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In 907 CE,

during the reign of Parantaka Chola emperor

the emperor drew lots from a pot with the names of landowners.

He practiced this method to choose leaders in Local Bodies Elections.

In 1919,

when the Justice Party was elected to rule.

They brought education and reservation reforms into effect in Tamil Nadu.

After India got its independence...

over time social development programs did not reach the people properly

because of a few politicians.

In 1994,

they established a law that women have the right to inherit or own a piece of land.

In India, to elect people to govern local bodies

through democratic methods, Tamil Nadu set an example to be the first.

Various historical authors...

have admired the local body administration of Tamil Nadu.

The Election season occurs once every five years...

to choose a face to lead is a democratic carnival across the state.

During this carnival,

celebration, competition, jealousy, conspiracy, betrayal,

unfinished hostility, revenge, and murders

consistently occurs as a tradition.

2016 VELLORE

-[all] Hey! -People are here to kill us.

No matter how many. Kill them all.

Who the hell switched off the lights?

They all look peeved due to the power cut.

Hey, Sadaiyandi, here you go!

Hey, you! Bloody hell!

I am Natarasan.

I never wished to wield a weapon.

I wanted to live a happy life like everyone else.

But others decide our lives...

and it never gave us what we wished for.

Shantha! Shantha!

Stop yelling my name in vain.

It's not like you've showered me with gifts.

In this house, I can never find anything.

Where's my towel?

You won't die if you don't wear your towel one day.

How could you belittle the towel?

Don't mind me asking you this.

Would you step out of the house without your Wedding Chain?

Likewise, a party member's identity is wearing the party's dhoti and towel.

How can I step out without the ensemble?

Nallasivam - My father.

He's an essential spokesperson in TMK political party.

Hey may or may not attend events at his relatives' house.

But he will be the first one to help party members' families.

In his 40 years of political career never was he given a post

but he served the people and the party diligently

and gained a good name among the people.

[crowd chanting]

-Chief, I have a request. -Tell me.

There's a talk that Murgesan is getting the ticket for contesting the election.

I have filed a petition, too.

It's okay if I don't get it.

But Thanikachalam should get a ticket, Chief.

Thanikachalam, my father's close friend.

Both have served in the same political party for years.

They are very eager to snag a ticket to contest as the Councilor this election.

This is his son, Sudhakar.

Like father, he's enthusiastic about politics.

This is his daughter, Selvi.

Selvi...

I've known her from childhood.

I liked her from the age when I didn't know the meaning of love.

♪ Theera... You are my wish and my voice ♪

♪ Maaraa... You are my life and my longing ♪

♪ Oh... You are my umbrella in the sun ♪

♪ You are my showering rain ♪

♪ You are my sky ♪

♪ Your moist eyes Are singing a lullaby ♪

♪ Can I embrace you with love? ♪

♪ Should I wobble ♪

♪ In the intoxicating noise of your anklets? ♪

♪ In the light that passes Through the entrance lamp ♪

♪ Seeing your face I am going crazy ♪

♪ In the morning sun Tussling and drying your hair ♪

♪ I will melt and then bloom ♪

♪ Will see that in my dream, too ♪

♪ Theera... You are my wish and my voice ♪

♪ Maaraa... You are my life and my longing ♪

♪ Oh... You are my umbrella in the sun ♪

♪ You are my showering rain ♪

♪ You are my sky ♪

The Chief betrayed us, Sivam.

He took money and gave the ticket to his alliance.

I have decided to contest as an independent candidate.

As far as you have my back I'll handle the rest.

Even though my father wished his friend to win the election...

but he could not go against the political party that's inbred in blood.

So, as the party instructed him...

he worked for the alliance, Thiyagu, during the election.

[chanting slogans]

It's rare to find a person like you in politics.

Due to jealousy...

even the own political party members do not work for someone during the election.

Not only did you support and work for us, but you won this election.

Thanks a million!

I did not do anything.

The party pointed me toward the eligible candidate...

and I worked for it.

-Appa, please calm down. -Let go of me.

-Please hear me out. -Hey, Nallasivam!

Aren't you ashamed to defeat me and lick his feet?

The party that you love and betrayed me...

The same party will suck your blood dry and throw you on the streets.

On that day, you'll realize my pain.

From today, I'm cutting all ties with you.

-I'll show you what defeat is. -Appa, let's go!

I won't forgive you!

I will contest against you in every election.

Let him go. I'm there for you.

Tell me!

Rasu, Appa has found a groom for me.

Marriage?

-Are you serious?-My relatives have come home.

I'm afraid.

What do you mean? Has a groom come to see you?

Yes. The groom works abroad.

Don't be scared.

You calm down. I'll speak to my father.

-How can I do this?-Please take me with you.

Hey, Selvi! Who are you speaking to?

I'm asking you! Who are you speaking to?

Give it to me!

Hey, I've told you a million times.

Not to have any business with that family.

Will you speak? Will you speak to Rasu?

Listen, you have to marry the boy I chose it for you.

In two days you're getting married.

You're getting married and flying abroad with him.

Understood?

Now tell me, you forgot about Rasu.

Come on, say it! Say it!

Hey! How dare he be more important to you than me?

Say, you forgot about him!

Say, you forgot about him.

Say it!

Even if you beat me to death...

I will only marry Rasu!

As Thanikachalam was angry with my father...

he immediately fixed marriage for his daughter.

Despite many efforts, we could not speak to him.

In the end, he agreed to speak to us under Khader Bhai's counsel.

-Vanakkam, Bhai. -Vanakkam, Anna!

Khader Bhai - He's known to both families.

Well-connected in politics.

Also, he conducts counsel.

Bhai, rightfully, it's a family matter to settle between us.

We came over because you're conducting the counsel between us.

Listen, at dawn, his daughter is getting married.

Creating an issue now is not civil.

Issue? I and his daughter are in love.

He's coercing his daughter into marriage. Ask him.

Coercing, you say?

Hey, are you sure?

Indeed, you're coercing your daughter to get married.

Son, calm down. We're talking here.

Bhai, if I get my daughter married outside my community...

then, my community people will ban my family.

Hey, Thanika, we grew up with no discrimination.

Weren't you aware of my caste back then?

You identify it after you lost the election.

Don't dump the angst against me on my son.

Just because we were friends doesn't mean I'll get my daughter married to your son.

Bhai, everything has a standard.

-Hey, mind your word. -What standards?

-What standards are you looking for? -Bhai!

Since childhood, Selvi and I have been in love.

We have the right to marry the person we love.

Bhai, you're here to counsel. Please make him understand.

Stop repeating the same nonsense.

I made arrangements after hearing my daughter's consent.

You ask Selvi to say the same.

Hey, why would my sister come and say it?

Hey, you calm down. Let Bhai make the decision.

-Hey! -Stop creating a commotion.

I can bow down to his demands.

Hey, Sudha, what's all this?

Wait!

Appa, you please calm down.

Let's listen to Bhai.

Let us ask the girl.

Once she has spoken, no one should argue.

Let her speak.

Ask Selvi to say the same.

I know they have threatened you to get married.

You don't have to fear. You speak your mind.

Tell them that we want to get married.

I'll bring you to my home right away.

-Tell me, Selvi. -Tell me, child.

Do you wish to marry him?

Tell me.

-No! -Hey!

Trust me, you don't have to fear them.

-I know they've threatened you. -Take her back inside.

-Hey, stop! -Selvi, please stop.

-Selvi! -She should've come right away.

But she did not come. What does it mean?

That she does not like you.

Get out of here.

Hey, Selvi!

-Kani, take him away. -Hey, please hear me out!

Hey, no one dares come near my house.

-Appa, make him understand. -Don't you understand?

Hey, calm down!

-Hey, please explain to them. -Hey, don't you dare?

Hey, they're coercing her to get married.

Take your hands off him!

-Hey, step back. -Hey, don't do this.

They're forcing her to marry.

Hey, don't push him!

Don't push!

-Bhai! -Appa, they're forcing her.

Hey, Selvi!

Let it go!

-Selvi! -Let's go, Rasu. Let's go!

-Let's go! -Don't cry.

-They're taking her away. -Selvi is not lucky to have you.

I can't bear to see you cry.

Let's go home.

Come on!

Let's go!

He's doing it on purpose. Let's go.

Let's go!

Hey, don't lose him!

Don't lose him! Surround him!

Kill him!

Bloody, you're dead!

Come on!

Vapa, are you okay?

Hey, call him.

Thambi (younger brother)!

I'm not saying it because you saved my life.

Had Selvi said yes to you on that night...

Thanikachalam must've killed her.

I threatened to kill you and made her agree.

No!

Now Selvi is living a happy life in some corners of the world.

I did it for everyone's welfare.

FIVE YEARS LATER

Anna, it's upsetting to bring this news to you.

This time, you can't contest for the Councilor position.

The party has allotted the ticket to one of the members of the alliance.

I tried my best to speak you up to the High Command.

It did not work.

This time, I work for the alliance and make them win.

Do you expect me to work for someone else and make him win?

No matter the ruling party.

Only candidates from my community will become leaders.

That's the rule!

Selvaraju, to you, the leader's position maybe an ordinary thing.

To me, it's a matter of honour!

I won't give it up for anyone.

Even if the party commands me to do it.

Thiyagu, an integral cog of the UMK party.

He's the leader in Kottaiyur in Vellore district.

To Nallur and Kottaiyur constituency

members of his family have been the leaders over generations.

I extend my humble greetings to the beloved folks of my community.

