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The media are not being allowed inside...

It�s still not known which terrorist organisation Aruvi belongs to...

- Gandhi Rd, Besant Nagar. - Okay, madam.

Tell me your details.

- Look, do you know him? - I don�t know.

- This is the girl�s father. - Please sit down.

- The media�s going crazy. - Yes, ma�am.

- Play safe. - I�ll do it that, ma�am.

- Is the ambulance here? - On its way, sir.

Quick.

Media people, please don�t make a commotion.

The investigation hasn�t started. We�re taking them to hospital.

- Get them inside. Get in. - Get going. Don�t stop.

Emily...

Aruvi...

I thought it would rain.

Sivadhanu, what are you doing in the rain? Come inside.

The curry is done, I turned it off. Why are you getting wet? I can do it.

Aruvi, sweetheart, what are you doing here?

Shall we play a game?

Come and catch Daddy.

- I�ll be back after I check in. - Go, I�ll see to it.

Kukotti Kunnatti...

Sweet pudding.

Sweet little pudding.

Gobbled up and shared.

Makes life sweet as the pudding

Kukotti Kunnatti...

Sweet little pudding all grown up...

- Stop, Daddy, it�s working! - Yes, it�s working.

Enough, Daddy, it�s working.

Don�t climb the banyan tree.

Don�t pluck the mangoes.

Don�t climb the mango tree.

Don�t pick the coconuts.

Kukotti Kunnatti...

- Come on! - It�s too deep, I won�t.

Your footsteps sprout flowers.

The sight of you is blissful.

You have an eye of blazing sun.

You have another of pouring rain.

Like a newborn infant...

Daddy, it�s hurting me!

Do not think of your poverty...

For you are my holy one...

Puppy! Shall we play a game?

- He�s playing with the tape. - Don�t bother your brother.

A good heart is fortune granted...

- Look at Dad. - A bit to your right.

Smile. Look here.

Aruvi...

Stop smoking, it smells bad.

I won�t smoke any more.

Careful. Load it.

It�s getting late.

Shivadhanu, aren�t you ready yet?

In the city there will be parks and beaches and everything.

Arrange it properly.

I don�t like it here.

- Call him. - Sir...

They are calling you.

- You�re Aruvi�s father? - Yes, sir.

- Where do you live? - At the housing board.

We�ve been here almost 15 years.

You saw the graceful dance of a peacock.

That makes you want to say your love is here.

You saw the graceful dance of a peacock.

That makes you want to say your love is here.

You saw the graceful dance of a peacock.

That makes you want to say your love is here.

I love you, Aruvi. I want to be with you.

Dinesh, I don�t like you. I�ll tell Dad if you keep it up.

Shabi, let�s go.

You saw the graceful dance of a peacock...

Please erase my name, I won�t talk!

- Praveen! - Shabi, wait!

What? Get lost.

- Do you have an extra napkin? - Can�t you get your own? Get lost.

She�s asking me for a napkin. I yelled at her.

- He looks smart! - How did you bring it in?

Buffalo! You haven�t even studied.

Make some tasty curry.

Sister... Happy birthday!

Thank you!

Take it quick, silly.

- Thanks, Koushik. - You�re welcome.

It�s my grandfather�s. A real gun. A Japanese general gave it to him in WWII.

- Give me some. - Make me laugh.

- Get lost. - Ignore her, she�s always playing!

This is how someone should ask me out. A plain card.

Three words, �I love you, Aruvi�.

When you read those words... That�s love.

- But why plain? - Can you describe love in words? Useless!

Don�t worry, you�ll be fine.

Teacher said it was compulsory. I needed the money by Monday, didn�t I?

- Did you study? - A bit.

Mitochondria will be a question. Want to bet?

- Two rupees? - Too cheap, never mind.

- Where�s your homework notebook? - Sir...

- What �Sir�? - Sir, I forgot to bring...

What do you mean, �forgot�?

MCC, sir. Psychology.

Ashok... I don�t know why, Ashok.

I miss you a lot these days. I think I�ve fallen in love with you.

But I�m in love with Divya.

Jessie, please come home. I�ll tell you when you come.

Are you mad? You know he�s hitting on Divya.

Why would I propose if I�d known?

Who is she to text my boyfriend? How dare you?

Aruvi, let go. Why did you drag me out?

Truth or dare?

You know what? To hell with your game!

Dad, meet my friend. Aruvi, this is my dad.

Aruvi, welcome!

- Wine? - No way.

Adjust it.

- Cheers, Dad! - Cheers!

- Dad! - Tell me.

It�s my friend�s birthday. Mum wouldn�t let me go.

Get 300 from Mum but be back by 10, okay?

Thanks, Dad.

I did!

Mojo is calling you, go.

Are you going to puke? Are you going to?

- Why did you switch your mobile off? - Sorry, Pa.

Know how long we�ve worried?

Hey! Aruvi, wait! Have you been drinking?

- No, Pa. - Tell me the truth.

- Nobody drinks at your house? - No way!

My father hasn�t even touched a cigarette till now.

I don�t know how you drink and make such a mess.

Do you like that guy?

Maybe.

No way, nothing before marriage.

What if I get pregnant? That�ll be end of it!

Later... everything changed.

What happened? Sweetheart? Tell me...

I don�t know, Dad.

I brought you up well and this how you repay me?

Let go of me!

You still don�t believe me?

You don�t trust me, right?

I want it too.

I�m coming.

What, Karuna? Is it a gift?

What is it?

Did Mum say something? Don�t believe anything Mum says.

Why are you doing this to me?

- He�s my brother! - Come here!

Send this wretch away somewhere, we don�t need her.

Let�s just say she eloped.

- Karuna didn�t even say happy birthday. - Shut up.

- Is it that important? - Okay, it�s not important. Kill me, then.

She�s badmouthing me to him.

- I said nothing wrong. - I wasn�t talking to you.

Aruvi, shut up.

Come here.

If you were innocent, you�d have committed suicide when I didn�t trust you.

You wouldn�t be fighting with us.

Look at you.

Isn�t it obvious?

We can�t tolerate this any more.

Get out.

Dad... Bye!

Aruvi... Bye!

Bye.

Come out. How long will you be?

What should the rest of us do?

Hey, have you seen any green panties anywhere?

That�s your bag, right? Can I check?

You know Geetha? Her green panties are missing.

She�s making such a fuss. What can I do about her panties?

She brought the whole place down for that, cursing the panty-thief.

You should have heard what she said.

�I can�t look up everyone�s skirt, so give them back.�

Emily isn�t scared of anyone. I told her.

�Geetha, Emily minds her own underwear and doesn�t steal.

�She isn�t interested in other peoples� panties.� Wasn�t I right?

Where is Arulmani�s office?

Women�s Self Help Group

They teach tailoring in ten days, then you do it yourself.

3000 rupees per month. Don�t take too much.

Thanks, sir.

Yours Truly

Within the concrete jungle, the oven is on the road.

Amidst the untidy crowd, you find the cheer of life.

The cheer of life.

The cheer of life.

The heart has a thousand desires.

Desires know no boundaries.

In a world of money, life ceases to exist.

Money is not the way to happiness.

Let�s travel the road less travelled.

Let�s taste what makes our taste buds tingle.

If it�s a crime to live in a world of crime,

Come down hard on the one who blames!

The heart has a thousand desires.

Desires know no boundaries.

