Original subtitles

Like any other day, this man wakes up

opens his palms, and believes he has everything under control, what he did not see coming

is that from today his fate is about to change

During a police lathi charge, the innocent also get beaten up along with the culprit

In the same way, his fate and that of four others, is about to change forever

And the irony is, none of them have the slightest clue

Waking up early, sweeping, rangoli at the entrance, you do none of these

How will you even manage your husband's house when you are married?

Relax! Just get a son-in-law who does all these chores...

She ruined my sleep!

'Ananth Nambiar Retd. IAS'

Did he agree?

Yes, sir

Final figure

Has law become so expensive?

Yes, sir

If Dhanush was here at a time like this

wouldn't it have been so nice, brother?

To me, Dhanush and your sons are one and the same

Uncle, you mean the world to my mother

She'd let go of her kids, but never her brother

See you, sister

Hail Rajashekar Anna!

Hail CM Rajashekar Anna!

Hail Chief Minister Rajashekar!

Hail Rajashekar Anna, "The ally of the poor!"

Where's Ranganna? Can't see him anywhere

I'm here, Anna!

Ah, come here, come!

Anna, I swear on my mother

If anything happens to you, I'll raise hell, Anna!

I'll burn down the whole city!

No, stop, this is what is not needed

I knew you'd be up to something stupid, that is why I singled you out

Alright, Anna

Take it easy, Ranganna

Nothing will happen to me

Okay, Anna, alright!

Hail Rajashekar Anna!

Sir, we're late for the court - Let's go

All hail Chief Minister Rajashekar Anna!

Uncle, who's that Ranganna?

It's all politics, my boy

Rama, Ranga, Shankara, are common names in a crowd

Oh!

Now that I singled him out of the crowd and spoke to him

he'll be trumpeting all over the city that 'CM is simple'

Clear out the crowd

Maintain control, don't allow anyone through

Sir, here, one question, please!

One by one...

Sir, Mr. Patil from your own party has gone on record

saying, this case will go against you for sure

He's long been expelled from our party

I've been CM for three terms, could be he's jealous of me

Sir - Huh?

Sir, if the verdict is against you, what's your next move?

Is this a question, or your wish?

Sir, it's getting late

Ha!

I'll call for a press meet this evening

Sir, sir, last question! - Sir, please!

See you in the evening

Upon thorough review of the investigation

the accused, Mr. Rajashekar

has been proven guilty of corruption based on evidences found

With Chief Minister Rajashekar's corruption coming to light

the Special Court for People's Representatives has handed down a severe punishment

He stated that he'd hold a press meet tonight

but now he's going to be jail-bound

[loud commotion]

[protesters yelling]

[people shouting in protest]

Rajashekar's arrest has left the CM's post vacant

'Who's next to take the reins of the state?'

[door shuts]

Ah! Welcome, "Odysseus of politics" and former IAS officer, Ananth Nambiar!

Don't assume that simply wearing and posing in a British coat will make anything work

They greased the judge's palms more than we did

and flipped the case in their favor

Is this the foul play of that bloody Patil?

Your younger sister's children are involved too, sir

All for the greed of CM's chair

They think your jail time is their chance to be CM, so they've teamed up with Patil

Bloody backstabbers!

They think their uncle is old and useless!

Mr. Nambiar, do one thing

Get 30 MLAs to resign

Let the government dissolve

I'll show them my prowess in the by-election!

Even if your party wins in the by-election, you can't become CM

That's the law, sir

A convicted person is barred from running for election for six years

Once I was a mere garbage picking contractor

to become a Chief Minister today

Just imagine how many heads I've str*ked and how many I've had rolled!

Get this into your head

The CM's chair is always mine, and after me, only my son will reign on it!

Bring Dhanush over

If you abruptly bring Dhanush and put him on the CM chair

the party will shatter like a rock-struck beehive

The party exists because of me alone, not because of any other scoundrels!

Bring my son and seat him on that CM chair

Will your son agree to it?

Will he come?

Mr. Nambiar, when a man with a stick calls a cow, it won't come

but if he calls with feed, even a celestial elephant will come

If you ask, he will come for sure

'Until now, the father's fate was mine to write'

'from now on, the son's fate is mine to write too!'

"Gijigalakama Rakaa Lakama Gijigalakama Rakaa"

"Lights on, showtime lit! Guaranteed blockbuster hit!"

"Generation to generation'u Hearts warm, they throng and swarm"

"Hey lovelies! Oy lovelies! He breaks all-time records"

"My people are my boss I live for my fans"

"Bond close, I'll give my all Keep that brohood"

"First-day, first-show, at theatres In the crowd-bound loud sound"

"Those who celebrate, they're the true celebrities"

"If hunger calls, let achievement rise"

"For those who toil, glory takes its time"

"For me, my language is my priority"

"Plain and clear, I say, take heed"

"Life's meant for peace, no less!"

"Gijigalakama Rakaa Lakama Gijigalakama Rakaa"

"Lights on, showtime lit! Guaranteed blockbuster hit!"

"Generation to generation'u Hearts warm, they throng and swarm"

"Forever record breaks!"

"Cut-out life-size, I'm the hero they idolize!"

"Arrogant? Not me, no chance!"

"As good as anyone"

"With that attitude, advance!"

"Born and bred in this land Here we earn by honest hand"

"We prosper our land OG locals, we are!"

"Be you the Richest of the rich, or the Lord of every land"

"Only those who love me are celebrities I've found"

"Come what may..."

"True to you, we'll never sway!"

"In my heart..."

"We're etched forever!"

"Others' small-time stories? Nah, we pass!"

"Plain and clear, I say, take heed"

"Life's meant for peace, no less!"

"Gijigalakama Rakaa Lakama Gijigalakama Rakaa"

"Lights on, showtime lit! Guaranteed blockbuster hit!"

"Generation to generation'u Hearts warm, they throng and swarm"

"Forever record breaks!"

Super, Boss!

Good one!

Shot okay? - Okay, sir

Super, sir!

[applause and cheering]

[crowd erupts in cheers]

[crowd hails in unison]

This is my only request to all my fans!

Please stop pouring milk on my cutouts and banners, don't waste it!

Instead, give it to poor kids

let them drink and be healthy!

Please listen to me, all fans... - Boss... Boss...

BOSS!

Damn it! Nani, what the hell!

I was lost in a fantastic dream in my sleep!

In my dream, I was a big star making a powerful mass-song entry!

All my fans were giving milk baths to my cutouts and banners!

And you woke me up!

Might as well dream of making money!

Sigh! Damn it!

Nani...

I've had just one dream since I was a kid

What's that?

To become a good actor

Uff! But it feels like it happens only in my dreams!

I'm just waiting for that Lord Shiva to make my dream come true!

If Lord Shiva can grant Atmalinga to Ravana

here, you are a "king"

If you ask, won't he give you a shot at acting?

Never before, never after in Karnataka has He granted

such a stardom He will give you!

Eyy, don't worry, Boss!

From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!

You say so? - Yeah!

Ah!

Aha!

When you step out of a foreign car in a suit and goggles

photographers will go click, click, click on you!

Karunaada People's Party collapses

'The Election Commission has announced the date for the state legislature elections'

Ugh, damn it!

All our plans have gone up in smoke!

I was aiming for at least six months as CM!

That damn uncle of mine ruined that chance too!

That old man isn't giving up the CM chair until he dies!

Jana! Mind your tongue!

Show respect, he's your uncle!

Yeah, that's fine!

But your brother... Instead of these two

who else is he trying to put in the CM's seat with all this drama?

Dhanush!

It's been ages since he disappeared

Could be my brother's got a plan behind that

If blood type is simply positive or negative for everyone

my brother's is full-on political type!

But one thing puzzles me

Are you on your brother's side or your sons' side?

I have both respect and fear for my brother

but I also care for my sons' future

You still haven't given a proper answer

Jana and Poorna, I warning you two!

What's happening, guys?

Your mother is suddenly bringing Dhanush into the picture

We're ready for that too

Jana, call that photographer

Hmm

Hello

What's the update on the assignment?

I was waiting for your call

Actually, the job's done

Payment first, and then I'll send all the photos and videos

How's payment supposed to be made without first confirming the job's done?

I've sent a photo, take a look

I asked for Dhanush's pic, and you've sent some hero's pic!

Don't judge his personality just from a photo, sir

Yeah, looks-wise he's a hero

but when he's sloshed, he's full-on terror!

In one line

he's a monster in human form

He's a deadly combination of tsunami and tornado

Send all his videos immediately

Full payment first, then I send all the photos and videos

No, but...

Hello...

Hello...

There's a little baby in our house

When anyone tries to click its photo, it gets super mad

And if someone clicks anyway? Theirs hand will meet its wrath

Sarasu, aren't you curious to know the baby's name?

DEVIL

THE DEVIL

Do not take my pictures without my permission

I will, so what?

Kannada?

Huh!

Your milky white skin had me thinking you were Ukrainian or Palestinian

A brother from... another mother

But not the same father

Following me, clicking my pictures...

And spouting words without respect

Devil is not okay with it, bro

Giving respect and asking permission

I do that only with true gentlemen

not with rogues like you!

[Devil's laughter]

The situation's clearly asking for it

and your words provoke sharply

Yet...

The sentiment that you're one of us, a Kannadiga, is holding me back

Oh my God! - Nooo! Oh God!

Run, run!

[people flee in panic]

Delete it, bro

Manhood isn't what you show off in the restroom in front of women

If you're man enough

touch this camera

Challenge... for me?

Come on!

