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They say rain makes everything bloom again.

But honestly…

doesn’t rain come

only after the clouds fall apart?

When it becomes too heavy to bear

isn’t it like they’re giving up

because they can’t hold it anymore?

Sometimes even I wish...

like these clouds...

I could pour out this sadness

that’s hardened inside me.

Come quickly!

Bring the rope too.

Is there someone who can climb down the well?

Come fast!

Quick!

Varghese, get the rope.

Get down.

Come quickly.

Hold the rope tightly.

Tie it over there.

Grab it.

Need two more people.

Come on. Someone get down.

Quick, you go down.

Lower the plank.

Move aside, let him go.

It's slippery, be careful.

Don't worry, we got you, keep going down!

Sijo... look...

Mom...

Mom... Mom...

Mom... Mom...

Mom...

People say time washes away sadness.

For me, it wasn’t that simple.

In the rain-soaked sand,

like a mushroom buried, waiting to emerge,

I was also waiting to step out of the darkness within me.

Heard the priest was good.

Nobody likes his sermon.

Wasn't it Father Mathew?

Yes, it was him.

Hey Kocherukkan, come here.

There's a big program at church. Come fast!

Why didn't you call me?

MOM!

Ew!

He peed in the church pew!

Of all places, he peed near the pew!

Kocherukkan peed in the church pew!

In my most pitiful, helpless state as a human being,

I stood there alone in that square,

while my two-foot-three classmates

and the local morons laughed at me.

Hey Pew-Pee!

Drink some tea before you go.

When this new nickname escaped the church and the school

and spread across the whole town,

I couldn’t bear it anymore.

So, I made a decision.

Suicide.

Since I had very little knowledge about suicide at the time,

my plan was simple...

to grab my nose, suffocate myself and die.

And when nothing happened even after ten minutes,

I asked myself...

What the hell is this?

Do I have endless breath or what?

That day, I realised something.

I had some kind of superpower.

Later, after a few more coincidental events...

I was convinced.

Awesome!

Seven...

Eight...

Nine...

Ten! Pff!

Huh?!

Yes!

Whoa... I am just amazing!

- But how... - Kocherukkan!

Aren't you going to eat?

Yes... Coming, Mom.

♪ Come hither O lotus flower... ♪

Whenever I counted down after a power cut,

the electricity came back right on cue.

The plant I peed on the night before

would be burnt down the next day.

And if I stared for a while...

even the windows would close on their own

like in a ghost movie.

When I put two and two together,

I was sure of one thing.

Either I was God.

Or the Son of God.

So I had to cut off my friendship with such silly kids

I had to find worthy sons and daughters of Gods to befriend.

You...!

At last, the moment had arrived.

Time to reveal my superpowers in front of the public.

Pff!

All because I accidentally stepped on Kakakkatil Sijo’s egg omelette,

and got punched by him,

I realised two more things.

I am not the Son of God.

And I have no special powers at all.

- So… has everyone got their gifts? - Yes, we did.

- Is everyone happy? - Yes!

- Who did you get, Chinmaya? - Shivani.

Nice.

- Jewel? - Sir...

- Who did you get? - Ayon.

Who, dear?

Ayon Jose.

Ayon Jose... Okay!

♪ Little dragonfly O small-winged dragonfly ♪

♪ Those were the days we fluttered together ♪

♪ Chasing those Persian violets ♪

♪ The time we climbed the hills ♪

♪ Soft flute humming in the sparrow beak ♪

♪ What a rhythm in that mischief ♪

♪ A festival of play and laughter ♪

♪ Little dragonfly O small-winged dragonfly ♪

♪ Those were the days we fluttered together ♪

♪ Chasing those Persian violets ♪

♪ The time we climbed the hills ♪

♪ Hearts crackle like firecrackers ♪

♪ As we leap and spin through those bright years ♪

♪ Lose sight and the world wilts ♪

♪ We race the white-berry cart downhill ♪

♪ Burst into a peacock whirl ♪

♪ And vault the moonlit silver stream ♪

♪ Little dragonfly O small-winged dragonfly ♪

♪ Those were the days we fluttered together ♪

How long are you two just going to stare and smile?

Just say it out loud.

Do we even need to say it to each other?

It's understood.

Hey, dear!

Get lost, you dog!

This is how a final decision should be.

Based on our algorithm,

there’s nothing left to ask.

Still, if you insist, I can go ask her right now.

♪ Alongside the lovely little dragonfly ♪

♪ Our playful gang gathers ♪

♪ On that distant mango branch a squirrel swings ♪

♪ Such fondness for its little spirit ♪

♪ There blossoms a garden of smiles ♪

♪ A gaze through eyes clear as mirror ♪

♪ Little dragonfly O small-winged dragonfly ♪

♪ Those were the days we fluttered together ♪

Guys! Change the track!

Hey...

Didn’t I tell you I had a surprise for you?

Mmm...

Wow! Sweet!

Bloody sweet!

Jewel and Akash.

What's this?! Wedding?!

- Yours?! - Yes.

Akash ettayi...

Don't you remember Akash ettayi?

We were in college together.

When his uncle passed away,

Dad and I went to his house.

That day, while he was serving me black tea,

he confessed he liked me.

And?

And what...

While handing back the empty glass,

I confessed too.

That I like him.

Also, I thought, why delay such things.

Just think about it...

Akash ettayi is simply amazing!

That hairstyle of his...

And that two-pocket shirt... the way he walks in!

Wow. Just wow!

I was set on giving you the first invite.

I don’t really have any other friends here.

So you have to be with me... haldi, bridal shower, everything.

Okay?

And make sure you wear a yellow shirt for the haldi.

Aha! Then? Tell me, tell me!

Euphorical moment!

And I mean… it was such a euphorical moment!

Just watching it, the hair on my arms stood up.

Look here.

- Everybody look here. - Look, look.

The national crush of Kanjikuzhi...

Jewel Kuriachan.

As hundreds looked on at the church entrance,

she grabbed my dear friend Kocherukkan’s hand

and ran up those stairs.

Shut up, man!

Every time you open your mouth, it’s a lie.

You're lying just to make me feel bad.

No, no... It's true.

- I saw it too. - I'm sure...

that for the rest of his life,

the ChatGPT answering all his questions will be her.

If that's the case,

I hereby declare

we’ll celebrate your flying to Dubai party

and his joining party together.

But still... I find it hard to believe.

You’ll have to believe it.

True that.

Tell me, I can hear you.

Never trust women!

- No, bro... - Don't trust anyone!

- I'm going straight to the airport. - Here comes the lover.

Pour me one.

Make sure you're there the moment I land in Dubai.

Or I'll be a lost cause.

Look at you bad boy!

You're all set, huh!

Yeah, man! It's all set.

What else do you want to know?

Oh, dear...

Why are you drinking like that?

You'll die, man!

I want to die.

Don't trust a single woman!

So she took you up those stairs

just to push you down?

What did she tell you?

The pain of lost love...

is truly hard to bear.

Have you ever had piles?

- No, right? - Nope.

This pain is nothing compared to that.

Excellent comparison.

Dear...

Why are you wailing like this?

Just think about it.

Can you blame her at all?

Why should she fall in love with you?

Do you even have a job?

Do you've money?

Education? Brains?

All you’ve ever had is a terrible reputation all over town since childhood.

- And still she invited you to her wedding. - Embarassing!

That itself is a miracle.

Oh, this man...

If it were me, I wouldn't even invite you.

How hurtful.

And now he's wailing!

Like a kid...

But still...

After all these years of being together...

and suddenly... all gone?

How can I bear it?

Why is he so sad that I’m leaving?

Ananthu chettayi...

My dear...

What happened?

Don't cry...

Even if I go, I'll be back in two years.

What's happening, Kuttappan?

- Get up... - Listen... actually...

No need...

You’ve been asking me for a part in the drama for a long time now.

Listen up, everyone...

Kuttappan...

for the upcoming festival drama, the role of Raman I was meant to play…

let him do it.

- Best! - Raman?!

I am giving it to you.

You take it.

Smile now.

Smile.

He cries when you ask him to smile.

Perfect candidate for a lead role.

You really wanted that role, didn’t you?

Wait any longer and you’ll be stuck playing Raman forever.

Get in the car.

You’ll miss your flight.

- Alright... - Come on.

No more goodbyes.

You're not going?

I just cannot bear this...

Bro...

He's so sad...

Kocherukkan...

Even if I have to dupe the Arab to chart a flight...

I'll be there for your wedding.

What a lovable guy.

This is all so sentimental.

Exactly.

This one is senti and the other one mental.

