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Retired military officer Rangaraj is living peacefully in the military quarters.

Between his house and the wall, there's a mango tree, heavy with fruit.

A road runs along one side of the wall. Cooum flows on the other side of the road.

Under the Cooum bridge is a slum,

where the real locals of Madras live.

Eight year old Sudharshan from there goes to a government school.

He sees Rangaraj's mango tree on his way to school everyday.

One day, Sudharshan pelts a stone to get hold of a mango,

but breaks Rangaraj's window.

With the glass, Rangaraj's peace breaks to pieces.

Rangaraj, in frustration, warns the kids.

But will an eight-year-old ever listen to such warnings?

The next day, Sudharshan climbs the tree and plucks a mango.

In a fit of rage, Rangaraj take his gun and fires at the boy.

That day, Sudharshan wasn’t so lucky. The bullet pierced his heart.

But, it was a good day for Rangaraj. The bullet comes out of his body.

Inspector Eshwari interrogates the case.

The postmortem report says that the bullet's not in the boy's body.

"Boy killed for plucking mangoes. Bullet still missing," says the morning news.

Scared of getting caught, Rangaraj decides to destroy the evidence.

He goes to the Cooum bridge and throws the gun into the river.

He returns, relieved, thinking the evidence is gone.

With all that river, how did the gun find its way into a thermocol box?

The box floats on the river with the gun in it.

Slowly, the box reaches the shore.

A hand hesitantly picks it up.

Our story begins here.

Welcome.

God bless you.

My darling!

You better take care of her.

Hey, fool!

What's that noise?

Don't laugh too much.

Get lost, you duffer.

He's our relative, dear.

He's like family. That's why he spoke that way.

Don't take it personally.

I understand.

Sampath.

Bring the milk from the kitchen.

-Mathi. -Huh?

Today is an auspicious day.

Drink the milk and wait.

Aravindh will join you in a bit. Okay?

Make dosas and eat.

At least drink some milk before you sleep.

Why don't you go and feed your child?

If women could nurse at all ages,

this world would be free of diseases.

You're right. So, how's your child?

-The teacher said that my child's a sharp tool. -Really?

If I can somehow make my child a doctor,

I'll happily die on the banks of the River.

But education is a distant dream for us.

We can't even make ends meet with the money we earn.

How will you make it happen?

Well, I did save up on education.

I also had to borrow some from Moorthi.

With interest, my debt has now reached eighty thousand.

It's been a week since the deadline he gave me expired.

And he's been trying to reach me.

He might show up at any time. I don't know what I'm going to do.

I'm terrified.

That guy eats money for breakfast. Why did you borrow from him?

It would have been better if you hadn't educated your kid.

I've asked a couple of people for money.

They'll let me know tomorrow.

Do you know someone?

I'll ask around.

Will our supervisor lend me money?

That stingy pig won't even show you a penny.

Do you know how many zeroes are in eighty thousand?

-One… two… -Are you teasing me?

Get lost!

Get back to work.

Earns in peanuts and wants to borrow in millions.

Even I haven't seen so much money.

Hi, Dad!

Hi.

Mom, bring me dosas.

Gosh, I'm late.

I just wanted a dosa.

It's not like I asked for your money.

-Did you see that? -Show some interest in our family as well.

Hey!

-Shut your mouth. -She need not work anymore.

-Find a groom-- -Don't shout.

He keeps shutting me up.

-He never scolds her. -You eat, dear.

Mom, I'm getting late for office. I'm leaving.

Hey, have breakfast.

No, Mom. I'm late. I'll eat in the office.

Brother, wait.

-What? -My scooter is in the garage.

Will you drop me off at the bus stop?

Drop me off at my office if you can.

You should walk. That should teach you.

-See you, Dad. -Okay.

I'll see you, Dad.

Dear…

Hang on.

I'm dead.

I love my daughter.

That doesn't mean I'll be okay with whatever she does.

I got to know about some things.

Let's put all those behind us.

I don't want it to happen again.

Dad, he's really a nice guy.

He works in I.T. He earns well.

He also comes from a good family.

-They have a house in Tambaram. -Oh!

Apart from all that, he's an honest and kind person.

Ask around, dear. I'm kind and honest, too.

Come here.

Listen to me, dear.

If I have to choose between you and my caste,

I'd choose my caste.

I accept that you are kind.

But you are not honest.

A casteist cannot be honest.

-I'm leaving. -Be safe, child.

I'm not a child anymore, Dad.

My name is Anitha.

I'm leaving.

-You're talking, and she's leaving?! -Hey!

I know what to do.

He won't listen to anything I say.

Raja, we’ve found a kidney match, as we expected.

I've talked about you with the donor.

They have accepted.

We can give them what we can. Including blood group

and cross-matching, we performed 13 tests for your wife

and 15 tests for the donor.

The match is perfect.

Let's fix a date for the surgery, Doctor.

We can. We called you here for that.

But there are certain legal formalities for that.

The Tahsildar and the District Magistrate should approve a kidney transplant surgery.

Only then we can proceed.

You can apply for an approval. But, it'll take time.

We don't have time. Rachel's already weak.

She won't bear another dialysis.

That's why I still haven't discharged her.

We have to operate as early as possible.

How much will it cost, sir?

We told you. 15 lakhs is the minimum.

When should I pay the amount for you to begin surgery?

Preferably by tomorrow.

Arrange the money as soon as possible.

-Karthi! -Mom…

Gosh!

Moorthi!

Why did you come here when I'm not around?

What's up, sister?

You can't even pay my interest amount.

And you're asking me why I'm here?

You made me step inside your house to get back my petty cash.

You don't attend my boys' calls.

And I don't get an answer when I come in person.

But you have the nerve to question why I'm here!

In a way, it was good that I came here.

Tell me.

Give me some more time, Moorthi.

-I'll somehow give it back. -How about an hour?

Alright.

I'll give you one more day.

I'll be here tomorrow.

You better pay me back.

Else…

Bye.

Hey, why are you glaring like that? Move.

Mom!

Oh, my God!

Brother.

What is it?

The cow looks hotter than the calf.

Come on. Get in.

-Hey. -Yes, brother.

The cow might be hot. But that's a virgin calf.

-You're right, brother. -Let's go.

Mathi…

Mathi?

Wake up.

Cut the vegetables into small pieces.

Come here, Mathi.

