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I asked you to hurry up and get ready repeatedly.

Yet we're leaving at this inauspicious hour.

Who knows what'd come of this?

It's all your fault.

Were you informed of the matchmaking ceremony now?

Haven't I been reminding for days?

Oh, God...

Stop it already!

You kept rushing us and gave no time to get ready.

The maid not turning up made it worse.

She should have...

then I could've left with her.

With your "getting ready," all of us were delayed.

I don't think we've left at an inauspicious hour,

but we're just taking it along with us... in your guise.

Hey!

-Hey, driver. -Yes?

-Eyes on the road now. -Sure.

We're heading for an auspicious event, yeah?

Goodness!

Started already?

Mr. Driver, play some music.

And play it loud.

You idiot!

Couldn't you get the address right?

We're just going in circles.

We've circled thrice already.

This is no temple.

Pass on the right address now.

What's that?

A cow tied to a tree?

What breed? Jersey or native?

Hey, shut up.

Are there any liquor stores around?

The fools sitting behind me would know.

But, uncle, they're all locked down.

You're asking for it now. Quiet.

What? This right turn?

Let me check. Hang up.

He does this every time.

Had he woken up earlier, we wouldn't be circling around.

Like father, like son.

-Absolute fool-- -Stop it!

Not you. Keep going.

Uncle, actually, from small time, I giving bet match here.

I know all the routes, uncle. I can tell you.

Ma, open the door and push him out.

He just wants to help with what he knows.

Let's just hear him out.

It's because of him that we're still here.

Look, some idiot has stuck a poster on the street names.

We're meeting the girl and her family in all this confusion,

but your son is the least bothered.

You never ask him anything.

Just my fate...

to have married a faulty one

and fathered a faulty one.

Son, why don't you turn on Goojal Maps?

-What's that? -Before the auspicious time passes.

And to also be parented by...

You're all choosing to settle scores now.

Hey, hey, bro, pull over to the left.

The chilly idli there is amazing.

Granny, their roasted gram chutney is just whoa!

-Priceless. -He's right. The girl can wait.

Let's all eat. Bro, please stop.

We're not stopping anywhere!

What, man? What's wrong with you now?

Well... about that roasted gram chutney.

Sir, just a minute.

Shruthi, do not shut that door.

The lock isn't repaired yet.

I wonder when you plan to.

I will, dear. I will.

You can see that I'm busy, yeah?

Should I handle everything here?

None of you take any responsibility.

"Should I handle everything here?

"None of you take any responsibility."

-He's always in front of the TV. -Looking pretty, dear.

Good morning, Granny.

-I'll be a minute. -Good morning, dear.

Ma.

What's this, dear. Why haven't you tied your hair yet?

Yeah, yeah, I'll tie it. Where's my coffee?

What's that?

Ask for it the same way at your in-laws.

You'll know my value after moving there.

-For now, get the milk packets. -Sure.

I have to do everything here.

As you go, grab the remote and switch off the TV.

Hey.

Run along.

Why did you turn off the TV? Get lost!

-Go. -Barath.

-Go upstairs. -Get ready, or else you'll get it.

You never question sister about anything.

"Oh, beloved..."

For the matchmaking...

The groom.

The bride.

Who is it, dear?

Oh... it's the groom.

What's that stain on your shirt?

Was it your pet pigeon?

Come on in, son.

-You can clean up upstairs. -Come in.

Welcome.

Usha, the groom and his family are here.

-I'm coming. -Bro!

What's with him, bro? He just left us behind.

Should we even enter?

That's up to you.

But I'm stepping in only when their full family invites.

-Welcome, please come. -Here they are.

Welcome...

-What's this, bro? -Is this an ill omen?

Stop it, sister. It's nothing.

-Welcome. -Come in.

What's with the power cut during daytime?

Call the electricity board, dear.

-Please come in. -Okay.

-Hi. -Hi.

-This way. -Thanks.

You're playing all day. Come, let's go down. Come.

When I'm down, you send me up. When I'm up, you send me down.

-I'm not going anywhere! -Hey!

"Oh, beloved bride"

Shruthi.

Try opening from the inside.

-Dad. -Goodness.

Where would I find a carpenter now?

-Dad, listen-- -The groom's family is almost here.

-Oh, God! Dad. -What?

The groom is in here.

Excuse me?

-Greetings, sir. -Greetings.

Welcome, welcome.

Hope you didn't have trouble finding the address.

No, not at all, uncle. We found it easily.

We have a situation.

What?

Our pet pigeon... on your son' shirt.

To clean his shirt, he went to the girl's room.

There's a problem with that door.

It's jammed.

Where's the girl?

-She is inside too. -Oh, no.

-Wow, beginning with a blast. -Inside...

-is someone else with them? -Yes.

My sister-in-law's son, Barath, is inside too.

Damn! Just missed it.

What to do with that problem child?

Nothing goes as planned during the inauspicious hour.

No, no, it's not that.

The bride and groom must get to know each other anyways.

Let's consider this as happenstance.

Thank you, sir. Also...

I've called the carpenter. He should be here soon.

-Very good. Let him come. -Uncle...

Basically, I'm a mechanical engineer.

-May I try-- -Sathya.

Zip it.

Barath?

What have you done?

-Just you wait. -Ma, it's not just me!

Hey, Shruthi.

It may take a while, so speak your heart out.

You'll be getting it this time, Aunty.

Brat!

Power should be back in 15 minutes.

That's okay.

Is this your first time?

No, not at all.

Pigeons and crows shit on me often.

I'm used to it by now.

No, I meant meeting for a marriage alliance.

Oh...

That's a first for me.

Have a seat.

No, that's okay.

Shruthi!

Shruthi!

Shruthi, you there?

Hello, aunty!

Oh, it's you.

I've sent some coffee. Please have it.

Thank you, aunty.

-Actually, you've-- -So, you're--

-I'm a-- -You're--

Go on.

No, you, please.

It's okay. Tell me.

Actually, I'm not interested in getting married.

Dad forced me to get ready as you were coming and I had to oblige.

I wish to go to Australia, and I must earn for my expenses.

With no progress on that front, I can't think of getting married.

What's wrong?

It's just hot, so...

You were going to say something.

It's nothing.

Doesn't matter now.

Anyways, nice meeting you.

All the best.

Ciao, boss.

I forgot.

Door's closed.

Have your coffee.

It must have cooled by now.

So, where do you work?

No, no!

I don't work.

I mean I was working but not now.

Degree?

I got a degree for the heck of it.

After struggling and clearing my arrears,

I hold an engineering degree.

It comes in handy for such alliance meetings

to get introduced as Karthik BE.

And then?

Then what?

VIP as always.

It's a long tale you see.

Let it go.

Try me.

We've got time. It's okay.

So, after completing my engineering...

-Karthi! -What now?

Karthi, open the door.

-Hey, I'll break down this door! -Oh, no!

Oh, no, I'm late!

Where's the paste?

Good morning, Dad.

I was in the bathroom, so I couldn't hear you.

Lie to me first thing in the morning...

and I'll break your bones.

At least put some paste on that brush!

In spite of an arrear exam, you sit on your laptop all night.

In the morning, someone must wake you with a coffee, right?

Bloody buffalo.

It's been a year and a half since you graduated college.

You've still got three papers to clear.

-Aren't you ashamed? -Hey!

Hey, Karthi.

It's just three papers. Clear them already,

so you don't have to put up with his blasting.

Mom, I was up all night preparing for my arrears.

My foot!

That crazy woman might believe you,

but I won't.

Wouldn't your day pass without talking trash about me?

Why don't you get back to your chores?

So says this IAS officer...

giving him an earful.

Hey, Karthi.

From that junk pile, find your hall ticket.

Hurry up. We are running out of time.

Karthi, my boy, going by your horoscope today,

if you step out dressed in a white shirt,

you'll definitely pass any test.

He'll pass nothing with a white shirt.

He'll pass only if he studies.

Stay out of this, Ma.

Karthi boy, how about some coffee?

Sure, bro. A strong...

-Mister! -Yes?

-I haven't got my tea yet. -Coming right up, sir.

His coffee can wait!

How will I locate my hall ticket?

Where's that bugger now?

Will you pass in this attempt at least?

I'll definitely pass, Dad.

I have no hopes.

-At least-- -Sir...

tea.

I have a headache. Get me coff...

At least...

cheat a bit and pass this time.

I'm ashamed to say this...

but what can I do?

I walk outside with my head hung low.

Have tea before it goes cold, sir.

I will, damn it! I'll drink it and break your teeth!

You'll pass, right?

I'll definitely pass, Dad.

Move it!

-What is it? -Is the god of generosity still drunk?

I expected this when you offered freely at the bar.

Cut it out.

We have an exam today?

Milord, with our list of arrears,

we've to write whenever there is an exam.

I don't know what's today's exam.

Details will be printed on the question paper.

You only have to get there.

Yeah, right.

Bro, I guess you'll ace the exam.

Even if I do the checking, I won't pass.

That's how I performed.

So sad. And you, bro?

Well, I mistakenly brought the cheat chits of the previous exam.

But this will do. I'll definitely pass.

You are the worst.

Bro, Aishu.

Yup. From now on, he is Aishu.

-What're you talking about, bro? -They broke up already.

What's this, bro? After speaking volumes on love,

the castle crumbled, huh?

The thing is... it seems Karthi isn't serious about life.

And she wants someone like Sundar Pichai.

Everyone knows our Pichai's capability.

So, she dumped him.

Sorry about that.

I can't blame her.

Then?

Then... end of the story.

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

I'll be serious now. Tell me.

Actually, she and I weren't a match.

She's the type who eats a samosa soaked in ketchup.

I can't stand it.

What do you mean?

You see a samosa is a miracle in making.

You roll the batter, cut it cutely,

fold it in triangular shapes.

Then the onions, potatoes and peas are mashed into the masala,

which is then packed in and fried in hot oil.

Only to come out crispy.

You bite it and, in your mouth,

the sound and taste blends to blow your mind.

