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JANANI!

JANANI!

ROMEO

MALAYSIA

♪♪♪

♪ In the prime of my youth I'm all alone ♪

♪ Alone in this world, A modern-day Romeo ♪

♪ Got solitude for company ♪

♪ But I'm on the brink of going mad! ♪

♪ Dimwits and dreamers, All find their love ♪

♪ Here I am weeping like a lonely crow ♪

♪ Whose curse was it Why don't I have a love to call my own? ♪

♪ Like sand, my youth’s slipping away Slowly becoming a saint ♪

♪ My entire life, Withers in loneliness ♪

♪ I'm longing for love To fill the void in my soul ♪

♪ Sleeplessly, every night I wander in the dark ♪

♪ A raft can sail, But not on dunes ♪

[phone rings]

-Uncle? -Have you left?

I just started, waiting for a cab.

Did you look at the photos I sent of those girls?

I'm sure you did.

Tell me who you prefer. We can head there directly, and fix the wedding.

-Wait, Uncle. I'll decide when I get there. -Hi!

Can you take my photo? Please?

-Smile please. -Come! Come!

-Smile, please. -Thank you.

♪ My love story refuses to take flight! ♪

♪ Alone for years, I'm slowly wearing out ♪

♪ All eyes on me asking, “When is it?" “When’s the wedding?” ♪

♪ Before I run away, They ask, “What’s your age?” ♪

♪ After all this, they ask, “Still single?” ♪

♪ Those questions and whispers, I'm done! ♪

♪ My entire life, It withers in loneliness ♪

♪ I'm longing for love To fill the void in my soul ♪

♪ Sleeplessly, every night I wander in the dark ♪

♪ A raft can sail, but not on dunes ♪

TENKASI

Hey, have a word with Arivu.

Don't worry, sister.

I'll convince him. Just watch.

Hey, wait here and watch what's about to happen.

Hey, Arivu? Arivu?

I've got photos of four girls on this.

All you have to do is pick one,

and we can have the wedding next week. Have a look!

Is this some multiple-choice question for me to pick one from four?

-It's my life, Uncle. -Hey, you're 35 already.

Whenever I try to find a match for you, they ask if you've been married before!

Hey, you've been turning down all the girls we found for you. What's wrong?

Answer your father.

Why don't you tell us what's on your mind?

They're your parents, after all. You might as well tell them what it is!

Go on.

I still haven't felt it.

Your uncle has a weak heart.

Don't tell anyone else about this.

Felt what exactly?

I still haven't

-felt love. -HAVEN'T FELT LOVE?!

Arivu…

Do you know how much I had to fight with your mom to name you Arivu?

Just to remind you all the time that you're smart!

-Are you sure you are thinking straight? -Hey, Arivu.

You want to fall in love? Go right ahead.

Get married and then fall in love with her.

Nice idea!

Falling in love with a girl you find for me isn't love.

It's something I should have no control over.

And I still haven't felt that.

I don't quite understand. Could you repeat that, Mr. Arivu?

Falling in love…

I can't repeat it.

-Oh, he's made up his mind. -Hey.

Why are you talking about things like love?

We weren't in love when we married.

Your grandpa told me she's my bride. Haven't we been happy all these years?

-Dad? -Mm.

Do you remember Poonthendral, Dad?

When you were in twelfth grade,

she was in tenth.

Weren't you madly in love with her?

Think about it, Dad.

What's he talking about?

-Poonthendral, huh? -Mom?

Do you remember the bus driver, Subbaiya?

When you used to attend typewriting classes,

why did you take 67 B, the slowest bus on the route?

That's because you were in love with that bus driver, Subbaiya.

You might have forgotten about it. But I haven't.

He's just kidding!

-Uncle? -Huh?

Where do I even begin your story?

As I was saying, you're too brilliant.

Why don't we talk about something else?

You all have fallen in love at the right age.

But me? By the time I could pay off our loans and earn some money,

I was way past my prime.

The only thing I wish for now,

is to feel the love that I missed.

You may be right,

but the feeling of falling in love,

when would that happen?

When I see her,

I want to see my past and future on her face!

I should yearn to have her by my side even when death comes knocking.

I'll get married

when I meet someone like that.

I'm sure I'll see her soon.

-Our heart throb! Queen of Bollywood! Leela! -Yes, sir.

She's acting in a Bollywood film next.

She's packed for the next one and a half years!

Try to understand our situation, sir. Please.

[chanting] Leela! Leela!

Leela, ma'am!

We love you!

-[chanting] Leela! Leela! -Ma'am?

Ma'am, can we expect to see more of you in Kollywood?

Ma'am?

Ma'am?

-Hello, ma'am. -Hello, ma'am.

[in unison] Hello, ma'am!

Good morning, ma'am. In this shot, you're with friends when the phone rings.

Your dialogue starts when you answer the phone.

