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'The Commander'

Someone's at the door

Who is it?

That too on a festival day

Go away

Who is it?

What happened?

A teenager, she's pregnant! Must be 13-14 years

She is standing at our doorstep

Whatever her age she needs your help

She is unmarried

I won't attend on her

"December has turned into January...hoi!"

"Tamil month 'Thai' dawns tomorrow with joy"

"It's the festival of 'Bhogi', Lord Krsna"

"We will celebrate the new harvest, Nandalala!"

(loud painful cry)

(cry of a newborn baby)

(new born baby crying)

This isn't my fault

What will I do?

I don't have a choice

Someone will take care of you

You will be blessed

I will pray for you every single day

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"A little budding rose from a thorn arose"

"A teenager as mother Gave birth to this do-gooder"

"From a thorn arose this little dark rose"

"Shall I sing you a lullaby? Who are our kith and kin, baby?"

"Why do tears well up in your eyes, dear?"

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"From a thorn arose this little dark rose"

"I cried in pain when in labor"

"You wept for your absent mother"

"The moon wanes every fortnight"

"Don't weep or wilt, my child"

"A day when I hold you close to my chest"

"Like a mattress to hold you gently abreast"

"When will (y)our eyes rest?"

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"A little budding rose from a thorn arose"

"A teenager as mother Gave birth to this do-gooder"

"From a thorn arose this brave little rose"

Be quiet

Hold the bag

Hurry up

(baby's whimper)

Hey...baby

Hey! Who are you?

Run...run

I'll split your skull into two

Stop...stop!

'I am hiding Find me'

'Catch him'

Look over there in that stream

What is it?

There's something floating

(excited voices)

(baby crying)

Hey children! What's happening?

Going around the canal in a procession

Go...clear off

It was in the goods train

We saw when we tried to steal paddy

Didn't we leave this baby in the stream?

Yes

Wonder who the mother is?

Aiyo!

Surya...?

Surya

Why did she abandon me, ma?

Why did my mother cast me aside?

People usually throw old stuff and rubbish on 'Bhogi' day

But my mother...

...threw me away

(excited voices celebrating)

You made a mistake

You stopped with just 1 son

If you had given birth to another son...

...10 more villages would have prospered

It wasn't your fault, dear

Wonder how he is

And where?

Surya

Surya, don't

Wait

Surya, let him go

Ask him what happened today

He beat up Ramana

Hey! Clear out

Pestering me!

Do you know Ramana's boss?

As if I care!

Ask him what he did

Hey...come here

Tell them

He borrowed money from Ramana

He has to pay up monthly installments

He was unable to pay this month

Why couldn't you pay?

Tell them

My child had chicken pox

I used up that money for the medical expenses

What was Ramana's response?

Tell them

'It's alright if you don't pay up'

'Take good care of your child'

'That's priority'

'But till you repay...'

'...your wife will be with me'

He dragged her by her hair right in front of me

Don't cry

Every single person

Everyone just stood and silently watched

Why?

He is Devaraj's henchman

Everybody is so bloody brave if they hear the name 'Devaraj'!

What will that Devaraj do?

What the hell can he do?

Visiting hours are over

You won't be allowed in

Why did you come...here?

Ramana...Ramana

Doctor sir

Will Ramana survive?

I can-

Will he survive or not?

I can't say

How did this happen?

Deva, be calm-

Look at him Then talk to me

How many?

How many men did this to him?

1 man

Who?

Panthulu?

Surya

Go, fetch him

"Rakkamma, clap your hands please"

"Sing a new tune to tease"

"Beat the drum, chick of the night"

"Touch this prince's heart with delight"

"O' prince, set up a silken canopy"

"String a new garland with roses pretty"

"Marry this princess conventionally"

"Beat a love-rhythm at night continually"

"By holy matrimony I can't be bound"

"No warrior can tie me down"

"Rakkamma, clap your hands please"

"Sing a new tune to tease"

"O' prince, raise a satin canopy"

"With fresh flowers get a garland ready"

"A chariot pulled in devotion Float festival occasion"

"Friend, can you tell me the reason?"

"For village folks to gather together"

"Without any spite or slander"

"Neighboring villages should hear"

"The beat of our drums clear"

"Shoot the rocket really high Straight to pierce the sky"

"Let the beat of all drums amplify"

"Muthamma, shower kisses right away"

"Like pearly dew drops every day"

"Love, like a bull ready to pounce"

"Don't prance here to flounce"

"Let's have a toss in the hay, darling"

"For tongues to wag, let me do a-grazing"

"Rakkamma, clap your hands please"

"Sing a new tune to appease"

"Beau, like a village bull untamed"

"Don't pounce on me love-inflamed"

"From porch to porch, a colorful affair"

"Light lamps running here and there"

"Midnight sky has turned bright"

"Flowers nod their heads in delight"

"If the good hearted are confident won't their future be resplendent?"

"If the like-minded unite heartily won't their palms hold success happily?"

"Today or any day always blessed in all ways"

"Caress my cheek, darling"

"With your stamp of love pleasuring"

"Once you garland me"

"You can sing your love story"

"Beauty of brow; arches and dips Smile of pomegranate-red lips"

"Locks of wet hair matted in a tangle Milky-white body shining like a jewel"

"Raised foot of Shiva as Lord Nataraja"

"If you get to see all this as an entity"

"In this land culture-adorned you're blessed indeed to be born"

"As a human to be born here you're indeed blessed sincere"

"Rakkamma, clap your hands please"

"Sing a new tune to tease"

"O' prince, start preparing for our wedding"

"Make a garland for my shoulders with fresh fragrant flowers"

"I share your thoughts on marriage"

"This is the time for us to merge"

"Rakkamma, clap your hands please"

"Sing a new tune to tease"

"O' prince, erect a silken canopy"

"With rose garlands marry me"

Devaraj wants to see you

He wanted us to bring you along right now

Will you come by yourself?