My, oh, my!

Right.

When such a samosa

is drenched in a litre of ketchup, would it taste like a samosa?

Might as well gulp down some ketchup.

I can't stand those who eat that way.

Very impressive.

Fair enough.

So, your first girlfriend wasn't the right one. Okay.

What happened next?

Wait, that's not fair.

You've heard my story this long.

Now it's your turn.

Tell me.

All right, okay.

If you aren't up to it, no problem.

So you're a doctor or an engineer?

MBA. Gold medallist.

Oh...

Basically, Dad and I never agree on anything.

We are two different and extreme people.

He was dejected when a girl was born.

He always wanted a son.

I've heard him confess to Mom

that he's being punished for pelting stones at a cow as a kid.

Cow and stones?

-It's not funny. -Sorry, sorry.

Are you getting back at me for laughing at you?

No, I just found it funny.

Let it go.

So, to prove to him that a girl is capable as any guy,

you did MBA?

Not at all.

I've wanted to run a business since my childhood.

So I did MBA.

Did you meet your boyfriend there?

Clearly, digital marketing has grown up 70% over traditional marketing.

So, these are the reasons, I'm very sure,

digital marketing is going to be our future.

So, queries time.

Any questions?

Yeah?

So, you're affirming that online shopping is the future.

Certainly.

But what's your preference?

Suppose we catch up for coffee tomorrow,

are you okay having coffee with me at the coffee shop?

Or do you prefer ordering coffee online and having it with me?

Silence!

Arjun.

Is that what you want to ask here?

Sorry, sir. If I had her number, I'd have asked her personally.

Don't laugh. Silence.

So, your number?

Arjun, get out!

Fine.

Anything else?

Shruthi.

-God. -Shruthi, wait.

-Tomorrow-- -Hey, what's your problem?

You ask me out for coffee at the seminar.

And ask for my number, too?

I'm sorry. It was wrong.

Why don't we do this?

We'll catch up at a coffee shop just as planned.

We'll talk over there and then exchange numbers.

Shruthi!

How many times do I have to tell him?

Shruthi!

Tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. I'll wait for you at the coffee shop.

-Hi, Shruthi. -Hi.

Today at 5:00 p.m. you're meeting Arjun

at the coffee shop, right?

How did you even...

I can't stand that block in-charge.

Like we'd fear him ever.

Coffee with Arjun.

-Excuse me. -Buddy, you going at 5:00 p.m.?

-Yup, of course. -Really?

Treat confirmed.

Shruthi.

-You're going for coffee at 5:00? -Seriously!

Don't you all have anything better to do?

-Silence. -Sorry, ma'am.

I shall reach, dear. It's only at 5:00 p.m.

Trust me, I'll be there.

How many times should I tell you?

What time is it, dear?

-It's 5:00 p.m. -Huh?

It's 3:30 p.m.

You've decided not to go anyways. What then?

It's time already. Let's go. Come on.

You go on. I'll catch up.

Oh!

It's 5:00 p.m. already? I knew it.

What do you think you're doing?

I do not tolerate such things.

If everyone is hinting, would I just turn up?

And seriously...

that's not the way you talk to a girl.

Okay. Relax.

I'm sorry.

My intension was not to irritate you.

But I'd invited you to discuss our future plan.

Shruthi!

-Shruthi, hold on. -Listen...

there is no our future.

Get it straight.

Fine. Let me in on your future plan at least.

I got nothing for now.

So, you're just going to marry, make babies and settle?

-Like all others? -Nope.

Even so, what's wrong with that?

Nothing's wrong.

But... I have a better plan.

I'm planning to start a business.

And, for that, I need a partner.

Hey, I'm not fooling around. It's just an offer.

That's all.

We'll see.

Superb. If you could give me your phone number, email ID and Facebook request,

we can discuss everything in detail.

I said, "We'll see."

I'm running late. Bye.

Heading home, yeah?

-I can drop you. -No.

I got this.

Shruthi, just a minute.

I can see that you don't believe me.

But trust me. All I say is true.

If things work out as I've planned for my business...

you'll be the perfect partner.

Or to also marry and make babies as you've planned,

I'm okay.

And for that, I'll be the perfect partner.

Think about it.

"You"

"You beside me"

"There is no poetry past this"

"You"

"You in my heart"

"There isn't anything Purer than this"

"Like flowers in the breeze My heart sways"

"With unseen shyness My eyes hop in happiness"

"A bliss like never before Is reaching out"

"Is this a dream, a reality"

"Or a bit of both?"

"Should one look for solutions That have been solved?"

"Is this a bright summer Or a dull-winter?"

"Or a rainbow of colours?"

"Am I the sky surrounding them all?"

"Love is singing a lullaby"

"That's only heard in my heart"

"Oh, my"

"A different daze"

Are you a regular at Hang Out?

Two-three times maybe.

Great place, yeah?

You know Chef Siddharth there?

He's my friend's friend.

One of the best chefs in town.

Yeah, I've heard.

Draws a big salary

and has a bigger attitude.

But he isn't there anymore, yeah?

Yup. He's moved to Mumbai.

To Hilton.

Drawing a bigger salary.

Are you a foodie?

I am.

But more than the munching,

I enjoy the making.

Actually, after my engineering, I wanted to become a chef.

I even made that decision there.

-Hi, bro. -Hey, Faizal.

-How are you? -I am good, brother.

-And you? -Superb.

-Nice. -Meet my friends, Karthik and Sathya.

-Hi. -Nice to meet you.

-Hi. -Hi.

So, who's the big chef amongst these two?

-That's him. -Hey.

I haven't done any real cooking, bro.

I came along just to observe.

You can't learn anything just by observing, brother.

You must enter and experience it. Only then you'll learn.

I don't have any experience, bro.

Doesn't matter, brother. Just come. We'll see.

-Hey! -Just go, bro.

Cheers to our new chef.

Karthik, your first dish

is like your first love.

You can't forget it.

See, cooking is an art.

A passion. You know what I mean.

Like, when listening to a beautiful melody by Ilayaraja,

you feel a thousand butterflies inside.

Likewise, when a person tastes your food

and they love it,

you'll feel the same thousand butterflies in your stomach.

If you don't believe me, look over there.

Fish and chips, ma'am.

Hold on. You said that you've been to Hang Out, yeah?

So, could the one who had my dish be...

No, I'm sure. It was you that day.

Oh! That fish and chips was you?

She doesn't know you cooked the food.

But the joy in seeing her relish it,

that'll do.

That's what cooking is about.

Anyways, I'm off. I shall see you guys around.

See you, bro.

-See you, bro. -Cheers.

-Thanks, buddy. -Never mind, bro.

Suddenly I'm seeing life with clarity.

I shall become a chef.

Oh. And then?

Then what? We'll start a restaurant like this.

What? Like this?

Yup, by the beach.

But you shouldn't brag this much after just one fish fritter, dude.

There he goes. I anticipated it.

But why, bro? Can't you ever say something sweet?

Hey, we've become engineers after struggling to clear arrears.

And he wants to dive into a shark tank next.

Go on, dear. Tell your dad. Then you'll know.

Why? You think I'm scared?

I'll tell him about this to his face. Watch me.

Dear...

try this gravy.

Is it something new?

Taste and tell me.

Is it good?

It's prepared by our Karthi.

Is that so?

So, he'll cook for us from now on?

Well, that's no shock.

He's jobless anyway.

He goes to that fool Sathya's place,

smokes cigarettes, gets drunk,

sits idly and stares at the ceiling.

Then around midnight, like a burglar,

sneaks into the house.

-It's all adding up. -Oh.

Is that why I found a matchbox in your pants pocket?

-Ma. -Haven't I raised you better?

Goodness! That's for lighting lamps at the temple, Ma.

How could you wrongfully accuse me?

As it is, I dream all day about becoming a celebrated chef.

But you're just...

A chef, huh? A chef.

Which means a cook.

Well done.

Along with it...

do the dishes, too.

Make it a package. That'd be better.

Heard that?

Your son plans to become a cook in the neighbourhood.

But, Dad...

listen to me.

Cooking is like a butterfly.

I mean an art.

Like an Ilayaraja song.

For a thousand customers to like,

-cook for... -Shred.

And shred, yeah.

Well, no.

Aren't you reading from your hand?

Then why are you babbling?

You only smoke cigarettes or...

something stronger too?

Ma, I'm going to Sathya's place.

Hold it right there.

Enough of you going there and smoking like a chimney.

My friend works at a call centre.

Meet him and fall at his feet. If lucky, you may get hired.

Dad...

I'm an engineer.

-Call centre... me? -Oh...

An engineer. Right.

Hey, that...

Thermodynamics.

-Spell it for me. -Sure.

"T..."

-"T..." -Go on.

Knew it.

You're an engineer only in name.

But in knowledge?

Zero.

Shut up and just do what I said. Go.

Typical of all fathers.

They'd place number one in belittling their kids.

-Then? -Then what?

After an epic emotional battle, I did go.

Emotional blackmail.

I did manage to find a girlfriend there.

After working for a month, post-training,

when I was about to get my first salary I guess.

Girlfriend in just one month?

Actually, three.

A month to get selected after the interview.

A month of training.

Then...

a month after I was on the job.

You informed the office?

You handle such stuff.

-You have nothing more important. -All right.

Okay, give me Rs. 3,000.

Need to go to the parlour.

Rs. 3,000?

Why you little...

You think money grows in a garden?

"Give me Rs. 3,000."

Do you even know its value?

Twenty beers. Twenty.

Just so my friends don't rag on me, you're still my girlfriend.

"Recharge my phone, book movie tickets

"Order food," and I must pay for it all.

If that wasn't enough, I must pay to paint your face too?

You're drawing the same salary, yeah?

I won't give you anything. Get lost.

Rs. 3,000?

I am a bit short on money right now.

Really?

What kind of a boyfriend are you?

I ask you to pick me up at 10:00,

but you reach only by 10:30.

