Original subtitles

'Thanks to press, media internet and social media friends'

'Anjaamai'

'Fearlessness'

'BASED ON TRUE INCIDENTS THAT HAPPENED IN 2017'

Hey, the station is out here.

I got it, Sir.

Uh-oh, it's raining cats and dogs.

Okay, stop the bike.

Protecting VIPs will kill us, I think.

They already have a personal security detail.

Still, they torture the Police to provide protection.

- Hey, Murugesa, bring me a towel. - Welcome, Sir.

Here I come, Sir.

- Chinna! - Sir?

- Make it four teas. - Sure, Sir.

- Here you go, Sir. - Thank you.

Here's your tea.

Oh, God, this weighs like a ton on the hip.

Here you go.

- Wipe it dry. - Sure, Sir.

Murugesa, where's my tea?

- Karna, give it to Sir. - Please do.

Constable, here's your tea. Have it before it goes cold.

I deserve it for listening to his advice.

It's pouring outside!

What do you want, Son?

- I want to file a complaint. - Complaint?

On whom?

- On the Government! - What did you say?

- Is it loaded? - Yes, Sir.

How could you all be so careless?

Arunthavam, no matter what, let's discuss it.

Give me the gun.

You first file a case, and then I'll give you back the gun.

On Government, you say?

On everyone! File a case on the system!

Fine, I'll file a complaint.

Don't come near me.

Don't come near me.

- First, give me the gun-- - Don't come near me.

'A FEW YEARS AGO'

[actor on stage] Highness, the elections are near.

The people are getting ready to stage protests against you.

Didn't we already reap the benefits of our people?

Highness, as we were reaping the benefits...

the people are outraged and are out to get us.

- If we step out, they'll strip us naked. - Oh, no!

Be warned!

Are you terrified of me?

You're shivering!

I see you're shivering, too.

Who has the guts to shake down my position?

- Sarkar (Government)! - Sarkar, you say?

If he's Sarkar, then who am I?

You're our servant.

How dare you? You're still as arrogant as before.

Do you know the reason behind your arrest?

I mocked the Government and drew a cartoon.

I criticized the laws you imposed.

I lashed you all for demanding road tax.

Before elections, you bow down to get votes.

After elections, you break our backs and demand us to bow down.

You get elected to serve the people.

But you become stooges to the Corporate companies.

And sell the nation to them!

You turned into a Dictator and are ruling us.

I hold the reign at the moment.

I'm going to bring down your reign!

"Who are you?"

"Who are you people?"

"Who are you?"

"Who are you people?"

"Where did you come from?"

"What are you going to do?"

"Where did you come from?"

"What are you going to do to us?"

"We chased away the Britishers"

"But now we are ruled by the crooks"

"Hiding behind your Whites, You've killed the Democracy"

"Who are you?"

"Who the hell are you people?"

Hey, Sarkar, you're blessed with a baby boy.

Sarkar is blessed with a baby boy!

"With your rosy pink feet"

"You are an art my son"

"Lullaby is heard"

"Thousand skies are blossoming"

"The rainbow is spreading"

"Life is adorned with colours"

"You are born to make My dreams come true"

"I feel I am also born"

"Only after you were born"

"Shall we take the stems of the flower"

"And reach the sky?"

"As we go shall we collect"

"All the treasures that we see"

Pray, my dear!

- Bye, kiddo. Bye, Mom. - Bye, dear.

"I am proud that I am a father"

"The melting hearts got together To make a family"

"Come, fly with me to the sky"

"Two birds will climb up my shoulders"

"Our lively home Blooming Flowers in the Forest"

"The song is of love"

"Lullaby is heard Thousand skies are blossoming"

"The rainbow is spreading"

"Life is adorned with colours"

- I ought to! - Not me. It's them!

Scram everyone!

- Everyone, run! - You people are incorrigible.

You rascal!

I asked you to study, but you chose to be a busker like your father.

Why are you hitting the boy?

Instead of asking him to go to school, you're letting him dance.

Aren't you ashamed? You better go home.

Mom, I won't do it again. Trust me, I won't.

- How many times should I say? - Mom, please don't.

How many times should I tell you?

- Don't you understand at once? - Mom, I won't go with them.

I told you not to hang with them.

- Mom! Mom! - Do you want to do drama?

How dare you?

- Hey, why are you beating him? - How dare you?

Have you lost your mind?

- Come here! - Hey!

Hey, why are you so outraged?

I told you long ago to put him in a private school.

You never paid heed to me.

Now, you've destroyed his life.

Do you really mean it?

Yes!

That's why he chose to dance on the streets like you.

You never listened to your woman.

A father is equal to 100 teachers.

He will learn from you what you teach him.

Like you service the village, he buys tea for his teacher.

And run chores for him.

Your love for people won't feed your family.

- Only education will improve his life. - Mom!

It's not you playing dress up like a King.

It would help if you saw what's happening in your family.

- Mom! - Here you go.

Take a look at his grades.

Take a good look at it.

What's all this?

- What is it? - Hey!

Mom!

I beg of you.

Please don't turn my son into a busker like you.

Hey, let's go!

- I said, let's go! - Dad!

Go!

Mom!

Dad...

- What's all this? - You wanted our child's well-being.

- I did not mean to-- - I'm hungry. Please serve dinner.

Hey! Who's going to buy tea for me today?

[all] Me, Sir.

Hey, for one cup of tea, how many are going to go?

- Sir! - Hey, it's your Dad.

Hello, Sarkar.

What is this?

Hereafter, if you need tea, I'll bring it for you.

I'm well aware, Sir, that my son is an excellent academic.

He's brilliant.

He will make you proud, Sir.

Hereafter, don't make the students do chores.

It's as bad as destroying their future with our own hands.

Sir, don't take me wrong that I'm talking out of turn.

You're educated...

Here's your tea, Sir.

I added less sugar.

I'll take my leave.

Tamil grammar is divided into five parts.

Yappu (Metrics)

Sol (Word)

- Ezuthu (Letter). - Sarasu!

- Ani (Figure of speech). - Here you go.

- Tamil grammar is divided into five parts. - Bring me a towel.

Yappu (Metrics)

Sol (Word)

Ezuthu (Letter)...

- Two Jasmine. Rose... - Dad!

Hey, why are you crying?

I am the reason Mom yelled at you.

Hey, no, dear.

You burnt all your drama costumes.

You don't have to buy my teacher tea anymore.

- I will study well, Dad. - Hey!

I know you'll study well.

- I know you will. - I will study well, Dad.

You will study well.

I have faith in you, my son.

'Government primary school'

What is the meaning of Saline Land?

Arunthavam, give me the answer.

The land with excess Salinity.

Very good.

- Holi! - Sir!

You scored 49 out of 100.

With this score, you can only herd cows.

Sit down.

- Arunthavam! - Sir!

Once again, this time, Arunthavam is the class topper.

- Here you go. - Thank you, Sir.

Only 100 days are left for Public Exams.

Everyone should work hard.

- Okay? - Okay, Sir.

[news] 2016, Public Exams schedule for 10th and 12th grade...

has been published by Directorate of Government Examinations.

Don't get angry, dear.

I'll put it back after exams.

- Is it good? - Yes, it's good.

I'm keeping it here.

Dear Lord, please help my son with exams.

Bless me, Dad.

- Be well, Son. - Be well, dear.

- Write your exams well. - Give it to your brother.

Here you go!

- Thank you. - Write well.

Just one spray of ink.

- Hey, no! - Hey, catch him!

[news] The results of 2016, March 10th grade Public Exam

will be out tomorrow at 09:30 a.m. on the official website.

- Welcome, Sir. - Please come, Sarkar.

- Sir, why is everyone gathered here? - It's all good news.

Arunthavam has topped at the district level...

and made us all proud.

Hey! Sarasu!

- Mom! - What is it?

Arunthavam has topped at the district level.

Congrats, Arunthavam.

- I'm delighted. - Take a picture.

- Take his blessings. - Hey, no. Be well, son.

- Arunthavam, all the best. - Thank you, Sir.

- All the best. - Thank you, Sir.

- Congratulations. - Thank you, Sir.

Here you go, Dad. Mom!

Arindhavam s/o Sarkar, a flower farmer from Gandhigramam,

has topped the district and brought great pride to our District, Dindigul.

Fantastic!

- First of all, hearty congratulations. - Thank you, ma'am.

