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♪ Oh, Mother! ♪

♪ Oh, Mother! ♪

♪ Oh, Mother! ♪

♪ Isn’t this all I ever hoped for? ♪

♪ Isn’t this the dream I held close? ♪

♪ Wandering like a wayfaring bird ♪

♪ I have reached my nest at last ♪

♪ I was a boat swept by waves ♪

♪ I have found my shore ♪

♪ I want you to live your best life ♪

♪ I should shower you with praises ♪

♪ Not for me anymore All my prayers are for you ♪

♪ I want to be the shoulder you cry on ♪

♪ I will wipe your tears forever ♪

♪ Your hands should be the garland around my neck ♪

♪ You are my identity ♪

♪ Come let's parade this world ♪

♪ Holding hands like little children ♪

♪ Listen to me pour my heart out ♪

♪ What better happiness do I need? ♪

♪ Will your time be mine for as long as I want? ♪

♪ Let all my good deeds Shower you with blessings ♪

Hello? What's the matter?

The police have come home for you. What have you done?

I didn't do anything.

Hold on. Talk to him.

Give it.

Is this Senthil?

Yes, sir.

I'm the Head Constable from Anna Nagar K4 Police Station.

Yes, sir?

Come to the station immediately.

What's the matter, sir?

The inspector wants to meet you.

But, sir... Sir?

Madam, your bag. - Give it to me.

Hello? - Hello, is this Sankar?

Yes, who is this?

I'm the Head Constable from K4 Police Station.

Is there a problem?

The inspector wants you to come to the station right away.

Sir, I'm dropping school kids back home. I'll be there.

Hurry up. - Okay, sir.

Sir, the two men from Sathya Nagar are here.

Tell them to come in.

Come in.

Sir...

Which one of you is Senthil? And which one is Sankar?

I am Senthil. - Sankar, sir.

You are brothers, right?

Yes, sir. - You are not on talking terms?

Is there a problem?

Where is your mother?

Must be at my second sister's house.

Oh, yeah? Call her.

Go on.

Sister... - Yes, Sankar?

Is Ma there?

She never came here.

Why do you ask? - She didn't come there?

Okay, hang up.

Sir, she must be at my first sister's house.

Call her.

Ramani, did Ma come there?

No, brother. - No?

Hey... - Tell me.

Have you seen Ma? - No, why do you ask?

I'm driving. I'll call you back.

Sir, what happened to my mother?

Just answer my question.

When did you last see your mother?

About 4 days back, sir.

Must be a week, sir.

Did either of you call your mother this week to check on her?

Sir, my mother doesn't have a phone.

Shut up!

"Mother doesn't have a phone" he says!

Even 4-year-olds have phones, and your mother doesn't have one?

How did you reach her now?

You called your sisters now, didn't you?

You could have called them up everyday.

She must be in Virugambakkam, at her sister's house.

Shut up!

"At her sister's house!"

Did all of you force her to write off her wealth and throw her out?

No such thing, sir.

Then why didn't you know her whereabouts all these days?

You can't even take care of your mother and feed her.

What kind of sons are you?

You don't deserve to live.

You earn money, don't you? And eat three square meals?

Why can't you call your mother and check if she's doing okay?

Do you know where your mother is?

She is in West Bengal.

West Bengal?

What are you saying, sir?

Yes, Kolkata.

She is at a police station there.

Thankfully, a Tamil guy took her there.

Even there, she mentioned both your names.

They called up Commissioner's Office, who then informed us.

And we had to track you down and summon you here.

Both of you have to leave to Kolkata immediately.

Together.

And bring your mother back safely.

Head Constable, get a statement from them. - Okay, sir.

Go!

Give them that man's number. He is a Tamilian.

Take his phone number.

Call him when you reach there. He will guide you.

Write a statement and leave.

Come. - Go on.

Give me a sheet of paper.

You need to sign, too.

Head Constable, follow up with them. - Okay, sir.

Sir, I don't know how to travel that far.

Send a constable for company.

Come here, man.

You are going to fetch your mother, not a convict.

Why do you need police protection?

Go and get your mother.

How could she have gone that far?

We don't have time to get into that.

Let's think about how to bring your mother back.

Call up that Tamil guy.

Sankar, come in.

No, it's okay. - Just come in.

I'm good.

Why don't you come in?

Put it on speaker.

Hello? - Hello?

Who is it? - Is this Murthy Sir?

Yes.

Sir, this is Senthil calling from Chennai.

Senthil? - Baby Ma's son.

Oh, okay. Tell me.

Sir, is Ma doing okay? - She is good.

Can I talk to her?

No, she is at the police station.

Take the night train and come to Howrah.

Please take care of Ma.

I will. Call me after you get here. I am busy at the moment.

I'll hang up now.

Fine...

Sakthi and I will go.

No way.

I need to take the doctor all the way to Thiruvallur in the morning.

I can't come.

I can't go with him.

I'd rather go alone instead.

Go alone?

How will you manage by yourself?

If you go alone, you'll go missing and then we will have to look for you.

Set your quarrels aside and go get your mother.

If you don't want to go, you rather we send the women?

Won't people mock us?

Uncle, Kolkata is 1700 km from here.

See.

Andhra. Then Odisha. And then comes West Bengal.

If you miss this train, the next one is only tomorrow.

We don't have time for that.

Get ready to leave today.

Here.

Sister, I only have 1000 rupees.

Here you go. - Take it.

Give it to him.

Why can't you give it to me? You think I'll drink it away?

Come on, Senthil.

This is what pisses me off.

No, it's just that he is more prudent.

Fine, you take it. - Give it to him.

Oh, take it. - Just give it to him, man!

Take this, Shankar. - It's okay.

Come on, take it. - Trust me.

It's okay. Go and get Ma back. - Leave quickly.

Your brother agreed to go with you?

He is coming along.

Oh no, a power cut! It's not a good sign.

Leave after some time. - It's okay.

I'm getting late for the train.

Have you asked your mother to come over?

She'll be here in the morning.

At least drink some water before you leave.

I'm fine.

Take care of yourself. I'll be back soon.

I'll see you.

Don't pick up a fight with your brother, okay?

Okay.

Good to go? - Yes.

We are getting late for the train.

Hop on quickly.

Stop gawking! Hop on.

Hello? - Have you left yet?

Yes, sir. We are on the way to the railway station.

Okay.

Have you been drinking?

Not really.

Please don't drink there.

Don't risk your health.

I'll handle it.

Yeah, right!

Stick together at all times.

Don't split up.

Hurry up. The train is about to leave.

Don't you dare talk to me.

Just go.

Come in.

I know what to do. Just go.

Where are you going?

To jump off the train and die.

You can't get beedis here.

Don't step out of the train.

I'm not a child. Don't tell me what to do.

Please listen to me. Don't do it.

Make way.

Move!

They should call this 'make way' instead of 'railway'.

Son...

Do they sell beedis here? - No.

What?

Everyone is only chewing betel nuts.

Oh, no!

My leg, my leg...

[people quarrelling in Bengali]

We were so happy that our brother is finally getting married.

I borrowed money to organise this wedding.

You expect me to pay interest for a cancelled wedding?

We borrowed money for this wedding too.

You knew your daughter was in love with a boy.

You could have gotten her married to him.

Why did you get her engaged to our boy?

I swear, we didn't know.

We didn't expect she would betray everyone and elope.

The wedding is tomorrow!

And you're telling us now that your daughter has eloped.

You've humiliated our entire family.

Return all the money we spent for the engagement and the wedding.

We can't reimburse your expenses.

We can return the jewels.

Returning the jewels won't restore our dignity.

Why couldn't you let your daughters run wild before the engagement?

Don't talk that way. Shut up.

Say what you want about her.

Why are you dragging me into this?

Show some respect. Or else...

Oh, yeah?

You deserve no respect.

You can't even raise your daughters right. You deserve no respect!

You don't get to open your mouth. Shut up and leave.

She didn't desert him after the wedding, did she?

She probably eloped because she didn't like your ugly face.

Whose face? My face is ugly?

Don't you dare say anything about my son's face.

I'm sparing you because you are a young girl.

How can you speak this way instead of apologising for your mistake?

Look how they talk!

We are in the wrong here.

Tell us what we can do.

Get your second daughter married instead.

Shut up, man.

Okay, we will get her married.

Ma, have you gone crazy?

How can you ask me to marry this guy?

Look how they talk.

It's a good thing the wedding got called off.

Let them do what they can.

Listen, even if you agree to marry me...

I won't marry you.

Let's see if you ever get married with that face of yours.

What did you just say?

I'll smack you.

The guy who eloped with her looks good to you...

but the guy who came to marry her before the families looks ugly, huh?

Keep your mouth shut, I'm warning you.

Let me say this, woman.

Some day, you are going to elope with some guy.

Watch your tongue, you scumbag.

What did you just call me?

The fault is yours.

He hit my daughter. - So you'd hit my son, huh?

I'll kill you!

You raised a runaway daughter and you dare hit my son?

Son, Ma will find you another girl to marry.

