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Sir, this place is so dusty.

Hmm.

Your chore today is to tidy this up completely.

All this?

Huh, what's up man?

Are you lazy on your joining day itself?

Nothing like that. I have a dust allergy.

Hmm!!

Sir, you didn't tell me about that brawl.

You seem to be very interested!

It was an incident that occurred 5 years ago.

It was the festival at Vannathi Kaavu.

Have you witnessed our festival? No.

Yeah, it's worth watching man!

Vannathi Kaavu festival is a five day long celebration.

Vannathi Kaavu temple is one among the rare temples..

...consecrated in the name of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Hanuman.

Old men and even kids there observe fasting a..

..week before the commencement of the festival.

The concept of the festival is the Ram - Raavana battle.

They paint their faces and adorn the costumes..

..to transform themselves into the soldiers of Raman..

They observe the fast as they imagine themselves to be..

..the monkeys accompanying Lord Raman to Lanka for battle.

The Vannathi Kaavu festival comes to an end when...

..the effigy of Raavan is set on fire on the last day.

Sir, forget the festivities and tell me about that brawl.

Don't get restless man.

Murali Sir was the SI here then.

A complete wastrel!

When will this bullshit end?

Sir, it might end by 10 pm.

Sir, what wantonness have you done? Huh..!

Sir if you dare do such outrageous acts..

How do you intend to play with me?

Huh?

Sir, don't mess up with us. This is not a place as you imagine.

Come again!

Sir leave him. He is a naive guy. Get away!

Buzz off!

What are you all waiting for? Get lost!

Hey aren't you done? Get lost.

Sir, that was needless.

Hmm?

Are you scared?

Nothing like that Sir. This is a wayward village.

It's like hair entangled in ghee rice.

You can't get rid of it. Hmm.

Then let me get going and eliminate their hair.

BHAGAVAN DASANTE RAMARAJYAM

Sir..

..then what happened to Murali Sir?

He got transferred from here.

That's all?

What else?

Should I spice up the story and narrate it?

Get going.

Sir.

Sir.. Hmm?

What's it?

Sir I am Kurikattu Ravi.

I had a complaint.

Hmm, speak up.

Sir..

..I was in the Middle East for 10-15 years.

I started a hardware shop here with a desire to settle down here.

A shop selling steel rods and cement.

The one dealing with concrete plastering?

Yes exactly.

Okay then.

After that..

..the townsfolk nicknamed me..

..'Kambi Ravi'.

Hmm?

'Kambi Ravi'.

Hey, that's all part of your job.

Not that Sir.

There was a difference in the tone they used.

Now..

The problem doesn't end there.

As the teasing reached its peak my family could no longer stand it..

..so I put an end to that business.

And started a cool bar.

Hmm that solves the problem. No Sir.

They changed the name. Cool bar's name?

No Sir.

They nicknamed me..

..'Cool Kambi'!

Just imagine.

Hey, how can I register a case for a nickname?

Not only for the nickname Sir. Then?

They scribble this name on the shutter of the shop.

They pee in front of the shop. Ok, we can register a case against that.

It's not over Sir.

Then what's the problem?

The problem is..

..today morning, Kunnumel Gangadharan's son Renish..

..came to have a Sharjah shake.

When I was coming with the Sharjah shake for him..

..he cut the word 'bar' from the Cool bar in my menu card..

..and instead made it 'Cool Kambi'.

What type of townsfolk are they?

Sir the shake which I served him.. Hmm.

I lost my calm seeing all this.

I took that glass and banged it on is head.

You would also do the same thing.

What about that guy?

His friends took him to the hospital.

They said that they would register a case.

Then what brings you here?

But Sir..

..if they come to register a case..

..don't I have to prove my innocence?

What can be done in this regard Sir?

You move to that side. Go and stand there.

What's wrong now?

What a man is he?

Sir.. Hmm?

Yes Ravietta, where are you? I'm at the station.

-Which station? -Railway Station.

Our Kunjuraman Chettan passed away.

Sumesh, shall I read this out?

Renowned theater artist Kunjuraman, aged 70 breathed his last.

There is a small correction in that. What's that?

-Make it Kunjuraman Nair. -Oh.

Chetta, this will take at least 2 hours.

Can we leave?

One of us will be waiting here. Won't that be enough?

He has composed and directed various dance acts and dance-dramas.

Sumesh, do you have anything else to add?

Just let me know.

Renish, why are you with a new hairband?

Where were you all this while? Why?

That journalist has come there. So?

He is writing the news. Just come.

So, why should I be there?

You are needed. Just come.

Hold this.

Hold this dear.

He has performed dramas in countries like Malaysia and Singapore.

He received the 'Guru Pooja Award' from the Sangeeta Nataka Academy.

His final rites were performed at the backyard of his home.

Wife, late Mrs.Shyamala...

-children Sumesh, Secretary, Harsha Bharatha Samskara Samiti.

..daughter Sumisha..

..son in law Anish, grandson Dhanush A Nair.

Is this fine?

He never liked to be called Nair.

Keep quite. Don't mention all that now.

Can't you also add the name of Udayam Kala Samithi?

For what?

Sumesh..

..Kunjuramettan was the Founder and President of Udayam Kala Samithi.

No need of that. We don't need to mention the name of those drunkards here.

What Kala Samithi? What art has taken place there?

What nonsense are you talking Sumesh?

That's how it is. How?

It's a mourning home or else I would have explained.

Shucks!

Tell your Ravi that I will be answering this later.

Come. What's all this?

Adi, will it come with you?

No one is bothered about it.

He is starving since morning. Poor chap!

What about Ravi's issue?

Raviettan has reached home.

I didn't unleash him since Renish and his gang were here.

Okay then, let's leave. Okay let's go.

Death- the ultimate truth came instantaneously from it's hiding,

We whispered pleasantries to each other,

Death- the ultimate truth came instantaneously from it's hiding,

We whispered pleasantries to each other,

Leaving behind memories at the end of this journey,

And the friendship we shared along this path.

Leaving behind memories at the end of this journey,

And the friendship we shared along this path.

"The controversy related to the Scorpio at Guruvayoor temple..

..that went for a auction is widespread now."

Have they taken Guruvayoorappan for a ride due to the inflated petrol rates?

I have a doubt.

Bro, shape this sidelocks like this with a medium length.

Don't cut it short.

What? Medium and not short.

Here?

My dear bro, cut this sidelocks like this..

..don't make it short. You mean cutting the hair?

Sumeshetta, do you know what is sidelocks in Hindi?

I don't know.

You are an ardent lover of our national language and you don't know?

How will I make him understand?

Isn't it hair cutting? No shape it.

Hey not like that.

Cut and shape it like this. Don't cut it low.

Like this?

What do you want exactly?

I want the Hindi word for sidelocks, to shape it.

Hey bro, this thing shouldn't come down.

Cut it short.

-You mean cut the hair short? -Yes exactly.

Then say it like that.

That's all!

Hindi is not only my national language.

God knows!

Sumeshetta. Hmm?

Udayam Committee has placed Kunjuraman Chettan's photo in their office.

Wait.

Wow, that's awesome! Kunisha..

Kunisha, what's the matter?

Udayam Committee has placed Kunjuraman Chettan's photo in their Committee office.

So what's the problem? What's the problem?

Don't you know that Sumesh Chettan doesn't like them?

We will witness something now.

Hey wait. I'm also coming.

Where are you going? Wait bro.

What's this bro? A nuptial thread?

How to remove this?

Wait bro. Brother take your seat.

Where are you going?

I knew it. You messed it.

Let me come back. I have no time. Hey Kunisha wait.

Who placed this photo on top there? I don't know Chetta.

Then what crap do you know?

Hey..hey Sumesh, what are you doing?

What does he know? Get your hands off him.

Member, don't interfere.

Sumesh, doesn't this Kala Samithi belong to you father too?

What Samithi, huh?

Don't you know, what art takes place here?

Have they organised a single programme after Dad fell sick?

Have they conducted a play?

Isn't this a place for them to booze? Me?

It isn't about you.

I'll decide where to place my father's photo.

Next time you won't have the consideration of being my father's friends. Mind it!

Don't we know all this?

Didn't I warn you to refrain from all this?

But you won't listen.

Hey, where is Ravi?

He said he will come here.

Hey get me that Kambi. Here.

Yes, keep it there.

Can't you be mindful about your words?

What wrong did I say?