Hi, Leela.

-[in unison] Hi! -Hi.

Madam?

Madam. All okay with the dialogues?

Great. Let's go for a take!

Field clear.

-Ready, madam? -Yeah.

Roll camera. Action!

What do you mean, Dad?

Get married?

Why should I get married now?

I don't want to marry now, Dad.

You used to hit me when I watched TV as a child.

Every time you hit me,

the only thing I would wish for

was to enter the TV.

I need to make it as a heroine!

I feel like myself only when I'm acting.

Those are the moments when I'm truly happy.

Dad?

Dad!

Don't hit Mom now!

She knows nothing!

-Dad! -What's wrong?

I don't know.

Dad, give me one chance.

-What's wrong? -I don't want to get married, Dad!

Dad!

-What's wrong? -Calm down. Listen to us.

I don't want to get married now.

You'll be fine. Don't cry.

I want to become a great actress!

Don't worry. You'll make it big someday.

-Don't cry. It's okay. -Don't cry.

Cut it.

Beautiful!

Beautiful! Beautiful! Very good shot! Very good shot!

Superb!

-That was so realistic, ma'am. Brilliant acting! -Thank you.

That shot was beautiful. You get some rest now.

-We'll resume after lunch. -Yeah, sure.

Hey, call for a lunch break.

Hi, sir!

Hi, Leela!

Now look, Leela. You are very talented.

I want to introduce you as the heroine in my next film,

but the producer is keen on debuting his daughter.

So…

Sir! Sir!

Hold that pose, the wave will be here any minute now.

-Hold that pose. -[phone rings]

Sai Vignesh, lean in.

You don't get a chance like this every day.

That's it.

-Who the hell is it? -Leela.

-Talk to her then. -What is it? I'm in the middle of a shoot!

I feel like drinking. Get me some booze.

Why? What's wrong?

He… Hello?

-What is it? -She hung up on me.

-She has no other-- -Oh, no!

-I'm leaving. -Sir! Sorry, sir. Sorry.

Go on!

Action! Damn it!

Smile please, sir.

Hard to believe he's getting married.

What kind of life is this?

Damn it!

You came here to become a cameraman.

And him? He wanted to become a director.

She wanted to become a stylist.

I lied to my parents that I would work in IT and came here to become a heroine.

Keep reminding us.

Only that keeps those memories alive.

It would have been okay had one of us made it, at least.

But nothing has happened!

I call him, and he tells me he's in a shooting!

Are we here to shoot wedding videos?

Hey! We don't do it because we like it.

We do this because we have to eat.

That even paid for the booze we're drinking.

Okay.

How did your meeting with the producer go yesterday?

I've approached pretty much all the producers and OTT platforms.

They tell me to change something or the other, end up ruining a good story,

and tell me they're ready to produce the movie.

The audience will blame me if the movie is bad.

Okay,

but why are you getting drunk on a Monday?

It's okay to get drunk on any day if you're either too happy or depressed.

-It's fine. -There's no harm in getting drunk.

You go ahead.

I'm sure she's not happy. So why are you sad?

I told you I was selected for Director Karthi's film, right?

Have they confirmed the dates for the shoot?

-Mm. -That's great!

But they've gone with a different heroine.

-Damn it! -Why?

-Maybe you truly need to be lucky to make it big. -Hey!

That's not true.

Put in hard work, and luck will follow.

-Instead, you're-- -HEY!

What's your problem?

What's with the negativity?

You want to become a heroine.

She wants to become a stylist.

He wants to become a director and me a cameraman.

We will make it one day.

That day isn't far off.

I swear on my drink!

One day, this town will be flooded with posters of me.

[phone rings]

Wow! A good omen.

You hear the phone ring?

Leela! It's your dad!

Dad! Dude, does he even sleep?

Hey! Hush! Shush!

-Hello? -Tell me, Dad.

-Tell me, Dad. -Where are you?

-Home. -Home?

Yes, Dad.

But I hear the sound of traffic.

Traffic…

I just stepped out for dinner.

Grandpa passed away.

When was this, Dad?

Sometime back.

Come home immediately.

Okay, Dad.

Good omen, huh?

My grandpa died.

Your dad's sharp enough to pick up traffic noise, even with Grandpa six feet under!

-Is he even human? -What are you waiting for?

Time for a makeover, huh?

♪♪♪

♪ Both our souls ♪

♪ Have come together as one! ♪

♪ Both our souls Have come together as one! ♪

♪ As wedding bells Begin our tale ♪

♪ Even after we turn hundred ♪

♪ Why were women put on earth? ♪

♪ So he could fall for them! ♪

Hey, Arivu!

What did the doctor say, Dad?

They're saying she needs angio and whatnot!

She hardly ever takes care of her health.

They're saying it would cost four lakhs!

Where would I get that kind of money?

How much do you have?

-I've­… -Huh?

