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Guys... Mom is calling, come let's go

Vaishu, what are you doing, come...

I will play and come

- Bro, please come fast - You carry on, I will come in 5 minutes

Vaishu!

You wait here, I will be back soon

"Manam", the mind, is an incomprehensible word

I feel so because...

The word "manam" has different meanings in different languages

In Tamil, the word "manam" is referred to as "heart," whereas in English, "manam" is referred to as "mind."

However, in English, "mind" refers to the brain

In Tamil, the word "brain" is referred to as "moolai," correct?

How?

Whoever invented this word, neither used their heart or brain

Fine, whatever happened, has happened. I am a 11 year old boy. Why should I worry about that?

What I should worry about is my village. Thiruli...

There are many special things in this place

One... What else? This village is special...

Two... People, the people of this village, my people!

They all have a unity and a good heart

Okay, let's start with my mother

A good heart is the symbol of a good person

If you put your heart into everything you do, success is guaranteed

Impure alcohol and a corrupt heart, both have a harmful impact on your health

Brother, give me 20 rupees. I will buy a good liquor

My name is Shyam Sundar, 4th standard, Section-B Kalamakkal Vidhyalaya High School. Thiruli, Kanyakumari district

aaa, what's the topic brother?

"giggle"

My grandfather. The village chief...

hahaha, I am the village chief. You shouldn't ask me such questions

My heart, my Sarasamma... my love!

When your mind is in the right direction, you will never go wrong

He is my favorite. Did you see how he speaks in English fluently? It's a very foreign feeling

Now we are coming to the interesting part

If we talk about manam, everyone will come to give good advice...

So I asked them...

Manam. What does that mean?

Hmm, manam... That means heart...

Yes, yes, it is a heart

Manam is an emotion... You can only experience it

Bro, what is the topic?

Twenty rupees, please

Don't ask me, ask my grandfather...

Hey, get lost!

I told you, right? Not just my heart. My liver, kidney, everything...

Please

In biology, the mind is a colloquial term used for the organ known as the brain

Does Manam mean feelings from the heart or thoughts from the brain?

Whatever it is, it's okay...

I am going to record everything that comes to my mind

I am Raghav Subramanian. This is my little brother Shyam Subramanian

Yay, aeroplane... aeroplane... yay! Aeroplane...

Run run run... pick the stone!

Shucks, just missed it...

Brother, where is this aeroplane going?

This aeroplane? It's going abroad, Kutty Tambi.

Abroad? Where is that, brother?

That aeroplane is going right? there...

Then, what about the one going this way?

The aeroplane is returning home after dropping everyone abroad

ohh

One day, I will also fly abroad

Then, it will be the the aeroplane going this way correct?

Correct Kutty Tambi

Your daughter Shaila Banu and I wanted to get married

Get out!

Out of my sight!

Do you even realize what nonsense you’re talking...and in whose house? You dog!

If I hadn’t come back after my prayers, I would have killed you!

Did you hear? He brought a marriage proposal for your daughter!

Mom, why is it a big deal if a Hindu marries a Muslim?

It's a big deal for those who are deeply fixated on caste and religion

- What's your opinion on it? - Why? Are you going to do something like that?

No, Mom, it’s my classmate Fathima. You know, the girl who's always got a runny nose?

She keeps staring at me all the time!

If you do something like that, I will wack you

No chance mom, I have clearly planned it. I have to study well, go abroad and then...

Then what?

I have to take you and Kutty Tambi along with me

Shut up and watch the movie

Praise to you...

O Lord, I bow to you

Praise to you, O Lord, I bow to you

As the shores embrace the waves...

As the moments cover it's eyes...

In the depths of life

In the meetings of nights

Seeking the origin of light

Our journey moves forward

Where are you now? Where am I now?

Wherever it may be, we belong to one place always...

Where are you now? Where am I now?

Wherever it may be, we belong to one place always...

Excuse me, you are the car service guy right?

All ok?

Mom is admitted

You were in the middle of your prayer and I didn't want to disturb you. So I left the note

Hey... your mother will be fine, don't worry

As memories transforms into petals...

To make the forests blossom

To reach the other shore

To listen to a reply

Days will shine, time will awaken

Hearts will unite and fill with goodness

In coexistence, in our soul We can share love always, always, and ever

Where are you now? Where am I now?