Or do you need to be escorted?

Take your hands off me

What will you do if I don't?

What will you do, huh?

Tell me

If he wants to meet me...

...ask your Devaraj to come here

Brother, my mother has been admitted in the hospital

My father has no money

How much do you have?

You? Take it out

Give it to me How much?

-That's all - Yes

This isn't enough

Hey!

Do you have money on you?

- Don't lie - I swear I don't have

- Give that to me - My mother's bangle

Come here, dear

You know where this child's mother is?

Hospital

If she dies, that's it

Give it to me

Your bangle will be safe I will return it to you

Give it to me Will you give it or not?

Wait

Come, dear

This is for you

Why are you crying?

Just money Take it

Ramana is in the hospital

If anything happens to him...

...you won't be alive

Devarajan

What will you do, Devaraj?

You will order your men to kill me

Send them

Before I breathe my last 10 of your men will die

There is something called justice

Find out what your Ramana did?

What did he do?

Panthulu

He...er-

Don't threaten not knowing the facts

I don't know what Ramana did

But he has been with me for 10 years

If he doesn't come out of the hospital alive...

...your chapter will be closed!

'May divinity of friendship Mitra and celestial ocean bless us'

'May the Vedic deity Aryama be propitious'

'May Indra and Brihaspathi bless us favorably'

'May Lord Vishnu with long strides favor us'

(Vedic chant)

'O' Lord of all things'

'Of red hue'

'Ocean of compassion'

'With the face of an elephant'

(hymn in praise of God Ganesha)

'O' son of Goddess Parvati You are worshipped by so many'

I don't want this back

I can't take it home

I lied to my father I had lost it

Give it to them

To that girl's mother

What is your name?

Subhu

Subhalakshmi

If you want to do something good...

...do it by yourself

Understand?

(Islamic funeral prayer)

Police

Anna, Ramana died in the hospital

The police are here looking for you

What is your name?

Surya

What is your father's name?

Deaf or what?

What is your father's name?

I don't know

What is your mother's name?

I don't know

Don't know your parents' name?

I don't know, I say

AMMAAAA...!

Kalyani, what happened?

Isn't Arjun back?

Not yet

He has gone to settle a dispute between 2 villages in Pandavapuram

My son will be fine, right?

Sign here

Check your belongings

You can go now

Ramadurai has submitted an affidavit

Rascal!

Out of the blue, he has given a statement he is responsible for Ramana's death

Lock him up in the cell

Why?

Deva!

Why?

Why did you bring me out?

I am not virtuous

But...

...I value justice

Ramana crossed that line

What you did was fair

You have suffered because of me

Forgive me

I am an orphan

I would have spent my entire life in prison, rotted and died

You sent your man in and brought me out

How can I ever thank you?

What can I give you in return?

I don't want anything

I possess only one thing

My life

Come in

This is Surya

Good afternoon

My friend

My own brother

My commander

"Our commander Commander-in-chief"

"General, protector Our custodian, leader"

(sequence of movements in Bharatanatyam)

Hey!

Wait

I gave them the bangle

Son...?

My dear son

What are you doing?

Thanks to you my family is fine

Nothing of that sort

You don't know

We owe you for living as a happy family

May God bless you

Okay...okay, take your grandma back home

May God bless you

1 minute

What is your name?

'Thalapathi'

"General, protector Our custodian, leader"

"Ensures your home is heaven Protects our country 24x7"

"Good Samaritan Golden hearted man"

"Commander-in-chief, protector Our custodian and leader"

"He is our general dear Straight forward and sincere"

Surya, is this necessary?

Forget it then

Not that

Being hand in glove with a man like Devaraj

Mother

Do you trust me?

Yes, I do

I trust Devaraj

Not like that

One day, if your biological mother turns up...

...and reproaches me for raising her son as a thug

...how will I face her?

What was that?

My mother

Will hunt high and low everywhere for me

Find you

And ask you

Why have you brought up my beloved son like this?

Of course she will ask!

Why won't she?

Do you want me to call that blessed lady now?

Just wait

My biological motherrrrrrrr!

Come to me Let me carry you

What is the baby's name?

Meenatchi

Where was she born?

In the hospital

Sshhhh! Don't cry

Bring him here again after 6 months

Otherwise we will land up at your doorstep

Your unconditional love for all these children is amazing

If I shower love on others' children...

...I strongly believe someone will look after mine

Why should you worry about your son?

He is a gem

- Let me take leave - Okay

Don't get up

Is it a girl baby? I am very happy

Only daughters will shed a few tears when we die

Sons will disappear

Does she resemble her mother or her father?

What have you named her?

Surya

How is she?

What shall we name her?

Azhagi

Thamizh Azhagi

How is that?

This is Surya

You can ask him anything

He will never refuse

Let me take her

So you are Surya, is it?

Do you know who I am?

I know Karivardhan

Ex-member of the legislative assembly

I've heard about you

My boys told me

You are with Devaraj it seems

Why?

Devaraj is my friend

He is a rowdy

Scumbag That's all

I took him under my wing when he was a kid

I got him a job

I registered him in the Taxi drivers' union

10 years

He was under my care

And then he ditched me

Ungrateful fellow!

Even that can be pardoned

I had an elder son

In the middle of the road

Like a dog

He killed my son

I know

Your son tried to kill Devaraj

I know that too

Devaraj won't do anything without a reason

No, Surya

You don't know Deva's true colors

You come over to my side

I'll make sure you have more clout than Devaraj

After my lifetime, you'll be the only don in this town

Not only money

Power, status, authority, et al

What do you say?

