Kumari (2022) Movie Script
1
-Grandma.
-Yes.
What story are you going
to tell me today?
Today,
I will tell you a story
that my mother once told me.
The story of a brave girl.
-Shall I start?
-Yes.
Pay close attention.
Okay.
Long ago,
in a land very far away,
in the heavens beyond the skies,
there lived a beautiful Goddess.
One day, she had a desire
to visit earth.
So, she descended upon the earth
along with other Goddesses.
As she wandered across the earth,
she fell in love
with our world and its inhabitants.
All the other Goddesses
returned to their abode.
But this Goddess
decided to stay back on earth.
And then?
And then, she met a man.
They fell in love.
And they had many children together.
But,
these children resembled
neither humans nor Gods.
They were gruesome creatures,
feared by all.
-Oh, no!
-Are you getting scared?
-Yes.
-Don't be scared, okay?
They were cursed with different looks
and blessed with different abilities
and they started quarreling
among themselves.
They began to wreak
havoc across the world.
Seeing all this,
the Goddess was tormented.
Unable to witness the disasters
that befell the people she loved,
with a heavy heart,
the Goddess cursed her own children.
After banishing them to the depths
of the earth and mountains in the forests,
the Goddess returned to her abode.
And thus, without being
worshiped by anyone,
they were permanently
abandoned on this earth.
Several years went by.
However, when men came to know
about the powers of these demigods,
they started worshiping them.
That was the beginning
of a great disaster.
I am going to tell you
the story of a land
that was cursed due to man's greed.
It was the time when the words
of the landlords were considered gospel.
Who is that, Grandma?
That is Chokkan.
Chokkan was a vagabond orphan boy,
from the forests of Illymala.
During a summer when mango
trees were in bloom,
Chokkan, who was tending
to a herd of cattle
left the cows at the cowshed
and landed in front
of the mighty Lord Thuppan,
the head of the Kaanhirangat family.
Thuppan, apart from being extremely
cruel, was also very short-tempered.
From what I heard,
the quality of gems
cut by the people of Coorg,
is known across all lands.
Isn't it?
But...
if you check the chambers
of the Kaanhirangat family,
you will find stones
more precious than these.
This one...
is only worthy of being worn by maids.
Haven't I told you not to come this way?
Stop gaping and get lost!
Wretches! Foul creatures!
Well, I've quoted my price.
If you agree, I'll buy it.
Or else, you may leave.
It's time for my evening prayers.
Chokkan, who lived
in the forests of Illymala,
was not allowed to enter that household.
But Nangakutty, Lord Thuppan's wife,
who was confined
to the four walls of that house,
was very fond of Chokkan.
Chokkan, why are you in such a hurry?
Eat slowly.
There's enough food here
to feed a hundred people.
-No one will take it away.
-Okay.
Well, aren't you scared
to run around this forest?
I've heard Illymala Chathan
haunts this forest.
So what?
Illymala Chathan won't harm anyone.
Have you seen it?
I am leaving.
Hey, stop!
Don't leave!
Chokkan, your mangoes!
Why did Chokkan run away, Grandma?
Well, Chokkan had a secret
that he couldn't share with anyone.
What was that, Grandma?
I'll come tonight. Okay?
Crossing the forest,
mountain and waterfalls,
Chokkan actually goes
to meet Illymala Chathan.
Illymala Chathan?
Yes.
A forgotten child of the ancient Goddess.
The people of Illymala forest
used to worship this demon.
Apparently, none of the people
who went to Chathan's cave
ever made it back.
Oh, no!
What about Chokkan then?
Here, take it.
Why doesn't Chathan harm Chokkan?
Chokkan was Chathan's friend.
Only he was allowed to go there
with Chathan's favorite food.
But, on the same night,
another incident took place
at the Kaanhirangat house.
Where's this smell
of mangoes coming from?
Haven't I told you not
to enter the forest?
That wretched boy must
have left the mangoes here.
He must have touched them
and eaten them too!
On top of eating
the leftovers of that lowlife,
you dared to feed me with those hands?
Get lost from here!
To cleanse myself,
I have to take a dip in the pond now.
That's the only way!
Get lost from here!
Move aside.
What will happen
if you eat those mangoes?
The people of the forest
and whatever they brought
were forbidden for the members
of that household.
Crazy rules made by stupid people!
That's all.
And what did the Lord do?
Lord Thuppan who was fuming with rage,
went to the pond to take a bath.
But what he saw there
was an unbearable sight.
Who's there?
You?
How dare you enter these premises!
Scumbag!
Come here!
Stop there!
I will teach you a lesson today!
You have the audacity to bathe
in Kaanhirangat's family pond?
No, Lord!
Forgive me!
-No, Lord!
-Forgive you?
-Forgive you?
-No, Lord!
Today, I'm going to...
Come here!
Die!
Chokkan's death brought forth
the wrath of Illymala Chathan.
The fate of the Kaanhirangat family
was never the same again.
What is it?
Don't cry.
Don't worry.
What was that sound?
Oh, no! Move away from there.
Don't cry, son.
From that day onwards,
the curse of Illymala Chathan
started haunting the people
of Kaanhirangat, relentlessly.
Rivers and ponds dried up.
There was suffering all around!
The villagers reminisced over
Kaanhirangat's long lost glory.
Several people were cursed with lesions
and wounds, and rotted to death.
Everyone spoke about only one thing...
The unabated wrath of Chathan!
They felt that even the Goddess who was
responsible for the village's prosperity,
was helpless in this situation.
Before long, the wrath of Chathan
started affecting Lord Thuppan as well.
Astrologers and sorcerers came in hordes.
But all their efforts were in vain.
The fear of death gripped everyone.
So, in order to save
the family and the village
from Chathan's curse,
they decided to summon
another dark power
from the depths of the underworld,
Gari Devan!
On the night of a Lunar eclipse,
Lord Thuppan summoned Gari Devan.
Later, this world full of demons,
demigods, curses and spells
became her world.
Kumari's world.
O' white flower,
O' white flower
Who was the one who
Read your palm lines?
Who whispered sweet nothings
About you in those pearly ears?
To see the crimson red sky,
Riding on the beaded breeze
The friendly dove waited...
Is it time for fun and frolic?
To see the good times
When there's a snowfall within
Come, o' dear mynah!
To buy the seven colors
Flashing before the eyes
Come down, o' rainbow
The rain of thoughts
Overflows to touch the eyes
Your mischief always brings
The coziness of a moonlit
Night in the mind
O' white flower,
O' white flower
Who was the one who
Read your palm lines?
Who whispered
sweet nothings
About you in those pearly ears?
O' sweet bird, who makes offerings
At the temple in the jungle
Come this way to see this village
When the sun shines upon the hills
Let's go around the fields, and brush
Our invisible wings against each other
Let's get drenched together in the rain
Let's take a dip
In the river of the night sky
Let's sleep for a while
In the little nest together
The rain of thoughts
Overflows to touch the eyes
Your mischief always brings
The coziness of a moonlit
Night in the mind
To see the good times
When there's a snowfall within
Come, o' dear mynah!
To buy the seven colors
Flashing before the eyes
Come down, o' rainbow
Come.
Take that.
Come on.
Let go of me.
I'm not coming.
Where were you?
We were here only.
Many people have been looking
for you since morning.
Am I in trouble?
Uncle Sreedharan has something
important to tell you.
-What?
-Kumari!
-Yes.
-Come.
-Go on.
-We will get a beating today, for sure.
What is it?
Hey! You have come?
Come.
You know...
We have always considered you
as our own daughter.
On his deathbed,
I promised your father
that I will take good care of you.
Till date,
we have taken really good care of you.
I know that, Uncle.
What I'm trying to say is that...
Some people from the north
are coming to see you tomorrow.
They are from a reputed family.
According to the matchmaker,
they have already made up their minds.
Since the horoscopes are also matching,
what do we need to worry about?
If it comes to wealth, they own
lands as vast as the ocean.
-They haven't demanded any dowry either.
-That's true.
Brother...
I knew it when I saw
the matchmaker on the way
that my uncles would have found
some alliance from somewhere.
Jayan!
Remember where you are now!
This is our family house,
not the streets, where rules don't apply.
I know that.
The decision is not yours alone to make!
In that case, you can decide
and do as you please.
None of us will oppose you!
-Fine?
-Yes!
Why do you want to get her
married in such a hurry?
I know how to take care of my sister!
You take care of yourself first.
After that, you can decide things for her.
Because of your brash acts,
it has become difficult to step outside.
This family and its lineage
has a reputation in this village.
Don't destroy it.
Uncle, your lineage is that of creating
divisions among people, right?
You can brag about it.
Don't expect me to be a part of it.
You can do whatever
you want with your life.
But... while taking a decision
regarding her life, we should ask her.
Do you even know who the match is?
That too, to our family!
-Consider this as a good fortune.
-Yes.
But whenever something good happens,
he always ends up obstructing it.
Kumari, we raised him
just like our own son.
But he won't listen to us.
You should talk to him
and convince him somehow.
To be frank, everyone is aware
of the state of affairs here, right?
If this wedding happens, everyone
should consider it as their good fortune.
