Original subtitles

'That man'

tiff

tiff

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"The moon turned love frozen"

"The ladylove turned a star"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

tiff

"Enchanting melody is tuned..."

"...in this crescent lit night"

"Enchanting melody is tuned..."

"...in this crescent lit night"

"Through the sash window your sharp eyes have..."

"...woven designs passionate woman"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

tiff

"Singing heart's passionate melodies..."

"...the ocean like night is wavering"

"Singing heart's passionate melodies..."

"...the ocean like night is wavering"

"An unknown desire aroused..."

"...the passionate woman is quivering"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"The moon turned love frozen"

"The ladylove turned a star"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

Dear Goddess of Mannarshala

When will you be back, Kotharan?

As soon as I unload these goods at Alappuzha

Here's your fee

Keep it and use it to buy offerings on my behalf for the deity at Mannarsha

Jani'echi, how was the Mannars ha Ayilyam festival?

What a lot of people!

I just couldn't get enough of singing and gazing at the Goddess

Are you alone my girl?

Where is Dasan?

He (kotharan) came away early

After all Aayilyam occurs only once a year

So I stayed back gazing at the Goddess to my heart's content

On my way back I dropped in to see father at Thamallakkal house

This time they had a windfall at the festival

Chakkara and Janaki didn't go

May be that's why Dasan is frequently seen visiting Nedunthara and Chingoli

Stop it woman! Useless chatter! Jealous female!

Goddess!

Oh snake deities! Protect and save us

Go

Mother! I am very hungry!

Time for school Give me breakfast

My dear hen, look after your chicks

Crows and cats are a plenty around

If you are careful it is for your own good

Go! Go!

- Mother! - What?

lam so hungry!

Chakkare!

My dearAnantha?

Mother! Mattey'ma has come

Maybe father has come too

- Mattey'machi? - My dearAnantha

Haven't you had a bath yet my girl?

No lchayi (sister), not feeling too good I have a body ache

Where is father?

What?! Isn't he here?

I just had a brief glimpse of him at Mannarsha

I dropped in to visit father at Thamallakkal

I haven't seen Kotharan at all

Where is he then, mattey'machi?

Well, he is a well-known (Pulluvan) minstrel

He has a lot of duties allover this land

Now go to school Couldn't give him breakfast!

My dear boy, come here

Sit here

You can leave

Janaki?

Why is she here?

I asked her to come here today

Bring me some hot water I need to wash up thoroughly

- Where is he? - He's asleep already

He waited and waited before he fell asleep

It was not only he who waited...!

Haven't I asked you not to come here frequently?

Won't I come to you?

What are you doing?

Well...let Kotharan sleep inside

Janaki?

Where is he?

He is out in the veranda

He loves to be with Janu'ichayi

You were upset, weren't you?

No! She and her son have only you

What about you then?

L...Chakkara is not like me

My younger sister must not go through what I did

Father when will you come home?

I will come soon

Shall I go?

Come

When will you go to Chakkara's home?

Let's see

Pravanhiyafls family have called you to sing at their house

But weren't you singing for them all these days?

They insisted you come this time

How can a childless barren woman sing for a family praying for a child?

"Get rid of all the flaws"

"Bless with progeny and guard us serpent gods"

tiff

"When Kashyap sage lived with his wife..."

"...at the ashram those days"

"The ways to look after husbands..."

"...the sage said to his wives"

"I invoke Bad ra Bagini and Bavathi"

"Those who are desirous come quickly"

"I invoke Bad ra Bagini and Bavathi"

"Those who are desirous come quickly"

"With a clear mind if you chose husband..."

will be greatful and bestow at once"

"Daily the sage gave infinite boons..."

"...and blended lots of compassion"

"Among his wives Kadru said to husband..."

"...shower compassion darling"

"At that time a saddened Vinatha..."

"...said to com passionate Kashyap"

"Since she had no progeny..."

"...her mind was grieved for a long time"

"He said the egg is yours henceforth"

"Take care it is not broken"

"After the two eggs had fallen Kadru hatched thousand eggs"

"They started crawling on earth"

"Entire earth was full of sluggish neonate snakes"

"When this story is daily acclaimed the serpents become rapturous"

"When this story is daily acclaimed the serpents become rapturous"

tiff

Go palan'chetto!