Who's the reason behind your victory?

My father,

my mother, sister,

my friends,

my headmaster and all of my school teachers.

What do you aspire to become in the future?

What is your goal in life?

My goal is to become a Doctor.

Excellent, son!

Our best wishes to you to pursue your goals.

Thank you.

You, too, should study like your brother and score good grades.

Sit down.

What about me?

You're going to spend your life in this house. You sit down.

Okay, Dad.

Why are you sitting like a couple?

- Why would you bother me? - Move aside and sit.

- Sit down, Son. - Athisiyam, welcome. How are you?

I'm doing well.

Son-in-law, congratulations.

Why are you calling him son-in-law?

Why shouldn't I? They're a good match.

Dear, tell them what you're going to pursue.

Tell them you're going to pursue IAS.

I'm going to pursue IAS, uncle.

Very good!

Anarkali, IAS.

The girl is a Collector, and the boy is a Doctor.

It's a good match.

He already has a plan in place.

Build my son a big hospital, and I'll marry him to your daughter.

Now you're talking!

- Old man, don't support her. - Why not?

It's a good thing her son did not pursue law.

If not, my sister would've asked me to build a court.

Sarkar, someone is arriving in the car to meet you.

Listen, Sir is here to meet your son.

- Where's your son? - Son, come here.

Congratulations. Hand me the garland.

- Photographer? - Please come.

- Take it, Son. - Go on, take it.

Please take it.

It's a joyous moment that your son studied in a Government school...

yet a topper in the district.

To scout great talents from every nook and corner

is the goal of our Educational institution.

Without spending a penny...

that too in an English medium school

we are offering your son free admission to our school.

Okay!

- Hand me the admission form. - Sir!

Sir has already signed the form.

All you have to do is to put down your name and sign it.

- Hand it over. - Please take it.

Take it. Please take it.

Hold it!

- Okay, all the very best. - Thank you, Sir.

Good!

He's a brilliant boy. I need him!

- Okay? - Okay, Sir!

What do you say, Son?

Dad, I'll continue in Government school.

Sarkar, you hit a double jackpot in a single day.

Instead of celebrating, what do you think about it?

Tailor, take his measurements.

Please wait for a minute.

My son is used to study at a Tamil medium school.

Suddenly, in an English Medium...

New people, new place.

It may not work for him. We don't want it.

You're talking without giving it a thought.

Learning English is a simple matter.

In two days, he'll learn English.

My Boss is arriving at your house is your good fortune.

Madam, why don't you make him understand?

My husband's word is final.

- Oh, oh! - Sir...

...it won't work out. Please, you may leave.

I'm giving you advice, and you're chasing me away.

To secure admission to this school...

...many are waiting with recommendation letters and money.

In your current situation, can you even afford the books he needs?

That's my problem.

You don't have to worry.

Please leave.

Looks like you don't appreciate good things.

If you keep ranting principles...

and get your son admitted to a Government school...

no freaking way your son will secure a medical seat.

Hey, whack him!

Hey, how dare you lay hands on me?

Hey, get out of here.

- Hey, get lost! - Whack him!

- I said get out. - Back off, buddy.

Please hear me out. Back off.

Dad...

Son, when a plant grows, the cattle come to graze it.

But when the plant grows into a tree...

...the same cattle that came to graze will rest in its shadow.

A huge war is upon us.

If people like us need to break traditions, the only weapon we can wield is...

...education!

You worry about studying.

I'm there for everything else.

You're a Doctor.

- Indeed, a Doctor. - Dad!

Listen, come in the evening to milk the cows.

- I will be there. - The produce is reducing by the day.

- Sarkar. - How come you're here so early?

Please spare a minute.

What is the matter?

It's about the school agent matter.

The Inspector summoned you to speak about it.

Please come with me to the station.

- You see-- - Why are you taking him?

It's them who created the problem.

He won't come with you.

- You don't have to go. - Have patience.

There's no harm in finding out what's the issue?

- Wait! - Why do you even have to go?

- Let me wear my shirt. - Hurry up!

- You need to listen. - Dad!

- Dad, please don't go. - Let me go and meet them.

Have patience. I'll be back in no time.

Please hear me out-- Why are you taking him?

- Nothing to worry. He'll be back. - Dad, please don't go.

If it's nothing, why are you taking him to the Police station?

- Look, Saravanan is taking me. - He'll be back soon.

Wait here.

- I'm afraid they'd do something. - Nothing to worry.

Let me go and check.

- Son, please come out. - Get back inside.

- What happened, Mom? - Get back inside.

Son, take them inside.

Dad!

- Where was he posted before? - Tirunelveli.

- Tirunelveli, you say? - Yes, sir.

Great! Why did he get transferred?

Maybe he was bad at making sweets.

He arrested the Minister's son under women's harassment case...

and in the process of investigation, he broke his arm.

Oh no!

- Is that him? - Yes, Sir.

Are you ganging up and causing rowdyism?

I'll be back in ten minutes.

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

Don't be afraid. The Inspector will arrive shortly.

Why did you make him wait?

What can we do, Sir?

I think he has arrived.

Sir, my husband--

- Brother, how are you? - I'm good.

- What happened, Giri? - Nothing much.

You see this Dog here...

he brought a couple of rowdies and beat up the school manager.

So, the Chief called me.

Have you met him? He's an ex-MLA.

I came here to put in a word to you.

- Greetings, Sir. - Greetings!

One minute.

Why are there too many vehicles at the entrance?

Ask them to remove the vehicles!

Sure, Sir. I'll get it done.

- Sorry, Sir. Please take a seat. - I'm fine!

- Hey, remove them. - Remove the vehicles!

Why don't we go inside and talk?

It's okay, go ahead.

I have heard a lot about you.

First, let me tell you about myself.

My granddad was a councillor, my father was a Chairman, and I'm an ex-MLA.

After the upcoming elections, I'll become a Minister.

I'm always for people's welfare.

I'm saying this because...

The people of this village ganged up...

and stirred up a riot yesterday.

Then, beat up the school manager with an intent to kill.

When I heard the news, I was worried.

The man who led this mob is sitting outside.

- Give that to me. - Here you go, Sir.

Here you go!

You don't have to read it.

I'm saying this because...

I've written down enough IPC sections to keep him locked in prison for life.

You can directly file an FIR.

I'm saying this because...

We should not let these people grow.

- Listen... - Sir!

Please call him.

- Sarkar. - Sir?

Come in. Sir has summoned you.

Pull up a chair for him.

Sit down.

I expected you to whack him locked up inside the cell.

But you pulled up a chair for him to sit.

Please have patience, Sir.

- Ramesh! - Sir!

- Bring the accused from the vehicle. - Okay, Sir.

Sir, many students have worked hard and passed the examination.

They were all side-lined...

But your brother-in-law went to meet the district topper...

Why did he force him to join his school?

I'm asking this because...

You work for people's welfare.

You will support justice.

- Hey, keep moving! - Here he is.

Welcome, sir.

Just because Sarkar slapped him,

he filed a complaint that his hand was fractured.

I, too, slapped him once.

But his hand is cured.

- It's a medical miracle. - Sir...

Raise your hand.

- Raise your hand! - Sir!

He gave me a written confession.

Read it. Come on, read it.

"I apologize for having filed a false complaint."

"Petitioner, R. Senthilnathan..."

Sir down, sir. Please sit down.

The reason I'm saying this...

You thrive for people's welfare.

You are well-informed about penal code sections.

If he files a case against you...

Bringing people and visiting his house without his permission...

IPC Section - 447

To force his son to join their school...

IPC Section - 370

For insulting him in front of people with abusive language...

IPC Section - 294B

For causing stress to his family...

IPC section - 499

For filing a false case...

IPC - 192

and 211.

For calling him a dog...

Under IPC Section - 294, you will be imprisoned for three months.

Shall we file a case against them?

No need for it.

You may leave.

One minute.

- Take a written letter from him. - Okay, Sir.

Also, take Sir's signature as a witness.

Sure, Sir.

The reason I'm saying this is because...

For a moment, I was petrified, thinking about what would happen to my children.

Thanks a lot, Sir.

Please don't mention it. You did not do anything wrong.

Arunthavam, you have made your father proud.

All the best!

- Thank you, Sir. - You may leave.

- Thank you, Sir. - Thanks a lot.

I'll take my leave.

