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A PLACE NOT FOUND IN THE WORLD MAP

Oh! It has come finally!!!

My dear Vattanathara panchayat members

The machine! It has arrived!

What we've been waiting for A handsome, bewitching machine

A novel technique to avoid outsiders climb trees for us

The success chant of progress Let's all stand up and clap

Just shut up!

Sit

Hereafter, it's the age of women power

We don't need men to climb coconut trees

Women can also use this gadget to climb trees and pluck coconuts

On 7th, Bhama a girl of our Panchayat will officially inaugurate this machine

Mr President, can we pluck jackfruits also with this?

Jackfruit your...!!! Heck! Not when women are here!

- How many machines did you buy? - What?

How many did you buy totally?

- Totally 40 - What?

-55 - Tell us the exact number

We applied for 40, they agreed for 45 And 50 of them were delivered

- Now what? - All lies!

How much commission did you get per machine?

The curse of this town is the suspicious mentality of opposition

In my tenure as president has there been a murder?

No

- Rape? - No

- Or even a small robbery? - Never

- A small robbery has not occurred - Who the hell is that?

But a big one has taken place in our ('saet') financier's shop

What? Robbery in my pamhavar?

Go and have a look, Ezhuthachan When you were listing out...

"imaginary feats, I, opposition leader Sugunan, was the 1st one to go there

I'll not believe this, members come with me, to find out the truth

Come, come

Opposition members, come with me to see the truth with your own eyes

- What? - I said that, to my people!

Beneath the spreading umbrella oi the sky on the lap of misty mountain ranges

Existed a place, unseen and unheard Not found even on the map of the world

Do you know this, have you heard of it?

Do you know this, have you heard of it?

A land oi people, good and humane Times turned topsy-turvy one day

A land oi people, good and humane Times turned topsy-turvy one day

Strangers, who never conformed, came to stay Ruining its honest and unique ways

That land was conquered and its people, crushed

That land was conquered and its people, crushed

tiff

People with nature like prickly cactuses Filled this place and grew in numbers

Rampant were betrayals, as was burglary The plain little water bird, lost her chastity

Resonating voices, joyful and happy were now cries of war and disunity

Resonating voices, joyful and happy were now cries of war and disunity

Beneath the spreading umbrella oi the sky on the lap of misty mountain ranges

Existed a place, unseen and unheard Not found even on the map of the world

Do you know this, have you heard of it?

Beneath the spreading umbrella oi the sky on the lap of misty mountain ranges

Existed a place, unseen and unheard

tiff

I had 2 extra pegs last night That's why I got up late today

But the point is, the longer it takes me to start my day, the longer you'll be alive

What? Fed up of life, is it? This is what I call sheer arrogance

Goats have reason to be arrogant Mutton costs Rs 400 a kilo

- How is gold today? - Gold is good, no fever or 'loosies'!

Always giving me back-handed replies!

In that town, Vattanathara where our Madhavankutty is teacher...

...there was a burglary All cash and gold stolen

See? When gold price rises life becomes more dangerous

So, don't inquire about gold price, okay?

As if, when it was less you bought me gold in kilos!

If you don't want to buy just say so Instead of giving such silly excuses

What a female to adorn with gold!

Madhavankutty!

Isn't that scream from our schoolmasters house?

Yes, oh God! I think an accident...come

- Come quickly! - Please help!

Madhavankutty! Daddy?

What happened?

Why has he done this to us? He hanged himself from the fan

Aiyo! Move aside

N“; q!

Please, stop it!

You've made this quite embarrassing!

Hold me, I'm going to let go and come down

Okay

I thought I'd clean the fan and got on to the stool

It just slipped off

I thought I'd jump, but I was worried the fan blade would have injure my hand

Mol saw through the window your feet dangling and started crying

I was shouting out, I wasn't dead But in this noise no one heard me

Why lock the door to clean the fan?

I was dressing to leave

Why didn't you ask me to do it?

You wanted to leave by the 1st bus to Vattanathara

Did you really have to do all this?

Sorry to disappoint you, Anto for not being dead, as expected

It's alright, but next time I'll send someone to ensure you are dead before I come

There's a crowd out there Go and explain to them

Madhava, Ravi, just a small misunderstanding, that's all

I'm happy there are a few people rushing to my aid when I'm in a crisis

What actually happened?

Anto will explain in detail

Any more delay, I'll miss my bus Vimala, where's my bag?

Ticket

1 ticket to Vattanathara

But you already bought a ticket?

- Who...me? - Well, not me

Look in your pocket You already have a ticket

If that is the case I'll go to consumer court

2 tickets issued to the same person to the same place! Is it fair?

If that is the case, I'll stop and ask you to get out of the bus now

You'll have a stronger case having sent you out of the bus, right?

What did he say?

- If I argue, I'll be late for school - Oh, you are a peon at the school, eh?

- Madhavan master? - When we got in you were fast asleep

Where are you coming from?

- From the town - Didn't you hear about the robbery?

I read it in the news papers Did they nab the thief?

Since such a thing has never happened in Vattanathara...

...police suspect outsiders residing in the town

Vattanathara

Get off!

- Greetings, master - Greetings

Don't think you can knock me down with your cycle, I have learnt Kalari

- Chey! Missed by a second - There's always a next time

- Where's your cycle journey to? - What?

- How far can you go, on a cycle? - Just going to Madhu's house

- Good! Since both of you are jobless - Murali, you can go to Madhu's house...

...and Madhu can come to your house

Don't make fun of me, master Comrade Sugunan, has promised me a job

Don't trust him fully Carry on, it's time for my school

Vimala has packed prawn pickles Come home, we'll have dinner together

Oh, okay master

Master!

- Where were you? - I was hungry, so went and ate idlis

Why? Wasn't anything prepared here? Where is Bhama?

Bhama chechi didn't come today The police were here looking for you

Police? Why?

Didn't you hear about the financier shop's burglary?

I did

But for that, police have to go to his shop, why come here?

I don't know, when I said you were not here that Sub Inspector Idiculla swore at me...

...and threatened me with his lathi I'm still shaking with fear

I'll file a case against that lunatic for violation against human rights

Am I supposed to be here when the saet's shop is robbed?

They claim you can see from your balcony all that's happening at the seat's shop

Do they have any other suspicions?

May be they do, but I wasn't told

- Where did Bhama go? - To climb a coconut tree

What?

Yes, that sweet girl Bhama, the beautiful maiden...

...placing her delicate feet 1 by 1 and climbing the tree step by step

...proving women are not meant only to cook, toil or deliver babies

Bhama is going up higher and higher right up to the top!