In a world of money, life ceases to exist.

Money is not the way to happiness...

These men! They may even overlook Aishwarya Rai

but they always ogle a transgender person.

Are we that beautiful?

8000 rupees.

Father had a heart attack. I need help with 100,000 rupees for Father�s surgery.

- Sit down. - I�ll return it somehow.

Listen... Don�t worry at all.

There is a god. Isn�t there?

I could only manage this much.

- Will they allow me to visit Dad? - What the hell?

You think you can join us by giving money? I can take care of my dad.

Our relatives are coming. Please leave without causing trouble.

Words of love are uttered not only by parents.

There is no god to rescue you at times of distress.

Oh, you fools who trust these useless gods!

It�s worth earning for this tasty food.

- You�re travelling. - I�m a student, Aruvi.

Emily, run!

You know where he pinched me?

No one will take care of us. That�s fine, we don�t need sympathy.

We�ll find our way to live the life we dreamt of.

No one will take care of us. That�s fine, we don�t need sympathy.

We�ll find our way to live the life we dreamt of.

With wheels on our feet, blindfolded with eyes wide open.

Our loss of honour we wilfully forget.

Our loss of honour we wilfully forget, we forget it wilfully.

We spin like a top.

We run with a direct vision.

Have we explored the skies?

Have we scaled the depths of our hearts?

The terrorist Aruvi, under medical supervision,

is being interrogated by Shakeel Wahab of the IPS.

She�s recovering. Don�t question her for too long.

We have a few questions to ask you.

We only need an hour, just answer honestly. Understood?

What�s your name?

Aruvi.

Age?

25.

Mother�s name?

Father�s name?

Are you related to anyone?

Al-Umma, Maoists, the Naxal movement?

Hey! What�s so amusing?

Answer him properly. Do you have links with any of them?

How many passports do you have?

Where were you trained? Dantewada?

If you tell us about your network, you�ll have no problems!

If you don�t, we�ll handle it differently. I don�t want to lay my hands on you.

Why don�t you try it?

- How dare you speak like that to sir? - Get out.

Get out!

Are you feeling better?

A slight pain in the arm from the bullet wound.

I want to ask you a few questions about the incident.

- Name? - Balaji Subramaniam.

- Age? - 42.

- What work do you do? - I direct a TV show, sir.

What show?

New views, new dimensions.

On a brand new stage... Yours Truly...

There are thousands of problems. And a hundred thousand solutions.

For people who seek real change.

Everything said here is the truth, and nothing but.

Uncle forced me to watch porn.

What about the caste?

In the classroom, they fed my kid faeces.

I�m a prostitute! But I�ll take any job offer.

We don�t need her any more.

I can tolerate my husband�s demise,

but hundreds of Indian fishermen die every day.

Does anyone have the guts to question it?

If our star�s movie isn�t released...

Hard earned money, madam. 245,000. I�ve lost everything.

Do I offer myself whenever he wants?

I�m Lord Veerabadra. I am the almighty.

I want husband and lover.

We�re the seeds looking for the root of the problem,

the stage that cures your pain, here on Yours Truly.

The government made society into addicts.

They opened wine shops instead of schools on every street.

Youth murder their own mothers if they don�t give money for drink.

It�s called a hospital, but we refused to pay a bribe so they let my kid die.

- I can�t help falling in love. - Why kidnap my daughter?

She came willingly.

The Delhi rape was all over the media

but when 220,000 farmers commit suicide, is that reported?

She ran away to marry a low caste man.

Why shouldn�t I kill her?

A student graduates with marks. But what about learning?

I watched my 10-year-old daughter be taken by 17 Sri Lankan army men.

I was helpless. I lost everything for a morsel of rice in the refugee camp.

Let�s enquire and decide.

Everything said here is the truth and nothing but.

Is it okay? Or a bit too much?

- It�s okay. - Play the final line again.

Let us enquire and decide. Everything said here...

Okay. Anyway, show the director.

Come down. The tranny�s wreaking havoc.

Tranny?

- Come, something�s wrong. - There�s a lot of work.

- Fine, I�ll bring her here. You handle her. - Hey, Subash!

Baasha, the baby shower is on. Make sure it�s ready.

Peter, sir, she came in without listening....

- What�s your name? - Emily.

- Your number? - 9940575455.

Fine. We�ll call you. You can go.

- Who are you? - The director�s assistant.

Are you his mouthpiece? Aren�t you the director?

I asked for the director and you got him.

He�ll be a director soon.

Any problem, write down your details,

mention police cases if you have any, and send it in the post.

He�ll read it and call you if your problem is interesting.

Get up! You heard. Leave now.

I didn�t even hit you. Why are you crying?

You say you�ll investigate but you don�t even listen.

You just shoo me away. I won�t leave without meeting the director.

Look, stop crying. The director isn�t here.

Tell me your problem and I�ll do what I can.

Three sex hungry men cheated and then ran away.

Okay, we shoot tomorrow. I have your number.

I�ll call you if there�s no shoot.

- When will you call? - I�ll call.

Leave now! You heard. Get out. Off you go.

Bro! How? Three men? With a tranny?

- Sorry, madam, I was caught up. - What�s this, Peter?

- What happened? - I asked for gems.

I asked for yellow, he�s sewn orange. Tell your director I can�t wear it.

Madam, I fixed it. Everything�s ready for tomorrow�s shoot.

- We have a shoot tomorrow? - Madam?

Sorry, madam. We have a shoot at 8 a.m.

- I confirmed it with you. - Okay.

What�s on tomorrow�s program?

The husband kicking his pregnant wife...

- Hi. - How are you?

Thanks for coming.

Come, please.

In the stomach?

Yes, she cried about having no baby shower. We planned to do one on set.

See, the costume has to be good for that.

Tell your director the blouse must be perfect.

Okay? Bye.

Tell me, Amirthavalli...

Oh, my god!

- Hello! - Hello.

Tell us your name and where you�re from.

It�s been six weeks since my wife gave birth.

I�m confused about when... ?

About what? You want to know when to start your next?

- Yes, madam. - The doctor will speak.

Hello, was it a normal delivery or caesarean?

Caesarean, Doctor.

A minimum two-month gap is advisable.

- It depends on your wife�s health. - So begin again soon. Thank you, sir.

Doctor, earlier we were discussing increasing power.

- First, let�s go to a break. - Cut!

Fool! It�s live! And you just walk in!

Idiot! Move the fan a bit. Go closer to her.

Sorry, sir. We have a problem.

- What? - We planned that pregnant woman.

Yes, we did.

Go forward.

- We planned to do the baby shower. - We did.

- The delivery happened. - Delivery...

Delivery?

We shoot tomorrow and you tell me now!

- What can I do about it, sir? - I don�t care what you do.

The next day�s telecast will go as planned.

Understood? Out of my sight.

Baby ready? Smile!

Bangle shops are closed. I�ve got three sets at home. Would that do?

No. The baby shower is cancelled. I�ll keep you posted.

- The shoot is cancelled? - Only the baby shower.

- Now hang up. I�ll update you. - Sorry, bro.

Brother! How did the transgender get three men?

I�ll bash you. Get lost!

Why be angry? Is the shoot cancelled?

Please go, I don�t want to talk.

- Subash! Check if she left. - She left long ago.

- Catch her. - I�m not calling her back.

Just do what I say.