The reason I have you all gathered here...

During local body elections,

I'm contesting as an independent candidate for Councilor.

-Chief, Kottaiyur is yours! -We're going to win.

Please make a note.

For the position of Nallur Panchayat Leader

instead of my brother, Venkatesh,

this time, I've decided to make Murthy contest in the election.

Hail Murthy!

I need your support for my son to succeed in his political career.

We wasted time sitting here. Sudhakar, let's leave.

Hey, didn't you hear me? Let's go!

Hey, Kani, what happened?

Whatever you said, I can't comprehend it.

You ditched the party and contesting as an independent candidate.

While you were in the party, you tasted success and fame.

You'll detach and attach as you please.

I can't afford to do that.

Even if I'm just a member...

I can claim my right only if I'm loyal to one party.

Hey, Kani, you're speaking out of turn.

Don't create issues drunk.

Hey, shut up!

-I'm stating a fact. -Hey!

Kani Mama, my sister Usha's husband.

In the past five years...

he got addicted to politics more than liquor.

He and Sudhakar are part of the UMK party.

Sudhakar is in a better position as he's well-to-do.

After Selvi's issue, our families may have broken ties...

but they stuck with each other as they were college mates.

As they did not win the tender...

Kani Mama and Thiyagu got into a fight.

Keeping that in mind...

Thiyagu removed them both from the party.

Kani, don't get worked up.

We nodded our heads to Thiyagu's orders like a temple elephant.

I'm more angry than you are.

There's nothing we can do.

He's a politician. And that's his way.

Sudha, the temple elephant, doesn't always need to nod.

If it gets mad, it'll trample you to death.

We need to show him our worth and power.

Kani, you don't possess enough experience.

You don't know how to measure humans.

You keep ranting about the party...

To hell with the party!

After everything is done and dusted, they bid you bye.

And give you hollow nicknames.

Take Sudhakar as an example.

His father was part of the other party.

What did the party do for him?

But Thiyagu, that's me! I will always have your back.

I'm well aware of how good you are having our backs.

When your folks contest in elections...

we slog ourselves to make them win.

But you'll say bye, taking all the money and posts.

And we are left on the streets to beg.

Kani, please don't say I betrayed you, people.

I've never discriminated.

Please get down to work and support me in this election.

Hereafter, there will be no mistakes. I will sort it out.

What do you mean?

Please explain!

You're contesting for the Councilor post.

Why does your son want to contest for Nallur Panchayat, too?

This time, we'll have one of our Nallur folk to contest in the election.

And you support us!

Hey, Kani!

The post of a leader is my family's honour.

For which I disowned the party.

A mahout should always know that he can't be as mighty as the elephant.

Understood?

There's liquor. Drink as much as you want.

The biryani is ready. Eat and get going.

As if we never had liquor or biryani.

We're not here to pick up your leftovers.

All this while you picked it up and now you're being ungrateful.

Bloody drunkard you are.

How dare you speak up to my father? Get lost!

Anna, ask Murthy to mind his words.

Hey, calm down.

You don't know what to speak and when.

Appa, why would you sass the boys who bows down to you?

If it hurts them that I'm contesting, so be it.

I dare anyone to contest against me in Nallur.

Murthy, don't be overconfident that no one will contest against you.

I will make sure to make someone contest and bring down your family's honour.

-Hey! -Hey-hey!

Kani, we're not conducting a play over here.

Let's sort it out within us.

Uncle, look, they're flipping out.

Hey, Kani, if you have the guts...

get someone from Nallur to contest against me.

He's not capable.

-Yeah, right. -What do you say, Kani?

Are there men in your village, or is everyone like you?

Bloody cowards!

-Hey, let go! -I'll kill him!

How dare you lay hands on me?

I will prove my worth.

-I won't spare you guys. -Hey, Kani, come back!

Shut up!

I will make one person from Nallur contest against him.

I challenge you!

-Hey, let's go! -You guys messed it up!

NALLUR

Kani, no one will dare to contest against Thiyagu.

Even if someone did, they couldn't bear the expenses involved.

-I agree with the lawyer on this one. -Yes, Kani.

Nattamai (Village Head), the person who says impossible in the beginning

is the one fit for nothing!

Winning is the least of our worries.

If we step up and make a person contest against them...

they will see our guts.

Why don't you contest against him?

There is nothing to offer to the family but welfare for the public.

Why don't you people make him contest for MLA?

Hey, you tend to the laundry.

Only to me, you show your guts.

Hey, I asked you for an idea.

But you're making a joke out of me.

He's asking if there are even men in our village.

Do you still expect me to sit calm?

I regret considering you as a wise man.

-Hey, everyone, get out. -Come on!

You first get out.

Hey, Seer, can you please step out?

I thought they'd give me some input, but they joke around.

Kani Anna, give me twenty rupees.

I need to buy batteries and listen to the news.

Hurry up!

Peg yourself to be a big shot.

As if you don't listen to the news, the President will stop working.

Hey, 101, your frequency is bad.

It's better if you scram!

[radio news] The Tamilnadu CM to reward the respected Tamil folks...

who indulged in the protest against imposition of Hindi language

The CM has announced the award and named it "Language Warrior Natarasan."

The Central Government...

has granted more authority to the Indian Railway...

Why?

We have a weapon among ourselves and are looking elsewhere.

Start the bike.

Where are we going?

How did Thiyagu's family attain victory during the previous election?

It's because Nallasivam uncle got all Nallur people to vote.

This time, we will make Rasu contest in the election.

Uncle will have to support his son.

-Hello!-Rasu.

-Tell me.-If you wish to marry me...

I have a few conditions.

Hema - She works as a teacher in Nallur High School.

My mother went through too many horoscopes...

and finally selected her for me.

Soon we're getting married.

Condition number - 1.

I will live on my terms.

I will wear what I like. Maybe I'll sport a boy cut.

-Oh! -No one should interfere with my freedom.

Condition number - 2.

I will visit my parents whenever I feel like it.

And I will return only when I feel like it.

You can visit me over there if you'd like to.

I have no objection.

Condition number - 3.

I will spend my salary how I deem it's correct.

-No questions should be raised. -Anything else?

Condition number - 4.

This is an important condition.

What is it?

You should not touch me without my consent.

-God help me.-My body. My rights.

Condition number - 5.

You should not hide anything from me.

You should not make any decision without discussing it with me.

Hello, for now, only our horoscopes have matched.

Once the marriage is fixed, we'll discuss the conditions.

Ask the broker to talk to my mother.

I'll call you back.

-Hello! Hello! -How are you?

-Are you out to have booze? -No, I'm not.

The Panchayat Election is around the corner.

Yeah!

Thiyagu is making his son contest for it.

Okay.

When I suggested someone else could contest, they fought with me.

So, I challenged them to make one of our folks contest against them.

We suggested that Kani can contest.

If he contests, even my sister won't vote for him.

I will vote for him.

Are you eligible to vote?

Hey!

-Is this why I brought you? -Sorry!

Anna, you see, Kani analyzed the situation.

-Okay... -No one seemed suitable.

He's here because you're a suitable candidate.

-Please give us a positive answer. -Rasu...

Go ahead, and you'll win for sure.

I can see that you're laughing when you're saying it.

Listen, you're a suitable candidate.

Are you guys seriously doing comedy with me?

Politics is a huge responsibility.

It won't suit me.

Let it end with my father. Come on, let's play a game.

We're running late. Ride faster.

I need to talk to the girl in private.

Rasu should rightfully speak to the girl in private.

What are you going to talk about?

You would not understand my pain.

It's me who got humiliated.

I could not speak to my sister.

Brother-in-law is sticking to his principles and party.

And Rasu is reciting an old story to me.

No one seems to understand my situation.

The girl is my last hope to heal my wounds.

Once the rituals are complete, I'll explain to her...

and I'll beg Rasu to agree to it.

♪ Jasmine like eye lashes fluttering ♪

♪ Turmeric smeared face turning pink ♪

♪ The thread of love holding hands ♪

♪ The joy imprisoning the soul ♪

♪ The king has arrived ♪

♪ Like a flower blossoming ♪

♪ Today is the day for the heart To dance with joy ♪

♪ As you go Blushing in the eyes ♪

♪ The sky is celebrating As you catch the heaven ♪

♪ As you speak hundred stories Won’t the clouds decorate the sky? ♪

♪ As your eyes draw a picture ♪

♪ Won’t the sound of the waves Clap its hands? ♪

♪ Turmeric smeared face turning pink ♪

♪ The thread of love holding hands ♪

♪ The joy imprisoning the soul ♪

♪ As you delicately fall On your lover’s chest ♪

♪ He will show his love Without hurting you ♪

♪ Even as shy would shy away ♪

♪ The King’s desire would rise ♪

♪ Half known and half understood ♪

♪ The river of pleasure may flow ♪

♪ As the tresses and the moustache Brush against each other ♪

♪ As the hands caress ♪

♪ Sleep will take over When life is filled with pleasure ♪

♪ Till when will there be unlimited happiness? ♪

♪ Till the bangles stop making noises ♪

♪ Till when will there be endless pleasure? ♪

♪ Till the anklets stop their sound ♪

♪ Till when will there be countless plays? ♪

♪ Till the new silk gets crumbled ♪

♪ Till when will there be unstoppable hug? ♪

♪ Till the fingers caress the head ♪

♪ Till I live, without just living I will shower you with myself ♪

♪ Even if you say "enough" My love will not vanish ♪

♪ Even before you tell me your need ♪

♪ Will fulfill your desires ♪

♪ Even after the days and dates get over ♪

♪ My love will stay ♪

♪ If I wish to paint, Without crossing the borders ♪

♪ The penance of crores of years Will come to me like a boon ♪

♪ If I turn myself into a garland ♪

♪ And stay on your shoulders ♪

♪ Even the hottest summer Will cool me down with rain ♪

♪ Till when will there be unlimited happiness? ♪

♪ Till the bangles stop making noises ♪

♪ Till when will there be endless pleasure? ♪

♪ Till the anklets stop their sound ♪

♪ Till when will there be countless plays? ♪

♪ Till the new silk gets crumbled ♪

♪ Till when will there be unstoppable hug? ♪

♪ Till the fingers caress the head ♪

-Do it again. -Do you like it?