-Nothing, Dad. -What do you mean, nothing?

I've…

-I haven't saved up, Dad. -But you were working in Chennai for four years!

You…

Don't be upset.

You helped us when Arivu was in Malaysia.

Don't think of this as a favor.

Money comes and goes.

Our friendship is what matters.

Oh, come with me.

Thanks, sir.

Have the guests left?

-Only a few have stayed back. -Hey.

-Come here a minute. -One minute, I'll be back.

What is it?

Did you get a good look at Murthy's daughter?

She's so beautiful now.

Yeah. What about it?

What?

I have a hard time understanding you when you speak.

What are you trying to say by rolling your eyes? Tell me.

Ever since he saw her, he has been acting like he's in a trance.

I think he really likes her.

Shall we talk to her father?

We can talk to him.

-But… -Why are you hesitating?

If she was in second grade while you were in twelfth grade,

three… four… five…

But she's ten years younger than him.

Your brother is 12 years older than Radha.

Aren't they happy now?

Is this even a problem these days?

Hey! This is a huge deal these days.

They call guys "Uncle" even if they're two years older to them.

Double that, and they call them "Grandpa!"

Why? Didn't actors Arya and Vijay Antony get married despite an age gap of ten years?

Hey. They're famous actors!

They can find a girl even if they're old.

Are you a famous hero?

They're still in mourning.

It would look bad on us if we bring this up after lending the money.

Let's wait for some time. Shall I talk to Arivu about it?

-Arivu? -Okay, I'll talk to you later.

Tell me, Dad.

So, this girl, Leela…

Leela? Who's that?

Hey. He says he doesn't know her, and you're telling me he wants to marry her!

-That's alright. -Dad, I know Leela.

That girl, Leela, right? I know her.

Do you know her, or are you bluffing?

I know her.

Your mom wants to see you two get married.

-No. No. Let's not do that. -Why, Mom?

No, son.

Isn't love all about you falling for someone rather than us finding a match for you?

-Mom… -What's wrong?

What's happening?

-Oh, he's blushing! -Okay. Okay. Okay.

-I've already felt it. -Felt what?

The same thing you felt when you saw Poonthendral.

-And how she felt when she saw Subbaiya. -That's enough!

-That's enough. -We'll talk to her dad.

-He keeps bringing it up! -Thanks, Dad.

[phone rings]

-Yeah, tell me. -Didn't I tell you?

That our lives were going to change?

-What did the manager say? -Is your dad nearby?

Tell him to get lost!

-Yeah, tell me now. -I sent your photo to Director Sasi's assistant.

They're looking for a heroine for his next project.

Those guys have picked you, of all people.

You better make it to the audition tomorrow.

That's fantastic! Mom is feeling much better.

-I'll start today. -Take the night bus.

Don't forget to buy sweets!

-Hello? -Okay.

I'll call you once I'm on the bus tonight.

Mom?

Take care of your health.

Make sure to take your medicines on time.

Where are you off to?

Huh?

There's some work at the office.

So they want me back at work tomorrow.

Call your office.

Dad?

HEY!

Arjun. Divya is the right match for you, as Mom suggests.

-Is this how you raise a child? -Dad! She's innocent.

YOU!

I'll thrash you.

One word from you…

Are you going to act in movies and humiliate our entire family?

-Don't-- -Huh?

[phone rings]

Hello?

Hello. This is Pazhaniyappan.

Why did you do this?

Okay. I'll hang up now.

Hey!

You better rejuvenate yourself by taking those medicines.

Your daughter is getting married next week.

Dear, don't do anything in haste.

I must be really blessed to find her an alliance in your family.

Can we have the wedding on the next auspicious date?

Arivu. I have some good news for you!

Leela's father is here.

He says he's happy with this alliance.

You're getting married in a week.

♪♪♪

♪ When you're high on love, The heart knows no boundaries ♪

♪ Wherever love leads you Your heart follows ♪

♪ When you're high on love, The heart knows no boundaries ♪

♪ Wherever love leads you Your heart follows ♪

♪ Who wrote my tale ♪

♪ To go against me? ♪

♪ Who rained hellfire ♪

♪ On my dreams, delicate as a flower ♪

♪ My battles lay ahead ♪

♪ But I have no strength in my soul ♪

♪ I'll march on, all by myself ♪

♪ I'll be my own company ♪

♪ Who wrote my tale ♪

♪ To go against me? ♪

♪ Who rained hellfire ♪

♪ On my dreams, delicate as a flower ♪

♪ When you're high on love, The heart knows no boundaries ♪

♪ Wherever love leads you Your heart follows ♪

♪ When you're high on love, The heart knows no boundaries ♪

♪ Wherever love leads you Your heart follows ♪

♪ Like the flower that blooms after the tremors You will soon see a change! ♪

♪ All the sorrow in the world Suddenly turns to joy! ♪

♪ When you're high on love, The heart knows no boundaries ♪

♪ Wherever love leads you Your heart follows ♪

-She was crying? -Yes, Uncle.

