Magalir Mattum (2017) Movie Script

1
'Rajinikanth is the hero in this film'
'no way, kamal haasan's film'
'what's the bet?
Rajinikanth'
'1 rupee bet, I know
it is kamal haasan's film'
don't keep arguing
we can see only if we scale a wall
or else we'll roll like a spring roll
if warden gets to know of it,
she'll wring us dry
sister will wash and wring us, you dry
our limbs on the clothesline, don't jinx it
hey rani, instead of
going home for diwali...
...why did we stay back in our hostel?
My mother also had a long face
I wasn't visiting her for the festival
what can I do?
Okay, who is the hero?
Rajini or kamal?
Don't even know
which film we'll watch
who cares about the hero?
We will watch this film and go back
to bed as if we never stepped out!
No need, I'm not coming
I'm coming don't leave me behind
I'm scared I'm not coming either
'you stay here and keep watch
we'll go and have fun'
hey! Will we come back?
'If you aren't scared
come with us'
'otherwise stay right here'
hold this
what is it?
I can't reach you throw it to me
what is it?
- 'Murukku' to munch.
- Very important! Climb up
- what else are you carrying?
- Inhaler
my life depends on it
and you insist on watching this film
fine, come up fast
why don't you also come?
How long will you be scaredy cats?
We aren't as gutsy as you
you come back and
tell us the story
if it's a rajini film
you owe me one rupee
tata
goat!!
Cow...!
Jump!!!
'Airport road Chennai'
Hey! Goms
aren't you going overboard?
Hurry up only 5 minutes left.
What can you see from here?
You intend climbing this wall?
I'll simply see
shut up!
We can see 'Qatar airways' written on it
won't it take off in this road?
That isn't a road
runway
runway, huh?
- Look there.
- What?
I can hear the sound
we can't see from here, goms
stand on your toes and look
that's the one, right?
Look, I was right
1 minute
watch your step
- wait, boss.
- Get down, madam
madam, get down
that's the one Qatar airways!
'Hello, get down'
is that the one?
Hahn! I can see
suri...!
Don't, madam
bye
suriiiiiiiii...!
Goms...?
Feeling bad?
How can the plane fly in this rain?
It will get wet and still fly
relax, goms
you struggled all these years
to educate him
he got a good job
and went abroad
it's your time
start living for yourself
goms... listen to me
surendhar is awesome
he has bought gifts for us
a watch for me
your gift?
As long as he was studying here
he hasn't left me even for 1 day
neither did I for his sake
that lady downstairs...
...will call me quite often
to the beach or watch a movie
I'll come up with some
lame excuse or the other
a son and husband are
on different planes, prabha
only when you get married
and have a baby you'll realize
okay, 'voice of experience'
shall I open this gift or not?
No need
then I shall open it
wow...!
Goms, it's a tab!
'Ladies only'
"hey girl! Walk with temerity wherever
like a winnow that can shoo a tiger"
"is our life full of fear
or a blessing, dear?"
"If our glances spread into wings a million
can our earth bear our united vision?"
"Can the world tolerate our expansion?"
"She taught the whole town
to debate with conviction"
"she questioned orthodoxy and convention"
"she tied the sweeping sky to winds breezy"
"wind, light, fire or water, who is she?"
"She tied destiny to her wrist"
"justice is her 3rd eye as loyalist"
"she whitewashed stains, truth to be told"
"is she sun, snow, rain, behold!?
Or umbrella to unfold?"
"Can the spread of fire be restrained?"
"Is there a scarcity for kinship ordained?"
"Is there a limit for birds to fly?"
Come with me right away
- what happened?
- Coming or not?
"Parrot, koel or hawk, let's rule the sky"
"girl! Walk with temerity, be bold
as a winnow that can shoo a leopard"
"is our life in constant fear
or a boon to Cherish, dear?"
"If our glances spread into wings a million
can our earth bear our far sighted vision?"
"Can the world tolerate our 4th dimension?"
Bro, come this side
dad, I'll call you later.
I reached, don't worry
aunty is here anyway
dad-
talk to my dad
your father-
hello, how are you?
Give it to inside
all said and done,
she is almost 'family' now
just a matter of mon-
all said and done,
she is my daughter-in-law
whatever it is-
- let me talk.
- Why is he repeating it?
Dad, are you drunk?
- No wonder!
- Are you high?
I'll call you later
hold this
hello, are you from kerala?
Dad from kerala
mom from tamil nadu
so what now?
Who are these people?
Friends who studied with me
in school and college
the whole gang
we can see their photos
and they can see ours
we can chat, text, talk
don't you have friends like this?
They must be well settled somewhere
and forgotten me by now
we can find them on Facebook
goms...?
I will create a page for you
and find your friends
rani amirthakumari.
"Earth offers apples with fervor
for men & women to savor"
"no one is a slave to the other"
"we shall revel in celebrating spree
like a herd of elephants wild and free"
"life is a real treat
like groves of sugarcane sweet"
"even insects are our kith and kin always"
"if they are merry they belong to our race"
"globetrot in a ship, life's lessons truly"
"why is an anchor necessary
for a shore less sea?"
"In life, why not experience everything?"
"Should we be tied like a kite's string?"
"Hey girl! Temerity is your forte
a winnow can shoo a tiger away"
"is our life full of fear
or a blessing, dear?"
"If our glances spread into wings a million
can our earth bear our united vision?"
"Can the world tolerate our extension?"
"She taught the whole town
to debate with conviction"
"she questioned orthodoxy and convention"
"she tied the blue sky to the winds breezy"
"wind, light, fire or water, who is she?"
"Can tongues of flames be restrained?"
"Is there a scarcity for bonds ordained?"
"Is there a limit for birds to fly?"
"Parrot, koel or hawk, let's rule the sky"
"girl! Walk with temerity wherever
as a winnow that can shoo a tiger"
"is our life full of fear
or a boon, dear?"
Will you all be quiet for a second?
'Speak up now'
whoever asks, he says
'she's sitting idle at home'
this is his perennial answer
are we jobless?
We buy vegetables, cook,
mop the floor, wash dishes
wash my husband's and kids' clothes
feed the children, drop and
pick the kids from school
filling pots of drinking water
who does all this?
Do you pay me or
do I get sun days off?
On sun days you want me
to cook fancy meat dishes
then why do you crib
I am whiling away my time
you gallivant wherever
and whenever
we are cooped up
in these 4 walls
you don't even take us to the beach
or theater at least once a year
I'll ask your husband to take you
to the theater tomorrow, stop cribbing
I don't want to watch a film
tell him not to bash me up
drunk as a skunk every night
let him not say I am idle
you can tel-
- shall I get you a divorce?
- Aiyo! No, 'ka.
I wake up at 4 in the morning
I go buy milk from the shop and boil it
I'll alternate once in 2 days washing
my husband's and kids' clothes
I'll wash my saree everyday
I wanted to work but
my husband said 'no'
if I keep pestering
it will only end in a fight
we got married
when I was in school
I somehow managed
to finish my undergrad
I have studied up to b.Sc
after I got married I am
a homemaker, I am not working
'are we jobless?'
'we buy vegetables, cook,
mop the floor, wash dishes'
'wash my husband's and kids' clothes'
'feed the children, drop and
pick the kids from school'
'filling pots of drinking water
who does all this?'
'the great Indian housewives'
'India's homemakers'
'in your tamil discovery channel'
send it to the channel
how is the sound?
Real blast, huh?
Not bad, ya
you'll never appreciate me
you're soooper, ma'am!
Okay, this project is done and dusted
next project
call roop Singh and accept
the chhattisgarh project
that's it, huh?
Shall I schedule
chhattisgarh project?
That's it!
Documentary on tribal women
of chhattisgarh!
Super, praba!
'Is rs 2000 a huge amount
in today's standard of living?'
no, madam
2000 is too high
please reduce a little
6th and 7th grade students
pay me rs 1000 as tuition fees
- kanimozhi...?
- Miss
how much do you pay?
I don't know, only my mummy pays
she's saying 'rs 1800'!
Goms...!
She's talking to someone
don't hamper
your child's education
- okay, rs 1700
- goms, please come
- don't bargain.
- 1 minute
be sure to come, I make
soooper crispies and distribute
no madam
final amount 1700 is that okay?
I can't be fiddling around with
this phone at odd hours, prabha
please sit down
I found your rani
trace her 'raja' also!
I've found rani amirthakumari.
She looks the same, ditto
absolutely no change
she has squid's eyes
just like you
she's a graceful dancer
light on her toes.
- I can see her in my mind.
- Can we trace her ?
- Shall we find out?
- Please do
in the name of the father and
of the son and the holy spirit, amen
why were you late?
Can you walk in late?
Can you walk in so late?
- I showered late, sister.
