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"Why shut your mind in darkness?"

"Son, open and let in awareness"

"If you are determined to succeed
the world is in your hands indeed"

"Life is rigged in your favor, son"

"It's time for the spring season"

"No time to be weary, my boy"

"Youth is the time to enjoy"

"Did anyone teach a fish so tiny
to swim in the vast deep sea?"

"Did anyone take lessons in the sky
for the koels to confidently fly?"

"Why eclipse your heart?
Son, let doubts within depart"

"Why shut your mind in darkness?
Son, open and let in awareness"

"Do cottony clouds sail by
paving a specific path in the sky?"

"Does the cool breeze blow
only after rules are laid to follow?"

"In life's garden where might is right"

"Even if a few flowers bloom bright
only those that bloom blossom in delight"

"Succeed as a flower par excellence
Blossom and spread your fragrance"

"Like the stream and the sparrow
flow and fly for a better tomorrow"

"Why eclipse your heart?
Son, let doubts within depart"

"If you are determined to succeed
the world is in your hands indeed"

"Don't sleep, for shut-eyes will miss
a new dawn's glory and bliss"

"Life is in sync with your thoughts true"

"Think wise, you'll find strength anew"

"Like your mother's lap so warm, my son
you have your dad's shoulder to lean on"

"Success is yours, crystal clear
Don't lose hope, my dear"

"Awards and rewards will seek you
as tributes to your efforts true"

"Defeat or victory
not defined by boundary"

"Keep running to re-create history"

"Why shut your mind in darkness?"

"Son, open and let in awareness"

'Hey!'

'Why are you racing?'

'Show this speed in your race'

'It's an old vehicle, son'

'Hey Kathir...Kathir'

'Look in front...careful!'

KATHIIIIIIIIIIIIIR!

- Appa
- 'Move...move aside'

Where is my dad?

Sir, don't worry
Be calm

Come this side

Nothing is wrong with me

I'm telling you
I am fine

Lift 1-2-3

Noooooo!

My leg

My leg!

- Hurts like hell
- What happened?

Next month is my National Meet

Lift...lift

APPAA!

- 'Sir, nothing...please, sir'
- DAD!

Lift, sister

Hey...hey!

'APPA!!'

Sir...sir

'My appa, sir'

APPA...!

'CLAP'

'Can the athletes hold their nerves?'

'Another step up in class'

'The most expected event of the games'

'400m dash is set to start'

'The players need a minimum
of 46.09 to qualify for the finals'

'China'

'India'

'Russia'

'Philippines'

'Indonesia'

'Japan'

'South Korea'

'These are the countries
that are a part of this heat'

'Will they be able to make it?'

'The lights are up and the energy is high'

'The look out players for the evening'

'4 times gold medalist and
world record holder Xi Long, China'

'This time the young and
super talented man from India'

'Vivek is set to create
a new record in lane 4'

'The whole of India
is waiting and watching'

'The players are set
and the gun is shot'

'The tension is high and
the excitement is at peak'

'Fantastic take off'

'My god! Vivek sets back
letting others take the lead'

'This is a disappointing
debut for the Indian'

'Poor performance and lack of energy'

'Xi Long takes a fantastic lead
to maintain the first pos-'

[crowd cheering]

[loud scream of anguish]

[louder scream of pain]

Good morning, dear

'Why are you giving me
rotten tomatoes?'

'Pick good ones, mind you!'

Hello, my dear new bride

Are you comfortable in our quarters?

Basic facilities may be less here

You'll get used to this
in course of time, okay?

I have no problem with comfort

Must be around 11:00 p.m

'I don't know who'

'Someone was screaming like a lunatic'

'I just couldn't sleep'

That is...her husband

Has a problem with his leg

Sorry, madam

Sir, good morning

Last night, did you watch
Asian Games on TV?

Our man Vivek was
a damp squib as always

If he had run like he did in the Nationals
he would've at least got the 4th position

But his younger sister
isn't one bit like him

She will definitely bag a medal
Just wait and watch

Then that Chinese-

'Babu, I asked you for masala milk?'

Sir

People here often say
the sports buff in this office

...was only your father

They are not the least bit bothered
if India bags a medal in the Asian games

Only concerned about
not getting 'masala milk'

Plus their problem is why you got
your father's job after his demise

- 'Babu?'
- Coming, da!

'Whaaat?!'

Ready, sir
Your masala milk

Madam, sir wants you in his cabin

Sir...?

What is this?

You come in
as you please

Sir, I had some work

- That's why I was delayed
- Hahn! I understand

Your husband is a handicap

'Isn't he disabled?'

You have to do all the work singlehanded

If you want, I can pitch in-

I won't be late again, thank you

Desperate scumbag!

"Asking permission from me or you"

"Does the fresh breeze blow?"

"Does the cloud shower rain
asking the soil or the grain?"

"Even the moon that feeds the night
shines for the world so bright"

"A moonbeam's shining light
follows you day and night"

"Does the fresh breeze blow
asking permission from me or you?"

"Life is never what it is
as per anyone's wish list"

"What you desired, what transpired
like chalk and cheese; misfired"

"A girl as tender as a flower
has waltzed into your life forever"

"Even if you are sinking in melancholy
she gave herself to you willingly"

"Wanting you to win once more
she prayed for you as never before"

"In a garden filled with flowers bountiful
among the flora she is a rose beautiful"

"Why be in solitude like this
without living together in bliss?"

"Does the fresh breeze blow
asking permission from me or you?"

[loud scream of agony]

Kathir sir

A newcomer has been appointed
in the Accounts department

DSO sir wanted you
to sign this circular

Attempting an exam for this post

...he was the only eligible candidate
amongst 10 people selected on merit

Eligible!

Only him

The most unfair news

In the merit list of 10 candidates
Bagyalakshmi was a participant

In the State level Junior
400 meters race held last year

...she is the State record holder, sir

I expected her to bag
the gold in the National race

But she didn't participate at all

After that there was no news about her

After many weeks
in some small-time newspaper

I read about the demise
of that girl's father

And that was why she didn't
participate in the Nationals, sir

Now she doesn't even have a job

There are many
who share her fate, sir

"Like the sea ever so deep
tunes and tones in a veena sleep"

"Like waves touch the shore
veena yearns with desire underscore"

"When destiny rules your life
why does fate single you with strife?"

"In dreams that disperse into a void
why do you have a dream so varied?"

