1 00:01:26,708 --> 00:01:28,041 Oh, my Lord... 2 00:01:28,083 --> 00:01:30,375 No, Lord! I didn't steal it, Lord! 3 00:01:30,375 --> 00:01:32,583 Yes, my Lord. Thirty years old. 4 00:01:32,708 --> 00:01:35,208 He stole pepper from the warehouse. 5 00:01:35,291 --> 00:01:37,625 No, my Lord! No, my Lord... 6 00:01:37,750 --> 00:01:39,750 -Take him away! -I didn't do it, my Lord! 7 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:41,000 My Lord... My Lord... 8 00:01:41,041 --> 00:01:42,166 I didn't do it, Lord! 9 00:01:42,208 --> 00:01:43,625 No, please! 10 00:02:07,666 --> 00:02:10,041 I am the new Collector, Clement Manuel. 11 00:02:10,416 --> 00:02:12,500 An urgent message has been sent directly 12 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:14,416 by the Honourable British Resident, 13 00:02:14,458 --> 00:02:16,291 Sir Joseph William Richard, 14 00:02:16,375 --> 00:02:20,125 to be conveyed to the honourable Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar. 15 00:02:23,208 --> 00:02:25,708 Sir, please try to understand. 16 00:02:26,041 --> 00:02:27,958 I am telling the truth. 17 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,958 I have spoken to the company. 18 00:02:31,500 --> 00:02:32,625 An ultimatum? 19 00:02:34,875 --> 00:02:35,916 Sir? 20 00:02:36,083 --> 00:02:38,666 May I meet Mr. Nambiar in person? 21 00:02:38,958 --> 00:02:39,958 Please? 22 00:02:41,416 --> 00:02:44,208 So, you want to meet Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar in person? 23 00:02:47,791 --> 00:02:50,333 Come to Talakaveri for the Kaveri Sankramanam festival. 24 00:02:50,750 --> 00:02:52,458 As one among the thousands, you can catch a glimpse of him. 25 00:02:58,250 --> 00:03:00,791 The forest lands adjacent to the Chandragiri River are now 26 00:03:00,791 --> 00:03:03,708 officially under the company's protected zone. 27 00:03:06,166 --> 00:03:09,333 Since the transfer of the land to the company has long since lapsed, 28 00:03:09,416 --> 00:03:14,541 you are hereby notified that your contract stands cancelled with retrospective effect. 29 00:03:20,250 --> 00:03:21,250 Mr. Richard, 30 00:03:21,375 --> 00:03:25,250 consider this your final and irrefutable warning. 31 00:03:25,333 --> 00:03:27,083 Or... Or else... 32 00:03:46,125 --> 00:03:47,625 My son! 33 00:04:07,208 --> 00:04:09,333 [Chandragiri Forest, Thomapuram] 34 00:04:13,750 --> 00:04:14,875 O Goddess! 35 00:04:14,875 --> 00:04:16,333 Mom, look! It's Chachan. 36 00:04:18,875 --> 00:04:21,375 My dear, fold your hands and pray. 37 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:22,833 Dear goddess... 38 00:04:22,875 --> 00:04:24,916 Father Jerome had come from Neeleshwaram. 39 00:04:26,125 --> 00:04:27,166 -He left late. -Father! 40 00:04:27,583 --> 00:04:30,375 -Has it been long since it started? -It has only just begun, Father. 41 00:04:30,416 --> 00:04:31,416 Hello, my dear! 42 00:04:34,166 --> 00:04:36,125 Look, it's Keluchachan as Bali! 43 00:04:41,166 --> 00:04:44,083 Iype from Chumathra is very unwell… 44 00:04:44,083 --> 00:04:45,458 Seems like it is Malaria. 45 00:04:45,500 --> 00:04:46,750 -Keluchacha! -Yes! 46 00:04:46,791 --> 00:04:50,500 But why did Rama shoot Bali from the shadows? 47 00:04:50,541 --> 00:04:51,583 Well, well! 48 00:04:51,583 --> 00:04:55,375 If they fought face-to-face, Rama could never have defeated Bali. 49 00:04:55,583 --> 00:04:58,666 Why? Is Bali a greater god than Rama? 50 00:04:58,833 --> 00:05:01,583 No, Bali isn't a god. 51 00:05:01,750 --> 00:05:03,083 Just a monkey. 52 00:05:03,250 --> 00:05:05,666 A monkey no bigger than a man. 53 00:05:05,875 --> 00:05:07,958 Shall we head out then, Kelu? 54 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,791 -Let's go, Father… -Come on, hurry up. 55 00:05:10,125 --> 00:05:11,583 -So, shall we leave? -Yeah… 56 00:05:12,958 --> 00:05:15,208 Father, hold my hand! 57 00:05:15,333 --> 00:05:16,583 There you go! 58 00:05:16,791 --> 00:05:20,541 Father, would our Jesus have met the God Bali? 59 00:05:20,958 --> 00:05:24,625 -Tell me! -Jesus, this kid is just too much! 60 00:05:24,666 --> 00:05:26,625 You have such strange questions! 61 00:05:26,750 --> 00:05:28,708 Oh no! My dear! Oh god! 62 00:05:28,708 --> 00:05:30,125 -Oh no! -Mom! 63 00:05:30,208 --> 00:05:32,083 -Keluchacha! -Don't cry, dear. Don't cry. 64 00:05:32,083 --> 00:05:34,250 -Kelu? -Paappi, hurry up! 65 00:05:34,625 --> 00:05:36,458 They are Pattelar's goons. Come quickly! 66 00:05:36,458 --> 00:05:37,958 If they spot us, they will finish us! 67 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:41,958 I came here scared for my life, abandoning the land I bought in Rajapuram. 68 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,750 And these scoundrels won't let us be in peace even here! 69 00:05:53,041 --> 00:05:54,041 Lord Jesus! 70 00:05:54,666 --> 00:05:56,291 What is this!! 71 00:05:56,958 --> 00:05:57,958 Jesus! 72 00:05:58,875 --> 00:06:00,250 Oh no! 73 00:06:00,250 --> 00:06:02,083 -My lord... -Mom! 74 00:06:02,750 --> 00:06:04,166 O Lord of Israel! 75 00:06:04,875 --> 00:06:06,583 My lord! 76 00:06:06,791 --> 00:06:08,791 What wrong did they do, Jesus!! 77 00:06:13,458 --> 00:06:16,083 Sounds like a baby is crying. 78 00:06:16,291 --> 00:06:18,583 Yes, it's a baby crying. 79 00:06:20,708 --> 00:06:22,375 -Kelu, look! -That's right. 80 00:06:24,208 --> 00:06:25,375 It's a baby crying. 81 00:06:30,666 --> 00:06:32,750 Mom, look. 82 00:07:00,750 --> 00:07:01,916 Dear lord! 83 00:07:12,791 --> 00:07:14,083 O Father in Heaven! 84 00:07:31,791 --> 00:07:33,083 Little one! 85 00:07:52,958 --> 00:07:57,166 THE CHURCH ROWDY 86 00:08:15,583 --> 00:08:17,500 Does the land upon which we live today 87 00:08:18,250 --> 00:08:20,833 truly belong to us? 88 00:08:25,083 --> 00:08:29,625 This land, which has passed through countless hands across countless ages… 89 00:08:30,083 --> 00:08:31,666 Who are its rightful heirs? 90 00:08:35,083 --> 00:08:37,500 Through invasion and dominion, 91 00:08:38,541 --> 00:08:40,583 by trespass and taking possession, 92 00:08:41,083 --> 00:08:43,750 we have claimed ownership of this land… 93 00:08:44,541 --> 00:08:47,041 Will it still remain ours tomorrow? 94 00:08:49,375 --> 00:08:53,041 The battle for land did not begin today or yesterday. 95 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,541 Nor shall it end in the tomorrows yet to come. 96 00:09:30,791 --> 00:09:34,041 On April 5, 1957, 97 00:09:34,458 --> 00:09:36,000 through a general election, 98 00:09:36,333 --> 00:09:37,625 for the first time in the world, 99 00:09:37,958 --> 00:09:40,541 a Communist government assumed power, 100 00:09:41,250 --> 00:09:42,375 right here, in Kerala. 101 00:09:45,875 --> 00:09:49,208 Against the land reforms implemented by that government, 102 00:09:49,750 --> 00:09:51,541 in the struggle for land, 103 00:09:52,041 --> 00:09:54,958 various caste and religious organisations across Kerala 104 00:09:55,333 --> 00:09:57,583 took to the streets to protest 105 00:09:57,625 --> 00:09:59,291 against the Communist government. 106 00:10:00,083 --> 00:10:01,500 The Liberation Struggle. 107 00:10:05,916 --> 00:10:07,416 [E.N.S., Chief Minister] 108 00:10:09,208 --> 00:10:12,875 The government resolved to counter the protest. 109 00:10:13,458 --> 00:10:14,750 This is that file. 110 00:10:16,500 --> 00:10:19,291 But the Communist Chief Minister did not know that... 111 00:10:19,625 --> 00:10:20,750 Tell them to leave! 112 00:10:22,041 --> 00:10:26,875 ...a small village in the eastern hills was ready to turn into a tempest 113 00:10:27,500 --> 00:10:32,583 with the deadly power to uproot his government. 114 00:10:33,375 --> 00:10:34,375 Kaaniyaar! 115 00:10:34,416 --> 00:10:35,500 [1958 - Kaaniyaar] 116 00:10:37,666 --> 00:10:39,250 O Almighty Lord! 117 00:10:39,833 --> 00:10:43,000 From the malevolent forces that defy the sacred laws, 118 00:10:43,250 --> 00:10:46,083 guard thy people diligently. 119 00:10:46,708 --> 00:10:48,416 Those who blaspheme against God, 120 00:10:48,625 --> 00:10:50,583 those who burn our sanctuaries, 121 00:10:50,791 --> 00:10:52,625 those who have slaughtered the faithful. 122 00:10:53,083 --> 00:10:55,541 They have now set foot upon our very soil. 123 00:10:55,583 --> 00:10:59,125 Our district bureau reports that the Liberation Struggle, 124 00:10:59,500 --> 00:11:04,250 formed against the policies of the State Government is spreading to more locations. 125 00:11:04,291 --> 00:11:06,166 In Alappuzha-- 126 00:11:07,625 --> 00:11:09,625 Under the pretext of the Land Reform Act, 127 00:11:10,125 --> 00:11:12,250 they will seize our lands, 128 00:11:12,625 --> 00:11:15,666 and soon plant red flags upon our altars! 129 00:11:15,833 --> 00:11:18,208 Long live the revolution! 130 00:11:18,500 --> 00:11:20,708 They will shatter our sacred idols! 131 00:11:21,041 --> 00:11:22,875 They will lead our children astray 132 00:11:23,291 --> 00:11:25,208 and into the clutches of Satan! 133 00:11:28,666 --> 00:11:29,666 -Outha... -Yeah? 134 00:11:29,708 --> 00:11:31,166 What the hell is this thuggery? 135 00:11:31,291 --> 00:11:33,375 Is the church gate the place for their revolution? 136 00:11:33,416 --> 00:11:35,250 Kuriachan! This is their handiwork. 137 00:11:39,958 --> 00:11:40,958 Stick it back! 138 00:11:42,375 --> 00:11:43,375 Fast! 139 00:11:46,791 --> 00:11:50,208 I repeat to you the words of Holy Pope Pius XI 140 00:11:50,250 --> 00:11:52,833 a hundred thousand times over. 141 00:11:53,583 --> 00:11:57,375 I utter those words from the graves of the holy churches 142 00:11:57,416 --> 00:12:02,250 that were razed to the ground in Albania and the Soviet Union! 143 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,666 Communism is the enemy of God. 144 00:12:07,041 --> 00:12:09,666 Communism is the enemy of God! 145 00:12:16,458 --> 00:12:17,875 Behold, he comes… 146 00:12:18,958 --> 00:12:20,750 The coming of the Antichrist! 147 00:12:26,708 --> 00:12:28,500 Now we have to fear the communists too! 148 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:31,000 Son, where's Johnny? 149 00:12:31,416 --> 00:12:32,750 Where's Johnny? 150 00:12:33,625 --> 00:12:34,666 Johnny! 151 00:12:34,875 --> 00:12:35,875 -Johnny? -Johnny? 152 00:12:36,666 --> 00:12:37,833 -Johnny? -Dad! 153 00:12:38,041 --> 00:12:39,041 Johnny! 154 00:12:39,375 --> 00:12:40,375 Johnny? 155 00:12:41,041 --> 00:12:42,916 Oh God! Where did he go? 156 00:12:42,958 --> 00:12:44,958 -Johnny! -Johnny? 157 00:12:45,625 --> 00:12:46,750 Johnnyboy! 158 00:12:48,625 --> 00:12:49,625 Hey! 159 00:12:50,833 --> 00:12:53,333 Chettayi, look! A comet over that mountain. 160 00:12:56,750 --> 00:12:58,166 That's Thariyottumala Hill. 161 00:12:58,458 --> 00:13:00,000 That's the land of demons. 162 00:13:00,416 --> 00:13:03,416 How many times have I told you not even to look there? 163 00:13:03,750 --> 00:13:04,916 Come on, keep moving. 164 00:13:19,500 --> 00:13:22,166 Paappi, there's a fight happening at the market. Come fast! 165 00:13:22,166 --> 00:13:23,333 [Kaaniyaar] 166 00:13:24,208 --> 00:13:25,250 Outha, get down. 167 00:13:41,541 --> 00:13:42,875 Oh God! Matthayi Chetta... 168 00:13:42,916 --> 00:13:44,333 -What happened, brother? -Dear Lord! 169 00:13:45,333 --> 00:13:47,125 George, please stop! 170 00:13:47,208 --> 00:13:48,291 You'll kill them. 171 00:13:48,541 --> 00:13:49,916 Don't anyone dare say a word! 172 00:13:50,125 --> 00:13:52,791 Who gave the order to put a padlock and lock up George's shop? 173 00:13:52,958 --> 00:13:53,958 Who was it?! 174 00:13:54,625 --> 00:13:56,666 These guys are taking the beating meant for you. 175 00:13:56,791 --> 00:13:58,791 Just stay silent, draw a cross and watch! 176 00:13:59,125 --> 00:14:00,458 Oh no! Father, look at this! 177 00:14:00,500 --> 00:14:02,375 You've got quite some nerve! 178 00:14:02,625 --> 00:14:04,750 Hey! Hey, George! 179 00:14:05,125 --> 00:14:06,125 My son... 180 00:14:06,500 --> 00:14:09,458 When the Communists came asking for this shop, 181 00:14:09,458 --> 00:14:11,041 which is our church property, 182 00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:14,375 I locked it up, to stop them from occupying it. 183 00:14:15,291 --> 00:14:16,333 Here, 184 00:14:16,333 --> 00:14:18,000 you keep the key now. 185 00:14:18,375 --> 00:14:19,375 -Right, Outha? -Yes. 186 00:14:19,416 --> 00:14:20,416 Yeah. 187 00:14:20,708 --> 00:14:22,000 Listen, George... 188 00:14:22,458 --> 00:14:25,416 with Communist demons surrounding us, 189 00:14:25,458 --> 00:14:27,875 we, the parish, must stand united 190 00:14:27,916 --> 00:14:29,791 and face them together. 191 00:14:29,916 --> 00:14:32,000 -Is that so? -"Is that so," you ask? 192 00:14:32,625 --> 00:14:34,875 Even on Kurishumala Hill, where we planned to build our church, 193 00:14:34,916 --> 00:14:37,208 those fellows have gone and planted their red flag. 194 00:14:37,625 --> 00:14:39,958 That cursed red flag! 195 00:14:41,166 --> 00:14:44,666 It's a flag that defies every Christian value we hold dear. 196 00:14:46,041 --> 00:14:47,375 Alright, you may all leave now. 197 00:14:47,416 --> 00:14:48,541 Go on, get moving. 198 00:14:48,583 --> 00:14:50,125 Didn't you hear Father? Everyone, out! 199 00:14:50,166 --> 00:14:51,166 Pathrose, come here. 200 00:14:51,291 --> 00:14:53,125 -Everyone, move along. -George, my son... 201 00:14:53,458 --> 00:14:54,541 Come to the parsonage. 202 00:14:54,625 --> 00:14:57,333 -I need to tell you something important. -Come, everyone follow me. 203 00:14:58,083 --> 00:14:59,125 Don't forget! 204 00:14:59,916 --> 00:15:01,000 Paappi, come on! 205 00:15:08,291 --> 00:15:09,291 Outha, look! 206 00:15:09,583 --> 00:15:10,583 Father! 207 00:15:16,500 --> 00:15:18,416 To all of you who lack the decency to keep your word... 208 00:15:18,416 --> 00:15:20,500 If this red flag is what's keeping you awake at night, 209 00:15:22,041 --> 00:15:24,083 then from today, George is a Communist too! 210 00:15:26,791 --> 00:15:27,791 And listen... 211 00:15:28,458 --> 00:15:29,916 this flag stays right here, 212 00:15:30,583 --> 00:15:32,708 right under the Saint's nose! 213 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,833 I'm telling all you low-lives... 214 00:15:39,333 --> 00:15:41,958 This is the flag blessed and planted by Quintal George! 215 00:15:42,375 --> 00:15:46,250 In the name of the church and the priest, if anyone touches this, 216 00:15:46,416 --> 00:15:48,166 I'll chop off the hand that touches it, 217 00:15:48,208 --> 00:15:49,583 and the one that let it! 218 00:15:58,291 --> 00:16:00,916 I am the son of Yona Mappila, the man the Communists slaughtered 219 00:16:00,916 --> 00:16:02,333 for donating land to this church! 220 00:16:02,375 --> 00:16:04,833 I want to see today whether my word holds any weight or not. 221 00:16:05,291 --> 00:16:07,416 Weren't you trying to groom Quintal George 222 00:16:07,416 --> 00:16:10,083 to be the saviour of Kunnumpuram Church, Father? 