Wherever it may be, we belong to one place always...

Where are you now? Where am I now?

Wherever it may be, we belong to one place always...

When I saw you for the first time, I felt like I had known you for a long time.

Maybe God has answered my prayers when you were praying

But, no matter how many times I say this, it is not enough...

Thank you so much for being with me during my difficult times

Sita, just look around. The forest is so beautiful; it’s almost unbelievable…

Yes my lord, Trees, flowers and clear water streams are truly magnificent...

I have never imagined such a place...

The breeze is so gentle here. You don’t just hear it—you feel it

You may not want to come with me, Sita, but you cannot oppose me

Ravana! Even if I wanted to, I would never go with you. You are a demon, unworthy to be my companion

If necessary, I’ll take you by force. Once you’re with me, you are no longer Rama’s

I am Ravana, who rules Lanka. Learn to respect and obey me

Hanuman, take this ring to Sita. Tell her I’ll rescue her from Lanka and give her courage

(Evil Laugh) Do you think you can defeat me?

I am the powerful Ravana, the king of the Lanka!

Ravana, your time is over

I will crush you like a fly

(Evil Laugh)

Stop it now, or don't let the anger of Rama take over you...

Your threats do not frighten me...

Good always triumphs. You must answer for your mistakes

Rama, victory is mine...

Ravana, enough of swing, let's go

Oh no, it’s gone... of all times, this power cut had to happen now!

Chief, you shouldn't deduct our payment for the power cut. That's not fair

Hey, get lost man...

At last, Sri Rama and his army fought with the demons and won

As soon as they won, everyone began chanting, "Sri Rama, Raghu Rama, Jaya Jaya Rama!"

Mom, what is "Asuran"?

An "Asuran" is a demon. There are many Asuras in Ramayana. Ravana is the strongest of them all

Are there Asuras alive now?

Yes

Our PT sir looks like a Kumbhakarna with a big belly and a huge moustache

The word asura has a deeper meaning than a living demon. It refers to the mind that wants to do wrong things

So mom, does people have asuran mindset from birth?

Everyone is good when they are born. When a human grows up

He may have an asura mind if he has bad thoughts, lust, and aggression around him

Such people have bad thoughts and emotions, so they will harm others to the extent of destroying them

(Television)

My name is Max Wells. I grew up in a strom of chaos

The clashes of my parents echoed through the walls like the war drums...

But it wasn't just the violence at home that shaped me

It was the voices on the television. They told me that my race was under threat...

That I was in danger of being erased, swallowed whole by the tide of multiculturalism and diversity

I must secure the existence of my people

But I find myself grappling with a perplexing reality...

How could my own sister vehemently reject my ideology?

What are you upto Max, what are you doing with your life?

(Phone buzz)

I read your blog about white supermacy, are you out of your mind?

Is that the purpose of your life? You're losing yourself to this hateful community

Max!

Max!

Stop! what's wrong with you... Max!

She views the world through a lens of equality, acceptance, and compassion for all races

She keeps questioning the purpose of my life!

Little does she grasp that our world is governed by the iron grip of white supermacy!

And my purpose is to fight for the justice

And my purpose is to fight for my people

My purpose is to act towards the new society

(Thuder)

When my mother spoke of the Asuras, a thought crossed my mind: Could we be Asuras too?

Not the evil ones… but the ones blinded by a 'used to' attitude

This question came to me from my village. It's a very mysterious place. The reason I'm saying this is because...

One, electricity...

No one knows when it will go and when it will come...

But how do you know brother?

Two, water

Mom, water finished... Mom!

This always goes off at the wrong time

Three, wind...

I’m not sure if he’s listening, but his reaction will be extreme

Dude, I’m on a roll here. Do you have to react to everything?

Sir, how long are you going to suffer with this broken stuff? Why don't you buy a wheelchair?

Come here. Good game... Did you hear about the ADIP scheme?

Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchases of Aids and Appliances. ADIP scheme

This scheme provides appliances to disabled people. I have applied for it...

Very soon, I should have one

Learn it to earn it

Wow, when Sir speaks in English, it reminds me of Kamal Hassan in "varumaiyin niram sivappu" movie...