"Even when we share the same roof now"

"You are alone and I am aloof somehow"

"7 hues of the rainbow; vibgyor"

"Like a flash of lightning disappear"

Hear me out, Mithra

After Kathir and you get over this phase
you may also have a daughter or son

Take my case
I have a daughter

But my husband filed for a divorce
and went his separate way

Everyone has ups and downs
in their lives, Mithra

This too shall pass
No need to worry

"Are you melody or clouds grey?
Let me know either way"

"Does the fresh breeze blow
asking permission from me or you?"

You'll win hands down in State level

That isn't enough

One gold in National level

Kathir sir, sign this please

Babu

Sir, did you call me?

Tell me, sir

You spoke about that girl
the other day

Is it true?

Which girl?

That...junior State record holder

You said her father passed away
So she couldn't participate

Yes, of course
Bagyalakshmi

True, sir

The news published last year has been
archived in our record room, sir

[bell ringing]

Sir, boss is calling me

Just wait till lunch break, sir

I'll get the paper cutting for you

Thank you, sir

You can find her details in this folder

'Madurai athlete bags
the gold in State level'

'In the State level 'Under 19'
400m race conducted toda-'

Sir

This is a video about Bagyalakshmi

'She created a State record
by finishing in 52 seconds'

That's Bagyalakshmi, sir

'Not only that'

'Bagyalakshmi will represent
Tamil Nadu in the Nationa-'

Give me the phone, sir
Look over there

DSO is coming

If he sees all this
I'll get into trouble, sir

Give it to me
Sir...sir

Sir

'Sir...?
God help me!'

Sir, 1 minute

This girl's name is Bagyalakshmi

In the State level meet
she ran 400 meters in 52 seconds

Only 3 seconds more
than the National record

Instead of participating
in the Nationals this year

- She has applied for a job
- So...?

Sir, I meant that girl-

By the way who gave this to you?

- If you support her, she can-
- You attend to your work

Don't tell me what to do

Useless!

You snitched on me
Didn't I caution you, sir?

I want to meet that girl

What do you mean, sir?

I want to meet that girl, Babu

Do you know her address?

Sir

Bagyalakshmi's address

- Thanks, Babu
- Sir, don't get me wrong for asking you

Why are we going to meet her, sir?

It isn't easy for such a young girl
to achieve this record, Babu

Talent shouldn't go waste

I don't know how I can help her
in my present condition

But I want to find her a good coach
and get her back on track

Soooper, sir

[Islamic prayer]

'Take your position, hurry up'

Why didn't you pick my call?

Why did you come here all of a sudden?

I told my parents
I want to marry you

'They didn't accept'

So I came here

Go back home, Mithra

I don't bloody deserve you

Get married to someone else

You don't get to decide that!

I fell in love with you

Am I an idiot?

I can't even look you in your eye, Mithra

It's all over

Don't say that, Kathir

I can't bear it

You will be fine

Trust me

If I can't live with you as your wife

If that's true

I will definitely die

I want you always in my life, Kathir

I'll take care of everything
and fulfil the wedding formalities

Sir?

Who are you, sir?
What do you want?

We've come from Chennai, sir

I'm working in SSDA
as an accounts officer

We came to meet Bagyalakshmi

What is it about?
You can tell me

Please call Bagyalakshmi
We need to talk only with her

It's okay
Tell me

I am related to her father Mookaiyah

Bagyalakshmi had applied for a job
as accountant in our office

She won the State level gold
last year and she's a record holder

If trained a bit more
she can win the Nationals

If she takes up a job
she can't achieve this

She'll be wasting her talent

So what about that?

If a professional coach trains her
in Chennai, she'll perform well for sure

- If you send her with us-
- What?

Send her to Chennai with you?

We won't even allow her
to take up a job

We are getting her married

Anyway who are you?

Are you really
representing the Govt?

Do you have an authorization letter?

- Er...no, sir
- Then kindly leave

Didn't you hear what he said?

Please leave now

Random strangers walk in here
and want to talk to our girl?

Send them away

Hey! We want you to leave

Reason we came all this way
Please try to understand

- 'No, sir-
- All of you, calm down'

Silence!

I know him very well

He was also a runner
just like our Bagya

Hey PT master!
She's in her late teens

Will we get her married
or allow her to run a race?

You had better clear out
This is our family problem

What is your problem, sir?

A girl stepping out to
achieve her goal?

Don't lock up that girl's talent
within 4 walls thanks to your ignorance

Besides this is Bagyalakshmi's life

To run or not is her wish

Let her come out and tell us
she isn't inclined, then we will leave

Please call Bagyalaksh-

I'm telling you
Are you deaf?

Sir, watch your step

Are you okay, sir?

He was just talking to you
How dare you raise your hand!

Yov! Not wanting that child's talent
to go waste, he came all this way

How can you do this to-

- Barbaric brutes!
- Hey!

We don't want to help your girl
Keep her with you-

- Listen, Babu
- Sir

- Why aggravate the situation?
- Sir, please keep quiet

Having travelled 500 km in search of her
what do they think we'll do to their girl?

So many people who pray fervently
yearning for someone to give them a hand

...end up with their hopes
buried like this

Marriage it seems...!
Where is that girl?

Look here, Bagyalakshmi

'Overhear our conversation
and sit tight inside'

Don't come out or run any race
You may wilt and wane

- Babu
- Get lost, buffalo brain fellows!

- Listen
- Let's go, sir

- How dare they insult you
- Let's ask once

- They are uncouth beasts
- 1 minute, sir

She is so lucky to get
someone like you-

'I agree to come'

Hey! Bagyalakshmi, go back inside

Can't you see, we elders
are handling this?

Why shouldn't she speak her mind?

Who are all of you to decide
how she should lead her life?

Old lady, what are you blabbering?

Pandi's son is here as
a prospective groom for her

- How can you object now?
- Who is he?

Wanting to marry
my granddaughter now?

When her parents were murdered
where was he hiding then?

What about all of you?
Where were you?

