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Hey! Easy catch Go for it

Catch it...catch it

'- Hey, come on...come on - Bowl'

What are you doing?

- Have you called the chair contractor? - Yes, bro

- Ask him not to delay - I'll take care, bro

Hey boys

'Bowl'

Take your stumps and leave

Why, bro? What is the matter?

Do I have to explain to you?

Arbitration meeting is being held for our temple festival here

Let's get organized before the VIPs come

- Take it out - As you say, bro

Boys, what is happening?

Panchayat meeting regarding the temple festival at Vettaikaruppu

Festival, huh? Wretched people!

Wonder how many heads will roll!

My family deity, save us

My heart is skipping many beats!

Greetings

'Hello...how are you?'

Hey Muthu Listen to me

Why are you so adamant?

You will behave yourself only when the right person comes along!

Muthu, I'm going for an auspicious event

Don't worry

Hey Muruga!

Sir has started Bring out the car fast

Welcome, sir

Please be seated, aiya

- How are you, aiya? - I am fine

Aiya is here

- Concerned people are yet to come - That's right

We have waited for 7 long years

Won't we wait a little longer?

Let them take their time

Karumaiyi anna, Panchayat has assembled The entire village is waiting for us

That's alright

'The temple festival of Vettaikaruppu'

'...is held in Theni, by 7 villages Mudur, Sembadhi, Arungulam'

'Thekkuru, Lakshmipuram, Mangalam and Kottaiyur'

'All these villagers unite to perform this important festival'

'7 years ago'

'That temple festival began with revelry'

Welcome welcome Hey newly married groom!

Got married without inviting us?

Karumaiyi, even you didn't inform us

We knew only this morning

Then how can you tell us? Please sit down

Hey, it's the turn of this village

Don't feel shy Take big mouthfuls

Why are you stingy with meat when you serve us?

I am not being partial at all

I've been noticing, you serve according to the face not the leaf!

You should have been put in place Now you are asked to serve

Serve him all the mutton we have

Family of gluttons!

Thekkur people wait for the festival to eat meat I think

So starved for food!

Nitwit! What did you say?

- Hey! Don't leave him - How dare you!

We can serve ample meat for 7 villages

Thekkur people, get up

'An ordinary fight over meat'

'...magnified into a world war!'

Greetings, aiya

Tell that fellow to leave Or I'll kill him right here

Mind your words in front of our sir

He's letting his tongue run, aiya

- People, get up - Sit down

Go back to enjoying the feast

You go

GO...!

Why do we have this custom of community prayer?

To foster unity and forge happiness, eh?

Is it to fight?

Aiya, why are you serving?

- Wait - Let me serve, aiya

Our children Our temple

- I can serve them - Aiya, please let me serve

'As a revered village head, aiya solved the minor clash of words'

'People thought it was over but it wasn't amicably solved'

Your tongues wag here and you bore the insults there

Who asked you to eat like gluttons?

That mongrel should've been killed

Before the festival ends close his chapter

He deserves to have his throat slit, bro

'Tell me if you can't I'll do the needful!'

Are your people 'All words no action'?

'He should be pickled to pieces'

'Last day of the festival'

'Village deity was being taken on a procession, aiya also followed'

Chop him to pieces!

Let this be a lesson to everyone

Don't, I beg you

You deserve to die!

'Hey, Ponnuthayi!'

Your son has been butchered

My dear son

'Oh my god!'

'Aiyaiyo!'

Look at this atrocity

They killed him brutally for such a petty issue

We must avenge this brutality!

All words and no action, huh?

Saw us in action? We squared the insult

You are the complete man!

True lion

Pray our son to be born is a lion cub who takes after his father!

Go to hell now!

Brother-in-law!

Aiyo...my child

My gawd! Pandi

Not a single soul can touch him

They killed my husband, right?

His entire lineage should be destroyed

DO IT!

Come on

Go and hack all of them

Come on, all of you

'They went on a witch-hunt and killed every member of their clan'

'In the temple festival of Vettaikaruppu, in Theni district'

'...the conflict between 2 sides resulted in a severe riot'

'8 people have been reported dead'

'Even before aiya heard and returned to the festival...'

'Reserve police gathered round the temple'

Thekkur villagers have infiltrated into the festival and are killing everyone

Come soon and save us

Pechi, we have killed everyone

Only 1 chap remains

We'll hunt him down and kill him too

Don't give me a count half way through

Finish once and for all

GO!

'Don't think we'll spare you'

- Aiya...save me - We'll kill you

- They killed everyone, aiya - Hey! Stop

Please save me, aiya

Put your sickles down

Aiya, we respect you

But this sickle is unaware

Don't interfere

The goat can be terrified of a sickle

Will our guardian deity be scared?

We have to seek revenge Kill him right away

'My heart beats with every soul in this soil'

I won't allow another soul to be killed

'The festival which slayed my husband...'

'Till the last soul is wiped out from his assassin's clan'

'Pechi will not rest'

'Whenever the festival is held again'

'Pechi has vowed to kill him for sure'

'On the other hand aiya has sworn not a single soul will be killed'

'Embroiled in court cases, the festival has been stalled for 7 long years'

'People from the 7 villages have gathered to resume the temple festival now'

Everyone has come, Pechi

They are waiting for us

Haven’t we also waited for 7 long years?

Can't they wait a little more?

I've been waiting for this day too

'Pechi...untie me, Pechi!'

'I won't rest until I kill him'

'Pechi'

- 'Untie me, Pechi' - Won't you shut up?

'Untie me'

'Shut up'

Even our vow has a leftover

Go

Uncle...let me also come

See if they fall in line with us

Or else dig all their graves and come

Don't relent

Aiya has been waiting

You take your own sweet time

Should all 6 villages wait here for you?

If aiya has come now, should we have spread our mat last night and waited here?

How can you be impertinent?

Don't use aiya as an excuse to threaten us

Why are you shooting off your mouth?

[raised voices]

All of you, stop shouting

You fellows pipe down

All of us are well aware...

Vettaikaruppan temple festival is the biggest festival in our district

Due to certain bitter events, 7 years ago such a splendid festival was stopped

We are unable to bury our differences till date

Let bygones be bygones

Now after wading through many court cases, our village head has finally...

...reached an amicable solution after meeting Govt officials

Let us forget the past

Let us strive towards celebrating our temple festival once more

On behalf of this Panchayat, I request total cooperation from one and all

Go ahead and conduct the festival Are we preventing you?

We are waiting eagerly for it too

Even we have an unfulfilled vow

'Heartless murderers'

Mayilu, haven't you avenged 4 lives to 1?

Why hasn't your fury subsided still?

What? 4 to 1

Is our 1 equal to their 4?

We won't stop till we wipe out 100%

Whoever interferes this time we will fulfil our vow!

Will you wipe an entire lineage to avenge his death?

Only now one of our clan members has become a collector

You are chasing him with a vengeance

Hey, you are fit only to dance to a woman's tune!

Learn to think on your own instead

Bang on! We dance to our sister-in-law's tune

I feel like chopping you right here

[outburst of angry voices]

A festival is not only to offer a feast to God and relish eating mutton!

For the past 7 years without rain our land has been parched

I begged the concerned officers

...for an irrigation scheme for 52 villages

They pointed out we are incapable of holding a festival

And asked me how they can entrust us with a scheme worth 1.2 billion

Our festival has been stalled

People in these 7 villages have so many unfulfilled vows and donations

Inter-village marriages are clouded with animosity

How long will we continue like this?

We have witnessed bloodshed

So this year we have to conduct our temple festival

I have signed an affidavit in court

And discussed amicably with all the officials

Ask him for his opinion

What is your opinion?

No change in our decision

We will do what we want to

Acting too big for your boots!

We agree, go ahead and conduct the festival

If we recommence, then no one should be armed at the festival

No one should get drunk

Should not give shelter to wrongdoers

Inform the Panchayat leader if a stranger is spotted in our area

If you agree to these clauses...

...all of you should swear on milk which we hold scared

Hey Karumaiyi You come and swear too

'Do you know what he has agreed to?'

Promised on milk we hold sacred not to kill anyone or make trouble

Did we wait 7 years for this?

To act is not just speaking words Showing it in action!

What can Vettaikaruppan do?

So what if he swore like that?

Will we suffer a stroke?

Or vomit blood and die

Whatever happens...

...actions speak louder than words!

Though they conceded to your clauses their rage seems unabated

They will break their promise and come armed to the festival

To be safe, let's send Anbu out of town for 7 days till the festival is over

Is this how you speak, sporting such a huge moustache

...named after the braveheart Veerapandian?

If they intend to kill, will we be silent spectators?

They are the seeds of the family

Our life is mixed with the word we have given

We will stand united till the last drop of blood from our bloodline dries!

I hope you trust me?

He is alive all these days thanks only to you

You have brought up my son educated him and raised him so well

I bow to whatever you decide, aiya

Till the festival is over let Anbu stay in our house

- We have to protect him - 'Okay, aiya'

- Thank you very much, aiya - We are grateful to you

- Has he started? - Who, aiya?