Devaraj is my friend

You don't get it

Do you know why Devaraj befriended you?

Not because of affection or friendship

You are truly brave

You can stand against anyone

If you are by his side he feels safe

Real reason

Not affection Or friendship

Come

Come with me

If you are with him...

...you will rot and die

Rather than be with you...

...any day I prefer dying with Deva

Bless you!

Good day, sir

Greetings

'Vanakkam'

Good afternoon

Surya anna

Devaraj anna is here to see you

He has come in his car

Hurry up

Deva?

Why this sudden visit?

Come

What did I do to get a friend like you?

Even with a ladder I can't rise to your level

Why all this flattery?

If someone asked me to leave you promising me the heaven and earth...

...I might have agreed

But you-

Why are you magnifying this, Deva?

No, Surya

You are bringing the best out of me

You are changing me into a humane being!

Till now people were petrified of me

They maintained their distance

But after you came into my life...

...along with fear they also respect me

They greet me with folded hands

With affection

They even wish me well so whole heartedly

Who is responsible?

Thanks to you

Come with me

You can't live here

You should stay with me in my house

Deva

I can't do that

My kith and kin are here

They rescued me from a gutter and raised me

When I was starving...

...they fed me and took care of me

How can I abandon them?

You won't come if I call you?

So many people are fond of me

You have hordes of people I have only you

"Cool breeze caresses river Yamuna I wish to dance with my Lord Krsna"

"Waiting for her love to appear A disappointed Radha wilts, poor dear"

"Wintry breeze blowing over Yamuna Wish to dance with my Lord Krsna"

"Awaiting her lover with eagerness Eyes pointed to the path, poor Radha wilts"

"Day turned into night Her lord nowhere in sight"

"Forsaken maiden's eyes helpless searched high and low restless"

"Noon turned into night Her love nowhere in sight"

"Forsaken maiden's eyes restless searched high and low relentless"

"Is Krsna not in his Yadava dwelling?"

"Is love a bitter-sweet feeling?"

"Is Krsna not in the Yadavas' abode?"

"Is love such a painful pleasure load?"

"So hapless Radha, poor lass"

"Misty breeze wafts over river Yamuna I wish to dance with my Lord Krsna"

"Waiting for her Krsna to appear"

"A disheartened Radha is sad, oh dear!"

Deva...?

Deva?

Deva?

Look at my daughter

When she was born...

...you were the one who named her

Like she was your own

...you conducted her ear-piercing ceremony

Insisting a girl should study...

...you personally went and admitted in school

When she attained puberty...

...you hosted a grand feast to the entire town

Now look at her

My daughter is no more

She hanged herself to death

Come and perform the last rites for her

What happened?

How?

Sub inspector Palanivel

I saw you in the bus

I know You don't like all this

You are a Brahmin girl

You know to sing and dance

You don't approve of violence

But I am made this way

That girl was 2 years younger than you

They locked her up in the police station all night through

1 sub-inspector 4 constables

She is just 15 years

They released her the next day

She went home and hanged herself

That's it, corpse

Her father carried her like this and came to us

15 year old girl

What do you want me to do?

I grabbed that inspector Chopped his hand off

Hereafter he can't touch a single girl

Hey...you won't like all this

I am made this way

What happened?

Why are you crying?

Didn't you hear me? Why are you crying?

You don't like me?

A man like me

A thug

You dislike

Look at me

Then what?

I like you

Then why are you crying?

I don't know

"Tell me with your eyes, o' princess Good news, for today is auspicious"

"I gave myself to you I was born for you, my beau"

"Never will I let go of you I can't sleep if I do"

"Our souls merged in a love so true"

"Express with your eyes, o' princess Good news, for today is auspicious"

"I gave myself to you I was born for you, my beau"

"Words avowed unfulfilled; is it fair if they vanish into thin air?"

"Our nights of white heat passion Are they just an illusion?"

"Even when I hold a sword your procession in my heart followed"

"Even if I die in the battlefield here my soul will join you, no fear"

"Why this prolonged separation to relive our nights of passion?"

"Ask the silver moon up there She will tell you my despair"

"Did you forget me, my dear?"

"Did you think my love is so insincere?"

"I gave myself to you I was born for you, my beau"

"Tell me with your eyes, o' princess Good news, for today is auspicious"

"Never will I let go of you I can't sleep if I do"

"Our souls merged in a love true blue"

"Profess with your eyes, o' princess Good news, for today is auspicious"

"I gave myself to you I was born for you, my beau"

"In meadows thorns will grow if you and me are apart, my love"

"In the desert flowers will abound if I sleep on your chest safe and sound"

"If you and I join together months will wane as weeks, dear"

"If wrong paths we travel weeks will stretch into months as well"

"If you caress me tenderly won't I be gratified truly?"

"Won't bruises heal too, honey when you stand before me?"

"I'll survive only if you come now"

"Soon that day will dawn, love"

'Long live, our leader'

'Victory to our commander'

"Tell me with your eyes, o' princess Good news, for today is auspicious"

"I gave myself to you I was born for you, my beau"

"Never will I let go of you I can't sleep if I do"

"Our souls merged in a love so true"

"Let your eyes talk, o' princess Today favors good news"

"I gave myself to you I was born for you, my beau"

I'll take leave

See you, sir

Shankaran

- I'll take leave? - Godspeed, sir

Greetings, sir

Greetings

I'll take leave

May you always be happy

You are blessed to have a mother like this

We feel so proud you've been transferred as collector

(overlap of voices)

Devaraj

Ages since we met

How are you?

God takes care of me

Surrounded by good people

What do I lack?

What about you?

Not like before

I need to wait patiently for everything now

Age has caught up with me

Death is what I am waiting for

Whose death?

Devaraj

You haven't changed one bit

Do you remember?