Yesterday, soon after Gurudas finished his song

they saw a serpent at the Pravarthiyar's house

Aserpent?

As thick as this little finger of mine

The colour of pure gold

It was glittering like gold

Oh my serpent deities!

Serpents have been known to appear in places after Pulluvan Das sang his piece

You must be destined to enjoy that good fortune

Yes, that's true

He is a blessed man The serpents are always at his beckon

Chants to cast away the evil eye

Give this blessed water twice a day She'll be fine in a day

- Can I come with you? - Okay come quickly

Here

- Where are you taking this? - I'll be right back

Don't fall off

Hey Das?

What's happened to you?

Are you also joining him?

Why does he want to stand on that coconut stump?

He does this all the time

His fancy is never satisfied

Amazing!

Let's go home now

Father, just a little longer

Come my boy

Careful

Let's go

Look matty'amachi A bronze plate

- Where did you find it? - I will tell you all in good time

I will tell you, mother

Why the heck did you take so long to finish tapping toddy?

What can I say! I couldn't tear myself away from our Chandran's speech

There was a speech at the shanty also

All wage earners are with him and his ideas

But he has a point too

The agitation is turning stronger day by day

Stronger my foot!

When they don't have money to invest in the fields, what could possibly happen?

They have no hesitation sending revolting people to the bottom of the sea

That was decades ago The government is democratic now

The agitation is forjustice

The Narayam kondu was caught by Maadathanu people

I have heard they burned down homes also

But such myths will not hold any longer

I can't win an argument with you And there is no need to also

Chandra, why do you do this?

You won't be able to sleep unless you irritate our Gopalan Kothanar, eh?

All this is just in fun

Fun? Next you'll even say the serpent songs

...and tantric geometric patterns are also myths

Kothanar, if you've come for a peg finish it and be on your way, why argue

Bring him one more peg

Have a couple more go home and sleep well

Pack a portion of tapioca and chilli curry for me

Dasu, that kid Lebin has not been cured

Medicines seem to be ineffective

You have to use yourVedic chants

Let's see Kothara

Ask them to bring the kid to my house on Thursday

Asking Das to perform chants is all fine But do be careful

Vas u?

Are the serpents appeased?

Indications are positive

Serpents are caretaker gods of the earth

Most of their homes have been destroyed

They wander around in desperation now

When the abode and woods of these beings were cleared up in the name of revolution...

...our senior Lord didn't think all this would happen

Now we are the sufferers

Why rake up old stories?

The Lord was a great man

Tell me what can we do now?

For the time being let the ritual of the minstrel songs continue every month

But you have to personally offer prayers at Mannarshala

You have to perform an offering seeking total forgiveness from the Goddess

Let Her blessings be upon you

- We must get Pulluvan Dasan to sing? - Yes

- Who is it? - It's me, Dasan

Why are you here at this time?

My Lord (husband) has gone to Mannarshala

I know it I saw him there

Then why are you here now?

Just came to see you

Who is it?

No one mother

Thamburafii'?

Your plaited hair looks like an upside down serpent

It's such a beautiful sight to see it striking you alternately

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

"The moon turned love frozen"

"The ladylove turned a star"

"Cupid darted a floral arrow“

"Lady moon adorned it on hair"

Who is it?

- I say, who is it? - It's me Parama

Oh it was you Kotharan I got the fright of my life

Where were your services today?

- Where was yours? - At Karuthedath

All the coconuts were rotten there

See, this was the only bunch that was fairly good

You are an expert in calculations Agreat man...unlike me

Tell me where were your services today?

Towards east It was ayilyam (9th lunar asterism)

Oh Mannarsha windfall

VA Puram and other areas People here are full of stories

Your good fortune

Even a glance by mistake will be hell for people like me!

Look here, people are jealous and angry

They talk in whispers, probably in fear

ls there anyone who's truly devoted?

All this is just a pretense

Hey! How can you just sleep? Let's have some fun, it's been so long

A little tender coconut water would have done wonders to this

Now its my chance

I heard trouble was brewing on the other shore

Landlords beating up workers, retaliation...!