We don't need her.

Ma, listen to me. Let's get out of here.

Come outside. I'll sort you out.

How dare you touch my son! - Ma, let's just go.

Brother...

Brother!

Come on!

You should worry only if she had eloped after the wedding.

Stop brooding over her. Drink up, brother.

I am not thinking about the girl who eloped.

It was so humiliating. I can't take it.

I became a laughingstock.

Ma will find you a good bride. Don't worry.

She said this girl was good too.

When we don't get something, it means better things are in store.

There's nothing we can do. It's just terrible luck.

It rainy when we sell jaggery.

Windy when we sell puffed-rice.

Why not mix up both and sell sweet puffed-rice?

Shut up. Don't trigger me with your stupid analogies.

What?

You never said 'cheers'!

What's your problem, man?

Is this all the booze we've got, or is there more?

He is just downing drinks by himself.

He always gets drunk and hurls abuses at me.

Have you two eaten?

We bought 'anda' biriyani thinking it is chicken biriyani.

It only had an egg in it. I could hardly eat it!

It was so spicy. - 'Anda' means egg in Hindi!

I thought 'anda' as in a big vessel.

If you don't like it, discard it and buy something else to eat.

Fine, I will.

How is your brother doing?

He is okay.

Take care of him.

Get some chicken on the way back.

I don't have the money.

Ma!

Ma...

Get out.

Just get out.

Ma, see this?

You don't get to decide. Ma does.

Ma... - What is this?

Seriously?

She spoke so low of our family and insulted us.

And you marry her and bring her home?

What is this, Sankar?

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Your elder brother is still unmarried. Did you even think about that?

Why would he?

You were right next to us and pretended not to know anything.

You don't care about anyone. You can't control your itch, can you?

Watch your words. Don't make me disrespect you.

What respect? - Step aside.

How dare you point your finger at him?

You shamelessly got married in a secret ceremony...

and you want to disgrace us?

We had a lawful arranged marriage. Don't we deserve respect?

Mother-in-law, if these people live here, we won't.

How is this a disgrace to you?

You mind your business, we'll mind ours.

Look how he talks! - Be quiet.

Son, he's gotten married. Where will he go now?

Go in, Valar. - Stop that.

Where do you think you are going?

Remember how you humiliated me that day?

You said your sister eloped because she didn't like my face.

Why did you elope with him? Whose face did you not like?

Couldn't find anyone else? Why come to a scumbag's house?

Get out. - This isn't your house.

We've signed the papers. I want to stay here till it is sold.

You can't live here. - We will.

As long as I'm alive, let's live together. - Ma, come on!

Valar, go in.

Get out. - Ma gets to decide, not you.

Get out!

You don't get to decide.

Ma, go in.

Ma...

Don't fight.

I won't spare you!

If you lay a hand on him, that would be it!

Go away.

Where is he? - Calm down!

Let go.

You are just watching him hit me? Don't call yourself my brother.

What can I do? He is my brother too.

Don't fight...

Please let's be together as long as I'm alive.

Don't fight.

Sister, come in.

Why are you standing here?

Sankar...

Priya has come of age.

I've organised a function at home.

If you come, your brother won't come.

So, after he comes and leaves, I'll call you.

Come by yourself.

By myself?

Valar did nothing wrong.

I won't come without her.

It's okay, sister.

Throw a great ceremony.

I'll do whatever I must.

Look at Priya!

Put the garland around her neck.

Go on, smear lots!

Apply vermilion on her.

You look so pretty!

Bless her.

Come, Sakthi. Ask your wife to come, too.

Bless her. - That's enough.

Our family is crowding around the girl.

Let others come too. - Shut up!

Prabhu, check if dinner is ready.

Greet your grandma.

Sister, ask them to come next.

Sankar hasn't come?

I don't know.

Come up, son.

Come on.

Wait, I'll come.

Come in, son.

That's okay, Ma.

She is our child.

No one is angry with you.

Valar is alone at home.

Come and eat.

Come in, son. Grab a bite.

Give this to my sister.

Come and give it yourself. Come in.

No, it's okay Ma. I am off.

Valar is alone. I must go.

Son...

Son, everyone is here. Come in.

I'll see you, Ma. - Son...

Hello? - Sir...

Is this Murthy Sir? - Yes...

Sir, I am Baby Ma's son, Senthil.

Tell me. - I am here.

I am outside the station.

Okay, turn around and go back.

Sir, we came all the way here and you want us to go back?

No, turn back and walk towards the subway.

Use the subway to get to the bus stand.

Take the bus to Barrackpore.

Sir, what's the name of the place?

Barrackpore.

Okay, sir.

He wants us to take the bus to Barrack Bara Pore or something.

What are you saying?

Ask him again.

Sir, where can I get booze? [in Bengali] - What?

The liquor store. - [in Bengali] Oh, the liquor store?

[in Bengali] Next to the red building. - Let's get out of here.

You go ahead.

I'll join you.

You walk ahead.

Hey...

We need to get down at Barrackpore.

We got down at the place you asked us to.

You are there? I'm a little busy now.

Wait there. I'll come in some time.

Okay, sir.

He asked us to wait here.

Can I borrow your phone?

My phone got switched off. I need to call my wife.

Give me another pack of beedis.

You come to me only when I put up your house for auction.

It's been years since you paid interest.

I sent so many notices, and I sent my men too.

You never bothered to come and meet me.

Sir, please give us some more time.

I will repay your money.

You are out of time.

I can't help you now.

My husband saved up penny by penny...

we lived so frugally...

and struggled so hard to buy that house.

That is all we have.

If you auction it, we will lose our honour.

Our family will be on the streets.

I beg you... - Ma, calm down.

What can I do about that?

You have so many sons. I'm sure they earn money.

They could have at least pitched in some money to pay the interest.

You wouldn't have lost your house.

They are daily wage labourers.

Managing their family expenses is a struggle in itself.

How can they afford to pay interest?

Then just listen to me.

If you don't want to auction it, sign here and take the balance money.

He is willing to buy the house.

Give me some more-- - Don't start again!

Sign here and put an end to this problem.

Here.

Sign here.

Do it.

Sign it.

Go on.

Right there.

I've signed.

Good.

Let's get out of here.

Let's go. - Some tea or coffee?

No thank you, sir.

Senthil?

Murthy Sir? - Yes, I am Murthy.

Hello, sir.

Thanks a lot, sir. - I am Sankar. His brother.

Sorry, I got late because I was held up with an important meeting.

Sir, that's okay.

Let's have some tea.

Sure. - We just had tea.

Let's go see Ma.

Okay, let's go.

Sir...

You go ahead. I'll follow in an auto.

Let's just go by scooter. Not a problem.

The police will catch us if three of us ride together.

I know this neighbourhood. Don't worry. Just sit.

Let me keep the bag in the front.

Hop on.

All good?

Let's go? - Yes.

The military area starts from here.

Where is Baby Ma?

She's just been sent to the shelter.

My shift is over, and I am about to leave too.

There is no one at the station, so we had to send her to the shelter.

Who took their mother away? Call and tell them to bring her back.

She's at the shelter.

The people from the shelter brought her here, and took her back.

Besides, I don't have their phone number. Only the inspector does.

Where is the shelter? - Sealdah.

They've come all the way from Chennai.

They could have taken her back. You people have ruined everything now!

Come back tomorrow at 10 am. The inspector will be here.

What a pain!

They can't do one thing right.

What did she say?

They've taken your mother to a shelter.

Shelter?

What is a shelter? - It's a lodging facility.

We can go there and see my mother?

It will get dark by the time we get there.

They are asking us to come at 10 in the morning.

Sir, was my mother here all this while?

Yes, she was here. They took her only half an hour back.

Did she know we were coming?

She couldn't have known. I never spoke to her.

Even if we told them, they wouldn't have understood.

It's okay. It's just one day. We can see her tomorrow.

Sit.

What do you do, sir?

I work in the army.

My leg got injured during the Kargil War.

So they shifted me to another department.

I'm with the Intelligence Branch now.

Some people in the army don't return after their leave.

Some of them don't inform us either.

My job is to find them and present them to the officer.

Was that how you found my mother?

I didn't find her.

Actually, she had created some trouble at a hotel here.

The locals sent word to me because she looked like a South Indian.

I spoke to her and found out she'd gone to the hotel out of hunger.

They refused to give her food, so she locked the door and created a ruckus.

She looked like she left home heartbroken.

Then I got her some food, made her stay there...

and called up your commissioner's office.

We are deeply indebted to you.

It's nothing!

Thankfully, I saw her.

You should have seen her when I spoke to her in Tamil.

She held my hands and teared up.

She was so affectionate.

You almost lost such a precious mother!

Get down.

These are military quarters.

They've gone on night duty.

You can stay here tonight.

Come in.

Take a bath and freshen up.

Get some rest.

I'll see you in the morning. - Okay, sir.

You needn't have troubled yourself. We could have just rented a room.

You've come here counting on me. I can't just desert you.

Is there a problem with this room?

Oh, no. I didn't mean that, sir.