Of course he means his son, who else?

Murugan has gone to the airport He should be here anytime now

Hey! Aiya is here Beat the drums

Increase your decibel level

Dance

Where is he? Nowhere to be seen?

'A handsome 6 footer...'

- Why ask that fair lady? - Asking the plane conductor

'He said he is coming in this flight, still missing'

Wait, he will come

How can he go past us?

Only our aiya is missing Everyone else has walked out

'Did the plane leave him behind?'

Move...move fast

Quick, move Make way for our car

- Go fast - What are you waiting for?

- Go...go - Make it fast

'Move...move'

Big nuisance since morning, sir

Fireworks, folk dance, drums Going overboard on their revelry

Son of some village head is coming from abroad

Airport is a war zone!

Sir, isn't that you on those boards?

Is all this fanfare for you?

Sorry, aiya, I spoke out of turn

No problem Focus on the road

They are waiting and you chose my car?

You just said they are going overboard

Even I don't like this excess stuff That's why I got in here

Super, sir Very nice, sir

Can you switch off the AC and lower the glass?

It is hot and dusty outside, sir

This is the heat and dust of my land

I came to experience this after 7 years

Lower the glass

You respect our land so much

You have a way with words

Very nice, sir

Simple, sir

I got into your car resenting all that fanfare

Kindly stop your shower of praise and drive properly

Okay, sir

Welcome, aiya

Aiya

Aiya, vanakkam

"He’s a double edged sword who makes South Indians proud"

"Even if he is dusky in complexion he's the classic tall, handsome man"

"Hero full of mercy, he can’t bear to see even a sparrow suffer however tiny"

"Even if hindered by a waterfall cascading he will pitch in for his people, crusading"

"Like a golden chariot is his stride And all the villages look wide-eyed"

"Our motherland showers glory on this man who has created history"

"He is the son born to victory who can defeat him in this century?"

"Who can his vanquisher be?"

"Who can cross swords with him easily?"

Did you see my son?

Has he changed?

Isn't he still the same?

- We felt the same - Yes, aiya

Let's eat

Aiya has been waiting for you

Why are you standing apart? Let's eat together

- Hello, aiya - Hello

They threw chairs aside when they argued loudly

I thought you will trample him flat

Claiming to run a gym they are big bullies, aiya

Their beefed up bodies make them arrogant!

I thought he will get it from you, but you let him off easy

Why gossip when we can enjoy our food?

Isn't he back after a long time?

Let him eat in peace

- Go ahead - Okay, aiya

Who is that, uncle?

You've just landed here

You'll know shortly

Er...it seems he yelled at my father in the Panchayat?

- That's why - Why do you want to buy trouble?

We will handle it

Morons! What are you doing there?

Aiya, everyone has come, including all the planes but your son is missing

He reached long ago

He has even finished his lunch! All of you come back home

"Chatter box, bold and brassy Grab the rooster, lassie"

"Run, what the heck! Grab him by his neck"

When I catch you...rascal!

"Your rooster has a mind of his own On to the thatched roof he has flown"

Hey! Wait Don't make me run

Hey!

Dai! Stop

Hey!

If you sit in that jeep you think I'll let you go scot-free?

Minx! Will you come? Or shall I get you?

What are you saying?

Ssshhhh!

I'll get you

"Chatter box, smart and sassy Go and grab the rooster, lassie"

"Run, what the heck! Grab him by his neck"

Whom are you acting smart with?

I'll spank you

Scratched my hand...cha!

Bro, hold this

- What? - Hold, I say

Give...aiyaiyo!

Why did you let it fly?

You know how tough it was

Butter fingers!

- Go and get him - Me...?

Get down and go

Catch...yov!

Get him now

- Yov! What are you doing? - You told me to catch it

Is this how you catch a rooster? Dodo!

Can't I make out a scent hound by its face?

Ther...ov...over there

Watch out

Clear off!

Why did I ask you to help?!

Aren't you going through Kariapatti?

Yes

I'm so out of breath I can't take even 1 step forward

Drop me there

Isn't this aiya's jeep?

Why are you having a joy ride?

Are you his new driver?

Yes

Where is that fatso Murugan who looks like Ganesha?

It's his day off

I've saved you from hell

You'll be cooking in a pot by now

Your lifeline is long indeed

Yov! Why do you look at my face and drive?

Eyes on the road I say

Why don't you play a song?

Er...song...all that is-

Swerve left please

Why?

If that teacher sees me he'll dissect me!

Were you his student?

Thank God!

If he taught me I would be a moron!

Half his students are cowherds!

That man is my father

He must be looking for me and this rooster!

He'll keep showing grooms at the drop of a hat!

Weekly twice In all shapes and sizes!

Does he want to get you married?

Looks like you'll ask me my entire history!

Watch the road

Slow down near the tree I'll get down on the way

Right...right

Bye...!

According to the 'flower-oracle' omen isn't good

Postpone it a bit

You want us to wait?

We've waited for 7 years How much longer to wait?

These aren't my words It's our deity's oracle

Whether the priest predicts or God wishes

...we must do the needful

How is your studies coming along, collector?

Course is over, aiya I'm just worried about the result

Your brother Murugesan was my classmate

My brother has spoken a lot about you to me

I hope all good?

Why are you taking this route?

Won't we reach our village if we go this way?

We'll take the shortcut

Take a look, our dog has been barking nonstop

Aiya?

Why have you parked here?

What happened?

No idea, it stopped here of its own accord

We will know only if I get down

- I won't spare you today - Kill him

- I'll make mincemeat out of you - Hey! Stop

Move away

- I said, move - What do you mean?

You want me to keep quiet when he's right in front of me?

Why is the goat tethered here?

Why, do you know?

That's the offering for the temple festival

You must pour turmeric water and slaughter it there

Not near a river or lake

Feed it

It will anyway be alive only for 2 more days

Bro, what's the matter?

Why are you staring so blankly? Don't you recognize me?

I am aiya's son

We are distant cousins, right?

Did I get the relation mixed up?

Won't you be hospitable to your guest?

Give me some water

Engine is boiling That's why I asked

One of them spoke rudely to my father

Is he here?

Not here, aiya

Here you go

I'll be here from now on

Till the end of our temple festival

We can meet there

Ma, when will you tonsure my head?

After I chop his head!

Vettaikaruppu temple festival has recommenced after 7 years

"Vettaikaruppu, our village savior"

"He is renowned as a brave warrior"

"Spicy lamb shanks on the stove simmer"

"To drink this soup, savor the flavor stomachs beat a tattoo louder by the hour"

"Our village head's word we respect He's the lion of Madurai perfect"

"Our blood flows with temerity truly If we revolt, villagers will endorse duly"

"Born in this village hot and sunshiny People love to dance in harmony"

"We will gather in the temple right royally Love as sacred ash we'll apply liberally"

"If you swim in Mullai river you'll see how our hearts are filled with mercy"

He's my friend, aiya

Is that so? Okay...okay

- Carry on - No need

"Our bravery can be won over easily by tender loving care generously"

"In the village where our leader lives Wrap up enmity into your attic as archives"

"Call your kith and kin Cook a feast fit for a king"

"Youngsters come and make merry Pep up with your own brand of mimicry"

We've arranged 5 vans for the out-of-towners to attend the festival

We cleaned the bushes behind the temple

Cater to all their needs

"Ace it"

"Karuppa, our village deity Our precious divinity"

"Karuppa, our clan's savior Our precious protector"

"Karuppa, with good measure of temerity"

"Karuppa's temerity spells terror in totality"

"Girls from Vadipatti and Vadugapatti queue up, bedecked in gold and gaiety"

"When girls flock, posters on the wall Banners welcome them, one and all"

"Don't come in like a kissing cousin And play your pranks plenty within"

"Keep your desires in check forever Greet the girls from outside with fervor"

"The entire district of Theni houses people as sweet as honey"

"If you do something fishy you'll be in a mess, machi"

"Youngsters come and make merry Pep up with your own brand of mimicry"

"Mikes and speakers fixed on the street Fun and frolic day and night as treat"

"Our village head's word we respect He's the lion of Madurai perfect"

Move on Check that jeep

Stop...stop

Yov! What's happening here?

- What? - Aiya's jeep

Will you check even his vehicle?

Sorry, madam Sorry, sir, you can go

If outsiders are assigned to duty here they have no idea which vehicle to check

Move...move

You saw the respect your sir commands

Why didn't you open your mouth and say you're his driver?

Who can help you if you stare blankly like a child missing in a fair?

We should use our offices when needed, understood?

You've grown vertically but you don't know to prosper in life

Go...move on Gear up your attitude

Good afternoon, aiya

- 'Vanakkam', aiya - Greetings, bro

Supervise the canopy being fixed

Rani, give a hand They are waiting

How long will you be stirring it?

- Wait, Sembaruthi - We have to go

'Vanakkam'

Get everything ready before my father arrives

- Sure, sir - Attend to your work

Look at this! Our driver!

