Original subtitles

'The evolution of man towards civilisation'

'was an outcome of his inner desire to evolve.'

'He used the violent flames of fire to give him light.'

'However a burning desire is all it took to consume him.'

'Lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride and envy'

'consumed him like a raging fire.'

'Instead of emitting a bright, pleasant light'

'this resulted in a violent inferno.'

'This inferno does not mark the beginning of this story'

'rather it is the end. The reason for this end..'

"Desire is the root.."

"Desire is the root.."

"Desire.."

"Excess of desire.."

"Excess of desires leads to greed."

"Greed.."

"Yes.."

It is said that desire is the root of all suffering.

But a human life is filled with desires.

Upon childbirth, the desire for celebration.

If it's a baby girl, we desire a good groom for her in life.

If it's a baby boy, we desire a good bride for him in life.

After getting married, we desire to have children.

If it's a baby girl, we desire to have a boy.

Hey, pay attention.

Hence every person will always have a desire

blossoming in his heart.

So is it possible to lead a life without desires?

Tell me.

Right.. It's not possible.

It's impossible for any creature to not have desires.

That's because

the Almighty who created us has created these desires as well.

Hey!

He is speaking such wise words. Stop dozing off. Listen to him.

Oh.. He's been paid for it. That's why he's speaking.

If you don't give him the money

forget the discourse, he won't speak up at all.

Hey! Shut up! We haven't paid to listen to him.

He fools some people for money

but he fools us as we are already fools.

Isn't that done?

Darn your evil tongue.

Why do you say such things?

It comes naturally. I can't help it.

Shut up!

Lust is blind

similarly there is no end to desires.

We are born out of lust.

And desire is the root of lust as well.

Lust is innate and so is desire.

But, as humans, as citizens

our lust, our desires

should be anchored.

Otherwise

there won't be any difference between a human and a beast.

Look..

He says desire is innate and he also tells us to anchor it.

Tell him to look into my eyes for a moment.

Let me see if he gives in to lust or anchors his desires.

Darn your thoughts!

You'll bring disgrace to me. Let's go home.

Hey, we're leaving. Let's go.

Where did you get this? - I found it on the way

it was quite appealing. I plucked it.

Won't it be great if all fruits are available so easily?

You are impossible.

Your words and the discourse..

I don't get anything. - You were praising him back then.

He's an elder, a learned person. He must have said good things.

Even lies sound good. Right? - Shut up.

Mom, he spoke for hours at a stretch.

You didn't shut him up.

We still have a long way to go.

I am speaking to kill time and you want to shut me up.

Darn! Will you please shut up!

Your father must be waiting.

Your drunkard husband must be waiting for you, not me.

Had I found someone who would wait for me..

Had you got me married, even I'd have been a mother by now.

Just like my friends. They have borne so many children

as if there's no better work left for them now.

Darn!

Hey! Stop!

Hey, Malli!

Hey, Malli. - Yes.

Everything happens at a time.

At a destined time.

The house won't come to us, we need to go to it.

Similarly, we need to get to the suitable time in life

instead of rotting in one place.

Why are you staring at me? I know you didn't get it.

What kind of a mother are you? You have been through my age

but you can't understand my state of mind.

Hey..

Well.. - Stop it, Mom.

Come on.

Hey..

Oh..

Dad..

Dad.. - Coming..

Hey.. - Oh.. - What happened?

Are you experiencing pain? - Yes, Dad.

I'm scared, Dad. - Oh..

That's why I told you to be with her at night.

Kempa!

Kempa!

Some more time..

Hey.. Go call Ms. Gowramma.

Okay. - Hey! Stop.

It may get late. Let's take her there.

You think so?

Okay. Kempa, get the vehicle.

Okay, sir.

Sleep now.

Hey, Malli!

I heard a vehicle's noise.

There's no peace in our lives.

Oh.. - Careful, dear.. - Oh..

Careful.. - It's paining a lot. We have reached.. We have..

Dad.. - We have reached.

Mom. - The vehicle from the mansion.

Oh.. Sarso is expecting.

She must be in labour pain. I'll go boil some water

you get the knife to cut the umbilical cord.

Also get castor oil. Go fast!

Oh.. - Muthanna..

I can't bear this pain. - Hey.. Muthanna.

Make it fast.. - Wake up. Sir is here.

Call Gowramma.

Muthanna.. - Hey..

Get up..

Muthanna. - Oh.. I'll sit here.

Dad..

He won't wake up. Greetings, sir.

Come, dear..

Be careful.

Slowly..

Don't worry, dear..

Come on..

Oh..

It's done, dear..

Bear the pain.. - I can't.. - It'll be done.

Hold your breath.. Yes.. Like that..

Why are you shouting? I won't drink..

Mom!

It's paining.. - It's done.

Just a moment.. Push it..

It's done.

It's done, dear.

Dear, don't be scared. It's done.

Malli, hold her hand.

Mom.. Oh..

God, I'll die..

You may drink tomorrow instead of dying.

Just sleep for now. Sleep.. - Oh, God!