Did you sleep well?

Gosh, I don't know what happened.

-I just blacked out. -That's okay.

You need not do these chores anymore, Mom.

You can rest. I'll take care of all this.

I'm here now. I'll take care.

Give that to me.

You can relax now.

Did you see that?

That's why a house needs a woman.

Hey.

Help the new bride with whatever she wants.

-Take care, dear. -Okay.

Shall I take up a job?

Where will you go?

Am I picking up people's shit

to send you as someone's labor?

Listen carefully.

Your first job should be as a doctor.

Understood?

But I can't bear to see you struggle like this.

That's not for you to worry.

Your job is to study well.

-Okay? -Alright.

Karthi.

You wanted a book, right? What's that book?

Hey, what happened?

You still see me as Karthi, your son, right?

It took you so long to understand yourself.

Won't I need some time?

I'll slowly change it.

Now, turn.

My darling!

-Bro, this is Raja. -Hey!

How are you, man?

Didn’t you say you changed and wouldn’t call me anymore?

What happened now? Your wife permitted to speak with me, eh?

I called about that. I need some money immediately.

So, you called me just for money.

You don't know your worth, man.

You're a professional hitman.

Okay, then. I have a delivery.

I'll be busy for two days.

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

Bro? Bro?

Come in.

What did the Doctor say?

Is the dialysis over? Shall we go home?

What? Did he say that I'll die?

I'm just worried about one thing.

If I die, you'll go back to your old ways.

I am all you have.

If I go away,

you'll struggle, right?

Don't worry.

-You'll get a prettier woman-- -Stop blabbering.

You're not going anywhere.

I'm not letting you go. Understood?

Aren't we all supposed to leave someday?

The problem is we're all leaving someone back.

Like your father said,

I'm not the right person for you.

Even my kidney wasn’t compatible with you.

Stop with your dialogues.

Give me some water.

Sit.

I have to be careful even while drinking water.

No one must ever get a disease like this.

I'll tell you something. Don't be angry with me, though.

Ask my dad. He'll give you money.

You think I can't arrange for it?

-I'll get going. -Hey, stop.

We need the money, right?

The clock's already ticking!

Right.

My clock is ticking.

Mom, can I get two cups of tea?

-Sir, I-- -Stop.

I know what you have in mind.

-I will never agree to that. Get out. -Dad!

You shut up.

Do you think I'm blind?

I know everything.

You loiter around the house. You're on your phone all day.

I let it slide because you're just a child. But how dare you bring him home?

You're right, sir. We're here to talk about that.

Talk about that?!

Are you going to ask us to get these love birds married?

Look.

This will never happen.

You are an orphan.

No one will notice if you are dead.

How dare you ask for our daughter's hand?

Shut up, Mom.

You shut up.

Watch your mouth.

-Sir, please understand-- -Hey!

I will not give you my daughter's hand.

I swear on the Lord.

Will you all be quiet for a minute?

Listen to what I have to say.

Your daughter and I registered our marriage last week.

I came here to tell you that.

Oh, Lord!

This wretch! How dare you?

Look at what she's done.

I don't want to see you again. Ever.

You will burn in hell! I curse you.

She just left us.

♪ Crowned without a kingdom ♪

♪ You, my queen, brought All the world's love to me ♪

♪ His words guide me, Gentle as your touch ♪

♪ Our love is eternal, Like Adam and Eve's ♪

♪ Timeless and boundless, Forever we’ll be ♪

♪ In the temple of my soul, You play the sacred part ♪

♪ With every breath, I praise Him for the gift of you ♪

♪ No matter who comes and goes ♪

♪ I’ll always be near ♪

Buddy, tell him I'll meet him later. But I need it immediately.

I'll talk to him.

I'll call you back.

-What? -Here. Have this.

Didn't I ask you to leave all of this at home?

These came from my earnings.

Here. Have this.

Come on.

♪ Crowned without a kingdom ♪

♪ You, my queen, brought All the world's love to me ♪

We should buy five more autos next year.

Move.

♪ His words guide me, Gentle as your touch ♪

♪ Our love is eternal, Like Adam and Eve's ♪

♪ Our love knows no bounds ♪

♪ Our love is eternal, Like Adam and Eve's ♪

♪ Our love knows no bounds ♪

♪ In the temple of my soul, You play the sacred part ♪

♪ With every breath, I praise Him for the gift of you ♪

Hello? Dad.

Mathi, how are you?

I'm fine, Dad. How about you? Mom?

We're fine too.

Everything is good except that we miss you a lot.

How are others at home?

Is your husband taking good care of you?

Yes, Dad. Everyone here is very loving.

Good to hear that from you.

But I've one small worry.

I made you study well.

And wanted you to excel in your career.

But our doctor got you married before that.

It's alright, Dad. I can work even now.

-Dad? Dad… -We don't allow women to work in our family.

-Can you hear me? -Yes, yes.

I'll talk to you later. Bye!

Dad?

Reethu?

Okay, sir.

What do you expect me to do, sister?

Guru sir said the loan will get sanctioned in two days.

I gave you a word believing that.

But when he called this morning…

He said the manager is on leave and it'll take 10 days to get the money.

Sister, the loanshark I mentioned.

That's him.

Oh, God!

Here you go.

She was right here. Where did she go?

Why're you hiding here? I called him here for your sake.

I've already borrowed money from him.

And I'm yet to return 1000 rupees.

That's why I hid from him.

I tried asking everywhere. But I wasn't able to get it.

Didn't I tell you not to have any money dealings with that moron?

I told you he'd stoop to any level for money.

You've come for the first time for your child's education.

To think of marriage and kids, makes me scared.

This is why I never got married.

No one was ready to marry you.

Okay, forget it.

Murthy is a crackpot.

You knew it already.

Shall we go to the police?

When has the police supported the poor?

Will you come with me or not?

I've no choice.

I don't care if you come or not…

I'm going anyway.

You want to jump from a tiger's mouth to a wolf's den.

You dare to come here and complain about Moorthy?

Who do you think is paying for our night booze and side dishes?

It's his money.

Look here, lady.

You better repay the loan in the time he's given you.

If you can't, then skip town with your daughter.

Got it?

Hey!

Aren't you his old accomplice?

Don't you know?

Gender doesn't matter to him when it comes to money.

What's your daughter studying?

Tell me.