If you need anything else, ask m-

- You carry on - Okay, aiya

Yov! Come here

- Me? - Of course you, come here

- What is it? - Yov! What's happening here?

I asked you to draw a small line You laid a whole long road!

The build-up seems too much?

What have you told them?

Left, right, center, what improvement! You have people fawning all over you

At this rate, looks like you'll say you're our aiya's heir!

All that's fine, it isn't enough if we make others run around

We should also exercise our limbs

I have to take this cauldron to the temple Lend me a hand, to load it into the truck

Yov! What's up with you? Lend me a hand

Whom are you asking for help?

Do you know who he is?

Won't aiya's driver get his hands dirty?

Driver, huh? He's aiya's-

Muruga!

Repeat what you said

How can you make aiya...er...aiya's driver lift this?

Both drivers are hand in glove, huh?

Going overboard on your bond, bro

We must work without discrimination in our temple festival

Understood?

We are holding this conversation Why are you standing here gawking?

- Lift this - You don't

I can do it

Why are you preventing him from helping?

Is he such a big sho-

No...no, it's okay I can load it for you

That's better! Both the drivers lend me a hand now

- Don't drop it on the ground - I'll dump it on your head!

Take that vessel and this bucket

Good...good

Right...start

Marimuthu anna, ask those boys to load the rest and bring it

Alright

Like a cool cucumber...

...she clicks her finger, ordering you around?

And you're keeping quie-

This way, aiya

I know, come

Bro

In a mango grove

Her house Teacher's daughter

Only child

Stayed with her grandma and studied

Flunked the 1st time in the IPS exam

But struts around claiming to be a policewoman in her own right

She has come here only now

That's why she is blissfully ignorant about you

Why have you unearthed all these details about her?

Someone doesn't know our background

We should know all about her, right?

- What is her name? - Her name

You asked him why he found out about her and you want to know her name now!

That girl's name is-

He is the fellow who was rude to your father

Look at his temerity!

Shouldn't let him go scot-free Must teach him a lesson

Your father stopped us

1 swift blow from you his ears should rip apart

- Yes, aiya - Get into the jeep

Super, aiya

Muruga, get in

Long time since we witnessed a proper fight

Oh God! Aiya is here

They are waiting for you at the temple You're going this way

Actually-

- Come, follow me - Okay

Hey! Look, Sembaruthi has started her dance

- Get a soda - She is rocking, man!

Master, why are you sitting here?

- You're missing a bigger show - What do you mean?

Your daughter is dancing away to glory The entire village is enjoying it

Sembaruthi, your father is coming with a stick to bash you up

Escape...great escape!

- Did you see Sembaruthi? - No, sir

You said she was dancing here

Where has she gone?

We don't have any idea

I blame her for befriending over-smart kids like you

Don't move My father will spot me

She was dancing here Where is she?

Move left

Move to your right

Where did she vanish?

I told you I don't know Why do you sound like a parrot?

If I get hold of her

I'll tear her to pieces

Anyway she has to come home

Master has gone

He has gone

'Elusive as an eel!'

I was looking for you What are you doing here?

Aiya...?

- What? - Nothing, vermillion

Stuck firmly to your back!

Sembaruthi!

- What? - You wanted to know her name

Sembaruthi!

'2nd day of the festival'

Check all the police jeeps near that arch

People from Mudur and Madampatti proceed towards our deity

- Ask them to get down from the wall - Get down

Make way for those who have taken a sacred vow

Driver, stop for a minute

You came at the right time

This boy got lost in the festival

He's crying for his parents

Must hand him over to the police, let's go

Sembaruthi, your father is looking for a groom for you

You're standing here with a kid!

I delivered him only yesterday Get lost, man

Where do they spring from!

Now you know how their tongues wag

They won't let us be a Good Samaritan!

- Let's go, man - Okay, madam

By the way, I've been addressing you as 'driver'

What's your name?

Driver is good enough

Ladies, please take care of your jewellery

If there's any problem...

...please report to the Police Help Center

'Vanakkam', sir

Yov! What's happening to our country?!

Totally in form, eh?

Each of them competing to greet you with respect!

Come along

Come

This boy was crying lost in the crowd

Looks like his family missed out on him

Announce his details

Boy's name is Prabhu Father's name is Dhandapani

Mother's name is Amudha

'The boy is wearing a red checked shirt'

'Boy's parents-'

- You have a decided advantage - Why...?

If you get lost in a fair, you'll be easily found towering over everyone

Where did you go, my little prince?

I've been looking for you all over the place

Aiya, thank you so much for finding our child for us

They brought him here

Thank them instead

Aiya, don't know who your parents are

Bless you both for returning my grandson

Before the next festival, you should also be blessed with a baby boy like him

And live happily

May you always be happy

(Song from 'Aadukalam')

Icing on the cake a situation song as well!

- Hello - Huh...?

Why are you laughing?

I was amused by what that old lady said

- You are indeed unique! - Why...?

Go, your owner may be waiting for you

Attend to your work

Alright

Go and educate your children

Some arbitration or the other every day

How strange!?

Fireworks is only on the 4th day

But they've started today

- What's this? - True that

This is new First time

Seems a break from our custom

- What happened? - Don't know

Bring some water

Aiya, you carry on We'll take care

Let's go

Watch your step

Careful

Bring the car

"Good lord! Here comes the battle rooster"

"His blows so strong and swift, I swear"

"He can flatten any foe with just a look from head to toe"

"He's a veteran with a sickle With any weapon he weaves a miracle"

Greetings, aiya

Come, Anbu

Our village deity grant all our boons

Greetings, aiya

My dearest wish is to take a selfie with our junor aiya one day

(Song from 'Thiruvilaiyadal')

Come, Anbu

Accept our sacred vow we offer with utmost devotion

What shall we play?

Running and catching?

No need, we might get lost

Then what other game shall we play?

Good lord!

Hey, look here

- Has junior aiya started his antics? - Let's go and check

You're falling like a chicken's crest

I'll close his chapter today

You can wear a tiger mask in a temple festival

But you shouldn't masquerade in front of a tiger!

My father strikes just like a tiger

But because this is a sacred event he chose to turn a blind eye!

If you even think of attacking anyone here

...you've had it!

Let's go

Aiya, that was so well done

We were waiting all these years to see you in action!

No one saw you Let's walk away

- No evidence, right? - Not even a speck!

If we walk together they will find out

Let's split up

Hey Muruga, come

See you later

Bro, excellent Give me your hand

Keep quiet

- Muruga - Aiya

What did he say?

What he said was

'Do good in all ways Control your anger always'

Tamil poetess Avvaiyar's words

Rewind it

Enough, stop

Play it

'You can wear a tiger mask in a temple festival'

'But you shouldn't masquerade in front of a tiger!'

'My father strikes just like a tiger'

'But because this is a sacred event'

'...he chose to turn a blind eye!'

'If you even think of attacking anyone here'

'...you've had it!'

Not making fun, That's how he talks

He imitates your voice too

Even if he went abroad...

...how can it miss the genes?

A lion will always be a lion

Like a bull raging from an enclosed space

...look at his imposing figure!

Like watching our evergreen hero MGR's film in a tent theater!

Why did you stop with that?

You'll say he stands tall like our deity connecting our earth and sky!

Add that for effect too!

Why bring out the beast in human beings?

Allow humans to be just humane!

- Where is my son? - Call junior aiya

- Aiya, stop - What...?

Our film is being watched inside

We thought we left no evidence behind

Like reality show Bigg Boss cameras have been fixed all over

Everyone is waiting for you Let's go inside

Hurry up

Why do you want to get involved in this?

No, aiya

Suddenly they tied a towel round his neck and lifted him

Did you think we were just hanging around after the rituals?

The moment we decided to hold the festival...

...that very same day we covered all the areas

We fixed cameras and appointed people

Do you know what happened when you butted in?

Play it

Did you see that?

Come here

We would have caught all of them

We would've known all the details

...of their accomplices, out-of-towners and the local hands involved

You barged in and messed it up

I was just trying to be help-

No need, don't interfere We can handle this

This is a long drawn out feud

I'm hoping to end it at least this time, once for all

I've taken a vow to put an end to this even if I sacrifice my life

As my son will you support me?

Of course, aiya

"The sun and his son stride side by side"

"To shine on the poor and the deprived"

"They stand as identity to bravery and dignity"

"Praised sky high is their generosity"

"If their word, once they have uttered they'll forsake their lives, rest assured"

"If father and son draw a line explicitly the entire village will obey implicitly"

When aiya and son walk side by side

...they look like our village deity and our guardian deity

Isn't that only natural? What do you expect from his heir?

"Clasp your hands and bow with love Forever and a day, not only for now"

"The sun and his son stride side by side"

'Both the drivers lend me a hand now'

'If you get lost in a fair, you'll be easily found towering over everyone'

"They stand as identity to bravery and dignity"

"Praised sky high is their generosity"

Hey Sembaruthi Come and join us

- Show off your steps! - Get lost

Okay, forget it Let's dance, boys

Come, bro Dance with us

Carry on, boys

'Vanakkam'

Your friends are living it up Aren't you joining them?