- Don't give excuses
- I won't, sister.
- Run to your seat now
rani
- subbu is crying.
- Gomu asked you to come at once
- what's wrong?
- Come here
her parents have finalized
a groom for her
affluent zamindar family it seems
he lives in Madras I believe
where's the hitch?
She should get married
she's lucky
we are the unfortunate ones
stuck with this sister sullen face
what is all the hush-hush, girls?
There's a mouse in my room it seems
can I go and check, sister?
Go.
- What's happening?
- Thank god you came
rani, see for yourself
she has been crying nonstop
she is hell bent on
committing suicide
get down
- did you bring the chickpeas salad?
- Need of the hour, eh?! Take
what's your problem now?
This is a big joke for you, right?
Wait and watch I'll kill myself
tomorrow after you brush your teeth
you'll only see my dead body
oh! You bet we will
go.
Shut up and get down
I won't come down
who is he?
You'll be studying
I'll be running behind my kids
here, read my father's letter
zamindar of ayanavaram it seems
he is happy with
just rs 10,000 as dowry
my father is very insistent
isn't it rare to find
a telugu family here?
I don't know
how do I know?
Lakshmi traders
rice merchant it seems
lakshmi traders?
They are the suppliers
of rice for our hostel
- truly loaded.
- Shut up
stop sobbing and tell me
you want to marry him or not?
I won't... I don't want to
gomu, do you know
his telephone ?
Open the door gently
mother!
What do we do now?
'What is she up to?'
'dyeing her hair'
'whaaat?
She dyes her hair?'
Alphonse
yes, mother
- have the dogs been let out?
- Yes, mother
- is 1st floor locked?
- Yes
- locked the store room?
- Yes
ground floor?
- Got it.
- Found it?
Show me
this is the shop number
look for the residence
I found 2 numbers here
give it to me.
No one is picking up?
I'll try the other
- we'll be caught, I'm scared.
- Then will you marry him?
- I'll die.
- Then wait
- hello.
- Hello
is it the owner of lakshmi traders?
'Yes, who is it
at this late hour?'
I'm subbulakshmi
future daughter-in-law
of your house
'how are you?'
you are so big hearted
should I think about the late hour
just to thank you?
'Where are you calling from?'
is that important now?
I must thank you
that's my priority
'don't be formal
why thank me?'
how can you say that?
Isn't it a great sacrifice to consent
to marry a leprosy patient?
'What...?
Who is a leper?'
were you not informed?
White patch behind my ear
leprosy in the soles of my feet
despite all this if I am marrying
into such an affluent family...
...I'm very lucky indeed
truly blessed
even though I suffer
from night blindness...
...I'm calling you at such a late hour
why, tell me why?
Because I'm blessed, uncle
lucky escape
'what did the doctor say?
Your father-'
how was my performance?
My mother reared goat
even a hen
but never had a dog as a pet
instead, brought up only this rani!
How is this?
- Did you get caught?
- Then what?
What happened to the wedding?
Subbu's wedding got cancelled
and rani's got finalized
goms, I must meet subbu
- you should.
- Shall we look for her too?
Wonder where subbu is! She must
be having grandchildren by now
let's see
1 minute
hello...?
Tell me, bro
is it ready?
Let us not delay
we can do it tomorrow
I'll leave right now
goms, I'm leaving for dindigul
how did dindigul
suddenly crop up?
Why are you ignoring my question?
I have work to do, goms
'dindigul'
hello, bro
tell me, bro
why ask me, as if
you don't know?
Should I grease every palm?
We've already tipped 2 of your staff
then what?
Girl is from pudhur
where is the boy from?
Perambalur
where did you hide them till now?
You needn't know all that, bro
where's your registrar?
- Hello, sir.
- There he is.
I told you, right?
Morning, sir.
I'm busy at the moment
with some other work
I'm busy right now
I'll call you back, okay
move in
damodaran, how long can we wait?
What to do, sir?
Today is an auspicious day
it's like the queue
outside a govt grocery shop
mostly out-of-towners
'only if I register at least 2 weddings
per month, I can survive'
do you know how risky this is?
I know
they won't even be in
tamil nadu post noon
you'll never reform, right?
When is your wedding?
You'll also go in
for a car-wedding?
It's a huge risk, sir
in the registrar office
in theni last month
madam, 15 thugs barged in
they stabbed 2 men
and kidnapped the bride
you are taking this lightly
you heard him?
Be on your guard
registrar sir, how does
the police force behave in your town?
Instead of doing their duty
do they ask you to be alert?
'Damodaran, are you done?'
'sign here as witness'
what are you gawking for?
Move on... Go
go...!
'Get lost, moron!'
'what are you doing?'
'can't you hear me? Get lost'
damodaran, is it done?
- What happened?
- Nothing
memorize from your notebook
my younger brother
pissed on my notebook
silence...!
Younger brother peed
elder brother pooped!
Sit down, I say
read from his notebook
- how is my coffee?
- Yummy, miss
pay up your fees tomorrow
kanimozhi, have you
learnt the tables?
- It's yucky.
- I know only too well
'recite, kanimozhi'
tables 11x2=?
11x2=22
11x3=33
hey, Ruth
come here check this
11x4=44
11x5=
hello...?
I am rani speaking
rani...?
Which rani?
I am rani...
Rani...?!
My school friend rani!
I saw your photo
you look just the same
really
how are you?
'How are you?
Doing good?'
I'm fine
I live alone
my daughter-in-law is with me
means 'almost' daughter-in-law
wedding is next month
you must attend my son's wedding
your daughter-in-law?
You'll be a grandma soon?
Baby isn't due now, right?
Okay
big family, huh?
Rani
will I see all of you again?
Hello... hello...?
'Aunt...!'
grandma, amma is-
archana, what happened?
- Balaji, come.
- 'what is it?'
- sis-in-law...?
- What happened?
Don't cry, dear
lift her give me a hand
what's the matter?
Okay, start the car
pack her clothes in a bag
archana, get my pant
it must be in your cupboard
go, get it yourself
no need to change
just go... Hurry
nothing to worry, dear
uncle
please keep an eye
on the children
archana, you forgot
phone is in the kitchen
- forget the phone now.
- I must tell your father, get it
hey, move
move aside
come right away
your wife is in labor
I'm in the party office
hang up now
all of you carry on
I'm not coming
didn't you hear me?
Can't come, you carry on
please bear the pain, dear
gently... slowly
is your husband here?
Reshmi, hurry
1 minute
raise yourself slowly
daddy, what's up?
Changed into ladies' ward!
Our ward has been
announced as ladies' ward
ma, Anna is here.
Girl baby, my son
"girl baby, daughter divine
for the 3rd time"
'she looks like sister-in-law, right?'
true, she resembles me, eh?
"This word sure sucks, girl"
"confusion confounded in a swirl"
"attachment is like the web of a spider
affection is a worry altogether"
'girls, switch off the radio'
'pack up and be ready'
'uniform, casual dress, nightdress'
'2 sets per student'
'the power will go phut
only during dress checking'
'I'll catch the culprit
one day, just wait'
Whom are you pitting against, huh?
Show me
sister, please check mine first
two
four... six
- okay, you go.
- Thank you, sister
okay, next come forward
take this
you have only 1 set of uniform
remove my label and stitch yours
go on, do it
you won't let go of your ego!
'Subbulakshmi - 24'
'go math a - 05'
I just can't forget this help
till my dying day
will you give me
your share of chips at dinner?
No, I won't.
- You want something?
- Nothing
tell me, goms
prabha, you opened
my mind to Facebook
my daily routine has
come to a standstill
okay, goms
I want to share something important!
You go first
what I wanted to say was-
shall I say it first?
Today I spoke to
rani amirthakumari
do you know how happy I was?
We should now find subbulakshmi
and talk to her too
of course
my news is...
...I'm shooting a documentary
in chhattisgarh next week
- I am going.
- Come back safe and sound!
My goms darling is coming with me
goms darling can't come
she can't let go of her tuition
give the kids a break
- prabha.
- Goms...!
- Madam.
- Pcccht!
I'll call you back
it's okay
shankar, kausalya
prabha?
Prabhaaaa!
Lunch is ready
what's for lunch, goms?
Snake gourd 'kootu'
'vaththa kuzhambu'
'it's tasty, with dried Turkey Berry'
I swear I don't want
2 tight slaps you have no choice
eat all kinds of junk food
Turkey Berry is healthy
my son loves snake gourd 'kootu'
she has the gall to refuse
if this isn't enough, buy
something else in the canteen
'no, that's a bad idea
you'll have indigestion'
'I'll make a spread tonight'
I made this 'mixture'
ideal combo for curd rice
wash the tiffin box
otherwise it will stink.
Hey! Goms
- who is this?
