor

Let us drink. Here

That's why he got scared

Yes!

Anna, cheers!

CHEERS!

Listen, Pariya

I forgot to tell you something

After I finished my performance...

...a girl pleaded with me for you

Her name is a...single syllable...

- Single syllable? - Yes!

JO?

Yes

I thought so

Jo?

Ya!

What did she say?

Pa! Pa!

You are Pariyan's dad, right?

Yes

I am Jo, pa

Pariyan's friend

So?

Pa, Pariyan wouldn't have done anything wrong

Someone has wrongly accused him

Please pa Don't beat him.

Pa

I take your word.

I will take care

I promise on my god 'Sudalai'

She had tears filled in her eyes when she spoke

I think…

...she likes you a lot

Get up and go

Why did he get so tensed?

So it is love, is it?

He'll break your head

He is going somewhere Go with him

Let him go!

I always hang out with them I still don't understand

If I ask him he yells at me

She just breaks down and weeps

What can I do?

Why are you sitting on my bench?

Get up and go back

Why argue over a bench?

There are so many seats empty Go sit there

Should I obey you?

Get up and go back

Why are you ordering me around?

Is your name written on this bench?

Hey!

Yes, it is written! Look!

Sword

KSL

Now go!

I won't go

If you need to, go sit at the back

You won't get up?

NO!

When you were caught alone that day

I should have just slit your throat

I sympathised and let you go

That's why you are arrogant

What did you say?

Why, couldn't you hear?

They shut you up in a room and peed on your face right?

I was talking about that

Get up, will you?

Or should I also pee on you?

Leave him

Come

Leave me

Lingu, stop this!

You are doing unnecessary things now

Who are you to send me back?

Why should I go back?

I will be in the front from now on

How dare you touch him!

I will kick you!

Why are you beating him?

Why are you doing this?

Move away!

You are always doing this I would have to get involved then

Go

Come, let's see who is up?

Won't you listen to me? Move along!

Bro, let's complain to the Principal

Why should I complain?

What happens to my pride then?

I know...

...what to do with him

I will take care of it

What happened to you?

What do you mean?

Why did you beat him up?

I am asking YOU!

Isn't he your caste too? Go ask him

My caste?!

I will break open your head

Do I care what caste you belong to?

Tell me why you beat him up

I will beat him up too

Why are you losing your energy over him?

Why would he tell us anything?

He has become a big man!

Big thug!

That's why he is doing all this

How would he tell us anything!

You didn't answer me right.

She is asking you now, answer her

Bro, there is no need to tell everybody everything.

Who are you referring to?

She is going

Let her go

Go, you idiot!

JO

Who is it whistling in the middle of nowhere?

Will you stop the bus or should I jump out?

Give way Step down for a second

Take him!

Who are you?

Hold his legs Don't let it go

Don't leave him

Bring him

- Let go of me - Come on

Don't let go of him

(Indistinct chatter)

Look, he is running away Go and catch him

Hey, my chain is missing

Go, look for it

Where did you miss it?

Punch on his mouth

Don't let him go

Come on

Why did you let him enter the village?

He has escaped

"So many thrashings you threw on our backs!"

"You will receive it in leaps and bounds That is our pay-back!"

"We are the people of "Nandhan" We will take over your throne"

"That day Is not far away!"

"We are the people of "Nandhan" We will take over your throne"

"That day Is not far away!"

"Our cry of victory will be heard Our light will fill up this world!"

"We the proletariats will fight back"

Hello Lawyer, coming from this side?

"Do the waves ever tire!"

What? They hit you?

Why didn't you tell me earlier, idiot!

Which village are they from?

I don't know They got in from the west.

Why did they beat you up?

I got into a fight in College

Maybe he sent these guys

Where is he from?

Near Ambasamudram

Ambasamudram?

Then he must have sent these people to threaten you.

Aren't some of our boys studying with you?

Yeah yeah... Many, actually.

Then, you take their support

If they refuse...

...I will get some people from here

No!

I will take care of it

Son...

Son...

Come here

Grandpa!

Are you going to college?

Yes

What are you doing here?

I came till Siruvaikundam

Are you from here?

Yes. Puliankulam

- I thought you were from Siruvaikundam - No

- Puliyankulam boy is it! - Yes!

Ok

Why are you getting up?

I have been sitting for too long...

...my knees hurt

- You sit. - Ok

Sending henchmen... They have become that audacious

We shouldn't let this go

We should make them run for their lives

Just show me who they are

I will take care of the rest

What?