The DEVIL

Tell me this, dear

Hmm

Always on your toes for your CM's work, right?

My CM?

Rajashekar, three-time CM? That's me and my brains

A single Chethak scooter and a 30X40 plot

to my father, that alone was life's big achievement

I am the son of such a man

One word from me can make or break the government

People don't call me "Odyssey of politics" or "Kingmaker" without reason

All that wit, have you ever felt that you've used it in a way that served people well?

For me, my own existence comes first, above people's reputation

'Bang, bang, don't you hide'

'Time to run...' - Dhanush...

Uncs!

What a pleasant surprise!

I was wondering, not a single crow in sight for the funeral spread!

You're here, perfect timing!

N-No! No! No! Please!

Shoo shoo!

Dhanush!

Away with you!

Who's this guy?

Why did you kill him?

Clicking photos without permission is an offense, Uncs

Just for clicking photos?

What if the cops show up?

Show up, huh?

You haven't changed even after coming here, have you?

Changed? I've improved a lot, actually

We got the money

Thanks, Devil!

Bye, Devil!

What did the cops call you when they left?

DEVIL

THE DEVIL

My wild ways have earned me a name Fondly, people here call me 'The Devil'

You bought off the police here too?

The whole world knows one universal language

MONEY

With it, you can buy the laws of the land and even the loyalty of men

Do you even know the value of money?

I know only two things

The poem my mother taught me

'There's a little baby in our house...'

And the prose your CM taught me

'If you desire something, ask for it'

'If it's denied, take it by force'

Remember what he said when he sent me off from India?

I've got money to spare for him, but not time

[Devil's laughter]

He gives, I throw it around recklessly

Anyways, Uncs

Have a peg

No, I'll pass

From what I've seen of you, my head's already spinning

Do you have any idea what's happening in Karnataka?

'Breaking News!'

'CM Rajashekar arrested'

'Karnataka's political scene totally messed up'

You know everything, right? Then pack your bags for India

Why?

To become CM

It's your father's wish

So my royal phase begins now, huh?

[Devil's laughter]

Damn it! That guy isn't picking up the phone!

First, we greased the judge's palms

now we've stuffed the photographer's pockets too

I trusted your plan and sank my cash into this

It's my money slipping through every time

This was our only hook to trap Dhanush!

Now even that is gone!

All we need is one loophole and we'll pounce!

What did that photographer say?

He called Dhanush a 'terror', didn't he?

Then we start with his character assassination first

Jana...

Make Dhanush's photo go viral

Hmm

The media will do the rest to finish him off

'Dhanush Rajashekar's photo, son of the former CM, has gone viral'

'Creating a huge stir on social platforms'

'With elections nearby, the rumour of Dhanush's return is spreading like wildfire'

and it's already causing a political storm in the state

'Interim bail granted to ex-Chief Minister Rajashekar'

Bail is cleared, but... - Yes, sir

When's my son coming?

He's coming tomorrow, sir

All hail Mr. Rajashekar!

Dhanush, go on

Welcome, young man!

Dhanush, how have you been?

All these years, not once did you call your aunt!

Dhanush!

Hey Dhanush!

Been forever! Come on, let's chat

You were the first ones to see him, right?

Huh?!

I mean, you saw him first when he arrived here, no?

Dhanush, go take some rest

You're done with your business here, right?

Call your driver and get going

But, Uncle...

Mmm!

Okay, Brother, we'll leave

Why did my brother do this?

I guess he must've caught onto your plan

Can't make sense of it

Come on, Amma!

We're not thumb-sucking babies

We grew up in the same halls!

Nambiar... - Sir?

Does this chair ring a bell?

Your very first chair as CM

Hmm

No one should sit on this chair after me, only I should

That's why I brought it home and kept it under my roof

Giving up my power? Never

I shouldn't have let these pests, Poorna and Jana, into my home!

Only when you lift a bucket will you see its leaks

Only when our foes stand before us do their plans surface

Let's wait till the elections are over, sir

After that, we can work out something else

Nambiar...

Finally you brought my son Dhanush home!

Pack your bags to India

Why?

To become CM

It's your father's wish

So my royal phase begins now, huh?

What if I refuse to come?

Your universal language "MONEY" will be cut off

Uncs...

Didn't expect you to throw that at me!

Eh!

I respectfully address you as my Uncle

but what nerve to order me!

You flew all the way here

don't make it a coffin-ride back!

'Krishna's Mess'

'Food is God'

'Kitchen'

Bro, I've got a blockbuster script ready for your boss

How many ever crores it takes, I'll produce it myself!

Sir...

Produce later, for now

Four of you stuffed yourselves, right?

Pay that bill first!

If you don't pay up...

I'll grab a stick from the kitchen and screw you...

Right where it hurts!

Haula Haula!

All hail Sahasa Simha!

All hail Abhinava Bhargava!

All hail Jamindarru!

Al hail Vishnu Dada!

All hail Sahasa Simha!

All hail Abhinava Bhargava!

All hail Sahasa Simha!

Aha! May none cast an evil eye!

Krishna, you and your getup, superb!

Served them nice-and-full, huh?

Because of you, they're feasting free and their bellies are on max!

Hey kiddo! - Yes Boss?

Food offering is the highest form of charity!

Correct!

Ah, here he goes again!

Even if the blessing of harvest wasn't ours

God gave us the honor of offering it

Let's work hard till we have strength in our bodies

Let's give generously!

Keep the offerings coming!

Eat up! - Bravo!

All hail Krishna Anna!

BOSS!

Your fan-base is already next level!

Nani! Nani!

This... This is all I need, bro!

When the crowd whistles and cheers for my acting in theaters

the roof should blow off! - It will!

And I want a cutout of mine in front of the theater!

For sure!

Nani...

Every dialogue I deliver

should make it to the back of autos and cabs as slogans!

This... this is all I want, bro! - It will happen!

Eyy, don't worry, Boss!

From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!

What's nice is that we haven't forgotten our middle-class values and come to the market together

Dear, I've been watching you

You've been very dull since coming back from London

Any problem?

Don't worry

For every problem in front of you

a solution is just behind

Krishna, you're in original getup today, what's the occasion?

Listen! Half kilo cashew, 10 kilos sugar...

And a sack of rice, please! - Okay, Krishna

Can you be yourself for half an hour, at least?

Ms. Rukku!

The actor in me refuses to be quiet even for ten minutes!

Yeah, listen!

10 kilos of Toor dal, 20 kilos of green gram, and Maida...

'According to information we have'

'Dhanush supposedly went abroad for higher studies'

'But which country did he spend all these years in?'

'And what his background is'

'Is still a mystery'

'And for all the questions that bothers the common people'

'only time holds the answer!'

Boss! - What else...

Seriously, Boss!

Look at you... from one angle, you look like the CM's son Dhanush Rajashekar!

Really? - Check it out on the TV

You're more or less like him

Come on, Shiva!

Thought you'd spot a star actor in me

But nah... you saw a politician!

Fine, anyways

Your joy, my gain, gimme 50% off!

I just said 'politician' and you're already looting

Hey Krishna!

I was just kidding, now pack everything

See you later then!

Okay, Krishna - Bye!

Bye, sis!

Janaki... - Huh?

You go home, I'll come in a while

Why, dear?

Have some work, will come

Uff!

Sir, your order?

Gimme a strong coffee

One strong coffee!

Ms. Rukku! - Hmm?

A little hair tweak backward, I look like Dhanush Rajashekar, don't I?

Ew! Not even close!

One sec!

Sir, coffee

Now don't I look just like him?

Just a touch more beard and 'stache

you really pull him off, gotta say!

Sir! - Huh?

One sec!

Krishna's Mess, famous dish Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-bassaru

What do you want?

Along with mudde-bassaru, your acting chops are famous too here, no?

Ha!

While the food's coming, drop a punch dialogue, sir!

Just wait!

Sir! - Huh?

One Sangolli Rayanna's dialogue, sir!

Sure, your highness!

Hey Nani! - Yes, your honour!

Kindly accept your weapon

'Hey Thackery!'

'A stray like you won't understand Kannadiga's pride and honor!'

'A land untouched by fear'

'a land of true valor'

'where patriotism and honor reign, the proud land of Kittur!'

'And you dare bring terror to this great land, huh?'

'Looks like you don't care to live!'

'And we don't care to spare your life either!'

'You!'

Yaaay!

Superb, super! - Vah vah!

That was fire, Boss!

That was suoer! Hail Krishna boss!

Are you seeing, ma'am?

Super, Krishna! Super!

But tell me, how long will you just play dress-up like this?

You've got the talent

Just approach the right hand

Definitely you'll get your shot in films

Trust me, I've got a mole on my tongue!

See, Ms. Rukku, I don't go chasing after opportunity!

Opportunity should come chasing after me!

That's the real punch!

Come again, what was that?

Nothing, Ms. Rukku

Lost it one day, and swore on Goddess Annamma!

That opportunity should find me, and not the other way!

My talent will make waves in every lane of Gandhinagar

One day for sure, some producer or director will come knocking at my door!

And hand me that chance!

But how long...

Ms. Rukku, mark my words

One day for sure, I'll become a HERO!

And my cutout will make it in front of the theater, no doubt!

From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!

Ah-ah!

Oh, may it happen soon!

'Should I feel glad my problem's sorted'

'or fear that this temporary solution is deadlier than the problem itself?'

'No matter what happens'

'I'll prove my Statesman game again!'

Sir...

You came...

Made me hop into your car...

Brought me here...

And here...

You've got stacks on stacks of cash staring me down!

I can't make sense of anything, sir!