- What?
I took it out only yesterday
how is it?
You're looking so cute, goms
she is rani amirthakumari
you said she is in agra
she's subbulakshmi
don't know where she is
I'll trace her for you, goms
from the time my son left
I don't feel good at all
memories of our good times
keep flooding my mind.
I don't know where my friends are
school, hostel
my father just...
...admitted me in the hostel
he visited me only once a year
it wasn't difficult
he will promptly send rs 150
such a disciplinarian
my mother felt ashamed
to accept she had a daughter
just because I am a girl!
But my younger brother
stayed with them
instead of living at home, when I was
with my friends in the hostel...
...i felt at home and happy
how close were you?
Thick friends!
'- Rajinikanth's film.
- Kamal ha as an too'
that's right
stand in the queue
fat hopes! You want us to stand
if we get caught, you can escape, eh?
I told you first day will be crowded
you turned a deaf ear
this is a sooooper film, I'm sure
only for adults
are there some taboo scenes
we shouldn't see?
Like that, huh?
Then I'll stand in the queue
look over there
he is smiling only at you
he is quite good looking
shall I tick him off?
He is dressed all prim and proper
must be a decent chap
I'll slap you!
Happy deepavali!
I have 3 tickets with me
my friends ditched me
do you want to buy?
What a coincidence
you have 3 tickets!
How much is it?
Counter rate nothing extra
take it.
I think you are very pretty
happy deepavali!
- Curly mop.
- 'sorry, sister'
- where is the manager?
- Warden sister
selling tickets to students!
'Who is the manager here?'
'call the manager'
'we are in a royal soup!'
'rani and subbu, both of you come out'
'get up'
- get up.
- Let her stay there
you both step out
'hurry up'
madam, go math a?
'You first step out'
- madam, let me also come.
- 'stay there'
'face the music today'
'your father will come this afternoon'
'open the door, madam'
go math a?
Go math a it seems!
Go now
'go math a is very mischievous'
'she is a bad influence
on the other 2'
why are you leaving me?
Rani
we're running
a reputed institution
without our permission if they go
and something drastic happens...
...who will take care?
We're concerned about them
they are wearing jewels
in the hostel
above all
they are jumping out of the campus
and this isn't the 1st time
they're doing this nuisance
sorry, madam
'will good girls scale walls
to watch a night show?'
'i was ordered to
send them home at once'
'i said I'll handle it in the morning
she screamed out 'alphonse'!'
'i called their parents at once'
'good, other girls will
behave themselves'
'quiet mischief!'
'rani...!'
rani
subbu...!
They can't stay here
even a minute longer
I'll talk to their parents.
These girls will never get
into this genuine campus
- no... no... no.
- 'watch your step'
rani
subbu... rani.
Gomu!
Gomu...!
'Hey! Go math a
what happened to you?'
After that incident,
I haven't seen them
for this minor incident?
Our school was very strict
- we were to blame.
- Then what happened?
Didn't even talk after that?
I had no clue where they were
hey! You there
I will kill you
I pity your parents
prabha, I'll be right back.
'We are cooped up
in these 4 walls'
'you don't even take us to the beach
or theater at least once a year'
Is anyone else drenched in the rain?
Hey! Crow-head
getting drenched in the rain?
Run home with this towel
I'll whack you
- move... move.
- Where is the stick?
She's even more naughty
than these kids!
Kids, no tuition class
for the next 2 weeks
wait... wait
I told you I won't come
to chhattisgarh
we aren't going to chhattisgarh
we are going to agra
"what is more precious, o' mother
in this world, than your baby, none other"
"you son is as sublime
as lord krsna divine"
"girl or boy, what does it matter?
Let he or she bring name & fame forever"
"let happiness spread this instant anew
blanket of bliss to your family and you"
'agra'
"have you heard of gandhari
who blindfolded her eyes loyally?"
"When pandavas gambled, wife draupadi
vowed not to knot her hair resolutely"
"rama's wife, sita, symbol of purity
self imposed exile; Epitome of chastity"
"do you know the ever loyal kannagi
set fire to madurai in a rage so fiery?"
"Even if tiny dots you draw
a 'rangoli' pattern without a flaw"
"who are you, o' girl beautiful?
Atom of our god, ever bountiful?"
"Baby, you're a precious koel
a parakeet sleeping peaceful"
"sleep now, wake up to create history
rise to adorn the garland of victory"
"hidden hands kill without a care
lies that cause chaos to flare"
"like a flash flood you must fiercely flow
high over vales and hills, in sun or snow"
"have you heard of gandhari
who blindfolded her eyes loyally?"
"When pandavas gambled, wife draupadi
vowed not to knot her hair resolutely."
"Your marriage makes you mrs so and so"
"the day you lose your identity you know"
"the moment you carry your baby with pride"
"lifelong burden of motherhood set inside"
"when you toil, blood, sweat and tears,
a solid blow and you grow beyond years"
"you bow, bend with no spine
like a barren, forsaken vine"
"like a howdah with no elephant, baseless
a girl is a swing in mid-air hook-less"
"a wife who doubles as maid but no salary
girl, change this male-biased society"
"baby, you're a precious koel
a parakeet sleeping peaceful"
"sleep now, wake up to create history
rise to adorn the garland of victory"
"hidden hands kill without a care
lies that cause chaos to flare"
"like a flash flood you must fiercely flow
high over vales and hills, in sun or snow"
"baby, you're a precious koel
a parakeet sleeping peaceful"
"sleep now, wake up to create history
rise to adorn the garland of victory"
"hidden hands kill without a care
lies that cause chaos to flare"
"like a flash flood you must fiercely flow
high over vales and hills, in sun or snow"
clear out all of you
go, pa
out you go
'is there any problem?'
What happened?
You spend money like water partying!
Kemka's daughter-in-law is their candidate
in the coming panchayat election,
kemka's daughter-in-law is contesting
who told you?
I know everything
I'm not a kid, I'm 35
I have 3 daughters of my own
I must make ends meet
with just 2 shoe factories
even to run the factory,
we need party's support
to make extra bucks also
you need the party
who told you all this?
I have my spies inside the party
I'll be the 1st to know
any plans in there
daddy, I'm not like you
to retain my position in the party...
...I'll go to any extent
I believe you!!
What will you do?
The deciding authority today
is a candidate you introduced
his daughter-in-law
should not stand for the election
you make your daughter-in-law
stand for election instead
how dumb is that!
She has just now delivered a baby
how can I trouble her?
Not only that, my boy
women should be kept
where they belong!
If you confine her to the kitchen,
she'll cook for you
you can make babies with her
if you let her cross the doorstep...
...she'll walk ahead and
make us dance to her tune
is this necessary?
Your rules don't hold water
they've declared it
as a ladies' ward
question is who will win?
A lady from your house
or kemka's house?
That kemka is a good-for-nothing lout
just 1 call from me
he will readily withdraw
plus your wife has just now
returned from the hospital
why invite trouble?
Then who is our next
best candidate?
Daddy, amma is calling you
hit a 4 now
- hit hard.
- Okay, ka
- throw the ball properly.
- Play well
don't you dare hit her
'you will get it from me'
I'll do it you just relax
you keep quiet
why shouldn't I do?
You don't know give it to me
your husband is so loaded
why can't he employ another maid?
Hit a 4 this time
what's this?
- Look at them.
- I'll clobber you
don't play your pranks in here
- who am I then?
- What...?
You said why not have
another maid?
Who am I then?
- Isn't your husband treating you well?
- My maid is from Salem, knows tamil
- isn't your husband treating you well?
- 'Well' means?
Buying me sarees
providing food for me
and showing me off as
his wife to outsiders, huh?
Hey! Tell me the truth
is he abusing you physically?
Why...?
What do you mean 'why'?
Listen, tell me the truth
from what you say,
he seems to be a monster
I knew the very 1st time I saw him
his face is like an eagle
with diarrhea!
Nose like a curved hook
he'll come solo, by himself
but it will appear like
he has an army with him
he looks like a villain in a tamil film
- shut up.
- Don't be mad at me
forget my analysis
what is your problem?
Nothing in particular, gomu
- we want to be treated like a heroine.
- I agree
but I'm just doing a cameo
someone else has usurped my role
'grandma, throw the ball'
prabha, you'll get a tight slap from me
didn't I tell you to play outside?
'Quiet mischief' she is!
Our duty is only to toss the ball
what are you deep in thought about?
This was just in lighter vein
can I leave?
Come at 6 tomorrow morning
go and play with her
gomu, I'm the senior maid here
food, shelter, little bit
of love and affection
that's my salary
girls... am I disturbing you?
Of course you did why even ask?
Goms, you're ditching me
after reuniting with your friend!
- Don't pinch me.