At the moment I'm shell shocked!

- Adding fuel! - Why...?

What happened?

Standing like a drenched chicken!

Why did you lie to me saying you're the driver?

Oh that!

You asked, I answered

Why get upset for that?

Big deal! What logic!!

Do you know how many castles in the air I built?!

A driver...will listen to me

He will be paid a salary every month

He will bargain and buy jasmine for my head

Watch a late night movie in Periyakulam

With the wind on my face watch the moon

Hugging you close on a bike

You know how far I travelled with you!

Out of the blue I find out you're aiya's son, how will I feel?

Feels like I went a couple of rounds on the giant wheel and got down dizzy

Now I know why men drown in alcohol when their love fails!

I'm hopping mad now I might abuse you verbally

Don't show up before me for the next 2 days...go

Let me try to explai-

You heard me? Just go away

Towering over me!

Move aside

Hey, told you not to show up for the next couple of days

- Then why are you here? - I didn't come on my own

God brought us together

Listen

In a way it turned out well I lied to you I was a driver

If I had told you who I really was you wouldn't have flipped for me

Why...?

Shouldn't aiya's son bargain and buy jasmine for you?

Can't we catch a late night show in Periyakulam, riding a bike?

Hey, do you know something?

The other day that old lady adorned my forehead with 'kumkum'

You know how long I made sure it wasn't erased?

I'll travel any number of miles for you

I will do anything

"O' girl from Kambam village in Theni You slice me with your eyes splintery"

"Like our gale spiralling dust all around you lift me high from the ground"

"Hey! Leaf from the banyan tree Nestle in her dimple carefree"

"Her plaits are like a snake twirling Wants to touch me, she is such a darling"

"Wow! What a feeling!"

"Like the colored coolers in the festival don't send me into a dizzy spell as well"

"Don't untie the tethered goat, true blue making him graze in pastures green and new"

"Get lost, girlie, I can't even think All night through I haven't slept a wink"

"Kambam lassie"

"Awesome missy"

"O' girl from Kambam village in Theni You chop me with your eyes splintery"

"Like our gale spiralling dust all around you lift me high from the ground"

"Adolescent scent of your half sari Adds pep to my breath, dearie"

"Words you spoke seemed so sugary"

"You grind me into a 'chutney' Charm me and captivate me"

"Lightning reflects in your eyes bright You flash in me electric waves of delight"

"Like candy watch clinging to the wrist you hugged me tight, my dearest"

"Like the stain from an ice popsicle you stuck to my shirt inseparable"

"Like a cup of black coffee you make my mind zippy"

"Kambam cutie"

"Blossoming beauty"

"Like a giant wheel you take me high Make me swing right up to the sky"

"I think, I swallow, I try to talk Words don't spill out, I simply gawk"

"Your hands speak eloquently Your eyes invite me silently"

"Like the 'jumki' in your ear you make my mind dangle, dear"

"2 pink cotton candies you stole, honey Fashioned them as rosy cheeks satiny"

"You got the winged termite's gossamer wing Stitched it on to my heart so endearing"

"My darling, my life's meaning I whisper your name in the wind"

"Kambam's treasure trove"

"My one and only love"

"O' girl from Kambam village in Theni You slice me with your eyes splintery"

"Like our gale spiralling dust all around you lift me high from the ground"

"Kambam cutie"

"Soul-find sweetie"

"Kambam lassie"

"Awesome missy"

- How was the exam? - Paper was very easy

Let's go up the giant wheel

It will give a sooper high

Hey! What happened?

Get hold of him

Nab that kid Don't let him escape

- Get that kid - What happened?

- There he is - Catch him

Aiya...?

Let go of him

Remove your hand

Relax, don't worry

Enough

I'm fine, aiya

How can he attack you?

Aiya, we can't ignore this

We must do something

Whom do you want me to fight?

He isn't even as tall as a machete!

They've given a weapon to an innocent boy

Poison has seeped all the way down to the root

Even if 10 villages oppose us we can combat them

Do you want me to fight against a vulnerable lady and an innocent boy?

They can come in any form

- We should only be very careful - Okay, aiya

- Is it understood? - Sure, aiya

I slashed across his body I scarred him

I scarred him for life, ma

He was standing, okay?

One swift slash on his stomach

Look how he bled!

Look, ma...blood!

Saw my son's guts?

Showed me blood

You men standing here

This small kid has drawn out blood

You made a big fuss saying there were too many people around

And you can't go near them

Do we have to wait for him to grow up to avenge his father's death?

You sleep with your wife every night

I am a lone woman

I have been waiting patiently 3 days since the festival started

Are you simply watching all the fun?

That sound is continuously haunting me

Don't give me any excuse

He MUST die!

Pechi, listen to-

Pechi's word is final I don't need a back answer

Are you scared you swore on milk we consider sacred?

Don't give me any flimsy reason

That's all I can say

Come

Hey, who is it?

Is it raining?

- Go and check - Search every corner

- Aiya - You study, my dear boy

I heard some sound

We'll take care You go to bed

- Okay, aiya - Leave that behind

Shine the light

Take the light and search properly

Tell them to search around the house

- Did anyone get caught? - No one here

If anyone gets caught, I'll drill into your Adam's apple!

How did you get here?

I'm just unable to sleep

How are you able to sleep?

You said you'll walk countless miles for me?

But you're sleeping covered to your chin!

Someone is coming Come this side

Come here

I can only see you wherever I turn!

What...?

Whispering romantically, right?

Look at my eyes Can't you see?

Can't you see your reflection there?

Switch on all the lights

Leave no stone unturned

Come...come...this way

Go that side and check

How could you do this?

Go home right now

I was footloose and fancy-free What did you do to me?

Who is it?

If you get caught I'll string your intestines out

Road looks zig-zag to me!

I'm standing alone and talking to myself!

You said it's God's will and went away coolly

- I'm the one who feels possessed - Who is that intruder?

Have you gone mad?

You'll get caught

- Search all around the house - 'We are on the job'

'Search in the backyard'

'There's no one this side'

Go that side...go

Do you have so many servants at your beck and call?

As if that math is important now

If they see you they will rip you apart

I have taken a police training course

I'll go in the blink of an eye

You broke in like a thief and call yourself a cop?

1st leave this place Go...go...now

Hurry up Didn't you hear me?

Go...!

Bye

Aren't we going to the temple?

- Drive, I'll tell you - Okay, aiya

By the way, who is that girl?

Who, aiya? Which girl?

You chaperone them in the festival all the time

I am aware of everything

Tell me

Aiya saw action + romance, huh?

Our teacher's daughter

Sembaruthi

Her house is in a mango grove

- Drive straight to her house - What, aiya?

I said drive straight to that girl's house

Okay, aiya

Aiya, look over there

The wheelie expert wheeling away to glory

That's the girl

Hold on tight

A feeling of flying in mid air, eh?

Pull up to one side

- Saw how we lifted the bike! - Super, Sembaruthi

Why are you standing here?

Problem with your jeep? Come, I'll drop you

But you'll ride only on 1 wheel!

If you're riding pillion my 2 wheeler will behave itself!

Dai, get down

Go home now Loitering around always

Okay, you go home

Aiya, you on a 2 wheeler?

Hello...I definitely do a better job than you!

Jack in the box!

Aiya, to your house, right? Shall I take the short cut?

- You take the straight route, dear - Okay, aiya

Aiya, is this speed okay or should I go faster?

Everything is fine, dear

Selvi akka, how are you?

Not as if you didn't see me You bought flowers this morning

Did you see who is seated behind?

Greetings, aiya

'Vanakkam'

Why are you announcing to the whole village?

You riding pillion is rewriting history, aiya!

Shouldn't I archive it?

If I show off it adds to my value

Stop the bike near that tree, dear

Okay, aiya

Aiya found out everything

He's riding with that girl now

- Ask him to come soon - I'm telling him

Are you really far away? I can't hear yo-

Aiya?

- How did you come in a jiffy? - Which way did they go?

- Via Nadupatti - Go fast

Go

Why did you ask me to stop here?

- I came only to talk to you - To me?

If I had known I would've come myself

That's fine, dear

7 years ago...

...a girl walked into my son's life

I don't know who jinxed it

We were not fortunate

After that...

...I requested him many times to find a suitable bride

He had no place in his heart for any other girl

He likes you very much

I approve totally I'm very happy

Hereafter you don't have to jump in through our tiled roof

You can walk in through the main door!

I'll meet your father formally tomorrow

So you can marry my son, okay?

You sprung this out of the blue How will my father believe me?

I'll call him now Will you talk to him?

Let him not believe you

I'll surprise him Let it be a suspense

Where is aiya? What did he say?

Tell me

Hey, I'm asking you What is that weird click?

Tell me the conversation verbatim

- Tomorrow - Tomorrow...?