Women usually cry at their weddings.

Do you know why?

That's because their husbands get to cry for the rest of their lives.

But she's a family girl.

Things will eventually fall into place.

Trust me on this! Get going.

Shall we get going?

Yes.

You want to become a heroine, right? You'll make it one day.

That day isn't far off.

One day, this town will be flooded with posters of me.

The only thing I wish for now,

is to feel the love that I missed.

Make room. Just a little more.

-Let's adjust for a bit. -Move in. Give me some space.

Hello? Who are you guys?

Who are you?

-Your new enemies. -Enemies?!

-Friends. -Friends?!

We're Leela's friends, sir. Aren't her friends your friends too?

♪ Oh, my! ♪

Let's go!

♪ Let's groove and move ♪

♪ Oh, my! ♪

♪ Drop that vibe ♪

Yeah. You wanted a house for a shoot, right? I know one.

We can lock the deal for 30,000 rupees.

-Sorry, sir. -It's okay.

But it was intentional.

Yes, 30,000. For one day.

Hello.

Can you please pick this up and put it over here?

Okay.

I'll take our suitcase. Thank you.

Okay, sure.

This is mine.

Yours?!

Looks like a village house.

Let me unpack here.

Hello, brother. Is that your suitcase?

-I don't get it. -How would we stay without our belongings?

Stop kidding!

-Let me check the fridge. -Hey!

How dare you disrespect him?

Talk in a way he understands.

Sir, let me explain.

Two weeks back, you were a stranger to us.

Even Leela didn't know you.

How can we leave her alone with you?

Am I right?

What if you are a good person by day,

but transform into a psycho at night and torture her?

Brother.

I'm her husband.

Then you can sleep on the terrace.

-Come on, dude. Let's check out this place. -Terrace?!

Brother?

Here's the car key.

Please don't mention this to my parents.

I won't.

[phone vibrates]

For your family…

To flourish…

We get drunk…

Cheers to you!

You're drunk talking.

♪ The new bride, a cherished jewel, Enters our abode ♪

♪ Place your right foot first, Let blessings unfold ♪

♪ Daughter of honor, Welcome with pride ♪

♪ The Tamil temple's door, Swings wide open for you ♪

♪ The new bride, a cherished jewel, Enters our abode ♪

♪ Place your right foot first, Let blessings unfold ♪

♪ Daughter of honor, Welcome with pride ♪

♪ The Tamil temple's door, Swings wide open for you ♪

[phone vibrates]

-Hey, nephew! -Uncle…

Leela…

She's totally a different person here, Uncle.

Are you serious?

What's gotten into her?

I've no idea, Uncle.

Hey!

It's Leela.

Hello!

-Do you hear me? Hello! -Hello.

-Hello? -I can't talk now. Just listen to me.

I'm thinking about running away from home.

Hey, don't do anything stupid. Where will you go?

I can't get married. I'd rather hang myself…

No, I don't want to die. I want to become a heroine.

Right. That's a good girl.

-Think about it. -About what?

I feel you should marry him.

Why did I even ask you? Hang up now.

Hold on, please. Listen to me.

Definitely, your parents won't allow you to become a heroine.

Nor will they send you to Chennai. Am I right?

Yes.

I saw the photo you sent.

He looks innocent.

We couldn't fool your dad.

But I think we can trick him.

-What do you mean? -Listen to me carefully.

When they ask for the villagers' consent during the engagement, raise your hand.

I want to talk to him.

♪ It's this poor guy's fortune, yeah! ♪

♪ She's gonna freak out, yeah! ♪

♪ Let's watch what happens, yeah! ♪

-Tell him you studied and work in… -Chennai.

I want to live there after the wedding.

-If he agrees immediately… -If you are okay with this…

-He'll do anything for you. -Okay.

-Sure? -Absolutely.

I own a house and a farm from what I earned in Malaysia.

If we can get someone to take care of it,

we can live in Chennai happily.

He's your only way to dodge your dad until you become a heroine.

Don't worry about anything. Get married and come to Chennai.

We'll ensure he doesn't come anywhere near you.

If not him, your dad will still find another groom for you.

If he's as terrifying as your dad…

Your life is over.

We can live happily in Chennai.

Let's go ahead then.

♪ Stop it… drop it! ♪

♪ For everything, There's a post ♪

♪ With you, I host ♪

♪ Boss seems harmless at first ♪

♪ And then goes on to chide ♪

♪ The ghost serves dosas ♪

♪ But with no side to boast! ♪

♪ Still, cooking blogs he posts ♪

♪ Because of you, I'm smitten ♪

♪ You are a dumbo ♪

♪ And I can't stand that ♪

So, the moral of the story is you're done for!