What's the problem, then?

Don't touch any of the things.

We won't, sir.

Lock yourself and go to sleep. Don't go out anywhere.

We won't, sir.

I'll see you. - Okay, sir.

Thanks a lot, sir.

Do you want some water?

You will lose my respect.

Yes!

Are you people trying to fool me?

You people eat from my money...

I won't let it go.

How dare you...

How dare you...

I won't spare you...

I'll kill you.

Sir, can I come in?

Come in.

Sir, morning. - Sit.

Give it to me if the call gets through.

No one is picking up.

No one is answering the phone. What do we do?

Sir, this is why I told you the other day...

If you'd waited for another hour, her sons would have come to take her home.

Look what's happened now!

We can't hold a woman in this police station to suit your convenience.

Besides, there were two murders in Noapara yesterday. I had to be there.

Also, can't you see Durga Puja is going on?

Sir, this case is important too.

We haven't found the murderer. I'm still looking for him.

That's my top priority.

Besides, your case is not even a case.

They don't even know when their mother left their home.

Ask them to wait for a day. Then we'll see.

These people are unbelievable!

Sir, if this is the problem, just give us a letter.

We can go to the shelter and pick her up.

These are her sons?

Of course, sir.

Give me your ID proof and your mother's too.

Give yours and your mother's ID proof.

Here, sir.

Let me buy the tickets.

Give me three tickets.

Sir, is this River Ganges?

Yes, this is River Ganges. They also call it Hooghly.

The water level rises during the day, and then drops at night.

It is so big! - Yes, it is a big river.

Must be at least a kilometre wide.

Will you take us to Srirampur Railway Station?

Get in.

You need to consume a lot of fluids to beat the heat here.

What would you like to have? - Sweet lime.

You? - No thanks, sir.

Drink something. - No, I'm good.

Brother, two glasses of sweet lime.

Don't add ice. - Okay.

Sir, let me pay.

I think this is the place.

Is there a women's shelter here? - Yes, the blue gate over there.

Brother? Is anyone there?

Please open.

Someone is coming out. Step aside.

Madam, please stop.

Greetings, madam. - Greetings.

Baby Ma's sons have come from Tamil Nadu. She is inside.

You brought her to Barrackpore Police Station yesterday, remember?

They are here to take her. - Not today. Come tomorrow.

Madam, we've got a letter from the police station.

Take a look.

Nothing will happen today. Come tomorrow.

Madam, I work with the Defence. Please reconsider.

See, this is a Govt. shelter. There are rules and regulations.

At least let them see her. She will be happy.

This is a women's shelter. Gents are not allowed.

Today is Sunday. My staff isn't here.

Come tomorrow.

Let's go.

Can we go in, sir?

No, they don't allow anyone in during Sundays.

She said gents are not allowed.

What about the security guys then?

We can see her, right? - No, they said tomorrow.

Sir, how is it fair if we can't take her home, or even see her?

We've travelled a long way.

But they aren't allowing us.

No, sister.

They are closed on Sundays and didn't allow us to even see her.

Moorthy Sir has come. I'll call you back.

Why don't you visit Kali Temple, Victoria Museum...

Come back to that place by the cannon.

I'll run some household chores and then come.

Here are your return tickets.

We will bring your mother back tomorrow.

Don't worry.

I'll see you.

He keeps leaving all the time, saying he's got some household work.

Wonder what household work he does.

Stop talking that way. He is only trying to help us.

What do you expect?

Let's have some lassi? I am hungry.

I don't want it. You go ahead.

He just scratched his you-know-what!

I wonder who swapped it!

I put it there when he was bathing. How did he spot it?

Let's go.

Did we come here to get mother, or go on a bloody tour?

You are spending and eating as you please.

Do that with your own money.

Not with common money.

Here is the common money. You manage the expenses.

No, need. Just keep it.

You keep accusing me of spending common money.

Making me look like a thief.

You spend the money and note down the expenses.

You spent 3/4th of the money, and now you expect me to account for the other 1/4th?

Keep it or throw it.

Or give it to him.

Hey, wait up.

I want some food. Rice.

Pooris.

Buzz off.

You moron.

Sir...

Got rice?

Rotis?

Rice.

Rotis.

Chicken biriyani?

'Aalo' biriyani.

Yes, that's right. I'll have a biriyani.

This is one big piece of chicken.

It's potato!

It's a potato?

He thinks he knows everything.

I love how he pretends like he is enjoying this terrible biriyani.

Come on.

Senthil, come on.

Did you go around the city? - Yes, sir.

Yes, we went on a nice tour, and I was lying down after a hearty meal.

I'm wondering where to put you up tonight.

Sir, we can stay at the same place as last night.

Is there a problem?

No, they were on day duty today, and they are back now.

I'll book a hotel room. You can stay there.

We need a room. - There are no vacant rooms.

There are no rooms available.

It's full.

Let's try some other place.

No rooms are available due to Durga Puja.

What to do now?

Not a problem, sir. It's just one night. We will sleep on the roads.

I'm scared to leave you alone.

Sir, where is the liquor store?

Liquor store?

No worries if there isn't one.

Brandy or whiskey?

I'll drink anything, sir.

Sir, thanks a lot.

That's okay.

Kasi... - Hello, sir.

It's freezing out here.

These are my friends.

They will stay in your boat tonight.

Keep this.

Okay? - Okay, sir.

It's so cold out here, sir.

Yes, it does get cold.

Stay in this boat tonight. You must adjust.

Hey...

Why did you ask him for booze?

Why do you do this?

He's roaming around with a bottle in his scooter.

He suddenly decided to bring us to the boat here.

I don't want to suffer from mosquito bites all night.

I must sleep in peace.

This is not right.

I know what to do.

Have you eaten?

When will you bring mother-in-law back?

We will get her tomorrow. Not an issue.

What happened? - I'll call you back.

I won't spare you.

You dare mess with me?

You say terrible things about me because he said so?

I'll rip you into shreds.

Oh, dear.

What do they think?

I am cutting down expenses by drinking cheap booze.

And he expects me to buy him puffed rice.

Why do you keep blabbering all the time?

Won't you let a man sleep in peace?

We need to go and get Ma in the morning.

You are being a pain every day.

How do they handle you at home? Just go to sleep.

Go to sleep.

Or you will lose my respect.

How dare you talk to me?

Damn you!

Get lost.

I am not coming with you.

I can go alone to get my mother.

Tell me...

am I a child or what?

Don't mess with me. I'm warning you.

Let me go.

I can take care of myself.

My bag is right there.

The boat is moving away.

Stop the damn boat.

Don't infuriate me.

Stop the damn boat! - Hey...

The boat is moving. Stop it!

Step away.

Forget about the bag. Come here.

You will lose my respect.

If you talk to me, you will lose my respect.

I know how to go.

Let me get my bag. - Come here, man.

Sit down.

Let go of my hand.

Don't touch me.

He wants to drink lassi!

So?

Have you had breakfast? - Yes, sir.

Where is your bag?

It accidentally fell into the river.

Did you have something valuable in it?

Yes, I lost some clothes and money.

Is there another problem? - No, sir.

You could have been more careful.

Take this.

No.

It's common money. - No.

Take it. How will you manage your expenses?

No, sir. I will manage.

How will you manage without any money?

Keep this.

Stop saying something all the time.

Sir, let's go?

Hello?

Sir, the shelter said that the woman is missing.

What? - The woman is missing.

How did she disappear? - I don't know.

I'll call you and let you know.

What were the security people doing?

How would I know that?

The local police have reached there. I'll see what I can do.

I'm coming there.

What's the problem?

Apparently your mother is missing. - Wait, what?

Yes. - How?

The inspector just called me.

How could she go missing? What is this?

Come.

Is this the shelter, sir?

Yes.

Why have they built it in the middle of a forest?

Madam, what happened?

We are puzzled how she went missing.

Our staff saw her even last night.

We searched the entire building with the police.

We couldn't find her anywhere.

This is the first time something like this has happened in my 35 years of service.

I am answerable to my higher ups.

Perhaps, I'll lose my job over this.

Madam, none of this matters to me.

This happened because of you.

I told you, "Her sons are here. Let her go."

But you didn't let her go. You didn't even let them see her.

You didn't respect my job either.

You said this wasn't a real case.

You gave me a letter.

That is enough evidence.

I don't care what you do.

You have to look for her.

She'd better not be hurt.

I'll see you in court.

Let's go.

Ma went missing from the shelter.

♪ The mother tree has disappeared Our shade has vanished ♪

♪ The cuckoo has fallen with its nest ♪

♪ No sooner than I felt hunger She would be ready to nurse ♪

Keep looking to see if you spot your mother somewhere.

Sir, where do we look for her in such a big place?

She must have come this way.

If she crossed this and took a train...

Bihar is in this direction, and Odisha is in that.

If she's gone there, finding her is going to be hard.

♪ I see you in everything around me ♪

♪ Is this all just a mirage? ♪

♪ The mother tree has disappeared Our shade has vanished ♪

♪ The cuckoo has fallen with its nest ♪

♪ No sooner than I felt hunger She would be ready to nurse ♪

♪ Is there anything like a mother's love? ♪

Sir...