Actually, I'd called about that.

So, you called? When?

But it didn't connect.

Oh, it didn't connect?

Then?

But, first, tell me my number.

Sure.

Anyone could read it from a phone.

Tell me without it.

-9-8... -"98"?

-7... -"7"?

-6-5... -"6-5..."

-4-3... -"4-3..."

-2-1-0. -"2-1-0."

-"1-0"? -1-0...

That's 11 digits, dear.

You don't even know my number.

-Repeat after me. -Sure.

-9-9... -"9-9..."

-4-1-5... -"4-1-5..."

-2-5... -"2-5..."

-0-5-2. -"0-5-2."

-Tell me? -9-9...

4-1-5-2-5-0-5-2.

-Again... -9-9-4-1-5...

-2-5-0-5-2. -Keep repeating.

99-415-25-052.

-99-- -That's enough.

-Aren't you ashamed? -Nope.

And you are my boyfriend.

Here. Take your phone.

You're doing nothing, yeah? Come to the parlour.

"No serenity, no stability"

"No stability, no serenity"

Usually, when in love,

they say one doesn't feel hungry.

That is a big lie.

I felt hungrier back then.

But I'd be very hungry and also very broke.

Aroma can appease one's appetite.

That's a great dialogue.

Thank you.

What about your job?

Oh, yeah. That thankless job.

Silly call centre job.

If someone wants to watch a movie, they'd call.

And I'd book tickets for them to go and enjoy a movie.

What about my enjoyment?

Even I pitied my own plight.

My boss and girlfriend were quite similar.

Just that she'd rob me and give an earful.

He'd pay me and give an earful.

Morning, Karthi. Boss asked for you.

They're very important clients.

Send him in.

Yeah, right away.

Excuse me, sir.

-You asked for me? -I'll call you back.

Oh, my. Karthik sir, welcome.

What'll you have: tea, coffee...

or how about some salary?

-Oh, that'd be- -Do you have any sense?

Don't you know that we have an inspection today?

You're never on time for work.

But you expect the salary on time.

I'll pay later. Now go.

And still he smiles.

Book My Tickets appreciates your support. My name is Karthi.

Your need is our deed. Tell me, sir. How may I help you?

Hello, ji.

My girl and I would like to go for a movie.

Heard that you book tickets on the phone.

-Definitely, sir. -Superb, ji.

May I know your name, sir?

-Ji, it's Rishi, ji. -G. Rishi.

Thank you for that.

Tell the movie name, sir.

Ji, does it even matter?

I only want my lover and me to go

to an empty theatre with corner seats. That's all.

Ji, I'm okay even with a dubbed movie.

Definitely, sir.

Ma'am, we hand-pick the best applicants.

Okay with OMR, sir?

Bike ride on OMR Road.

Super, ji. OMR confirmed.

--What do you think? -Why you little...

Should be okay, sir.

-Tell me your number, sir. -My phone may die any minute now.

I'll give my girl's number. Could you note that down?

-Sure, sir. -9-9...

-4-1-5-- -2-5-0-5-2.

Ji, that's correct.

Are you into astrology as well?

How'd you do that?

9941525052.

Yup, that's it.

Ji, make haste. Can't miss the corner seats.

Ji, you there?

-Hey... -Did you just--

-Put Priya on the phone. -Priya? What? Hey.

-Hey, do it, man. -How do you know Priya?

We make sure every quarter they go for a team outing.

Apart from that, they work and work 24 hours.

You can see for yourself how they work hard.

Who am I? I'm your corner seats' sponsor.

Karthik?

Shut your trap, you piece of crap.

Saw that? Stress.

They're working 24/7. They're humans too, right?

Please take a seat. I'll be back. Please.

Sorry.

Why? It's okay.

Not your fault.

And then?

Then what? I was back at home, jobless.

Cooking videos.

I've decided...

to upload cooking videos on YouTube.

Upload and?

Watch by yourself?

We can make money with views.

Why're you building castles in air, buddy?

We're used to waking with a cuppa tea,

resting a while and...

waking up again...

with another cuppa.

-Then resting a while-- -For how long?

-Who'll pay the rent? -What are you for? Pay up.

What'll you do? Pluck grass?

What do you care what I pluck?

What's your one job? Sucking that.

Just get on with it.

We're on.

"Keeps his eyes closed, this boy"

"When he's not in the mood"

"Even the wind blows gently"

"When the naughty lord is sleepy"

"Always awaiting"

"Rolling over"

"Stuffing sheets in his ears"

"Every day after dozing"

"Continues crawling"

"Stirs sluggishly"

"To his cup of coffee"

"Keeps his eyes closed, this boy"

"When he's not in the mood"

"Even the wind blows gently"

"when the naughty lord is sleepy"

"Passing his days"

"Growing his beard"

"Like the minute hand"

"Steps sombrely"

"Chats chirpily"

"Laughs limitedly"

"Spends his life"

"Without worries"

"Here is our man, Karthik"

"He don't hear the clock tick"

"Educated engineer"

"Feasting on fritters"

"Playing cricket with panache Our own Casanova"

"Rising slow with whiskey Mixed with Cola"

"Cock-a-doodle-doo He got the Monday blues"

"Now what's he gonna do? He got the Monday blues"

"Always awaiting"

"Rolling over"

"Stuffing sheets in his ears"

"Every day after dozing"

"Continues crawling"

"Stirs sluggishly"

"To his cup of coffee"

CSK lost the match badly, bro.

-Lost? -Yup.

You must be depressed, yeah? Come, let's have a drink.

Let go, bro.

It's a dry day today.

A dry day?

This is depressing.

Bloody unprofessional drinkers.

Dear, stop the car.

That was Sathya, right?

Bro, looks like uncle's car.

-Just ignore. -Bro!

Back it up a bit.

Fellas, what're you doing here?

Get in. We'll drop you.

-Actually... -Actually...

Which lab?

Thermocol lab in Vaigai Dam set-up?

Oh, correct.

-You please carry on, aunty. -You please carry on, aunty.

Are you coming or not?

You getting that burnt smell too?

Pollution, aunty.

No. It's cigarette smell.

-You smoke cigarettes, uncle? -Bro!

Anyways...

your friend...

I hear is going to make cooking videos on YouTube.

Yes, uncle.

Cooking is a passion, uncle.

You know what I mean.

-It's like a dream. -We've heard this...

-Like an Ilayaraja song. -"It is an art."

-With some flying butterflies? -Yup.

Boys, neither will you get on with life,

nor will you let Karthi do it.

We're just returning from an astrologer.

He's made it clear that,

before marriage,

Karthik wouldn't earn a penny.

So, I've decided to give him three months.

After which, I'll get him married to the first girl we meet.

However she is.

Keep Karthi informed.

Understood?

Of course, they'd say so. Definitely, they will.

So what if you go and meet the girl?

She too must accept, yeah?

But one thing is for sure, buddy.

Even the slightest possibility of that girl accepting

proves that, in the whole world, there is no bigger fool.

Piggy.

Even if she accepts by chance,

take her aside and confess.

"Sister, sister, I did have a girlfriend.

"And also a call centre job.

"But now they're both gone down the drain.

"If you still want to marry me,

"you're sure to lose all respect and dignity."

If she still doesn't believe you, one thing is readily available.

On YouTube, there is your "Call Centre Break-Up" video.

Just play it.

-Right? -Cheers, bro.

Hey, wait...

That video... That's you?

Yup.

I've seen it.

Arjun showed me that video.

You were too funny.

Really?

-Is this for real? -Of course.

In one strike, he lost his job and girlfriend.

Hope you don't cheat on me like this.

Don't go overboard.

Why do you compare yourself with every video?

Look at this guy. Just see.

First, stop smoking.

You'll die sooner.

Fine, forget it.

Remember the food business I'd spoken about?

I plan on opening a restaurant.

In a small space.

Serving all our favourites.

A one-stop shop.

What do you think?

-It's a lot of investment, right? -Of course.

It's a huge investment.

But, also, in the food industry, profit margins could be 200%.

I'm sure you know it.

That's correct.

But...

competition can be fierce.

Listen, to establish a restaurant,

wait for it to pick up and all may take a couple of months.

And, meanwhile, to keep rolling,

we'll have to open a couple of branches.

Or else, it'd be a challenge to survive.

Branches?

No chance.

Who'd invest?

It'll be a greater risk.

Arjun, how about a food truck?

-Food truck? -Yup.

Least investment.

Let's look into the risks.

Say, we start a restaurant

in a prime location, the rent will be heavy.

And in any prime location, there will be a huge competition.

And with heavy competition,

there is no guarantee how our business will pick up.

So, food truck.

It's already booming.

It's big in the US.

Buy a truck, modify it, set the kitchen and we're sorted.

And with an interesting menu, we can keep moving.

What say?

But hasn't this been around always?

Yes, but they're all stationed.

They'd set shop and run the business in the same spot every day.

We can move.

We'll hit a fresh spot every day, and we'll do our business.

The idea sounds damn cool.

If this works out, we could buy a lot of trucks.

-Yup. -Superb.

All right, partner. Let's start.

Okay. I'm leaving for Bangalore.

Once I reach, I'll meet with Dad

and talk about us and our business

and get his okay.

Is that okay?

So, you're missing my birthday.

I'll definitely return for your birthday.

Know something?

We're starting our food truck that day.

That's my gift for your birthday.

-Deal? -Deal.

-Why don't you just come with me? -Yeah, right.

I'm not joking. Seriously. Just come.

Stop playing.

I don't plan on returning.

I'll kill you.

All right, okay. I'll get going. Bye.

One second.

-For whom? -For the family.

Like that.

Not bad, not bad.

All right, it's time. I better leave now for real.

I'll be here for your birthday.

Okay?

And when you come back...

I'll have a surprise for you.

I'm going to miss you a lot.

Bye.

Have you gone mad?

Three months ago, you wanted to study in Australia

and asked for Rs. 20 lakh. I agreed.

And then Rs. 1 lakh just for the applications forms.

