Original subtitles

All incidents and characters in this film are fictitious, bear no resemblance

'The Headlines.'

'In a scuffle that happened between two-'

'communities in Upukottai, Tirunelveli district...'

'...one group attempted to take down the statue'

'of a leader of the other community and a riot broke out...'

'The police lathi-charged and used tear gas to control the riot but failed...'

'Since the crowd is swelling, the government has imposed'

'Section 144 of CPC which prohibits unlawful assembly.'

Sit down.

How are you?

Two communities are rioting in Tirunelveli.

I don't want it to spread here. That's why I've called for you both.

Your leaders from Theni were here for a discussion.

The two of you have to give me an assurance.

It is you I don't trust.

My health is not good. I am diabetic.

I help at my uncle's farm to earn a living.

We have a good trade understanding.

Life has been peaceful.

Even if there is trouble, we ignore it.

Times have changed.

Our children have grown up to be government officers.

The youth are educated and have moved on to better jobs.

Everyone watches only English channels now.

We watch only sports channels.

We've allowed them to come into our village once a year to worship our deity.

There has been no problem so far.

We don't have time to pick a fight.

But when our people are attacked, we are pained.

When we get news of our people being beaten and stabbed, it is normal to get angry.

You may wonder from where they got the guts.

We have the guts to face anything.

What the hell can you do? Do what you can. I dare you.

'Soldier'

It is fine to go to Ayyanarpatti to make an offering to God.

But ask everyone to behave themselves.

What can they do?

Ask your son to shut up.

Don't worry. I'll handle it.

I plan to get married to a girl from there. What do you say?

Get lost, scoundrel!

Hello, mike testing...

1,2,3...3,2,1 Hello

'A song from the 80's.'

The 'Pasumpon' group will win.

'Thenpandi singam' group will win. I place a bet of Rs 1,000.

I bet on the 'Thennavan' group.

Mine is on the 'Navarasa nayagan' group.

I bet on the 'Irumbu veeran' group.

A bet on the 'Anjanenjan' group.

On the 'Chinnamanur ayyapan' group.

Listen carefully.

After the rituals, the women will start splashing turmeric water on everyone.

The rule is you cannot get wet.

The man who carries the deity into the temple,

without getting wet, wins Rs 5,000.

We agree.

The one who placed the bet on the winner will get another Rs 5,000.

A few did not play by the rules last time.

You dare not play foul. You can't win by harming others.

If you do, I will shoot you.

Munish of 'Pasumpon' group has been winning all along.

I am going to beat him this time and win the bet.

Show me the money, honey.

What are you doing with the dancers?

I've bet all my money on you and you are fooling around.

Don't let the women splash water on you.

What is it?

If you give me money I can cook you meat or it's just gruel.

I have loads of money with me.

The winners will have a feast today.

- Where is Munish? - Don't know where he is.

"He is a raging Bull. He charges with sharpened horns."

"He comes to play a game he has never played before."

"We are rough, we are tough."

"The whole world will tell you that this is our playground."

"The touch is hot. It can burn like hell."

"The wildfire will rage across towns and villages."

Take it

"Even the land we come from has its own history."

"Don't mess with us."

"Valour is in our blood."

"Pride and dignity is our life."

"We are capable of unconditional love."

"But test us and face sure death."

Leave me

"We are fighters. We are brave hearted."

"Like lions and tigers, we assess our prey and then charge!"

"We dance with vigour. We have a temper."

"We pay heed to none."

Look at the fun they are having.

A drink will help us get back at them.

Stop annoying me.

We have no money.

I am fine losing to Thoongan. But we lost because of his sister.

We lost the money because of her. We missed all the fun too.

I am going to teach that shortly a lesson one day.

Her brother Thoongan is better.

You should have seen her pick a fight the other day.

She would have kicked him to death.

Your father and Veni are coming this way.

Your sister is coming too.

Veni seems to be looking for you, uncle.

Who cares? I was fast asleep.

I promised her money to cook a feast.

This is the first time I've ever lost a bet.

Is that dancer Kanaka?

I don't even have money to give the dancers.

Look at his pockets. It is stuffed with money.

Yes. Let's go.

Food is ready, father.

Glutton!

You are such a disgrace.

The whole village is talking about you flirting with the dancer.

What is wrong with that?

The dancer didn't mind.

She didn't mind. But, the whole village did.

No one will give their daughter to you.

I don't want to marry a girl from here.

Join us for a meal.

Feed this pig instead.

Look at him eating.

Why did you beat my brother?

Walk away from here.

I should have hit you instead of your brother.

Why don't you try?

My brother is in pain.

He beat up my brother and stole from him.

Get me some more meat.

How are you, Malar?

I am fine.

Why don't you eat something?

I've already eaten.

Don't pretend.

You added bleach to the water and played foul.

I lost Rs 5,000 because of you.

I could recover some from your brother.

I need to get the rest from you.

Is this the way you speak to a girl? Idiot.

Do I have to keep asking you for more food?

Why are you standing, Malar?

Why are you supporting her?

Are you trying to woo her?

Scoundrel. Mind your words.

Glutton.

I should have poured acid on your face.

I'll set my dog on you.

Why are you being so arrogant?

The men will fight one day and make up the next day.

Why don't you eat?

She doesn't deserve all this attention.

Bring me more food.

Get lost. There is nothing left to eat.

I was planning to gift you gold for your wedding.