♪ There's nothing behind ♪

♪ There's nothing ahead ♪

♪ It's all messed up ♪

♪ Everything's gone wrong ♪

♪ Oh my, who are you? ♪

♪ What's the deal? Come and go ♪

♪ Oh my, let's see Respect's on the move ♪

♪ Values go, go Into the mix we flow ♪

[devotional song plays]

Why did you sprinkle water on me?

Look.

-Good morning. -Good morning, sir.

Why is he sprinkling water early in the morning?

Water?!

No, it's rose water.

What a divine face!

Is your stomach burning?

Yes, a little.

You should be having a headache, too.

Yes, sir. I drank it neat.

Hold this. It's cow's urine. I'll be back in a moment.

What?!

Cow's urine?!

Who is he? After what we did last night, I thought he'd not even come near us.

But he's being so nice.

Keep your voice down. Sir is here.

Your stomach must be hurting from all that drinking last night.

-Have some buttermilk. You'll feel better. -Thank you, sir.

It's for you too.

I brought it for you also. Drink it.

Let me see your plates.

I know you wouldn't want anything spicy right now.

So, I've made some sweet groundnut chutney.

This is sweet paniyaram.

A specialty from my hometown.

No one's taken such good care of us during hangovers, sir.

I'm here for you now. Go on, eat.

Chutney is delicious, brother.

Sorry, sir. I called you my brother instinctively.

It's alright. You can call me brother.

Here. Have more idlis.

That's enough, sir.

Have some chutney.

-You want one more idly? -Hey, come.

Groundnut chutney is mind-blowing.

-Here, drink some water. -No, sir.

She'll scold us.

I don't understand. What's going on here?

Hey…

It's been ages since we ate home-cooked food.

His groundnut chutney…

It was simply superb!

He's preparing vathalkuzhambu for lunch.

You said you'd ensure he doesn't come near me.

We were going to fight after recharging ourselves with breakfast.

If you guys stay here, he'd use you to get close to me.

-Leave now. -[in chorus] Hey…

You're shooing us away, right?

-Bye, sir. -Bye!

-I want to taste your vathalkuzhambu soon. -Sure.

One… One moment, please.

I noticed it during our wedding.

I understand you have a problem.

If you could tell me about it.

-I'll try to-- -This marriage is my problem!

I'm least interested in this marriage.

My dream is to become a famous heroine.

I couldn't find a way to escape from my dad,

and that's why I agreed to this marriage.

I know what I did was wrong.

I don't want to ruin your life.

Let's get a divorce.

Why did you talk about divorce now?

-You'll be in trouble if he talks to your dad. -Listen, I've thought this through.

It's just one day, and I couldn't stand his drama.

I'm ready to face the consequences.

Okay, how much are they paying for this?

-Eight thousand rupees. -I need 10,000.

She's ready to ruin all my plans!

Damn it!

Let's get a divorce.

Hey! Where the hell is she?

-If I find her-- -Uncle…

You shouldn't have gone easy on her.

She's innocent.

What?! Innocent?

Yes.

What do we dream about in life?

To earn money, buy property, and live it out with wife, kids…

And then?

She's carrying a huge dream on her shoulders.

I can hear the burden in her voice.

Poor girl.

With no support from parents or a way out,

she married a stranger.

She'd be devastated by all of this.

I was mad at her yesterday.

But,

she said she didn't want to ruin my life.

That's where she stands.

Hey.

My wife and I are only one year apart in age.

Despite that, we have so many differences.

You and her - one decade. That means a 10-year gap.

Both of you have different perspectives.

Maybe that's why I can't get angry with her.

It just makes me smile to see her acting like a child.

What happened to you?

I'm in love, Uncle!

Is this what love is?

I can feel the pain.

-But this pain is soothing. -Right, but she doesn't like you!

I haven't done anything for her to like me.

She wants a divorce.

I'll grant her a divorce.

But I have another six months.

-Until then… -What do you plan to do?

I'm planning to love her one-sidedly.

One-side?!

Not once in history has that ever worked out.

I'm okay with that, Uncle.

Give me the perfect idea to woo my wife.

Welcome to Love Bar!

How many of you have come here happily with your lover? Raise your hands.

Good!

How many are here after fighting with your lover? Raise your hands.

Good.

The world is fair. And it's not going to end anytime soon.

What is love?

Tell me.

Let me answer that for you!

Love is the beginning!

Love is the end!

Love is muck!

Love is beauty!

Love is hatred!

Love is a bear hug!

Love is a problem, man!

But love remains the solution to all of this!

Get this into your head and live happily, morons!

Welcome to the Love Bar!

Karthik and Jessy against the scenic backdrop of Alleppey.

It was a brilliant concept.

And a huge hit.

Uncle, what is it?

What were we discussing again?

Hey, hey, no need for that stern look. It's because of the booze.