- Okay... Let's go
have lots to catch up on
who are the classmates you met?
Somehow I have this longing
to meet subbu
'- wonder where she is!
- Such a cry-baby'
'used to weep at
the drop of a hat'
'by the way, she was supposed to marry
when she was in college, right?'
'we stopped that wedding, remember?'
'i was just telling that story
to prabha the other day'
'what guts we had then'
I wonder whom
she has been dumped with?
'Her father wanted to get her married
very early, she must be a grandma now'
'the moment we see her we should both
yell in unison, 'subbu grandma' okay?'
like the koel waiting
for the sunrise to coo
like the frog waiting for the rain to croak
'beautiful tips for your beauty'
all my viewers waiting
patiently for my program
here I am your hostess, subbu
'hyderabad'
this beautiful life god has bestowed on us
...we should happily preserve
'bliss is beauty'
'beauty is bliss'
shall I start the program now?
'Your well-being is my welfare'
super, madam
you are more fluent in telugu than tamil
wind up
I'm coming
madam, my payment?
I'll see you tomorrow, leave now
coming, aunt
I'll collect the cash tomorrow evening
'hey, subbu...?'
'where did you disappear?'
'whom are you talking to?'
'i am lying here like an eye sore'
'do you have a heart at all?'
'what are you doing to me?'
'Do you think it's a pain to take care
of your bedridden mother-in-law?'
'if my mother-in-law called me, I used
to come running in the blink of an eye'
'what do you lack in your life?'
'it's 8:30 already
is my son back?'
'hey! Mangala moorthy'
'Where are you?'
'you leave in the morning and
get back late in the evening'
'do you ever sit with me
or take care of me?'
'why are you silent?'
'what is that program on TV?'
'she comes up with excuses
all the time, son'
I might as well have got you married
to the girl you fell in love with
what was wrong with her?
She looked good too
at least she would have
given me a grandchild!
'Mangala moorthy, where did you disappear?'
"I love your fish-like eyes, dearie"
"sweeter than nectar and honey
why do you feel shy with me?"
"Maybe it's time for a new raga
harmonizing our epic love-saga"
'imagine my plight without you?'
'tell me, son'
your wife will poison me to death
don't trust her
don't fall for her wiles
take my word for it.
"Her petite feet will be hurt
sprinkle petals as a soft carpet"
"her satin-body will be sore
spread a silken bed on the floor"
"he's a poet laureate of the sang am age"
"anoint his chest chivalrous
with sandalwood paste auspicious"
will you have dinner now?
I've already eaten, dear
"I love your fish-like eyes, Lassie"
"sweeter than nectar and honey
why do you feel shy with me?"
"Maybe it's time for a new raga
harmonizing our epic love-saga"
"don't I need my equal half here
to enjoy pleasures and revere"
'- When are you coming?
- Surprise'
'no big deal
take your time!'
'my mother-in-law will do
she's my best friend'
'sure?'
"Rain sprinkles Rose water all over"
"waves of cool breeze hover"
"merge together to pamper"
what do you want?
Please forgive me, subbu
for all the atrocities we men
did to women all these years...
...on behalf of all men
...this mangala moorthy
is apologizing to you, subbu
please forgive me, subbu
forgiving you is out of the question
do you want a few slaps?
'I cannot forgive you
want a few slaps from me?'
hit me, subbu
hit me hard, subbu
you are a pain, grandpa
you make us lug these now
and take them down at noon
you have no idea
these are bonsai trees
look how I grow huge trees
in such small pots?
Trees should be grown
on the sides of a road
- good morning, ra.
- Good morning
ra, something very important
you, goms and I...
Just the 3 of us...
...are going on a trip for 3 days
3 days
only 3 days
ra, it's my responsibility
I'll convince uncle
ra, just come with us
that will do
uncle won't agree, prabha
my life is like an illusive jail
you won't understand
even if I explain
ra, you need a break
come on
like mother-in-law
like daughter-in-law!
Ra... ra...!
Any yelp...?
Huh...?
Go and bring the thread
any help?
Can you get me a bike?
"Praise be to you, qalandar
the red robed Saint, our savior"
"o' sufi Saint, glory be to you
sire of sind, mystic true"
"o' jhulelal, clad in a red robe
bless me; Flood my heart with hope"
"friend of the sindhis and of sehwan,
o' god intoxicated nobleman"
"four lamps divine
always lit at your shrine"
"and here I come yonder
to light the 5th lamp in your honor"
shah jehan built
this Taj Mahal for mumtaz
42 acres, 1000 elephants,
30 varieties of stones
he spent 320 million
20,000 people built this
in addition, do you know every year
300000 to 400000 tourists come here?
I can read up
all these facts in Wikipedia
tell me something new
shall I tell you?
But you shouldn't get angry?
Shoot
this is the tomb of mumtaz who gave birth
to 14 children and died at the age of 38
her husband built it
swimming in guilt and grief
am I right?
Hello...
Hey, ameena
prabha, can we go for
the shoot as planned?
No, I'm planning a trip
with aunty and her friends
it will be ideal if you
plan from November 1st
by the way
what happened to those love birds?
They are well settled
our roop Singh gond
has employed them both
stop yakking let's go
talk to you later
I'll see you on 30th, okay?
I'm worried about my tuition students
half yearly exams are approaching
come, goms, let's go home
what do you want?
- Why are you latching the door?
- I'll tell you
ra, 3 days
just 3 days
you are coming with me
and goms to chhattisgarh
aiyo! Aren't we going back to Chennai?
I have my tuition clas-
come with me
ra...?
Will you ask uncle's permission or shall I?
Impossible, prabha
it's even more difficult now
why...?
What now?
I know
you got a seat in the party, ma
you'll stand in this election for us
and you will win.
I'll make sure you win.
Ward councilor, huh?
You're rocking, girl!
For their political career to flourish...
...they will use me as a toy
whatever it is, being elected
as ward councilor has a special honor
I will only sign, that too sitting at home
ward councilor it seems
look at that
then what will you do?
What will I do?
Same routine
take care of the house
clean and cook 3 meals a day
ward councilor!
Most lady councilors in India
will sign as per their husbands' wishes
will hoard the cash
they get in their bureau
ignore that
when is the election?
How does that-
15th of next month
then let's leave tomorrow
you can be back in 3 days
keep quiet and go to bed
she is vexed, as it is
don't bug her
go to bed now
god, please save me
both of you-
- hey, what?
- Goms
I would love to come
but I just can't, dear
she'll keep hushing
you go to sleep
we have a lot of work to
do tomorrow, go sleep
whom are you talking to now?
Hello...
- I'm gomatha's daughter-in-law here.
- 'gone case!'
just a minute
'gawd! She is dragging me too'
'wonder who it is
at this time of night'
'hey! What are you up to?'
tell me who it is and then call
'go on, talk'
'hey, this is subbu here'
'this is subbu here'
'rani... gomu'
subbu... subbu...?
Subbu?
'My mother reared sheep'
'even a hen'
'but never had a dog as a pet'
'instead, raised only you!'
'brought up only you!'
how are you both doing?
I'll spank you, rani
don't run, wait.
'Sleep... sleep, my little one'
He is yelling at gomu come soon
what kind of game is this
to tear books?
Shall I complain to mother?
- Gomu, get up from there.
- How dare he yell at us!
Rice fritters!
Make the sign of the cross
in the name of the father
and of the son-
clear out now
girls, what's happening?
Sorry, mother.
'Long live our leader
mr kodhandaram'
'long live mrs amirthakumari'
'vote for amirthakumari'
how are you doing?
Vote for 'cooker'
She is here now
let's sprinkle the flowers.
- Eat, my dear.
- I don't want
you didn't eat from morning
shut up!
You deal with it
chewing betel leaf won't solve anything
eliminate kodhandaram before the election
or his wife.
Hey! Will you stop?
I'm going out of town for a week
you have to take care of your mother.
You go, subbu.
I should take care of my mother
why should you?
You go, subbu
but you'll be back, right?
Limit your alcohol intake
your mother will want you
at all odd times
eat home-made food
I have told our maid manju
she will cook what your mother needs
you go, subbu
you deserve a holiday
my mother I'll take care of her
why should you look after her?
These tablets should be given
thrice a day, before food
only this tablet
she has to take after lunch
I have jotted down everything
don't forget the timings.
I have started
train is at 10:30 p.M
nizamuddin express
I'll be in agra
tomorrow by midnight
hope you won't mess it up
okay... okay.
Subbu?
You'll be back, right?
Here... move close to the plants
come inside
smile some more
just a little more
smile!
Awesome!
'Where are you off to now?'
where did she disappear?
Will you come here... Quick?
Your father will want
a hot meal served
aunty is here
don't cry.
'You couldn't have timed it better'
'shall I click a snap of you, sir?'
bah! Clear out!