Kumari, don't think
that we don't love you.
If this wedding doesn't happen now,
it will become difficult
for your younger cousins.
You should convince Jayan.
Near the nose.
You must tell me
if you don't like this alliance.
If you say that,
no one is going to scold you here.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Didn't you hear what Uncle said?
How long can we stay here like this?
It's not just that.
I can't stay here, taking
care of you all the time.
I only said that your choice
must be considered.
What did you think it is?
Do you think that I agreed to it
because they are wealthy?
Are you seeing me for the first time?
Is that what I said?
You...
My only solace is that you are here.
Once you leave,
who else will be here for me?
Yes.
But you're planning to go to Calcutta!
How does it matter where I am then?
And... I had made some inquires
on my own, about Dhruvan.
Dhruvan?
Oh!
Our uncles didn't even tell you his name?
Things are not like what they presented.
It's a cursed land,
on the verge of destruction.
And there's an old house
that has lost its glory
and several landlords.
And this Dhruvan...
is the youngest descendant of that family.
I heard that he's a peculiar character.
He has an elder brother.
Achuthan.
Their father died long ago.
Their uncle, who treats snakebites
is the head of the family now.
I don't know...
I don't have a good feeling
about this, Kumari.
-Kumari.
-Yes.
-Are you really going to get married?
-Shh... Lower your voice.
Yes.
Don't get married.
If you do, you will have
to leave us, right?
Well, once you grow up,
you will also have to leave this
house after getting married, right?
There's plenty of time
left for that, right?
I will speak to my father.
He will definitely listen to me.
Please don't go.
If you go, I will be alone here.
You have Devika, Amala and others, right?
I'll go and come back really soon.
I need only you, Kumari.
Please don't go.
Come here.
So, once I grow up,
I will also have to leave like you, right?
Come quickly!
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Sita
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Ram
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Sita
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Ram
Who adorned the eyes with lines,
Unbeknownst to the clouds
As this wedding blesses
My heart with a vermillion mark
Is the flame burning for that,
Unbeknownst to the darkness?
Is it searching for it
In the morning, in vain?
The eyes are getting
Welled up on their own
Searching for your
Words within your heart
Drenching in the rain within,
Unbeknownst to the dirt roads
Teardrops never fall
Unbeknownst to the eyelashes
Who is this filthy woman?
Step aside from the road!
Kumari...
-Don't!
-Where is she?
-But I know her...
-Just do as I say.
Kumari, my dear...
-Ponnamma...
-Don't go there now, my dear.
It's a cursed land.
Don't go there, dear.
Achuthan, stop staring
and start the car.
-Ponnamma!
-Dear!
-Kumari!
-But...
Don't do this, dear!
Don't go there!
It's a cursed land!
Take everything inside.
Careful!
Careful.
Please come.
Come, dear.
This way...
She has arrived.
It's been a long wait,
over twelve generations.
It will end very soon!
These are some medicines for Dhruvan.
You must make him take these
without fail, from now on.
Go ahead.
What's your uncle doing over there?
Kumari, where are you going?
We're not supposed to be here.
But there was a boy...
There was a boy over there.
-A boy?
-Yes.
Where?
Come with me, Kumari.
Don't cause any trouble.
No, he was there.
I swear.
That must be your imagination.
There was a boy holding a mango.
Come on!
We have a pond like this back home.
Just that it's not so big.
During monsoons, all the kids
in the village come there and play games.
I've heard that several people
used to come here.
But since this is the family pond,
no one comes here now.
-Kumari...
-Yes.
You shouldn't go near
that forest area again.
If Uncle sees it, you'll be in trouble.
Why is that?
That forest belongs to Illymala Chathan.
-Illymala Chathan?
-Yes.
No one goes that way.
Especially, people from this family.
Why so?
A long time ago...
To be precise, twelve generations ago,
Lord Thuppan, who was the head
of this family back then,
killed an innocent orphan boy,
in this pond.
Illymala Chathan was
very fond of that boy.
Chathan became furious and cursed
this land and this family.
Later, when there was no other way,
the head of the family
prayed to Gari Devan
and performed some special rituals.
After that,
Gari Devan has been protecting
the people of this house.
Chathan never harmed anyone
from Kaanhirangat, after that.
But still, people who cross
the forest and go to Chathan's cave
never return alive.
These are all just myths, right?
We can't just write it off.
Every family has its own secrets, right?
Come on,
let's take a bath and leave quickly.
Didn't you sleep?
-What?
-Didn't you sleep?
Why did you wake up?
I woke up scared from a nightmare.
If there's a problem,
I can call my mother.
No, you don't have to.
Just sit here.
Our house is always full of people.
At night, I sleep along with...
Amala, Devika...
But now,
in such a huge house,
all of a sudden...
I feel really lonely.
Hence the nightmares.
-Your...
-What?
Give me your hand.
Hold it tight.
Tight... Hold it tight.
Hold it tightly and go to bed.
You won't have any nightmares.
-Lie down.
-Okay.
Here's the ball made of palm leaves.
So, where's the ball
I made for you last time?
-We don't know.
-What?
We don't know.
Who needs this one?
-Me!
-Me!
Which one?
This one?
Yes.
Whoever wants it,
needs to give me two coins.
-Is that so?
-Yes.
What?
No one has two coins?
No.
No.
-What will we do then?
-We don't know.
What will we do?
If I become the Lord,
will you do as I say?
Yes, we will.
Promise?
Promise!
Or else, I will finish you off.
Here, take it.
Okay.
So, you must obey your Lord!
Okay.
You may leave.
Will you obey the Lord?
-Yes.
-Take this then.
-Come. Watch your step.
-Okay.
-And the Lord...
-Yes, yes!
I hope you're doing well, Brother.
I miss home and the children there.
Like you said,
he's a peculiar character indeed.
But...
he likes me a lot.
And I like him too.
Where are the others?
The rains are getting heavier.
Hurry up!
Yes, take it.
-Lord!
-Yes.
The income is from the paddy
field at Aayirampara is...
1336 bales of rice.
Okay.
-Make it fast!
-What is it, Velappan?
The yield is
reducing by the day.
The yield has been
poor this season, Lord.
Moreover, I lost my son
at the Mapila fields.
So, please forgive us this time, Lord.
Stop apologizing, Dad!
These villagers have been working
these fields for several years.
And they have given
yields in thousands.
People are starving, Lord!
You said you'll protect the village
but you're taking the highest
share from the yield.
Who knows if that story was
cooked up to fool the people?
If this continues,
you will have to work the fields yourself!
-Do you understand?
-Son...
Be it for sowing or reaping,
none of us will step into the fields.
Do you remember
the poverty-stricken Velappan
who fell at my feet begging
for a job at the fields?
Lord!
To feed your wife and kids,
I ceded my land to you.
-And this is how you pay me back?
-Sir...
That is my greatest mistake!
-Isn't it?
-Lord!
That wasn't the mistake, Lord!
The thought that those who've taken
help from you are your slaves...
That's your mistake.
And you can't produce grains
through sorcery, right?
Take him away from here!
Don't try to scare us!
We'll say whatever we have to say!
-Take him away!
-Thankless people!
Forgive us!
Forgive us!
Why are you listening to all this?
This should be nipped in the bud.
Get lost!
You can't take care of your own self.
And you're giving advice?
Why did you have to intervene, Dhruvan?
Let him talk, Krishnan.
He's giving enough gossip
material for the people.
-Krishna!
-What are you looking at? Back to work!
-Give it.
-What?
To dry your hair.
No.
I'll do it myself.
I will do it myself.
Show me your hand.
Shall I apply the medicine?
No, I will do it myself.
Just keep it over there.
Over there.
What were you
searching for, earlier?
This?
Yes.
What is this?
I want to know.
What do you want to know?
About my mental illness?
There are plenty of stories
going around.
You can believe any one of them.
I want to know the truth
about the man I married.
No one cared about
what happened here today.
-Including your mother.
-My mother!
Apart from the word
"Mother" and its sound,
no one allowed me
to experience what it means.
For the one who came
unexpected at the wrong time,
everything was prohibited.
As far as I can remember,
people cared only about my brother.
The rightful heir to be the Lord.
The great sorcerer!
No one noticed me.
No one spoke to me.
No one befriended me.
Gradually, I too stopped talking to them.
It was just me and my conscience.
My conscience grew along with me.
I like being alone, all the time.
Then, everyone started saying
that the younger heir is crazy!
People found pleasure in calling me crazy.
Our teacher was a healer as well.
My brother and I were sent
to study under him.
My brother was taught
sorcery and chants.
And I was being treated.
If he cures the younger
heir of Kaanhirangat,
he will become rich and famous!
But then, what was wrong
with the younger heir of Kaanhirangat?
Born into a prestigious family,
I was pampered too much,
became too arrogant
and that led to me being disobedient!
And the treatment was...
being beaten with a cane!
I will never forget that day.
At dusk,
on the other side of school,
skipping my lessons,
I was watching the dance
performance, mesmerized.
And our teacher beat me for that.
He beat me mercilessly.
He beat me in front of everyone.
He beat me till I fell unconscious!
Everyone around me
was cheering and clapping!
I can still hear it in my head.
