Original subtitles

(birds squawking)

(phone ringing)

- Let me speak to the SI. - Hello? Yes, sir.

Sir, it's the SP.

- (goofy music) - What's happening in Araku?

What's this about a God killing people?

According to my investigation,

almost... that's what it seems like, sir.

I'll be sending the promotion list next week.

I haven't added your name yet.

It's all right. There's still a week left.

- Talk to you later. - Hmph!

(phone dings)

My gosh!

(matchstick ignites)

(opening theme music)

(dramatic music)

Tell me!

Even God can't save you from me!

(crickets chirping)

Peddayya.

Let's stop what we're doing.

Let's go back to how we used to be.

(dramatic music)

To go back to how we used to be,

we need everything we used to have back then.

(shouts) Can you bring it back?

My unhurt past,

my unshakeable smile,

my daughter...

(melancholic music)

our Vaidehi...

(woman) I'm sorry, Dad.

Even at this age, I'm still a burden to you.

♪ The vast, blue sky ♪

♪ And the cloud That's always by its side ♪

♪ The tender green flowers ♪

♪ These little ones Forget themselves ♪

♪ Two butterflies have made ♪

♪ A little home of dolls Beautifully laid ♪

♪ The sight of your smiling face Is a beauty that leaves me in awe ♪

♪ Let's take a jolly path And wander along ♪

♪ What is the Earth to the sky? Raindrops that bind them together ♪

♪ Our bond is one That will never fade ♪

(song fades)

(man vocalising and playing harmonium)

Thus, the princess

stepped into the kingdom to serve the people.

Hey, we've got a letter!

Sir, there was a small mishap.

- Please forgive me. - It's from Vaidehi!

- Actually-- - Granddaughter first,

forgiveness next! Read the letter!

"Greetings, Grandfather..."

"I finished my studies and have been posted in a reputed hospital."

"Before joining, I want to see you all--"

"I want to spend time with all of you."

- "I'm on my way." - (everyone cheers)

- She's coming! - Yeah!

Why are you apologising when you've brought us great news?

Actually...

- the letter came three days ago. - What?

- You... - She's already here, sir.

No way!

(pleasant, melodic music)

- Take these tablets twice a day. - Okay, ma'am.

The baby has had a high temperature for the past two days.

She reduced it within half an hour. This doctor is an angel!

Grandpa!

Grandpa! (laughing)

- How long has it been! - My dear!

I'm sorry, Grandpa.

I was coming to see you.

I saw an elderly woman who'd fainted.

That's how I ended up here.

How can this girl compete with Chamanthi?

Hey! While I can cure an ailment, she can prevent it!

Besides, what's this competition for saving lives?

Hey, Chamanthi! It's been so long!

(song resumes)

♪ As you brush my hair Telling me stories ♪

♪ I'll always dream along with you ♪

♪ When I watch your mischief I feel like a child once again ♪

♪ For a hundred years and beyond I'll be by your side ♪

♪ I'll be your shield Keeping every tear drop away ♪

♪ And if I see them I'll turn to stone ♪

♪ The sight of your smiling face Is a beauty that leaves me in awe ♪

♪ Let's take this jolly path And wander along ♪

♪ What is the Earth to the sky? Raindrops that bind them together ♪

♪ Our bond is one That will never fade ♪

(women squabbling)

It's a battle! The Battle of Kurukshetra!

Where's my mace?

Who's there?

I'll crack your skulls with my mace!

The whole town's singing your praises.

"Rangachary made his granddaughter a doctor for us."

Ask her to stay here with us, Peddayya.

If we ask, our wish would sound like a demand.

It's her life, her decision.

(man) Mr. Chary?

He says it's urgent.

Mr. Chary, ma'am isn't well.

Mr. Keshava asked me to fetch the doctor.

At this hour?

She's asleep.

She'll come in the morning.

Mr. Chary, he asked me to fetch the doctor.

- Grandpa. - Yeah?

Doctors don't work fixed hours.

Just a minute. I'll come.

- I'll go with you, dear. - It's okay, Grandpa.

I'm not a kid anymore.

- (mocking) "I'm not a kid anymore." - (everyone laughs)

Give her this medicine when there's pain.

She was always praying and worshipping.

I don't know whose evil eye has cursed her.