223 00:16:10,375 --> 00:16:13,333 Now he's a Communist too. Serves you right! 224 00:16:13,375 --> 00:16:15,791 Father, there's no point in just talking like this anymore. 225 00:16:16,041 --> 00:16:18,666 Find a way to follow the instructions from the Church's circular. 226 00:16:18,666 --> 00:16:20,583 Today it's Quintal, but who knows how many 227 00:16:20,708 --> 00:16:23,000 will follow him and the red flag tomorrow? 228 00:16:23,333 --> 00:16:24,500 Don't say I didn't warn you. 229 00:16:24,625 --> 00:16:25,625 Yes! 230 00:16:30,541 --> 00:16:33,291 I'm sure you've all heard that we've received the Church circular. 231 00:16:33,333 --> 00:16:35,250 To counter the Communist menace, 232 00:16:35,291 --> 00:16:37,625 the Church has decided to form 233 00:16:37,666 --> 00:16:40,833 a defence force in every parish. 234 00:16:42,416 --> 00:16:43,875 The Christopher Force. 235 00:16:47,916 --> 00:16:51,708 By giving physical training to the youth of our parish, 236 00:16:51,791 --> 00:16:54,333 we will form our own army. 237 00:16:54,541 --> 00:16:56,458 From Kozhikode and Nilambur, 238 00:16:56,458 --> 00:16:59,708 bringing Kalari masters and veteran soldiers, 239 00:16:59,708 --> 00:17:02,916 training has already begun in Changanassery and Pala. 240 00:17:04,708 --> 00:17:06,041 What I'm saying is that... 241 00:17:06,166 --> 00:17:09,958 They have been trying to lure our people into joining their party... 242 00:17:10,125 --> 00:17:11,916 And now, Quintal George has also joined them 243 00:17:11,916 --> 00:17:13,416 to lead their way. 244 00:17:13,750 --> 00:17:15,708 So, at the earliest, 245 00:17:15,750 --> 00:17:20,125 we must find the toughest brawler in all of Kerala. 246 00:17:20,750 --> 00:17:23,000 A warrior with the grit and power to drive 247 00:17:23,041 --> 00:17:26,833 those Antiochians and their pawns across the sea. 248 00:17:28,083 --> 00:17:30,583 No matter the cost, we must bring him here 249 00:17:30,625 --> 00:17:33,416 and crown him the 'Christopher' of Kunnumpuram Church. 250 00:17:33,708 --> 00:17:35,583 But Father, how can we find such a man now? 251 00:17:35,750 --> 00:17:37,208 Shouldn't we find the right person? 252 00:17:37,333 --> 00:17:39,833 That's why the young priest and the trustee have gone north. 253 00:17:40,166 --> 00:17:41,625 I am certain, 254 00:17:42,750 --> 00:17:44,458 the Lord will show us a way. 255 00:17:58,500 --> 00:17:59,875 [Thomapuram] 256 00:18:04,541 --> 00:18:06,208 Did you find him? Did you find the rowdy? 257 00:18:06,333 --> 00:18:08,875 -That's exactly where we're heading. -So we haven't reached? 258 00:18:08,916 --> 00:18:10,291 We've just reached Thommapuram. 259 00:18:10,333 --> 00:18:13,041 That's what I've been saying. 260 00:18:13,958 --> 00:18:18,375 We're on our way to meet the rowdy, aren't we? 261 00:18:18,416 --> 00:18:21,708 Father, it's not enough if we find some random rowdy. 262 00:18:22,375 --> 00:18:23,750 He should be a faithful Christian. 263 00:18:24,041 --> 00:18:26,625 -Let's meet the man first, Devassy. -Yeah. 264 00:18:26,833 --> 00:18:29,541 Well, well! Look who's here. 265 00:18:29,833 --> 00:18:32,000 Paramashivan and Mandodari. 266 00:18:32,041 --> 00:18:33,041 Ah, Father... 267 00:18:33,083 --> 00:18:34,958 Hey, where is Ravanan? 268 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:37,625 He's headed into the forest, Father. 269 00:18:37,666 --> 00:18:39,041 Oh, man... 270 00:18:39,500 --> 00:18:40,791 What a pity! 271 00:18:40,833 --> 00:18:42,083 Are they Folk Drama artists? 272 00:18:42,583 --> 00:18:44,125 We got a little delayed. 273 00:18:44,416 --> 00:18:48,083 Otherwise, we could've watched the Ravana Charitham play to our heart's content 274 00:18:48,125 --> 00:18:49,708 before returning. 275 00:18:49,875 --> 00:18:51,041 What a pity. 276 00:18:51,083 --> 00:18:53,125 -Are we going to watch a play? -Monayi, turn the vehicle. 277 00:18:53,125 --> 00:18:54,750 Ask him about the rowdy, Father. 278 00:18:54,791 --> 00:18:57,166 Father, weren't we just talking about that rowdy? 279 00:18:57,541 --> 00:18:58,625 That's right. 280 00:18:58,916 --> 00:19:01,500 That's exactly what I was saying. 281 00:19:01,583 --> 00:19:04,416 To finish narrating his story, 282 00:19:04,541 --> 00:19:06,500 it'll take all night. 283 00:19:08,083 --> 00:19:12,000 The fierce Ravana, the Lord of Lanka! 284 00:19:14,250 --> 00:19:15,916 131, 285 00:19:16,333 --> 00:19:18,166 132... 286 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:21,083 133... 287 00:19:21,500 --> 00:19:25,291 134, 135... 288 00:19:25,291 --> 00:19:26,333 136... 289 00:19:26,333 --> 00:19:29,083 Aashaan is going for 300 today. 290 00:19:36,666 --> 00:19:37,958 -Did he surface? -Sali... 291 00:19:37,958 --> 00:19:39,375 -What's the count? -Aashaan! 292 00:19:39,625 --> 00:19:41,125 What was the count? Two hundred and...? 293 00:19:41,166 --> 00:19:42,541 140! 294 00:19:43,083 --> 00:19:44,333 Huh?! 140? 295 00:19:44,333 --> 00:19:46,125 I counted up to 200 while I was underwater! 296 00:19:46,166 --> 00:19:48,000 It's only reached 140! 297 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,208 Sali! Tell them! 298 00:19:49,541 --> 00:19:51,166 -No, no! -Yeah, yeah... it's 200. 299 00:19:51,333 --> 00:19:52,583 Get lost... it's 200. 300 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:53,750 Don't you dare lie to me! 301 00:19:53,791 --> 00:19:54,958 No, it's 140! 302 00:19:55,000 --> 00:19:56,750 You guys go to school and learn to count first. 303 00:19:56,791 --> 00:19:58,375 It's only 140. 304 00:19:58,375 --> 00:20:00,541 Kids, don't start lying at such a young age. 305 00:20:00,625 --> 00:20:02,208 -Hey! -Who's that? 306 00:20:03,291 --> 00:20:04,416 -Father! -Oh wow! 307 00:20:04,458 --> 00:20:06,500 I told you to come to the church office, 308 00:20:06,500 --> 00:20:08,125 and you're busy taking a dip here? 309 00:20:08,125 --> 00:20:10,291 I was just about to head there after my bath. 310 00:20:10,333 --> 00:20:11,625 That's when these kids showed up and... 311 00:20:11,625 --> 00:20:13,333 They wouldn't let me get out! Right? 312 00:20:13,625 --> 00:20:16,500 Father, he's lying to you! 313 00:20:18,416 --> 00:20:20,166 This is our rowdy! 314 00:20:20,541 --> 00:20:21,583 Krishna Pillai. 315 00:20:21,750 --> 00:20:22,750 How is he? 316 00:20:22,958 --> 00:20:24,250 Shocked, aren't you? 317 00:20:24,916 --> 00:20:26,750 Oh, wonderful! So he's not a Christian? 318 00:20:27,791 --> 00:20:31,916 I rushed out without even changing my clothes, trusting this priest's word. 319 00:20:31,916 --> 00:20:33,541 It was all for nothing, Father! 320 00:20:34,083 --> 00:20:37,541 This guy who spends his time playing silly games with these children... 321 00:20:37,666 --> 00:20:39,458 Is he going to drive the Communists away? 322 00:20:39,583 --> 00:20:40,791 This nincompoop... 323 00:20:40,958 --> 00:20:44,000 can he even withstand a single blow from Quintal George? 324 00:20:44,583 --> 00:20:46,458 And on top of that, his name is Krishna Pillai! 325 00:20:46,958 --> 00:20:48,583 My dear Devassy, please calm down. 326 00:20:49,125 --> 00:20:52,291 We searched everywhere for Christopher before we finally found him. 327 00:20:52,416 --> 00:20:55,375 All the other rowdies have already been snapped up by the other churches. 328 00:20:56,333 --> 00:20:57,833 This is all that remains to us now. 329 00:20:58,333 --> 00:20:59,458 O Jesus! 330 00:21:00,166 --> 00:21:02,291 Father, I am not stepping outside this town! 331 00:21:02,333 --> 00:21:04,375 -That is for certain! -You, come here! 332 00:21:05,166 --> 00:21:07,875 Listen, that land stands in need of this. 333 00:21:08,333 --> 00:21:09,791 God will bless you 334 00:21:10,208 --> 00:21:11,666 for doing this one thing. 335 00:21:11,708 --> 00:21:13,541 -Yeah, right. -Not just that... 336 00:21:14,833 --> 00:21:16,583 if you want to taste real fish curry, 337 00:21:16,750 --> 00:21:20,708 you must try what the Christian girls of Kaaniyaar make. 338 00:21:20,708 --> 00:21:22,875 Oh, please! As if fish curry is something I've never had! 339 00:21:22,916 --> 00:21:23,958 Give it a rest, Father! 340 00:21:24,125 --> 00:21:25,125 My son, 341 00:21:25,791 --> 00:21:29,583 do you know the meaning of the name 'Christopher'? 342 00:21:31,500 --> 00:21:33,583 He who bears Christ. 343 00:21:34,250 --> 00:21:37,666 When the portraits of the Christophers, the guardians of the Church, 344 00:21:37,666 --> 00:21:40,208 are hung upon the Church walls tomorrow, 345 00:21:40,583 --> 00:21:42,250 you shall be among them! 346 00:21:42,875 --> 00:21:46,500 Tomorrow, you shall become a part of history! 347 00:21:49,708 --> 00:21:50,958 Hey, liar! 348 00:21:51,000 --> 00:21:52,750 -Just take them away! -What did I even do? 349 00:21:53,916 --> 00:21:56,333 Father, does the Church really need to get involved in this? 350 00:21:56,375 --> 00:21:57,833 Shouldn't the Church be walking the path of peace? 351 00:21:57,875 --> 00:21:58,875 Hey, hey, hey... 352 00:21:58,916 --> 00:22:01,666 Don't you dare lecture the Church on peace! 353 00:22:01,666 --> 00:22:05,166 We'll pay you 225 Rupees per month instead of 200. 354 00:22:05,208 --> 00:22:07,666 That's final. No more bargaining! 355 00:22:08,375 --> 00:22:09,833 Give him your hand! 356 00:22:10,208 --> 00:22:11,208 Shake on it! 357 00:22:11,541 --> 00:22:12,750 Forget the monthly rates! 358 00:22:12,875 --> 00:22:14,500 I'll return as soon as the work is done! 359 00:22:14,541 --> 00:22:17,333 Fine! Come back immediately! Right, Devassy? 360 00:22:18,041 --> 00:22:21,000 Why do you look so unhappy, Devassy? 361 00:22:21,291 --> 00:22:24,500 Well Father, if his name was 362 00:22:24,541 --> 00:22:27,541 Avaran or Paily instead... 363 00:22:27,708 --> 00:22:30,666 the parishioners back home would've been thrilled. 364 00:22:30,833 --> 00:22:32,041 Is that all? 365 00:22:33,375 --> 00:22:35,375 If anyone asks your name there, 366 00:22:35,833 --> 00:22:37,250 tell them it's Pothan! 367 00:22:37,291 --> 00:22:38,416 -Pothan. -Yes! 368 00:22:39,041 --> 00:22:40,291 Pothan Christopher! 369 00:22:40,333 --> 00:22:42,291 Why? No way, Father! 370 00:22:42,291 --> 00:22:45,291 -Hey! Hey! -Yeah, right! Pothan, huh? 371 00:22:45,583 --> 00:22:47,041 No way! Impossible! 372 00:22:59,916 --> 00:23:00,916 Father! 373 00:23:01,583 --> 00:23:03,833 Who is this scumbag sleeping over there, Father? 374 00:23:03,875 --> 00:23:04,958 Err... Well... 375 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:06,791 We don't have place to sit. And look at him! 376 00:23:06,833 --> 00:23:08,291 You look even prettier today. 377 00:23:10,458 --> 00:23:11,458 Oh no! 378 00:23:12,916 --> 00:23:15,625 -Aashaan. Aashaan, get up. -Is that how you slam the brake? 379 00:23:15,666 --> 00:23:17,166 Drive the god damn thing right! 380 00:23:17,208 --> 00:23:18,208 Yeah! 381 00:23:19,208 --> 00:23:20,708 Then why don't you come and drive?! 382 00:23:21,625 --> 00:23:24,125 These are the hands that steer. Don't make me use them on you. 383 00:23:24,166 --> 00:23:25,958 -I'll show this guy... -Aashaan, let it go. 384 00:23:26,083 --> 00:23:27,708 We're in another town. It'll be trouble. 385 00:23:27,750 --> 00:23:29,708 -What kind of trouble? -Can you even drive a bus? 386 00:23:30,291 --> 00:23:31,958 -Um, no, I don't. -Yeah, that's my point. 387 00:23:31,958 --> 00:23:33,666 Hey, Rowdy! Go question him! 388 00:23:34,583 --> 00:23:36,416 Chettayi, tell him to drive properly. 389 00:23:36,416 --> 00:23:38,750 -What if something had happened to us? -Yeah, that's right! 390 00:23:38,791 --> 00:23:41,125 Oh, you're hurt. Oh no, my dear! 391 00:23:42,875 --> 00:23:44,291 -What happened? -Dear! 392 00:23:44,333 --> 00:23:45,666 She's bleeding! 393 00:23:45,666 --> 00:23:48,291 -Seeing blood makes me uneasy. -Aashaan is afraid of blood. 394 00:23:48,333 --> 00:23:49,583 Is there a hospital nearby? 395 00:23:49,625 --> 00:23:51,916 Father, he's scared of blood. 396 00:23:52,041 --> 00:23:54,583 -Quiet, Devassy. Someone will hear. -Hey! Hurry up, will you? 397 00:23:54,625 --> 00:23:56,000 What?? 398 00:23:56,041 --> 00:23:59,000 I mean... Chetta, the girl's head got bruised, and she's bleeding. 399 00:23:59,041 --> 00:24:00,125 Please, just go faster. 400 00:24:02,458 --> 00:24:03,458 Seetha, my dear... 401 00:24:06,916 --> 00:24:08,083 Little one! 402 00:24:08,750 --> 00:24:10,125 My baby! 403 00:24:14,500 --> 00:24:15,791 Seethamma! 404 00:24:17,333 --> 00:24:18,333 Hey! 405 00:24:21,125 --> 00:24:22,333 Seetha, my dear. 406 00:24:39,625 --> 00:24:40,916 Chechi, I'll hold the child. 407 00:24:41,500 --> 00:24:42,541 Don't be afraid. 408 00:24:46,333 --> 00:24:48,666 -Where's the physician's clinic? -It is over there. 409 00:24:48,708 --> 00:24:49,750 Oh, my god... 410 00:24:49,791 --> 00:24:50,791 Move! 411 00:24:51,208 --> 00:24:52,416 She'll be okay, Chechi. 412 00:24:52,833 --> 00:24:53,833 Physician! 413 00:24:57,666 --> 00:24:59,375 Aashaan! Anything wrong? 414 00:24:59,583 --> 00:25:01,125 No, man. Let me ask him. 415 00:25:03,375 --> 00:25:05,583 Doctor, is the wound on the eyebrow pressure point? 416 00:25:06,416 --> 00:25:07,458 Huh? 417 00:25:10,416 --> 00:25:11,541 Don't worry. 418 00:25:12,666 --> 00:25:13,916 It's not on a pressure point. 419 00:25:14,208 --> 00:25:15,208 Phew! 420 00:25:15,708 --> 00:25:16,916 What a relief. 421 00:25:16,958 --> 00:25:17,958 Chechi, see? I told you. 422 00:25:19,500 --> 00:25:20,500 Who are you? 423 00:25:23,875 --> 00:25:24,916 I've come from a bit far! 424 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:26,625 Saali! Oh, wow! 425 00:25:27,333 --> 00:25:29,791 Don't worry, the child is alright. It's just a small wound. 426 00:25:29,833 --> 00:25:31,333 -Go on, go on. -Come, dear. 427 00:25:34,416 --> 00:25:35,666 -Saali... -Yeah. 428 00:25:36,083 --> 00:25:38,750 This Kaaniyaar is like a mini Mangalore. 429 00:25:39,041 --> 00:25:40,333 -Huh? -Yeah. 430 00:25:42,583 --> 00:25:44,000 "Damien's Paradise Casket." 431 00:25:44,166 --> 00:25:46,750 -Who's Damien? Is he the owner? -No, he's a saint. 432 00:25:46,750 --> 00:25:47,875 Oh... 433 00:25:48,916 --> 00:25:50,833 Anyway, 'Paradise Casket'... That's cool. 434 00:25:51,250 --> 00:25:53,000 -Back home, we call it a coffin. -Oh. 435 00:25:53,416 --> 00:25:54,750 See that, Sali? 436 00:25:54,750 --> 00:25:57,500 To show respect to the dead, now that's a big deal. 437 00:25:57,583 --> 00:26:00,750 -Yeah, of course! Of course! -It shows the heart of Kaaniyaar's people. 438 00:26:00,791 --> 00:26:03,416 Oh! He's here? Devassy!! Father! 439 00:26:03,458 --> 00:26:05,166 Father, this is the guy. 440 00:26:05,458 --> 00:26:06,958 What are you guys doing? 441 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:08,791 Is this something that should be kept hidden? 442 00:26:09,416 --> 00:26:12,708 -What's your name? -Christopher. Pothan Christopher. 