Are you thinking about what he said?

I wondered how it would be if our son became a Doctor.

It would cost a lot, right?

- Kumar, hold this. - Please give it to me.

- Greetings, brother. - Welcome!

Is he your son?

Yes! He's in the 12th grade now.

He was asking for money for tuition fees.

- Here you go. - Okay, Dad.

- Bye, Dad. - Okay.

- Hey, check the weight. - Sure, I'm on it.

- How's your aspiring Doctor? - He's doing well!

- Does he go to the tuition? - No. He studies well.

Listen, many students lose out on medical seats by a fraction of the score.

Moreover, your son studies in a Government school.

Please send him to tuition.

How much did you score in Physics this quarter?

I scored 190, Dad.

- Chemistry? - 185.

Uncle, she scored centum in the quarterly exam, and I scored 195.

The chemistry teacher is on medical leave.

So, the 10th-grade teacher is teaching us.

Why don't you go to tuition?

Dad, why waste money in vain?

I will handle it.

You go ahead.

I have never loaned such a high amount to anyone.

As you said, it was for your son's education. So be it.

Thank you, brother.

- Sir, please count it. - It's okay, Sir.

Sir, please take care of my son.

You don't worry.

Your son will score centum in all three subjects.

- Thank you, Sir. - You're welcome, Sir.

- I'll take him inside. - Please do.

Thank you, Sir.

- Wait, dear. - Dad, the calf needs milk.

- Cuckoo will be hungry. - Muthu, hurry up!

Cuckoo is a poor thing.

- Okay, dear. - Please tell him.

That's enough, Muthu.

Come on, it's a challenging task to get milk from you.

Hey!

Is that enough?

"Aptitude test for medical studies is mandatory."

Please take your tea.

APTITUDE TEST FOR MEDICAL STUDIES IS MANDATORY.

How is it fair to ask a student to change the curriculum immediately?

Once, just pursuing education was enough.

Then, scoring grades was imperative.

Now... This system decides our student's future.

Despite all, if you wish to study...

this is what happens.

They will bring up new things and confuse us.

I feel ashamed to sit duck and do nothing.

What do you think we can change?

If you wish to become a doctor you must take the aptitude test.

Get him into a good coaching centre.

Good. Your son is brilliant.

But one year has passed.

Sir, what do we do now?

Get admission for a one-year course.

Son, you need to work harder.

Sure, Sir.

Please make a payment of 1.7 lakhs.

Sir, I'm a farmer.

Only if it blooms can I make some money.

Can you please reduce the fee?

First of all, we don't take anyone under one year course.

To be frank, your son is brilliant.

If he wins, our centre will get a good name.

As you're in hardship, I gave you a 25,000 discount.

Don't waste time and make the payment.

Okay, Sir. I'll make the payment in a week.

Isn't it your ancestor's land?

Every father goes through hardship to provide education to their children.

- Give it to me. All things will work out. - Here you go.

Here's your money.

Why are you crying?

Once we make the money, we can repurchase the land.

Bose is a very good man.

Listen, if we slog now...

our future generations will reap the benefits.

You wait and watch...

After five years, the entire village will address you as Doctor's mother.

Doctor's mother!

Let's get to work.

Here you go.

- Thank you, Sir. - You're welcome.

Go!

Your husband is here.

- Please stay and watch TV. - It's okay.

- I'll take my leave. - I have to go and cook.

- Bye, Sister. - Bye.

Okay!

Why are you so late?

I ran late because I was spraying pesticides at the farm.

- Please get me some water. - Sure, I'll get it.

[news] Despite living in poverty...

A student who believed medical education would bring hope to her life.

As her dreams were shattered, she committed suicide.

A good score of 1176 in 12th grade...

...and with a cut-off of 196.5

she pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.

After the announcement of the new Medical Aptitude Test

she took this decision under duress.

As her dreams to become a doctor were shattered...

she committed to ending her life.

This decision has left everyone in limbo.

- Brother, come let's play. - Not now.

Getting late You play.

Here, give it to me.

- Dad... - Hey, do you like the bell?

I made you wear it.

Mom, I'm leaving for tuition.

You just got here. Please have some milk.

No, it's okay. I'm running late.

Please wait.

- I will drop you. - Okay, Dad.

Hey, Cuckoo, don't run.

- You asked for water... - No, it's okay.

Dad.

Sit down.

I heard computer studies are popular.

Why don't you pursue it?

Dad, there's no need for that.

I am a Doctor, dad.

I study well. I will ace it.

Okay, son.

Dad...

The coaching centre asked for the balance fee.

In the afternoon, Chinnarasu will come and take away, Lakshmi.

- What did you say? - Chinnrasu will take away Lakshmi.

Why don't you give her away yourself?

Am I the only stone-hearted person here?

Fine, you go. Be ready to explain it to your daughter.

- One cup of tea, please. - Sure.

'OBITUARY POSTER'

Your tea is ready. Here's your tea.

Why are you changing the fan?

It's become old and making too much noise.

It's keeping me up during the night.

- Here you go. - Okay.

- Please take away the old fan. - Sure, brother.

Hey, Son! Hey!

What happened?

The bucket fell into the well. Why do you look so panicked?

The bucket, you say?

Dad! Dad!

What happened, Dad?

Nothing.

Go.

What brings you to put a lock on the well in all these years?

Please leave.

[news] The 2018 Medical Aptitude Test is scheduled for May 5th.

The students are eager to enrol for it at the earliest.

- Bye. - Bye, brother.

- Bye, Mom! - Bye.

The students can also upload their admit cards in the same portal.

- Oh, God. - What happened?

Traffic, Sir!

How is this relevant to traffic?

I did not mean it literally.

Throughout India, all the students will apply online at the same time.

I mean online traffic.

Please wait for a while.

- Do you have an email account? - No, Sir.

Which bank am I supposed to open an account?

Go inside, use the computer, and return with an ID and a password.

Since morning, I've been telling this to many.

- Give me a photo. - Here you go.

Why didn't you scan it? Please bring me a scanned copy.

Scan? Why are you asking me to go to the hospital?

God help me!

- You can only make an online payment. - What do you mean?

- Do you have a debit card? - No, I only have a ration card.

Son, please check your centre.

- 5519 - Madurai. - Okay.

5124 - Trichy.

5125 - Tirunelveli.

- Okay? - Okay, Sir.

- Is everything okay? - Yeah.

- Okay? - Okay, okay.

Here you go.

- Dad. - All good? Thank you so much.

- You're welcome. - Thank you, Sir.

- Is this the place? - Yes, Dad.

- Give me your number. - 11...

11

1102567

2567

Check if it's okay.

Okay?

What happened?

- It says the centre is in Jaipur. - Jai--

- Hello, who is speaking? - Hello!

This is Arunthavam's father.

Tell me, Sir.

My son has been allotted a centre in Jaipur.

- Jaipur, you say? - Yes, Sir.

I selected the centre right in front of your eyes.

Yes, Sir.

I'm confused, too.

Now, how do we attend the exam?

Sir, we will have to follow what's mentioned in it.

If it says Jaipur, then you will have to go to Jaipur.

Please do the needful.

Sir, sir, sir... Hello--

Dad...

Can't I write my exams?

Don't worry. I'm here for you.

We will go to Jaipur.

- Where did you get allotted? - Somewhere in the North.

Thank God. I got allotted in Madurai.

Give it to Dad.

Go!

Stop overthinking about it and do the needful.

Incorrigible people allotted his centre way off in the North.

There's nothing we can do. This is how it is.

- Water? - Give me water. Write it down.

Did you get the train tickets?

To ask how much is it?

- It's the study holidays. - How much does it cost?

There's a demand for the tickets.

I got the unreserved ticket.

Poor thing, they're going to suffer.

Don't trouble Mom, and be a good girl.

- I'll be back soon. Okay? - Okay, Dad.

Take care. I'll be back soon.

- Go safe, Brother. - Chandini's Mom, please look after.

- Sure, Brother. - Go safe, Son.

- Bye, you both. - Bye, brother.

- Take care. - Bye, Dad.

Mom, over here.

Climb up. Come on, hurry up.

Son!

Dad! Dad!

- Son, over here. - Here I come.

Over here!

Why is it so crowded?

More crowd is expected.

- Come on. It's the general coach. - Yes, Mom.

- Hurry up, child. - Come on, climb up.

Climb up!