Okay

Hey, Pariya!

Aren't you coming to the class?

Go on now! He will come

I wasn't talking to you

Bro! You go ahead I will come.

I have my doubts about this guy

Bro, don't say that.

He is my good friend

Ok, I will leave.

Where are you going?

We are all sitting here for you You are running away

No Bro.

I don't remember who exactly it was

I will tell you when I remember

Ok?

Ok Take care.

Looks like he is scared!

Hey!

He is from Puliyankulam

Don't under-estimate him

Wait and watch

He might stand alone and fight

- "Pariyan" - Tell me now bro!

Should I put an atom bomb or a knife?

Put a rock on my head

- Did you come running to write this? - Yes!

Hey! Move it

Pariya!

How come you are sitting on the second bench?

I will be ahead from now on!

All that's fine.

Why do I hear so many complaints about you?

What happened to you?

You were very well-behaved

OK!

Come to the staff room after class.

I need to talk to you. Ok?

Sit now.

What's up?

PARIYERUM PERUMAL BABL with a line on top

Nowhere to be seen?

Nothing like that, Teacher

Nothing is it.

You come drunk to class!

That was meant for fun... Turned out like this

Sorry

Why do I need your sorry?

It's ok, just keep it

Enough of this sarcasm

What is the problem between you and her?

I don't see you both together at all

Nothing like that!

Aren't we sitting together now?

Hello!

Are you kidding me? Be careful

You went to a kabadi match instead of her sister's wedding?

Why are you glaring at her?

I didn't hear about it from her.

Out of all of us she invited only you

That's why I am asking

That's what I want to know too Why was I alone invited?

She must have thought you are enough

That's what Why only me?

Hey!

Are you dumb?

Don't you understand that she loves you?

Why don't you like Jo?

Teacher!

She is MY Jo!

What is your problem then?

You pretend like you are ignorant of her love

Why? Should this only mean romantic love?

Can't she be my good friend?

Can't she be my dead dog Karuppi?

Ok, leave all this aside

Can't she be the tiny ray of hope that remains for me!

Does it mean you don't love her?

After all that I said, if you can't understand it

No one here will understand

Let it go

Hey!

Open the door

Open the door Who has locked the door?

Have you gone mad?

YES SIR! I have gone mad

What happened to you?

You are behaving oddly

They have sent for your dad again

Where will I go look for that actor?

You don't have to go in search of anyone

I will bring my own father

Your dad?

You didn't want to bring him!

I want to now!

I want my father

I will bring him

Really!

Really. I need my father from now

"With our praise spreading all over"

"Say it...Say it loud!"

"As I start singing here"

"My mother, you beauty, you wise one!"

"We let her fly and searching now Where is our dear angel?"

"With our praise spreading all over As I start singing here"

"With our praise spreading all over As I start singing here"

"My mother, you beauty, you wise one!"

"We let her fly and searching now Where is our dear angel?"

"My mother, you beauty, you wise one!"

"We let her fly and searching now Where is our dear angel?"

"You came to study in school You even looked cool"

"You came to study in school You even looked cool"

"Before you could graduate My precious wise one"

"You flew away, midway My gem, my dear one"

"Before you could graduate My precious wise one"

"You flew away, midway My gem, my dear one"

"You held my hand Narrating a million stories"

"You held my hand Narrating a million stories"

"Before you could complete them My precious wise one"

"You dissolved in the ocean of tears My gem, my dear one"

"Before you could complete them My precious wise one"

"You dissolved in the ocean of tears My gem, my dear one"

"With the anklets 'koochie kooing'"

"Jingle! Jangle! Jingle! Jangle!"

"With the anklets 'koochie kooing' You called me like a child"

"With the anklets 'koochie kooing' You called me like a child"

"Before I could embrace your warmth My precious wise one"

"You disappeared like a mirage My gem, my dear one"

"Before I could embrace your warmth My precious wise one"

"You disappeared like a mirage My gem, my dear one"

"Washing your hands, after food Saying you would go to the fair"

"Washing your hands, after food Saying you would go to the fair"

"You went my precious one"

"Why haven't you returned? My gem, my dear one"

"You went my precious one"

"Why haven't you returned? My gem, my dear one"

"Why haven't you returned? My gem, my dear one"

"Why haven't you returned? My gem, my dear one"

"Puliyankulam Selvarasu is no less to anyone"

"Look at that walk!"

Dad...

Pa...

What happened Son?

Why have you come here?

To see you

About what?

They sent for you in my College

That's why

To the College? Why take me there?