It's good to listen, but hard to understand

I don't have much faith in the scheme, but I do have faith in his principle - "Learn it to earn it"

Now, I'm coming to the point. Electricity, water, medicine. These three are basic needs...

Everyone should get them at any time

But if they don't get them, does any one care? This is what turns us into demons (asuras)

Until we understand the value of these needs, we will not care. I was also one of them. But not for long...

You look very tired. Was it too hectic to travel by bus?

Yes, I had a lot of work today. I couldn't sleep in the bus...

The roads are very bumpy. How are you?

I'm fine. You take a bath and come. I'll get you some food

No, I'm not hungry

Did you eat anything on the way?

No, I don't have an appetite. I didn't have a good lunch. stomach is bit upset...

Can I have some water?

You wait, I'll get it

Dad... Dad

Please forgive me, sister. There is no doctor at the moment. If you go 15 kms from here, you will reach a big hospital

Even if I call a doctor, it will take 2-3 hours. Your husband won't be able to make it

I can't do anything more, sister. Please forgive me...

An ambulance for an emergency. A road for that ambulance. A good hospital near that road. A doctor in that hospital

This is what I understood after my father passed away. If I had this basic facilities, I could have saved my father...

Our bad luck, we sit and watch with a hope that everything will change. But we don't do anything necessary for it

Religion, society, community. None of this should be a hindrance to the development of life...

It is just a state of mind

Everything happens here

What my father said kept echoing in my ears. I wanted to do something for my village

That day, I decided to do something for my village and my people

I am just a 11 year old boy, not a superhero...

But I can bring hope. I decided to follow my father's vision

Punctuation marks are like pauses. Pauses in our speech

Here are some popular punctuation marks...

Period, comma, question mark, exclamation point

Now, I will explain to you about the parts of speech

Pronoun, preposition, possessive pronoun, past tense. Alright?

They were all silent. But the joy in their hearts fell on my ears...

The confidence in their eyes was a catalyst for my ambition

My ambition... My ambition to do something for my people

Life is not an easy journey. There will be ups and downs

Hey, what happened?

This is an old principle. But I understood it at a very young age. No matter what happens, we shouldn't lose hope

There will always be someone with us

And that someone is Keshava's family...

All your problems are solved

How?

My grandfather, the village chief!

Be good. You are a very intelligent boy. Study well and do good for the people of this village

Keshava, you always be a support to him

God is not only in the temple. He is inside us as well as with us

Village Cheif, I don't know how to thank you...

You helped me a lot. In return you asked me to do something good for the people of this village...

That has become my responsibility now. From that day forward, I began working even harder

Even if there is a well in the middle of the village, my mother used to walk for miles in search of clean water

Like my mother, it’s a struggle that many mothers face every day

If I can’t use my knowledge to help my people, then what’s the purpose of all this studying?

My contribution is small. But I felt like a mini "Albert Einstein"

If we don't get appreciation for what we do, we won't get self-motivation. But I am very lucky in this matter

I got appreciation for every single achievement of mine

That alone was enough for me. I didn't stop after that...

Wow! What a feeling! Keshava, love you!

Mom, Kutty Tambi. It would have been great if you two were here

Am I getting excited too soon? No, no. I’ve got this. The last round will just be a formality...

Don't think about anything else, Raghava...

Hi!

Hi!

You know what... that's my favourite game

hmm

I swear, Nezuko Kamado... That's my favourite character

I have completed upto level 8

Really? I am still stuck at level 6

Hmm, may I look into it?

Mmm, you see... you need to use the power booster

This is the way...

Let me show you how...

Hey, Raghav!

Hi!

Hi! Hello, doctor! How are you?

I am fine. You?

I am fine

How is mom?

She is doing great

Your child is it?

Yes Aafia...

- Hello, Aafia... - Hello...

How come Sydney?

- School holidays, right? Just a small family trip - Okay

You?

- I am here for a presentation... - Just a minute...

Hello

Sana, our room has been updated to a suite. They need your ID

Yeah

Okay

My brother, family, everyone is here

- Okay - I will make a move

- Sure - Afi. Afi...

Let's go...

Mom, five minutes. Five minutes, please...

I will come back in a few minutes, okay? Okay, then

- See you... - See you, bye

Who is he? Your colleague is it?