-Now you do it. -I like it.

Hey, eat your food.

Did you drink?

Didn't I tell you to sleep at the party office when you're drunk?

Our Daughter-in-law is home now.

-Next will come grandchildren. -Hey, Hema!

-You're behavior is bad. -What are you listening to?

-What were you doing so late? -Come here.

-Why can't you leave right after work? -Wait!

-Hey! -What is it?

-Listen-- -Father-in-law is drunk.

I'm sure he's not drunk.

Why are you not having your meal?

Fine, I won't question you.

Don't spoil your intestines.

I made your favorite dish, please eat.

Let's go.

Even at this age, they're romantic.

Shantha, the truth has no value.

The glitz and glamour lure everyone.

I, Nallasivam, have no fear at all.

I was part of the freedom struggle and went to prison for it.

I aspire to contest for the Panchayat Leader's post.

And I requested the party members to support me.

To which the Chief replied...

"This time, Tea Shop Kannan is contesting."

He asked me to work for him.

Does he expect you to hold the mic until your last breath?

Stick posters for him.

But others will continue to become leaders.

You quit everything and stay home.

I can still work.

-Let's go.-To hell with your Chief and party.

I, too, feel the same.

But I'm not able to do it.

I'm not able to do it.

Don't cry. Your son may hear you.

Be careful.

What happened?

What happened? Hey, Rasu!

-What happened? -Your father fell.

-What happened? -Hurry up!

-What happened? -Slowly.

-Oh, no! -Lift him.

What happened, Appa? Hema, switch on the lights.

-Lift him. Careful. -Rasu...

-Lift him. -What happened, Appa?

-I'm right here. -Hold me.

Adjust the pillow on the bed.

What's happening to you, Appa?

-The elections take a toll on him. -Ma, please calm down.

-Rasu... -Why would you drink?

-I was upset... -Watch out!

-I'm very upset. -You're not used to drinking.

Why would you try new habits?

-Rasu... -Tall me, Pa.

Don't be like me.

At least you be smart and live your life.

Everything is good. Please calm down.

-Rasu, please listen to me. -Please calm down.

-Hema! -Please tell me.

Please take good care of him.

I will take care of him. You please go to sleep.

-Please go to sleep. -Please take care of him.

Anna, Rasu is standing out there.

Call and check what he wants.

-Selvam! -Sir!

Call Rasu.

-Aren't you playing? -No.

-Listen, uncle... -You play.

Rasu, the Chief, has summoned you.

Wait, I'll handle it.

Keep repeating the same.

Murthy, be patient. We'll check what he wants.

-Hello, son. -Where's he going?

-What is it? -Hello, son!

I heard you're contesting in the election.

I'm not.

Kani jumped the gun.

Don't step into politics because Kani said so.

He's best at drinking all the time.

If you aspire to contest in the election...

File a nomination at the ward, and I'll fund you.

If we win, I will assign you half the contracts.

Murthy, what you mentioned...

-...is spot on! -Please calm down.

Maybe the folks in my village are not as worthy as me.

You win and become the Chief.

Kani, you always create a nuisance after getting drunk.

-You don't say. -Rasu...

Please don't listen to him and step into politics.

Using his position at the party to deplete the wealth would make it different.

He was not in any of the posts yet depleted the wealth.

Calm down.

If you, too, step into politics...

In the future, you'll be on the streets begging along with your family.

Bear this in mind.

Chief, you're spot on!

Your words got me as high as I gulped down a bottle.

But he or his father won't understand.

As you mentioned, they will consistently serve the party.

Kani, are you instigating him?

No matter how much you instigate him, he's clear about his intentions.

Hey, I'm telling you the truth.

-Hey! -Hey, what is it?

Pipe down!

Hey, how dare you raise your voice?

Rasu, don't take me wrong.

The Chief post is something out of your reach.

We have the eligibility and standards to wield that post.

Your father is a party member.

He has remained within his limits.

Not everyone can become a leader.

Stop it! What are you implying?

My father is a party member. Even if he possesses the eligibility...

he should not aspire to become a leader.

No one from his family should aspire to either.

If my father is genuinely not eligible...

before I even agreed to contest in the election...

you are here negotiating with me.

Why?

It's fear of my father's good name that will fetch me votes.

No matter how much we possess talent or eligibility...

you'll use that to your advantage to win.

We should make you win, put you on the throne and stand on the porch.

Then you'll throw us a bone to reward us.

And we should pick it up.

Times have changed.

Let's wait and watch if the people support...

the son of the Chief or the son of a party member.

I will contest.

I will contest against you.

Awesome!

Let's go. Start the vehicle.

This is how you make a dosa.

-What are you doing? -Why?

Move, I'll cook.

-Hey, Rasu! Rasu! -Your mother is here.

Do you think politics is child's play?

Step out!

What is it? Why are you yelling?

Despite warnings, you're taking the plunge.

Rasu, you should listen to me.

Politics does not work for our family.

Hey!

-What? -What?

Are you happy that your son is following in your footsteps?

There's no harm in telling him not to pursue it.

Hey, what do you expect me to say?

Now, whatever we say It won't matter to him.

"Even the world will be yours

If you act, choosing the right time and place."

Am I right?

Not bad. You can recite Kurals, too.

Despite so many betrayals, you still don't change.

You're the root cause of it.

You are a fanatic, and now you're son, too.

Why are you dragging me into it?

He has been observing politics since his childhood.

He's a Dravidian student.

PUDUR

-Vanakkam, Xavier. -Vanakkam!

Xavier - My college senior.

He recommended me for the job that I am currently working in.

As far as the Nallur Panchayat election is concerned...

the victory is decided based on the votes from Pudur.

The folks of Pudur listen to only what Xavier says.

How come you're visiting us in a large group?

This year, under TMK's support, Brother Kannan is contesting the election.

He will facilitate your needs out of his pocket.

So, please provide him with the support of your people.

Thiyagu states the same every year.

We requested him to build a community hall.

But he built one in his town.

Ration card, water tank, playground, library...

everything in his town.

When we questioned? He replied, in the town, it's considered common.

If they build it here, it's independent.

Ignore his empty promises. I'm unlike him.

Nallasivam is supporting me. Keep your trust and vote for me.

Speak to your folks and revert with a positive answer.

We have already discussed it.

This time, on behalf of Pudur to contest in the election...

we've decided to nominate Xavier.

-What is this, Xavier? -What do you mean?

We already made our decision. You may leave.

We'll meet in the arena!

-Bhai has arrived. -Pa, Rasu is here to meet you.

-Bhai! -Rasu, how are you?

I'm good. How are you?

-How's everyone at home? -Everyone's good!

Bhai, Rasu is contesting in the Panchayat elections.

I'm glad to hear.

Nallur is your territory. You'll win for sure.

Bhai, we can't be rest assured.

This time, it's a tough competition.

Thiyagu is making is son contest.

As it is, he's sharp during elections.

Imagine with his son contesting.

Then there's the Tea shop Kannan.

He has the TMK party's support.

I'm sure you're well aware.

Also, Xavier is contesting from Pudur.

-It's evident the votes will be scattered. -For sure!

I reckon you'll nominate someone, too.

So, I would like to know if you'd support me.

I'm happy that you're straightforward with me.

But it's not my decision alone.

The alliance parties should work, too.

I need to discuss this with the committee and the congregation.

Okay.

It does not matter.

But I will talk in your support.

If you win, it's like I won.

Rasu...

Did you get the signatures from the notary public?

Hey, I'll handle it.

Are you upset that your parents are not here?

I'm here for you, my son.

We're going to win.

Anna!

Anna, hold on. Please stop it.

Why are we doing this?

Why do we have to replicate the stereotypes?

Only if we do it all brings pride in politics.

I have to admit.

This feels like a high, too.

Hold on!

Listen, your song should make even the sick person get up and vote for him.

Go ahead, sing!

♪ As the red eagle dances ♪

♪ As the dead bodies fall like mountains ♪

♪ The boon of a son of Santhamani and Nallasivam ♪

♪ Our Natarasan ♪

You nailed it!

♪ The son of the soil of Nallur ♪

♪ Natarasan a person of gold ♪

♪ A sweet friend of everyone ♪

♪ A person who helps the simple people ♪

♪ Coming with his troop ♪

♪ Our barren land will flourish ♪

♪ Let our tomorrow dawn ♪

♪ Let the garland of victory Fall on the shoulder ♪

♪ The son of the soil of Nallur ♪

♪ Natarasan a person of gold ♪

Come with me.

Did Appa have his meal?

Listen...

Do we have to go to him?

Hey, the past is past. It's long forgotten.

Come with me. I'm still friends with him.