Kuttappan!

Don't mock him.

One day, she’ll realise his love.

And if she has a son after that…

she’ll surely name the child after him.

Would anyone name a Scotch whisky after local toddy?

Oh, this man...

♪ It won't go away even if you drink It won't disappear even if you smoke up ♪

- ♪ Even if you pluck your heart and give--♪ - Hey, stop.

♪ it to the girls, ♪

- ♪ They'll say it's--♪ - Stop the vehicle.

♪ Just a red flower--♪

Where are you going?

I'm going to die.

Then go and come back fast.

Kocherukkan!

Hey, Kocherukkan!

Why the hell did you jump?

You were going to die.

So I thought, I'll die as well.

But nobody dumped you.

Then why die?

Nobody dumped me.

But no matter how hard I try to be a "pookie",

the sacristan's daughter, Merlin, just won't fall for me!

His bloody pookie!

Then it's better you die.

Let's die together.

We'll meet in heaven. Ready... one...

- Two... - Hold on! Shouldn't we write that thing?

- What thing? - The note. Suicide note.

- Suicide note! - Do you have a pen and paper?

We will write it on the phone.

- What? - Let's write it on the phone. Come.

Dear friends and townsfolk,

Papa, Mom,

and the police officers reading this,

I'm leaving.

I have no place in this world.

The people responsible for my death

are Jewel, daughter of contractor Kurien,

and her current boyfriend, Akash Joseph.

Nah...

- Akash Joseph, the prick, rascal, asshole! - Yes! Now it's perfect!

I don't want to live anymore.

Okay. By the by,

- one more thing. - What is it?

Most probably in one or two days,

both of them will die.

And the reason will be my ghost.

- I'll kill them both! - You should.

Anything else?

What about me?

Paappi is dying with me as well.

He says the sacristan's daughter, Merlin, deceived him.

Don't know if it's true.

Anyway, we are dying.

If possible, we will kill her too.

With deep sadness,

anger and disappointment,

yours truly,

Ayon Jose Marottickal,

aka Kocherukkan.

Let me add two flowers for the tomb as well.

Okay. Message sent.

Let nobody call and change our minds.

- Let's throw the phone away. - Correct.

Come.

Careful. Don't slip.

So, bro...

- See you in heaven. - Okay.

Ready... one...

Two...

Ugh! This guy has zero timing!

Get lost!

Poor boy!

The lad kicked the bucket!

No need. Let's go.

Oi, Kocherukkan!

Hey, my enemy!

Get up. Get up, man.

- Get up. - Akash Joseph!

Come fast, darling. Let's kill him once more.

Oh, look at that smile!

Come. Hold my hand.

Here. Take it.

Hey, Zombieman!

Don't be surprised. It's you!

Come on!

You jumped into a river because a girl said she didn't like you.

What was the need to disturb that poor water body, man?

- Hi! When did you come? - Akash ettayi!

People are waiting to go on trips to the moon.

And he's playing Devdas!

Couldn't you just apply a vintage filter,

play some violin music,

make a reel and jump, you bloody fool?

Oh, right. You can't talk. You're dead!

Kids are finding dates on Bumble, breaking up on Instagram,

and taking therapy from ChatGPT!

And this fellow is writing suicide notes! Utter nonsense!

- Akash ettayi! - What's it, dear?

Super!

Thank you! Thank you, baby!

Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Clap, auntie.

My dear... Life is a battle.

Love is like the soldiers in it.

If nine people die,

another 9,000 will come.

So,

instead of ending your life over a broken dream,

live by some principles.

Or don't.

You never had any culture.

But here you are, finally getting a cultured goodbye.

A cultured funeral! His silly cotton balls, phew!

Yes, he is no more. I killed him.

Come. Let's hug.

Lie down.

Lie down there, man.

Our wedding is next week.

Everyone alive must come.

Kocherukkan, the end!

No, I don't wanna die.

Let that wretched girl go!

Oh no! Paappi!

Paappi!

Oh God! Did Paappi die?

Oi, Paappi!

Paappi!

He is gone.

Hey!

You didn't die?

I stayed underwater for a bit.

But I know swimming.

So, when I started suffocating, I automatically came up.

Forgive me this time.

You bloody rascal!

What's the point of me being alive if you're dead?

I knew you'd come up after swallowing some water.

We can't die just by swallowing water.

Let's jump in front of a train tomorrow.

Great! We will have to go to Ernakulam.

I'm not dying over any girl. Start the vehicle.

- Good point. - Lost my phone!

Where is my old phone?

Morning, dear friends! A person's pain--

Dear and near...

Is this true? Can anyone give exact details?

I need to leave for MGNREGA work.

I have no place in this world.

The people responsible for my death

- Oh no… Did this chettayi die? - are Jewel, daughter of contractor Kurien,

and her current boyfriend, Akash Joseph.

Oh God...

Oh no...

Because I can't come there and cry in person.

Please adjust with this.

Hmm. He's breathing.

He's not dead.

He ruined everyone's sleep last night, and look at him now, fast asleep!

- Look, it's in the Panchayat group as well. - Is it?

- Is there a photo? - No.

Kocherukkan, you are not dead.

Don't worry.

Don't worry.

Come on, leave.

Great!

- He's angry. Angry with us. - Old bat, huh!

Chettayi, can you teach us how to swim?

- Oh, no! Run! Run! - Get lost!

What is he thinking, Mom?

Jomon and the others were seriously searching

for his body in the river.

- Speak softly. He will hear. - Oh, he will?

If he won't, I'll make him hear!

I should give him a good beating!

Keep quiet, man.

You shouldn't beat or torture him now.

- Why? - When a relationship breaks,

these youngsters catch a disease.

What is it?

Ah... depression.

If he gets that... Look at me.

There's no escape.

You can't even close your eyes.

You can't digest your food properly.

Oh dear... It's such a terrible condition.

- Who told you all this, Mom? - Usha!

- Which Usha? - Before marrying Madhavan,

she had it four times. Did you know?

See, someone else is calling now.

Has it reduced now, son?

- What? - Your nonsense.

Don't make me talk!

Do whatever nonsense you want.

But that is a girl.

What did you even write about her?

What will she do when a marriage proposal comes?

Writing all this rubbish!

Bloody nonsense!

Son, don't be sad about this.

Get up. Come to the kitchen.

There's jackfruit mash and pork curry.

Go and eat.

All your sorrows will disappear.

Go on.

"Osana Mount, Kanjikuzhy"

It's all digital now.

- Let the result come. - No point in that.

What else can we do!

There's no bus. It's been a while.

Waiting here so long and still no bus!

- Bindhu chechi, where to? - To my daughter's place.

Her child is sick.

Give that here.

This is for the head.

If you fall and something happens to you, who suffers in the end?

If you fall and something happens to you, who suffers in the end?

If you fall and something happens, whose loss will it be?

Jose...

Jose...

Where's your dad?

Why are your eyes

so red, like a crow pheasant?

Valiyachayi,

I don't know what's wrong.

I can't sleep.

I just lie awake the whole night.

Sometimes, just before morning, I doze off a little.

Ah, that is it.

So, that's the issue.

There is a solution.

A bit risky though.

You know Kaduvakuzhy, right?

You should go in there.

There is a plant called 'Vellilathaali'.

Pluck it with the branches.

Tie it around your head and sleep.

You will sleep like mighty Kumbhakarna.

All this madness will vanish.

Really?

- I'll actually sleep? - Of course!

I have tried it myself.

Even if an elephant knocks you over, you won't wake up!

True.

Why are you wearing a crown of thorns?

Didn't you sleep?

I didn't feel sleepy. I'm sad.

Oh dear!

Didn't you let it go?

I will come there soon.

If I had known you'd be this sad,

I'd have asked the Arab to arrange a visa for you and brought you over.

Don't show me this face the next time I call.

Come on, smile.

Smile.

What is this? Did a bush grow on his head?

My son went astray because he hung around people like you!

Get out. Go on!

Bloody nuisance!

Hey, Kocherukkan!

What happened?

If you continue to think like this, you'll go mad.

- Right, chettayi? - Yeah, go on. Keep thinking.

Let's swing. Here.

After all, the girl who dumped you and ghosts are the same.

No matter how much you pretend you're fine all day,

the memories come back at night.

Are you mad?

I don't even believe my words.

Sit there.

I know what your issue is, okay?

I'm saying this from 56 years of experience.

If a girl dumps you and breaks your heart,

only another girl can heal that pain.

Tying random jungle plants on your head won't help.

Look. Don't overthink

and ruin the play.

If you ruin the play, people will get on stage

and perform the play on my body!