Good God! Hope it doesn't spread here

Appears this won't subside so easily

About 10-12 bodies floated up on the backwaters

True! JP's men did the deed it seems

What is the problem?

Why does it bother you, a minstrel's wife?

Only the daily wage earners will be affected

2...

4...

6

What do you want in return?

Give me its worth I cash

Buy this boy something my girl!

Nothing now

The Kuthiyottam worship is approaching, right?

Why don't you promise an offering to Chettikulangara Goddess

Everything will become alright

Here, take it

Be here, I'll go and come back

What's this woman?

Look at the time Dasan has still not come

Will he come? He will sir

Will he? Who knows

lf does we are lucky, that's all

There! He's coming

tiff

"Let flaws vanish"

"Let afflictions vanish"

"Bring an end to all curses"

"This is Vinatha's story (Kashyap's wife and Garuda's mother)"

"One day Garuda lying..."

"...on his mother's lap was breast feeding and"

"...reckoned it as most blissful"

"...reckoned it as most blissful"

"Tears from mothers eyes dropped..."

"...at middle of Garuda's face"

"...at middle of Garuda's face"

"Stupid boy thus woke up in a shudder"

"What is the cause for mother's grief?"

"What is the cause for mother's grief?"

"At this time of grief son wants to know the truth"

"Says mother there is a cause to explain"

"Dear son hear this"

"Dear son hear this"

tiff

"Long ago your dad Kshyap sage gave me a boon"

"Thus I produced two eggs"

"Thus I produced two eggs"

"For 500 years I guarded it"

"It lived perennially"

"I was longing for a son"

"I took an egg for hatching"

"I took an egg for hatching"

"It dropped on eanh and broke"

"When I looked at my son..."

"...your vestigial brother cursed me like this"

"...cursed me like this"

"From that day I live as an indefinite slave to sister"

"From that day I live as an indefinite slave to sister"

"From that day I live as an indefinite slave to sister"

"From that day I live as an indefinite slave to sister"

"From that day I live as an indefinite slave to sister"

"From that day I live as an indefinite slave to sister"

Hey!

Get up! Its morning

Don't you have to go to school?

Let him sleep a little longer

Hey! Father is here

Father?!

Hey! You are up!

Both of get up

Or I'll pour a potful of water over your heads

Father? Are you leaving today?

This is a season for my songs, isn't it?

Will you come back after that?

- Will you come? - Sure I Will

You only make empty promises

He's a kid

Don't disappoint him at least this time

Why all this early in the morning?

I was just talking about my own fate

The Mankombu festival began a month back

Who else will he tell other than you?

- Will you take me? - Of course I Will

Promise

I promise

I'll take you for the Garudan thooku

She's swimming while bathing, eh?

Lakshmikutty did warn her not to strain herself

But Thamburatti is adamant

But it is good for her Mind and body will be rejuvenated

Your love makes me do such things

I forgot all about the medicine routine

Love is not expressed by shutting you up in a room, Devaki

Your happiness is also mine

Why do I want a baby?

I only want this freedom you give me

Tell me mattey'amachi

Won't it pain when they do the Garudan Thooku

That will depend on the penance they undertake

Keshavan kutty says there are 3 elephants this time

May be, after all this festival is sponsored by the Mathur Panikkers

Mother will there be the cycle racers?

May be

Are they the same racers who came to the port?

Who knows!

You are impossible mother!!!

- Mattey'ama? - What is it my dear?

Tiff

"ln the washed and cleaned forecourt..."

"...a little sparrow sang"

"It is fete time at the grove"

"It is Cupid's carnival"

tiff

"ln the washed and cleaned forecourt..."

"...a little sparrow sang"

"It is fete time at the grove"

"It is Cupid's carnival"

"At the fiesta times..."

"...and early mornings shouldn't we go"

"Shouldn't I go with hubby?"

"At the fiesta times..."

"...and early mornings shouldn't we go"

"Shouldn't I go with hubby?"

"ln the washed and cleaned forecourt..."

"...a little sparrow sang"

"It is fete time at the grove"

"It is Cupid's carnival"

tiff

"The melody sung by waves of the lake..."