Now, you deserve nothing.

What will I do if you don't give her gold.

How will I get her married?

You are good-for-nothing.

I heard someone asked for your sister's hand in marriage?

Where is the groom from? -Aandipatti.

What does he do?

He's a policeman.

Why don't you find a job for yourself?

Your family has a good reputation but you are the only wayward one.

Why don't you do something to earn a living?

Get lost before I hit you.

Useless fellow! How dare you hit me?

Stop it

Drunkard.

He is like his father

Do I look like a fool to all of you?

I've been taking care of her all along...

...but you guys stole her gold just to make some easy money.

They've stolen everything my husband bought me with his hard-earned money.

I am sure it's one of your relatives who has stolen it.

I need to know who he is and who helped him do this...

...or you will face the consequences.

Brother, we have other programs. Why have you made us wait?

It has gone

When I gave you money last night you called me 'darling'...

...but now you say I am your 'brother'.

You are a fraud. You should be checked first.

Darling, why is he so rude?

He was always jealous, sweetie.

But you are still calling him 'darling'!

What happened?

What will I do?

Why is your grandmother so anxious? Has she come of age?

Don't irritate me.

Someone stole her earrings at knifepoint.

I had my eyes on them for a long time. But, someone stole it so easily.

Complain to the police and find my earrings somehow.

If I don't get them back I will die in three days.

Like the policeman is your husband and he will find it immediately.

Get lost.

Munish, take me to the police. Or I will die in three days.

Stop the auto. We can't let the thief get away.

We can't let the old woman die. Let's take her to the police station.

She can walk. He is carrying her like she is dead.

Hey, her stick stop

Listen to me

We won't come inside the police station

No one in my family has ever stepped into a police station.

Sit

- Sorry. - Be careful.

When you come to the police station they force you to mingle with thieves.

- Who are you calling a thief? - You.

We are here to file a complaint.

What is it?

Someone stole my earrings, nose-stud and rings.

Nose-stud and rings?

Come here. I have some work for you.

Don't get fooled. They are just acting busy in front of us.

You are so well-informed. Who are you?

I am the cursed man who runs a bar near Chinnamanur.

I have to bribe them every month and supply free booze.

Despite all that I do for them they file unreasonable charges on me...

...and have me seated with crooks like you.

Do the police get free booze? -Of course!

Not just booze, you have to give starters free.

Because they had a problem with my fried fish last week...

...they fried me alive with their long lathis.

Good morning, sir

Have you sent someone to the officer's house?

That's the Inspector.

He'll put up a performance to get more money from us.

I am going to Madurai

If he calls, tell him that I will not come today

They tortured me for attending their functions

Did you send the accused to Palayamkottai court?

What happened to the other case?

Have MLA started to come?

Yes sir

You never listen. You sell booze even after closing hours.

You are greedy. -Not as much as you are.

It's festival time at the village and the men want to be high.

So I just sold some extra booze but you are treating me like a criminal.

Why have you offered a seat to a criminal?

Did you hear that? You look like a criminal.

I am not a criminal. We are here to file a complaint.

Someone stole all my jewellery.

You better give her jewellery back or I'll beat you up.

They've branded you a criminal.

Sir, you don't know who you are messing with.

Do you think you are a thug?

I am not a thug.

The Sub-inspector at Palani is my brother-in-law.

Are you related to Naatrayan?

He is getting married to my sister. They are engaged.

He is a good officer. I trained him in Chennai.

His lucky stars got him a job in Palani.

He earns a lot.

As if you don't earn enough.

You are getting richer but you've brought us to the streets.

Does he make a lot?

Join us and you'll know.

It commands respect, power and money.

Money is not important. Our duty towards people is our priority.

I'd rather die than listen to all his lies.

I am getting goose bumps listening to you.

Then?

I am just leaving to get you coffee and juice for the other policemen.

What's the problem?

Someone stole my earrings, nose-stud, rings and chain.

Your chain? What a crook!

What did you say? -My thick gold chain.

Bring the jewellery we recovered from that thief from Andhra.

I will bring it, sir

Is any of this yours?

Yes sir

This is my jewellery.

- Hey - Shut up

That earrings only belongs to her

Remaining jewels I stole from Andhra

I don't understand the language he speaks.

This is my chain

Your grandfather stole only from the villagers.

But your grandmother managed to steal from the police.

I've decided to join the police.

What?

If I go on like this no one will respect me.

That's why I want to join the police.

But you studied at a polytechnic college.

I don't want to become a mechanic working with oil and grease.

If you become a policeman, you get everything free.

Clothes, shoes... You'll even get gold, money, and respect.

People will want to get their daughter married to you.

You'll also get to quench your thirst.

Dude, booze is free?

Really!

It's a great life.

If my brother-in-law had not been a policeman, who will marry him?

A policeman's job will suit us folks the best.

Yes

What the hell are you doing?

Be careful. My friend will be a policeman soon.

You sleep, my dear

Are you sure the booze is free?

I am very excited. I'll surely make you a policeman.

I swear on my grandmother. I'll throw a party right now.

Be careful. She could die.

No, we will be arrested on murder case

He has taken the chain. Run.

- Hey, run - Hey

Give it back to me or I'll die in three days.

They stole my chain

Uncle!

We don't get served even a morsel of food.

But this mass of rock is being served a feast.

I will smack you.

This isn't a mass of rock.

These are our forefathers.