No, it was the same guy who came to service my car when it broke down that day

What's his name?

Raghav... Nice guy

Some people's introduction is very important in life

It will happen unexpectedly. When it happens, we wish that they become a part of our lives

Sana, Afi. You both are like that...

Will you come back to my side again...

To share laughter, to bring joy once more?

Back to those moments

Back to those moments

When rain awakens memories galore

When rain awakens memories galore - Aafi, Aafi... Aafi

When rain awakens memories galore

"When rain awakens memories galore" - Ok mom

"When rain awakens memories galore" - Smile Aafi

Raghav uncle! Raghav uncle!

Hi!

Flowers bloom all around, as everyone dances in the rain

Hey... Hello

Nice to see you again. Hello

Hi...

Hello sir

Do you live here?

No, I live in New Zealand with my mother

What do you do for a living?

I'm a student and I also work as a part-time mechanic

Student?

Yeah

Isn't it too late to be a student?

It's never too late if you know the purpose

Raghav uncle, do you want to try some masina's Hoki-poki? That's my favorite ice cream...

Sure

"Beautiful dreams are seen" - You guys carry on, I will join you...

Beautiful dreams are seen

Here we are looking for ourselves

Love blows like the wind...

Walks along the path

Happy birthday, bro!

- Thank you, Kutty Tambi - How come you visited temple?

Hey, Mom wanted to visit. She's praying for me...

Ohhh

By the way, how did you wake up so early? So much love for your brother, is it?

Yes dude, the entire village is awake to wish you

I couldn't sleep since last night due to power cut...

Go and pray to God that there’s a change in our lives soon

Bro, if he wanted to change things, he should've done it already. He won’t bring the change...

We need to bring it ourselves

This is too much bro, he is listening everything. You keep talking like this...

One day he will make you kneel at his feet

Bro, mom couldn't change me. I can't change because of God...

- Bye, mom... - Bye, Afi

Cuts through the darkness...

And here we seek ourselves

I was sad for the first time for being an atheist. Even though I didn't pray to God, he kept blessing me

Hi...

- Best birthday surprise - Happy birthday

Thank you God

Thank you

- Happy birthday - Thank you

I think I thanked god too early... Satan has come

I could see so much hatred in his eyes

Sorry, sir. We're closing. You have to take another appointment

He said something to me...

Fine, I don't want to spoil the happiness by talking about it now...

Ignorance is bliss! My mother taught me that

Thanks, mom. I have a small surprise for you

The feathered wings grow weary...

The deep calls out...

The feathered wings grow weary...

The deep calls out...

The distance fades in the eyes

Here we seek ourselves...

Will we return and fade away?

Will the days rise again beside the swaying blades?

Will hopes bloom anew and be beautiful... once more?

Will you stand by my side once more

Towards a new society, isn't it a superb title?

There you go...

It's my recent case study on Sustainability development

Huh?

I know it sounds complicated, but last week I came to Sydney for a demonstration and apparently they liked my work

Hopefully I should get an internship soon...

Who are you?

Myself Dr. Raghav Subramanian

Hello, madam...

Oh, sorry room is a bit messy. I'll clean it up in a jiffy

Hey, that's not necessary. By the way, beautiful house

Thank you. Thank you. I will surely convey to my friend...

This is his house, Keshav, my childhood friend

He's from my hometown. He came here 5 years ago to do his Masters and made his fortune

He is one of the reasons I'm here

Hmm, looks like you're all set to make a fortune here?

In this small village, four ordinary people believe I am destined to achieve something great in life

They live with the hope that one day, I will accomplish something great for my village and its people

I can't break their hope by seeking my own fortune elsewhere

Everything I learn and every penny I earn is meant for this place

My village, this is my fortune...

Sana, you must feed this biriyani to your patients, a cure for life

She has been cooking a lot these days...

You should eat some cake. Where's the cake? Sana, do we have anything left?

Ali, you mentioned about some issues with your cook?

All okay?

Don't call him a cook, he robbed the house when we weren't around and scooted away...

What? Where did he go?

To his hometown, obviously. These scoundrels! No offence, but most of these immigrant students are frauds

That's something to be aware of, right Sana?

Mr. Raghav, please come in...

He was a student, isn't it? Shame on them...