Given a chance you'll shoot a whole season
develop the photo
out... quick
'come on'
'just go'
'may god be with you'
Hey! Go to bed
- your dinner?
- We can serve ourselves
karthi, shall I fry
some fritters for you?
Hey!
Pah!
Has she gone inside?
I think I underestimated kemka
when deprived of a seat to contest
he is out to maul us like a mongrel
how do you know this?
Remember I am your father!
Okay, listen
be armed 24x7
don't go out alone
take someone with you
that bloody mongrel won't
show mercy even on kids
ask everyone to be alert.
Mother is missing, pa
I can't find amma anywhere, pa.
She is missing, pa
she'll be in some corner
in this big house
- search thoroughly.
- You're wrong, pa
our mother is missing, bro
kala, get my pant.
Daddy, he has kidnapped her
start the car
search properly
before you take the car
kidnapped, pa
he has kidnapped my mother
how long will you take?
'Coming, bhai, 2 minutes'
don't be in a rush
over acting, my dear
'where did granny go, ma?'
Rani...!
Why is she...?
Rani, open your eyes.
'I'm talking to you'
it's me... Subbu
who's this?
Hey! I'm gomu
gomu, what have you done to yourself?
She's the one who dabbed
make-up on my face
I did it I'm a beautician
by the way where have you brought me?
If we are undecided
this will never happen
only if we grab you from
your routine life this trip is possible
that's it
girls, no one should ask any questions
regarding our whereabouts or plans
3 days just 72 hours
we will live for ourselves
okay?
Where are we going?
'Where is she off to?'
I am also very much
a part of this world...!
Come on.
"Foo... foo... footloose & fa... Fancy-free
let's go on a fun & frolic spree"
"little sparrows back in their nest
catching up on lost years in earnest"
"sideline people who stupidly say
you're a girl, why do you need it anyway?"
"Take 2 bags of dreams colorful
we are ready to paint the town purple"
"this world is round, it's true"
"you have an equal share too"
hey! You englishman!
Did you think I was a lady?
I am the goddess to my devotees
ghost to those who oppose me
these loving hands know
to slit your throat too
and also to control
your atrocious acts
'why is it so dirty?'
'can't they dredge it?'
'and they call it yamuna!'
'shut up don't be mean'
why are rivers named after women
as gang a, yamuna, kaveri?
Rivers are divine
just like women
goms, don't simply spin a yarn
no god or religion has
taken care of any river
'tell me about it!'
no woman has been
respected either.
'How much more do you want?'
not just the lady-donkey
from our house
2 other donkeys are also missing
they've packed
all their clothes and left
I somehow feel kemka
wouldn't have kidnapped them
daddy!
Listen to me
don't I know what to do
during election time?
Let us not ruin our reputation
listen, you come here
we'll handle it
"did man usurp god's seat with a hanky
to use up all his tricks hanky-panky?"
"Let's gather momentum and rise"
"catch the clouds in cerulean skies"
"let's blow like the wind, zip, zap zoom"
"destination cloud 9 to dispel gloom"
'what about your parents?'
dad is into rubber business
in kerala, amma is an author
she has written more than
25 tamil books you know?
My dad started drinking heavily
after my mom passed away
they fell in love
and got married, right?
He missed her a lot
but I told him frankly
'dad, if you drink I won't
come back home either'
'now... now he's okay'
let's see who can throw
this pebble the farthest?
'I won'
'look there'
"Worked like a dog, night and day"
"not a naya-paisa did we get anyway"
"though we slave like a worn out tile"
"expecting 'those 3 days' rest is futile"
"to be milked for your comfort only"
"a clank of robots are we?"
"Let's gather momentum and rise"
"catch the clouds in Celeste skies"
"let's blow like the wind, zip, zap zoom"
"destination cloud 9 to dispel gloom."
"Mancala game 'count the cowries'
songs and chatter non-stop stories"
"sand or stone, hide & seek memories"
"playing 'catch the train' in school
flashback all over again so cool"
I want to sit in front.
I didn't do anything
they pulled it with all their might
"let's put the pedal to the metal and rise"
"catch the clouds in cobalt skies"
"let's blow like the wind, zip, zap zoom"
"destination cloud 9 to dispel gloom"
"foo... foo... footloose & fa... Fancy-free
let's go on a fun & frolic spree"
"little sparrows back in their nest
catching up on lost years in earnest"
"sideline people who stupidly say
you're a girl, why do you need it anyway?"
"Take 2 bags of dreams new
we are ready to paint the town blue"
"this world is round, it's true"
"saved even for you"
'rani-gomu-subbu'
"you have an equal share too"
"did man usurp god's seat with a hanky
to use up all his tricks hanky-panky?"
It's already been a day
we've sent our boys to
Delhi, Madras, sikandra
but no news as yet
what shall we do now?
Won't you put salt in the food?
Get me some salt
let's wait until tomorrow morning
don't dump the whole cup
just sprinkle a little
enough
your wife is the one
who is missing
and you are sitting here
enjoying your dinner
go away
stop it stop it, I say
daddy, why are you taking out
your anger on varshini?
Archana was the one who packed
grandma's sarees the other day, ask her
bro, don't hurt her
didn't you hear me?
Don't lose your cool, bro
tell him not to hit me, daddy
'hey! Coffee'
where did she go?
Maybe we should have
left after the elections
as if this impulsive child
listened to my suggestion
girls, if I am taking the trouble of taking
you somewhere, there must be a solid reason
this trip has to happen only now
just 2 more days
after that you can go
wherever you want to, okay?
By now my son will be
coming in search of me.
'Rani-gomu-subbu'
don't know if the kids ate or not
ra, out of sheer curiosity, why is it
you think you're indispensable?
If you don't eat,
they won't eat too
if you don't tuck them in bed
they won't sleep
that's how it is, prabha
it's a typical girl thing
hey! Subbu, please be quiet
all of you harbor
an unknown fear within
you'll keep running behind them
with this emotional bondage
you are scared
they will ditch you
she's being so mean
hey! Prabha
don't be rude to aunty
what else, ra?
Okay, tell me
do you love your husband
or are you scared of him?
A bit of both
goms, what about you?
She is petrified of
the 'curved nose-man'
sorry, dear
she's asking about your husband
why talk of him
when he's dead and gone?
When he was alive
when he was alive-
no idea, I don't know
goms will always show off
I'll ask her separately later
very funny
subbu, what about you?
Neither
don't pull a fast one
one look at her husband
she'll run a marathon
like her famous running race!
- You know what a sprinter she is?
- 'Really?'
1st in our school race
she should have!
But she got the 3rd prize
you know who came first?
- Me.
- 2nd... Yours truly
- is that true?
- She came 3rd
I twisted my ankle
on that day or els-
or else what?
Are you game now?
For a race?
We were having a gala time
why ruin it now?
Prabha, stop the car
let's find out now
once and for all
are you joking?
Rani, scared, huh?
I'll agree if you prove it to us now
I'm the last person to be scared
prabha, stop the car
let's race
prabha, you deserve a kick
I was happy with my tuition
now you're making me run
on your marks
get set.
What happened?
Wait... wait
let me help you
aiyaiyo!
Your turn for
a twisted ankle, huh?
Let me help you
I told you not to race now
is the vehicle stocked with weapons?
Are we well-equipped?
Yes, why?
Stop... stop
stop
what is it?
'What are you looking at?'
talk to me
where are you coming from?
Agra
do you know whom you are addressing?
Shall I call the minister?
Open the bag check it properly
I belong to janlog sakthi
party of uttar pradesh
this isn't u.P, it's chhattisgarh
sir, we got the stuff
what is this?
Used for cutting vegetables, eh?
I've come in search of my mother
don't talk too much... Come along
- 1 minute, hear me out, sir.
- Follow me
such a green fertile foot!
Take a step carefully
"o' slender damsel, walk gently
what will happen to your fragile body?"
Promising to treat your sprain
that doctor must have broken your leg
don't let go
you wanted to race us, huh?
Walk... walk
hey! Goms, come
she challenged you for a race
why are you chasing me?
All thanks to you!
Annamma is delivering her calf
an and Anna isn't here to help
is sister there at least?
Move, move aside
what happened?
Annamma...?
Hey! Go math a, hold her
I won't I'm scared
relax, dear
rani, hold her tail
god, be by my side
do you have a rope?
Move back
don't crowd around
subbu, don't mess it up
you don't know anything.
Rani, pacify annamma
from the other side
don't worry, dear
you'll be fine, my precious
I'll go and fetch an and bro
hey! Subbu
pull gently
hey! Komalavalli
what happened to you?
You'll be fine, annamma
don't faint!
Hey, get up
'komalavalli, annamma has delivered a calf'
'how was that?'