She will run

That was her parents' dream too

If anyone stands in the way

You will lose your self-respect

Old hag is ruining this girl's life
instead of advising her properly

Why stand here when we have been
treated with such disrespect? Let's go

[overlap of voices]

'Whatever happened here
don't take it to heart, son'

I'm not strong enough
to chaperone her

Trusting you totally
I'm sending her with you

Take good care of her

Ma, you can trust us 100%
We will look after her

Sir, somehow please ensure
Bagyalakshmi runs in the Nationals, sir

If she was here, I knew
they will get her married

I made her attempt
all the competitive exams

- I'll take care
- Thank you, sir

Bagyalakshmi

You must run fast
Be brave and confident

Come back with the medal
Best of luck

Okay, sir

- We'll take care of her
- Thank you, sir

Bagyalakshmi

What is it, Bagya?

Nothing, sir

My deepest desire right from childhood
was to run and win medals, sir

Even my father wanted to see me
win the national championship

But he isn't here now

If you keep thinking of our loss
you'll be stuck only with the pain

But if we make the brain
accept the inevitable

A new path will unfold

[knock on door]

Bagyalakshmi, come in

Keep your bag in this room
and quickly freshen up

We have to leave

I need a week off
as medical leave, sir

1 week?

Why so many days?

I need to go out of town
regarding treatment for my leg

Sir?

Medical leave for leg treatment

Is it for that girl?

Tell me, what do you think
you can achieve?

That girl will bag the gold
in the Nationals??

If trained properly

- Definitely-
- Stop it, man

You think a little talent and 2 legs
will get her the gold medal?

If you assume so
you are a fool!

Even if I object
you'll anyway go

Go

'Let me see what you can achieve'

Thank you, sir

If trained, she will win it seems

'Sir...?'

Kathir sir

Did he sanction your leave?

Yes

Are you serious?

How many times I've asked for leave
to go meet a bride for myself?

He hasn't sanctioned
even a single day, sir

He is the sole reason for
my sad state of bachelorhood!

Ignore my life's tale of sorrow

I'll deal with him later

Here, sir

This is for you, sir

The list you wanted

Current coaches in good form

And their contact details, sir

For the past 3 years consecutively
in all the National Meets

...their students have
bagged all the medals

- Let's go, Bagya
- Okay, sir

How can I let him go scot-free?

If he had given me just 1 day off
I would have a 10 year old son

I swear I'll-

DSO, I'll get even with you

Hi, I'm Joseph

- And you?
- My name is Kathir, sir

- This is Bagyalakshmi
- Okay

She is the State champ last year
in 400m setting a record of 52 seconds

Wait, I remember this day

So this is the girl, is it?

Very good

Tell me
What should I do?

You should train her, sir

If you coach her, she'll bag the gold
in the Nationals for sure

Yes, she will

Whom did you train with earlier?

Until last year, PT master in
my school was training me, sir

After that?

After that, I didn't run
for a whole year, sir

Whaaat?

Didn't run for a whole year?

Lactic acid level won't be under control

Stamina, speed, consistency
Everything would've dropped

Very difficult to win this year
We'll try next year

No, sir, she will definitely run, sir

When did you last watch her run?

I can't-

- High hopes!
- Bagya, will you run now?

- Yes, sir
- Sir...?

Will you watch her run once?

Now?

Without even shoes?

I can still run, sir

I can run without my shoes

Let's try just once, sir

On your mark

'Set'

53.4 seconds

Fantastic running

Ask her to join tomorrow

Thank you, sir

[mobile ringing]

- Yes, sir
- 'Kathir'

'I can't train her this year
We'll see next year'

Why, sir?
You just agreed

Shall I meet you in person?

'No...no, it won't make a difference'

'We'll see next year, sorry'

How is it, sir, you agre-

Her name is Bagyalakshmi

Her name is Bagyalakshmi, sir

I am Kathir, sir

She won the gold medal
last year in the State Meet

If trained this year I believe
she will win the National

That's why I brought her here

Did you meet Joseph sir a while ago?

- Yes, sir
- He must have refused to coach her?

I can't train that girl either

I shouldn't

- Why not, sir?
- No means no

We've been informed
We can't train her

Who told you?

I'm not at liberty to tell you

First take the girl and leave

By the way, that girl

- Which caste does she belong to?
- 'Athlete' caste

One who runs and wins!

That caste is not in demand here

- You can leave
- Come, Bagya

If you can train her-

No need

Let's go

- Sir?
- Didn't you hear me?

Let's go

Sorry, Kathir

I have got-

I can't train her

I don't know why all of you
are refusing to coach her

But I know this for sure

After she wins the gold, realizing
you didn't contribute to her victory

I swear you'll regret it

What happened, sir?

Nothing, go and freshen up

We can have dinner

'Kathir, you do as you please
I am going back to my mother'

Didn't she push aside her own parents
choosing a nobody over us?

Why is she back now
bag and baggage?

Ask her

Look here, ma

Dad is losing his temper without reason

I came to stay here for a while

My situation is such

If he doesn't want me to stay
ask him to be upfront

I'll go and stay in some hostel

- Mithra
- Akka, please wait

Dad, why are you
reacting like this?

Then what, son?

The anguish I went through
unable to see my daughter for 6 years

Only I know that pain

At least once

Did she visit us?

Alright

If a grandchild had been born

Using that as an excuse

We thought we could go and meet her

Even that wish of ours

Anger

I just spoke
in a fit of emotion

What does she want now?
I shouldn't speak a word, right?

You can stay here
as long as you want

'I won't say a word hereafter'

'Okay?'

When will your wife be back, sir?

She has gone

...to attend a function
at her parents' place

She will be back
after a few days

Eat

[loud scream of intense pain]

Sir, what happened?

Mirror box

Come soon

- I can't find it here, sir
- Look behind, Bagya

Keep it here

On this table

On top, here

Don't be scared

I'm alright

I'm fine

Why does this happen, sir?

Phantom Limb pain

It's called PLP

The amputated leg will hurt like hell

I don't understand, sir

Suppose

When a limb is lost unexpectedly

Our brain doesn't accept the loss easily

Our brain will try to make
the missing leg or hand move

At that time, pain will
shoot up the missing limb

That pain seems real

That shooting pain occurs

Every time I feel terrible
I can't achieve what I want to

If the mirror box is placed
over the amputated leg

This leg's reflection
will send a signal

To the brain

An illusion as if
it wasn't amputated

Only then the pain will slowly recede

The pain of this loss

For some people will recede
in some weeks or a few months

But for me

This pain has stuck to me
like second skin!

Bagya

Go to bed

- Go, sleep
- No, sir

I'll stay here, just in case
the pain occurs again

'Don't worry'

I'm alright

Go to bed

Hey! 2 minutes

Why do you keep looking
at me like that?