Look there dude, Bhama is climbing the coconut tree

Bhama has reached the tree top

Yes, you are right

This is what happens if you drool and cycle, move now!

- Get up - She is nearly there

The pride of our town, Bhama has already reached the top

She has now reached the top

Don't come near the tree A girl is up there

Don't come No, stay back

- 1st you come away, president - What?

- You come away, 1st - Sure, let me be a role model

This why I insisted they wear pants as uniform

When they climb trees boys will gape underneath!

Cut the bunch! Now 1 more!

Look! Bhama has plucked coconuts All of you clap

She is now coming down exactly the way she went up

Smart! Very, very smart! Give her a hand!

She's not only Kumaran's daughter but belongs to our own panchayat

- Let me carry you up - Get lost you...!!!

No, don't help me up

Hey! Stop it, I say!

A display of women's power of conquering height is what you saw

We realized that when you tried to lift her

...with this gadget this brave girl...oh, okay...

...this daring girl went right up to the crown of the coconut tree

I wish her all success to reach greater heights from there

If she goes any higher will she not fall on her head?

Come here

Move!

Chew!

When we are celebrating this moment of success...

...a corner of my heart is bleeding for saet

The thief will be caught We will definitely catch him!

- Master, hope you are okay? - Sure

You carry on I'll come by later

Come Masterji, come Did you hear the news?

Yes I did, such a tragedy I couldn't believe it when I read the papers

Burglary in mid afternoon?

I took a light nap after my lunch See, like this...that's when it happened

Oh God! Please save me!

Police are on the look out They will catch him immediately

Saet, you don't worry

Long live women's power

Equality in all jobs

That is our slogan

Wait! Let me look at you I'll be right back

Quench your thirst and go

Do you want tender water?

- No? - Move girl

Mother

Let it burst Let the next soda also burst

No more, my dear boy, this soda is for smart girls from me, Karthiyayini

Drink it up, dear

Now on, some fellows around here will be forced to lower their vicious hoods!

Sh! Shhh! Master!

Here catch this, let's go

Long live long live Equality of women...

Keep this tender coconut with you

We shall liberate this town

We will rescue this land

Liberation! Is a town liberated by plucking a bunch of coconuts?

Are we tied up to these trees for us to be rescued?

Very true!

- Comrade, tea or coffee? - The blood of those who just went

No, tea Tea will do

Keep this there, Krishna'etta

Do you know what women empowerment means?

No

When you go climb trees without giving me food

- Anyways, Ezhuthachan is a fiend! - At least, now you realize that

- I meant a fiend in intelligence! - Which means?

He's turning Bhama into a lady candidate This tree climbing is the 1st step

If he makes Bhama his candidate for next elections in this ward...

...she will have a sweeping win and take away your 'sitting seat'

Very true

If that happens, I'll hang myself from that peepul tree

There's a branch towards the other side

If you hang from there you won't fail in your attempt

Very true

- You scorn me today - That's nothing new, we always have

Very true

Hey old man, better be quiet 'Very true-ing' for everything

I want to scatter your teeth with a slap but don't find any in your mouth

Very true

Dude, just climb an electric post and make a bulb shine by itself...

...then I will call you Prakash (light), till then I don't want your vote, you blackness (iruttu)

Stinking beggar!

Prakash and iruttu Hey! That's not bad

What's not bad?

- Prakash, any clue about the robber? - You mean from inside this savory?

Well the president said he'd be caught right away, didn't he?

Sure, the robber sitting in his kitchen to be caught right away!

Very true!

Master! Stop for a minute

Greetings, as manager of your school and you a teacher, this is no way to meet

But you do know the Panchayat 100 problems to be looked into

- I am already late to school - It's alright it's our school

I heard recently you are educating a poor boy, is it true?

- Vinod, he has no parents - Oh!

You are indeed a great man I bow in reverence to that generosity

- I too, am educating a few children - Where?

Not here, for MBBS At Chi...Chikamagalur

Where in Chikamagalur?

Weren't your wife and kids coming here regularly?

- Yes - Ask them to come

They can stay in my house

Since the kids are growing Vimala has plenty of work

They could still come on weekends Master, you must come home with me

Now? I have classes to attend to

I'll talk to the HM You won't be marked absent

I must talk to you urgently Come, get in, we have a car

Sit in front, I'll sit behind or even in the boot of the car

Let's go

Carry on, let the work go on

I have spent my life serving and working for the benefit of this town

The entire Vattanathara town belonged to my ancestors

They were also liberal like me

There's an incident that happened about 50 years ago

If it's along story I'll come later

Then I'll make it short

Neither robbery nor cheating not even a grain of falsehood was uttered

This was not sung during King Maveli But by people of this land about my forefathers

I didn't know people here sang

How long have you been in this town?

I complete 8 years in June

In all these years has there been even a teeny-weeny robbery?

- Not to my knowledge - This is exactly my problem now

The robbery at saet's shop has stunned me and the people here

If I don't catch this thief, I'll lose the good name I've enjoyed all these years

Only 1 man can rescue me from this shame

Who is that?

A role model, a good-natured man, which is you, master

It's the job of the police What is my concern in this?

The police will do their duty But we need a reliable witness

You master, is that witness

Saet's shop can be seen from your house

But I wasn't there at all and didn't see anything

People don't always say things only after seeing directly

- But I... - No buts

You are also a reason for this robbery

H ow?

If you'd been there when they came to burgle...

...you'd have seen them and foiled their attempt, isn't it?

It's your fault you were not there Now, this is a chance to atone

Sit

You must come to the police station I've made all arrangements

I am not used to police station, courts and such places

Well, this is a good time to start

Not only that, I've given my word that I'll get you to be witness

- Tea or coffee? - I don't feel up to it

Master, we ask for nothing else Just a signature on this inquest

- A small statement in court, that's all - True, that's all

What is it, that's written there?

You were standing in the balcony enjoying a smoke after lunch

2 fellows come on a scooter

1 of them goes to the shop opens the locker containing the money

He grabs the money and the gold gets on the scooter and goes off

- Yes, that's all - But I have not witnessed all this

The bible says those who believe without seeing are fortunate

- So also says the Bhagavad Gita - I haven't heard that

Master, we've caught the culprits...

...but to punish them we need witnesses and evidence

We are asking you since you are not a fool...

...and you live at a place where you can witness it

How can I say, I saw something which I haven't?

Who do you think you are? Epitome of honesty?

Just ask around how dangerous it is to cross me,

Sir?

