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WHEN A RUBBER BALL COSTED 15 RUPEES

(old Tamil song plays)

Ilayaraaja keeps proving that he's the king.

No doubt about that.

But this is Deva's song.

Now hold this.

It's not even 11 o'clock. Are you already heading home?

We're not going home. He's going to play cricket.

I'm going as a spectator.

You could have at least gone home

before going to the ground.

What if we miss the bus?

It's my dream to play for this team.

What's so special about this team?

There might be 100 teams in a town.

But one team will be that town's identity.

This team's like that.

Even my town has a team called 'Five Star.'

They win wherever they go.

This team is just like that.

It's called 'Jolly Friends.'

[commentator] After 28 years…

our Indian team brought the trophy home yesterday!

PERAMBALUR I heartily congratulate the team…

Who asked for the ground? Get down here.

Dhoni might have won the 'Man of the Match' award.

But it was Gambhir who took us to the trophy.

He is our 'Man of the Match.'

Buddy, it's great that Karuppaiya called you to play.

Do the other players know that you're here to play?

Hey, why do you keep asking that?

I know about those guys.

Anbu! Are you playing today?

Yeah. Is this where you're coming from?

No. I'm here for vacation.

Okay, buddy.

Who's that?

He's the yorker specialist from my school I told you about.

Why are they here?

Hey, aren't you the colony teacher's son?

I'm just the teacher's son, bro.

Fine, fine. Why are you here?

- Are you here for vacation? - No, bro.

Karuppaiya wanted me in the team.

What?! Karuppaiya called you?

Yes. I did.

Every time, one of you go missing at the last moment.

- That's why I called him. - Brother…

They're like that. But we're all here now.

Our team lacks a strong bowler, Venkatesh.

He's a great bowler. I've seen him bowl.

Let's give him a chance.

So? Should we bench our guys for him?

Which one of us is supposed to sit this out?

I'll be on the bench for this match.

I want our team to win. Get me the trophy. I'll be happy.

It's getting late. Come, flip the coin.

Coming, brother.

Brother,

keep acting as you wish.

We'll see.

I'll be back after the toss.

- Brother, I'll take the bench. - Anbu…

You better keep quiet. I'll take care. I want you to bowl.

Hey, now they'll come to our ground.

Then, they'll come to our house.

I told you, buddy.

Jolly Friends is not what you think.

Its best times are gone.

Karuppaiya is here just for the toss and to pay the entry fee.

Everything else is decided by Venkatesh.

The team didn't win a single match after he joined.

Cork ball team became a rubber ball team.

[commentator] Jolly Friends has won the toss

and chose to field first.

Why do you think he called you all the way out here to play?

Because no one here knows the game.

He wants to win the trophy, even if it's just here.

SACHIN BOYS FOURTH YEAR CRICKET TOURNAMENT

You can probably guess the player just from the song.

Here comes Gethu, our town's 'stumper ball Sehwag'

to play for Sachin Boys.

He's the one with the most 'Man of the Match' awards

and 'Man of the Series' awards.

No matter where he plays, he'll be the 'Man of the Match.'

Your brother's back from Dubai?

(Pottu Vecha Thangakudam plays on speaker)

That's Gethu, our town's 'stumper ball Sehwag!'

You want to be like him, right?

And now, Jolly Friends' Vicky bowls his first ball to our Sehwag!

What's this? They hyped him up so much.

But he's struggling with this easy bowling.

I thought his hits would make the ball

fly to my mother-in-law's house.

(scoffs)

My buddy doesn't play the first ball as a mark of respect to God.

The rest of them are his. He'll devour them.

- Look at him spinning stories. - Don't you believe me?

See for yourself.

Have you ever experienced a storm in the middle of the summer?

(ball hitting bat)

Gethu's batting will make the opponent's team see the storm.

Make sure your mother-in-law is prepared.

She has to keep picking the balls.

Why did he come back from Dubai in just three months?

He didn't come back by himself.

He went to play cricket with the Arabs and fought with them.

So, they sent him back to India.

(tense background music playing)

(tense background music continues)

Why isn't he bowling?

If Ganguly had skipped Jharkhand and come to Perambalur instead,

Mahendra Singh Dhoni wouldn't have…

We still haven't got a wicket.

- It's humiliating. - Venkatesh…

He's struggling to bat on the off side.

- We can take him by bowling there. - Go back to your position.

- Brother… - Get lost!

Hey, stick to the line. Get out of here.

Why did you call him here? He's irritating us.

Hey, he's a fantastic bowler.

We could have given him an over.

Here comes the last ball of the first innings.

Will Gethu finish it off with a six?

Look at the ball flying towards the leg side!

Oh, but it's safely caught by the fielder.

Shucks! He lost it in the last ball!

He should've hit a six there, too.

He scored enough.

Look at the guy who took the wicket.

He acts like Sreesanth, who took Sachin's wicket.

I get high on alcohol.

He gets high by looking at the opponent's joy.

(Pottu Vecha Thangakuda song continues)

You want to leave? They might scold us, man.

That's fine. Let's leave.

Bro, he's leaving.

Good riddance. Let's go.

Now you know why we call him Sehwag.

Gethu!

What?

Your wife's coming. Run!

Buddy, run!

Jolly Friends need 92 runs--

Oh, gosh! It's Gethu's wife.

(ominous music intensifies)

- Gethu is married? - They eloped in 12th grade.

Inter-caste marriage.

Asodhai! Do you have work here?

How's my brother?

Where's that guy?

He's not here, Asodhai.

He doesn't come here these days.

Then why did you play Vijayakanth's song?

That is… that is for Captain's birthday.

That's why we played it.

(quirky upbeat music playing)

Asodhai, I brought the vehicle here. He went for work this morning.

So, peace won't do the trick here.

I know what to do.

I'll burn this place. That'll get me my answer.

Asodhai!

- Look inside the well. - Hey… fool!

Shut up.

She's trying to burn the roof. I'll have to bear the costs.

- You… - It's not new for him to get caught.

I'm telling you. He went to work this morning.

(birds chirping)

(ominous music intensifies)

(quirky upbeat music intensifes)

Why are you looking at me? Look somewhere else.

Come up, now.

(quirky music playing)

I'll be back.

Where are you going?

I'll take the bike and come home.

Why? So that you can come back after I leave?

No.

You better come with me.

Bring the vehicle home.

Is he the same Gethu we saw a minute ago?

Men are bosses only when their wives are not around.

(tractor engine revving)

She's silent just because we sent him with her.

Else? You all know about her.

(tractor claws clanging)

- Hey… hey! - What are you doing?

(ominous music continues)

(terrifying music)

Call him to play again. I'll show you who I am.

(upbeat music plays)

(upbeat music continues)

CUDDALORE, A BALL COSTS 35 RUPEES Hi, hello, and welcome to D Sports.

We've been talking to various fanboys every week.

So this week, it's someone who bleeds yellow. A CSK fan.

Only a person like him can do this.

With IPL nearing, it's the perfect time for this episode.

So, let's talk to them.

The house's boss is coming. Let's start with him.

- Hello, sir! - Dear…

- Dear? - What?

Your snacks are over. Buy some on your way back.

Okay.

Snacks, it seems. Then let's talk to the real boss.

Come on.

All okay?

How did you get this idea?

Only a hardcore CSK fanatic will do this.

(water sloshing)

(leaves rustling)

- Ma'am? - Hey,

Stop irritating me.

I don't care about these CSK or TSK.

Tell me the truth.

Will you like it if someone turned your house into a turmeric bar?

I gave birth to a lunatic.

This is all its work.

Go and ask that lunatic.

Go away.

(hyping upbeat music playing)

(hyping upbeat music continues)

(sound of wickets breaking)

Kids, leave way. Come on, move.

We are all fans of CSK.

But you went a step ahead and painted your house yellow.

What made you do this?

Millions of people like me are CSK fans.

But that doesn't make me unique.

I have to show everyone that I like CSK more than they do.

Whatever we do, we shouldn't be a sheep in the herd.

We should stand out.

That's awesome!

Then, I've seen people with one or two jerseys.

But why do you have so many different jerseys?

- What's that about? - I'll tell you.

I'm Kathaadi, Anbu's everything.

Did she ask you?

- Okay, talk. - Our man is a guest player.

He plays for whichever team needs him.

If he plays for your team this week, he might play against you next week.

He doesn't even have the jerseys of half the teams.

Soon, you'll be able to open a jersey showroom.

When his mother asked the same, he opened a showroom in her name.

VIJAYA'S SON SPORTS WEAR

(scissors snipping)

He ordered some shirts for the temple's festival.

I told you. It'll take around four days.

You take your time.

We printed our caste's name and it became a huge problem.

I told you that it's wrong.

- That's alright. I'll remove it. - No. Don't.

Then?

Nobody will like it if it's just the name.

Make sure to add the honorifics.

This fool forgot to tell you that.

It's important, right?

So, don't forget to add the honorifics.

(quirky music plays)

Okay.

God, help us win this year so that I can finally retire.

Hey…

- Bro? - I pasted the first poster as usual.

- Okay… - Stick the rest with the boys.

Okay, brother.

You make your daughter play cricket.

You stick posters.

Don't you want to quit cricket?

What else can I do? It became like that.

It's our temple's consecration next week.

- I came to collect donations. - Donations?

Even I wanted to collect donations for this tournament from you.

- Stop joking, brother. - Okay, okay.

I'll give the money to my wife. Collect it from her.

- Thank you, brother. - Anbu!

Brother!

Looks like the tournament preparation is in full swing.

Yes, Anbu.

Send me your photo. I'll add it to our banner.

This is our 20th year.

I'm getting our ld players' photos printed.

Why do you have to do that?

Anbu, you might play for various teams today.

I'm your first captain.

Never forget that.

- Got it? - Okay.

I'm on my way to a friend's wedding. I'll send it once I'm back. See you!

Anbu!

You'll always have a jersey in 'Jolly Friends.'

(music from Bigil plays)

(music from Bigil continues)

(music stops)

(old romantic Tamil song begins)

Sorry, brother.

Hey, Durga!

- Come here. - What is it?

It's okay. It's alright.

- Hold him. I have to gift them. - Careful.

(romantic Tamil song continues in background)

He's cute, right?

That's why he's doing too much.

Let's do the same.

Show your back, Sharath.

Anbu!

There's going to be a lot of teams at your wedding

- …to get signs from the bride. - Stop it, buddy.

Sister, send him to play with us.

Where's your girlfriend, Anbu?

I have to get one. Where is she?

Prakash, he didn't come to your wedding.

He's here to find a girl for him.

Hey, stop it.

Come on, guys. Let's eat.

Where is she?

- Did she-- - I'm here.

(romantic music plays)

- Huh? - I…

I said I'm here so that you wouldn't bump me.

- Oh! - Yeah!

One minute.

You're going to the dining hall, right?

Don't forget to gift the couple.

Hey, bring some rasam here.

- Brother! - Huh?

I'm saving this seat for my future girlfriend.

Can you please…

(quirky music plays)

That's for her sister-in-law.

Can you please…

Gosh, he's terrifying.

Where is she?

Your mom's on her way, dear. Don't cry.

Please, sit here.

Give him to me. He won't cry.

Trust me.

(baby screams)

Hey, where's your sister-in-law?

- What's she doing here? - Hey, Mr.Innocent!

How are you?

Woah!

You're getting more handsome as you grow.

Look at me. I'm getting plumper.

Hey, do you know him?

I've told you.

A guy tried FLAMES with our names

and cried when it showed I was his sister.

That's him.

But, you told me that he's your boyfriend.

- It's the same person. - Really?!

Yeah.

What is it, darling?

- Oh, baby. Don't cry. - It's okay. It's okay.

Come to me.

It's your uncle, baby. Don't cry.

- It's okay, dear! - Uncle?

Right!

- Selvi! - Sister, I'm here.

I'm coming.

(murmers with relief)

His name was Anbu when we were dating.

He's Selvi from today.

(birds chirping)

(ambient household sound)

Asodhai… it's been ten years.

You've just been paying the interest.

When will you pay back the principal?

Am I going to run away without paying you?

Even if I run, my house will still be here.

How dare you throw balls on my cow?

You'll never get them back.

I'll break your limbs.

Yell at your husband like this.

Why are you shouting at those kids?

He's done spoiling me. Now, he's spoiling my son.

Listen, you idiot!

You got your money. Get out of here. Or you'll be humiliated.

How dare you talk bad about my son?