Malli, tell your father to shut up.

He won't oblige so easily. Just focus on your job.

Hey.. - Mom..

Mom.. I can't bear it.

You can..

Mom.. Oh.. I'll die.. - Bear it, dear.

Just once.. Just once, push hard. - I can't.

Yes..

Malli, get that..

Oh.. - It's done..

It's done, dear.. - Oh..

Darn you useless soul..

You cry like a baby, I swear..

From tomorrow, I won't drink..

You did a great favour.

Not at all. I have helped many women in childbirth.

Well..

God has sent me into this world to do this noble deed.

It's a noble act

to help bring a life into this world.

Oh.. The baby is so beautiful.

It has taken after you.

The mother is lucky if the baby boy resembles her.

"Sleep, my baby. Sleep, the apple of my eyes.."

"Sleep, my baby. Sleep, the apple of my eyes.."

"Your mother showers her affection on you.."

"She rocks you gently.."

"Her affection is boundless. She toils hard for you."

"She won't let you cry."

"Your chuckles are music to her ears."

"May you grow up to realise all her dreams."

"You are the world to her."

"You are her life."

"Your birth has filled her life with joy."

"Sleep, my baby. Sleep, the apple of my eyes.."

"You are her sunshine.."

"You are her darling.."

"She nurtures and raises you in the best of ways."

"She takes pains and troubles to nourish you."

"Don't you forget these favours one to you."

"To nurture you, she even ignored her hunger."

"She was worried for you and your well-being."

"And for ensuring the best for you, she strived hard."

"Sleep, my baby. Sleep, the apple of my eyes.."

"Sleep, my baby. Sleep, the apple of my eyes.."

Mister..

Is anybody here?

The shoes have been left here unattended.

I don't think anyone is around.

Are you far away?

Oh God!

Have you left your luggage here

and committed suicide by jumping into these waters?

Hey! Somebody is drowning, please help.

Sir!

Help.

Somebody, help!

Hey! Why are you shouting?

Has something grave happened?

Oh.. So you are alive.

Well, I've been calling out to you since long

you didn't notice.

I was underwater, hence I couldn't see you.

I can't see you no matter where you are.

What were you doing here?

It's Yoga.

Holding your breath under water.

Oh.. That's just like Duryodhana from Mahabharata.

Yoga under water.

You seem to be quite learned.

I am blind, but I am fond of learning.

Sir, perhaps you are new to this place.

Not only to this place.

I am new to every place I visit.

I go in search of new things

enjoy the natural beauty

and go from one village to another.

You may call me a gypsy. - Gypsy?

If you keep wandering, how do you earn a living?

I have earned more than what is needed to lead a life.

It is enough, so I am wandering.

I pray for your journey to continue further.

What's your name? - Channakeshava.

What's your name? - My name is Kannappa.

I know what your next question would be.

'Who named you this?'

I did the honours.

In case my name impresses God at some point

He will restore my eyesight in an instant.

May your wish come true.

Well, one who carries a pen need not be a writer

one who carries a gun need not be a shooter.

Do you only sell flutes or can you even play one?

There are many people like me who sell flutes

but I am different.

I should be content with whatever I earn

so I play these flutes while I sell them.

Alright, let me see you play a melodious tune for me.

That's amazing. Will you hear it or see it?

I'll see you play and hear your tunes. Go on.

Okay.

Wealth is knocking at your door..

Sir.. Sir, listen to my advice.

You may consider it to be truth or a lie.

It can't be a lie because I am not just saying it.

I am saying it because of a divine intervention.

You may suspect why I have been chosen to convey it to you.

I'll tell you why.

Because I, Malinga

am the son of the Almighty, sir. I am His son.

Son of the Almighty? The one who resides in heaven?

Of course, sir..

Ours is the land of various arts.

Nagamangala, Mandya, Mysuru..

If you visit my village and say that I lied to you.

My family, my extended family and everyone who knows me

will thrash me and kill me.

Hey, you. We have no time to listen to you

or give you any alms. Please leave.

Don't say that, ma'am..

Lady luck is about to smile on you.

Hey! Stop it..

Lady luck?

Come inside.

Hey! Search the entire house

if you find any money, I'll share it with you.

Darned guy.. - Don't say that, sir..

Indeed lady luck is about to smile on you.

If you don't listen to me, you'll lose a fortune..

Darn this guy..

Hey, you..

No matter how much I pray, nothing works.

In this scorching sun, while I am working, why pester me?

Don't annoy us.

Don't say that, sir..

If I dare say a lie, the Goddess will destroy me.

The Goddess will grant you a boon, today.

I am here to tell you to make the most of it.

Will She grant a boon? - Yes.

Will she shower money on us?

Yes..

You will surely witness a flood of riches.

You need to make the most of it.

Instead of ignoring it, believe me, sir.

Okay.

How big a pit should we dig to safely bury the riches?

Hey.. What's that?

Why talk to him? - Look at him..

Hey! Didn't I tell you to leave?

Hey! Who's that?