- hi5 to us also.
- Too good, I say
your mother-in-law is so gutsy
do you know that?
Oh! She's taking a dig at me
you had a farm in your village
so you had hands-on experience
how will I know?
Unless I die how will
I know the graveyard!
Subbu, do you deliver babies too?
I have no experience
in delivering my own baby
why don't you consult the best doctor?
I can recommend one for you
'don't stuff your feet into your mouth'
'squid eyes, I'll kill you'
'I'll murder you too'
madam, the car is ready now
come on, the door is fixed
'she's running away'
'he fixed the door so soon?'
look at the design, right?
Only the girl must bear
a child for 10 months
deliver a baby even if
she breaks a few bones
she has to carry the child
in her arms for the next 2 years
hey! Goms
will you be mad if I said
I don't want babies?
I have no clue
it's up to you and your husband
'tell him at least
to have a baby'
Can I make a call?
No, ra, just 3 days, please
go and talk to them
don't be silly, prabha
goms, as soon as she talks
they will force her to come back
- what?
- Then what?
Her husband might
complain to the police
her grandchildren need her
don't give unnecessary heart attacks
just go and give them the details
ra, whatever happens you should
be with us till day after tomorrow
I know all that
do you have 21re coins?
Yes, grandpa?
Pick up the phone.
Are you fine, grandma?
How are you, dear?
I am fine
won't you come back home?
- Mom told me you've escaped.
- Hey! Give it to me
bloody donkey, where are you?
Suddenly became gutsy, huh?
You couldn't even cross
our street corner-
as soon as I see you
I'll slaughter you
'not just you, those 2 jennies
who dragged you also'
I have no shred of dignity left
party men are ridiculing me
'can you hear me?
Cat got your tongue or what?'
where the hell are you?
'Don't mutter under your breath'
hello... hello
ra, no sentiment no emotion
just 3 days in your life
for you, just for yourself
put this back
you guys are lucky
I don't even know if I'll ever meet
my friends after all these years
no idea
ra, loosen yourself
chin up
so many housewives sail
in this same boat
I realized it while making
a documentary film
each one of them
has so many desires
so many dreams
bottled up anger
as you said marriage is like
a magical prison for women
need to reach out and kick it off
with 1 hard kick...
...either the door of the jail
must open or else break to bits
what?
When you feel stressed
expel the negative energy
do it, ra
- over here?
- Yes, give it a shot
I'll do it with you, come
'come and eat'
'what are you both doing?'
'don't keep harping
I made her stay in the hostel'
why did I do so?
I get transferred every 2 years
Bangalore, nagpur, Delhi
can I keep shuttling around with her?
Or can I ask the central govt
why I'm being transferred?
Just because she's our only daughter
be glad I gave her a good education!
Did she study properly?
She ruined my name
all those nuns shudder
hearing her name
someone wanting to marry her
by itself is a big deal
ask her to pack up her lofty ideals
of writing a bank exam and all that
persuade her to marry that chap
he's a gem of a boy
he wants to progress in life
'she will be well settled in life'
only if I go for a bank job
my life will be good, pa
don't keep saying it
like a broken record
how dare you!
Don't hit our daughter.
'Rain helps to grow food
and quenches thirst too'
'try to memorize'
get down
step out
why?
'Call me anytime day or night'
what is it, ra?
'Your exams are round the corner
recite it to me now'
'why is she sitting
in the driver's seat?'
what is she intending to do?
No, write it 100 times
'rani, you didn't get
any other seat?'
'prabha, careful
why are you speeding?'
'who is driving?'
'take a look'
'do you know to drive?'
hereafter don't touch
the steering wheel in your life
- you don't know to drive a car.
- We are anyway selling this
won't I never buy a car in my life?
I'll sell your jewelry and this car
your father gave as dowry
I'll earn ten times more.
I am fully capable
trust me
don't you act smart-
Rocking!
Superb
'does she think
she is schumacher?'
ouch!
'Why did you stop
with a jerk?'
Lord ganesha, protect us
I prefer dying in your hands
than being driven by her!
I am coming now
goms, be quiet
they will move soon
they cross the road
usually to drink water
ra, switch off the engine
how are you so sure?
Did they tell you?
Hey! Female elephant
she is pregnant as well
do you want to
deliver her calf too?
Don't even breathe
'with her around
we don't need any cops'
army Jeep is here
ra, start the car
follow that truck
and stop behind it
go, the truck is moving
be careful they have guns
has it gone?
Can we proceed?
- Talk to him in hindi.
- Have those elephants gone?
Yes, follow us
1 minute slow down
okay, come.
'Sit... get inside'
Bro
chhattisgarh is my fortress
my jurisdiction
I've asked them
to search every alley
tomorrow my men will find your wife
don't worry
'have you crossed the bridge?'
'achanakmar forest chhattisgarh'
I was wondering
I'm waiting right here
'drive straight as the crow flies'
'zip your lips don't laugh'
keep quiet
he may think we are mad
subbu, ra
this is ameena, prathap
they work with me
gom's friends
where are we?
This is achanakmar
wild life sanctuary
you can see many wild animals here
tiger, cow, wild buffalo
you can see plenty of them
there are 'wild' animals
like cows here it seems
already she has
named you 'wild buffalo'
ladies in high spirits
taking a dig at me
cool... cool
tonight and tomorrow night, that's all
we send the old girls home
and then we get back to work
'all these are our traditional weapons'
I'll give you time till tomorrow morning
'whom did you want to meet and why?'
you can go only after
telling us these details
detain them for 2 days and then send them
'when does the training start tomorrow?'
sit over there.
How can one eat this?
'Have you been called
for a groom's feast?'
are you a tamilian?
Telugu
what are you doing here?
We live near agra
my mother left
without telling us
I have come in search of her here
at this age your mother has left home
why?
Because she never brought you up
to cast aside the strand of hair and eat
get up
stand up
tell me the truth
if this happened at home
what would you have done?
Flung your plate
half a mile away?
A strand of hair is bound to fall when
ladies cook, it isn't the end of the world
what should you do?
Remove it and continue eating
got it into your thick skull?
Sit down now
eat
'here you go mushroom magic'
who has hung
the 3 roses upside down?
A game for everyone
are you ready?
This is called cooker exercise
catch... catch
cooker...?
Here also?
This is a different cooker
listen, you may have feelings you wanted
to share which you were unable to
'okay'
you are sharing all that now
it could be anger
or anguish
think of the person you are angry with
and go ahead, punch this
- punch.
- Like this
are you ready?
Shall we?
Okay, who is first?
'She'll go first'
I... me... myself
'1st stand, then punch'
is it okay?
If I go first is it okay?
'That is what I said'
superb, subbu all the best.
I've been noticing this
you come home daily
whatever I ask
you whine and weep
the reason is, you are
a gentleman it seems
apparently I should not
question you at all
'tell me'
will you cry and complain?
Will you wail as soon as
I open the door?
Why didn't you send me to work?
If you had not objected...
...i would at least be
teaching the 5th grade
did you see this?
Tom, dick, gomu
take tuition classes!
You asked me not to work, okay
why did you ask me
to abort my baby?
If it is a girl baby...
...you forced me to get rid of her
due to some ass of an astrologer
did we have another baby after that?
Did I conceive?
Did anyone yell at you?
I was scorned by everyone
as if you were bothered?
You will go to work
in the morning
and come back piss drunk at night
you drink to hide your weakness
what can I drink, man?
Till death do us part
I am your prisoner.
I should take care of you
and your blessed mother
'hey rani, where are you going?'
punch
start the show
aren't you my best friend?
Punch
go on hit 'him'
punch with all your might
solid punch
sock... whack
hold this
subbu, come on be strong
hey kodhandam
in reality I don't exist
for you, right?
All you know is to
refer to me as 'hey'!
'Hey! Come here'
'hey! Go there'
where is my name recorded?
Only in the ration card
and voter's identity card
do you know my name?
Rani amirthakumari.
My name is rani amirthakumari
that's my name, mind you!
Rani... rani
you punched my husband
shall I punch yours?
Punch
take it from me
hey prabha
is this a 'punch the persecutor' game?
I don't know
I got it now
my name is go math a
I will also punch
hold me
don't let go
go math a is here
my mother named me
on 'pongal' day
soooper name means sacred cow.
'Careful'
'gentle... gentle
don't be rough'
'over there'
Okay, let's go
'hey! Where is my daughter-in-law?'
I'll shut the door
'ma, don't worry
I have informed her'
Girls, hurry up
line up.
Go... go fast
only you
go.
- Get inside.
- 'take us with you, bro'
take good care of your mother
hey! Take this.
Girls, today is the last day
and last night
we shouldn't waste
even a single second
go math a, rani, subbu,
prabha, prathap, ameena
last night you brought
the roof down last night
even the ceiling cracked!