As if. You keep quiet.

Call him now and check.

If he's not on the ground, I'll tonsure my head.

(terrifying music)

Hey, call your dad.

He should be at work.

This is about something else. Call him.

Here.

(callertune plays on phone)

Of course!

- Hello… - Hold on.

Hey, how much longer until you finish that tea?

They've wasted the distemper by diluting it.

Who painted that? It's all patchy.

Did you bring these guys to humiliate me?

Don't bring them tomorrow.

Hey, I'm talking to you.

You doubted him because this moron told so?

Hey, get lost.

You and your stupid bag.

How long are you guys going to trust him?

- Hey, are you there? - Yeah…

I don't remember why I called.

- I'll tell you once you're back. - Okay, then. Bye.

Hold on.

What?

Love you.

(soft romantic music)

Shut up! Hang up.

(quirky music plays)

(crowd applauds)

Hey, now play the song.

(Pottu Vecha Thangakudam plays on speaker)

♪ Oh, our golden crown The pride of our town! ♪

♪ We pull your chariot With reverent care ♪

♪ Our gold, our light Our ferocious tiger! ♪

♪ The town cheers your name! ♪

(songs fades)

(birds chirping)

You'll never listen. Will you? If you flunk your boards…

I'll make you rear pigs.

- It's my ill fate. - Mom, make me a glass of Boost.

(school bell rings)

Finish your lunch before your parents come.

Okay?

Open your mouth.

- Good afternoon, miss. - Now, close your mouth.

Hi!

Eat your lunch.

Is this your lunch?

What's the matter? Why are you here?

- I want the number. - Number?!

It's the same number.

- I didn't change it. - Hey, turn.

I didn't ask for your number. I want her number.

Durga's?

Her name's Durga?

It's a good name.

You imbecile!

She's like your sister.

- Sister?! - Didn't you eat? Give your bottle.

(kids chattering)

- Wait. - How's she my sister?

She's my sister-in-law. That makes her your sister.

I'll smack you.

Did you marry me?

Someone came from Dubai, and you married him.

But, if you marry her, I'll become your sister.

No. Elder sister.

Even FLAMES said the same.

Uncle, are you Anbu?

- Yes. - A girl already

got your number this morning.

You are late. You can leave now.

(school bell rings) (children laugh)

Okay! The lunch break is over. You all can pack your things.

(Chillanjirukkiya song begins)

♪♪♪

IT'S ME

♪ You, my love bug! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ My precious little love bug! ♪

♪ Darling demon You tear my heart apart! ♪

♪ You crushed my soul Without warning ♪

♪ Secretly, you found A place in my heart! ♪

♪ You crushed my soul Without warning ♪

♪ Secretly, you found A place in my heart! ♪

♪ Your single glance… ♪

♪ Your single glance is enough ♪

♪ I'm ready to write My heart as yours! ♪

♪ Set a date My life is yours! ♪

♪ My precious little love bug! ♪

♪ Darling demon You tear my heart apart! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ You reside in my heart ♪

♪ My precious little love bug! ♪

♪ Darling demon You tear my heart apart! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ You reside in my heart ♪

(song bridge plays)

♪ I can't take my eyes off you! ♪

♪ Your irresistible beauty It tears me apart! ♪

♪ I mutter my wants and desires… ♪

♪ Your piercing gaze Drives me insane! ♪

♪ With one look You make me dance! ♪

♪ Without an umpire I'm bowled! ♪

♪ I bounced behind you Like a ball! ♪

♪ Your unconditional love I want it all! ♪

♪ The sky cannot hold All my dreams! ♪

♪ To say it all to you I need all the time in the world! ♪

♪ You, my love bug! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ You reside in my heart ♪

♪ My precious little love bug! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ You reside in my heart ♪

(music plays)

♪ You are the center Of all my thoughts! ♪

♪ My mind slowly gives up on me! ♪

♪ You are the center Of all my thoughts! ♪

♪ My mind slowly gives up on me! ♪

♪ My need for you intensifies! ♪

♪ I still have my dreams Hidden away! ♪

♪ You're there with me Will you be there for me? ♪

♪ Smother me with all your love Will you? ♪

♪ I try to put up a brave face… ♪

♪ I long to get all your love! ♪

♪ You won't understand my desires! ♪

♪ And I fail to form The right words for them! ♪

♪ You crushed my soul Without warning ♪

♪ Secretly, you found A place in my heart! ♪

♪ Your single glance is enough ♪

♪ I'm ready to write My heart as yours! ♪

♪ Set a date My life is yours! ♪

♪ My precious little love bug! ♪

♪ Darling demon You tear my heart apart! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ You reside in my heart ♪

♪ My precious little love bug! ♪

♪ Darling demon You tear my heart apart! ♪

♪ My dearest love bug! ♪

♪ You reside in my heart ♪

(song outro plays)

(song slowly fades)

DOCTOR B.R.AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

(bus honking)

Here you go.

I can't get money from Anbu's girlfriend.

Need not pay me.

Hey, where's the money?

I was Anbu's girlfriend way before her.

Hey…

- Pay him. - Wait…

Here you go.

Go.

(faint crowd noises)

They're talking rubbish without playing the song.

Hey, I can't play songs like you want.

How hard is it for him to play a song from his phone?

Send this drunkard out.

Why are you behaving like this with outsiders?

Hey, ask him to bowl.

Stand in your positions.

- What's wrong? - He's creating a ruckus

to play a song for you.

How will they play songs for someone they don't know?

(match announcement plays in the speaker)

This is why I told you not to play in other towns.

Brother, let's watch the match.

To hell with this match. They humiliated us.

How will they play songs if they don't know Gethu?

(ominouse music plays)

Get lost!

- Bro! - [in unison] Let him go.

It's getting late. Let's start the match.

(faint crowd noise)

- Hey, Anbu's coming. - Where?

There he is.

(boy whistles)

Anbu!

(song from Pokkiri plays on speaker)

Let's welcome Anbu, who's won

countless matches for numerous teams.

They refused when we asked them to play a song.

Why are they playing it now?

They refused to play a song for us.

Maybe he's like Poomalai brother in this town.

Don't compare Gethu with other players.

He'll get irritated.

He's already irritated.

We welcome Anbu

who has won numerous 'Man of the Match' awards.

Hey, Umpire? Is it not getting late now?

Ask them to bowl. We have to head back to our town.

Anand's next ball

will be for Poomalai.

Will this be the last over?

Or, will Gethu take it to the next over?

(ball swooshes)

He told us without telling us!

And he told that with a sixer!

(crowd cheers)

He achieved a score that many could only dream of.

(upbeat music plays)

(music slowl fades)

He can still hit the ball to the height of two coconut trees.

It should be 11 years, right?

Hey, don't you remember that guy?

He still plays with the same force.

That means he hasn't improved.

I knew it.

Not once in history has one talent appreciated another.

Hey, did I tell you that he played badly?

You guys are treating him like some cricket God.

He's not worth all that hype.

You're praising his batting style.

Have you ever seen him hit in the off side?

They're bowling it straight to his leg.

That's why he's batting with such force.

No one's bowling off side.

If I bowl to him, I'll either

take his wicket or make it a maiden over.

Hey, shush! Shut up.

(leaves rustling)

(ominous music plays)

- Hey, you. - Brother?

Did you see someone in a checkered shirt and lungi?

No, brother. We were here all this time.

We didn't see anyone.

- Where the hell is he? - Hey, that was close.

Why isn't he picking up my calls?

Buddy…

You, idiot.

Are you hiding and drinking?

(terrifying music plays)

(ominous music intensifies)

Good morning, brother.

Come. Let's leave.

That guy from Aadudurai keeps calling.

It'd have been better if he heard it.

God knows what this moron's going to tell him.

(footsteps sound)

(heart thumping music)

(heart thumping music intensifies)

(intense music builds)

He did it.

We're dead.

(intense music continues)

- Hey, where are you going? - I did it. I'll take care.

(tense music builds)

(tense silence)

What is it, buddy?

I thought you were going to break their faces.

Buddy…

I'm talking to you.

They're just kids who talk rubbish while peeing.

Let's go. Come on.

That's right. They are kids.

(tense music continues)

(music fades)

(chicken noises)

Special food for your darling, eh?

- Amazing! - Mind your business.

Is artist Poomalai home?

He's gone to Aadudurai for work.

It was me who called him for work at Aadudurai.

(dramatic music)

I regret trusting him, even though

my town had more talented artists than him.

Will he come to the job or not?

Where did he go?

(playful music)

(Naan Gaali plays on television)

(bike honking)

Grandma, your son's here.

Time for the fireworks.

(honking continues)

Stop being distracted and drink up.

(honking continues)

MA!

Mom!

I get no respect for my hard work around here.

Not an ounce of love or concern.

I'm starving, Mom. Serve me some food, please?

Don't even think about serving him. I'll kill you.

Yeah, keep telling that.

Can you bring me a spoon, too?

My hands have paint all over them.

Have you got no shame?

Why even come home to eat?

You could've eaten where you went to work.

You idiot. Why would I be covered in paint if I was playing?

The heat was blistering, dear.

But still, I work hard for you guys.

You better drop the act with me. Else…

(angry mumbling)

- What's wrong? - Tone it down.

That fellow from Aadudurai visited.

- That damned Aadudurai fellow. - …I look like an idiot?

I'll show you.

- Here you go. - Don't pour too much of ghee, Mom!

- I'll feel nauseous. - Just a little bit.

I'm screaming my lungs out here. And you're feeding him?

As if. You yell at him every other week.

Does it change a thing despite it?

Go on. Continue whatever work you were doing.

Of course. How would he be responsible when you aren't?

- My wretched fate. - Yeah, right.

I got him married to you despite many alliances from my own people.

It's my fate that I have to hear all this from you.

When did you let her in?

Didn't you get angry and leave to a relative's house,

only to return because you didn't like their food?

(playful music)

Did you hear that, Poomalai?

Look at the rumors she raised my granddaughter with!

Oh, Grandma. It was your son who told me this.

You!

I'm leaving. To a place where none of you can find me.

Mom, give me some water.

I'm leaving after giving you some water.

(papers rustling)

We can sponsor the second prize. I'll talk to Dad about it.

Hey, thanks a lot!

Looks like you've put up a banner with the old players this year?

Yeah! After all, it's the 20th year!

That's why, I wanted to proudly flaunt--

There's nothing to be proud about it, though.

(melancholic music)

Back then, being in Jolly Friends was something to be proud of.

It isn't the same now, right?

You conduct the tournament

and qualify yourselves for the finals.

Why conduct one in the first place?

BROTHER VENKATESH

- Excuse me. - What say, Balaji?

Why spoil the name of Jolly Friends teams?

- Yes, Venkatesh? - Brother,

Why is Anbu's picture on the banner?

Yeah, because he played a match.

A match?

Half a match, rather.

Whatever. But he played, right?

Brother.

If that's the case, remove our photos.

- No, I-- - You decide.

If you want our pictures or not.

Alright.

(villainous music plays)

Why does Venkatesh hate me so much?

He isn't angry with you. He's just scared.

- Scared? - Yeah.

If Venkatesh played better than you,

he wouldn't have cared about this at all.

But after seeing you and the way you play

he's scared of losing his respect among his peers.

That's why he calls you names.

Here's your food.

Listen to me.

Kill your dream of playing for his team.

I can't just kill it off, you know.

I got into cricket because of that team.

You will never change.

Hey, your mom won't stop talking about

suitors visiting that girl's house.

Why don't you settle down in life?

Instead, you roam around like a kid.

(tense music builds)

Dad, what are you talking?

Kid, it seems…

(tense silence)

Hey, what else will we call you if you play around?

Don't call me a kid!

(scary music)

Call me that again,

and you'll see my anger!

(tense music plays)

(traffic noises)

With my wife and kids,

I never find the time to play these days.

Why so?

My wife doesn't like it when I play.

Come, Anbu!

If you'd shown up ten minutes later, I'd have missed my bus.

(people chatting)

Why do you look worried?

Can I come home to ask for your hand in marriage?

(soft music plays)

I'm serious about it. Are you okay with it?

I've always been ready.

But you seemed unwilling.

And I didn't ask about it.

If you had told me this earlier, I would have come home!

I would never ask you to do anything for me.

Now that I have your answer,

I'll take care of it.

Okay, see you.

(soft romantic music plays)

(song plays on radio)

What are you two doing here?

What is it?