Just leave.. - Yes..

Otherwise I'll pull your tongue out and feed it to our dog.

Anyway it craves for meat on Wednesdays.

Well, my tongue is my source of earning..

Hey.. Shut up and leave!

No matter what you say, God will grant us only rags.

Yes, dear.. You are in rags.

But it is up to you whether you create riches

out of them or let them remain as rags.

Rags that you don't value..

Rags that will change your destiny.

Hey! How dare you curse us to live in rags!

Leave while you still can

otherwise I'll set you on fire! Darn his curse! Get lost!

He is scared.

Sir.

Hey, go..

Who are you? Where are you from?

Please give me some water to drink.

Come.

Thanks a lot.

You appear to have come from the city.

You look educated. What brings you here?

Ma'am, my name is Channakeshava.

I travel to places, write about the uniqueness that exists there

and publish it. - Oh..

I am also a cartoonist.

Oh, you make harpoons for newspaper.

Not harpoons, it's cartoons. That reminds me..

While I was coming, I was given this sacrament

at the temple. Please take it.

It's for you. Keep it.

Never mind, please take it.

One should always share it.

Give it.

Ma'am, please don't mind. I am very tired.

I am told it'll be night by the time I reach the next village.

Can I stay here for tonight?

Don't think that I am taking undue advantage

of your hospitality.

Well..

It's a poor house.

If you walk till the evening, you'll reach a village

where there are many millionaires.

They'll provide you with all the comforts.

You won't find them here.

A morsel to eat, a cup of water and a roof over head

are all one needs. This is what I have heard.

The millionaires may provide luxuries

but I prefer to sleep under the open sky.

I won't cause you people any trouble.

I won't cause you any expenses.

Share with me the food you eat.

I'll sleep in the courtyard.

Okay, I got it.

You are scared to provide shelter to a stranger

as you have an unmarried daughter at home.

What? What did you say? Fear?

There is no other house for miles.

Nobody will come to help us if anything untoward happens.

People call me the lonely Muthanna.

I am neither scared of beasts nor humans.

Nothing scares me.

I am hesitant because you are a stranger.

Right, Malli?

We don't have enough money give alms to anyone

but we do have enough food to share with another person.

Right, Malli?

Hey.. Why do both of you always ask me?

You may host him.

Or oust him.

Okay, come inside, dear.

Never mind, I'll stay here in the courtyard.

It's okay, come right in.

The sky is quite visible from the inside as well.

What's this, sir? You are making dung cakes.

Only if I do this, do I get to drink.

Do you drink? - Oh.. I don't.

I am not referring to alcohol, I mean to say coffee or tea.

Oh that.. - Yes.. - Yes, I do drink those.

Do you?

Hey, Gowramma..

Tea.. He wants tea.

A while ago, he said he'd eat anything we offer.

Now he's ordering for a tea.

Not him, but your father is the one who's ordering it.

Dear..

We have milk. We don't have tea leaves.

We are poor people. We don't have sugar, but jaggery.

Come on, Gowramma.

Don't say that in front of our guest.

He is tired. Give me some money, I'll get some tea leaves.

What? I know who's craving for tea.

You have money on you. Buy tea leaves with it.

I don't want tea.

It's a petty amount. Here you go.

Well, you are a guest here.

Taking money from you..

Never mind, take it, sir.

Keep it. - Shall I accompany you?

My cycle won't be able to take it.

You can't come. Stay here. I'll be back in a jiffy.

Do you want something else? - Dad!

With the remaining money, buy some sweets.

Hey.. Why are you staring at me?

Won't I make tea for you? I am the one who milks the cows.

Hey, shut up!

I'll put the clothes up for drying, go milk the cows.

Hey! Don't you dare drink all the milk.

You'll leave nothing for us.

You are quite a mischief. Stay here.

Shouldn't I milk the cow?

Hey.. Just because I dragged your calf away

don't you dare kick me. Otherwise you'll lose your leg.

I'll break it.

Is your name Malli? - What?

It's Mallika, my parents call me Malli.

So should I address you as 'Malli' or 'Mallika'?

It's your choice. As of now, let me milk the cow.

Okay, Mallika?

What's this?

What? - This.

Oh that.. It's used for exercising.

Who exercises here?

My father does, when he's unable to make out.

What?

For stamina, I mean.

You are from the city. You may not have seen this stuff.

Darn..

You have no respect. Hey.. - Coming.

Take this.

Hey.. - Yes.

Some sweets. Get me a spanner. - Yes..

You never run properly.

Darn..

Come here..

Take the tea.

It's hot.

'Smoking is injurious to health.'

The tea is great. Thanks.

Thanks to you too. - Why?

Dad got sweets in the remaining money.

Really?

Even I like sweets? - Shall I get it? - No..

The tea will taste bland if I eat it now.

Quite impressive.

I thought you are a delicate darling.

But you do work out.

But those who work out shouldn't drink tea.

What else should we drink? - You should drink milk.

Tell me if you want some, I'll get it for you.

I said, I'll get it for you.