Moorthy Sir... - What happened?

My brother is missing. - What are you saying?

So he didn't come with you?

He was behind me. - You should have walked together.

Come on.

Fine, at least call him.

I don't have his number.

What?

You don't have his number?

He didn't answer? - Not reachable.

We were looking for you everywhere.

Sir, can't I even go to the bathroom?

You could have called your brother.

My phone fell in the river.

Come on, man.

Your phone is gone too?

Do you expect us to look for your mother, or you?

Let's go.

Go, go, go.

Stick with us.

I knew there was a problem between you when you came with separate bags.

Not everyone is blessed with a brother.

I had a brother, but I couldn't live with him.

You live in the same city, but live separately?

Don't lose relationships over money, ego, or wealth.

We get one life.

As much as humans are capable of being bad...

we are capable of goodness too.

♪ Have the hearts of the children Been tainted with malice? ♪

♪ Has our lifesource left us And gone beyond our sight? ♪

♪ I might even touch the skies But without your love... ♪

♪ Will it mean anything at all? ♪

♪ I might even build a house of gold But without your feet touching it ♪

♪ Will my life have meaning at all? ♪

♪ Doesn't this world revolve in your love, Ma? ♪

♪ Isn't this life of mine your charity, Ma? ♪

♪ I bleed my heart dry Where are you, Ma? ♪

♪ When you left my sight My life is bereft of light ♪

♪ Darkness engulfs me ♪

♪ To forgive my sins To heal my pain ♪

♪ Mother, I need your shade ♪

Hello, guys.

He is the lawyer.

Greetings, sir.

The inspector is leaving. Come...

Sir...

See, we've done everything we could.

We've put up ads on TV, newspapers, notice boards etc.

We will find her.

There is a meeting for this case at 10 am tomorrow.

The shelter supervisor and you need to appear in court.

Are you trying to threaten me with an enquiry?

She ran away from the shelter. What can we do about that?

I can't carry her in my pocket, can I?

See, we are doing everything we can to find her.

Dead or alive, we will find her for sure.

How can you be so irresponsible? You are talking such nonsense.

They've travelled a long way. Think about them.

What can I do?

What is he saying?

He says once he finds her, dead or alive, he will hand her over to us.

He is being so arrogant.

Why the hell do you run a police station?

You can't even handle such a minor issue?

If you'd handed her over to us the day we got here,

we'd have been on our way.

First, you said she is at the station.

Then you said she is at the shelter.

And now you say she is missing.

They will somehow find her. Be strong.

Are you still counting on them?

It's over.

We won't find our mother now.

We won't find her... We counted on you, sir.

I wonder what she is going through.

If we'd met her when we came, we would have left with her. - Don't cry.

They've put up advertisements and filed a habeas corpus at court.

We will find your mother.

Don't worry at all.

You are good people.

They will surely find your mother.

Sir, we yelled at the police. Hope they won't do anything.

Forget about them.

Answer your phone.

Hello? - Son-in-law...

They say Valar needs to be operated to deliver the baby.

They are asking us to sign.

Okay, mother-in-law.

Don't leave her side and take good care of her.

Okay, son-in-law.

What happened?

They've taken my wife to the hospital.

She needs to be operated. This is our first baby.

Everything will be fine. Stay strong.

Why don't you go back home?

I'll send word when I find your mother.

You need to be by your wife's side when she is delivering a baby.

What can you do here with dirty clothes, bad food and improper sleep?

You should head back today. - We've come so far...

Sir, he can leave if he wants to.

I'll be here till we find my mother.

Be practical, man!

You don't speak the language. What do we do if you get stuck somewhere?

At least Sankar can ask around and come back.

I don't want to look for you all over again!

Get going.

Get up, Sankar.

I'll help you board the bus. Come on.

Son, don't abandon your mother.

Don't abandon your mother.

Come.

Come, my son.

My son, come here.

What's your problem?

This is a women's shelter.

There is someone roaming around up there. Take care of it.

Someone's been up there for a long time.

Who is up there?

Come down.

If we come up there, you will be in deep trouble.

What are you looking at? Go inside.

Security, send them inside and close all the doors.

Who is that?

Who is over there?

There is someone over there!

There is someone over there. Come on, hurry up.

Who is there? Come out.

Stop! Where are you running away?

Listen to me.

Don't you dare come near me.

Stop flashing that light into my eyes.

Get lost!

I am a big gangster myself.

And you dare try to catch me?

Get lost.

Run away.

Get lost, guys.

Come out, ma'am. We won't harm you.

Go away!

There she goes. Don't let her get away.

You have no idea who you are messing with.

Get the nets.

Throw it on her and nab her.

Hold tight. Don't let her go.

Do you know who I am?

Do you know who I am?

Hello? - Son-in-law...

It's a girl.

What?

You just had a baby daughter.

She looks so beautiful.

We are on the way back. How is Valar doing?

She is unconscious.

Okay, mother-in-law. Take care of her.

Okay, son-in-law.

Hey!

Hey, you.

Moorthy Sir? - Sankar...

Yes, sir? - They found your mother.

Sir, what are you saying!

She was in the shelter all along.

I am so glad.

We will be there. - Okay.

Sir, we just had a baby daughter. They told me over phone.

Wow, congratulations!

You got your mother and daughter at the same time.

You are one lucky man. - True, sir!

Okay, I'll hang up now. - Thank you very much.

They found Ma.

Moorthy Sir just called. She was there all along.

Let's get down right now and fetch our mother.

Hey...

Hey!

Where will you get down now?

Let's get down at the next station.

I just had a baby.

I've become a father for the first time.

Let's go and see her first. We're nearly there.

Why, so our mother can go missing again?

I can go and get Ma.

Give me the common money and be on your way.

He acts as if he is the one running the show.

I know everything, too.

My mother is more important than anything else.

Valar...

How are you?

How are you? How is the baby?

Everyone says she takes after your mother.

Sorry, I couldn't be by your side.

That's not a problem.

Bring your mother home safely.

Your daughter is safe here with her aunts.

Look at your baby sister!

Hello? Who is this?

Sister-in-law, this is Sankar.

Brother is doing well.

I had a baby girl.

I just wanted to share it with you.

You must be angry with me.

Please forgive me.

I hope you and Gokul are doing well.

Yes.

I'll hang up now.

Sankar, come here. They are calling us.

Our mother has been found. I'm so happy.

Thank you, sir.

Your mother has created a total blunder.

Yes, sir.

She didn't let anyone sleep the night before yesterday.

How did she go from one building to another?

Wait, let me show you.

See.

Give me the number of the local Police Station in Chennai.

I will do an enquiry and put you behind bars.

Tell me the truth.

What was your mother doing in Chennai?

♪ If you a bad boy step aside... ♪

♪ Let me tell you all about the baddest gal alive ♪

♪ If you a bad boy get lost, man ♪

♪ J Baby coming through Motherlovers make way ♪

♪ No fear when she steps into your area ♪

♪ Call lah whoever you wanna call - She scarier ♪

♪ The J Baby way - respect it, well connected Your neck - best protect it ♪

♪ Coming through with the 'I don't give a damn' mentality ♪

♪ Flowing with the love and she do it for the family ♪

♪ Nobody ever outwork, outrun, outsmart J Baby outlasts any enemies ♪

Uncle...

Uncle!

What?

Grandma locked up a house in O block.

There is a commotion. Hurry up.

Go on. I'll come.

Break it open if you must. - Do something.

This is infuriating. - We are getting late.

Was it your mother?

Yes, I'll take care of it.

What's the big deal? Yes, it was our mother.

She locked us inside.

Oh, Baby locked the door? Is that why you are yelling?

Give me the key, I'll open it for you.

If we had the keys, we'd have opened it ourselves!

We need to go out.

Open the door!

Calm down. I'll open it now.

Do you have a crowbar?

What the hell!

This can't be opened with a hacksaw blade or crowbar.

This is an ancient lock.

There is only one way to open it.

You either cut it open with a welding machine.

Or you get a bulldozer and demolish the gate...

We are living here on rent. Who will answer to the landlord?

We need to go to work. Stop fooling around.

You were in your mother's womb for 10 months!

Ten years, bloody buggers!

You can't wait for two hours?

If you don't open it, there will be hell to pay.

It's getting late. Open it, brother.

If I come in...

I'll beat up your youthful face into pulp.

What are you talking, man?

Bloody hell!

You are safe in there.

Corona is spreading outside.

I am my Corona!

Stop this tomfoolery.

Go and ask the woman who locked us inside.

That is how my mother is!

If you want to stay inside, stay inside.

If you don't want to, still stay inside.

Why do you do this? - Uncle...

Grandma is walking along the canal.

I'm coming.

I'll be back with the key. - I'll break your faces.

Come with me. - Hurry up, brother.

Hurry up!

I'll find my mother and come back with the key.

Don't step out until then.

Don't piss me off. - Let's go, man.