My name's Ananth Nambiar

You know ex-CM Rajashekar

I'm his adviser

What did that grocery shop guy say when he saw you?

Uh, he said I looked like...

He said you look just like ex-CM Rajashekar's son

Ha!

Your dream is to become a hero, right?

Yes, sir

See that? Opportunity has come looking for you on its own

Uh, well...

I get your doubt

Yes, giving earns good karma

But since I'm helping you

Of course I expect something in return

From now on... until I say otherwise

You should act as Dhanush Rajashekar!

Dhanush Rajashekar, huh?

You mean in real life, sir?

Yes

The more you act and impress people

bigger the budget of the movie you'll star in as a hero

But he's already there in real life, no?

I don't like being asked too many questions

Uh...

Hmm

Do you want an answer to your question, or wings for your dreams?

Take this as a challenge and act it out

then you'll become the 'Challenging Star'

Correct, sir!

You're absolutely correct, sir!

My Rukku used to tell me the same thing, sir

That I'd become a big hero one day!

Acting? Don't worry, sir!

In-built app for me!

I'll whip it up and mouth it like a boss!

Sir...

You'll make me a hero... right, uh?

Do what I say, and consider it done!

A big yes to whatever you ask of me, sir!

From now on, you're the remote, I'm the toy

I'll move as you command!

Oh one sec!

Hey, gimme your phone!

Sir, it's my buddy Nani He'll be over the moon if he hears this!

I said, gimme that!

Answer it

Yes, sir - Put it on speaker

Hello...

Hello, Boss!

Listen, tell him exactly what I say

Tell him you got a movie offer

and you're off to Bombay and won't be back for 6 months

Hello...

Boss, can you hear me?

Hello...

Yo buddy Nani!

Hero gig in the bag, man!

I'm off to Bombay

Will be back in 6 months, got it?

Two days without Rukku sis... and what nonsense are you talking?

Eyy, forget that!

Tomorrow's chutney, you grind or I do?

Swear on my mess, man, truth!

Are you serious, Boss?

Oh God!

I'm losing it with happiness!

Okay then...

So, what happens to me and the mess from tomorrow?

Uh...

Tell him to shut down the mess, go back to the village and return only when you're back

Ah!

Boss, you there or already off to Bombay?

Buddy, do one thing

Close down the mess and go back to the village

Okay

After I return, I'll call you

Oh, and one favor! - Yeah, tell me

There's cash in the rice box

Keep a part for yourself and hand some to Rangamma

Got it?

A-All the best, Boss!

Ha!

Krishna...

Listen up properly

Today is your last day as Krishna

The second you leave this place...

I'm Dhanush Rajashekar!

Got it, sir!

Sir, can I call my Rukku just once?

If she hears this...

Remember what you told me

I'm the remote, you're the toy

You act on my word!

'From now on, people must say, Dhanush means Leader, Leader means Dhanush'

'I'll get you ready like that'

Oh my my my!

What's this, sir?

Is this a house or a palace?

Just say the word, and I'll turn it into a top-class mess

Hey! Why the hell did you fall at the CM's feet?

Come on, sir!

It's my first time seeing the CM up close!

Didn't know what to do in hurry-burry

so just dropped at his feet!

If it was his son, he'd have done the same, no?

No! Dhanush isn't that type

Ohhh!

This fortress of guards and walls, what do you think it means?

Hmm! It feels like all the public money is with politicians

Joke, huh?

In this house with endless rooms, with security so tight, even air can't escape

and I've got you here

do you get how serious it is to act as Dhanush?

Ohhh!

Uh...

(Phone ringing)

- Hello, Rukku... - Krishna

I'll be at your mess in half an hour

Come over

I'm actually...

Hey! No phone!

Drop it! - Sir, it's my Rukku

Drop it now! Give me that! - Sir, just once...

Sir! Sir! Sir!

How did you even get this phone?

Split-second swipe from your pocket, sir!

Swipe, huh?

Uh.. lifted it, sir!

What do you mean lifted...

Relax, sir

In simple language, I stole it, sir

Sir.. sir.. sir, please!

One call to Rukku, that's all I ask, sir!

After that, I'm all yours! - No, no!

NO!

Sir.. sir.. sir.. Please! - Look!

Hero or phone call, which one's your priority?

Uff!

Only if I become a hero, sir

can I go to Rukku's mother and ask for her hand in marriage

And for that, you follow MY orders!

Last warning!

If this repeats

forget your dream of becoming a hero!

Got it?

Krishna!

Krishna!

Nani!

Uncle, gimme a quarter bottle of RS!

Damn you! Calling me Uncle?

I'm your classmate, you know!

CBI Shankar's all ego, no buddy love or possessive crap!

I'll give you a proper slippering, you rascal!

You go around fooling everyone with that fake ID

I don't have time to argue, Uncle

Interview's waiting, so please!

Drunk to an interview? Who'll hire you?!

Takes nerve to face an interview, you know!

Alright, drink up and get the hell out! - Thank you

Anna!

No matter what anyone says, you're not dead!

It's confirmed, you've gone for shoot!

Anna!

Anna, I'm talking to you and you're just walking off!

Hey Krishna, stop!

You! Stop!

KRISHNA! I said STOP! Don't run

Ambi Anna!

KRISHNA, stop!

Listen, I said STOP!

Stop! Don't run!

Knew it, Anna! You're on set shooting, go on!

Anna!

It's you!

Ma'am! Kanwar!

'You mongrel!'

'Not Kanwar, call me Kanwar Lal!'

You fatsoes! Stop gawking! Rough him up!

Sorry, ma'am!

He's in Ambi Anna's getup!

No way!

No chance!

You scoundrels!

Why chase him all the way here then?

Ma'am, check out his look!

Aiyo Uppi sir!

Uppi sir!

From behind, those curls had us thinking it was Sadhu Kokila!

Damn you! That's only a getup!

Side please! Shooting's happening here!

Phones off! Silence, please!

Which shooting, bro?

Come here!

You moron!

If Uppi sir's direction, it's gotta be Antha Part 3!

You drunkard!

If this is a shoot, where's the camera?

I'll give ya a damn thrashing!

Tech's advanced now

Camera can be anywhere!

Ma'am, forget the getup!

He's a six-and-a-half-foot giant

Forget beating, one sneeze from him and we're finished!

Our limit's 3-4 feet for roughing someone up

If anyone's in that range, we'll do the job

Otherwise, deal's off! Come on, guys, move!

Where the hell are you guys going?

Damn her! - Stop, I say!

My dream of becoming an actor and Ambareesh Anna getup

saved my skin today!

Thank you, Boss!

Hey! Where the hell are you going?

GIVE ME MY MONEY!

Gimme Gimme!

Ms. Rukku!

I'll be a star in the future!

Seizing me out here on the road, do you think that's right?

You want your money, right?

Come to the mess, I'll square up every single rupee!

You sure you'll pay up? - Yeah, come on

Hmm

'You mongrel!'

Take your money, count it!

'Who the crap wants it?' - One, two...

'Who the crap wants it?' - Three, four...

'Moral obligation, my foot!'

Ah...

This is just the interest! And the main sum...

Arey! New getup already?!

Changing looks and layers every freakin' second!

Haven't seen the real you at all!

Hot day out, have some tea or chilled buttermilk, and relax

Nani!

Why Nani? You go get it!

Huh? Ha!

Nani... - Hmm?

Go, bro!

Go give Rukku her tea

Why? She won't sip if you hand it over?

Not that, bro!

Miss "Interest", always on my case for the due!

Which due, bro?

All cleared, nothing pending!

Really? - Yep!

You know I'm a bit weak with numbers!

Not numbers! You're weak when it comes to Rukku!

That girl sits there, sipping tea, gazing at you!

And you, stand here making tea and gazing right back at her!

If it's love, just confess!

Quit all this over-the-top drama!

You know my scene! No cash, no stash, nothing to spare

What if I go propose to her after I become a big hero?

What if you get age-barred by then?

Every day some prospective groom comes to check her out!

You should be sweating in the room, not by the stove

What to do now...

That girl shouldn't marry anyone else

She'll wait till you become a hero I'll make sure of it!

Ah!

Close that mouth, or a fly might sneak in!

What's up? Your boss is looking all handsome!

My boss is not just a charmer

He's so generous, even the greatest giver Karna will fall short!

One slap on his thigh, even Bheema goes dummy

Don't get me wrong, just saying

At your age, you should be rocking babies, not chasing grooms and weddings!

You bloody!

Your boss wants to be a hero at an age when he should be a father

You cool with that?

N-No... B-But.. Boss!

Ms. Rukku, wait! - Come here fast!

Boss...

Ms. Rukku, hold on, one sec

What's the issue huh?

Is the tea missing sugar, missing milk, or is the tea itself messed up?

What you're doing isn't right, Krishna!

You asked me to come to the mess to clear my account

in full-on 'Sampathige Savaal' style

Where's the sum you owe me? Come on, hand it out!

Yeah, that's 'Sampathige Savaal' line

but... the scene now

is full-on 'Kasturi Nivasa' climax!

Just gimme few more days

I'll clear everything! - Ohh God!

I'm fed up with giving you time again and again

Don't see you clearing your dues ever

- Do one thing - Hmm

From tomorrow, join me for finance collection

And I'll personally scratch off your dues

Oh, clever plan!

Uh, Boss!

What sis is saying makes sense!

Having a man by her side makes collection safe and easy

Right, sis?

Uh, alright, Rukku!