You are very beautiful

So?

- I love you!
- Hahn?!

You can take 1 minute

But accept my love

What if I don't accept in 1 minute?

Take 1 more minute

If I don't accept even then?

Marry me and take your time
lifelong to think about it

But accept

Hey Hockey, why walk away
without saying anything?

Seriously
Let me wait and watch

How long you'll run around me!

Sir, not a single coach
accepted to train her?

- No, Babu
- Pccht!

Forget it, sir, there are
so many other reputed coaches

We can try askin-

You should have come
with us yesterday, Babu

Then you would've understood
I don't think we'll find a coach for Bagya

Sir, we could ask my PT master
to come here and train-

- Bagyalakshmi, you don't underst-
- Babu

You've come this far thanks to
your PT master's training, Bagyalakshmi

National training pattern is different

Only those who know in and out
of Athletics can coach you

As far as I know

Only 1 coach left
for us to meet

Who is that, sir?

My coach Prabhakaran

Prabha-
Sir...soooper, sir

But he doesn't train anyone these days

'Good shot
Very good'

'Pass...pass
Hey! Look down'

Go for defense

Defense...defense

Play defense...go

Ranjith, pass the ball

Very good

Go defend

Aim below

Pass the ball, da

How are you, Kathir?

I'm good, sir

Is this the Bagyalakshmi
you are taking all over the town?

No one is willing to coach her

It would be great
if you can train her

I can't, Kathir

Ages since I stopped coaching for Athletics

I've even forgotten it

Hey! Why are you standing there?

Play defense
Buffalo!

How can you of all people
say this, sir?

When you lost your leg
didn't you lead a secluded life?

Why start this now?

First send this girl
back to her village

- No one will coach her here
- No need to train her, sir

But may I know the reason?

You have this habit of taking
everything at face value?

Aren't you working in SSDA?

Who do you think
the new SAA president is?

Venkatraman sir

'You saw his car
the other day at our office'

He is your opponent
Vivek Venkatraman's father

Even when he didn't hold a post
he hated your skill and spunk

Today he is the President of SAA

Whatever you intend doing
won't he put a spoke in the wheel?

'Bagyalakshmi is a drug addict'

'If anyone disobeys me and coaches her
you will face the consequences'

He called all the coaches
including me and threatened us

All because he hates you

'Even if she had come by herself
someone would have trained her'

Bagyalakshmi

Holding such a high position
you stooped so low

- Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
- Kathir!

DSO sir

Will you leave us-

No, sir

Didn't you hear me?

What did you ask?

I asked, 'aren't you ashamed?'

Why do you want to ruin
Bagyalakshmi's career?

You grabbed my shirt and
insulted me in front of everyone

Do you think I'll forget it so easily?

If I let you and the people
connected with you climb up the ladder

What is the guarantee, the hand
that grabbed my shirt won't strangle me?

Not a single coach will
come forward to train that girl

Hey! Come out

You heard me?
Come out

Take whatever action you want

You got a problem with me
it is only between you and me

Why drag that girl-

'I said, come out'

Get up
Drag him out

Don't hit him

Please don't, brother

Don't hit him

Please stop hitting him

Please...please
Don't hit him

Don't hit him, please
Sir, stop them

Enough, stop it

- Don't hit
- THAT'S ENOUGH

Poor fellow!

He'll create unnecessary sympathy
claiming we hit a man with a disability!

DSO sir

Inform Kathir he has been suspended

- Sir...?
- Tell him, sir

Sir, didn't I offer
to accompany you?

You refused to take me
in case it boomerangs on me

Didn't our DSO stop this either?

Cha!

What happened, Bagyalakshmi?

I'm going back to my village, sir

What are you saying?

Why did they hit you, sir?

What did we ask them
to deserve this treatment?

Everything is drastically wrong here, sir

It is all because of me

I'll go back home, sir

What is this, Babu?

- Explai-
- Let her go, sir

Go and get married, dear

No one respects real talent here
Only authority and power get priority

Till our last breath, we must
watch someone else win the race

That is our blessed fate

That's the unwritten law for us

'How much more can we struggle?'

[quiet sobs]

Check the train timings, Babu

Sorry, sir

Cha...cha!

I should be the one
to apologize to you

Like my coach Prabhakar sir said

If you had come by yourself
you could've found a coach

Okay

Go home safe

I've informed your PT master

He will pick you up
from the station

Side...side

Ba...Babu

[loud scream of angst]

Sir...sir?
What happened, sir?

Drink some water, sir

What happened, sir?
I don't understand

Where does it hurt?

What is causing this pain?

Unless you tell me
how can I help?

Sir...sir, shall we
take you to a hospital?

Get up, sir

Tell me, sir

Where does it hurt, sir?

Tell me, so I can help

Sir...please tell me
Let me help you

Mirror?

Someone has a mirror?

- I want a mirror
- Come, sir

Get up, sir

If we think of what we have lost
only the pain will remain

If we send a signal to the brain
to make it accept the loss, problem solved

Didn't you tell me, sir?

To make your brain understand the truth
that your leg has been amputated

I couldn't think of
any other way, sir

That's why I hit you, sir

Has your pain lessened now, sir?

I'll take leave, sir

'Will we get her married
or allow her to run a race?'

'Don't lock up that girl's talent
thanks to your ignorance'

'I can't train her this year'

'I can't train her either
I shouldn't do so'

'Sorry, Kathir
I can't train her'

'All because of you'

'Even if she had come by herself
someone would have trained her'

'Not a single coach will
come forward to train that girl'

'Only those who know in and out
of Athletics can coach you'

Bagya!

1 minute

'I am there, sir'

I will coach Bagylakshmi

You might have forgotten
to coach an athlete

But all I remember

...is only that

Sir

I need your 'CLAP'!

Sir, good morning

'State Meet Under 19' date
has been announced, sir

Let go...it's okay

Let go of me, Babu

Continue practicing

You seem to be
really stressed out

Instead of finding out
who she is and why she is here

If you imagine all sorts of things
and get worked up like this

Shouldn't you find out more details?

Babu, take her for registration

- When is our event?
- As usual, sir

3rd event in Girls category

Due to surplus of registrations
Heats in the morning

- Finals is post lunch
- You both go

- I'll wait in the parking lot
- Okay, sir

- Which event?
- 400m

'Stand in this line'

'Next'

Which event?