Take your mother, Son

They sent for the father. You come with me

- What is this? - Come, Pa

My dad

We want to meet the principal

Dad?

Let me ask him

They want to meet your dad first

Dad...

You go in first. I will wait here.

Son...

I can talk without fear right?

That's how you must talk.

- Go - Alright.

Have you enquired all the students?

Yes, sir.

Take care

Hello Sir!

Hello

Sir, who are you?

I am Pariyerum Perumal's father

Pariyerum Perumal's father!

Just last week, another man came and beat him up

Who is he then?

Sir, I don female roles and dance

He must have felt ashamed to say this and brought someone else

Is that wrong?

He commits bigger mistakes than this.

Can I tear his admission slip?

Sir, you tear what you have to

Whatever it is...

...just have a word with him before you do

Sir

He is not going to get what we say

That's why...

...he has changed his father.

Let us call him and enquire

Ok Sir!

You can leave

We will talk to your son

Is this why you called me all the way here?

I was worried

Alright! I will leave then

I will ask my son to come

What happened, Pa?

They got scared of me

They want you to come

Ok. You go

Anand is waiting out. You be with him

- Sir! - Come in

Pariyerum Perumal BABL with a line on top

What are you looking at?

I have told everything about you

Is this your father?

Yes, Sir

You have such an innocent dad

Why did you bring someone else then?

Why are you asking him all that?

Just suspend him

Gopal Sir

Wait out for sometime

Do you know something?

My father mends shoes on the road

I am his son

Your Principal!

Never! Ever...

...change your father

We know you didn't enter the women's toilet

We also know who pushed you in

I knew too!

They chased me around like a pig

Did I run and hide?

I understood what was important and studied like a maniac

Those who wanted to silence me then...

...are folding their hands in respect now

I say this after meeting your father

In spite of everything happening around you...

...you will win one day Just like I did!

Bear this in mind

And do whatever you want to

Go

Go

Go

Why are you saying this to him?

He is going to pick up a fight now

Let him!

At least he won't hang himself. Let him die fighting!

You think we can change those guys?

- We can't sir - Then?

Why are you silencing this guy?

Hey!

Who is that sitting there like a **?

Don't you know?

He is Pariyan's real father

Father?

Daddy?

Are you serious?

Ya...Don't you know?

A ** father! He still has so much pride, eh?

Where are you guys going?

Hey folks where are you going?

We will just take a look and come

Picking up a fight eh?

They will pick up a brawl with Pariyan!

By the way, where is he?

Saw his bun?

Oye!

Who are you? Why are you sitting here?

I am... Pariyan's dad

Dad...?

- What happened? - No problem.

It's all done

Where is dad?

Why are you asking me?

Didn't he come with you?

Bro! I sent him because you were here

I went to take a leak

Why did you leave him alone?

Look at his hair

I am Pariyan's father, truly

Yeah, yeah! Let's see if you are the father or mother

Don't touch me

Show me

Don't touch me

Let me go

Leave me

Lift this

Let go off my dhoti

Raising your hand

Leave me

Raising your hand is it...

Show me

Seems he is getting angry

Why are you getting worked up? He must be standing here somewhere

Hey! Look!

I beg you!

Do it

APPAAAA...

Dai!

Let him go!

DAI!

What happened in college yesterday?

Nothing

Nothing happened is it?

Nothing is it? Nothing?

You idiot!

Don't you have any sense?

How many times to tell you!

Why are you beating him?

What do you mean why?

He is creating unnecessary problems

Idiot!

What do you mean?

That boy who came for the wedding, remember?

We chased him away, right?

After that, he didn't come in our way

He keeps picking up fights with him

If he picks up a fight, you will hit our boy, is it?

What do you want me to do?

He didn't just stop with him

Yesterday, his father had come to college

He has removed his dhoti, shamed him and made him run naked

What did you do?

Why are you asking him? Ask me!

My daughter says They beat up his father.

Come let's go visit him

He is going to make her do things that she doesn't want to do

She knows everything

She is just pretending

Nonsense

She told me clearly

Sankaralingam has mistaken that boy and is picking a fight with him every day

She cried

She cried?

Huh! Why did she cry?

Why did she cry?

She thinks the world of him!

That's why she cried!

Do you all know something?

Do you?

She follows him like a dog

Like a dog!

Someday...

...she is going to take him and elope

That day all your pride will go down the drain

We all just have to hang ourselves

Then you will know if I was right or wrong

Wait!

Sit

I said sit!