All these rocks?

You know nothing but to eat, drink, sleep and make merry.

Have you ever read our History? -No.

These rocks are erected in memory of those

who fought for our land, for our rights.

We are not thieves. We are guardians.

Don't go on and on.

I want to join the police force as an officer.

I believe we can make a lot of money.

You want to become an officer?

Do you know English? -I can manage.

Ok, recite the alphabet.

Which one? The lower case or the upper case?

A wise man like me has to deal with someone like you.

I've been calling out your name.

What do you want?

Did your husband buy you this new saree?

No, my mother bought it. -This colour suits you well.

This is not important now

Let us click a selfie. -No way.

Idli was a delicacy for us.

I make it for you every day. But you refuse to eat.

Veni, get me a glass of water.

Has school reopened?

Aren't you Thangamuthu's son? How is school?

Yes

Buy sweets for yourself.

For me?

For you...

Do you want it? Take it

Don't buy unnecessary eatables

Hey!

Greetings, sir

Why are you all so loud?

Don't they know that they should tone it down when they come here.

Children, study well and become government officers.

Hurry up and go to school.

Drink it

Idiots! Shut up and go.

Whom did you call idiots?

I meant these fellows.

I warned them but they don't listen.

Watch your words when you come into this village.

We've been going by all that we've agreed on.

Don't push your luck. I hope you understand.

Go

Finish the rituals quickly and leave.

Hurry up.

- Come with me. - Leave me

What is it? I have to go to work.

You can do that later. Sit down.

I want to share some good news with you.

What is it?

Someone is coming to ask for my hand in marriage.

Your hand?

Of course! Style my hair for me.

- That's why more crowd in your home - Yes

Who is the groom?

He owns a grocery shop in Chinnamanur.

They have a fridge filled with soft drinks.

When are they coming? -They might be here already. Hurry up.

I have to be ready

- Is this the bride? - Yes

She is fair-skinned. She doesn't look like one of us.

If you want a dark-skinned bride there is a girl four houses away.

- Shut up - She is a loud-mouth.

She's taken after her mother.

If you talk this much no one will marry you.

Don't get me started.

Leave me

Why are you getting angry? It is for your good.

You should have practised using your feminine charm on me.

Don't act like a hero. It doesn't suit you.

Go

Forget about me.

Whatever you do, you'll still look like a fair clown.

The groom is going to run for his life.

Get back on the job.

I don't think uncle will get you a policeman's job.

Uncle is influential. He was in the military.

I am sure he will get the job done.

I doubt whether he was in the military.

I think he was just selling snacks by the wayside in Bihar.

Spineless fellow, you are still a puppet in your mother's hands.

Go find someone to suit your standards.

What happened?

That pompous pig said he didn't like Malar.

Stop laughing and make way.

Get lost, jobless fellows.

(Song from Aandavan Kattalai)

He's a smart man. He saw her true colours and ran away.

Her brother is watching us.

Let him watch.

Even that loser didn't like her.

How will they get her married?

They will try and find some fool.

I am trying to avoid a fight.

Are you scared that you will get beaten up again?

Don't mock him. He is still family.

Listen carefully.

You will never find a groom for your sister.

Instead find a bride for her.

She is a man dressed in a woman's attire.

No fool would want to marry her.

- Let us leave. - What?

Let him bring the sickle to fight us.

He is no match for us. Let us leave.

You are talking too much. We'll beat you up.

Come, let's go

He is not nothing

She keeps eyeing me.

She smiles suggestively.

All of a sudden, she looks pretty.

Then?

Why is she looking at me? Has she gone mad?

As long as you don't go mad.

Don't mess with me.

Give me a cigarette. -Settle your dues first.

I am not going to run away. Give it to me.

Give me two coffee.

Give me a cigarette.

Don't smoke too many.

"Oh, no! I am caught, caught in her love."

"I am distraught which you know not. Is it all a dream? I am so lost."

"You have spun me around, set my heart ablaze."

"You've pierced my eyes with a knife."

"I pinch myself, but still confused, in strife."

"Oh, no! I am caught."

"You have seen me argue."

"An upright wooden horse I am, but now have buckled."

"You have seen me shout."

"But, now I act coy."

"You are the crane. I am your prey."

"The touch is scorching hot. In agony I scream away."

"Without a care, into the shores of my life why do you casually stray?"

"Oh, no! You are caught. You are caught in my love."

"You hide the pain."

"Is it all a dream? I am so lost."

"I have spun you around."

"I have set your heart ablaze."

"I have pierced your eyes with a knife."

"You pinch yourself, but are still confused, it is strife."

"A girl so full of life, she stays in my heart."

"In the forests where the cotton trees...

...have burst open, this fiery beauty places a flame."

"I am a beauty."

"My smile is like fire."

"Using my robe, I spin a web, I cast a net, and the path falters."

"I have neither strength, nor a mind like yours."

"She stole my heart."

"I now wander around dreaming."

"I even prayed to the Gods."

"Several vows I have made."

"I begged to be saved."

"I have lost direction, from my path I have strayed."

"Little sparrow, where is your mate?"

I miss company...

I can't do anything about that.

Uncle...uncle

She was asking about my days as Indira Gandhi's bodyguard.

Indira Gandhi passed a bill in Parliament for my appointment.

I wanted to make our town famous.

I had a colleague, a bearded fellow.

My instincts said don't trust him. I warned them.