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Quietly sweet, the moments we share together"

"In your eyes, I see the goodness of our roots"

"So much I want to say"

"In front of you, I lose what to say"

"Something stirs within"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Quietly sweet, the moments we share together"

"No one has ever haunted me, the way your beautiful heart does"

She's really intelligent, this bride - Oh really?

My daughter...

Son, take a good look at your bride

If the horoscopes match, we'll fix the wedding

Krishna, what's today's special?

Krishna's mess, famous dish...

Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-bassaru!

"You make me forget the work I do"

"You hold that enchanting spell"

"I've learned a world of things from you"

"And yet there's still so much left"

"With a heart full, how could I resist you?"

"Playful and sly, my teen-like heart"

"Close together, just like now"

"Feels as if heaven stands before my eyes"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Quietly sweet, the moments we share together"

"Each day I rise, longing to behold you"

Is it true, what I heard, my child?

About Krishna, you mean?

Hmm

Yeah, true

I'm in love with Krishna

and I want to marry him only

You know Krishna's best quality, Appa? Humanity

Whoever who comes to his mess, whether they can afford or not, he feeds them full

I see!

Krishna borrowed that money from me to fund his mess worker Rangamma's son

Whatever you convince, dear

He's short on "Vitamin M", isn't he?

Father, I don't want an Ambani or Adani

I want someone people would go crazy for, screaming, 'Anna, I'm your fan'

That's the kind of guy, my Krishna is!

"You wish me a colourful life"

"But, is there anything more colourful than you?"

"The moments with you are purest bliss"

"is there any joy that beats this?"

"I'm no poet to pen words at will"

"Life's own schooling is enough to live today"

"Together, no time could ever be enough"

"Past every limit, why count the hours at all?"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

"Your eternal name I chant, Krishna, O' Krishna"

Rukku, get ready early tomorrow

Is some groom visiting me?

Your engagement is tomorrow

Mother, I don't even know the groom

haven't even seen him!

How can I just agree?

The groom's better than the one you picked yourself, and he earns well

Mother, this can't go the way you want

Just to marry that mess guy you tampered with the horoscope

Don't think I don't know your games

No way that dress-up guy becomes this family's son-in-law!

Uh... - Oh!

Oh, so you already dug up all the info!

Not another word, just do as I say

Or else, the door's open, feel free to leave!

Alamelu!

You shut up!

Don't say a word!

Seenu, you be quiet

Don't get scolded because of me

I'll leave, don't fuss

Where will you go, child?

Please listen! - Hey!

Go on!

You'll learn it the hard way! - Please, just listen to me, my child!

Where will you go, huh?

To Krishna! I want to be with him

Child, it's not that easy

You know your mother's temper

Oh yeah? Only mom's got temper, I don't huh?

Don't leave the house, my dear!

Yeah, prove it!

Life isn't as easy as back-answering your mother!

One day when things go wrong

you'll know why I raised a ruckus! - Alamelu!

My Krishna's not that type of guy

I'll marry him and live so well, even you'll admit he's the perfect son-in-law

C-Child, listen for a second

Seenu, you don't worry

Krishna will take care of me like a queen

Oh yeah? Dream on!

Krishna, I'll be at your mess in half an hour, come over

Stop, right here

Come on, child - Ohhh!

Why now? Huh? Whyyyy?

You had the nerve to tell me you'd marry him

why are you back now, huh?

Alamelu! I beg you! Please, give her some peace!

She's already suffered enough

Come on, go inside, child - Ohhh!

Go on - Aiyo!

Why? Did your dearest Krishna back off on you?

I knew it!

Trusting that flashy makeup fellow would get you here!

Now see, she wanted to prove me wrong!

Why... why would you do this?

Where are you, Krishna?

Oh my my my! What's all this, sir?

I only wished for one cutout

but you've gone all out and made it a whole procession of me!

Oh my! Thank you so much, sir!

Thank you, sir! - Look who's big shot!

Out of excitement, don't forget the speech I've prepped for you

Sir!

Just wait till I step on the stage!

I'll deliver word for word, exactly as you gave it

And with full acting, huh!

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail Karunaada People's Party!

Uncle... - Hmm-hmm

Both of you, sit there... go

You come, my son

Damn it!

To all the beloved citizens of Mysore, my highest greetings!

I am forever in your debt for your love and support

I say this, bowing to your feet

I have done no wrong, nor will I in the future

For I am a true son of this soil

I have no regrets over losing the CM chair

But one thing haunts me

the chance to serve the poor and dalits was snatched away

That pain is stabbing through me

But my work for social welfare can't pause

so I'm bringing my son into the political arena!

[cheering and whistling]

A motherless child, I place him in your care

And now, my son... no wait!

The son of your homes, Dhanush, will now address you all

[applause and cheering]

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

It's so hot out here, sweat's dripping all over!

And look at him, in full suit and boots!

Does he have any sense at all?

This fellow can't drop even a simple 'ah' or 'uh'

Wait, can the guy even speak Kannada?

He doesn't even know Kannada properly!

How's he going to understand people's problems, huh?

Exactly!

'Millions of people to watch my acting... Applause, whistles...'

'that's what I dreamt of daily!'

'But now... I can't even get a word out!'

Speak, damn it!

Uh...

I'm not the Dhanush you think

Uh...?

None of this is mine

This fancy suit and tie? Only for foreign lands!

The Dhanush I've always wanted and wished to be

this is him

To be one among you

You all might wonder

how come a London brought-up guy like me talks Kannada so fluently?

The Dhanush before you now, my language and my word given

I never forget!

Not bad this guy!

He's not what we thought!

The Dhanush you see now is the real Dhanush

And now, do I look like one of you?

Yeah, absolutely! - Yes! Yes!

When my father spoke, he called me a motherless child

Surrounded by so many loving mothers, motherless? Never!

I've stepped into politics, not chasing power, or to uphold my father's name

but to serve you, the people!

He's a clever one!

He started off clueless, now he's straight-up killing it!

Right!

Yes, I studied abroad

But all that learning is meant to help our country

His words show he'll do good for the people, no doubt

Yes, indeed! - You're right!

Exactly!

Give me one chance!

I'll make Karnataka a model for the entire nation!

Because

Loyalty isn't something I picked up from books

I've had it since my mother's womb!

I swear on my mother!

I'm ready to stand as your soldier, shielding your heads

I'm ready to be your slippers, at your feet always

Till my last breath

I'll keep serving you all

Give me one chance

Watch Karnataka prosper!

Give me one chance

Watch Karnataka prosper! (In unison)

One chance! Watch Karnataka prosper!

All hail youth icon Dhanush Rajashekar!

[applause and cheering]

[cheering and whistling]

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!

Sir, when I said I'm not Dhanush

you literally had your balls in your mouth, no sir?

Huh?

I saw it, sir!

W-What's balls in mouth supposed to mean?

I-I mean...

Well, forget it You're educated, no?

You won't get it

Take it easy

Just do as you're told

If you go overboard again

that's the end of your hero dreams!

Please no, sir!

I won't repeat it

Sir...

Sir... - Hmm?

Just one quick call to my Rukku, sir!

Sir...

Sir...

Shut up, will you?

Uncle...

Please ya, one call!

Good job, Nambiar

You've trained Dhanush really well!

He's my son, after all!

Politics runs in his blood

'Even Dhritarashtra was all for the throne, full of himself and his son'

'Hundred children, he still knew who Duryodhana was'

'But you? Just one son and you can't even recognise him'

My heartfelt salutations to the people of Uttara Karnataka

All hail Dhanush Anna!

All hail youth icon Dhanush Anna!

All hail the next CM Dhanush Anna!

[crowd hailing in unison]

All hail Dhanush Anna!

All hail!

Last time his father came asking for votes

This time he's sent his son

It's either the son or the father

Authority has turned into a family affair for them!

Why, grandpa? CM's son can't run for office?

From your AC comfort, you'll never know the burn of our sun-soaked struggle!

Tell me, grandpa, what should I know?

How much a kilo for onions? Tell me

Rs. 25/kg

100 rupees gets you 5 kilos

Saw that on TV, huh?

How much for tomatoes?

Rs. 30

Rice?

Sona Masuri rice, Rs. 60/kg

Red rice, Rs. 100/kg

Toor Dal, Rs. 130/kg

Sugar and wheat Rs. 40 per kilo each

Rava Rs. 40/kg

Cooking oil, Rs. 140/kg

Sesame seeds, Rs. 150/kg

Rock salt.. Rs. 20/kg

Regular salt, Rs 28/kg

One rate in society, in the black market another

What more should I know, grandpa?

Milk, fuel, bills... You name it, I'll tell you the rate!

You asked me so many questions

Tell me, who will you vote for?

Eh...

The party that slips more cash into your hands a day before elections

that's who you'll vote for, right?

Selling your vote is just as wrong, isn't it, grandpa?

We gotta be proper first

Then we can question others

Upright citizens make upright leaders

and upright leaders make the whole nation glorious

See you then, Grandpa

Brother, pick a name for my baby girl

Me?

Yes, you only brother

Name her 'Rukmini'

In short 'Rukku', with love

Rukmini

Very nice name!

Thanks, Anna

[crowd hails in unison]

All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!

Others who come for votes just saw me as an old vote machine

But this noble one... called me 'grandpa' and he meant it

Stern talk, but straight from heart

This time, my vote is for him only!

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

With this Dhanush-wave, all our plans are useless

Especially, with that Nambiar around, we have no chance

[Crowd hailing]

Do you see, sir?

Look at the crowd, just 'cause I showed up!

Hero status achieved, me!

Oh really?

How did you hook up the crowd here?