My dear master, 1 signature to save the honor of our Panchayat

- My conscience - Crap!

I am the manager of the school you are a teacher, don't forget that

It's alright Ezhuthachan, master can go We are not in any rush

Think about it and come back in 2-3 days

Why haven't you buttoned the top one?

Okay

But remember, come back only with a positive decision

You said you got the culprits Is it true?

Nothing like that, all a big lie

There are permanent fellows in our neighboring panchayats

If master agrees to testify we'll get one from there

Sure, that'll do

The honor of the panchayat is most important

In a way that burglary was capital gain to our party

Does it mean our party got a share of the loot?

Be quiet! Why do we need what others stole?

But you said so just now That the robbery was capital gain for us

No one needs to teach us how to make money

- Do we teach cattle to swim? - Of course not

I meant that, this was a good chance, to blacken and...

...bring down Ezhuthachan and his party members

The culprits should not be caught The case should not be solved

We must be able to convince people, they are no longer safe

Come, comrade Murali

I hope all of you have understood everything

Lets disperse now

He's Madhu He's come to join the party

- What do you do for a living? - I've not yet found a job

Very convenient, we need people who'll give jobs to others

Have you been to jail?

Yes, for 3 days, a small squabble while studying

Very good! Experience in both police punches and jail life

People like you are needed by the party

Welcome to the party Lal Salam!

Hereafter, you are no longer an ordinary human being

Don't talk to people too much

When you do, you must use certain words very often

Long live the revolution?

Chey! No! Does anyone say that in conversation?

I'll tell you, very easy Words like, 'globalization'

Central syndicate American supremacy

Party betrayers, bourgeois so on and so forth which you know

He'll say all that very smartly

What happened to the job you promised?

I went to talk about it to KSR That's when this burglary occurred

Don't worry, I'll get you a job Sure, now you carry on

Lal salam!

Lalsalam!

There! He's learnt it already

Why at this odd hour, master'?

- A small problem - What is it?

Aravindan, weren't you with a lawyer, before your job here?

Yes, I was a peon to Poduval lawyer

What is it, master'?

Will there be a problem if we give a false statement in court...

...claiming to have seen something I had not witnessed?

Only 7 years in jail, that's all

Which case did you give a false testimony?

I did not

Sometimes people who are criminals by birth...

...are often prompted to give false testimony and escape

But, this is not suitable to you, master

If the court comes to know you were lying...

...you'll be in deep trouble

Under Indian evidence Act 118 anybody can be a witness

But if the prosecution fails to prove the authenticity...

...of the witness in front of the court the person can be punished

Under IPC 193, up to 7 years of imprisonment and penalty

Not only that, it is an of fence equal to being traitor to our country

Understand?

Ii the court is convinced you are lying You'll be in deep trouble and 7 years of jail

Not only that, it is an of fence equal to being traitor to our country

I am back here, okay?

So you are back after your nomadic life

Isn't there anywhere else you want to go?

Where can I go? I will be here, always

Isn't this what you say after every trip?

I'm not going anywhere, I'm tired

- Will you stay, hereafter? - Okay, I'll be right here

Don't you keep your word? Just like that

- All dirty, still go around hugging it - None of these are dirty

Wouldn't have washed ever since you left this place

- Have you eaten? - No

There's porridge and beans, go eat And sit here quietly hereafter

You think I won't listen to you?

Go find someone else

Playing games with me?

Lal Salam

Is it foreign?

I never expected such a big gift for such a small job

It's not such a small job Bhama has to join our party

It does not have a sting Is it really booze?

Hey, pass me some

The sting is there though not in its smell

Give me some, I say

Granny, this is foreign If you drink it you'll be in trouble

Give it, I too have seen foreign stuff

No peace, let me pour some down her throat

Look at her gulping it down

Okay, now enough What capacity she's got!

- What about my request - Of course she'll come, Suguna

Da! Leave some for me Don't finish it all up

Look, membership campaign is going on

Now is best time to join After that, only 3 years later

She's coming

- Let her come - What eyesight at 108 years

It will not be wise to continue sitting here

Dad!

Go with Sugunan now, otherwise you can't for another 3 years

Dad!

Not me, he said so

Haven't I asked you not to bring this poison home?

I didn't, he brought it for me

What do you want?

I wanted you to take a party membership

I don't need it for livelihood Please go now, Suguna'etta

Wait

Take this and go Don't ever come here with such stuff

Ab; o'. Has he taken W!?

Giving him back that bottle was totally unfair

I'd have gone to the road finished it, before coming back

I'll beat you, till you die and then go to jail

An adolescent boy's diary, very interesting

- What was the name of the writer? - Townsend

- ls the language tough? - I'll give you a pocket dictionary too

You should read good books, at any cost

But you must return it to me without fail

Murali, sit

Where were you all these days?

Are you done with climbing trees?

I'd asked Vinod, to tell you

I've always heard of tree climbing girls

Now I see one right in front of me

Master, it is a job which is most in demand And there aren't many to do it

So right from the inaugural day I got 3 to 4 chances for this job

I got money also

You are already toiling day and night making money

It's high time I got married But dad, a drunkard has no such ideas

Neither has he saved enough for that

I have saved up gold, about 10 to 12 sovereign all by myself

Without gold and money men have no respect for such girls

After the initial novelty wears off they start talking accounts

I will make at least 25 sovereigns of gold by working

I'm determined, my wedding has to be performed in full glory

- Bhama - Yes?

- Can we have 2 tea? - Okay

What is Sugunan saying about the job for you?

He is playing hide and seek I have no hopes

- What will you do? - I am going away, master

- Where to? - To Chirapunji

I have a friend there He says, he'll get me some job

Won't you get the same some job here?

What job do we get here?

We hardly get men here for jobs But men go away from here looking for jobs

Outside our state they'll do anything But in our own place, its ego problem

1st you must have a mind-set to toil Please explain it to him, master

It's so much better to struggle in your own land than a strange place

I'll leave, master

I've heard it rains heavily in Chirapunji

Why don't you go where it rains less?

I'll think about it

May I take leave?

Tiff

I listened all ears, to notes of love Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

I listened all ears, to notes of love Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

Far, faraway, waves of clouds wrote verses, random words, wet and moist

I listened all ears, to notes of love Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

I listened all ears, to notes of love Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

tiff

Within a water-drop, on each tip oi grass I searched, fondly for that lovely face, lass

Like leaves of Kadali, enveloped its loveliness within

Among the green grass, embracing garden border

Like a flower you stood, in full bloom

Waiting for an answering note like a petal yearning to unfold

Waiting at the wayside, listening all ears Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

tiff

On a silver platter, virgin green fields Adorned with raindrops, flower-showers

Like petals oi jasmine, among curling tresses Trembling fingers, yearning to scatter them

I wandered in, as a gentle breeze

Giving me a flagrant smile Rare, fresh and intoxicatingly alive

I listened all ears, to notes of love Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

I listened all ears, to notes of love Were your replies, in droplets of rain?