Understood? On stage,

you are Raman

and I am Ravanan.

Got it? Don't forget that.

We need to start rehearsals in two days.

Give this Raman a tea.

Add it to Ravanan's account.

- No, I'm leaving. - Drink it and then go.

Where on earth is it?

Is it under this?

Hey!

Hey, girl!

Oh my! After that crap came, I can't hear a thing here!

Hey!

Where's the knife?

Hey!

Stop scraping that thing and come here.

And find me that knife!

Chechi!

She won't hear if I shout!

Hey!

Where's the knife for cutting cassava?

It's too hard to use these veggie knives!

Where did you find this?

Come out quickly instead of sitting in that room.

Shucks! Chechi!

Give me my pen drive.

Give me my pen drive.

Or I won't give you your slipper.

What are you doing there?

I've been calling you for ages!

- Mom, she took my pen drive... - Enough with your pen drive!

Give it back to her!

Come out, quickly.

- Here's your slipper! - Come here.

By the time I get there with you guys,

they'll be back home after steaming the cassava!

Girl!

Switch off the TV and come out fast.

Chachayi!

This brick is too short.

If it were a bit taller, we'd have finished faster.

Then do one thing.

Keep this vessel between the hills,

and you go steam!

Stop roaming around and do some work!

Are you peeling the cassava or scratching it?

- Or are you scratching it? - Peel it like this.

Oh, brilliant!

One's scraping, the other's scratching!

I'm showing him how not to do it.

No point blaming you.

Look there. Look, man!

See that girl peeling and cutting cassava?

Did you see that?

Those are bright kids.

And these are just brats!

She meant you.

Hi.

She always looks so sulky.

Don't mind it, dear.

Can't she at least smile?

Hey, girl.

Why can't you talk to people?

At least drop that grumpy face and smile.

What's the point of telling her!

Giving others a chance to talk!

Ponnammachi.

if he had at least some excuse of a job,

we could've married him off.

Marriage might've changed him a bit.

He can't even eat rice and curry without making a mess

and we're planning his wedding?

Waste of time!

He might straighten up after marriage.

Then why didn't you straighten up?

- Happy now? - That's because I married you.

Shouldn't we remove this insult?

♪ With a feather and a flower tucked in my hair, ♪

♪ Come along, to pluck tender shoots soft and fair ♪

♪ Won't you peek at me, From the corner of your eye? ♪

This is Kochi folks' style. Got it?

The relationship that goes back generations.

This relationship

is like a friendship with snakes.

No matter how much you push it away,

it coils around you and won't let go.

Nonsense! Say it in a way we normal people understand.

Is it wrong to have some reading

and a bit of literature in life, Kuttappan chettan?

No, that's not wrong.

But you should've at least

named your auto something people could read.

Fermina Daza.

What's wrong with that?

- Is that your house name? - Oh dear!

- Not read Love in the Time of Cholera? - Time of Cholera?

He's asking if I haven't read Love in the Time of Cholera!

Kocherukkan, what kind of gulping is that, man?

You should take sips.

Monayi chettan will show you. Move.

Hold on, Monayi, dear.

Have you read Love in the Time of Cholera?

- No, right? Go read it first. - No.

Then come and sip.

It's fine, Kuttappan chettan. Give him a drink.

Great!

This guy went to a theatre

and peeked behind the screen to look at the actresses!

- Isn't that an old story? - No, last Wednesday!

He has no sense and no brains.

In Monayi chettan's story, he is the hero.

In my story, I'm the hero.

Dancers!

Get ready!

♪ On the first hilltop a girl throws a gaze ♪

♪ On the second hill a boy stands captured ♪

♪ Let’s walk straight through the heart of the village fair ♪

♪ Now someone sings this tale across the land ♪

♪ Who are they, who could it be? ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪

♪ Or a sweet little lie decked in many colours? ♪

♪ On the first hilltop a girl throws a gaze ♪

♪ On the second hill a boy stands captured ♪

♪ Inside a hidden box, gold and wedding chain wait ♪

♪ The bride has been waiting since long ago ♪

♪ Let the groom but speak his heart ♪

♪ For the wedding hour is already fixed ♪

♪ The flutes play and the drums beat in rhythm ♪

♪ The village singers are on their way ♪

♪ O people of this land, let it be known ♪

♪ These two have never even spoken a word ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪

♪ Or a sweet little lie decked in many colours? ♪

♪ In shining wedding silks ♪

♪ Sandal paste and gold aglow ♪

♪ In a jasmine-covered canopy ♪

♪ Draped with garlands long ♪

♪ The whole village, all the folks gather ♪

♪ Whispering, watching, waiting for the pair ♪

♪ The drums begin their thunder ♪

♪ And still, these two have not reached the aisle ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪

♪ Or a sweet little lie decked in many colours? ♪

When he lost his senses, his real acting came out.

At best, a dancer in Ravanan's court.

You're still not fit to play Raman.

Let me make one thing clear.

For buying materials for the play,

everyone must pay the money by tomorrow.

Pookola will give you my money.

No way!

What about your share?

- Eh? - I...

I've plucked some cacao and kept it aside.

I'll sell that and give you the money.

Cacao or cocoa or whatever,

I just need the money, dear.

Oh, dear...

That's thirty...

The rest is my offering.

I'm done talking.

Look here.

The kids' school will reopen soon.

She’s borrowed some money from the neighbourhood group.

I've to repay that as well.

I don’t think I can manage everything.

So… Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday… I’ll...

No, Saturday...

When I come here on Saturday, I’ll need some cash.

No... No... Don't...

Don't say anything.

Okay?

- Monayi! - Dear Jesus... Yeah?

Have you guys not sorted out your problem yet?

Get lost!

I was talking to them.

Not to You...

Don't forget about the money.

I'll be back.

Oh, no...

How will I give sickly looking ones?

All rotten.

The shopkeeper will yell at me if I take this to him.

Please go...

Ammachi, no matter what you say I won't go! I won't!

You're not a stranger to her.

I'm not! And yet she did that to me!

It'll look very bad if you don't go, son.

You can go on your own, Ammachi.

My knee will give away if I go all the way there.

I just can't forget whatever happened.

I really suffered.

I've nothing to do with that family anymore.

Fine, you don't go! What else can I say?

I can't keep asking you forever.

What's the issue, Ammachi?

Your dad won't go for Thomaskutty's wedding.

Why is that?

Apparently, when he went for the engagement,

they didn't let him sit in the front seat of the tourist bus.

He is still angry about that.

Do one thing, if you're going to the city,

buy some meaty fish.

Come back soon, okay?

The columns are 6, 8, 1, and 2, right?

- There's a possibility. - You'll win.

For sure.

Don't worry, just buy it.

How can you say it's not dry enough?

It's not dry yet.

Where's Divakaran?

He doesn't have such issues.

- Whatever, give it back. - Cocoa...

- How much? - This girl is a nuisance!

I think around three kilos.

Move aside.

- Hey... - Yes?

- Where's your dad? - Went to check his cholesterol.

- You know Kaati Chackochan? - Mm.

He passed away.

- Oh! Wasn't he bedridden? - Yes, he was.

Anyway, I'm going there.

Tell your dad to come as well.

Oh, dear...

He was such a good man.

Kaati chettan.

So, what's the price?

One kilo is 150.

So, that's 450 in total, right?

Mm...

I shouldn't have checked my cholesterol.

Now my pressure has gone up.

- Listen... - Mm...

Write the name and address and put 500 rupees in this cover.

What's this? Cocoa?

How much did you buy it for?

150 per kilo.

For this? Are you blind?

Out of these three kilos of cocoa, one and a half is just water.

And the rest is rotten.

And you bought this for 150 rupees!

Huh?

Who gave it?

Didn't you check?

You're usually not like this.

Let it be.

Buy some fresh fish from Allan and go home.

Tell Mom I'll be late.

I've to go to a wedding house first, then to a mourning house.

Move away from the entrance.

Come on, go in.

Careful... slowly...

Put the chairs over there.

I couldn't make the full payment.

I gave whatever I had.

That's okay. We'll arrange the rest.

Paappi.

How many of you are up there?

Look at where all he's zooming in with those glasses!

After a certain age, dying like this is ideal.

You won't even do that! He's out with his evil eye!

Happy now?

Paappi’s hands won’t reach far enough to tie it.

- Why don't you go up and tie it, Monayi? - Get someone tall to do it.

- Stop yapping. - Yes, tell me.

- Listen... - Yes, dear?

Come with me.

No one has ever had a complaint about my work.

And today, because of you, I had to hear that.

Why are you cheating people like this?