Who's that screaming? - Retard.

Do you have such names here?

We don't but that's how some people act.

You may have the tea.

Hey, Malli..

Veeranna is here. Come.

You stay here, dear. Come on..

I don't see..

Useless fellow. What work did you have?

Don't you know that you have to water one field?

Yesterday, the priest told me

not to leave the house at that time so..

I knew it. I knew you would say this.

Why do you believe in this rubbish when it comes to work?

All I care about is money.

If my crop is ruined, who will be responsible for it?

Look, I'll tolerate it to a certain extent.

You know what I'll do later.

I won't regard.. - What are you saying, Veeranna?

You are staking claim to the land and crop.

We couldn't repay the loan

hence we had to mortgage our land to you.

We aren't your slaves. Don't talk rubbish.

Ma'am, I didn't mean to say that.

If this continues, who will take care of you?

What about your daughter's future?

That's why I am advising.. - Yes.. Stop it.

Are you so wise to advise him?

Everyone knows about you.

Well, the loan which he had availed, has become a problem

for all of you.

It's not like we don't have a solution for this problem.

You need to be willing to take my advice.

But he won't listen to me.

Darned cur!

You lick my hand!

A dog should know its place.

Look at its evil face.

Mr. Veeranna, I will send dad regularly to work from tomorrow.

You seem to be feeling the heat.

It's quite sunny.

Go home and have some refreshments.

You cur! Drink it up!

Dad! - Yes.

What are you tapping at since long?

No work can be done quietly.

I know you can do certain things quietly. - Hey..

Ma'am. - Yes. - The tea was good.

Your hospitality and care enriched the tea's taste.

Just one cup of tea and you are singing praises.

A motherless child like me

will value any little affection it gets.

Sir.. - Yes.

I want to ask you.

The one who was shouting..

It appears like he has tormented you a lot.

May I know the reason for this?

Poverty..

Hold this.

A farmer's life is hard.

There are nine acres surrounding this house.

They all belong to me.

We were leading a life.

But God had planned hard times for us.

Can't help.

So we are just putting up with life.

Illnesses brought in extra expenses

along with them.

We got buried under debt.

We couldn't repay the interest.

So we had to mortgage this house and the land

to Veeranna.

A life worse than death..

It goes on.

Leave it.

Now, we are working in our own fields like slaves.

I wonder when we will repay the debt

and free ourselves.

These thoughts haunt me.

There seems to be no way out.

You will find a way out. For sure.

All your problems will end.

When? After I age?

Ma'am. - Yes. - How much money do you need

to repay your debt?

Why ask that, dear?

Please tell me, ma'am.

A principle amount of Rs. 25,000 and an interest of Rs. 35,000.

Hey! We do have problems.

But we don't need your alms.

I didn't mean that, Mallika.

I am an orphan.

I struggled hard and earned this money.

You have courage and are noble at heart.

Money comes and goes.

My money can be yours in future.

Nothing is impossible.

Belief and perseverance are important virtues.

You have sheltered a stranger.

This nobility of yours will repay your rich dividends.

I didn't come to give this to you.

When an orphan like me can earn so much

you can earn much more. I intend to inspire you.

If I have made a mistake, please forgive me.

No need to apologise, dear.

It is quite evident that you have struggled hard to earn it.

That's ominous!

Malli! - Yes.. - Go take a bath.

Even you. Keep this inside and go take a bath.

Why, ma'am? - If a lizard falls on you, better bathe.

Hey, go!

"Madhava, the one who plays soulful tunes."

"Madhava, the one who enchants."

"Madhava, the one who plays soulful tunes."

"Madhava, the one who enchants."

"Take me in a trance."

"I have been waiting for you."

"I am in the awe of you."

"I am drawn towards you ceaselessly."

"The divine embodiment of my endearment."

"I have nobody but you. You are my only hope."

"Appear before me, cause no delay."

"My beloved.."

"Madhava, the one who plays soulful tunes."

"Madhava, the one who enchants."

"This youth of mine seeks you."

"I am lost in your thoughts.."

"My desires are boundless and overwhelming."

"As a mortal being, no matter how appealing I am"

"if I don't attain you, it's all in vain."

"Help me attain fulfilment."

"Help me attain peace."

"The touch of yours is all I crave for."

"Come, fulfil my desires."

"My life is incomplete without you."

"Come to me, my beloved."

"Madhava, the one who plays soulful tunes."

"Madhava, the one who enchants."

"Take me in a trance."

"I have been waiting for you."

"I am in the awe of you."

"The divine embodiment of my endearment."

"I have nobody but you. You are my only hope."

"Appear before me, cause no delay."

"My beloved.."

How long will you take? You should've been done by now.

Okay, Mom. I am coming.

Your dad and I are going to the fields.

Okay.. Be back soon.

Make sure that you do only farming chores.

Shut up! You are too much.

Be careful.

I said, be careful!

I know what you are trying to imply.

Don't you know me?

Oh.. I know you. Shouldn't you assure me?

I'll be back.