- Thank you. - You should've come earlier.

Our reserved tickets did not get confirmed.

So I met the TTR and explained that my daughter is appearing for an exam...

and requested for a seat. So I ran late.

- Where is your exam centre? - Jaipur, uncle.

- Jaipur? - Yes!

My son is taking his exam over there. Please come.

- Please sit down. - Oh, no, uncle, you sit over here.

We're fine on the floor. You both sit up there and study.

- Does anyone like to have peanuts? - Son, do you want peanuts?

- I don't want. - How about you?

- [vendor selling] - I'm good, uncle.

- Son, please get some. - Sure, I'll take it.

Here you go. Drink.

[blind man singing in Telugu]

My son is studying. Please go over there and sing.

Son, here you go.

Here you go.

Take these with you.

- What do you want? - Water bottle.

- Get him a water bottle. - Dad, the train is moving.

When will the next station arrive?

We will arrive in Vijayawada in half an hour.

The train will halt for 10-15 minutes at that station.

What happened?

- Dad, what happened? - What happened?

Why did they switch off the lights?

I never knew they cut electricity on a moving train, too.

- Be careful. - Wait, let me check.

- Which station is this? - We arrived at Vijayawada.

- General compartment? - Sir, please do something.

- Please help. - It will be back on at the next station.

- Give it to me. - Here you go.

What did they say?

They're saying it should be back on. Let's wait.

- What happened? - Nothing.

- They're waiting for a Minister. - Minister?

What is this, Dad?

Will we make it on time?

- We will make it on time. - Okay, Dad.

You go inside.

Listen...

- Where are you? - We crossed Nagpur.

- Did Arun eat? - Yes, he did.

- Did you eat? - Yes, I did.

Mom, tell him.

One minute, your daughter wants to speak to you.

Okay, give her the phone.

- Here you go. - Tell him.

- You tell him. - Please you tell him.

Your daughter wants to sing.

She wants to sing?

Okay, give her the phone. My daughter wants to sing.

"I am you, And you are me"

"You... you are me"

"Today is father’s day"

"We wish you the day, father"

"You brought up your kid in such a way"

"That he is celebrated by all around"

"You are my enlightenment You are my fulfilment"

"Mother of mother My father"

"You should live with your mother For a hundred years, father"

"Mother is the temple God is you, father!"

Your daughter is a good singer.

Bless you!

Please sit down and sleep for a while.

Please listen to me.

Please sit down for a while.

No, please sit down.

Why?

Please step aside. Come.

Sir, how long until we arrive in Jaipur?

Jaipur?

Jaipur is 200 kilometres from here.

Oh, that far!

They said we'd arrive in Jaipur at 06:00 a.m. Now it's 07:00 a.m.

They won't permit us to enter beyond 09:30 a.m.

Don't worry, we'll make it.

I'm saying we'll take them to the bathroom

- and let them get ready. - Sure, brother.

- Brother, my son is going for exams. - No, no!

One minute. Let him change clothes.

I have to go.

- Did you check the list? - Come on, step back.

- You people come forward. - And you step back.

- Keep moving. - Listen, everyone!

Please wait. The main gate will open at 07:00 a.m.

Make a note.

All students should have their Aadhar Card, Admit Card and a photo ready with them.

Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Hurry up.

- Brother, I'll take you. - No, I'll take you.

Hey, don't pull the bag.

- Which school? - St. Xavier Girls School.

- St. Xavier? - He does not know it.

Come on, sit inside my auto.

Get inside.

Please don't go with him.

He'll lose his way. He's crazy.

[reporter] You can see the students are waiting here...

to write their exams in Jaipur.

And many of them are from Tamilnadu.

Brother, how long until we reach the school?

Brother, look at the beautiful pigeon.

Please sight-see before you leave.

Please hurry up.

- It's getting late. Hurry up. - Sure, I'm on it.

Everyone, keep your hall tickets ready.

Madam, what are you doing?

Why are you ruffling my daughter's hair?

How can you treat the students like this?

Everyone, please step back.

Don't you have any children?

Madam, please answer me.

Lift your hands.

- Stand in a line. - Remove your specs.

Open your eyes.

- What the hell are you doing? - Remove your bangles.

- Please wait. - Remove your belt.

- What the hell are you doing? - Give it to her parents.

Madam, no!

- What is this? - To hell with you people.

- Show me your eyes. - What's wrong?

You're not allowed here. Step back.

Everyone, please step back.

Ma'am, it's hurting!

- Please, Madam, give me a last chance. - This is atrocious!

This is atrocious behaviour.

You're torturing the students.

You can't do as you please.

All okay. You can go inside.

Next!

What is this? Remove it!

Brother, go fast. Hurry up!

We're almost there.

- Did we arrive at the school? - We're here!

It's locked. No one is out here.

- I don't know, Dad. - Who are you? And what do you want?

- How can I help? - St. Xavier School.

- Yes. - Exams!

- This is St. Xavier School. - Show that to him.

Oh, this is a boys' school.

The exam is not happening here.

Your centre is in the girls' school.

- It's on the other side. Hurry up. - What happened?

Where the hell did you bring us?

- What? - You brought us to the boys' school.

This is Xavier School.

Hey, take us to the girls' school.

Girls school, you say. I'll take you there.

- Hey! - Oh, God!

It's our children's life.

Sorry, my head is burning. Come on, I'll take you.

- In five minutes, we'll reach. - Hurry up and take them.

- What's inside your pocket? - I don't have anything.

Go to the frisking area.

Stop.

You may go.

- Dad. We're running late. - Yeah, we're too late.

Go ahead.

How do you expect the students to make it on time for the exams?

They have no ethics. They're young kids.

Listen, everyone...

only five minutes are left to close the gate.

I think everyone is in. Let's close the gate.

It's time. Everyone, please get inside the exam room.

- Dad, please ask him. - How long until we reach?

There you see, that's the girls' school.

We have arrived.

Time is up!

Time over. Security, close the gate.

Hey! Don't close the gate!

Sir, don't close the gate!

- Sir, sir, sir, sir! - Who are you? Stop!

- Sir, I'm coming from a long distance. - Time is up.

- Sir, sir, sir... - Time is over.

I'm coming from Tamil Nadu. This is children's life, Sir.

Sir, it's their future.

- Sir, sir, sir, sir... - I can't do anything.

- Time is over. - Sir, I beg of you.

Sir, sir, sir, sir. Please, Sir.

- Sir, I beg of you. - Please get up.

Please help me, Sir.

- Dad! - Sir, please help me.

- Son! - Dad!

Jump over me and go.

Okay, Dad.

- Dear, you too go inside. - Okay, Uncle.

We still have thirty seconds. Please hold.

- Check her. - Hurry up. Check her thoroughly.

Please get up. We allowed your children to go inside.

- Please get up. - Close the gate.

- Thank you, Sir. - Close the gate.

Please keep your eyes wide open.

- Remove your earrings. - Show me your hall ticket.

- Lift your hands. - Show me.

- Come on, hurry up. - Remove your band.

- Go inside for frisking. - You go ahead.

- Dad... - Turn around.

- Write well, Son. - I will, Dad.

- Sir, 4th floor. - Turn to your right.

- Go! - Thank you, Sir.

- You can't take your exams. - Sir, please.

Sir, please give me one last chance.

- Why don't you understand? Go back. - Sir, please.

What happened?

Go and sit there.

- What happened? - Nothing, Mom.

Go! Hurry up!

- Sir, 708? - That's the seat.

Son? Son, why are you crying?

- Why, son? - Sir, you know...

They stopped me from taking the exam.

Why did they stop you?

Why can't you take your exam?

I'm wearing a red shirt, so I'm not allowed to take the exam.

Red Colour--

This is absurd. How can they stop you because of the shirt color?

- Here, take my shirt. - It's fine, Uncle.

It's already late.

After this, they won't allow me inside.

Oh, God. It's hurting a lot.

Brother! Brother!

- Please sit down for a while. - I'm okay over here.

They must be taking their exams. You, please sit down for a while.

You're right. They must be writing.

Please sit down over here.

I hope it's going well.

What happened, brother?

Please sleep for a while.

I can't sleep. Please give me some water.

Sure. Oh, no, we ran out of water.

Oh, is it? What's the time now?

It's 12:30 p.m.

The kids must be done. I'll go and get some water.