"The younger heir has lost it."
Before the next sunrise,
I burnt our teacher to ashes!
Then came the performer.
I was really fond of him.
He was shouting from the stage...
"The younger heir is a lunatic!"
"The younger heir is a lunatic!"
"The younger heir... "
I chopped his tongue!
And then everyone said,
"The younger heir has completely lost it."
So, these medicines are to calm me down
and to destroy my conscience.
I've never had the chance to sleep
listening to stories or lullabies.
I could never get sleep.
When I close my eyes,
I only had terrifying nightmares.
That's when my conscience
gave this to me,
to give me company.
To hold tight.
There's no one else in my life,
to give me company.
No one likes my company.
Who said that you have no one?
Leave it.
Leave it.
I am here as your companion, right?
From now on,
you can hold me tight.
You are not alone anymore.
You are not alone anymore.
I'll be there for you.
You don't have to fear anything now.
You won't have nightmares anymore.
What is it?
The heart found
A spring within the rocks
I found tenderness
Within the solitary rocks
I heard the tune of a poem,
Within the arts
There's an intoxicating melody
Within the arts
The eyes began speaking
They became moist,
They sang songs
This union is now a reality
The heart found
A spring within the rocks
I found tenderness
Within the solitary rocks
Who said that you are alone?
Isn't my heart with you?
I am a part of your life,
Just like your breath
Who said that you are alone?
Isn't my heart with you?
I am a part of your life,
Just like your breath
I will always be engrossed in you
I shall always be with you
I will turn into a rainbow,
Flowing like a river of love
I am the magical spell,
That blends into you
The heart found
A spring within the rocks
I found tenderness
Within the solitary rocks
I heard the tune of a poem,
Within the arts
There's an intoxicating melody
Within the arts
The eyes began speaking
They became moist,
They sang songs
This union is now a reality
Don't be afraid.
Muthamma has come to rescue you.
There's a life growing
in your stomach.
I can sense that it is
throbbing within you.
But,
that child's life is in danger.
The people you love
will be the reason for it.
That day, you should come
seeking Illymala Chathan.
Only the Chathan
can save your son.
You can see a river when
you cross this forest.
I'll wait for you
on the other side of the river.
I will take you to Chathan.
Kumari!
Kumari!
Where did she go?
Kumari!
Oh, no!
Kumari.
Careful!
Why did you come here alone?
Come.
Oh, no!
Dear...
Make sure to keep the fever under control.
I don't see any other problems.
Also, you need to be really
careful during this phase.
Or else, it will affect the child
growing inside you.
Check properly once again, Doctor.
It can also be some
other ailment, right?
Achuthan, I've been doing this
for a long time.
She is pregnant.
No doubt about it.
I see this as a good omen.
Do you understand what I mean?
-Yes.
-Okay.
Move aside!
Don't move, Kumari.
-Slowly!
-This thorn!
Yes.
The tip of the thorn
is still in there.
The pain will stop
only if we remove that.
No one here is happy.
Is it because we conceived first?
This is a stubborn thorn.
Who told you that no one here is happy?
My brother is the only one
who's not happy.
It's been so long since he got married.
And they haven't had a child yet.
They would have really
longed for it, right?
Uncle was very happy.
He has never spoken
to me like this, till date.
And that too,
standing so close to me!
What did Uncle say?
He said that it's a good omen.
What's that omen?
-I don't feel so happy...
-Do you understand what I am saying?
Stay happy.
Why have you wrapped this
around your head?
If you leave it like this,
water will ooze into your head
and you will fall sick.
That should not affect my child.
Stay happy.
Lord!
Where are you?
Lord!
Listen...
Why... why are you sitting here?
What are you doing?
-Do you see this?
-What's this?
-Three fingers.
-Show it to me.
Three fingers for me too!
What's all this?
-Your fingers!
-Kumari!
-Show it to me.
-Don't be afraid, Kumari.
Let me see.
-I am like Gari Devan now.
-Mother!
-Mother!
-Kumari!
I have three fingers now,
just like Gari Devan.
I thought his madness was cured.
Doesn't everyone know that he
should be given medicines on time?
Or, is it that the new
members can do as they please?
No regard for rules!
I've been noticing for some days now.
Just because a child is on the way,
do you think you have become
the Lord already?
I'm still the elder one here.
Doing crazy things all the time!
Do you understand anything I'm saying now?
I don't think so!
-Seeking Gari Devan...
-Stop it!
Don't do it!
Stop it!
I did see him. and speak to him.
What do you want to know?
If you obstruct the path
that I have paved...
Enough!
Stop it!
-Didn't you see his recklessness?
-You too had an opportunity.
But you chose to go elsewhere!
There should be someone to take
the family's lineage forward.
I have decided.
Henceforth, everyone should
consider him as the Lord!
That applies to you, as well.
If you oppose my decision,
get out of here!
Now that you have ruined everything,
you are happy, right?
What am I in front
of everyone in the family now?
A fool.
Didn't I tell you
not to allow their union?
What's the point in thinking about it now?
You could have taken me
to your house, right?
What's the point
in getting angry with me?
What else do you expect me to do?
You too have a right
to everything there, don't you?
In order to obtain that,
you can take help from Chathan--
What are you blabbering?
Don't look down upon it.
If Dhruvan becomes the next in command,
you can forget about
being the head of the family.
You won't be allowed to enter that house.
If Chathan is appeased,
anything is possible.
Sister-in-law,
I didn't expect him to do that.
I had expected this.
What did you think?
That I can't have children?
I chose not to.
Such a child...
Should not be born in this house.
Why so?
This land is cursed.
Kumari, didn't I tell you
the story of how Lord Thuppan
summoned Gari Devan
in order to escape Chathan's curse?
Yes.
Back then, Gari Devan demanded
a human sacrifice.
The first child of that generation!
By the grace of the Goddess,
Nangakutty begot Kannan
after longing for many years.
But, fate had other plans.
The Lord, who lost faith in the Goddess,
decided to offer the child as a sacrifice.
-No!
-Take her away!
Don't take him!
With that, the curse was lifted.
Lord Thuppan regained his health.
But, unable to bear the loss of her child,
Nangakutty
smashed her head
against the Goddess' idol and died.
Since then, this family is being protected
by Gari Devan's power.
But that power will cease
to exist with this generation.
So, Gari Devan has to be summoned again
and another sacrifice has to be made.
That's why...
Uncle has decided to train
Dhruvan in sorcery.
If that happens,
Gari Devan must be appeased,
come what may.
Another sacrifice
is the only way to do it.
For that,
they will need a child
from this generation.
Your child!
What are you saying, Sister-in-law?
Sacrificing one's own child?
Yes, Kumari.
He will never do it.
To uphold traditions and power,
they will do anything.
And they will not consider
the agony of a mother.
If you don't believe me even now,
there's something else in this house
that you need to know.
Who is that?
Lord Thuppan.
The Lord who cured the curse
by sacrificing his own child,
never died.
He has been living a miserable
life in this attic, ever since.
Death!
Gari!
Kumari, that magic ritual
should not happen.
Curse!
A power to oppose Gari Devan.
We need that in this house.
Illymala Chathan
is the only one who can do it.
Madam!
Madam!
Kumari.
Nangakutty couldn't save her own child.
That fate should not befall you.
We cannot overcome our fate with fear.
Everyone in this house
is waiting for your child.
Don't give up.
You are a strong woman.
You must fight!
I was expecting you sooner.
Nothing will happen to your child.
Chathan will protect him.
How do you know
that my child is in danger?
Some truths are like that.
We will know it.
When the time comes,
everyone will know about it.
My...
child should not be harmed.
That's all I want.
I cannot do anything myself.
But I can help you.
I will take you to Chathan.
These are spells passed
down through generations.
To appease Chathan,
these spells will help you.
Remember this!
Once you summon Chathan,
there's no going back!
Come.
Make sure that no one sees this.
This has the power amassed
by generations of our tribe.
You should go and bury
this in your house.
You should never dig it up again,
come what may!
Things that man can't see or do...
Many such things will happen now.
Chathan will save your child's life.
Lord!
Help us, Lord!
Get up!
Open your eyes!
Oh, no!
Lord!
Look at what he has done, Lord!
This was done by Chathan!
This was done by Chathan, Lord!
-The villagers are all terrified.
-Okay.
They are afraid that
history will repeat itself.
Lord!
Save us, Lord!
If this happens on top
of the destruction of the crops,
only our dead bodies
will remain on the fields!
Don't be afraid of all this.
Nothing will happen to you all.
Don't consider this
as a false promise from the Lord.
Consider this a promise
from Lord Dhruvan of Kaanhirangat.
On the upcoming auspicious day,
I will quit my position
as the sorcerer.
After that,
Dhruvan will be your Lord.
Lord, but that...
Many more threats will come up.
But he will ensure that
no harm befalls you.
Lord!
Lord!
These are the people who mocked you
and saw you as a mere madman.
Now they are kneeling in front of you.
That too, by believing
my word that you will save them.
-You're seeing this, right?
-Yes.
People are scared now.
To grow one's power,
there's no better tool than fear!
So, what are you guys
planning to do next?