It slipped my mind.

What was that interesting line you said? Repeat it, please.

An idea to woo my wife.

Huh?!

Give me an idea to woo my wife.

Sounds shameful, doesn't it?

SEEKING ADVICE TO WOO YOUR OWN WIFE?

Uncle, why the hell are you shouting?

Oh! I'm so sorry!

Hey! You own the kitchen, man.

Feel free to slice and dice those veggies

or light up the stove whenever the mood strikes you.

Bad advice.

Here. Drink up, sir.

No, I don't drink.

It's just paneer soda.

We jazzed it up to look like a fancy mojito.

Hello, who are you?

I'm Vikram, the manager of this bar.

Your name and appearance don't quite sync up.

Even your voice and stature don't add up.

You've only had a couple of drinks. Do you realize how loud you're getting?

Sir, was it an arranged marriage?

Wife isn't warming up to you, huh?

Hey, were you snooping on our conversation?

Hey, with you belting it out like that, I'm pretty sure the whole joint heard.

Of course, I heard it, too.

Sir, you tell me. What's the problem?

Hey, mister! This is a family matter, and we've got it covered.

Keep your nose out of it.

You seemed like you could use a hand, and I just wanted to offer some support.

It's okay. Carry on!

Let him go. What a numbskull!

Hey, stop leaning on her.

Nephew!

Hey!

I understand your situation.

All you wished for in life was to fall in love with your wife.

And that failed!

That's still not a problem.

You need to be scared if you're in love. She's your wife now.

Call her, and she's bound to come.

And tell her to fall in love and she will!

I'll go home and give her an earful!

Go home and give me a call.

-How could you? -Bye!

I'll call you if some idea pops up on the way.

Don't.

Hello. Are you following me?

Maybe!

Why are you so keen on helping me?

If someone offers help, you question them.

If they don't, you still question them.

And then you go around talking about lack of humanity.

It looks like it's going to rain. Get drenched. I don't care.

Move now.

I was in first gear all along.

Wise decision.

Have some water.

You've been narrating this story to everyone, huh?

It's in perfect sequence.

Alright, relax. It's not a big deal.

-Really?! -Hey!

-I've brought together couples with even bigger problems. -Yes?

Yeah. Open your Instagram.

Huh?!

Facebook?

I'm not on social media.

What are you into then?

Show me your phone.

-Do you have one of these button phones? -No, I have the latest model.

To brag about coming back from Malaysia?

Don't bother. I'll figure this out.

Antique piece in this modern era!

What did you say her name was?

Leela, sir.

ROLL CAMERA. ACTION!

♪ Batter, batter The softest idli batter! ♪

♪ Tasty dosa batter! ♪

Softy, softy idli!

-Just like your love. -[screams]

What happened?

It's nothing, sir.

Okay, no problem. Let's go for one more take.

ACTION!

Softy, softy idli!

Just like your love.

Oh, God!

Sorry, sir.

-One more take-- -Absolutely.

We have a lot of time!

-Gautham. -Sir.

-You did the casting, right? -Ye… Yes, sir.

Does she know how to act? Hey, change her.

I have to put up with these people who don't know how to act!

Her acting is good. She just needs to work on her modulation.

Got it!

What?

-Call her. -For?

Tell her it's Arivu speaking.

Go on.

Put it on speaker.

♪ Batter, batter The softest idli batter! ♪

[phone rings]

-Hello. -He… Hello!

Who is it?

-Who?! -Hello?

She doesn't have your number?

-Hello? -Speak.

It's me, Arivu.

I expected this.

Yours is a dual SIM phone, right?

-Here, use this SIM to call her. -And?

Listen to me.

You are not Arivu now. Tell her you are her diehard fan.

Why do I even tell her that?

She hung up on hearing your name. How will she even talk to you?

Look, Arivu. Do you know the weakness of actors?

They'll love it if you praise their acting.

You call her and appreciate her acting.

She'll at least thank you.

Then befriend her slowly and learn her likes and dislikes.

Try to do things she likes, being Arivazhagan, her husband.

She'll fall for you.

So, Malaysia. Do you trust me now?

Hey,

God created you with the brain in your head, but I have it in my mouth.

Call your wife now.

But she shouldn't recognize it's you. Okay?

Show me how you'll do it.

Hello.

Am I speaking to Leela? I'm--

Arivu. What is this, man?

Why are you talking like this? Talk like a hero.

-Sit upright. -How?

Sit straight!

Remove your shirt button. Cross your legs.

Come on. Do it.

Show me how you'll talk now.

Ready for arm wrestling? Hold the phone with this hand.

-How does it feel now? -Very unlike me.

Perfect!

Now be bold, and talk to her with confidence!

Come on.

Is it ringing?

Hey, why did you cut the call?

-I'm scared. -For what? She's your wife.

That's exactly why I'm scared.