Next?

Which event?

400 meters

Go

- Who are you?
- I am her coach, sir

- Next
- Ah! Next

I want her to participate in Nationals,
Internationals, up to Olympics

Next

Oh! You are the 'next', huh?

I thought 'our next'

Kathir sir?

Babu?

Registration done?
No problem I hope?

All okay, sir

With me there
what do you expect?

'Next event
400m Girls Heats'

That's for you

- Hurry up
- 'Participants to assemble at the track'

Babu, go with her

- I'll be at gate #3
- Okay, sir

Pccht!

What is all this?

Best of luck

- Come
- 1 minute

Get the 2nd place
That's enough

- Sir
- Go, Babu

All the best
Do a great job

Go

Stand up please

On your mark

Set

Sorry

What a performance, sir

Sir, why did you ask me
to be the runner-up?

Even I had the same doubt, sir

You'll be identified easily
if you are 1st in this Heats

What if they stop you from
participating in the Finals?

- 'Girls 2nd Heats'
- Valid point

'Athletes, assemble'

Watch them run in this Heats

'Venkatraman sir will be coming
Have you arranged everything?'

1 minute

Hello, excuse me

Hello...Bagyalakshmi?

Hello?
Bagyalakshmi?

He...hello

Bagyalakshmi

Resembled Bagyalakshmi

Sir?

What happened, Durga?
I was going to the restroom

DSO saw me and
started following me, sir

- I got scared and rushed back
- Okay

Don't get flustered, sit down

Don't let anyone see you
till the finals

- Sit
- Babu

- Water bottle, Babu
- I forgot, I'll get it now

Here

Eat

Okay, sir
We can do it

You know Mr Singh

Yes, DSO sir

- Everything going smooth?
- 'Sir, I saw a girl ditto Bagyalakshmi'

Whaaat?

Just a minute

Did you see properly?

'Yes, sir, she seemed to
resemble Bagyalakshmi'

'I have asked my man
to check the list'

Check and tell me now

I'll wait on the line

- Check fast and tell me
- 1 minute, sir

Sir, no it seems

Sir, her name isn't listed

'But I have my doubts
it is her, sir'

Why are you confusing me?

Anyway check once again and confirm

I'll try to come there
at the earliest

'Okay, sir'

- Let's go and check directly
- Okay, sir

What happened?

Why are they hell bent
on chasing us, sir?

They think that will scare us
and we will withdraw

Many athletes have won here
despite such egoistic power maniacs

Those who chase you
can only see your image in front

But only you, running ahead
will see the goal in front of you

Run to win

Run faster by digging your heels
with more speed and focus

We'll win

'Next event 400m Girls' Finals'

- 'All athletes, come to the track'
- Wait for the final call, sit down

- Sir, I'll go tackle DSO
- Go

'Final call for 400m Girls Finals'

'Final call for 400m Girls Finals'

Go

'Athletes, final call
for girls, 400 meters'

- Fast...fast
- 'All come to the track'

Final call has been announced
for the 400m Girls Finals, sir

Track #3
Durga absent

Track # 3
Durga, present

Stand up please

'On your mark'

Hey! Open

Hey stop!

Stop

Shit!

- Hello?
- Sir, I was right

She's in track #3
in the name of Durga

Changing her name
is a forgery case

Stop it at once

- Sir?
- I said, stop immediately

Okay, sir

Set

[cheering]

Okay, I'll announce

Under 19 Girls 400 meters event

In 51.9 seconds

Durga has created a State record

Congratulations, Durga

Record holder in State level
How do you feel being the winner?

Reason behind my success
is my coach Kathir sir

'Hello...hello'

No...no...no

This girl's name isn't Durga

Her real name is Bagyalakshmi

She should be disqualified
for registering under a false name

No, sir, my name is Durga

My name has been changed in
the gazette, I even have proof

- Where is the proof?
- Sir?

Name change certificate

'Sir, hold the form steadily'

'Zoom the camera'

Durga

[mobile ringing]

- Hello?
- 'Mithra, did you watch the News on TV?'

No, what happened?

Didn't you say your husband
brought a girl home?

'Is that girl's name Bagyalakshmi?'

Yes, why?

Super! She has won the gold medal
in today's Under 20 Athletics State Meet

'Your husband has trained her'

Oh! Is that so?

Congrats, watch the News
I'll talk to you later

'Name change certificate'

'Did Kathir produce a fake certificate?'

Sorry, sir

I tried my best to stop her

But I failed

She entered the track by cleverly
deceiving us with the name change

Clever move, huh?

Great

Sir

PT sir watched the News it seems

He called to congratulate me

What is the matter, sir?

Nothing

You go to bed

May I help you, sir?

She needs a pair
of good running shoes

Show me spikes

- Mani
- Hey hi!

Sir, Mani and I were classmates
till 10th grade, sir

- Hello, sir
- He is really popular in Facebook, sir

Nothing like that, sir

I upload videos now and then
I have some followers, that's all

I watched you on TV, sir
I couldn't place you all of a sudden

I watched Bagyalakshmi
set a new record too

I am so happy for her, sir

But you changed
your name to Durga and-

Pcccht! That's a long story

What are you doing here?

I study in the college nearby
and work part time here

Super, Mani

Sir, you asked for shoes, right?

Spikes, Mani

This is a new model, sir

Really durable also

Take whichever one you like

- Show it to her
- Okay, sir

Come this way

'My son'

Shoes carry you like a chariot carries God

It lifts you when you run

Don't worry about the money

Buy what you like most

'Sir...?'

This shoe fits well

But the cost is a bit too hig-

- Doesn't matter, take it
- Thanks, sir

Bro, bill it in my name

Under staff discount

Rs 6500, sir

[mobile ringing]

Hello?

Yes, Babu

'Our Durga's name is missing
in the National list, sir'

- What are you saying?
- 'Yes, sir'

- Did you check properly?
- 'I did, sir'

'Her name isn't listed, go to
the Association office at once'

Sir, you aren't allowed inside
Press Meet is in progress

Soon we will be declaring the-

What is going on here, sir?

This girl who bagged the gold
in State isn't in the National list

- What are you rejoicing in this meeting?
- Excuse me

You've barged into our Press Meet

Who are you?

Who is he?
Why is he shouting?

Sir, Bagyalakshmi matter

Oh!