Chathan has descended
from the forest to the village.
He won't need much time
to reach your house.
If it's the cattle today,
tomorrow it might be...
you, from Kaanhirangat.
So, you must decide
what needs to be done.
What is it?
It's not that I don't wish
to see Dhruvan as the next heir.
But if he becomes the sorcerer...
Savithri, you know what's happening
in the village.
This family has been protecting
the village for generations.
If we have to continue doing that,
we need to perform some rituals.
He knows that too.
-But...
-Enough!
Do you have any other suggestions?
If so, we can do that.
Seeing the changes in him
after you came to this house,
I was really happy.
I had only heard rumors
about the ritual here.
But now, it seems like Uncle and Dhruvan
have decided and fixed everything.
What can we do?
Whatever I'm doing for you...
Is it right or wrong?
I don't know.
I don't know what comes next.
But I know one thing for sure.
In order to save you,
this is the only way in front of me.
Uncle was skilled
in healing snakebites.
He'd summon the very snake that
bit someone, to suck out the venom.
Whenever he did that,
Uncle would say that he'd be cursed.
And that he himself would die
from a snakebite.
How far along are you
in your pregnancy?
Seven.
Seven.
Seven means...
That means...
Sixty days from now,
the child will be born.
Isn't it?
Yes.
Go inside, Kumari!
Go!
Go inside!
Oh, no!
No! Stop!
The haystacks are on fire, Lord!
The haystacks are on fire, Lord!
Come quickly, Lord!
Come quickly, Lord!
Go inside!
What is this?
Go away!
Sir! Sir!
Chathan has attacked our house again!
My calculations have gone
wrong somewhere.
My downfall.
Someone is yearning for that.
Who would wish for that in this house?
Not in my house.
Velappan's son.
-Him?
-Yes.
He said all that out of desperation.
He doesn't know what to say...
Where to say, what to say, how to say it.
That sense...
He should have it.
Isn't it?
It must be there.
He should be in my courtyard
at dawn tomorrow.
Should we act in haste?
Why don't you think once again...
I wasn't asking for your opinion.
That is an order!
Lord!
Lord!
Lord!
Please untie him, Lord!
Lord!
Please untie my son, Lord!
Please untie him, Lord!
Beat me as much as you want.
I don't know...
anything.
No, Lord!
Please don't do this.
Lord!
Tell me!
Aren't you the one
who's helping Chathan?
Stop it!
If he's the one who has done it,
he will die here.
Or if it is any one of you
who has done it...
You are a Lord, right?
Instead of punishing the helpless,
go to the forest.
You can find Chathan
and his followers there.
Go and ask them.
Lord!
Lord!
I'm going to the forest.
Illymala forest.
Don't do it.
-What?
-You shouldn't go there.
You cannot defeat that force.
We need to finish off Chathan.
No.
For our family...
This impulsive behavior fueled
by your thirst for power
will destroy you.
Until the eclipse,
he needs you.
I will finish him off.
No!
He needn't be alive anymore.
I will finish him off.
Quick!
Oh, no! My hut is on fire!
I'm not standing in front of my house
and bragging now.
I'm saying this,
standing on your land.
Twelve generations ago,
our Lord Thuppan
took the life of someone from your clan.
But I,
Kaanhirangat's Dhruvan,
will not spare anyone from your clan!
I will burn you all to ashes...
If you dare to come to our village
with your Chathan again.
Now you won't realize
what time has in store for you.
You are a madman who was born
to bring doom to your family.
Don't try to save the people
of Kaanhirangat by killing your child.
Chathan will come.
He will save your child.
This is the promise
Illymala Chathan made to Kumari!
How dare you talk about Kumari!
Wherever you may hide,
even if a thousand eyes
stand guard for you all night,
Chathan will come.
He will seek revenge!
Lord!
Come, Lord!
Lord! Come!
Let's go back, Lord!
Come, Lord!
Please listen to me, Lord!
Come, Lord!
Come on!
Stop!
Let go!
Come, Lord!
Let's go back, Lord!
Let's go back!
You are lucky that you
are bearing my child.
Promising that you'll stand by me,
and that you'll be there for me,
did you come into my life
only to destroy me?
Was it to destroy me, Kumari?
Is that why you took his side?
Tell me.
Why do you have to sacrifice
our child for this?
To save a village,
if our lives have to be sacrificed,
we must do it!
That's our duty.
Be it mine,
yours,
or this child's.
I am a Lord!
The Lord of a village,
where thousands of people
fear the curse of Chathan.
I have a duty towards them.
My brother lost his life because of you.
And Uncle followed soon after.
If this sacrifice doesn't happen
before the upcoming eclipse,
all of us will die here,
thanks to the curse of Chathan!
Is that what you want, Kumari?
No!
I won't allow it.
I won't allow anyone to stop it!
I will perform this sacrifice.
That's my duty.
My duty is towards my child, Lord!
I will go to any extent to save him.
Do you think that he will help you?
He cannot do anything to me.
My...
child.
My child!
Don't let her step outside!
Didn't she eat anything?
Madam!
-What is it?
-Lord Dhruvan?
Wait there.
She wants to meet you.
Parijatham.
I knew that you're not how your brother
and the villagers describe you to be.
You've attained something
that your brother never could.
Authority.
In order to maintain that,
which force are you teaming up with?
Parijatham.
I am not the kind of man my uncle
or brother imagined me to be.
Nor am I the kind of man
you imagined me to be.
I came here
to thank you for a favor you did.
You sent my brother to him, right?
Now, if you ever dare come
to my house citing that deal...
No force is going to save you!
You will have the same fate
as your brother.
She's here.
Where is he now?
Why do you want to know?
We can just leave, right?
We will leave.
But I want to meet him before that.
Brother...
Brother...
I just want to leave this place somehow.
Brother...
If you're so slow,
when will this work get done?
Lord!
What are you doing?
Who are you?
Don't do it!
Stop it!
Don't just stand there watching!
Stop him!
If you dare come near my sister again,
your blood will flow through these fields!
Your sister...
She's my wife now!
Come on!
Hey!
Oh, no!
Him and his bloody sister!
Lie here and rot!
Don't you dare touch this body!
Oh, no!
The Lord has killed him!
The Lord has killed him!
What?
He just left from here, right?
What are you saying?
-What? Move aside!
-Madam!
-Move aside!
-Madam!
-Madam!
-Move aside! Let go of me!
-Move aside!
-No, madam!
Let go of me!
-Let me go!
-Don't go there now, madam!
Please let go of me!
-Let me go!
-Hold her!
Oh, no!
Don't cry, madam!
I want to go see my brother.
Let go of me!
Dear!
Like any other mother,
I too wished only for my son's well-being.
All this while,
you bore everything and lived here.
God will definitely show you a way.
Which God?
Which God are you talking about, Mother?
Should I continue to bear
and forgive everything
and surrender my child
to your Gods and your traditions?
Is that what you are trying to say?
Be it for anyone,
or anything,
I am not going to give up my child.
If you are here to say that,
you may leave.
I know what to do next.
Don't be afraid.
Come!
Come closer.
Your child...
Only a few days are left
for him to be born.
After that, the eclipse will start.
This is all the result
of the sins that I committed.
That's why I am suffering.
But there is another soul in this house
who's deprived of salvation.
Nangakutty.
For twelve generations,
she has been waiting for your arrival.
She is the one who sent you to Chathan.
Illymala Chathan gave me his word
that he would save my child.
It's not your child that Chathan wants.
He is coming
to seek revenge.
You should bring back
the Goddess whom I abandoned
in the dark chamber of this house.
No mother
should ever face this situation again.
This eclipse is the right time to do it.
Why should we wait until the eclipse?
The time between the eclipse
and the next sacrifice
is when the strength of these
creatures would be deteriorating.
They will fight each other
during that time period.
Whoever is the strongest among them
will decide the fate.
A darkness engulfed
this house back then...
To drive away that darkness,
you should follow her voice once again.
Go quickly!
Bring it quickly, Paru!
Don't worry.
Hold tight, madam.
Careful!
Madam!
I want to sit.
Slowly.
Be calm.
God, please protect the child!
Drink some more, dear.
Don't worry.
Try again, madam.
Try again!
Dear.
Dear!
Gari!
Move!
I will make this sacrifice.
-I won't allow anyone to stop this.
-No!
Move away!
Move away!
I will make this sacrifice.
I will!
And Chathan, who sought his revenge
by chopping off Gari's tongue,
returned to Illymala.
Kaanhirangat, which was cursed
over Chokkan's murder,
and Lord Thuppan who
was awaiting his death,
were cured of their curses.
What's happening?
Are you done sleeping?
The yield from the paddy
fields of Aayirampara?
I know.
They have been working
for us for so long, right?
Forget the old accounts.
You may leave now.
I'll do as I promised.
Okay, Madam.
Is this necessary?
Several mistakes have been made here.
It's time we correct those.
The authority, which was desired
by the men of Kaanhirangat,
came to Kumari.
Kumari, who saved her child from Gari,
brought back prosperity
and good fortune to the land.
-What happened after that?
-After that...
Mother!
Did you see my son?
Paru, is he anywhere in the front yard?