'Imagine 3 decades ago
if you are so mischievous even now!'
do you want water?
Hey, what happened?
Is this our funeral procession?
My throat... Feels hoarse... Like saw dust!
- What?
- Wait
drink some water
okay
off to raipur now and
from there chitrakoot waterfalls
then our trip ends
till then keep us entertained
by choosing a cheerful topic
tomorrow at this time
I will be in agra
shouting out slogans in the sun
'long live! Long live!!'
why are you thinking about it?
Be happy today
we cross that bridge tomorrow
what do you want now?
Sweet and spicy news
this is our topic
everyone should narrate
their unforgettable 1st love story
small or big
okay, subbu?
Ra, okay?
Then goms, okay?
You start your flashback
I will start the engine.
"His hair was a curly mop, black as coal"
"his electric eyes made me lose control"
"he barged into my brain in a jiffy"
"my eyes and heart set on him
I became his love-victim"
is it the boy who gave us
the tickets in the theatre?
"My tresses braided neatly
he dressed with dreams flowery"
"he trapped the bird in me
clipped my wings gossamery"
"a rat snake as the perfect ploy
he entered my house, this boy"
"like a hurricane hurriedly
he hurled a love-note at me"
"noticed by my family
he was thrashed mercilessly"
after all a snake catcher
flirting with my daughter!
"Very next second
caught red-handed"
"my lover 4 days old only"
"when I knew his name, dear me
I saw him on a bier, hand of destiny!"
"His hair was a curly mop, black as ebony"
"with his electric eyes he magnetized me"
"he barged into my brain in a jiffy"
"he dyed a love gone ivory
back to black as ebony"
was that murder or suicide?
Okay hey subbu
next is your story
'no way, no escaping'
'you have to tell us'
'go on'
"Just for time-pass
went to typewriting class"
"mantra of keys humming
heard in perfect timing"
"as we typed, love was printed
all over the paper imprinted"
"it's rhythm free
this dancing spree"
"didn't know the teacher
do's and don'ts a breather"
"didn't know the Tom cat in class
was making a playful pass"
"didn't know, chrysalis was I
turning into a butterfly"
"art of fingering I was learning
with the first flush of yearning"
"a s d f gf gf: I k j hj hj"
"a s d f gf gf: I k j hj hj."
"Like the cow on sale handy
in the famous gundur shandy"
"random strangers came home
best price to avail as ransom"
"for a love nonexistent
garnishing flavors insistent"
"that wretched master Romeo
acted like my Beau"
"just before the break of dawn
to elope with my Don Juan"
"to be his only wife
all through my life"
- whom do you want?
- Is sir there?
Someone to see you, dear
"left high and dry
shell shocked was I"
"a s d f gf gf: I k j hj hj"
"good lord!
So help me, god!"
'Married to me, bloody Casanova,
you want to graze around, huh?'
okay
next is your go math a.
I will tear you to bits
you go in a circle and
come back to square 1.
"On his forehead a dot
in the shape of a carrot"
"my dear sweetheart
like home-made tart"
"like corn in a straight row
his teeth sparkle and glow"
"he spun tales fanciful"
"he made my dreams bountiful"
"he made me laugh heartily
tickling my funny bone happily"
"biryani was no longer yummy"
"pillow wasn't enough for me"
"the love that tossed and turned in me
I didn't know to cover up cleverly"
"despite sneaking and scheming
he came out of hiding"
"my home-made tart
my man with a carrot dot"
"hey! Onion 'pakoda' spicy"
"my 'parotta' minced with chili"
"favoring me with food yummy
he reached my heart through my tummy."
"He made me laugh effusively"
"he made me tizzy
with his games crazy"
"he made my mind dilly-dally"
"he sent my heart on a spell so dizzy"
'chee! Then what happened?'
then?
Gomu, here.
I thought I'll get you married to a girl
from our caste who comes with a fat dowry
you are falling in love, huh?
I will skin you alive
and pickle you to pieces
bloody scoundrel
ouch!
My mother isn't accepting
our love, gomu
forgive me, gomu
"his mother was the excuse
he just vanished, vamoose!"
"Don't trust a moustache mate"
"or your desires that escalate"
"don't trust your age so gullible
where love blossoms unreliable"
'- Single or return?
- One way, one way, sir'
'i don't have change for rs 1000
get me smaller denominations'
'then whom did he marry?'
you know what happened-
don't get down
boom gate will be raised now.
What happened?
Breathlessness
for your husband?
Fat hopes!
For my mother-in-law
is it serious?
Why be deceitful, curious cat?
So what? It's our mother's purse
amma asked us to bring it
without showing it to anyone
do you know what's inside?
I am not curious like you
let's see it once
and put it back
take your hands off
someone is calling me
aiyo! Our elder brother
Anna?
Talk to him
I'm scared
why be scared?
I'll talk to him
hello, yes?
It's me, balaji
yes, we are going
to chitrakoot falls
yes, to meet our mother
so... so what? Come
as if I'm scared of you
- come.
- Give it to me
bro, just 1 day
we will stay with amma
for a day and get back
please, bro
hope you won't mess it up
by landing there
hello
hello...?
'This diet is now a fad'
'how will you have the stamina
to deliver a baby?'
'pour that gravy'
when did you last talk
to both of them?
Shankar and kausalya?
Yesterday why?
'You hog all by yourself'
hello?
Where are you?
Be safe we'll come there
okay
he's missing.
Just ignore and eat
are you kidding?
It's okay if it was just our team
we've brought all these people
- what's happening here?
- Nothing, you eat
you keep looking intently
she does the same
what's up with you both?
What is the hassle?
Why not just tell them?
Will you continue eating quietly?
Keep quiet! When is
the right time otherwise?
I want to share with all of you
a piece of news you don't know
what happened?
'One day we had gone for
a documentary shoot in madurai'
'in front of a theater
jam packed crowd'
'- was it around 4:00 p.M?
- Yes'
'madurai'
madhu, start
do you want to fall in love or
let your parents choose your groom?
- Shall I answer?
- Go ahead
marrying a random stranger
is a practice of the past
we are educated
and we go to college
we have also got
the right kind of exposure
if I am asked to marry a strange-
- look there.
- Shooting?
If I am asked to marry a stranger...
...how is it even possible?
It is quite unthinkable
I would opt for falling in love
and finding my spouse myself
90% of the girls will prefer love-
come fast save her
he has a knife!
Let her go
- nab him.
- Don't let him escape
quick.
Run... run
move aside
fraud! You lied to me, saying
you hit against a post in a bus
did that boy live or not?
The stab wasn't too deep
thank god!
They would be dead by now
if not for prabha
sooper!
Then what happened to the lovers?
She got them married
the very next week
they are no longer in tamil nadu
get up!
Let's leave now
what is this, goms?
Don't over react
I'll rip you apart
who will face my son?
Don't you laugh!
I am not your responsibility,
you are mine instead
- hey goms.
- Take all this
we don't have a male escort either
how can you insult me?
You are there but what can
you do as a single man?
Hey man! Listen to me
my job is to only convey the information
I have been paid only for that
'money is not a criteria'
1st identify the concerned people
1 minute.
Dammit!
Prabha, you're giving me heart attacks
why do you buy this kind of trouble?
No trouble, darling
this is my theory
to roam around at night
with jewelry weighing a ton...
...is not female liberation
then?
A girl should marry
the man she loves
and live only with the man she loves
that is liberation
all that is fine
what about your love?
Tell us your story
my mother-in-law knows
- no, darling?
- I know
still, tell us they want to know
my story is very simple.
I thought no man in this world
is as perfect as my father
so for a long time
I thought I shouldn't marry
only then I realized
all men are not bad
our system is wrong
do I make sense, goms?
That's when I met mr surendhar
within a very short while of meeting him
he gave me some faith and a little love
most important he respected me
bull's eye!
So one day out of the blue
I went up to him and said...
'I like you'
'shall we get married?' I asked
'birds of the same feather
flock together, both of you'
'quiet mischief' indeed!
Please drive fast
mother...!
Drive fast, bro.
Maaa... ma.
Allah!
'We are calling from
srinivasa rao hospital'
'are you pattammal's son?'
'your mother is critical
where are you?'
'are you coming?'
'Chitrakoot waterfalls,
chhattisgarh district'
'This place is called ghotul'
'the tribal folks bring their sons
and daughters here to stay...'
'...when their children attain puberty'
'they meet, mingle, mix and
they can marry anyone they like'
'isn't this awesome?'
'this is a village
to be on the map!'
hello, prabha
please come, welcome
wow!
- How are you?
- Good... Good
- how are you?
- I'm good and you?
- Where's your guy?