-He's studying MBBS. -He's studying?!

The child is a trans.

Oh! Is it?

I thought she was a girl.

It's not like she'll lose her virtue.

Becoming a doctor won't do any help.

-Sir. -Just shut up.

And you come here to file a case.

-Sir? The Inspector called you. -Okay.

What next?

What do you want to do?

Men will always be men, right?

Is chastity restricted to the body?

Isn't it in one’s mind?

It was so easy for him to ask me to skip town.

She hasn't even completed her studies.

No matter how well you know a policeman,

he fears only politics and money.

You don't worry. I'll try from my end.

-Velu? -Yes, sir.

-How are you? -I'm good, sir. Thank you.

-How are you? -I'm good too.

I had a panchayat to attend at Tambaram this morning.

I thought I'd come, but there was heavy traffic.

I'm enroute to Thiruvallur to attend a puja.

-Alright, see you. -Okay, sir. Bye!

-Hello? -Tell me, partner. How are you?

Doing alright. All thanks to God.

What's up with the early morning call? Anything important?

A girl I know married a guy from the colony.

Our boys committed a murder out of anger.

The Inspector at the station is going over the top.

Can you talk to him and resolve it?

Why are you so hesitant to ask that?

We must be at the forefront if one of us lands in trouble.

If not, what's the use of running a press?

That's exactly why I called you.

I'll talk to the inspector.

Thank you, partner. I'll call you from the station.

Okay. Hang up.

It's taken you one week to take me out.

I'm a little free today.

Mathi?

-Mom? -Mom.

Where are you two off to?

Just close by. To Alwarpet.

Mathi. Stop dressing like this.

Wear a saree when you go out.

Okay? Don't wear pants and a shirt.

Why not? It suits her.

I know what's right for this house.

Just eat.

Okay, Mom.

Mathi, don't take it seriously.

Hey! It's okay.

Welcome, sir. Can I take your order?

What do you want to eat?

White sauce pasta.

My friends often ordered this while studying at MC.

One chicken tikka burger.

Sure, sir.

You said there's something special.

Is it this?

Look, there she comes. I was talking about her.

-What took you so long? -Really?!

Don't you know I'm always late?

Come on. Don't act in front of your wife.

Hi, I'm Reethu.

Mathi!

-So… -Bearer?

Yes, sir.

-One chicken tikka pizza. -Okay, sir.

Wow! You remember this even after your marriage?

You remember Sujatha Aunty from Bangalore?

-Yes. -She's her daughter.

But anytime she comes to Chennai, she stays at our house only.

Then it was you who called last night. Right?

Really? Did you?

Don't act.

He reverted to me only now for yesterday's call.

No, I wanted to call you. But…

-I have met you now. -Oh, enough with your reasons.

He's making excuses.

Excuse me.

I tried hard, but he didn't get it.

Idiot.

You can try even now. Shall I help you?

I don't want anyone's help.

I'll take it if I want.

She is always very talkative.

Who? Me?!

Well, why didn't you come to our wedding?

I had an important meeting in Bangalore. And I had to be there.

That's why I couldn't make it. Sorry.

Where are you staying now?

In my friend Nadiya's house.

You always stayed at my house whenever you visit Chennai.

What is this new habit?

If I come there, Aunty will start laying conditions.

What to do, what not to do, how to dress, etc.

Now, you have got married. She'll go non-stop.

She won't let me drink or smoke.

It's not a house, but a triple-bedroom prison.

I'm never coming back.

-Tell me, bro. -Where are you?

-Is the car ready? -Relax. No tension.

I'm coming in the car.

You've trusted this Baasha…

-Okay… -Don't worry, bro!

You do deliveries, right?

What? Delivery?

No chance. Why?

What happened to Kumar?

No idea what happened. He messed up in the end.

Alright, I'll take care.

-Is the petrol tank full? -Yes. He has filled it to the top.

Super. Come soon.

Rachel will be fine. Don't worry.

Drink this, brother.

How much money do you want?

Um… It's a lot, sister.

You give what you can.

Thanks.

This is the least we could do.

-See you. -Brother?

Can you please leave the auto key?

Sorry, bro.

Damn you. Raja, wait.

-Rachel is unwell. Can't you even help? -You shut up. I know what to do.

Raja, wait.

-Oh, God! You wretched soul! -Get up.

-Slowly. -You used me in the dark and won't even pay.

You get up now.

-Easy. -Oh, my!

Careful.

Slowly.

Sit down.

Careful.

Show me where? Oh, God!

Stretch your hands out.

-Does it hurt badly? -No, sister.

Careful, please.

-Shall we go to the hospital? -No, thanks. My friend will be here soon.

Why don't you find yourself a real job?

Like they'd give me one.

First off, let someone rent out a house to us.

Why would we be on the streets, if our parents understood us?

Even we wish to study and land ourselves in a good job.

But we weren't given that option.

I'll get going, sister.

Just give me five minutes.

This…

How did this come here?

Is it a real one?

Let me call Velu.

Okay. Let me hand it over to Velu.

Dad?

Son?

I heard sister is going to marry that guy at the register office today.

What?

How did you know?

-My friend called me now. -Where are you?

In the office, Dad.

Go there immediately and break that moron's bone.

I'll be there.

No, Dad. I feel embarrassed.

Let's forget about her. Don't act on it.

Hey, we can't let her go!

Neither should we!

If there's a panchayat in the town, I'm at the forefront, right?

Now, she's put me in a fix.

Listen to me.

Our respect and dignity is what matters to us.

Do you get it? We can't waste time talking.

-Do what I say! -Okay, Dad.

I should've got her married the minute she came of age.

Sent her to study, and she's found herself a match.

Nisha.

How are you?

I'm fine.

How is Aravindh?

Hello, Mathi?

He's okay.

What happened? It's been just a month since your marriage.

And you're bored already?

Careful. Don't let someone else woo him.

Should I tell her about Aravindh?

Chuck this. Why did you call?

Hello? Mathi?

-Are you okay, sir? -Brother.

I'm fine, sir. Thank you. It was my mistake.

Can’t you see while driving?

Sir, it wasn't his fault.

I took a right in haste.

No problem, sir. Please leave.

-Careful. -Drive safe, brother.

Thanks a lot, brother.

What happened?

Can I ask him for a lift?

Let me try.