I looked away for a second and he used that moment to assassinate her.

I chased him up to Mathura and brought him back.

The whole country showered praises on me.

It was in the newspapers.

You are such a nuisance.

There is a police selection drive at Madurai.

We have to send him for it.

Everyone follows a strict regimen to join the police force.

All you've been doing is lazing around.

One round of running and you will fall flat on your face.

You are right. So, help me.

I need one lakh rupees to fix it.

One lakh rupees?

How fair is it to ask for money when I need to go to the toilet!

You are in a hurry and so am I.

If you were in trouble,...

I could have used the union's funds to help you.

But you are asking for money to help you become a policeman.

I can't help you.

Do you want to leave or shall I attend to the call of nature?

I'll leave.

Who has that kind of money?

Don't think I have money because I am wearing a gold chain.

Because my in-laws are rich I don't have to worry about my meal.

Don't lie.

I never lie. I am such a good person.

Even my fart doesn't stink.

What are you saying?

Don't you believe me? I am on for a bet.

I'll prove it to you.

I can give you Rs 1,000 because you're my nephew.

You will get nothing more from me.

Go

Someone please help me.

Give it to him.

When he starts earning, he's going to spend it on me.

As long as he isn't at your doorstep asking for help.

Who the hell will give you a job in the police force?

Actor 'Sivaji'Ganesan has said that...

...when Subash Chandra Bose wanted to form an army...

...our boys were the first ones to join the force.

This is just the police force.

It's just one lakh rupees. Who else will give it to me?

How will I get her married if I give it all to you?

I know how much money you have.

Just give me the money.

What if I refuse?

How long will it take for me to rob all her jewellery?

Here is Rs 50,000. This is all I've got.

Do whatever you want for the rest of it.

I have Rs 50,000. Don't know what to do for the rest of it.

I have an idea.

What is it?

Malar's family has installed a new motor for their well.

So what?

Don't you understand?

We can sell it for Rs 50,000.

Idiot! How can I steal from my bride's family?

As if you will get married without dowry. You will ask for it.

Think of this as an advance.

You can marry her only if you become a policeman.

Let us sell it for a higher price. We have other expenses.

I'll beat you Move

I enjoyed the action in the film.

Hey, lunatic I came for you

It gave me a headache. I didn't like it.

Is it?

I'll take you to a romantic film next time.

Bye! Good night

Shall I walk with you home?

If you are scared, I'll walk with you.

Why should I be scared? This is our village.

Okay, be careful

Buddy, we have to sell the motor for some extra amount

Don't forget it

Malar is going

Let me tell Malar that I am joining the police.

You don't have to.

She will get angry if I don't tell her.

Why he is like this?

Please, buddy

Listen to me

You sell the motor and meet me at the bus station.

I'll come with uncle.

You don't understand Get lost

Go away

Come

Asking us to steal and he is going to his lover

Careful

Malar!

You keep looking at me.

You smile.

You are giving me hope.

Can't you say 'yes'?

Do you like me?

Is it a 'yes' or is it a 'no'?

Just say yes with a 'hmmm'.

I am going to join the police.

I'll come back only as a policeman.

I came here to let you know.

Why are you crying?

Don't cry.

I'll come back soon.

Do you understand now?

Stealing is easy But it is difficult to make money

Motor rate is Rs 85,000 But you sold Rs 55,000

We got this money not easily

Take the money.

If I didn't have the money uncle would have ditched me.

Keep the balance for your expenses.

Where is uncle?

Your uncle?

Nephew

Okay

Remember, you have to return as a police officer to this village

- Give it to them - Okay, sir

Stand, weigh is 65

Take a breath

Next

Stand here

You better return the motor or I will cut you to pieces.

- Are you sure? - I know it is you.

This isn't your house. Get up and run.

Why is he hitting me?

What are you mumbling? Get up.

Don't stare. Get lost.

The toilet is that way.

I haven't had my cup of tea. I feel constipated.

I think I will feel better after we jog.

They are hitting us.

What did you expect?

I was sleeping on my stomach. They whacked my backside

And I wasn't constipated after that.

Right foot hiding Sit down

K.Murali

Hurry up, Murali.

Yes, sir

- How many sets will we get? - No idea.

I think it is two.

Pants, belt and boots. I am finally a policeman.

Munishwaran

What is this?

They are giving us shoes. Hurry up.

Shoes or slippers?

I will...

Stop

Stop I say

Do you like it?

Eat more

Munish must be eating good food at the camp.

Of course.

A policeman should have a strong physique.

Won't they serve meat?

That's served only for officers. Just eat what you get.

I am a big shot back home.

But here they make me kneel.

There was some trouble at the movie theatre one day.

We were just four of us

But we took on 50 men and made them run for their lives.

But look how I am treated here.

I too was a rowdy in my hometown.

What are you doing? Hold it properly.

Damn this shoes

No one ever beat me back home.

Here everyone is hitting me as they please.

It's against the rules.

But they keep hitting us for every damn thing.

Don't look for me in the morning. I am going to run away from here.

I won't be here tomorrow.

Aren't you Muni? What are you doing here?

What's that bag you are carrying?

Give me an answer.

You look good only after a haircut. Are you on vacation?

Hold this.

Where is my pillow?

On the cot.

Oh God!

Remember the villagers caught us after we sent him off for training?

Yes.

The whole village was waiting for our arrival.

