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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DRINKING WATER

Mom?

- Mom! - Yes, dear?

- Where are the bike keys? - They are near the Buddha statue.

- Brother? - Yes?

Aren't you an MLA now?

But your son is still rearing pigs. It is embarrassing.

- Embarrassing? - Yes.

- Do one thing for me. - Yes, brother.

Buy him ten lions.

We'll ask him to rear them!

He's doing what he loves.

Why are you bothered?

Don't ever tell him what you told me.

You won't have any gums left to flap.

Ignore him, Brother.

Our District Secretary Rathnavel is hosting another dog race it seems.

What's your problem now?

What's it to us if he hosts a dog race or a wolf walk?

Let's mind our own business.

We got plenty to do, man!

Okay, Brother.

Don't give up!

Run!

Keep going!

Go! Go! Go!

- Come on! - Come on!

Damn it!

You did well, kiddo! You won!

How did our dog lose, Brother?

Shut up! You fool...

What are you saying?

Seems like there's some huge problem...

Master is here!

Master's here. Hurry!

Let's start!

What happened?

He hit me, Master.

He hit you?!

- Who? - Karthi hit me, Master.

Why did he hit you?

I accidentally stepped on him while practicing a form.

- Did you apologize? - I did, Master. He hit me after that.

He's a big shot now, is he?

Alright. What do we do now?

Please tell him not to hit me anymore, Master.

You can tell him that yourself.

If I do, he'll hit me again.

Scared? Okay, run along.

Nothing like that, Master.

It's just that it won't sit right with you.

You aren't afraid? Are you ready to hit him back then?

Why are you hesitating?

Because he's bigger than you?

Look at me.

It doesn't matter who wins.

What matters is who's scared.

If you give him three strong punches...

he'll be afraid to even touch you.

Got it?

Shall we proceed?

Yes, Master.

Rathnavel, you claimed that your dog never loses a race.

But it did!

It lost.

You say it like you don't care.

What will you do with that loser dog?

Give it to me. I'll have it stand guard for my orchard.

What do you say?

Don't keep hitting someone assuming that they won't hit back.

That is depravity.

Don't keep getting beaten up believing that you can't strike back.

That is cowardice.

- Got it? - I'm sorry, Master.

I'm sorry, Master.

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- I told you to vacate a long time ago! - Yes...

- But you haven't! - Stop repeating yourself.

- Kids are studying out there. - Listen up! Stop arguing!

- Just vacate it! - Try to understand, brother!

What's wrong?

There you are.

So it's you who told them I can't do anything if you refuse to vacate.

What you are doing is totally unfair, sir.

How can you make us leave within four months

after signing a three-year contract?

We're not running a beauty salon here.

We're educating children.

They all are underprivileged children!

Why don't you understand?

Listen up. I don't care about all that.

The only thing that matters to me is my and my family's safety.

Who got you so spooked that you're throwing us out?

At least tell us who they are! We'll deal with them ourselves!

Don't ask me any more questions. Please understand.

Just move out.

- But why, sir... - Leela!

The way he's panicking,

I think this is bigger than what meets the eye.

Someone's peeved with our free coaching center.

Exactly! Who is that someone?

Shouldn't we find out?

Shouldn't we know who that scumbag is?

He certainly won't tell us, Leela.

Given the circumstances, what are we still doing here?

We'll find another place for the kids.

Hey! You make it sound like that's easy!

Do you think we can find another place so soon?

Do you know how long it'll take? How much it'll cost? Have you...

Wait! Don't worry about the cost.

I'll cover it.

I'll give you how much ever you want.

I don't want to incur the curse of these poor kids.

Sir...

we can handle our problems. Please leave.

You want us to vacate, right?

- We'll do it. - No, dear. Keep it.

No need, sir. Please leave.

What now? He only told us to move out.

Why the long faces?

We were going to do it someday.

Leela, let's go check with Athiveeran.

Check with him about what?

- Will you plead before his father? - Leela!

Why do you sound so hostile?

He's also our friend, isn't he? He's helped us a lot!

What's the harm in talking to him?

In that case, you all go talk to him. I'll handle the rest of the work.

Stop seeing him just as an MLA's son, Leela.

Has he ever rubbed that in?

He's the reason why we are supporting you today.

He talks so highly of you. Don't you know?

Try to understand. Stop beating that drum of him being an MLA's son.

A lot of time has passed since college!

Yet, you go on like a broken record!