Look at her now!

(Keshava) Whatever the cost,

make sure you treat her well.

(Vaidehi) The treatment is based on illness, not money.

(sinister music)

- Get my box. - Okay, ma'am.

(clangs)

(sinister music continues)

Your studies are done.

What next, dear?

I'm your granddaughter!

You brought me up!

I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here.

You worship an unseen God.

I'll serve the people with my medicines.

(thunder rumbles)

(pleasant music)

(Vaidehi laughing)

Stop! Please stop.

Hello, sir.

(sinister music)

It started drizzling as we were going home.

We'll get caught in it.

Please drop us at the town.

Get in, Grandpa.

Let's go!

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

(straining)

Grandpa!

My dear!

- (sombre music) - Grandpa!

My dear!

My dear!

(crying and straining)

Grandpa!

(straining)

(crying)

I beg you, please!

Come on!

(crying)

Oh, dear!

My dear!

My dear!

- Stop there, oldie! - Where do you think you're going?

- Stop! - Please spare her!

- My granddaughter! - Go away!

- Please! My granddaughter! - We'll send her in the morning.

(screaming)

(thrilling music)

- Clean that side, guys. - Sir!

- Mr. Chary? What happened? - My granddaughter!

- What happened? - I beg you!

That Keshava abducted my granddaughter!

I'll bury him alive today!

He'll meet his maker today!

Come, sir.

Where is he?

Where is Keshava? Tell me!

Upstairs?

Mr. Chary, you won't be able to see your granddaughter like this.

Please wait here. I'll bring her out.

- Don't worry! I'll be right back. - Fast, go faster!

What is this, Keshava?

How dare you abduct a woman of our village?

I'll pound you to a pulp, you wretched dog!

(sinister music)

I know you better than that theatre guy, don't I?

You do, right? Why are you still here, then?

(sinister music continues)

My dear!

Sir!

Vaidehi! My dear!

Where is she?

My dear!

(jeep engine starts)

My dear!

Dear!

(shouts) Vaidehi!

Hey!

(sombre music)

Hey!

My dear!

My dear!

My dear!

My dear!

My dear!

My dear!

(wheezing)

(straining)

My dear!

Mr. Dora, take a turn.

Carry on.

(sombre music continues)

Enjoy!

(glass shatters)

(thunder crashing)

(rain pattering)

(melancholic music)

Oh, no! Hey!

My dear!

My dear! Vaidehi!

My dear!

My dear!

(wailing)

Vaidehi! My dear!

My dear!

My dear!

- Vaidehi! - Vaidehi!

- Vaidehi! - My dear!

- Vaidehi! - My dear!

Peddayya!

What happened, Peddayya?

Vaidehi!

Vaidehi!

Vaidehi!

- (wailing) - (heavy breathing)

My dear!

(straining) I haven't got much time.

My dear!

Grandpa!

Promise me.

Don't tell anyone about my death.

(all crying)

If word spreads,

no doctor will come to this town.

For the sins of a few,

the whole town will lose medical care.

Promise me, Grandpa.

Grandpa... promise me.

(heavy breathing)

Promise me, Grandpa...

(crying intensifies)

My dear!

Vaidehi!

Vaidehi!

(crying)

(all crying)

(melancholic music)

(crying continues)

(thunder crashing)

Were your eyes, which see the entire world,

closed to the injustice happening to my child?

For 60 years, I gave everyone faith that you existed.

But you made me realise you don't.

I'm coming.

If you truly exist,

I'll come and confront you!

I'm coming to you right now!

Peddayya!

(dramatic music)

We were scared of what might happen to you...

But no matter what happens to anyone

or what anyone might lose...

This war must go on!

Let's claim victory in this war!

Or become martyrs!

But this destruction must be accomplished!

The reaping has begun!

I won't stop even if the blade begs me to!

I'll see who dares to stop me!

(birds chirping)

What are you doing here, Virat?

Since the day you said Bharat's death was a murder,

I'd hoped you'd find the reasons behind it.

Now, even that...

Please leave, Virat.

You have no answers,

neither to my question nor for this child's guilt.

(sniffling)

Seeing you like this,

I can't have a normal life.

Please leave!

You're right, Swathi.

I couldn't save my wife.