A girl? Talking to him?

Don't you've anything to say?

Such a scamster!

Step out of the way!

Come, it's time for black tea.

Oho! A new one, huh?

Of course. What did you think?

That I'll spend the rest of my life thinking about her?

How, man?

When did this happen?

Paappi, you need to explore life a little more.

Go for a trip.

You can do it too.

♪ In my heart it's you ♪

♪ Right before my eyes, it's you ♪

♪ When I close my eyes, it's you ♪

♪ Fathima... ♪

I'll give it, bro. Now you sit.

Anyway, you're getting off at Thodupuzha, right?

Hey, let me sit on that side.

No need. You'll put your head and hands out.

Sit put.

I feel like throwing up.

I'll clean up.

- You’ll get wind in your ears. - Eh?

The wind will hit your ears. I'll sit.

That's why I've put this.

♪ Fathima... ♪

Come on, come on.

Get in! Get in!

Hold on to the rod.

Oho! So you both planned this, huh?

What a pain!

Move!

Thanks.

Thodupuzha! Thodupuzha bus stand. Get off!

- Thodupuzha, Thodupuzha! - What's your future plan, huh?

We're going straight to the hospital, meet him,

get the stuff and come back.

Not about that... About this future.

We've already spoken about it.

- Stop fumbling! - There's no problem.

Go and talk.

- Look, she's leaving. - Should I go and talk first?

Go and talk to her, man!

Hello.

Listen...

I swear I wasn't trying to scam you that day.

It was just my situation then.

Usually, when I don’t have money, I just let it be.

But that time...

I am playing the role of Ram in our drama.

We had to put in money for costumes and things.

And I didn’t have a single penny on me.

At this age, I couldn’t bring myself to ask at home either.

It was a sudden idea.

That’s why I gave you those rotten pods.

It was the first time...

I'll tell Divakaran chettan.

I’ll pay back the money, okay?

If I keep it with me,

I’ll just end up spending it.

I usually never take money from the fields at all.

I don’t have the full amount right now.

I spent some of it on the ticket.

I'll give you whatever I have.

How about we have some lime juice?

Okay.

- Hey Pookola... - Yeah.

- He wasn't bluffing. - Oh.

They're having lime juice together.

That too with two straws.

From one glass?

No... from two glasses.

- Ouch! Can you keep it away! - Sorry.

Why couldn't you wrap those arrows?

Stop embarrassing me!

As if people can't recognise that mace just because you've covered it.

Everyone get up! Get up!

The bus isn't going up.

Get out! Get out! Come on!

Get out, brother!

Get out, please! Come out!

Everyone, please come out.

- Come on! Keep going! - Quickly, please.

Where'd she go?

Sis, we've another trip. Please get off quickly!

I don't see her.

Did she get out earlier?

Maybe she went ahead.

Are you looking for me?

Eh?

- Were you? - No, we weren't.

Yes... What did you just say?

I just got out for a walk.

Ah, okay.

Didn't they kick us out?

- Why did you say out for a walk? - Be quiet, will you!

Can you walk slower?

No can do.

Go take that from her.

Give me that.

I can hold that for you.

Don't you have a younger brother?

Paappi's brother got a laptop from school.

You could've used that.

That one’s meant for studies.

We’ll have to return it in six months.

Just don't return it.

Can’t you do anything the right way?

Paappi didn't return it, that's why,

I did...

But they didn't take it because it stopped working.

Now put that also on my head! Keep walking!

- I'll deal with you later! - Come quick!

Get in, quick!

Come on!

Get in! Fast, fast!

So, what exactly do you do?

Eh?

Nothing in particular...

- Just like that... - What do you mean?

Why can't you do some job instead of being a waste of space?

Didn't I tell you the same thing?

Get in! Let's go!

By the way...

I need to find a job.

I’ve got some plans.

So, to live even a little peacefully,

there are two things one really needs.

Financial independence.

And emotional independence.

I don't think you've either.

So, go find a job.

What do you do, by the way?

I'm doing my PSC coaching in Thodupuzha.

So basically, you're jobless too.

It's easy to give big dialogues.

Ponnammachi, I need two eggs from tomorrow onwards.

To play the role of Raman,

I need some cuttings.

Ah, I'll tell the chicken.

To put two extra eggs from tomorrow.

As if!

You think they’ll put you on a pedestal

just because you're in the drama.

What an actor!

Being useless is the only thing you’re good at.

And why wouldn’t you be?

I’m still here taking care of all your needs.

Let’s see what you’ll do after I’m gone.

Listen up...

Stop with the drama and acting business.

Go find some job.

You know why you’re such a careless loafer?

Because I never let you lack anything.

Right? Isn't that true?

I'm asking you!

Did I really lack nothing?

What?

Huh?

Dad… you’re the reason for the biggest loss in my life.

Right?

- Am I right? - Oh, dear Jesus!

Come with me, dear... Listen to me.

Come... Just shut up, will you!

Won't keep his mouth shut.

Dear...

You shouldn't have talked to your father like that.

Anyway, let it go.

Don't pay heed to your father.

Don't go looking for a job, okay?

You start your own business.

Business?

Yes!

Entrepreneur.

Being an entrepreneur is no small thing.

In today’s world,

when people are running around looking for jobs,

an entrepreneur is someone who creates jobs for many others.

By the time you finish my class,

every one of you will become an entrepreneur.

And if not, I’ll make sure you do!

- Yes. - Oh, dear!

The most important quality of an entrepreneur is...

group-building.

Start groups around things you’re interested in.

If you like football,

start a football group.

If you like biriyani, start a biriyani group.

But for that, first, these chairs have to go.

- Move the chairs. - Right away, sir.

Quickly! Next, you can choose the people you want.

Time...

starts...

NOW!

Quickly! Find them!

Find them! Find people with whom you have same taste.

Son, do you want to join the Onam chit fund?

- Nope. - Time's almost up!

Time's almost up!

- Gladly... - Three!

Two!

One!

Time over!

What's the name of your group?

Chakka Puzhukku aka Raw Jackfruit Mash!

Chakka Puzhukku, it seems!

- What about your group? - Lipstick.

What! Lipstick?!

What a funny name! What about yours?

Football.

Ah, football... Okay.

And what about your group?

Synthetic boys.

Synthetic boys... Take a good look at them!

Stop joking!

As everyone rushed to form groups,

is there anyone

standing aside, not part of any group?

Is there anyone?

Anybody?

Nobody?

No one?

Okay... okay!

Alright.

Please...

- Sir... - Sir...

There's someone here.

Where?

Who's that?

Aha!

Isn't that Divakaran's daughter?

Come out.

Come on.

Let me see!

Aha!

People with no communication skills,

those who keep withdrawing into themselves,

these are the ones who jump into business and fail.

So none of you should

stand isolated within a group.

It's alright, dear.

- Let's move on. - Alright, sir.

Didn’t you all get a coupon when you came in?

- Yes. - There should be a name on it.

You need to find the matching pair for that name.

For example, if your coupon says Karuthamma,

you have to find your Parinkutty.

If you have Tom,

you must find your Jerry.

So, let’s begin the game.

Your name starts...

NOW!

Is Rose here?

- I can't understand what's written. - Rose! Rose!

Quick!

I also failed in that other game.

What did you get?

Can you read this, dear?

Are you Jack?

Majnu.

So, I'll look for Laila.

I'm Kathanaar.

- Mine's Dasan... - Who?

Not you.

- Who are you, dear? - Rose.

I'm Jack.

Oh, dear God!

Son, I'm Neeli.

Are you Kathanaar?

I haven't seen Kathanaar, Granny.

Laila?

Is Laila here?

Please read this.

I don't know how to explain this.

My eyesight is bad. Please read it.

This is Kathanaar.

Kalliyankattu Neeli is over there. Go there!

Neeli, dear...

Kalliyankattu Neeli!

Mom...

Mom... Mom...

Mom...

Three!

Here comes...

Two!

- Mom... - And at last...

One!

Mom... Mom...

Mom...

Why did you go in there alone when you get scared even in a small crowd?

That... when Ponnammachi asked me...

Business....

Business, hmph! See how that business turned out!

So, how are things now?

Did she hold you? Did she hold your hand?

If someone faints, won't people hold them and help?

With everyone around, who came to you first?

Her.

And who held your hand?

- That was her. - Enough!

I'm telling you this from the church compound where Jewel ditched you.

This is it.

At least this time, open up to her properly.

Take your phone and call her.

Yes. Talk to her. Build this up.

No, I won't call.

Let her call me.

Of course!

- Should I? - Yes.

Nah.