Sathya, I have a job for you.

Convince our mother-in-law and get Durga and me married.

- Our mother-in-law? - Then?

Now that he's your future brother-in-law,

your mother-in-law becomes his mother-in-law, too, right?

You two are like siblings now.

She won't pay heed to a word I say.

Let your horoscope do the talking.

Give me Durga's horoscope.

Why?

(playful music)

Oh my stars, ma'am!

It appears to be a perfect match for your daughter's horoscope.

- What are you saying, Swami? - Don't be afraid, ma'am.

I mean God has written it in their stars.

This Friday is an auspicious day.

You may ask the groom's side to visit then.

Good things will happen.

The work is great.

Then why are you going around playing cricket?

Stop it, bro.

Eat and hit the sack soon. We have a match tomorrow.

(crickets chirping)

(water flowing) (birds chirping)

We're going for our son's marriage talk.

- Why did this have to happen now? - I swear. I can't be there.

Our time isn't good.

Hey, what can I do?

The bank called me regarding a loan application.

I can't turn them down.

- Don't be mad, okay? - Okay.

Let's keep her on her toes till we meet.

But she is going to be on her toes all her life!

Mother!

I'm planning to surprise her.

In case she rings you, don't blabber.

What a beautiful surprise you've planned.

- Hey! - Hey, stop, man.

What are you all doing here?

- Flat tire, huh? - What are you doing here?

I was on the way to the temple with my parents.

Why have you all traveled so far for a match?

My brother-in-law's conducting this tournament.

He asked us to attend. That's why…

Hey, but the travel expenses would eat up the prize money.

That's true, Anbu. We got qualified for the semis somehow.

But now, we have to play against the organizers.

Not sure what to do now.

Who, dude?

That guy who thrashed us left and right…

Guy with white hair. You asked for a game against him. Remember?

I told you that they lost.

They win every year.

'Man of the Tournament', 'Man of the Match'…

It all goes to him.

They're just kids who talk rubbish while peeing.

He asked us to go ahead. He'll join us halfway.

(tense music builds)

Hmm…

The whole family's acting.

POWER BOYS CRICKET CLUB'S 12TH YEAR CRICKET TOURNAMENT

I have work at the temple, dear. What else can I do?

They haven't reached yet, right? I'll be there in an hour.

Alright, get here soon.

They'll be here.

Don’t you have any saree other than this one?

It's not like my husband gets me one every day.

She's trying to keep you home for at least one special occasion.

Gethu!

Do you know who they've brought in?

It's going to be

Sachin Boys vs. Thozhudhoor Boys today.

The match will begin in some time.

(ominous music plays)

We call for the captains to flip the coin.

Oh, he's here!

- They're a great team, brother! - So, what if they are?

We wish the Thozhudhoor team a great game.

(vehicle sound)

- You packed everything, right? - Yeah.

Durga! Someone's here with invitations in hand.

Looks like they've reached.

Why is she getting excited?

They aren't here to invite us.

Hey, seems like your aunt will get us caught.

How are you, dear?

Sorry, we got delayed due to a flat tire.

Only two of them to see the bride?

He asked us to go first and that he'd join later.

Oh. Please come in!

Come, dear.

- Greetings, ma'am. - Greetings.

My son has gone to the bank regarding a loan.

- Oh, I see. - Greetings, ma'am.

♪ Oh, our golden crown The pride of our town! ♪

We'd also like to remind you that

this song was first played for him in this ground, 25 years back.

Power Boys team takes pride in that.

(crowd cheers)

What was that?

The one who challenged to get Gethu out has no overs to bowl?

What a pity! What a pity!

O Goddess, how is this fair?

(ball hits the bat)

That's him!

Look at who they've brought forth! A guest ringer to compete!

(crowd clapping) (men laughing)

What a shot!

Fantastic hit!

Buddy! Great job, my man!

Proud of you!

(commentary plays on speaker)

Hey! What did you mean by "guest-ringer?"

They're a rare species, dude.

Aravind, explain what it means.

Uhh… It's… A guest player!

Ah, yeah. A guest!

They usually aren't a part of any team.

But will fill any vacant spots on any team.

So, that's what they do?

What do you mean?

Do you know any other team than this?

Oh, mister.

A drunkard is more than happy with one wine shop.

But for those who pick scraps, even 100 of them won't be enough!

How was that, buddy?

My precious fellow, come here!

(crowd cheering continues)

With a single in this last ball,

Gethu maintains his strike.

Sachin Boys score 14 runs in the opening over.

The second over starts now.

What was that?

He didn't bowl the second over?

Hey! What is this atrocity?

I won't drink a drop till he gets an over!

I'm going on a strike! Put your leg down, bud.

Is Lady Justice really blind?

And I strongly condemn her!

I condemn her as well.

(women chatting in the background)

What does your husband do?

Wait, what are you doing?

- I'm adding some sugar. - Sugar isn't good for them.

I'll take care of it, you leave.

Go. Keep them engaged.

(quirky music plays)

And he's asleep.

Hey, girl.

He fell asleep. Take him inside, dear.

- Sure, ma'am. - Here.

(quirku music continues)

Careful.

(inquisitive music)

(bat hitting the ball)

Another six!

(crowd cheering in the background)

Buddy?

Guest buddy?

Could you move a bit and watch?

You're blocking our view.

If not…

Move. Move, boys!

Come sit and watch along with us.

You're going to pass the time just by watching anyway.

Careful, he might die of humiliation.

(whistles)

Hey, the ball's headed this way!

Move, or else you'll get hit!

Oh, dear!

Dang it!

Can't you hit where he isn't standing?

Poor thing is struggling.

He'll have to stand outside the field for that.

Anbu!

- Shall I play? - Yeah, come.

Guess he got angry.

Sachin Boys' current score is 46.

Buddy!

All six balls should fly away from the field.

I’ll cover the cost of the ball for the committee.

Are you hearing that, Committee?

Right arm medium fast. End of the over.

Yeah, that's enough.

He is his town's Bumrah!

Looks like he got distracted.

Did you see his arrogance?

Get the pitch ready.

This keeps happening every time.

Anbu is all set for his first ball!

(footsteps)

(tense music builds)

Way to go, bud!

Thought you could show off, huh, smallie?

Don't you dare mess with us big guns!

(commentator warning in the speaker)

It's okay, Anbu. Bowl your next.

(tense music intensifies)

Anbu is all set, for the third time, to bowl!

(ball swooshes)

Wow! What a great throw!

Good throw, Anbu! Well bowled, and keep going!

Great going! What a start, Anbu!

Let our game talk!

And let them watch back.

- That fellow's friend. - Oh.

Try getting his wicket in this ball.

Let's celebrate early.

The ball flew past the batter and the keeper!

Damn, he did as he said that day.

Let them gape in horror.

Buddy, I guess those stones came your way.

Kick them off to the side.

Here comes the next ball.

Yay! He's out!

He isn't out. I said it didn't hit!

Anbu!

Why are you and the keeper playing catch?

Is there even a batter in between?

Excuse me! You think that's funny?

What were you doing all this while then?

Zip it and quietly watch the game.

Oh, leave him be.

There are three balls left, bud!

They're acting like referees, counting the remaining balls.

Gosh, where is this heading to?

Knock those three balls out of the park, bud!

Come on, Anbu! You can do it!

Here comes the fourth ball.

(ball hits)

Fantastic bowling!

It's a task to score!

Anbu proved his bowling skills yet another time!

Hey, Committee!

Didn't this oldie say at the last ball to sweep those stones?

Why give him a bat when you could've given a broom?

How dare you call him a broom?!

A broom, huh?

Are you only noticing this now?

I swear I will send you home in pieces!

Look at Gethu wracking his brain trying to figure out

if the next ball will be an off spin or leg spin.

Come on, buddy!

Bowl him out. Let an actual batter play!

The game's getting a bit boring.

Only two balls left for Gethu to prove himself!

That's a six!

(man screams)

Let me see you talk now, you!

You guys never hit.

Shut your mouth and go back to your town.

(tense music builds)

- Stop this, guys. - Ask him to stop.

This low-class dog has been barking since the start.

Looks like Anbu is disappointed with the fifth ball.

He very badly wanted this wicket!

Will the sixth ball fulfill his wish?

Or will Gethu prove himself in this sixth ball?

Now, the sixth ball will reveal who's the real deal.

Whose is this sixth ball?

Anbu's?

Buddy, that wicket's yours!

Or our Gethu's?

Let's show them who we really are!

(ball swooshes) (ball breaks the wicket)

Bowled! That's the way to go!

- Yay, super! - Hey, talking trash can.

What was that you said about being a fluke?

Saw how he thrashed you all?

He showed his might in an over.

In all these years, no bowler has made Gethu struggle.

Anbu is the new hero in town!

(ominous music intensifies)

Anbu is the real deal.

You better put an end to showing off with songs!

- After this you better-- - Bold of you to talk your ear off!

Let go of me! I swear I'll kill him!

- Let go of me, I say. - Is it? I dare you to come forward.

Hey! Buddy!

It's him who has been talking his head off!

I swear I will end you two!

(crowd clamors)

- I will smash your head… - Hey!

What do they want?

Why are you staring at them?

Bro, Kolanji spat out some harsh insults.

Buzz off, you!

Move away!

Buddy! Stop it!

They've been insulting us from the beginning!

Get out of here, I say.

Get going! You, keep quiet.

Leave.

(tense music)

Let's leave, man.

Listen to me.

Someone drag him away from here!

Come, boy! Listen to me, Anbu. Let's go!

We came here to ask for Durga's hand in marriage.

- Okay, but what's your community? - Grandma, keep quiet.

You shut up.

Please don't misunderstand her.

Durga's dad and I don't care about that.

I'll talk to him once he's back from work and let you know.

(chainsaw buzzing through logs)

(villainous music)

Damn it!

Two sleepless nights made me tired, buddy.

I shouldn't have gone to work.

Even then, you didn't think of skipping the game, right?

- Oh, God! - Hey, hey!

Hey, you'll come home, right?

I'll skin you alive.

Poomalai, now I understand

why my mother scolded me for hanging out with you!

You spoiled me. Why won't you let him study?

Sachin himself has retired.

But you're still hanging on to that bat.

Go, make your living.

- You! - Listen, Poomalai!

- Poomalai, let him go. - Hey, stop it. Don't.

- Get going. - Buzz off.

- Hey, Poomalai. - Go now. I said go.

- How dare you hit me! - Get going!

I'll show you who I am!

Why are you taking your anger out on him?

Take him away, buddy.

Creating a ruckus early in the morning.

Hitting him would just make it look like I lost my cool over losing.

Tell the committee that I'll play against that guy in the finals.

I'll show him my worth in the match.

Yeah, right, as if.

Master, eight parottas, parcel.

Anbu!

What are you doing here, brother?

Did you also get tired of your mom's cooking, Akhila?

Nothing like that, bro.

He went to play in the tournament instead of painting the house.

So, Mom started a big fight.

- Why, brother? - Forget that, Anbu.

The one who drew CSK players at your home…

- Yes. - Ask him over for a Ganguly sketch.

The poster where he waved his t-shirt at Lords, London.

Why him, brother?

My girl's father is a big artist.

- I'll get you his number. - He's out to win his father-in-law.

- Come on, brother. - Eight parottas. Parcel ready.

Coming!

- Alright, see you. Bye, Akhila! - Give me his number before you go!

Call me by 3 p.m. the day after tomorrow.

Done, Anbu.

(cow moos)

(soft emotional music)

Screw the interest amount.

Pay me the principal as soon as possible.

Else, things will get ugly.

(lighting camphor)

- Come closer. - What?

- Make a promise. - Why?

Promise that you won't play until our daughter gets married.

Don't be foolish.

- Let's go. - Yes, I'm a fool.

- But make the promise. - Hey!

- Don't joke around about this. - I'm not kidding.

I'm being strict here.

You hit Ayyasamy during the game.

You kept yourself away from fights. But you've started that too.

Things can't go this way.

I won't move from here if you don't promise.

Do what you can.

I'll do it after taking a head bath.

Don't you dare give me these excuses.

I'll come with you if you promise. Or else, get going.

- Shall I do it day after tomorrow? - Will you do it or not?

(playful music)

My mom warned me then. But I never listened.

I married you against all odds. And this is what I get.

Venghaiyya, please don't take her seriously.

Just listen to me.

I have to make that guy stumble on the ground tomorrow.

Come, let's go!

You've promised on God.