443 00:26:12,708 --> 00:26:15,125 Christopher? Oh dear, oh dear... 444 00:26:15,125 --> 00:26:17,041 "Christopher" is in his name itself! 445 00:26:17,416 --> 00:26:18,541 Christopher! 446 00:26:18,791 --> 00:26:20,958 Look, didn't any of you recognise him? 447 00:26:21,125 --> 00:26:23,041 This is our "Christopher." 448 00:26:23,375 --> 00:26:26,333 Kaaniyaar Sacred Heart Church's Christopher. 449 00:26:27,375 --> 00:26:29,750 Son, come on! Just come, will you? 450 00:26:30,208 --> 00:26:33,375 -Do you like the place? -Yes, Father. It's a nice place. 451 00:26:33,375 --> 00:26:34,375 Well, this is nothing. 452 00:26:34,375 --> 00:26:36,875 Across the Amaravathi River, lies Kunnumpuram. 453 00:26:37,166 --> 00:26:38,708 It is inhabited entirely by settlers. 454 00:26:39,041 --> 00:26:40,791 Beyond it stands Thariyottumala mountain. 455 00:26:40,791 --> 00:26:43,083 To the locals of Kunnumpuram, it is the Devil's Mountain. 456 00:26:43,916 --> 00:26:46,041 And that's our Kaaniyaar's very own church. 457 00:26:46,166 --> 00:26:48,333 People also call it the Kunnumpuram church. 458 00:26:48,791 --> 00:26:51,041 -They're the tribals of Kunnumpuram. -Father! 459 00:26:53,375 --> 00:26:56,500 Kurishumala Hill is the very soul of this land. 460 00:26:57,500 --> 00:27:01,250 We had in fact chosen that site to build the new church. 461 00:27:01,291 --> 00:27:04,791 But those damn communists planted a red flag there as well. 462 00:27:06,333 --> 00:27:07,916 And see what has come of it! 463 00:27:08,416 --> 00:27:10,875 Only when all this is gone from Kaaniyaar 464 00:27:10,875 --> 00:27:12,750 can we stand tall with our heads held high! 465 00:27:13,750 --> 00:27:15,208 -Is that the problem? -Yes. 466 00:27:16,083 --> 00:27:17,875 -Why? -You can stand tall! 467 00:27:18,250 --> 00:27:19,291 What? How? 468 00:27:19,500 --> 00:27:20,666 Second thoughts? 469 00:27:21,791 --> 00:27:24,083 -Sali, this flag is the problem! -Hey, where are you going? 470 00:27:24,083 --> 00:27:26,291 We yank it out, trample it, and fling it to the south. 471 00:27:26,333 --> 00:27:27,458 Then we make our way to Thomapuram. 472 00:27:27,500 --> 00:27:28,958 -That's it? -That's it. 473 00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:30,291 -Sheesh! -Son! 474 00:27:30,333 --> 00:27:32,125 -Son, I-- -Aashaan will sort this out now. 475 00:27:32,166 --> 00:27:34,041 Is this why you brought us all the way here? 476 00:27:35,500 --> 00:27:36,625 So, this flag is the problem. 477 00:27:36,708 --> 00:27:39,208 He doesn't even know what's going on. What does he think he's doing? 478 00:27:42,750 --> 00:27:44,291 -Don't pull it out... -Oh no! 479 00:27:55,250 --> 00:27:57,625 I was going to step in. Now, let Quintal handle this. 480 00:27:57,791 --> 00:28:01,458 How dare you try to uproot the flag Quintal planted, you outsider mutt? 481 00:28:04,666 --> 00:28:07,333 Hey! If he wants to stay alive, tell him to get up and run for it. 482 00:28:08,416 --> 00:28:10,375 He'll meet his end today at the hands of Quintal. 483 00:28:10,500 --> 00:28:11,791 Aashaan! 484 00:28:12,166 --> 00:28:13,583 They're saying you'll meet your end! 485 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:23,875 That day in Thomapuram, you didn't see Aashaan's Ravana Charitham act, right? 486 00:28:24,166 --> 00:28:25,166 No! 487 00:28:25,208 --> 00:28:26,541 Well, now you will. 488 00:28:26,541 --> 00:28:30,041 [in Kannada] Ruler of Lanka, rider of the Vimana, who is that ten-headed king? 489 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:33,208 Who is it? Who is it? Yes! It's none other than our Ravanan! 490 00:28:33,208 --> 00:28:37,208 We invite you all to witness the Yakshagana: The Legend of Ravana. 491 00:28:43,333 --> 00:28:45,625 Stone, rubble, and the bitterest wood... 492 00:28:46,750 --> 00:28:49,041 Thorn, tangled root, and the viper's hood! 493 00:29:12,708 --> 00:29:14,250 Here I come! 494 00:29:16,791 --> 00:29:18,083 Ravana, the resplendent. 495 00:29:18,333 --> 00:29:21,583 Ravuther's order is to bring him your head! 496 00:29:23,708 --> 00:29:26,458 Which of my ten heads... 497 00:29:27,166 --> 00:29:29,666 does Ravuther want? 498 00:29:46,166 --> 00:29:47,333 Hey, Church Warden! 499 00:29:55,083 --> 00:29:58,083 [in Kannada] You think you can mess with me, you dog? 500 00:30:34,875 --> 00:30:35,875 Allah! 501 00:30:36,708 --> 00:30:38,125 The Airborne Assault! 502 00:31:20,541 --> 00:31:21,541 Oh no! 503 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:24,625 Don't you worry. 504 00:31:26,541 --> 00:31:27,541 Come on! 505 00:32:08,375 --> 00:32:10,000 One, two, three, four... 506 00:32:43,625 --> 00:32:44,625 Move! 507 00:32:45,458 --> 00:32:47,208 Oh my! Look! 508 00:32:49,541 --> 00:32:50,583 Come! 509 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,000 Come! 510 00:33:30,916 --> 00:33:31,958 Cyriac! 511 00:33:35,541 --> 00:33:37,250 Father, here's our Christopher! 512 00:33:38,375 --> 00:33:40,333 -The Christopher of our village! -Move! 513 00:33:45,041 --> 00:33:46,041 Oi! 514 00:33:46,333 --> 00:33:47,500 George, my brother, 515 00:33:48,083 --> 00:33:51,041 if you try to use brute force to plant that flag anywhere ever again... 516 00:33:51,208 --> 00:33:52,333 Don't you dare! 517 00:33:54,791 --> 00:33:57,458 -Lift him up! -Come on! Lift him up! 518 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:05,666 All hail Christopher of Kaaniyaar! 519 00:34:06,625 --> 00:34:10,000 All hail Christopher of Kaaniyaar! 520 00:34:11,583 --> 00:34:12,583 Put me down. 521 00:34:15,416 --> 00:34:16,416 Dear... 522 00:34:16,875 --> 00:34:18,000 are you okay now? 523 00:34:18,250 --> 00:34:19,416 I'm alright. 524 00:34:37,041 --> 00:34:39,416 You are the Christopher for whom I prayed. 525 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:51,041 Our church isn't like the other churches anymore. 526 00:34:51,083 --> 00:34:52,250 You know why? 527 00:34:52,791 --> 00:34:54,000 Our Christopher 528 00:34:54,375 --> 00:34:56,125 is a first-class believer. 529 00:34:56,708 --> 00:34:58,250 A pure-bred Christian! 530 00:35:03,041 --> 00:35:04,791 Now, to speak a few words, 531 00:35:04,958 --> 00:35:06,208 I invite Christopher. 532 00:35:08,166 --> 00:35:09,166 Stop, stop. 533 00:35:11,541 --> 00:35:13,125 Father Gregory of Thomapuram... 534 00:35:13,666 --> 00:35:15,958 spoke highly to me about Kaaniyaar's fish curry. 535 00:35:18,958 --> 00:35:20,708 The better the fish curry, 536 00:35:20,875 --> 00:35:21,875 this... 537 00:35:25,541 --> 00:35:27,083 -Pothan... Pothan! -Yes! 538 00:35:27,458 --> 00:35:29,875 this Pothan Christopher's blows will land harder. 539 00:35:32,333 --> 00:35:35,083 A hundred times faster than Quintal George ran, 540 00:35:35,291 --> 00:35:37,541 I'll chase the Communist goons out of this place. 541 00:35:41,208 --> 00:35:44,625 From this day forth, Kaaniyaar Church's Christopher Force stands formed. 542 00:35:44,666 --> 00:35:50,625 ♪ O mighty brave one, Battle's rising sun ♪ 543 00:35:51,166 --> 00:35:56,458 ♪ A burning ember.. One who is firmly enthroned.. ♪ 544 00:35:56,458 --> 00:35:58,333 Hey, who the hell invited you here? 545 00:35:58,375 --> 00:36:00,416 -Joymon... -Huh? What's wrong? 546 00:36:00,708 --> 00:36:03,458 He's not one of us. He's one of their lot. 547 00:36:04,458 --> 00:36:05,333 Huh? 548 00:36:05,333 --> 00:36:07,000 He means... they go to a different church. 549 00:36:07,958 --> 00:36:10,041 The church might be different. But isn't the Lord the same? 550 00:36:10,083 --> 00:36:13,583 ♪ Stream, star, and spar, Warrior of war ♪ 551 00:36:13,625 --> 00:36:16,708 ♪ Eyes that fiercely glow, Heart with fearless flow ♪ 552 00:36:16,750 --> 00:36:18,583 ♪ Guardian of fire and might ♪ 553 00:36:18,625 --> 00:36:20,125 -What's your name, boy? -Joy. 554 00:36:21,208 --> 00:36:24,833 Boss, we're at war with the communists, right? 555 00:36:25,250 --> 00:36:26,708 When bullets are whizzing by, 556 00:36:26,708 --> 00:36:28,916 is this the time to argue over caste and creed? 557 00:36:30,083 --> 00:36:31,833 Come on, Joymon. Damn right! 558 00:36:36,833 --> 00:36:40,000 ♪ Battles the raging tide, Rides waves far and wide ♪ 559 00:36:40,041 --> 00:36:43,125 ♪ Forged in strength so tight, Charges into fight ♪ 560 00:36:43,166 --> 00:36:46,291 ♪ Courage and might unite, Crushing revolt in fight ♪ 561 00:36:46,333 --> 00:36:49,500 ♪ He leads with might, a fearless guiding light ♪ 562 00:36:49,541 --> 00:36:52,750 ♪ Battles the raging tide, Rides waves far and wide ♪ 563 00:36:52,791 --> 00:36:55,875 ♪ Forged in strength so tight, Charges into fight ♪ 564 00:36:55,916 --> 00:36:59,000 ♪ Courage and might unite, Crushing revolt in fight ♪ 565 00:36:59,041 --> 00:37:02,250 ♪ He leads with might, a fearless guiding light ♪ 566 00:37:02,625 --> 00:37:05,666 ♪ Upon his shoulder wide, A world of love resides ♪ 567 00:37:05,666 --> 00:37:08,791 ♪ Who bears this weight above? A hero full of love ♪ 568 00:37:08,833 --> 00:37:11,041 ♪ Who stands guard so firm and near? Who is the commander here? ♪ 569 00:37:11,083 --> 00:37:15,833 [teaching moves] 570 00:37:16,375 --> 00:37:17,916 -Chettayi? -Hm? 571 00:37:17,958 --> 00:37:19,708 Will you teach me the airborne assault? 572 00:37:20,041 --> 00:37:21,458 -Do you want to learn it? -Yes. 573 00:37:21,458 --> 00:37:22,458 Okay! 574 00:37:22,541 --> 00:37:24,833 ♪ Who stands guard so firm and near? Who is the commander here? ♪ 575 00:37:24,833 --> 00:37:27,041 ♪ He shields each life, keeps us clear, He is the soul we revere ♪ 576 00:37:27,083 --> 00:37:29,458 Even if you find yourself face to face with a lone tusker, 577 00:37:29,458 --> 00:37:30,458 do not flinch. 578 00:37:31,083 --> 00:37:32,125 Plant your feet firmly, 579 00:37:32,708 --> 00:37:33,708 clench your fist, 580 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,041 step forward. 581 00:37:35,500 --> 00:37:36,958 Strike the pressure points wisely. 582 00:37:38,833 --> 00:37:39,833 The Nape Point. 583 00:37:40,791 --> 00:37:41,791 The Temple Point. 584 00:37:43,625 --> 00:37:44,750 The Clavicle Point. 585 00:37:44,750 --> 00:37:46,458 [COMMUNIST PARTY OFFICE] 586 00:38:03,333 --> 00:38:04,833 [Bring down the Government that goes against believers] 587 00:38:04,833 --> 00:38:06,208 [Down with Communist Rule] 588 00:38:07,208 --> 00:38:08,541 Rip that thing to shreds! 589 00:38:21,833 --> 00:38:25,166 Aashaan, this is the shrine I told you about, the one belonging to the Kurumans. 590 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,375 They are well trained in combat. 591 00:38:27,833 --> 00:38:30,041 These Kurumans have mastered the art of catching fish 592 00:38:30,041 --> 00:38:31,833 in the raging waters of the Amaravathi River. 593 00:38:31,875 --> 00:38:33,166 It is truly a sight to behold. 594 00:38:33,541 --> 00:38:35,166 Wow, interesting. 595 00:38:36,083 --> 00:38:37,500 That's Thariyottumala Hill. 596 00:38:41,458 --> 00:38:44,666 They're praying to keep the devils from crossing over to this side. 597 00:38:48,708 --> 00:38:50,625 Devils, huh? 598 00:38:51,041 --> 00:38:52,041 Oh God! 599 00:38:55,541 --> 00:39:01,666 ♪ Blossom lying on my life, Sleeping soft, away from strife ♪ 600 00:39:01,833 --> 00:39:07,750 ♪ You are the warmth my thoughts pursue, Every memory leads to you ♪ 601 00:39:08,375 --> 00:39:11,500 ♪ Softly, O mother's sweet child so dear ♪ 602 00:39:11,583 --> 00:39:14,708 ♪ Sing your lullaby for my ears to hear ♪ 603 00:39:14,750 --> 00:39:17,916 ♪ You are the star in the soft silver drizzle ♪ 604 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:21,041 ♪ Come down beside me, stay just a little ♪ 605 00:39:21,083 --> 00:39:24,250 ♪ Rebellions swell, the sea of fire roars and yells ♪ 606 00:39:24,291 --> 00:39:27,416 ♪ The sun will rise, in iron hearts, blood burns ♪ 607 00:39:27,500 --> 00:39:30,666 ♪ They sow the lightning, he halts it with his chest from striking ♪ 608 00:39:30,708 --> 00:39:34,041 ♪ Brave and bright, born for the fight ♪ 609 00:39:34,041 --> 00:39:37,250 ♪ Battles the raging tide, Rides waves far and wide ♪ 610 00:39:37,291 --> 00:39:40,375 ♪ Forged in strength so tight, Charges into fight ♪ 611 00:39:40,416 --> 00:39:42,166 ♪ Courage and might unite ♪ 612 00:39:42,166 --> 00:39:43,833 He who burned the church star today 613 00:39:43,875 --> 00:39:45,791 will not hesitate to burn men tomorrow. 614 00:39:48,375 --> 00:39:49,541 Get lost! 615 00:39:50,291 --> 00:39:53,375 ♪ Forged in strength so tight, Charges into fight ♪ 616 00:39:53,416 --> 00:39:55,875 ♪ Courage and might unite, Crushing revolt in fight ♪ 617 00:39:55,916 --> 00:39:56,916 Comrade, 618 00:39:57,166 --> 00:39:59,208 Christopher tore down our flags at Kurishumala Hill. 619 00:39:59,416 --> 00:40:01,916 He hit me. I can't just let this slide. 620 00:40:11,500 --> 00:40:14,666 ♪ Rebellions swell, the sea of fire roars and yells ♪ 621 00:40:14,708 --> 00:40:17,875 ♪ The sun will rise, in iron hearts, blood burns ♪ 622 00:40:17,875 --> 00:40:21,041 ♪ They sow the lightning, he halts it with his chest from striking ♪ 623 00:40:21,083 --> 00:40:24,416 ♪ Brave and bright, born for the fight ♪ 624 00:40:24,458 --> 00:40:27,625 ♪ Battles the raging tide, Rides waves far and wide ♪ 625 00:40:27,666 --> 00:40:30,750 ♪ Forged in strength so tight, Charges into fight ♪ 626 00:40:30,791 --> 00:40:33,916 ♪ Courage and might unite, Crushing revolt in fight ♪ 627 00:40:33,958 --> 00:40:37,166 ♪ He leads with might, a fearless guiding light ♪ 628 00:40:37,250 --> 00:40:40,416 ♪ Battles the raging tide, Rides waves far and wide ♪ 629 00:40:40,458 --> 00:40:43,541 ♪ Forged in strength so tight, Charges into fight ♪ 630 00:40:43,541 --> 00:40:46,750 ♪ Courage and might unite, Crushing revolt in fight ♪ 631 00:40:46,791 --> 00:40:50,000 ♪ He leads with might, a fearless guiding light ♪ 632 00:40:51,416 --> 00:40:53,041 Hey, guy with the moustache, smile! 633 00:40:53,041 --> 00:40:54,500 You just stick to taking pictures. 634 00:40:56,250 --> 00:40:58,166 Don't laugh too much. He's my friend! 635 00:40:58,541 --> 00:41:00,583 All of you, smile! 636 00:41:07,750 --> 00:41:11,375 An emergency meeting of the Home Department was held in the Chief Minister's chamber. 637 00:41:12,250 --> 00:41:15,833 The Liberation Struggle against the Communist government is intensifying. 638 00:41:16,750 --> 00:41:19,166 To confront the struggle and Christopher Force, 639 00:41:19,208 --> 00:41:21,750 a decision has been taken to appoint Special Officers 640 00:41:22,166 --> 00:41:25,083 in zones prone to conflict. 