The kids have not eaten since morning. I'll get something to eat.

Okay, brother.

Do you have anything to eat?

I will check it out.

[street vendors calling out to customers]

Oh, come on. Another drunkard on the road.

- Check on him. - He must be drunk, Sir.

Dad!

Come on, catch me if you can.

"Rest in peace, my dear"

"My dear, you're the soul of our family"

"My dear, you're indeed the soul of our family"

"You built this home with many dreams And blessed it with your good heart"

"But the porch of our home echoes emptiness"

"Rest in peace, my dear"

No one should go through what you endured.

But we can't arrest anyone as you demand.

Here, there's a law for the people with money.

And a different law for people with no money.

He passed out drunk. He'll cause traffic jam.

- Take him away. - Okay, Sir.

Hey, man, wake up.

Hey! Hey!

Sir, he's not drunk!

- What? - He's dead, Sir.

I'll go and look for him.

- Arunthavam... - Son, wait here. He'll be back.

Mom!

Mom!

[death folk song begins]

Everyone, the ambulance has arrived.

"Has your work stopped midway?"

"Have your dreams been shattered"

"By conspiracy?"

"In the Death of the Poor It lives"

"In the burning fire of poverty It warms up"

"Even if all the people come"

"The sadness doesn’t leave"

"Even by waging war and winning"

"This has become a never-ending war"

"Has your work stopped midway?"

"Have seen once my dear"

"I am seeing it again"

"What disease has afflicted you My dear son?"

"My dear son?"

"My dear son, Sarkar"

"Is this a fate determined by God?"

"Or is it the Government's conspiracy?"

"It's too early for you to go"

"Doesn't He have mercy at all?"

"Dear God!"

"What is the reason for losing you?"

"Is it the result of my fate?"

"My son"

"My son"

"My son"

"My son"

"My heart is burdened with pain"

"When will I see you again?"

"Even the tears of the flowers Will burn"

"Even if all the people come"

"The sadness wouldn’t leave"

"Even by waging war and winning"

"This has become a never-ending war"

Now, tell me. Who killed my father?

Your father will be your guardian angel from beyond.

- Sir! - Sir?

- File an FIR. - Sir?

- I said, file an FIR. - On who?

Whoever was the reason for his father's death...

...file an FIR on all of them.

When I see you, I see a man mighty and courageous like an elephant.

Do you know what does an elephant do?

It will bring wrath on itself.

Do you peg yourself to be a cinema hero?

Just because a young boy complained...

you filed an FIR right from officers to politicians.

You're unfit for this job.

You know we nullified the FIR you filed against the system.

Here is your suspension order!

- Sorry, Sir. - It's too late for an apology.

I'm not apologizing for what I did.

I was well aware of the consequences when I filed an FIR.

I get the urge to punish anyone who breaks the law.

What are you doing?

Please accept my resignation letter.

Good decision, Manickam.

It's good for you and others too.

Could I get my relieving order right away?

Please take it right away.

Um... Thank you!

What are you going to do after quitting the force?

Please sit down.

Silence!

Greetings.

Sir, Case - 60/26

Mr. PP (Public Prosecutor)

Your Honour! This case is an attempt to waste the court's precious time.

The petitioner's father died of natural causes.

Here's the death certificate that confirms it, Your Honour.

Your Honour, hundreds of students from Tamilnadu

traveled to Rajasthan to take their exams.

All of them are doing well.

Death is a natural occurrence that may happen at a time.

In this regard,

unfortunately, the petitioner's father passed away.

That is why the family has been compensated...

with three lakh rupees from the Government's fund.

So, I request the court dismiss the case with no concrete basis.

That's all, Your Honour.

Your Honour!

If my client's father's death was of natural causes...

why was the family compensated with money?

In some cases, compensation is nothing but a bribe to bury the truth.

Arunthavam has approached the court demanding justice, not compensation.

This is not a natural death, Your Honour.

This is a meticulously planned murder.

How are you sure that it's a meticulously planned murder?

The pressure from the Education System.

The pressure from the exams.

The fear of a father...

that the pressure may push his son to do something extreme.

The son requested an exam centre in Madurai.

But he was allotted an exam centre 3000 kilometres away.

They went through many hardships during the long travel.

The mounting pressure gave him a heart attack.

The people who were the reason caused him a Heart attack are murderers.

So, this is a meticulously planned murder, Your Honour.

No, no, no!

Your Honour, this will become a bad example.

Tomorrow, if a dog is hurt on the road, people will get down to protest

and start filing a case against the Government.

Sir!

I want to speak.

Permission granted!

One who passed away on the road is not a dog.

He is my father!

When people are embarrassed to admit their children to Government schools...

my father admitted me to a Government school and provided me with an education.

To provide me with a good education, he sacrificed his theatre acting.

My mistake was that I studied well.

Right from my aspiration to become a Doctor...

money for tuition and coaching classes.

He struggled to pay fees for anything and everything.

He did not sleep a wink on the train. He begged the security guard.

He was sick-worried they would let me write the exam or not...

...he walked on the road with the pressure on his mind.

He fell on the road and died with no one to care.

Take him away, please.

Brother, please don't cry.

Dad...

Please don't cry.

- Mom! - They're all sinners!

Your Honour, Arunthavam's situation It is making me emotional, too.

His father's demise has affected him deeply.

In this situation, the best we can do is...

send Arunthavam to counselling

and help him get back to studying well.

Objection, Your Honour!

It has become a habit to call anyone unfit who stands up to seek justice.

Arunthavam does not need counselling, Your Honour.

But the politicians and officers need counselling.

Your Honour, if you don't mind. Who provided you with education?

My mother!

How did she provide you with an education?

She struggled and worked hard to provide me with education.

Your Honour!

Why must one endure hardship to provide education?

Why have we allowed the system to grow and normalize this over the years?

Education was killing the students.

Now, it has started to kill the parents, too.

To prevent another death of a similar kind...

Also, my client who lost his father to this unfortunate system

should be served justice.

I request the court to launch an investigation to proceed further.

After the lunch break,

the verdict to proceed with the case or not will be announced.

Thank you.

Is Arunthavam your relative?

- No, Sir. - You quit your job to take up his case.

I wore a Khakee uniform to serve righteously.

But was denied.

Many of my friends are lawyers.

I went to them as well.

No one was ready to take up the case as it won't hold in the court.

So, I took it up myself.

Why don't you make the boy understand?

Not only you're spoiling his life.

But you're spoiling yours, too.

We bear everything and look the other way.

Someone has to step up and question the system.

Let the boy be the One.

You cannot emotionally corner me.

I will follow what the law states.

Thank you, Sir.

Based on the argument...

...as the Public Prosecutor stated...

More than 5000 students travelled out of the state to take their exams.

But only one student is present in court, accusing the system.

There's proof that his father's death was of natural causes.

Other than Arunthavam...

no student has come forward

with a complaint that they were affected by the system.

As there's truthfulness in Arunthavam's complaint...

This court accepts it on the grounds of morality.

At least 10% of students who went out of state to take exams...

file a petition saying they were affected by the system

this case will proceed further for an investigation.

The court gives 48 hours to get the applications in.

If there are no applications received within 48 hours...

this case will stand dismissed.

My name is Arunthavam.

By allotting a centre in Rajasthan to take my Medical Aptitude Test...

they killed my father.

I demanded justice for my father's death and approached the court.

At least 10% of students who went out of state to take exams...

come forward and support me, saying they were affected by the system, too

is when this case will proceed further for an investigation.

I'm requesting my fellow students to come forward and support me.

Yours Truly, Arunthavam

Post!

Sir, don't take me wrong. I'm not like before.

I don't sell the data of the students appearing for exams anymore.

Okay, thank you.

Sir, when I went to Rajasthan to take my exam...

a girl named Madhavi from Trichy travelled along with us.

I have her number.

Give me the number.

The number you're calling is switched off at the moment.

Please try again later.

Sir!

Sir, we have received many emails.

Important news is always reduced to a small column.

Erm... Sir, I'll put in scrolling news on TV.

- What time? - Around 11:00 a.m.

Okay.

Subash, on scrolling, a TV serial ad is appearing.

Our news is not displayed.

Yes, Sir. For the 09:00 a.m. slot, six ads were pending.

Unfortunately, I couldn't avoid it.

- How many emails did we receive? - Only fifteen, Sir.

Will the court agree to fifteen petitions?