Hmm, there he comes. Oh you are here.

Don't quench your anger by drinking like this.

Why are you frightening me?

Dasetta, if someone calls him his nickname, does he have to behave like this?

Huh?

See, even I have a nickname. Yeah.

Even my wife calls me a porcupine. And do I have a problem?

Is that the same like mine?

When a train hit a porcupine, you fried it and sold it along with ghee rice.

You were nabbed then by the forest officials.

That's when you were nicknamed as a porcupine?

Is that my case?

These rascals tease me for running a shop.

What is this?

Just leave all that.

What about that case?

That boy said that he had no complaint. Hmm?

He has no complaint. Oh, then an assault is waiting for you.

Then let them show up here.

There was a commotion this morning. Do you know that?

Yes I came to know.

He is our Kunjuraman Chettan's son or else..

..I would have beaten him to a pulp.

Why is he so mad at us?

This Kurukattri expelled him from the Whatsapp group. That may be the reason.

What is it?

He said that our Vannathi Kaavu's name isn't good enough...

..and put a post in our Udayam Whatsapp group.

That didn't go well with Ravi. That's all.

He says he wants to change the name of our Vannathi Kaavu.

He says that it doesn't meet the standards.

What other name did he suggest? Ayodhyanagar.

I said he shouldn't turn up here with such ideas.

What's wrong in that? Nothing.

That's not the matter.

Then what? This is what others say.

The true fact is..

..this place Udayam where we are sitting right now..

..has been donated by our Kunjuramettan. Yes.

Do you know the value of per cent at this place?

-About 3 lakhs? -Yes.

Isn't it?

Isn't this about 5- 8 cents? Yes.

If you calculate like that, isn't his anger justified?

Isn't it?

Not like that. Hmm?

But what gibberishness did he utter?

Hey, aren't certain things what he said true?

Hmm, that's true.

Look..

..we needn't give in that easily.

Then this time when all the people are glued to the daily soap..

..do you think we can succeed with a dance-drama from the 80's?

Don't degrade the dance-drama like this.

If we still play the Ramarajyam with upright chests on the stage..

..Vannathi temple ground will be packed with thousands.

Hey fix me one more drink. Yes I will.

That's enough.

Here you go.

Look.

Why don't we bring the play back to the stage?

Ravi, things are not as easy as you say.

This can't be materialised so fast.

Why not?

This time we will get Ramarajyam to the stage.

And we will play it at Vannathi Kaavu.

Ravi, don't blabber something after being sloshed.

Dear Dasetta, I'm not drunk.

Nobody can deter us from playing the drama.

Adi.. Hmm?

Get that mic set out? Why?

Have you gone crazy?

I'll show you right away.

Hey Ravi. Hmm.

I'll show you.

What's wrong with him? He has finished it at one go.

Yeah, that's the reason.

Hello..

..check..check.

The art lovers of Vannathi Kaavu..

..my beloved townsfolks..

..our town's fame soared up to the skies..

..due to Kunjuramettan's Ramarajyam ballad.

For the Vannathi Kaavu festival this time..

..his dearest student Bhagavan Dasan..

..will present the same for you in a new form with a new concept.

I conclude, expecting all your blessings and good wishes.

Thanks and greetings.

Jai hind!

Have you gone nuts, Ravi?

Look..

..we should play this drama.

We will play it.

Then we should proudly walk in front of that Sumesh..

..and hang our Kunjuramettan's photo on that wall there.

That is this Kurukattu Ravi's persistence.

If so, what Ravi said is true Dasetta.

We should play it. Hmm.

That's the spirit!

I'm leaving. There are so many jackfruits.

Hey did you have your food? Yes I did.

Hey. Hmm?

Keep that fridge in the milk. Okay.

Where are you heading to? To the shop.

Oh Dasetta!

Why are you both here in the morning itself?

Don't we have to go today to meet the temple committee members?

Temple committee?

Yes temple committee.

Didn't I tell you that he said it when he was sloshed.

So don't you remember what you declared yesterday night?

Oh yes..yes.

What's it?

Huh? Just a minute.

Let me wash my face.

Simply in the morning itself...

He isn't in his senses.

Chandra.. Yes.

Come here.

Just come.

What's it? Our Divakarettan..

Huh?

What did I say yesterday night? What?

I won't remember what I said after getting drunk at night.

So, you don't remember shouting through the mic that you would conduct the dance-drama?

Mic set?

Look what he's asking.

All the townsfolk heard it, right?

No, none of them heard.

What a pity!

Dasetta.. Chandra..

Isn't that a risky task?

So you know that it is risky?

How do you bear with this man? What happened yesterday?

Give Dasettan too. Here.

Shall I get tea for you? I'll have it later.

So let's cancel it.

No cancellation. Then?

We are commencing the Ramarajyam dance-drama from today.

That's what I also have to say. I'm fully set.

What's the use if you are fully set?

What about the other artists?

I really don't know the whereabouts of each one of them.

The older ones like Sunitha and Girija got married.

We won't get them.

Then Sathyan and Sura..

They are no more. So we won't get them at all.

There was one Binu who acted as Raman. Where is he now?

He is in the police department.

Now he's in the Traffic Department, bloated as if he gobbled a football.

You can make him a Kumbhakaran now.

We should meet Bhaskar. Hmm.

My God, that's a bigger mess. Why?

Dasetta, he can't even thread a needle now.

Hey, he just has some age related issues.

There's no one better than him to stitch the costumes for the mythological characters.

That's right.

Still, doesn't he have to thread a needle?

You help him do that. You have nothing to do.

Don't we have to meet Kusalan? Yes we must. Come fast.

I'll change my dress quickly. Meanwhile you thread the needle.

Dasetta, this isn't possible. Why not?

He has no brains and sense.

Leave it. It's his usual thing. It isn't the first time.

As declared, if this drama gets to the stage it will be a big setback for us.

That won't materialise.

What if it does?

They have all gone to the President.

Once they get active again, don't expect to get that place back in this lifetime.

What are you pondering?

Give us an idea.

My father squandered all the property and to top it all, set a drama too.

That's what I'm saying.

At the temple committee meeting tomorrow we'll..

..say that we won't allow this dance-drama to be played.

How will we say that?

Sumeshetta, we'll say that this time we don't want any programmes.

Instead let them take that fund for the temple development.

What development?

Hey can't they get the temple courtyard tiled?

Or place granite there?

Will all that work out? Why not?

Yes that will work.

That President is waiting to dig his hands into the funds.

I'll just call him. That's great!

He'll instantly grab the opportunity. It's all set.

When will your stitches be removed?

After two days.

Doctor said, he'll remove it after two days.

That Kambi Ravi is strutting through the town with an upright chest.

Just because you told me to, I avoided that case.

The very sight of him unnerves me.

You'll get him. Don't be tensed.

After all, aren't we all living in this town?

Hari, just walk fast.

Once the programme starts we won't understand what they say.

I don't have my previous stamina now.

Member, don't be worried.

She has gone early for the committee. Sheesh! How will that work?

We should speak our words ourselves.

So next is the discussion for the celebrations during the festival.

Each individual can express their opinions in this discussion.

Where were you?

So lets start?

In my opinion we don't need any cultural programmes.

We can use that fund for the development of the temple.

What development?

The main one is to lay granite in the frontyard of the temple.

Then we don't think that the ladies would avoid their daily soaps to watch this play.

Who are these 'we'? We are a big lot.

What?

We are a big lot of people.

Why?

So let me say something.

My opinion is to give them an opportunity to enact the..

..Sree Ramarajyam dance-drama which is a pride of our town.

Exactly.

Hasn't it been a while since you all enacted it?

Bhagavan Das will be helming it.

So I need not prove his responsibility to the committee.

Who will ever watch this dance-drama? Exactly.

To get a good fund we should conduct a mimicry or an orchestra.

That's a point.

So why not we conduct an orchestra with the cooperation of the townsfolk?

-I don't agree to that. -Why?

Last time we conducted an orchestra at our temple.

I didn't feel that the girl who came to sing there..

..tried to protect the sanctity or culture of our village..

..or the purity of our temple.

We shouldn't allow such raffishness at our temple.

Then one more thing.

Then our President's niece had danced on a fast number..

Yeah..yeah..

..I felt that this dance-drama is done on the pretext of a challenge.

The temple committee has difficulties in approving such matters.

This dance-drama wasn't started on any persistence.