When villagers beat us up for stealing the motor

Did we break down?

No. We were as strong as a rock.

We took it with the hope that he would come back as a policeman...

and bring us a bottle of booze.

We don't matter to him anymore.

I arrived at midnight.

When have we ever slept early?

If only you had met me with some booze,...

the villagers would have had a sleepless night.

Buddy, is this local liquor or imported stuff?

"Be it arrack or scotch..."

"It feels the same after one shot."

"With millet gruel and yummy fish curry..."

"It is so heavenly!"

"My dad's booze and soda make a great blend."

"When we four party, disco and dance will be the new trend."

"Be it arrack or scotch..."

"It feels the same after one shot."

"With millet gruel and yummy fish curry..."

"It is so heavenly!"

- How did you manage without us? - I was happy.

I was just kidding.

"Leaving the hometown hurts."

"A stone tossed up high can it stay in the sky?"

"Let's rock on. Let's hold on to each other."

"Oh, the bond we share and our child-like banter."

Child-like! Really?

"We should lead a great life in our hometown."

"Let us drink and dance to disco music."

"I am far away from the one I love."

"I try hard to reach out to my love."

"When I wake up to see her face..."

"I'll rejoice. She is my angel."

"I'll marry the angel and live happily ever after."

"Our life will be a duet forever."

"I'll marry the angel and live happily ever after."

"Our life will be a duet forever."

"Be it arrack or scotch..."

"It feels the same after one shot."

"With millet gruel and yummy fish curry..."

"It is so heavenly!"

"We can sleep till the sun shines bright."

They tortured me in Chennai

Who is Munishwaran?

Wake up.

They would've had too much to drink last night.

Wake up, answer my question.

Don't play dumb.

Who is Munishwaran?

That's him.

What is the matter?

Catch him.

What is the matter? Let us sort it out.

He is an idiot and is running away out of habit.

Ask him

Did you think he was a petty thief?

He is a policeman who is senior to you.

Idiot! He escaped from the training camp.

We've got orders to find him and hand him over.

Step aside.

Catch him.

Don't try to escape.

You stole the booze I kept for myself.

I won't let go of you.

Run...run

How can you side with a crook who has wasted the money I saved for you?

Hey, buddy

Like parched land waiting for the first shower of rain...

....we've waited this long for booze. But you ran away from training.

Let me go. They are beating me up.

When the entire village beat us up, we took it.

You are getting beaten only by policemen. You should be able to take it.

Hold his leg Don't leave him

Catch him

Malar!

Aren't you ashamed?

You've run away like a girl.

Leave me

You've brought disgrace to this village.

You better finish the training. Or, you are done.

Get lost. Take him.

How dare you try to escape?

Old man, you helped them catch me.

I'll get even with you.

Carry on. Uphold our pride.

Malar!

Disgusting.

- Don't talk like that. - Keep quiet.

He is not fit to be a policeman.

He's not fit to even carry a rifle.

Let's go

He has run away like a girl. We should get him married to a brave man.

'She is a man dressed in a woman's clothes.'

'No one in their right mind would want to marry her.'

'She is like a man. Find a bride for your sister.'

Do I look like a man?

Am I not beautiful?

I am the fairest one in the village.

How dare you say I am not a girl?

So, you are a rowdy?

Bigger rowdies have been cut down to size.

Your teammate tried to escape the day after you did.

You've been a bad influence.

So many of them try so hard to get selected.

But you want to run away.

And you beat up your own seniors to escape.

Idiot.

"I've never felt this way."

"What am I going to do?"

"Your smile, girl was that not real?"

"You broke my heart my life is torn apart."

"Who made you do this? Your love was a lie, how did I miss."

Do you like me?

"I loved you with all my heart."

"Now that I am forgotten I am heart-broken."

You beat us up and escaped to avoid the police training.

We'll break your bones and send you home.

You can remain a good-for-nothing all your life.

If you hurt me, I'll lose everything in my life.

And if I were to lose my life, will I even think of yours?

I'll find you and slit your throat.

I swear I will

Because that's the way I've been brought up.

Please leave me alone. I've failed in love.

I asked her if she was in love with me. She nodded as if to say 'yes'.

I later realised that she meant 'no'.

I am hurt.

Just let me be.

Look at how he spoke to you. And you are smiling.

Let it be. He is like one of us.

Come, let's go

Hey, stop man

(Song from 'Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan')

Brother!

- Brother. - What?

My little one is sleeping.

I will stop by uncle's place and get to work.

Bring him over if he cries.

Come Veni

There is a recipe for a North Indian dish.

I want to try it once.

What is a recipe?

Your father pulled you out of school in Grade 7.

So, you are ignorant.

- What Sambhar is this? - Radish Sambhar.

Give it to me.

You cook, feed and take care of me.

Shall I look for a man who can take care of you and your child?

Why do you have to?

I already have you, my son, my family and this whole village.

I am being pampered by all of you.

Did I say something wrong?

Go on and eat.

I'll come back

Uncle, please move I have to sweeping

Okay!

Veni

He had mud all over him. I cleaned him up.

Listen

I will look after him like my own.

Don't talk rubbish.

Find a girl in your community and get married.

If I wanted that life, why would I be after you?

Please listen to me.

This won't work.

You are a good person. You deserve a good life.

That's exactly why I want to marry you.

Bring your son. Let us run away.

I'll slap you.

I am not that kind of a woman.