Sir, if you don't mind… You'd cross the Porur toll, right?

Can you drop me, please?

-Sir? -Get in.

Can I drive you, sir?

-Sure. -Okay.

Sir. I need to go to Virugambakkam. Can I get down on the way?

You seem to be very tense.

Will you be able to drive back safely?

-I'm going to Virugambakkam too. -Oh. Super, sir.

Tell me, buddy.

-Where are you? -I'm on my way.

Hurry up. Your girlfriend is becoming restless.

She's too scared.

I'll be there in half an hour.

Ask her not to be scared. We're taking the legal route.

Don't tell me all this. Tell this to her.

Wait. If I talk to her now, it'll take me longer to get there.

-Is that okay? -Just come soon.

-Sorry, sir. Let's go. -Why is he talking all this?

Savitri…

-What are you doing here this early? -Move.

What the hell are you doing?

The whole town is speaking ill of us.

You want to pour oil in--

What's…

What's all this?

Give it to me.

It's a real gun.

How did you get this?

Planning to kill Moorthy?

Not everyone can shoot.

To shoot someone, you should know to hold the gun straight.

To keep your hand steady, you support it with the other hand.

Your eyes must focus only on your target.

I'm not you.

Even after the police cut your veins, you haven't changed.

If that thought crossed my mind,

I'd have shot my husband the moment he left me.

I brought it along, not knowing what to do with it.

Shall we hand it over to the police?

-Not to the police. -Jyothi?

Jyothi.

Hold this.

Jyothi, where's the rent?

I was going to tell you myself, sister.

-I'll give it to you together next month. -You were the only one who promptly paid.

But you do this now.

-Alright. Give it next month. -Sure, sister.

Hello, Dad.

What is it, dear?

You've called so early in the morning?

Has the son-in-law come home?

Aravindh will come tomorrow.

How are you, Dad?

Why do you sound dull?

Is there a problem?

-It's nothing like that, Dad. -Then?

The way you say nothing suggests there's something.

You know how to deal with people,

so act accordingly.

Hello.

-Buddy, I'm in need of money. -Why are you hesitant about this?

Tell me how much you need, and I'll transfer it.

I need around Rs. 15 lakhs, buddy.

What? 15 lakhs?!

Hey, I'm not worth that much.

I've asked everyone I know…

but got nothing.

If you can arrange Rs.15 lakhs for me…

I can save Rachel.

Aren't you ashamed to ask for our help?

I do feel ashamed.

I had decided I wouldn’t come to you, no matter what.

But…

What can I do?

I don’t care about being ashamed, I just want Rachel to survive!

Do you think you faced more shame than we did?

It's surprising she made it this far with you.

That's why Lord Jesus said,

'For the wages of sin is death.'

Come, let's go.

He acts like a saint.

Yes, brother.

Raja, I have a job for you.

Can you do a delivery for me?

Will you pay me?

I'll give you Rs.25,000.

You've made a decision so quickly?

I know its value well. Why don't you reconsider?

Hey Jothi, why are you acting like you're new to this?

It's not like it was in your time anymore.

These days, pieces like this are as easy to find as pizza on every street.

I can possibly give an extra Rs. 5,000.

That’s also for your sake alone.

Bring the piece when you come in the evening.

Take the money and head out.

Hey.

Isn't this wrong?

This isn't the time to debate what's right and wrong.

We need money.

No matter where we hand it over, we'll end up in trouble.

That guy is trustworthy. I've known him for a long time.

Rather than asking Moorthy for more time,

give him Rs.40,000 and tell him you'll pay the rest later. He’ll accept it.

What are you looking at?

That guy will give Rs.30,000.

This is an extra Rs.10,000. That's a total of Rs.40,000.

Hey…

How did you get so much money?

Didn't you say this morning you had no money for rent?

I received my salary yesterday.

What? Are you going to thank me?

I have no one.

Isn't Karthi like my child?

Mathi…

What are you searching for?

Nothing. I'm just unpacking.

I didn't get you anything.

Yeah, as if you'd really get me anything.

If you didn't get anything…

then what is this?

Hey, that's…

I'm not used to this, but thank you.

How can you say that need determines morality?

-Bhai, Raja. -The name of the need determined side…

-isn't morality. From the god we worship… -Is it delivery?

-to the food we eat… -Hey!

-is decided by you… -Why don't you shut it?

-What is it called? -She's unlike us.

Dictatorship, right?

Hey, why is she shouting?

Switch it off.

If you don't understand something, you call it shouting, don’t you?

As if you understood the whole thing!

This is sin. Even God won't stand this.

In this entire world…

being God is the toughest job!

That's right.

I pity God.

Some will worship him.

Some will belittle him.

And then, on some days, even God himself gets stolen.

Can you guess the worst part of this?

Knowing all this and still acting indifferent.

What is it?

Sarcasm?

It isn't sarcasm, buddy.

What he is saying is, realism.

Shut it. You've already said enough.

Keep your mouth shut.

My mouth can be shut.

But the society's mouths can't be!

Listen. This is for you.

Why don't you drive faster?

I know when to deliver.

[all] ♪ Happy Birthday to Mathi! ♪

I haven't celebrated my birthday like this.

Thank you so much.

I don't need your thanks.

Ask your husband to give me Rs.1,500 for the cake I bought.

Money, right?

You talked about some jail? You crazy nut.

Yes, I did.

How was I to know Nadiya would leave when her boyfriend arrived?

That's why, I've surrendered voluntarily.

Can I get a coffee?

Do you want your coffee light or strong?

Strong.

One minute.

I came down to help you.

But you're already here.

Thanks!

-Where is she? That boy? -Look there. He is yet to come.

-Dad? -Have you reached?

I'm here, Dad.

Did you see her? Is she there?

She's right here, Dad. She seems extremely happy.

-I'm so angry that I want to-- -Hey!

Hey! Don't do anything to her.

Wait till I come.

Okay. Did you see the guy?

Dad, I've enquired enough.

That guy isn't here yet.

Everyone's waiting for him.

When are you coming?

I'm on my way.

-Wait for me. -Okay, Dad.

-What is it? -Dad's on the way.

Oh. Let him come.

Reethu?

Reethu!

Where did Reethu go?

She's been missing for two days.

Nobody knows her whereabouts!

Mathi?

What is it, dear?

I'm tired, Mom.

Sampath, bring some water.