It doesn't feel right.

Son, keep the phone away while eating.

Shouldn't we go uphill for the wedding?

Shouldn't we give something to the bride?

We will. Eat your food now.

Hello?

Hello.

It's me.

How did you get my number?

You wrote it in the register.

I memorised it then.

Hello? Hel...?

Shucks!

Girl, where's your mom's phone?

I can't reach her. I gave the chit fund money to Sheeba.

- Tell your mom. - Okay.

♪ O monsoon maiden, adorned with strings of pearls ♪

♪ Won’t your beloved come to join the dance? ♪

♪ Dancing and skipping down the silver hill ♪

♪ Doesn't that sorcerer stir your heart? ♪

♪ O golden girl, O precious one, to wed you ♪

♪ Your beloved waits with wedding chain, garlands and chiming bangles ♪

♪ You’re my precious one The golden vision I wake to see ♪

♪ You're the beat within my heart, my chosen one ♪

♪ Every laugh I share with you, every word I trade with you ♪

♪ Everything about you, my eyes crave to behold ♪

♪ By the temple, under the painted sky ♪

♪ There’s a grove where the crescent moon keeps watch ♪

♪ On a single crimson champak branch ♪

♪ Fifty buds are waiting to bloom ♪

♪ Among the flowering boughs, with a honeyed hum ♪

♪ Little dragonflies dance ♪

♪ I’ll climb that branch ♪

♪ And gather every bloom for you ♪

♪ From that distant shore where the flower-stars rise ♪

♪ I’ll bring every blossom for you ♪

♪ If you, my golden treasure, would truly become mine ♪

♪ Heaven itself would descend to where we rest ♪

♪ You’re my precious one The golden vision I wake to see ♪

♪ You're the beat within my heart, my chosen one ♪

♪ Every laugh I share with you... ♪

What are you staring at?

Why don't you join them?

Just join.

It will be nice if you dance.

Go on, join them.

♪ We sprouted where the lightning struck ♪

♪ Conquered through the coloured rain ♪

♪ From the bedrock of the heart ♪

♪ The wildfire of love ignites ♪

♪ Every mystic seed takes root ♪

♪ Spring forests roll, vines vault the green ♪

♪ Melt the borders, reap the golden light ♪

♪ Spread your wings and fly beyond ♪

♪ O golden girl, O precious one, to wed you ♪

♪ Your beloved waits with wedding chain, garlands and chiming bangles ♪

♪ You’re my precious one The golden vision I wake to see ♪

♪ You're the beat within my heart, my chosen one ♪

♪ Every laugh I share with you, every word I trade with you ♪

♪ Everything about you, my eyes crave to behold ♪

♪ We sprouted where the lightning struck ♪

♪ Conquered through the coloured rain ♪

♪ From the bedrock of the heart ♪

♪ The wildfire of love ignites ♪

♪ Every mystic seed takes root ♪

♪ Spring forests roll, vines vault the green ♪

♪ Melt the borders, reap the golden light ♪

♪ Spread your wings and fly beyond ♪

When the 'Kaikottikali' team arrives, arrange the green room.

Kocherukkan, you're playing Raman, right? Why are you roaming about? Go rehearse!

He's playing Raman?

Is there no one from our community to play that role?

Peanuts... peanuts...

Peanuts. Ten rupees a packet!

This earring isn't sitting right.

- Do you have another one? - Not sure. Let me check.

The programme's about to start, right?

I wanted to come,

but we've got the costume rehearsal.

How can I come dressed like this?

Still… I really want to come.

I know you will do well. Still...

All the best!

Okay then. Do well.

Not sure they'll let us leave.

Still, I'll try to come.

Okay.

It's my decision that decides what happens next.

The one who stood by me, my shadow and strength… Sita...

- I'm going to abandon you. - Don't just blabber.

Show something on your face too!

This looks like...

All of you in Deva costumes are making mistakes.

- Master... - Yes?

Look at us, the Asuras. Haven't messed up a single line!

Do you even have lines to mess up?

This is the scene where Sri Raman abandons Sita Devi.

That pain must show.

Otherwise, the audience will tear me apart!

Only five or six days left.

Go and study!

- Hanuman ji! - Come on, Lakshmanan.

O Divine Mother! O Blessed Goddess!

For the attention of all devotees,

as part of the Kanjikuzhy Chengottukavu Goddess Temple Festival,

the 'Kaikottikali' programme,

will begin shortly in the temple premises.

Committee members are requested

to help with final arrangements for the dancers.

♪ Who is it, who is it, by the moonlit garden gate? ♪

♪ What is it, what is it, in this golden, honeyed dream? ♪

♪ In a smile that rains like milk, who swims in my trembling gaze? ♪

♪ It’s true, it’s true, on fairy wings of playful chatter ♪

♪ A whisper lands on the stone steps of my heart ♪

♪ Who is it? ♪

♪ Who is it? ♪

♪ Who is it, who is it, by the moonlit garden gate? ♪

♪ What is it, what is it, in my golden, honeyed dream? ♪

♪ Didn’t Vaidehi bend every bow herself? ♪

♪ Didn’t she blunt the honeyed arrows as the night went by? ♪

♪ Like birds seeking shade under forest trees ♪

♪ O village belles who tend the blooming fields ♪

♪ Come along… let your sweet voices flow ♪

♪ Come along… let your sweet voices flow ♪

♪ A song of longing for the tongue ♪

♪ A sacred hymn for the full moon ♪

♪ On the parrot’s beak, a skipping melody of wedding news ♪

♪ Bathe in the waters of the four ritual pots ♪

♪ Sway in a hundred yards of silk ♪

♪ In the maiden breeze, in the shy glance ♪

♪ A dizzy bridal town unfolds ♪

♪ O shimmering bride, O shining light ♪

♪ Glimmering through the velvet night ♪

♪ On the misty heights of the golden hill ♪

♪ Draped in the golden grapes of vine ♪

♪ Should you sway, or wave your hand ♪

♪ A mountain of joy overflows ♪

♪ It's in the truth, it's in the gaze It lives at the very edge of the heart ♪

♪ It's in the truth, it's in the gaze It lives at the very edge of the heart ♪

♪ Who is it, who is it... ♪

♪ By the moonlit garden gate? ♪

♪ What is it? ♪

♪ What is it? ♪

♪ In this golden, honeyed dream? ♪

♪ In a smile that rains like milk... ♪

♪ Who swims in my trembling gaze? ♪

♪ It’s true, it’s true... ♪

♪ On fairy wings of playful chatter ♪

♪ A whisper lands on the stone steps of my heart ♪

♪ Who is it? ♪

♪ Who is it? ♪

♪ Who is it, who is it, by the moonlit garden gate? ♪

♪ In my golden, honeyed dream? ♪

I must get it today.

Is he playing games with me?

Eh? Just the kid?

Where's your dad, dear?

Oh dear...

Last time I was here, I asked your dad for money.

Did he leave anything with you?

He ran off the moment I asked for money.

That was really low.

I never imagined your smile could look this beautiful.

It was really beautiful.

Honestly.

Paappi, Pookola.... Everyone said the same.

And the power in your dance... wow!

No words!

Holy Mother! What am I seeing?

Isn't that a God?

Oh! There's a Goddess too!

Ah, now I get it.

The Goddess is Divakaran's daughter.

And the God... Oh... him?

Oh my!

♪ O Goddess... O Beloved Goddess ♪

You had all this talent, and you stayed quiet all this time?

You must perform again if such programmes come.

Don't stand here for too long.

I'll take you.

I need a kiss.

Eh? What?

Didn't you hear me?

I did.

Then give me.

Jaya he...

Jaya he...

Jaye he...

Jaya jaya jaya jaya he...

It's at Sheeba's place next Sunday.

I can't climb that hill.

Keep it at my place.

- Okay. It's at Leela's house. - Okay.

- Vijayamma chechi! - What is it?

Can you give a stalk of this plant?

- Which one? - This.

It is not ready yet.

It won't grow if you plant it now, in this heat.

I struggled a lot to make it root.

- I'll give it in the rainy season. - Oops! My slippers.

My husband said the same thing again this morning.

That's why I believed him.

Because he's not drunk in the mornings.

How can we marry our child into such a family?

Oh God...

Please don't beat or torture her because of this.

It's our villagers.

What won't they say?

Hey, girl!

What's going on between you and Jose's son?

What's there?

We are in love.

Aunty...

I was just about to call you.

Are you alright, dear?

Why do you sound low?

It's nothing, dear.

Drop it. Tell me. What's wrong?

Our girl is in love with Jose's son.

Who? Janu?