Booze plus Biryani

Rs. 500 per head

And transport both ways

Rs. 5 crore in total for the rally

Alright - Okay, sir

Got it now?

Elections mean hundreds of crores expense for a party, you know?

Why waste crores, when doing real work for people

brings the votes automatically?

You smart-mouth!

Three-fourths of this crowd? I only pulled them here

Get this in your head

When people swarm to you like bees and hail your name where you stand

that's when you're a true hero

Drop that, sir!

Back in Shivapura, every question that grandpa threw at me

I nailed them all on the spot, no?

As if you taught me that!

That's my talent, but anyway

Even Dhanush sir himself

wouldn't have performed the way I did to win over the people

Impressive, no?

Performance-wise, he's next level!

Uh...

Hello...

How are you, sis?

Oh, suddenly sis matters now ah?

Away from traitors like you two, I'm perfectly fine!

Hang up now!

Why so upset, sis?

Did you and boss fight?

To fight, he should be worth it first

Your phone wasn't reachable

his was switched off

Sis, my phone was damaged

Boss got a hero role in a movie

So he's gone to Bombay

One who's going to be a hero won't just switch off and vanish

He cheated us both Fraud fellow!

(Kids shouting and cheering)

Sir, this school has 150 children studying here

We provide lunch for all of them daily

Ew!

What's wrong?

Sir, the sambar.. it's spoilt

Give me 15 minutes, I'll whip up a first-class sambar!

Hey, are you crazy? - Sir...

It's spoilt

Poor children... how will they eat it, sir?

Just hang on 15 minutes, sir, I'll whip it up quick

Uncle...

Such a good soul, no? - Yeah, exactly!

Sir.. do you really know to cook?

You know something?

My mother was a teacher

Education and cooking, she taught me both just as well

When I was in London, I used to cook my own meals

There, you cooked just for yourself

but how did you pull off cooking for so many children here?

Very simple!

Ratio's one to thirty, that's all!

Looks like just an election stunt to me

'Dhanush Rajashekar himself cooks and serves, turning food giver for school kids'

'Dhanush Rajashekar's wave sweeps across the state'

'Opposition left stunned as Dhanush storm rages'

'All signs indicate Dhanush will be the next CM'

Shall we play?

[Crowd erupts in applause and cheering]

He's my son, after all!

Mr. Nambiar! - Sir!

Is it my luck failing me, or my faith?

Sir, the thing is...

Bloody hell!

You said the case won't hold, and I'd be out just like that

But I got convicted anyway!

My son was supposed to take over as CM

but you're having some nobody to campaign in his place!

I feel like I'm surrounded by traitors!

Damn it!

Sir, remember why we sent Dhanush away from here?

Don't even think about doing this disgraceful act again!

Sir!

What happened, sir? What's wrong?

What's wrong, you ask?

Enough of that look!

Spit it out, let him hear that too!

Sir... Dhanush raped his classmate

Did you file an FIR?

Not yet, sir

Don't

I'll get stars added to your shoulders

O-Okay, sir

If this rogue stays here, he'll wreck my whole political career

Listen, I don't care where you send him or what you do with him

Before I wrap the party meeting and return, he must be gone

Sir, he's your only child

Put some sense into him, he might mend

Sit down and put sense into him?

I have money to spare for him

but not TIME

'Metallic flute with colours bright'

'Kasturi bought it, spent her might'

You raped a girl, and the audacity to mouth rhymes?

The acts you've committed at your age!

You call that 'acts', Uncs?

I told her I sincerely love her

But she created a drama, claiming she already has a boyfriend

That's when your CM's line hit me

If you desire something, ASK for it If denied, take it by FORCE

I asked for her heart, Uncs She denied me

so I took something else instead!

Sir...

At his speed, it feels like

all the stars in the sky will be on my uniform!

I swear on my mother

I don't have that capacity, sir

Please, sir

Send him away somewhere

'Come to India, Thimma'

'I don't want to, Maama'

'Then why come now, Thimma?'

'To play the game and winnah!'

Your son who walked by singing

you think he's the great SP Balasubramanian?

Do you know what his life and lifestyle was like in London?

When he was here before, he was like a mild fever you could catch on a thermometer

Now he's a full-blown cancer, even chemotherapy can't tame

You flew all the way here

don't make it a coffin-ride back!

You goof!

You should've just told me straight if he wouldn't come

Instead why make me believe that this clown is my son?

Sir, I was about to tell you, by then

Dhanush's photo and news of his return to India had gone viral

And you were breathing down my neck, demanding your son be brought here

Unable to answer the media

I was rattled, not knowing how to navigate the situation

Then by chance, I saw Krishna, Dhanush's look-alike

Those hungry for chances are easy to bend to your will

And are low-risk too

That's why I've set Krishna to act as Dhanush

Do you know something, sir?

All the top leaders around the world always keep a look-alike body double for safety

Just that, here the reason is different

Eh! I don't care about all that! Now that my son is here

No need for that kitchen hand anymore!

With Dhanush's kind of attitude

if you put him in front of the people

forget winning, we'd lose deposit too, sir!

Rallies and meetings may be your strategy

but the love of the people is for the persona I've created

My calculation is on point

Ummah!

Why did you come now?

You ask why?

My surprise entry flipped your plans upside down, huh, Uncs?

Watching you and your CM shudder

gives me a nice kick!

Why didn't you come when I asked?

What's mine can wait, it's what others hold that I grab for

Seeing some fellow score big in my place

got me slightly pissed

So I flew in and landed!

Mr. Nambiar!

Get rid of all his showy looks and bring him to the party office tomorrow

Sir, his looks can be changed, but not his chaos!

I know what has to be done from now on

Just bring him

But, sir...

I said bring him

[crowd hailing in unison]

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail Karunada People's Party!

'Karunada People's Party'

That costume-hero of yours has fooled people really well

Ummah!

Just come

Bro! Bro!

Hi, bro!

Who the hell are you?

Eh?

Uh, he's just joking!

Bro... Madras eye?

Chenn(eye)!

Chen-

Dhanush... Hmm

Rajashekar will address the crowd...

Greetings to one and all

Politics is not a seat of power to enjoy

It must be understood as a duty of service

That's why, first I sent Dhanush to mingle with the masses

To understand their needs and lacks

To engage with the party workers and give his best effort

Only then can he become a true public servant

Only after I was sure he had earned all this, I've brought Dhanush into the party office

Our party stands on many strong principles

Hi!

Elections are near

we must work together in unity

Hey...

Because for us, service matters more than authority

and the party is bigger than any one individual

With this, I conclude my words

Thank you

Huh?

Up next, Ms. Rita, president of the women's wing of our party, will speak a few words

S-Sir, you got mixed up - wrong place

Wrong place

but right time

Sir, why bolt the door?

If you don't mind the door being open

I don't mind either

You're all decent in public

why this behaviour here?

He is one

and I'm entirely another!

It's all politics! - Sir...

Sir, please leave me

Sir!

Ma'am!

Sir!

Ma'am!

Ms. Sushila!

[Loud knocking on door]

U-Uh.. Ma'am!

Everything alright? What happened...

Uh...

Ma'am, all okay?

Sir, I'm asking you the same

what actually happened?

Dhanush... he came after you, no?

Aiyo, no sir! He never did!

You came...

Slipped and fell.

But tell me...

what were you doing near the ladies' toilet?

No, I saw it myself! Dhanush came after you!

I heard you scream You're lying now!

What drink did you take last night, huh?

How much cash do you want?

Cash... plus one election ticket, and a post after the victory

Cash, any sum is okay

But ticket and post? That's a tough ask

I didn't come here to play Crorepati to pick from your options

nor am I in the hot seat

You're the ones in the hot seat now!

Lock in the option I gave, no other choice!

Everything you asked for, granted

Provided the party office incident and you coming here

none of it must come out

Hmm, I won't breathe a word outside

Thank you so much, sir

See you

HI, DARLING!

Mood off, huh?

Say yes, and I'll get your mood back on

Not interested

Your business here is done, right? Just leave

Call me!

Hmmm

Suddenly Mr. Good-guy, huh?

Where'd this "good-guy" act go at the party office earlier?

Out of Indians touch, Uncs!

Up on your feet!

Sir! Sir!

Damn you!

For the damn mess you made

that lady, who doesn't deserve to stand before me

dares to sit cross-legged in front of me!

Pull that filthy act again and I won't spare you

being my son won't save you!

Sir, he's walking away, quietly

Stop it!

Should've made him taste fear from the start

Sir, never mind his fear, fear's on me here

Can't guess the havoc he'll unleash

- Sikandar... Turn on the GPS - Sir

Greetings, sir One photo, sir...

Hmm

One selfie for me, sir

Uh! - Selfie, sir!

Uncle...

Oh, Dhanush...

Sorry 'sir', please come

Uncle!

For a childish error in my childhood days

I didn't thank you even once for saving me!

Leave it...

Thanks a lot, Uncle

Thanks a lot

Okay, okay...

Ow!

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...

I am your promotion star!

Correct... - Ohhh, Uncle! Chris Gayle!

Heyyy man! - Eyy, he's not Chris Gayle...

What are you doing, bro?

Huh? - Sir, sir...

He's not that cricket player!

Local guy from Kammagondanahalli

A drug peddler

He was caught red-handed

And he can speak Kannada too!

Huh?

Yes, sir, I can speak Kannada

Aww!

A brother from... another mother

But not the same father

Yayyy!

Uh, stuff?

Yeah, sir, yeah!

First-grade stuff!

Sir, no, sir!

Mmm!