Have that in mind.

How are you so serious about this alliance?

That's because our daughter gave them the address.

Our daughter?

Is she in love?

She never told me about this!

Daughters don't tell their dads everything.

How did you know then?

Didn't I figure out you are in love with me?

Come on.

(mild crowd chatter)

Don't tell your brother. He might tell his wife.

I have a feeling that this alliance will work out for Durga.

If that happens, I'll sell the house,

settle the debts, and be in peace.

Okay, but don't be quick to marry her off

like you did with your husband.

If not, he'd end up like a cricket player--

What are you up to? Come, let's leave.

Can you stop nagging about my husband for once?

- I know what to do. - As if.

- Brother, is it ready? - Here you go.

Mom…

Can't you be quiet?

- Complaining like a broken record. - I wasn't wrong, though.

She went with him in her uniform 20 years back.

In all these years, he might have worked for about 1.5 years

- Is his Dubai stint included? - Buzz off.

How's your nurse training going, Durga?

- Are you getting paid? - It's going well.

Ask your daughter to attend it regularly.

Why did you team up with them when they were poking fun at Dad?

Mom, that's our grandmother!

Nothing like that.

I didn't like that you joined in when they made fun of Dad.

Okay, calm down. I won't put down your man anymore.

Doctor, I'm conducting a tournament.

If you could sponsor the ball,

I'd print your hospital's name on the banner.

You don't have to do that, Karuppu.

You are my school friend, after all.

Won't I do this for you?

Thank you, Thendral.

- Alright. See you! - Karuppu?

Don't mistake me.

Why do you like cricket so much?

I like it.

That's the reason.

Why should there be a reason for that?

See you, Thendral.

(Tamil song playing on radio)

I asked you to enquire about the alliance. Did you?

Oh yes, I did.

I don't like him.

That means you didn't enquire.

How are you so sure?

Had you enquired, you'd have definitely liked him.

He's one of us, Dad. How will you not like him?

- Are you serious? - It's not what you are thinking.

This is different. He plays cricket very well.

Oh, really?

He's better than you.

There's only one guy who's better than Gethu.

- Is he your guy? - You!

Woah!

(intense music)

If you like him, keep it to yourself.

Don't ever compare him with me.

I meant Virat Kohli.

Why would you do that?

(intense music continues)

I have a feeling that he might stir things up in tomorrow's game.

So what? Like we can't put up a fight.

As long as it doesn't become an issue at your in-laws' place.

Like he'll drop all his work and watch me play.

Oh, please!

Look. Anbu's father-in-law is a painter himself.

Your work should impress him.

- Got it? - Okay, madam. We'll give our best.

- Mom! - Yes?

She doesn't know we are repainting the house.

It's a surprise for her. Don't blabber it out.

Okay, son. Keep the lunchbox safe.

How is repainting the house a surprise?

It's going to be her favorite color.

She's anyway going to live here.

Love is more important than cricket for you now, huh?

Hey, where's Anbu?

He just went nearby. He'll be here.

(Tamil song playing on TV)

Gethu, come. Our guy's here.

"Our guy?"

Oh, come on!

- That's good. - Come on.

(song continues on TV)

(phone rings)

You go. Keep my cricket kit ready while you're at it.

- Okay. - Buddy!

Everyone on his team except him is on the ground.

(song continues)

Oh, my! There's my hero!

What if he ran away?

I'm pretty sure he'll be there.

Come here. Quick.

(sighs in shock)

(gentle thud)

(realization music)

Bring it quickly. He'll be here anytime.

Here's your kit.

Give me that.

Why are you standing still?

(song continues on TV)

What do you think about our guy?

(phone rings)

- Yes, brother? - Will you give me his number now?

Can I… call you back in a while?

Tell me when.

- I'll call you back. - Hello? Anbu?

What happened?

Who is he?

His parents were the ones who came the other day.

You could have informed us that you were coming.

Huh?!

Sorry, I was passing by this place.

Mom asked me to get her horoscope.

That's why…

Sit down.

- Get him some water. - Hmm.

Horoscope? Really?

Hey, what's up with you?

Why are you shying away from him?

Isn't he handsome?

I never thought my life will become like this.

My life was perfect. A loving husband…

Here you go.

Alright, I'll take leave.

Your tea?

It's okay. I'll visit another day.

(bike engine revs)

You! What are you doing at my buddy's house?

I must ask you that.

What are you doing at my father-in-law's house?

I don't want you lurking around here after the wedding.

(engine revs)

Gethu, how's my guy? You didn't utter a word about him.

I'm asking you and you're keeping quiet?

(phone vibrates)

Dear…

Didn't you say he's a better player than me?

You said he plays better than me, right?

Did he say that?

Why would he? I said that.

He's been telling that to everyone. So I wanted to know.

What did he tell you?

Did he say he plays better than me

or that I don't know how to play?

What did you say the other day?

Saying he's a good player is one thing.

But you said, he plays better than me.

He must have said that.

(phone vibrates) (music intensifies)

I swear!

You asked me, "Oh, is he such a good player?" right?

So, I was just pulling your leg.

(serious music)

Listen, I'm planning to have their engagement this Friday.

So, don't go loitering around town.

With who? The guy who just left?

Hey, hang on.

You keep quiet. It's her life.

Start the bike, I say. Go on!

(serious music continues)

(bike engine revs)

The final match you've been waiting for will begin shortly.

My dear people!

We request you all to come and watch the match.

Why did you stop here?

You go ahead and play. I'll get going.

Why? Do you have some other work?

I have no work here. Why would I have any outside?

I'm already pissed. Don't eat my brain. Tell me what's going on!

Why didn't you tell me?

That you are getting your daughter married to him

and that you can't beat him up.

I wouldn't have had any problem with it.

Instead, you made up silly reasons.

(serious music)

(commentator speaks in distance)

Buddy? Wait!

All these years, and that's all you've understood me, right?

Forget it. Get lost!

(intense music)

Let your friend win the 'Man of the Match.'

I'll play a song for him no matter who says what!

Right!

Do you remember the song?

You've been gloomy since you got back from your father-in-law's.

What's the matter?

Thozhudhoor Boys team has won the toss and chose to bat.

Power Boys team, please take your positions on the field.

There he is!

Striding with pride to hear our song.

Let him come.

They'll know our worth today!

Look at him walk.

Hey, can't you keep quiet?

Why? You're just marrying some girl from his town.

Not his daughter.

We'll create a ruckus today.

I'll do it!

Where's his drunk friend? Can't seem to find him.

Anbu, we won the toss. We are batting first.

Okay.

I’ve put in a special song request, so play it well.

- My dear friend? - Yes, my friend!

Please keep your tail coiled until we get back home.

Fine, I won't.

Now, go and play well.

(commentary continues)

Gosh, I don't know what few people eat these days.

Shameless people!

Anbu is ready to show off his skills in some time!

Go on. I won't talk. Go, go.

Go, I promise!

(crowd cheers)

Anbu, you play strike. I'll play here.

Umpire, what is he doing here? They lost, didn't they?

Prakash, the winning team's player cannot participate.

The ones from losing teams can.

- How’s he back after losing to us? - We're the committee.

You've been playing for a long time. There are no such rules.

Forget it, Prakash. Let him play.

(dramatic music builds)

What did you just say?

What did I say? I said you could play.

You said, "Let him play."

Do you think I'm begging you?

Did I ask you?

No, man. You should have seen the way he saw me that day.

Now, he's saying, "Let him play."

I've been noticing this from the very beginning.

Your words and actions are very disrespectful.

Hello, I didn't mean to sound like that.

You've mistaken me.

Hello?! You're not on the phone! Better learn to respect people here.

(dramatic music continues)

"Let him play," he says!

Hey, Umpire! You decide if I should play.

- How can some random punk decide? - Hello!

Don't call me a punk!

I was being respectful.

- Say hello again, I dare you! - Brother! Brother!

Relax, relax.

He will play.

If you want to play, go ahead. Or else declare a walkover.

Head back, Leg Umpire. Guys, get back to fielding.

(dramatic music intensifies)

[commentator] Since we started this rubber ball tournament,

the unwritten rule allows a losing team’s player to substitute.

for a player in another team.

Understand that.

(phone rings)

Hey, Durga?

- Why did you ask me to come? - Come here.

- I won't set foot in your house. - Oh, come here!

Thozhudhoor boys set a 96-run target for the first innings.

Last match, they clashed in the 5th innings and entertained us.

In this match…

Anbu bowls to Gethu.

Anbu bowls to him with the same ferocity as last game.

But that was the last match…

- Damn it! - He was just winging it, dude.

That's a six!

This is the first time we're seeing Gethu bat so aggressively.

That's the impact the last match has had on him.

Can Anbu keep him in check or will Gethu continue? Let's see.

Fantastic! The ball has found the keeper's glove.

This doesn’t look like a Power Boys vs. Thozhudhoor Boys match.

It feels like a showdown between Gethu and Anbu.

Third ball.

(bat hitting ball)

(crowd whistles)

Six!

(crowd cheers and claps)

(commentary continues)

A slow ball. That's just a single.

This is Anbu's last ball of the over.

Bowled!

Power boys team's score is 19 runs for 1 wicket.

A guest player named Anbu

humiliated Gethu, by winning the match.

- Shush. - So, he--

He asked the committee on purpose to let him play against him.

(Bat hitting ball continues)

(crowd cheers)

The shot to the leg side has been caught by the fielder.

Anbu is racking up the wickets.

Amazing!

(continuous thud of the ball)

(serious music intensifies)

(commentary continues)

Isn't that the guy who fought on the ground?

- Hey, Aravind. - What?

Come here! The guy who fought with Gethu is on TV!

Have a look!

Whatever we do, we shouldn't be a sheep in the herd.

The house behind him is painted in CSK colors!

That house belongs to him.

The Power boys lost their 8th wicket

and need 3 runs from 12 balls.

Gethu is stuck on the runners side with a score of 71.

Anbu is now bowling his 11th over, aiming to take the last 2 wickets.

Power Boys team lost its 9th wicket!

Unfazed by Gethu's skills, Anbu leads his team toward success.

I don't care what you do. Don't get yourself out.

Just manage to play four balls. Brother will bat the next over.

He'll only try for singles.

- I'll position the players nearby.. - Try not to get hit.

Don't worry. I want to win this over.

Go for it.

Anbu, get his wicket!

He shouldn't go to the striker's end.

Will he score runs?

Or will he get defeated?

Anbu's second ball to Sujith.

The ball goes for a single towards the left side.

But the umpire ruled it as no run.

Can't you use the bat?

Just go for a single.

Gethu takes his position.

Gethu is desperate to go to the striker's end!

Gethu and Anbu are giving their all to make sure their team wins!

Use your bat.

Let's see which team wins the match!

Here comes Anbu's third ball, targeting the last wicket, Sujith.

How is Sujith going to face this?

Will he get that one run for Gethu?

Nope!

Power Boys team lost its 10th wicket!

(dramatic music builds)

(dramatic music intensifies)

Anbu!

(serious music)

It's like watching Ashwin waiting to get Butler out again.

- What the hell are you doing, Anbu? - Umpire!

- Ask him to wait at the crease. - First warning, brother…

Stay inside the crease.

Step inside.

Anbu has turned down the easy win and is walking back for his run up.

- What's this, brother? - What do you mean, what?

This wicket isn't supposed to be taken by some petty rule.

It should be taken spectacularly.

- Why did he spare his wicket? - I know. I get it.

What can we do?

Let's see if the Power boys team utilizes this chance from Anbu.

Come on. Anbu! Let's do this.

Anbu's fifth ball to Sujith.

(bat thuds on ground)

What's happening? Why did he throw away his bat?

This is an insult to the committee. Is this why you brought him in?

That's it, buddy! That's it. Come back.

- What the hell is he doing? - What do you expect?

Do you think he'll play a charity game?

We don't call him Gethu for nothing!

He's been at the top for the last 20 years!

(dramatic music)

The audacity!

Thozhudhoor team's captain, come to the committee.

(serious music intensifies)

Why, brother?

(ominous music)

Some hotshots from the village are here.

They want us to take the first and second place prizes.

And they'll take the cup. Is that fine?

Yes, brother.

As long as we get the prize money, who cares about the cup?

Hey, why are you talking about stupid things like money?

- Didn't we play hard to win the cup? - Stupid?

Aren't Jolly Friends directly playing the finals in your town?

You kept quiet then.