I paid it promptly too.

Now you ask for another Rs. 10 lakh to do a food truck business?

-Do you realise what you're asking? -Okay, fine!

Constantly complaining.

You needn't give anything for free.

Grandpa has left money for my wedding, yeah?

That you have in fixed deposit.

Give that. And I shall repay with interest.

Don't let that MBA get to your head.

Take it. It's all yours anyway.

Do what you want with it.

Hey, how have you been?

I'm good.

Become a hot shot already.

No calls in two days.

Imagine your case if it were someone else.

So, what's up?

Arjun, you have a surprise.

Nothing much.

So, did you find a chef?

Where from? All want Rs. 1 lakh at least.

-Rs. 1 lakh? Oh, my. -Yup

Anyway, what's the surprise that Ramya mentioned?

It's nothing. She's lost it.

Keeps yapping constantly.

Okay, okay.

What's up with you though?

You sound dull.

It's nothing. Just worried about how to set everything up.

Listen...

we'll find a great chef

and the business will take off.

You just don't worry.

Everything will be all right.

Don't think too much and complicate it. Okay?

How could it not work out?

It's a brilliant idea.

Restaurant on Wheels.

-Nice. -Hey.

Actually, that is a catchy name.

"Restaurant on Wheels."

Good.

Don't know why such ideas never strike me.

Why?

Yours is a great idea.

YouTube cooking videos.

Zero investment, easy money.

"Easy money"? You kidding me?

Why?

Didn't YouTube make any payment?

Payment was received and...

Yeah, they paid.

[speaking French]

That's French for "Here is your first cheque."

Oh yeah? Really?

Brother...

you've missed a zero.

Buddy, would it be in dollars?

No, dude. No zeros in dollars. Must be this guy cheating us.

Yeah, Rs. 500.

It's only 500 bucks, boys.

All your videos have crossed only 10,000 views.

Even this Rs. 500 is a bit too much for that.

You see, we haven't deducted our company's commission.

Make something funny, boys.

No one watches cooking videos these days.

Why don't you try something that'll go viral?

Better luck next time.

-Meaning-- -That'll do.

Can't bear Spanish insults for Rs. 500. Let's go.

Okay...

Nice meetings you, ma'am.

Cheque.

Karthi's contribution towards the beer fund, a Rs. 500 cheque.

I could pardon anything,

but even that deformed dumb ass gets to work with a Spanish chic.

That's frustrating.

That smashing head.

It's burning my stomach, buddy.

In front of that foreign chic, he insulted us.

He do shame-shame in front of foreign girls.

May I ask why is sir laughing?

It was quite funny, so I laughed.

But that joke was on you.

You were making big promises

about becoming a YouTuber, settling in a celebrity life.

This very box cost us Rs. 600.

What more should I do?

I did earn the money.

I'm going home straight to my Dad

and telling him, "That astrologer is a fraud.

"Everything he said is a lie.

"I'm not getting married only going by his word."

Yes, I'll tell him that!

That's it. This is why God has paused your progress.

But this much confidence from Rs. 500.

Oh, God. Unbelievables.

What do we do next, bro?

I've decided. Frank videos.

-Meaning? -Don't you know?

Here, look.

It's what that Spanish birdie spoke of.

-She meant "prank" videos, you fool. -Yeah, yeah.

-Actually, that was a French birdie. -I'm aware. Shut it.

Who sees such stuff?

Who sees?

Check out the views.

What? 5 million views?

-Yup. -For this?

-Of course. -What is this, bro?

If we also did this, that foreign birdie

will add a couple of zeros in our next cheque.

-Super, bro. -Sure.

The idea is definitely interesting.

But who'll act?

Hello, Jenny.

I've left for the interview, dear.

I'm waiting at the bus stop,

so I called. I'm sure I'll get it this time.

Keep your father informed.

I'll come with the offer letter.

You be ready with a love letter.

This gentleman.

Bro...

please hold this.

Must get warm water next time.

-Light me up, bro. -Yeah, Jenny.

Wait a minute.

Bro, light me up.

-Light you up? Get lost. -Yup.

It's nothing, dear.

-Just a distraction. -Hey!

So irresponsible. You can yap later. Now light me up.

Oh, he's making fun.

Jenny, hold on. I've to offer a sacrifice.

-Shall I light you up? -Sure, bro.

I will, all right.

And I'll burn bright. Just you light.

-You shouldn't feel bad later. -I'll feel bad only if you don't.

Come on.

Why aren't you lighting up?

I thought you were a gentleman.

If you're asked, would you just set me on fire?

It was you requesting repeatedly.

I only obliged.

Jobless junkies with a camera.

That black sheep got caught.

Scram.

YouTube must be banned.

Unprofessional actors.

You call that acting?

Would anyone get scared watching that?

They'd only laugh out loud.

Look at this crap.

Delete it. Put that cigarette down.

-This is so irritating. -Karthik, I suggest that you act.

Try it once and then you'll know.

I'll burn you myself. Quiet now.

You go on, bro.

Godspeed.

-Start, camera, action. -Watch and learn.

Piss off.

They've asked me to come. Let's see.

Roll camera.

Oh, God. I have no will to live on.

She cheated on me. I must end my life.

No one can stop my death.

I can't live without her.

Bro, light me up.

Bro, bro.

Love failure, bro. Just light me up.

You look like you'd light me fine. Please light me up, bro.

You can, bro.

Put me out of my misery, sister. I'm like your suffering son.

-Sisters. Sister! -Oh, no, he's coming this way.

It's written that you'll end my life.

Please help me, sister. Burn me up.

Is there no one to burn me...

A familiar face has arrived to light him up.

-Uncle. -Screw it.

-Look at those love birds. -Beautiful, no?

Keep zooming in and move out.

Karthi bro.

Shall I light you up?

Uncle. You're that uncle from that Selvi show, right?

Wow, you look very smart. You must act as a hero.

Sathya, look. This uncle is dad's twin.

It's worsened.

I thought your son is like this only at home.

But now he's started to embarrass me all over.

Standing at the bus stand, drenched in petrol,

screaming for someone to set him on fire!

We must quickly get him married.

Let that girl arrive and burn him herself.

Come, come here.

Just take a look at our very own king of spades.

I stand here screaming,

and he's eavesdropping.

Look at him standing in shame.

What's all this, son?

-Ma, it was a-- -He is ruined.

Son, coffee?

Is that important now? Just go.

-You're another one. -Wait, wait.

His Majesty won't take coffee now.

His drink is in his cupboard.

Just get ice cubes and a side dish.

Okay? I've informed him, son.

Get lost.

Son.

-Shut the door. -Sure.

Coffee?

Your timing is just another level. Leave it there.

Son, get married soon.

Dad's found a fine match for you.

If you're that impressed, why don't you marry her?

Son, don't say that.

If you marry her, you'll get a large dowry it seems.

What's more? Life is settled, yeah?

You'd spoken of opening a stall by the beach, yeah?

Why're you announcing it?

Sorry, son.

Or you could also put that money in FD and sit back.

You'll make money every month.

Money in FD makes more money?

-That's what I heard Dad saying. -Is it?

All right, let's do it.

You mean the FD?

-I meant the marriage, bro. -What? Marriage?

Madam, I've convinced him to marry.

So...

you agreed to marry just for the dowry?

Of course.

What can I do after getting married?

I can't take care of myself.

How could I take care of you?

Excuse me.

First, I must agree to marry you.

Even if I do agree,

Dad doesn't have enough dowry for starting your restaurant.

How silly.

He would secretly have much more without your knowledge.

Had you known, wouldn't you invest it all in your business?

That's why he might not have mentioned.

Anyway, let that be.

What happened to your business plan?

He would've come back for your birthday and then?

You'd planned a surprise too, yeah?

What happened?

What's his caste?

I don't know, Dad, and I don't need to know.

Where is he?

He'll be here.

Hi, uncle...

Shruthi, happy birthday, girl.

Thank you.

-How are you, dear? -Good, uncle.

Where's Arjun? Has he called you?

Nope.

It's just switched off.

Switched off?

He will come.

What are you saying? Is it confirmed?

Okay. I'll call you back.

Uncle...

he isn't coming.

He's getting engaged today.

Okay.

What has happened, has happened.

I've given you a lot of freedom.

Have I ever questioned you?

Guess it's all my fault.

Boyfriend from Bangalore.

Business partner.

Rs. 10 lakh investment.

What happened now?

He found a better alliance and ran away.

He seems sorted.

Smart fellow.

But you?

From now on, if you utter a word about love or business to me,

You won't see me alive.

Dad...

I don't want any of this.

I'll just go to Australia.

I'll kill you.

You're only doing what I tell you.

I will not give you anything.

If you still want to go to Australia,

you've bought a truck, right?

Do your business with it and go to Australia with your money.

I'm not giving you a penny.

Don't dream of avoiding marriage by pulling some stunt.

As long as you are in my house, you've got to do as I say.

You've exhausted all your chances.

It's okay, Shruthi.

It all happens.

Ramya.

Uncle?

She must be upset.

-Just be with her, dear. -Sure, uncle.

That fool.

Don't waste your time on him. He isn't worth it.

Are you any different?

You're agreeing to marry for dowry.

Zero self-respect.

Tell your parents

that you need more time and that you can't.

Discussions with Dad maybe easy for daughters,

but not for sons.

You said no to marriage to your father,

but you are still here.

We can't do much about some things.

Bag.

Shruthi!

Shruthi!

It's me!

I know, aunty!

Coffee is enough for now.

It's not coffee.

Snacks. Samosas.

Wow.

We've spoken for this long

and found nothing in common.

There is.

Even I can't stand dipping a samosa in ketchup.

-Hey, Barath. -Yes?

Come here.

I'd mentioned my friends. Faizal and Sathya.

-Karthi. -Yes?

Let's leave.

Dad, we just started...

We're at the wrong address.

Come.

Yes, son.

The girl you were to meet stays in the next street.