Son!
-Grandma.
-Yes.
What story are you going
to tell me today?
Today,
I will tell you a story
that my mother once told me.
The story of a brave girl.
-Shall I start?
-Yes.
Pay close attention.
Okay.
Long ago,
in a land very far away,
in the heavens beyond the skies,
there lived a beautiful Goddess.
One day, she had a desire
to visit earth.
So, she descended upon the earth
along with other Goddesses.
As she wandered across the earth,
she fell in love
with our world and its inhabitants.
All the other Goddesses
returned to their abode.
But this Goddess
decided to stay back on earth.
And then?
And then, she met a man.
They fell in love.
And they had many children together.
But,
these children resembled
neither humans nor Gods.
They were gruesome creatures,
feared by all.
-Oh, no!
-Are you getting scared?
-Yes.
-Don't be scared, okay?
They were cursed with different looks
and blessed with different abilities
and they started quarreling
among themselves.
They began to wreak
havoc across the world.
Seeing all this,
the Goddess was tormented.
Unable to witness the disasters
that befell the people she loved,
with a heavy heart,
the Goddess cursed her own children.
After banishing them to the depths
of the earth and mountains in the forests,
the Goddess returned to her abode.
And thus, without being
worshiped by anyone,
they were permanently
abandoned on this earth.
Several years went by.
However, when men came to know
about the powers of these demigods,
they started worshiping them.
That was the beginning
of a great disaster.
I am going to tell you
the story of a land
that was cursed due to man's greed.
It was the time when the words
of the landlords were considered gospel.
Who is that, Grandma?
That is Chokkan.
Chokkan was a vagabond orphan boy,
from the forests of Illymala.
During a summer when mango
trees were in bloom,
Chokkan, who was tending
to a herd of cattle
left the cows at the cowshed
and landed in front
of the mighty Lord Thuppan,
the head of the Kaanhirangat family.
Thuppan, apart from being extremely
cruel, was also very short-tempered.
From what I heard,
the quality of gems
cut by the people of Coorg,
is known across all lands.
Isn't it?
But...
if you check the chambers
of the Kaanhirangat family,
you will find stones
more precious than these.
This one...
is only worthy of being worn by maids.
Haven't I told you not to come this way?
Stop gaping and get lost!
Wretches! Foul creatures!
Well, I've quoted my price.
If you agree, I'll buy it.
Or else, you may leave.
It's time for my evening prayers.
Chokkan, who lived
in the forests of Illymala,
was not allowed to enter that household.
But Nangakutty, Lord Thuppan's wife,
who was confined
to the four walls of that house,
was very fond of Chokkan.
Chokkan, why are you in such a hurry?
Eat slowly.
There's enough food here
to feed a hundred people.
-No one will take it away.
-Okay.
Well, aren't you scared
to run around this forest?
I've heard Illymala Chathan
haunts this forest.
So what?
Illymala Chathan won't harm anyone.
Have you seen it?
I am leaving.
Hey, stop!
Don't leave!
Chokkan, your mangoes!
Why did Chokkan run away, Grandma?
Well, Chokkan had a secret
that he couldn't share with anyone.
What was that, Grandma?
I'll come tonight. Okay?
Crossing the forest,
mountain and waterfalls,
Chokkan actually goes
to meet Illymala Chathan.
Illymala Chathan?
Yes.
A forgotten child of the ancient Goddess.
The people of Illymala forest
used to worship this demon.
Apparently, none of the people
who went to Chathan's cave
ever made it back.
Oh, no!
What about Chokkan then?
Here, take it.
Why doesn't Chathan harm Chokkan?
Chokkan was Chathan's friend.
Only he was allowed to go there
with Chathan's favorite food.
But, on the same night,
another incident took place
at the Kaanhirangat house.
Where's this smell
of mangoes coming from?
Haven't I told you not
to enter the forest?
That wretched boy must
have left the mangoes here.
He must have touched them
and eaten them too!
On top of eating
the leftovers of that lowlife,
you dared to feed me with those hands?
Get lost from here!
To cleanse myself,
I have to take a dip in the pond now.
That's the only way!
Get lost from here!
Move aside.
What will happen
if you eat those mangoes?
The people of the forest
and whatever they brought
were forbidden for the members
of that household.
Crazy rules made by stupid people!
That's all.
And what did the Lord do?
Lord Thuppan who was fuming with rage,
went to the pond to take a bath.
But what he saw there
was an unbearable sight.
Who's there?
You?
How dare you enter these premises!
Scumbag!
Come here!
Stop there!
I will teach you a lesson today!
You have the audacity to bathe
in Kaanhirangat's family pond?
No, Lord!
Forgive me!
-No, Lord!
-Forgive you?
-Forgive you?
-No, Lord!
Today, I'm going to...
Come here!
Die!
Chokkan's death brought forth
the wrath of Illymala Chathan.
The fate of the Kaanhirangat family
was never the same again.
What is it?
Don't cry.
Don't worry.
What was that sound?
Oh, no! Move away from there.
Don't cry, son.
From that day onwards,
the curse of Illymala Chathan
started haunting the people
of Kaanhirangat, relentlessly.
Rivers and ponds dried up.
There was suffering all around!
The villagers reminisced over
Kaanhirangat's long lost glory.
Several people were cursed with lesions
and wounds, and rotted to death.
Everyone spoke about only one thing...
The unabated wrath of Chathan!
They felt that even the Goddess who was
responsible for the village's prosperity,
was helpless in this situation.
Before long, the wrath of Chathan
started affecting Lord Thuppan as well.
Astrologers and sorcerers came in hordes.
But all their efforts were in vain.
The fear of death gripped everyone.
So, in order to save
the family and the village
from Chathan's curse,
they decided to summon
another dark power
from the depths of the underworld,
Gari Devan!
On the night of a Lunar eclipse,
Lord Thuppan summoned Gari Devan.
Later, this world full of demons,
demigods, curses and spells
became her world.
Kumari's world.
O' white flower,
O' white flower
Who was the one who
Read your palm lines?
Who whispered sweet nothings
About you in those pearly ears?
To see the crimson red sky,
Riding on the beaded breeze
The friendly dove waited...
Is it time for fun and frolic?
To see the good times
When there's a snowfall within
Come, o' dear mynah!
To buy the seven colors
Flashing before the eyes
Come down, o' rainbow
The rain of thoughts
Overflows to touch the eyes
Your mischief always brings
The coziness of a moonlit
Night in the mind
O' white flower,
O' white flower
Who was the one who
Read your palm lines?
Who whispered
sweet nothings
About you in those pearly ears?
O' sweet bird, who makes offerings
At the temple in the jungle
Come this way to see this village
When the sun shines upon the hills
Let's go around the fields, and brush
Our invisible wings against each other
Let's get drenched together in the rain
Let's take a dip
In the river of the night sky
Let's sleep for a while
In the little nest together
The rain of thoughts
Overflows to touch the eyes
Your mischief always brings
The coziness of a moonlit
Night in the mind
To see the good times
When there's a snowfall within
Come, o' dear mynah!
To buy the seven colors
Flashing before the eyes
Come down, o' rainbow
Come.
Take that.
Come on.
Let go of me.
I'm not coming.
Where were you?
We were here only.
Many people have been looking
for you since morning.
Am I in trouble?
Uncle Sreedharan has something
important to tell you.
-What?
-Kumari!
-Yes.
-Come.
-Go on.
-We will get a beating today, for sure.
What is it?
Hey! You have come?
Come.
You know...
We have always considered you
as our own daughter.
On his deathbed,
I promised your father
that I will take good care of you.
Till date,
we have taken really good care of you.
I know that, Uncle.
What I'm trying to say is that...
Some people from the north
are coming to see you tomorrow.
They are from a reputed family.
According to the matchmaker,
they have already made up their minds.
Since the horoscopes are also matching,
what do we need to worry about?
If it comes to wealth, they own
lands as vast as the ocean.
-They haven't demanded any dowry either.
-That's true.
Brother...
I knew it when I saw
the matchmaker on the way
that my uncles would have found
some alliance from somewhere.
Jayan!
Remember where you are now!
This is our family house,
not the streets, where rules don't apply.
I know that.
The decision is not yours alone to make!
In that case, you can decide
and do as you please.
None of us will oppose you!
-Fine?
-Yes!
Why do you want to get her
married in such a hurry?
I know how to take care of my sister!
You take care of yourself first.
After that, you can decide things for her.
Because of your brash acts,
it has become difficult to step outside.
This family and its lineage
has a reputation in this village.
Don't destroy it.
Uncle, your lineage is that of creating
divisions among people, right?
You can brag about it.
Don't expect me to be a part of it.
You can do whatever
you want with your life.
But... while taking a decision
regarding her life, we should ask her.
Do you even know who the match is?
That too, to our family!
-Consider this as a good fortune.
-Yes.
But whenever something good happens,
he always ends up obstructing it.
Kumari, we raised him
just like our own son.
But he won't listen to us.
You should talk to him
and convince him somehow.
To be frank, everyone is aware
of the state of affairs here, right?
If this wedding happens, everyone
should consider it as their good fortune.
Kumari, don't think
that we don't love you.