Did you throw up, dear?

Yes.

My angel!

Congrats, Mathi.

You're pregnant now.

The haemoglobin levels are normal.

From now on, you've to be very careful.

You shouldn't lift anything heavy. Okay?

Govindhamma, where's Subramaniam Sir?

He's on his way. He'll be happy if he comes to know of this.

Oh, is it?

You must be on cloud nine.

Yes, I am.

My lineage is growing stronger.

My family deity has blessed us.

All thanks to you, Doctor.

For introducing us to a girl like her.

Why thank me?

Aren't you the one who asked for a daughter and not a daughter-in-law?

She's very lucky.

I'm as happy as you.

Here.

Get all of this, and make sure not to miss a single tablet. Okay?

Thank you, Doctor.

Aravindh?

Where did he go?

Your positive response to this writeup was unexpected.

The greatest weapon against dictatorship is…

our thoughtful writing and speech.

We need to make this movement as big as possible.

In addition…

I want to share something with the female comrades.

We don't need any belief that sanctifies us.

People who claim to sanctify women should always be questioned.

Humanizing people, rather than sanctifying them, is the need of the hour.

Hello! Hello, Savitri.

Where are you, Jothi?

I don’t know why…

but Marimuthu, who usually takes the second shift, didn’t show up today.

I wasn't able to make it today.

I've discussed everything with him.

He did promise to pay once he sees the piece, right?

So, go ahead. Okay?

Fine. I'll handle it.

Stay safe.

Okay?

Where did Reethu go? Nobody knows her whereabouts.

Comrade, aren't you scared?

When men who spin lies aren't scared,

why should we be?

It isn't just now, Comrade.

I will always continue to speak and write with truth and morality.

Madam?

-Yes? -Madam.

Someone's waiting outside to meet you.

Oh, no!

Where did you say you were going?

Virugambakkam.

You told me it’s Virugambakkam, but where in Virugambakkam?

-Mom! -Karthi?

Tell me, Comrade.

I am Gowsi.

Karthi…

Sorry, Sir.

-I'm going to the Virugambakkam register office. -Register office?

He has his own house in Tambaram, Dad.

Dad, I've enquired enough. That guy isn't here yet.

Where did you say you were headed to?

To Virugambakkam.

I got that but where in Virugambakkam?

Forgive me, sir. To the Registrar's office.

I see.

Whose wedding? A friend, I suppose.

Oh, no, sir. It's mine.

Ah, a love marriage.

Don't you think it's unfair to elope without your parents' knowledge?

Are children that selfish these days?

Why are you getting riled up about it?

I like her and she does, too.

What else is required for two people to marry?

Oh!

Is that the only requirement you need?

What else, then? You mean, caste?

Not caste.

But Tamil lineage.

Call it what you want and the meaning remains.

In theory, if you had a daughter,

would you pick a groom for his character or caste?

Life isn’t about standing still.

It flows, and you get through it.

We should spend every moment here

as Valluvar taught, 'Home is where the heart and soul belong.'

-That's the way of life. -Oh, please. Enough of quoting Valluvar.

You quoted that to prove we're uneducated and belittle us even more, aren’t you?

Such arrogance to prove you're educated!

Are your parents aware of this?

They don't, sir.

We aren't arrogant to be educated but proud.

How can a wedding happen without looking into social factors?

Someone must abolish the law that supports it!

-Love isn't your temple blessing to look-- -Oh, piss off.

It's because of that very law, we're being treated equally today.

Money! Money!

Also…

Why shoot in public, when we usually do it privately?

They could've followed the usual way. Like anybody would notice.

That's where they'd find, first.

If anyone dares to expose the truth, they'd meet the same fate as Gowsi.

This is a mere example.

Are you wracking your brain trying to figure who gave orders and why?

Why think about this only now?

Forget that.

Do you want the cash or the answer to that question of yours?

-Cash, of course. -Then, shut your gob and sit quietly.

Even I don't have an answer to it.

Mathi…

This was bound to happen someday.

Never expected it to happen this soon, though.

I can never share a bed with a girl.

The very thought of it…

…creeps me out!

It's because I am…

I've tried explaining this to my parents.

But they never listened.

They prioritized their pride over my feelings and got us married.

I am unable to be a husband to you.

I can't even come out of the closet.

I’m filled with guilt…

…like a criminal.

Mathi, I don't want to burden you any further.

You know…

Everytime I see you,

I've been meaning to break it to you since then.

But…

I don't know what it is…

…I couldn't do it.

One thing's clear to me, though.

I am comfortable with the way I am.

What do you have to say to this, then?

That you aren't the father?

You told me you didn't buy me anything.

-I'm tired, Mom. -Bring some water, Sampath.

Yuck.

Karthi?

Mom?

Am I ruined, Mom?

Get up.

Stand on your feet.

Shall I die, Mom?

Why must you die? You never committed any crime.

Even when society mocked us for your transition

or when Dad left us, I never once thought of such a thing.

So, don't overthink this.

Fine.

That…

What do you know about that girl?

Good morning, senior.

Senior?

Upstairs.

Morning, senior!

Are you Chandru?

You don't know who you're messing with.

You, moron!

Hey!

He's our senior, so behave.

So what? He's bashing our friends up.

-Wait. -Don't go!

You're making a mistake.

Stop it!

Stop!

I said, stop!

That was the first time I saw her.

I didn't know then that she'd be my life partner.

I said, stop it!

Stop thrashing them!

Ma'am, I want to complain against Kathir, my senior, for thrashing my friends.

-Write your complaint in this. -Okay, Ma'am.

Do you know why he did so?

About that…

-Why did he do that? -I've no idea.

I hope you're aware that he's our college's gold medallist.

And I know how "your friends" Chandru, Jackson and Sait's nature are.

They aren't people with good intentions.

Don't you already know that?

So what, ma'am. That doesn't give him a free pass to whack them up.

He could've gone through you or to the principal about it.

See for yourself then how "good" your friends are.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Oh, no.

Granny?

Granny!

Granny?

Granny?

Are you okay?

Are you able to get up? Granny?

What happened?

I’m not sure, but I found her, fainted on the road.

Alright. Let's take her to the hospital.

I met her again, 4-5 years later.

Hang on, I'm coming.

Granny?

-Granny, can you wake up? -Careful.

Lift her slowly.

Slowly, Granny.