How did this happen?

I have no idea.

That guy is

a dimwit, a waste of space!

And not from our community.

When Bindhu told me this,

- I was squirming. - Does anyone else know?

I don't know.

Bindhu's husband told her.

They met on the day before, on the day of 'Kaikottikali'.

When I questioned her,

she looked straight into my face and said

they are in love!

Does uncle know?

- No. - If he finds out...

He will kill her.

Don't talk about this to her, aunty.

There's no point telling her like with the other kids.

Aunty, do one thing.

Go to our astrologer tomorrow morning.

Get a blessed thread and tie it on her.

Wait till my husband comes in the evening.

We will try to come tomorrow itself.

Stay calm, aunty. Okay?

Okay, dear.

- Who ordered porotta? - Me.

- Porotta there. Idly here. - Here.

Hot beef fry is ready. Want some?

No, sambar is enough.

I will take... no, you take.

Kids, what do you want?

Good porotta. Tasty!

- Shall I order one for you? - No, this is the healthiest meal.

- Porotta has no fibre. - Hello?

My mom asked if we are in love.

Oh no! Then?

I said yes.

Why? Any problem?

No. No problem.

- Okay, then. Bye. - Okay.

Dammit! Get lost, cat!

Were you sleeping on the porotta? Shucks!

Extra fibre. Get one more.

- Oh dear... - Dammit!

I chased him off the idly

and he jumped on the porotta!

Go on, eat. His fibre!

His cheeky grin!

O Divine Goddess!

[chants prayers]

As per her horoscope, she is in Mercury's sub-period.

Planets favour us based on their position, right?

Now, the planets are changing positions.

That's why this is happening to her.

If you know so much, come sit here.

- I'll sit there. - Forgive me.

We can sort this out. What's that boy's star sign?

But they are not our kind.

- He's Marottickal Jose's son. - Ugh!

Disgusting fella! Worse than his father.

Astrologer...

You should somehow get her out of this.

I'll bless a thread and give you.

Tie it on her wrist.

She'll forget everything. All will be fine.

- Oh God... - One more thing.

Today is day five, right?

Till the tenth day of the festival,

morning and evening,

take her to the temple daily.

Light the lamps at the stone lamp

and pray really well.

- Everything will be fine. - Oh God...

- Where's she? - What happened?

- What happened, it seems! - Why are you rushing in!

- You... - Tell me what happened!

Oh, God!

Just move!

- What's wrong? - Ask her!

- Just say it. - What's between you two, huh?

What's happening?

Oh, dear God...

So this is how she repays us...

After everything we did to raise her…

She’s only bringing trouble on us!

Handing people something to gossip about!

- Oh, dear... - Look, he's calling!

Answer.

I said, answer!

I'll tear you all apart!

♪ Where do you vanish beyond my touch? ♪

♪ Fading far away in silent sorrow ♪

♪ A single petal, I drift all alone ♪

♪ My eyes brim, a river rising ♪

♪ I am nothing but your memory ♪

♪ Where do you vanish beyond my touch? ♪

♪ Fading far away in silent sorrow ♪

♪ Did you somehow let my memory fade? ♪

♪ And wander blind to my smouldering soul ♪

♪ The dreams we once beheld together ♪

♪ Did they crumble to dust before dawn? ♪

♪ Let our hearts now spread their wings ♪

♪ And slowly soar away ♪

♪ Where do you vanish beyond my touch? ♪

♪ Fading far away in silent sorrow ♪

♪ A single petal, I drift all alone ♪

♪ My eyes brim, a river rising ♪

♪ I am nothing but your memory ♪

♪ Where do you vanish beyond my touch? ♪

♪ Fading far away in silent sorrow ♪

Wake up.

Get up!

Now try jumping on me!

Bark! You stupid dog!

His bloody tricks!

That too on me!

I'll break your legs!

Son of a dog!

- Dear... - What?

Look at this shirt.

- Oh... - Couldn't you at least iron it?

I just ironed it.

Press harder when you iron! Don’t you have any bones?

You shut up!

Does he trouble you a lot?

Hey, not at all.

It’s a task just to get him ready to go out.

These are my only jobs back home too.

Oh! You're lucky.

I used to always tell...

Madhu is a nice guy.

Where are you off to?

If you're going to the temple,

can we go together in the evening?

Hey, kiddo!

Can you come quickly?

- Yes, coming. - Is it true she can't come?

Yeah, it's been two days.

Look here...

I'm not locking the door.

I have known only one woman worthy of such measure.

Her name is Sita.

Flawless in virtue, complete in grace.

Whatever treasure exists across the three worlds

is destined for Lanka alone.

- Nothing priceless belongs anywhere else. - Hello?

On this crystal night...

- in these resplendent hours, - Hello.

- the sun, the moon... - Hello?

- I can't hear anything. - and all the fourteen worlds...

- Hello... - stand still, awaiting my command.

Where are you?

I'm at the rehearsal.

I want to see you.

Are you here? At the temple?

No, you come here.

Where? To your house?

What about your family?

They're at the temple.

But what if someone sees?

I need to see you no matter what.

You've ten minutes.

You better be here by then.

And the divine light we behold...

- ...is Sita. - But... Hello?

- Oh, she hung up. - That sacred flame...

will shine forever in Lanka.

To bring a character to life...

Hello friend, what's happening?

what we truly need is...

I've to go.

- Where to? - ...dialogue delivery.

I have to!

Come through the front gate.

Come in.

Sit here.

There’s something I realised over the past few days.

Do you know what it is?

What?

All my life…

this room has been the only place

where I could sit comfortably, a space I love.

But for the past few days…

I feel suffocated here.

I... I just can't sit here anymore.

I don’t think what my parents are saying really matters.

There’s only one thought in my head.

I need you.

I can't live without you.

Hey...

Don't cry...

Hey...

Please don't cry...

Hey... stop it...

We'll figure it out.

Don't cry.

Don't cry... please...

I know this for sure…

that if you’re not with me…

none of the happiness around me will feel real.

Please don't leave me.

What's it?

Sound of a jeep.

I can't hear it.

They're coming.

Oh, no! I am done for!

What will I do now?

Tell them I came to give you the electricity bill.

Don’t just stand there!

- Say something! - That's not Dad's jeep.

What?

It's not Dad's jeep.

It's gone.

Phew!

Oh, dear...

I'm going.

If it was your dad's jeep.

my funeral and your wedding would've been on the same day.

I'm off.

Let me check.

Oh, no! My mobile.

Oh, no!

Go! Go!

Oh, no! My sandals!

Quick!

There's no way out!

- What will I do? - Go under!

Go under it.

Psst... what happened?

Chettan is coming.

Oh, no...

Phone...

Hey!

Bring him out!

Oh, no! He saw me!

Drag out the guy you’ve hidden under your bed!

Today...

I'll nab him today!

Are you going to bring him out...

or should I come there?

It started the day I got married to you!

My suspicions!

- I'll finish you both! - Listen up...

- Yeah... - This isn't your house!

Uncle's...

Oh, no! Sorry! Sorry!

They're not here.

Where'd they go?

To the temple.

Oh, it's the festival.

Ah... okay.

You go inside, dear.

I'll protect the frontline.

It wasn’t meant for us.

He was talking to his wife.

What do I do now?

- Don't know. - Don't know?!

What are you saying?

Where are you off to?

Be quiet. I'll be back.

What am I supposed to do?

Om Namah Shivaya!

Om Namah Shivaya!

Master, shouldn't we start the rehearsal?

What Ramayanam without Raman?

Go and sit over there!

What did I say wrong?

He has no dedication to art whatsoever.

What a disgrace!

Not everyone is blessed like Paappi or Kamal Haasan.

- His phone is still switched off. - That's what I said!

He’s run away with her.

Without my knowledge?

You think he has the guts for that?

As if her parents would just stand around

and watch the festival after she ran away.

Master...

Have you seen Divakaran and his nephew-in-law among them?

Nope.

Honour killing.

What the hell are you saying?

The whole lot is standing here for the evening prayer...

Why is she over there looking all flustered?

You're right.

Listen, our drama is tomorrow.

Come with me. Let's look for him.

- Come on. - Quick!

Hey, bring me that mat from the room.

Oh, no...

Hey!

Hey!

Where has she gone!

They don't even have a mat!

Ouch!

Got it!

Is this the skeleton you were talking about?

Don't let him hear you!

He'll file a case against you for body-shaming!

What's the Malayalam for body-shaming?

Uhm...

There she is! She looks absolutely fine.

Doesn’t look like he came anywhere near here.

You start the auto.

Hey ChatGPT...