Try, sir, try!

Oh no!

Third-graded stuff!

You b*****d! - Sir, no!

You are cheating all our Indian brothers and sisters

I kill you, man! - Sir, no, please!

Sir, please don't beat him up

Sir, please tell him to stop

Ah!

Beat him? No

He should be shot down, no mercy!

Oh no!

I WILL shoot you!

Sir, please, don't! I'll lose my job!

He was only gonna beat me, you're making him shoot!

Eyy, shut up!

Dhanush, stop!

What the hell are you doing?

Drop the gun now! Give me that!

You! Get lost!

Thank God!

Sir...

Thank you, sir

What's with him, sir?

Onstage he's one man, offstage he's someone else

It's all politics!

He's one... I'm entirely another

What's he saying, sir?

He claims he's different from that one

Are you like this all the time?

What do you mean?

Don't you change after drinks at night?

Sir, I drink at night, but he's already drunk in the morning!

He lived in Europe

Daytime here, nighttime there

So he's tuned to that time

Correct, sir

Wait outside - Okay, sir

Go

What the hell are you doing?

Damn it!

This is your idea of a country? And you humans?

Can't take down one fool here!

Can't enjoy a woman in peace either!

Restrictions on restrictions for every damn thing

How do you all even survive here, Uncs?

Power!

If you want to live on your terms, and do what you wish

wait till you're the CM

After that, no restrictions, no one to question you

You can go anywhere, do anything

Convoys, security, all at your back

You'll live a king's life

M-Mehehehe!

You think you I'm a fool, Uncs?

The one wrapped in security ain't a king, one who owns his freedom is!

I'd rather die a king's death

than live a slave's life!

Get my private jet ready

I want to go back, Uncs

You can't just leave like that!

We've picked you as the next CM!

That's your problem, Uncs!

Ah, use that costume-hero of yours... Make him CM or a bottom-rung slave

Dhanush!

THE DEVIL

All arrangements need to be proper...

Where are you headed so late?

Have some work, I'll be back, Appa

My daughter, are you really happy?

Look there, Appa

At last, the groom is exactly what I wished for my daughter

Mother's happy, isn't she?

That's enough - My child...

It's not just about that

When hope turns to lies

decisions and actions must change, right, Appa?

Ma'am, came solo today? Where's your 6-foot giant buddy?

Who the hell knows where he's gone!

Shut up and hand over the money!

You men are all the same, just frauds!

Come on, why are you losing your cool?

Huh?

Hey ma'am!

That's my glass, ma'am! - That's his peg!

Deduct from your next payment!

Damn you!

Instead of taking up a job my education was meant for

I chose my father's daily finance business

and went and fell for him

and now I'm paying for it, damn mess!

Stop the car!

Sir, he stopped the car right near Vidhana Soudha

Damn this phone!

This fellow!

Hello...

After all these days, you picked up the call, sis!

So Boss must've told you everything

First of all, I don't need your boss's matters

Listen properly

I'm already engaged

Sis...

And the wedding is happening soon

I'll WhatsApp the invite

You and your boss can come and stuff yourselves

Sis, Boss will definitely come back

Please, sis! - Hang up now

Please, sis! Don't be hasty

Damn it!

Is authority really that addictive?

Maybe that's why

Even at 70, Rajashekar is still pulling every string to hold on to power

'Boss got a hero chance, so he's gone to Bombay'

Krishna...

Not for me, no!

If I stay here any longer

Even I might fall for this

No!

Krishna...

Your life is nothing but acting on the streets!

Look at me!

I walked out of my house for you... shame on you!

From now on, your life is yours, mine is mine

I'll never face you again, ever!

Never again!

You're all lies and full of masks

I love you, Krishna!

I want you!

I can't live without you, I really can't!

Sir, uh...

S-Sir, I mistook you for my Krishna...

Sir, sorry...

Y-You are not my Krishna...

Hey, what the hell is this?

Bring your costume-hero over

I'll show you a proper cinema!

Rukku!

Hey Rukku!

Rukku!

Rukku!

Rukku...

Rukku!

Rukku...

H-Hey, it's me Krishna!

How did you get here?

Rukku, it's me Krishna! - No!

Sir... please!

You're not my Krishna! - Rukku!

Rukku...

No! S-Sorry, sir! - Rukku...

I mistook you for Krishna and... hit you, sir!

Sir, really sorry...

Rukku

Krishna's mess, famous dish...

Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-bassaru!

Ha!

Krishna? - Ha!

Krishna...

I thought it was you... I didn't realize

I didn't realize

Krishna...

Huh?!

Sir, uh...

How did you...

Krishna!

Ohhh!

Oh no!

Krishna!

Sir, please don't beat him!

Please don't hurt Krishna, sir!

All that care and concern you're showing him

it's disturbing me lots!

Stop saying his name

and I'll spare his life!

Ha! That's better!

Dhanush!

Stop!

Let go of him!

DEVIL

THE DEVIL

Oh no!

Hey Dhanush! Stop it!

If something happens to him, the campaign's screwed!

Why are you beating me like this, sir?

Hey Dhanush! - Oh no!

Krishna!

Uncs, I'm in love

You? In love?

And I'm supposed to believe that?

My love for her deserves a Taj Mahal of its own!

But first show my horoscope to a good astrologer

The last thing left!

Every deep love I've had comes with a nuisance in between

I want her

I thought power would tempt him

Turns out, it's a girl that's got him on edge!

Don't see her as a threat, sir, she's our trump card!

Krishna loves her

And here's the twist

Dhanush is crazy about her too

So?

No matter how skilled a mahout is at taming an elephant

it's the goad, the tool in hand, that the elephant obeys

If we use this girl as our tool

both, wild and the tamed one, are ours to command

We parade Krishna for the people and make Dhanush the CM

And then let them go their ways

You really think this'll work?

My calculation's on point

The Devil is in love

"For once, let my love defeat you"

"Without you saying a word"

"In the fire of your craving I'm consumed so deep"

"My heart grows countless desires it can't keep"

"You stirred my heart first, everything else after"

"Your love's ways I simply can't capture"

"No warning, no sign, you rob me clean"

"Your fiery eyes erupt, burning my soul unseen"

"Even if I disappear or I'm forgotten"

"I'll find my way back, to the love we begotten"

"To tell my tales along your gentle neck, my kisses will get there first"

"Why are you doing this to me?"

"Your smile's the one that set a wildfire in me"

"You're the glow-shine I want so bad now"

"Dizzy-tipsy on your intoxication, untame"

"Your fragrance-lit body is mine to claim"

"For once, let my love defeat you"

"Without you saying a word"

"I captured you"

"but I'm the one caught in your cage"

"My beauty isn't yours to steal with ease"

"Change in a way that my heart loses to you"

"You struck like thunder, shook me to the core"

"You're the reason I've changed, that's for sure"

"Dizzy-tipsy on your intoxication, untame"

"Your fragrance-lit body is mine to claim"

"For once, let my love defeat you"

"Without you saying a word"

"You entered my heart's jungle"

"Lit it ablaze, and now your flames haunt me"

"You stirred my heart first, everything else after"

"Your love's ways I simply can't capture"

Where had you gone?

Our daughter's still missing, so I had gone to the police to file a complaint

Are you out of your mind, huh?

He and she... both gone! They've eloped!

She's not the girl I raised! Curse her!

So harsh to your own girl for all that a mother should be?

This is not me being harsh

it's just the pain eating me inside

The moment she walked out that door, I disowned her!

You should too, it's only proper!

Ahhh!

Huh-huh!

Leave me!

Uh?

Seenu...

Amma...

Amma...

What were you thinking bringing Rukku here, sir?

All that talk when you brought me!

And now this?

When did Dhanush arrive?

And why did he hit me, sir?

Krishna, the more you poke, the deeper it'll hurt

I'll answer all your questions

Just not right now Wait for the right time

Pretty sure you won't keep us alive long enough to see that time!

I'm taking my Rukku and leaving... - And go where?

You think you can step out of here?

Krishna...

Your dream, your ambition...

Have you forgotten them?

Rukku is more important than my dreams, sir

I'm done with you, sir!

Krishna, hear me out

If you make the teeth pay for biting the tongue, you’ll lose the joy of eating

It's on me to keep you safe, and Rukmini too, not a scratch on her!

You've made it halfway already

Forward or back, the distance's the same

Stick to my words for a few more days and everything will fall into place

But still...

Rukku is petrified, sir

One word with her will give me some courage

Look at your face!

Get well first, then I'll make sure you talk to her

I said it, take my word for it

Take this, prepare for the speech

Sir...

So much going wrong in here

yet I'm trusting you, sir!

'Dhanush: Gimmick or Organic?' Welcome you all to this special program

People have tumbled so deep for small thrills, they've lost their sense of perspective

What he's doing is just an election stunt, a gimmick!

I disagree, he's not after publicity

I can feel the honesty in his work

He promised separate toilets for transgenders like me

and vowed to put us in the spotlight of society!

He's not a gimmick, he's real

Dhanush never pushed religion or caste agendas

Has Dhanush really made such a big impact on the people?

Absolutely, sir!

I've personally seen him empathize with people and mingle with children

The way he talks, the way he conducts himself

he's not fake, sir!

He's truly honest!

Who's your favourite leader, guys?

Dhanush Rajashekar!

Put simply, Dhanush really appeals to us

Take my word for it, he's the next CM!

I tell you, forget Dhanush's image It's that photographer who seems fishy!

He lied to us, painted Dhanush as some terror

And pocketed crores of rupees

If it's true, why would they keep Dhanush secretly secluded?