How's she doing, Doctor?

Nothing major.

She's old, right? She had fainted due to hunger.

She's on IV now. You can take her home after two hours.

-Have you informed her folks? -Yes, I have.

-Okay. -Doctor?

Can I know how much it all costed?

-Check at the reception. -Okay, thank you.

I'll be back after paying the bill.

Okay.

Excuse me?

May I know how much the bill is for the patient I brought in?

One minute.

Your bill is 5000 rupees, ma'am.

-Is that so? -Yes, ma'am.

Thing is… Can I pay 2000 now and the rest later?

I'll pay it up.

-Are you paying? -I did. Can you cross check?

Your payment's come through, sir.

Thanks a ton! I'll pay you back as soon as I can.

It's okay. Are her folks here?

Ah, I think it must be them.

Okay then, I'll take leave.

I didn’t get why she looked at me like that, back then.

Why am I not getting a cab?

Excuse me? Shall we go?

You… You haven't left?

You tell me how will you go? Your bike's parked over there.

Come with me, I'll drop you.

Okay.

What's the matter? Let's go.

Does he really not remember me? or is he just acting?

Shall I ask him?

Okay, I'll ask him off.

Aren't you Kathir? Do you not remember who I am?

-I was your junior in college. -Are you serious?

Oh.

I have zero recollection of it.

-Which year are you? -2019 batch.

After that, I tried a lot to reach out to you. But couldn't.

-Oh, really? -My friend said that you were barred from college.

Yes, I was.

I even tried searching for you on social media.

Couldn't find you there, too.

-You searched for my social media handles? -Yeah.

At that moment, I understood the reason behind her gaze.

Can we date each other?

What did you say?

No, I… asked if we could date.

I could see it in her eyes, the way it lit when I asked her.

It's no wonder her response was quick.

♪ Hey, hello, Che Guevara ♪

♪ Are you my heart's comrade? ♪

♪ Will you take me with you, far, far away? ♪

♪ How are you the gem That shines in my eye? ♪

-♪ Hey, hello, Che Guevara ♪ -Coffee date?

♪ Are you my heart's comrade? ♪

♪ Will you take me with you, far, far away? ♪

♪ How are you the gem that shines in my eye? ♪

Thanks.

I never smoke.

Oh, so you only beat up people.

Back then, I thought it was right.

But now, I should've whacked them on their left!

Oh! Okay.

What are you up to now?

I'm a team lead at an IT firm.

Oh, my! How do you juggle between politics and your career?

Career is for my parents' sake. And politics is for my sake!

♪ Like a follower, I walk where you lead ♪

♪ In this fight of life, your hand is all I need ♪

♪ I quietly watch the road you choose ♪

♪ Hearing Karl Marx’s voice in the silent muse ♪

♪ Be the storm that sweeps my way♪

♪ Be the rain that clears my day ♪

♪ Come, surround me with endless love ♪

♪ Live the life of the heart, rise above ♪

♪ Thus in love, I lost my way, But with you ahead, I find my stay ♪

♪ I drowned and lost control, But with you in front, I feel whole ♪

♪ Can a drizzle become a storm… ♪

Your parents aren't at home?

Like you didn’t already know that.

Just confirming.

♪ …a shadow that follows me? ♪

♪ Hey, hello, Che Guevara ♪

-You know how to cook, right? -Nope.

-Wait. -What?

Was that a question or an order?

Forget that I even asked. Give me 5 mins and it'll be ready.

I'll make it myself.

♪ Hey, hello, Che Guevara ♪

♪ Are you my heart's comrade? ♪

♪ Will you take me with you, far, far away? ♪

♪ How are you the gem that shines in my eye? ♪

Have your drink.

This is your share.

And this is yours.

I like how you poured equally for us.

Why couldn't you do the same with the money?

This schmuck. Who does he think he is?

Like you did a stroke of work.

All you did was accompany us through the travel.

So, I've compensated you for that.

Better shut up and accept what I've give you.

You shut up!

The three of us did it together.

Shouldn't you split it equally, then?

The mastermind is more valuable than the mere executors.

Why don't you shove your values up your butt?

And redo the split.

Don't piss me off any further, okay?

-You! -Hey!

I killed two people before taking this up.

So, hold your horses and come back to Earth.

You're only a worker.

Instead of being grateful for what I've given…

Don't bring in your equality into this.

Else, you'll end up like Gowsi.

What do you know about this business, you dog?

Sure, a dog can work like me.

But no dog will do your dirty work.

Am I right, boss?

Oh, yeah. We need an intelligent lapdog.

That isn't intelligent but knack to life.

Cut his nose just in time!

Perfect reply that was!

You're going off your head!

Keep running your mouth like this,

and I'll put a bullet through you!

Got it?

♪ Holy wow! ♪

♪ You're trapped right now! ♪

From where did you get that?

Suddenly, the servant wants to become a master?

I asked him if he'd help deliver.

He was terrified then and now cries for a fair share.

Piss off.

Heck yeah, I will leave.

I'll leave with my money.

-Rest in peace. -Whoa!

What the…

Hey, can you check what's wrong?

-The trigger isn't triggering. -You dumb nut.

Die, you scumbag!

Whoa!

According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1971,

a woman has the right to abort

a pregnancy between 12-20 weeks.

One or two trained and certified doctors are enough for this.

If she's legally married, she need consent from no relative.

Our society feels abortion is illegal.

That's wrong.

The girl has the right to decide if she wants a baby or not.

No one including the law has the right to question it.

Sorry, dear.

I thought I was doing you good.

Instead, I pushed you into a pit.

I don't know what to tell your dad.

Don't worry.

I spoke to the advocate.

Legally, there is no problem for you.

Whatever happens to you, I am with you.

You need to be brave, Mathi.

Stay strong.

If I were born a girl,

the public and the police would have backed me up.

Whatever happened today

is what will happen again if I don't pay my college fees?

Won't I be treated the same way by a peon or officer at an office too?

I don't think I can study with this, Mom.

Why should I even study?

I don't like to study, Mom.

Karthi!

I won't mind even if you say you don't like me.

Don't tell me that you don't like to study, dear.

I will not agree.

You aren't doing this just for you.

But to be an example for everyone like you.

God blessed me with you.

Don't worry about the people.

I understand physically you are two people.

But that's how God has created you.