That didn't bother you then?

Mani…

Don't say bad things about Jolly Friends.

It's just a team from your town. Don't act like it's your team.

They don't even let you play.

Hey, why are you dragging him into this?

Oh. So, they chased him out of his team, eh?

Is that why you play for other teams?

Hey, why are you asking a guest player?

- We're celebrating tonight! - Uncle! Come here.

- What is it? - Come here.

Who's the 'Man of the Match?'

Uncle, did you hear the story?

Guest boy…

What's the deal here?

The player who played till the end is the 'Man of the Match.'

(rapid footsteps)

(bike starts)

(engine revs)

(song from Pokkiri plays on speaker)

We heartily congratulate Anbu!

and present him with a prize amount of rupees two thousand.

(song continues on speaker)

(speaker thuds to the ground)

(serious music)

(kicked to the ground)

Let go!

Don't think I'll be silent all the time.

I should've trashed you right then. I shouldn't have spared you!

(dramatic music intensifies)

[all] Brother! Don't. Listen to us. Don't so this.

Gethu, bro! Don't do this!

(crowd clamors)

(Intense fighting)

(emotional music)

(clamors continue)

Gethu, bro! Let's not do this.

Brother! Don't do this.

(emotional music continues)

- Hey, don't hype him up. - Come on, buddy!

- Bro, don't - You! Come on!

Dad! Please don't!

Don't do this. Let it go.

- Let go! - I said let it go!

(intense slap)

Don't you dare see me again. Get lost!

You think he'd help repay the loans?

If I see you hanging out with him again…

Hey, Ashodhai. What the hell is this?

Is he here to humiliate us? Take him home with you.

Hey, shut up.

Why'd you come here? Go home with our girl.

What? Go home?

Leave me alone!

I'm done with you.

I want to live the rest of my life with some respect.

I won't set foot in your direction!

Leave me alone.

Come.

(Aasa Orave interlude plays)

(intense music)

(foreboding music)

(dramatic music builds)

Gosh! She turned her back on everything and just left.

Drink up!

Why are you annoying me, too?

Come here! Drink up!

He ruined my daughter's life by proposing to marry my granddaughter.

That wastrel!

(cow moos)

Why are you cursing him?

Didn't you see the two of them fighting?

Wow! Your mother started defending him only after they got married.

Look at you! You're already taking his side?

She's ignoring my calls, bro!

Do you think she'll answer after what you did to her dad?

If I were you, I'd avoid this place for six months!

Hey! Let go. You get going.

- I'm not leaving until I see her. - Hey! This may lead to trouble!

- Why are you so adamant? - Who'll question me?

- I'll face it. You leave. - Speak of the devil!

What are you doing? I told you not to come here. Leave!

Even you are not allowed here.

- What are you doing here? Leave! - It's nothing, brother…

- We're here to buy meat. - Move away!

Stop raising your hand for everything, or things will get ugly!

(commotion in the distance)

It's my mother-in-law's house. Of course I'll question you!

- Get out of here! - I will stay here.

- Why did you come here? - Wait, buddy.

- Dad, please don't stir up a fight! - We were just minding our business.

Please leave, Dad!

- What will you do? Tell me! - Let's talk once I get home. leave!

- What do you want? Tell me! - Listen to me, Dad! Let's leave.

I don't want to stir up any trouble!

Else, things will get chaotic!

You just enjoy watching people fight, don't you?

Here!

Brother! Bhai said he'll transfer money. Check if we received it.

Hey! Are we staging a show here? Leave! Right now!

- What do you want? - Some spleen for me.

I'm not holding you hostage.

If you wish to go with him, just go.

I don't want strangers coming here to embarrass me.

(emotional music)

Your daughter didn't call me.

I came here to return something that belongs to you.

Here.

(tiffin box clangs)

♪♪♪

♪ Never imagined you'd Walk away from me ♪

♪ Things fell apart Now my heart bears the scars ♪

♪ Never imagined you'd Walk away from me ♪

♪ Things fell apart Now my heart bears the scars ♪

♪ My conscience came alive The moment you were gone ♪

♪ Your silence cuts deeper Than any weapon! ♪

♪ My beloved, oh my only one! ♪

♪ You're the constant in my thoughts No matter the distance ♪

♪ You've done your share! ♪

♪ Like the Earth beneath You bear us all! ♪

Ask the one who borrowed money.

I'm not responsible for that debt in any way!

Please stop ruining my peace.

Hope you understood.

♪ Without you by my side… ♪

♪ A sky with no Earth to embrace ♪

♪ A stringless kite Drifts down to the ground ♪

♪ Our times together… ♪

♪ The care in your words… ♪

♪ What's the use of pleading now? ♪

♪ When my heart of stone Finally weeps drops of water… ♪

♪ Could this burning agony ♪

♪ Find solace in a Gentle rain shower? ♪

♪ I've been a wild river, Rushing through ♪

♪ Can you be the gentle shore Where I'll reside ♪

♪ I don't have anybody but you! ♪

♪ My beloved, oh my only one! ♪

♪ You're the constant in my thoughts No matter the distance ♪

♪ You've done your share! ♪

♪ Like the Earth beneath You bear us all! ♪

- ♪ Never imagined you'd walk away ♪ - Grandma made your favorite.

I started eating meat because of your mother.

She isn't with me anymore.

♪ My conscience came alive The moment you were gone ♪

♪ Your silence cuts deeper Than any weapon! ♪

♪ My beloved, oh my only one! ♪

♪ My beloved, oh my only one! ♪

♪ I've been a wild river, Rushing through ♪

♪ Can you be the gentle shore Where I'll reside ♪

♪ I don't have anybody but you! ♪

♪♪♪

(bus horn honks)

Even if she's angry, your mom checks up on me

if I'd eaten and taken my pills. Now, there's no one to do that.

You kept threatening to leave the house when Mom was there.

What's with the sudden affection?

I said I'd leave, but did I ever ask your mother to?

- Hello? - Anbu! Your girl's at the bus stand.

Where are you?

Bus stand?

- I found a painter myself, Anbu. - I'll be back, brother. It's urgent.

Hey! He has looked disturbed for the past two weeks.

Was there any problem at the ground the other day?

Did you cause him any trouble? Hey! Do 15 copies of these.

What's with that look?

You are capable of it!

Are you accusing me? It's all because of you and your team.

- Because of my team? - Yes.

Somebody trash-talked your team.

And he tried to hit him.

- That's how the problem escalated. - Hey!

He is also a part of this team.

No wonder he got mad and thrashed them.

Hey!

What's with that smirk? I see him as a part of my team.

Moreover, he's like a brother to me.

Brother, either he's your brother. Or not.

What's 'like my brother?'

That's the problem here.

He took his photo off the banner and now calls him 'brother.'

Hey!

Why are you being harsh?

I still want him to play with us.

I even have a jersey with his name on it.

He's hesitant to join to avoid problems with Venkatesh and Raghu.

What if problems arise? Tell him you'll stay by his side.

You're determined to retire after winning the cup, aren't you?

Don't you know who has the capability to win?

Tell Venkatesh that Anbu will play in our team for sure.

But you won't.

Shall I tell you why?

Because Venkatesh is your brother.

And Anbu is 'like' your brother.

Do you know what kind of people you are?

"I have so many friends…

from the scheduled caste, but I don’t discriminate."

You are one of them.

We can trust people like Venkatesh. But I can't trust people like you.

Pure evil!

([reflective music)

You are not 'like my brother.'

You are my brother.

(crowd chatter)

Your silence made me realize how much you hate what I did.

- Forgive me, please. - Why do you keep nagging her?

Leave.

I didn't expect you to leave me. That's why I acted that way.

It's my fault.

It scares me that you could live without me.

But I can never live without you.

I'm not trying to convince you. I'm serious.

Do I need to give a movie-style speech for you to forgive me?

Brother! Get inside or leave.

We need to start the bus. You are blocking the way.

Just talk to me.

At least scold me!

The fact that I'm trying so hard to make you understand…

feels very weird.

(soft emotional music)

(music intensifies)

Come on!

Good to go!

(bus moves)

(mild traffic sounds)

What's more important to you? Your love for me or your ego?

My love for you, of course! Why are you doubting it?

How can I believe you?

What should I do to make you believe me? Tell me.

My dad should ask me to marry you.

Do you want me to fall at his feet for that?

- Okay then, you take care. - Hey! Hang on!

What do you want?

Why do you think I liked you?

I love my dad so much.

You act just like him. That's why I started talking to you.

You thrashed him and expect me to marry you?

- Come fast! We need to move. - Wait, brother!

What did I get myself into?

If I tell my dad that I wish to marry you,

he would accept. Even though he doesn't like you.

Because he loves me more than anything in this world.

I still like you very much.

I'm in love with you.

But that isn't enough.

My dad should like you as well.

Until he's ready to marry me off to you…

let's not talk to each other.

Hey, careful…

- Let's go, brother. - Start the bus!

(bus leaves)

What to do!

Bro…

Forget about it, bro.

We're both at fault.

Let's forgive each other.

What?

You lunatic!

He isn't your brother. He's your father-in-law.

Amazing!

Quit blabbering. Go and apologize to him.

(bike engine slows down)

Where?

Oh my God!

- Is it him? - Yes! Go and apologize.

Hey! Come with me.

As a family, you'll cuss at each other. I don’t want to be part of it.

Go on!

I'll come. You go ahead! Go!

He's going to cuss my family as well!

200 ml loose strainer.

Four medium sized brushes.

- What do you want? - Forgiveness.

Tape! To measure.

- How many meters? - Give me the lengthiest one!

Give me the bill. Fast.

- Talk to him! - Be quick!

Hey! Give me that.

- Get lost, you! Hello? - Hello!

- Don't call him that way! - Hello! I'm talking to you!

You took the bill without even paying! Pay for the items.

(slap sound)

How dare you call me that way? Here! Take the cash.

What do you want, brother?

(playful music)

Load it quick!

How will I apologize to this man?

Apologize? He's still mad about how you addressed him.

Nothing can be done.

Do one thing. Call your girl and tell her "I'm sorry, sister!"

That isn't something new to you, right?

My God! What a slap that was!

- Yes, brother. - Anbu…

Come to the ground tomorrow at 10 a.m.

What's the matter?

Let's meet. I'll tell you.

- Okay, I'll be there. - Who was it?

Karuppaiya brother.

Let's go, Dad. Else, the coach will get mad!

What is it, brother? You said it was important.

Yes, it is.

Tell me, brother.

(foreboding music)

Come inside, Anbu.

We have to talk.

(bull dozer revving)

Why do you suddenly want to start from round one?

We're celebrating the 20th year in a big way, right?

If we kick off from the opening, it'll be fantastic.

Seriously? Was that his idea?

Why does that matter?

It's a good idea, right?

Hey, you!

Stay in your limit!

Your only job is to join a team, play, and get paid for it.

If you ever dare to meddle in our business,

- I'll break your jaw! - Venkatesh! Venkatesh!

I forgot the main thing I wanted to tell you all.

I'm such an idiot.

Anbu is playing with us this year, Venkatesh.

- Brother? - Yes, Anbu.

- Why the unnecessary trouble? - Anbu! It's my wish.

Brother…

As if he's some bigwig…

(laughs arrogantly)

Venkatesh!

Regardless of what you say, Anbu is the cricket champion among us.

As a captain, this is my decision.

Anbu will play in Jolly Friends.

The ones who are fine with it can join.

Else, you can mind your own business.

Akhila! Is this how he is at home as well?

Causing unnecessary trouble all the time!

(gang laughs)

Brother! Stop teasing him.

He's our brother.

- What Venkatesh? - What else, brother?

If we exceed team count, you’ll be the first eliminated.

Do you think you have the power to decide?

Listen, you're not part of this team. Leave!

You were an audience in your own team, weren't you?

Now, stand outside the field

like an outsider

and enjoy the match like an actual audience!

Hey! He's been handling everything since the tournament announcement

from putting up posters to setting up the ground.

How do you have the heart to remove him?

Kathadi! Are you saying that based on the copies he took at the shop?

Everybody here has put in some effort.

- Tell me what you did. - Hey!

Let it go, brother.

I'm not going to join Jolly Friends.

You often call me "rented-cycle", right?

Now, I'll play with my very own team.

(uplifting music)

- He is my team's captain. - Anbu!

You'll join my team, right?

Here. Register my team's entry.

What? Are you clowns planning to entertain the crowd?

Get lost!