As you all know Kunjuraman Chettan wasn't just a teacher to me.

He was like my elder brother.

I see this as an honorarium offered to my teacher.

Then it will be the greatest reverence we townsfolk can give him.

That's all what I have to say.

Rest is for you to decide.

Does Sumesh have an opinion since it's Kunjuraman Chettan's matter?

What can I say against a programme conducted in remembrance of my father?

But..

..don't get outsiders to enact the play for it's promotion.

No need.

Conduct the dance-drama only if our townsfolks are enacting it.- Oh.

That's all.

And my father's wish was the same.

How will that work out?

How many of us can enact a dance-drama?

He is just causing hindrance.

I accept this challenge.

There won't be any outsiders acting in Udayam Kala Samithi's dance-drama.

All will be from our own town.

That's awesome!

I just meant that the programmes should match our culture.

Yeah that's all.

So considering the majority of opinions...

..we have decided to conduct the Ramarajyam dance-drama as the main programme.

Yes. Absolutely.

There won't be any movie or folk songs.

Okay.

Just a minute.

We just need a peaceful festival. That's all.

That's right.

Rameshan, this time the volunteer responsibility is yours. Don't forget it.

Girish will take care of the food counter.

But President, just a song.

The programme charges and other responsibilities will be handed over to Rajeevan.

What's this Sumeshetta? Why did you stop me from giving my explanation?

Shucks!

We could have somehow created a ruckus. Exactly!

Wasn't that President on our side?

Those rascals played on my father's name.

No point saying anything now.

We have lost everything.

We haven't lost anything.

Let them enact the dance-drama with these townsfolks.

Sumesh..

..my son, don't keep any grudge in your mind.

Be with us, okay? Hmm.

I have just this sorrow.

These townsfolk aren't lucky to hear Dasettan's song.

I never thought that this dance-drama would pop up.

There is no point in just having talent.

We need influence to get things right.

Hey Hari. Hmm?

Can't you sing a devotional song?

That doesn't have a punch. Shucks!

The song "Eyes brimming with the sight of Radha" has a mention of Lord Krishna.

So, why don't you give that a try?

That won't work.

I have a husky voice. Shucks!

Hi Rajeev.

No worries.

Let the new generation come.

That's not possible.

All the ladies of Kudumbashree have an opinion that Dasettan doesn't know to sing.

And Dasettan has never sung for a movie.

I need to prove it in front of them.

That's a justified demand.

Do one thing.

Prepare a passable devotional song.

I'll take care of the rest.

In the twilight, farmsteads and in the glimpse of the eye

Have you ever come across frantic drama folks?

With the swift town, the swift chase for the drama continues!

Here we are, drawing strings to brave all challenges!

All the boasting has now become futile!

This is a flock of petrified souls!

Go on, keep your legs pumping!

When the wild rush concludes, the jubilation begins!

Come what may, the skies are blooming now!

The only desire is to dodge pitfalls and rise as a fortified army!

Bala, welcome to my dance-drama,

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

Bala, welcome to my dance-drama,

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

Hey Jeethu, what's up?

This dance-drama isn't possible.

It will affect my followers.

It won't work Chandretta. Let's avoid this.

Hey, it's similar to what you are doing now.

There will be music and dialogue too.

You just have to lip sync accordingly.

Just like this Tik Tok.

Yeah exactly.

No need. Let's avoid it.

What are you saying?

Just come here.

Look, do you want to just meander around just doing these videos?

Don't you want to try your luck in movies?

Yes I want to. I'm in that process.

Hey, dramas and dance-dramas are a stepping stone to movies.

Hmm.

Look at Thilakan and Murali

They were his close friends.

Don't you know that?

Do you know Vineeth Srinivasan? Vineeth Srinivasan, the elder or younger one?

The elder one.

The one who is into direction?

-Hmm. -He also sings well.

Yes he does.

I still have the callus on my back carrying him.

Ask Dasettan, come on. Is it?

-Really? -Why not?

You give it a second thought. Do it if you can. It will be beneficial.

Hey, I'm okay. I'll do it.

-What? -I'll do it.

See he is ready to do it. Hmm.

I'm okay.

That's why I said it in advance.

I only have these biscuits given to dogs everyday. Oops!

Give him the money. Can't you?

Where do I have?

Is this enough?

Hey Raja, isn't Geeta here?

Geeta..

..Geeta..there she is.

I saw you all coming from there.

I had gone for the chit fund collection. Couldn't you send him for that?

Rajettan won't go to other's houses to collect the money.

Not only that. It isn't right to send Rajan for these meager affairs.

Yeah.

Please sit inside.

Get in.

Let's get to the point.

How old is your daughter now?

She is..

She is a year old.

-Yeah she is 1 year old. -Yes.

He has no idea about that.

Hope you heard about Kunjuramettan's demise.

Yes I heard.

But..

..my child was very ill that day, so I couldn't come.

That's not an issue.

Even Kurukattu Ravi couldn't go.

Why are you saying that here?

See..

..in remembrance of Kunjuramettan our dance-drama..

..will be reset and performed for the Vannathi Kaavu festival.

Yes.

So weren't you in our team?

We came to specially invite you to come this time too.

I'm pleased to do it.

It's like coming to our own home. Yeah.

But..

Rajan, do you have any objection?

Rajettan has no such issues.

Yeah what issue will he have?

How can I leave my feeding baby and come?

When I think about that.. That's not a matter of concern. We are all there.

How come? Will you breast feed my baby?

Not that. You can feed your baby there.

Leave that.

Geeta if you come, my job is half done.

There are many people there to take care of the baby.

If needed, let Rajan also come.

That's right. There will be someone to take care of the baby.

Rajetta..just come.

Just give me a minute.

I'll be right back. Hmm.

There he goes.

Will it work?

Shall I go?

Then what about me?

You can also come there.

Don't you know that I have a backache?

I need a comfortable bed and cot to sleep.

Bhagavan Chettan will take care of all that.

Then.. Hmm?

Why did you say that I'm lazy to collect the fund?

Doesn't that have a double meaning?

Doesn't it mean that I'm good for nothing?

I didn't mean to say that.

Okay then, go and confirm.

You will see my true colours, if I don't get tea and meals on time.

So Raja.. Yes.

We are leaving. Okay.

Keep going here and there occasionally.

I didn't even offer a tea.

No need. We had tea from every home we visited.

We already had four.

We could have had a tea.

Chandra.. Okay, no need.

Chandra, doesn't this guy go for any job?

Who, Rajan?

He only eats one side of a fried fish. Why so?

Don't we have to flip it for that? He's too lazy.

It's been a long awaited offering,

We've been meandering along varied trails

In the scorching heat,

Deep within we fall apart into smithereens, like the boiling rice

Those woods, meadows, lanes,

As we course through these streams

We're sinking like shadows tugged downwards

Angadha, Manthara and Kumbhakarna...

..present yourselves before us at once!

Urmila, Jambavan, Kaikeyi...

..emerge before us right away!

These shamefaced moments will turn fruitful!

Our dissents across the land...

..will write history by the generations to come!

Bala welcome to my dance-drama!

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

Bala welcome to my dance-drama!

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

Dasetta, whom have we finalised for the role of Sita?

We haven't got anyone.

So don't we have to fetch someone? We must.

Whom should we fetch? Shouldn't we get someone suitable?

Yes.

Shall I suggest someone? Who?

No need.

His behaviour gets me on my nerves.

Why can't he say?

Come on Ravi.

That Remya.. Which Remya?

That University Kala Thilakam.

University..

Isn't she our Kamala's daughter?

Hmm.

Hey, just leave those memories behind. Nothing like that.

The untold romance and a lover.

We didn't mean to tease you.

She is really talented.

And Kamalechi will listen to you. Yes.

If I say..

..Kamala will agree. Yeah.

But should I say?

You are the right person. There isn't a second thought.

And you can also see your Kamala again.

Why are you saying unwanted stuff?

I think no one is there.

Oh no..! What's wrong?

Dear, isn't your mother here? Yes, I'll call her right away.

Please be seated.

Isn't she fine as Sita?

Yes she is okay. I hope they agree.

Dasetta, how can Kamalettathi refuse when you ask?

Come on say.

Kamala, how are you? Hope you are fine.

Hmm.

What is he asking?

See. Hmm.

Let me explain.

We are enacting a dance-drama for this festival.

So we are considering Remya for the role of Sita.