Because of such people, our entire community will be humiliated

Even our children will be exposed to hostility and discrimination

Mom!

Is there a problem, brother?

Problem? hmm...

Your choices are not just your choices, they are choices that affect the whole family...

Hello

And these immigrants, they are bloody manipulative...

They'll do anything to get what they want

These immigrants? Then what about us?

Don't compare us with him. You know the status and respect I hold in our community?

Who is he? Just a mechanic, and a Hindu!

Brother, why should I worry about Raghav's job? He is a friend, and I admire him for the person he is

Admiration? I know where this admiration is going...

One experience wasn't enough for you?

I'm embarrassed when people talk about my sister's broken marriage...

Enough!

Embarrassed?

Do you have any idea what we are going through?

I have never gone against your wish

Aarif was your choice. He left me and my child because of his selfishness

And you are embarrassed what others say?

Aarif was a rogue. At least he was from our community

Is that even an excuse?

Cheating is not accepted in any religion...

And our religion never taught us to look down at others

After Aarif's left us, have you ever seen Aafi getting close to anyone?

Why others, take her own uncle? She fears you more than she admires you

But not with Raghav

What did you call Raghav? After all a mechanic...

He is more qualified and capable than us...

And you better know that

Yeah, one minute...

Come in

Excuse me

What do you think you are doing? You cannot have alcohol in the mosque premises

We all have different beliefs and lifestyles. And it's important to respect each other...

But this is totally unacceptable and disrespectful behavior

You better leave now or I am reporting you!

Fuck this shit

Sir, I heard the whole conversation yesterday. She never told me anything...

Well, that's not important. What's important is...

When she was talking about me, that was the moment I felt I should never lose her

Some feel is missing right?

Sorry, sir. Don't mind, but allow me to tell in my way...

Sir, I want to marry your sister

I understand, I understand. I know you are too particular about your religion, society, community...

I respect all of it. I also know how much you love your sister

Even now I see it in your eyes

But what I don't understand is, why are you mixing up things?

Sir, religion, society, community, I don't think it should be an obstacle for any kind of relationship

It's all just mindset. Everything happens here...

When I like your sister, it's a whole package. Her religion, her family, everything about her

Sir, I don't have a name or fame like you in the society. But be it here or back home...

I have a few people. They trust me, they stand by me and never judge my choices

And most importantly, they never make me feel embarrassed

And your sister is one of them

Sir, give me your hand

The decision is yours to make. And I'm sure, you won't go wrong this time...

Praise to you, O Lord, I bow to you

Radio (Bhagavad Gita Verses)

Hi, I'm Waseem, Sana's brother... Dr. Sana Khan...

Yeah, I'm her brother, Waseem Khan

- Hello - Hello

Come in...

He'll be here in an hour from college. The floor is wet. Do you want to wait in his room?

Okay

Coffee, tea, anything?

- No, thanks... - Come in

Radio (Bhagavad Gita Verses)

We all have different beliefs and lifestyles, and it is important to respect each other

What do you think you're doing?

You cannot have alcohol in the mosque premises...

You better leave now, or I'm reporting you.

This is totally unacceptable and disrespectful behavior

What are you up to, Max? What are you doing with your life?

Stop! What's wrong with you Max!

I read your blog about white supremacy. You're losing yourself to this hateful community

Is that the purpose of your life?

Mom! Did someone come to see me?

Yes. Sana's brother, Waseem, came to see you. I told him to wait in your room, but he left early

I have packed the bags and put them in the car, whenever you are ready

Ok

Sana... you know something, as per "New Zealand's Data Privacy Act 1993"

You have committed a data breach by reading my book

Hmm

That's alright, it's you anyways

But honestly tell me, how did you feel about it?

It's nice, right?

Can one of you talk? Please....

(Radio Announcement)

Oo... oo..o, go easy my dear. She doesn't know you are upset

Mom, why is it important to follow a religion when it is harmful?

Religion is not harmful, never be afraid of it Aafi

Then why are people killing each other. If not for religion, then for what?

Sir!

Before I tell you for what, you need to understand why...

You be ready in half an hour, I will come and pick you up

You asked for the purpose of my life...

Max

I found one

You take care!

What happened?

Dear...

Everything will be fine; don’t worry about anything

Some feel is missing, isn't it...