Oh, you are back!

Why did you come back?

Have you any thought, that I am alone here in this house

What about granny?

She won't stay more than 2 days You know that very well, father

There is none in this country, who dare lay his hands on my daughter

Sure, you are district collector There's a letter for you, sahib

- Who will write to me? - The Indian Prime minister

Here read it, you'll never realize how I've struggled to save it, will you?

Don't panic, its only loan I haven't sold it, have I?

That cheat saet, dares to send me a notice to wreck the peace of my home

I pass his shop 10 times a day? Couldn't he have told me then?

I will finish him off today

What are you going to do?

I am not only a drunkard, I know to spill blood and that Vagabond must know this

No, don't go pick up a fight I will pay and get it back

I'll kill him today Wait and see

Master!

I heard everything Really a pity!

Master, please tell the financier not to sell that gold

Give me time, I'll pay the money and get it back

You do know it was bought with my very 1st earnings

He's my father otherwise I...!

You son of a gun!

Look here, I say!

Look, Kumaraettan has gone there

Today we can expect fireworks

What is it, Kumara?

As if you didn't know?

Why do you disclose to women what happens between us men, you rascal

Don't swear in front of the shop, Kumara

Of course I will in all possible ways!

If you act crooked I'll say it anywhere to anyone

You money fleecing saet Couldn't you have told me directly?

You and your notice Who are you, the magistrate?

Pah! Monkey!

Very true

You have destroyed the peace in my house, you social evil!

He and his letter!

Don't think I'll pay you and take that gold

Go ahead, sell it and eat it, you rascal

Did you think I'll get scared seeing the notice?

All this is just nothing for me, you dirty dog!

You are the kind to lick up a coin even from crap, rascal

Don't talk rubbish I'll call the police

You and your police! I too have met policemen

Let them come

Your shop will be struck by lightning and burn down

The minute he said police look, they are already here

Very true

Kumaran is trapped Look! He's running away

Why are the police going there?

- Why heading to master's house? - No idea

Chey! My hands are itching

Bring him in, dude

Don't give me a chance to swear at you, master

How many days more do you need, to take a decision?

I did not come because my decision was not favorable

Master, don't make me mad

Under Indian evidence Act 118 anybody can be a witness

But if the prosecution fails to prove the authenticity...

...of the witness in front of the court the person can be punished...

...under IPC 193 up to 7 years of imprisonment and penalty

That means, false testimony will land me 7 years of jail as well as a penalty

There's no question of my testifying

Stop it! Don't make me a fool

Don't teach me IPC

Do you know IPC 123 456789?

Blah! Blah!

Don't touch it!

I won't allow anyone to touch it

You know WC'!?

Well, I'll tell you a section which you don't know

If you avoid testifying you are helping the accused

There is a law which can arrest that witness and bring him to court

You understand, my dear boy?

It's been so long

Comrade! Master's coming

What happened?

Nothing, let's go

I was worried, so asked him to come along with me

Did you agree to testify?

No, I categorically said, I will not!

Very good, this should end his rule and bourgeois ideas

You must be brave We are with you, master

I'll just warn Idiculla and come

You carry on

Comrade, be careful, he's nasty He'll put you behind bars

Only when a comrade is inside jail now and then, he becomes a true comrade

Do you want to become a true comrade?

- Not right now - Then come, let's go

Ezhuthachan

Hiding, eh?

The foundations of your fort has become unsteady

I can see that fear on your face

Manure that mango tree on the south side You'll need it suddenly for a funeral

You will rot and rot and rot forever!

Now everything will open slowly

Sir, please call this number

- Sir this... - Be quiet

- Sir, please this... - Hold this

Be quiet, when the call goes through, give it to me

- Sir - Hello

Hello, Sub Inspector speaking

The call was from here, sir

Can't you tell me from where ever it is?

Sir

Don't make me... I'll slap you

Sir, the call was from this phone to that phone

What? Is that so?

Couldn't you say so? Dirty fellow, get lost

No wonder people call you mango-seed faced

The saet's shop robbery has not been solved, not even 1 clue

I came to let you know our dissatisfaction and protest

Do you have even a pointer'?

You want to see a pointer or the whole thing before you go?

I have no intentions to go, Mr Idiculla

Your salary belongs to the people

How is that?

I draw my own salary How is it the people's?

- It is through the taxes they pay - So?

You have to catch the culprits soon

Who told you, we have not?

The minute we knew about it we spread our nets

Understand? Spread our nets

Are you fishermen?

Don't giggle

Making fun of my family, eh?

My father spreads net or uses a fishing rod

You can use nets, rod or whatever But you must arrest the true culprits

This is a technique we police use We investigate and put the culprits in

You can do that but they must be the real ones

How can you decide that? Have you seen the original one?

No

I am not wearing this uniform, to catch culprits suggested by you or the public

We spread our nets...

...and we found the real one

Then where is he? Let me see him

When he's brought to court, you can see him

You are a great leader and comrade, if so...

mask that master to come and sign this statement

Don't sweat Go, let your sweat dry

- Playing games with me? - Sir, phone

- Isn't it the same phone? - No, sir

- Didn't you get a phone call earlier? - Yes

Well it's the same one Get lost

Idiots join the police force to give me a headache

So now it is the other way round, eh?

Now both talk and decide Then you can call me

Now kiss each other

Master, it's me

Please wait

I decided this 5-6 months ago I wanted to tell you, but forgot

You are no longer just master You are head master of this school

Tell me who is there to match your education and wisdom

- Are you happy? - No, lam not happy

What?

Nambisan master is already head master here

He is not okay I'll make him retire voluntarily

lf l become head master I have to go to the treasury...

...have to look after salaries No, I prefer to remain a teacher

Don't be foolish, do you know the salary scale of a HM today?

I feel what I get now is more than what I deserve

Do you think this is a ploy to get you to agree to testify

When fish are not willing to swallow what does it matter, you bait or don't?

- I don't understand - What?

Why do they need a witness to arrest a culprit?