He'll pay a formal visit to meet my father

And ask for my hand in marriage to you

Karuppu, has aiya come for lunch?

Not yet, he went-

Aiya has gone out

Who is with him?

Uncle has gone with him

Oh! Okay

They told me you were with my father but you are here?

Aiya sent me to discuss about the chariot for the 4th day

All your replies differ! Nobody went with him?

Don't know, bro

What is it?

Where are you?

Anbu has become a collector

He has got the official order

I wanted to share this good news with his mother

She will feel happy to bless him, right?

That's why I'm taking him there

I called because I heard no one is with you

Why do I need someone with me?

Anbu, careful!

Aiya?

Hello...? Aiya!

Someone hit aiya's jeep and zipped away

Aiya, what happened?

- Are you okay, aiya? - I'm fine

- What about you? - I'm fine too

I am fine No need to be alarmed

- Get down slowly - Nothing to worry

- 1st get that car - Wait

Hey, let go of him

Hey, come here

- Hope you aren't hurt - This was just an accident

Don't magnify it Understood?

- You're bleeding, on your forehead - I'm fine, please go

Attend to your work

- Go...let's go - Okay, aiya

They drove so rash and collided into aiya's jeep

Stop the jeep

You stay in here

Don't get down

You there Aiya's son?

You seem to be going somewhere in a tearing hurry, come on

Let's play a small game before you go

Haven't you heard of eye for an eye?

Come, let's settle accounts

I'll hit you first today

Hey, hold him

Today is doomsday for all of you

By this time they would have killed Anbu over there

If your father had intervened he would be dead too

Your mother will be waiting You carry on

Tell her I need to arbitrate a pressing issue

I'll attend to it and come

Didn't you hear me? Leave right away

I won't desert you, aiya

I told you to go

- How can I leave you and go? - Drive away right now

Hey! All of you, run

I slashed aiya by mistake

- Run for your life - What have you done?

'Escape'

"A lineage whose word is gospel"

Aiya!

Aiya...aiya!

AIYA!

"Stands now losing its magic spell"

What happened, aiya?

Dai, who did this?

Dai, come on Face me now

Who hacked my father?

"Aiya, our hearts skip a beat, fidgety"

Don't do that

What is this, aiya?

Only you should shoulder all the responsibilities hereafter

After seeing you bleed so much, how can I?

There shouldn't be any problem

This festival...

...I've given my word I'll conduct it come what may

That drum beat which you hear in the distance

...don't stop it, my son

That drumbeat we can hear now

...should always resonate

My heartbeat echoes in the beat of those drums

Aiya...aiya

Nothing will happen to you, aiya

Bro, we got him

Will we let go of the hit and run driver?

They are from Madras Drunk and driving

Must have done it unknowingly, let him go

How can you say it so easily?

You should have seen aiya's forehead bleed

I'm telling you, right?

We don't need to rake up fresh problems, let him go

- Bro, I'll kill them - Told you to let them go

Next 4 days of our festival is our only priority

Aiya has repeatedly said not to use weapons under any pretext

Throw down your weapons

Attend to the festival requirements

GO!

We should comply with aiya's wishes

All of you, disperse

'Thank your stars you escaped by the skin of your teeth!'

Bloody drunkard! Who asked you to do this?

What a catastrophe!

Height of stupidity!

Hey, you junk of a jerk!

You've slashed aiya! Entire village will hound you

Have you gone mad?

You've committed a blunder A grave blunder

It was a mistake, bro

I'll stamp your Adam's apple

Show it in action, kill him

Whining since you got back!

Why are all of you scared to death?

This fear is the reason

...for not fulfilling my vow and killing by mistake

You are armed with machete and sticks, right?

The issue is not how many of our men we will lose

It's about how many of their men die before he's killed!

Dai, come here

Even if all of us die...

...to take revenge on those who killed his father, he needs to be alive

Come

Take him with you

How can you send your only son?!

- How will he sleep without you? - Let them come

I don't care how many Let them come

Go fast

That's the house

None of them in that village should breathe, let's all leave

Who is shutting all the doors?

Who is that? Open the door

Open the door

Is all this your doing? You're interfering in our plan

1st put the sickle down

What are you saying?

They have tried to kill our aiya

Shouldn't we kill all of them?

You are stopping us

No one should know aiya's present plight

I've given my word to him the festival will go on

Who cares about the festival? Aiya is our God

He’s the deity for our clan They have harmed him

You want us to keep quiet?

- Give us way - Stop it!

We taught you to fight! Are you selling salt to the sea?

Even if it's aiya's son who is interfering

...we care two hoots

We'll go ahead with our mission

Even if it's my own uncles who oppose

...I won't care two hoots either!

Have you already decided?

- Let's fight it out - Come...come on

Come...come Let's see who wins

This is why I objected

Did you listen to me?

What I did was wrong Please get up

- Must check his BP - Will do

What's that sound?

It is another kind of treatment

What?

You'll get 2 more patients in another 10 minutes

You go wait there

Go...go

- Did you get it? - Not a word!

We shouldn't tell anyone an attempt was made on aiya's life

But the uncles have been thrashed brutally

Why can't we tell even that to anyone?

Hey fool, it is his handiwork!

Ask everyone in the house to assemble upstairs

Aiyaiyo...aiya!

What happened to aiya?

Brother...!

Each and every soul here...

...for generations you have been working in this house

Your loyalty...

...the way you respect this family

...I am fully aware

We haven't discriminated your secrets from ours

That's why I called all of you here

People outside shouldn't know something like this has happened to aiya

That's why he is being treated at home

When people saw a few drops of blood on his forehead they panicked

Now...

...if people get to know he was slashed

...we won't know how many villages will go up in flames or how many heads will roll

To douse the fire already burning...

...Aiya struggled this much

He shouldn't become an excuse

To start another feud!

That drum beat will not be stopped

This is my promise to aiya

This is a sacred vow

For this festival to go on without a hitch this is our combined vow

This is like a penance

Through your body language and speech this news shouldn't leak out inadvertently

Routine work in this house should go on as usual

Don't stop anything because he's unconscious

Aiya is always there for us

He is fine

Very soon he'll come out of this

As his son, I believe this

You should also believe the same

If a thorn pierces a lion, it will hop for a couple of days

After that it will walk normally

Bro, the festival is being held as usual

There's no sign of that incident

What are you saying? Did you check properly?

Yes, bro, I'm right here

Sister-in-law, it seems the festival is being held without any hitch

That's impossible

I slashed him with this very same hand

The force with which I slashed him

...there's no way he can be alive!

Please trust me

- Please sit down - Is my daughter ready?

She's been ready since morning and pacing up and down

If any groom came to see her she would be stuck inside the house

In fact she got ready by herself and is happily waiting

'You look beautiful'

- My dear - Keep quiet

Are you sure he will come?

Believing you, I've invited the entire village

I'm really perturbed

What are you saying, pa?

He gave his word, right? 'Let it be a suspense'

How will he not come?

Will he go back on his word?

'I can see their car'

I told you, right?

You wait here I'll go and receive them

- Wait...wait - Please come soon

Aiya, I'm coming

Stop

Greetings, aiya

Welcome

Isn't aiya with you?

Oh! Is he coming in another car?

Welcome, please come in

My house isn't built for your height

Please adjust Bend a little

Please come in

- 'Vanakkam', aiya - Greetings, aiya

Please sit

It's okay

What are you waiting for?

Offer tea or coffee for our groom

1 minute

My aiya doesn't approve of this alliance I came to tell you in person

What do you mean?

What are you saying?

I invited the entire village trusting his word

Aiya, I thought you are a man of your word

But didn't expect these words from you!

I'm an ordinary teacher

How will I face everyone?

How can I digest this insult?

You led us on and then let us down!

Does your aiya disapprove?

Or you don't approve of me either?

Anything my aiya doesn't like...

...I won't approve either

'How can you betray us?'

My granddaughter can't bear this disgrace

I knew this would happen

You've taught a lesson to me, the teacher!

"Did you drink all the poison to save the world from destruction?"

"Here is the blue necked lord O' Shiva, the fearsome God"

"Did you think of it as a sacred offering? Was this sacrifice your way of suffering?"

"Did you break the rage within? O' the lord in every being"

"You saw Shakthi's eyes well up with tears? Is it due to your words so fierce?"

Bro, how could you say something so hurtful?

That girl's heart would have shattered into bits

How difficult my heart must have felt to say it?

"You carried Himalayas as your burden"

When it comes to public service...

...we have to sacrifice our personal needs

As far as the villagers are concerned they will only assume aiya didn't approve

No one will say aiya didn't come today

That's only important

"Here is the blue necked lord O' Shiva, the fearsome God"

"Did you think of it as a sacred offering? Was this sacrifice your way of suffering?"

"Did you break the rage within? O' the lord in every being"

Grandma

Ask my father to fix any groom of his choice

I'll marry him

'- Dai, did you hear what she said? - This is enough'

"The earth and the sky wrapped in laughter The whole universe happy ever after"

"Cloaked in hypocrisy O' Shiva, tell me?"