A jungle filled with wild jasmines

A jungle of flowers That held me in its spell

Those flowers I wore have withered

That is the woe of my fate

Cold, northern winds beckon me

I can't step across the threshold

Cold, northern winds beckon me

I can't step across the threshold

What shall I do? What shall I do?

What shall I do, all by myself?

What shall I do without my hero?

Dark and grim prospects may greet

Where the leg strides, a path unfolds

Words are empty

Where is your speed?

Break out of your shackles

Soar as the mighty eagle

Shy maiden, rise up

You are your own hero

You are

You are

You are

Yes, yes, yes, you are

-It's time for our flag to fly high -It's time

It's time to set off those fireworks

-It's time for our flag to fly high -It's time

It's time to set off those fireworks

Make all your hidden anger Show up on your forehead

With one swift kick

Roll up the world In the palm of your hand

-Step aside -Go away

-Step aside -Go away

No failures No limits for those who dare

The sky is within your reach

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Heed not useless talk

Even if you're ashamed, it's nothing

Country maiden Nothing's wrong even if your pride's hurt!

They raise their dear girl With so much care

And then they kill And bury that very girl

No matter where she's born, if you sprout From the roots, they pull you out

I shall sing a dirge

Step aside

In the dusty outback, cooped up inside The house, what have you achieved?

To slip out of your shackles To break down your dam

You must fight my dear

Do not sing those old tunes Over and over

Don't make that mistake

It is no feat of extreme magic Or extraordinary talent

Step up and show everyone who you are

-It's time for our flag to fly high -Hit it strongly

It's time to set off those fireworks

-It's time for our flag to fly high -It's time

It's time to set off those fireworks

Make all your hidden anger Show up on your forehead

With one swift kick, roll up the world In the palm of your hand

-Step aside -Go away

-Step aside -Go away

No failures No limits for those who dare

The sky is within your reach

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Hit it strongly

-Step aside -Go away

Hey! What's with him? He took down his father's party flag!

He's just showing off.

Why would he do that?

He likes me.

He keeps gawking at me.

- Hey! - What?

Why are you staring at Leela like that?

Because I like her. What about it?

And then what?

Well... he goes about his business and I go about mine. That's all.

So, you check him out too?

Indeed, I do.

Even I like him.

Then why don't you go talk to her?

And say what?

She doesn't even respect me as a classmate.

She only sees me as the MLA's son.

His father's sense of entitlement runs in him, as well.

If I went up to her, she'd take it as arrogance.

He's not my type.

Why dwell on him now? Give me some water.

Very well.

A man has learned everything

He knows how to run his life

But there was this one thing

That he failed to grasp

Like a sweet-throated cuckoo

He knows to create beautiful music

Like a pair of powerful ox

He knows to pull heavy a load

Like birds in the wilderness

He knows to soar high above the skies

But he does not know

How to live a human life

- Brother? - Yes?

- Veeran's friends want to meet you. - Alright.

- I'm coming. - Yes, Brother.

- Welcome! - Greetings, sir.

Greetings. Please sit down.

- Please sit. - It's okay, sir.

Please sit down, dear boy!

Always be seated while talking to someone.

Okay, sir.

- Don't remain standing. Got it? - Yes, sir.

How can I help you, son?

We're Athiveeran's friends from college. We came to see him.

- Oh, you're here to see him? - Yes, sir.

He must be here somewhere.

I'll get his mother. Care to meet her?

- Okay, sir. - That will do, sir.

- Would you like something to drink? - That's okay.

Okay.

All of you have come together. Is something wrong?

- Nothing like that, sir! - No, sir!

- Are you sure? - Yes, sir.

- I'll go and get her. - Yes, sir.

Please stay seated!

Didn't I just tell you? Sit down!

- I'll get her. - Yes, sir.

Veerayi! Dear?

- Veerayi? - Yes, dear?

Some of Athiveeran's friends are here to see him.

Dear!

The one in the middle.

Don't you know who she is?

Who is she, dear?

Athiveeran has her picture in his book!

- Oh, so she's the one? - Yes.

Alright, you go and talk to them.

You go on. I got this.

Welcome!

- You all are Athiveeran's friends? - Yes, ma'am.

- Are you all doing well? - Yes.

- Do you want to see Athiveeran? - Yes.

He's always at the pigpen out back!

I think he might be there right now, as well.

- Would you like to go there and chat? - Sure.

- I'll get you all some beverages. Go. - Alright.

My dear!

What's your name?

- Leela. - Come with me, dear.

Come on, help me with the beverages.

Come, dear.

- Go. - Please feel at home.

You dress like a man and yet you're so shy.