641 00:41:26,375 --> 00:41:28,000 But sir, how do you know all this? 642 00:41:28,541 --> 00:41:32,416 While your police and government sit there reading classified documents, 643 00:41:32,708 --> 00:41:34,458 I hear it right here. 644 00:41:35,208 --> 00:41:37,208 That's Eapen Daniel for you! 645 00:41:38,500 --> 00:41:40,416 I might be under suspension now 646 00:41:40,750 --> 00:41:43,000 but I have walked the halls of that South Block 647 00:41:43,041 --> 00:41:45,500 many a time as the Additional Home Secretary, haven't I? 648 00:41:50,375 --> 00:41:53,458 This decision to appoint Special Officers is all well and good. 649 00:41:54,083 --> 00:41:55,083 It's a good move. 650 00:41:55,791 --> 00:41:56,791 But... 651 00:41:57,208 --> 00:41:58,583 your list! 652 00:41:59,833 --> 00:42:01,250 I cannot accept it. 653 00:42:05,166 --> 00:42:09,291 For the Kaaniyaar Division, as Special Officer, I want this man. 654 00:42:13,208 --> 00:42:14,916 -Sir, him? -Yes. 655 00:42:15,416 --> 00:42:18,541 The mastermind of the great rebellion during the partition. 656 00:42:19,333 --> 00:42:23,041 The architect of the Rawalpet massacre where seven thousand people fell dead. 657 00:42:23,458 --> 00:42:25,458 In 1946, 658 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,583 when Ginna called for direct action 659 00:42:27,625 --> 00:42:31,250 against Indian civilians in a secret meeting, 660 00:42:31,583 --> 00:42:33,125 he was the only non-politican present. 661 00:42:33,625 --> 00:42:34,833 Rairu Ramanna! 662 00:42:37,875 --> 00:42:39,666 The next I heard of him 663 00:42:39,750 --> 00:42:41,416 was after last year's 664 00:42:42,041 --> 00:42:44,166 Rajanathapuram riots in Tamil Nadu... 665 00:42:45,041 --> 00:42:46,500 Sir... Sir, but? 666 00:42:46,583 --> 00:42:47,750 It's decided! 667 00:42:50,416 --> 00:42:51,416 Hello. 668 00:42:51,958 --> 00:42:53,291 Hello, Eapen Sir. 669 00:42:54,041 --> 00:42:57,291 The five title deeds you asked about... the agreements have been completed. 670 00:42:57,375 --> 00:42:58,416 And the sixth one? 671 00:42:58,541 --> 00:42:59,875 There's a small complication... 672 00:42:59,875 --> 00:43:01,625 -Oh! -Nothing serious, Sir. 673 00:43:01,750 --> 00:43:03,833 The woman who owns the five acres by the river... 674 00:43:03,833 --> 00:43:05,250 She's a bit of a headache. 675 00:43:05,750 --> 00:43:07,541 We must speak to her and convince her. 676 00:43:08,541 --> 00:43:09,541 I'll handle that, Sir. 677 00:43:09,958 --> 00:43:12,041 -Yeah. -And, sir... 678 00:43:12,333 --> 00:43:14,250 About that part payment... 679 00:43:14,583 --> 00:43:17,416 When I tell you to arrange six title deeds, I mean six. 680 00:43:17,416 --> 00:43:18,541 Five is not enough. 681 00:43:18,791 --> 00:43:21,041 -How many families live in Kunnumpuram? -Move aside. Go! 682 00:43:21,083 --> 00:43:22,750 110 in total. 683 00:43:22,833 --> 00:43:24,291 Ah, 110. 684 00:43:24,375 --> 00:43:25,833 They're all settlers. 685 00:43:26,125 --> 00:43:28,458 Just six of them have title deeds. 686 00:43:28,583 --> 00:43:29,625 Right? 687 00:43:29,666 --> 00:43:31,125 You have secured five already. 688 00:43:31,125 --> 00:43:34,916 And you expect Eapen's game to work only if I pay for the sixth? 689 00:43:35,125 --> 00:43:36,125 Oh no... 690 00:43:36,625 --> 00:43:38,083 -No, Sir, that's not it... -Idiot! 691 00:43:41,375 --> 00:43:43,291 Come, witness and be enthralled! 692 00:43:44,041 --> 00:43:48,166 The revolutionary social drama you awaited. 693 00:43:48,416 --> 00:43:51,500 K.P.A.C.'s 'You Made Me a Communist.' 694 00:43:51,916 --> 00:43:55,000 An epic saga of the peasant uprising... against the tyranny of feudalism. 695 00:43:55,708 --> 00:43:57,083 'You Made Me a Communist.' 696 00:43:57,541 --> 00:43:59,125 Come, witness... 697 00:43:59,791 --> 00:44:03,875 This single play provided fertile soil for the Communist Party to grow in Kerala. 698 00:44:03,916 --> 00:44:05,833 That play is like a narcotic, isn't it? 699 00:44:06,083 --> 00:44:07,333 Everyone who sees it 700 00:44:07,416 --> 00:44:09,750 forgets the Lord Almighty and chants "Inquilab". 701 00:44:10,500 --> 00:44:12,416 Two, even three shows a day! 702 00:44:12,541 --> 00:44:15,000 Isn't K.P.A.C spewing venom across the land? 703 00:44:15,458 --> 00:44:17,708 Their first play is happening in the Ayyathankovil region. 704 00:44:17,875 --> 00:44:20,250 The second is at the foothills of our Kurishumala. 705 00:44:20,583 --> 00:44:22,750 That girl from Kunnumpuram, is their lead actress. 706 00:44:22,750 --> 00:44:24,000 Huh? Which girl? 707 00:44:24,375 --> 00:44:26,708 Elsy's elder sister was married off to someone in Kannur, right? 708 00:44:26,708 --> 00:44:28,250 -Yes. -Her daughter, Rebecca. 709 00:44:28,333 --> 00:44:30,250 Hmph! She did all her studying here, didn't she? 710 00:44:31,125 --> 00:44:33,458 A hundred others will gather just to get a glimpse of her. 711 00:44:34,833 --> 00:44:37,916 As it is, the lads walk about with that red book clutched in their hands. 712 00:44:38,083 --> 00:44:40,208 Now with this on top of it all, that's just perfect. 713 00:44:41,166 --> 00:44:44,041 After hearing all this, why are you just standing there silently, Pothan? 714 00:44:44,083 --> 00:44:46,708 Now they're going to perform a play under our very noses. 715 00:44:46,833 --> 00:44:47,958 We cannot let this slide. 716 00:44:48,750 --> 00:44:50,416 You must thrash them and drive them out! 717 00:44:52,375 --> 00:44:53,375 For what? 718 00:44:55,333 --> 00:44:56,375 Father, 719 00:44:56,500 --> 00:44:58,750 whoever stands against the Church, no matter who he is, 720 00:44:58,750 --> 00:45:00,791 I will smash his kneecaps and bring him down. 721 00:45:00,833 --> 00:45:01,833 That is my job. 722 00:45:02,708 --> 00:45:04,708 I am the Christopher of the Kunnumpuram Church. 723 00:45:04,708 --> 00:45:06,208 Not some thug-for-hire! 724 00:45:07,791 --> 00:45:10,250 Moreover, is a play really a worthy opponent for us, Father? 725 00:45:10,791 --> 00:45:12,208 After all, isn't it a form of art? 726 00:45:12,250 --> 00:45:14,375 You don't know it! It is the deadliest of poisons, I tell you! 727 00:45:14,375 --> 00:45:15,666 Hey, Kuncheriya! 728 00:45:16,125 --> 00:45:17,166 My child, 729 00:45:17,208 --> 00:45:19,083 to say 'You Made Me a Communist', 730 00:45:19,333 --> 00:45:21,458 is to say; you have made me an enemy of God. 731 00:45:21,458 --> 00:45:23,333 Made me a non-believer, that is its meaning. 732 00:45:23,375 --> 00:45:25,625 Do you know why they've staged this drama at Kurishumala? 733 00:45:25,625 --> 00:45:29,083 It is to take revenge for tearing down the flag they hoisted there. 734 00:45:29,083 --> 00:45:30,083 Understood? 735 00:45:32,291 --> 00:45:34,625 No matter what, their play will not happen at Kurishumala. 736 00:45:35,708 --> 00:45:37,916 You have the word of Kunnumpuram Church's Christopher. 737 00:45:41,125 --> 00:45:42,333 Any doubts? 738 00:45:42,791 --> 00:45:44,333 -Eh? -Do you? 739 00:45:45,416 --> 00:45:46,416 No. 740 00:45:46,416 --> 00:45:47,791 So then, Kurishumala can wait. 741 00:45:48,375 --> 00:45:49,666 The first play... 742 00:45:50,750 --> 00:45:52,083 at Ayyathankovil. 743 00:45:54,291 --> 00:45:56,166 The performance you have all been anxiously awaiting, 744 00:45:56,166 --> 00:45:57,625 K.P.A.C.'s revolutionary drama, 745 00:45:57,666 --> 00:45:59,750 will commence at ten o'clock sharp. 746 00:45:59,875 --> 00:46:02,291 This play is brought to you with the patronage of 747 00:46:02,625 --> 00:46:05,833 the honourable Lord Anandan of Poovathin Maalika. 748 00:46:06,500 --> 00:46:08,708 Master, I saw the actress! 749 00:46:09,041 --> 00:46:10,708 I saw our Rebecca! 750 00:46:12,000 --> 00:46:14,750 -Ah, what is it, Rajappan? -I saw her, Master, I saw her. 751 00:46:14,791 --> 00:46:16,708 -And? -Oh, she is a divine maiden! 752 00:46:18,125 --> 00:46:20,083 Like a rich, red slab of halwa. 753 00:46:21,208 --> 00:46:23,291 -But your intentions won't succeed. -Eh? 754 00:46:23,875 --> 00:46:26,083 If that's the case, why did I spend the money? Tell me! 755 00:46:26,125 --> 00:46:28,875 That's not it, Master. She says she needs neither food nor rest. 756 00:46:28,875 --> 00:46:30,250 She's already begun her make-up. 757 00:46:32,666 --> 00:46:34,583 -Aashaan, shall I get the country bomb? -No. 758 00:46:34,583 --> 00:46:36,166 -Not now. -How about some peanuts then? 759 00:46:36,375 --> 00:46:37,708 -Nah. -Don't want any? 760 00:46:39,708 --> 00:46:41,583 Hello checking, hello checking... 761 00:46:41,958 --> 00:46:43,000 Huh! Rebecca! 762 00:46:43,666 --> 00:46:47,958 Master, she's gone into the toilet. 763 00:46:55,458 --> 00:46:56,875 The lights have gone out! 764 00:46:56,916 --> 00:46:58,208 How about throwing the bomb now? 765 00:46:58,208 --> 00:46:59,875 It will come back now. Let the play begin. 766 00:46:59,958 --> 00:47:01,166 Let's throw it then. 767 00:47:03,291 --> 00:47:04,291 Ah! Look! 768 00:47:05,791 --> 00:47:06,791 Oh my God! 769 00:47:06,833 --> 00:47:07,833 Oh no! 770 00:47:08,291 --> 00:47:11,625 Somebody, come quickly! Oh, no... Rebecca! Oh, no! 771 00:47:11,666 --> 00:47:12,958 Hey low-lives! 772 00:47:13,000 --> 00:47:15,583 If the Master says he'll take the actress, he will take her! 773 00:47:15,708 --> 00:47:16,833 They've taken the actress! 774 00:47:17,125 --> 00:47:19,333 -Hey, don't embarrass me! -She doesn't know us well enough! 775 00:47:19,791 --> 00:47:21,416 Aashaan! What about the bomb? 776 00:47:26,208 --> 00:47:27,375 [Master Anandan's property] 777 00:47:30,000 --> 00:47:31,000 Rebecca! 778 00:47:36,875 --> 00:47:37,916 Oi! 779 00:47:37,958 --> 00:47:40,083 Master, some scoundrel is following us. 780 00:47:40,125 --> 00:47:41,458 -Step on it! -Stop the car! 781 00:47:42,375 --> 00:47:43,500 What the hell are you doing? 782 00:47:44,375 --> 00:47:45,541 He must be here for the show! 783 00:47:45,541 --> 00:47:47,375 -Cover me, Thankappan! -Stop the car! 784 00:47:47,416 --> 00:47:48,833 Get it over with, Master! 785 00:47:49,791 --> 00:47:51,125 Don't fall into gutters! 786 00:47:54,458 --> 00:47:56,333 Don't get your claws out, pussycat! 787 00:47:59,291 --> 00:48:00,666 Get lost! 788 00:48:02,583 --> 00:48:05,708 I've been following you around carrying this bundle! 789 00:48:05,750 --> 00:48:08,208 Did I ask you to follow me, you dog? 790 00:48:08,208 --> 00:48:10,875 After shaking your backside and winking all over town, 791 00:48:10,916 --> 00:48:13,666 now you're playing the saint, you bloody...!!! 792 00:48:15,083 --> 00:48:17,541 -Don't waste time, Master! -Oh no! 793 00:48:18,250 --> 00:48:19,333 What is it? 794 00:48:19,375 --> 00:48:20,875 Did a civet just land on top? 795 00:48:21,375 --> 00:48:22,541 Thankappan! 796 00:48:22,583 --> 00:48:23,708 Oh no! 797 00:48:24,375 --> 00:48:27,250 -Master! -Yes, I am the Master! 798 00:48:27,833 --> 00:48:28,875 Salutations! 799 00:48:30,541 --> 00:48:31,583 Oh my! 800 00:48:32,291 --> 00:48:34,083 -Slowly! Slowly! -Get out, you bloody Master! 801 00:48:34,125 --> 00:48:35,125 Oh no! 802 00:48:48,625 --> 00:48:50,666 Nothing happened to you. Don't be afraid. 803 00:48:56,375 --> 00:48:58,833 Christopher, if you are to throw a bomb, then throw it. 804 00:48:58,875 --> 00:49:00,250 Do not make fools of people. 805 00:49:00,250 --> 00:49:02,791 You ought to have thought her abduction worked in our favour, no? 806 00:49:02,833 --> 00:49:04,666 The play would have come to a halt right then and there! 807 00:49:04,833 --> 00:49:06,333 You ruined a perfectly good chance, Christopher! 808 00:49:06,375 --> 00:49:08,375 Father, in the very shadow of the Church, 809 00:49:08,708 --> 00:49:10,250 with hundreds watching, 810 00:49:10,583 --> 00:49:13,875 a scoundrel abducts a girl and attempts to violate her. 811 00:49:14,125 --> 00:49:16,416 If a man sees that and does nothing, is he a Christian, Father? 812 00:49:16,458 --> 00:49:17,458 You tell me! 813 00:49:17,541 --> 00:49:19,625 When we die and go before the Lord, won't He ask us? 814 00:49:19,625 --> 00:49:20,625 Won't He? Tell me! 815 00:49:20,875 --> 00:49:23,333 -Ah. That's true. -Ah! 816 00:49:23,375 --> 00:49:24,583 That's all well and good. 817 00:49:24,625 --> 00:49:25,958 But they're already at Kurishumala, 818 00:49:26,000 --> 00:49:28,875 -building the stage for tomorrow's play. -Ah! That's right. 819 00:49:29,000 --> 00:49:30,625 Let them build it, Kuncheria. 820 00:49:31,125 --> 00:49:32,125 Christopher? 821 00:49:37,416 --> 00:49:39,875 Tonight is the last night for KPAC, 822 00:49:40,166 --> 00:49:41,166 on our soil. 823 00:49:41,416 --> 00:49:42,583 You can be sure of that! 824 00:50:00,875 --> 00:50:02,541 Hey, Aashaan! 825 00:50:02,750 --> 00:50:04,041 -Hmm? -Who's that? 826 00:50:04,250 --> 00:50:05,250 -I don't know. -Eh? 827 00:50:05,291 --> 00:50:06,916 -Focus on what you came for. -Ah. 828 00:50:13,958 --> 00:50:15,166 Listen, Rebecca... 829 00:50:15,500 --> 00:50:17,916 That guy who rescued you last night is out there. 830 00:50:24,458 --> 00:50:25,458 Hey? 831 00:50:26,291 --> 00:50:27,291 Rebecca? 832 00:50:33,208 --> 00:50:34,916 Rebecca! 833 00:51:18,083 --> 00:51:21,041 Yesterday, it was this man.. who saved my life. 834 00:51:21,541 --> 00:51:23,708 Just as I was lamenting that I never learnt 835 00:51:23,708 --> 00:51:26,375 the name of the man who disappeared in a flash, 836 00:51:26,375 --> 00:51:28,416 I came to know that you were standing right here. 837 00:51:28,541 --> 00:51:31,625 So I had to come over and thank you, right? 838 00:51:33,208 --> 00:51:35,333 Comrade, could you please come up to the stage? 839 00:51:35,333 --> 00:51:36,458 Or it'll be a real hassle! 840 00:51:36,458 --> 00:51:38,166 Chetta, will you please come to the stage? 841 00:51:38,208 --> 00:51:39,208 Let's talk over there. 842 00:51:39,958 --> 00:51:42,458 Aashaan, get on to the stage quickly, or our backs will break. 843 00:51:44,625 --> 00:51:45,625 Rebecca! 844 00:51:46,000 --> 00:51:49,541 Give me a kiss, darling! 845 00:51:50,666 --> 00:51:52,333 How dare you! 846 00:51:54,291 --> 00:51:55,291 Scoundrel! 847 00:51:59,041 --> 00:52:00,208 All of you, move aside! 848 00:52:02,250 --> 00:52:03,666 Saali, give me a hand! 849 00:52:03,833 --> 00:52:05,208 Move. 850 00:52:10,666 --> 00:52:11,708 Move! 851 00:52:15,416 --> 00:52:16,416 I said, stand aside! 852 00:52:20,166 --> 00:52:21,583 Move! All of you, stand aside. 853 00:52:46,000 --> 00:52:47,916 So he saved you again, huh? 854 00:52:48,791 --> 00:52:50,916 -He's quite impressive! -Shut up! 855 00:52:52,166 --> 00:52:53,791 Have these people gone mad? 856 00:52:53,833 --> 00:52:55,208 Have they never seen actors before? 857 00:52:55,291 --> 00:52:56,333 Morons! 858 00:53:00,958 --> 00:53:02,500 "Harahara Reddy Bailaattam" 859 00:53:02,916 --> 00:53:03,958 Have you heard of it? 860 00:53:03,958 --> 00:53:05,000 Have you heard of it? 861 00:53:05,208 --> 00:53:06,208 Huh? 862 00:53:06,708 --> 00:53:07,791 Huh? 863 00:53:08,750 --> 00:53:09,875 How would you have heard? 864 00:53:10,791 --> 00:53:12,291 It is a Yakshagana Theatre Troupe. 865 00:53:12,750 --> 00:53:13,916 "Ravana Charitham," 866 00:53:13,958 --> 00:53:16,916 has been staged over 500 times in Malabar and Karnataka. 