"...is the desire of the woman"

"The melody sung by waves of the lake..."

"...is the desire of the woman"

"The drenched hair gently parted at the breeze"

"Did it not blossom the youth"

"Oh girl! Did it not open your shy shell"

"ln the washed and cleaned forecourt..."

"...a little sparrow sang"

"It is fete time at the grove"

"It is Cupid's carnival"

tiff

- Mother, where is father? - How do I know?

If we wait any longer the event will be over

Jani'echi the kids are on tenterhooks

Chakkara get up No use waiting for Kotharan

He promised to come

May be he will come directly

Come my dear, it will be too late otherwise

He's been wanting to go very much isn't it?

Why don't you carry on? When he comes, we'll meet you there

- Yes, come let's go - Come boys

What you did was not at all right, Kotharan

When my father died, on verge of starvation I took to stealing

What is bothering you?

You get a regular income singing

But your house face poverty

Why are you like this, Kotharan?

Am I doing it deliberately?

You are unaware of things That is your problem

Look, even ifl was a thief my word is for keeps

What is this word?

Just clutching at straws Momentary, and that is what life is

I am not for swimming against the current I'll just float along like flotsam

You can do it What about the rest of us?

Everyone got into the habit of fighting the flow

You have to let go, that is the whole fun

No need to ask for anything After 2 days everything will fall in place

You must have self confidence

We must stick together Don't back out in fear

Do we have to live like cattle?

If we must live decently listen to Chandran

Kochuyalle, we live in homes at the mercy of Karuthedath

If we lose that generosity we can as well jump into the river

Kocheta! Karuthedath and Pravanhiyars are good people

Just look out for Madathanikkar My men will deal with them

Every night is spent in fear

So many huts were burned down on the other bank

Kochuyalle, this is an agitation

A protest on behalf of workers who toil You must be brave

Give it to me

Get in

- This is a very dreadful situation - Yes

The other bank is full of strife

Dear Goddess of Mankombu Protect us

General public please note

You are not allowed to hang around in groups in public

Strict action will be taken against them

Chandra, what you say is perfectly justified

I understand your stance

But nothing untoward must happen

My lord, Chandran is the one instigating the agitation

My lord, the workers have not done anything These people are cooking up stories

Our homes were burned down Why are they silent on that topic?

Policemen first look into that

Anyway my fields will give them full freedom

We'll see to the other issues later

It is the duty of the police be alert See that nothing untoward happens

Okay my lord

- Hey! What's happening little rascal - Nothing at all

Chakkara

Here, got only this today

Come in

No I am leaving Heard there was a problem at the port

My wife and kid are alone Those fellows stoop to anything

Get inside and lock yourself in Open only when Kotharan comes

Come in son Come

- Run - Come quickly

Who is it?

No don't do anything to him Leave him please

Mom!

Don't do anything to him Run

Whose house is this?

- It is that singing ministrel's house - Then leave it alone

M'lady, you have the fragrance of a mating serpent

I never get enough of it

Dasa

Do you like me very much?

Who won't like you my lady?

What about Janaki?

Yes I do like her a lot

- Chakkara also? - Yes

What about Rajamma?

What happened to my Thamburati?

Why should we stop the flow of what's happening within us?

Can we not just flow along with tide?

Oh sure we can

But see that the undercurrents don't drown us

Are you regretting this nearness to me?

Why should I compete with others for the love I feel for you?

Come quickly

Quick

I am shivering with fright

I am going!

Already the gruel is very salty Don't add to it with your tears

Now stop moaning

Just think that the serpent goddess saved us all

What are you saying lchayi? My little one and I spent a night of terror

- Were you very frightened? - Yes

What's the use of a man in this house? He should love for his family

I came to know of it only this morning!

I always have love

But it is not for one person alone You know it too

tiff

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting!"

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting"

"You came unnoticed blindfolded me..."

"...and gently embraced me without anyone noticing"

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting"

tiff

"On the ninth lunar asterism day sporting a turmeric dot..."

"...mind would sway like a snake"

"ln the locus of feelings if the song is empathized..."