But..

Just for a few days.

Not that. How can I send her if she misses her classes?

That's not an issue, Chetta.

Then, I'm acting in a dance-drama for the first time.

That's not a problem. You don't worry. We are all there.

Yeah, exactly.

Let me ask Sumesh.

How will I agree without his permission?

Mom, just keep quiet.

I can decide for myself.

I will come, Chetta.

Hello.

Hello..

Is this Lakshmi snacks?

Ah..yes.

Greetings Madam.

Yes.

The snacks is really good.

Is it?

No words to describe about the lentils and spices in it.

It's really tasty.

One more thing Madam. Hmm.

I always purchase Lakshmi snacks for all the special occasions at my home.

Oh..that's great!

Anyway I'm glad to talk to you.

Thanks for picking my call. Okay..okay.

Then one more personal thing.

Dasetta..

Shall I say? Yes.

It would be good if you add more lentils. Why not? I'll see to it.

Okay..okay.

Okay then.

What will you gain by messing with these naive girls?

Look..

..this is my hobby when I get a kick now.

You seem to invite trouble.

Hasn't your tension released? Huh?

Hasn't your tension released?

We haven't got anyone for the role of Raman.

Isn't Sudhi there? Sudhi?

Great, that's a wrong choice.

Hey, the one who acts as the hero should have a grandiose and charm.

Yeah.

Sudhi doesn't fit in there.

No way, he can't do justice to the role. Then what will we do?

Okay then, give me an example.

Somewhat like whom, just describe.

To give an example..

..someone like him.

Like him?

Like him means?

Like him means..

..there should be an alluring charm on the face.

Then..

..he should look polite and appealing to the townsfolk.

Then why not we make him do Shri Ram?

Huh?

Can't we make him?

Me? Why not?

I can't do it.

How will that work? Hmm?

Haven't we told the committee that we will allow only our townsfolks to act?

That's true.

You still haven't..

..accepted him as one among us?

Hey..Ravi that..

Dasetta, he is my son.

Long back when I was on my way back from Palani..

..I saw him for the 1st time at Coimbatore bus stand.

A 10 year old boy who stood crying as he lost his parents in the Tsunami.

I bought him a masala dosa then.

I saw a smile on his face that day.

That smile still remains fresh in my eyes.

That day he came with me to Vannathi Kaavu.

The townsfolk said that I got a Tamilian boy as a labourer.

For Vanaja and me who are childless..

..he is our son, Dasetta.

Hey, don't simply...

Look at the power of a masala dosa!

If anyone asks you, just tell them that he is Ravi's son.

Kurukattu Ravi's son.

Did he say that he agrees to this?

That's right.

He didn't say anything.

I will say his reply.

He will come.

And will act as Shri Ram.

Reshma..

Oh Rajeevetta.

But Reshma.. Hmm?

Isn't this a song from a movie?

No this is a devotional song from a movie.

Okay, then there is no problem.

There's devotion, that's enough.

Then Reshma, let's rock.

Don't forget to call this Rajeevaettan if you need anything.

Can you arrange for dance fog on the stage?

Dance fog?

Yes, before the dance don't they spray dance fog on the stage?

Oh...that smoke..

Reshma, we'll set the stage on fire. Isn't it?

Let me leave. I'm a bit busy. Okay.

My dear Lakshmi Chechi how's the Thiruvathira going on?

You don't seem to have started.

Look, they are all busy.

Rajeev, I was waiting to see you.

What's it?

We are short of 1 person for the Thiruvathira.

After all you are a politician. Just arrange one more person.

Arranging one more person means... Don't ponder too much.

Tell your wife to come.

I always tell her...

..not to restrain herself to the kitchen always..

..and get involved in such activities.

But she never listens to me. What can I do? She doesn't get out.

You don't worry about that. I have got her consent.

So, you got her consent?

If she's ready, then what's the issue?

It's a good thing.

Ok then, tell her to come here tomorrow itself.

I'll do that.

That's all? I'll tell her.

Okay, let me go.

I have to go to the drama camp too.

Listen, did you agree to Lakshmi chechi for the Thiruvathira dance?

When she asked me..

..I just said that I'll try.

Who permitted you for that? Did I agree?

I didn't confirm.

I just said that I'll try.

Hell with your try!

Listen, better obey my orders and remain at home taking care of the kid.

Did you get me?

Let me come home. I'll show you.

Chandretta..

This one too. Have it. Enough Mom.

Your entire family is involved in cooking.

Sheesh!

You are such a big actor and your mother has to feed you.

Sheesh! That's sad!

Rajeev..

..don't simply pass comments. He will stop eating this too.

I didn't say anything.

Chandretta..

..let me know whatever you need.

I'm here.

Rajeev.. Hmm.

You need not flip a leaf for me.

Then avoid this sarcastic smile of yours.

It's awful! Okay?

Is the rice ready, Nalini Chechi? The curries are ready.

I have to just put the rice for cooking.

Nothing special, huh?

No nothing special.

Sheesh!

Can't you serve something fried or roasted?

Then only we'll get energised.

Rajeev..

..a dog on a leash always has a misconception that..

..every heap in front of him is rice.

I just said. I have no issues.

I can eat anything.

Isn’t it?

He is a brat. His very sight annoys me.

Hey Rajeevetta..

..you're shining all over.

It isn't that easy man.

Yellow birdie, you are always with a bottle.

I have urine related issues.

Doctor has advised me to drink plenty of water.

Adding to the quantity you drink in the evening?

Brother..I have two ways in front of me.

Either allow me to accompany you to the forest.

Hello. Just a minute. Let me get out.

Or else..

..order me to offer Ayodhya's throne at your feet.

Don't come too forward. Just remain there.

Learn to control your wrath, young man.

This is our father's decree.

Birdie, what's so funny to giggle?

We'll laugh at different things. Who are you to question us?

Your mother!

Hey yellow birdie, just hold this. I'm coming right away.

Come, they are calling us.

You don't get upset.

After he says his dialogue..

..take few steps forward and look at the audience..

..and say your part boldly. That's all.

Rajetta..

..can't you just help them?

Help them..?!

Can't you accompany them to carry these things?

Geeta, don't you know that I have a slip disc?

That's all healed Rajetta.

How will it heal?

Don't you remember what the doctor said?

If I do any heavy job, it may slip again.

Geeta..

-Hmm. -Just look here.

Isn't there a difference between my shirt's colour and the border of my dhothi?

Uff..my God!

Isn't it?

Where were you all this while, Raghava?

They have been waiting since long.

They might have to wait for me.

I am coming here, keeping my job aside.

This Raghavan is not like some others who are jobless.

What sub standard stuff have you boozed in the morning itself?

It's self made. Make India!

Hey..

Why is this boy here?

He is the main character playing Rama in the dance-drama.

Huh?

Get your hands off.

Awesome!

Do what I said previously. Okay Dasetta.

Let's practise. Okay.

Raghava..

..we have just few days left.

Try to come early. Hmm.

Then, don't come drunk.

We have ladies and children here.

Huh?

Don't take it as an order.

It's just a request. Okay?

Huh? Yes.

Have a seat.

What's the matter?

He is drunk. That's the issue.

Oh it's banana fritters today? Hmm.

I'm taking one more. No, just take one.

Uncle, can't you play a soldier in this drama?

You need to just stand with a spear.

I can't stand for long. I have a backache.

I'm taking one more.

You only have a back ache, right? Your mouth seems to be fine.

Doesn't that have a double meaning?

Aunty. Hmm?

Did you buy the things? No.

Just come here.

She didn't give the fingerprint. She'll do it. Just a minute.

Let me be frank. I don't like her going for this low grade things.

At least she could ask me.

Son, I was about to say.

I thought at least you would tell me.

I was also not favourable for it.

When she insisted..

Just get this right. This play won't happen. Mark my words.

Son, don't do anything in a fit of rage.

I won't allow anyone to excel here after making a fool of me.

Tell this to her also.

Hey..

Are you selling these stale snacks?

Prateesh, just don't create a ruckus.

'Ravee's cool bar'.

Our guy suggested a better name, right?

Sumeshetta 'Kambi' won't go well with everyone.

Is it?

Get us 4 Sharjah shake.

Everything is over. It's time to close the shop.

What are you saying?

You won't give water to the thirsty?

Go out. I have to close the shop.

Go out!

Don't get heated up. Let's cool ourselves.