Hope you have not forgotten the past

Not forgotten anything

You should stay blessed

May you live a hundred years

With your blessing

Deva...!

(ringing the temple bell)

(chanting a prayer)

Please take God's offering

May good fortune favor you

Deva-

Being killed

Deva

Deva, don't die

Devaraj?

Open your eyes

Devaraj

Breathe

Can you hear me?

Devaraj, breathe

Breathe!

I am here with you You are fine

Nothing is wrong with you

Devaraj, wake up

You can't go inside

Call the duty doctor

Devaraj will survive, right?

Unlikely

He has been stabbed 14 times

Very difficult

He has to live

Nothing will happen to Devaraj

He won't die

Doctor told you?

Devaraj himself told me

He has decided

He won't die

Really?

Devaraj didn't die, sir

He is alive

What should we do now?

I am here, Shanmugam

Sir they will-

Don't be scared

I'll handle it, trust me

I'll take leave, sir

What did you say his name was?

Manohara

Until all this gets over...

...take good care of Manohara

Send him out of town for a while

- Shanmugam? - Ignore him

They won't spare him

That's his fate

Move on

- Welcome to our district, sir - Thank you

You will be fine

I know

What will happen if they mess with Deva

We should teach everyone a lesson

I'll do the needful

- What's his name? - Shanmugam

- Have you informed his family? - Yes, sir

Started the investigation?

- No, sir - Why?

There is no witness, sir

How?

It happened in broad daylight

In a public spot in front of everyone

Not even 1 eye witness?

People saw but they won't come forward

Why?

They are scared

- Of whom? - Devaraj, Surya

This is a frequent occurrence

And it will continue to be so

1000 people would have watched it

But not even 1 person will volunteer to give evidence

A man was alive in this spot

Now he is dead

He was burnt

Burnt alive

Do we intend keeping quiet?

No witness

We know who would have done it

But we have no evidence to put him behind bars

Not even 1 person will come forward?

I wish there was

I will handle the rest of it

I saw the inhuman atrocity that happened here

I can identify the offender

And give evidence in court

- Are you sure? - Very sure

Here's the witness you asked for

Is this enough?

- What are your parents' names? - Father is Manikkam

Mother is Parvathi

Loganathan Age 42

Father's name Selladurai Mother's name is Gandimathi

- Elango - Age?

- 27 - Father and mother?

Karikalan

Thangam

What is your name?

- Surya - Age?

32

Father's name?

What is your father's name?

Mother's name?

What is your mother's name?

I DON'T KNOW

Haven't l told you a hundred times?

I don't know I DON'T KNOW

She dumped me

The day l was born she abandoned me

The whole town was celebrating Bhogi festival

The people were throwing old stuff into the bonfire

My mother discarded me

In a goods train

I don't even know who she is

Are you satisfied?

You can identify him now, sir

Isn't he the culprit?

Tell me, sir

I don't know

Look at him properly and tell us, sir

I'm not too sure

Sir, take a close look

No

I don't remember clearly

I am not...

100% sure

Sorry

'Fear not, my soul For I am not afraid at all'

'Even if the whole world stands united against me'

'I will never fear fear Fearless I shall persevere'

'Fear not the stares derisive and looks cold and offensive'

'I will never fear fear To courage I shall adhere'

'Even if the sky falls on my head Seems like the end of the world'

'Fear not, my soul For I am not afraid at all'

You taught me this, dad making me stand in the water

Now what happened?

Your wife is here

Your son, I am here

Are you scared Devaraj and Surya will harm us?

'Even if the whole world opposes me I will never fall prey to cowardice verily'

Is my father scared?

50 or so people have come to see you with a petition

At that time

How old were you?

Around 13-14

Was it a festival day?

Bhogi

All the people were discarding unwanted items into a bonfire

I...my new born baby

...dumped him

In a goods train

Why did you ask me now?

Nothing

Nothing, dear

I believe you won't refuse if someone asks you something

Is it true?

Whoever asks you won't refuse?

Why?

If I ask?

- What do you want? - You won't refuse?

Tell me

I won't say 'no'

Then get up

- Come with me - Where?

To the temple, I've taken a vow I'll bring you

Shouldn't you get married soon?

That's my prayer Come along

(Holy chant)

Who is that Devaraj?

What happened?

Surya

(uproar)

(commotion)

Why isn't law and order enforced in this city?

Why do criminals have a free hand?

2 men

Do something, Arjun

Take action

Who is that Subhalakshmi?

Who is that girl?

Who is she?

I heard a rumor That's why I asked

What did you hear?

Oh! That subhalakshmi?

Deva, our Pandi's grandmother

Who is she? Tell me

- She is beautiful - Sings well

Her whole world revolves around Surya

Do you like her?

Will you eat? She is just imagining

Do you like her or not?

- Can't you see his face says it all? - Is your wife a seer?

Hey! Finish your lunch

But the girl's father is working in the collector's office

They are Brahmins

So what?

Surya likes the girl?

Leave the rest to me

Mr Srinivasan This is Devarajan

- I know - What?

We have come to discuss a marriage alliance

We don't know about your custom

Our custom is to give a ring and discuss the formalities

We'll make all the arrangements Wedding feast and the rituals

Fix an auspicious date for the wedding

Bring the girl That's enough

Who is the groom?

- Surya - He's like a brother to me

Who is the bride?

Not right, sir

We have come all the way here to discuss an alliance for your daughter

To ask us this question...!

Do you like Surya?

Tell us

I like him

Do you wish to marry him?

When can we conduct the wedding?

After I die

Why?

What is wrong with Surya?

Who is Surya?

Who are his parents?

What caste does he belong to?

Surya isn't a Brahmin

Some other caste

He doesn't wear a sacred thread like you do, that's all

He is a better person than you and me

- What more do you want? - Eligibility

What bloody eligibility?