Hey! Take the banners.

What you said was correct, buddy.

This guy is actually scared of me.

Why wouldn't he be?

He'd wet his pants if he faces you alone.

Now, you are going to form your own team.

What if you defeat them in the finals?

He's secretly terrified, poor guy.

Hey! Who is scared of whom? Tell me.

- Hey! You think I'm scared? - You are scared, of course.

You're worried you'll lose your place if he joins your team.

As if he's a big shot or something.

You think he scares me?

Then go ahead and register.

(uplifting music intensifies)

Why not?

No…

I don't have the heart to accept this and recognize your team.

Come and play for free.

Didn't you boast about winning the match?

I'll get the money then.

I'll accept you as a team then.

But if you lose

you should never step inside this ground.

Never think about cricket ever again!

Deal.

What if we win the match?

(intense music)

- Jolly Friends will become yours. - Brother!

Hey!

Is this rubber ball cricket?

Cork ball cricket.

Let's see you getting all thrashed up!

(revolutionary music)

Where did you go without finishing the work?

- We went to have dinner. - Come fast!

We are here. You can cut the call.

I don't think you'll wrap it up in two days!

We never said we'd finish the work in two days.

I regret recommending you.

Whose cows are these? Why are you bringing them here?

Asodhai's mother-in-law made me do it.

My mother-in-law?

Who am I then? Your mom's mother-in-law?

Come on in. How are you doing?

You are so welcoming to the guests!

Don't you have the heart to send them back?

Why did you bring them here?

Hey, won't you give me a glass of water?

I wasn't sure if you'd drink from our house. I'll bring it right away.

I'm talking to you. Why did you bring the cows here?

Even we humans don't understand the situation we're in.

How will the cows know that you won't come back?

They're not eating without you.

So, I brought them here to you.

They're dying of hunger. Let them die here.

At least they will be used for meat.

Here you go.

How's your son?

He's just there.

She keeps shouting at him.

"Is food the only thing that reminds you of home? Get lost!"

Now, he's home all the time.

But he's not eating.

He just goes to work and comes back. Like a robot.

He spreads her saree and sleeps on it.

The house looks like it's in mourning.

(emotional music)

I can change him if he's innocent.

But he knows everything.

Look.

I brought him up for just 17 years.

You have been caring for him for the last 22 years.

In fact…

You brought me up, too.

A wife can fight and leave her husband.

But how's it fair for a mother to leave her children?

Won't the children suffer?

It's not that you don't know these things.

(emotional music intensifies)

She stepped into our house just for you.

Does it hurt that much to welcome her?

Shucks!

Asodhai…

It's been two weeks since I saw you.

I lost my appetite in that pain.

Now that I've seen you…

I'm hungry.

Will you serve me some food?

(heartfelt music)

Welcome to the 20th Jolly Friends' cork ball cricket tournament!

[commentator] The game's about to begin in a few minutes.

All this is not necessary!

The puja has already started.

Here comes the team captain to register the entry!

How can you play against our own folks for a stranger?

Isn't everyone our folks?

Brother! Tell me your team's name.

- It's 'Adengappa 11s.' - Huh?

That's our team. Write it down.

- Are the 'Adengappa 11s' here? - Brother! Here!

The match will commence shortly. Players are requested to be ready!

- A few matches are set to happen. - Okay, Anbu. We'll get going.

- Okay. - Come on!

Hey, why are they leaving?

They don't like Akhila playing for us.

I wanted to talk to you about that.

Why are you making a girl play in a men's team?

Even I feel uncomfortable.

What?

Hey…

You were agitated when Venkatesh didn't want me in his team.

But you're okay when they don't want Akhila to play for us?

Hey, that was outrageous!

Isn't this male dominance?

The first match will commence shortly!

(commentary continues)

I'm on the right side of the palm tree ground.

- Why did the two of them leave? - Karuppu brother!

Wait outside. I want to talk.

Everyone already sees our team as a joke.

Relax.

Indians are very interested in cricket.

We have one guy already. We just one more.

The match is about to start. Come on, guys!

Hey, change into your uniforms.

They're already teasing us as 'rubber ball boys.'

Why is this guy coming here?

(uplifting music)

Which team is he playing for?

- For our team. - What?

Anbu, did you hear what he said?

Look who he has brought in.

(uplifting music continues)

Hey, shut up.

He's just bringing my kit bag for me.

It's been years since he played.

Are you dumb? He hit a 50 in last week's match.

Fifty?!

He also hit something else.

Our boy…

He hit a 50, and that's it.

Then, let's rope him in.

Bro, I'm here.

What? Are you thinking about apologizing?

(bat getting leveled)

Bro, you're here. Why don't you play a game for us?

He doesn't know how to play with this ball.

Bro… just this one match. For our sake.

No, I'll be on my way.

Hey, get money for emulsion.

You're going to get him to play for us?

Yeah.

Don't do this.

I don't want to get into this.

You can paint tomorrow.

Cricket is his only weakness.

It's the only way to get on his good books.

I don't like it when people plead to me. Please understand.

- Bro… - It's like manipulating a drunkard in a bar.

But how will he agree to play with you?

I challenged them, bro. If you don't, then they'll laugh at me.

Our ego. That's what I'm going to use.

This is never going to work.

Why are you wasting time? Go for the toss.

He can't even handle a rubber ball. How will he handle a cork ball?

Look at him.

Bro, he's our boy.

We were the ones who challenged them.

Why are you acting this way?

Why are you irritating him?

He's looking at me, right?

Please tell him, brother.

How dare he tease us?

- He's teasing me, brother. - Not just seeing you.

He's glaring at you.

- Anbu! - What?

He accepted to play for us.

How did this happen?

I know about him well. Come on.

But I don't know about you.

Elandari 11s, last year's winners,

- Tails. - are up against the Adengappa 11s.

- Already started losing? - The match is all set to commence.

Elandari 11s, having won the toss, has decided to start batting.

Let's get the game started, Adengappa!

Play by strike rotation.

You did tell them that this is a cork ball tournament?

- Let's go for it. - This team doesn't look like Adengappa 11s.

It looks like a bunch of strangers together.

That's all-rounder Anbu's first ball of the first over.

Nicely bowled, but no chance of scoring a run!

(comical music playing)

- Dot ball again! - Come on, bowl! Brother!

Is he bowling for the batsman or to break my buddy's arm?

Maybe. That's why we took him in.

- Inform him. - Anbu!

I can't. Tell him yourself.

Right arm fast medium.

They scouted him from a Kabaddi ground.

(men chuckling)

Since that ball looks like an apple from his shop…

Kulla Karuppu is paying homage to it.

His first ball to Naren.

(ball hits stumps) Bowled!

- What a throw that was! - Super, brother!

(smacks thigh)

(celebratory music playing) (players high-fiving)

Here comes our brother, Rahul!

Here goes his next ball!

(ball hits gloves) Catch!

(celebratory music continues) (players cheering)

Hey, super, bro!

Now, Elandari 11 has lost two wickets!

Go near him!

Good heavens.

I don't think you'll apologize.

Modern Malinga's next ball, here it comes.

Will he be able to hit it?

A fantastic hit!

There's a good chance for a catch!

(suspense builds) Two fielders are trying to catch the ball!

Come on, run!

Damn you guys!

Your competition to catch it ruined Malinga's hat trick!

One of you could've called for a 'leave it.'

Elandari 11s has taken two wickets for three runs.

Easy catch.

Their ego is ruining the game!

(vessel clangs)

Are you taking your medicines?

I'm not sure which pill I'm supposed to take and when.

(emotional music plays)

Can you help me out?

Had they taken Parattai Sukumar's wicket earlier,

the match would've ended at 36 runs.

But now he's scored 86 runs…

What is he doing there?

- I'll make them play my song in this village. - We have to, bud.

Ask him to hurry up.

We only have two cricket guards.

He's searching for a plastic cover to keep it.

It isn't staying in place because of my boxers.

- Let's adjust this time. - Ask him to come there.

Go, go!

Here comes Anbu from Adengappa 11s.

And with him, we have anonymous Ricky 'Painting'!

(song from Pokkiri plays)

- Hey! - Leave it.

They already think we're jealous of him.

If we don't play the song, it will confirm the rumors.

Forget about it.

Come on boys. Go to your positions.

Are they still beefing about that catch?

Enough, enough! Let's start the match.

Buddy, forget about it. Let's concentrate.

They won't hit half the score.

(comical music fades out)

(bat tapping ground)

Here comes Parattai Sukumar from Elandari 11s

to bowl his first over.

(bowler’s footsteps approaching)

The ball runs to the left side, there's scope for a single.

[all] Run for a two. Come on run!

They had a chance to score a two here.

But our man is refusing another run.

Bro, why didn't you run?

Seems like our Ricky 'Painting'

is struggling with his pads here.

(bowler’s footsteps approaching)

(swings bat)

That shot seemed like he was sketching in the air.

Don't treat it like a rubber ball when you hit it.

Try dabbling with it for a while. You'll get the hang of it soon.

Umpire, can I play without these pads?

No, you must play with them.

Damn it!

He keeps proving that he's a rubber ball player.

He seems familiar. Can't figure out where, though.

You must've seen him painting on the roads.

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (swings bat)

There goes another dot ball!

You can't swing at the offside!

I mean, the ball wasn't swung on the offside, right?

(comical music plays)

(comical music fades out)

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (crack of bat against ball)

He tried. But couldn't score.

Adengappa has scored just one run in an over!

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (crack of bat against ball)

(commentator speaking faintly)

Amazing, Anbu!

Here comes the next ball for our captain!

Look at them scoring!

(ball hitting bat)

(ball hitting bat)

(crowd cheers loudly)

Hey!

Take his wicket, and it will be over!

(tension ensues)

(ball hitting bat)

There goes the ball!

Looks like they'll wrap it up in about eight or nine overs.

(dramatic music)

(bowler’s footsteps approaching)

The ball's heading towards the leg side.

There's a chance for a single.

Hey, come on! Come on, man.

- Bro, quick. - Anbu!

(sound of wickets breaking)

- Anbu got run out! - Amazing! Superb, guys!

(all cheering) (Anbu groans)

Game over!

(ominous music)

Shucks!

Why did you go back after coming halfway?

Was protecting your wicket that important?

This man, I swear!

There goes his girl.

- Gosh! - They look devastated like it was Kohli's wicket.

Why did you run in haste? You could have safeguarded yourself.

Hey, how will I know he'd run back halfway?

(ominous music continues)

(sound of wickets breaking)

Gosh, the bowling!

The match is out of our hands!

- Hey! - One…

- [commentator] Who's measuring the pitch? - 1… 2… 3…

4…

(ominous music continues)

Adengappa 11s has scored 29 runs for two.

There goes the third wicket!

A helicopter shot!

The ball found the opponent's hands. Karuppaiya's fuming.

Bowled! In the last 11 balls, the team has lost five wickets!

Anbu's run-out changed the course of the match.

Hey, come in, you!

- Come on, boy! Come on! - You, too, come in.

And you, too!

All of you get in the circle!

Look at Elandari boys' audacity!

They're doing too much, man.

No one asked them to play. They should've stayed home.

They deserve it.

Put two players outside, dude!

I know, dude.

Let's get done with this quickly. You, bowl inside.

Haha, they're sore losers now.

Now, Sakthivel's on to Akhila's wicket.

(ball hitting bat)

Yes!

- That's how you show them! - Way to go, girl!

(upbeat energetic music plays)

Akhila showed them who's the real deal here.

Is she that great of a player to hit on the straight drive?

Look at that swag and sass!

- Listen to me, man. - No need.

Super! Super! Show them, Akhila!

Well played, Akhila.

[commentator] Fifty runs from 50 balls.

Can Akhila do it?

(ball hitting bat) She answered with her batting.

There goes the ball to the off-side. It's a boundary, again!

♪ She's walkin' on fire This girl is on fire ♪

That wasn't just an off-side shot. But a slipper shot to all of you!

- Disperse, boys. - Go back to your old positions.

And… they're back to their positions.

Thanks a lot, Anbu.

Oh, come on.

Even I didn't think of making her play for our team.

Oh, bro…

After 8 overs, Adengappa 11s are at 49 for 5.

(sound of wickets breaking) Damn, there goes the sixth wicket!

After a long time, we're finally witnessing Karuppaiya bat.

Umpire, leg stump?

Just play, bro.

- Come on, man. - Okay, okay.

Yeah. Fix that position.