Get lost man.

Get lost!

No need Dasetta. Slowly.

No need.

Yes pull over.

Don't worry. I'll walk.

Dasetta..

..why did you get down? Get in the car.

Let's go to the station. That's the right thing.

He says that there is no need for that.

Hey, don't avoid it like that.

Be strong. I'm with you.

He is our Kunjuramettan's son.

That boy just played some mischief.

No issue. Just leave it.

Shucks!

My dear Dasetta...

..if it was my old self, I would play a ball with his skull.

Just keep quiet. That's what I also have to say.

Here..

Nothing serious.

He will be fine after a week's rest.

Then what about the shop? I'll open the cool bar.

No, you don't open it.

You just go for the rehearsal.

Let the townsfolk drink hot water for a week. Exactly!

Chiku had called. He is coming here.

Oh..why is that hooligan coming here?

Who is this Chiku? You don't know?

Her aunt's son.

He's exceptional and one of his kind.

He's not much of a troublemaker.

Yeah, not at all a troublemaker!

He'll make a firecracker explode here which was supposed to explode at America.

He's that sort of a guy.

He has a case at the court or else he would have come here today.

Who? Don't you remember?

From that Amruthampadi Anganwadi Oh, from the Anganwadi?

That crazy guy? Exactly.

Anyway you always despise my family members.

We have no one to claim for our rights.

No wonder he was beaten up brutally like this.

Hey bro..

..are you all set?

Where were you all this while?

I hope my vision won't blow off.

Drink it only if you want. I never cheat anyone.

Give me the money. Darling don't lose your cool.

Raghavetta, we are leaving, okay?

Chetta, is it right to do this here where ladies are also there?

Buzz off boy!

Mess up with others.

Amongst Your righteousness, where does this Urmila stand?

Breaking all these shackles..

...I'm ready to come along with You.

But, when I realise that You are the one who..

..is leaving this place keeping me leashed here..

Look, stand just below the light.

Okay?

Where is he? Who?

Where is Jeethu?

Just a minute, let me see. Call him fast.

Where has he gone when he's needed here?

Are you worried about this Baahubali?

Uncle, when you are with me..

..no man will dare touch me!

Oops!

Oops! Kumaretta are you hurt?

I'm safe because my kids are fortunate.

Sorry.

I'll knock your teeth off if you show your craziness here.

I'm sorry. I didn't see.

Bhagavan Chettan is calling you.

Shucks! That was unwanted!

Just hold this.

Hey, do you have water? No water is over.

Raja, do you have a matchstick?

I don't smoke Raghavetta.

Sheesh!

Hey Raja, you are always glued to her!

Nobody is going to kidnap her.

Why are you laughing at his comments?

Huh?

He just cracked a joke.

What joke?

This is what I say, you can't understand anything.

Huh..why are you saying like that?

That seems to have a double meaning.

Am I a blockhead?

Chechi, Bhagavan Chettan is calling you.

I'll put her to sleep and come.

What the heck!

Raghavetta..

..this smoking isn't that good.

You'll suffer from throat cancer.

Mind your own business.

Is anyone there?

No Chetta, come.

Let me leave.

Oops!

My God.

Children will get up.

Sumeshetta...slowly.

Oops!

If someone sees this.

My dear listen to me, leave him. Get lost.

Hey my dhoti.

Oh no..please..

Oops..!!

My God!

My dear Chetta leave him. Don't defame me.

Leave him.

Shall I tell the townsfolk, Sumeshetta?

Oops!

No dear, please don't.

Don't tell anyone.

It will be shame if people know you were smashed by this Tamilian boy.

Don't simply lose your value.

Son..that way.

Slowly..!

Hello..

I'll come now.

Just come fast.

Where were you? I didn't have a vehicle.

All those filling the sacred vessel can come here.

Yes, come.

What's up?

That's what I said.

Come here after that. Just come.

Crowd is scarce, right? Hmm.

Who else is there? Make it fast.

Chandra.. Hmm.

Just come here.

Okay then.

What's this man? A belt bomb?

Okay.

I am in the middle of something.

No.

Okay then hang up.

Who is on the line? That Kurukattu Ravi.

Are you observing the fast? Ahh..!

Geetechi, he's looking dashing!

You both wait. We'll be right back. Okay.

You are looking awesome in the sari.

Sumesh..come.

Don't stand away.

It's for the prosperity of our town. Come.

Come on.

Just bend and take it Sumesh.

I..just came..

..to check for some water.

There is no water here. Just get lost.

Why are you getting angry, Geeta?

Do you still remember the old stuff? Huh?

Look..if you come close, I'll scream and gather people.

Don't make noise.

It's because I like you. Hey..

Just listen to me. Leave me.

What nonsense are you doing?

Hey you..

Leave it.

I will go.

You are...

..not going anywhere.

You can go only after enacting the entire play.

I'll give you the rest later.

Get away!

Move your leg dear.

Why are you all sitting like this? Just think of something.

What to say? Let the one who caused it speak.

I'll thrash such men if they enact the play or otherwise.

That's all. I'm in a meeting.

Well, continue thrashing.

You can then play the role for Raman and Sita yourself.

Hey..man.

Do you want to be thrashed by her next?

Don't just sit idly. Think what to do next.

What to think?

Let that boy beg pardon to Raghavettan and get him back.

Look if Raghavan is here, I won't enact the play.

I won't be there too.

Look, let me know if this won't work. I have other jobs for tomorrow.

Hey, why are you not saying anything?

This Samiti can't proceed further with men like Raghavan.

Yes.

Then..

..I beg pardon to Geeta on behalf of the Samithi for the trouble caused.

But come what may..

..we will enact this play.

I will never suggest to enact the play with such men..

..but..

..we need someone good for the role of Raavan.

Getting someone in this last minute..

No way. That won't work.

Raavan's role..

..will be performed by me.

Will he suit that role?

What nonsense!

Bhaskaretta..

..I don't mean anything.

Although he is the director of this play..

..but enacting Raavan is a great challenge.

Taking his health into consideration..

..he won't be able to do justice.

That's because you have no idea, Chandra.

Kunjuraman Chettan's Raavan is not..

..someone with ten heads and 6 feet height..

That's a performance!

You coward!

You're an incompetent demon and a traitor to our clan!

How were you ever born from the womb of the brave Kaikesi?!

Are you willing to forfeit your birthland and...

..your clan to that Ram, you conceited man!

From being inconspicuous, I rose this clan to a state...

..where the Demon clan is now a source of..

...great terror and trepidation even for the Gods.

This Lord of Lanka is never accustomed to forego what he acquired.

Beware of that!

It's good that Raghavan left.

Jamal, switch on the audio.

Yes ready.

Prince, it may be God's will that the coronation was obstructed.

God's will!

Those who hindered my elder brother's coronation..

..will have to face the wrath of this Lakshman's sword.

Stop..stop it.

Jeethu, what are you doing?

Hold this sword upright in front of the audience.

We have to enact this play, day after tomorrow.

It's been a month since we are rehearsing.

Isn't it still not perfect? But Chetta..

..it may be due to tension. What tension?

Bhagavan Chetta, it's just the thought of being on the stage in 2 days.

When we are on the stage, it's just pitch darkness in front of us.

Amidst that darkness, thousands of eyes will be staring right at us.

At that very moment, in their eyes, you are not Jeethu...

.but you are Lakshman.

We are all Gods!

Why should Gods fear, my dear?

Stay energetic. Okay.

Does anyone else have any fears? I'm have no fear.

Smart boy!

I wish to grab and kiss you, but you're too heavy for that.

Reducing weight isn't such a big problem.

Yeah.

You first reduce your food. No..no..

Hey did you take the stuff? Huh?

Didn't you take the stuff? Let him leave.

Shucks!

What's up? Aren't you going home?

Did he hear us?

Hey..take the stuff Adi.

Dilipetta, I've something else to do.

Sheesh! Don't say like that. It's getting late.

Just go to the beverage.

Not that.

Adi, you have no affection as before.

What's this man?

Didn't Bhagavan Chettan tell you to drop me home?

Do you want me to drop you?

First, get your kidney stone surgery done. We'll see after that.

This girl never misses a chance to..

Come fast. Mom will fire us if we are late.

Chechi, me too. Yes, come.

Get down carefully.

I thought of asking you.

You speak Malayalam very well.

It's because I'm living here since long.

Iju, hold the flashlight straight. There may be snakes.