This is Fourth Street.

You had to go to Fifth Street.

We were just talking and realised.

You should be leaving. The auspicious time may pass.

Thank you, sir. Sorry for this.

Come on.

"Oh, beloved"

"My beloved"

What's the confusion?

Can't you coordinate properly?

Still calling out left and right turns.

You could've shared the location.

You only know to ask for payment.

Sir, they're here.

-Oh, they have? -Yes.

-All right, I'm going. -This way, sir.

Welcome, welcome.

There's been some confusion.

-No, noth-- -Sorry about that.

Please sit. Please.

-Welcome. Greetings. -Greetings.

Mr. Swaminathan has sent you?

Yes, he did.

This is Fourth Street.

It is, right?

-Just for a confirmation. -Sure.

Keep standing any longer and the coffee will get cold.

Hope they've come to the correct address.

Stop your drama and serve the coffee properly.

So, I'll be frank with you.

I know your son doesn't have a job yet

and has just managed a degree.

My daughter isn't any better.

It's a problem with the generation.

I just want a boy from a nice family and good values.

I believe in astrology.

It's a science.

My daughter's horoscope and your son's match perfectly.

So, I'm going with my gut.

That's how I do my business.

We had matches from big and wealthy families.

-Sir, why-- -It's no big deal.

Better we speak out frankly.

We mustn't leave any room for misunderstandings.

Or else, at the wedding,

our relatives and yours may gossip unnecessarily.

That will look bad.

-Am I right? -Correct, correct.

-My daughter is a calm girl. -Yeah, we were told.

Here she is.

What did you major in, dear?

She is...

I'm sorry. I'm not interested in this marriage

Because my Dad was forcing me, I had to agree to this.

Why did they misinform us?

I plan to move to Australia, and my mind is set on that.

I missed my TV serial for this.

Their drama is better than yours.

Don't call me again.

I don't want to dress up for nothing.

Okay, sir.

We'll discuss and get back to you.

Oh, uncle, just a minute.

Uncle seems open-minded. Check on the dowry too.

Hey, quiet now.

No, it's nothing.

It's okay I like your frankness.

Everything that I've earned is for my daughter.

In that case, I'm okay, uncle.

I'm okay with this alliance.

-Let me have a word with the girl. -Sure.

-Ensure the door doesn't get stuck. -Thanks, bro.

Excuse me, hi.

-Not sure if you like me. -Huh?

There's bound to be some tension meeting like this.

I can understand.

Hey, hero.

This is the second lead.

The house help.

The main lead you're to meet is back there.

Actually, coffee in the sugar was a bit less.

Next time, just...

Okay? Shall we?

-Shall we go? -We'll leave?

-Let me have a word, Dad. -Make it fast.

-Thank you, sir. -My pleasure.

Hi, Adithi.

-Hey, li'l fella. -It bites.

Why don't you guys go out and get some lunch?

Why talk here?

Go out. Let me arrange something.

Okay, uncle. Okay.

Bye.

So, what do you do?

That a foreign dogs, uncle?

Iron it once, and those wrinkles will vanish.

Take care.

Dad, the family who'd come with a wrong address,

got their details?

Why? You want to go there

and say, "Sorry, I'm not interested in marrying.

"My father's just forcing me. My plan is to go to Australia."

Do you or do you not?

I'll send it.

-Make it fast. -But why?

Why? What do you care?

Take an autorickshaw at least.

Stop sounding sweet suddenly.

I'll take my bike.

-Say, Sridhar. -Brother.

You don't come to play any bet match these days.

Bro, I've got a job now.

Whoa, where's the treat?

As soon as I get my salary.

I'm getting late, bro. I'll leave.

-Right, be gone. -Sure, bro.

Jobless junkies.

-Say, Govinda. -What now?

If guys like Sridhar are working, the country must be progressing.

Even if you get employed and settle your tab, it'd be great.

Hush.

Narrow-minded fellows.

After all, should I start working just to settle your tab?

Anyways, the goddess of wealth is coming to Karthi's home soon.

-Beware. I'll buy you and this shop. -You wish.

-Here you go. -Uneducated shopkeepers.

-Add this to his tab too. -Even this?

Bro, where would I find 10/9?

Hey, Shruthi.

What're you doing here?

Hi.

10/9 is be my place. What's up?

I wanted to discuss something important with you.

The other day, after you left, I came up with an idea.

Listen, we both need money.

I have a plan.

I still got the food truck, and you want to be a chef.

I've had the fish and chips you prepared.

It was really nice.

Why don't we team up and start a food truck business?

Shruthi...

Actually, the idea is good.

But now I'm settled.

I don't have to struggle anymore.

My marriage is fixed.

Oh.

Congrats.

Thank you.

Do you like the girl?

Sure. We're meeting today for a talk.

Her Dad has arranged this date for us.

-What if you don't like her? -It will be fine.

They're quite well-off. What more could I expect?

Rest will fall in place with time.

Shall I give you a bit of free advice?

It's free, right? Sure.

What you're doing is not right.

You are talented. You can make your own money.

Marrying just for dowry is pure bullshit.

Soon they will force you to handle their family business

and you'll be caught in it for life.

What if you don't like it?

Look, Shruthi.

Some do well in an office.

Some do well in business.

But some can't get anything right.

I belong to the third type.

Even if not for my dad, I know that about myself.

You will definitely find a better chef than me.

Don't waste time talking to me.

Get going.

Fine.

-A love letter? - It's my number. Just in case.

Pass the pen.

Here's my number.

Just in case.

Sorry. It's time for the date.

Hi.

Nice place.

Have you ordered?

Not yet...

So... what's up?

What do you do in your free time?

Nothing. Just munch on something.

Is it? And I'm a fine cook.

Just give me one minute.

If you're busy on your phone, why did you invite me?

It wasn't me but my dad. To interview you.

-Your father's here? -Yeah.

Hi, guys. How's it going?

-Hello, sir... uncle. -Sit, sit, sit.

I had a board meeting downstairs.

-Sit, sit. -Okay.

I felt like checking on you guys.

How's it going?

You guys getting to know each other?

-Yeah, uncle. -Good, good.

Have you ordered something?

-Not yet, uncle. We just-- -Do it. I'm starving.

Better you.

All right. I'll get to the point.

I just need a decent guy to look after my business.

But I don't know if you've got that talent.

When that is confirmed, we'll talk about marriage.

Okay?

So, tell me about your work experience.

Work... What do I tell him?

Food truck.

Food truck?

Yes, uncle.

Small investment but huge returns.

For example...

See how empty this restaurant is.

Big investment,

costly menu,

and lots of employees.

But a food truck isn't like that.

It's basically a restaurant on wheels.

Restaurant on wheels.

It's called... Street Food Revolution.

What do you think, Adithi? Sound's interesting, yeah?

Dad, keep me out of this conversation.

Sorry, Koushik. You were saying?

Uncle, "Karthik."

Karthik, my bad. Sorry. Yeah.

So, what I was saying is...

My friend and I, a girl named Shruthi,

we're teaming up to start this food truck business.

You haven't started yet?

No, no.

We've started...

almost.

In a month or two, we surely will.

It's all done.

-Yeah. -Great.

All right then.

Open up and let it pick up well.

-Okay? -Okay.

And then we'll talk about marriage.

Uncle, that is--

Let's eat, guys.

I'm starving.

What'll you have?

-Biryani? -Greek salad is really good here.

-You have to try that. -Oh.

-We can order that. -Waiter!

Madam, it's a heavy vehicle

with wiring and painting. It'll cost Rs. 5 lakh, madam.

It's above budget, bro. Bring it down.

You've been repeating that for three weeks.

Reducing it further would mean doing it for free.

Or you must trap a scapegoat.

That's not...

-Got one. -What, madam?

A scapegoat.

It's okay. I'll manage. You can leave.

What a waste of time. Come, let's leave.

Hi.

Nice office.

I'm okay with that deal.

What deal?

The one you came pleading about.

I mean, the food truck business and something like that.

I'm okay with that.

When do we start?

That deal. Well, it's closed.

-Why? -What do you mean?

I just appointed two chefs.

They're amazing.

I even paid an advance.

You may leave.

Who? The two who just left?

Yup.

They looked like mechanics. But you call them chefs?

Their cooking is great. Their appearance doesn't matter.

I'm also a great cook, Shruthi.

Like I care.

You're not hard-working anyway.

Now I've decided to work hard.

Just give me a chance, and I'll show you how hard I work.

Why this drastic change?

My "frank" father-in-law has said that

only after I get business experience will he talk about marriage.

So...

You could've frankly told him too

that you aren't the hard-working type.

Okay. I understand.

Sorry. Enough?

Apologise thrice.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Sincerely.

Sorry!

Okay?

All right, your interview is over. You're appointed.

-And get the truck ready. -What? Me?

You kidding me?

Get a mechanic to ready it.

I mean... sure.

I'm not dumping it all on you.

You take care of the electricals, painting, etc.

I'll handle the paperwork and registrations.

Oh... In an AC room, you'll sit comfortably...

I mean... work hard.

When we just... Okay. Will do.

I'm sorry.

I don't mean to force you.

Do it if you're interested...

or else, share the truth with your "frank and loaded" father-in-law.

No, no, I'll do it.

Basically, I'm a mechanical engineer, so it's easy for me.

All right, you can leave.

I'll get an auspicious date and inform you.

Come with those friends of yours.

We'll see if they can help in moving stuff.

-My friends? For "moving-stuff"? -Yup.

Fine, madam. Okay.

Pen.

You've sent it?

-Hi. -Okay, I'll check and get back.

Hi, I'm Sathya. This is Fai--

Skip the introductions.

I know you guys.

Let's get to work.

First and foremost, punctuality is important.

Come here on time. Head out on time.

Prepare food on time.

Those who've succeeded in life were known to be punctual.

But you guys don't look like it.

"Don't look like it" meaning?

That you've done anything on time ever.

What say, Sathya? Am I right?