They don't actually

But some culprits, who confess change their stand later in court

That is where a witness comes in

If a decent person testifies he saw the crime, the court will believe

So if someone like Prakash testifies, court will not believe it

Sister, please leave me alone

You also can testify, sister Karthiyayini

Oh great! My knees tremble when I even see the judge

People like master who are educated and wise must do it

Very true

Very true? Then why don't you testify?

That will be fun

When the judge or lawyer asks questions, he'll say...

...very true, very true! And all of them will turn insane!

- Very true - Oh God, please kill me

It's for our own people go ahead and testify, master

It's not all that easy

- You don't belong here actually... - Look don't ever say that

lam living here in Vattanathara and this is like my own home-town

But I have certain limitations Please understand

Master! Your tea! Chey!

I never knew till now, that they could arrest a man who refuses to testify

I too didn't know

if I go to jail, think of Vimala and the kids How will I face the children in school?

Then go and testify, master

This girl refuses to understand Testify falsely and its 7 years of jail

So what to do?

That's exactly what I am asking too If I don't testify its arrest, if I do its jail

Do you realize now, a man who has committed no crime, cannot live here?!

Even though I didn't see it I was very much here

Se?

I will testify I saw it

- Will you go to jail? - You can be saved, master

You need not rescue me, okay? The minute you are in court, you'll pee

What a grand witness you'll be!

Couldn't the police get anyone else?

The snake has to bite the one already struck by lightning, isn't it?

What else can I say?!

Karthyani sister, I've kept the money here, okay?

Our Madhavan kutty master has run away

What? Run away, at this age?

All his toilette stuff are missing That's how we found out

Who told you?

That boy staying with master, Vinod

He must have gone visiting He'll be back in time for school

Why would he take his toilette to visit someone?

Very true!

Go look in Kumaran's house See if Bhama is also missing

Comrade, stop it

I know your dirty mind's track!

Then he must have run away, afraid to testify

Ezhuthachan Wait a minute

You can find a replacement for your master in school

What?

Your witness has run away

A robbery in this land, and a panchayat president totally clueless

Since you've realized your worthlessness...

...resign with dignity and sit at home

Very true

He, who couldn't save a witness is out, to save this town

Very true

Let's go

Ride slowly

Hey dad!

Mom! Dad has come home

Dad!

Let me go I must leave

How come suddenly without even a phone call?

Don't you have school?

I am going to Kasargod, to attend a seminar for teachers

Pack my clothes lf l miss the bus, I'm trapped

If you go now, you'll reach late night Is the seminar at night?

This seminar does not consider day or night The minute we reach it is seminar time

- Move, I'll do it for you - Quickly

- Are you leaving, right now? - Please stay back today

lam in no condition for all that, my dears

How many days?

We'll know only after reaching, may be 10 or 15

- What kind of a seminar is that? - Latest trend in seminars

I'll come back and explain

- Why don't you have lunch - Lunch, I'm fed up of eating

- Call as soon as you reach - Let me reach 1st

- Am I late? - No...no

The drill master in my school

Yes, he wanted to learn more of drill So he invited me home

Kids will get scared Don't arrest and disgrace me here

Vimala, get some tea for our master

What about your Kasargod trip?

Go bring tea

- You have sugar? - I've not brought it

- I meant diabetes... - Oh, I see

Come Unni

So you were running away to Kasargod, eh?

Not running away An aunt in Kasargod died of cancer

- Did they bury her'? - Please sit

Wherever you go mufti police will be after you

Right now, they have surrounded your house

I won't leave you, my dear!

I won't say anything in front of your family

But after tea we return right away

Please, she was my favorite aunt After mother died, she brought me up

When did master's aunt die?

Aunt?

Remember that aunt...? Oh! You don't know her

Which is this aunt that I don't know

It's okay sister, like kids are born new aunts are also born

And they also die strangely of cancer!

There are many more aunts, isn't that enough?

So let's leave

Is the drill master also going to the seminar?

Don't interrupt when are talking

It's been postponed He came to inform me

Don't you have work in the kitchen?

Seminar is postponed, eh?

Let me spend 2 days with my family I'll definitely come after that

Okay but if you go back on your word...

...I'll come in my uniform with arrest warrant

No, I won't break my promise

Aiyo! Soap in my eyes

Do you go to school to roll in mud? Your body is full of dirt

What's the use? Like father like son

I haven't seen dad roll in mud

When you slept last night he rolled for a long time

Mom, come here! Dad has scattered all his things

Why?

No idea, he's not replying Cannot enter the room at all

He seems to be a changed man!

Take this and towel him dry, my dear

What have you done?

What do you want?

My, that thing, is missing

What thing?

Not that, remember I brought that thing before dad died

Doesn't that thing have a name?

- My horoscope on palm leaves - Rubbish

Vimala! Don't insult my horoscope

Is that why you created this mess? Why this sudden horoscope interest?

To know the time

You could look at the clock

My time, the period, whether Mercury or Venus rules

We don't need to see your horoscope for that

You have only 1 planet ruling you and that is Saturn

You live with lunatics in Vattanathara How can Saturn go away?

No need to hunt It's gone forever

N“; q!

Your son, 1 day played house-keeping and cooking

He used those palm leaves as firewood I saw it only after it was fully burnt

My God!

I haven't heard you call out to God Better put back all these things

I've heard, God answers your call Which God is that?

That postman Bhaskaran's house There's 1 behind his house

But you have to go near and call Only then he will hear

Tell me the truth What is the problem?

I just hope there won't be any

If you go on like this I will create problems, I warn you

Go and shower Let your head clear

We must go to the market I can't bring it all back, you also come

Go on!

Have you taken your purse? Don't blink when asked for money

Are there any astrologers here?

Madhavankutty, get on

Shall we go?

When did the 'hanged man' come?

Now I actually want to hang When does your job get over'?

You want company to hang? Not this week, let's do it next week

- I want some advice from you, Anto - Not some, you need plenty of advice

Do as I say, come home tonight I have good military stuff

Oh I see, is this why you slipped away?

We were talking about supplying stuff to the military

Sure, I understood, when he went missing from the vegetable shop

Hold this

See you , Ante

Whoever gives false testimony the mountain crow will...

...tear his eyes out, says the bible

But that is only for Christians

What kind of a master are you? It was only after Christ the Christians came

There is no religion for great words It was created to guide you to true paths

Are there mountain crows in Kerala?

It will come from Jerusalem How is the pork?

- It is very tasty - Then eat, don't think of anything else

Cicily is great! Entertaining a husband who drinks like this...

...you are lucky, dude

What else do you want?

Did you hear that? He says I am lucky

What's so surprising about that?