"Affection in one eye smothering Love in the other eye hovering"

"Which tear drop bears defeat? O' Shiva, to you I entreat!"

"This is a misty kind of cloudiness Did you get lost in its haziness?"

"This disguise is a silent killer Why did you wear this attire?"

"Is this strategy a solution? Is this the only option?"

"Is darkness the harbinger of light?"

"One with foresight who knows wrong from right"

"Shiva! One who is omnipresent Is this situation permanent?"

Muthu, don't throw a tantrum

Drink it up

Listn to me, drink

He refuses to eat ever since our aiya has been incapacitated

We can keep it a secret from people but can we fool this loyal animal?

Tablets prescribed by the doctor alone won't make him recover

Drum beat of Vettaikaruppu has to be heard constantly

That resonance will cure him faster

Karuppu

Open the windows

We wanted to come yesterday but got held up

Eswari, bring that water and-

Did you take both the notebooks?

Good lord! Please come

What brings you here?

- Please come - Muruga

If you block the way how can we come in?

- What is the matter? - We want to meet aiya

Aiya, huh?

Junior aiya is free

Muruga, we have to discuss a very important issue

Have to meet only aiya

- Only aiya, huh? - Yes

Please sit down I'll go and inform him

Let's sit

- Bagyam, serve them buttermilk - Okay, bro

They've made my head spin!

Oblivious of the SOS crisis you're meddling with your laptop!

Elders of Mudur and Panaiyur have come

I believe they have to discuss something with aiya

- Did you offer them anything to drink? - Yes, buttermilk

Okay

Ask them to come in

Aiyaiyo!

They want to meet AIYA!

That's what I said Please show them in

Don't play the fool Then I'll bring them-

Come...come

Come

[Song from 'En Annan']

Aiya, villagers from Mudur and Panaiyur have come to see you

They want to discuss something very important

Got the statement of accounts of the festival till date, aiya

We arranged everything for the chariot procession on the 5th day

Why are you standing so far away?

Please come forward and speak

That's okay

Go on

You must request the collector to release the water from the dam

...for the 'sickle offering' ritual

We came to give the update

- Give it to aiya - We'll take leave

We'll take leave, bro

It is all smooth sailing without any problems

Please eat lunch here and then leave

Aiya's orders

Aiya, we had buttermilk That's enough, we'll take leave

We are leading a good life thanks to aiya

- Hello...greetings - You're also here, huh?

- Is aiya in? - Just met him

Please go in

Aiya...!

Aiya!

Hey, Karuppu

- You're here, huh! - What is it?

More people from more villages have come now to meet aiya

How will you manage this hurdle?

Aiya is leaving for the festival

Get the vehicle ready

- Aiya...? - Go

'When aiya is incapacitated how will he attend the festival?'

Aiya is getting ready for the festival He will meet you at the venue

- Muruga, turn the car the other way - Let us go

Is this a joke?

How can he attend the festival?

Wait and watch, he will

You go get ready

I'm ready right now

All I have to do is sit and drive What about aiya?

I'll be in the driver's seat

You'll be in aiya's seat!

Er...hmmm

Please explain in a way it will make sense to me!

You'll come disguised as aiya!

- Did you see I'm already incoherent? - Why...?

You imitate my father and me with ease Won't you behave like aiya?

If I practice for 10 days, I can speak like aiya

But how can I step into his shoes now?

There's difference between majesty and comedy

If you draw stripes on a cat, will it be a tiger?

- Don't play the fool - As aiya's son, won't you listen to me?

Can aiya's son become a driver?

How can a driver act like aiya?

How can you compare a mountain and a molehill?

Muruga...!

Let me take aiya's blessing

Aiya, your son wants me to act like you

Please forgive me!

Don't we disguise as God to fulfil a vow we make to our favorite deity?

That's how I'm pretending to be you

With the grace of our village deity, Vettaikaruppa

...you should bless me with the required courage!

Aiya!

This permission will do

Enough, aiya

Muruga, start the car

- Aiyaiyo! - What...?

I can't wear aiya's sandals

Try them on

Seems like 1 litmus test after another

- Shall I wear it on my hand? - Muruga...!

Okay, don't be upset

- The vibration is ultimate - Let's go

'You said you'll walk by my side'

'But I didn't bargain for such a side show'

"Sun with turban tied on his head Head of all the villages, most revered"

Aiya has come All of you get into the cars

Are they all waiting here?

Aiya, open the door fast Or else our ruse will go for a toss!

Open the door

Load the baskets quickly

Make it fast

Hurry up

Thank God, somehow I managed to get into the car

We said we are coming to the temple

I guess they don't trust us They are following us

- How many cars are following us? - 5 cars, aiya

Not 5 cars

5 villages!

Aiya

We are following aiya's vehicle

We left from aiya's house

We will meet you at the temple

We are coming there Madampatti villagers also

Be there soon

'Those who are watching the devotees walking on fire, keep to one side'

'A parking lot has been specifically assigned'

'Why are all the cars being allowed inside?'

We have separate queues for men and women at the food donation counter

Look there, separate those 5 villages

Work has been allotted to all the 5 villages

What do you gain following me?

Attend to your work

'People from Kottaiyur, Mangalam Did you eat?'

Kottaiyur people Aiya is mentioning you

Let's also go eat

Then it may get crowded

Those priests-

Police...police...!

"Silver moon that never wanes"

Hey, police officer, how many people are standing on the steps?

Children also, right?

I'm speaking to you

Busy licking ice cream!

- Yov! Aiya - Where...?

- On the screen - Hey, get down

- Get down, I say - You dropped the ice cream

I know it's a hot day Enjoy the ice cream and then work

The electricians fixing the serial lights Don't hinder the chariot procession

Position it to one side

Understood?

Bro, nothing has happened to aiya!

He has come to the festival

Speaking in his usual energetic voice

We are watching on the screen

'Drink coffee'

'Tell me, aiya'

Next is a commercial break!

"Who is the winner now and forever Lungis with the brand MCR"

That's true

You made me dress up like aiya

I thought it'll be a herculean task But it was a cakewalk!

Showed aiya on the screen and we escaped!

You spoke very well

'Listen to me'

From morning, you're hell bent on falling under every car passing by

Aiya, looks like trouble is brewing

- This chap, huh? - Whatever it is I'll ask only aiya

Get lost, man

I know it's aiya's vehicle

Why has he brought so many people? What is his plan?

I must meet Aiya

I must look him in his eye and question him

This is my plea

If you stop me...

...I'll break it and pierce myself

- Let go of me - Drunkard, move aside

I'll break it and pierce myself

- Aiya - What is it?

He isn't yielding

He's obstinate he has to meet aiya in person

Ask him to come over

He wants to meet our aiya What are you saying?

Aren't you aiya?

Hey, aiya is calling you

If he comes here we'll get caught

He's here!

- Let go of me - Please don't

- 'Open the door' - Don't open

Look at me, aiya

'Please turn'

'Look at me, aiya'

Wait...wait

- This isn't our aiya! - I told you, right?

What is he blabbering?

You are...

...my God!

The God I can see face to face!

Because of drinking this cursed liquor...

...I lost my eyesight

I can't see your face clearly

Please help me with money for my eye surgery

When should I come?

Don't worry

Let the festival get over

I'll ask Murugan to organize it, okay?

Murugan? He's a rascal

He's a fraud!

He's an actor

Past 3 days I've been trying to see you

He didn't allow me to meet you

He's complaining about me to me! You rascal!

I'll inform my son and arrange everything

Aiya, if you are God in person

...he's the younger version of the same!

May both of you lead a long and healthy life

Convey my regards to your son

Give way

Move away Make way for sir's car

Come, God Move aside

'Pechi, there's no sign indicating the incident ever happened!'

'It is a big question mark if aiya is alive or not'

What do we do now?

Who should we send to find out?

Hey, will you go?

Dai, what about you?

Hey old lady, will you check and come?

1st you should be hacked!

You're the reason for all the troubles

No need of any research whether he's alive or dead

Our target is still alive!!

Pechi, please untie my chains

I'll make sure I kill him

Pechi...!

Hello, tell me, uncle

Is Anbu with you?

What are you saying? He's with aiya

Can't find him here

When did you check? Did you see properly?

Bro, we searched for him everywhere We assumed he's with you

I even tried calling him but he isn't picking up the call

All this happened only because of me, aiya

When you asked me to leave, I shouldn't have left

If I die, all the problems will be solved, right?

Bro, the bull is falling into our trap of its own accord, please come fast

Move the car

- Ma? - Tell me

How are you?

I felt like talking to you That's why I called

I can't hear you clearly

You sound very dull

It's very noisy here I'll call you later

Okay, take care of your health

What, my dear boys?

You wanted to kidnap him?

Wondering how he pre-empted you?

You looked at the sheep in front

But you didn't notice the tiger at the back

Look there

This isn't a 'Goat vs Tiger' game

This is a goat and tiger playing games together

You are educated

You've taken the right decision!