"...mind would jump bashfully"

"A kiss on the forehead I understood you"

tiff

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting"

tiff

"The stealer cam e"

"On the night he whispered romantically in ears..."

tiff

"...his flirty words and oozing smiles made me bashful"

"Without anyone noticing we coalesced"

tiff

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting"

"You came unnoticed blindfolded me..."

"...and gently embraced me without anyone noticing"

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting"

"Long ago at the northern facade..."

"...not turning to right or left side I was waiting"

tiff

That means...

Rahu (planet) is in the seventh house

A dance ritual is indicated in the astrological sciences

Which means?

Sarpam thullal (worship) Isn't that correct, Vasu?

According to this prophesy that is what is spelt out

Then we better obey it What do say Rama?

Everything is as you say

Will it not be very expensive astrologer Vasu?

Is there any use hoarding it? Let it be of use to the natives also

As soon as I spread the shells God's blessings were indicated

My heart says all ill-effects will be wiped away

Let everything be cleared up

What do we have to do for that, Vasu?

I will arrange everything and come back

okay

Good that I saw you Ask Gurudasan to come and meet me

If possible today itself

He comes home very rarely

Every day there is a new story

What a pity!

But all said and done he is a blessed person

The serpents are always ready to his beckon

It's a profession full of sanctity

God knows when it will go beyond his control

He never bothers about us

Wish he would at least stop his wandering ways

You must remember he is has the touch of a celestial musician

Women will be naturally attracted to him

You too did, didn't you?

He was already married to your sister when you decided to have him for yourself

Janaki...she is of your own blood, right? But you also forgot that, isn't it?

There's no use talking about all that now

Now here is a God given chance to change all this

Ask him to meet me

okay

Such things happen maybe, once in say 40 years

Consider it a great blessing

Above all nothing inauspicious should happen

It is a dance ritual lasting 7 days

Janaki it's yourjob to arrange for all that is needed for this

Until the ritual is over, Dasan you better live at Janaki's house

Understood?

You treat life like a game This is a chance to save your family

Once the effect comes through then nothing to worry

My heart says everything will turn right with this

Today is Kanhika (lunar asterism)

The day after tomorrow accept your token fee and begin penance

Once the harvest is over arrange for the Kalam to be drawn and begin the ritual

Think only of the serpent deities and give him the Dakshina (gift)

Pray

I have made all the necessary arrangements

Once the ritual is over everything will end well

Das, here after you can ask us for anything you need

Sticking to your vow is most important

Understand?

Until this is over forget all your other activities

Your daily requirements shall be met here

- Heard me? - As you wish

- Okay please carry on - Okay

May I take leave?

Tiff

"Oh gilded lily! Oh deer!"

"Fallow deer eyed girl"

"While rowing the toy boat would speak gibbers..."

"When my dreams come true would sing a song"

"Oh gilded lily! Oh deer!"

"Fallow deer eyed girl"

tiff

"Would witness the fete and games"

"Would buy eyeliners and bangles"

"Would witness Garuda(divine bird) dangling from antlers and come home"

"Would witness the fete and games"

"Would buy eyeliners and bangles"

"Would witness Garuda dangling from antlers and come home"

"ln a full moon night would hear festival percussions"

"ln this misty bluish moon comes the spring season"

tiff

"Oh gilded lily! Oh deer!"

"Fallow deer eyed girl"

tiff

"Would witness fields swaying with spikes of paddy"

"Would hear the romantic flirts of sparrows"

"Would feel the gentle breeze blowing at lake shore and return"

"Would witness fields swaying with spikes of paddy"

"Would hear the romantic flirts of sparrows"

"Would feel gentle breeze blowing at lake shore and come home"

"The blanket covered paddy field is now full with the reaped gold"

"My psyche is full as though I woke up at the sight of fine rice"

tiff

"Oh gilded lily! Oh deer!"

"Fallow deer eyed girl"

"While rowing the toy boat can speak gibbers"

"When my dreams come true can sing a song"

"Oh gilded lily! Oh deer!"

"Fallow deer eyed girl"

- Das, have a cup of tea - Not now

He's a goody, goody boy now

What do you mean Kotharan?

This is not child's play It's the serpent dance

You cannot play the fool

If the regime is broken the consequences are dire

This is 1st time Dasan Pulluvan is performing this

I've heard his father had performed it during his life time

Whatever it is, we sure will be able to witness it...lucky!