We still have time. Let's wait and see.

Sir, this is Prabhu. I have contacts of all the students with addresses.

All the stations are competing and paying me two lakhs for the information.

Perhaps I can give you a discount. We can seal the deal at 1.75 lakhs.

What do you say?

If I see you, I'll shoot you!

- Hang up the phone! - Oh, no!

- Raja. - Sir?

You were supposed to share students' contact with me today.

I managed to extract only 25 contacts from the centre manager.

I have shared it with you.

He told me he will share the rest in the morning.

Okay, I'll wait. Thank you.

Sir!

- Madhavi... - Where will we find them in this crowd?

- We'll find them. - Who is Madhavi?

The girl who travelled with me to Rajasthan to take the exam.

- Madhavi! Madhavi! - Hey!

Mom, look Arunthavam!

Wait, I'll come over there.

- Hey, Madhavi! - Son, how are you?

Poor man.

He did not sit but gave up the space for us during the travel.

Mom, please control yourself.

Sir and, I tried a lot to reach your number.

Hey, do you know, Sir?

- His name is Manickam. - Greetings, Sir.

How did you get here?

I saw your post on Facebook.

Yes, Son.

I showed it to Mom, and we left right away.

Hey, there are a lot of students waiting over there.

[all] Greetings, Sir. Good morning, Sir.

- Greetings. - Good morning.

Good morning. Greetings.

Greetings, Sir.

- Sir, sir... - Here you go, Sir.

- Where are you from? - I'm from Kanyakumari.

You could've sent an email.

Why did you travel so far?

Sir, had we sent an email, it's nothing less than embarrassing ourselves.

We travelled 3000 kilometres to attend an exam.

Traveling to Madurai is a walk in the park.

Sir!

Sir, we're not just here for our future or for Arunthavam.

Hereafter, no lives should be lost because of the education system.

And you're standing up alone for all of us.

We are here to support you, too.

Sir, these are petitions.

The petitioners are standing outside.

Shall I bring them all in?

This is a court, not an arena.

- Set up table and chair outside. - As you say, Sir.

Sir? Okay, Sir.

- Prakash. - Sir!

Prakash! Prakash! Prakash!

State the problem you faced while taking this exam.

My father runs a waste paper mart.

I decided to take the exam after a lot of difficulties.

As I was allotted an exam centre in Haryana...

I didn't have the money, nor did I take the exam.

I scored a 195 cut-off, Sir.

Please sit down.

They checked my hair because it looked suspicious to them.

As I was tall...

they made me kneel and checked my hair for five minutes.

My slippers were double-layered.

So, I was asked to leave my slippers outside.

And made me walk barefoot.

They flashed a torch in my eyes and checked.

I was in Slot A, Sir.

Due to their extensive check, I was moved to Slot B.

Please sit down.

- Parthiban! Parthiban. - [reporters] Where's this?

- Is this our court? - Yes, it is.

Yeah!

Sir, I, too, went to attend the exam.

They checked me with a metal detector as if I was carrying a bomb.

The zipper on the pants is made of metal, too.

When it beeped, one person over there asked me to open my zipper.

With no option left, I opened my zipper and was allowed to attend the exam.

Order! Order!

Like they checked, everyone else

they flashed a torch in my eyes, ears, and nose.

In the name of the frisking room...

a white cloth was tied around with thread on four sides.

And I was told to remove my inner wear.

I was menstruating at that moment.

Still, the checking squad asked me to throw away my napkin

only then enter the examination hall.

- While I was taking up the exam-- - Enough child!

The court agrees to proceed further with the investigation.

Order! Order!

The court orders all the officials involved to appear in the court on the 29th.

The court is adjourned!

Thank you, Your Honour!

[news] The court has agreed to proceed with an investigation against the system.

Thousands of students appealed to the judge and appeared as witnesses.

The Judge Sundaram agreed to proceed with the investigation.

The court has ordered the officials to appear in the court.

I solemnly speak the truth.

I solemnly speak the truth.

The whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Sarkar is a nobleman.

He cares and helps everyone.

He's a hard worker.

No one can beat him in a stick fight.

In a town of unknown language we kept looking for the exam centre

and he fell on the feet of everyone at the gate

to send these kids to take their exams.

He's like a God to us.

He worked hard to fulfil his son's dreams.

He lived righteously as a citizen, a father and a husband.

Even when he admitted our children to the school, he never mentioned our caste.

I did fight with my husband for not putting our kids in an English medium school.

He replied, "Only if he learns in his mother tongue will he self-think."

When my son aspired to become a Doctor

I asked him how we would manage finances.

He worked hard day and night...

and he wished to see his son became a Doctor.

But little did we know he was killed due to pressure.

All said and done.

How was your marital relationship?

- Objection, Your Honour. He is-- - It's okay, Sir.

I will answer him.

How many children do you have?

Please tell me.

I don't have any children.

Don't take me wrong.

If you had children of your own, you wouldn't have fought this case.

Doctor, will stress become a reason for a person's death?

Certainly!

The specialty of the mind is that it can take anything.

But it needs time to process.

If you give your mind relentless unbearable pain

It will cause mental stress.

This we term it as stress.

The body listens to the mind.

If the body stops responding to the mind...

or if your mind is over-stressed.

It will break down.

This will affect the heart, too.

This is what we term as Acute Myocardial Infarction.

So, mental stress may cause death.

In which year was the syllabus applied that Arunthavam followed.

In an effort to bring all the students under one syllabus...

In 2010, the State Government implemented it.

So, two years ago, all the graduated doctors...

followed the syllabus implemented by the State Government.

- Am I correct? - Yes, Sir.

Your Honour...

In India, Tamilnadu holds the maximum number of medical colleges.

Please make a note.

World-renowned doctors are from Tamil Nadu.

According to statistics from 2010...

just in Tamilnadu,

the number of students like Arunthavam count to 1,28,55,485.

This is just from Tamil Nadu.

But a syllabus that was implemented dated 1962

in 19,216 schools that follow it.

Imposing the same syllabus on millions of students unaware of it.

- How is it fair, Your Honour? - Objection, Your Honour!

The Aptitude Test is a wonderful scheme introduced...

to select qualified and diligent doctors nationwide.

This scheme was approved by the Supreme Court and was implemented.

Please make a note.

No one can pay their way in to snag a medical seat through the aptitude test.

This year, a female student from a poor family

was asked to pay 20 lakhs a year, by a private college

which is 1 crore, for the entire course of five years.

Despite scoring good grades, she could not afford the fees.

The student ended her life.

In the last ten years...

only a mere 390 students from Government schools bagged medical seats.

Last year, after the aptitude test was introduced...

only seven students bagged medical seats.

This year, only one student!

Your Honour, when new schemes are introduced,

there are bound to be glitches.

It has been rectified now.

Is rectifying it after losing a life your way of Governance?

Your Honour!

I request to cross-examine the accused and the officer in Sarkar's murder

who changed the exam centre to Jaipur and issued a hall ticket.

Kamlakkar! Kamalakkar! Kamalakkar!

Vanakkam!

- Do you know Tamil? - Yes, I do.

Have you sent students from other states to take exams out of their respective states?

Then why are many students in Tamilnadu...

were not given exam centres within the State?

Sir, we could not allot exam centres within the State at the last minute.

So the computer allotted the centres automatically.

What's your salary?

1,25,000.

1,25,000, you say.

Why don't you pay the computer instead?

Order! Order!

This is an example of how politicians and officials are irresponsible.

Seven and a half lakh students took high school exams in Tamil Nadu.

But they were not able to allot exam centres for 5000 students.

Three days before the exam...

they allotted a centre thousands of kilometres afar

is a pre-planned conspiracy.

An attack!

Due to the attack and by him, Sarkar was killed.

So, as per IPC-302, I request the court to grant him a death sentence.

- Sir? - Objection, Your Honour.

Objection overruled!

Why did you not allow exams centres within Tamil Nadu for the students?

Sir, we requested the State Government for the same.

But they only arranged 21% of what was required.

It's not our fault.

If that's the case...

I request the court to send a summon to the respective Minister.

Your Honour, politicians, and officers must be busy.

They can't appear in court as he pleases.

Here, no one is a leader. They're public servants.

During elections, they fall on the Public's feet to bag votes.

A student who is in despair after losing his father...

Won't they appear in court to answer his questions?