Don't feel awkward. I'll speak to him.

I'll be home soon.

Sudha!

Kani, I heard you're working day and night to make Rasu win.

We have been meeting everyone.

If you support him, he will win for sure.

Please reply with a positive response.

Kani, you know me. I never go against the party.

Bhai's party and UMK are in alliance.

Whoever Bhai nominates, we will work for them.

I hear Bhai is nominating Abdullah.

Abdullah?

Hey, Abdullah, what kind of betrayal is this?

Why didn't you tell us anything about your contesting?

Who should I tell?

I'm contesting as an individual candidate.

For the Panchayat election, there's no need for the party's support.

We are well aware!

Aren't you part of our party?

If you contest, people will think our party nominates you.

How will they understand?

Anna, the people have clarity.

They understand everything.

Let them decide who's the leader.

Hey, you're speaking out of turn.

Tear it down and leave from here.

Sasi, he's not wrong.

The public decides who becomes the leader.

Rasu, am I right?

Murthy, get moving after filing the nomination.

Don't try to instigate and create a scene.

Remember, we're here, too.

-Why would I instigate anyone? -Murthy!

Xavier and Rasu are sudden candidates.

They don't want me to win.

You're certainly right!

Didn't we tell your father?

They're playing a dirty game.

Don't pay heed to these wusses.

How dare you insult us?

Hey, Kani, mind your words.

How dare you lay your hands on me?

How dare you lay your hands on my family?

Take your hooliganism to your territory.

Here, even I can get dirty.

Thiyagu, your son is a novice.

Are you using him as your pawn?

Hold him back. If not, you won't have a son to light your pyre.

During elections, not just four...

even forty may contest.

That does not mean you can lay your hands on us.

-Hey, Sasi! -Pa!

I support Rasu.

Let alone forty. Even if four hundred novice contests in this election...

only Rasu will win!

Do everything he needs.

-We will rock it! -Let's go!

I'm up for it!

To all ladies and gentlemen and my beloved folks...

Arignar Anna quotes, "We can find God in the smile of a poor."

But our candidate Natarasan quotes, "The poor are the Gods."

Please vote for him and make him win.

Long live Anna!

♪ Hey, the young candidate ♪

♪ A volleyball super star ♪

♪ Is coming to address people's woes ♪

♪ An engineering graduate A social activist ♪

♪ Equality is his golden principle ♪

♪ A spotless heart Is his insoluble wealth ♪

♪ A flawless good life He will give to the people ♪

♪ To leave the politicians Blind-folded on the road ♪

♪ He is coming with an uproar And make a mark ♪

♪ The son of the soil of Nallur ♪

♪ Natarasan a person of gold ♪

♪ A sweet friend of everyone ♪

♪ A person who helps the simple people ♪

♪ Walking straight ♪ ♪ Asking for votes with pride ♪

♪ The storm has begun ♪

♪ To make fresh blood show Vote for him ♪

♪ The son of the soil of Nallur ♪

♪ Natarasan a person of gold ♪

My dear comrades.

In the state where three rivers come together...

Natarasan's time and period spells three things.

So is his victory.

Your votes will fetch him this victory.

Vote for him! Vote for him! Vote for him!

Xavier...

-One minute. -What is it, Ambeth?

Folks are asking why we are contesting in the election when we're going to lose.

Whether I contest or not...

the winning party is not going to do anything for our village.

But the losing party will realize the worth of votes.

Votes are our weapons. Do you understand?

Not just that. It's our right, Ambeth.

-Vanakkam, Xavier. -Vanakkam!

Xavier, I'll reimburse you for everything you spent on the election.

Please ask your folks to vote for us.

Ambeth is contesting for ward member. But I'll make him Vice President.

What do you say, Venkatesh?

Sure, we will.

Why shouldn't one of our own become the President?

It's not imperative that we should always be under you.

You called all the villages for the gathering at your house...

but you clearly ignored us.

Now you're here in the dead of the night like robbers.

Hey, firstly, see if they allow you to a shared toilet.

-Hey, how dare you? -Hey, please calm down.

I dare you!

When it has to be done, it has to be done.

It does not matter if it's shared or independent.

Hey, you don't even know how to respect a fellow human being...

It's a shame you're contesting for President.

It's a mistake. We respected you and came to talk.

And you're lecturing us.

-Sir! -Anna!

Why are we here? And what are you talking about?

Venkatesh!

Selvam, take him away.

You go, son. We'll handle it.

He has lost his senses.

I apologize on his behalf.

Please vote for us.

When you're in need, you embrace us.

When the work is done, you hold us by our hair.

That's your reality.

Ambeth!

This time, everyone will realize our strength.

I'm certainly contesting.

Xavier, don't try to break the tradition.

I can't poke my eyes with it just because it's a golden needle.

Just because a tradition has been practiced for a long time doesn't make it right.

If you don't break the tradition, we'll break it.

Let's go!

-Anna! -What is it?

Sudhakar Anna is here to meet you.

He wants to talk to you. He's waiting outside.

Welcome!

The election is upon us, and you're sleeping away.

Thiyagu negotiated to make Ambeth the Vice President.

And Murthy is secretly distributing gold coins to people.

Tea shop Kannan is distributing money hidden in a pressure cooker.

We, too, should give the people something.

Only then can you win.

Why should we?

He's right. We need to follow it to win.

There are many means to arrange for money.

But make sure to ask for votes. Kani, make him understand.

I see you flying high in the sky.

Why do you fear?

It's the right thing to do. Let's do it.

I lend on 10% interest.

As Sudhakar referred you, I'll lend you at 5% interest.

Sign the promissory paper and take the money.

Sure!

-Remember to pay the interest on time. -We won't!

♪ We voted for so many We made many victorious ♪

♪ But we are still in a pitiable state ♪

♪ Let our fond son Emerge victorious this time ♪

♪ Let our place flourish this time ♪

♪ If a chance is given There would not be a power cut ♪

♪ If we make him win Our place will shine bright ♪

♪ He is going to be the future president That history will speak about ♪

♪ The American president Will praise our brother ♪

♪ The son of the soil of Nallur ♪

♪ Natarasan a person of gold ♪

♪ A sweet friend of everyone ♪

♪ A person who helps the simple people ♪

Comrades, let me teach you a few words.

You don't need to agree to it.

You can decide and ask me to go to hell.

But please think hard.

Agree to whatever is deemed correct.

-Rasu! -Please come.

Thiyagu demanded 50,000 rupees to get me permanent employment.

I could not arrange it.

After you win, please help me with it.

First, let the results come out.

The result is evident.

The entire village says that Rasu is the President.

Akka, step aside.

-Step aside. -Hurry up. Bring it here.

-Hema! -What is it?

Sister, go and bring me a hammer.

Hammer?

-Did you see it? -It's too much!

-It looks awesome. -Look at your husband.

He's smiling away.

Keep nodding and bring me a hammer.

Hey, move to the left.

-Kani, bring it down. -How about here?

That's about right.

LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS VOTE COUNTING TODAY!

First round:

Chair

-It's us. -It's ours, Murthy.

Conch

-Chair. -Note it down.

Cellphone

Pot

Ambeth, note it down.

-Cellphone. -Note it down.

Chair

Uncle, note it down.

Cellphone

This, too, is for the Chair.

Invalid vote.

How's it invalid?

The stamp is in between both logos.

This is an invalid vote.

Results from the first round.

Cellphone - 628 votes.

Chair - 507 votes.

-Conch - 373 votes. -Something is not right.

Pot - 7 votes.

Rail Engine - 2 votes.

Invalid votes - 5 votes.

The Cellphone is leading with 121 votes.

Awesome!

Second round:

Pot

Cellphone

Chair

Cellphone

Rail Engine

Chair

Conch

Pot

Chair

Cellphone

Chair

The results from the second round.

The Chair is at 1,154

The Cellphone is at 1,002.

The Conch is at 719.

Rail Engine is at 19.

The Pot is at 14.

The Chair is leading with 152 votes in the second round.

The results from the third round.

The Cellphone is at 1,397.

The Chair is at 1,363.

The Conch is at 1,249.

The Pot is at 657.

The Cellphone is leading with 34 votes in the third round.

-Rasu! -Sasi!

-How's it going? -Three rounds down, and we're leading.

Really?

-That's great. -We're winning. Is Bhai here?

-He's not here yet. -Oh, is it?

Okay, would you like to speak to him?

-Sure. -You go and speak to him.

Let's party soon. You handle it here.

-You go ahead. -I'll defeat them.

-Yes, Bhai.-I'm very happy, Rasu.

Sir, are you kidding with me?

Bhai, please come over in the evening.

-Sir, he will explain. -Please don't make noise.

How can we stay calm?

We want recounting. There's been foul play.

Sir, there's no foul play.

We can't do recounting at your will.

Ask him!

No matter how many times a candidate demands, you have to do recounting.

Sir, we can if it's a difference of one or two votes.

We can't do a recounting when the difference is 9 votes.

Please don't create unnecessary problems.

-Sir, we can't agree to it. -What's happening?

How could they do this? Look what they're doing.

They're taking us for a ride.

They're saying Kannan won by 5 votes.

We can't let it go.

You demand a recounting.

Natarasan, demand for recounting.

There are 59 invalid votes.

5 vote difference is not a big deal.

If we recount, you'll surely win.

You demand for it.

Rasu, demand for it.

Even if they count 50 times, we will win.

-Will we win? -Demand for it.

-Demand for it. -Rasu, demand for it.