Master can go after dinner Let me fry the fish

If I don't testify Idiculla will arrest me, Anto

Then go and do it Don't irritate me, okay?

A school master who ought to be a role model for future generations

has cheated the law and society by giving false testimony

The court is convinced that he has done these shameful deeds...

...to save culprits and to punish the innocent people

So as per IPC 193,7 years oi jail and Rs 50000 penalty is decided by this court

Do you have anything to say in your defense to this?

Cowards will always dream like this What a pity!

Haven't they caught the culprits? Now they have to be punished

A false testimony for that is not such a big crime

If caught, it is 7 years...

That's only a distant possibility

It's not good to be in the bad books of Idiculla and the school manager

Don't worry too much Sleep, I'll call you at 5:00 A.M

May be we will meet next when I am in jail

I've wanted to see a jail for a long time

Does it have to be with me inside it?

Go, Madhavankutty

Hello?

Yes

Madhavankutty has gone He's on his way there

What? Bhama?

Oh God!

Madhavankutty?!

Get down quickly!

This town is under evil influence We must ask the astrologer for a solution

Yes, we must

Are you satisfied now?

Are you happy now that this town and that girl's fate are both ruined?

Please tell me in detail what actually happened?

That girl is ruined, I mean she was abused and violated!

Whom are you talking about?

That poor girl who was working for you, Bhama

Who did it, Ezhuthachan?

How do we know, when she's lying unconscious in a hospital, almost dead

If you had given your testimony culprits would have been punished...

...people would have feared committing another crime, you could have saved this town

You will pay for this! Suffer severe consequences!

We are now standing at the Primary Health centre, Vattananthara

Bhama is fighting for her life where even basic medical aid is sparse

Is this rain the tears of a 17 year old Bhama cruelly used and discarded by someone?

The incident has shattered the people of this town

Let's find out what, Kumaran Bhama's father has to say about this

My daughter...! I am all alone now!

Master! My daughter!

Master!

What does the doctor say?

We must wait for 48 hours before anything can be said

Who is there with her'?

Her father, I've asked Vinod also to be there

I'll come there

That's of no use, she's in the ICU They don't allow visitors

Nothing will happen to her I am praying for her

I'll call you later

Who raped is not the question Why was it done is the question

I've been serving this town diligently for the last 30 years

Someone is out to malign me, in sheer jealousy

He will be caught, whoever it is That social evil doer will be caught

We are standing at the town's local common meeting place now

No, you are now standing on my foot!

Sorry!

Let's hear what comrade Sugunan has to say about this incident

Our dear sister Bhama had been keen to join our party

I'd even promised her a membership which the opposition knew

I have strong doubts they had a hand in this ugly incident

Oh my dear sister! So unfortunate!

I fear all my other sisters in this town are also in danger of being raped

I feel the panchayat president and his supporters...

...who have a moral responsibility should resign

Where the heck is he now?

- What happened, Idiculla? - Oh! You are here

We have walked into every house, in this town...

...and questioned every male But no one admits to be the rapist

Goodness! You are so stupid!

If you ask anyone this question do you think they'll admit?

Then how should I do it?

I have told you many times get police dogs to sniff and find

There are no better dogs than us in the police force right now

I myself have sniffed and solved so many cases

- Come here - What?

- I smell something now - What smell?

You had rum, didn't you?

Answer me, dude! I feel dizzy inquiring around with this case

- Will you give me 4 pegs or not? -4 pegs?

Then make it 5

On condition that, I won't give a drop to those dumb men, who've come with you

Okay, don't give them Shall I bring some pickles?

- Do you have soda? - Yes, of course

One minute

Listen, I have an important matter to discuss, I'll be back in half an hour

Hey! Where's the president who was standing here, a minute ago?

- Gone inside - Couldn't you say so earlier?

President?

She is conscious now 1 of you can go see her

Kumar'etta, Bhama is conscious Go inside and see her

- Is it true? - The nurse said so, go

No! I cannot bear to see her like that

If she says anything to me my heart will break, my boy

Is one of you, coming in?

- Father? - He's outside

Kumar'aetta!...she...she's gone!

Master!

What is it Vinu?

Master! Our Bhama'echi...is no more!

Tiff

Memories, only in memories, you live now To nurture and caress your form, hereupon

As a radiant star, within my heart you live Eyelashes beating a rhythm to its twinkle

Are you far, far beyond or somewhere here around

Memories, only in memories, you live now To nurture and caress your form, hereupon

tiff

Like a leaf-bowl of virgin moonlight Tender as petals of the lovely Elengi

You remain forever just a vision to remember

Sweet bird, my maiden, a chatterer A lovely cloud, aren't you a wanderer?

Oh sweetheart, weren't you always mine?

The rainbow has vanished, gone forever Laughter has faded...now, never

As the beautiful moonlight sobbed in agony Yesterdays, were they our dreams, only?

Were only dreams?

Memories, only in memories, you live now To nurture and caress your form, hereupon

tiff

Long live the revolution!

Ezhuthachan the rotting old man must resign!

ldiculla has to be beaten and chased away!

Prepare to attack the police station!

The rapist must be hanged!

Long live the revolution!

Stop!

Look at those placards sir, it says Idiculla be beaten and chased away

- Take that gun - Which gun?

Oh, there are no bullets, eh?

Okay, we are enough in number We have lathis, get ready for an attack

They are more in number, sir They have the placard sticks also

Then turn the jeep around

Look there! Police

Come on! Don't leave not even one of them

Turn around, dude

Oh, so throwing stones, eh? Go throw it at your mothers, you dogs!

Do you know who lam?

N“; q!

Come quickly, dude Are you learning to drive?

Come on, take off! They are almost here!

Keep your salute...you!

Aiyo! Aiyyaiyo! Why don't you hold it open?

Sorry, sir!

Hello?

Sir, this is SI Vattananthara...

Why!?

From Vattananthara SI Idiculla speaking

Please send a battalion of CRP! It's an emergency

- What is the occasion? - My death ceremony is nearing

- What? - People are in a rage

They attacked the police jeep We don't have tear gas or even water-canons

There was a burglary and a rape Why haven't you caught any culprit?

Cowards need not be in the police If you can't, then resign and get lost

- How will I get salary, if I resign? - Stupid!

There is not even a single bullet in my gun in case I am attacked

What did you do to them Swallowed them, eh?

- No sir - Then?

I shot into the air thrice recently That's how the bullets were spent

Who asked you to fire into the air? Bloody fool!