Very correct

I can't bear to see aiya in this condition

I am to blame for all this

If I die, won't everything be fine?

Has your life become so simple for you?

Your life isn't just yours alone

Behind that is your entire lineage

Following my aiya's words that he'll protect you...

...is our entire lineage too!

Believing I'll safeguard you...

...our aiya is still breathing

Tomorrow when he opens his eyes...

...if I say Anbu is missing

And the festival was stopped half way through

...he'll look at me with so much pride you know!

Aiya...!

I know it's wrong

Tomorrow is the 6th day of our temple festival

You will be offering our sickle to our village deity

I've got permission from all the 6 villages

And you feel this way at this juncture!

Don't cry

- Don't repeat this mistake again - I won't, aiya

Nothing to worry, grandma

It's a real big bruise and you're brushing it aside

If you ride with a wandering mind this will be the end result!

Groom and his family are coming to see you

If you're injured now, won't they take it as inauspicious?

Wonder where she fell!

The wire has come apart

Brake doesn't work and mirror is broken!

Let her touch this bike again I will clobber her

Why have they come here?

What brings you here?

What do you want?

I'm applying this ointment Where are you rushing off to?

Always playful!

I heard Sembaruthi is hurt

I came to see her

You already hit us very heavily We are yet to recover!

How can it get worse?

A prospective groom is coming to see my daughter today

They have a lot of self-respect

They will be punctual and keep up their word

Unlike you!

Kindly leave this place

Alright

When you have an auspicious event to look forward to and I'm a hindrance

...we'll leave

Thank you very much!

Please get going

For any happy occasion in the neighborhood...

...aiya sends a trousseau It will be delivered at your doorstep

We don't need any favors from you

We can fend for ourselves

We will be fine without you in our lives

You've done enough damage

You ruined everything by not coming Today don't spoil it by coming!

Go away...!

Are you mad or wha-

We are at the receiving end

So can he let his tongue ru-

We will thank you profusely

- Leave now - You won't prosper

Hypocrites!

If the bike is so badly damaged imagine that poor girl's condition

If the teacher is in a rage, you're adding fuel to the fire

1st I should buy a dog for this house

Not just buy

Tie it at the gate

Sembaruthi

Get ready soon

The groom and his family will be here anytime

Bro, how do we go to the teacher's house?

Why are you going there?

To see the prospective bride

Wait a minute I'll deal with them

Who is the groom?

This chap, huh?

What...?

He hid his eyes

Will you tell us how to go only if you know who the groom is?

If you just say teacher, how can we guide you?

We'll know only if you say music teacher, stunt master

He said even a kid will direct us to his place

Then go ask a kid!

Why do you ask me?

Bro, why are you so rude? It's a matter of my life!

- Is your life at stake? - Yes

If you take this right and then left you'll reach your destination!

Giving directions to the cemetery!

Cemetery?

He looks like he has already been cremated!

So I told him the way to the cemetery

If you go straight and take a right...

...you'll see a mango grove Their house is in the center

Go fast, bride will be yearning for me

All arrangements are in proper order

Where's your aiya?

Is he at home? I've come to see him

The groom came to 'see' me

He liked me instantly

We finalized it formally

You must have thought we won't get anyone else

So I came here to tell you

1st invitation will be only for you

You come from an affluent family

We can't trust you

You'll post the photos we clicked and selfies in Twitter and Facebook

And try to break up this alliance So I came to collect everything

We have no ties hereafter

Enough is enough

Let's wrap up everything

Where's your aiya? The most respected man!

Your suspense turned out to be a shock

Did you run and hide hearing my voice?

I'm coming

You sent your son as a messenger

She has gone right in What should we do now?

I've come in person Tell me now

- Let her go - What...?

If it hasn't rained the past 7 years how will it rain when you're here?

You call yourself a big shot and break your promise!

One who changes his mind isn't a big shot

To keep up your word, you should be prepared to sacrifice your lif-

'I'll surprise him Let it be a suspense'

'Anything my aiya doesn't like...'

'...I won't approve either'

I saw aiya

Why did you hide it from me?

When I was slightly hurt, you came running to see me

He has such a huge bandage on-

I derided you saying 'how will it rain with you being here'

You've shed blood for this land

You hid everything from me

How can you behave as if nothing happened?

Sacred vow

As it is I have to strain my neck to look into your eyes

Now I look up to you!

Hey, go...go Attend to your work

No...no...!

Please spare him

Don't

No, don't

Hello, tell me

Koti, it's me

Go ahead

There's some disturbance, can you hear me?

Bro is busy with an important deal

Hey, shut up!

Got the photo and address on WhatsApp

If there's any change in plan, let me know

No change in plan

You give him to us and keep going

Okay, don't keep calling us

Pechi

Men are coming from Rayalaseema

When Anbu comes for the ritual to offer the sickle, we don't have to do anything

They'll hand him over to us and keep going

Those thugs know their job like the back of their hand

All that is fine

That aiya will keep interrupting What will you do with him?

He won't come

I've made other arrangements to keep him away

Let me see

Please come

Aiya, a rare visitor is here

Wonder what trouble he will brew now!

Move aside

This is an auspicious time

Let's start the rituals

When have we started without aiya?

What are you saying?

Aiya's son is here Start with him

He's learning the rope and following his father's footsteps

Let him light the sacred fire

You can sit along with him

If anyone objects, let me know

When have we discriminated them?

Junior aiya can step into his father's shoes

Do you agree with me?

You are right

Please begin the ritual

Priest, give him the sickle and send him to the river

Be brave

[holy chant]

We are on the way

Our 'brother' is right next to me

Men from Rayalaseema have arrived

[holy chant]

Like Kamal in 'Indian 2'!

WhatsApp the vehicle #

Hey, go

Don't...!

No...no...don't

- What's wrong? - Shut up!

Go...go

Hey, put down your sickle

Throw it down

Bro, is it you?

We came without knowing it was you

Don't mistake us Please forgive us

I heard you went abroad

But no one told me about your return

The way you hit me that day I ran for my life, out of this State

How can I forget that!

After that I changed my name and address

I changed my style a little bit too But I haven't changed my profession!

I was informed of an assignment in Madurai

I asked if you are involved

You didn't enquire properly

They mentioned...

...a person named Anbu

That's why I'm here Please forgive me

Bro, phone call

1 minute

Thanks

- Hello...? - Bro, close to the target

- Shall I finish him off? - No, please don't

Didn't lay your hand on him, right?

What do you mean?

In Theni, Kambam and surrounding areas

...their word is law Their deeds are just

No one can oppose them and get away

Just let him go

Hey, wait...wait

Listen to me

Escort that boy safely to the temple

Until then ask our boys to safeguard him

Okay, bro

Encircle him All the sides

Who are they?

Don't get flustered We are here to protect you

Bro has sent us

Be alert, not 1 fellow should get in

- Okay, bro - Escort him with care

What's happening here?

They promised to kill him

Now they are acting as his bodyguard!

Don't worry

My boys will escort him to the temple safe and sound

Can I take a selfie with you?

Bro, you are such a bigwig there

He's a small fry

- I don't want you to click a selfie - Is a selfie that degrading?

For 6 months I couldn't move my own self

Because of this boy's blows!

To quote your own words he's the bigwig in this village

Shall we take a selfie?

Bro, put your hands around my shoulder

A slight smile please?

I beg you

Please listen

This marriage won't take place

I've made all the arrangements for the wedding

How can you change your mind?

Don't ask me for reasons

But this wedding won't happen

- Yes - Sir...?

Look at my daughter's face

She's innocent

At least look at her face and say yes

When you called me to a dead end street, I knew

Your love matter, right?

I'm a very sharp fellow I grasp easily

With Facebook and Twitter as household names

...if a chap wants a girl who hasn't fallen in love

...all men should be in a loin cloth standing like Lord Muruga in Pazhani

I have a great sense of humor

I'll be very witty and you'll enjoy it all your life

Listen, I'm not worried about your life before marriage

If you are faithful to me after the wedding, that's good enough

No, even after marriage...

...I'll continue

I don't get it

I'll be your wife

He'll be the 'other man' in my life!

'Can't live in confusion thinking whose initial the baby will have!'

Hey, listen to me

Don't ruin my daughter's life

- What happened, sir? - Old lady, I'll even marry you

But not your granddaughter!

My daughter's curse will haunt you for the rest of your life

My daughter is so shaken up!

"In the red boulder's shadow"

"Perched a sparrow-duo"

"Your mischievous glances many lift me up in lilting harmony"

"Your mischievous glances aplenty"

"Lift me up on my tiptoes dainty"

"Not fair what you're doing to me!"

"You bet!"

"Get set!"

"Endlessly"

"Tirelessly"

"Relentlessly"

"Limitlessly!"