What's the Malayalam for body-shaming?

I'll tell you what it is! Just go, will you!

Alright, alright.

The mat...

Don't go! Don't go!

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

What!

Huh?

Tell her to stop crying

and come eat.

What's this...

Come and eat.

I don't want, Aunty.

What are you saying!

You could've at least told us this before.

Why were you so ashamed to tell us?

Come and eat.

- I'll come. - Your uncle is waiting for you.

Come soon, okay?

God! I'm starving!

So hungry!

Enough.

♪ What did you give me hidden in your alluring scarf? ♪

♪ With your playful charm ♪

♪ You pushed open the door of my heart ♪

♪ Upturning a sackful of sweetness ♪

♪ What did you give me hidden in your alluring scarf? ♪

♪ The wind carries the fragrance of your love ♪

♪ A lingering trace ♪

Stop, stop!

♪ A trace… ♪ ♪ a thought that lingers in my heart ♪

Mom!

Oh, no!

I'm done for!

- Mom! - Oh, no...

- Mom! - What happened?

If this car hits something, it comes back.

It's got reverse gear.

One slap I'll give you!

I almost died!

Bloody music at midnight!

Go and stop it!

Won't even trust a word I say!

He got out early morning saying

he was going for the program with you all.

Ammachi...

When I saw him, he had taken off his Raman costume

and came straight towards me.

That’s when I knew something was wrong.

I asked him what happened and he told me,

"I got a call.

I have to go.

I must go!"

That’s all he said and then he just left.

Oh, Mother of God!

Someone has brainwashed my child!

I don't know about all that.

But if my guess is right,

it wasn't him...

who spoke to me.

Then who?! His father?

Who me?

- That's not what I meant. - Then?

This guy is just blabbering.

If my guess is right...

Keep your guesses to the stage.

Ammachi, go and sleep.

Come on, let's go and check.

- Come. - Ammachi, goodnight.

Goodnight wishes to you.

Go to sleep, Ammachi.

I can hear your heart pounding all the way here.

Nah...

After being here for so long, my fear is gone.

By the way...

can I go now?

Nope.

Will your family be worried?

They'll think I'm with the boys.

What are you thinking about?

Don't you like me?

Huh?

What are you even saying?

You haven’t told me anything yet…

That's why I asked.

I...

I'm worried about a lot of things.

That's why...

I cannot open up to you.

Just talk to me.

Are you scared of me too?

Back at home...

There's an old photo

of my mother holding me.

She's wearing a magenta sari...

Her hair plaited...

with a tilak on her forehead.

While carrying me on the hip...

she's standing there smiling...

I sent him to Sunday school only after asking your permission.

What did I say for that?

Is your problem that I took my son to the temple?

It’s not just you who has relatives and people to answer to.

I have them too.

From the day he was born,

you’ve been talking about your bloody caste and religion.

I can’t keep arguing with you day and night.

Do whatever the hell you want.

I'll show you what I'm going to do!

Go ahead and do it!

Just because I said something... why would she...

Come here, son...

My son...

Jayanti...

Go to whichever temple or church you want...

Go wherever you want...

My dear...

Ask Mom to get up, dear...

That was the final day of arguing about which religion...

I should belong to.

You know...

Even if we get married...

When I thought about the future...

I had no idea what to say...

Where all did you search yesterday?

Near Valiyathodu, Pattayakudi, and Thommankuthu.

We've informed everyone in Makkuvally. They're searching.

Still searching. Thoroughly.

Finished?

It should be finished by now, right?

Can't you check along the banks of Periyar?

What if he went fishing?

- No, sir. He's not into fishing. - He's not interested.

- Does he eat fish? - Does he? Yeah, he does.

Can't you ask the relatives or check at friends' places?

He doesn't visit relatives' houses, sir.

I called and checked with them.

And these are his friends.

He never goes anywhere alone without informing them, sir.

- You are his friends? - Yes, sir.

Can you please wait outside for a bit?

- Don't worry. We'll sort this out. - Come.

Friends.

In this missing case,

you are saying you know nothing.

Something's not right. You've got something to say, haven't you?

Tell me.

Sir, we didn't speak since uncle was present.

He's not here now. Speak.

For the last couple of days, he's been depressed.

The main reason is his relationship.

All the ups and downs of the relationship

pushed him into serious mental stress, sir.

You could see it on his face and other body parts.

Really?

And he was walking around with a heart much older than his age--

Sir, that lady with the cat complaint is here.

Ask her to sit somewhere. I'll come.

- Okay, sir. - Bloody cat!

- Cat's heart? - Not the cat's heart.

- Kocherukkan's heart. - Yeah, Kocherukkan's heart.

- Go on. - He had a heart older than his age.

I guess these are what led to his disappearance.

Your guess?

What's your guess, son?

- Same guess, sir. - Both of us have the same guess, sir.

- Only one guess between you two? - Yes, sir. Only one guess.

- What's your name, son? - Paappi.

- Paappi. And you? - Pookola.

- Pookola, as in coconut flower pookola? - No. Pookola. That's my name.

- What do you do? - I'm an autorickshaw driver.

I also write a bit, as in literature.

- I got it once you started talking. - See, sir got it.

Anything else?

I bite and break tube lights. I also do fire dance.

He was asking about Kocherukkan.

Kocherukkan doesn't do all that.

- But he's had a blow, sir. - Blow?

- Do you bite and break things, son? - No, sir.

That's because you're still growing. Come.

- Prakash. - Sir?

Take down the missing guy's address, phone number, and identification marks.

- Circulate it to all stations. - Yes, sir.

- Say it correctly. - Come.

Wheat puttu?

Is it hot?

Yes, that's enough.

- Madhu chettan... - Tell me.

- I feel guilty. - Oh my! It's on speaker!

Hello... Helloo... wrong number.

I'll call you back in ten minutes.

It was a wrong number, dear.

It's almost noon!

She still hasn't woken up!

- What's for breakfast, Mom? - Have you brushed your teeth?

About to.

Go and brush first.

Hey!

Hey, girl!

Open the door!

Look at the time!

Go inside.

- Hey! - Go inside.

What kind of sleep is this?

Open the door!

Wake up!

Wow!

What a sleep! Do you know what time it is?

- Come and sweep the yard! - Hey!

Oops! His hot water!

She took it again? Ugh, chechi!

Mom! Snake!

Snake... Snake!

Mom!

Snake! There's a snake in chechi's room!

Oh dear!

Oh no! Where is it?

- Aunty! - Oh no!

Who is it?

Who is it? Uncle!

What is it?

What is it, uncle?

Who is he?

Oh my...

What were you thinking, calling him home?

Did you think about them? Did you?

- Anita, dear... Keep it down. - Shut up!

- Shut up! - Okay.

Hey, lad. Call your parents and everyone else.

Decide this properly and leave this place.

Heard me? Call them!

Oh God! How did I even give birth to such a child!

Aunty, don't cry.

Did you see this?

Sir, I got 800 rupees. I'll give that to you.

Hello. Where are you?

Go to my house, pick up my father,

and come to Janaki's house at once.

- Why there? - Just listen to me.

- Where are you? - I'm at her house. Come quickly.

Couldn't you inform us, you prick?

Hello? Hello?

- It was him. He's at Janaki's house. - Oh, is it? Sir--

He asked me to bring his father there.

Bring his father…

So, that's the matter.

I sensed this from his wayward life itself.

- That it would come to this. - Come to what?

He took a shower, dressed neatly,

went to her house and asked decently

for her hand in marriage.

To fix that marriage,

he's asked us to bring his father there.

- Still, how did they even agree? - What's wrong if they agreed?

He is a good young man. And my friend.

- Oh, great! - And I'm his guide.

Hmph! She must've stood her ground.

Then they had no choice but to agree.

Don't you have anything to say, uncle?

You weren't like this before.

Oh my God...

Did you see this?

Where will you wash away all this pain?

Dear, have you seen my watch?

Do you know something?

From the day I was married off to him,

I lived there, enduring his abuse, torture, and beatings.

- Dear-- - No!

Still, I never called anyone or shared my pain.

Do you know why?

Because I didn't want my uncle and aunty to be hurt.

Do you know that?

But what did you do?

I had to talk to him. I had no other option.

Will you call random men home because of that?

Why are you staring at me?

Why are you rolling your eyes at me? Trying to scare me?

I'll call you later.

Everyone, get down.

Looks like a fertile place.

- Come in. - What's the price per cent here?

Why is the girl's father sitting outside?

- Come in. Let's have tea. - Are you this bold?

- You've set everything, haven't you? - Come in, let's sit inside.