Viewers, as prescribed by our doctor,

if you have this special sambal everything functions properly, right?

Don�t forget, a little too much of the special ingredient.

What is it?

A poor transgender woman. Three men ruined her life.

Now she�s stranded on the streets.

There won�t be any telecast problems. We can proceed with the shoot.

That�s fine. It�s interesting.

A man transformed into a woman and ruined by three men.

Get the story ready.

I told the director about your problem. He�ll shoot your story tomorrow.

- Three men ruined you, then? - Not me, my friend Aruvi.

- Old man, got a light? - Here you go.

- Why didn�t you tell me? - You never let me speak.

You tried to shoo me away.

Sir thought it was me who was ruined.

I doubted it. How would three men do a transgender?

You guys can�t even do lemon tea! To hell with the production team.

You, a manager? I feel like slapping you. Bastard!

- What is it? - Sir...

Stop staring at my face! What�s wrong with you?

- Now tell me. - Sir, the three men who got cheated...

I mean, the three men didn�t cheat the transgender woman. The real victim is a girl.

Can�t you spot a transgender? How will you ever make movies? Look at your face!

We shoot the day after tomorrow. Man, woman or transgender, get the story.

Madam was told tomorrow at 10. If there�s no shoot when she comes...

Nothing, sir.

They don�t let me eat peacefully.

Oh, god! Madam is scheduled for tomorrow at 10. What do I do?

- Send that girl to my room. - Okay, sir.

You can go in.

Come in.

Sit down.

Have you eaten?

Do we have biriyani? Get a chicken biriyani.

- Sir... - What is it?

Two. There�s one more person.

Make it two biriyanis.

Are you the victim the three men cheated?

This will be on TV and the whole world will watch. I hope you�re fine with that.

�The three beasts who cheated an innocent and beautiful girl.�

- How does that sound? - Super, sir.

- Get everything ready. - Yes, sir.

It�s late and I have to get those three to come.

- How did you get here? - Please don�t worry. It�s fine.

If you want, you can stay in the dub suite.

Tell me who those three were, what the problem is and other details.

- Okay, sir. - Don�t call me sir. Call me Peter.

Is this them?

Don�t worry. It�s just an agreement to take part, a formality.

Okay, Peter.

Hello, we�re calling from Yours Truly.

You ruined a girl�s life. Why not turn up for the shoot?

To stop your picture going on TV.

It was your problem when it was just you. Now she�s here, it�s our problem too.

I�ve waited for ages. The call didn�t get through.

Coming tomorrow? Are your chores more important? She�s ruined because of you...

- Aruvi, that guy looks smart, doesn�t he? - Shut up.

He looks good. Is it wrong to say that?

What if she went to the police?

- What happened? - Two agreed. Only Dheekshidhar refused.

This is his wife�s number.

Say we�ll tell her and he knows what follows.

Peter, sir, please finish your meal first.

The stories are ready. I�ll make my own short, then step up.

There�s this short film show that�s... Hold on.

Sorry...

I pressed the button by mistake.

I spoke to Iyer. He�ll come tomorrow. You can sleep now.

Hey, Subash. Wake up.

- Morning. - New plan. No baby shower.

Now it�s an innocent girl who�s ruined.

- Get three scripts. - Okay.

The TRP ratings would have come. Put the printouts on my table.

- Has madam started? - She�s on her way.

Ask the girl to come to my room.

Madam, the director is here waiting.

Aruvi... The director wants to meet you.

Yes?

Sit down.

Don�t get nervous on the set.

The men who cheated you will be here. If they criticise you, don�t hold back.

He�s taken women for granted.

Madam is like a goddess. She�s godly.

When you talk to her, if you feel like crying, don�t hesitate.

You want to cry on her shoulders? On her feet? Whatever you feel like.

Lie prostrate at my feet. Go ahead. I said it for a reason.

Papathi! Call Peter.

Okay, madam.

Madam, script.

- What did I say last night, Peter? - What happened?

How I can wear it so loose? You want me adjusting it in shot?

- I�ll tell them. Give me a minute. - Go!

Why did she open it up?

I should have done engineering like my dad said. Do the costume.

There�s a costume problem but she�ll be here.

- How long does she want? - You�ve slimmed, sir.

- Start with the pooja? - Okay.

Camera, ready?

Lights off.

- Madam, ready? - Ready, sir.

- Someone is whispering, sir. - Silence!

- Roll. - Rolling, sir.

Action!

Sorry, madam! Whose phone is it?

Sir! That�s the microphone!

Beer bottle.

I don�t want you on set. Get lost.

Switch off mobile phones. Ready, madam?

- Roll. - Rolling, sir.

Action!

Greetings. Sahithya Wet Grinders presents Yours Truly.

Co-sponsored by Malavika Mobiles, exciting offers that blow you away.

Dear viewers, we don�t know what kind of society we�re living in.

In the 21st century, women have achieved a lot.

Man and woman are equal. We believe there is no more patriarchy.

But in today�s program, you�ll see the height of male chauvinism.

Today, in our program, we have an educated, beautiful young girl.

She�s now abandoned and homeless.

The tears of this girl make our hearts skip a beat.

We�re the seeds that seek the root of the problem.

What is the solution? Let�s get started with our program.

Cut. I asked you to switch off. Whose mobile is it?

Sir, it�s madam�s phone.

Bring the girl here.

You�re on next. Be confident.

I�m not coming to the airport. I�m at a shoot.

One minute... Sir?

- What time will it finish, sir? - It�s only one episode. We�ll finish by 4.

- By 3.30, sir. I have work at home. - Okay, we�ll manage.

Fine, I�ll be there. Meanwhile, you go pick her up.

And I have to change Srini to another school.

No, I�m going to put my kids only in Billabong.

Okay, see you soon. The shot is ready.

- Bye. - Madam, this is Aruvi.

Look, don�t be nervous taking to a famous artist like me.

Consider me your sister and share your problems, okay? Sit.

Lip gloss.

Aruvi, make yourself audible.

- Ready, sir. - Ready.

Peter, where are the three men?

Sitting inside. We�ll call them when needed.

Okay. Ready. Silence.

Ready, madam.

- Roll. - Rolling, sir.

Action.

Sir, cut, cut.

- What�s your name? - Aruvi.

Ready, sir.

- Roll. - Rolling, sir.

Action.

Aruvi... A beautiful name. You look beautiful too.

When you sit on that sofa, speak the truth. You mustn�t lie.

So tell me, why are you here?

A misunderstanding with my parents.

So I moved out to stay with a friend.

Friend? Boy friend or girl friend?

- A transgender, madam. - That�s okay.

These days transgenders are treated badly in society.

Madam, this isn�t relevant.

We�ll discuss that some other time. So tell me, what happened?

Three men, madam. Initially they were good to me.

They cared for me knowing I was away from my parents.

I never expected they�d do this to me.

They exploited the situation, got closer and cheated me.

Who are those three men? How do you know them?

One is my classmate�s father. One does healing in the temple.

And my boss, who gave me a job when I was struggling.

What are you saying? I can�t believe this.

Viewers, can a girl lead an independent life away from her parents?

It looks like society says no. She�s unable to fight back.

Pretending love and affection

and disguised as dad, brother and friend, they cheated her.

The three men are here. Let�s investigate.

Sahithya Wet Grinders presents Yours Truly,

co-sponsored by Malavika Mobiles, exciting offers that blow you away.