Confused regarding
that girl's name

...didn't we send a notice
asking her to come in for verification?

'Instead of coming in then
why are you creating a ruckus now?'

What notice?

Whom did you send to and when?

Making excuses to the Press, huh?

Look here, sir, we don't have to make
excuses and manage anything of that sort

Even in the State Meet

You are aware of the confusion and
problems we had to face regarding her name

Giving her a chance to clarify

...we sent notice twice
to the address furnished by her

'But there was no response'

We have the postal acknowledgment also

You can check if you want to

So will you delete her name
if we don't respond?

Sir, we have a deadline to send IAA
the final list of athletes for Nationals

We waited till the last minute

After that, we had to proceed

Sir, didn't he show the proof
to media right then?

Even if there was a confusion in the name
what is your problem in a name change?

How can you say that so flippantly?

Just suppose an athlete
failed the dope test

What is the guarantee he won't participate
in the next Meet under a different name?

We face 1000s of problems like this, sir

Not 1000 problems, sir

Their only problem is this girl
participating in the National

If they were truly concerned, they would've
somehow included her name in the list

Listen

This association does not
operate for you alone

Moreover this is connected
to our State's reputation

We cannot take any risk and
we have to go by the rules

'It's very simple'

If you hadn't created
a confusion with name change

It wouldn't have come this far

Ask him to get out

Hey! Clear out

Come, Durga

Sorry for that

Sir

Did you go and check?

Have they really sent a letter?

'No, your grandma didn't get any notice'

'But they took her thumbprint
claiming she will receive it!'

'Any problem, dear?'

They have tricked us, sir

- Hello, Babu?
- 'Tell me, sir'

'What happened?'

Using the change of name
as an excuse in the Press Meet

They have played it real smart

Durga can't participate
in the Nationals

'Bagyalakshmi not listed in
the 400m Girls' National Meet'

Is SAA President Venkatraman's
accusation true?

'Result of the Dope test?'

'Result of the Dope test?'

'Is name change the reason
for excluding Bagyalakshmi?'

Don't get tense, sir
We'll look at other options

Did you both eat?

Let me make some tea for you

Sir, cardamom tea

Please drink, sir

Should I tell you specially?

Drink it up, dear

[pounding on door]

I'll get it

Sir, can I meet Mr Kathir?

- You are...?
- My name is Ramanujam

Sports journalist in Times of India

Oh! Please come in, sir

Please come

Sir, he is from Times Of India

I'm Kathir, sir

Hello...hi

- And she is Durga, right?
- Yes, sir

Please sit

Would you like some tea?

- Babu?
- No, I'm good

I am Ramanujam

Tell me, sir

I was at SAA office this morning
I was a witness to what transpired

'I even made my enquiries about you'

I felt you may need my assistance

So I came to meet you

Changing Bagyalakshmi's name to Durga and
making her participate in the State Meet

Smart move indeed

But after that you took it
easy and relaxed

You assumed Venkatraman
can't do anything

But he used the same smart move

'And deleted her name from the list'

But without delivering the letter

...they have cleverly taken
her grandma's thumbprint, sir

We can't prove much
even if that point is in our favor

Then what else can we do, sir?

Our people are media driven, sir

Even the truth, people believe
only if it makes the headlines

Super, sir

What if we expose their fraud
as headlines in the papers?

We can do that, but I don't know
how effective that will be

If it is cricket, even if it is a scratch
that will cover half the page

But this is Athletics

News content has to be interesting

Otherwise it will vanish into thin air

If Durga had participated in the Nationals
you would have got the News you wanted

But they have made it impossible

'What more can we do now?'

I got an idea

Senior State Meet

Sir, Senior State Meet means

Athletes who have already
participated in the Nationals

And those who have won are
only qualified to participate, sir

Maximum age limit is 35 years, sir

No chance our girl can win
in such a race filled with experts, sir

I came here to run, sir

I will run

Register her name, Babu

This IS News indeed!

"Onto the wings of the wind"

"Climb determined"

"8 directions of unrivalled glory"

"Hoist your flag of victory"

"Life by far"

"Battlefield to wage a war"

"Rebel & revolt; emerge as the star"

"Let the world mark your forehead
with vermilion's victory crimson red"

"You should cross defeat and victory
Stand unrivalled creating history"

"You should succeed
Just you, yourself indeed"

"All challenges & confrontations
erupt behind trials and tribulations"

"Handle the hurdles on the way
Success is yours come what may"

"You need faith in your heart daily
to hold the trophy victoriously"

"If you give up your goal and wilt
discipline won't become a habit"

"Onto the wings of the wind"

"Climb determined"

"8 directions of unsurpassed glory"

"Hoist your flag of victory"

"Life by far"

"Battlefield to wage a war"

"Rebel & revolt; emerge as the star"

These are the 3 participants
in the Open Seniors State Meet

Anugraha, Keerthi

And Swetha, my daughter

Sir, they have represented India
in International level

Besides that, your daughter Swetha is
a national record holder in the 400m race

- Why should she run in this small event?
- She has to!

Isn't he bringing her
on the track with media support?

We will defeat him
in the same track

Bloody

Okay, in this State Meet,
only the first 2 positions are important

Only they are eligible
for an entry into the Nationals

My daughter Swetha
will definitely be first

I have no doubts about that

For the 2nd position

...that girl can come
as Durga or as Bagyalakshmi

Poor thing!

She'll disappear without a trace

Start the registration at once

"If a speed energizes in you anew
Adrenalin rush head to feet in you"

"Won't mountains that hinder your progress
decrease as molehills and dust particles?"

"If strength in excess
in your heart you possess"

"Won't victory's crown and halo
adorn your head today or tomorrow?"