In what way are you qualified?

Swatting flies in the collector's office

Will you give alms to a hungry man?

He will

He will give all the money he has

You won't get a better groom than him for your daughter in this birth

I don't want such a man as my son-in-law

If I say this for your own good won't you understand?

She says she loves him

Why don't you get them married? Let your daughter be happy

I would rather kill her and perform her last rites...

...than get her married to a rogue like him

Let go of him

Please let go of him

He is my father, mother, Guru, God and everything to me

I beg you

Please leave

It seems you went there

With a trousseau to discuss marriage

Yes

Who asked him to go there?

I suggested it

Why?

For what joy?

Did I ask you to get me married?

Why should we beg someone?

She asked you to get out it seems

Is she some bloody damsel?

Is she the only girl available?

Who is she to ask you to leave?

I was finding out what happened

Why should we go to some goddamn house and be insulted?

Who are they, Deva?

They will get scared of the mere sight of us

Why should we be begging them?

Think I made a mistake?

I shouldn't have been impulsive

Deva, she isn't worth all this disgrace

May be

If I hadn't been in a rush It might have worked out fine

No need

So what if she isn't in my life?

I was so thrilled about your wedding

I ruined everything

Please forgive me

No, Deva

She isn't important to me

Only you are

Only Deva matters to me

"Is love such a painful pleasure load?"

"Is Krsna not in the Yadavas' abode?"

"Is love such a painful pleasure load?"

"So hapless Radha, poor lass"

"Misty breeze wafts over river Yamuna"

"I wish to dance with my Lord Krsna"

"Waiting for her Krsna to appear A disheartened Radha is sad, oh dear!"

Father has finalized my wedding

I couldn't oppose him

Next Wednesday

Won't you talk to me?

Won't you even ask who I am marrying?

Who?

Collector

Go

Marry him

Who is stopping you?

What are you waiting for?

Go and marry him

What do you want?

Fair complexion

Speak fluent English

That's all? Go marry him

Did I follow you like a shadow?

Did I profess my love to you?

Did I sob on your shoulders?

Get lost!

I didn't-

Don't talk

I've heard enough

Don't cry

Stop crying

Go marry him and be happy

Get lost

Go

64 cases on the whole

You have a court of your own

Your own police force

You are reigning king here

If you send for someone

whoever it may be...

...he has to come immediately

Otherwise you resort to violence

It's your verdict that rules

Irrespective of the court's judgment...

...your word is law here

Land disputes

Domestic squabbles

Trade, business, lease, license, et al...

...you are the judge

Your house is High court

People seek our help

We reach out to the best of our ability

Court, police force and Govt exist only to help

Let them do their job

They come to us only because you are unable to help them

Is that the reason?

Or because they are terrified of you?

You don't like them preferring us, right?

We are only discussing what's right and wrong

Collector, sir

Have you ever been poor?

Have you felt pangs of hunger ever?

Have you roamed the streets with an empty pocket?

When you are poor and penniless...

...you can't afford to pay a lawyer, sir

You can't walk up and down the court steps a 100 times

What will they do?

All they seek is justice

They go wherever they can find it

Beating a man in public is justice?

Thrashing him in a police station is what you term as justice?

Laws decide justice and fair play according to laid down parameters

We are here to enforce the laws

Whatever you do is right We do, it's a crime

What the court and Govt do legally...

...if Devaraj and Surya do it is wrong

Behaving like a don with 100 henchmen is wrong

Sounds great!

If someone comes to you with a petition...

...you'll decide right and wrong

To register the land in his name or not

Do's and don'ts only you can specify

But if others do it you call it a crime

You'll convene a meeting

The collector can help General public shouldn't

Because you have the authority to do so

With titles as police officers

Am I right, sir?

But do you know what we got?

Trust

People trust us

They believe we can do what you are unable to do

Satisfied?

Finished?

Have you finished shouting?

The people here may get intimidated by your raised tone

I won't

You don't like us, do you?

You belong to the upper class

Educated

Affluent life style

You won't like a common man like me reaching out to the helpless?

Yes, I won't

Especially thugs like you who are up to no good

I am Surya, sir

Don't provoke me

What gall! I'll bash you up

Try laying a finger on me

What do you want from us?

What should we do?

Stop it

Stop all your activities

We can't

"Sita's wedding with pomp and splendor"

"Rama's wedding with grace and grandeur"

"'Praised by Hanuman is He Who has a holy story"

"Who has the sun and moon as eyes sacred"

"With a beautiful bearing to be venerated"

"Shakthi's wedding with grace and grandeur"

"Sita's wedding with pomp and splendor"

Hello...come, welcome

Who are you? Whom do you want to meet, huh?

Come here

Go to your mother

How are you, Padma?

Thamizh Azhagi?

You've been sending money for the upkeep of my child and me

Don't send hereafter please

- Why? - I don't want

We are going back to my home town

What do you lack here?

Your daughter is in a good school

We are here for you

Why do you want to leave this place?

Now she doesn't have a father

I don't want her to end up being a complete orphan!

What happened?

If a girl is a widow...

...people think I am an easy bet!

I am a widow But that doesn't mean...!

Who?

Who tried to fool around with you?

'Your husband has misbehaved with so many women'

'So what's wrong if I do the same to you?' is their comment

My husband may have been a bad person

Made plenty of mistakes

But he took care of me

Who? Who is it?

So many of them

Including your men

They come home to deliver the money you send

They hold my hand to give the money

They come back after 4 days

They pretend to be concerned about my child

They leer at me

Touch me

I hate it

What wrong did I do?

Who is the culprit?

Which one of you?

Who misbehaved?