- We�ll be back after this break. - Cut! Okay, madam.

- Where is Subash? - Sir?

Where did you go without bringing tea?

- You said to leave the set. - Is that logical?

Go, get tea. Get the men ready.

Peter, let�s discuss what to do.

Madam, the men will be seated.

You�ll fire them up. About taking women for granted.

If we trigger their anger, we can turn the tables on this girl.

If she�s been with three men, she�s no holy virgin.

Fire her up too. She�ll cry and blame the men.

The men will get aggravated. One might even slap her.

Let the quarrel carry on. We�ll step in if it gets out of control.

Until then, just keep trying to control them emotionally.

Try to get their emotions out. Okay, madam?

- Sir, please wrap it up by 3:30. - Okay, madam.

She charges 30,000 for four hours here.

- What is it? - Coffee, sir.

Idiot. I asked for tea.

Please don�t name your political party.

Peter! Out of the frame.

Action!

Sahithya Wet Grinders presents Yours Truly.

Greetings. Tell us about yourself.

Hello, madam. I�m Arulmani. I�m in real estate.

I�m secretary of the VMK party. And I do a lot of work with the needy...

Enough of his stories.

- So you do social work. - Yes, madam.

If you do good things, why cheat a girl?

Aruvi and her transgender friend came to my office seeking help.

I enrolled them in tailoring classes and paid them 3000 rupees.

She was reliable for three months.

One day, she said her father was ill and needed by-pass surgery.

She wanted 100,000. So I helped her.

I never saw her after that.

If a helpless girl asks money for her father�s treatment, you could refuse.

Why help her? I won�t just agree with whatever you say.

I�ve never asked her about the money until this moment.

We know why you helped and why you haven�t asked for the money!

You ask a reputable man here and insult him...

Please keep quiet.

Viewers, let�s listen to the other two.

- Hello. - Hello, please sit.

Tell us about yourself, Swami. You look very saintly.

I see both happiness and sorrow.

I am a follower of Lord Balaji.

Venakatapuri Shri Bhadri Sheshadri Dheekshidhar.

I do Upanyasams.

In our history, spirituality and medicine are entwined.

Americans learnt half of it and invented reflexology and other things.

All these methods use touch as a form of healing.

I do this part-time using traditional methods.

Okay, Swami. How do you know Aruvi?

A quiet girl.

Every Friday she visited my temple and was offered sweets.

She�d listen to my preaching.

She was very pious.

One day she was crying. I told her everyone has stress.

The reason for stress is imbalance in our chakras.

I said it could be chakras or hormones.

I told her she will be okay if she attends ten of my classes, for free.

She just attended four classes and now I end up here!

Isn�t it wrong to have an illicit relationship with a girl?

I did nothing wrong. We have no illicit relationship.

- I just applied my therapy. - What is your therapy?

She claims you hypnotised her and raped her.

If a doctor stops using a knife for surgery, can there be any cure?

By God�s grace, I do whatever I can for people.

Doubting me is like doubting God himself.

You�re very strategic, Swami. I�ll get back to you.

You look worried from the start. Tell us something about yourself.

Please stop sobbing and tell us.

I�m Joseph Mohandas.

I�m an executive at a Ford showroom.

My wife died in an accident five years after we married.

I have a daughter, Jessie.

Do you know Aruvi?

- Jessie has stopped talking to me. - Because your sin is so grave.

Do you know Aruvi?

She�s my daughter Jessie�s classmate.

She stayed at my house saying she had issues with her parents.

She�s like my daughter.

Like her, but not your daughter so you misbehaved.

What kind of person are you? Don�t you need to be moral?

Circumst...

Situations...

I can�t hear what he says. Ask him to speak louder.

Is this his story? He�s already ashamed.

Go ahead, sir. Look at the camera and...

- Sorry, sir! Try once more. - We�re rolling, go ahead.

Sir, one minute.

Papathi, glycerin...

- Sir, I�m ready. - Run through.

- Rolling, sir. - Action!

Why do you cry like a baby?

You misbehave with a girl your daughter�s age. Are you human?

Do you know the legal penalty for this?

Madam, let�s take a break.

Viewers, I can�t stop crying thinking of this girl�s plight.

But she�s approached us for a solution.

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- We�ll have a commercial break. - Cut!

Papathi...

- Jayashree, ask the girl to see me. - Okay, sir.

I was thinking...

Do you know Vijay Sethupathy? He�s a good friend.

I�m planning a film with him. Do you know Neelankarai?

That�s where the producer�s office is.

There�s a role for the heroine�s friend. I need a face like yours.

Are you free on Saturday? Give me your number.

- Tell me. - 7884542501.

I�ll call on the weekend. Let�s see how it goes.

Centre the table, Basha.

Others get out of the frame!

Ready?

Madam, same mood.

Silence.

Roll.

Roll.

- Wake up and roll now! - Rolling, sir.

Action.

Aruvi, I�ve spoken to all three of them.

They say they haven�t done anything wrong.

What shall we do? Can we lodge a complaint with the police?

Let�s not do anything, madam. We should make them apologise.

- How dare you! - Keep calm.

You threaten jail and she wants us to apologise?

- I�m sorry, Aruvi. - If you do wrong, you apologise.

Is it all okay if they apologise? You came here wanting justice.

People are watching.

Ask them whatever you want to ask. They�re all yours.

I don�t want to ask anything. Just to speak.

Go ahead and say whatever you want.

I�m suffering from AIDS.

These are the certificates stating that I�m HIV positive,

receipts from where I sheltered, my skin patches.

I�ve been sick for two years.

They had sex with me so they might be infected.

I�ve had immunity problems since childhood.

Two years back I went to hospital for malaria.

They diagnosed and found I was HIV positive.

The nature of transmission wasn�t known.

The counsellor said it might have been accidental.

People around me thought I got infected due to sex.

Only my parents and brother know about this.

They didn�t trust me either.

There were lot of problems with my body.

I couldn�t attend college. My family thought I was a disgrace.

I was asked to leave the house. I stayed at Jessie�s house.

I couldn�t stay there. So I stayed at an NGO camp.

That�s where I met Emily.

She was also HIV positive.

Ask them to get diagnosed soon. The sooner the better.

Sir, it�s rolling. Please call for a cut.

Cut it.

15 minute break.

Why make me work with AIDS patients? What if she�d touched me?

It isn�t contagious by touch. Don�t worry, madam. Please.

Peter... Why bring her here without investigating?

- She told me everything except this! - Shut up. I could�ve been the fourth guy!

Madam, thanks for supporting transgender people...

- Get lost. Look at your face. - Your face is worse than mine!

Sir, the episode is going well. TRP is off the charts. Let�s continue.

We�ve invited doctors to the set to check these three men for HIV.

They�ll conduct tests and we�ll wait for the results.

Until then, a commercial break.

- Your name? - Aruvi.

- Age? - 24.

- Blood group? - B+.

Sir, it�s already 1. I have to leave by 3.

Yes, madam. After the results, we�ll question the girl.

We�ll end �To be continued...�. You can have lunch and leave.

Sir, please sit in the room. Sir...

- Where�s the doctor? - Inside.

- Why are they here? Take them in. - Okay, sir.

Aruvi tested positive. Advanced AIDS.

- The others are negative. - How is it possible?

They should all have been safe. You need a wound to get infected.

God is not that rude. See you later, sir!