867 00:53:17,041 --> 00:53:18,166 -How many? -500. 868 00:53:18,208 --> 00:53:19,208 Ah, 500! 869 00:53:19,875 --> 00:53:20,875 Who plays Ravana? 870 00:53:21,375 --> 00:53:22,666 -Who? -Who? 871 00:53:23,291 --> 00:53:24,375 I do! 872 00:53:26,333 --> 00:53:28,458 And not a single person has come after me! 873 00:53:29,000 --> 00:53:30,875 If someone comes, I will smash his kneecaps. 874 00:53:30,875 --> 00:53:32,250 -They know that! -It is time. 875 00:53:32,250 --> 00:53:33,833 -Any doubt? -Then make the call. 876 00:53:33,875 --> 00:53:35,583 Rebecca, isn't your makeup done? 877 00:53:35,625 --> 00:53:38,083 Oh, I'm ready. I just need to change out of this costume. 878 00:53:38,125 --> 00:53:39,291 Then go and get changed. 879 00:53:39,625 --> 00:53:41,666 Move those chairs. Let us begin. 880 00:53:41,708 --> 00:53:44,541 -What about him? -It's okay. Just tell him. 881 00:53:44,583 --> 00:53:47,083 Art-lovers, at precisely 10 o'clock, 882 00:53:47,083 --> 00:53:50,416 the play, 'You Made Me a Communist', presented by K. P.A.C., 883 00:53:50,458 --> 00:53:51,916 will commence on this stage. 884 00:53:54,625 --> 00:53:56,375 "Ravana Charitham"... I've seen it. 885 00:53:57,041 --> 00:53:58,416 Huh? When? 886 00:53:59,791 --> 00:54:01,333 A while ago. 887 00:54:01,375 --> 00:54:02,541 And where was that? 888 00:54:02,875 --> 00:54:03,916 -Bantadukka. -Huh? 889 00:54:04,625 --> 00:54:07,250 Keramane Shivarama Hegde, in the role of Ravana. 890 00:54:07,333 --> 00:54:08,666 There is that one line in it… 891 00:54:08,833 --> 00:54:11,000 I am Ravana! Of the battlefield 892 00:54:11,041 --> 00:54:13,458 -The valiant, the fierce, the invincible! -The valiant, the fierce, the invincible! 893 00:54:13,458 --> 00:54:14,458 Oh dear... 894 00:54:24,666 --> 00:54:25,666 I... 895 00:54:27,958 --> 00:54:30,500 Hey, leaving already, valiant, fierce, invincible one? 896 00:54:41,208 --> 00:54:42,541 Aashaan, where have you been? 897 00:54:42,583 --> 00:54:43,625 You've been gone for a while! 898 00:54:43,666 --> 00:54:46,041 Any longer, and I'd have thrown that country bomb myself. 899 00:54:46,083 --> 00:54:47,083 Hey! 900 00:54:47,333 --> 00:54:48,333 Hmm? 901 00:54:52,416 --> 00:54:53,541 -Come... -Eh? 902 00:54:54,041 --> 00:54:55,291 Come? Where to? 903 00:54:55,708 --> 00:54:56,708 Get over here! 904 00:55:03,958 --> 00:55:08,625 ♪ O girl, who casts your eyes upon the golden sickle of a moon ♪ 905 00:55:08,666 --> 00:55:13,291 ♪ O girl, who stands somber in the flowery shade of that tree ♪ 906 00:55:16,708 --> 00:55:19,333 You said we'd throw it in a deserted spot, but this place is crawling with people. 907 00:55:21,125 --> 00:55:22,125 Come on. 908 00:55:23,458 --> 00:55:27,291 Hey, you must come over to my house at the fall of dusk. 909 00:55:27,458 --> 00:55:28,458 -For what? -Ha! 910 00:55:28,458 --> 00:55:31,583 Tell your old man that you're coming to fetch water for me. 911 00:55:31,750 --> 00:55:34,250 Since I love you, caste differences don't matter. 912 00:55:34,291 --> 00:55:36,083 Move aside, Lord! 913 00:55:37,583 --> 00:55:39,916 I'm a servant, not a slave! 914 00:55:54,250 --> 00:55:56,375 Maala, are you crying? 915 00:55:58,375 --> 00:55:59,416 -Here... -Ah. 916 00:56:01,625 --> 00:56:03,333 Why are you crying, Maala? 917 00:56:07,375 --> 00:56:08,458 I won't cry anymore. 918 00:56:15,791 --> 00:56:17,416 Are you crying, Seethamma? 919 00:56:28,583 --> 00:56:31,041 No, little one. I won't cry anymore. 920 00:56:33,791 --> 00:56:35,541 Seethamma, where is Mother? 921 00:56:35,791 --> 00:56:36,791 Maala... 922 00:56:38,083 --> 00:56:40,041 Don't you know how your mother died? 923 00:56:48,500 --> 00:56:50,458 Yes. I saw it happen. 924 00:57:03,958 --> 00:57:08,166 I saw that lord beating my mother to death. 925 00:57:10,583 --> 00:57:13,333 I saw that lord beating my mother and her people to death! 926 00:57:14,458 --> 00:57:15,458 Move aside! 927 00:57:15,583 --> 00:57:16,666 Mother! 928 00:57:17,250 --> 00:57:18,250 Mother? 929 00:57:20,208 --> 00:57:21,208 Move aside! 930 00:57:23,375 --> 00:57:24,625 No... Father! 931 00:57:25,625 --> 00:57:27,458 Release my father! 932 00:57:29,416 --> 00:57:30,958 Son! 933 00:57:37,083 --> 00:57:39,916 My child, this is the life we lead. 934 00:57:41,625 --> 00:57:43,875 If we stand firm on our own soil, 935 00:57:44,000 --> 00:57:46,041 -the lords will slaughter us! -Oh gods, 936 00:57:46,250 --> 00:57:48,333 Are you not seeing this? 937 00:57:49,083 --> 00:57:50,500 My child! 938 00:57:50,500 --> 00:57:52,000 Mother Kaali! 939 00:57:54,708 --> 00:57:57,416 Pillai! Pillai! 940 00:57:58,041 --> 00:57:59,791 You must be there, Pillai! 941 00:57:59,833 --> 00:58:03,125 You must guard the forest and its folk! 942 00:58:06,208 --> 00:58:08,333 Kelu Pappa! 943 00:58:09,875 --> 00:58:11,625 I want to lift this 944 00:58:11,791 --> 00:58:13,166 and hold it high! 945 00:58:14,833 --> 00:58:17,083 -Long live the revolution! -Long live the revolution! 946 00:58:17,125 --> 00:58:18,583 Long live the revolution! 947 00:58:18,750 --> 00:58:20,416 Long live the revolution! 948 00:58:20,458 --> 00:58:34,250 Long live the revolution! 949 00:58:34,458 --> 00:58:37,208 I was adamant that I'll go home only after seeing you, Chechi. 950 00:58:37,416 --> 00:58:40,041 -Otherwise mom wouldn't-- -Are you happy now? 951 00:58:40,458 --> 00:58:41,458 Yes. 952 00:58:42,291 --> 00:58:44,666 Auntie, you may leave now. 953 00:58:44,875 --> 00:58:46,291 Don't let the church folk see you. 954 00:58:46,500 --> 00:58:48,083 You go ahead, I'll follow. 955 00:58:48,666 --> 00:58:50,666 -Hey, be careful on your way! -Okay, sister. 956 00:58:51,041 --> 00:58:52,416 -Come back soon. -Yes. 957 00:58:58,250 --> 00:58:59,250 Did you enjoy the play? 958 00:59:06,541 --> 00:59:07,541 Comrade? 959 00:59:09,125 --> 00:59:10,375 The bus is leaving. 960 00:59:10,541 --> 00:59:12,791 You go ahead. I'm going to my aunt's place. 961 00:59:13,041 --> 00:59:15,041 Take care. See you tomorrow at Alappuzha! 962 00:59:15,291 --> 00:59:16,291 Yeah. 963 00:59:19,083 --> 00:59:20,875 Your name is Krishna Pillai, right? 964 00:59:22,416 --> 00:59:24,125 Aashaan, don't be scared. 965 00:59:24,833 --> 00:59:25,833 Run! 966 00:59:35,916 --> 00:59:38,916 I'm aware of Christopher Krishna Pillai's story. 967 00:59:40,375 --> 00:59:42,416 Our party is present all over Kerala. 968 00:59:44,041 --> 00:59:45,083 Don't worry, 969 00:59:45,291 --> 00:59:46,666 I won't tell anyone. 970 00:59:47,708 --> 00:59:51,625 Communism isn't about excluding those with ideological differences, 971 00:59:51,666 --> 00:59:53,250 but embracing them. 972 01:00:04,458 --> 01:00:05,916 What are you thinking? 973 01:00:10,583 --> 01:00:11,291 [Police Station, Thomapuram] 974 01:00:11,291 --> 01:00:14,166 Just speaking ill about noblemen isn't enough... 975 01:00:15,000 --> 01:00:16,208 There should be an eyewitness. 976 01:00:17,375 --> 01:00:18,583 Eye witness. 977 01:00:21,041 --> 01:00:22,208 Did you see it? 978 01:00:23,291 --> 01:00:24,291 No. 979 01:00:25,125 --> 01:00:26,125 Did you see it? 980 01:00:27,375 --> 01:00:28,375 Did you? 981 01:00:32,041 --> 01:00:33,083 Bloody dogs! 982 01:00:35,125 --> 01:00:36,125 I saw it. 983 01:00:39,083 --> 01:00:40,375 Seethamma? 984 01:00:47,375 --> 01:00:50,291 I saw the Lord beating my mother and her people to death. 985 01:00:52,000 --> 01:00:53,583 You slave dogs! 986 01:00:55,791 --> 01:01:00,750 Has your blood grown so insolent that you dare trespass upon Pattelar's land? 987 01:01:01,375 --> 01:01:02,375 This... 988 01:01:02,625 --> 01:01:04,583 This is the land we sowed, watered, and harvested! 989 01:01:04,750 --> 01:01:06,750 -What? -Why, Sir? 990 01:01:08,541 --> 01:01:10,375 Why has it been divided with boundaries drawn? 991 01:01:10,375 --> 01:01:12,000 Shut your mouth, you outcaste! 992 01:01:12,875 --> 01:01:13,875 Mother! 993 01:01:14,125 --> 01:01:15,750 What gives you the nerve to speak back, 994 01:01:15,791 --> 01:01:17,208 you filthy slave! 995 01:01:22,250 --> 01:01:23,250 You saw it? 996 01:01:32,833 --> 01:01:33,875 Did you see it? 997 01:01:34,333 --> 01:01:35,333 I saw it. 998 01:01:38,208 --> 01:01:39,625 Seethamma! 999 01:01:48,875 --> 01:01:50,958 You dare trespass into Pattelar Saab's land 1000 01:01:51,625 --> 01:01:53,333 and spew such nonsense? 1001 01:01:55,500 --> 01:01:57,250 And you dare lie to the police? 1002 01:02:00,708 --> 01:02:02,208 Bloody scum! 1003 01:02:09,041 --> 01:02:10,125 Seethamma? 1004 01:02:10,500 --> 01:02:11,583 Seethamma? 1005 01:02:25,916 --> 01:02:26,916 Sir! 1006 01:02:27,250 --> 01:02:29,041 The girl isn't breathing, Sir! 1007 01:02:30,083 --> 01:02:31,083 My child! 1008 01:02:34,416 --> 01:02:35,875 O my Lord! 1009 01:02:37,125 --> 01:02:38,916 Seetha, my dear! 1010 01:02:38,958 --> 01:02:39,958 My child! 1011 01:02:50,000 --> 01:02:51,041 Hey! 1012 01:02:53,333 --> 01:02:54,375 Hey! 1013 01:02:54,916 --> 01:02:55,916 Is the wedding over? 1014 01:02:56,000 --> 01:02:57,291 The wedding is tomorrow! 1015 01:02:57,666 --> 01:02:59,208 Today's the ritual at the temple. 1016 01:02:59,458 --> 01:03:00,708 Will you come, Christopher? 1017 01:03:00,750 --> 01:03:01,833 Of course I'll be there! 1018 01:03:01,875 --> 01:03:03,250 Alright, see you there then. 1019 01:03:09,708 --> 01:03:11,208 You are quite something, Mr. Rowdy! 1020 01:03:13,166 --> 01:03:15,250 You've got my whole village under your spell! 1021 01:03:17,333 --> 01:03:18,833 Only the village is different... 1022 01:03:20,000 --> 01:03:21,750 Aren't the land and the people just the same everywhere? 1023 01:03:25,833 --> 01:03:27,625 To me, Thomapuram and Kaaniyaar aren't two, 1024 01:03:28,416 --> 01:03:29,416 but one! 1025 01:03:37,750 --> 01:03:38,958 This is the land I bought. 1026 01:03:40,291 --> 01:03:41,291 Do you like it? 1027 01:03:42,666 --> 01:03:45,416 This land by the banks of the Amaravathi river was my dream. 1028 01:03:45,541 --> 01:03:48,250 I endured much to finally call this land my own. 1029 01:03:51,916 --> 01:03:54,958 After all, the fight for land is the same everywhere, isn't it? 1030 01:04:01,125 --> 01:04:03,458 Take Kurishumala, for instance. 1031 01:04:03,750 --> 01:04:06,083 The Party wants a massive office there. 1032 01:04:07,875 --> 01:04:10,083 As for the church folk... they want a brand new church. 1033 01:04:11,708 --> 01:04:12,958 But honestly, 1034 01:04:13,666 --> 01:04:15,458 is not a school what is truly needed there? 1035 01:04:17,833 --> 01:04:23,583 Without having to struggle through hills, ferries, rain, or floods, 1036 01:04:24,041 --> 01:04:29,583 the children here deserve a school to study, do they not? 1037 01:04:33,416 --> 01:04:35,375 How much land does this property cover exactly? 1038 01:04:36,250 --> 01:04:38,541 It is roughly four or five acres altogether. 1039 01:04:39,291 --> 01:04:41,958 Only six families have got title deeds in Kunnumpuram. 1040 01:04:42,125 --> 01:04:43,333 Luckily, this is one of them. 1041 01:04:43,333 --> 01:04:45,083 And since it is deeded land, 1042 01:04:45,125 --> 01:04:46,750 a lot of people have their eyes on it. 1043 01:04:48,125 --> 01:04:49,916 There are temptations, threats, and the like. 1044 01:04:50,333 --> 01:04:51,625 Anyway, we will see. 1045 01:04:53,125 --> 01:04:55,208 Even after getting the land you always wanted, 1046 01:04:55,250 --> 01:04:56,583 why have you not built a house? 1047 01:04:58,750 --> 01:05:01,208 I do not know if Kurishumala will ever have a school. 1048 01:05:02,166 --> 01:05:03,458 But there will be one here, 1049 01:05:04,333 --> 01:05:05,333 right here on my soil. 1050 01:05:06,833 --> 01:05:09,000 That is now my greatest dream. 1051 01:05:10,541 --> 01:05:12,875 Isn't a small patch of land enough for me to build a house? 1052 01:05:23,000 --> 01:05:25,000 I must leave tomorrow morning. 1053 01:05:25,875 --> 01:05:27,375 I have to reach Alappuzha by night. 1054 01:05:27,833 --> 01:05:29,250 -Shall I leave? -Yes. 1055 01:05:35,125 --> 01:05:36,125 Hey? 1056 01:05:36,708 --> 01:05:37,708 Yes? 1057 01:05:38,916 --> 01:05:41,041 Didn't you ask me earlier if I liked the play? 1058 01:05:43,375 --> 01:05:44,666 The play was excellent! 1059 01:05:46,041 --> 01:05:49,833 If the Christopher of Kaaniyaar has liked our play, 1060 01:05:49,958 --> 01:05:52,291 it means that our play will stand immortal. 1061 01:06:08,083 --> 01:06:10,166 What the hell have you done, Christopher! 1062 01:06:10,250 --> 01:06:11,750 This was a bit too much! 1063 01:06:11,791 --> 01:06:13,333 -It was really bad! -We trusted you! 1064 01:06:13,500 --> 01:06:14,500 He's a liar! 1065 01:06:14,750 --> 01:06:18,541 Here comes the "holy angel," hand-picked by the Trustee and the young priest. 1066 01:06:19,125 --> 01:06:20,041 Look at that arrogance in his stride! 1067 01:06:20,083 --> 01:06:22,458 While KPAC staged the play at Kurishumala... 1068 01:06:22,541 --> 01:06:25,875 was Christopher of Kunnumpuram off fishing? 1069 01:06:25,916 --> 01:06:27,500 That was the question from the Bishop House! 1070 01:06:27,541 --> 01:06:29,791 Oh! I felt flayed on the spot. 1071 01:06:29,916 --> 01:06:31,541 I knew this from the very beginning! 1072 01:06:31,708 --> 01:06:33,333 Now tell me, Father, are you satisfied? 1073 01:06:34,291 --> 01:06:35,833 The precious son you prayed for! 1074 01:06:35,875 --> 01:06:38,625 Oh, this 'precious son' wasn't out catching fish at all. 1075 01:06:39,083 --> 01:06:41,166 There's that Communist girl in Kunnumpuram, right? 1076 01:06:41,500 --> 01:06:42,750 K.P.A.C. Rebecca! 1077 01:06:43,000 --> 01:06:44,208 All of you, listen to this! 1078 01:06:44,416 --> 01:06:46,666 He was roaming hand-in-hand with her! 1079 01:06:46,833 --> 01:06:48,500 I saw it with my own eyes, Father! 1080 01:06:49,875 --> 01:06:51,625 Listen, I'm telling this to everyone here. 1081 01:06:51,833 --> 01:06:53,208 Just like he deceived you, 1082 01:06:53,250 --> 01:06:55,916 he blinded us too, and went to support that play. 1083 01:06:56,666 --> 01:06:57,666 Did you see that play? 1084 01:06:59,083 --> 01:07:01,583 -Well, I saw it. -Father, did you hear that? 1085 01:07:01,583 --> 01:07:02,583 Father! 1086 01:07:03,500 --> 01:07:06,125 The Communists performing that play, don't have horns or tails. 1087 01:07:06,916 --> 01:07:09,041 They're just ordinary humans like us. 1088 01:07:09,458 --> 01:07:11,958 -Defending them after seeing it? -How dare he talk like this? 1089 01:07:12,208 --> 01:07:13,375 -Just stay quiet. -Oh, really! 1090 01:07:14,833 --> 01:07:15,875 My dear Father... 1091 01:07:15,875 --> 01:07:19,291 I did not see any of those so-called Russian evil tactics in that play. 1092 01:07:20,958 --> 01:07:23,666 And we should not waste our time discussing that play or the party. 1093 01:07:23,708 --> 01:07:26,083 We have far more to do for the sake of Kaaniyaar. 1094 01:07:27,333 --> 01:07:29,250 In the play 'You Made Me a Communist', 1095 01:07:29,250 --> 01:07:32,958 there is no mention of Christians or the Church, contrary to what you think. 