Whatever it is!

In the public eye, Dhanush is already a HERO

Dhanush can become CM only if he's alive

what if he's taken out?

Don't start acting like a thug

I won't agree to this, nor will I support it!

You! Get out of here!

Who the hell asked for your approval and support? Keep it!

For being in company like yours

I should whack myself with my own slippers!

Hmph!

Mr. Patil

Mark my words: I'll make my brother the CM

And you'll watch it with your own eyes

Your highness!

It's me only!

Your sweet little devil here

badly wants to take his soon-to-be wife Rukmini, on a long drive!

Over my dead body!

Not yours

It's that costume hero of yours I've got plans for

Krishna...

Boss! Dhanush is heading out without security!

Show him who's Boss!

Open the damn door! - Get out! Now!

They don't even let us have a romantic moment in peace!

Now, just watch me handle this!

Get the hell out!

'Yeah, looks-wise he's a hero'

'but when he's high, he's full-on terror!'

'In one line, he's a monster in human form'

You follow me everywhere!

What is your damn problem, huh?

Shhh!

Dhanush, leave me!

Let go of me!

Hey Dhanush...

Hey...

O-Open the door, Dhanush!

Dhanush!

Open, Dhanush!

Dhanush!

Dhanush, hey! Ugh!

Hey no, Dhanush!

Hey, open the door, Dhanush!

Dhanush, please, don't harm me!

Please no!

Hey Dhanush, stop! Open the door!

Hey, no!

Hey.. Dha..nush...

In the tragic accident that happened yesterday, young leader Janardhan lost his life...

His gunmen too died on the spot

Police are working to confirm the identities of the dead

Sir!

Respect, sir - Respect, sir

Brother... how cruel!

I didn't even see my boy's face one last time!

You know very well what your brother's like in politics!

These sons of yours...

Buying off the judge

and following Dhanush everywhere

Did they need all this?

He's the only child left for you

Take care of him

Hey mister, stop! Barging in like a wild buffalo!

You need permission first!

Name's Shankar CBI Shankar

Uff! Bloody climate!

Excuse me, constable Turn on that AC, too much heat

Constable?! You're talking to the IG! Who are you, huh?

Get the hell up!

Name's Shankar CBI Shankar

Ohh sorry sir, really sorry

Would you like something to drink?

No need, I'm already full!

Sir, how can we help you?

A highly confidential matter

Dhanush Rajashekar's not one person, but TWO

You are absolutely right, sir

I had the exact same doubt!

On stage he's sugar, in office he's salt!

It's all politics

He's one thing, the other is entirely another

He said the same thing

but I never thought it would escalate to CBI-level, sir!

Don't get shocked yet, IG baby!

Keep that gun in hand, just in case

Why, sir?

Keep it ready, I say!

My next reveal may give you a seizure, so precaution!

Okay, sir

Ambareesh Anna isn't dead, he's alive

Huh?!

Hmm, IG baby!

Ambareesh Anna... is alive?!

Hmm, IG baby! Saw him with my own eyes

He's shooting for 'Antha 3' under Uppi sir's direction

Ah!

I, CBI Shankar, swear to tell only the truth, nothing else!

I see!

What the hell kind of CBI officer are you? - Ouch!

Canara Bank Colony, Ittamadu

It's hurting, sir Please!

You rascal!

I forgot I'm the IG, and all this while I was showing respect to a drunkard like you!

Damn you, moron! - Sir, please... No!

You call yourself 'CBI' Shankar, huh? - You're taking the law into your own hands here!

Ambareesh Anna... - This is wrong as per the IPC section...

How dare you talk IPC section to me!

Ma'am, stop please

Ma'am, listen to me

Ma'am...

What the hell!

What did you promise me, and what have you done?

You better give me that ticket and the president's post

Or the consequences will be ugly!

Don't scream here

Let's sort this inside

Think you can pacify me and push me out, no way!

I want my ticket announced Right here right now

Or else...

Aware what you're speaking and whom you're speaking to?

I agreed to that compromise, not to give him pleasure!

But to accelerate my political career!

Fail me and I'll expose you to the media and ruin you!

You behaved like that in the restroom, but now your mouth's shut, huh?

You...

Huh?!

You're so damn loud!

Nonsense!

I could hear her ranting

Hate it when my sleep gets ruined, Uncs

Gun's your only language, huh?

Be glad I didn't take you out in my sleepy haze, Uncs!

She's the women's wing leader

Why kill her, of all people?

Oh please! Like I did something your CM and you haven't already!

Have her cleared, Uncs!

By the way, my friends are coming down from London

Gotta introduce MY Rukmini to all of them

Arrange a party for that, Uncs

Security...

Krishna...

Krishna...

What the hell is this guy, sir?

He killed her more cruelly than they would an animal

All this time I was acting... for a monster like him, seriously?

I don't want this, sir! I'm really scared, please!

I can't do this anymore, sir! - Krishna...

You said you wanted to see Rukmini, right?

Yes, sir, please...

Then go... Go see her

Rukku.. I-It's me...

Krishna...

Krishna... I thought I'd die without seeing you again

What's happening here, Krishna?

What are you doing with these monsters?

It was my dream to become an actor

He came, told me to act like the CM's son, and promised to make me a hero

But what's happening here is something else altogether, Rukku

Krishna, you accepted it blindly, just because someone lured you into it?

When you're starving, all you see is the food, not the hand that feeds

Years I waited for one break

and when someone came saying, 'I'll make you a hero'

my judgment failed me, Rukku!

You got betrayed by someone you trusted

And I got betrayed by trusting you, Krishna

I left my family for you, but you weren't there

I spoke to you, thinking it was you, it wasn't you at all

Each time I came to you with hope, I was betrayed, Krishna

The girl I love with all my heart is suffering so much... all because of me!

Please forgive me, Rukku

Please forgive me

Krishna...

All this time together, and we never...

And now, in all this mess, this is where we're opening up our love!

Krishna, I'm really scared

I'm scared of what that monster will do to me!

Please, just take me away from here

"Alohomora, the true emperor"

"Have no doubt, demon's no less God"

"'Asta la Vista' never say the word"

"Where hearts are bound, conflict is sure"

"In this Kali yuga, who's Krishna the divine?"

"Come on now, who's the real Kali malign?"

"Life arises from death alone"

"Son is light, father the night"

"If there is a will You will find evil"

"Brace yourself and see Who's the real Devil"

"Ratatatata Ratatatata"

"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"

"Ratatatata Ratatatata"

"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"

"All rise for the Devil"

"Sun and moon in fusion, now that's an eclipse"

"Behind gentle words, bitter secrets lie in silence"

"Birth gives life, yet that very idea is doom"

"Call life sweet, and you've swallowed your gloom"

"The preacher of masks is a slayer in faith"

"Till the final breath, deceit keeps its wraith"

"Between life and death, dark desire unseen lies"

"The final truth alone, the world's demise"

"In this Kali yuga, who's Krishna the divine?"

"Come on now, who's the real Kali malign?"

"Life arises from death alone"

"Son is light, father the night"

"If there is a will You will find evil"

"Brace yourself and see Who's the real Devil"

"Ratatatata Ratatatata"

"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"

"Ratatatata Ratatatata"

"Ratatatata Ratatatata"

"Ratatatara Ratatatara Ratatatata"

Khara Uppsaaru, Mudde-Bassaru

Let go of me!

Sir, please...

Let go of me!

Krishna, hurry up!

Let's go before he catches us again!

Rukku, don't be scared, I'm here

But this car has a GPS tracker

So first, we park it somewhere and then run

Don't worry

Quick, get out!

Come on, hurry up!

Phew!

Huff...

I never thought we'd make it out of that hell alive

But at last, we made it

Let go of me!

Leave me!

Even with a performance worthy of an Oscar

you still figured me out!

Let me go!

Shhh!

Let's elope somewhere, far far away!

Imagine: a small thatched hut atop a hill

Leave me!

I'll ride autorickshaw all day, earning our bread

Leave me!

And you in that hut, cute as ever, taking care of our home

Us, raising three, maybe four little devil kids together!

Aha! What an imagination!

The one who set heaven ablaze, the Devil!

[lever click]

Wow, wow, wow! - Who are you people?

Leave me! - Heard that? Proves it's true

Who the hell are you two?

How did you even get in here? Get out, both of you!

Out now, before I lose it!

Huh?!

Sir... y-you're Dhanush...

Shall we get married?

Over my dead body!

I thought desire is asked for, not taken by force

But...

This world's no place for goodness, right?

Let me go! Krishna!

Hmm!

Please leave me!

Hello, what happened?

Sir, they are both missing

You idiot!

What the hell were you doing?

Go and search!

KRISHNA!

Let me go! Please!

Krishna!

You!

Leave Rukku!

Krishna...

Krishna!

Mmm!

Krishna, come on, let's go

Come, Krishna... - Uh...

Let him be gone for good! Come on, Krishna, let's go

Sleep, my baby love!

Hush, my tiny star!

Why're you crying so much today?

Shall I sing you a verse?

'Here comes Dhanush, God's own man!'

'The pure vessel of our land's faith...'

You've made that man a god now, huh!

Tell me, if that man wins, you think he'll hand you bundles of notes?

I didn't mean he'll hand us money!

I meant he'll give us a way to earn our bread!

Oh is it?

Even in a golden rule, I know slogging's our daily story

but if Dhanush Anna wins

our pots won't run short of grains!

You trust him that much?

Hmm, of course

Just like how a baby's safe in its mother's womb

I'm sure our child's future will be bright in Dhanush Anna's care

That's why I made the baby swing with his photo

and had him name our child

Krishna! Let's go away, now!