Hello, now look. We are not some--

Dude, not a word. Don't ruin it.

-That's nothing. -Just wait, dude.

Shut the hell up, Sathya.

Hello. I reach the cinema on time.

Till now I haven't got in with a torch, disturbing others.

When a girl calls me out, I reach an hour in advance.

Shutters close at 10:00 p.m., but I'll have my booze by 9:58 p.m.

There's never been a time when I had to buy booze illegally.

I'd leave before my dad awakens and return only after he's asleep.

Simply put, Sathya is time and time is Sathya.

I'm not surprised.

You sleep on time, eat on time,

and poop on time, mention those as well.

-Guys... -All right.

-shut it for sometime.

We're running out of time.

The truck must be ready in five days. No delays.

I've typed the instructions here.

Read it properly, get it done carefully and behave.

And if I'm happy with your work, we'll talk about payment.

And if not?

You should in fact be paying me...

for wasting my time.

Hey, this is a traps, buddy. I'm not getting it ready.

I'm a great engineer, you know.

And she talks like it's a fancy ride from a film.

Had she owned a fancy ride, we'd be finished.

Hey, I'm resigning.

"Oh, my God"

"We've miscalculated"

"And our lives our lost"

"Life very sad"

"Inside a broken bowl"

"We are balancing"

"Know what?"

"Looks like we've caught A live wire"

"Bulb after bulb we are bearing"

"We found no plugs"

"Nor any switch"

"And became a battery Out of charge"

"Let's go, mister"

"We're stuck with this rubbish van"

"My, oh, my"

"This pretty girl has punctured us"

"Won't this headache ever end?"

"We stand here stumped"

"My, oh, my..."

"In the route that life led me on"

"I've lingered on, pal."

"In life, I rummage for riches"

"There is no other way My, oh, my"

"Water inside a broken bowl"

"Only survives After becoming an ice cube"

"Our building is strong"

"But basement is weak"

"And the three of us Fall down all-baked"

All right. Here's Rs. 35,000.

-Careful. -Wow, thank you.

It's not for you but for our first order.

My friend is an event manager, and I requested him for this.

Quite a big one.

Here's the address.

Are we preparing lunch, too, for the event?

Nope. Since it's our first time, we haven't got the full order.

Just the starters.

Here's the menu.

Take a look.

Purchase what you need for cooking.

Fill petrol in the truck, check for air.

And if you have any balance, it's for you.

Okay.

And morning 10 o'clock sharp.

So, how much do think would be the balance?

Rs. 2,000 maybe.

Okay.

Shruthi, get up for a moment.

Why?

Get up.

What is it?

Congrats... to us.

Okay. Bye.

10 o'clock sharp.

This cup is ours.

-Dear god get him out. -Godspeed.

Bowl.

Why the short ball? Would you fetch it once I whack it?

-He's started already. -Bowl right.

This little...

Bro, return the bat now.

Hey, buzz off. Observe and learn.

I got nothing to learn from you. I know enough already.

-Thinks he's Dhoni. -Is it?

Let's inform your dad about me signing on your report card.

Bro, bro, no need for that. You continue.

Bro, please bowl.

-Someone get him a job. -Go on...

Hi, hi, hi, little fellas.

-Oh, no. Here comes another one. -Buddy, we got the first order.

So?

Hey, we got some money, dude.

Take it to the bank.

How about a drink?

That's my boy.

I know, I know, buddy.

You're my best friend.

Bloody drunkard fellows.

-Bro, what about me? -Get lost.

-You take the bus. -Bro, bro, please, bro.

Keep running, and you'll reach the bus stop.

-Bro, I'll call for another beer? -Have anything, pal.

We'll manage.

All okay?

I'm done.

Guys...

tomorrow after everyone's had the food,

when they enquire who the cook is,

people will chant "Karthi" in unison.

I must cook so.

I'm a bit worried though.

Why're you worried?

Tomorrow is our food truck's first order.

You realise that?

In praise of our work, Shruthi must pour drinks for us.

Such should be our work.

Hope we get quality drinks then at least.

Hey, why are you worried about this?

We can do this any day, buddy.

It's not as easy as you think.

This is Shruthi.

MBA. Gold medallist.

So? Should we fear her?

Hey, we're achievers already

who go anywhere and do whatever.

Why're you getting worried for such trivial stuff?

Still, you're taking Shruthi too lightly, buddy.

Even if we tread a little off course,

we're finished.

You shouldn't be worried about Shruthi actually.

Your "frank" father-in-law is the real problem.

-I know, right. -Wait till I get to him.

Give.

I just want to earn and satisfy my "frank" father-in-law.

I'd then escape from Shruthi and her food truck torture,

and get married to Adithi.

Marry and?

No idea.

I'll get a lot of money

and be settled.

My Dad will be happy.

Guess that'll do for me.

Hey, hey, how about some poetry?

We're having a good time, bro. Why now?

Why're you stopping him? Go on, buddy.

I'm all ears.

Giving up his happiness

For another's

Becoming a bootlicker even

Our call-centre Karthik

-That was a good one. -Thanks, man.

Ask for another round, and you'll know.

All right, hey, how about another?

Giving up his happiness

For another's

Now he's repeating, bro.

I have decided

to write a book.

Titled... Trouble with Truth.

Good, yeah?

Boss...

One more. Repeat.

-Hello. -Still sleeping?

-Huh? -How many times should I call you?

-Shruthi. -When will you reach and cook?

-The event has almost started. -On the way.

-What do you think? -15 minutes max.

I'll be there. You go on.

Karthi, I'm...

Damn.

How much did we down last night, buddy?

Hey, wake up.

-Look at him snoring. -He is the reason, bro.

Though we refused, he kept filling us up.

Are you guys infants...

to be fed?

You could've just spat it out.

You gulped it down then

and are blaming me for it.

-What about the damage? -Rs. 14,000, bro.

-What? -Rs. 14,000.

So, who paid?

You did, my king.

In fact, you were insisting.

Oh, no!

What're you saying?

Hey!

That was the money for the groceries.

How will I cook now?

And my head is splitting with this hangover.

Bro, if it's urgent, I got Rs. 3,000 for my rent.

Go and get it.

Right now.

Don't laugh, you devil.

Hey, what's bothering you?

I know this manager at a hotel.

Go and mention my name. You'll get a discount.

You. Aren't you ashamed?

For considering that as an idea even.

Hey, what's that? Grown-ups are talking here.

Get going now.

Karthi...

Buy the food and leave it in the truck

Heat and serve it like you'd prepared it.

That's it.

You'll escape without any collateral damage.

How're you a chief chef without knowing even this much?

Oh, goodness.

-Excuse me. -Tell me, sir.

I need the items in this list for 50 people.

Takeaway.

How much?

Around Rs. 30,000.

Actually, I'm Sathya's friend.

Which Sathya?

That short guy from Gangai Amman Temple Street.

Opposite the wine shop on level one?

I'm his friend.

Oh, him. I know him.

He said that I'd get a discount if I mention him.

His outstanding is Rs. 2,000 already.

So, I'll add that to this bill?

-But why? -Isn't he your friend?

-Who? -Sathya.

Sathya?

Sathya...

Actually, I don't know anyone by that name.

Please get this ready. I shall wait.

Knew it.

Why you, Sathya!

Come here.

This is why one must always drink within a limit.

Tell me, Shruthi.

Where the hell are you?

I'll be there in 15 minutes.

You've been saying that for two hours.

Where are you?

-I'll be there, Shruthi. -Sir, parcel.

Leave it inside.

-I've just got the order now. -What order?

I mean I got delayed buying groceries and cooking.

Are you drunk already?

Hey, I'm driving Shruthi. Hang up. I'll come and explain.

Karthi, answer my ques--

Sir, the bill is in the bag.

All right, I'll check.

Hey, he's yet to pay...

Sir, the payment?

Yeah, the purse is inside.

Two minutes. I'll pay up.

Yes, please.

You can go on. I'll get it.

Hold on.

Did he pay us?

-No, sir. -No? What the...

-I didn't collect it. -What's wrong with you?

Lakshmi, start, please.

-Hello, boss. -Lakshmi, please don't embarrass me.

-You haven't paid yet. -Lakshmi, please start.

Hey, he's escaping. Go get him, guys.

He's fooling us in broad daylight. Catch him.

I'll pay in full by evening, bro. I swear on my mother.

Look, I'm not trusting you again, okay?

No, no, no, sir. Please don't say that.

Another 15 minutes more. He'll be here.

What 15 minutes?

You've been saying that for so long.

Let me tell you something.

The bride's father is a borderline psycho.

No, sir...

The truck is here.

All okay.

Do whatever. It's already a mess.

Are you out of your mind?

It's all right. The drinks haven't started, yeah?

I've prepared the food. Just got to heat it.

I'll get to it.

You guys are made for each other.

Thank you.

We've made something special just for you.

Try it and let us know.

This tastes like the food from our restaurant.

As the food there is yummy, I'd asked to prepare it similarly.

If we wanted something like that, we'd have gotten it ourselves.

Wanting it to be more special, we'd asked for you.

Dad.

What is it, dear?

Taste this food.

-Are you sure? -Yes.

This food is from my restaurant.

Actually, sir,

as your restaurant food is yummy, we tried a similar flavour--

Shut up.

Wouldn't I know if it is or isn't from my restaurant?

I have 15 years' experience in this,

and you're trying to fool me?

I've been observing since morning.

No food has been on time.

Are you playing with us?

Hey, Michael.

Did we get a large order this morning?

It's hot. Careful.

Didn't I mention I can't work with those who aren't punctual?

But the food is going on time, right?

Why're you getting worried?

Having arrived this late, if the food isn't tasty,

we're dead.

The bride's father runs a restaurant.

Oh.

Which restaurant?

Madras Darbar.

Come again.

Madras Darbar.

Shit!

-Move. -What're you doing?

-Just get on. -What's happening?

-Quick, hop on. -Tell me what it is.

Yeah, I'll tell you. Get in now.