Will he get a single for his daughter?

Let's wait and watch.

Look at that ball go! That's a boundary!

He proved that he's his daughter's dad!

I think he declared a war with that four!

Dad! Not bad, Dad!

Damn, it flew out the field!

Of course, I would!

I'm an original Jolly Friends player, after all.

Bro, what's happening?

The fielders are still struggling with the dad-daughter duo.

What a sight!

Dad swings to the leg, daughter to the off side!

Look at them playing with the fielders!

Our Adengappa team is marching towards victory!

To win this match,

our Adengappa 11s need just one more run.

(upbeat energetic music continues)

(ball hitting bat) And they did it!

I dedicate this song to our winner duo.

(Tamil song plays)

No, bud, I…

cheered for the girl. She played well!

I swear it's only for her.

- I'll leave then. - Okay, brother.

One of the two loser teams is out.

We'll show them in the next match.

I'll listen to the stories about their catches.

Pacify your father-in-law for raising your voice.

What?

Winning the cup alone isn't enough.

You have to win his heart, too.

You want his daughter, right?

Yeah.

It's okay. We'll deal with it in the next match.

Anbu brother, your girlfriend's calling.

(ominous music rising)

Buddy…

Remember the Dubai alliance who wanted your daughter?

What's your call?

(ominous music continues)

Ask him to come this Friday.

On it, buddy.

I couldn't believe

that he was playing along with his future father-in-law.

What's so secret about that now?

- We knew about it only last week. - For real?

You knew it on a cork ball ground. And for us, on the rubber ball ground.

Even he learnt about it the same way.

(cars honking)

(sound of traffic)

I uh… received your call.

That's why I called.

I uh… must've dialed accidentally.

Sorry.

Oh.

(sombre music)

You're okay, bud.

You're behaving like kids.

(footsteps approaching)

Mom!

Didn't I tell you not to cook today?

- Wasted rice unnecessarily… - Look properly, you blind bat.

What "look properly"?

(vessel clangs)

(heartbroken music)

(sniffs)

(steel clinks)

I know you missed me. But, can't you sleep on one saree?

You've been taking a new saree every day.

Who will wash it all? Huh?

And you've left the almirah open.

What if the rats got in and ruined all my sarees?

I don't even have spare sarees.

Are you crying?

Why did you leave me alone?

Why are you crying like a child for that?

Please don't do this again.

Listen, I'll slap you.

(emotional music ensues)

Why are you behaving strange?

Our door's wide open!

Okay, stop crying.

Stop crying, please.

Love you!

Okay, now, stop crying.

(emotional music continues)

Anbu…

I don't think your father-in-law will step into a cork ball ground again.

Shall we start searching for his replacement?

He'll surely come back.

He'll likely be haunted by the loss of his wicket.

(sound of wickets breaking)

I heard that you're back with your husband.

Happy to hear that.

My son made a mistake. I'm not denying it.

But he's not a bad guy.

You can ask around if you want.

And if they agree with you, you don't have to agree to the alliance.

The other day when you came to see my daughter,

was your son really at the bank?

(dramatic music)

That day alone, he went to play.

Otherwise, he's a responsible boy!

Where is your son right now?

That's Anbu's 50 with that ball.

Call your son. Tell him that you're in the hospital,

and you need to go home urgently.

Ask him to be here in half an hour.

If he's here, I'll take your word for it.

And I'll give him my daughter's hand.

Call him at once!

(whispering) He won't pick up.

He will. You call him.

(dial tone rings)

What a catch! Anbu lost his wicket!

(call disconnects)

My husband is far better.

He'll atleast pick up the call and lie.

But your son never picked up.

Shows how much he respects you two.

(phone rings)

See, he's calling back!

Where the heck are you?

What's the matter? I was playing.

I'm at the hospital, and I want to go home quickly.

Come fast.

To win this match,

Adengappa team needs two runs from five balls.

(dramatic music continues)

What did he say?

Did he ask you to go by yourself?

No uh… he said he'll come in 15 minutes.

He's coming.

Okay, we'll see.

Velu's next ball to Manickam!

Gosh! That's a wicket at a crucial time.

(tensed music builds)

- Why are you getting so tense? - What?

I'm a mother to a boy. This is normal.

Write whatever the reading says.

(phone rings)

(clock ticks)

- Here, dear. - Careful.

Throw it away!

Like this is important now.

Alright.

We're leaving.

- Wait, he'll be here any minute. - Why trouble him?

Your 15 minutes is over.

And my half an hour is running out.

Now that he won't make it,

let him play peacefully.

No, I--

That's him!

(scooter engine sound)

Where is he?

He got ready to come here after your call.

The match turned into a Super Over.

It's difficult to win without him. That's why…

You called wanting to go home urgently, right?

Come, let's go.

Tell him not to step into the house!

I'm not deciding this based on the half an hour I gave your son.

I've been living with one for twenty years.

That's why I say so.

People who are kind to society

aren't as attentive to their own households.

One such fellow is enough for my house.

(somber music)

Hey, tell them that you're resigning from your job.

- What did she do? - Come.

(somber music continues)

Mom! Your calls are always urgent.

How will I know it was real this time?

You could've told me that my mother-in-law was there.

What did you say?

She doesn't even respect you!

Mother-in-law it seems.

Don't assume that girl would become your wife.

She would have sought a better match for her by now.

Anbu!

I'm here to invite you to my house-warming.

I'm guessing this isn't the right time.

Brother, it never worked out when I took Kathadi with me.

- I see. - Let's see…

if you bring luck to me.

Anbu, you're taking a lucky charm with you.

I'm sure we three will go back in this bike.

Why is it crowded?

What's happening here?

Marriage talks are going on. You are?

Why did you bring them all of a sudden?

- Bud, you told me to bring them-- - I said that to irritate him.

(sucks teeth)

How will I know?

If her mother did this, she would have burned the house.

But she's standing there because it was me.

How will I face Durga now?

(ominous music)

I'm going to send them away.

- Your wife will kill you if you do! - It's okay. I'll manage.

Don't cause a stir and leave right away.

Ma'am…

Why would anyone lie about the invitations?

It was your husband who painted my house.

- He knows me quite-- - Whatever it is, talk to him in private.

Now, leave.

I swear there's nothing to lie.

I'll talk to them. You take care of the guests.

We came here to invite your family. But, she's shooing us away.

Why the formality, brother? We'll surely be there.

For now, please leave from here.

(emotional music)

(echoes) Please understand, boy. Leave.

(faint emotional music plays)

If I tell my dad that I want to marry you,

he would still accept even if he doesn't like you.

Because he loves me more than anything in this world.

(ominous music)

The boy's returning to Dubai in three months, it seems.

They asked if we could have the wedding before he leaves.

Shall we finalize them?

Why the…

…hurry?

Why don't we… do it later?

You!

Zip it.

Why are you asking for his permission out of the blue?

If you feel the match is right, call them and fix a date.

Okay, I'll ask them to come.

(vessels clang)

How dare you push your food away?

Where did you learn this?

I'm asking you and you're walking right past me?

She's talking to you and you're hurrying to your room?

You better forget about him and marry the guy we finalize.

Don't think you can outsmart us.

She dances to her own tunes.

Don't just sit there like a slab of stone. Knock some sense into her.

Listen, oldie.

I will smash your skull into pieces.

Listen, Mom. I will not marry him without your permission.

Also, I will not marry someone else.

Talk to me about another alliance…

…and I'll show you who I am.

I'm warning you.

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music fades out)

[commentator] For Adengappa 11's to win the semi-final match,

they need 36 runs from 30 balls.

- Just when the team was counting on her… - That's it!

- Akhila got bowled and is out now! - Brother?

You are next in line.

Buddy?

You were angry with me. You shouldn't have taken it out on her, dear.

I didn't have a choice.

No one stands by me in this house.

I have to stand up for myself.

We must score runs at every ball.

Keep that in mind and play.

I've fought with him, asking if his ego mattered more than me.

But I've never uttered a word to you.

That's because I believed you wouldn't break my trust.

Come on! Bowl! Come on. Come inside!

But you let me down!

(thrilling music)

Come on, Bad boys! It's an easy win.

Hey, stay there. Enough.

You put me at stake for your ego.

Just take a single. I'll take care of the rest.

Come on! Bowl!

The ball beautifully went to the wicket keeper!

Come in and play, brother. Come on.

Why aren't you taking his wicket?

Why are you being so hard on him?

Bad boys! Living up to your name, is it?

Oh! He's the joker.

- Joker? - Yes.

Will you use the joker in your deck to win, or just let it go?

Wait and watch. They'll never dismiss him.

They just needed 36 runs. But now

they've soared to a remarkable 35 runs in 18 balls.

Anbu keeps going strong, not letting the challenge get to him!

Zero again!

What on earth is he doing?

Has he ever played cricket, brother?

Hey. Don't talk as if you're going to make us win by scoring like Sehwag.

If he really hits the ball, it'll go as high as two coconut trees.

He's not got into his groove today.

The match is not over yet. Just shut up and watch.

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (crack of bat against ball)

We expected a four from his bat. But he's making the match fall flat!

Don't bother about that. You continue playing.

They need 7 runs from the last 6 balls to win.

What a shot! But, will it become a six?

Ah! Lost it as usual.

Hey, keeper-end. Keeper-end…

Hey, fools!

- Why did you dismiss him? - What's happening?

I didn't mean to hit the stumps. How am I responsible for that?

I'd love to share a song for him.

(sad Tamil song plays)

Brother, what are you doing?

This is what he gets for his performance today!

(sad Tamil song continues playing)

You are a total waste!

They need six runs from 5 balls to win the semi-final.

People are waiting to see if Anbu can save their team.

He's nailed the straight drive!

Is that going to be a catch?

That's a six!

A heartfelt thank you to 'Vanathai Pola' Vijayakanth

on behalf of the committee

for elevating a seemingly simple match

to the heights of tension just like a CSK game.

- Super, bro! You played well! - Thank you!

Thanks.

Your six flew like a rocket.

No matter what the situation is,

his entire focus is on winning while playing.

It looks like you are always reading him wrong.

That's where we lost to him!

(dramatic music plays)

Tomorrow is the final. Please, come.

(dramatic music continues)

The whole team will be wearing the jersey. Here's yours.

- Bro… - Putting an act, are you?

Do you want everyone to look down on me?

Hey…

Durga is supporting him, and so are you.

- It's all because of him. - You're embarrassing us, buddy!

Let go of me!

Didn't you give a disgusted look when you came home?

- Tell me! - Buddy!

I didn't look at you with disgust…

but with pity.

You asked him to find another groom to irritate me.

Without understanding that, he brought them home, too.

I felt bad when you stood with guilt in front of Durga.

I wondered how you were going to make her understand.

That's why I gave that look.

Don't worry about Durga.

She is like that.

She wants us to fulfill her wishes but won't come right out and say it.

If we don't, she'll torture us and get it done.

The minute she told me she likes me only because of you,

all my hatred for you vanished.

I know it was wrong.

I shouldn't have spoken about you behind your back.

Forgive me!

(melodramatic music plays)

If we hadn't dismissed him, we'd have won.

Anbu brother sent this entry fee.

(thrilling music plays)

(phone rings)

(old song blares on the speaker)

Bro…

Please don't mistake me for saying this.

In all these years you've played,

I've always prayed that you don't get out.

For the first time…

they made me think it's better if you got out.

Tomorrow is the finals.

Not only is Anbu's honor at stake but ours as well.

The entire crowd laughed at us when he played the song.

We need to prove who we are and play our song on that ground.

(ominous music ensues)

What, buddy?

I spoke so much.

But you haven't uttered a word.

Are you still mad at me?

(firewood blazing)

Listen, Mom. I won't marry him without your permission.

Also, I won't marry anyone but him.

Talk to me about one more alliance…

I will show you who I am.

(dramatic music)

Venkatesh…

Let’s have the match tomorrow afternoon.

His girlfriend's mom…

fixed the engagement in the same time as the match.

If he doesn't show up, she won't give him her daughter.

Come on, brother.

Is this even a reason to postpone the match?

Hey, it's his life.

Brother…

He should have thought about it before challenging us.

Why?

Won't he talk?

He spoke so arrogantly the day he challenged.

He'll lose his dignity.

Oh!

Bro…

Let's postpone the match.

You're doing it willfully. I won't be here even if he comes tomorrow.

Don't come.

I've never expected you for anything.

Okay, brother.