Sit, let's talk

Hey!

Come

Uncle's calling you, right?

Come

Sit

Hey!

What is this you are talking about?

That boy is keeping away from her

But she is following him like a mad woman

Today she is saying she wants to go see his father

I have a feeling we are going to lose her

Is that why she cried so much?

She has ruined us!

What do we do now?

Let's finish him off.

Hey

What if we do something in haste and it goes wrong?

What will go wrong?

Nothing will.

We have someone who will do this secretly

Who is it?

Mastry Nittam's grandson

Your dad is unwell. That's why we are shaving your head

Don't cry

Is this the street?

Yes

Turn at the end of the street

Uncle!

We can trust that old man right?

Hey

If he misses his target, he will end his own life.

She won't go with that guy anymore, right?

No she won't

I shaved her head

So don't be scared

Hey! Big man!

So long huh? Are you good?

I am good.

You?

My trowels and squares are taking care of me, just fine

Then?

After a long time... Tell me!

We need to kill a rooster

- Rooster? -Yes

- Whose hen is it? - Ours.

- This is my nephew - Hello!

He has come for his sister

Where is the boy from?

From the east

You have to finish the task at the right time

My pal has come

Won't I do it for him?

Brother, do it as early as you can. Please

Why?

The hen is refusing to stay home, is it?

Do you have his picture?

This is him

Him?

What is his name?

Pariyerum Perumal

I know him.

He is studying in Law College, right?

Exactly

Hey! He is a good boy

Should I have a word with him?

We tried all that We even beat him up

He isn't budging

Brother! Let's finish him off

Ok!

- Please accept this - Hey, put it back

Keep it with you

I murder for the honor of our women

It is my offering to god!

In case something goes wrong and I end up in jail

Use this to take me out

Ok?

Now keep this

We will take care of all that

No one should know

We trust you!

We will do it smoothly

Where is the rooster?

In the hospital!

Hey

What are you doing?

What is this? Where did you get this from?

Give it to me

Why?

Ma, please... Give it to me

They made him run

They made him run naked in front of my eyes

Give it to me

I want to tear at least one of them apart

Give!

What are you saying?

Who taught you all this?

Is this the first time your father is facing this?

How many times...

He had been mistaken for a woman and kidnapped

They would remove his skirt

When they realise he is a man

They would leave him naked and run away

I wasn't there for him then

You weren't there then

Now, you are all we have!

Don't leave us alone

You don't have to go to college anymore

Ok?

Just be with us

No, Ma!

I have to go to college

I have to study

Why are you in such a hurry?

Pariya...

Semester results are out it seems

You have passed both the English papers

Who told you this?

Jo!

- Congrats, Darling! - She is waiting downstairs

It's so sad to see her Go talk to her

Go Talk to her

Just go

Thanks a lot

Thanks?

Have we become that distant?

Hey, sorry

I didn't mean it like that!

I passed English exams only because of you

That's why I thanked you

I really don't know why he is behaving like this!

That's why I spoke to my dad

Dad beat him up nicely

He will not disturb you anymore

I shouldn't have invited you alone for my sister's wedding

So many people...

...must have troubled you with so many questions!

Couldn't you have told me what you told them?

That you didn't like to come for the wedding

I thought you would believe a lie easily than the truth

This is a lie

I like the truth more than a lie

Today, I have to tell you a truth

Hey, why are you closing your eyes now?

Wait, wait!

Jo!

Please let me speak

Ok

I don't have the courage to say this to your face

So, I will speak with my eyes closed

You listen to it quietly

Ok. Go on!

I told my dad, mom, brother how much I like you

I don't know what they feel

But I feel...

...that I should be with you

That I should come and live with your family

I shouldn't be thinking all this about you, without your permission

I know

But I should tell you this someday, right?

That's why I told you today, with my eyes shut

You don't have to respond to any of this

I only want to go back to being the way we were

The first time I saw you...

...sitting in the last bench

Introducing yourself as Pariyerum Perumal BABL with a line on top

Will you be that Pariyan?

Only then I will open my eyes

Ok! Open your eyes, first

Mother promise?

- Open your eyes, Jo - Promise I said

Mother Promise!

When I turn to look at you in the last bench...

...I want to see you smiling

Will you?

Ok. Open your eyes

Ok!

I am going to open my eyes now Smile for me

Can I?

What happened?

Listen, you can ask me anything. Can tell me anything.

You have all the right and freedom for that

You just said we could go back to our old selves, right?

That's enough! That's superb!