I want a recount.

During recounting, first, we'll count the invalid votes.

Take a good look.

Invalid vote.

-Yes, it's an invalid vote. -This is an invalid vote.

Please check if it's a valid vote.

Take a good look.

The stamp is in between two logos; thus, it is an invalid vote.

Take a look. It's invalid.

Chair!

The stamp is inside the Chair logo

This vote goes for the Chair.

-Sir, take a look. -It's punched right. How can it be invalid?

Sir, show us the vote.

Show it to us.

Hold it up.

Sir, it's a clear stamp.

How could you add this to an invalid vote?

Out of 59 votes, 15 votes are in favor of Murthy.

There's foul play.

-Check the next vote. -Go ahead and check.

-Show them all. -Wait, I'll show it.

The stamp will be on the Chair. Am I right?

Murthy, are you playing foul?

There's no room for discussion.

Please declare that Kannan is the winner.

The results of Nallur Panchayat Council elections...

Kannan of the Conch symbol won by five votes

against Natarasan of the Cellphone symbol.

How poorly you could've had him.

-What happened? -He's become a nuisance.

I could not even wait for vote counting.

Rasu defeated me as he challenged me.

He won!

When he announced to contest, we should've broken his bones.

Now, see what happened.

I'm a headless body left with shame.

I know what to do to Rasu.

-Selvam, call our men. -Oh, no!

Your mouth is your enemy.

You're getting worked up as if the defeat only brought you shame.

I will win, become the Chairman, and make you the President of Panchayat.

We have let down our legacy.

I know how to save our honour.

Hey, after me, everything is yours.

Do you think I'll sit calm seeing your suffering?

Don't you call yourself my father?

You defeated me and came home with a garland.

-Please don't say anything. -Shut up!

Your son is not important to you.

You made a nobody win because he belongs to your party.

-Rasu! -Answer me!

You talk volumes for your party.

Answer me!

Why are you standing like a statue?

I contested in the election because Thiyagu insulted you.

But you...

You remain a fool.

Because of you, not just you but the entire family...

-Hey! -Amma!

How dare you disrespect your father?

People will say a million things. Don't you have any sense?

Gold is gold, even if it tastes dust.

You did not listen to me, went on contesting and lost the election.

How dare you question your father?

-I'll beat you to death. -Amma, please don't.

-I said, please calm down. -Let it go!

Hey, let go of me.

Appa, please talk to brother.

-Listen... -Anna!

-Listen... -Amma, why?

Sir, Venkatesan for you.

Tell me. How many votes are we leading?

Anna, by 24 votes...

you lost even at the Chairman election.

-Please eat. -I don't want anything.

It's not important.

You haven't eaten since morning.

Please eat something.

-Sir, what happened? -Appa!

Murthy! Sir!

-Please get up, sir. -What happened?

Selvam, bring out the vehicle.

-Go ahead. -Hey, Sundar!

-Appa! -Please open your eyes.

Murthy, what's wrong with him?

-Appa! -What happened?

-Be careful. -Careful!

-Slowly! -Bharathi, get inside.

You go to the hospital. I'll follow.

Amma, don't cry. He will be fine.

-Take him to the hospital. -Selva, Rasu, and Xavier need to pay.

I will handle Rasu. You go ahead.

I will handle them both.

-Hey, hey! -Hey, Rasu!

Rasu!

Who is it?

Hey!

Hema, are you alright?

-Bhai, are you alright? -I'm good.

-Wait... -Are you hurt?

No, I'm not.

To hell with the banner.

Rasu!

Bhai, they've surrounded us.

Turn around the vehicle. Come on!

-Turn it around. -I'll handle it, Rasu.

Bhai, step out of the car.

-Wait. -Step out.

It's jammed!

Come out. Come on!

Come out!

Rasu!

Rasu!

Rasu, let's go.

-Rasu, let's go. -Come on, let's go.

Hurry up!

Come on. Hurry up!

Come on, Rasu!

-Go! -Hema!

-Hema! -Rasu!

-Hema... -Take her away.

-Rasu... -You leave, Rasu.

Rasu...

Come on!

Hey, let go of me.

Hey, pour it all.

They don't deserve a bike.

Rasu... Rasu...

Rasu!

Hey, run!

Rasu!

Bhai!

Bhai! Bhai! Bhai!

Bhai!

Bhai!

Bhai!

Rasu...

Hema!

Rasu...

Hema!

What happened, Hema?

Hey, Hema!

Hema!

Hema...

-Tell me. I said, tell me! -I swear. I don't know.

I'll slit your throat.

Hey, who killed Bhai?

What did you do to Bhaijaan?

We looked for the killer all over.

How did they look?

The men from that night did not look like they were from our town.

They're out-of-towners.

-Confess! -Bhai, we did not kill him.

We were only asked to initiate riots in Pudur.

Someone else killed Bhai.

I swear on my child. Please believe me.

Please spare me, Bhai!

-Tell me, who killed Bhai? -Sasi!

No one from Vellore was involved in this.

When I enquired Murthy's men...

they confessed to creating riots in Pudur.

Rasu mentioned that the men who killed Bhaijaan were not from our town.

I could not see Bhai's face, Asife.

They have hacked him mercilessly.

His killers' death should be gorier!

Watch out. Walk slowly.

-Walk slowly. -Xavier...

Even the ones who call us Thamizh and Thamizhans...

Even when they claim we're equal and support us.

Police are in favor of the rich and the powerful.

That does not mean we should fear and withdraw our case, Xavier.

The Police have arrested the people who caused riots.

They've also arrested Murthy, who was responsible for it.

To hell with the arrest.

-Ambeth... -Xavier, he does not get the issue.

There's nothing to fear now.

Sir, please be with her and take good care of her.

For now, please don't think about the child.

♪ Can’t tomorrow dawn like yesterday? ♪

♪ Won’t the wound vanish? ♪

♪ Life has become a one-day affair ♪

♪ The next day it becomes a fish on the sand ♪

♪ Just like a bird carrying a rock ♪

♪ My heart is stumbling with heaviness ♪

♪ The eyes do not sleep Sorrow is drilling the heart ♪

♪ The earth can bear an earthquake Can a flower bear the same? ♪

Before the bell rings, peel the boiled eggs.

Okay, ma'am.

Even after losing her commands, they don't recede.

Had they won the election...

she would've made our lives hell.

♪ Wobbling like a boat In a whirlpool ♪

♪ In the folds of fate I am roaming clueless ♪

♪ The beautiful boon of my life is lost ♪

♪ How will I forget something That'll haunt me for life? ♪

♪ If all the pains of a hundred years ♪

♪ Had to be faced in just a year What could happen to me? ♪

♪ All my dreams have been shattered Like the glass pieces ♪

♪ Is this life itself a Decoration of pain? ♪

♪ Won't tomorrow be better? ♪

Sudhakar, during the 2016 Assembly Elections...

made a candidate of the UMK party win the election.

Due to this, the party assigned him the post of District Secretary.

The fame, money, and post that his father could not attain...

Sudhakar is attaining it step by step.

Welcome.

More please.

How are you?

-Hey, Kani! -What is it?

How much do you make your kinsman work?

Look, because of you, I'm getting yelled at.

Come and sit with me.

Hey, place a plate for him.

-Come over here and sit. -Come on!

You have made grand arrangements.

The event looks grand. You've nailed it.

It's not me. He did it all.

He took care of all the arrangements.

Rasu, Panchayat election is coming up.

Why don't you contest again for the President?

What do you say, Kani?

-It won't work out for me. -Check what they want.

Listen, stay right here.

Uncle...

I'm one of the reasons for pushing Rasu into debt.

I'm saying this to rectify my mistake.

If Rasu becomes the President.

It's like I'm doing good for the people.

Don't overthink. Be confident and contest.

Without spending a penny, I will make you the President.

What do you say?

Thinking about Rasu makes us all sad.

All of us will support Rasu.

Let Rasu contest.

Sudhakar Anna has agreed to support you...

Go ahead and contest.

Nallasivam Anna, you're well aware...

that it's common to win and lose in politics.

One loss should not affect it.

Shantha Amma, please think about it.

Politics is not agriculture to reap the benefits of harvesting.

We have to reason with the people.

Panchayat election is always uncertain.

You've heard them. Everyone is in your favor.

Why are you hesitant?

I'm sorry. I don't want to.

Hey, Rasu, please eat and then leave.

Rasu...

-What are you doing? -I'm leaving.

-Rasu! -What is it?

-Sudhakar is here to meet you. -Sudhakar?

-Why? -I did not call him.

He wants to talk to you.

Rasu, this year, Panchayat has been allotted a ladies' quota.

It's enough your wife contest.

It'll be an easy win!

She'll be just a signing authority.

But you'll be holding the power. What do you say?

I'm the District Secretary of the UMK party.

MLA and district are all under my control.

We can face any problems.

It's my responsibility to make you win.

I endured too much the first time.

Please understand, Rasu!

If you miss this chance, you can't find another one.

Murthy's case is still open.

He has a bad reputation in the party.

The Tea shop Kannan did not do anything for the people.

This time, even the party members will not work for him.

There's no one to contest against you.

We can snag the post of the President.

Last time, I contested for the sake of my father.

You witnessed what happened.

I lost too much.

I don't understand politics.

I don't want to repeat it all.

After that, my father won't be able to face anyone.

I don't need this. Please spare me.

Rasu, I know the pain when a father is humiliated.

I'm here to make up for it.