I'm actually holding it straight.

Remya.. Hmm.

Is it true you are engaged to Sumesh?

No it isn't fixed like that.

Long back my father and Kunjuramettan had set this up.

I don't like him.

He is not at all like his father.

He is a complete wastrel!

An unsolicited caretaker! What?!

Yeah. He brings grocery home without we asking for it.

He keeps on doing things without we asking for it.

Then why can't you talk and make it clear?

That won't end in a mere talk.

Mom is really frightened of him. Oh!

Let me get a better option.

I should talk.

Don't you feel like going to your hometown?

Hometown? What do I have to see there?

There are plenty of seas.

I can see that here too.

What do I lack here?

Raviettan and Vanajechi are there.

Chandrettan and Bhagwan Chettan are there.

Everybody are there.

So we aren't there in that list?

If you wish I can give it a thought.

So you are not adding me? What are you saying?

Is there a Ram without a Jadayu?

Be careful about that Raghavan. He will take out all his grudge on you.

No way.

If he comes again, I'll beat him to a pulp.

Hey Pandi

Hey, celestial actress!

You carry on. I'll look into it.

Remya..hope you are fine.

You seem to steadily peck on to higher ranks.

Heard that you are the Kamal Haasan of Vannathi Kaavu.

Huh?

Give us a role too.

Why are glaring at me?

Hey, if you dare to hit me! Hey who are you?

Son, wait till you come out of your egg shell, okay?

Then this Uncle will come.

Get your hands off. Leave my hand you Pandi.

I said leave.

Hey..hey..leave it!

What will we gain if we thrash him in the dark?

Don't we need some crowd and chaos?

So you gather few men and come in broad daylight.

We'll meet then.

Come. Hmm.

Two rose mallows rustle amongst one another,

Muttering about spectating us in solitude,

The moon sinking in amidst the dusky night,

Words manifested through the eyes are captured in the tape,

Desirous words to be imparted get muted

The coy eyes beam and run on a loop,

Caresses like the touch of garden ants and...

..hustling and conferring me with soothing tickles.

The nights of yearnings for the next dawn to arrive,

My heart trembles to behold your sight,

Here we are, pacifying the passionate fumes of our longing hearts.

Sitting close blowing and cooling them.

All the pristine clouds are descending,

What are these mellow gasps uttering?

Making way through innumerable shackles

Dreaming vividly with open eyes, awaiting for it to come true

Souls brimming with butterflies,

When your warm presence is nearby...

..your voice resonates in my ears as a soothing melody

Enchanting the mind left and right.

Two rose mallows rustle amongst one another,

Muttering about spectating us in solitude,

The moon sinking in amidst the dusky night,

Words manifested through the eyes are captured in the tape,

The nights of yearnings for the next dawn to arrive,

My heart trembles to behold your sight,

Here we are, pacifying the passionate fumes of our longing hearts.

Sitting close blowing and cooling them.

Are you ready?

You know that I have only one wish.

You should be with me always.

A palace sans Your presence is just a mere lot of strangers.

You didn't marry the daughter of Janak to bear grievances in the dense forests.

I don't approve of this.

Sometimes your words..

..are sharper than thorns.

Beloved. Hmm.

Why don't you understand my dilemma?

You may manage to endure in the forest for 14 years with the..

..self respect that you saved your father's dignity.

But all that while I'll be deeply wounded with the void of Your presence.

It's not only the years..

..but how will I survive every moment with the realisation that You aren't with me?

What happened?

I was just dusting this area.

Huh?

I was just tidying this place.

Do you...like her?

No Chetta..

..it was just the rehearsal.

No worries.

I can understand.

Long back I had this same fear.

Do you know the first quality a lover should have?

The courage to stand with an upright chest in front of anyone to say that you love her.

Rest will fall in place at the right time.

Even though she's a girl whom I consider as my daughter..

..I'm lending this advice to you..

..because I just want one dejected lover in this town.

Okay?

Tomorrow is the final rehearsal. Don't forget that.

Hail, hail, hail Lord Ram!

We'll configure a battle array!

We'll cleave the seas and carve a path amidst!

The carved path will fence walls of waves on either sides,

We'll now seek the visage of Goddess Sita,

Hi Ravi.

We'll seek Her in the Land of Lanka and we'll accomplish our feat.

We are paving a path for Lord Ram here today.

Raavan and his ten heads will be history today.

Let's venture for war,

Hail, hail, hail Lord Ram!

President, a small problem.

We didn't get the leafs.

We'll doom the land of Raavan as a past memory,

We'll be back with Sita, we'll be back!

Jamal. Huh?

Few lights weren't working. No worries. It'll be fine tomorrow.

It should be fine.

Awesome! It was great!

Hey, it was super.

Dasetta, everything was really good!

It was awesome!

Chandra, get me a strong tea.

Nalini..

..give Divakarettan a strong tea.

My dear Divakaretta, this will all be ready only by evening.

See, we haven't even set the fireplace.

It's been a long time since I had your tea.

So just a desire.

I'll have it elsewhere.

Come here in the evening.

Will any problem arise during the festival?

What problem?

I heard that Sumesh and his gang will not allow the play to take place.

Do you believe his words?

Don't you know the games we played in our hey days?

I know that.

Can they play above that? No way.

Then what's the issue?

He is just clad in white and white attire.

He's an absolute rascal!

If he's a rascal, our hands are not tied up too.

I just warned you. Hmm.

Is that Sumesh reigning the town?

Divakaretta.. Hmm?

Has the special rice come? No. I'll inform you when it comes.

Yeah it's over, right?

Greetings!

Rice..

Yeah serve rice.

How are you?

Sambar..

Take a seat.

The other side also.

Give some water on the other side.

What nonsense is this?

Have a look here.

Where's that Girisha?

Hey Girisha..Where is he?

Girisha..

Look, they gave a banana leaf to all.

But I got a colocasia leaf, rubbish!

If this is the situation of the President, then what about the others?

Say slowly. People will hear. You keep quiet.

Why should we defame our own programme?

See, when they asked the Bengalis to cut banana..

..leaves, they got whatever leaves they could.

Look at this.

Do one thing

Hey... No..no..no!

Serve him some pickle. Give it here.

Look at him bragging!

Girish should be blamed for this. Yesterday I had consigned him everything very well.

None of them have responsibility.

President seems to be in a terror mood.

He has foiled the event.

Girish has completely flawed the leaf procurement.

Yes, offload it.

Hey hold it. Offload this first.

Hey be careful.

Chetta, should we keep it here?

'The celestial singer of Vannathi Kaavu'.

Hey offload it carefully. Mind the nails.

'Das Fans Asscociation, Vannathi Kaavu'

Does he have a fans association here?

Why not? He and his wife.

And that bluffer, that member? Rajeevan.

Chetta, give way.

Keep it upright.

How's it Dasetta? Isn't it nice?

I had asked Rajeev for a big flex.

Who will see this one kept here in the corner?

What is the way to make it visible to all the townsfolk?

If you want all the townsfolk to see, you will have to place it at the altar.

Should I ask that to Rajeev or the priest?

You just keep gawking here like dogs at the meat shop.

Nothing is going to happen. Shucks!

Sumesh, it's getting on my nerves.

Let it get dark. I'll tear it off completely.

Just keep quiet.

A flex should be of moderate size. This looks like a notice.

Hey Abhi, call that Rajan here.

Rajettan?

Why do you want him?

Bring him here. I have something.

Hello..

How long has it been since we had a draw for the chit fund?

Why didn't you pick up my call? I was quite busy with some other stuff.

I am stuck at the camp.

Let this play get over. I will be coming to your place.

I'll tell you the rest later.

Geeta..

Don't come home. I've to get some money. I'll pay you after that.

Geeta..Geeta..

Okay then.

What's it Rajetta? See we won't be doing this play.

We have to go from here now. What are you saying?

I have to enact the play.

Hey you dumbo..

..the chain and bangle we pawned..

...Sumesh said that he will give it to us.

Oh..so you've boozed with that Sumesh.

Men will booze occasionally.

You don't waste time talking.

Hell with you men. I won't come anywhere.

Why?

I want to keep up my promise.

I won't bite the hands that fed me.

If you say like that..

..it seems to have a double meaning.

No double meaning. It has only one meaning.

You are good for nothing. That's all!

So..

..I am a worthless man now, isn't it?

So be it.