No, no, no, we can't leave like this.

What happened?

-Let's get out of here first. -What are you doing?

Karthi.

What's happening?

Not a chance.

-Somehow we escaped. -What have you done, Karthi?

Hey, you should be rejoicing that we escaped.

Somehow they figured it is from their restaurant.

Oh, man. It was a close call.

You bought this from a hotel?

How could you do that?

You spent Rs. 32,000.

What nonsense is this?

Hello, our bill was only Rs. 30,000.

Rs. 2,000 is Sathya's due.

Seriously?

Unbelievable.

Stop the truck.

Shruthi, wait a minute. Have some water and relax now.

I said stop the truck!

-Stop the truck. -Okay... I'm stopping. Hold on.

Shit.

What's wrong with this door?

Shruthi, have you noticed something?

Whenever we plan on parting, the door gets jammed.

Shruthi, wait. Relax.

-Where are you going? -Get down.

I said get down.

Tell me what's wrong, Shruthi.

I'm asking you to get down. Understand?

Hey, careful.

-Waste of... -Shruthi.

Total waste of time.

For have trusted you with the first order,

you've humiliated me.

-Shruthi, I'm sorry. It's my fault. -Not another word!

What are you?

You've only grown physically.

Mentally, a fifth grader is better.

Shruthi, watch it.

It was you who came to me with the business proposal.

For that, shall I beat myself up?

Drop this if you are not liking it, Shruthi.

I'll do some other business and get my marriage okayed.

Get it okayed and then?

Drop the dowry money in fixed deposit, right?

There's nothing wrong with that.

Shameless.

-Keys. -Shruthi.

-Keys! -Listen to me this once--

Shruthi, this won't happen again.

Please.

You drank away the petrol money too?

You know what?

You were right for once.

You can't do anything right.

You are fit for nothing.

Even if a girl marries you, she'd know you soon

and leave you in a few days.

Knowing this, your father is keen

on sending you as a house husband for some rich man's daughter.

He's right.

He's right.

To even think of doing business with you,

I'm to be blamed.

What was I thinking?

Waste of time.

Your final task.

Here, take it.

Fill up the tank and drop it off at the office.

You'll have money left. Drink away that as well.

Hey, Shru...

Where...

"My dear"

"I live in absolute silence"

"All alone"

"Whatever follows"

"I haven't a clue"

"And yet I live on, searching"

Hey, fella, I'll get you chocolates.

Just two minutes.

I'll check the news and return the remote.

I'm not giving it. No, no.

Give me that, or you'll be caned.

Hey, Ravi, what a surprise.

-How are you? -I'm fine.

How are you?

I'm good. How come you're here suddenly?

-Why? Are we disturbing you? -Not at all.

Come, please come in. Usha, see who's here.

My college friend Ravi. Remember Blade Ravi?

-Why you... -Sit, sit.

-Bro, looks like they have guests. -You shut it.

They may ignore us, bro.

Just listen to me, bro.

Hands off. He'll deal with it.

Hello, uncle.

What's this? Are you at the wrong address again?

This is Fourth Street. Your stop is in the next one.

-Shr-- -Is that so, uncle? We had no idea.

What?

Uncle, is Shruthi home?

Shruthi!

It's Karthik.

What's this, uncle? Are they here for an alliance?

No, they're my friends.

You may leave.

I need to speak with you for a minute, uncle.

You need to leave. We can talk whatever later.

Just one minute.

Hear me out. Please.

Why're you in such a hurry, uncle?

Go to college, study hard and pass.

Pass and get married.

Marry and make a baby.

Next, make more babies.

Then prepare them for school and college.

Is this even a life?

To live like a machine?

Let's slow things down, uncle.

We can do all this ourselves.

But we'll do them when we want to.

The trouble with fathers like you

is that you aren't satisfied with anything.

Even with a golden girl,

You still feel you would have been better off with a son.

You should've had one.

A son like me.

You'd have gone mad.

You'd plead to God wanting your daughter back.

She's a gift, uncle.

You must be living life royally.

Instead, you're bent on marrying her off.

And you people...

The girl isn't interested in getting married now.

She wishes to earn money, move to Australia and work there.

But her dad's forcing her to marry. That's why she's all decked up.

Thank you for wasting your time and coming all the way.

-You may leave. -Hey, Ravi, be seated.

-Damn. -I didn't expect him to explode.

Karthi.

Karthi.

What is it, Ma?

You know that girl met at the wrong address?

-Yeah, Shruthi. -That girl is here.

-Shruthi is here? -Yes, Shruthi.

She's prepared something for us. Come fast.

You go on. I'll be there.

Superb.

You watched a TV program and made this?

Is it a North Indian or South Indian dish?

-Ma'am, this is some other style. -Is it?

Karthi, go on. Have a bite.

Shruthi, this is really good.

Why don't you teach this to that Selvam?

Oh, the food he makes... Damn.

Eating his cooking for so long, my taste buds have died.

I made your meals for a decade. Do not forget, ma'am.

How is it, uncle?

Nice, very nice.

It's Karthik's recipe.

Uncle, Karthik is really talented.

Cooking is a good profession too.

And he seems to enjoy it too.

"Follow your heart," they say.

If he gets into it wholeheartedly, he'll definitely shine.

And I'm sure he'll make you proud.

Karthi and I are starting a food truck business.

We're looking for an auspicious day to inaugurate.

You all must definitely join us.

-Aunty, you must join. -Definitely, dear.

We need your blessings, uncle.

All right, then. I'll make a move.

-See you, aunty. -All right, dear.

Karthi, get up for a moment.

I'm sorry.

I don't realise what I say when I'm angry.

Others may or may not believe in you, but I do.

You're my only ray of hope.

And that food truck is our baby.

We can't just abandon it.

This time, let's go all-in and work things out.

I'll see you.

Bye, aunty.

See you, uncle.

-Say, Karthi. -Dad?

Have you made any sweets?

I haven't learnt yet, Dad.

Get to it soon.

I'd love a taste.

"There..."

"A twinkle of twilight Or a burst of bubbles?"

"Right here..."

"My moments go missing"

"Dancing all day With the shore and sea"

"Like an oyster My heart hangs unsteadily"

"The drizzle I see from a distance"

"Become imprisoning poles As I come close"

"Errors of the eye Turn into exhibits"

"At the sight of you Clouds burst over my scorched spirit"

"The eyes make excuses"

"To catch a glimpse of you"

"Euphoric moments"

"Do not end"

"Euphoric moments"

"You're never enough"

"Euphoric moments"

"Become eternal"

"Euphoric moments"

"Become my wings"

"My truth, my reality"

"Do not depart"

"Days drenched in honey"

"Do not stagnate"

"Even if tomorrow's uncertainty"

"Comes crashing"

"Euphoric moments"

"Shield us"

"Does this road not taken Lead to wonderland?"

Hi. Is it style, mass, swag? RJ Ramya.

-Order 17. Give them. -Sure.

-Hey, clean this up, buddy. -Sure.

Shruthi? Oh, no.

This chicken wing...

-Karthik? -Not reachable.

Remember me?

I'm really sorry for what happened, sir.

I'm really very happy for you guys.

With no real support, you guys are going up the food chain very well.

Though I got thrashed, I'm back because...

I have an event coming up.

And the client has insisted that you guys cook.

You may even double your payment.

But at least this time, please don't mess it up. Okay?

Of course, sir. We owe you one.

And you don't have to pay us this time.

Good. I'll call you back with the details, okay?

-Bye. -Thank you.

Where is that guy who was with you?

He's gone missing.

Hello. Chief Chef Spitfire.

Bye, Shruthi. I'll call you.

We must not screw up this time at least.

Chill! We'll buy him food from a better restaurant this time.

"Are my streams flooding?"

"Whose story is unfolding?"

"Is the cuckoo keeping calm On a branch for me?"

"In this magic hour"

"Is my heart humming A harp's tune?"

"Why has my morning mellowed?"

"At the corner of my dreams"

"Like a motif unmade"

"Undisclosed desires are Questioning me"

"From the depth of my heart"

"With only extended expressions"

"The silence we enjoyed"

"Melts into a mirage"

"Two tracks merge"

"Becoming one voice in the breeze"

"Waking suddenly My fingers are more than twenty"

"Our string of thoughts Gets connected"

"Like a bonding bridge"

"Euphoric moments"

"Do not end"

"Euphoric moments"

"You're never enough"

"Euphoric moments"

"Become eternal"

"Euphoric moments"

"Become my wings"

"My truth, my reality"

"Do not depart"

"Days drenched in honey"

"Do not stagnate"

"Even if tomorrow's uncertainty Comes crashing"

The menu has been approved.

-Super. -Spoken to the client too.

So, you buy them all.

Sure, I've given the list.

-It's okay, right? -Yeah, yeah, all set.

Hey, Karthik. Welcome.

Budding entrepreneurs.

100 years.

We were just talking about you guys.

-How's it going? -Going good, uncle.

Nice.

Your dad just informed me about the TV program.

Very cool.

Yeah, we're doing good.

Actually, we've recovered our investments.

We're in profits now.

That's great.

If you won't mind, can I ask you something?

Yeah.

In this business...

what's your share?

Actually, Shruthi, uncle is always like this.

Without hesitation, he speaks freely about everything.

That's okay. I own 50%.

I'll make you an offer.

I want to buy you out.

I'll purchase your share.

And...

I hear you need a loan of Rs. 20 lakh

to do an internship in Australia.

I have friends down under.

Your flight, food, accommodation, admission charges,

I'll take care of it all.

And I'll top it off with another Rs. 20 lakh.

What do you say?

See, Karthik is becoming my son-in-law anyways.

So who will invest in his business if not me?

I knew it from day one that this guy is something special.

I'd like to take some time. I'll think and get back to you.

Think about it.

Take your time, but tell me before the day after tomorrow

as we're planning to announce it during the pre-engagement party.

-Engagement? -Engagement?

Yeah.

Karthik and Adithi's engagement party.