Last time, you lost by 5 votes.

But this time, we all have your back.

It'll be an easy win.

Think about it.

Kani, Rasu is still unaware of the nuances of politics.

The people sympathize with his situation.

Using it to his advantage will be the smart move.

-Please explain it to him. -Sure!

Go ahead.

Listen, shall we contest one last time?

Has she lost her mind? Please make her understand.

Sudhakar himself has come forward to support.

Let's not disregard it.

Sudhakar may say a lot of things.

It does not matter to him.

It's because of people like him we're in this state.

I strongly feel someone jeopardized our win last time.

This time, we will win for sure.

Rasu, not everyone gets a second chance in life.

We should not miss it.

This is not a second chance. Why don't you get it?

Politics is out of our understanding. Please understand.

We will make it.

Please let Hema contest this time.

We will win!

If someone contests against us...

we will step down, and I won't contest.

We are in 10 lakhs debt.

Aren't you aware?

We can pay off the debt.

Since you've lost, I lost my peace.

To contest an election, you have to quit your Government job.

-Are you up for it? -It's okay. I don't mind it.

But the people around who are laughing at us...

I can't take it anymore.

They'll laugh more at us.

When we lose for the second time.

Who would step back when the victory is certain?

Let's give it one last try. Nothing to lose.

Listen...

Bhai is not alive because he supported us.

There should've been a child in this house.

-This won't work out-- -Do you think I'm not hurting?

Rasu, it's okay. Let it go.

-You spoke in haste... -Rasu!

You wanted to tell him something. Go ahead.

Rasu, your defeat from last time...

As a father, how much I was hurting only I know.

Running away from that humiliation...

won't rectify it.

To repair the damage...

you need to contest again and win.

Be confident and contest.

Murthy, what brings you here all of a sudden?

I'm planning to make my wife contest for the Nallur Panchayat election.

We need your support, Chief.

-Hey, Venkatesh. -Hi, Chief!

He's requesting my support like it's candy from a store.

Chief, please let the bygones be bygones.

He is not like before. He has changed.

Did you say he changed?

MP election passed, MLA election passed...

Not once have you worked for the party.

On top of it, you caused riots, and there's a case filed against him.

How could I recommend your profile?

My father was part of this party when it used to be a Caste Association.

When it became a party...

he worked day and night and developed the party.

Out of angst, we contested once independently.

And you promoted Sudhakar who used to bow down to us...

as a District Secretary.

Rightfully, that posting belonged to me.

Now, you're refusing to support me.

Selvam...

Sir, please take it.

We are an influential family.

Please don't humiliate us.

PANCHAYAT UNION OFFICE

Are you upset we coerced you into contesting in the election?

It's okay. We'll handle it.

-Hi, Rasu. -What is it?

-He's waiting for the certificates. -Here you go.

Rasu, is everything in order?

Yes, it's in order. But please, you, too, check once.

Where is Appa?

-Anna! -Usha, did you eat?

-Do you have an Aadhar card? -Yes, I do.

-Voter ID? -Yes, I do.

I have attached it all.

Is everything attached to it?

It's there.

What about the housing tax receipt?

Housing tax... didn't you bring it?

-I don't remember. -It has to be attached.

-Okay, let me go and get it. -You take care of the formalities.

I will go and get it.

-Here you go. -Please go safe.

Lawyer, people don't even mention their wife's name in the form.

And you're making us run fetching documents.

Look, Sudhakar is bringing his wife to file a nomination.

Anna!

You two look too happy.

Why wouldn't we?

We proved our prowess!

The Nallur Panchayat is all praises about you.

-Yes, Anna. -They must be peeved.

They were celebrating!

The way Sudhakar arrived, it looked like he would betray us.

Hey, pipe down!

Like I mentioned...

to avoid anyone else contesting, he must've filed a nomination on behalf of the party.

He will withdraw the nomination.

Hey, why are you here? Go away!

I need a minute with Rasu.

-What do you want from him? -Please calm down.

Let us hear him out.

Rasu, I'm here because I heard what happened.

Don't trust Sudhakar.

He's a backstabber.

In politics, trust has no meaning.

Whoever holds the position will control everything.

A bloody gambler after losing in poker...

put my brother's name instead of him and died.

To resolve that issue with the Police,

I borrowed money on interest from Sudhakar.

I could not repay.

He used it to his advantage and made me contest against you.

Then why did he force us to make Hema contest this time?

Let me go and speak to Sudhakar.

Anna, you sound sharp.

Why didn't you contest last time?

We nodded to Thiyagu's orders like a temple elephant.

We need to show him our worth and power.

His post as a Chief is the reason for everything.

We need to rip him off that title.

While you were in the party, you tasted success and fame.

You'll detach and attach as you please.

I dare anyone to contest against me in Nallur.

I will make sure to make someone contest and bring down your family's honour.

Bhai, I wish to become the President when my father is still alive.

I will need your support.

I'm planning to support Rasu.

I already discussed this with the committee and the congregation.

You're too late.

Rasu will withdraw if you request him to do so.

Poor thing, Rasu.

He lost your sister Selvi.

And I'm one of the reasons.

I feel guilty whenever I see him.

Let him grow in politics, too.

His father is the reason why my father is paralyzed.

Now he's more important to you.

It's okay, Bhai.

I'll handle it!

Sudhakar!

If I'm standing here alive, it's at the mercy of Rasu.

If someone tries to trouble him, it's like troubling me.

I was told not to trouble Rasu.

So, the mercy Bhai mentioned, I took it off by getting him killed.

When you did so much, why didn't you kill Rasu too?

He should not die so easily.

He must endure.

Ask her to say it.

Ask Selvi to say it.

-Hey, stop! -Selvi, please stop.

Selvi!

She should've come right away.

But she did not come. What does it mean?

Kani, I heard you're working hard day and night to make Rasu win.

If we have your support, Rasu will win for sure.

I hear Bhai is nominating Abdullah.

I'll be back. I'll check what's happening.

-Tell me, Mani. -Abdullah has filed the nomination.

-Super! -Bhai has arrived.

I support Rasu!

Let alone forty. Even if four hundred novice contests in this election...

only Rasu will win!

The election is upon us, and you guys are sleeping away.

Why should we do it?

There are many means to arrange for money.

Don't fail to ask for votes.

As Sudhakar referred, I'm lending it at 5% interest.

Even if Rasu fails to pay for one month...

you must go to his house and humiliate him.

Why don't you contest for the President this time?

It won't work out.

I will show what defeat looks like.

Last time, I contested for my father's sake.

I know the pain of a father getting humiliated.

Using it to your advantage is the smart move.

I can easily snag the post of the President.

But I won't do it.

Rasu has experienced the pain of losing.

I won't stop at it.

This time, he has to lose to me.

-Tell me! -Where?

Why is a crowd gathered here?

What does he think of himself?

Hey, Usha, what are you people doing out here?

-What are you doing? -You could've come to us.

Why did you come here?

Let go of me. Anna, you please shut up.

As Sudhakar is your friend, we trusted him and filed our nomination.

Now, he has nominated his wife.

I need an explanation.

-Please don't get angry. -She has a point. Ask him.

Kani, why are you creating a commotion over here?

Hey, step away. I'm not here to talk to you.

Hey, Hema!

Hey, Sudha, what's all this mess?

Didn't you mention that you filed a dummy nomination?

But Abdullah says otherwise.

Did you play a role in Rasu's loss in the previous election?

Hey, are you so oblivious?

He must've told you everything.

I made him lose.

This time, he has to lose to me.

That's why I had him come to my doorstep.

Why are you so angry with us?

His father is the reason why my father is in this state.

He stuck to him as a friend always...

in the end, he ditched him for the party.

How is my father responsible for your father's defeat?

Had your father supported my father with Nallur votes, he would've won the election.

You wouldn't understand the things we lost due to it.

You'll understand only if you experience it.

Hey, Sudha, were you friends with me to avenge our family?

Entrusting you, I made the file nomination.

Go ahead and withdraw your nomination.

When we found out Thanikachalam's son was contesting for President...

Nallasivam's son withdrew the nomination. That is what people would say.

This is not fair.

We can't file and withdraw as per your will.

Go ahead!

I have devised a tight fielding. You cannot score in any corner.

By the time you figure out a way...

everything will be over, and your family will be on the streets.

Let's wait and watch who will be out on the streets.

Rasu, letting your woman fight your battles?

So what if a woman talks?

Don't you go overboard?

-Hey, let go! -How dare you?

-Hey, break it off. -Let go of me.

I'll break your face!

Hey, my father is not responsible...

for your father's defeat.

Your father lost. But my father was loyal to his party.

And that's why he lost.

If you continue to behave like a fox...

it'll be you and your family who'll be out on the streets.

Hey, get lost!

Anna, let's go home.

Did you give Appa medicines?

-No! -Go and give it to him.

We'll handle it. Sathya, take him away.

-Anna, let's go. -Sudha, this isn't right.

Chief, I'm banking on you. Please help me.

Nallasivam Anna, please come in.

Let's go.

He's my son, Chief.

-Please give him the shawl. -Welcome.

-Is the one who lost by 5 votes? -Yes!

Sit down.

My daughter-in-law is contesting for Panchayat President.

If you put in a word to our alliances

they will support us.

I don't mind telling them.

As a party fund, 10 lakhs...

and another 10 lakhs for election expenses.

Can you afford to spend so much?

Chief, it must have been forty years ago...

I walked ten kilometers

to meet your father, who was the District Secretary.