1096 01:07:33,916 --> 01:07:35,416 That play is not against us, Father. 1097 01:07:39,458 --> 01:07:41,166 Are you even a Christian to say that? 1098 01:07:45,791 --> 01:07:47,166 Aren't you Krishna Pillai? 1099 01:07:48,958 --> 01:07:50,041 I'm asking you! 1100 01:07:50,416 --> 01:07:51,625 Aren't you Krishna Pillai? 1101 01:07:51,916 --> 01:07:52,958 Answer me! 1102 01:07:56,833 --> 01:07:58,916 -Father... -Get out of here right now! 1103 01:07:59,333 --> 01:08:00,708 For bearing all your expenses 1104 01:08:00,750 --> 01:08:03,166 and crowning you as the Christopher of this land, 1105 01:08:03,333 --> 01:08:04,791 no matter how many times I confess, 1106 01:08:04,833 --> 01:08:06,333 the Almighty will never forgive me! 1107 01:08:06,666 --> 01:08:07,666 Vile sinner! 1108 01:08:10,000 --> 01:08:13,000 You have betrayed this church and this entire village. 1109 01:08:13,041 --> 01:08:14,708 -Get out! -Get lost, you scoundrel! 1110 01:08:16,625 --> 01:08:18,666 Didn't you hear what Father said? Get the hell out of here! 1111 01:08:18,708 --> 01:08:20,041 Kuncheria, kick him out right now! 1112 01:08:20,666 --> 01:08:22,458 -You heard what the Father said! -Oh no! Aashaan! 1113 01:08:22,500 --> 01:08:23,500 Just go... get out! 1114 01:08:23,500 --> 01:08:25,875 -You went behind that girl, right? -Never show your face here again! 1115 01:08:26,791 --> 01:08:27,875 -Get lost! -Get out! 1116 01:08:48,541 --> 01:08:52,833 Didn't you ask, Ayyanar Sir, what makes this day so special? 1117 01:08:55,791 --> 01:08:56,958 Welcome, Sir. 1118 01:08:57,916 --> 01:08:59,916 This is our War Room! 1119 01:09:04,583 --> 01:09:07,791 The great protest that shall enter the annals of history tomorrow... 1120 01:09:08,583 --> 01:09:11,375 The Liberation Struggle. This is its War Room. 1121 01:09:13,166 --> 01:09:17,458 For a long time now, my team and I have been toiling day and night. 1122 01:09:23,708 --> 01:09:24,708 Yes. 1123 01:09:26,291 --> 01:09:28,416 From this day forth, the Liberation Struggle 1124 01:09:28,708 --> 01:09:30,125 surges towards its grand culmination, 1125 01:09:30,208 --> 01:09:31,291 in Kaaniyaar! 1126 01:09:42,166 --> 01:09:44,750 All of you, hear this well! 1127 01:09:45,000 --> 01:09:47,208 From today, the land of Kaaniyaar 1128 01:09:47,500 --> 01:09:50,166 shall have neither a Christopher nor a Christopher Force! 1129 01:09:52,041 --> 01:09:56,625 No one needs to come here anymore as the saviour of this land! 1130 01:09:56,708 --> 01:09:57,708 He will come, sir! 1131 01:09:57,750 --> 01:10:00,583 He is coming to set that land ablaze until nothing but ash remains. 1132 01:10:05,291 --> 01:10:08,958 Over this holy sanctuary blessed by the Almighty, 1133 01:10:08,958 --> 01:10:12,125 not even the shadow of a devil shall fall. 1134 01:10:20,666 --> 01:10:23,916 The fabric of divine justice will be torn asunder! 1135 01:10:25,250 --> 01:10:28,875 This land isn't meant to be signed away 1136 01:10:29,166 --> 01:10:30,458 to any monopolist. 1137 01:10:30,583 --> 01:10:31,833 Tell them to leave! 1138 01:10:37,250 --> 01:10:39,333 The great serpent of doom 1139 01:10:39,625 --> 01:10:41,416 will descend on Earth! 1140 01:10:43,875 --> 01:10:47,250 To sever this land's veins one by one, until they snap... 1141 01:10:47,458 --> 01:10:48,750 he is coming... 1142 01:10:51,208 --> 01:10:52,958 The massacre specialist... 1143 01:10:55,500 --> 01:10:56,833 Rairu Ramanna! 1144 01:10:59,458 --> 01:11:00,458 Yes. 1145 01:11:00,750 --> 01:11:01,750 He is coming... 1146 01:11:02,041 --> 01:11:03,333 for Kaaniyaar. 1147 01:11:22,916 --> 01:11:25,916 Hey, I heard the church bells ringing again this morning. 1148 01:11:26,083 --> 01:11:27,333 What was it about? 1149 01:11:27,375 --> 01:11:30,375 I don't know. Chachan and Paappan have gone there. 1150 01:11:30,458 --> 01:11:31,708 Lonappan Chettayi! 1151 01:11:31,833 --> 01:11:33,041 -Chettayi! -Yes? 1152 01:11:33,625 --> 01:11:36,250 Beyond Kunnumpuram is Thariyottumala Hill. We must not go there. 1153 01:11:36,291 --> 01:11:39,416 Kuttayi, there is really good honey there. Do you want to come along? 1154 01:11:39,583 --> 01:11:41,791 I'm not coming. Chettayi told us not to go there. 1155 01:11:41,791 --> 01:11:44,041 Listen, there are no demons there in the daytime. 1156 01:11:44,750 --> 01:11:45,666 Come, let's go. 1157 01:11:45,708 --> 01:11:47,916 -Hey Johnny, then shall we go too? -Yes. 1158 01:11:51,583 --> 01:11:53,375 Lonappan Chettayi, we are coming along too! 1159 01:11:53,583 --> 01:11:54,708 Alright, come along. 1160 01:11:54,833 --> 01:11:58,333 But do not tell anyone we went to Thariyottumala Hill. 1161 01:12:04,000 --> 01:12:06,666 Do you get it now? This was utterly pointless! 1162 01:12:07,041 --> 01:12:09,666 Instead of remaining in our own land, minding our own affairs... 1163 01:12:11,166 --> 01:12:12,833 Tell me, what was wrong with this Father Gregory? 1164 01:12:12,833 --> 01:12:14,250 That is what I cannot understand. 1165 01:12:14,458 --> 01:12:17,625 We were living peacefully, staging our plays and picking our fights, 1166 01:12:17,791 --> 01:12:20,041 and they dragged us here to listen to all their accusations! 1167 01:12:20,083 --> 01:12:21,541 It was all in vain. 1168 01:12:23,125 --> 01:12:24,375 Forget it, Saali! 1169 01:12:25,416 --> 01:12:27,500 Once you decide to end everything and walk away... 1170 01:12:27,708 --> 01:12:28,750 that is the end of it. 1171 01:12:29,083 --> 01:12:30,208 You have to let it go. 1172 01:12:36,375 --> 01:12:37,958 If there is anything worth remembering, 1173 01:12:38,666 --> 01:12:40,125 only that should be carried with us. 1174 01:12:43,750 --> 01:12:44,833 Huh? 1175 01:12:45,916 --> 01:12:46,916 Aashaan! 1176 01:13:09,000 --> 01:13:10,333 Don't go, Aashaan! 1177 01:13:10,916 --> 01:13:13,250 No matter what the Church says, you must not leave, Aashaan! 1178 01:13:13,291 --> 01:13:16,250 They are saying they will disband the Christopher Force. 1179 01:13:16,291 --> 01:13:17,291 If you leave, 1180 01:13:17,750 --> 01:13:19,041 we will come with you, Aashaan! 1181 01:13:21,458 --> 01:13:22,500 I must go. 1182 01:13:23,125 --> 01:13:24,166 I have to. 1183 01:13:28,541 --> 01:13:29,541 Bye. 1184 01:13:29,958 --> 01:13:32,791 -Aashaan! Don't go, Aashaan. -Christopher Aashaan! 1185 01:13:37,500 --> 01:13:39,791 Krishna Pillai and Pothan Christopher are not two, 1186 01:13:40,000 --> 01:13:41,000 but one... 1187 01:13:41,333 --> 01:13:42,958 and you must proclaim it to this land. 1188 01:13:57,500 --> 01:13:59,333 Hey! Christopher Krishna Pillai! 1189 01:14:01,958 --> 01:14:04,875 When the church bell tolled this morning, I had guessed it already. 1190 01:14:06,583 --> 01:14:10,000 Too bad I wasn't there to watch the adopted son being shown the door. 1191 01:14:10,208 --> 01:14:13,000 No one has cast us out. We are leaving of our own accord. 1192 01:14:13,333 --> 01:14:14,333 Hmm. 1193 01:14:14,500 --> 01:14:15,541 Yes, I know. 1194 01:14:17,000 --> 01:14:19,166 Then why are your Aashaan's eyes filled with tears? 1195 01:14:19,166 --> 01:14:21,500 What? Nothing like that. His eyes are just sweating. 1196 01:14:21,541 --> 01:14:23,208 Aashaan has a slight sweating problem! 1197 01:14:23,250 --> 01:14:24,875 What a master, and what a disciple. 1198 01:14:24,916 --> 01:14:26,375 -Comrade! -Yes? 1199 01:14:26,375 --> 01:14:27,416 Are you leaving? 1200 01:14:27,916 --> 01:14:30,750 I must reach Alappuzha by noon. There is a play this evening. 1201 01:14:30,750 --> 01:14:33,083 Then you should have caught the six-thirty bus! 1202 01:14:33,125 --> 01:14:34,833 The next bus will be quite late. 1203 01:14:35,083 --> 01:14:36,416 Is that so? Ugh! 1204 01:14:36,458 --> 01:14:37,541 Anyway, never mind. 1205 01:14:47,833 --> 01:14:49,291 Comrade, shall I leave? 1206 01:14:50,916 --> 01:14:52,000 Okay then. 1207 01:14:55,250 --> 01:14:56,875 Next stop is at Memala, right? 1208 01:15:06,083 --> 01:15:07,208 See you. 1209 01:15:41,041 --> 01:15:42,541 My dear rowdy! 1210 01:15:43,333 --> 01:15:44,583 Can't you smile a little? 1211 01:15:46,541 --> 01:15:47,708 Wait… so, 1212 01:15:47,750 --> 01:15:49,250 aren't you going to Alappuzha? 1213 01:15:50,666 --> 01:15:52,833 I can take a bus from Ayyathankovil as well. 1214 01:16:03,833 --> 01:16:07,166 ♪ Never till this day have I seen ♪ 1215 01:16:09,416 --> 01:16:12,583 ♪ A maiden's face in molten gold's sheen ♪ 1216 01:16:14,916 --> 01:16:17,583 ♪ Never till this day have I seen ♪ 1217 01:16:17,750 --> 01:16:20,375 ♪ A maiden's face in molten gold's sheen ♪ 1218 01:16:20,458 --> 01:16:23,333 ♪ Descended from heaven to join me on earth ♪ 1219 01:16:23,333 --> 01:16:25,833 ♪ This maiden so precious, of boundless worth ♪ 1220 01:16:26,000 --> 01:16:28,791 ♪ A moonlight found after a patient search ♪ 1221 01:16:28,833 --> 01:16:31,541 ♪ Like golden rain that fell at midnight's verge ♪ 1222 01:16:31,541 --> 01:16:36,833 ♪ A tender alphabet, fine and rare, Penned by a feather-tip with care ♪ 1223 01:16:37,125 --> 01:16:42,500 ♪ The first light that springs from a limitless sunrise ♪ 1224 01:16:42,708 --> 01:16:47,708 ♪ A golden sky shimmering wide in my eyes ♪ 1225 01:16:47,750 --> 01:16:50,958 ♪ In the corner of dreams where it gently would reign ♪ 1226 01:16:51,000 --> 01:16:53,083 ♪ Like a tender bloom kissed by cooling rain ♪ 1227 01:16:53,708 --> 01:16:56,500 ♪ Let the wild magnolia bloom ♪ 1228 01:16:56,541 --> 01:16:59,208 ♪ Let the parrot hear it ring across the gloom ♪ 1229 01:16:59,250 --> 01:17:04,750 ♪ You are the maiden meant for me, my only destiny ♪ 1230 01:17:04,833 --> 01:17:07,583 ♪ You are the pearl I found after waiting for years ♪ 1231 01:17:07,625 --> 01:17:10,375 ♪ You are the gold I found after searching all spheres ♪ 1232 01:17:10,375 --> 01:17:14,791 ♪ The treasure of desire I stole, beyond all my fears ♪ 1233 01:17:38,000 --> 01:17:43,083 ♪ Will you come? Will you come this way, my dear? ♪ 1234 01:17:43,125 --> 01:17:48,375 ♪ My feet are weary waiting for you, my gentle deer ♪ 1235 01:17:48,625 --> 01:17:53,833 ♪ Do not go, do not go, do not let go of my hand ♪ 1236 01:17:53,958 --> 01:18:00,125 ♪ When a hundred yearnings and desires take command ♪ 1237 01:18:00,166 --> 01:18:05,666 ♪ A romantic exchange between the shore and the wave ♪ 1238 01:18:05,708 --> 01:18:11,083 ♪ A soft serenade the wind through bamboo would weave ♪ 1239 01:18:11,125 --> 01:18:15,250 ♪ O morning when the cloud-arrayed sky, lets gentle rain fall from on high ♪ 1240 01:18:16,833 --> 01:18:19,583 ♪ Let the wild magnolia bloom ♪ 1241 01:18:19,625 --> 01:18:22,333 ♪ Let the parrot hear it ring across the gloom ♪ 1242 01:18:22,375 --> 01:18:27,833 ♪ You are the maiden meant for me, my only destiny ♪ 1243 01:18:27,916 --> 01:18:30,625 ♪ You are the pearl I found after waiting for years ♪ 1244 01:18:30,708 --> 01:18:33,458 ♪ You are the gold I found after searching all spheres ♪ 1245 01:18:34,916 --> 01:18:36,875 No more farewells. I'll see you then. 1246 01:18:37,750 --> 01:18:38,791 Okay. 1247 01:18:59,791 --> 01:19:02,000 Ticket! Ticket! Where are you headed, Chetta? 1248 01:19:03,625 --> 01:19:04,666 Ticket! Ticket! 1249 01:19:05,083 --> 01:19:08,625 [Communist Manifesto] To Comrade Krishna Pillai, with love, Rebecca! 1250 01:19:17,208 --> 01:19:18,208 Hey! 1251 01:19:30,000 --> 01:19:31,125 Comrade! 1252 01:19:31,958 --> 01:19:33,125 What did you just call me? 1253 01:19:33,875 --> 01:19:34,958 He called you Comrade! 1254 01:19:38,083 --> 01:19:41,083 You have only seen Keramane Shivarama Hegde's Ravana Charitham, haven't you? 1255 01:19:41,791 --> 01:19:42,875 -Yes! -Now... 1256 01:19:43,458 --> 01:19:44,583 at Thommapuram... 1257 01:19:45,250 --> 01:19:46,291 will you come 1258 01:19:46,916 --> 01:19:49,708 to watch the Ravana Charitham performed by me, Krishna Pillai? 1259 01:19:51,250 --> 01:19:52,333 I will. 1260 01:20:30,625 --> 01:20:31,625 Sir! 1261 01:20:31,875 --> 01:20:33,875 I just got the report, Sir. Yes, Sir. 1262 01:20:34,375 --> 01:20:36,916 Evening, 4:30. I will inform, Sir. 1263 01:20:45,708 --> 01:20:46,833 No, not now. 1264 01:20:48,500 --> 01:20:49,541 CM... 1265 01:20:49,791 --> 01:20:51,208 there's an important message, sir. 1266 01:20:52,500 --> 01:20:53,541 Sir! 1267 01:21:06,583 --> 01:21:07,666 Why did you stop, Ramettan? 1268 01:21:08,000 --> 01:21:09,375 Someone is blocking the way. 1269 01:21:17,083 --> 01:21:18,083 Who is he? 1270 01:21:26,166 --> 01:21:27,291 Hey! 1271 01:21:27,333 --> 01:21:28,958 What are you doing? 1272 01:21:32,583 --> 01:21:33,791 Move your bike! 1273 01:21:34,875 --> 01:21:36,000 What are you doing? 1274 01:21:36,833 --> 01:21:37,875 -Give it back! -Sorry! 1275 01:21:38,208 --> 01:21:40,000 Hey! What do you think you are doing? 1276 01:21:41,625 --> 01:21:42,750 You better behave yourself! 1277 01:21:42,750 --> 01:21:45,083 -Hey, move your bike! -How dare you lay your hands on a woman? 1278 01:21:45,125 --> 01:21:48,125 -Is he deaf or something? -Conductor, throw him out! 1279 01:21:48,833 --> 01:21:51,416 -Get out of the bus! -I've been telling him the same, Sister. 1280 01:21:51,458 --> 01:21:53,500 -I'm talking to you! -Look, the locals will make a scene! 1281 01:21:53,541 --> 01:21:54,708 -Can't you understa-- -Oh no! 1282 01:21:56,125 --> 01:21:57,416 I don't say goodbyes. 1283 01:21:57,916 --> 01:21:58,916 Sorry! 1284 01:22:35,500 --> 01:22:37,583 I came here for you alone. 1285 01:22:38,500 --> 01:22:39,583 What to do! 1286 01:22:40,375 --> 01:22:41,541 Collateral damage. 1287 01:22:46,416 --> 01:22:48,875 Sir, as part of the Liberation Struggle, 1288 01:22:49,208 --> 01:22:51,583 a bomb attack was carried out on a bus in Muvattupuzha. 1289 01:22:58,833 --> 01:22:59,958 Aashaan! 1290 01:23:03,875 --> 01:23:05,000 Aashaan! 1291 01:23:05,333 --> 01:23:06,958 Aashaan! Get up! 1292 01:23:09,541 --> 01:23:11,208 Come dear, don't be scared. 1293 01:23:12,500 --> 01:23:13,666 Get the jeep! 1294 01:23:13,958 --> 01:23:15,416 [swearing in unknown language] 1295 01:23:15,625 --> 01:23:16,625 Aashaan! 1296 01:23:16,875 --> 01:23:18,166 Aashaan, get in. 1297 01:23:18,791 --> 01:23:19,666 Come! 1298 01:23:19,666 --> 01:23:20,958 [in unknown language] Hey, come on! 1299 01:23:20,958 --> 01:23:22,583 -Aashaan! -Let's go! 1300 01:23:22,583 --> 01:23:23,708 Get in quickly! 1301 01:23:25,000 --> 01:23:26,125 Watch your step... Get in! 1302 01:23:27,083 --> 01:23:28,458 Is there a hospital nearby? 1303 01:23:29,583 --> 01:23:30,916 Who are these people? 1304 01:23:36,583 --> 01:23:37,583 Okay, okay. 1305 01:23:39,458 --> 01:23:40,458 CM... 1306 01:23:40,958 --> 01:23:43,833 The police fired four rounds at the protesters in Piravom. 1307 01:23:44,625 --> 01:23:45,666 FIRE!! 1308 01:23:49,583 --> 01:23:54,166 Sir, seven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed on the spot. 1309 01:23:55,500 --> 01:23:59,500 Have goons now infiltrated the police force? 