Tell me

I will chop his hands off right here, now

No

We don't want any hands to help or otherwise

There are many such men in this place

We are leaving

Padma

Wait

Are you my friend?

What a silly question, Deva?

Answer me, Surya Are you my friend?

Till my lifetime

Will you do anything for me?

- Without a doubt - Come

Selvi, take that child

Padma

You must marry Padma

Take care of her till the very end

This is my wish

Apply this 'kumkum' on her forehead

Today is an auspicious day

Take her as your wife

- Deva? - You will be happy

Trust me

Padma

You are one of us My family

I can't bear to see you suffer

Surya will take good care of you

Till the very end Your daughter too

He is my brother

Come

Go ahead Apply the 'kumkum'

Bless you

You'll be happy

'Our Surya anna is married'

Surya is married now

You don't like me

I know

Your daughter's father should have been alive

He is dead

Because of me

I was the one who killed him

I beat him to death

With this hand

What he did was wrong I hit him

He died

I didn't know

He would have a family

A baby like an angel will be born to him

I didn't know

When she was born Deva gave her in my hands

Do you know how I felt?

When she smiled at me...

...do you know how heavy my heart was?

Today when I adorned your forehead with 'kumkum' with this same hand...

...do you know how I felt?

I have sinned

I am a sinner

What I did was wrong

I am asking for forgiveness

Don't worry

I will protect you

Nothing more

I will protect you

And your daughter

That's all

What is it, Deva?

Come

Look at me, do you find any difference?

Look with your eyes wide open

Selvi, come here

Tell me now

Baby, huh?

- Boy or girl? - Boy

Why are you embarrassi-

Tomorrow is Bhogi

32 years

Now I can't-

Kalyani

Don't know how to-

I can't

I am unable to

"In the wild koel's heart, no slim picking There is no dearth of songs to sing"

"Beat the drums, don't worry Wear the 'kachcham' dance the boogie"

"Many a tune in the wild cuckoo's heart No shortage of songs to croon in fact"

"Beat the drums, kick your heels Wear the 'kachcham' dance at ease"

"On the whole our folk in warmth of happiness soak"

"When tipsy or tottering our hearts with joy fluttering"

"In the wild koel's heart, no slim picking There is no dearth of songs to sing"

"Beat the drums, be happy Wear the 'kachcham' shake a shimmy"

"Let bygones be bygones, I say Get rid of bad news that replay"

"Think you're born again today"

"Know not where the journey leads Paths may multiply to varied needs"

"God will take care of His own Stand aside without intrusion"

"When the cold winds blow Goose bumps on skins show"

"Light a bonfire with rubbish old Good riddance to the cold"

"Only joys, no sorrow when 'Thai' dawns tomorrow"

"Pots with 'pongal' deluge Cherish our harvest huge"

"Raw rice and jaggery Sugarcane to chew ready"

"All a royal treat A day so sweet"

"In the wild koel's heart, no scarcity With joy to rejoice songs in plenty"

"Start the music with exuberance Wear the traditional attire to dance"

"Folks here on the whole Bask in bliss, heart and soul"

"Many a tune in the wild cuckoo's heart No shortage of songs to croon in fact"

"Beat the drums, kick your heels Wear the 'kachcham' dance at ease"

"What are ties of kith and kin? What if bonds end or begin?"

"Relations unnecessary I am not the kind to worry"

"To shower tender loving care my friend is always there"

"I have no other He is my rock of Gibraltar"

"Until my dying day even my life without delay"

"I'll gift it gladly if my friend asks me"

"My friend readily gave me food daily"

"Friendship to me is as priceless as chastity"

"Wipe out your woes Knock on heaven's doors"

"I am the nightingale singing soulful tunes of spring"

"In the wild koel's heart, no slim picking There is no dearth of songs to sing"

"Beat the drums, don't worry Wear the 'kachcham' dance the boogie"

"On the whole our folk in warmth of happiness soak"

"When tipsy or tottering our hearts with joy fluttering"

"In the cuckoo's heart, no slim picking There is no dearth of songs to sing"

"Beat the drums, don't worry Wear the 'kachcham' dance and be merry"

Did you know I had a father?

He died even before I was born

Where is your father?

I don't know

Mother...?

I don't know

- How? - Azhagi!

How?

When I was born...

...my mother lifted me in her arms

And looked at me

I was dark

She didn't like me

Look...over there

That yellow shawl?

She wrapped me up in it

Threw me away

Into a goods train

From there I fell into a rubbish heap

Can you see that canal over there?

I was floating in it

- In that canal? - Yes

A good hearted lady rescued me and raised me

I grew up

Now I'm talking to this golden hearted princess

Grab them and drag them away

Nab them

What is this, sir? That too in a temple

Let me go

Selvi...!

Selvi...go

Selvi

Selvi

SELVI!

Selvi

Is the collector sir in?

Collector sir

Collector sir

Come out

Collector sir

Collector sir!

He is not in town

Gone for a camp He's back only tomorrow

Is the collector your son?

Only son?

Ask him to be on guard

Nothing should happen because of us, right?

I need something from you

People say you immediately oblige

Can l ask?

What do you want?

Hope you won't refuse?

What do you want?

You should leave Devaraj

You are a good man

You go out of your way for others

But along with Devaraj...

...you are on the wrong side

How atrocious!

To always stab, shoot, kill

Who are you to question me?

Did the collector send you as messenger?

Is he creating a rift between Devaraj and me?

Tell him he will fail

Why?

Why are you with Devaraj?

He is my friend

lf I die tomorrow...

...I have only Deva to cremate me

He may be good or bad

But he is my friend

l won't forsake him for anyone's sake

For nobody

Even if God comes and asks, l won't

If your mother comes

What are you saying?

What do you mean?

- My mother? - Yes

I don't have a mother

You do

How do you know?