And I expressed my desire to join the party.

He smiled and felicitated me with the party towel.

I joined the party back then,

and I'm still working hard for its development.

Please consider and extend your support to us.

Nallasivam Anna, I respect you a lot.

If you were in my position, you'd have done the same.

The question is whether you can afford to spend and win this election.

A faithful party member can't be measured with money.

I stand for the principles.

I agree principles are important.

But winning is more important.

This situation now is the more we spend, the more winning is inevitable.

Even the people have adapted to it.

That means you won't extend your support to us.

Anna, only if you win and attain a post...

is when you can even think about the welfare of the party members.

Like always...

you remain respected as a senior party member.

What are you getting at?

The poor will work hard, and the rich will harvest.

Am I right?

-Rasu, calm down. -Appa, let's go.

I have one last request, Chief.

If I die...

no matter where you are

please wrap my remains in the party flag and honour me.

That's enough.

Anna, why would you say something like that?

You're the pillar of the party.

I'll take my leave.

Hey, the towel fell on the road.

My towel...

-Towel... -I'll go and get it.

No need. You go ahead.

Go ahead.

Appa! Appa!

Appa!

Appa, please get up.

I hope you're not hurt.

Drive!

Father-in-law...

Look in the mirror.

Come on, look in the mirror.

-How is it? -Why the hell did you do it?

I never told you to.

How dare he kick me in front of everyone?

You expect me to stay calm.

I never asked you to stay calm.

I'm already grilling him.

I'll continue to do so.

You should not do anything without my permission.

Hey, how dare you?

-What's wrong with you? -Rasu, don't do it.

-Hey! -What will you do?

I'm trying to stay out of trouble.

-There's a limit. -Rasu, you hit him...

and retaliated for it.

I have nothing to do with it.

Hey, he should've limited it to me...

But he rammed the vehicle and hurt my father.

Look, don't pretend like you have nothing to do with it.

Listen, I repeat, I have nothing to do with it.

If I'm involved, I don't fail.

You took your father to the Chief, asking for support.

Did he give it to you?

He wouldn't have.

I have paid ten lakhs to him.

I will pay him more.

I'll defeat you and show you the pain.

Hey, you can rain all the pain you like.

-Pay anyone as you please. -Calm down, Rasu.

If any harm comes to my father...

I won't spare anyone.

You, please calm down.

Sudha, don't stoop so low to snag a post.

Rasu, are you showing your prowess because you brought men along?

How dare you?

-Rasu! Rasu! -Don't instigate me...

Then I'll skin you alive.

-Let go, Rasu. -I'll whack you to death.

Hey, Arun, he did not call us.

We came on our own.

Just because Bhai is no more, don't think you can do anything to Rasu.

We still have his back. Watch out!

-Please calm down. -Rasu, let's go.

Your son will handle it.

-Please calm down. -Keep moving.

-Watch out. -Let's go.

Rasu, one day you'll die at my hands.

I know when to strike.

I dare you to do it.

Come on, do it now!

-Rasu, don't get angry. -Hey, Arun!

Shut up! He might break your face.

What's wrong with you?

Novice boys are threatening us.

Go ahead and handle election work.

"Your party will suck your blood dry..."

"one day"

"and throw you on the streets."

Thanikachalam did warn me.

Just like he warned me...

The party threw me away, Shantha.

BRAVE SALUTE

TO OUR BELOVED BROTHER

A BRAVE SALUTE

Chief, I need to talk to you in private.

It's okay, we can talk here.

Soon, By-Elections are coming up.

It's about it.

Are you striking when it's hot?

First, make your wife win with a larger margin in the Panchayat Election.

After that, I'll speak to the High Command.

Your word is enough.

Nallur Panchayat is yours!

What are you drawing on our wall?

-We will vote only for Sudhakar. -She's right.

Please, you may leave.

-Ladies, please vote for us. -Sorry, we made up our mind.

Our family will vote for you.

In the morning, Sudhakar came for canvassing...

and we agreed to vote for him.

We'll take our leave.

Sudhakar, don't lose like your father did.

-This time, you'll have to win. -Certainly!

Rasu, I heard Koteeshwari is contesting from our village.

Moreover, she's the Head of the Women's Association.

She will take away most votes from Hema.

In Nallur, we must take away at least 200 votes from Rasu.

Sure, we'll do it.

We'll take our leave.

Auntie, how come you have so much money?

We mortgaged the house.

Do the needful with this money.

This is your only property.

If Rasu comes to know, he'll be mad.

The honor lost to pennies won't return even if millions are paid in return.

Our victory is more important.

The congregation has instructed to vote for Sudhakar.

We won't disobey.

Farmers house.

He used to work with me in the party.

We will vote for you.

Our party, UMK, is an alliance.

You have done a lot for us.

The people of this village belong to Sudhakar's community.

I don't know if they will vote for you.

How can I extend my support to you?

Try your best.

I'm asking with right as you're my uncle.

Please speak to your people and ask them to support us.

I tried reasoning with my people.

The temple's work stopped midway.

Sudhakar has agreed to sponsor the temple carnival.

My people are going to vote for Sudhakar.

Sudhakar has donated ten lakhs for the development of our village.

We can use the money to develop our village.

-All of you should... -Vote for the Kite symbol.

-What do you say? -Will you vote?

[all] We will vote!

It's not fair that you're taking away my lodge.

How did you get out of prison for gambling?

I bribed the Police.

Don't overthink, Xavier.

As it is, the MLA election went down the drain.

There's no use in voting for Ambeth, who is contesting from your ward.

You people get reminded of us only during the elections.

Xavier, think practically.

I'm unlike others.

I won't make empty promises and ask for votes.

I'll first tend to your demands.

After that, I'll ask you to vote for me rightfully.

They're the candidates who'll contest from 7 wards in Nallur Panchayat.

-Vanakkam! -They will win!

Everyone has agreed to assign Ambeth as Vice President.

-What do you say, Mani? -Yes, Xavier!

We all are on board. We'll vote for Ambeth.

As far as Nallur is concerned, my wife is the President...

and Ambeth, Vice President.

What do you say?

This is how you made Natarasan trust you.

It's a different story with Rasu.

Don't mix it with that.

Joining hands with you is a gain for me.

I agree.

Just think about the gain it'll bring your people.

I'm going to contest as MLA in By-Elections.

I'll speak for your village if I win and go to the assembly.

Arun!

I'll discuss it with my people and get back to you.

Get back to me with a positive answer.

Let's go!

How come you're not awake yet?

It's late. Please wake up, Xavier.

Xavier!

Hey, Xavier!

Xavier!

Xavier!

Xavier!

Shall we leave for Pudur?

-What's all this? -What?

Remove your jewels.

If the people of Pudur see you like this...

even if they agree to support, they'll change their mind.

-Anna! -Why are you late?

-Xavier passed away. -What are you saying?

When I met him last, he looked fine.

I don't know. They say it's a heart attack.

Rasu is out there.

-Hold on, Nattamai will speak. -I'll speak to them.

In the village, an auspicious event is about to happen.

If you bring your corpse inside the village, it'll be a bad omen.

Then, we can't conduct the carnival.

Please leave without causing any trouble.

Perhaps you go around the village and perform the final rites near the river.

Go!

Anna, the God, and the temple are way inside the village.

If we cross this road, we'll arrive at the cemetery.

Going around three villages to perform final rites is not fair.

Please give us a way, and we'll go ahead.

Ambeth, despite us telling you you're disrespecting our God and the temple.

You can't go past us!

If you still try, then many more corpses will roll.

Please let us pass.

If not, I'll file a PCR case on all of you.

We're used to PCR cases.

Go ahead!

What is the problem?

There's an impending temple carnival

and Rasu is bringing a corpse inside and causing trouble.

Who? Nallasivam's son?

-Yes! -Where is he?

Why are you causing trouble?

I'm not causing any trouble.

You're causing trouble!

You're doing it to gain votes.

What else could it be?

What's all this, son?

Your father has an extensive experience in politics.

Can't you think better?

For mere votes, you stoop to such antics.

Listen, don't speak at your will.

You'll get Nallur votes.

You're doing this to gain Pudur votes.

And causing unrest to gain votes?

What problem did I cause? And Who's causing trouble?

He's like a brother to him.

-He's here to perform final rites. -I'll handle the issue.

All you want is to perform final rites.

-That's not possible. -Hey, wait!

Hey, please calm down.

Calm down. Let them speak.

Calm down. Let the Chief speak.

You go ahead and perform the final rites.

-It's not possible. -Hey, calm down.

Calm down. Don't scream!

Hey, Nattamai, ask them to calm down.

-You make the decision, Chief. -Please calm down.

You proceed with the ritual to revert the bad omen.

If you don't wish to, then don't vote for him.

How is it connected?

For mere votes, he's causing unrest among the peaceful and united people.

We can't let it slide.

Why would you perform final rites for him if not for your gain?

Do you want to perform the final rites for Xavier?

Or do you want Nallur people to vote for you?

Tell me.

Thanks for preventing the riot.

It's okay. This has fetched me a good reputation.

You'll survive politics because you turned Nallur against him.

Murthy is working against us despite being a part of the party.

Please handle him.

I will handle him.

You proceed with further work.

I did mention it to you.

To speak to him nicely.

-Only if you say he'll listen. -It's okay. He's here.

Look now at what he has done.

Hey, have you lost your mind?

Why would you go to perform the final rites?

How does it matter to you if Xavier is dead?