You've come here for the first time. I have so much to ask.

You and Athiveeran are close friends, right?

Is he pleasant and friendly with you, at least?

Why are you quiet, dear? Your family will agree, won't they?

Agree to what?

I don't understand. What do you mean?

You and Athiveeran love each other, right?

Oh, no! Nothing like that, Auntie.

We were classmates in college.

Besides that, I've never spoken to him.

What are you saying, dear? He hasn't spoken to you at all?

- No, Auntie. - Good lord!

So he treats you the same way he treats his father?

That boy is fond of him.

Yet, he won't say a word to him.

What shall I do with him?

Auntie?

Athiveeran and his father don't speak to each other?

It's been fifteen years since they spoke, dear.

Fifteen years?

Why? What happened?

That's a long story, dear.

Only me and my God Pottipagadai know about it.

POTTI PAGADAIAPPAN

- Hey, the water... - Hey, come here.

Hey, come on!

What are you doing here, brother?

Can't you see? We're playing cards.

Come join us. Why are you so worked up?

You continue playing cards here while pig herds bathe in the temple well!

How did they get in there?

- They're making this a habit... - Why do they always do this?!

We have to teach them a lesson. Why are they doing this?

- Come on! - Let's go!

Last week, we explicitly forbade them from going to the well!

You should've punished them the last time they did it, but you didn't!

Now they won't stop doing it!

- Don't hit me. - No.

Don't hit me.

Don't hit me.

No!

Oh, God!

Don't hit me.

Dad!

M.SUNDARAM. B.A. FORMER MINISTER

- Come. - Greetings, brother.

- Sir? - Brother?

- Mannu is here. - Sir?

- Come, Mannu. - Greetings, sir.

- Did you hear about it, sir? - Yes.

- We live together as brethren. - Be calm.

- Yet they committed such an atrocious act. - I got this.

- Our town is beyond devastated. - Come. I'll sort it out.

- We don't know what to do! - Come along.

Why did you stop here, sir?

Listen, Mannu. It's a huge problem.

It's getting out of our hands.

Let's talk it out first and make a decision.

What is there to decide, sir? What is...

Let's go, sir.

My heart breaks when I think about what they did.

Those monsters pelted innocent kids to death!

We can't stay mum about this anymore, sir.

- The people are raging! - Mannu...

Please tell me what to do.

- I'm ready for anything. - Hey, go and stand there!

- Wait there! We're talking here! - Okay, sir.

Nothing like that, Mannu... We're ready for everything.

- Tell me what you want. - What can I say, sir?

Four thugs in a murderous rage have pelted innocent kids to death.

Back home, my son is battling for his life.

We cannot let them get away, sir.

They must be hanged to death!

They must be hanged!

Sir...

my son and I will come to testify anywhere you want, sir.

Hearing you speak like this is taking a toll on my heart, man!

A major political party.

Many great leaders.

No matter how many speeches are given against this...

...these rabid brutes never change.

I am ashamed! I am so bloody ashamed, Mannu!

- Kandasamy? - Brother?

Did you find out what's going on there?

I called to check. Things are pretty rough.

They've assembled the entire village!

If we go with the police and try making arrests...

...they're ready to riot.

- We must think this through. - What, brother!

Why is the whole village united in support of those murderous beasts?

Please be fair!

Let's assume, I were to have the police pursue them for you...

the whole village will see it as a dishonor. What do I do?

How, sir?

How can the murderous rage of four become an issue of honor for 400 families?

- I don't understand! - I don't understand it either!

Moreover, it goes against what our party stands for.

We came to power in order to root out such evil.

And we're fighting to regain that power.

What if we act on your word and the opposition takes advantage of it?

- What will you do? - Sir...

You're saying all kinds of things. I'm confused.

But there's one thing I'm sure of...

my village and my people trust me and the party.

This is all that I can do.

Why keep repeating yourself when he's made things clear?

You keep telling us to take action. But how do we do that?

We have no power or authority.

Quit going on and on.

Yes, Mannu.

More than getting revenge, it's important we protect those forty families.

To do that, you must rise to a prominent position in the party.

If he acted on your word, and they retaliated against you...

how will he tolerate it?

Don't just stand there. Make a decision.

- Alright. - Mannu...

I'll be back.

Okay. Go on.

We're all with you, Mannu!

Talk to me, dear boy!

Tell your father!

Tell your father, my boy!

Where did you go? Where did you go to bathe?

Where the hell did you go bathe?

Tell me!

Tell me, son!

Tell me, Athiveera!

Where did you go bathe?