Listen...

Wait up. - What a nutcase!

Looks like Ma is headed home after her duty...

ask her for the key, Sakthi.

Calm down, man.

If we ask her, she might get angry and throw it into the canal.

Oh, really?

♪ Nobody ever tell her What to do or how to do it ♪

♪ She do whatever she wanna do Whenever, however she want it ♪

♪ You can't fake this Imitate this ♪

♪ Come and witness the greatness J Baby ♪

Ma...

What is it, son?

Give me the key to the house you locked this morning.

I never locked any house.

There are 7-8 men there yelling at us!

Stop pissing me off. Just give me the key.

I'm telling you, I never locked any house. Who told you?

I'm warning you... - Give me 20 rupees for a tea.

I'll ask her to make tea here.

Home-made tea makes me dizzy. Give me some money.

You do this all the time.

I'm warning you...

Why are you here?

I'm here thanks to your mischief.

Sakthi...

What's this?

The keys to every house in the neighbourhood!

How will you find the key in this bunch?

What is it?

Why are you crying?

I took a loan to educate my children.

I couldn't repay it.

So they came here and yelled terrible things about me.

I don't know what to do.

Okay, don't cry.

Don't cry.

Stop crying. There is no point.

Either pawn it or sell it.

Repay the money first.

God bless you, ma'am.

Educate your kids. That's the most important thing.

Aadhi, it's late. Hurry up.

Charu, stay right here.

Wonder what they are going to say today.

Ma'am, did you see a school girl seated in the auto-rickshaw?

Did you see a school kid in the auto-rickshaw? - No.

No?

Brother, did you see a kid inside the auto-rickshaw?

I was right here. I never saw anyone.

Where did you leave the kid? - In the vehicle.

Your only job was to look after the children!

Madam, I left her in the vehicle. When I came back, she was missing.

Sir, shut up. He is bluffing.

His only job was to look after the child.

Did you pick her up?

I swear, the kid was right here.

When I returned, she was missing. - Where have you taken our child?

The kid was in the vehicle. - Where is she? I'll kill you!

Where is she? - Take your hands off him.

I want my child.

Where did you lose my child?

Answer me!

I dropped the other kid in this house. You can ask them.

I'll beat you to death.

Look, there is a child coming.

Sir, hold on. - I said let go!

Charu!

Charu...

What is it, son?

What do you mean?

Why did you take the girl?

You know, she looked exactly like Selvi's dead daughter, Ilakkiya.

So I took her for some ice cream.

Just stay put at home and eat your food.

You are going to cost me my job by creating trouble all over the town.

Ask me before you do anything.

Yeah, right! You are not some big shot that I must ask you.

Don't your raise your voice at me.

No one can question me.

"Don't do that." "Don't do this."

"Tell me before you do that." "Tell me before you do this."

I don't need to answer to anyone.

He thinks he is some big shot.

Why do you talk to her that way?

I cook in the morning before I leave for work...

and return to find no food left.

What is your mother doing?

What the hell is this?

Is she practising witchcraft at our home?

I wonder what else she is going to put me though!

Mother and son have nothing better to do.

Sakthi... - Madam?

Is your mother taking her meds regularly?

No, madam. She never takes them.

The tea shop owner is mixing her meds with her tea.

Get in.

Hey...

Can't you see I'm a lady? Are you trying to cosy up with me?

Get up!

Look at his face!

Yes, ma'am?

What are you mixing in my tea?

Nothing, ma'am.

Your tea makes me dizzy. What are you mixing in it?

Ma'am, I'm not mixing anything in it.

I'm making it the way I make it for everyone else.

I am dizzy all day, I can't even walk. What are you mixing in my tea?

I swear, I am not mixing anything.

What are you mixing? - Don't break it.

What are you doing? - Ma'am, please stop.

Your son asked me to mix your meds in the tea.

And you did as he said? Do you have no brains?

You have no brains of your own? - Ma'am, please don't do it.

Nothing will be left of your shop. I'll turn it into a wreck.

And your damn vehicle... looks just like your face.

Buzz off.

Ask him to pay for damages.

This woman has been wreaking havoc.

Call the police.

Are you sleeping?

Is this how you protect us?

This is why girls are being abducted, abused, and killed.

What?

Who are you, ma'am? What is your problem?

I came here to get some rest because I stood all day at a political rally...

and you are being such a pain.

Who are you?

What are you doing here at this hour?

I'm patrolling the area.

I am doing your job for you.

You know who I am? - Who are you?

Stalin's friend.

I can get you transferred to a desolate location.

Want to try me?

Come on, get out. Step out.

How dare you sit and talk to a lady?

I'm so pissed. Don't make me hit you.

Go away, ma'am.

You'd hit me?

Let me see you lay a hand on me. Go ahead.

Go on, hit me.

If my sons come here, they will rip you apart.

You have sons too? - Why not? Why shouldn't I have sons?

Give me his phone number. - Note it down.

Seventy four.

Thirty five.

Forty three.

Sixty five.

One zero.

Call him.

I'm calling from Prasad Nagar Toll Street. - That's right.

Your mother says she isn't feeling well. - What's wrong with me?

Yes. - What?

Hurry up. - Let them come.

I need to have a word with your son.

Yeah, sure. Let's see what the hell you do after he gets here.

You are going overboard.

Out of respect for your age--

You'd better show respect. For your own good.

Ma'am, stop.

What are you going to do to me?

Let your son come. Wait here.

How dare you point your finger at a lady?

Are you a policeman or what?

I'll thrash you, bloody...

idiot-a-puck-a-cup--

Stop talking. I'll smash your head in.

Act decent with my sons. They are educated people.

Ask him.

Greetings, sir.

We got a call from here saying my mother wasn't feeling well.

Did you happen to see her?

Get down.

Step back.

That was your mother?

Yes, sir.

You think you are a bloody big-shot?

You are a big-shot, huh?

Sir, I'm a painter. - Painter?

Sir, why are you hitting us?

What happened, sir? - Seriously?

How can you let a woman roam the streets alone at night wearing jewels?

Sir, it's just plated jewels. - I'll thrash you! Rascal...

If I see her out on the streets ever again...

I'll skin you alive.

Get lost.

He gave us a real thrashing. What could she have done?

What else? She must have said she is Indira Gandhi's friend.

Ouch!

Sankar...

Yes?

Apparently Ma is being held at Shenoy Nagar Post Office.

Can you go there? I'm at the mechanic shop.

I'm taking my wife to the hospital.

I can't go now. You should go.

Hey, listen...

Hello, son.

This is my parcel.

He is refusing to give it to me.

You think you can detain me? You know who I am?

I am the CM's PA.

What duty are you doing? This is my parcel.

She's taken all the letters and parcels and threatens to hit us when we question her.

It's important stuff.

We will get into serious trouble if they don't get delivered on time.

What does she think of herself?

I'll get it from her. - Do that.

Your uncle wrote these letters to me.

These letters were written to me by your uncle.

Let me see. - Go ahead.

See for yourself, sir!

Why are you collecting random stuff and carrying it on you?

Take your bag.

How did she get hold of all these letters?

Sir, these are letters I delivered three days ago in Anna Nagar.

She's taken them.

What is this? This is a major offence.

Your mother is going to single-handedly shut down our post office.

I don't ever want to see her around here again.

We've already received so many complaints. - We'll get it back for you.

She is sick. - So what?

If she is sick, keep her locked at home. Why do you allow her outside?

She's come out of nowhere to make life hell for us!

Lock her up inside your house.

You dare lock me in? - Oh, I will.

Don't mess with me. I'll whack you.

I will beat you to pulp!

Ma! I'll kill you!

Why can't you shut up and listen?

Don't do this!

Why would you hit me? I was just talking.

Are you acting like a big shot in front of everyone?

You think you know better?

Those were my parcels. - Don't start again!

Why don't you go somewhere and die?

You are no use alive.

Go and die somewhere. You are humiliating us.

Sankar...

You are crazy.

Go and die. Don't come back.

You dare hit me?

Sankar, you can't hit your mother. It's a sin.

Look at me.

She won't go anywhere. She will come back.

Sankar...

My son.

I haven't eaten. I am hungry.

Ma, come in.

Eat, Ma.

Please eat, mother-in-law.

Have some food. - You eat, Ma.

Did I hit you?

It was you who hit me.

I'm not angry with you.

Eat up.

Ma, why do you do this?

Why do you make me commit such sinful acts, Ma?

Ma, I hit you.

In public.

Please forgive me, Ma.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Let go of my hand.

Here, have a mouthful.

I have no idea what I am doing.

♪ Can one sing another’s song? ♪

♪ A mother's lullaby Calms the skies ♪

♪ Your love is the mast That keeps my ship afloat ♪

♪ At your feet I find my god ♪

♪ Can one sing another’s song? ♪

♪ No life on this earth Is untouched by a mother’s breath ♪

♪ You are the child, you are the mother You are neither, you are both ♪

♪ Never has she owned a thing That she wouldn’t share with all ♪

♪ Ask her for one thing She would give her everything ♪

♪ She's the loving mother Who would feed those without a home ♪

♪ The one who sees god ♪ ♪ In everyone and everything ♪

♪ Ignored, unwanted… ♪

♪ How those mothers suffer ♪

♪ Let me sing you a lullaby Sleep, my sweetness ♪

♪ Let me sing you a lullaby Sleep, my sweetness ♪

I don't want to hear their insults.