If this wedding doesn't happen now,
it will become difficult
for your younger cousins.
You should convince Jayan.
Near the nose.
You must tell me
if you don't like this alliance.
If you say that,
no one is going to scold you here.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Didn't you hear what Uncle said?
How long can we stay here like this?
It's not just that.
I can't stay here, taking
care of you all the time.
I only said that your choice
must be considered.
What did you think it is?
Do you think that I agreed to it
because they are wealthy?
Are you seeing me for the first time?
Is that what I said?
You...
My only solace is that you are here.
Once you leave,
who else will be here for me?
Yes.
But you're planning to go to Calcutta!
How does it matter where I am then?
And... I had made some inquires
on my own, about Dhruvan.
Dhruvan?
Oh!
Our uncles didn't even tell you his name?
Things are not like what they presented.
It's a cursed land,
on the verge of destruction.
And there's an old house
that has lost its glory
and several landlords.
And this Dhruvan...
is the youngest descendant of that family.
I heard that he's a peculiar character.
He has an elder brother.
Achuthan.
Their father died long ago.
Their uncle, who treats snakebites
is the head of the family now.
I don't know...
I don't have a good feeling
about this, Kumari.
-Kumari.
-Yes.
-Are you really going to get married?
-Shh... Lower your voice.
Yes.
Don't get married.
If you do, you will have
to leave us, right?
Well, once you grow up,
you will also have to leave this
house after getting married, right?
There's plenty of time
left for that, right?
I will speak to my father.
He will definitely listen to me.
Please don't go.
If you go, I will be alone here.
You have Devika, Amala and others, right?
I'll go and come back really soon.
I need only you, Kumari.
Please don't go.
Come here.
So, once I grow up,
I will also have to leave like you, right?
Come quickly!
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Sita
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Ram
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Sita
The great celebration
Of the marriage of Ram
Who adorned the eyes with lines,
Unbeknownst to the clouds
As this wedding blesses
My heart with a vermillion mark
Is the flame burning for that,
Unbeknownst to the darkness?
Is it searching for it
In the morning, in vain?
The eyes are getting
Welled up on their own
Searching for your
Words within your heart
Drenching in the rain within,
Unbeknownst to the dirt roads
Teardrops never fall
Unbeknownst to the eyelashes
Who is this filthy woman?
Step aside from the road!
Kumari...
-Don't!
-Where is she?
-But I know her...
-Just do as I say.
Kumari, my dear...
-Ponnamma...
-Don't go there now, my dear.
It's a cursed land.
Don't go there, dear.
Achuthan, stop staring
and start the car.
-Ponnamma!
-Dear!
-Kumari!
-But...
Don't do this, dear!
Don't go there!
It's a cursed land!
Take everything inside.
Careful!
Careful.
Please come.
Come, dear.
This way...
She has arrived.
It's been a long wait,
over twelve generations.
It will end very soon!
These are some medicines for Dhruvan.
You must make him take these
without fail, from now on.
Go ahead.
What's your uncle doing over there?
Kumari, where are you going?
We're not supposed to be here.
But there was a boy...
There was a boy over there.
-A boy?
-Yes.
Where?
Come with me, Kumari.
Don't cause any trouble.
No, he was there.
I swear.
That must be your imagination.
There was a boy holding a mango.
Come on!
We have a pond like this back home.
Just that it's not so big.
During monsoons, all the kids
in the village come there and play games.
I've heard that several people
used to come here.
But since this is the family pond,
no one comes here now.
-Kumari...
-Yes.
You shouldn't go near
that forest area again.
If Uncle sees it, you'll be in trouble.
Why is that?
That forest belongs to Illymala Chathan.
-Illymala Chathan?
-Yes.
No one goes that way.
Especially, people from this family.
Why so?
A long time ago...
To be precise, twelve generations ago,
Lord Thuppan, who was the head
of this family back then,
killed an innocent orphan boy,
in this pond.
Illymala Chathan was
very fond of that boy.
Chathan became furious and cursed
this land and this family.
Later, when there was no other way,
the head of the family
prayed to Gari Devan
and performed some special rituals.
After that,
Gari Devan has been protecting
the people of this house.
Chathan never harmed anyone
from Kaanhirangat, after that.
But still, people who cross
the forest and go to Chathan's cave
never return alive.
These are all just myths, right?
We can't just write it off.
Every family has its own secrets, right?
Come on,
let's take a bath and leave quickly.
Didn't you sleep?
-What?
-Didn't you sleep?
Why did you wake up?
I woke up scared from a nightmare.
If there's a problem,
I can call my mother.
No, you don't have to.
Just sit here.
Our house is always full of people.
At night, I sleep along with...
Amala, Devika...
But now,
in such a huge house,
all of a sudden...
I feel really lonely.
Hence the nightmares.
-Your...
-What?
Give me your hand.
Hold it tight.
Tight... Hold it tight.
Hold it tightly and go to bed.
You won't have any nightmares.
-Lie down.
-Okay.
Here's the ball made of palm leaves.
So, where's the ball
I made for you last time?
-We don't know.
-What?
We don't know.
Who needs this one?
-Me!
-Me!
Which one?
This one?
Yes.
Whoever wants it,
needs to give me two coins.
-Is that so?
-Yes.
What?
No one has two coins?
No.
No.
-What will we do then?
-We don't know.
What will we do?
If I become the Lord,
will you do as I say?
Yes, we will.
Promise?
Promise!
Or else, I will finish you off.
Here, take it.
Okay.
So, you must obey your Lord!
Okay.
You may leave.
Will you obey the Lord?
-Yes.
-Take this then.
-Come. Watch your step.
-Okay.
-And the Lord...
-Yes, yes!
I hope you're doing well, Brother.
I miss home and the children there.
Like you said,
he's a peculiar character indeed.
But...
he likes me a lot.
And I like him too.
Where are the others?
The rains are getting heavier.
Hurry up!
Yes, take it.
-Lord!
-Yes.
The income is from the paddy
field at Aayirampara is...
1336 bales of rice.
Okay.
-Make it fast!
-What is it, Velappan?
The yield is
reducing by the day.
The yield has been
poor this season, Lord.
Moreover, I lost my son
at the Mapila fields.
So, please forgive us this time, Lord.
Stop apologizing, Dad!
These villagers have been working
these fields for several years.
And they have given
yields in thousands.
People are starving, Lord!
You said you'll protect the village
but you're taking the highest
share from the yield.
Who knows if that story was
cooked up to fool the people?
If this continues,
you will have to work the fields yourself!
-Do you understand?
-Son...
Be it for sowing or reaping,
none of us will step into the fields.
Do you remember
the poverty-stricken Velappan
who fell at my feet begging
for a job at the fields?
Lord!
To feed your wife and kids,
I ceded my land to you.
-And this is how you pay me back?
-Sir...
That is my greatest mistake!
-Isn't it?
-Lord!
That wasn't the mistake, Lord!
The thought that those who've taken
help from you are your slaves...
That's your mistake.
And you can't produce grains
through sorcery, right?
Take him away from here!
Don't try to scare us!
We'll say whatever we have to say!
-Take him away!
-Thankless people!
Forgive us!
Forgive us!
Why are you listening to all this?
This should be nipped in the bud.
Get lost!
You can't take care of your own self.
And you're giving advice?
Why did you have to intervene, Dhruvan?
Let him talk, Krishnan.
He's giving enough gossip
material for the people.
-Krishna!
-What are you looking at? Back to work!
-Give it.
-What?
To dry your hair.
No.
I'll do it myself.
I will do it myself.
Show me your hand.
Shall I apply the medicine?
No, I will do it myself.
Just keep it over there.
Over there.
What were you
searching for, earlier?
This?
Yes.
What is this?
I want to know.
What do you want to know?
About my mental illness?
There are plenty of stories
going around.
You can believe any one of them.
I want to know the truth
about the man I married.
No one cared about
what happened here today.
-Including your mother.
-My mother!
Apart from the word
"Mother" and its sound,
no one allowed me
to experience what it means.
For the one who came
unexpected at the wrong time,
everything was prohibited.
As far as I can remember,
people cared only about my brother.
The rightful heir to be the Lord.
The great sorcerer!
No one noticed me.
No one spoke to me.
No one befriended me.
Gradually, I too stopped talking to them.
It was just me and my conscience.
My conscience grew along with me.
I like being alone, all the time.
Then, everyone started saying
that the younger heir is crazy!
People found pleasure in calling me crazy.
Our teacher was a healer as well.
My brother and I were sent
to study under him.
My brother was taught
sorcery and chants.
And I was being treated.
If he cures the younger
heir of Kaanhirangat,
he will become rich and famous!
But then, what was wrong
with the younger heir of Kaanhirangat?
Born into a prestigious family,
I was pampered too much,
became too arrogant
and that led to me being disobedient!
And the treatment was...
being beaten with a cane!
I will never forget that day.
At dusk,
on the other side of school,
skipping my lessons,
I was watching the dance
performance, mesmerized.
And our teacher beat me for that.
He beat me mercilessly.
He beat me in front of everyone.
He beat me till I fell unconscious!
Everyone around me
was cheering and clapping!
I can still hear it in my head.