They have to apologize as a team over the mic for challenging us.

That will do.

Hey…

When did you stoop so low?

Huh?

Let's go, brother.

- Hold on, Anbu. Venkatesh… - Let's go, brother.

(dramatic music faintly plays)

Bro, I told you about my friend who plays cricket well, right?

- He's ready to play for us. - From the next town?

Where does he live? And his social background?

He's from the alleys.

It's a no, then.

If that guy doesn't turn up tomorrow, you must marry the guy I point at.

Mark my words, he'll be here tomorrow.

You go ahead and make all the arrangements.

(melancholic music)

(bike whirring distantly)

I won't ask you to do anything for me.

I'm telling you, he won't come here tomorrow.

But if you lose… You should never step inside this ground.

Never think about cricket ever again!

(melancholic music builds)

(riveting music)

(tensed music builds)

Hey, get inside and change your dress.

He won't come here. Go!

You'll select someone for the team. And you expect us to sit out?

Hey, we challenged him.

All I want is to win. I'm ready to sit out if that'll help.

Whoever wants can stay, others can leave.

Brother, this is my friend I spoke to you about.

Okay. Ask him to put on our jersey.

Where is the jersey, brother?

Let's see. They are college players as well.

Give your jersey to him.

Why are you standing here? Change into your jerseys.

Come on, let's go.

Brother…

Shall we have the toss now?

Sure, Venkatesh.

Then what about Anbu, Dad?

(car engine sound)

(sound of mud being dumped)

(joyful music plays)

Asodhai…

I told you.

My Anbu is here.

Go, get ready.

[commentator] Adengappa 11s are facing challenges back and forth!

Brother… isn't Anbu coming?

Akhila is single-handedly taking on the challenge!

Out!

Jolly Friends bowled out Akhila!

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (crack of bat against ball)

(crowd applauds)

The final match doesn't seem exciting…

Wow, their star player is truly impressive!

Can't believe you dared to challenge us!

Adengappa 11s, isn't there a single player to score you 50 runs?

(tensed music builds)

You're not meeting the standards we usually expect in a final match!

Jolly Friends, be a bit generous and throw a few wides.

Let's see if their score rises.

(tensed music continues)

The cherished player of the opponents graces the field!

That's because they don't want his wicket.

Guys, he's our team. Keep that in mind.

Hello! This isn't a rubber ball tournament.

Wear your pads. That's the rule.

He's playing this game after losing a rubber ball tournament.

What happened to your rules then? I can't wear the pads.

It's alright, Umpire. Let him play.

We are not responsible if his legs are broken.

Like our team in the World Cup, Adengappa 11s are drowning in the finals.

Jolly Friends team seems to be on fire today!

To take the seventh wicket,

here comes Sakthivel's ball.

That's a zero!

His performance appears to be like his last match.

He could've had a shot!

He doesn't play the first ball as a mark of respect for God.

(enigmatic music plays)

The rest are his. He'll devour them!

Why're you going for a full-toss? He's not even wearing his pads.

Aim at his leg.

Let it break.

Get ready to watch his game!

Poomalai's ready for the next ball and here it comes!

(ball hitting bat)

Looks like he's here to save his team today.

It's a six!

- Way to go, bro! - Super, brother!

He seems familiar. Can't figure out where, though.

(celebratory music)

Have you ever experienced a storm in the middle of the summer?

Gethu's batting will make the opponent team see the storm.

(crowd cheers loudly)

Our Gethu's cool today.

But he's making the other team lose their minds.

There goes another sixer!

- Amazing six! - Show them, brother!

(ball hitting bat)

That's a hat trick.

Hey, don't get scared. Come inside.

Last time, he was like a wounded cub. Today, he's a roaring lion!

(celebratory music continues)

- [commentator] By eight overs Adengappa has scored 63 for five.

- Should we ask Sasi to bowl? - He's deal with him easily.

He's telling us without telling us that the old Gethu is back.

Bro, I've seen him play before.

He's adept in leg-side balls.

But he can't hit off-side balls.

We can take him if we bowl slowly.

Gethu, now has to deal

with our new boy's bowling.

Well bowled, man.

Finally, we have a dot ball.

Another dot ball.

Amazing! Fantastic throw.

Come on, bro. All his sixes and fours were flukes.

Bro, come on. Let's finish his game in this ball.

He's been playing for a while.

Come on. Come on! Come on!

Can Gethu deal with the next Balayya's ball?

What a fantastic shot!

Woah! Where did it go?

- Amazing, bro. - Did you see that?

His sixes go as high as two coconut trees. Understood now?

That's a palm tree.

Whatever. Watch the match.

And that's a boundary.

(ball hitting bat)

(crowd cheers loudly) (ball hitting bat)

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (ball hitting bat)

That's right. Show him.

(bowler’s footsteps approaching) (ball hitting bat)

He's telling us all that this final match is his.

Look at him throwing all sixers.

He was fantastic!

Even his hater would have become his fans by now.

He proved to us all. He is the boss!

Gethu still stands tall with a score of 94.

Will he secure a century with a six off this last ball?

Here comes the last ball of the first innings.

As expected, the ball flew!

Now on to the fielder… Gethu finishes his match with 94 runs.

The last match was a disaster.

This match was fire! So, I dedicate this song for my man.

(old Tamil song plays)

(bat swivels)

♪ Oh, our golden crown The pride of our town! ♪

♪ We pull your chariot With reverent care ♪

♪ Our gold, our light Our ferocious tiger! ♪

♪ The town cheers your name! ♪

Gethu has easily boosted the scores.

He changed the match's course all by himself.

Anbu is not here to bowl. Leave it.

We'll see.

(song from Pokkiri plays)

You told me he won't come. How did he come here?

Where do you think you are going?

You can leave.

(joyful musi plays)

I'm not joking.

I wanted my mom to believe that you'll come for me.

Now that you're here, you can leave.

Then you'll keep reminding me of this after marriage.

You don't have to do anything for me.

You can be as you like.

We'll take it from here.

Come in, Mom.

What are you looking at?

She sent her guy to the match.

I'm not any less. Am I?

Go, play.

They have to score 130 from 15 overs to win the match.

All-rounder Anbu is all set for his first over.

Here comes Anbu's first ball towards Dheena!

- It's a wide. - Bro, it's going wide. Careful.

Jolly Friends have opened their account with this wide ball.

Karuppaiya bro, keep it to the line.

Okay. Anbu, keep it to the line.

It was a good ball, Karuppaiya brother! Bowl the same way.

What happened to our Adengappa 11s? They're on fire today.

Jolly Friends, you need to be careful. (sound of wickets breaking)

Is this called being careful?

He might be late to the match. But he…

beautifully, took a wicket for his team.

In his opening over, Anbu gave away just two runs and took a wicket.

Here comes our 'Modern Malinga' for the second over.

(ball hitting bat)

Looks like Jolly Friends is back in form.

Our new boy has scored 28 runs in just 18 balls.

He's the new hope for Jolly Friends.

Venkatesh bro…

You kept calling Anbu a 'rented cycle.'

But it looks like your entire team is rented!

Come on, Naveen. Come on, man.

(ball hitting bat)

What a shot!

One of you go for it.

Who will catch it? The boy answerd by catching it.

Look at them jumping in joy.

How are you, Anbu?

- I'm good. And you are? - Yogesh, bro.

- I was your school junior. - Yogesh?

Anbu! Are you playing today?

Yeah.

- Okay, okay. Go, play. - Okay.

Here comes our new hero, 'Balayya' Yogesh from Jolly Friends.

- Sorry, brother. - It's alright.

Now, we see the captain encouraging his fellows!

Watch the ball go towards the off side!

That's a four!

Here comes Manickam's next ball. That's a six!

Another boundary!

Now, this is what a final match should look like.

Come on Jolly Friends. Cease the day!

Here comes the next ball!

Another six!

I think the Adengappa 11s got a whiff of where the match is heading.

For the first time, we're seeing them tense.

They have to break the partnership to win.

Let's see if they can do it.

Four overs and 43 runs are needed.

Manickam's bowling towards Aravind.

Ooh! The keeper deflected the ball.

(crowd cheers loudly)

That was an easy catch.

But they wouldn't let it be an easy catch.

They had to make it tense for spectators.

Our captain himself has come to bat as the sixth wicket.

They have to score 37 runs in 13 balls.

Will Venkatesh save his team today?

They're scared of us! Come on.

Here comes the last ball of this over.

There it goes, to the off-side. It's a four!

Jolly Friends need 33 more runs from 12 balls.

We're at a crucial point now. Here comes the ball towards Balayya!

Oh, my God!

A wide and a four!

A total of five runs.

Malinga gave them easy five runs for free.

Jolly Friends need 28 runs in 12 balls.

Bro, careful.

Keep it inside, bro!

(suspense building)

What an amazing shot! It's a six!

Eleven more balls.

Jolly Friends need just 22 more runs to win.

Here comes Modern Malinga's next ball.

Look at the ball fly on the leg side. It's a six, again!

Looks like our Balayya will take Jolly Friends to victory!

What a player!

Six balls and 15 more runs to win the match.

Manickam…

Here comes our Anbu, to bowl the last over!

And the man standing is our Balayya himself!

Here comes the first ball of the last over!

Well bowled, well bowled!

Well bowled! That's a good one.

We have five more balls, Yogesh.

Be calm. You've got this.

Five balls and 15 runs.

Every ball in this over is equivalent to gold.

That's why Anbu keeps setting the field.

Let's see what our Balayya is up to.

Here comes Anbu's second ball. Let's wait and watch.

Amazing! Excellent bowling!

Anbu tactically bowled a fast ball to confuse Balayya.

Balayya couldn't tackle Anbu's bowling.

What's his plan for the third ball?

Anbu or Balayya? Who's the real deal here?

It's a beautiful chance for a single.

Ah! But Balayya went back to the crease.

For each ball, our pressure keeps rising.

(suspense builds)

Three balls and 15 runs.

Jolly Friends must score a four or six.

Else, Jolly Friends can forget about the cup.

Woah! Balayya, that's a six!

Balayya told us that they're not ready to leave yet.

Two balls and just nine more runs for the cup.

Balayya beautifully transferred all his stress onto Anbu's head.

Here comes the fifth delivery for our Balayya.

(ball hitting bat)

Woah! What a shot!

That's a six!

One more ball and just three more runs!

Our Balayya's on fire!

Last ball… they win if they score three runs. It's a draw if it's two runs.

We might be getting a Super Over.

The match is literally on fire.

But, this is nothing new for me. I've seen a lot of CSK matches.

After 15 years, Jolly Friends might win the cup today.

Will Balayya get them the cup?

Or is Anbu's team bagging the cup?

We'll know in some time.

Come on, Anbu! Go for it!

Come on, brother! You can do it!

Come on, come on!

Now comes the final ball of this final match!

(tension builds)

Come on, Anbu. This is our last ball.

(riveting music builds)

That was a cleverly bowled ball! And now they're running for scores.

(anticipatory music rising)

Four!

(crowd cheers loudly)

Amazing match!

The match had us on the edge of our seats and made us all wonder who'd secure the win!

To be honest, until the last four runs were scored,

none of us could guess which team would take the cup home!

This match has set a standard!

Congratulations to Jolly Friends who won after 11 years!

A special congratulations to Balayya.

He is the Man of the Match!

(somber music plays)

Super, brother. Super!

You played well, Anbu! Good job, guys!

- Thanks! - Super, guys!

Well played!

Venkatesh bro…

Congratulations!

(emotional music plays)

(emotional music continues)

FEW DAYS LATER

(bike engines sound)

What is it, Sasi?

All your old players are out.

Looks like the players from the finals are only playing.

Yes, bro. They won the finals for us.

From then on, Venkatesh has been taking them to play.

We played six matches after that. And we won prizes in four of them.

People see us with some respect everywhere now.

Brother, let's not win this game.

Are you kidding me, Anbu? We challenged them.

More than the challenge, the purpose is more important.

We challenged them because they didn't let an Anbu in their team.

We've already won the challenge.

This is just a competition.

More than us winning this competition,

that guy has believed for once that talent matters.

He should win. That's more important.

Anbu, there'll always be a jersey in your name in Jolly Friends!

Trust me, brother!

You wait and watch.

This will bring a change!

Swear to God that you'll never play cricket again.

It's scary the first time. Nothing to worry.

But how can I give up cricket?

I have done this so many times. Just follow me.

Forgive us, dear Lord!

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