You have turned the village against you.

Now, who will vote for you?

-Idiot! Idiot! -Anna, please calm down.

Hey, shut up!

I said, shut up!

It's all because of you.

No one should speak.

-Kani, stop yelling drunk. -Akka, you shut up.

-Hey, Mama! -Hey, Kani...

Your son's doings have defeated him and you.

-Hey, who lost? -Hey, Rasu!

Yes, we lost. We lost!

Who's responsible? We lost because of you.

You asked how Xavier's death matters to me.

Xavier is an acquaintance, and I'll attend his final rites.

Folks that were silent all this while...

suddenly rise to cause problems.

Don't you understand? It's politics!

Someone is fueling them!

You can't even comprehend this simple matter.

This is why I said I can't comprehend politics.

But you never listened.

-I was minding my own business. -Please calm down.

But you got drunk and challenged Thiyagu.

You made me contest in the election.

But you did not stop at it.

You wanted me to spend. Because only then people will vote.

I'm in ten lakhs debt.

-How am I going to pay back? -Please calm down.

After Selvi's issue, I never went to Sudha.

Or have I spoken to him?

He took me to him, asking for support.

To hell with his support.

Despite you knowing Thanikachalam was the problem...

you still took me there to speak with him.

He's responsible for everything.

I dropped everything and stepped aside.

I told you a million times I did not want to do it again.

As he's your friend, he came to your family's event.

Eventually, he came into our house.

I never spoke to him.

I spoke to him because he's your friend.

-That's enough. -What's her fault?

She quit her Government job.

I never bought her any jewels.

I even sold the jewels her father gave her.

My house is mortgaged.

We are on the streets now.

It's all because of you.

It's all because of you.

Now you are saying that I'll lose.

We are going to lose.

We are going to die on the streets.

It's all because of you.

-Listen, that's enough. -Get lost!

Get lost!

Don't cry, Ma.

Son, Kaali prayers are done successfully.

Hereafter, whatever you wish will happen.

-You don't have to worry anymore. -Okay, Seer.

-Hey, Nattamai! -Murthy!

I asked you to cause riots.

But you let them perform final rites.

I, too, expected both the villages to clash.

But I don't know how the District Secretary arrived over there.

He spoiled our plan.

What could I do?

Like how you pretend in front of the village and Sudhakar...

are you fooling me as well?

I'm diligently working for you.

But you're accusing me.

Trust me, Murthy. I'm on your side.

Hey, that's enough!

I was planning to stop the election by causing riots.

But Sudhakar will make his wife the President...

and snag an MLA seat.

Just because I lost once, I have to sit on the sidelines.

I'll make sure to stop the elections.

Why do you have a long face? Anna did not say anything wrong.

You got drunk and spoke nonsense. That's why he got worked up, too.

I'm not denying that I'm at fault.

I can understand that Hema and Akka don't get it.

I can make peace with it.

But Rasu, too, does not like me.

I can't bear this.

I did it all for everyone's welfare.

Please don't cry.

Rasu is straightforward with his emotions.

He spoke out of anger.

Do you think our family runs on my salary alone?

It's Rasu who paid our daughter's school fees.

Stop sulking over it.

In this situation, see what you could do best for him.

Next! What do you want?

Here you go!

Kani Anna, quarter or half?

Please take it.

Rasu, why are you worried?

It's our bad time, and things didn't fall into place.

One day, Kani and our village folks will understand you well.

Tell me!

Sir!

Be strong!

When your kin has your back, you can scale mountains.

Kani was a good man.

God always takes away good people sooner.

To make you win, he came to me.

Hey, Kani, why are you here?

-I came to meet Murthy. -For what?

-Hold on, uncle. Let's check what he wants. -Murthy...

I'm unaware of Sudhakar's conspiracy.

I blindly trusted him and made a lot of mistakes.

Murthy, you are well aware.

If I did anything wrong, please forgive me.

You're my last hope!

Please don't abandon us.

Rasu is innocent.

It's because of me he has lost everything.

I need your support to save him.

I agreed to it.

That's when I met him last.

We should not spare Sudhakar.

He's the cause of all your sorrows.

Velu noticed that Arun had taken Kani away.

Yes, Rasu.

Kani Anna visited the bar as usual.

Velu, I don't want liquor.

I want Rasu to win.

Please speak to your people and ask them to vote for Hema.

You don't have to request me to do it.

I will do my best.

Thank you.

What do you want?

Quarter or half?

-Pay up another 30 bucks. -Hi, Kani!

Turning bars into vote banks, is it?

Sudhakar Anna called.

He wants to speak to you in private.

What are you thinking about?

Come. Come with me.

Rasu, Kani Anna did not die a natural death.

Sudhakar killed him.

Not sure what he has planned.

Before he makes the first move...

you make it!

Listen.

What is it?

Arumugam returned the money.

They won't use stained money for the development of the temple.

Like him, others, too, returned the money.

Xavier's sister has already spoken to their people.

Politics is not for destruction.

Letting us live is good politics.

He took part during the last rites.

We should all vote for Natarasan.

Pudur votes will go to Rasu.

After Kani's demise,

the Nallur people's anger toward Rasu has become sympathy.

If the election happens in the morning, you'll lose.

Hey, Murthy called me.

He said you're the reason for Kani's death.

The talk is that Nallur folks are going to vote for Rasu.

I regret handing you the huge responsibility.

Like your father, you remain inside the house.

What happened?

I fueled Rasu as much as possible.

Let them fight to the death.

Rasu, I think Murthy is telling the truth.

If we catch hold of Arun and enquire, we'll know the truth.

I heard he's holed up in Subbu Lodge.

Sir, with out of townees, Arun was staying in this room.

The boys looked like they were paid assassins.

What makes you say that?

Where is Arun now?

This is the target. Take a good look at it.

He's troubling Sudhakaran a lot.

Kill him exactly like how you killed Bhai.

Anna has ordered that the job be finished tonight.

I'll pull out the vehicle. Come soon.

-[all] Hey! -People are here to kill us.

No matter how many. Kill them all.

Will do!

They all look peeved due to the power cut.

Hey, Sadaiyandi, here you go!

Hey, tell me!

What did you do to Kani?

I know you people killed him. Tell me!

Hey!

Tell me!

-I'll confess! -Tell me!

-Tell me! -I'll confess!

You're truly great!

I thought you were fit for nothing, drunkard.

But you managed to get Murthy's support.

Aren't you ashamed?

Hey, Sudha...

What was Rasu's fault in all of this?

Are you really asking me this question?

We got Selvi married abroad to prevent any problems.

But she went there and committed suicide.

That paralyzed my father, and he has still not recovered.

My wife and I are helping him eat and clean.

We could not even tell anyone that Selvi was dead.

But Rasu...

got married and is living a happy life right before my eyes.

When I see it, I'm outraged.

I did everything to kill Rasu's peace.

I will continue to do so.

Arun!

Hey, Kani!

Hey, Kani, stop!

Hey, Anna is calling you. Stop!

I stood by strangers in politics.

And finally, I'm getting a seat.

But you're spoiling it.

I feel ashamed to have you as my friend.

Hey, Sudha!

-Hey, don't do it! -To hell with you.

I'm playing a game to defeat Rasu.

But you're spoiling it.

Hey, Sudha...

My family has no one but me.

Please don't kill me, Sudha.

If you continue to remain a fox...

in the future, you'll be on the streets with your family.

If the election happens in the morning.

You'll lose to Rasu.

Hey, open the gate!

-Hey, open the gate. -Step away.

Break it open!

Hey, break it all!

Get out of the polling booths.

Break the door.

Don't let him escape. Come on!

Hey, step aside!

Burn it!

Hey, get away from here.

Hey, everyone scram!

Get lost!

Hey, stop right there!

Hey!

Hey, let go. Hey, make way.

Hey!

♪ Blood is boiling ♪

♪ Till there is rain of blood The running would not stop ♪

♪ The heart is cracking ♪

♪ His mind is working to break The dangerous person's head in two ♪

♪ Who is the betrayer? Who is the enemy? ♪

♪ To quench your anger, kill him ♪

♪ The one who stayed with you and betrayed you ♪

♪ Throw him out ♪

♪ The heart burning like a volcano ♪

♪ The eyes roaming around like an eagle ♪

♪ The heads rolling on the ground ♪

♪ Let the blood dry up And you make a mark ♪

♪ The wound that would never heal ♪

♪ Till there is life ♪

♪ Will heal only when killed ♪

♪ The anguish will pour like fire ♪

♪ To burn the deadly person Come like a fireball Theera ♪

♪ Cut the throat of a person Who dug a hole to make you fall ♪

Kill me!

Kill me! Kill me!

Only then will you go to prison.

Like my family...

your family will be tarnished, too.

-Kill me! -Your family is tarnished...

because you turned your father's political defeat

into a family enmity.

Politics is different from personal life.

Please, let's go!

A FEW MONTHS LATER

Hey, Lawyer, go ahead and ask him what you want.

Rasu, they have announced the Panchayat Election.

Please contest again.

The whole Nallur Panchayat itself wants to nominate you.

If you contest, you'll definitely win.

The past two times, it went wrong.

This time, we won't let you down.

Rasu, are you scared of politics?

-Are you Savitha? -Yes, sir.

-What's your qualification? -M.A.B.L.

Who's nominating you?

These elections taught me one thing.

Politics is not

for taking revenge,

business,

community pride,

or family's honour.

Politics is for people's welfare.

Politics is for social equity.