- Please tell all four. - Okay.

My family watches every day. Your program is great.

Did you call me?

The three men don�t have AIDS.

Don�t giggle.

We won�t tell anyone the result.

Let�s ride the emotion and continue next week.

We�ll reveal the results in the next episode with a happy ending.

Tell them the truth. They�re terrified.

Shut up.

Go now.

Your Highness! Go tell madam the shot is ready.

Okay, sir.

Let�s go for the take, madam. Be furious with the girl.

- No jimmy head, sir. - No need for the jimmy!

- Roll. - Rolling, sir.

Action!

Viewers, there have been unexpected twists in today�s episode.

This girl tried to infect these men

and make them HIV positive through her relationship with them.

Tests are being conducted and before we get the results...

We have with us the three men and the cruel Aruvi.

So let�s talk.

Tell us.

Welcome to the world of AIDS. You will die.

Shut your mouth. Why did you do this?

It�s like in Hollywood films,

some bomb or virus has to destroy the human race.

What are you saying? Are you insane?

Why do we have to live like this?

I understand.

Hands off the mic, madam. Action.

I believe you�re mentally disturbed.

You can be cured at some psychiatric institute.

Okay, but do they admit AIDS patients?

You risked the lives of three people. Is this a joke? You�re so casual.

Sorry, madam. Tell me, then. Ask calmly and I�ll answer.

Cut! Make-up!

Please don�t sob so loudly. It�s picked up by the microphone.

Tablet!

Don�t piss her off by talking like this.

I ask them to apologise but she gets angry with me.

- I�m calm and she�s screaming. - Am I screaming?

She wants to bomb the place and spread viruses!

You bring maniacs to threaten me...

Okay, madam. Be calm. Let�s try a take.

- Roll. - Don�t keep barking, sir.

Sir...

- What�s your problem? - The test result?

Please sit. We�ll let you know. Don�t take our lives.

- Sorry, sir. A minute. - Okay, madam.

- Roll. - Rolling, sir.

- Madam, rolling. - I know!

Miss Aruvi, you�ve ruined the life of three men.

Why infect them with AIDS?

I didn�t. Two of them raped me.

They dug their own graves. What can I do?

- Why didn�t you say you had AIDS? - I didn�t want to.

What! If you had, they could have been saved.

- How? - How? I�ll kill you!

- You�re addressing her like a child! - I am not. I�m questioning her.

Madam, please don�t fight unnecessarily. Ask them to apologise.

Answer my questions. What sort of girl are you? Brutal.

Why seek an apology like you�re a holy virgin?

Using your dad�s illness, it was sex for money, right?

- Yes! - So?

I don�t trust this holy virgin stuff. What can a cornered girl do?

He touches his daughter�s sleeping friend.

He hypnotises patients who trust him.

He touches a girl who asks for help.

How do you want them treated? Spit on them? Beat them? Pepper spray?

What�s the use? Will they spare me after that?

Won�t this politician finish me off?

Would he help with 100,000 if I say I have AIDS?

I did what I could. Understand?

Instead of making them apologise, you question a girl�s chastity!

- What kind of woman are you? - I�ll break your teeth!

How dare you talk like this? If you die, should others die too?

Do you know what life is? The value of it?

No!

Madam, let�s go for a break. A break, madam!

Let�s have a break.

- Do you trust in God? - No.

If you did, you�d be scared to do bad things.

You�d realise the value of life.

You don�t have a family and that explains it. It�s disgusting.

Viewers, I can�t even look at this girl.

You might not trust in God or obey your parents

but isn�t there a society?

If you live in this society, you have to follow its rules.

Only then can you live happily like everyone else.

Don�t you want to live happily in this society?

I ask you, why are you so stubborn? Tell me.

What is happiness in life? Are you all happy?

Can you be happy living according to society?

What has society taught you? Don�t lie, do no wrong.

Don�t question others, trust in God. Can we be happy following all this?

To be happy in this society, obeying the rules isn�t enough.

There�s a bigger necessity. A family, two kids, a salary,

three meals a day, your house, a standard TV.

An LCD after that, then an LED. And home theatre after that.

A car, a bigger car if we already have one. Then a luxury car.

School for kids. A private English school, definitely not government.

DAV or Don Bosco? No.

You say �My kids must go to Billabong International School�.

A happy family visits the beach each week, or a restaurant, a shopping mall, a movie.

But a ticket costs 120. And movies are crap these days.

A family spends 1000 on a movie and it�s rubbish!

But we�re told to watch that movie.

And then, clothes and shoes when needed.

Buy all you want. We�re made to buy them.

You don�t think when you buy.

Everywhere you�re surrounded by TV, radio, newspaper, internet, phones,

on roads, in shops, in advertisements with �exciting offers that blow you away!|

All for money!

Society says I�ll respect you only if you�re rich. Simple.

Work where you want, snatch from anyone�s plate,

flatter, be a slave, be corrupt, kill, coerce, rape,

fool as many people as you wish, run a huge scam,

no one will penalise you.

Because society has only one rule.

You�re respected only if you make money. Simple!

Own a house or you�ll have problems with your wife.

Relatives won�t respect you, parents and siblings.

Your child won�t get married. Where will I earn? For whom?

Loads of clothes, a house, a huge car, crap movies for 120 rupees...

I don�t want these.

Whose needs are they? Rich bosses and their slaves who govern us.

For rich pigs to prosper, they need a big market and that�s India.

We�re compelled to buy their products with so many ads.

We work every day and buy unnecessary stuff.

We forget why we buy it and we keep toiling.

It makes all the rich people happy. God created us to keep them happy.

You die fulfilling the wants and needs of society and making a family.

Only then will society accept your family and you.

Only if you accept all this can you be happy in this society.

Live this life and you all can die of AIDS.

Viewers, the topic is getting heated.

You�re watching Yours Truly sponsored by Sahithya Wet Grinders.

Run through! Let�s go ahead, madam.

Shut up. I�m talking and you start to leave.

I answered your question. Ask them to apologise.

Sir, get this girl out of my sight.

- Peter, make her sit. - Madam, sit down, please.

- Why speak to me, Peter? - Camera on madam.

They�re moving away. Jayashree, make her sit down.

Hey! Get out now.

Go for a close-up.

- Sir, please stay. - I�m leaving.

Aruvi, darling... What are you doing here, dear?

It�s my grandpa�s. A real gun.

No such atrocities here.

Aruvi is like a daughter to me.

How? I�ll kill you!

I�ll heal your stress... There is no illicit relationship.

Someone like this... Prostrate at my feet... Free this Saturday?

Share with me as you�d share with your sister.

- I have AIDS. - Why make me work with AIDS patients?

Look at your face... Why bring such people here?

Get out, I say!

I�m speaking and you scream! How dare you disrespect me?

How dare you scream? Scream now.

I dare you. Ask them to apologise now.

I can�t see a thing in the frame. Move aside, all of you.

What are you staring at? Peter, move them away from the camera.

Idiots! Standing like an idol in front of the camera.

Useless!

Don�t you understand?

Emily, bring Subash and the security people inside.

Then lock the door.

I want all your mobiles and ID cards. Right now!

Are you all dumb? Do you want to get killed?

Tie it.

Here, you have it.

Subash, come here a moment.

Hand it over to them.

You three are all HIV negative.

The director and Peter kept quiet to make the episode interesting.