How dare you speak to me like this?

Shall I ask your father for your hand in marriage?

He'll kill me.

You don't have to.

I want you to get married and have a family of your own.

These thoughts will ruin you.

- Veni, where are you? - Right here.

What are you doing here? Step aside.

I have some good news. Take a guess.

What?

It must be someone asking for your hand in marriage.

Every month begins with some good news for you.

But, nothing materialises.

This one will work out.

He owns a sweet shop at Theni bus station.

Bring your son along and eat all the sweets for free.

- My brother said something. - What did he say?

About Munish and you.

I will break your brother's jaw.

I let him be for your sake.

Come home tomorrow to style my hair.

I am exhausted.

I wish they gave us better food.

Eating just rice isn't helping us.

I long to go back to my hometown.

What is so good about your hometown? It is blazing hot always.

It will be unbearably hot in places like Sivakasi, Rajapalayam.

We were born there.

We can bear the heat...

...being out in the scorching sun is like sleeping on my mother's lap.

How about your place, Muni?

My village?

If I have to describe it to you

Cool breeze, tall mountains on one side...

...green fields on the other, waterways, my people

Malar.

Malar is not yours anymore. Try to forget her.

I should. I will.

It's hard.

I heard that your sweet shop is a partnership business.

I started it as one but not anymore. I have sole ownership now.

How is the business doing?

We are at a busy bus station, business is good.

I am planning to open one more shop in Kambam.

So, the new shop will be named after my daughter.

Is this a circus? Leave now.

What are you doing here?

We are here to taste the snacks.

You better leave.

I don't want to make a scene in front of everyone.

Else, you are done for.

What the hell can you do?

Why are you beating him?

Listen to his words

Don't fight

Let's talk

We have a function at home, why are you causing trouble?

Get out

Munish has gone for police training.

Once he is done he will come and marry her.

Who are you to find a groom for my daughter?

We didn't do anything. She was the one flirting with him.

I'll thrash you.

I can't stand him. Why would I smile at him?

Don't pretend. We know what happened.

He is pining for you not knowing you are a fraud.

I don't care about his feelings. Don't think you can threaten me.

Don't think you are a big shot.

It doesn't matter if you don't love him.

You led him on and now he is thinking only of you.

Let's see how you marry any other man.

I will beat this...

What's happening here?

How are you?

Why the hell did you go there and cause trouble?

How can we stay quiet?

We have to take charge when you aren't around.

No point. She says she doesn't like me.

She can't say different things at different times.

When you like her, how can we allow her to get married to someone else?

Allow her.

She doesn't like me. I can't force her to marry me.

We have to come to terms with it and move on.

No, buddy...

Shut up and hang up.

All of you are having fun at my expense.

You will be fine

Idiots.

What did he say?

He wants to talk to you.

Hello!

Buddy

What Malar?

Don't think about it, Malar. I am waiting to thrash them.

I want to kill your brother...

He spoilt a girl's life. He will suffer.

I am to blame.

I am responsible for my misery.

Why don't you marry Munish?

He is far better than the groom who came to see you.

Shut up.

I will crush your head with the grinding stone.

Stop yelling.

He is not a bad person.

He joined police training just to marry you.

All he wanted was a good life with you.

He likes you. How can that be a fault?

What else do you expect from your man?

If you marry that sweet shop fellow,...

you will spend your life making sweets in his kitchen.

You are talking too much

My brother is a policeman.

You must be lucky to be a policeman's wife.

Look at your life today. And you want to complain?

Don't look at me like that.

A clever woman won't let go of a man who is yearning for her

You are whining instead.

Go

"I've never felt this way."

"What am I going to do?"

"Why am I so lost today?"

"I am not imagining this feeling."

"There's no one I can blame. No other reason I can claim."

"Come to me, dearest."

"I hated you with all my heart. But I admire you now, that's a new start."

Brother

What are you doing here?

Why?

Girls are not supposed to be here.

Evil spirits might possess you.

I am already possessed.

What?

Veni, wait.

- Do you have good news? - Yes.

You are jobless.

Can you get Munish's phone number from your brother?

Your story is turning out to be like a movie.

I don't know about that.

I'll meet you first thing in the morning. Keep the number ready.

Bye! Good night

- Why are you here this late? - I can't wait any longer.

My father is in a hurry to get me married to my niece.

What am I to do?

I will wait for you near the village well. Come there with your child.

I've already arranged for a job at Tiruppur.

If you don't come, I'll kill myself.

Have you gone crazy?

Leave before someone sees you.

I'll wait for you.

If you don't come I'll kill myself for sure.

Why are all of you here at this hour?

Is there a problem?

We know you are not at fault. We trust you.

You could have told us he was harassing you.

Look where it's landed us today.

Stop crying. Go inside and get some sleep.

We'll sort this out.

Your child is crying. Take care of him.

Don't crowd here. You can leave.

Let's act normal.

Whatever happens, we'll deal with it.

- Is he dead? - We've finished him.

Looks like something was going on. That's why he asked her to elope with him.

You are a disgrace...

Please believe me. I did no wrong.

I swear on my child. I didn't do anything.

Don't raise your hand against a girl.

I told you to raise the child yourself and to marry her off.

But you didn't listen.

So she found someone herself.

What are you up to?

Why are you whispering to each other?

Who are you plotting against?

What a crap? I don't understand anything

We trust our children...

...but, they seem more influenced by what's on TV and in Cinema.