1310 01:23:59,750 --> 01:24:00,750 Sir... 1311 01:24:04,875 --> 01:24:07,541 [radio] The Liberation Struggle has spiralled into a full-blown street war! 1312 01:24:07,583 --> 01:24:09,458 Central Kerala has become a field of carnage. 1313 01:24:09,916 --> 01:24:12,875 Two people have been killed in a police firing at Ambalapuzha. 1314 01:24:17,375 --> 01:24:19,375 -Stop.. Stop! -Saali! Get out, quickly! 1315 01:24:20,208 --> 01:24:22,000 -Come! -Watch your step, come! 1316 01:24:22,500 --> 01:24:23,625 Come on! 1317 01:24:23,750 --> 01:24:24,833 Ah.. come in. 1318 01:24:24,916 --> 01:24:25,916 Go! 1319 01:24:27,958 --> 01:24:29,291 -Mom! -What is it? 1320 01:24:29,458 --> 01:24:30,750 Mom! 1321 01:24:31,250 --> 01:24:32,875 Mom! 1322 01:24:33,666 --> 01:24:34,875 Mom! 1323 01:24:34,875 --> 01:24:37,583 -Don't cry, dear. -Chechi.. Chechi, my daughter! 1324 01:24:37,791 --> 01:24:38,958 Chinnu, my child! 1325 01:24:39,708 --> 01:24:40,750 Oh, no! 1326 01:24:41,291 --> 01:24:42,625 Dear, your mother is here. 1327 01:24:44,500 --> 01:24:46,000 Don't cry, dear. 1328 01:26:31,791 --> 01:26:33,375 Comrade, this is the man. 1329 01:26:34,833 --> 01:26:37,166 -This is the conductor of the Jupiter bus. -Oh! 1330 01:26:37,625 --> 01:26:39,000 I ran and managed to escape. 1331 01:26:39,458 --> 01:26:41,958 A man boarded the bus alone and began firing continuously. 1332 01:26:42,500 --> 01:26:44,750 He spoke a different language. 1333 01:26:44,916 --> 01:26:47,416 From his attire, I doubt he was a protester. 1334 01:26:47,458 --> 01:26:49,958 [swearing in unknown language] 1335 01:26:52,666 --> 01:26:53,666 Rathnakaran, this... 1336 01:26:53,750 --> 01:26:56,041 Comrade, what is going on here? 1337 01:26:58,708 --> 01:27:00,583 [radio news] The Liberation Struggle is turning 1338 01:27:00,625 --> 01:27:02,541 increasingly violent across the entire state. 1339 01:27:02,916 --> 01:27:06,375 Four people were killed in the police firings at Pulluvila and Vettukaadu. 1340 01:27:06,375 --> 01:27:08,916 CM, the situation is slipping out of our control. 1341 01:27:09,625 --> 01:27:11,916 The rebellion is spreading across the entire state. 1342 01:27:12,833 --> 01:27:15,833 A letter recommending the dismissal of the state government 1343 01:27:15,875 --> 01:27:18,000 has been submitted by the IB to the Prime Minister. 1344 01:27:18,041 --> 01:27:20,583 If the Governor sends his report as well... 1345 01:27:20,791 --> 01:27:22,000 Our government? 1346 01:27:24,291 --> 01:27:25,833 Losing power 1347 01:27:26,541 --> 01:27:28,458 is of no concern to me. 1348 01:27:29,333 --> 01:27:31,333 But what of my people? 1349 01:27:32,125 --> 01:27:33,250 Their tears, 1350 01:27:33,750 --> 01:27:35,541 the blood they have shed... 1351 01:27:36,000 --> 01:27:37,166 I'm sure, 1352 01:27:37,416 --> 01:27:39,500 someone is behind all this. 1353 01:27:44,458 --> 01:27:48,541 A project already approved by the Central Government… the Kaaniyaar project. 1354 01:27:50,166 --> 01:27:53,916 For it to take off, all that remained was the State Government's clearance. 1355 01:27:57,583 --> 01:28:00,125 But then came the Communist Chief Minister's order. 1356 01:28:03,875 --> 01:28:05,208 Proposal rejected! 1357 01:28:05,250 --> 01:28:06,666 Tell them to leave! 1358 01:28:06,708 --> 01:28:09,750 So then, what do you think the man who spent a fortune on this will do now? 1359 01:28:11,666 --> 01:28:12,583 Sir... 1360 01:28:12,625 --> 01:28:14,000 He would not heed us, sir. 1361 01:28:15,500 --> 01:28:17,458 We placed every possible offer before him, sir. 1362 01:28:17,791 --> 01:28:20,375 But CM rejected them. 1363 01:28:30,250 --> 01:28:32,666 If it was the State Government that stood in his way, 1364 01:28:32,958 --> 01:28:36,791 he resolved to bring down that very government and reclaim that land. 1365 01:28:39,458 --> 01:28:41,666 The rightful sovereign of that land! 1366 01:28:47,125 --> 01:28:48,375 The great... 1367 01:28:48,416 --> 01:28:50,125 Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar! 1368 01:29:08,125 --> 01:29:10,333 There is but one punishment for disobedience. 1369 01:29:15,041 --> 01:29:16,500 Whichever dog it may be! 1370 01:29:21,250 --> 01:29:24,208 Thirty years ago, to the Madikeri Palace, 1371 01:29:24,750 --> 01:29:28,250 he summoned those who coveted this very land of Kaaniyaar… 1372 01:29:28,625 --> 01:29:29,916 and annihilated them. 1373 01:29:30,125 --> 01:29:31,541 The lone tusker. 1374 01:29:38,541 --> 01:29:40,833 The response to the letter you sent... 1375 01:29:43,250 --> 01:29:45,916 you will find it inside the grain chest in which you'll be buried. 1376 01:30:19,750 --> 01:30:23,583 Even as he spread fear and brought the whole world beneath his feet, 1377 01:30:24,041 --> 01:30:27,250 there remained but one thing that would not yield to him. 1378 01:30:28,500 --> 01:30:30,000 His ancestral land. 1379 01:30:34,291 --> 01:30:38,041 A hill no greater than a mustard seed on the map of Kerala. 1380 01:30:39,083 --> 01:30:41,625 By making people believe it was haunted by spirits and demons, 1381 01:30:41,791 --> 01:30:43,166 all these years, 1382 01:30:43,250 --> 01:30:46,583 he did not allow even a hawk to fly above it… 1383 01:30:46,708 --> 01:30:50,125 The Devil's Hill of Kaaniyaar, which he had long guarded. 1384 01:30:55,375 --> 01:30:56,875 There's something here. 1385 01:30:57,250 --> 01:30:59,208 -What is it? -Chettayi, look! 1386 01:31:03,666 --> 01:31:04,875 Hey, come on! 1387 01:31:07,958 --> 01:31:09,541 What happened, Chettayi? 1388 01:31:09,708 --> 01:31:11,125 Something struck my leg. 1389 01:31:13,541 --> 01:31:15,125 That's Thariyottumala Hill. 1390 01:31:17,291 --> 01:31:18,708 That's the land of demons. 1391 01:31:19,833 --> 01:31:20,833 Hey! 1392 01:31:21,333 --> 01:31:22,500 Run! 1393 01:31:22,541 --> 01:31:23,958 -Oh my God! -Run! 1394 01:31:24,000 --> 01:31:26,458 Within that ravine of Kaaniyaar, 1395 01:31:26,583 --> 01:31:28,833 where he slaughtered all who coveted it… 1396 01:31:28,958 --> 01:31:30,791 Do you know what lies there, Ayyanar sir? 1397 01:31:32,500 --> 01:31:33,708 Gold! 1398 01:31:35,208 --> 01:31:39,000 An entire mountain of gold, ready to be mined. 1399 01:31:40,333 --> 01:31:41,416 Thariyottumala Hill. 1400 01:31:45,083 --> 01:31:47,083 In the name of the Malabar Mining Company, 1401 01:31:47,333 --> 01:31:51,750 all that he had amassed from across the world over all these years… 1402 01:31:51,791 --> 01:31:54,500 He realised all of it amounted to nothing in comparison. 1403 01:31:55,166 --> 01:31:57,583 Because in a single ravine of Kaaniyaar, 1404 01:31:57,666 --> 01:32:01,250 there lay riches tenfold greater than all he had acquired. 1405 01:32:02,000 --> 01:32:04,583 For that, he set his plans in motion. 1406 01:32:04,750 --> 01:32:08,125 Chests of money, bearing the seal of the Malabar Mining Company 1407 01:32:08,708 --> 01:32:10,583 were distributed in abundance 1408 01:32:10,750 --> 01:32:15,083 to protesters, politicians, journalists, and religious leaders, 1409 01:32:15,208 --> 01:32:17,625 from Indraprastha to Ananthapuri. 1410 01:32:18,166 --> 01:32:21,041 Then came the decision of the Communist Chief Minister. 1411 01:32:21,333 --> 01:32:22,625 Project rejected! 1412 01:32:23,333 --> 01:32:27,250 That day, he pronounced the end of the Communist government. 1413 01:32:27,625 --> 01:32:30,791 Rairu, in three days from now, 1414 01:32:31,208 --> 01:32:33,875 the Kerala Government must face its end. 1415 01:32:35,250 --> 01:32:36,333 Okay, Sir. 1416 01:32:38,916 --> 01:32:41,666 By means of my influence within the Home Department, 1417 01:32:41,916 --> 01:32:45,416 I had Rairu appointed as Special Task Officer for Kaaniyaar 1418 01:32:45,500 --> 01:32:47,208 by the Inspector General. 1419 01:32:54,708 --> 01:32:57,416 Among the Liberation Struggle agitators and within the police force, 1420 01:32:57,833 --> 01:32:59,875 I planted Rairu's men, 1421 01:33:00,083 --> 01:33:03,875 and undertook the task of bringing down this government. 1422 01:33:09,166 --> 01:33:11,375 Then… to reclaim that land, 1423 01:33:11,750 --> 01:33:14,000 there was Special Officer Rairu Ramanna… 1424 01:33:14,916 --> 01:33:16,708 And the impediment that stood in the way, 1425 01:33:17,375 --> 01:33:19,000 was that sixth title deed. 1426 01:33:25,041 --> 01:33:27,500 Hey! What do you think you are doing? 1427 01:33:47,416 --> 01:33:52,125 This land by the banks of the Amaravathi river was my dream. 1428 01:33:53,041 --> 01:33:54,500 Since it is deeded land, 1429 01:33:54,500 --> 01:33:56,041 a lot of people have their eyes on it. 1430 01:33:56,291 --> 01:33:58,291 There are temptations, threats, and the like. 1431 01:34:03,291 --> 01:34:05,333 Under the pretext of the Liberation Struggle, 1432 01:34:05,583 --> 01:34:08,916 by tomorrow at daybreak, this government will be brought down. 1433 01:34:09,375 --> 01:34:10,708 But that is not all. 1434 01:34:10,833 --> 01:34:12,666 Under the cover of this struggle… 1435 01:34:12,791 --> 01:34:15,250 the village of Kaaniyaar, which stood as an impediment 1436 01:34:15,541 --> 01:34:18,583 between Pattelar Saab and Thariyottumala Hill, 1437 01:34:19,125 --> 01:34:22,125 will be wiped off the map of Kerala itself. 1438 01:34:44,000 --> 01:34:45,458 Who is it at this hour, Father? 1439 01:34:51,000 --> 01:34:51,708 [Police Station, Ayyathan Kovil] 1440 01:34:51,750 --> 01:34:54,125 Didn't you see everything, sir? They weren't pelting stones. 1441 01:34:54,333 --> 01:34:56,000 The police picked them up by mistake. 1442 01:34:56,333 --> 01:34:58,750 Listen, my head is already aching from all this. 1443 01:34:59,625 --> 01:35:01,416 Enough of your stories. Step aside! 1444 01:35:01,833 --> 01:35:02,833 Shucks! 1445 01:35:03,166 --> 01:35:06,041 -Listen, you all stay here. -We don't have time, Kunjoonju. 1446 01:35:06,041 --> 01:35:08,125 Get the cycle and reach the Taluk hospital at once. 1447 01:35:10,458 --> 01:35:15,166 Cut all power and phone lines to the Kaaniyaar division immediately. 1448 01:35:15,416 --> 01:35:17,416 And set up full surveillance to ensure 1449 01:35:17,458 --> 01:35:20,375 no other boats can reach the Kunnumpuram side. 1450 01:35:22,125 --> 01:35:23,833 Kaaniyaar's Kunnumpuram. 1451 01:35:24,375 --> 01:35:28,166 This is the only entry point to Thariyottumala Hill. 1452 01:35:30,875 --> 01:35:33,750 Without any title deeds, a swarm of wretched parasites 1453 01:35:34,083 --> 01:35:35,791 has bred and multiplied here, 1454 01:35:36,083 --> 01:35:38,208 blocking our path and clinging on. 1455 01:35:38,791 --> 01:35:41,708 The final revolt of the Liberation Struggle 1456 01:35:42,375 --> 01:35:44,500 will unfold in Kaaniyaar tonight. 1457 01:35:44,875 --> 01:35:47,041 Eight or ten deaths will not suffice! 1458 01:35:48,166 --> 01:35:49,375 Kunnumpuram... 1459 01:35:50,083 --> 01:35:51,333 must be reduced to cinders! 1460 01:35:51,916 --> 01:35:55,041 Not a single soul must be left alive. 1461 01:35:58,333 --> 01:35:59,875 Get ready for the final war! 1462 01:36:09,291 --> 01:36:11,291 So it was with this wicked intent 1463 01:36:11,458 --> 01:36:13,958 that you granted the deeded land in Kunnumpuram to strangers? 1464 01:36:14,083 --> 01:36:16,333 Davy, do not speak such blasphemy! 1465 01:36:17,208 --> 01:36:20,083 How am I to know the true intentions of those who come to purchase land? 1466 01:36:20,125 --> 01:36:21,125 Oh God! 1467 01:36:21,500 --> 01:36:23,666 Father, if what this boy has said is true, 1468 01:36:23,708 --> 01:36:25,000 there is some deceit in it. 1469 01:36:25,041 --> 01:36:27,250 Oh! Accepting the pittance those scoundrels gave you, 1470 01:36:27,291 --> 01:36:29,000 how could you betray us like this? 1471 01:36:29,041 --> 01:36:31,291 Devassy, I swear I didn't do anything wrong on purpose. 1472 01:36:31,333 --> 01:36:32,500 I swear! 1473 01:36:32,833 --> 01:36:34,625 Will you all just stop it? 1474 01:36:35,958 --> 01:36:38,166 This isn't the time for you to be fighting each other! 1475 01:36:40,000 --> 01:36:42,291 I had no clue where to go or who to tell this to, 1476 01:36:42,333 --> 01:36:44,125 so I just took a gamble and rushed here. 1477 01:36:44,166 --> 01:36:47,000 Unless you all unite, put your minds to it and act, 1478 01:36:47,041 --> 01:36:48,416 they will set this land ablaze! 1479 01:36:50,416 --> 01:36:52,125 -Father Cyriac! -Yes? 1480 01:36:52,291 --> 01:36:54,583 Go quickly and book a trunk call to the Bishop's House. 1481 01:36:54,625 --> 01:36:55,666 Okay. 1482 01:36:57,583 --> 01:36:58,625 Father, 1483 01:36:58,666 --> 01:37:00,583 there is complete turmoil at Ayyathan Kovil too. 1484 01:37:00,875 --> 01:37:02,083 Arson… and cries for blood! 1485 01:37:02,333 --> 01:37:04,250 The people have been driven out of their senses. 1486 01:37:06,541 --> 01:37:08,750 All my people are there. May I go? 1487 01:37:10,583 --> 01:37:11,708 Son! 1488 01:37:14,583 --> 01:37:15,750 Thank you... 1489 01:37:16,041 --> 01:37:18,666 for coming all the way at this hour to inform us. 1490 01:37:20,625 --> 01:37:21,916 Where are you from, my child? 1491 01:37:22,750 --> 01:37:23,916 From Puthuppally, Father. 1492 01:37:24,083 --> 01:37:25,125 What's your name? 1493 01:37:25,583 --> 01:37:26,625 MN Chandy! 1494 01:37:33,416 --> 01:37:35,500 Father! The phone's dead. 1495 01:37:35,916 --> 01:37:36,625 Oh no! 1496 01:37:36,666 --> 01:37:38,000 We have to go to the police station, Father. 1497 01:37:38,000 --> 01:37:39,000 What for? 1498 01:37:39,041 --> 01:37:40,583 Which police do you trust now? 1499 01:37:40,833 --> 01:37:42,583 -Am I not right? -Father.. 1500 01:37:43,375 --> 01:37:44,708 What is happening, Father? 1501 01:37:45,708 --> 01:37:47,916 First, they said the Communists were coming to kill us. 1502 01:37:48,375 --> 01:37:49,791 And now, the police! 1503 01:37:49,833 --> 01:37:51,500 What will we do now, Father? 1504 01:37:51,875 --> 01:37:54,041 Even the Lord Almighty has forsaken us. 1505 01:37:56,041 --> 01:37:57,041 Jesus! 1506 01:38:13,625 --> 01:38:15,625 This is the land where God is dead! 1507 01:38:15,958 --> 01:38:18,250 A land where there is no one left to save us! 1508 01:38:18,500 --> 01:38:21,666 Run! Run! 1509 01:38:22,000 --> 01:38:24,708 If you want to live, run for your lives! 1510 01:38:24,833 --> 01:38:25,833 Run away! 1511 01:38:26,125 --> 01:38:28,666 This land is about to go up in flames! 1512 01:38:29,500 --> 01:38:31,500 O Jehovah, God of Armies, 1513 01:38:32,166 --> 01:38:33,583 deliver us! 1514 01:38:34,375 --> 01:38:35,916 Shine Thy face upon us, 1515 01:38:36,583 --> 01:38:38,333 that we may be saved! 1516 01:38:39,291 --> 01:38:40,666 Manifest Thyself 1517 01:38:40,791 --> 01:38:42,333 for our sake! 1518 01:39:06,875 --> 01:39:08,916 Comrades, things are spiralling out of control here. 1519 01:39:08,916 --> 01:39:11,166 Everyone is scared. They've all gathered at the Church. 