You don�t care about people, just about ratings.

Why are you so grumpy? I know the issues with this disease.

An HIV positive person never intends to spread it.

I was safe with all three of you.

For what you did to me, I wanted you to apologise in front of everyone.

It got completely messed up.

When my HIV condition was revealed, you were disgusted.

That irritated me.

AIDS isn�t as dreadful as you all think.

It�s a chronic disease like blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes.

It�s also a huge industry.

To keep the cash flowing, it�s not the disease that�s killed, it�s the patient.

Then you can earn from it.

I have no intention of hurting or killing you. Your mobiles are here. Take them and leave.

You wretch! Stop there. You think we�re dumb?

You say you have AIDS, now someone�s dying from your gun.

Walk away with a simple apology and threaten us with a gun?

- Give it here! - Let go of her!

- Give it. - Stop it, you bastard!

- Why are you doing this? - You lazy tranny! Take that!

Who are you messing with? Die! Who do you think you are? Die!

Shall I shoot? Do you want to die?

Did I hold a grudge and shoot him? I said I was sorry.

How dare you thrash Emily?

This won�t work.

Get up.

Get up.

I could shoot you and leave. I have no fear.

I don�t have anything to lose.

I don�t care what you talk about.

Make me cry. Or die.

Aruvi, let�s go.

Say something. You heard madam, right?

- Say something. - Don�t shoot.

You have five minutes. Make me cry, or die.

She said she�d let us go. This big idiot dragged her into this.

- Say something. - I can�t think of anything, madam.

I have a family.

I�ll try.

Don�t shoot, I�ll speak.

Rajini gets kicked out of the house in the movie Muthu and in that scene...

What�s that noise? Please check what it was.

Subash? Security?

Hello? Police Station?

Sit down.

When you sit on that sofa, you speak the truth.

You mustn�t lie. Okay?

When did you last cry?

About two months back.

Tell me why you cried. I�ll spare you.

One day.... One day, my cousin Maari called...

Don�t cry while you speak.

Sorry.

One day, my cousin Maari called from my home town and said

the granny who sold Paniyaram was seriously ill.

The doctor said she�d die that night. He wanted me to meet her if I could.

Who is that lady?

In my home town she sells Paniyarams. I�ve known her since childhood.

Her name?

We never asked her and she never told us.

Everyone knows her as the old lady selling Paniyarams.

Always smiling, with big eyes and always chatting about something.

When I was in elementary school, I�d spend most of my time with her.

Buying things and always eating.

One old lady fed the entire village.

During the harvest season... Kalathu Dosa.

Kalathu Dosa?

Two Dosas in a Jaggery sandwich. It�s very tasty.

I used to love eating it.

She took our money without even counting it.

Okay, then what happened?

That night I thought about it and slept.

Just as I feared, Maari called in the morning

and said she�d passed away.

He said we could perform funeral rites if I came.

I went to the village. We took care of the expenses.

The procession to the grave was very grand.

Generally, in our caste, we bury the dead.

But that day, they were preparing to burn her.

I asked them why.

Kitchen flames were her whole life.

So the old lady wanted to be fed to the flames in the end.

I felt sad when I heard that.

The entire village gathered.

We set up the pyre and burnt her.

With wood above and below her.

She was like the Jaggery...

in the Kalathu Dosa.

The sight of it made me cry.

That was when I last cried.

Blazing fire

Until ashes are what remain

Oh Sinner, thy sins

They emerge

A teardrop from nowhere

That changes

My soul...

- That bar guy is inside? - Yes, sir.

Leave now. Everyone!

- The office boy�s name? - Subash.

This is Ravichandran.

Do we have a signal? Can you hear me?

- Who do you want? - We�re telecom. To check the cable.

Okay, come on.

Sir, the curtain is open but nothing is visible.

They shouldn�t know the police are watching them.

Okay, sir.

Subash, bring that beer bottle.

Spin it.

Properly.

I can�t let you go that easily.

A game.

You can leave here if you play well.

When the bottle points at you, you do as I say.

No matter how crazy it is, you�ll do as I say.

First mistake, I shoot at the wall. For the second one, at your head.

Don�t hide behind the others.

Come on.

Seven times tables, with no mistakes.

Make one mistake and I�ll shoot past you.

A second mistake, I�ll shoot you in the head.

- Seven times tables? - Yes. Seven times tables...

You have one minute.

Okay, madam.

Seven 1s are 7. Seven 2s are 14. Seven 3s are 21. Seven 4s are 28.

Seven 5s are 35. Seven 6s are 42. Seven 7s are 49. Seven 8s are...

Seven 8s are...

Seven 6s are 42. Seven 7s are 49. Seven 8s are fif..

Fifty-six!

Seven 10s are 70.

Stand back.

Subash, spin it.

We don�t know who�s next. If it�s Security, he�s dead.

Security...

Know your seven times tables?

Come here.

The bottle you drank from is now your enemy.

I�ll name a film. You have a minute.

You�ll mime the title, understood?

Come here.

Nanban.

Madam... That�s very tough. How do I mime that?

Give me another movie.

It�s There But Not There.

Madam... Don�t bluff. There�s no such movie.

Sahasam...

What?

The first one was better. I�ll mime that one.

Who do I mime to?

Not the director, please.

He might not answer, just to get me killed.

Go.

Jayashree, come here.

Work out the title.

Your time starts now.

Is the movie new or old? How many words?

Jigarthanda? Vadacurry? Jilla? Villa? Billa? Singham? Shivaji? Endhiran?

Who�s the hero?

Turn this way and do it.

What? Do something.

Car... Car race...

Cable in the mouth... Vijay!

Thalaiva, right? Hero is Vijay, one word... Not Thalaiva.

Pokkiri? Villu? Thirupachi? Thirumala?

Gilli? Puli? Kaavalan? Kaththi? Kuruvi? Youth?

Say something. I�ve named most of his movies.

Vijay�s movie, a good movie, but how do I find out?

Thupakki.

Mime properly.

What?

Sex?

Quick, time is running out.

Fan? Wings, helicopter?

Vijay, helicopter, saving people.

It�s really a Vijay movie? Not Arjun or Vijaykanth?

I don�t know, sorry. I can�t figure it out.

You said it isn�t Thupakki.

What are you doing?

Nanban?

Madam, can I use the bathroom?

Madam, I have work. I said I had to leave by 3.

Bring tea for everyone, then you can leave.

- Me? - Yes.

I thought you�d die. But you escaped.

Madam, shall I spin it?

Peter...

You love me madly.

Propose to me.

This is the flower.

Hi, Aruvi. I�m Peter.

I have to tell you something. You�re very beautiful.

Someone as beautiful as you...

has never been seen before.

The IG couldn�t be reached.

Peter, is this how you propose?

Do as I say.

Assume I�m the producer. You have three minutes.

Tell a good emotional story. Understand?

Speak.

In a village, the head is an old guy, very respected.

The whole town celebrates him.

There�s a murder in that town.

- People suspect him and he�s heartbroken. - He�s dead for sure!

If he goes home, everyone seems suspicious and despises him.

Like in Muthu, he gives away his wealth and goes to the forest to live alone.

Stupid story.

When he�s old and dying,

he thinks about how happy he was with his people and regrets dying alone.

He writes a letter to everyone pouring his heart out.

He makes a photocopy and sends it.

A nice guy in town gets the letter.