"Victory in any which way
won't take rest any day"

"Youth has no ifs and buts here"

"In our dictionary 'cannot' won't feature"

"On the wings of the wind"

"Climb determined"

"8 directions of unsurpassed glory"

"Hoist your flag of victory"

"Life by far"

"Battlefield to wage a war"

"Rebel & revolt; emerge as the star"

"Let the world mark your forehead
with vermilion's victory crimson red"

"You should cross defeat and victory
Stand unrivalled creating history"

"You should succeed
Just you, yourself indeed"

"All challenges & confrontations
erupt behind trials and tribulations"

"Handle the hurdles on the way
Success is yours come what may"

"You need faith in your heart daily
to hold the trophy victoriously"

"If you give up your goal and wilt
discipline won't become a habit"

"All challenges & confrontations
erupt behind trials and tribulations"

"Handle the hurdles on the way
Success is yours come what may"

"You need faith in your heart daily
to hold the trophy victoriously"

"If you give up your goal and wilt
discipline won't become a habit"

"On the wings of the wind"

'For our 34th Athletics
Senior State Meet'

'We extend a hearty welcome to everyone'

'Following 400m Men's event'

'400m Women's Event
is about to commence'

So we request all the athletes
to come and wait near the track

Go

- All the best
- Perform well, dear

All the best, go

On your mark

Set

Come on

Come on

No!

In the 400m Girls' Finals

We have a tie between
the girls in tracks 3, 4 and 5

So the winner is being checked
through Photo Finish

Result will be announced shortly

If that President tries
his dirty tricks here

I'll show my nasty side, sir

No, Babu

No one can tamper
with Photo Finish

Finish line photo has to be produced
when the result is announced

Okay

400 meters Women Final results

1st place
Swetha Venkatraman

She sets a new National record
of 50.3 seconds

In a difference of
merely 30 milliseconds

2nd place is bagged by Durga M

Only these 2 participants qualify
for the upcoming Nationals

'Congratulations, winners'

Come...come, let me
shake your hand, sooooper!

Change your dress
Let's go home

Let's go, dear
Come, sir

'State level Girls 400m event
was held in Chennai today'

'SAA president, Mr Venkatraman-'

Hello, Bagya

Well done!
Congratulations

- I saw the News now
- Thanks, sir

'Our entire village is
watching only your News'

Whichever channel we tune into

'We hear only your name, Bagya'

1 minute, dear
Grandma wants to talk to you

Grandma, talk

- Bagyam
- Grandma

'Be brave, my dear'

You will definitely win, dear

Your parents will always
bless you from above

Right?

Talk to her without crying

Don't cry, grandma

My sir takes very good care of me

Give it to me

Your grandma is bound to get emotional

Practice with utmost diligence
And bag the gold medal, okay?

- 'I will disconnect now'
- Okay, sir, thank you

Durga

Do you know when we lose in life?

The moment we lose faith
in our own talent

That fleeting second

We lose

The day you lose your confidence
and look back, not running ahead

From that day on, you can't
take a step forward

That's the same reason you receded
to 2nd position when you were leading

Sorry, sir

Durga, Keep this firmly in your mind

You are not competing
with human beings

But with Time

Come, let's eat

What happened, sir?

That girl

She's another Kathir

Let it be, sir
But our girl won, right?

It was a close call

Just 30 milliseconds

Can't let it go so easily

Thank you

Thank you for coming

Congratulations to Swetha

- And...?
- Durga

Durga!

For getting into Nationals

And special congratulations to Swetha

My daughter

Any-

Sir, how will the State Govt
support both these winners?

The State Govt is fully supporting us

As soon as he heard this News

Sports minister personally
called me and wished

Sir, in any State Meet
held in India this year

In 400m race, no one else has achieved
Swetha and Durga's record so far

One of them will definitely bag
the gold medal in the National Meet

But Swetha has beaten Durga
by only a few milliseconds

So do you think Swetha will bag
the gold in the Nationals or otherwise-?

Uh...sit down

Swetha is not only talented

But a properly trained athlete

'This wasn't her best performance'

She will use her full potential

She will definitely win
the gold in the Nationals

Are you hinting Durga has
no chance of bagging the gold?

No...no, no
I didn't say that

I know Swetha and I have been
coaching her from her childhood

She has also completed
an advance training course in Pune

But-

Durga's coach

Someone

He is some new coach

What do you mean by 'new coach', sir?

Few years back

Have you forgotten your son Vivek
lost to Mr Kathir in the State event?

May be so

But there's no assurance a runner
can be a successful coach

True, sir

A 19 year old girl, by winning
the State Seniors Meet

...has been selected
for the Nationals

Not only that, like she said
the difference is negligible

Just 30 milliseconds
Swetha has beaten Durga

One who brought that girl to this level
isn't a 'good' coach apparently!

Mr Ramanujam

You shouldn't be defending that side

May be because
you are on the wrong side

...you don't get
what I'm saying

Don't make me your headlines!

I support only the side
with talent, Mr Venkatraman

Okay, I've arranged
breakfast for all of you

Thank you

'On your mark'

Set

Whose saliva is he nourishing on
to be beefed up like this?

Hey girl! Come and watch
the next race without fail

I will be the winner

You can kiss me

After that kiss him

Then this fellow, you can
go on a kissing spree

By the way

If a single race makes you kiss him

What is the gift for a championship?

Smash-

Beat him to a pulp!

Die...you deserve to die

How dare you ask for kisses?!

Dai!

Hey! Let go of him

Kathir, stop it

Did you come here to fight?
Let go of him...let go

'Kathir...Kathir'

'Come away'

Leave me, I say

Sir

Kathir

What is it?

What is your problem?

What is your problem with me, sir?

Your progress is my problem

I did all this to
hinder your progress

You've risen above your crisis and
brought some village bumpkin here

And making her compete
with my daughter

Bloody

I am not the reason
she's here as your daughter's rival

Besides that, sir

Don't we have the right to participate?

Shouldn't we win?

Did we say 'Move aside,
only we have the right to run?'

We are saying
'Permit us to participate too'

'Don't you have the heart
to accept even that?'

You can hinder us all you want

Durga will run and she will win

She will win, hmmm?

Listen

6 years ago you defeated
my son in a Seniors Meet

Do you remember?

That was also the day you won
for the last time in your life

Hey!

Why are you looking at me accusingly?

Implying as if I conspired and
orchestrated that accident for you?

No...no...no

I am in no way connected
to that accident whatsoever

But

But using the incident, greasing the palm
of that doctor to have your leg amputated

...was by yours truly!

'I knew you would win
if you got back on your feet'

So I used the situation
to my advantage

Amputated your leg
that could have been saved

Just by crushing the talented
you cannot taste success

Your son lost, didn't he?

Even if we lose, let it be
our stepping stone to success!

Using your accident in my favor
I rewrote your destiny

Won't I know to fabricate
another accident now?