She got scared thinking she would get caught and drank poison.

- Please save her. - What?

You dumb women, should I spell it out to you?

Let's go

You wretched girl!

Why did you do like this?

Lift her head and you hold leg

Why did you do like mad?

Why are you weeping so loudly? Do you want to get the police here?

Enough of this. Let's hurry up and cremate her.

All of you ganged up and killed my daughter.

You've behaved like animals.

She was widowed. We should have helped rebuild her life.

When a child is out of a mother's womb, even the mother has to cut the cord.

How can taking her life save your honour and pride?

What about your pride when everyone talks about how she died?

Useless fellows.

You labeled human beings as big and small.

In the bargain, you killed a human being.

He was so young. What a waste of life.

We've not killed even one of their men to avenge this.

And we claim to have honour and pride.

- We have to shove it down the drain. - Watch your words.

Did I tell you not to hit back?

I don't want to lose more lives from our side.

We have to be smart in what we do.

Their men live in those eight houses near the coconut grove.

Attack those houses first.

They are heading this way to attack us.

Don't spare them. Hit back.

"Darling, I bid you farewell."

"Here, only caste reigns supreme."

"My precious, whatever we try, this beast, it refuses to change."

"No poison is as potent as their venomous act."

"In this horrible, pretentious world the heart has become selfish and small."

Sir, I am ex-serviceman Krishnan.

So what?

The villagers killed my niece.

- Which village are you from? - Ayyanarpatti.

Did the men from the rival village kill her?

No.

Then, who did it?

Her father, brother, her kith and kin.

They killed my child.

They got together and killed her.

I have all of you, my son, my family and this whole village.

I am being pampered.

"The whole town conspired and committed this traitorous crime."

"Will it just disappear?"

"And will truth and justice, in this...

"...treacherous land be buried forever?"

We have deployed 20 of our men...

...but I don't think that will do.

Switch off electricity and disconnect telephone...

...lines in both the villages immediately.

Don't let anyone from the neighbouring villages join them.

If need be, use the full battalion.

This is neither a mere fight...

...nor a riot.

This is to drive home the message...

...that we will always be the most powerful.

They think we will be at their feet forever.

We have to show them what we can do, how merciless we can be!

We neither fear the police nor those villagers.

We should be ready to handle everything.

Respected fellow policemen

You have successfully completed your police training.

You are now full-fledged policemen.

When in duty, don't be biased by caste, religion and status.

Instead, focus on duty, integrity and discipline.

I wish you good health and a successful career.

"Try marching on. Break the iron grilled doors."

"Fly high and see the sky. Dive till you go deep."

"Run and see the whole world."

"Live life without giving up."

"Look at the policeman's uniform."

"See him swing his lathi around."

"Look at the gun which explodes."

"Hear the sound of the exploding bullet."

"Look at the gun which explodes."

"Hear the sound of the exploding bullet."

"Look at the cop stand stiff with pride. His strength will show when he whacks you."

"I am tired of this stale gruel. That's enough. Get back to work."

If I take the bus, I will reach home in an hour.

I've never gone outside Chennai.

Why don't you come with me?

- This is the perfect season for toddy. - Can I join you?

A riot has broken out near Theni.

As elections are just round the corner, they don't have enough men in the Force.

Your leave period is being cancelled.

You can avail leave once you're done with your assignment.

Selvam will head this operation.

This is your first assignment. Don't panic.

Just follow Selvam's orders.

Remember what you learnt here.

Yes sir

- Isn't Theni close to your hometown? -Yes.

Police vehicles are coming. Hurry up.

Is this your hometown?

Yes.

Can we get toddy?

There are no men in this house. I live alone here.

You better leave or you will face the consequences.

I am Munish. Open the door.

You said there were no men in this house. Who is this?

We heard that the police were arresting all the men in the village.

I wanted to hide him from them.

Are you on leave?

No. I've been posted here.

What happened?

Ammasi's sister tried to elope with a boy from the other village.

They killed her.

Such a small village. Yet, you couldn't stay out of trouble?

You all will learn a lesson only if we file a complaint.

You will spend years fighting it in the Court.

Which is your hometown?

Which caste do you belong to?

I figured it out. Your face gave you away.

What do you mean?

Did the police patrol go to the other village?

Did you round them up for an inquiry?

Are you being partial to the men from your caste?

It's normal to feel that way.

That feeling will go only when we die.

I've come here as a policeman and I am a sincere one.

Those who rebelled against the police should surrender now...

...you can't leave until then.

That is not right.

You can't hold my uncle alone responsible for this.

What about the rioters in the other village?

Let us arrest them too.

Or, release my relatives.

What did you say? 'Your village', 'your relatives'?

You know how they attacked us when we entered the village?

Change out of your police uniform and I'll tell you what I need to.

Did you think I would be polite to you if I was not in uniform.

I've defied you even at the training camp.

This is my home ground and these are my people.

Do you think I will stay quiet?

You are here for a peace-talk. You better stick to that.

Muni, this is not the time or place for your arrogance.

You will lose your job for this.

I don't mind losing my job.

If this job doesn't help them, I don't need it.

Don't try threatening us. We won't fall for that.

- Uncle, am I right? - Absolutely!

We'll leave now.

We will stay quiet as long as they don't start anything.

We have a life to lead.

See you

Those villagers won't trouble you anymore.

You stay out of trouble too.