Had I known that the lizard would fall on you

I'd have heated water for you to bathe.

You may not be used to bathing with cold water.

I am used to it.

One doesn't get hot water everywhere.

Lakes, rivers, wells.. I bathe wherever I can.

Do you believe such things?

I mean, the lizard falling and all..

I don't know if such beliefs are completely true or not.

But they do have a noble intention behind them.

Moreover your mother emphasised on it.

You do look tough, but are soft from within.

So are you.

Although you are a motor-mouth

you do have divine traits. - Oh, stop lying.

To appear divine, one should be decked up in jewellery.

And not be as rugged as me.

That's not a problem. Wear the jewellery that I have.

Oh no!

Well.. I wish to wear them once.

Shall I wear them once and return them to you?

Is that all?

Oh.. - What happened?

I got pricked by a barbed wire. It's hurting.

Where?

Hey!

What are you doing!

You are behaving in this manner in front of a stranger!

Aren't you ashamed?

What have I done? - You do all this

and act innocent.

I have been observing ever since I came here

your glances are quite inappropriate.

You have evil designs.

If an adolescent girl behaves in this manner, she's..

Hey.. - Is that right?

No.. - I had hurt my leg.

I raised my dress to show you the wound.

Not to seduce you by showing my skin.

I asked for the jewellery

and this is how you treat me for it.

It's true that my youth is being wasted.

I haven't learnt how to stop it from being wasted.

I'll never be able to do that.

Mallika.

If my words have hurt you

please forgive me.

Never mind.

It shows that your character is noble.

The events that occurred weren't objectionable in nature.

I wish they were.

What? - Nothing.

Haven't your parents returned yet?

They will return in some time.

Hey! - Yes.. - Why are you playing after dark?

Keep it inside, it's ominous!

The omen won't vanish the moment I keep it in.

Darn! Is this how a girl should behave?

Will you leave now?

Darned girl!

Listen!

Hey, Channakeshava! - Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, did you call me? - Yes..

I am making 'Ragi Roti' for dinner.

How many will you have?

Rotis?

Okay. - Don't think. They will be tasty.

I know. - Okay, I'll make Rotis.

Ma'am.. - Yes.

I told you that I'll eat whatever you offer.

So now please don't mind if I ask for something.

I wish to have chicken curry made by you.

Will you make 'Ragi Mudde' and chicken curry?

What is it?

Chicken curry?

After seeing a rooster if you ask for chicken curry

it's not done.. - Sir..

You don't worry.

I'll pay you for the required ingredients.

Tell me the amount.

Including my expenses, it comes up to Rs. 50.

Dear.. - Quiet..

Take Rs. 200.

Rs. 200!

Take it. Buy whatever you want, at once.

Well.. - Give it.

Return it. - No..

Why are you embarrassing us by giving us the money?

Oh no! It's not like that.

I felt like having it, so I was paying for it.

Hey, let it be. He wishes for it. Make it for him.

I'll get it, dear. What all do you want?

You'll never obey me. - Okay, tell me.

Okay.

A chili.. We have coconut. Get the remaining items.

Okay, get it ready. - Yes..

I'll get it. - Hey, Malli! Come here.

Sir..

Yes..

Do you want something else? - No..

I want to answer nature's call. I don't know where to go.

There's ample space at the rear.

Go there. Do carry a lantern along.

The animals won't come close. Otherwise they may harm you.

Go.. You seem to be in a hurry. Go..

He's been holding it in since long.

'The Goddess will grant you a boon today.'

'You must make optimum use of it.'

'Instead of crying over it when it's gone'

'grab it while you still can.'

Why are you wearing a long face?

Did you feel bad because I asked you to stop playing?

I don't take offense to the nonsense you say. - Oh..

This arrogance is what I hate.

Are you done with it? Don't overdo it.

Mom.

Have you ever given anyone more money than he asked for?

You think I am mad.

Have you?

Then why did he?

I don't think that's his hard-earned money.

He said that he has earned and saved it.

I don't think so.

Nobody spends money blindly.

He is enjoying somebody else's money.

I doubt..

This is not his hard-earned money.

He has stolen it.

Hey!

If he overhears it..

He has gone towards the backyard.

No matter how he has earned it.

Why should we care? - If we do nothing about it

we'll remain where we are.

We'll never progress in life.

So?

His money and jewellery..

What if we get to have it?

How is that possible?

It belongs to his, only if he is alive.

But if he's dead..

He said that the sacrament was destined for us.

I say that all his riches

are destined for us.

Slaughter the chicken for curry

while I take care of him.

You have lost it! - Yes, I have!

I have been overcome by desire.

You have no worries. Your life is going smoothly.

But no one understands my agony.

If needs are not met when they should've been

then what's the use of life?

Look.

I can't be more straightforward. You won't like it.

There is only one way to solve all our problems.

That is to kill him!

Hey..

If you object to it even now..

Veeranna has an eye on me.

In order to repay your debt, I'll marry him.

Hey, Malli..

In that case..

You think we should kill him?

Don't you remember what the soothsayer said this morning?