I couldn't find the reason for my friend's death.

I couldn't erase

the guilt in my child's heart.

Even though I've lost in every way,

I'm still here because

I want to find the truth, no matter what!

(announcement) A new play, Protecting Draupadi's Dignity!

In Sunkarametta!

Come one, come all!

I will find out!

(dramatic music builds)

Sir, Dora died just like you predicted.

I wonder who's next.

(announcer) Come one, come all! Watch our show!

The play, Protecting Draupadi's Dignity!

Right here in Sunkarametta!

It's my turn now.

(slow dramatic music)

PROTECTING DRAUPADI'S DIGNITY

(actor) The Pandavas are now my slaves!

And with them, Panchali too!

Brother Dushasana!

Drag that Panchali into this court now!

Okay, brother.

(laughter)

(jeep approaching)

(jeep engine stops)

(sinister dramatic music)

Who's that? He's got more attitude than I do.

He's Keshava, sir.

We'll see.

We'll take care of him.

Come, you pious polygamist!

(gong booms ominously)

Bravo, Dushasana!

Oh, fie! What is this indignity?

I'm Ayonija! I was born out of holy fire!

I'm a warrior's wife!

I am the Pandavas' Queen Consort!

All of you discerning leaders!

Dronacharya, other elders of the Kuru clan and Bhishma Pitamaha!

In an assembly like this,

with such an injustice happening right before you,

is it not disgraceful for you all to remain silent?

You're laying the foundation for the Kuru clan's decimation!

Not one of you will survive against my husbands' valour!

There's no one to rescue you here!

(laughing)

Only this Kuru Emperor can command you or honour you!

(cackles)

Back then, during your marriage contest,

if you'd listened to me,

I'd have treated you like a queen!

(laughing)

Alas! What is this travesty?

She's the eldest daughter-in-law of His Excellency Emperor Pandu,

the daughter of King Drupada,

the personification of chastity,

the Queen Consort of five valorous brothers!

What is this disrespect?

You disgraceful Dushasana!

In the presence of all the assembly members,

you have planned to disrobe her!

(sinister music)

I promise you this, with your brother as a witness!

In the Kurukshetra war,

if I don't tear open your stomach,

pull out your guts and wear it as a garland,

and drink your blood,

my name won't be Bhimasena anymore!

With my mace and my consciousness as my witness,

this is my vow!

Enough of your ill-judged officiousness!

Dushasana!

- Brother! - Why are you still idle?

Disrobe Panchali right here in this court!

Come here, you pious polygamist!

Let's test your husbands' valour!

- Pull, Dushasana! - Bravo, Dushasana!

Bravo, Dushasana!

♪ Brother! Krishna! ♪

♪ Won't you protect me? ♪

(woman straining, crying)

(men laughing)

Vaidehi! My dear!

Hey!

(audience clapping)

♪ Brother! ♪

♪ Krishna! ♪

Krishna!

Krishna!

Krishna!

Krishna!

(dramatic music)

I almost... suspect it's you.

If you want to prove it's not you,

you must stay right here tonight.

The play is done.

- Go home, guys. - Brother!

My boy...

You too.

(sinister music)

Looks like the job's unfinished today.

If you tell me the location of your next play,

I'll be there.

Brother! They killed Bhargava in the next village!

(thrilling music)

Now ends the play!

Pack up the vehicle, guys!

Vaman Rao!

- Sir? - Who is Bhargava?

(suspenseful music)

(suspenseful music continues)

(forest sounds grow louder)

(metal clinking)

(ominous music)

(music continues)

(dramatic music)

So, you're the one behind all these killings!

Who are you?

Why are you killing everyone?

Who are you?

You dare question God!

God?

What's your connection to the theatre troupe?

Who the hell are you?

I'm asking you!

(cymbals clang)

Hey!

(cymbals clang repeatedly)

(thrilling music)

(grunting)

Argh! Stop it!

Hey!

Argh! No!

(resounding clangs)

Hey!

(screams)

(screams)

(groans)

Stop it!

Stop it!

Stop.

Stop.

(conch blowing)

Who... Who are you?

(echoing) Would you like to see?

Do you want to find out who I am?

(thunder crackles)

(lightning whizzes)

(reverent music)

(shouts)

(reverent music intensifies)