What do you mean?!

What if she recognizes my voice?

Hey, Arivu.

This is too much.

You speak like you've spent a decade chatting with her over the phone.

All you spoke to her was, "Hello. It's me, Arivu." Right?

She hasn't even liked you, but you're still speaking logically.

You are no good. Give me your phone.

Use this app to talk to her.

She won't hear your original voice. Now, call her.

[phone rings]

Hello.

-Do you hear me? -Talk.

You called her. You talk.

-She's your wife. Talk now. -Are you there?

Hello, madam. Give me two minutes, please. Sir will talk to you.

Talk, I say.

-Hello. -Hello. Who is it?

Who is it? Who am I?

-Tell some name. -Whose name?

Anything!

Hello. I'm Vikram speaking.

Oh, God!

I've been following you for quite some time now.

I'm your big fan from when you used to Dubsmash.

I never miss your Instagram reels.

Especially your recent reel, "Tum Tum" song.

That's my ringtone.

I'm even planning to take my family to tonsure our heads at the Murugan temple, all for you.

Why don't you tell her you'd walk on fire for her!

Listen to me carefully, Arivu.

Make sure you impress her.

If you don't do it now, you can never talk to her.

Watch what you say.

Why are you buttoning up now?

Your acting…

…it's so genuine.

When you speak on screen,

it's like

you're speaking right to me.

And mark my words,

you're going to make it big as a heroine.

Even then, I'll be your number one fan.

I…

I like you so much.

I just had to let it out, you know?

Before it's too late.

And, now that I have…

This is enough.

Hello?

Hello?

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

-Hello? -H… Hello?

-Thank you so much. -Why?

I never expected you

to call me back.

I should be thanking you.

I needed to hear those words.

-I wish I had someone to motivate me like-- -Hey…

-I'm here by your side. -Huh?

I mean as your fan.

I didn't say those words to please you.

I really meant it.

Don't lose hope when life gets tough.

Turn that into talent.

When we are happy, we want to lead a good life.

But tough times teach us how to live.

Thanks.

Once again.

It's alright. Keep smiling like this. That's all I need.

How do you know that I smiled?

I heard you smile.

I can see the emotion on your face from your voice.

You have a way with words.

So, are we friends now?

Of course.

Awesome!

♪♪♪

♪ Your gaze might Burn me ♪

♪ Your words might shred me alive ♪

♪ My love for you It will never die! ♪

♪ Even if dislike lingers ♪

♪ Even if you wish me away ♪

♪ My love for you It will shine bright ♪

♪ All my life I'll stand where our eyes meet ♪

♪ My entire life, I choose to be there ♪

♪ Even in lavender fields I'll be collecting your scent ♪

♪ In this world It will be my guide! ♪

♪ I'll be beside you A silence that follows you around ♪

♪ A soothing silence ♪

♪ In this life of mine All I need is you ♪

♪ What more do I need, my dear? ♪

♪ One look from you I'll fly beyond life and death ♪

♪ For every touch and every brush I'll bring you the moon ♪

♪ For every tear you shed I'll tear through the heavens ♪

♪ Say a word I'll gladly give my all! ♪

Hey, what's your favorite place?

Uh… the beach.

Oh, the beach?

Is there--

What's wrong?

Hello?

Are you okay?

Vikram?

I'll get some water.

Hello?

Hello, Vikram?

Can you hear me?

What happened?

Fire.

JANANI!

Fire?

I'm afraid of fire.

Afraid of fire?!

-Hi, brother! -Hey.

What's all this?

It's Leela's birthday.

Don't you know?

Come on in. Let's celebrate.

♪ Show me your anger I'd still adore it ♪

♪ With your heart I'll stay by your side ♪

♪ You are with me Still, I'm on my own ♪

♪ Be near me Your presence is my solace ♪

♪ My love! ♪

♪ You shut me out You break my heart ♪

♪ My girl! ♪

♪ You're still my beautiful burden, In every part ♪

♪ My queen! ♪

♪ I worship you In the altar of my heart ♪

♪ Oh, my love You're my everything! ♪

♪ Oh, my precious The light of my soul! ♪

♪ Someday, you'll understand My love's depth! ♪

♪ Oh, my life My world! ♪

♪ Oh, you're my dream That drifts away! ♪

♪ For you to rest, my love ♪

♪ I'll bear the world's noises ♪

♪ You are all I need My heart's delight ♪

♪ With you by my side I've found my home ♪

What's your favorite dish?

-It's always biryani for me. -Is it?

♪ My love for you It will never die! ♪

Hey, one moment.

I've made biryani. Will you have some?

I don't like biryani.

Don't like biryani?!