'It is up to you whether you create riches'

'out of rags or let them remain as such.'

Not just that.

Later in the day

a lizard fell on his right hand.

You always say that it is a good omen

if it happens in a particular manner.

Lizard falling on the right hand of a man brings death.

So here we are..

We should kill him.

That's..

That's destined to happen.

Hey, Malli..

I-I am scared.

Gowramma.

I have got 200 gram of coriander.

Do you know what she's saying?

A bunch of coriander leaves and curry leaves.

I am saying something. What are you blabbering?

Cinnamon, cloves, ginger..

Couscous.. - Hey!

She suggests that we kill the boy.

Let's do it.

The decision has been made.

But it's not easy to execute it.

Why should we let go of an opportunity?

Even I am fed up of what Veeranna has been saying.

Dear..

As a father, I couldn't do anything for you.

I will do anything for your betterment.

Do what you people have to.

Let me do what I have to.

Cook the food and serve it to him.

Even you have your meals and go to sleep.

Before morning.. - Sir.. - Yes..

Are you done talking?

If you keep talking

the chicken curry will take more time.

No..

I had got all the ingredients.

I was keeping an account..

The remaining cash..

Come on, sir. It was meant for your expenses as well.

You said you wanted to buy something.

Haven't you bought it?

Well.. I'll be back. - Go and be back fast.

The curry is waiting for you. - Yes..

You get the stuff ready. - Yes..

Be careful.

I'll be back.

'Alcohol is injurious to health.'

Ma'am!

What do you think about slaughtering?

I mean we have planned to slaughter the chicken..

I want to know your opinion on it.

You are the one who told us to do so.

Yes, I did tell you.

But sometimes it feels bad to kill a creature

only to consume it.

So what? Will you eat what is being prepared or not?

Hey.. Philosophy just sounds good.

One can't follow it.

If you want to relish the curry

the chicken must die.

Exactly.

It would've been great

if we could make a tasty curry without killing the chicken.

Somebody must die to give life to another.

That's how nature works.

A big animal preys on a small animal.

A bigger animal preys on the big animal.

Man is also a part of that chain.

But man cannot eat another man.

So we eat what suits us, chicken or sheep.

We eat other animals.

If you are feeling so sorry, don't eat it. Leave it.

Hey.. I won't take such wrong decisions.

Don't arrive at wrong conclusions.

I am saying such things as they may make the dead chicken

feel good before it adorns our platters.

Will you keep talking or let us cook?

Hey.. The curry is important. Sorry..

Mr. Muthanna.

We have a small dispute amongst us.

My father says that you will quit drinking from tomorrow.

I disagree with him. What do you have to say?

Well..

Why should I interfere in the father-son dispute?

That's not the case, Mr. Muthanna.

I say, one who drinks in sorrow, won't drink in joy.

I say that one who drinks will never care for circumstances.

Look, both of you.

It's okay if you don't give me to drink.

Who are you to tell me not to drink?

Who..

Oh..

Now I get it.

You plan to talk all this rubbish

and make me sober.

So that I start drinking again and you get more business.

Right?

That won't happen.

That won't happen..

Tonight..

I am going to do something important.

Important..

I have decided to quit drinking.

I'll quit it..

Raju, one more peg.

Look at that.

Here you go.

Gowramma!

Gowramma! - Yes!

You have been asked to come work at Munigowda's farm

tomorrow.

You'll be paid well.

Will you and your daughter come? - Yes, we will.

At what time? - Hey..

Hereafter we won't work on farms.

Oh, no matter what, I thought you people would come.

What do I do now?

Hey, ask somebody else.

We have no time.

Okay. I'll leave now.

Ma'am, I won't be here tomorrow.

Did you refuse to go just because you'll have to serve me?

You won't be here and even we won't have to work.

Hence we need not work tomorrow.

Hey.. That.. That's not the case..

We have work in our own fields.

Hence she refused.

Oh, that's good. I hope I am not causing any trouble.

You being alive is a problem for us.

Ma'am, how long will it take for the dinner to be ready?

Well, some more time. Please wait.

I can't.

He'll be back, dear. - I don't think so, Mom.

He has a lot of money on him. He'll get drunk

and pass out. He won't come here and help.

What do you suggest now?

Malli!

Oh..

I just remembered..

I knew it..

I told them to just cook food.

But I just can't trust

the women of my family.

Impossible..

Impossible..

Raju!

Ma'am!

I doubt if I'll get to eat chicken curry today.

Don't overcook it. Serve it fast.

Y-Yes, dear.

I am making 'Ragi Mudde'.

It looks like you'll feed him, sing a lullaby and put him to sleep.

What do I do? Your father said that

he'll handle the rest.

What! My father! Will that drunkard handle things?

He won't return until he runs out of money.

What do you want me to do?

Nothing can be done if he is destined to die by our hands.

We need to do whatever needs to be done.

No, Malli.

Don't stop me, Mom.

We need to murder him in order to solve our problems.

I am not stopping you.

I don't want bloodshed here.