1520 01:39:11,250 --> 01:39:12,708 Word is, the police are heading this way, 1521 01:39:12,750 --> 01:39:14,583 and they'll burn Kunnumpuram to the ground. 1522 01:39:14,583 --> 01:39:16,208 We must do something! 1523 01:39:48,000 --> 01:39:49,458 Thomapuram and Kaaniyaar 1524 01:39:50,166 --> 01:39:51,166 are not two, 1525 01:39:51,541 --> 01:39:53,166 but one. That was my promise to her. 1526 01:39:56,875 --> 01:39:59,875 On this land, it wasn't a church or a party office she wanted… 1527 01:40:00,458 --> 01:40:02,416 She wanted a school to be built here… 1528 01:40:02,625 --> 01:40:04,583 And today, here she is... 1529 01:40:05,958 --> 01:40:06,958 Son... 1530 01:40:08,250 --> 01:40:09,375 Father, 1531 01:40:09,416 --> 01:40:10,666 I am not Pothan. 1532 01:40:10,833 --> 01:40:11,958 I am Krishna Pillai. 1533 01:40:16,250 --> 01:40:17,291 This is Joy. 1534 01:40:17,875 --> 01:40:18,958 He is a Dalit. 1535 01:40:20,541 --> 01:40:21,625 They are Communists. 1536 01:40:22,250 --> 01:40:23,541 These are Congressmen. 1537 01:40:24,166 --> 01:40:25,166 That one is a Nair… 1538 01:40:25,250 --> 01:40:26,250 This one is an Ezhava… 1539 01:40:26,291 --> 01:40:27,458 This one is an Adivasi. 1540 01:40:29,625 --> 01:40:32,666 Riots happen only in places where people fail to see one another as human. 1541 01:40:45,208 --> 01:40:46,750 We made a grave mistake, Christopher… 1542 01:40:47,250 --> 01:40:48,708 Some forty years ago... 1543 01:40:48,958 --> 01:40:50,958 when we migrated here and settled on this land… 1544 01:40:51,750 --> 01:40:54,000 There were no divisions 1545 01:40:54,791 --> 01:40:56,416 of caste or religion among us. 1546 01:40:59,041 --> 01:41:00,500 For the sake of the Lord Almighty 1547 01:41:00,916 --> 01:41:03,166 grant us a chance to redeem ourselves. 1548 01:41:04,125 --> 01:41:07,416 This is the land marked out 1549 01:41:08,375 --> 01:41:09,875 by those devils 1550 01:41:09,916 --> 01:41:12,166 for the greatest massacre of the Liberation Struggle. 1551 01:41:12,708 --> 01:41:14,291 Before this night yields to dawn, 1552 01:41:15,000 --> 01:41:16,416 they will slaughter... 1553 01:41:16,875 --> 01:41:18,666 every one of these poor souls. 1554 01:41:24,250 --> 01:41:26,291 Brother, please don't leave us! 1555 01:41:27,375 --> 01:41:30,333 They are going to kill us. I'm so scared! 1556 01:41:32,750 --> 01:41:33,750 This sight! 1557 01:41:34,083 --> 01:41:36,083 You must never, ever forget it! 1558 01:41:36,125 --> 01:41:37,333 This piercing wail... 1559 01:41:37,666 --> 01:41:39,666 must forever resonate within your ears. 1560 01:41:40,666 --> 01:41:42,500 Once you have grown into a man of mettle, 1561 01:41:42,958 --> 01:41:45,083 you must lead the fray to fight 1562 01:41:45,458 --> 01:41:47,083 for the righteous cause of those who weep! 1563 01:42:14,708 --> 01:42:16,041 Which station are you from? 1564 01:42:16,500 --> 01:42:17,500 MSP. 1565 01:42:17,500 --> 01:42:18,666 Riot Police. 1566 01:42:19,291 --> 01:42:20,416 Understood? 1567 01:42:56,916 --> 01:42:58,500 Batches K-1 and K-2 to the huts; 1568 01:42:58,625 --> 01:43:00,916 the rest, depart for Kunnumpuram jetty and the grounds 1569 01:43:00,958 --> 01:43:02,041 at once. 1570 01:43:02,958 --> 01:43:04,625 Sir, the force is ready. 1571 01:43:15,375 --> 01:43:17,250 Your time starts now! 1572 01:43:31,708 --> 01:43:32,708 Move fast! Move fast! 1573 01:43:34,000 --> 01:43:35,416 Go, set the whole place ablaze! 1574 01:43:35,500 --> 01:43:37,041 Go! Go! Go! Go! 1575 01:43:38,541 --> 01:43:41,208 Everyone, move quickly! Spare no one! 1576 01:43:44,958 --> 01:43:46,666 -Come, come! -I'm getting scared, mom. 1577 01:43:46,666 --> 01:43:47,833 Don't be scared, dear! 1578 01:43:49,958 --> 01:43:51,083 Leave me! 1579 01:44:03,958 --> 01:44:07,125 Where man and the devil stand face to face, 1580 01:44:08,458 --> 01:44:10,208 what business does God have there? 1581 01:44:41,625 --> 01:44:43,500 Christopher! Should we move them from here? 1582 01:44:44,833 --> 01:44:46,750 The slopes and ridges of Kunnumpuram, 1583 01:44:47,083 --> 01:44:48,125 woods and hills, 1584 01:44:48,291 --> 01:44:49,458 are etched in our minds. 1585 01:44:50,666 --> 01:44:53,250 Even if the southern winds and the monsoon rains come together, 1586 01:44:53,625 --> 01:44:55,000 the groves of Kunnumpuram, 1587 01:44:55,541 --> 01:44:57,208 are guarded by us, with our very lives. 1588 01:45:03,041 --> 01:45:04,208 You, head that way! 1589 01:45:12,333 --> 01:45:14,750 Christopher, we've got nothing to fight with. 1590 01:45:14,958 --> 01:45:16,708 They're coming armed, aren't they? 1591 01:45:18,833 --> 01:45:20,416 To confront them, our weapon shall be… 1592 01:45:21,458 --> 01:45:22,458 this very land! 1593 01:45:23,125 --> 01:45:24,666 Weapons may fail us… 1594 01:45:24,833 --> 01:45:26,375 but this land never will! 1595 01:45:29,083 --> 01:45:30,791 You there! Set it ablaze! 1596 01:45:46,375 --> 01:45:47,791 Come face us, if you dare! 1597 01:45:48,166 --> 01:45:49,333 Bloody scum! 1598 01:46:22,166 --> 01:46:23,833 Aashaan! 1599 01:47:05,833 --> 01:47:07,583 This is the land I was born into. 1600 01:47:08,208 --> 01:47:11,125 I will not let any filthy outsider set foot here and seize power. 1601 01:47:12,458 --> 01:47:15,041 I'll gut him and throw him into the river; no matter who he is! 1602 01:47:43,708 --> 01:47:44,833 Let go of me! 1603 01:47:45,833 --> 01:47:48,666 Aashaan, the police are heading straight for our huts! 1604 01:47:48,708 --> 01:47:50,250 Don't let the police get to the huts! 1605 01:47:53,083 --> 01:47:54,166 Quintal.. 1606 01:47:57,750 --> 01:47:59,416 My boys and girls are in there! 1607 01:48:03,583 --> 01:48:04,833 To save our motherland, 1608 01:48:05,333 --> 01:48:06,666 we don't need miracles! 1609 01:48:13,833 --> 01:48:16,083 It is enough that you remember the moves and footwork 1610 01:48:16,125 --> 01:48:17,291 I taught you. 1611 01:48:24,750 --> 01:48:25,750 Come on! 1612 01:48:26,791 --> 01:48:28,916 Didn't I tell you angels would come to save us? 1613 01:48:42,291 --> 01:48:43,791 Armed battalion K-3! 1614 01:48:44,541 --> 01:48:45,541 Charge! 1615 01:48:54,958 --> 01:48:55,958 Go! Go! Go! 1616 01:49:04,208 --> 01:49:05,833 O Lord! Is there no end to this? 1617 01:49:06,250 --> 01:49:08,541 Christopher, more of them are coming! 1618 01:49:08,875 --> 01:49:09,916 They've got guns too! 1619 01:49:11,125 --> 01:49:13,041 Bring as many as you want. Come on! 1620 01:49:14,250 --> 01:49:15,458 Look there! 1621 01:49:28,583 --> 01:49:30,375 This river is your cradle! 1622 01:49:30,583 --> 01:49:32,083 Even with your eyes and feet bound, 1623 01:49:32,500 --> 01:49:35,125 you would cross the Amaravathi river, unfazed by its whirlpools. 1624 01:49:42,041 --> 01:49:43,625 That is the strength we require today! 1625 01:49:43,875 --> 01:49:45,208 The history of the Kurumans 1626 01:49:45,250 --> 01:49:47,666 who buried the Kumbala army in the waters of the Amaravathi, 1627 01:49:48,541 --> 01:49:49,958 must be repeated here by you today! 1628 01:49:59,083 --> 01:50:01,791 For He shall give His angels charge over thee, 1629 01:50:01,833 --> 01:50:04,000 to keep thee in all thy ways. 1630 01:50:10,041 --> 01:50:12,291 They shall bear thee up in their hands, 1631 01:50:12,500 --> 01:50:14,583 lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 1632 01:50:20,458 --> 01:50:23,583 The armies that defy thee shall be scattered, and shall flee. 1633 01:50:25,041 --> 01:50:26,625 Master, it's all been poured. 1634 01:50:30,250 --> 01:50:34,416 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the adder! 1635 01:50:37,666 --> 01:50:42,000 And thou shalt trample under foot the lion and the serpent! 1636 01:50:57,500 --> 01:50:59,166 Bloody dog! 1637 01:51:23,291 --> 01:51:24,416 Oh no! 1638 01:51:29,583 --> 01:51:31,333 Vareeth... Vareeth... 1639 01:51:31,333 --> 01:51:32,416 Vareeth... 1640 01:51:33,875 --> 01:51:35,000 Rathnakaran! 1641 01:51:47,625 --> 01:51:48,625 Rathnakaran! 1642 01:51:48,625 --> 01:51:49,666 Rathnakaran! 1643 01:51:50,000 --> 01:51:51,000 Rathnakaran! 1644 01:51:53,041 --> 01:51:54,166 Vareeth! 1645 01:51:57,333 --> 01:51:58,625 Comrade! 1646 01:52:50,208 --> 01:52:51,333 Trying to save them? 1647 01:52:53,250 --> 01:52:54,416 How many will you save? 1648 01:52:57,958 --> 01:52:59,583 Oh no! Christopher! 1649 01:52:59,791 --> 01:53:00,875 Christopher...! 1650 01:53:01,250 --> 01:53:02,791 Oh no! Blood!! 1651 01:53:03,458 --> 01:53:05,125 Kaaniyaar Kunnumpuram! 1652 01:53:05,500 --> 01:53:08,166 Do you think this land is your father's property? 1653 01:53:10,416 --> 01:53:11,541 Christopher! 1654 01:53:12,416 --> 01:53:13,750 You come here and build huts, 1655 01:53:14,500 --> 01:53:15,750 you eat here, you shit here… 1656 01:53:16,375 --> 01:53:18,000 And you think that makes this land yours? 1657 01:53:21,583 --> 01:53:23,583 Christopher! Oh no! Blood! 1658 01:53:23,583 --> 01:53:24,500 Christopher!! 1659 01:53:24,541 --> 01:53:28,416 This is deeded land, purchased for the agreed price! 1660 01:53:33,875 --> 01:53:34,708 Christopher... 1661 01:53:34,791 --> 01:53:36,416 That defiant.. 1662 01:53:37,083 --> 01:53:38,166 Ah! 1663 01:53:38,375 --> 01:53:39,458 That wretched actress! 1664 01:53:40,083 --> 01:53:41,958 I was me... 1665 01:53:42,375 --> 01:53:44,208 who shot her dead, point-blank. 1666 01:53:46,708 --> 01:53:48,916 A man got onto the bus alone, with a gun in his hand. 1667 01:53:53,625 --> 01:53:54,625 Boom! 1668 01:53:58,291 --> 01:53:59,291 Bloody... 1669 01:54:46,500 --> 01:54:48,916 Kill them! Bloody dogs! 1670 01:55:01,083 --> 01:55:02,250 Bloody! 1671 01:55:04,916 --> 01:55:06,041 Christopher! 1672 01:55:06,333 --> 01:55:08,083 Oh no! Christopher! 1673 01:55:08,500 --> 01:55:09,500 You!! 1674 01:55:14,750 --> 01:55:17,000 Who the hell are you to intervene, you dog? 1675 01:55:41,416 --> 01:55:42,833 Didn't you die yet? 1676 01:55:46,375 --> 01:55:47,416 Come on! 1677 01:55:50,291 --> 01:55:51,291 Come! 1678 01:55:53,666 --> 01:55:54,958 Thrash him, Aashaan! 1679 01:56:09,000 --> 01:56:10,666 Beat them and drive them all out! 1680 01:56:11,833 --> 01:56:12,958 Out of the way! 1681 01:57:01,208 --> 01:57:02,416 Whom are you doing this for? 1682 01:57:41,416 --> 01:57:44,375 The rightful lord of this land will return… 1683 01:57:46,000 --> 01:57:47,208 To reclaim… 1684 01:57:47,333 --> 01:57:49,833 To reclaim this land! 1685 01:57:51,916 --> 01:57:55,000 Start digging your graves, and await your end! 1686 01:58:31,708 --> 01:58:33,833 You're all drenched, my child! 1687 01:59:13,625 --> 01:59:14,875 I saw it! 1688 01:59:14,916 --> 01:59:15,833 What? 1689 01:59:15,875 --> 01:59:17,041 Seethamma! 1690 01:59:17,125 --> 01:59:19,166 When injustice fills the earth, 1691 01:59:19,750 --> 01:59:21,541 the Lord's messengers 1692 01:59:21,666 --> 01:59:23,125 shall guide our path. 1693 01:59:28,750 --> 01:59:30,458 The Almighty shall grant us 1694 01:59:31,416 --> 01:59:32,791 the strength we need. 1695 01:59:36,958 --> 01:59:38,166 He… 1696 01:59:38,791 --> 01:59:40,000 shall act through us… 1697 01:59:45,916 --> 01:59:47,833 to deliver His justice. 1698 02:00:35,791 --> 02:00:40,250 The darkness that had long spread across the skies of Kaaniyaar has now passed, 1699 02:00:41,500 --> 02:00:42,958 and light now shines upon this land. 1700 02:00:44,916 --> 02:00:47,875 The heroes who have left us 1701 02:00:48,083 --> 02:00:50,083 shall forever remain a part of history, 1702 02:00:50,541 --> 02:00:52,625 here, in Kaaniyaar. 1703 02:01:08,250 --> 02:01:09,541 Along with them, 1704 02:01:09,583 --> 02:01:12,625 an angel who cherished a noble dream also departed from us. 1705 02:01:18,625 --> 02:01:20,458 No matter how far I may go… 1706 02:01:21,583 --> 02:01:22,958 when I close my eyes, 1707 02:01:23,458 --> 02:01:25,166 the very first image that comes to me… 1708 02:01:25,500 --> 02:01:27,500 is this river… and this land. 1709 02:01:32,541 --> 02:01:34,000 Here on our Kurishumala, 1710 02:01:34,166 --> 02:01:35,625 just as she had envisioned, 1711 02:01:37,250 --> 02:01:39,250 beyond all barriers of caste and creed, 1712 02:01:39,625 --> 02:01:42,458 for every child of this land, 1713 02:01:42,500 --> 02:01:44,375 we shall establish a school. 1714 02:01:47,250 --> 02:01:50,541 The one who helped us reclaim our land… 1715 02:01:50,625 --> 02:01:51,666 It was him! 1716 02:01:53,250 --> 02:01:56,208 To safeguard our church and our land, 1717 02:01:56,458 --> 02:01:58,125 to lead us on the righteous path… 1718 02:01:58,333 --> 02:02:00,708 the one whom the Lord Almighty christened and sent unto us, 1719 02:02:01,666 --> 02:02:03,250 our… 1720 02:02:03,666 --> 02:02:04,958 our Christopher! 1721 02:02:07,500 --> 02:02:08,958 Our Krishna Pillai! 1722 02:02:11,791 --> 02:02:14,000 Our own Church Rowdy! 1723 02:02:19,833 --> 02:02:21,500 In pursuit of God's land, 1724 02:02:21,958 --> 02:02:23,666 more devils shall emerge. 1725 02:02:26,333 --> 02:02:27,500 Even then… 1726 02:02:27,750 --> 02:02:29,500 as the protector of this land… 1727 02:02:30,125 --> 02:02:31,458 he shall remain here. 1728 02:02:32,125 --> 02:02:33,375 with us. 1729 02:02:38,958 --> 02:02:41,916 The rightful lord of this land will return… 1730 02:02:43,541 --> 02:02:44,541 To reclaim… 1731 02:02:44,583 --> 02:02:47,083 To reclaim this land! 1732 02:02:49,125 --> 02:02:52,208 Start digging your graves, and await your end! 1733 02:02:54,000 --> 02:02:56,708 It was not I 1734 02:02:57,291 --> 02:02:58,708 who sent him 1735 02:02:59,041 --> 02:03:00,041 to the land of Kaaniyaar. 1736 02:03:02,208 --> 02:03:04,791 No matter how many years may pass, 1737 02:03:05,333 --> 02:03:08,833 he shall certainly find the devil 1738 02:03:09,500 --> 02:03:12,083 who waits to claim that land. 1739 02:03:14,000 --> 02:03:15,000 That... 1740 02:03:16,166 --> 02:03:18,333 is divine decree. 1741 02:03:39,291 --> 02:03:44,291 Not without reason did the forests of Chandragiri 1742 02:03:45,041 --> 02:03:46,416 spare him, and him alone… 1743 02:03:46,541 --> 02:03:47,833 [Krishna Pillai] 1744 02:04:32,208 --> 02:04:37,500 For every soul that perished on this soil, unavenged and denied of justice... 1745 02:04:38,083 --> 02:04:40,916 God shall wage His war... with him as the weapon. 1746 02:05:07,041 --> 02:05:09,125 On this land, for all that sprouts and grows, 1747 02:05:09,125 --> 02:05:11,500 and all that dies and decays, there is only one sovereign! 1748 02:05:13,625 --> 02:05:14,625 Me! 1749 02:05:16,708 --> 02:05:18,333 Pattelar Kunjambu Nambiar! 1750 02:05:52,125 --> 02:05:56,333 Which low-bred wretch thinks he has the right to speak my name? 1751 02:05:58,125 --> 02:05:59,791 Have you come to settle the score 1752 02:05:59,833 --> 02:06:02,750 for your old man, that hag, and the rat-hole I burned to ash? 1753 02:06:05,291 --> 02:06:06,291 Or... 1754 02:06:20,000 --> 02:06:21,166 Come! 1755 02:06:27,958 --> 02:06:29,500 Come, let's begin.