I don't have any more money to spend.

I can't leave my job to do this.

I'll just leave with all my anger.

I don't have the strength to get beaten up.

Let's put her up in some hospital.

Fine, even if we do that...

who is going to stay there and take care of her?

I can't leave the kids behind to go and take care of her.

I can't do that, either.

Why can't her youngest son take care of her?

He always stands up for everything, doesn't he?

Let it go.

Don't run your mouth for no reason.

Sankar and I will take care of her.

Mind the steps. - Be careful.

We will take your mother home today, okay?

Sit here.

Baby...

Sister? - Bring her inside.

Come, Ma.

Careful.

Sit.

What's your name?

J. Baby.

How are you?

I am good. Just fine.

What's your home-town?

It is Kaikankuppam.

After I got married I moved to VOC Street, Ayanavaram.

When did you get married?

I got married when I was 13.

How many children do you have?

Well, I have five children. Don't jinx it!

Is your husband alive?

No, he passed away.

How did he die?

Why do you care?

Why do you care how my husband died?

What's with all the questions?

I just wanted to know.

Why do you want to know how my husband died?

You just flood me with questions about my home-town, marriage, kids!

I am not a kid. Don't grill me with questions.

You want to know more about me, right?

Do you know Indira Gandhi? She is my friend.

Call up my friend Indira Gandhi and ask her who J. Baby is.

I'll call her up and talk to her.

Ask her. - I won't ask you anything.

Don't ask me anything.

Calm down. - Calm down, huh?

Someone at home told me that I am a lunatic.

They got me here because you are apparently some bigshot doctor!

She is the biggest lunatic of us all. She needs a doctor first.

Baby ma'am, don't get angry.

I just wanted to know more about you.

Can you stay outside for a bit? - Why should I go outside?

Sister...

Fine, let the sister come. Let her come.

Hello, miss.

Ma...

What? - Go outside, Ma.

Let's go.

What is it, miss?

Let's go outside for a stroll.

Sure, let's go for a stroll.

Who set this woman free?

She should be locked up first. - Sure.

Why does she care how my husband died?

Asking me the same questions over and over again!

Sit.

Is Indira Gandhi related to you?

No, doctor. She keeps making up such random things.

You knew she wasn't making sense.

Didn't it occur to you to take her to a hospital earlier?

How could you be so careless?

How long has she been acting this way?

She's been like this for about 3 years now.

She used to head the family.

The family faced so many problems one after the other.

She loved my father so dearly.

She couldn't take it when he suddenly died of a heart attack.

She lost the income he provided, and she had to depend on her sons.

My sister's husband and my husband died one after another.

The house in Ma's name had to be sold to repay loans.

To make things worse...

he came home after a secret love marriage.

It created a rift in our family.

If anyone talks to him from now...

you will never see me alive.

Don't say such things!

She became a different person.

She'd just sit alone and be lost in her thoughts.

She hasn't eaten well since that day.

She doesn't sleep well.

She started blabbering incoherently.

She'd suddenly put a lock on someone's house.

Take letters from other people's postboxes.

Give away family jewels and money to random people.

She calls people by random names.

She started doing this on a daily basis, and it only made things worse.

We took her to a few places to ward off evil spirits.

Nothing changed.

Then we took her to a hospital and got her medicine.

She took her meds for a few days.

Then she stopped.

Everyone said it will get cured by itself.

So we just let it be.

We were struggling to manage our own expenses.

So we couldn't afford to spend for her treatment.

We took care of her to our best efforts, but...

She is getting worse.

Don't cry.

Look...

When someone in the family falls sick...

someone has to take charge and look after her.

This illness is no different to diabetes or blood pressure.

Have you ever had an open hearted conversation with your mother?

Get one thing clear.

Life is a circle.

You are born a child, grow up, turn old, and become a child again.

They experience everything a child does...

longing, desire, expectations, anger, hunger, jealousy.

How can you not understand that?

She needs your support.

She has bipolar mood disorder.

That is, depression due to mental stress.

She also suffers from dementia.

It is a type of memory disorder.

They lock houses and take items thinking it belongs to them.

There are several types in it.

We need to continue diagnosing her to find out what she suffers from.

We can easily keep it under control through medication.

You have nothing to fear.

Please wait outside.

Thank you, doctor.

Ma...

Come.

Is he a thief?

Is he a murderer or a thief?

No such thing, ma'am. - Let's go, Ma.

People like him shouldn't be spared.

If I get hold of him, I will break his limbs.

He will learn only when he is unable to walk.

Ma, please don't do this. Let it go.

What is it, son?

The doctor has asked you to stay here for two days.

Who, this doctor? - Yes.

No way. Let's go home.

Ma, it's just two days.

Do it for our sake.

You will be cured.

Will you be here with me?

We will be with you, Ma.

Tell her.

We will be here.

Okay, son. I will be here.

Let's go.

Ma... - Coming.

Here.

Careful.

Lie down.

Sister...

What is it?

What are you sniffing at?

Sister, I am really sorry.

She didn't mean it. - Take the stick away from her.

Sorry, sister. Don't take it the wrong way.

Pooja, be quiet. You can't do this.

It's just two days.

Take care.

Hope all of you have collected your food.

If any of you missed out, collect your food from the next ward.

Have you eaten?

Do you want to eat?

Sankar, I am leaving.

Take care. - Okay, sister.

I'll come in the morning.

Okay, I'll take care.

Come and collect your food. - Let me get your food for you.

Oh, dear. Why are you trying to walk with that injured leg?

Just sit there.

Here you go.

I'll leave it here. Help yourself. Let me get some water.

Wash your hands properly.

Drink some water. Let me wash these.

What's your name, miss? - Kayalvizhi.

Kayalvizhi is such a pretty name!

Do you need to check something else?

No, that's it.

All good? - All good.

Then let's go home, son.

You can go home tomorrow.

Tomorrow? - Yes, tomorrow.

Okay, done.

Go and sit there.

Ma'am...

Yes?

Here...

Keep this. - Thank you.

Here, take your pills.

Pills?

Water.

What is it, son? - Ma, it's Diwali tomorrow.

Can you stay here? I'll finish up some work and be back.

Why should I be here? Let's leave together.

Selvi is on her way here. - Why is she coming here?

I need to make sweets, pray to God, burst crackers, and visit other's homes.

Where is my bag? - Ma, listen...

Let me ask the doctor if I can take you.

Son, am I putting all of you through a lot of trouble?

No such thing, Ma. Everything will be okay.

We can go home soon. - Ma...

Hello, dear.

Have you taken your pills? - Yes, I did.

You gave her the meds? - Yes.

Put it back inside. Why are you taking it out?

Listen up, everyone.

Everyone should be happy.

I'm going to leave now. My children have come to take me home.

Pooja, what are you doing!

Sorry.

Who?

Who is taking her home? - Don't yell.

We will consult with the doctor. - We can't let her go.

No one is taking anyone home.

Why should anyone go home?

Sister, are you going to leave us?

Who told you I am leaving?

Don't assume things.

Go and sit.

He's just a kid. Don't take him seriously.

Let me see how you take her out.

We will take her home only after consulting with the doctor.

Ma is going to be here. We are taking her home only tomorrow.

Doctor?

Who is the doctor here?

You know who I am? MSW, M.Phil, PhD.

I am a doctor, too.

Who is a bigger doctor than me here?

You are the chief doctor here!

We won't go without asking you!

Greet the doctor.

Greetings, doctor.

We will leave only after asking you.

Yes. - Okay?

Listen to me, sister.

As long as your mother is here, she'd get us food and wash our plates.

She'd crack jokes and make us laugh.

How can you just take her away?

No one is going to take us back home.

No one is taking me home. - Pooja, why are you yelling?

The doctor is on her way. Calm down, everyone.

Ma, let it go.

Pooja, sit down.

Stay here. Let me talk to the doctor and arrange for you to stay here.

See you.

I'll talk to him and be back. - Okay, sure.

Baby Ma, I am going to play cricket in the premier league.

You've been saying that since yesterday. I told you to go ahead and play!

Sankar, I haven't bought new clothes for the kids for Diwali yet.

If I stay here another day, I will go crazy.

I am leaving now. I'll be back tomorrow.

Ma says she wants to come home.

Tell her the doctor isn't allowing her or something.

Okay, carry on. I'll handle it.

Here. - No, that's okay.

Take it, sister.

I'll see you. - Bye.

Eat this bread, okay?

This girl's got all the vessels here!

Hello, son. Where is Selvi?

Ma... - Yes?

Where is Selvi?

Selvi had to leave.

Fine then, we'll leave, too. - Ma...

They've asked us to stay for two more days.