I am not confused anymore. You?

Neither am I

I am ok!

See...Happy!

- Super, Jo - I have even brought you a chocolate

Chocolate? What?

Here

Why?

Hey idiot! For clearing your English papers

Right!

You speak so much but can't open a wrapper

Give

Here, take it

I got through because of you So you go first!

Shall I leave then?

Yes! It's late

Dad?

He is good

Okay

Grandpa...!

What happened to your leg?

Nothing

I was having tea at the shop

An idiot on a bike hit me!

My bone is broken I am unable to walk

Should I call an auto?

I have my cycle

Do me a favor?

My house is in Shanthi Nagar Will you come drop me?

Alright

Careful!

GRANDPA!

The train is close! Looks like she will die

RUN!

Pariya...RUN!

KARUPPI!

GRANDPA!

NO!

Aren't you dead yet?

I am finishing you off today!

Don't let him go Kill him

Die man

Lingu, hold him down I will be back

Beat him to death!

Lift him

Beat him to death

You are a loafer

You want our girl, is it?

Arrogant ass!

Don't leave him

Kill him

Don't leave him

Come on Bose

Give my dhothi

Leave me

Don't kill me

Welcome, Sir!

Welcome!

Have you come to see if I am dead?

Are you even human?

I came to your house because she invited me

You lock me up, beat me, urinate on me!

Hasn't your rage settled down?

You have sent an old man to kill me!

Is this your valor?

Hey, remember how your daughter smiled at you today!

How fondly she called you "dad"!

That affection is the pittance I doled out to you

You think you are the protectors of your pride, honour and shit like that!

I have protected it!

Had I told your daughter all this...

...she would have spat on your face and hung herself

That's why I put up with everything

What now?

If you think only in my death you will be the father...

...she believes you are!

Come. Kill me!

COME

KILL ME

After killing me

If you still don't trust your daughter

Go kill her too!

What is your problem?

How am I inferior to you?

I tell you now...

My hands held the plough But it also wielded swords!

That's exactly why I will stay right here!

I will study what I like!

Do what you can!

Leave!

'Old man commits suicide jumping in front of train in Tirunelveli'

- Hello, Son - Hello Sir!

- Sit - How many times I called you home!

You didn't turn up

So, dad decided to come see you

- Are you well? - Yes!

Why is your face wounded?

Pa! Sir is a kabadi player

Keeps getting hurt like this

Oh! She keeps talking about you at home

That's why I thought I should meet you

Looks like you have cleared your English papers?

Yes Sir Jo trained me!

Nice

It's nice to help each other, right?

She has taught you what she knows

You do the same too

What say, Jo?

Also, she complains that Sankaralingam keeps troubling you

He is my brother's son

He must be doing this out of love for his sister

Don't mind!

Ok?

Shake hands with him!

Do it!

Don't mind

Ok

You be in the car I will come now

Pa, you both talk

I will get something to eat

Pa, tea or coffee?

Anything

You?

I know

Son, I am going to ask you something

Answer me frankly

Yes sir!

We did all that to you

Why didn't you talk about it to my daughter?

Do you know something?

Your daughter likes you more than me

'Nobody has a father as good as mine' She says

That's why!

Thanks!

I know...

My daughter likes you as much as she likes me

I also know that she wants to be with you

Son

My daughter is so obsessed with you

Don't you feel the same about her?

I don't know

Before I could understand it, you tore me to pieces

But your daughter is very lucky

She can say what she feels openly, anywhere

Look at me

I have to die so many times, before I can say what I feel

Sorry!

You are a good person

You will become all that you wish to be

Study well

Ok?

I can only say this for now

What else can I say?

Let's see

Things can change tomorrow, right?

Who knows!

I know Sir!

As long as you are the way you are

And expect me to be the dog, you want me to be

Nothing will change!

Everything will stay the same!

"Come"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Are you still upset with me?"

"Forgive me, let's go on."

"Why do you stand aside and look at me?"

"Let's hold hands and walk away"

"Like we used to"

"You are my favorite"

"Am I your team or not?"

"Tell me if you will come along"

"I promise you, I will"

"Come"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Are you still upset with me?"

"Forgive me, let's go on."

"I am here all alone Do you know why so?"

"You are there all alone Shall I come see you?"

"High and Low!"

"I don't comprehend"

"Impure and Black"

"I don't understand"

"You and I are not the same"

"My Parents said so"

"I came here disbelieving"

"Why aren't you here as you said?"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"

"Come!"

"Let's run around like little trains"