My Mom warned me many times then not to marry a theater artist.

I didn't pay heed.

So do one thing. Go and stay with your mother.

I will go. I'll stay there.

I'll go and stay.

That's what you want, right?

I have bit of trouble with my disc.

That's it.

Okay then.

You continue as a theater artist.

I'll go my way. Okay?

Mom..

..I..didn't understand you then.

I didn't understand what you told me then.

What time is this dance-drama?

Around 10 to 12.

Sir, this is a place with beautiful girls.

Hope you haven't forgotten that story? Sir you were just joking.

The townsfolk here are very loving.

Hey..hey keep it there. Don't spoil it.

Hey Kurukattiri. Hmm, I'll hold it.

Just a minute.

What's it?

Chiku has come for the festival.

Few boys have also come with him.

They are saying that they will hit back those who beat you up.

I fear that boy will do something untoward.

Why did you invite him here? When did I do so?

I just told him that there is a festival.

So he came. Now you bear with him.

It seems that Chiku has come. Let him come.

He wants to thrash Sumesh.

So what? Let Sumesh get thrashed.

I fear that boy will set this festival ground on fire.

Yeah, right!

Hey, keep this back after your work.

You come. Let's go. Shucks!

Hey, keep that back. Hmm.

Yes Rajetta.

That Renish and gang are roaming around your shop.

Just have a look. Just a minute, I'll call back.

What's it?

I heard that Renish and his gang are around our shop.

Should I go and check? Okay go and check.

Then, don't create a ruckus there. Okay.

Who is it? It's Adi.

It seems that Renish and his boys are around our shop.

Will he come?

I have done it tactfully.

Hey, I won't hit him. I'm observing the fast.

Then why did you come? I came just to watch.

I want to record his cries as a ring tone.

Keep quiet.

Yes Sumeshetta.

No he hasn't reached.

I'll call you after that.

Yeah, I'll be cautious. Okay.

Hey, he shouldn't recognise us. Never!

There he is.

He stopped there. Wait, wait, he will come.

Yes Bhaskaretta. Hey..

Did anyone take Kumbhad's costume from here?

I have given it near the stage.

Oh, then what is the point in me searching here?

Then.. Come on.

Is there anyone standing near our shop?

Huh? What?

Is there anyone playing up around our cool bar?

No, I can't see anyone here.

Are you sure?

Who will come here during the festival?

Okay then. Hmm.

He is turning around.

Hey, he is going back.

"Next comes the group dance by the Vannathi Kaavu dance Goddesses."

Okay then as I said.

Chetta, our daughter, take her.

Oh, I'll forget such things.

Rajeev..

Place Dasettan's song soon. What?

I said place Dasettan's song soon.

Why so?

He says if it isn't placed according to his..

..seniority, it will be a humiliation for him.

Is it?

I'll set it. No worries. I'll set it.

When is your wife's dance? After this, next is her dance.

After all it's her wish.

Though I'm not talented..

..I do my best to encourage artists.

That's all we can do. You have a big heart, Rajeev.

Yeah. Nowadays no one has it.

Sunietta, what about Athira?

Which Athira?

Didn't you say that Chikuettan will set up Athira for me?

This night?

I arranged 3 liters of local arrack. Did you forget that Anietta?

What do you want now?

When she comes for the festival, you want to express your love. That's all?

There's a problem in that? What problem?

She has another lover.

You should hit him.

Sheesh..!!

Come on have this.

What a boy?!

Hey that's not a problem.

Our Chikuettan will take charge of any contemptible case.

Hey, don't you have any other girl in town?

Can't you run after any other girl?

I just want her.

What craze is that?

What is the reason you love her so much?

I like her fore-arm the most.

Forearm?!!

What's this man?

Chiku, get his fore- arm romance on track.

The boy is perturbed here.

It's like asking for a jail with an attached toilet.

Tell him to stop screeching and leave. I've a splitting headache.

Shucks!

Where's the touch up?

Touch up..?? Tell him.

I will.

Here.

Son, did you forget the playschool at the 18th ward?

Give me the powdered elixir.

Aniettan please say.

This boy!

Babu. Okay..okay.

Chetta..

Baby's banana and milk is in the bag. Don't forget to feed her.

What?

I'll do that. You don't worry.

You continue, go on.

Look, place Dasettan's song soon after this.

Make it fast. Isn't it a devotional one?

-Yeah, devotional. -I'll set it.

That's enough.

"Next is the spiritually devotional song by the..

.. celestial singer of Vannathi Kaavu Haridas...

..that'll soothen this lovely evening with music."

Respected art lovers..

..I wholeheartedly thank the Vannathi Kaavu temple committee..

..and my dear friend and guide Mr.Rajeev,

..who gave me this opportunity.

So let me start.

Isn't this song from the Tamil movie Villu?

What's this Rajeev? You said it's purely devotional.

We trusted you and gave him an opportunity.

Mohanetta, this is a Tamil devotional song.

Just that it's a fast track. Rajeev don't fool us.

Just listen to his song.

How would I know, he would sing such a song?

Do you call this a song?

I think the powdered elixir has gone into his nose.

What's going on?

Bro, where were you? Oh, he's fixed a drink?

Hey what are you upto?

Bro, just cool down and enjoy a drink.

It's been so long since we had a booze session.

Hold this.

Bro, have this.

Gulp it, come on.

No. Come on.

I admire him for only this one thing.

Whatever trash stuff he boozes on, he will never leave his standard.

That's right. Okay, that's fine.

No don't add water.

Don't mess up here today.

Our drama will be conducted today. Don't foil it.

Son, hope you understood what Raviettan said.

Do anything after the play. No problem.

Chandra.. Huh?

So what?

Have you seen his fight swaying his sword?

It's absolutely super!

This Chiku will leave this place only after..

..cutting open the man who hit my brother-in-law.

I'm in a revenge mood. Bro, don't divert me.

Let any number of them come.

We have come with a vehicle full of tools.

Tools?! Where?

Son, this is a minor problem.

We can talk and sort it out. Don't sort it out.

Don't sort it out at any circumstances.

He dared to hit this Chiku's brother in law.

Kerala will burn! Huh..Kerala?

Or else we'll set fire.

We'll set fire. Yeah we will.

What's next?

If Raghavanettan came, I could get sloshed and go to bed.

Anyway, nothing else to do.

Shucks!

You better go to bed. That's only what you are capable of.

Will you kill us with this?

This is a risky game.

You just need to get drunk. You don't need to know anything else.

Just have a drink.

Give it fast.

Here. Hold this.

Just wait. Don't break it.

You promised us three. Ah, the shop is closed.

So what is this? You have another one.

This is a special one. You can’t handle it.

Here, have a drink. No, thanks.

I'm observing the fast. Isn't the procession over?

Yeah, that is over but... Move.

Have this drink.

Take that man. I guess I'll have it.

Drink it. What's wrong with your back?

I had a fall.

It's aching badly.

This seems to be a weekly ritual now.

You do one thing.

Show the physician Sumeshettan consulted before.

It'll be done, right? I guess.

Sumeshetta...

That tree and us. That's all that was there.

He received a divine call and turned back immediately.

No point in saying about that.

Let them do the dance-drama. We'll get our hands on them.

I thought of not letting that son of a bitch on the stage.

I heard that you were expelled from the play, Raghavetta.

I wasn't kicked out. I quit on my own.

Why is that so Raghavetta? Was your acting bad?

You ***...

Get someone on stage, matching my range to enact Raavanan.

He'll shit his pants.

You continue telling your empty brags here.

Real men there are gonna rock the stage with that play.

Exactly!

Sumesh, you don't get upset.

I agreed to do this play only because of your father, Kunjuramettan.

But now, what he is playing is a dirty game.

What game?

I won't tell anything because I'll be blamed for it in the end.

You speak up Raghavetta.

It's just not our natives.

A lot of outsiders are showing up on this.

Who else other than our people are there? Speak up.

That boy who is enacting Raman's role.

What's his name?

That Tamilian? Yeah

Yes, he's the guy.

He has...

...his tip has been cut off!

Don’t simply say rubbish.

So now I am the one at fault.

This Raghavan never speaks or behaves badly with others.

But I'll say the truth right on your face.

Do you have any proof?

I haven't seen him rehearsing on any Friday afternoons.

Isn't his name Adi?

Adi!

Hey, it can be Adil or Abeer.

Who knows who's named him?