Two days? Who said that?

The chief doctor.

The chief doctor said I can leave.

No, Ma... - I can't stay here!

Are you taking me home or not?

He's asked you to stay.

Who the hell is he? Let me talk to him.

The doctor said just 2 more days. - Let me talk to the doctor.

He keeps lying to you.

Just two more days. - Why?

Why should I stay for 2 more days? This isn't a pilgrim site!

Where is Nurse Kayal?

Baby Ma'am, what happened?

What did you tell last morning? You said I can leave.

Okay, you can leave after the doctor gets here.

The doctor isn't coming.

You can leave after you get the discharge summary.

I don't need any of that. - Sister.

Just two more days, Ma.

Why, what's wrong with me? - Close the gate.

I don't need to be cured. I am okay!

You can go after you are cured. - You don't know anything!

Ma'am, listen to us.

My grandchildren are waiting for me.

Ma, just two more days.

You don't want to see me angry!

You know the Central Government?

One phone call, and they will come for you!

Let go of me.

Let's go, son. - Just two more days, Ma.

Ma, hold on. - Come out, man.

Don't go, son. - Come out.

Listen to me, ma'am. - Son...

Don't you dare lock the gate. - Sister, hold her back.

Go in.

I'll kill you.

Son, please don't abandon your mother.

Your mother's been given an injection. She's asleep, don't worry.

Okay, sister.

Yes, Valar?

I am not feeling too well.

Can you hurry up?

What is wrong, Valar?

I don't know.

I don't feel good.

Can you quickly come and take me to the hospital?

Okay, I'll come.

Sister...

Can you take care of my mother? I'll be back in the morning.

Okay. - Thank you.

Son...

You've given your real address, right?

Yes, why do you ask?

A lot of people give fake addresses and leave their family members here.

Even when they get cured, we're unable to take them back home.

Those poor people are stuck here.

That's why I had to ask.

We've given our real address.

We aren't like that.

Okay, go.

What a wretched life.

Ouch.

Oh God...

Sankar?

My son...

Selvi?

Son...

Son?

Why are you coming here at this hour?

Everyone is sleeping. Go back to bed.

Where are my children?

Everyone's gone home. Go back to sleep.

Sankar and Selvi...

Your children aren't here. They've left you. Go back to sleep.

They are gone? - Let me sleep!

Go on.

They left me?

Will they never come back?

Have I become a burden?

Fine...

♪ Can one sing another’s song? ♪

♪ The skies sing me a lullaby - The song of my mother ♪

♪ My gravity has left me ♪

♪ Oh, where has it disappeared ♪

♪ I have cried myself empty Not even the milk you fed me remains ♪

♪ You are my air, my god ♪

♪ The invisible, the omnipotent ♪

♪ A mother’s sadness today and forever ♪

♪ Invisible but ever present ♪

♪ With everyone around, I am still alone ♪

♪ Eight directions and not a single paved path ♪

♪ Sleep, my little one ♪

♪ Sleep, my little one ♪

♪ Can one sing another’s song? ♪

♪ My song, why don’t you sing? ♪

♪ Becoming a mother Was that my sin? ♪

♪ What reason do I have To keep myself alive? ♪

♪ Let me sing you a lullaby Sleep, my sweet pie ♪

♪ Let me sing you a lullaby Sleep, my sweet pie ♪

Yes, sister? - Sankar!

Sankar, Ma ran away from the hospital.

I am going after her.

Come to Double Tank Road immediately. - Okay, I'm on my way.

Ma, wait. I can't run.

Ma...

Ma!

Ma, wait for a moment.

Ma!

I got late because I was praying to God. - Ma... Ma, wait up.

Ma...

Ma, listen...

Ma, please stop.

Ma...

Ma, stop. Where are you walking away?

Ma, please stop.

Sankar, stop her. - Ma...

Please stop, Ma.

Ma, don't run.

Stop her, Sankar.

Let go!

Let go.

Let go of me. - Come here, Ma.

Don't come near me. - Let's go, Ma.

Go where? To the mental asylum?

No, Ma. Let's go home.

Is this why I gave birth to all of you?

I went through hell to raise you.

And you take me to a mental hospital?

Ma, let's go home. - Get lost!

Let's go, Ma.

Don't call me 'Ma'.

None of you should call me 'Ma'.

Ma, please don't say that.

Go and look after your families.

Don't worry about me.

Don't come after me.

Ma, come with us.

Ma, don't...

I'll throw this stone at you.

I'll smash your heads in with this stone.

Ma...

I'll break your heads. Go away.

I'm warning you. Just go.

I am not your mother. I don't have any children.

I am not your mother.

Here comes your mother.

Son, come in. - Careful.

How are you?

Ma...

How are you boys doing? - Good, Ma.

Are you doing well?

Don't cry. - Why did you do this?

Forget about that.

You came all the way looking for your Ma?

Did you two come together?

Don't cry, sweetheart.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

Please don't cry.

I am doing well.

Did you bring them here, sir? I am so happy.

Hope you are doing well.

Want to come in? - We can't go inside.

They won't allow us? Fine, let's go outside.

When we came here for you, you weren't here. Where did you go?

Where did I go?

Oh, right.

They were insisting that I wear a nightie.

How can I start wearing nighties at this age?

He was the one who got me two sarees.

I'll meet the supervisor and be back.

Okay, sir. - You talk to her.

Everything else is fine here.

They take good care, and feed me hearty meals on time.

Want to eat? - No, we just ate.

Would you like to eat a little? - No.

So, how is Valar doing?

Ma, I had a baby girl.

How is she? Have you seen her?

I haven't seen her yet. I've been roaming here.

I want to see you hold her first.

Did you hear that? - Let's go, Ma.

Son...

I thought I will die here and never see you again.

That won't happen, Ma.

But you came here together!

Ma, I have a child too. Won't you ask me how he is doing?

I raised your child. Don't tell me like I didn't know!

He is my youngest son. He is my eldest.

The other three are at home.

They've come all the way from Chennai to see me.

You recognise her? Your Aunt Kamalam. She lives here.

Look at Guava Grandma!

She is Guava Grandma? - Yes, son.

Are these two your sons?

[speaking gibberish]

What are your son's names? - [speaking gibberish]

Ma!

You started speaking in Bengali in a week?

Oh, it's no big deal.

Is she actually talking in Bengali?

She is just talking gibberish.

I'm going back home tomorrow.

I'll be back next week.

Again?

Of course, son.

Sir, can I just take Ma home from here?

I don't want to go to court.

Sankar, we came here through the court. You will get into trouble.

Be patient for one day.

You can take her home tomorrow.

Yeah? - Okay, sir.

Come on.

Let's file a petition at the court tomorrow...

take the order copy to the home and bring your mother.

Okay, sir.

They will hand her over to us after questioning us.

Have a bath tomorrow and come to the court.

Okay, sir. - I'll be there too.

Go to sleep. Call me if there is a problem.

Okay, sir.

I won't spare you.

I have to repay all the money, loans, chit funds...

I have to pay them till the end of time?

He is being such a scumbag.

Tell me.

Why the hell should I pay them?

Hey...

Hey, you. - Yuck...

Want to go to a hospital?

Touch me again, and you will lose my respect.

You think you are some big shot?

You're just a mongrel who grew up on my leftover milk.

You scumbag.

Don't run your mouth.

The mere sight of you irritates me.

That was some act!

When you saw Ma, you went, "Ma..."

"I want to see you hold her first."

Just because you had a baby, you think you can stick on to the family?

That won't happen while I am still around.

No way.

Okay, fine.

So your problem is me coming back to the family?

You are my problem.

You think you are a big guy just because you made a few bucks?

No matter how big you become...

...you will never be equals with me.

I never think that way.

You are just assuming things. I can't help it.

You don't have to say it.

For every single thing, they say...

"Sankar will stand by us."

"Sankar will handle it."

"Sankar will do squat!"

You just have to step forward for everything, don't you?

You think I've forgotten?

When my wedding was stopped...

my friends and our family...

do you know the kind of humiliating things they said about me?

I was about to hang myself.

But when you suddenly showed up marrying the girl from that family...

I died that moment.

Put yourself in my shoes.

You will understand my anguish and pain.

And that guy, Moorthy...

he speaks so low of me.

He said, "We can't come looking for you if you go missing."

You know why he says such things?

Because of the way you treat me.

That is why he speaks like that.

But warn him...

I won't always be patient.

Say something bad about Moorthy Sir, I will smash your face in.

I will treat people the way they treat me!

I might just hit you. Shut up!

You think you can hit me?

Try me.

I dare you to hit me.

I asked you to shut up!

I'll bloody kill you.

You are testing my patience. I'm trying so hard not to hit you!

How dare you hit me?

Wait and see how I split your head open when we go home.

You have the guts to touch me?

I won't spare you.

I'll put an end to you.

Did I ever wrong you?

I made a few bucks and bought an auto, and that pricks you?

I try to stand by everyone because they are our family!

Is that wrong?

If you don't like that, I'll just leave the city.