I know

l have known this for quite a while

No, I won't believe you

She is here

In this city

In this city?

Who?

Who is she?

Tell me

Arjun's mother is also your mother

Arjun...?

Collector sir?

Collector sir and I share-

How do you know?

- I am positive - How?

When you were born...

...she wrapped you in a yellow shawl

And left you in a train

Even today she cries for you

She is-

I saw her in the temple?

She spoke to me in your house

She is my-

No

- No - It's true

No

You have a family

- You have a mother - No

You have a brother

I'm in your father's shoes

NO!

No

She is not my mother

She threw me away

I was a disgrace to her

Ugly

She threw me away

Did I ask her to give birth to me?

Did I ask her to give me life?

She isn't my mother

One who picked me up from the canal

She is my mother

When I was starving those who fed me

They are all my mothers

She isn't my mother

She is collector sir's mother

We are in no way related

Not by blood

I don't even wish to see her

What happened was not her fault

Someone's sin

She was only 14

She didn't know what to do

She couldn't raise you nor get rid of you in her womb

Praying someone, somewhere will look after you

...she left you in the train

But from that day onwards...

...not a day goes by without her crying

She will always have a place in her heart for you

Does she know?

No, she doesn't

Let her not know

She shouldn't know

I don't want her to know she has a son like me

My hands are blood stained

She should not know

Promise me

I haven't asked a favor from anyone till now

Promise me

I am here

What happened?

Why are you crying?

If you cry, I feel like crying too

Ma, tell him not to cry

Listen, dear

I told you my mother threw me away

She is here

In this city

But I can't...

...call her 'amma' at any point of time

Why?

She is way above me

What if she says 'Get lost'?

She won't say that

No

My wretched fate

It's ordained this way

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"A little budding rose from a thorn arose"

"Shall I sing you a lullaby? Who are our kith and kin, baby?"

"Why do unshed tears well up in your eyes, dear?"

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"A little dark rose from a thorn arose"

"Baby's face innocent With flower and milk's scent"

"Looking at you close love in mother's heart overflows"

"All these years the same prayer this garland pleads to the creator"

"Will this rose wilt in the scorching street?"

"Or will it adorn God's feet?"

"My river of nectar sweet!"

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"A little floret rose from a thorn arose"

"A minor as mother Gave birth to this wonder"

"From a thorn arose this tiny crimson rose"

"Shall I sing you a lullaby? Wonder who is our family, baby?"

"Why do tears gather in your eyes, dear?"

"She's a mother so young Of this little prince unsung"

"A little dark rose from a thorn arose"

Something has to be done, Deva

Just mention 'Deva and Surya'

That's it, beaten to a pulp

Till you are a corpse

We should prevent them

We must stop them immediately!

Or else...

...they will destroy us

Trust me

Why don't we stop instead?

Why don't we stop all this?

Enough...!

You have everything you need

Name

Fame

Influence and affluence

- Not enough? - No...!

Not enough for me

If a man is satisfied with adequate food and clothing...

...disgraceful!

If he says he is sheltered from the rain

...that's shameful

Why should we stop?

Just because a random collector orders us to stop our activities?

They'll hit anyone they want

Will lock up anyone they like

Why should we turn a blind eye to all that?

There should've been a baby in this house

No, I won't stop

I won't pay heed to that collector

I'll stop them

Either that collector Arjun should die

Or Devaraj and Surya should die

Until then this war won't end

Is collector sir in?

Yes, he is

I would like to meet him

How are you doing?

How are you?

I'm fine

Is he taking good care of you?

He's a very good man

I don't know how

But...

...by nature

...he is a lot like you

I want to talk to you alone

Collector sir

You don't like me

I am well aware of that

But still I've come here with a petition

You should move out of this town

You're a good man at heart

You are very helpful by nature

Nothing should happen to you

That's why I'm requesting you

Please...

...get a transfer from this town

You'll thrash a man in the middle of the road

Burn him alive

You'll go to a police station and brutally bash up an inspector

You care two hoots about court or law

But I should be scared of you

And get a job transfer, right?

I will leave this town

But only after I wipe out all of you

Collector sir, you're a good man

Collector sir, you have a heart of gold

We are very dangerous

You should lead a happy life

You have a father to protect

Mother

You have a family

Are you threatening me?

No

I'm begging you

I'm older than you

I'm requesting you like an elder brother

If I had a brother like you...

...my mother would've dumped you the day you were born!

Correct, sir

You're right

I wish you well, sir

Don't forget the next vaccination

No crying

Ma, this belongs to Surya

What is your name?

Tell her

Thamizh Azhagi

Come

Why do you need this?

Shall I take it off?

Good girl

Do you like chocolates?

How much do you like?

Very much?

'Doctor will give you candy if you are a good girl'

'Amma'

'No crying...no tears'

That's all...over

Will you cry for this?

Good girl...come

No more crying

Good girl, right?

Thamizh Azhagi

You forgot to take this

This is Surya's

You know Surya

When he was born...

...his mother looked at him

He was such a dark baby

She didn't like him

She wrapped him in this yellow shawl

Dumped him

Give it to me

Kalyani...?

What, my dear?

What happened?

Tell me what's troubling you

My son...

...is alive!

Surya

I know

He's a good man

You don't know that

Kalyani

Your son is a very good man at heart

I know that very well

Trust me

Please believe me

Brother

Tell him

My name is Manohar

I've been with Devaraj for the past 10 years

I've been with them in all their activities

Now...

I wish to turn an approver

Arrest warrant

Bro, Devaraj has been arrested

I saw him

Handcuffed and taken away

(uproar)

Bro...?

I believe Devaraj has been arrested

Amma

Amma...?!

Is she Surya's mother?

Why is she crying?

Let's go inside

Why did you abandon me?