"When clouds gather dense and gray"

"When you glare at me in that way"

"When the river bubbles animatedly 2 goats check each other out excitedly"

"My heart dances upbeat Flutters for a feisty treat"

"Indian mulberry tree blesses you and me"

"Indian mulberry tree on a showering happiness spree"

"Continuously"

"Generously"

"Seriously, trust me!"

"Rock it"

"Benefit"

"Don't quit"

"That's the spirit!"

"Pecking your crest to woo you Eyes like betel nut brand a tattoo"

"The coast is clear here If you nod 'yes', I'll come near"

"The coast is clear, dear"

"If you nod 'yes', I'll come near"

"I'll kiss you, mister my handsome rooster"

"In the path by the stream lush green 2 quails quietly shelter unseen"

"If I whistle loudly to call you I may cause attention undue"

"I signalled with my breath, dear Did your soul not hear?"

"I signalled with my life, dear"

"Did your heart not hear?"

"Did your soul not hear?"

"Did your mind not hear?"

"Did your conscience not hear?"

"Elatedly?"

"Delightedly?"

"Wholeheartedly!"

"Fun & frolic"

"Weave your magic!"

Balu...!

Aiya...?

Aiya

Aiyaaa!

Send immediately

Aiya...?

Our aiya called you by name

- What? - Yes, aiya

'Bro, what happened?'

Aiya...aiya!

Look at me, aiya

I heard him He said 'Balu'

Aiya, Balu is here

Aiya, what happened?

Aiya

Call the doctor

- Doctor, come fast - Aiya

Doctor, check what's wrong

Aiya's BP level is very low

Let us not risk it Rush him to the hospital

Uncle, get the car

Start the vehicle, quick

Aiya

- Aiya...! - Look at me

Aiya...aiya

- Take the short cut - Hey, take the short route

Doctor, keep an eye

Who is that?

Looks like aiya's car

Taking the short cut?

Is your aiya in his death bed?

You want to go fast?

Did he suffer a stroke?

Wondering how I know all this?

When you can watch the entire festival on CCTV

...can't I do the same to that single house of yours?

If your father's life is important to you...

...his life is important to me

Handover the life I need

You go with the life you hold as priority

What, man? Thinking for so long?

Looks like you'll kill your father

You have only 1 father, right?

Sir, aiya is critical now

- Need to leave at once - Yov! Doctor

Tell him, it's urgent

Is his life more precious to you than your father's?

Aiya's life is more precious

- Let me go - Anbu, wait

Our aiya's life is no different from the word he has given

I will uphold my father's vow

He will be saved by our village deity Vettaikaruppu

How do you think that's possible?

Let us watch him do so

Hey! Take him

Hey Sonai What are you doing?

Hey...!

Go...if you come near me I will slit her throat

Hey! Listen to me...don't

Hey...go away

Aiya...forgive me

I hit him accidentally

I swear, I aimed only at Anbu

At that moment aiya came in between

I don't have the guts to stand in front of aiya and fight

If this news leaks out...

...the entire village will burn my family alive

Instead of getting killed by someone I would rather be killed by you!

That will be the only way to atone for my sin

It must have been an accident

In all these 7 villages who has the guts to oppose him face to face and kill him?

He is a tiger

You must have done it unknowingly

Our clan is known to protect the lives of those who climb our steps seeking help

We are not here to snuff the life out of anyone

Pray to Vettaikaruppu nothing should happen to our aiya

Go

Aiya, I won't go anywhere near Pechi's house

I'll go away to some far off place

Go back to that house

Be there till I give you further instructions

Go

'Hey! Listen Remove the knife'

- No...no...don't - Move away

- Start the vehicle - Leave now, aiya

Hey, start the vehicle fast

- Hey listen - Keep going

- Go fast - Why are you watching?

Come this side

Go, go...fast...quick

- Go fast...go - Listen, let her go

Pechi, are you alright? Not hurt, no?

- Follow my instructions - Okay, doctor

He is unconscious Please wait

Sir, he isn't in a position to talk

- Come with us, doctor - We'll explain

Aiya

Even after your neck was slashed and seeing all that blood gush out

...I kept quiet bound by your words

Concurring with your wish

...these 3 days of the festival went by real smooth

I lived up to the word I gave you

Now I ask you this as your son

Tomorrow is the last day of the festival and I want you there

If our worship of our village deity Vettaikaruppu is really true

The festival should conclude with your presence

I don't know about doctor, treatment and medicines prescribed for you

But I know this for sure

When I talk, you can hear me

I am sure you will preside tomorrow

You have to come

And share our joy

You will come

It's time for the prayer and procession to the river

Will aiya come now?

'Aiya...aiya'

Our bull Muthu broke free and is amidst the crowd now

Muthu, stop

Muthu...listen to me

Take Muthu away

Something has happened to aiya

Aiya...what happened to you?

You took us for a royal ride?

You blindfolded us for 3 days?

Enough of this masquerade

You enacted a drama and made us look like fools

Bro, leave it

Must be the work of Thekkur men

Hey...take out your sickles

They assaulted our aiya We should spare none of them

We agree

Hey stop!

If my son had sought revenge the moment he saw me almost bleed to death

For his speed and rage

...he wouldn't have spared a single soul in that village

But...

...bound by that single word of mine

...he has conducted this festival in the most effective, non-violent manner

He carried a load way beyond his age

Till this function concludes today

...I don't want any sound of weapons clashing

You start your procession

I asked for only a son to our deity Vettaikaruppu

He gave me a father instead!

He is your friend, philosopher and guide for our clan

Give it to him

Bro

Karumayi anna!

Paraman is missing He has escaped

What are you saying? Hey, go and search

- Hey come on, let's go - Go and search

I am the one who untied him

Hey...run

Cover them

Don't let him escape

Hold hands

Aiya...where is Anbu?

Anbu

The man you've been protecting has been kidnapped now

We can't be patient any longer

We must destroy the entire clan

It's do or die, aiya

I don't want any of you to go

He will handle it singlehanded

This is aiya's vow

With our village deity as witness I ask you

Without a single soul being alive wipe them out and meet me at the river bank

Anbu, sit over there

Don't move an inch till I ask you to

3 hours remaining for the festival to end

Any number of you present here can come

He is right here

Aim your sickle at him

...if the sickles you honed are sharp enough

If the moustaches you twirled are brave enough

Isn't it a 7 year feud?

It shall be squared today

Weren't you hounding us relentlessly?

I've made your target sit right in front of you

Come and hack him if you have the guts

"Good lord! Here comes the battle rooster"

"His swift blows so strong, I swear"

"He can flatten any foe with just a look from head to toe"

"He's a veteran with a sickle With any weapon he weaves a miracle"

"This tiger's cub don't underrate The tempest just won't abate"

[song from 'Sandakozhi - I']

"He has the nerve in toto to braid every vein of his foe"

"He will peel your skin Send you reeling in a spin"

Is anyone left out?

Send...come on

You have lived with enmity festering in you for 7 years

A woman is epitome of love, kindness, sympathy and motherhood

But I see this unrestrained rage only in you

You make an innocent hand hold a sickle?

I could've convinced them without resorting to blows

But violence is the only language you understand to acknowledge power

That is why I pounded them first

Let's put an end to our feud with this festival

You are piling up grave blunders

Stop it

It is wrong

Grave blunder indeed!

All the actions so far are wrong

Expecting so many men to finish this I was watching from afar

Wrong on my part

That was wrong on my part

Aiya

Face me

Do you compare women to cows, peahens and koels?

Even we are lions

Lioness!

Only if a man swings a sickle is it a weapon to reckon with?

Sickles of our household...

...will work wonders even in a woman's hand

Stop it

Listen to me

Stop this

Listen to me

Drop the sickle

Didn't you come to fight? Why do you want a truce?

You hacked so many men

I am a solitary woman Face me...fight

Appease my sickle

You keep interfering

Scared you're unarmed, huh?

Take this

Show off your skill Let's gauge your bravery

Come

COME ON...!

I am telling you to stop this

Hey...come on...fight

Why are you going out of your way to save him?

Is he your elder or younger brother?

Father and son claim you've given your word

I made a vow too when my husband was killed

His head will be chopped now

Try to save him if you can

Don't!

You blamed me for interfering

If I hadn't interfered now?!

A sickle can't tell north from south!

It slashes according to the course of the wind, that's it

You wanted his entire clan to perish

Your clan would have been wiped out

You wanted to know if he was my brother?

Yes

We must regard all those born on our soil as siblings sharing the same blood

Don't discriminate

Still not satisfied with the bloodbath

If your rage has not abated

Take the sharpest sickle lying here and hack me first

Then kill him

I have never seen my mother

My father is my whole world

Other than my father's feet

I've never fallen at anyone's feet

I kneel down on this soil, my motherland and I request you

Forego everything

Throw away your hurt and hatred

For 7 years, this earth has not seen rains

Because the festival was held or our vows to Vettaikaruppu were fulfilled

...it won't rain

Only when your enmity vanishes

...heart softens

When your eyes shed a drop of tear...

...only then rain-god will bless our village

He solved all the issues once and for all