Will that give you peace?

Say it, and I'll leave.

Was I the reason your wedding got called off?

Did you know Valar and I were in love even before your engagement?

I couldn't betray the girl I loved. So I married her and brought her home.

You don't invite us for any family events, good or bad.

Imagine what she must have gone through.

Do you know how much she cares about our family?

To this day, she regrets scolding you.

I am human, too.

You have any idea how I long to be part of the family again?

And you won't even look me in the eye.

Like I am an enemy.

You can't even understand your own brother?

Get lost.

Sankar...

Sankar!

Have a bath and get ready.

It's time.

I'll wait downstairs.

Ma is here.

She is here?

Come, ma'am.

Careful. - Be careful.

Sit here and wait for some time.

I'll go in and check.

Mr. Moorthy, can you wait here? I will be back.

He's asking us to wait here. I'll go in and have a look.

You both take care of your mother. I'll go in and come.

Take care.

Ma, where are you going?

To get some paani puris. - What?

Ma, they asked you to wait here.

I'll buy it for you later.

Can't you get it for me?

Okay, wait here.

Sit here, miss.

Careful.

Give it.

Here you go, Ma. - Sit.

Sit in one place.

She is pregnant. Have one. - No, it's okay.

Open your mouth.

Take it in.

One for you, son? - No thanks, Ma.

It's made from mustard oil. - How about you?

Eat up.

You like it?

Ma, what is it now?

Can you get me some cucumbers?

You just had paani puris!

Didn't I buy you everything you wanted when you were a kid?

We shared the paani puri! - Fine, I'll get it for you.

Son...

Cucumbers are called 'Kira' here. - She is right!

It's nice. Want a bite?

Bring him in.

Stand here.

They killed their family over property dispute.

Is that so, sir?

Yes, they committed double murders.

What are you staring at?

Whose family did you ruin, you sinner?

They shouldn't be spared.

Trying them through court is a waste of time.

Ma, what happened? - Shut up, son.

We must question them!

Ma, please be quiet.

You deserve to be shot to death.

Glare at me, and I will kill you.

The police don't scare me. - Ma, please be quiet.

Ma, why can't you keep your mouth shut?

Look at him. Look at how he stands.

He is acting so stiff. Why do you do that?

Ma, this is a court. Shut up!

Hang yourself! Guys like him should be hung to death.

You deserve that. - Ma, don't!

Look at him glaring at me.

Murthy Sir, control her.

Sorry, sir.

This is a court! Tell her to calm down.

Tell your mother to calm down.

Sorry, sir. - Please take her home.

What is he saying? - Don't do this.

You people can come now. Come in.

They are calling for us. Let's go in.

Ma, we went through a lot to get here. Why do you do this?

Looks like we won't reach home in one piece.

Ma, this way.

Greetings, sir.

J. Baby.

Present, sir.

Present, sir.

Present.

Don't scream.

They called me. - Don't shout.

They announced my name.

Fine! - This is how you answer.

That's enough.

Son, come in.

You need to stand here while you talk. Come in.

These are your sons?

Yes.

He is my youngest son.

He is my oldest. They are my sons.

Is she your mother?

Yes, sir. - Our Ma.

What did you do to make your mother come all the way here?

Can't you take care of your mother?

If this happens again, I will put you behind bars.

What?

Shut up.

How dare you scold my sons?

Some bloody court!

Being a judge gives you the right to yell at my kids?

Tell her to shut up!

Why don't you convict those murderers and sentence them to death by hanging?

Then you are a real judge. - You can't talk this way!

Be quiet, son.

You know who I am?

I am Jayalalithaa's friend.

I can strip you off your judge posting and make you a nobody lawyer.

A judge needs to be old and wise.

He doesn't even have gray hair. He must be 35-40 years old at most!

He didn't study to become a lawyer. He paid a bribe and became a judge.

No wonder he talks like this. - Ma, please shut up.

Ma, if you continue talking this way, they will send you back to the shelter,

Back to the shelter?

Okay, fine.

You will be sent to the shelter, and we will be sent to jail.

I've stopped talking. I'm not saying anything.

I am done.

Okay.

Sir... I need your sign.

Pay a 1000 rupee bond and take custody of her.

She needs to be produced in the court when required.

You can take her home now.

- Sir, take this.

You've got the order copy. - Sir, what's this for?

This is the final paper. Keep it safe.

It might be useful for some future reference.

Okay, sir. - Keep it safe.

Okay, sir.

Now you can take your mother home.

She's telling you to take your mother home safely.

Moorthy, I hope there is a party tonight!

There will be.

He says you must throw a party. - Of course, sir.

You don't have to pay him.

You don't have to give me any money!

He is our friend. Keep the money.

But, sir... - It's fine!

Stay here for another day. I'll book you a hotel room.

No thanks, sir.

I've spent enough days here. I want to go home with my sons.

We'll do some sightseeing nearby and head home.

There is a park right here.

Get going. - Okay, sir.

I'll finish up some work with the lawyer.

Okay.

See you, ma'am. Sir, thank you so much.

See you, sir.

Let's go, Ma. - Go on.

See you, sir.

See you, miss. Take care.

Bless you.

Open the door!

Open the door.

Who is outside? Open the door!

Ma, how did you get to Kolkata?

Son. - To this side, Ma.

I decided to go to Selvi's house and boarded a train to Ambattur.

But they got me here instead!

So the train to Ambattur got you to Howrah instead?

Yes, son. - Sure!

Son...

I hope you won't put me in that hospital again.

Ma...

We won't do that any more. You will live with us from now.

Okay, then.

You shouldn't go anywhere. - I won't, son.

I won't go anywhere. He is so scared!

Let's roam around for a bit before we head back?

We've been roaming around every since we got here.

Take this water bottle.

Here is some food.

Here's some medicines, and biscuits.

Be careful, okay?

Take her home safe.

True to her name, she is a baby.

Keep this. - No, sir. We should be paying you.

No thank you, sir.

Keep it for expenses. - You've done enough.

Keep it. He is like a son, too.

He is more responsible. Give it to him.

Keep it, son. He is your older brother. He is like a son to me.

Keep it.

Travel safe, Ma.

You were god sent, and you united my family.

Don't cry, son. - Travel safe, Ma.

Bless you and your family.

We will visit you some day.

You have a home in Madras, okay?

Visit with your family.

It's time for your train.

Sir...

Don't cry. - Thanks a lot, sir.

I will remember this for life.

Okay, let's go.

See you, sir.

See you, sir.

Give me the baby.

Careful with the head.

I've got it.

Looks like the baby girl was meant to bring her Uncle home.

Ma, she looks exactly like you!

She looks like my son.

She is a splitting image of Ma!

Okay, get up everyone. We've made the offerings.

Let's go and pray to our deity.

Careful with the head, Valar. Put her down gently.

Ma, tell her the name of our deity.

Chelliamman.

Everyone pray to our deity.

Goddess!

Look at how she sleeps.

She is sleeping all the time. She never wakes up.

Valar, wake her up. - Let her sleep. Don't disturb her.

I'm saying she looks my mother, and you say she looks like Valar!

I hope there is a party.

Party, huh? I've quit.

Have you seriously quit?

Should I buy it instead? - No, I'm good.

Let's name the baby before the auspicious hour ends.

Whisper the name into her ear thrice.

Baby.

Baby.

Baby.

This is Baby Ma.

She ended up in Kolkata by accident in 2013.

After a 15 day search, they found her and brought her back to Chennai.

Two years later, in 2015, she passed away.

Sekar and Selvam went to to bring their mother home.

The man who helped bring their mother back...

was this man from Vadaputhur Village in Senji Panchayat, Tiruvannamalai district...

who settled down in Barrackpore, Kolkata.

Jayamurthy Sir, an army officer.

This is the court order of her release.

This is the train ticket they used to travel back home.

These are her five children.

Sekar, Lakshmi, Sharmila aka Kutty, Suresh, and Selvam.

♪ Oh, Mother! ♪

♪ Oh, Mother! ♪

♪ Oh, Mother! ♪

♪ Isn’t this all I ever hoped for? ♪

♪ Isn’t this the dream I held close? ♪

♪ I was a boat swept by waves ♪

♪ I have found my shore ♪

♪ I want you to live your best life ♪

♪ I should shower you with praises ♪

♪ Not for me anymore All my prayers are for you ♪

♪ I want to be the shoulder you cry on ♪

♪ I will wipe your tears forever ♪

♪ Your hands should be the garland around my neck ♪

♪ You are my identity ♪

♪ Come let's parade this world ♪

♪ Holding hands like little children ♪

♪ Listen to me pour my heart out ♪

♪ What better happiness do I need? ♪

♪ Will your time be mine for as long as I want? ♪

♪ Let all my good deeds Shower you with blessings ♪

♪ As long as I live... ♪

♪ I want you with me ♪

♪ For the length of my life... ♪

♪ I want you by my side ♪

♪ Lives as different as they are ♪

♪ Doesn't love weave it all together ♪

♪ A mother sees her child in herself And herself in her child ♪