But, what are you going to do about the murder?

We have to stop rioting first.

Later, file a complaint against the suspects and zero-in on the rioters.

This is what we have to do.

They will file complaints against us. Our boys will get arrested too.

We'll avenge our boy's death first. You can file a complaint after that.

That should be fine.

You can't drag this any further.

If the officials and politicians get involved,

your village will be finished.

Times have changed.

They will send forces and beat you all up.

Things are just looking up for your village.

I've warned you enough.

But if you don't want to listen, you have to face the consequences.

The police are coming.

Hurry up.

He is from Ayyanarpatti. Kill him.

Don't you know he is a big shot's son?

If we had killed him, it would have been a big win for us.

You ruined this chance.

Why did you like this?

What dude?

What if your sister had eloped with a man from the lower caste?

Won't you trust your sister?

Don't use your authority on me.

I chipped in Rs 50,000 to make you a policeman.

Even if you are a policeman you still owe it to our caste.

If it is for my caste, I will even slit my mother's throat.

Get lost.

Uncle!

I bought this for you.

Go on, drink it.

I stopped drinking the day I lost my daughter.

If I didn't drink that day, I could have saved her.

Don't spare the men who started the riots, even if they are family.

Throw them behind bars. Let them realise their mistakes.

What is wrong with you? They are family.

They made a mistake.

But, I can't beat them up or arrest them.

You say that we belong to a warrior clan.

We know how to fight.

We know to toil for a living.

We know to die for our men.

This defines us.

Which age are you living in?

A farmer's son is now a government official.

An electrician's son is an engineer.

A carpenter's son is a minister.

But, we still dwell in the past.

Education should help us progress...

...and contribute to the welfare of the country.

So what if you're educated. You can't let go of your caste.

To hell with caste!

Man has made progress but has not let go of caste or religion.

Education and work might have taken him...

...abroad but he doesn't let go of caste.

Their posts on social media claim that their

caste is superior and is meant to rule.

The Whites ruled us for close to 200 years. Aren't they superior then?

We have to learn to respect each other. That is being civilised.

It doesn't make sense to dwell in the past.

You have to be wise.

Are you saying I should forget about caste?

You don't have to forget about it.

Identify yourself with your caste the way you...

...identify yourself with your family or country.

But, don't put down other castes. No one has the right to do that.

We've tilled the same soil, shared the same...

...river and harvested our crop together.

Ever since we started following power-hungry leaders, we've been ruined.

There is chaos in the village, people are killing each other.

Periasamy is responsible for this. And you claim he is a leader.

Let's gather our men, wipe them out right now.

They should never be able to oppose us.

He has to be killed.

Only the flames from his pyre can bring our village out of darkness.

We can't wait any longer.

The police might arrest us any moment. Let's strike before that.

Kill him.

Stop.

Uncle don't

Kill him

You stood up for your village and for your men.

The man who died was one of us.

He was your friend during the training days.

He was neither your caste nor mine.

He was killed in your village by one of your men.

Hey don't! Leave me

I will kill you

Go man

Listen to me Leave him

Leave him, sir

I am your uncle. Let me go.

What is it, son?

What da?

You sinner

He is killed his kith and kin

Take him in vehicle

Take him.

Uncle, Munis only did this

He has killed your son in law

What wrong did I do?

I realised my mistake tried to make amends.

Was I wrong in trying to stop the riot?

I didn't want people to kill themselves. Was I wrong?

Why does everyone hate me?

I am in love with you.

Is that a 'yes' or 'no'?

"My love, it is only you from now."

"You embraced me with your feathers."

Say anything

"My love, just for a glance from you"

"I was born again today."

"I've become a child on my mother's lap."

"Will you give yourself to me completely?"

"Will you be my first ray of hope?"

"I lean on your shoulder and live my life."

"I was born again today."

"I've become a child on my mother's lap."

- Where is Muni? - Inside the vehicle.

Everyone we arrested during the riots is out on bail.

Some wounds never heal.

They will have to come to the temple festival.

There are so many wounds that need to heal.

Which one should we attend to first?

Listen to all

Stop it.

This is our final decision.

The expenses will be taken care of.

Whoever has any dignity, go ahead and get them.

Tell her to serve me some more food.

I am not sure whether I'll live to eat this tomorrow.

It is time for the festival.

Here's a declaration saying we won't cause trouble.

You have to grant permission.

We will go by whatever you say.

Don't trust them. No side will forgive easily.

I am sure the men from my village are going to kill their headman.

They are putting up this act to make that happen.

Greetings, sir

There won't be any trouble from our end either.

We are also eager to take part in the festival.

We will give you an undertaking as well.

You were losing your temper all this while.

Let me do my bit.

Everyone thinks that a festival will help the villagers come together.

That's why they are granting them permission.

With the help and support of the police, we are going ahead with this grand event.

Move aside

Don't run I will punch your face

You can kill your enemy anytime. But, how do you deal with a traitor?

He was one of us. But he dragged us to prison.

What are we going to do about that?

We killed that girl because she betrayed us.

If we let him go her soul will haunt us saying...

...you killed me because I am a woman. What about him now?

Any man with dignity left in him, kill him.

'Only when a leader is righteous, will his people do the right thing.'

'There is chaos in the village, people are killing each other.'

'Periasamy is responsible for this.'

'He has to be killed.'

'Only flames from his pyre can bring our village out of darkness.'