Since it was into air, I thought no permission was needed

Do we need permission to shoot in the open?

- You do as I say - Yes, please tell me

- Buy some sesame sweet balls - And?

Put them into your gun You can fire them

- What the heck! - Idiot!

You can buy those balls put them into your gun...

...and fire them into your own mouth, you wild monkey!

- Hey! Bhimasena, I mean, Arjuna? - What is it, sir'?

Get the jeep ready I have to go out

- They'll start pelting stones, sir - Let them, let me die, let's go

Turn the jeep around I'll be right back

I was busy with the rape case and got delayed, come, let's go now

Have you got any clue about the rapist?

Do criminals inform the police before such deeds?

Come, there's no time 2 signatures, 1 in each inquest

2 signatures?

Yes, 1 for the robbery And the other for the rape, 2 inquests

I don't follow

The rape also took place from where you could easily see

So you are witness to that case also

We are unable to get other reliable witnesses

Who do you think I am? A doll dancing to your tunes?

Don't make a mountain out of a molehill, master

We have with us regular culprits

I'll line them up for you Just point out one to us

So you lied to me about having caught the burglar, eh?

Yes

Culprits are caught and punished so they don't commit crimes again, right?

Yes

So how does it help punishing someone who hasn't done it?

So that the police can escape awkward questions

That's cheating the people and the town

Don't chatter too much Then let me put it this way

You tried many times to seduce Bhama, the girl who worked for you

But she did not give in So you became adamant

Creating proof that you went home you returned at midnight and raped her

If you don't testify you will be the accused

If you ever say this again I'll chop your tongue off

I feared the court and police unnecessarily, but not anymore

You claim you have a clause that gives you a right to arrest me

Go ahead, arrest me dude! Arrest me!

You will be here, won't you?

You are drinking too much these days

It's because of tension, my dear We haven't got our witnesses yet

Come on, pour!

- Who can it be at this hour'? - What do I do now?

- Go hide somewhere - Shall I come later'?

No, I'll be with you soon Just go hide at the back

Why are you here? I'd have come there

I'm unable to sit peacefully

The senior officer swearing on one side

People throwing stones in protest on the other

I heard about it

Oh did you? Then why didn't you come to inquire?

I was about to come that was when there...here...

That master, the rascal refused outright, to testify

What? Then arrest him! Didn't you say you had a clause for that?

I have found an easier way which I thought of just now

Tell me what it is, dude

We need a credible person to testify, don't we?

Both the cases can be testified by you, Ezhuthachan

Let's say, you went to meet the master of your own school

You saw the burglary from the balcony of master's house

Another day, same way, you saw the rape too

But I haven't seen these incidents at all!

Isn't this exactly what, we were convincing that master also to do?

I don't have time to waste, we'll go right now, sign the inquest and return!

Look here, why don't we find someone else?

Don't provoke me into my true colors I won't hesitate to arrest, do you want that?

I will have a shower...

It is 7 days since I showered Nothing is wrong with me

Why shower for just a signature?

- I'll wear a shirt and come okay? - Okay

Dude! Wait, don't run!

Stop I say!

Who are you?

I'd come to give an application to the president for a self-help job

Did you give it to him?

Have you found a self help job?

This kind of jobs falls under a different category

- Get into the jeep - Aiyo! Please, sir

- Sir - Get in,woman

You toddy cat!

Who did he call a toddy cat?

There are so many of them in the coconut shed...

...I was just inspecting that

Who is she?

Don't you recognize her? My aunt's sisters eldest daughter's sister

Dropped in to see me on her way to the temple at Guruvayur

Shall I explain who she is? Kalyani's 2nd daughter, Sarojini...

...the one that army man married Isn't that so?

Both of you get into the jeep

Don't humiliate me publicly

- Come in for a minute - Let go of my hand

It is of great use 1 minute

What kind of president are you?

Don't force me to testify or involve me in any other case

Don't put me behind bars and disgrace me in my dotage

Nobody is here to see you

You've put me in a fix I need the money too, what to do!

If you are prepared to spend there is another way

Tell me, what is it?

An aggressive method Get the people to agitate

Till he testifies we'll keep him under house arrest

We'll make the public stay guard so that he does not run away

But, you'll have to spend for them

I will! I'll do anything That stinker!

- Who? - I meant that master

Master!

You can go up the stairs But you can come down only if we permit

After Bhama died, you are in a fix With no one to cook for you

All that will end today, your meals will reach you on time

People of Vattananthara are not fools

Very true

We loved and respected you But you didn't reciprocate with gratitude

Without testifying you won't go out, master

The president and police are cheating us

They have not caught the real culprits

But forcing me to testify against innocent fellows

We already know that this is how you were going to justify yourself

I am telling you the truth

We are not prepared to believe that

That is up to you but I won't testify falsely

We will compel him

We will...we will make him...testify

Master, you Vagabond master

To save our Vattananthara you, master, should testify

Stop! Stop! My throat aches

The stuff to cure that has not yet come

- We can continue after it comes - You insisted on foreign liquor, that's why

There's a huge queue in front of the beverage shop

Very true

The actual problem is that stock is over

Master testifying is Ezhuthachan's need So, that stuff will surely come

I'm worried, if master agrees tomorrow itself, what will we do?

We will decide when master should testify

Very true

There...it has come

Don't be excited!

Greetings Please be calm

Let it come

Be calm Everyone will get

Only 1 quarter Each one take only 1

Don't drink more than that

This should be done in peace

All protests should be peaceful, said Mahatma

The salt satyagraha

When the poor did not have money to buy salt...

...they made salt from sea water led by Mahatmaji

Like that, for an ordinary man to have a bit of booze...

...this panchayat has introduced this free booze scheme

Be calm 1 quarter for 1 person

Jai! Hind!

If he has not called, don't worry

Men do go nearby without informing

He usually calls twice a day I have a strange fear

- I was thinking why not go there? - Why don't I go, instead

- No Anto, I'll be at peace only if I go - Then let's all 3 of us go

The kids have school

If it's not a problem can you please look after them till I return?

Is this a problem? Let the kids stay Or maybe, we'll shift here

Are you feeling sleepy?

If so, we'll take turns guarding

Very true!

Hey! Comrade and junior comrades are coming, is it a trap?

Would it be a quotation (to kill)?

My dear comrades

We are not comrades

Don't categorize like that There are comrades like me here

We know that

You've come to enjoy free booze and food the president supplied, right?

Don't say that, my friend This is for a common cause

A citizen of this town cannot but participate in it

Don't mix politics with food and booze

Very true!