What, Karthik, didn't you tell her?

It's a pre-engagement party followed by an engagement party.

It's going to be a grand affair.

Sir, my in-law, you must discuss it too.

I'll see you guys later.

Sir, I have a lot of ideas to discuss for the engagement.

-I'll get going. -Shruthi?

-Have tea, dear. -I'm good, aunty.

Where are you rushing to? Have tea.

It's okay.

Sorry, Shruthi.

Anything else?

I couldn't muster the courage to talk or look at you all this while.

I had a lot of pressure from my family too.

What I did was wrong. I agree.

I thought I was being practical.

But the marriage was dropped and things got very ugly.

I'm completely lost, Shruthi.

I wanted to call you many times.

But I didn't have the courage.

Then I watched your interview on TV.

How our idea successfully--

My idea.

That was my idea.

Your idea.

I was happy to see your idea being successful.

So, I've come to congratulate and apologise in person.

You done?

Shruthi...

A big thanks for coming all this way to apologise.

This is not for breaking up but for not doing it properly.

The fear that's absent when proposing

crops up when you break up, right?

Are you even a man?

Shruthi, have some coffee.

Not now, Dad.

I'll have it later.

You know, that boy from Australia is doing some course in robotics.

He's got a good job in Melbourne.

He's coming tomorrow to meet you.

Okay, Dad.

But I've told him not to.

I said no.

Look, dear...

when you're married off,

the first one to be devastated will be your father.

With our relatives

pressurising me,

I kept forcing you to get married.

Otherwise, after sending you off,

am I going to be celebrating?

The other day...

what that Karthik...

spoke of kind of disturbed me.

It's true that I madly kept wanting a son, but...

you are more than a son to me.

I feel very proud of you.

I trust in you completely, my dear.

It's okay, dear.

You get married whenever you feel like it.

I won't compel you.

Bro.

How is it?

It's just okay.

Hey, guys.

This time, the food is superb.

Especially those chicken wings are of another level.

People asking for more. Can you make it?

Yeah.

Okay, you get it ready. I shall send somebody, okay?

Sure.

I'm not kidding, but you're both superb.

I meant the teamwork.

Get it ready. I'll be back.

Hey, tomorrow as per plan, the interview is at 7:00 p.m.

You'll spare 15 minutes for me?

-Sure. -Don't screw it up.

Madam, you're okay too, right?

I already told you

that I have a prospective groom meeting me tomorrow evening.

So? It's just a phone call.

Don't give me that.

You must spare 15 minutes for me.

A meeting, huh?

Yes.

You're giving a no anyway, right?

This time, the groom is from Australia.

-So, not giving a no. -Oh.

An Australian groom.

So, you seem to have accepted uncle's deal, huh?

Yes, but it's not enough.

If he wants my 50% share, he must make a bigger offer.

We'll negotiate, but it's almost okay.

-Is the next plate ready? -Yeah, it's right here.

So, you've decided to give this truck away?

It's just a truck.

Oh.

Even my uncle has suggested we exchange this for a bigger one.

So, this truck?

It may run as an ambulance or a taxi.

Or may even get scrapped.

You'll scrap this?

It's just a truck.

One chicken wings, please.

I met Arjun.

So, a lot has happened...

and you never mentioned.

Why? Did you?

About your engagement?

So, it's all about that?

Honestly, Shruthi, I had no clue either.

Bro, are the barbecue wings ready?

Anyways, he said sorry.

So shameless.

Oh, please. He's much better than you.

He spoke from his heart at least.

Hello, are you comparing me with him?

There isn't much difference between you two.

So...

this is our last day.

-Would you help me with something? -"On a branch"

"Like a flower"

Don't scrap the truck.

"I've bloomed just for you"

Bro.

It's all done.

"The flower falls to the floor"

"And the branch beams to the sky"

"My heart aches"

"Everything is wrong"

"Like dreams, we've drifted"

"Oh, beloved"

"Like fables, we're finished"

"My beloved"

"With unsaid words"

"I linger in distress Oh, beloved"

"With too many wishes"

"I stand beaten"

"I yearn for the life"

"I wish I had lived"

"But it's all become a mirage"

"Everything is..."

"A mirage"

Hey, Koushik, you got to try this.

We could try this recipe in our food truck too.

It's really good. Have it.

-Have a taste. -It's okay, uncle.

-I'll have it later. -What is it?

You're not hungry?

Maybe later.

Be frank. Any problem?

-It's nothing like that, uncle. -What then?

I have some work for 15 minutes.

Okay.

Is any room free?

I need to take a call for an interview.

An interview? Awesome.

There is a room free upstairs.

You can use that.

-What channel is it on? -FM radio.

FM? Okay.

I shall tune in and ask Adithi too.

-Very nice. -Thanks.

Hey, Koushik, I'm really proud of you.

Uncle, frankly, his name isn't Koushik, but Karthik.

Yeah, Karthik.

So, what do you do?

He is asking frankly. You be frank too.

I'm fine, uncle.

I meant what work do you do.

I'm a photographer, uncle.

And you?

I'm...

writing a book, uncle.

A book?

Interesting.

What's the title?

What do you care what I pluck, dude?

Excuse me?

Easy, bro.

What Do You Care What I Pluck, Dude?

It's a youthful boy's life story, uncle.

Is the food ready?

Go ahead.

Come on.

-Hello. -Hello, Karthik.

Is it audible?

I can hear you, Ramya.

Okay, give me two minutes. I'll add Shruthi to the call.

Shruthi?

Shruthi, you there?

Yeah, tell me.

All okay?

Yeah, I'm ready.

Why is your voice dull?

Nothing.

Just the usual me.

All right, give me 20 minutes, and I'll complete the show, okay?

Don't go overboard. Take your time.

Karthik sir, are you there?

I'm here, Ramya.

Okay. Here we go, guys.

5... 4... 3... 2... 1.

What is this, Adithi?

You are embarrassing me in front of my friends.

Some guy breaks up with you in college,

and you are crying over him now?

You wanted me to talk to him, and I did.

But he's moved on.

That's for the best too.

Your horoscopes didn't match.

Have you gone mad, Daddy?

Are you serious?

Just by matching horoscopes,

would you get me married to anyone?

He'd come here last time just for the dowry.

And, with our horoscopes matching, you're forcing him on me.

I can't live happily even for a day, Dad. Please.

Sweetheart, he's a great guy.

His food truck business is number one in the city.

In fact, he's the correct fit for our family business too.

I've thought about it well.

I'm going with my gut here.

Just trust me.

So, do a business deal with him, Dad.

Don't make one using me.

Sir, welcome. Come on in.

Is everything okay?

Nothing.

She's a bit emotional. That's all.

Where's your drink?

No, that's okay.

-My son's interview is on the radio. -Yeah, we just tuned into that.

There's really no problem, right?

The only problem is you haven't started to drink.

You're being frank, right?

After meeting unexpectedly for a marriage alliance,

teaming up, starting a food truck business that's become a hit,

now they're getting married.

Hey, excuse me. One second.

Just to make it clear.

We aren't marrying each other but others.

Yeah, that's right. To others.

-Karthik? -Yes, Ramya.

Love marriage or arranged marriage?

Got no love stories?

Well...

Karthik and love stories?

Are you serious?

Karthik fears a lot.

Fear? Why?

You don't know?

For Karthi to talk,

his dad, his mom, his neighbour, his milkman,

all must give their permission.

After they've all given permission, sir would utter a word.

Forget that. He'd seek permission to cough and sneeze too.

I can't believe this. Karthik, why are you silent?

Ramya, for him to talk now, you and I must give him permission.

Karthik, in this show, you've got our permission

to speak out just as you wish.

No one will punish you.

Yes.

I do fear.

Shruthi, got it right.

Shruthi is perfect.

Shruthi...

isn't afraid of anything.

She doesn't fear getting her feelings hurt.

Doesn't fear marriage meetings.

Doesn't fear leaving parents, family and everyone to go to Australia.

Doesn't fear running a business on her own.

Shruthi isn't afraid to not trust even one person blindly.

It is me with all the fear.

I fear everything

since childhood.

I fear my dad, my school, my report card.

I'd always look to run away.

I hate taking up responsibilities.

I even fear responsibilities.

In fact...

till now, I even feared Shruthi.

But today I feel like sharing something...

although I'm scared.

Shruthi...

thank you.

The other day when the door got locked,

I thought I was very lucky.

But after listening to Shruthi's story,

I realised I wasn't worthy.

Shruthi...

MBA.

Gold medallist.

Me?

After all the bickering,

I went for a job for the heck of it.

But you know something?

Shruthi was the first to tell me,

"Do something with your life, Karthik.

"If you're fond of cooking, pursue it."

Today the same good-for-nothing guy

is interviewed as a successful businessman.

Thank you, Shruthi.

But...

I fear something else still.

If Shruthi isn't next to me...

I fear becoming that same wastrel as before.

Karthik, we expected you to trip on her.

But you've made one long confession.

Shruthi, now you tell us.

What do you feel about, Karthik?

When I first met Karthik,

I did feel sorry for him.

Just not my type.

But after being with him,

quarrelling with him,

scolding and smiling with him,

everything changed.

He made me forget all my past and laugh anew.

Karthik...

he's a nice guy.

Had the door not got locked,

had Karthik not come into my life,

I don't know if my life today would be this beautiful.

All right, guys, you've only got five minutes more.

After that, Karthik's engagement and Shruthi's Australian groom.

Soon your lives will be off in different directions.

So, in the five minutes,

is there anything you want to tell each other?

Tell her.

Spill it out at least now.

Shruthi...

I really want to say this.

Will you fill petrol in the truck daily?

I will.

Tyre pressure?

I'll check. I will check it daily.

Time?

I'll eat on time, sleep on time and work on time.

Time means Karthik. Karthik means time.

I don't know what you'll do.

Before I come down, you must wait at my door. Okay?

Come to the correct address now.

The groom.

The bride.

"Oh, beloved bride"