Sumeshetta, what do we do?

You do what you please.

But if it was during my hey days, I would have stripped their clothes off.

At our Vannathi Kaavu, if outsiders..

..should enact the role of Raman..

..then why are all of you still living?

Come on.

Let the townsfolk decide if they want us or the play.

Damn it. There's no connectivity!

How will we have?

The President and you were those who staged a strike against the mobile tower.

Did you see the President? He's at the committee office.

Is it?

He is not at the committee office. He's not?

"For the Vannathi Kaavu..

Where has he gone?

..festival, Udayam Kala Samiti presents the Lanka Padanam.

"Shri Ramarajyam dance-drama will soon grace the stage."

"Composed by the great Kunjuraman."

"Directed by Bhagavan Dasan."

Go and do your part energetically.

The sight of Raman..

..should bring tears in the eyes of the townsfolk.

All of you, should carry along the audience to our Ayodhya.

He has left the programme there and watching the daily soap here?

That's real fun!

President..

See..

..I never miss to light the evening lamp. So I came back.

Yeah, we heard it.

What's it Sumesh?

Come here. Why are you all here?

Is it with your approval that Muslim boy is enacting as Raman?

What are you saying Sumesh?

My dear, I swear on my kid, I don't know anything.

Nobody has told me anything.

What to do now? What to do?

What else? Beat them to a pulp.

Yes. that's right. How can they rule over us?

I have a feeling he is an extremist.

That's my doubt too. Didn't you also feel?

Why not? Yeah absolutely.

We can't allow such wantonness to take place here.

Start the vehicle. Dear switch off that lamp.

Start the vehicle.

Hey..

..Renish.

Renish..

I'll come soon. Close the gate. Okay.

Shall I just go home? What's there?

I forgot to wear my underwear. Get on man.

"I'll put an end to this competitive offering today,"

"I'll wield the bow and string it,"

"I'll win over the heart of the Earth's daughter,"

"I'll attain success and the kingdom will welcome me."

"I'm competent, extremely competent!"

"I'm a tough and powerful Prince."

"I'll grab the bow effortlessly"

"I'll string the bow and gain success"

"I'll own the daughter of the Earth."

Let's get on the stage and punch him?

Not now.

Let's wait for the interval. Should we remain posted here till then?

Who told you so?

Go and spread word to the townsfolk about the immorality of Udayam Kala Samiti.

Come on.

The brave warrior, the Lord of Hanuman,

"Blue lotus eyed man!

The moment You came beside me,

In the moonlit spring month like a paradise of flowers,

I'm vibrant now, I'm brimming of sweet honey now,

I'm brimming of sweet honey now,

I'm brimming of sweet honey now.

I'm brimming of sweet honey now.

I think it started long ago.

Come fast.

At the interval there will be a mass fight.

That moment beat that son of a bitch to a pulp.

All the townsfolk will be with us.

You will not face any problem.

You just kick start it. We'll take care of the rest.

Hey walk carefully.

Are you leaving?

You are amazing! Huh?

What was the need to make someone from another religion enact the play?

Other religion? Don't fool us.

I'm talking about that Tamilian boy.

Sumesh is all set. The townsfolk will back him strongly.

I thought of going home with her before the ruckus. I'm going.

If you touch Chiku's bro.. Hey Chiku..

Get up man. There's a big chaos at the festival ground.

Hey..

What's all this?!

Hello... Chiku is a bit inebriated.

Tools are there inside. For what?

Shucks!

Dasetta.. What's it Ravi?

We should go from here now. What's the matter?

I have no time to explain. Who's on the stage?

Dilip is enacting.

After this is the interval.

Okay then..you..

..go through the field behind the stage.

The vehicle is waiting at the Panchayat ground.

Ravi, what are you saying?

To stop this play halfway and leave?

There's a big problem. Sumesh and his gang won't spare us.

Why should we fear Sumesh, when all the townsfolk are with us?

The townsfolk will all go against us. Why will they?

They are saying that he is a Muslim.

All the townsfolk are agitated and want to burn us alive.

Hey..

Won't it suffice if we explain and convince them?

People are vexed and uncontrollable like mad dogs.

They will not listen to what you say.

Sumesh, whatever the problem may be, we can discuss and solve it.

Keep quiet!

Doing wantonness and blabbering, you dogs!

What wantonness did we do? You made a Muslim boy enact Raman's role.

Move aside. Come on move. Give way.

Don't create a chaos. Maintain peace and harmony.

SI David Sir, don't interfere in this. Get aside.

We'll take care of this,

Sumesh don't play dirty games to settle your scores.

It was not only me, someone among you said it.

You wretch! I know your filthy mind.

I will...

Raghava, don't stab us from the back like a bastard.

Then Ravi reveal his religion.

He is my son.

Ravi, that's not a justified answer.

Isn't this an art form?

So what even if he is a Muslim? Can't he perform?

Oh, so you agree, right?

But that won't happen in this land. That's all.

I have not asked him his caste or religion, but I know that he is a human being.

So aren't we humans?

Hey, move..move away. Move aside.

Rajeev, can't you see the gibberishness going on here?

Yeah..look..

Say something man.

Look..

..party is always with the devotees.

Then this is..

..something that hurts the emotions.

A lack of meticulousness and vigilance has occurred from your side.

Sumeshetta, remove his pants and check.

Then we'll know his religion. Hey you..!

Sumesh..hey..Sumesh..

Hey..no..

If you dare touch my boy..

Listen, stop it..

What are you doing?

Don't fight.

What are you doing?

I said don't do.

Leave me.

Come on hit him.

Come on, come on.

Come on hit him.

Hey, what's happening? Listen to me.

Please stop it.

Come on hit him.

Tearing through the seas, stands forth the mighty army.

Here stands Raavan with his ten heads, spread like a snake's hood.

On the other side stands Raman...

..accompanied by his brother Lakshman

His stone cold stare that can decapitate Raavan's ten heads.

With sharpened weapons and urge to annihilate,

Hearing the sound of the beating drums our beards stand up in fury,

The moment you abducted our beloved Sita..

...we carved your note of demise and engraved your funeral.

I carved that your death would be by my hands.

Raavan the Demon, harbinger of death.

With his ten headed stance of terror.

The tailed Hanuman jumps to the rescue at Lanka perching on a tree.

Jumping to the beats of war drums...

The parrot goddess arrives at the meadow.

When the watch guards attack the frontier

The battle intensifies further.

Spears, swords and daggers combat in the battleground.

Swiveling hastily, escalating the battle in great ardour

Lashing with batons, lashing eye to eye, decimating and dying

Legs, arms, eyes are gashed, the watch guards are no longer at the garden

Raavan the Demon, harbinger of death.

With his ten headed stance of terror.

The tailed Hanuman jumps to the rescue at Lanka perching on a tree.

Hey..

Hey you..

Sumeshetta, remove his pants and check.

Sumeshetta...Sumeshetta..

Sumeshetta..

Sumeshetta.. Hey come running.

Sumeshetta..

Sumeshetta..

It's really deep.

Sumeshetta..

"In the struggle to eradicate communal riots from this land..

..he fell prey to their satanic plots and got hospitalised."

"Our own Sumesh Nair..the beloved son of this land.."

..will be welcomed today evening at 5 pm at Vannathi Kaavu junction."

Chetta, a tea.

"I cordially invite you."

"Please participate and bless him."

Hey Murali..

I'm sticking this here.

Hello. Where are you?

I've come to have a tea. Do you have the rosary with you?

Yes I do.

I'll come now.

Chetta, cancel the tea.

Where were you? I went to have a tea.

Go and give it.

Be quick. It's taken so long.

Move aside.

Sheesh! What's this kids?

Show some happiness and peace on your faces.

Yes exactly!

Bala welcome to my dance-drama!

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

Bala welcome to my dance-drama!

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

A mound of chores ahead to be completed!

Clasp on to one side, Ravana!

As we move on with the army, the hurdles are as deep as the sea!

My anxious insides are gurgling!

We'll gradually roll each barrier to reach our goals!

We'll climb aboard the bridges with pumping legs!

Oh God, don't you behold the coercing encounters?

We've to dodge the pitfalls, which are ripping us apart!

These shamefaced moments will turn fruitful!

Our dissents across the land...

..will write history by the generations to come!

Bala welcome to my dance-drama!

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.

Bala welcome to my dance-drama!

If we join hands, we'll make it to the limelight.