Slowly... the music rises.

He reads it.

He takes his bike, goes to a tea shop and has a cigarette.

The village head was happy with all he�d done there.

His good deeds flash through his mind.

He stubs the cigarette. He calls everyone.

He rents a bus, takes everyone and tells them where the village head lives.

The village head is happy to see them and cries.

Everyone makes him feel happy and he�s blown away by their love.

He�s smiling. The frame freezes.

�A Film By Peter.�

Peter, what kind of story is this?

You said you wanted a story for a good movie.

The story is bullshit!

It�s an old-fashioned story with a village head and all.

My mistake to ask you for a story. Can�t you write realistic stories?

- Why not? - Please go back to your place.

Thanks.

Give it to everyone.

Give it.

How come she�s serving tea?

- Take it. - I don�t want it.

Can I leave?

Sit down.

Sit down, you can leave.

Sir... Come here.

Come, sit down. Sit near madam.

Hey Security, hit the girl with your stick.

- We can escape. - Shut up, we�ll get caught.

Security...

Come here.

Caught! Go.

Go. Give me the stick. Why do you need it?

Hey, what�s wrong with you?

Scared?

- Come on. - Madam, I�m 62 years old.

I can�t even walk properly.

- What harm can I do? - Sit down.

Madam is your wife. She�s had an illicit relationship with this man for 3 years.

You came to this show, Yours Truly, seeking justice.

Ready, roll.

Ready, roll.

Rolling, sir.

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So tell me... You�re very beautiful.

You look smart. Your husband also looks smart.

What�s your problem? Tell me.

Are you kidding? I said I had to leave, why do this?

Fool, she�s asking you.

Open your mouth and speak. I�ll tell you.

She�s Nagalakshmi.

I got fooled by her complexion. This good for nothing.

Working at a photocopy shop. That�s where these dogs met.

Months back, I saw texts in her mobile when it was serviced.

- Know what messages? - What is this?

- A good husband. - No one has a right to talk about me.

Don�t get angry. Explain yourself when asked.

- Tell me more. - What else? Get us a divorce.

She�ll understand only when she begs on the streets.

Sir, why did you ruin their marriage?

We�re colleagues and we never crossed the line.

What do you mean crossing the line?

Keep calm. I ask you, Nagalakshmi. Didn�t you cross the line?

Good Lord! I don�t know anything.

Don�t lie. We know you aborted the baby last month.

Aborted? I had no idea. Open your mouth and tell her.

Don�t hit her, sir. No matter what, you can�t hit a woman.

Sir... Why are you blinking?

I swear to God, I had nothing to do with the abortion.

What is he saying? Isn�t it because of him?

How many men? I thought you were loyal. You stray a lot!

Stop it.

We guys talk our lungs out, she doesn�t even enter the fray.

- Listen to me, divorce us. - We can�t just jump into it.

Nagalakshmi, what are you willing to say?

- It�s all my fault. - Touch up.

Papathi...

- Madam... - Give me the cloth.

- Ready, roll. - Rolling, sir.

You have a good husband.

Accept your mistakes and ask your husband for forgiveness.

Sir, do you have a problem if she�s with her husband?

It�s a little sad. But let her do as she pleases.

So many people are watching.

He won�t intrude in your life any more. Today will be a new beginning.

Apologise.

You asked her to apologise. She isn�t listening.

I don�t want this, he�ll thrash me to death.

- Let me go with him. - That�s it, it�s done.

- Take her. - I�ve been noticing you keep hitting her.

Look how much she wants me.

When she decides to come with me, then we�ll stand by each other.

There�s nothing for me without her.

Tell her to let go and come with me.

She can have whatever she wants.

I�ll take care of her food, drink, make-up.

Come, Shoba, come sit on this sofa.

Aruvi, step out for a minute.

Subash, you have the number of the bar guy?

- Hello. - It�s the studio.

Inspector, a call from inside the building.

Hello. Who�s inside?

Will you open the door or should I force it?

There are 20 people held at gunpoint here.

It�s just like in the movies.

If you try to break in, each step means a death.

The IG is on the phone after meeting the boss.

Have you informed Chinnappan, sir?

People have already gone to the spot.

I asked you to inform the boss�s PA.

The patrol has left. Go to the spot.

How can you suddenly put barricades up?

- Hello, you�re watching... - Get down. What are you doing?

Please take her away. No one should stand here.

Please don�t form any groups.

- No media past the barricade. - Okay.

- I asked for the site map. - I�ll get it.

- The Minister�s PA. - I just spoke to higher authorities.

The problem is that the government won�t call the National Guard.

They think there are 20 people inside, sir.

If we can�t get in and there are casualties, the problem would grow.

The minister spoke to Commissioner Shakeel Wahaab.

He was National Guard for six years.

In 1999 at the BGT Campus there was a hostage crisis.

He was part of the core team.

- Put in a word. - I�ll see to it.

Pradhusha live from Chennai for NDTV.

Sources say a call was made by the terrorist...

Breaking news is pouring in right now.

In the studio at Mylapore,

a TV show�s 20 or more participants are reported held hostage by terrorists.

Anandaraj is reporting live from the site, let�s hear from him.

- Anandaraj, what�s the situation? - Chaotic.

People have started crowding in, scared when they hear about terrorists.

- An important development. - Tell us more.

A government vehicle is passing.

Let�s see if we can hear about the hostages and terrorists.

Stay tuned for further updates.

- Sir, Pushpalatha. - Officer-in-charge?

Any details about the hostages?

We�re collecting details. The site map is ready.

We have full details of eight hostages.

Balaji the director and Shoba the artist are among them.

We�re getting details about the others.

The show�s host, Shoba Parthasarathy, is being held. Family and friends...

My house is behind the studio. I heard a gunshot!

I spoke to Intelligence. I don�t know which terrorist group.

Not much information. Five more minutes. Hurry.

Madam, Nirbhaya.

As far as I know it can�t be any terrorist organisation.

Maybe eastern groups.

Shakeel is there, right? I�ll speak to him, ma�am.

Sir, DG Nirbhaya Menon is on the line.

Yes, ma�am. I just arrived.

I�ll let you know. Thank you.

Call that number.

Aruvi, pick up the phone and talk.

Hello?

I�m not asking who you are or which organisation you belong to.

We need to know the hostages are safe.

How many are dead, how many alive. So much commotion, too many gunshots.

- Everyone is safe, sir. - How can I believe you?

Okay. Who are you, which organisation, what are your demands?

I can talk to the government.

Do you have any demands?

- Why are those people out there? - A funeral, sir.

We�re running out of time. We have to get those idiots out.

Clear this area right now.

What are you doing? You saw him angry? Clear the funeral. Why the media?

- What do you think? - Intelligence sent a warning.

- Tamil Nadu is under terrorist attack. - I�m surprised. It�s the government.

- Who do we blame? - Don�t talk without understanding.

If the hostages are safe...

Can Tamil film stars save them?

Your plea has been heard, you�ll now hear music from Ajith�s Veeram.

What kind of society do we live in? Everything results in terrorism..

My name is Aruvi. I don�t belong to any group.

I don�t have any agenda. No hostages have been harmed.

I have only one demand. I�ll tell you later.

Fulfil it and I�ll surrender in the next half hour.

Can you hear me? I sent her photo, find out who she is.

We don�t know her demands. Tell the Defence Minister.

How many times? You fool!