I'm hoping you won't play
with the life of a young girl

'Mr Venkatraman'

1 minute

You are the sole reason
I lost my leg 6 years ago

You are the only reason too
I'm standing before you now

If someone had come forward
to coach Bagyalakshmi

I wouldn't have come this far

You had my leg amputated
because you were scared I'll win

I'm minus a leg today

But still I will oppose you

With Durga's talent I will definitely
ensure your daughter loses

Do whatever is in your power, da

Gutless son of a gun!

You-

[flurry of voices]

Let me tell you before you
bombard me with questions

Whatever News you read
is false, fabricated information

'I don't know why they hold
this kind of enmity against me'

'I won't stop anyone's progress
Neither have I ever stooped so low'

'Because I'm a coach myself, thank you'

1 minute

We heard all the coaches
were warned not to train Durga

These calls were made
from your office it seems

Do you have any proof?

Can you show any proof
those calls were made from my office?

That's all fine, sir
But why rough up Mr Kathir?

Tell us, sir

No...he came to my office and asked me

'Sir, your daughter is already
an international runner'

'If your daughter should not
participate in this Meet'

'Where should I send Durga
to curry favors?' he asked

So as a father I lost my coo-

But what is the need
for him to stoop so low?

You shouldn't ask
that question to me

Ask Mr Kathir

Sir, 1 minute
Another question-

'Is the accusation flung by
Mr Venkatraman at coach Kathir true?'

'If it is true why would Mr Kathir
behave in this disgraceful manner?'

'What will Mr Kathir's answer be
to all these questions?'

'For News One'

'With camera man Lokesh, signing off Anu'

[loud knock]

What happened?
Were you sleeping?

Nothing, sir
Feeling a bit tired

Have dinner and go to bed early

[alarm ringing]

- Hello?
- Tell me, Mr Kathir

- Durga is missing, sir
- What?

She must have watched
the News on TV

Okay, don't get tense

I'll request my friends
in the police force

'...to look for her unofficially
You continue your search'

What brings you here so early?
Want to buy something?

Did Durga-
Did Bagya call you?

No, sir

She is missing from yesterday

That's why

She wouldn't have gone anywhere
If you want, shall I take off?

No, it's okay

- Let me know if she contacts you
- Okay, sir

Let's go

She isn't here, sir

No one is here, sir

Okay, sir

No trace of her it seems, sir

Look for her tonight

Ramanujam sir asked us to file
an official complaint if we don't find her

[mobile ringing]

Who is this?

- Hello?
- 'Hello, Babu anna?'

Who is it?

'I am Mithra speaking'

- Tell me, madam
- You said Mani is that girl's friend

'Did you ask him?'

We asked him in person
first thing this morning

He said he doesn't know either

'Then after that, did he
call you by any chance?'

Somehow I have a strong doubt
that girl is in his house

'She doesn't know anyone else
other than him in Chennai'

'Shall we go and check in person, anna?'

Come

- Is Durga inside?
- No, sir

Don't lie to me

It's just me

Anna, he's lying

I know she is inside

- She isn't here, sir
- Hey!

Move aside
Go in and check, ma'am

Then who is this?
I'll kick you

Are you even aware of
what you are doing?

I don't know what else to do, sister

Sir is a wonderful person

Everyone is saying all sorts of
awful things about him

I agree they are random strangers

But even you didn't understand him

You walked out on him
suspicious of his activities

I know everything, akka

I read the note you left behind

Compared to the dignity of the man
who has my best interests at heart

Participating in this race or winning
is of no consequence, akka

It matters to me

Your win matters the world to me

Whose image are you trying to protect?

One who has lost his leg
and who struggles to stand

One who turns a deaf ear
to rude remarks ever so calmly

Kathir's image?

Have you seen him
participate in a race?

Have you watched him win?

'I didn't know that day'

He will be involved
in such a major accident

'That life will give me
such a nasty blow'

'Kathir who lost his father'

'He lost his leg too
and stood all alone'

'But I didn't let go of his hand'

I literally forced him to marry me

But the inferiority complex within him
of not being able to achieve his goal

...made us drift apart

At first he was talking to me
at least bare necessities

Past 4 years even those few words
dwindled to total silence

But one day he spoke to me

Next day, after he brought you home

Through you, I felt he will
achieve something worthwhile

I decided I should not be

...a hindrance to his success
in any which way whatsoever

I penned a note and left him

The real meaning of
what I wrote was

'You do as you please'
means follow your heart

I'll be 'safe' in my parents' home

Kathir understood my message

All you have to understand

...is only this

The finish line his own feet
couldn't touch as winner

He wants to cross through you

Once they amputated his leg

And made sure he didn't win

Don't make him lose again now
by not participating in the race

You are the leg he lost!

Please run

'Next event will be
Women's 400 meters'

'Participants, assemble
near the track immediately'

You said she won't come?

Track #01
Divya Mehta

Track #02
Anjali Kaur

Track #03
Durga M

Track #04
Swetha Venkatraman

'Track # 05'

Bagyalakshmi akka!

Stand up please

On your mark

'Set'

'49.09 seconds'

'Breaking the previous National record of'

'50.03 seconds by
Swetha Venkatraman'

'This is such a proud moment for all of us'

'Congratulations, Durga'

Soooper!

'Carry her, lift'

'First lift our girl'

'Very, very enjoyable race'

Mithra

Babu, can you bring those
pending account files?

- Why have you returned to your seat?
- Why?

Yesterday was the National Meet
So I got back to my office routine

Oh! You dont know, right?

My suspension ordered by DSO was cancelled

I'm glad, sir, but Durga and I were
planning to come and meet you at home, sir

- Is Durga here?
- Yes, sir

- Where is she?
- Come, dear

Why are you standing there, Durga?

Come here

Why did you leave me
half way through yesterday, sir?

Who...me?

I watched you win the race

Even if I had participated, I doubt
if I would have won the way you did

I did not desert you, Durya

Now the whole of India

...is with you

- Babu, book her ticket back home
- Definitely, sir

Sir, vanakkam

What is this, Kathir?

Why are you sitting here?

Why is everyone asking me
the same question?

The goal I wanted to achieve
Durga accomplished it with aplomb

She made me win big time

My dream has come true, sir

My amputated leg

Will never pain again

Oho!

Requests from States all over India
to assign you as their coach

Printouts

The day you believed your success
is your student's victory

You turned into a full-fledged coach

Don't add a fullstop here, Kathir

One Durga is not enough for our nation

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