Then why is He testing me, Mom?

Your small victory

will be a learning lesson for someone.

But if you conquer victory the hard way, you'll pave way for many others.

Looks like God wants you to be the light for many others.

If you think about the shame you saw, it stays with you forever.

Just like how Mom leaves behind the rags I pick,

leave this also behind, dear.

Karthi, you need to promise me.

You have to study.

Even if I die..

Sorry, Mom.

I'll surely study.

Sir, she didn't change the food I eat, who I am or the politics I follow.

She took over my heart completely.

She is the one for me.

She took over your heart completely?

She knows what you do when, right?

What about her caste?

Caste is nothing when it comes to love.

Sir, don't worry.

Caste must be kept aside.

That's when love blossoms.

You two will fall in love and get married.

Then you'll start fighting when it comes to naming your child.

Isn't that what happens?

She is the girl I chose, be it right or wrong.

That's not all, sir.

She speaks the same language as I speak.

When there's so much in sync, why shouldn't we love each other?

Tell me this.

Is it enough if you both speak the same language? Huh?

You should belong to the same caste.

Yes. Same caste.

Sir, I asked you first if you are a casteist.

You said, you are a Tamilian.

Now I'm saying we both speak Tamil.

But you're talking about caste.

Don't be a boomer, sir.

There is no such word as caste in Tamil.

And someone who believes in caste isn't a true Tamilian.

It is said that someone who dies on Saturday, won't go alone.

And you've proved it right.

I was happy for saving a bullet. But he made me use it on him.

Nonsense. I thought I'd give him a share.

But he spoke over the top.

Situations decide on our morality.

Okay. Drive now.

I want this money.

What?

My wife is in the hospital.

Both her kidneys aren't functioning.

She's lying on her death bed.

I want the entire amount.

I'll be available to work for you anytime you call.

You don't have to pay me one penny.

You think I'd believe your stories?

Do what you can to save her with what I give.

Start the car.

There's nothing you don't know.

Only one child is born in a generation.

Before we could fully celebrate the boy child,

we realise the child is gay.

If people find out about this,

I can't walk with my head raised.

I wonder who cast an evil eye.

My family is going through a tough phase.

I can't bear to see my lineage end tragically.

Please show me a way.

There's a remedy for it.

But...

You've to pay a big price for it.

We're ready to pay whatever the price.

We're ready to fall at your fe--

I don't want all that.

Just do as I say, okay?

-Tell me. -Dear…

He just told me.

I don't know what you'll do.

I want my daughter back.

People will shame us in our community.

I can't even face my brothers.

Shut up!

I'm already… Hang up now.

Okay.

Your parents don't know.

Neither her parents.

Why the hurry, then? Tell me.

Tell me. What's the hurry?

It is, sir.

Leave me, brother. Please.

It hurts...

-Let me go, brother. -Just 10 minutes.

-Karthi? -It hurts, brother.

-Shut up, you. -Karthi!

I want to study, brother.

-Karthi? -NEET exam is fast approaching, brother.

Brother.

Brother…

-Leave me, brother. -Karthi.

Mom…

I'll be done in a few minutes. Keep quiet.

Please leave me. It hurts badly.

Let go, please.

It hurts.

Brother.

I can't take it any more. Please, brother.

Leave me, brother.

It really hurts, brother.

I'm at the hospital, sir.

I'll enquire and let you know.

Yes. I'm at the reception now.

Okay, sir.

Let me check the name list and get back.

I'm here to see Dr. Murugan.

You are?

-Raja. -Please wait.

Okay.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Raja? Mr. Raja!

Sir, you can go now.

Stop right there!

Bold of you!

You ruined the family's honor!

What audacity?

Hey! Look here!

She's killed our grandson.

-Oh, God! -Get up.

Who gave you the permission to go?

You sinner!

You killed a life.

Such a wretched soul!

I need an heir for this family.

I'll go to any extent for it.

Of course.

I need a heir to carry this family's property and honor.

Give me one and get lost.

I'm not a child bearing machine.

Without parents, and without food to eat,

there are lots of children on the streets.

Can't you rich people see them?

Why don't you adopt one of them?

You ruined my life because you wanted one child in your bloodline.

Oh! Talking too much, I see!

Like this has never happened in our country.

There are people out there who are ready to sleep with anyone for a child.

Look at you, talking like a pure virgin.

Hey! I'll get you your divorce.

You want me to come out to the people that my son is a gay?

What would happen if you do?

Why aren't you standing still?

-You... -Dad.

-What? -What wrong did she do?

We're at fault here.

You're to blame for it all.

See what I do to you!

I feel ashamed because of you!

Leave man!

Okay.

Ah, call you back.

Doctor, I've the money ready as you requested.

Please start the operation quickly.

Don't you believe me?

I've more than what you asked.

Look here.

I've enough cash.

Raja.

I'm sorry, I don't know what to say.

Doctor.

Is Rachel…

Nothing.

The donor died.

I don't understand.

Gowsi, who was supposed to donate kidney for Rachel…

Someone shot her this morning.

Raja!

What happened, Raja?

Rachel's condition is critical!

Wait. I'm coming.

Breaking News.

Gowsi, a popular writer and social activist,

was shot a while ago by some mysterious people.

This has stirred up panic in the public.

The police are conducting a serious investigation in this regard.

The opposition leader has claimed that gun possession has become a new trend.

Naresh Kumar has replied saying immediate action would be taken in this regard.

Wherever you are, you always have my blessings.

On your marriage, as a father,

I've shown you a way.

I don't want to bless you saying "lead a rich life",

or "get me a grandchild soon".

You should be happy wherever you go.

And more importantly,

you should stand on your own legs.

If you feel your morality is being restricted,

move away from that path

and take another path.

Don't stay with fake people.

Happiness and freedom...

Don't think twice if someone tries to take these two away from you.

A good person will always survive.

Nothing can stop you.

You look like my dad.

I want to share something with you.

Go on.

She's three months into her pregnancy, sir.

Three months?!

-How dare you? -Sir, sir.

What did you just say?

To hell with caste, huh?

♪ Has humanity lost its grace Becoming beastly in this place? ♪

♪ Flesh and skin veil what's true Emotions and bonds fade from view ♪

♪ Between these two legs Pride sings and never begs ♪

♪ With my honor as my guide This life of mine crumbled aside ♪

You wretched monster!