Sunil, Shibu, Anil, Thangappa? Start distributing, come on, quick

Hey! A pint

Don't fight like dogs, comrades

If Ezhuthachan is giving a quarter with rice...

...we give you a pint and chicken biriyani

Long live the revolution!

Even if the party denounces drinks...

...unlike me, there are leaders who do drink

From lentil pancakes to foreign liquor our party is growing comrades

Very true

Hello? SI, Idiculla

What? When?

Oh my God? I am on my way

I don't want this salute Where is the jeep?

- It's gone for a puncture repair - Why did it have to now?!

What happened, sir?

That Vagabond of a master has run away again

With so many people on guard?

His...!!!

The only hope of saving our honor has flown, why the heck are you guarding?

In case master had gone for a walk we thought we'd wait, and put him back

Not only that we didn't get anything today morning

Very true

Sure, I'll stuff it down your throat

Did you bother finding out where he's gone?

He must be at his home in Kuttichira, where else?

Then a few hefty fellows, go and get him

Come

Vattananthara! Get down!

Don't mention this to anyone

- Isn't she that devil's wife? - Yes, she is

What is it?

I came looking for Madhavankutty

What? Hasn't he come home?

No, where is he? What has happened here?

Last night he was here This morning he has disappeared

He has escaped despite those standing guard

Standing guard, why?

What crime did he commit to shut him up and stand guard?

You threatened him, to give false testimony

You, along with the police I want to see him right now

We will find him somehow, my sister

He was the sole person to trap the master in this dilemma

Da! After swallowing what I gave

He loved the children of this land more than he did his own kids

If anything ever happens to my husband, I'll make you count bars!

The president is in deep trouble, I think!

Very true

Instead of swallowing this tell us a way out, Idiculla

- There's one way out - What is that?

Just swallow this and be at peace I don't see any other way

What punishment is this, oh God?

Hey, my girl, wait

- Did you go to the temple this morning? - Yes

I saw you on the way to the church

I'm a Christian but no religious differences

- Where do you live? - I now...

I will explain in detail You go and feed the cows

Go

- Where was she all these days? - Why?

Nothing

Stop it, Idiculla

Where did that girl go?

I want to lie down I sent the jeep away

I'll go early in the morning When will that girl come?

Look here...

When she comes tell her I'm asleep

- Of course I will - I feel very sleepy

Don't worry if the jeep leaves I'll drop you, my driver is here

- What? - He is sleeping there

Chandrappa!

- Why? - To drop you home

In short, you want me to go

No! It was just for your convenience

I'm not drunk, I'll walk

Grey and time to sit meditating But even now playing with dolls!

- What? - Nothing

- Poor thing! - Go inside

Eat all alone You'll rot, you thief!

Pushpa?

Yes m other?

Go, give this

- Who is this parcel for? - For master's wife

I thought she left?

How can she be without knowing what happened to her husband?

When we read the papers, we think rape and robbery happen only elsewhere

With so many on guard how did master escape?

Probably with a rope from behind the house

Well, shouldn't the rope be hanging there?

Very true

- She refused - Didn't you force her?

I tried my best

Then leave it there

There is no other option for Ezhuthachan but to resign

- Any news about master'? - Yes, some theories

He may have joined the Maoists, is one of them

People claim to have seen master entering the forests of Uttar Pradesh

Anyway, it's confirmed that he won't be here to testify

Comrade, tea or coffee?

No time to drink or eat I'm a social worker now

Just pack some I'll eat it on the way

All of you hear, Ezhuthachan will resign 1 among you, that's me, will take over

Please co operate

We must drive that moron Idiculla, away from here

Never should a crime happen here again

Very true

- How much? - Nothing, it's alright

You have your tea here, I have to send a report to the area committee

tiff

No! Don't! Don't!

Get lost, man!

Identity Identity

Central syndicate Central syndicate

What's this master, I have to say each word twice before you open the door

- Isn't that our code? - Yes

But I did not complete it! You opened the door before I did

I recognized your voice, Sugunan

Suppose someone mimicked my voice?

Masters are all like this, they teach but they themselves don't learn

In the face of hurdles, new methods must be used to overcome them

The way in which, I rescued you from that place...

...was not taught by Karl Marx It was my practical brain

But looks like, I fell from the frying pan into the fire...

...scorpions, cockroaches centipedes, I couldn't sleep a wink

Aren't you ashamed to say this, master?

Were you really born to this land of brave comrades?

I wish, I wasn't born at all I am leaving

Where will you go?

Anywhere till all this is thrashed out and solved

For that, Ezhuthachan has to resign I have to become president...

...and Idiculla transferred

When will all this happen?

- We'll wait and see - No! I won't stay here a minute longer

Here, I've brought breakfast for you

No!

As an ordinary school master such arrogance is dangerous

lf l brought you here, I'll see that you won't leave till I get what I want

Not only that when I become president...

...in my list of achievements I must have some victories, isn't it?

Saet's shop robbery, Bhama's rape You master, must testify

This was destined, master You were born to be a witness

I won't, even if I have to die

Then you will die!

Only if you live, will you be able to take another's life

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Murali!

What have you done?

I had been waiting to get him for this, since so many days

He was the one, master...my Bhama!

Move aside!

All of you move

All of you, who shouted slogans against the police, now do you realize?

Within minutes of a murder, we've nabbed the culprit on the spot

The witness is also ready

Shouldn't we get him to the hospital and confirm death?

Not necessary

If he doesn't die, it'll be a case of mere attack and disadvantageous to us

Dear townsfolk...

This cruel murderer I will now arrest

Where is it?

- Get up - Don't you dare touch him

- What? - He is not the culprit

It was not Murali who killed comrade Sugunan

Don't joke, m aster

For the time being I prefer to arrest him

I am the witness who's going to testify and I declare he's not the defendant

Are you playing games? Forcing us to play along?

Who played games with whom? I am the only witness in this case

On the witness stand, I'll expose all and that police cap will go for a toss!

You have plenty of defendants with you, right?

I'll point out 1 among them and get you the defendant

What do we do now?

Whoever testifies the case has to be filed

Then better, let's go to the police station and get the statement, isn't it?

That's better, don't waste time

No master, don't rescue me I will go with them

People like you, capable of fighting evil, should not be in jail...

...but active, amongst people, doing good

- Shall we leave? - Sure

Let's go, what else can we do?

Madahvankutty?!

Where were you?

What is all this?

You came worried that you hadn't heard from me, isn't it?

Don't worry

Vimala, just as you told me, I'll testify falsely and come back quickly

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