So, there's a disparity between Public and public servants.

This is the land of Pandians...

who died serving justice because a wrong verdict was given.

Are you implying that politicians and officials must die?

Does that mean the Public can die?

Answer to the Public in court is public service.

If they work for the Public's welfare, then ask them to prove it.

Order! Order!

The next hearing will be on the 10th of this month.

By court order, the Minister responsible should appear for the hearing.

Thank you, Your Honour.

The court is adjourned.

[reporters] Sir, Sir, Sir!

Sir, one question.

Greetings. Please wait.

Sir, what will your statement be in court tomorrow?

I can only state that in the court.

Three thousand students have filed a petition against you.

Three thousand, you say. I only saw three students.

That too on TV.

What do you have to say about the people who have gathered?

They may be anti-social elements.

It could be a conspiracy by the opposition party.

Or it's a conspiracy by Pakistan to create unrest in our country?

Do you mean to say the people gathered are not students?

- I already mentioned it. - Is this how you take responsibility?

- You're being irresponsible. - Why are you getting worked up, Sir?

Journalists should question with social responsibility.

If we keep staging protests...

the nation will be destroyed.

It will hinder development.

Please understand.

I'll take my leave.

[reporters] Sir, sir, sir, just one question.

In India, 28 states and 9 territories agreed to it.

What's the problem with your State?

Last year, 18,000 protests.

Sir, the people of Tamilnadu brim with pride and self-respect.

They're being difficult.

Get it sorted right away.

Next-in-line development projects are ready.

Don't worry, Sir.

Don't take this matter into account.

I have handled many similar cases.

We will make the final strike on time and bring them down.

Instead of PP, Advocate General AD Swami will appear in court.

Please request for a Vaida.

We'll handle it during the next hearing.

Silence!

Proceed.

Thank you, Your Honour!

In the world, our country stands out.

Because we hand out responsibility to criminals and rowdies.

What are you getting at?

I will explain, Your Honour.

Five years ago...

in Sriprembadur, he killed Kumar and posed it as an encounter.

As per the deceased wife's complaint

a case has been filed and is under investigation.

An arrest warrant is issued as he did not appear in court.

Your Honour, here's the arrest warrant.

Manickam, is it true that an encounter happened?

He was indeed shot down.

- But Your Honour, actually-- - Objection, Your Honour!

He's an accused.

I request the court not to permit him to discuss the case.

Abiding by law

I request the court to put him under arrest.

- Yeah. Proceed! - Thank you, Your Honour.

Son, is there another advocate to appear on your behalf?

Sir, I'm here for him.

- What's your name? - Oppilla Mani, Sir!

Are you a member of the Bar Council?

Yes, Sir.

Were you aware that Manickam was going to get arrested?

I know, Sir.

I don't know, Sir.

I'm here for the Public's welfare.

Son, do you approve him to appear as your lawyer?

No need, Sir. I'll appear for myself.

Proceed!

Objection, Your Honour!

I said proceed! Was I audible?

Minister Vellode Natarajan!

- Greetings, Sir. - Greetings.

I studied and followed the syllabus in the school under your Governance.

I was the topper!

But when it was told we were not qualified, why didn't you defend us?

You work 24/7 for people's and students' welfare...

Why couldn't you get us an exam centre within our State?

I can understand your concern, son.

To address the concerns of the students just as you...

and to claim our rights.

We raised three motions in Parliament.

And have written a letter to our respected President.

When there were enough schools in Tamilnadu...

Why didn't you arrange exam centres within the State?

Fine. But why did you not appeal?

Only three days before the exam the court order was issued.

Within the stipulated time...

we could not allot exam centres to a few students within the State.

But we made travel arrangements.

Also, we gave students 1,001 rupees as conveyance.

Thirty-seven rupees is enough for three meals a day.

And 1,001 rupees is enough to go to and fro to Jaipur.

And you will advise the unemployed youngsters to run a snack shop.

He's humiliating us.

Which world do you live in, Sir?

- Your Honour, you see-- - Sit down.

You claim you did not have time to allot exam centres.

A private organization was able to snag a whole train to watch the cricket match.

You are the Government.

Why could you not make any travel arrangements?

During elections, you install poll booths near people's houses.

During the next elections, install them in Delhi.

We will come to Delhi and vote.

We couldn't sit. It was stinking.

People were sleeping in the bathroom.

Not able to sleep. Nor were they able to study.

How do you expect us to take our exams?

My father gave up his space.

He did not eat or sleep.

Will you put your children through this?

If you don't hold the capacity to solve people's problems...

that means you're in no capacity to hold the position.

Do you agree?

You may go.

Arunthavam...

What is mental stress?

Did your father die of your education's mental stress?

Yes!

No!

The truth is...

- Your mother had an affair... - Stop it!

- with a man for a while. - Stop it!

- Mr. Advocate General, Stop it. - That affected your father.

- Hey! How dare you insult this woman? - That's why your father...

- I'll kill you! - ...died of mental stress.

I'll kill you!

- I dare you! - Order! Order!

What the hell are you talking?

The railway director who was involved in this case.

The officer who issued an order to check students.

Aptitude test director.

I order everyone mentioned to appear during the next hearing.

If they fail to appear in court an arrest warrant will be issued.

The court is adjourned!

A person who's about to lose the game

will do anything to instigate you.

You should not cave when it happens.

Lawyer Manickam, who appeared for Arunthavam, has been arrested.

He was arrested in the court in the presence of the Judge.

Is being a lawyer to Arunthavam a reason for the arrest?

His arrest has shocked the Public.

At our party, you are the smartest...

and we expected you to solve this case.

But you sensationalized the case at the national level.

- You see, Chief... - Enough!

At least do this without anyone's knowledge.

Kids, today is a good day.

As it's his father's death anniversary, he's here to serve you food.

Please thank him.

[all] Thank you, Sir.

The higher officials are not happy with the proceedings of the case.

- So... - So, what?

So, please dismiss the case.

For people, the last hope in the system is the court.

- But, Sir... - Until now...

I did not even hurt a branch.

But now I have decided.

I will begin from the root and pull out all the branches.

What do you want?

Which country would you like to go?

Enjoy your life.

I have never asked anyone to leave who came looking for me.

Manickam's arrest is a conspiracy.

Manickam is a good man.

Why would they arrest a good man?

The arrest was on purpose. This has become a routine.

Do you call this democracy? Only words are spoken.

Why didn't you go to tuition?

Dear, are you not well?

Mom, who are these people?

Who gave you these pictures?

- I know everything. - What do you know?

Who misinformed you?

Everyone at school told me about it.

Dad kidnapped a young girl...

I'm shivering even to utter it.

The constable who went to arrest dad was killed by him.

During that encounter, Manickam shot him down.

The young girl was the same as my age.

How could he do that?

Manickam, Sir is fight for me too.

Please, Mom.

Lawyer Manickam has been released.

As Kumar's wife withdrew the case...

Manickam has been released.

I filed a case that Manickam killed my husband.

But now I withdrew the case.

What is the reason for your sudden change of heart?

It's my daughter.

Arunthavam, brother and Manickam uncle are fighting for our future.

They should win!

Is there a conspiracy behind your arrest?

You're well aware of it.

Do you believe you'll win this case?

It's not a victory for an individual alone.

It's a collective win for all of us.

It's our protest.

We will certainly win!

Thank you.

Jennifer!

- Greetings! - Greetings.

Mrs. Jennifer...

Do you know what's an abuse?

Asking female students to remove their shawls.

Asking them to remove their inner wear.

Ruffling their hair for checking.

Asking a married woman to remove her wedding chain to write the exam.

Tearing student's shirts.

All these actions are termed as abuse.

IPC Section - 509

Act intend to insult the modesty of a woman.

IPC Section - 504

Intentionally insult with the intent to provoke.

Breach of peace.

The punishment for it is a three-year sentence with a penalty.

Are you aware?

Your Honour, let me have some pictures for the witness.

Who issued an order to do an extensive search on students?

The higher officials.

Are you people doctors?

To flash a torch in eyes and ears.

It's to prevent students from cheating using technology.

Objection, Your Honour!

He's asking unnecessary questions.

Let me explain.

OMR answer sheets.

That is Optical Mark Recognition sheets.

Using micro electronic devices...

there are chances of decoding the answer sheets.

Thus, the extensive checking.