You be here, I will be back soon

[Gunshots and people screaming]

[News and Media coverage]

This isn't the first situation where I've had to decide a person's life and death

I have an event that I've never shared with anyone or written about...

It will always be a sorrowful memory for me, and it lingers in my mind - Vaishnavi

Where is Kutty Thambi?

He, Keshav and Vaishu are playing near the well behind the temple

What? You go and bring them immediately. You know how naughty Vaishnavi can be

Didn't her mother mention that water makes her anxious

Don't worry mom. Kutty Thambi and Keshav are with her

They're just small kids; it's not a suitable place for them to play

- They will only listen to you - I am also a small kid

Huh, you can't you even take this small responsibility? Fine, I will go...

Ok, ok, I will go...

Guys...

Mom is calling, let's go

Vaishu, what are doing there? Come...

- I will play and come - Bro, come fast...

You carry on, I will come in 5 minutes

Vaishu!

Vaishu!

I was scared. I should have gone and saved her. But I ran in search of help...

Because of that wrong decision I took, an innocent girl lost her life

A similar situation has come up again in my life

This time, I won't let it go wrong

I don't know what's going on inside. Whatever it is, I decided to go and stand against it...

Sir...

Sir!

Sir... Sir... Wake up Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

SIR!

(Phone Vibrates)

Hello

Yes, we are on our way

hm

In this small village, four ordinary people believe I am destined to achieve something great in life

They live with the hope that one day, I will accomplish something great for my village and its people

I can't break their hope by seeking my own fortune elsewhere

SIR!

Don't bother, I wouldn't have let you touch my car anyways...

(Evil Laugh) Do you think you can defeat me?

I am the powerful Ravana, the king of the Lanka!

You were in the middle of your prayer, and I didn't want to disturb you... So I left the note

Hello doctor, how are you...

Myself, Dr.Raghav Subramanian

I can't break their hope by seeking my own fortune elsewhere

Everything I learn and every penny I earn is meant for this place

My village, this is my fortune...

when she was talking about me, that was the moment I felt I should never lose her

Be good. You are a very intelligent boy. Study well and do good to the people of this village

Impure alcohol and a corrupt heart. Both have a negative impact on health...

Uncle, one day all of us are going to die, right? Then why are you in a hurry?

Drinking for a kick is not a big deal. But not drinking for the good of the family is the real kick

Try it. Not for you, but for your family...

Love failure, is it?

Your mom has been unwell for the past 4 days. Are you crying for her?

First, take care of the people around you. There is a lot of time for all this...

Sir, how long are you going to suffer with this broken stuff? Why can't you buy a wheelchair?

- Hey, all this? - My grandfather, the village chief!

Keshav, my childhood friend. He's from my hometown. He came here 5 years ago to do his Masters and made his fortune

He is one of the reasons I am here...

Hi!

Raghav uncle, Raghav uncle!

Hi...

Happy birthday...

Hey, there is no chance mom. I have made a clear plan...

I have to study well. I have to go abroad. Then...

Dear, everything will be fine. Don't worry about anything...

Hey, We had a lot of dreams

Everything is over. What are we going to do now?

Sana Khan

My brother had a lot of respect for you

Thank you for everything...

This is not just my brother's book...

It's my brother's dream

He was so close to achieving it

This will always remind me of his unfulfilled dreams

My brother won't come back...

I just don't have the strength to bear the pain of remembering his loss

It's not just a fond memory Raghav left behind...

It’s a big dream too

It's a dream that will bring happiness to his loved ones...

And I'm not going to let him down

No matter how powerful an Asura is, the one who wins is always Rama

Mine is not a story as big as Ramayana

It's a story shaped by mindset. A mind that knows no caste or religion...

A mind that shaped someone to follow its footsteps

My mind. Everything happens here...

He held my hand and asked me to make a decision

He said he was confident that I won't go wrong a second time

That gave me hope. A confidence that I'll be able to bring happiness back into my sister's life

A hope that I can correct my past mistakes of bringing a wrong person into her life

With that confidence, I made the most important decision of my life

But before I tell him, I wanted to tell my Allah...

But I was late. My Allah had made his decision

The person whom I chose as my family, Allah had chosen him as my guardian angel

I was wrong again... He didn't deserve to die