♪ All my life I'll stand where our eyes meet ♪

♪ My entire life, I choose to be there ♪

♪ Even in lavender fields I'll be collecting your scent ♪

♪ In this world It will be my guide! ♪

♪ I'll be beside you A silence that follows you around ♪

♪ A soothing silence ♪

♪ In this life of mine All I need is you ♪

♪ What more do I need, my dear? ♪

♪ One look from you I'll fly beyond life and death ♪

♪ For every touch and every brush I'll bring you the moon ♪

♪ For every tear you shed I'll tear through the heavens ♪

♪ Say a word I'll gladly give my all! ♪

What's wrong?

We should never dream in life.

If you do, you pray they come true quickly.

Living in harsh reality while holding on to a dream is hell.

Can I say something?

At times, the stars are hidden from our sight.

That doesn't mean they don't exist.

You're a star.

Everyone will see you soon.

If we want something, we've got to believe that we'll get it.

If we do that,

the universe will align itself to grant it to us.

Where is he?

No idea.

Why did you call us here?

The producer likes the story.

I showed your profile.

He wants you to be the heroine.

Congratulations!

-Hey, superb! -Congrats, man!

Congratulations!

Thanks.

Why are you thanking me?

I don't know.

Like you said, I believed I'd become a heroine.

Maybe all this is because of that.

I'm not that humble to deny this credit.

So, I'll take it as a compliment.

Hey, watch your step. Don't slip on the water.

How did you know?

Ah! My porch is soaked from the rain.

I had a feeling it might be the same way over there.

Yeah, it is.

Alright. I'm getting late. Talk to you later.

Okay.

All the best.

Thanks.

[phone rings]

-Hello? -Gautham, we're getting late.

Hey, I've been stuck in the rain for the last half an hour.

Do you have to go somewhere?

It's raining. Shall I drop you?

Don't wait for me. You get going.

I'll come there.

I'll wait for you here.

Superb, man.

So, she'll become a heroine.

You'll be her manager.

I won't even get a nod of respect from you anymore. Am I right?

-Right! -What?!

She also credited all this to the positivity I infused in her.

Amazing!

It's full-on romance from now, eh?

-Right? -She's back. Call you later.

Hey, hey!

[phone rings]

Hello?

Leela?

Wha--

Hello?

What's up, heroine?

Did you meet the producer?

Did you sign the movie?

Leela?

What's wrong, Leela?

♪♪♪

♪ My dear! ♪

♪ Your sorrows aren't yours anymore ♪

♪ They're mine to bear ♪

♪ Oh, my everything! ♪

♪ I'm born to hold you in my eyes ♪

♪ You're the warmth Of my cold nights! ♪

♪ Oh, my light! ♪

♪ My treasure! ♪

♪ Together, forever I'm here for you! ♪

♪ My dearest! ♪

I thought it was my fault for wanting to be an actress.

I never knew being born a woman was a mistake.

♪ For every tear you shed I'll tear through the heavens ♪

♪ Through storms and shadows I'll stand as your shield ♪

♪ In the quiet of night I'll cradle your dreams with grace! ♪

♪ Tell me the word I'll surrender my soul! ♪

Arivu, have you lost it?

I understand why you're upset.

But you can't just go and thrash a producer.

Do you think he'll allow your wife to act in movies after this?

Huh?

You ruined her life.

What happened?

Why are you all upset?

What's wrong, Arun?

It's been tough finding a producer.

Even when we do, new problems keep cropping up.

We've been trying for years.

We're starting to doubt if we'll ever make it.

How much will it cost to produce a movie?

Ours is a small-budget movie.

Maybe around two crores.

Do you know someone?

No.

I'll produce it.

-Hey… -Huh?

Did you hear it, too?

-Did you hear it, too? -Yeah.

Sir…

Did you tell us what we heard?

Yes, I did. I'll produce the movie.

I've been telling them.

Hey, I told you, right?

This guy has a heart of gold!

Are you being serious?

I am.

I'll produce it.

Hey, our producer is standing.

Bring a chair for him.

Please, sit. What do you want to have? Tea? Coffee? Cold drinks?

No. I'm good.

Also, it's my house.

Oh, yeah. I keep forgetting it.

Are you serious?

Will she become famous if this movie is made?

Sir?

Will you all become famous?

Yes, sir.

Then, I am being serious.

Leela!

She already ruined your life by acting.

Now she's going to bury all their lives, too.

Uncle! Don't you have something nice to say?

-The movie should come out well. -Okay. But…

Who is the hero of this movie?

-It's me. -Huh?

This face?

Who's the sandwich that's producing the movie?

I want to see him.

I'm that sandwich.

Okay.

I asked you to write down happy memories you have of each other.

Did you?

-Yes. -No.

Okay.

Let's hear yours, Vijay.

I first caught a glimpse of her

It's alright. Let's go for another take.

We don't have the time.

LEELA!

What's wrong?

Don't you remember the lines?

It's just a mark. Why are you messing it up?

-Brother. Come with me. -What--

Don't be negative to her.