"The younger heir has lost it."
Before the next sunrise,
I burnt our teacher to ashes!
Then came the performer.
I was really fond of him.
He was shouting from the stage...
"The younger heir is a lunatic!"
"The younger heir is a lunatic!"
"The younger heir... "
I chopped his tongue!
And then everyone said,
"The younger heir has completely lost it."
So, these medicines are to calm me down
and to destroy my conscience.
I've never had the chance to sleep
listening to stories or lullabies.
I could never get sleep.
When I close my eyes,
I only had terrifying nightmares.
That's when my conscience
gave this to me,
to give me company.
To hold tight.
There's no one else in my life,
to give me company.
No one likes my company.
Who said that you have no one?
Leave it.
Leave it.
I am here as your companion, right?
From now on,
you can hold me tight.
You are not alone anymore.
You are not alone anymore.
I'll be there for you.
You don't have to fear anything now.
You won't have nightmares anymore.
What is it?
The heart found
A spring within the rocks
I found tenderness
Within the solitary rocks
I heard the tune of a poem,
Within the arts
There's an intoxicating melody
Within the arts
The eyes began speaking
They became moist,
They sang songs
This union is now a reality
The heart found
A spring within the rocks
I found tenderness
Within the solitary rocks
Who said that you are alone?
Isn't my heart with you?
I am a part of your life,
Just like your breath
Who said that you are alone?
Isn't my heart with you?
I am a part of your life,
Just like your breath
I will always be engrossed in you
I shall always be with you
I will turn into a rainbow,
Flowing like a river of love
I am the magical spell,
That blends into you
The heart found
A spring within the rocks
I found tenderness
Within the solitary rocks
I heard the tune of a poem,
Within the arts
There's an intoxicating melody
Within the arts
The eyes began speaking
They became moist,
They sang songs
This union is now a reality
Don't be afraid.
Muthamma has come to rescue you.
There's a life growing
in your stomach.
I can sense that it is
throbbing within you.
But,
that child's life is in danger.
The people you love
will be the reason for it.
That day, you should come
seeking Illymala Chathan.
Only the Chathan
can save your son.
You can see a river when
you cross this forest.
I'll wait for you
on the other side of the river.
I will take you to Chathan.
Kumari!
Kumari!
Where did she go?
Kumari!
Oh, no!
Kumari.
Careful!
Why did you come here alone?
Come.
Oh, no!
Dear...
Make sure to keep the fever under control.
I don't see any other problems.
Also, you need to be really
careful during this phase.
Or else, it will affect the child
growing inside you.
Check properly once again, Doctor.
It can also be some
other ailment, right?
Achuthan, I've been doing this
for a long time.
She is pregnant.
No doubt about it.
I see this as a good omen.
Do you understand what I mean?
-Yes.
-Okay.
Move aside!
Don't move, Kumari.
-Slowly!
-This thorn!
Yes.
The tip of the thorn
is still in there.
The pain will stop
only if we remove that.
No one here is happy.
Is it because we conceived first?
This is a stubborn thorn.
Who told you that no one here is happy?
My brother is the only one
who's not happy.
It's been so long since he got married.
And they haven't had a child yet.
They would have really
longed for it, right?
Uncle was very happy.
He has never spoken
to me like this, till date.
And that too,
standing so close to me!
What did Uncle say?
He said that it's a good omen.
What's that omen?
-I don't feel so happy...
-Do you understand what I am saying?
Stay happy.
Why have you wrapped this
around your head?
If you leave it like this,
water will ooze into your head
and you will fall sick.
That should not affect my child.
Stay happy.
Lord!
Where are you?
Lord!
Listen...
Why... why are you sitting here?
What are you doing?
-Do you see this?
-What's this?
-Three fingers.
-Show it to me.
Three fingers for me too!
What's all this?
-Your fingers!
-Kumari!
-Show it to me.
-Don't be afraid, Kumari.
Let me see.
-I am like Gari Devan now.
-Mother!
-Mother!
-Kumari!
I have three fingers now,
just like Gari Devan.
I thought his madness was cured.
Doesn't everyone know that he
should be given medicines on time?
Or, is it that the new
members can do as they please?
No regard for rules!
I've been noticing for some days now.
Just because a child is on the way,
do you think you have become
the Lord already?
I'm still the elder one here.
Doing crazy things all the time!
Do you understand anything I'm saying now?
I don't think so!
-Seeking Gari Devan...
-Stop it!
Don't do it!
Stop it!
I did see him. and speak to him.
What do you want to know?
If you obstruct the path
that I have paved...
Enough!
Stop it!
-Didn't you see his recklessness?
-You too had an opportunity.
But you chose to go elsewhere!
There should be someone to take
the family's lineage forward.
I have decided.
Henceforth, everyone should
consider him as the Lord!
That applies to you, as well.
If you oppose my decision,
get out of here!
Now that you have ruined everything,
you are happy, right?
What am I in front
of everyone in the family now?
A fool.
Didn't I tell you
not to allow their union?
What's the point in thinking about it now?
You could have taken me
to your house, right?
What's the point
in getting angry with me?
What else do you expect me to do?
You too have a right
to everything there, don't you?
In order to obtain that,
you can take help from Chathan--
What are you blabbering?
Don't look down upon it.
If Dhruvan becomes the next in command,
you can forget about
being the head of the family.
You won't be allowed to enter that house.
If Chathan is appeased,
anything is possible.
Sister-in-law,
I didn't expect him to do that.
I had expected this.
What did you think?
That I can't have children?
I chose not to.
Such a child...
Should not be born in this house.
Why so?
This land is cursed.
Kumari, didn't I tell you
the story of how Lord Thuppan
summoned Gari Devan
in order to escape Chathan's curse?
Yes.
Back then, Gari Devan demanded
a human sacrifice.
The first child of that generation!
By the grace of the Goddess,
Nangakutty begot Kannan
after longing for many years.
But, fate had other plans.
The Lord, who lost faith in the Goddess,
decided to offer the child as a sacrifice.
-No!
-Take her away!
Don't take him!
With that, the curse was lifted.
Lord Thuppan regained his health.
But, unable to bear the loss of her child,
Nangakutty
smashed her head
against the Goddess' idol and died.
Since then, this family is being protected
by Gari Devan's power.
But that power will cease
to exist with this generation.
So, Gari Devan has to be summoned again
and another sacrifice has to be made.
That's why...
Uncle has decided to train
Dhruvan in sorcery.
If that happens,
Gari Devan must be appeased,
come what may.
Another sacrifice
is the only way to do it.
For that,
they will need a child
from this generation.
Your child!
What are you saying, Sister-in-law?
Sacrificing one's own child?
Yes, Kumari.
He will never do it.
To uphold traditions and power,
they will do anything.
And they will not consider
the agony of a mother.
If you don't believe me even now,
there's something else in this house
that you need to know.
Who is that?
Lord Thuppan.
The Lord who cured the curse
by sacrificing his own child,
never died.
He has been living a miserable
life in this attic, ever since.
Death!
Gari!
Kumari, that magic ritual
should not happen.
Curse!
A power to oppose Gari Devan.
We need that in this house.
Illymala Chathan
is the only one who can do it.
Madam!
Madam!
Kumari.
Nangakutty couldn't save her own child.
That fate should not befall you.
We cannot overcome our fate with fear.
Everyone in this house
is waiting for your child.
Don't give up.
You are a strong woman.
You must fight!
I was expecting you sooner.
Nothing will happen to your child.
Chathan will protect him.
How do you know
that my child is in danger?
Some truths are like that.
We will know it.
When the time comes,
everyone will know about it.
My...
child should not be harmed.
That's all I want.
I cannot do anything myself.
But I can help you.
I will take you to Chathan.
These are spells passed
down through generations.
To appease Chathan,
these spells will help you.
Remember this!
Once you summon Chathan,
there's no going back!
Come.
Make sure that no one sees this.
This has the power amassed
by generations of our tribe.
You should go and bury
this in your house.
You should never dig it up again,
come what may!
Things that man can't see or do...
Many such things will happen now.
Chathan will save your child's life.
Lord!
Help us, Lord!
Get up!
Open your eyes!
Oh, no!
Lord!
Look at what he has done, Lord!
This was done by Chathan!
This was done by Chathan, Lord!
-The villagers are all terrified.
-Okay.
They are afraid that
history will repeat itself.
Lord!
Save us, Lord!
If this happens on top
of the destruction of the crops,
only our dead bodies
will remain on the fields!
Don't be afraid of all this.
Nothing will happen to you all.
Don't consider this
as a false promise from the Lord.
Consider this a promise
from Lord Dhruvan of Kaanhirangat.
On the upcoming auspicious day,
I will quit my position
as the sorcerer.
After that,
Dhruvan will be your Lord.
Lord, but that...
Many more threats will come up.
But he will ensure that
no harm befalls you.
Lord!
Lord!
These are the people who mocked you
and saw you as a mere madman.
Now they are kneeling in front of you.
That too, by believing
my word that you will save them.
-You're seeing this, right?
-Yes.
People are scared now.
To grow one's power,
there's no better tool than fear!
So, what are you guys
planning to do next?