Then?

The poisonous plant.

"Feelings give birth to desire.."

"But desire makes life miserable.."

"Even virtues"

"turn into vices.."

"Envy in hearts"

"and evil intentions."

"One perishes in the fire of desire."

"And the dance of death follows."

"Desire is the rot"

"that ruins humanity in our hearts."

"Desire that moulds into evil designs.."

It has a great aroma.

Enough, ma'am.

What's this?

Your hands are dirty.

Well, that's because I was writing.

Let me go wash my hands.

You..

Be careful, sir. It's dark. - It's dark everywhere..

Mom, the cops are here.

Oh God!

Channakeshava!

Yes, ma'am.. - Stay here for some time.

I'll call you.

Why, ma'am? What happened?

Somebody is here.

If they see you here

they may ask unnecessary questions.

You know it..

I got it, ma'am.

I won't cause any trouble for you.

I'll be here until you call me.

Y-Yes..

Oh..

I am just not able to relish the chicken.

Greetings, sir.

Greetings.. - What brings you here?

A thief struck at Mr. Bhadregowda's house.

We have learnt that he is somewhere around.

We have come searching for him.

Did you see any suspicious person around?

Gowramma..

I can sense an aroma.

I believe meat has been prepared.

C-Chicken curry is what I have prepared.

Come on, let me it. - Me too, sir.

Shut the dog up.

It won't harm you, sir. - What if it bites us?

Barking dogs seldom bite.

Sir knows nothing about dogs. Come on, now.

Come on, ma'am.

Come on..

Oh..

You have already served it in plates.

Oh.. Not that, sir.

I'll get other plates for both of you.

Never mind. We are no strangers.. - No, sir..

It's a leftover.

Malli, get two plates.

Get the utensils in.

Oh..

Hey, Gowramma! What's the hurry?

I-It slipped from my hand, sir.

Malli, clean it up.

I'll get the curry.

"The night witnesses a dance of desires"

"and death alike."

"The night is like no other"

"as people's evil designs are manifested in it."

"The one who falls prey to desires.."

"Heralds his own peril.."

"Humanity has been held captive by evil desires."

"Innocence has been entrapped, nobody knows that."

"What has destiny brought people to?"

"Such misfortune awaits.."

Gowramma..

I wonder if the chicken is tastier than the curry

or if it is the other way round.

But it tastes great.

"You will fall prey to desire."

"You will perish in this dance of desires."

Hey.. Go away..

Go away..

Hey..

Hey, let it eat.

The leftovers will be fed to the dog, right?

'Evil designs have taken over nobility.'

'Now everything is ruined.'

'If innocence dies and evil wins'

'it indicates that man has turned into a demon!'

Gowramma, thanks for the meal.

We shall leave now. - Goodbye.

Sir, let's sleep here for a while. - Hey, let's go.

What's this?

After having the meal, it's sleeping like a log.

That's how it is. It sleeps soon after having its meal.

Saw that?

Had we also slept, we'd have been compared to a cur.

Come on.

"Darkness has engulfed"

"intellect and sanity."

"Your intellect"

"has fallen prey to greed."

"Your ways are similar"

"to that of others."

"But your intentions"

"are evil beyond measure."

"Who decides who lives"

"and who dies? Whose end"

"awaits him at which instance?"

Mallika.. What happened?

It's puking. Go on, mom has served the dinner.

"The night witnesses a dance of desires"

"and death alike."

"The night is like no other"

"as people's evil designs are manifested in it."

"The one who falls prey to desires.."

"Heralds his own peril.."

"Desires have manifested themselves"

"in their most cruel form."

"The night is like no other"

"as people's evil designs are manifested in it."

"The onset of this night"

"has started a mayhem of envy and desires."

Hey.. What are you doing, dear?

Ma'am..

I should have touched your feet the moment I came here.

You didn't poison his food, did you?

You valued a stranger's life more than your daughter's future.

You won't mind if I sell my body to repay your debt.

Malli..

Why do you say that and hurt me?

I got sacred after I saw the dog die.

So..

That's why I didn't serve him

the poisoned curry.

You won't..

You won't feel like doing it.

For being born as your daughter

I must kill myself.

Hey..

Don't worry. I won't kill myself.

I'll do what I have decided to.

Hey..

Hey! This is used to slaughter.

We slaughter chicken using it.

Hey..

Either he dies

or I die.

It sounded like Ms. Gowramma's scream.

Kannappa..

What brings you here at this time?

I was heading home.

I heard your scream so I came to enquire.

Scream?

Not at all. - It sounded like your scream.

Me? Not at all.

Fine. Perhaps it was my misconception.

I'll leave. Be careful. - Yes.

It's dark. Even you be careful.

For me day and night are alike.

One who knows not where he is going, is blind.

I'll leave now. - Okay..

Ma'am.. I think you have guests.

Guests.. Nobody visits us.

Why are you lying to me?

Don't you get it when told once? Just leave.

I'll leave, Malli. Why get angry over it?

Well.. Where is Muthanna?