- Give it. - Everyone's here.

Oh, your hand is behind? Hey, Kuttapi.

- He's a big fellow. - Don't eat alone. Share it with them too.

- Hello. - All, sit.

None of them looks happy.

Hello.

- Do you know everything? - No.

The kids told me some on the way, in the vehicle.

They told me my son is in love with the girl here.

That's all I know.

- That's not everything. - Then?

Since last night,

your son has been here.

This morning,

he was caught under her bed.

Oh? Is that so? Eh?

Under her bed?

Chettan, tell us.

What should we do with your son?

What will he say? Let him be.

- Give him a good beating! - Anita, dear, please.

The men are talking here.

Chettan, tell me. What should we do to him?

Oh my...

Who are you?

Don't you have bones in your hands?

Where did they all go? Broken?

Will she bite us?

Or I'll beat him up!

Anita, dear. Calm down.

- We, men-- - To hell with men!

Why? Can't women talk?

You've shut me up so many times!

Listen.

From now on, I won't quietly take beatings,

stay silent, and sit still. Don't think I will!

Dear, that's our personal matter.

But their matter is public now. That's the issue.

Listen. If I find out you met her, or even spoke to her,

I won't be like this. Got it?

Wow! What a great family

to marry a girl into! Pfft!

Did you see your son's antics?

I wanted to call you here and say this.

Take your son and leave!

- Then shall we... - Leave?

We will leave, dear.

Whatever it is,

my son didn't come here to steal or rob anyone.

And also,

he can't enter this house on his own.

I apologise for his mistake.

You won't face any more trouble because of my son.

This shouldn't have happened.

Come, son.

They are just kids, man.

I'll call you later.

I'll call after some time.

Okay.

Hey, what are you thinking about?

The audience is here. Get ready, quick!

Come on, hurry up.

Divakaran chettan, please announce this.

I've already said it. Come.

O Divine Mother! O Blessed Goddess!

For the attention of the devotees.

Those sponsoring tomorrow's food offering

please contact the Committee Office.

Please note. Sponsors of tomorrow's food offering

must contact the Committee Office.

O Divine Mother! O Blessed Goddess!

Honestly, I failed as a father.

You won't understand that pain.

I do understand.

It's you people who still don't get it.

Not me,

your daughter.

In things people usually ignore,

she can find love and beauty.

Be it a stone, a bit of soil,

or even me.

If you see it the way she does,

everything is good.

I...

I really like her, chettan.

So?

If I send my daughter with you, she'll also jump into a well!

Just like your mother!

Chettan, have you read Basheer's Premalekhanam?

Kesavan Nair marries Saramma in it.

Saramma.

Kesavan Nair.

One day, they went to a tea shop.

Kesavan Nair, who likes only tea, looked inside and said,

"Brother, two teas."

But Saramma didn't like it.

She looked inside and said,

"Brother, two coffees".

The shopkeeper got confused hearing them.

He stared at them.

That's when they realised their mistake.

So, after thinking for a while,

they looked inside and said together,

"Brother, one tea and one coffee."

Then I thought,

if I had written that story,

Kesavan Nair wouldn't drink tea

and Saramma wouldn't drink coffee.

Maybe they'd just drink milk.

Because it's

when flavours are added to milk that tea and coffee are born.

I don't like flavoured things.

So, when we have kids,

I don't like giving them flavoured things.

When they grow up,

if they want to drink, let them.

Let them decide.

Divakaran chettan,

after all, why should we add flavours to love?

Don't add any bloody thing!

You prick!

I stayed quiet after all that nonsense you blabbered

only because of my child.

If I've raised her and cared for her till now,

I know what flavour her life needs. Don't lecture me!

Got it?

Look.

I've lost all my control.

If you try any more drama, I'll stab you!

Bloody flavours…

O Divine Mother! O Blessed Goddess!

The play organised in association with

Kanjikuzhy Chengottukaavu Goddess Temple Festival

will begin shortly.

All devotees are warmly invited

to the temple premises to watch the play.

No, milord.

No, milord!

Just like she's your wife,

she is like a mother to me.

I beg you.

Your wife is exhausted, and heavily pregnant.

Please don't abandon her.

Please don't abandon her.

Don't abandon her.

Say it, man.

Don't abandon her.

Why isn't he speaking?

Kocheru...

Please don't abandon her.

- Speak... - Milord...

Please don't abandon her.

Lakshmanan...

Everyone in this royal court

and in this palace

wants me

to abandon Sita.

The one who stood by me, my shadow and strength…

Sita...

To find oneself

is every person's deepest wish.

For each one of us,

to discover who we are,

life will open a path before us.

Instead of panicking before that path,

instead of being nervous,

we must understand it.

Because we are all human beings.

- Human beings. - He said it wrong.

He said it wrong.

Which play's dialogue is he saying?

Before others' judgements,

there are thousands who have sacrificed

their happiness and dreams,

like me.

There is one person who completed me when my life was in shambles.

The one who truly knew me.

My Janaki.

She's the light that drove away my darkness.

- How can I abandon you? - What is this, man?

No way!

To please anyone at all,

even if I must fight the whole world,

I'll go to any length for you.

Janaki, I won't give you to anyone.

Oh, Jesus!

Whatever anyone says,

I can't abandon Janaki.

She is mine.

Which climax is this?

I'm leaving.

That...

A climax that answered the prayers of those

who wanted the God not to abandon the Goddess.

Kuttappan chettan, this is the twist!

You are a genius.

We've seen such twists only in MT Vasudevan Nair's scripts.

That too, in Chandu's story.

Actually,

I wrote this two weeks before M.T. sir wrote that script.

I just got the chance now to stage it.

Saw that?

Did you see the applause?

Look.

These mushrooms... These are familiar to all of us.

Mushrooms.

These exist between earth and sky

like bridges of life.

As a wonder.

This is magic.

We cannot force a mushroom

to grow faster.

There's no point chasing it either.

What is needed is just one thing. Observe them

- and wait patiently. - Wow!

How poetic!

- Right? - In this Kanjikuzhy Panchayat,

participating in a similar motivational class of mine,

and growing mushrooms and love together,

a couple succeeded in life.

They are here today.

I welcome them to this dais.

So, I welcome,

my dearest Mushroom Couple!

Come on, man.

Okay.

Ah, who is this? What's your name, dear?

- India. - India?

Her name is India. Nice name.

Let me check the name on the gift you got.

The name India received…

Shajahan!

- Then who got Mumtaz? - I got it!

Wow! Smart kid!

Come here. Hold it, dear.

Come on, smart kid. Come on.

Smart boy.

- What is your name, son? - Kunjayi.

- Kunjayi? - No!

It's not Kunjayi. That's his pet name.

His real name is Ayon Jose.

Iron box?

That's my wife's creativity.

She's sitting right here. Look.

♪ On the first hilltop a girl throws a gaze ♪

♪ On the second hill a boy stands captured ♪

♪ Let’s walk straight through the heart of the village fair ♪

♪ Now someone sings this tale across the land ♪

♪ Who are they, who could it be? ♪

What do you have to say now?

Now, that's how you name a Scotch whisky after a local toddy.

Come on. This is the only chance to get on stage.

- No, don't. - Come here.

Everyone, clap. Come on. Come.

- Mushroom Uncle, bless me. - No, son.

May God bless you! Come up here, dear.

Come on.

I've got two more entrepreneurs.

- What? - Entrepreneurs.

I'll turn you into brilliant entrepreneurs.

Everyone, clap!

♪ Inside a hidden box, gold and wedding chain wait ♪

♪ The bride has been waiting since long ago ♪

♪ Let the groom but speak his heart ♪

♪ For the wedding hour is already fixed ♪

♪ The flutes play and the drums beat in rhythm ♪

♪ The village singers are on their way ♪

♪ O people of this land, let it be known ♪

♪ These two have never even spoken a word ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪

♪ Or a sweet little lie decked in many colours? ♪

♪ In shining wedding silks ♪

♪ Sandal paste and gold aglow ♪

♪ In a jasmine-covered canopy ♪

♪ Draped with garlands long ♪

♪ The whole village, all the folks gather ♪

♪ Whispering, watching, waiting for the pair ♪

♪ The drums begin their thunder ♪

♪ And still, these two have not reached the aisle ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪

♪ Or a sweet little lie decked in many colours? ♪

♪ On the first hilltop a girl throws a gaze ♪

♪ On the second hill a boy stands captured ♪

♪ Let’s walk straight through the heart of the village fair ♪

♪ Now someone sings this tale across the land ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪

♪ Is it the silvered speech of tiny parrots ♪