"Let flaws vanish"

"Let flaws vanish"

"Let afflictions vanish"

"Bring an end to all curses"

"They are serpents of the milk of ocean"

tiff

"They are serpents of the milk of ocean"

"Golden treasure grove's serpent goddess"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Prepare songs for dancing serpents"

"Come on my family deity come on"

"Bestow progeny serpent goddess"

"Soften my serpents and come mellowed"

"King of serpents is a good serpent spirit"

"Both of you dance together and come dancing"

"Alluding each other come dancing"

"Enter the field as you keep dancing"

"Dance in the holy hall as you enter"

"We make oblations..."

"...come hearing the ululation of women"

"We have fallen come gallantly"

"Even if you come, don't be indolent serpent mother"

"Virgin serpents of the milk of ocean"

"King of serpents is a good serpent spirit"

"King of serpents is a good serpent spirit"

"King of serpents is a good serpent spirit"

"King of serpents is a good serpent spirit"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

"Dance serpents Dance gracefully"

- Have some more - No please

Eat

It is some good fortune it seems

It is his goodness that is the reason

Where were you lchayi It was such a lovely meal

I will eat later You go home with the child

What is it lchayi? You look upset

Nothing at all There are more rituals to be performed

I will come home with Kotharan

You come with us Let them come later

- lchayi, we are leaving - Okay

'lchayi, I didn't think you would be party to this

ls it true all what I heard?

What nonsense you fed me with!

That the Snake Gods have taken pity on us That our good times had begun

How could you do this, lchayi?

- Your own- - What else could I do?

Should I have shouted out from roof tops?

God! To stay on guard for my own husband's amorous activity?

Ours is an ill-fated community my girl

Afterl heard the rumours I felt I must meet you

This is not the 1st time he's doing it, is he?

You can't change a tigers spots can you?

I did mention it a couple of times

- About what? - The Kuthuvattam

Now the Thattekat family are also conducting it

lfl suggest they will accept our kid to take pan in it

Look, if this succeeds allover bad times will be over

Mother Goddess is easily appeased

Think about it and let me know

ls it true the stories I heard? This is a bit too much my dear lchayi

What is it?

The kid has been offered for Kuthuvattam worship

Chakkara has promised the egg seller

Didn't you know?

What is wrong with this girl? Oh mother save me!

Matte'am ma

He is our only child What the heck are you doing?

If you go about listening to people What do know about this worship?

This offering is from the Thattekad family

The benefits go only to them

He is our only wealth

If the rod breaks it means human sacrifice

We won't get even get a glimpse after that

What do you want me to do?

I have always listened to you lchayi

What good did it do to me in the past?

I have suffered more than enough

I don't care what happens anymore

I want my son to get his father back

What are you saying? Why my dear?

Mattey'machi, it's for my father's good I have also given my consent to mother

Dasa?

How are you, Dasa?

The song and dance is over But you did not come to receive your gift

Nowl am indebted to you

- How can you talk to this...?!!! - Rama!

"L cannot flatter wicked men..."

"...as you are my Lord"

"I cannot flatter wicked men"

Come

Be careful

Like I promised, the whole family of Thattekat have come

Shall we talk about the deal now? Isn't it brother?

Sure

- Shall we begin the formalities? - Yes, take it out

Don't Kothara I tried my best to dissuade her

He knows everything

I am giving in to his insistence

Why are we delaying it now?

- Give her the gift - Okay here take it

Father!

Father, you must come

Let us leave

All fake emotions

Come with me my boy

- Walk fast...move - It seems a long journey

It's for your sake, Kotharan

Who says so?

Everybody does everything only for their own benefit

That poor Chakkara gave her promise out of desperation

The cane being driven into the body is equivalent to a human sacrifice

This is not going to improve Pulluvan Das It will only go from bad to worse

That egg selling lady managed to pull this off

That woman would have been paid a fortune

Will you get kids of well to do homes for this?

All this is a trick to cheat poor families

Stop chattering like this Bhaskara

Clear off my accounts

Offer the donation

Now fall at his feet

Come

Okay now take it in your hands

Oh Goddess!