Don't you know where he will be? Just leave.

I'll leave now..

One more, Raju.. One more peg..

Sir.. It's enough for today.

My master and his son are playing this trick

because you won't come here from tomorrow.

Will you drink to your death tonight itself? - Shut up..

Even you talk like that..

I'll drink tonight, tomorrow and again on the day after..

I'll offer drinks even to you.

I have the money. - It's not about the money.

I'll tell you something. After listening to it

forget offering me a drink, you'll rush home.

Hey, say what it is.

Say it.

The one who has visited you..

What.. - The one who has visited you..

Do you know who he is?

How do you know the fact that he has visited us?

"Life is a carriage.."

"Life is a carriage, destiny is its master."

"You are the steed"

"that pulls it."

"The Almighty decides who boards it. Joy and grief.."

"Are the places you run to."

"If your legs fail, you have the ground to support you."

"If your legs fail, you have the ground to support you."

"The game of destiny.. Cruel games of destiny.."

"Perish in this game of destiny."

"Life is a game.. Evil are these games.."

"The human life is polluted by envy."

"Every tree blossoms in a season.."

"And withers away in another.."

"Every tree blossoms in a season.."

"And withers away in another.."

"And withers away in another.."

"And withers away in another.."

Hey..

Gowramma..

Where is he?

Subbu..

Oh..

Subbu..

Oh..

He.. He's my Subbu.

Subbu..

'I have come here after many years.'

'You can't recognise me.'

'I am Muthanna's son. Subbu.'

'Muthanna's son..'

'You had run away from here when you were a kid.'

'Are you the one?'

'Yes, that's me.'

'After you left, your mother wept ceaselessly.'

'Your father became a drunkard.'

'Your sister is still unmarried.'

'Forget all that. Now that you are back'

'everything will be alright.'

'I will set it right. That's why I have come here.'

'I left home over a petty issue.'

'I'll show it to my parents'

'that I didn't leave home in vain.'

'Sir.. Unless I tell them'

'don't tell my family about me.'

'You seem to have planned it out.'

Subbu..

Subbu..

Subbu..

Subbu..

Subbu.

'The money that is mine, can be yours in future.'

'Those who work out, should not drink tea.'

'They should drink milk.'

Subbu..

Our Subbu..

Subbu..

Hey..

Subbu..

Get up..

Malli..

Look, this is you.

Look at my Subbu.

Our Subbu..

Our Subbu..

'Mom, he has cut my hair..'

'What's that..'

'Oh my! Darned fellow!'

'You've cut the girl's hair!'

'What's wrong with you?'

'Why did you do that? Why?'

'Are you laughing? Darn you!'

'Are you still laughing after all the spanking?'

'You should be thrashed.'

'I'm coming. Where are you running to?'

'Where is he?'

'Hey, rascal! Will I spare you if you run away?'

'Stop! Where are you running to?'

'Hey.. Subbu..'

'Go. Go away.'

'I'll kill you if you come back.'

Don't touch him!

Don't touch him!

We don't deserve to touch him.

Hey..

He.. - I..

I..

I made the mistake.

I was the one..

I killed him.

I killed him..

Hey..

It's my mistake.

Yes.. It's me.. I made a mistake.

I made a mistake by giving birth to him.

He..

Even I..

Subbu..

You.. I..

I killed him.

I shouldn't..

Subbu..

Look at this. Subbu..

Subbu.. Look..

"Trust and faith.."

"Do not exist anymore."

"Trust and faith.."

"Are all that matter in this world."

"Your existence revolves around these.."

"Your peril is brought by the absence of these."

"Your existence revolves around these.."

"The betterment of humanity rests on them.."

"The betterment of every individual rests on them.."

"The betterment of every individual rests on them.."

"This life takes pleasant and unpleasant forms.."

"It is a maze of desires.."

"Ambitions and evil desires.."

"We are surrounded by all of these.."

"Our existence is marred by desires.."

"Virtues are blurred.."

"Our existence is marred by desires.."

"This is the bitter truth.."

"This is what life is about.."

"This is what life is about.."

"Mankutimma.."

"Mankutimma.."

"Mankutimma.."

"Mankutimma.."

"Mankutimma.."

"Mankutimma.."

"This is what life is about.."

"Mankutimma.."

'It's a memorable day in my life.'

'Whatever I had lost in these 15 years'

'I regained it in a day and I am very happy about it.'

'I felt like telling my parents that I am their son.'

'But they have suffered a lot because of me.'

'So let me benefit them in some way'

'and reveal my identity to them.'

'Had I apologised for my mistake back then'

'I need not have stayed away from my mother for so long.'

'Even father wouldn't have become a drunkard.'

'My sister doesn't know that I am her brother'

'and she is struggling hard in life.'

'God, You have given me the strength to earn'

'enough money to solve my family's problems.'

'Similarly, until I reveal my identity'

'may no evil thoughts cross'

'my sister's mind.'

'Tomorrow I'll repay Veeranna's money'

'and reveal my identity to my parents'

'only after seeking their blessings.'