Chathan has descended
from the forest to the village.
He won't need much time
to reach your house.
If it's the cattle today,
tomorrow it might be...
you, from Kaanhirangat.
So, you must decide
what needs to be done.
What is it?
It's not that I don't wish
to see Dhruvan as the next heir.
But if he becomes the sorcerer...
Savithri, you know what's happening
in the village.
This family has been protecting
the village for generations.
If we have to continue doing that,
we need to perform some rituals.
He knows that too.
-But...
-Enough!
Do you have any other suggestions?
If so, we can do that.
Seeing the changes in him
after you came to this house,
I was really happy.
I had only heard rumors
about the ritual here.
But now, it seems like Uncle and Dhruvan
have decided and fixed everything.
What can we do?
Whatever I'm doing for you...
Is it right or wrong?
I don't know.
I don't know what comes next.
But I know one thing for sure.
In order to save you,
this is the only way in front of me.
Uncle was skilled
in healing snakebites.
He'd summon the very snake that
bit someone, to suck out the venom.
Whenever he did that,
Uncle would say that he'd be cursed.
And that he himself would die
from a snakebite.
How far along are you
in your pregnancy?
Seven.
Seven.
Seven means...
That means...
Sixty days from now,
the child will be born.
Isn't it?
Yes.
Go inside, Kumari!
Go!
Go inside!
Oh, no!
No! Stop!
The haystacks are on fire, Lord!
The haystacks are on fire, Lord!
Come quickly, Lord!
Come quickly, Lord!
Go inside!
What is this?
Go away!
Sir! Sir!
Chathan has attacked our house again!
My calculations have gone
wrong somewhere.
My downfall.
Someone is yearning for that.
Who would wish for that in this house?
Not in my house.
Velappan's son.
-Him?
-Yes.
He said all that out of desperation.
He doesn't know what to say...
Where to say, what to say, how to say it.
That sense...
He should have it.
Isn't it?
It must be there.
He should be in my courtyard
at dawn tomorrow.
Should we act in haste?
Why don't you think once again...
I wasn't asking for your opinion.
That is an order!
Lord!
Lord!
Lord!
Please untie him, Lord!
Lord!
Please untie my son, Lord!
Please untie him, Lord!
Beat me as much as you want.
I don't know...
anything.
No, Lord!
Please don't do this.
Lord!
Tell me!
Aren't you the one
who's helping Chathan?
Stop it!
If he's the one who has done it,
he will die here.
Or if it is any one of you
who has done it...
You are a Lord, right?
Instead of punishing the helpless,
go to the forest.
You can find Chathan
and his followers there.
Go and ask them.
Lord!
Lord!
I'm going to the forest.
Illymala forest.
Don't do it.
-What?
-You shouldn't go there.
You cannot defeat that force.
We need to finish off Chathan.
No.
For our family...
This impulsive behavior fueled
by your thirst for power
will destroy you.
Until the eclipse,
he needs you.
I will finish him off.
No!
He needn't be alive anymore.
I will finish him off.
Quick!
Oh, no! My hut is on fire!
I'm not standing in front of my house
and bragging now.
I'm saying this,
standing on your land.
Twelve generations ago,
our Lord Thuppan
took the life of someone from your clan.
But I,
Kaanhirangat's Dhruvan,
will not spare anyone from your clan!
I will burn you all to ashes...
If you dare to come to our village
with your Chathan again.
Now you won't realize
what time has in store for you.
You are a madman who was born
to bring doom to your family.
Don't try to save the people
of Kaanhirangat by killing your child.
Chathan will come.
He will save your child.
This is the promise
Illymala Chathan made to Kumari!
How dare you talk about Kumari!
Wherever you may hide,
even if a thousand eyes
stand guard for you all night,
Chathan will come.
He will seek revenge!
Lord!
Come, Lord!
Lord! Come!
Let's go back, Lord!
Come, Lord!
Please listen to me, Lord!
Come, Lord!
Come on!
Stop!
Let go!
Come, Lord!
Let's go back, Lord!
Let's go back!
You are lucky that you
are bearing my child.
Promising that you'll stand by me,
and that you'll be there for me,
did you come into my life
only to destroy me?
Was it to destroy me, Kumari?
Is that why you took his side?
Tell me.
Why do you have to sacrifice
our child for this?
To save a village,
if our lives have to be sacrificed,
we must do it!
That's our duty.
Be it mine,
yours,
or this child's.
I am a Lord!
The Lord of a village,
where thousands of people
fear the curse of Chathan.
I have a duty towards them.
My brother lost his life because of you.
And Uncle followed soon after.
If this sacrifice doesn't happen
before the upcoming eclipse,
all of us will die here,
thanks to the curse of Chathan!
Is that what you want, Kumari?
No!
I won't allow it.
I won't allow anyone to stop it!
I will perform this sacrifice.
That's my duty.
My duty is towards my child, Lord!
I will go to any extent to save him.
Do you think that he will help you?
He cannot do anything to me.
My...
child.
My child!
Don't let her step outside!
Didn't she eat anything?
Madam!
-What is it?
-Lord Dhruvan?
Wait there.
She wants to meet you.
Parijatham.
I knew that you're not how your brother
and the villagers describe you to be.
You've attained something
that your brother never could.
Authority.
In order to maintain that,
which force are you teaming up with?
Parijatham.
I am not the kind of man my uncle
or brother imagined me to be.
Nor am I the kind of man
you imagined me to be.
I came here
to thank you for a favor you did.
You sent my brother to him, right?
Now, if you ever dare come
to my house citing that deal...
No force is going to save you!
You will have the same fate
as your brother.
She's here.
Where is he now?
Why do you want to know?
We can just leave, right?
We will leave.
But I want to meet him before that.
Brother...
Brother...
I just want to leave this place somehow.
Brother...
If you're so slow,
when will this work get done?
Lord!
What are you doing?
Who are you?
Don't do it!
Stop it!
Don't just stand there watching!
Stop him!
If you dare come near my sister again,
your blood will flow through these fields!
Your sister...
She's my wife now!
Come on!
Hey!
Oh, no!
Him and his bloody sister!
Lie here and rot!
Don't you dare touch this body!
Oh, no!
The Lord has killed him!
The Lord has killed him!
What?
He just left from here, right?
What are you saying?
-What? Move aside!
-Madam!
-Move aside!
-Madam!
-Madam!
-Move aside! Let go of me!
-Move aside!
-No, madam!
Let go of me!
-Let me go!
-Don't go there now, madam!
Please let go of me!
-Let me go!
-Hold her!
Oh, no!
Don't cry, madam!
I want to go see my brother.
Let go of me!
Dear!
Like any other mother,
I too wished only for my son's well-being.
All this while,
you bore everything and lived here.
God will definitely show you a way.
Which God?
Which God are you talking about, Mother?
Should I continue to bear
and forgive everything
and surrender my child
to your Gods and your traditions?
Is that what you are trying to say?
Be it for anyone,
or anything,
I am not going to give up my child.
If you are here to say that,
you may leave.
I know what to do next.
Don't be afraid.
Come!
Come closer.
Your child...
Only a few days are left
for him to be born.
After that, the eclipse will start.
This is all the result
of the sins that I committed.
That's why I am suffering.
But there is another soul in this house
who's deprived of salvation.
Nangakutty.
For twelve generations,
she has been waiting for your arrival.
She is the one who sent you to Chathan.
Illymala Chathan gave me his word
that he would save my child.
It's not your child that Chathan wants.
He is coming
to seek revenge.
You should bring back
the Goddess whom I abandoned
in the dark chamber of this house.
No mother
should ever face this situation again.
This eclipse is the right time to do it.
Why should we wait until the eclipse?
The time between the eclipse
and the next sacrifice
is when the strength of these
creatures would be deteriorating.
They will fight each other
during that time period.
Whoever is the strongest among them
will decide the fate.
A darkness engulfed
this house back then...
To drive away that darkness,
you should follow her voice once again.
Go quickly!
Bring it quickly, Paru!
Don't worry.
Hold tight, madam.
Careful!
Madam!
I want to sit.
Slowly.
Be calm.
God, please protect the child!
Drink some more, dear.
Don't worry.
Try again, madam.
Try again!
Dear.
Dear!
Gari!
Move!
I will make this sacrifice.
-I won't allow anyone to stop this.
-No!
Move away!
Move away!
I will make this sacrifice.
I will!
And Chathan, who sought his revenge
by chopping off Gari's tongue,
returned to Illymala.
Kaanhirangat, which was cursed
over Chokkan's murder,
and Lord Thuppan who
was awaiting his death,
were cured of their curses.
What's happening?
Are you done sleeping?
The yield from the paddy
fields of Aayirampara?
I know.
They have been working
for us for so long, right?
Forget the old accounts.
You may leave now.
I'll do as I promised.
Okay, Madam.
Is this necessary?
Several mistakes have been made here.
It's time we correct those.
The authority, which was desired
by the men of Kaanhirangat,
came to Kumari.
Kumari, who saved her child from Gari,
brought back prosperity
and good fortune to the land.
-What happened after that?
-After that...
Mother!
Did you see my son?
Paru, is he anywhere in the front yard?
Son!