Tell me, dear boy!

Tell me, my son!

Where did you go? Please tell your father, my dear!

Tell me, my boy!

Where did you go?

Don't cry! Tell your father! He'll take care of it!

Tell your father! Tell me who hit you!

Tell me! Tell your father who hit you!

Who hit you, my dear?

- Kandasamy... - Brother?

- Did we say anything wrong? - Not at all!

We're trying to keep things under control.

True.

If they turn it into a reserved constituency, Mannu is our only man.

We need him to seek their votes.

What are you saying? Will they make it a reserved con...

That's what we are thinking.

I don't know what's going on in his head.

THE WALL ON THE WELL COLLAPSED AND THE SCHOOL CHILDREN WERE KILLED

Like the hard-working crows He toils for the rest of humanity

He urges young children To treat each other as brethren

He leads his life in accordance With the values of Thirukural

He assures the poor and needy That tomorrow is theirs to reap

He assures the poor and needy That tomorrow is theirs to reap

Look at me, dear.

Why are you crying?

Our son lying here as a bloody heap is evidence of this horror.

We can't do anything about it.

Let it go, dear.

It's our fate.

Fate! Is that what you think it is?

When he wakes up tomorrow and asks for his friends, what do I say?

When the downtrodden do not have the right to get angry or indignant...

what can either of us do?

Life in the service of Tamil Body in the service of Earth

He yearns for such a day

When foes surround him, He hacks his way to victory

He hacks his way to victory

Hey! Veerayi!

Veera is missing, dear!

- Athiveeran is missing! Veera! - What?

- What's wrong, dear? - Son!

Veera! Hey!

Veera! Son!

- Veera! - Athiveera!

- Son! - Dear!

My boy!

- Veera! - Veera!

Athiveera! Hey!

Where are you, son?

Veera!

Son? Veera?

Athiveera!

Hey!

Come back to your father, Athiveera!

I can't live without you!

Hey, Athiveera!

Athiveera!

The loving heart

In gentle tones, it whispers

Hush dear, go to sleep

This warm, safe haven Came to me as a blessing

Hush dear, go to sleep

The torment you endured When you were a child

No one told me about it, ever

You may plead, you may fear

But it is love though that conquers

Where can light disappear?

Towards you, it will always veer

When these clouds Of different shades gather together

I see that there are no faults, whatsoever

The loving heart

In gentle tones, it whispers

Hush dear, go to sleep

This warm, safe haven Came to me as a blessing

Hush dear, go to sleep

Hey, Leela!

You're here, as well?

No one told me!

I came a while ago.

- I was talking to your mother. - Oh.

How are you?

I'm good. How about you?

I heard that they are making you move out of the coaching center.

You can use my martial arts dojo until you find some other place.

I can train my students outdoors.

Hey... thanks.

- No problem. - Give me your hand.

What's this now?

Just give it to me. I'll explain.

- Will this do? - Yes.

Sorry.

- For what? - I knew nothing about you.

Yet, I stayed away, assuming I knew everything.

For that.

Then, I'm sorry too.

What are you apologizing for?

I knew everything about you. Yet, I stayed away, pretending I didn't.

For that.

The loving heart

In gentle tones, it whispers

Hush dear, go to sleep

This warm, safe haven Came to me as a blessing

Hush dear, go to sleep

The torment you endured When you were a child

No one told me about it, ever

You may plead, you may fear

But it is love though that conquers

Where can light disappear?

Towards you, it will always veer

When these clouds Of different shades gather together

I see that there are no faults, whatsoever

The loving heart

In gentle tones, it whispers

Hush dear, go to sleep

This warm, safe haven Came to me as a blessing

Hush dear, go to sleep

A GATHERING OF WARRIORS

ACTIVISTS RUN BY EQUALITY A WARM WELCOME TO VISITING CLUB

A flash at the edge of the eye

As the blush of fresh nectar In a fluttering flower

Spreads its wings everywhere

You lovely fragrance Soothes like a mother

And plants gentle kisses on the forehead

For you are the melody In the midst of a blazing forest

The loving heart

In gentle tones, it whispers

Hush dear, go to sleep

This warm, safe haven Came to me as a blessing

Hush dear, sleep

The torment you endured When you were a child

No one told me ever

You may plead, you may fear

But it is love though that conquers

Where can light disappear?

Towards you, it will always veer

When these clouds Of different shades gather together

I see that there are no faults, whatsoever

Hello? Is this Leela from ICG?

Yes, this is she.

Are you running that center?

Yes, I run the place. Who are you?