This is how you'll end up if you talk about caste.

Damn you, moron!

Where are you, Dad?

Almost there.

This marriage definitely isn't happening.

Don't worry. I'm going to kill her, too.

-Dad… -Only then I can cool down.

Good things come to those who do good.

Where are you leaving now?

Today is an auspicious day.

If you try to conceive immediately after an abortion,

it'll be a 100% success.

It's true.

Why?

Won't your wife bear your child?

If I could bear a child,

why would I ever let another girl into my house?

She's talking so much and you're doing nothing?!

Mathi…

Oh, dear!

How dare you kick me?

How did this come here?

So what if she doesn't agree…

We can find other women.

All we need is a heir.

What audacity?

She will come down anyway.

We'll handle her.

These people will never change.

You should have ideally treated my like a daughter.

But you didn't even respect me as a daughter-in-law.

I'm your son's wife.

And you dare to take his place in bed?

We aren't the only men in this house.

That's how much you desire a heir, is it?

Don't do this, Mathi.

-Mathi, please. -Die.

I addressed him as my uncle.

But didn't I consider you like my mother?

-Where is she? -She's inside. Come soon.

There she is, Dad.

You go first.

Alright. Okay.

We pampered her so much.

Was it all for her to marry someone…

Thanks, buddy.

Thanks, buddy. Thank you.

He is…

She…

Congrats!

Dad, are you okay? What happened to you?

Come and sit, Dad.

Come on.

Sit, Dad.

Want some water?

Wait. I'll get some for you.

I wonder what happened to him?!

Why hasn't Kathir come yet?

I am really scared.

Hey, come on. Don't be scared.

He'll definitely come.

He's a much better person than you and I.

-Okay? -Try calling him, please.

Go on. Call him.

I just called him. He said he's almost here.

You haven't had anything from morning.

I'll get something for you to eat.

Okay.

She's three months into her pregnancy, sir.

Gosh! I made a terrible mistake!

How dare you?

I made a grave mistake.

How could I!

Oh, God! How could I?

We've received information that

Gowsi's murder accused car is at the City Hospital.

I was happy for saving a bullet.

But he made me use it on him.

The gun isn't loaded, sir.

♪ The final battle, the last of pain ♪

♪ The final note, the end of strain ♪

♪ Final rage and tears that fall♪

♪ Final thoughts that melt it all ♪

♪ Thoughts wander seeking you ♪

♪ All paths I tread lead back to you ♪

♪ My dreams chase after your light ♪

♪ And vanish here, come to me tonight ♪

♪ Will what’s lost ever return again? ♪

♪ Will colors once gone Bloom again, then? ♪

♪ The darkened skies, The vanished cloud ♪

♪ Will flowers bloom in a life unbowed? ♪

♪ No words of grief can I now share ♪

♪ Within my heart, the burden I bear ♪

-Savi. -Jyothi…

What is it, Savitri?

It's all over.

There is nothing left to say.

What are you saying?

-That Moorthy… -Savi?

Don't take any wrong decisions.

It's not easy for girls to live in this world.

And Karthi…

-Think about it. -You said he was like your child, right?

Please take care of him.

♪ My anger ruined too many lives! ♪

-Listen to me, Savitri. -I'm not coming back.

Savitri? Hello.

♪ Has humanity lost its grace Becoming beastly in this place? ♪

♪ Flesh and skin veil what's true Emotions and bonds fade from view ♪

♪ Between these two legs Pride sings and never begs ♪

♪ With my honor as my guide This life of mine crumbled aside ♪

Wow, you're here.

And my plan actually worked good!

What fun I had, you know?

After so long…

Goes down as one of my favorites.

Hats off to God's creation!

You look furious!

But…

I'm not.

It's enough if you settle the principal.

I'll collect the monthly interest from your son… Gosh, I meant…

I'll get it from your child.

You leave. Go.

What? Threatening me with toy guns?

Even if you clear his debt…

He says he'll keep coming back for this, Mom.

You wretched woman!

To shoot someone, you must know to hold the gun straight.

To keep your hand steady, you support it with the other hand.

Your eyes must focus only on your target.

Fellows!

Going to jail isn't new to me.

Hand me the gun and leave.

Ensure Karthi studies well and make them a doctor.

Savitri?

Savitri!

Let's go.

-Hey! -What?

You leave, Jothi. I'll take care of them.

He's better off dead than alive.

Go!

Shall I take you to a hospital?

No, my friend's on his way.

Don't worry that he's gone.

Now I'm in his place and you will work for me.

Okay?

Okay, brother.

Discard him, boys!

Why were you there, though?

Like that's a park.

Of course, to mind my business.

I found this by the Cooum.

I don't know what to do with it, so I brought it along.

Hey, this gun's real!

Thank God, we hid the corpse!

But the gun's here.

A gun?

Give it to me!

Can't do anything with you around!

So what if your mother tongue's the same?

They must be of the same caste!

Nothing is great when it comes to love.

Is there fuel?

He gave us a fully fueled car just for us.

Awesome! Then, head straight here.

This job will go on even if no one's there.

You're just a mere worker...

Hey, can you check what's wrong with it?

-Please hurry. -You idiot.

Die, you pig.

My wife's on her deathbed at the hospital.

I need all this money.

You won't face any issues, legally.

I'm with you, no matter what happens.

I'm your son's wife.

And you dare take his place in bed?

♪ Once upon a time… ♪

♪ Once upon a time… ♪

♪ …in Madras! ♪

♪ Shoot him down! ♪

♪ Just take the shot now ♪

♪ Shoot him down! ♪

♪ Speak your truth aloud ♪

♪ Let it rise and stand proud ♪

♪ Listen to the words of Valluvar now ♪

♪ If faith divides, then break the chains ♪

♪ If hearts unite, let love remain ♪

♪ If caste divides, tear down the wall ♪

♪ Just shoot it down ♪

♪ If it’s love you speak, Then shake it up ♪

♪ If it feels right, then lift it up ♪

♪ Politics in love? Just shoot it down ♪

♪ Break the chains, tear it down ♪

♪ Don’t say earth and gold divide ♪

♪ Don’t use culture as a place to hide ♪

♪ You and I are not just two ♪

♪ Sharing here is never taboo ♪

♪ Don’t see difference in skin or tone ♪

♪ Unity thrives where languages roam ♪