Move, clear the place.

I asked you to stay away.

I�m scared, Aruvi.

Hey! Hey, surrender!

If the force gets in, they�ll kill you. Call again and say you�ll surrender.

What can the police do? Try to imprison me.

I�m an AIDS patient, they can�t do that. I need medical supervision.

Subash, connect the TV.

Her name is Aruvi, she�s 24. She studied Psychology at MCC, Chennai.

She lives away from her parents and they say she has AIDS.

Our reporters are collecting information.

More details will be available in a while.

Special Officer Shakeel Wahab has been involved in police brutality.

You�re now viewing footage of the incident.

There�s a heated argument between the media and the police.

Another caller. Hello, who and where are you from?

This is Sabapathi from Myladuthurai.

Sabapathi, what do you think of this?

The punishment should be severe. Women like Aruvi deserve no mercy.

Like in the Gulf countries, we should stone her.

- Thanks for your views. - We have an update.

A CRPF vehicle is headed to the spot. You�re watching the live feed.

Sir... Sir, I was trying to reach you. Just to know...

Sir, I�ll just call you back.

Sit down.

We�ve covered the area. Don�t worry.

Tell me how many are there? Tell me.

My phone is on. I can�t speak.

Inside...

Guns...

I was told to give you this.

- Can you read Tamil? - Yes.

Read it.

Mutton biryani... It�s a list of food items.

Read it.

6 mutton biryanis, 3 chicken biryanis,

4 mutton chukkas, 4 fish fingers and 4 rice curd.

It�s a long list.

- She gave you this? - Yes, sir.

And a chilled beer.

One minute... Madam?

I gave it to them and ordered beer. Check if anyone needs other drinks.

Subash will be here in a while, everyone can eat and leave.

We�ll surrender.

Everything is here.

Who asked for the foreign brand?

I could only get a local brand, is that okay?

Oh flag of peace that touches the sky

The high-flying kite is that of love

With lamps in our hands we search for light

In the ride called life the horse loses its way

Who is the person who predicts the future

Come relish the beauty called life while death awaits you..

I�m two streets away from the scene.

The green building with the crow is where the hostages are.

We have information that commandos from the CRPF are here.

It�s six hours since the terrorist attack at the local TV station, we�re 50 metres away.

But we should be alert.

We don�t know how powerful they are or what their plan is.

Teardrops in those flowery eyes

Fuel the soul drenched in emotions

The search never ends and nor does the song

There are the colours of fun and then those of the abyss

Witness God through life for the clutches of death are inevitable

Sir, waiting for your command.

Go.

We don�t know where she�ll be taken. Our reporters are looking for information.

For more news, stay tuned.

The latest update says the hostages have been freed from Aruvi.

- Your name? - Joseph Mohandas.

- Age? - 44, sir.

- Nambu, a Japanese WWII pistol. - Whose is it?

Her grandfather�s.

Media people, don�t cause a commotion.

The questioning hasn�t started, we�re taking them to the hospital.

Both criminals are AIDS patients.

One is in a serious condition and needs medical supervision.

We can�t say more until court. Thank you.

T4 cells are dropping quickly.

She needs proper care. There�s nothing in her system.

Her condition, let�s see...

Emily? She�s stubborn and healthy. She�ll live a long time.

That wretch went somewhere and brought back the disease.

Aruvi isn�t guilty of anything.

The twilight is all that remains

But the heart longs for the sunrise

Will the eye of dreams close without witnessing it?

Or be gone, its purpose unfulfilled.

As a loving heart embraces you

The sorrow of your mind thaws in fear...

How long do I have, Doctor?

You�re fine, don�t worry. Be brave. Understood?

- Your name? - Aruvi.

Since the offenders are AIDS patients,

the court ordered they be under medical supervision.

Just give this to her. If she needs anything, don�t hesitate to call me.

Sure.

Unable to enjoy the chill breeze...

Do I look ugly?

No, you look fabulous. What�s with you?

Your breath is always aching and longing for something

Whatever relationship we had

Does it seem shrouded by smog?

This is life

Even pain is an experience

If you ask for more

You�ll be blessed with benefits

The body that experiences love lives longer

It burns. It�s burning really bad.

Jessie, right? This way.

- Should I wake her? - No.

Let her sleep.

The body that experiences love lives longer

I don�t like being here, Emily.

I guess I�ll end up dead here.

It stinks here.

Take me somewhere else.

I�m afraid I�ll die feeling trapped.

Take me somewhere, please.

Nothing will happen to you, Aruvi. The doctors are here. Where can we go?

I�m here for you. Nothing will happen. Stop worrying, close your eyes and rest.

Appa...

I want to see my dad.

Aruvi...

Daddy is here.

I�ll take you, dear. Daddy is always there for you.

I don�t like it here.

Aruvi is missing.

There, that�s the building.

Look at Dad, okay?

We�ve taken all the tests. Aruvi is HIV positive.

Hey... Always with your iPad. Keep it down.

- Shut up, Your Highness - Don�t talk to me like that

- Know what, guys? I won�t do that shoot. - Really?

- Dad? - No, Mum, a new video message.

Someone A-R-U-V-I...

Aruvi...

Mum...

Emily, come here for a minute.

We�ll shoot a new scene. We removed her due to complaints.

Wait, I�ll call you back.

I wanted to talk, that�s why.

I don�t know if I�ll be alive when you watch this.

I don�t know what to say.

I was a brat as a kid.

I used to make my brother cry.

I hit him.

Then...

The puppy I left at my home town...

Parameshwari who was crying with her stained wet skirt...

My school friends...

I don�t know what they�re doing now.

I wanted to get married and have a child.

How should I bring my kid up? I longed for that.

The child�s face...

I can�t think of anything else.

I�m scared.

I�ve been here so long that the thought of dying and leaving here...

I fear I haven�t lived the right way.

It doesn�t matter if there�s pain.

Or if there�s suffering.

Or even if I can�t swallow food.

I wish I could live a few more days.

Appa...

I miss you a lot.

My thoughts are filled with you.

I didn�t do anything wrong.

How do you live without me?

When you told me to get out, I had no one but Emily.

She�s never idle.

But she never listens, either.

I don�t know why, but she loves me a lot.

She always asks me what I want.

If I want this or that... She insists that I always ask.

But I�ve never asked her what she wants.

When I�m gone, if any of you name your kids Aruvi,

that would make me happy.

That Aruvi... Tell her not to trust anyone or anything blindly.

Tell her to think about everything.

And tell her to be kind to everyone, that would make me happy.

I don�t know what to say.

I had a lot on my mind but I keep forgetting.

This morning, I had a really bad cough.

I was scared I�d die.

Before I had another coughing fit, I wanted to tell you all this.

I wish I could see you all once more.

That�s all.

If I ever made a mistake, forgive me.

Goodbye.

One cigarette.

- Okay, sir. - Just call me Peter.

Okay, Peter.

Peter, you love me. Propose to me.

Tell a good emotional story.

He goes to a tea shop and lights a cigarette.

The village head was happy. His good deeds flashed through his mind.

He stubs the cigarette. And the music gets louder.

Is this Aruvi�s dad?

Yes.

Yes, I saw it.

Yes, let�s go.

What time?

I�ll be there in the morning.

- Where is Andalkudigal? - It�s right up there.

Appa...

Darling...

Darling!

Subash...

shall we spin the bottle?