Left me like an orphan in a goods train?

What wrong did I do, ma?

Why did you dump me like that, ma?

Do you know how angry I was with you?

The mother I had never set eyes on...

...do you know how angry I was?

If at all I get to see you someday...

...I wanted to ask you 1000 questions

But now...

...when I see you

...my anger has vanished, ma

I feel like calling you 'amma' all the time

Amma?

Ma

Surya, look at me

Look at me just once

You suffered so much all these years

All because of me

Before you even opened your eyes...

...I threw you away and left

I didn't even name you

I've never carried you in my arms

I haven't even fed you a mouthful

Why did you get such a mother?

Why couldn't you have been born to a more blessed soul than me?

But I knew...

...some day for sure

...I'll find my son

No matter how many years later

...I knew I'll meet him again

When I see him...

...I must fall at his feet and weep

Cry until I die

Don't cry, ma

Don't cry

Imagine my plight if you cry?

Don't cry

Please come with me, Surya

Let us all go away

Some other place together

Give up all this from now on

Let us all live together

How can I, ma?

How can I leave Deva and come?

When I had no one only Deva was with me

How can I leave him at this time, ma?

You be with Arjun

I should be with Deva

Only that is fair

They are discussing issuing shooting orders

I've found you after so many years

If something happens to you or Arjun...

...I can never forgive myself

Ma...?

l should have died as soon as l was born

l don't fear death now

You don't worry about Arjun

I won't harm him

I swear on you

I swear on my mother

Casualties-

Call from Madras Secretariat

I believe Chief Secretary wants to talk to you urgently

Hello...? Yes, sir

Sir, I can explain it to you

The situation here-

Sir, we can surely bring it under control

Sir, give me some more time, please

Thugs like Devaraj-

Yes, sir

Yes, sir

Thank you, sir

I've been transferred to Madras

I will get my transfer order next Monday

I have time only until then

'Devarajan released Collector's authority fails'

That collector should die

Sub inspector should also die

That's your responsibility

Let's not rush into this, Deva

Till now we have beaten up only wrong doers

And punished them

Take a look

Look at this

Every Tom, Dick and Harry in the police station thrashed me

They kicked me

Look

We will retaliate

We will ensure they get a job transfer

Why, Surya?

Why don't you want us to target the collector?

Is it because his wife was your ex-girlfriend?

The girl you loved shouldn't become a widow?

What did you say, Deva?

Look at me and repeat it

Don't deny it, Surya

His father comes to meet you

Something is happening without my knowledge

Are you suspecting me, Deva?

Do you know what friendship means?

Do you know who a friend is?

Do you know what Surya means?

I've already told you this

I'll give my life for you

Take it

TAKE IT!

My life is only for you

Why don't you understand that?

This town, world, kinship, none of these matter to me

Even if my mother turns up, you are priority, understood?

Then kill Arjun for me

- That alone I can't - Why...?

- I can't - Why not?

- I just can't, Deva - WHY...?

Because Arjun is my brother

The woman who gave birth to me also gave birth to Arjun

I've promised I won't harm Arjun

Promised my mother

Before you get transferred from here...

...Devaraj and Surya won't be alive

What do you mean?

Certain fair issues cannot be dealt with law

We should tackle it differently

Only a thorn can remove another thorn

- Karivardhan? - Yes

We won't do anything

They'll fight amongst themselves

And destroy each other

All we need to do is turn a blind eye

Then what is the difference between them and us?

There is a difference

We'll be alive tomorrow

Devaraj won't be alive

Surya won't be alive

I can assure you

Don't do this, Arjun

Don't do it

- I beg you - Ma

- I'll fall at your feet and ask - Ma, what's this?

Please don't agree

Don't

Surya

Surya

Surya is my son

I gave birth to him

Don't harm him

Let go of him

Please, I beg of you

Even after knowing this...

...are you still with me?

Knowing they are your family...

...you opposed them?

Though the same blood runs in your veins too...

...you still stood by-

Why...?

Because you are my friend!

Did you hear what he said?

Did you see my Surya?

Look at him standing here

He has abandoned his family for my sake

Sundaram

Did you see this?

Did you see my General?

Is Surya your son, ma?

Is he my brother?

Was I fighting with my brother all these days?

I wanted to kill your son, ma

Surya...?

I don't have any siblings

You are everything to me

If Arjun is your brother...

...he's my brother too!

If you have a family...

...then they are related to me too

Don't try to alienate me

I won't, ma

I won't allow

I won't let anything happen to your son

I won't let anything happen to my 'anna'

- Come with me - Where to?

We must meet the collector

We will surrender ourselves

Hello...?

Tell me, sir

Just a minute Appa...?

Superintendent of Police wants to talk to you

About what?

He doesn't want you to harm Devaraj or Surya

Tell him I'm not here

Collector sir...?

COLLECTOR SIR

I want to surrender

My Surya's family...

...is my family

I am renouncing everything

Please accept it

Deva...!

SURYA!

Surya

Surya

Surya...!

Deva...?

I'm alright, Deva

I'm fine

Deva

De...de-

Deva?

Deva...?

Deva

Deva

DEVAAAA

Deva...!

Surya, don't go

Surya, please stop

Karivardhan...!

KARIVARDHAN!

Karivardhaaaaaaaaan...!

You killed my friend

You killed my Deva

You destroyed my Devaraj

You killed my best friend

Killed him right in front of my eyes

You killed him in my lap

Sorry, sir

We have no evidence against Surya

There are no witnesses either

We can't do anything

Anna!

We will miss you, sir

Bye...good luck

See you, anna

Ma, let's go

Ma, getting late, come

Godspeed, son

We'll stay with Surya

"A minor as mother Gave birth to this wonder"

"From a thorn arose this tiny brave rose"

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