Where?

Anywhere, but just far away from all this! Come on, Krishna

Why should we run scared of someone else?

To live our own lives, Krishna!

For our lives, you want me to leave the people who trust me to that sinner, Rukku?

Krishna, all that was just acting, right?

Come on, Krishna, let's go!

No, Rukku

I've played the part so well, the people now believe Dhanush Rajashekar is a very good man

How can we live in peace after betraying so many people?

Please no, Krishna, those people are monsters!

They'll go to any damn extent, Krishna

Let's go away, Krishna

My life isn't above the lives that trust me

They're not in my head, they live in my heart

Rukku, go home

What are you saying?

You trust me, don't you?

Who else can I trust but you, Krishna?

Then do what I say

Now go home

Hmm

"Even the scorching sun melts"

"That's the kind of love you gave, over and over"

"Doom bows its head before you"

"Let millions of breaths stand strong at your back"

"No empire can stand when the Sultan rises to challenge"

"For every stride you take, this soil crowns you with honour"

"History... Remember who you are, rise without pride don't fall in sorrow, just shine forever"

"Your fury... Fear nothing, hold firm the strength of the people is your armor"

"Through the storms that carve the chronicles of time"

"Without you, we your people, cannot be!"

"Where you set your feet, the world stands as one"

"May all our years be yours!"

Dhanush appearing all alone in a village

could there be an election motive behind this?

He sits quietly, not responding to the people or the public

makes no sense as a campaign trick

"Fear nothing, hold firm the strength of the people is your armor"

"Through the storms that carve the chronicles of time"

"Without you, we your people, cannot be!"

"Where you set your feet, the world stands as one"

"May all our years be yours!"

All hail!

All hail Dhanush Anna!

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail Dhanush Anna!

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

Hey, not now!

Uh, listen, what's done is done

But at least you showed up respecting my words

I didn't come here out of respect for your words

I've come to give you a clarity on my capacity!

Krishna, hear me out...

I'm done with my "yes boss" days

From today, you'll be the ones saying "yes boss" to me

Hey no!

You once said

'When your presence itself pulls a crowd, that day you're a hero'

Now, not my presence, just my poster's enough

to pull the crowd!

Where I hold my ground, they swarm to me with cameras

I didn't pull off any of this with money

It's what I earned through my character

I'm someone who came with no background

and rose only on my talent

I'm not some cheap tyre that goes flat I'm a bulldozer!

Yes, I'm a hero

Why you staring at me?

Take a good look at this face

From today, if I shave my moustache, you'll shave yours

If I go bald, you'll go bald too

I'm done being like you

now on, you'll be the one like me!

Krishna, listen to me

You.. listen to me

Where's tomorrow's rally?

JP Nagar

Shift it to Gandhinagar

Krishna, everything's alrea-

Do as I said, sir!

My phone...

Phone...

Hmm

Krishna...

Krishna, you're forgetting your cinema hero dream

At least hereafter, use that knowledge and wit of yours for something good

- Nani... - Hello

Come tomorrow Reopen the mess

Uh... Super, Boss!

Coming, Boss!

'Believed the formula was mine to make, the role was mine to write'

'I reigned like everything danced at my fingertips, like I was the Brahma in command'

'Then came one girl and turned my world into illusion'

'The kingmaker in me failed to see'

'that even Ramayana and Mahabharata bent their course to a woman's will'

All hail youth icon Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!

'Krishna's mess'

Hey, move!

All hail!

All hail! - All hail!

All hail!

All hail!

All hail! - Rangamma, let's go back in

Looks like our Boss, doesn't he?

All hail Dhanush Rajashekar!

All hail the next CM Dhanush Rajashekar!

Hi!

[Explosion]

[Panicked voices]

Please help!

Anna!

Oh no!

Hand over the children, sir!

Hey, stop! - Don't go!

Take him, Anna! - Oh no!

Please help! Somebody help!

Come on, lady, move out now!

Brother, Nani...

I'll get him, you move out first!

Nani...

Nani...

Hey Nani!

Nani!

N-Nani! - Sir...

S-Sir...

M-My boss... he looks just like you...

Nani, it's me...

Nani...

Nani...

Hey NANI!

Nani!

Hey Nani!

'From ladle to cutout, what a jump it'll be!'

Stand right there!

'Breaking news!'

'Risked his own life to save many'

'Dhanush Rajashekar!'

Welcome, costume-hero!

That BOOM at your mess?

You think a gas cylinder leak did that?

Nah nah!

It's...

...the Devil's job!

You filthy scum!

If you were a real man

you'd fight me face-to-face

Not play with innocent lives, like a coward!

Krishna!

Krishna, what are you doing?

Let go of him, Krishna!

Krishna, hear me out, don't mess it all up

Hands off! Krishna, stop!

I saw you as my father... more than that, as God himself!

Forget being God, you couldn't even be a human, sir

What did you say? You called him father?

When he's never been a father in personal life itself

how's he supposed to feel that emotion, huh?

Try all you want

The lap Rukmini sits on is - MINE

the right to sit in CM's chair is also MINE

Just wait till this election's over, Costume-hero!

Game over, drama finished!

You lowlife!

Krishna's not just flute and tune

he's got the conch of war too!

Just wait till this election's over

The Krishna in me will show you his universal form!

In the name of opportunity, you made me your play piece

Request all you want

no way I'm retiring!

I won't rest till I sit and rule

Game on!

[Laughing]

What's happening, sir? None of this was in our plan!

My son's turned into a real politician now!

You were the one who kept saying

That the game's in "our" hands

No

It's in Dhanush's hands now

Finally he learnt, that to bring tears, one must first plant fear deep in their bones

Sir, I don't feel right about this

You!

I don't keep you around for your morals

I keep you because you know my weakness!

Try being over smart, and your house cylinder is next to blow!

With a death in air, the sympathy votes will swing our way

What's bothering you?

I betrayed a young man who placed his trust in me

He saw me as a father, and even more

But I used that trust for my own gain

One life I shattered, another I sent to the grave

You know why we never had children?

It's just...

The doctor told us you can't conceive

He didn't say it

I made him say it

Janaki!

No matter how educated I am

I still believe, children carry the fruits of their parents' virtues and sins

You've been a good husband, no doubt

But in the name of your pride and existence, you've committed countless sins

And yet you never thought to ask me once?

You have the freedom to question me

When it comes to motherhood, the choice and the right are mine alone!

Countdown for the voting has begun

The will of the land, through every vote!

'Heavy voter turnout seen all over the state'

'Voters are casting votes enthusiastically'

Karunada People's Party sweeps with a massive majority

'Karunada People's Party workers are going all out in celebration!'

[Triumphant cheering]

Sir, since it's all gone your way

Shall I have Krishna drop the act now?

Nambiar...

Show ain't over yet!

Sir, no word from you about Krishna

Oww!

Uncs, I'm all set and ready for politics!

But one thing

the character you created deserves a happy ending!

So tell me, will you take down that costume-hero... or should I?

Dhanush! Have you lost it?

I'm telling you! Don't do this!

Everyone, clear out!

Okay, sir

Security, everybody out!

Sir, what's going on here?

How dare he challenges me!

He's innocent! Please no, sir! - Stop!

Sir...

UNCS!

This attire and this attitude, works for politics?

Victory to Karnataka!

Uncs, will the CM chair come here, or do I have to go for it?

You costume-hero!

Original is always the original

Devil is always Devil

The lap Rukmini sits on is - MINE

the right to sit in CM's chair is also...

MINE!

Bravo, costume hero!

Bravo!

You act like me perfectly

but original is always original!

Krishna! Stop it, Krishna!

Uncs!

DEVIL!

Krishna! Stop, please!

Krishna, now's not the time for acting, listen!

You're comparing me to this kitchen hand?

No, stop!

Sir, this is getting confusing! Please, stop! I'm begging you!

You scoundrel! Your over-smart brain brought all this confusion!

You deserve to die first!

Please don't harm Krishna, sir

He came on my word, sir!

In politics and power, I spare no one

For sympathy votes, I even killed my wife!

You think I'll spare this damn kitchen hand?

What did you say?

Dear, why are you standing in the rain?

Come inside

What did you just say?

So.. Amma... - Dhanush...

It wasn't an accident?

Not now, I'll explain later!

I want to know right now!

Later, I said!

I'm doing all of this for your sake

Move! I said move!

Even now, you couldn't recognise your own son!

Ey!

I thought acting like Dhanush was my ticket to becoming a hero

But now I'll have to keep acting like him forever, sir

Still, it turned out for the better, no?

No, sir

Somehow my heart doesn't agree

I feel like I'm betraying the people who believe in me

I feel like telling them the truth, that I'm not Dhanush, I'm Krishna

Don't do that, Krishna

The truth might ease your heart, but it'll only break theirs

When intentions are pure, right or wrong don't matter

Respected Governor will formally administer the oath of office to Dhanush

We now request Mr. Dhanush Rajashekar to step onto the stage

Krishna... They're calling you on stage

'You're the road to every atonement of mine, Krishna'

[Triumphant cheering]

I, Dhanush Rajashekar...

What next, sir?

You must be really tired, CM sir

Plenty still left to do

Rest for today, we'll talk tomorrow

Hmm

CM sir!

Come on, Rukku! Not you too!

From now on, you might be out of reach for poor ones like me!

I'm CM only for the people

but for you, I'm still the same Krishna

I love you, Krishna!

Bye

Goodbye, Devil

'The Devil'