We told you to shut it down, but you won't, yes?

You're scared to even tell me your name and you're threatening me?

If you have the guts, come meet me!

- Who do you think you are talking to? - Why I ought to...

- Hello? - It was about the center.

- He hung up? - Yes.

- Who is he? - I don't know.

They call from unknown numbers and threaten us.

They demand that we shut down the center.

Okay. Don't get worked up. We'll handle it.

I soar to the skies on this day

I bask in the dazzling moonlight

Somehow

In my heart

Sparkle the galore of varied hues

A peppy number sets me to groove

When you come near Oh, sweetheart

There is a deluge Of golden starbursts

When you are my warm haven

These thorns I tread, drip honey

Oh, sweetheart

Oh, sugar candy

Shower me with your breathless kisses

Oh, sweetheart

Oh, sugar candy

Lead me into the flowering wilderness

Lead me into the flowering wilderness

The loving heart

In gentle tones, it whispers

Hush dear, go to sleep

This warm, safe haven Came to me as a blessing

Hush dear, go to sleep

That little punk!

He sure can shoot a visual treat!

- Greetings, brother. - Greetings, brother.

Untie him. Go!

Where are his clothes?

Give him his loincloth.

How much did they pay you?

Put it on.

How much did they pay you for the video?

Fifty thousand...

Yes?

Fifty thousand, brother.

Fifty thousand.

If you had asked me, I would've given it to you!

- Brother... - Get lost!

- Hold it, kid! - Brother...

- Hey Vardha, stop! - Brother...

Brother...

- Get lost! - Brother...

Brother...

Please forgive me, brother.

I didn't mean to do it.

Pardon?

- You didn't mean to do it? - Yes.

Brother...

- You don't know? - Brother...

I should have raised you on a leash along with the dogs.

- Brother. - I set you free.

- And you ventured out? - Brother...

- Will you do that again? - No!

- Will you? - No, brother!

- Will you roam around again? - I won't, brother!

- Will you? - I won't!

- Will you? - I won't, brother!

- Will you? - I won't, brother!

- Please, brother... - Go inside.

- I said, go inside! - I won't roam around again!

- Damn mongrel! You'll shoot videos? - Brother!

- Get lost! - Brother!

No, brother! I won't do it again!

I won't do this again!

- Please, brother! - Brother!

- That's enough! - I won't do it again!

That's enough, brother! He might die!

I won't do it again...

I won't do it again...

He was this small when he came here!

I have fed this dog ever since!

What made him bite the hand that fed him?

Yes?

I won't do it again...

Hey! Tell everyone I want obedience in my men.

Don't burden yourselves by thinking too hard!

I won't do it again...

Take him to the hospital.

Despite having its heart ripped out...

see how that hog runs into the wild, dragging along its body.

Armed with spears, we chase.

It plucks a dusky hibiscus and plants it where its heart was...

and runs even faster.

"Ever since I told her this story,

my woman wears a red hibiscus every day."

"Rust spreads and abounds on that blood-stained spear."

"The rain seems to not cease."

Veera! Why do you like those piglets so much?

What kind of question is that?

I just do.

Do you know...

about my first ever dream that I remember?

It's this one right here.

A piglet flying high up in the air.

I used to wonder... if the piglets here sprouted wings,

wouldn't that be the end of all troubles?

But so far, that hasn't happened.

Hello? Brother?

What is it?

We're here, brother.

The light is on upstairs.

Looks like they are studying.

So what if they're studying?

I don't understand.

Hey! Just follow my orders! Go!

Yes, brother.

Here.

Get that club.

MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

- Who are you all? - Get lost!

- Oh, no! - Thrash him!

- Get out! Leave! - Who are you? Why must we leave?

I said, get out!

Everyone, get out!

Tear the place down!

Hey! Who are you all?!

Smash everything!

Run!

Run away!

Run!

Who are you all?

What do you want?

Don't do this! Stop!

Please don't destroy it!

Don't destroy it!

Please stop!

Please stop!

Stop wrecking this place!

- Tear it up! - Stop it!

Why are you doing this?

Do not destroy that!

Do not destroy Master's portrait!

Who are you all?

- Why are you doing this? - Break every single thing!

Veera!

- Where are you? - Let's go!

Veera! Athiveera!

Dear boy!

Look at this!

Look at this atrocity!

Athiveera!

He's not answering!

The number you're trying to call is not answering...

Call the girl. Leela.

...you're calling is unreachable.

She's not picking up, either.

Let's go to the martial arts dojo and check it out ourselves.