Then what's the purpose of invigilators,

exam counsellor,

squad, whoever, what's their job description?

Why do you have a surveillance camera installed?

Your Honour, in the hair, ears, and that too in eyes...

Do you think our country is developed enough to use this tech?

The metro rail, which is a 100-year-old tech...

only now they have started to lay the foundation.

Before the students appear for an exam...

to distract their focus this is a pre-planned technique.

- Greetings. - Hello, Sir.

How many can travel on a bike?

- Two people. - What about three people?

If three travel, they'll be caught by the police and fined.

On the train, what coach do you travel in?

First class!

- I reckon it's free. - Of course, yes.

Have you ever travelled in an unreserved coach?

Are you even aware of the struggle of the public?

The coach should accommodate only 90 passengers...

but over 400 passengers travel in that coach.

Objection, Your Honour.

They may have travelled without a ticket.

What was your ticket checker doing?

Overruled!

How much is the fine for traveling without a ticket?

- Fine plus the cost of the ticket. - Exactly!

For issuing over 400 tickets to a coach that should only carry 90 passengers

how much fine should we levy on you?

On May 3rd, the train to Jaipur from Madurai

do you know how late it arrived?

Just a moment.

- About three hours late. - Why?

From Madurai to Jaipur, it's a 43-hour journey.

Issues with tracks.

Or signal issues.

Or it could be anything technical.

Was the Technical issue the only problem?

- Yes, Sir. - No!

Why did the train halt for 20 minutes at Nagpur station?

I will tell you.

As the State Minister Arun Thakur was running late...

...they held the train for 18 minutes.

Your Honour, the details of the State Minister's travel on that day.

Yes, proceed.

A train is an example of how India functions.

For the affluent, first-class AC, second-class AC, and follows.

Finally comes the unreserved.

This is how the social and economic manners are divided.

A train has such discrimination.

Why don't you introduce one ticket to all?

Then why is there just one aptitude test for the medical seat?

How's it possible?

Anyway, for this culpable homicide...

he was an acquaintance, too.

According to IPC Section - 299

I request the court to sentence him to ten years.

You can leave.

Mr. Kathirvedi, how many students study your syllabus across India?

In India, a lot of students take high school exams.

How many schools follow your syllabus in Tamilnadu?

A certain amount of schools follow my syllabus.

Accordingly, the students take their exams.

Your Honour, a syllabus followed by only a set of few students...

is being suddenly imposed on a large scale of students.

How is it fair?

Isn't this an abuse of power?

- Sir, do you know Tamil? - I know.

- How many legs do Sita have? - Which Sita?

The Sita you are well aware of.

Two legs, Sita.

Your Honour, this is a question from the Tamil exam.

Cheetah was misspelled as Sita.

When he gave an incorrect answer.

How do you expect students to know?

A small mistake from English to Tamil translation.

A mistake, you say?

Then what's the purpose of an expert committee?

Your Honour, to extract money in the name of coaching centres...

then meticulously planned and allotted exam centres in Jaipur.

- And killed my client's father. - Objection, Your Honour.

He was one of the reasons for this unfortunate incident.

- As maximum punishment... - Your Honour!

- I request to sentence him to death. - This is mental torture.

Sir, sir!

Sir, water...

Are you okay?

Let's go!

Here, take him to the hospital. Quick!

Your Honour, he accused my client of being a murderer...

and caused him mental stress.

Just an utterance of a word made him faint.

And caused him mental stress.

Arunthavam, his father, millions of students,

Just imagine the mental stress they must've gone through.

Your Honour, I request the court to give them maximum punishment

So that they realize education is for the development of the society.

But not a means of business.

It's my humble request to the court.

Order! Order!

The final argument of this case will commence after the lunch break.

Manickam...

Your argument was fantastic.

I felt like applauding.

In the end, you will be left only with the applause.

For the genius, you are if you bend your principles...

you'll rise high.

If you don't, the straight bamboo is the first to get cut.

Mr. Maickam, you can proceed now.

Thank you, Sir.

In 1980, education was privatized.

There begins the business of education.

Finland's education system is ranked first in the World.

They take in children in school only when they're seven years old.

Their notion is equality.

And to make them a good citizen.

That's why Unicef calls the students of Finland, the happiest in the World.

They don't practice education, which causes mental stress.

Among 145 countries in the World

India ranks 99 in the education system.

For 5000 medical seats, 2 lakh students appear for the entrance exam.

Enormous income!

After pursuing education...

If you're told, it does not qualify.

Why do we have to go to school?

Why don't we join direct coaching centres?

Why waste so many years in school?

Medical studies that are considered next to God...

The poor won't be blessed to pursue.

If we have to adhere to a single aptitude test...

then everyone should follow the same syllabus.

The same quality of teachers should be taught at all the schools.

A commoner's last weapon is education.

It's that weapon

that'll help them not to discriminate between things.

To bring a change in the education system

that has turned into a business killing students.

The injustice caused to Arunthavam...

should be considered as an injustice to society.

I humbly request the court to punish the people...

...responsible for Arunthavam's father's death.

Order! Order!

The verdict of this case will be announced on the 12th.

The court is adjourned.

[news] As the verdict on Sarkar's case will be out on the 12th

let's see what people's take on it.

I support Arunthavam.

I support Arunthavam.

We support Manickam, Sir.

I will admit my daughter to school only when she's five years old.

That, too, will be in a Government school.

I have performed 700 open-heart surgeries.

I didn't take an aptitude test.

In my opinion,

incompetent doctors

are people who see it as a business, not as a service.

I support Arunthavam.

We're doomed!

- People are supporting Arunthavam. - What is this?

What's happening?

What if the judge, Sundaram announces a verdict against us?

We'll be done.

We'll be done for good!

The entire nation is of one opinion in this matter.

And that has shaken the Political circle of the nation.

Everything looks positive.

The Judge is a good man.

I agree it looks positive.

The court could reject all the petitions.

If the verdict is in our favour they'll appeal in the Supreme Court.

Let's wait.

The verdict in the sensational case of Sarkar will be out today.

The entire nation awaits as it may go down in history.

This is Judge Sundaram's house.

His verdict on this case

will create a revolution in education system

as told by political critics and the people from other departments.

Judge Sundaram has left his residence. In a few hours, the verdict will be out.

Sir, what do you think the verdict will be?

The verdict will be for people's welfare...

...also, it will adhere to the policies of the Government.

The court's verdict can't be based on emotions.

Justice and administration can only be based on law.

Make a note: People are not for law

Law is for the people.

The verdict issued in the court of law, which establishes higher principles,

will only serve to strengthen democracy.

During the investigation, it is discovered that Arunthavam

did not choose any other state than Tamilnadu

thus, Jaipur was allotted to him.

Allotting Jaipur as the exam centre to Arunthavam...

was not intentional to him

or any other student who went out of state to take exams.

The Government did not intend to take revenge, as stated by the officials.

The court accepts this argument.

As per the argument,

Sarkar was killed by the Government officials and politicians.

The officials Arunthavam hold accountable...

...were situated in different directions and streams.

It's proved that they did not meticulously plan to kill Sarkar.

Mr. Manickam used Arunthavam's father as a focal point...

...and held the education system accountable.

The case led by Manickam used the Jaipur exam centre as a reason

and Arunthavam's father was killed by the Government officials.

However, in this case the accusation of murder

or the reason for the murder

can't be imposed on the Government officials or politicians.

That being said...

this case...

is being dismissed!

The court is adjourned.

They changed the verdict.

WE WANT JUSTICE

We are at the Madurai High Court.

Why is there so much police protection at the court?

WE WANT JUSTICE

WE WANT JUSTICE

Sir!

They're planning to cause riots.

What is all this?

Stop it. Everyone, please disperse.

Please hear me out. Please don't do it.

Please hear me out. Please stop it.

Please leave from here.

Please hear me out.

We will be served justice.

Please disperse!

They're trying to impose their cruelty to us to cause riots.

Everyone, please disperse.

As Sarkar's case was dismissed in the Madurai High Court.

Tomorrow, they're filing an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Will the Supreme Court accept the appeal?

Is awaited by the parents and students across the nation.

This is not just Arunthavam's fight.

It's the fight of the millions of poor students who are qualified,

yet their dreams to become a doctor were killed.

We won't rest until we are served justice.

It's an individual's right to choose what to study.

Facilitating the right to education is the Government's duty.