Hey! Why are you still here? Come here

Mom!

Take care Your child, my God!

Mom!

How can you stay back? Not good

Don't you have to attend the Kuthuvattam ritual?

Very bad it seems

I can't bear to watch them do it

I came to tell you a few things

Must be all about my vices

Okay tell me

The cane split and the ritual is over

All this is for you

It is for love of you Chakkara is doing it

Forget the past At least lead a straight life now onwards

I am always straight

Father!

- Did it pain terribly? - Yes

I couldn't bear to see it That's why I did not come

Here, take this turmeric

Apply it on his wound Let it heal quickly

What is this new routine Thamburati?

I was asked to pray rigorously for 41 days To remove ill effects and bad omens

And did the ill effects go away

I have not done anything wrong, Dasa

The lamp offering ritual was delayed

Devaki?

Give me the blessed offerings?

I know your heart and mind very well

A really poisonous one must have bitten him

What a dreadful thing to happen

Don't you dare touch him! You sent my son to his death

My son does not need you any more

Neither do I...!!!

Dasan go away from here

lf you stay here any longer she will also die

Go on

"ln the sky deprived of colours"

"ln this abandoned shore"

"ln this deserted coast"

"lam all alone"

"The cage sans the parrot is silent today"

I have warmed it Drink a little of this broth

This is the leftover broth of what he ate yesterday

lchayi, when you lose a loved one you realize his worth, isn't it?

I did you a great wrong, lchayi

What are you saying my dear?

You drink that first

Didn't I snatch Kotharan away from you?

I destroyed your life, lchayi

I never realized how much you must have been hurt

Why go into all that now? Isn't that how we got our little one...?

At least now, let me set right that wrong which happened

What are you saying my dear?

Nothing lchayi

Life must go on

Life must continue

Kotharan, why didn't come there?

Chakkara was all alone, isn't it?

I am coming here only today

Am I the sole reason for all this?

Oh! Are you capable of such thoughts?

I thought they were meant only for us women

- I'll see ifl can get you some food - No need

As you wish That's been your habit always

Why have you become like this?

What else do you expect?

My only joy in life was that kid Calling me mattey'ma and full of laughter

Well! Well! Look who's come Dasan Pulluvanmlong life for you

Come sit

Where was your 'song service' today?

All these days no one spoke a word out of fear

But now it's an issue of the entire village

The 41 days was not yet over when you erred No wonder the results were seen at home

Be quiet Gopalan Kothara Always with some calculations and rot

Dasan has not gone astray He does not hide his actions that's all

That's true Chandra

The others here show their true colours after sun down

There is one person up there watching all this, as I do

All these are superstitions Kothara

Hope all of you are satisfied?

I am ready for everything I was born this way

Chakkare!?

What is all this my dear?

Why lchayi?

Why didn't you tell me you were going to work?

Chakkara did mention that you would not allow it

Why did you buy all this?

Isn't it all on credit?

How many days will you go on like this?

Why are you silent lcheyi?

How can you change so much?

We have to live isn't it lcheyi?

How can we give up our profession? What will Kotharan feel?

Now, you must look after him, lcheyi

Have you gone mad?

No lcheyi

I loved my Ananthan's father very much

Come Chakkare

Come quickly, we got to finish this by nightfall

I am going

I have borne more than I possibly could lfl stay here any more...

Shall I go and live in Tamallakal with father for some time?

No don't

- Over? - Yes over

Ah you have come finally!

Enough

What is the use now? All that shouldn't happen happened

Why did you send ward for me?

Didn't I tell you as I possibly could

You destroyed everything in one single night

What a pity

The people are all very disturbed

I don't think you will be called for the rituals here after

All these are beliefs lf you lose them there's nothing left

Who is there?

Who is it?

Did you get scared

What happened?

What is this Kothara?

Nothing

I don't know anything

I only know what you have taught me

I can't bear to see you like this

When all these people praised you You were least bothered

Didn't you say we have to float along like the algae?

Why have you changed now?

Aren't these the same people?

I'll have a tea

Are you out again with your musical instruments?

If anyone calls I can still go sing, isn't it?

Remember me?

You once chanted to drive away fear out of me