- Shankar... Over there
shankar!
Thank you, prabha
she is such a sincere girl
I know
introduce me
that is subbu
rani and goms
- goms, roop Singh gond.
- Greetings
he runs a trust and works
with these tribal people
okay, I am coming
what is that event?
It's a wedding, ma'am
go and participate
in their wedding
that's the word 'kalyanam'...Wedding
hey! Prathap
hello, my friend
hey! Kausalya
perfect spot for your honeymoon, eh?
Munna, madam and
her friends are here.
Where are you?
Hello?
- Hello?
- Uncle, this is prabha here.
I am here with subbu
her phone is with me
thank god you answered
I was hoping she wouldn't pick the phone
'she isn't next to you, is she?'
I thought I shouldn't call
but I can't be without
telling her either
I just wanted to say
my mother passed away
don't inform her now
let her come back
whenever she wants to
'you get my point?'
she has contributed
more than her share
this is her time.
I want to give her space
send her back safe and sound
because I don't have
anyone else in my life
hello...?
Women don't give dowry here
it's the men's turn to do so
divorce is a cakewalk here
no love lost, just say
'bye' and walk away
then you can live with
whomever you love
shall I say something?
What?
Today we will be going
our separate ways
yes, we will be parting today.
Hey! Subbu
subbu, where are you going?
Tell us what's wrong
hey! Subbu
what the hell
do you think of yourself?
Why aren't you coming?
Don't be silly, suri
you know what risks I took
to arrange this get-together
coolly you say
you missed your flight
who wants you here next week?
I took so much trouble
for this specific day
don't I know to bring everyone here
after rani's election is over?
You know subbu has left behind
her bedridden mother-in-law
'sweetheart, you know me, I would
have come if it was humanly possible'
'I'm really, really, really sorry, ma'
I don't want your 'sorry'
'then what do you want me to do?'
what you should do is...
...come out
drama, huh?
You'll organize a big drama like this
can't I pitch in my bit?
- How are you?
- I'm good
- how is your hand?
- Healed
amma didn't see you, right?
How will she see me
when you're seeing me only now?
Ages since I hugged you
come close-
- what's wrong?
- Let me go
hi senior
brother, can I add
the spice to the chicken?
Hello, chicken-brother
is that priority now, brother?
Hi... hello
hey! Subbu
what's up?
'Look at this waterfall'
won't it be lovely if we just go
missing somewhere in this jungle?
Gomu... hey gomu
what happened?
Where did you come from?
Being separated for 38 years and
suddenly we have the time of our lives
now to part ways again
we might as well have not met
you have your kids
and your family life
whether you kiss or kick
you have someone to belong to
prabha will settle down with
my son in some foreign country
where will I go?
As if I will be happy?
I'll go back to my army life
sit and stand according
to orders issued!
Wake up at dawn before
the pressure cooker whistles
my head hits the pillow
after the last whistle
what is the solution to our lives?
Shall we just run away somewhere?
Why should we suffer
and stay with them?
Even if she yells at me 24x7...
...my mother-in-law, my constant
companion has 1 foot in her grave
life with this drunkard-
but for this rope, I would have
jumped while talking to you
hey! Subbu
don't rant and rave like a lunatic
whether you jump or not
I intend to right now
what's wrong with you now?
Will I reach heaven
if I jump from here?
Cross over
want to dive?
Try all this tomorrow
let's go now
'no, I want to jump'
'I'll clobber you'
okay, jump
for your sake
you came to stop me
at the right moment.
I am at a loss for words
to thank you, dear
do you know your effort
is indeed priceless?
Uniting us after so many decades
thanks, prabha
'look over there'
'goms, rani, subbu'
a good shower and
tie my lungi real tight
only then I can cook
our home food properly
where do you work, bro?
Qatar, near Dubai
in a star hotel
folks over there
eat anything you boil
garnish with salt and pepper
plate clean polished!
Are our people
so easy to please?
Brother, what is your name?
Karthik, how can you simply watch?
Peel these potatoes
come on, brother
come on take it
in the house where the man cooks...
...won't kubera, god of wealth
rest and bless for sure?
If you cook for your mother
you'll go to heaven
if you cook for your wife you'll glimpse
heaven on earth even!
Go straight into that room
where are you-
don't ask me any questions
go right in
1 minute
what's all that noise down there?
- Nothing.
- College students, huh?
Your parcel, ra
what is it?
This is for you, goms
what is all this, dear?
This is for you, subbu
what?
Don't waste time
go and take a shower
- why-
- go... Go fast
dress up neat and come out
spruced up and sweet
with this soup all done at last
prabha...?
Our team is ready
what about yours?
Are the girls from the hostel ready?
What... what?
- Don't shout.
- What?
Why are you yelling?
Get inside
even I want to watch the fun
you just won't listen to me
balaji, please go in and hide
are they coming now?
Balaji, don't hide here
over to that side
you found the right place
don't shout
suri, go in I'll explain later
go in now
will you come over that side?
Just for 2 minutes please
go, boss
shall I hide too?
Come and click snaps with me
'we are all ready'
you shouldn't miss
even a single moment
come... come out.
Wow! Soooper.
You look simply superb
come here
okay
goms, I have a question for you
ask away
if only your son was here...
...will you go with him?
Or say, 'friends matter more to me'
and choose your friends instead?
What kind of question is this?
Is it even a question
worthy of an answer?
For 38 long years
we have been friends
of course I'll go with them
I'll tell my son
'get lost, you rascal!'
bingo!
My dear go math a!
Hey! Suri?!
Move... move aside
my darling son
'look at that!'
my darling son
are you planning to take
my son away from me?
Aiyaiyo! I haven't forgotten you
I was so stunned seeing him
look, this is my son
I told you he's working abroad
hello, aunt
how are you?
When did you come?
When you were singing
with your friends, 'oho... O'
you've lost weight, dear
my onion gravy-
next question is for
ms rani amirthakumari
I know you intend asking me
the same question
balaji... archana?
Where are you?
How did you guess, ma?
I asked you to come
won't I know?
- Archana?
- We've met
- how are you, aunty?
- I am fine, dear
did you bring my purse?
Give it to me
hello, aunty
what's so precious in this purse, ma?
Alright... alright
that isn't your question, rani
think carefully and answer
which child of yours
do you love the most?
Not these 2 brats
only my eldest son, karthik
alright
- okay.
- Karthik
come out, brother
'brother, what happened?'
'i don't believe this
is it karthik?'
'who... hey!'
ma...?
What's wrong?
Forgive me, ma
get up
what's wrong with you?
How could we have been so selfish!
I am a coward
spineless, ma
don't cry, son
I wanted to use you
and become rich, ma.
I'm such a coward
stop crying
what happened?
I'll tell you later
what I did is unforgivable, ma
it's okay forget about it
brother, get up
it's alright get up now
come on
control... Control
get him some water please
it's okay
enough, stop crying
drink water you'll feel better
brother, drink this
okay, drink some water
no problem
come on
subbu, call for you
this looks like a familiar face
my husband
subbu... subbu?
Tell me
'don't feel bad'
'you told your mother
whatever you felt, right?'
'your mother doesn't hold it against you'
you don't have to come now
I'll handle everything
what will you handle?
You couldn't take
care for 4 days?
And you'll arrange everything, huh?
Hang up now
I'll leave in the morning
come whenever you want, subbu
but when you get back...
...i won't be the drunkard you know
I'm giving up alcohol
I called to tell you this
what happened?
Aunt, what's wrong?
What is it?
Your mother-in-law passed away?
My husband has stopped drinking
aiyaiyo!
Alright
come
for uncle turning over a new leaf
sit down
suri...?
Because our brother here
opened his heart out to his mother
sit, brother sit down
we have arranged
a special treat for you
smile
move
but before that-
guess the treat.
What is all this in aid of?
Everything is cloaked in suspense?
Do you know why I went
to all this trouble...
...to ensure you are together today?
What's special about today?
Because today is October 30th
today was the day you were
forced to split up in college
we parted today?
How do you know the date?
Go math a, because you scaled
the hostel wall and went to watch a film...
...weren't you 3 chucked out?
'Yes'
which film did you go and watch?
Which film?
- Rajini film?
- Is that so?
No, I think kamal was the hero
are you sure kamal?
I thought rajini acted in it
what was the name?
'Aval appadithan'
that's right
'that is how she is'
that was the film which
released on October 30th
brother, hold this.
'October 30th 1978'
Now play the film.
'That is how she is'
'that is how they are'
'Like the koel waiting
for the sunrise, to coo'
'like the frog waiting
for the rain, to croak'
all my viewers waiting patiently for
my program 'beautiful tips for your beauty'
'here I am your hostess, subbu'
subtitled by rekhs
assisted by harini, kirthi, Seth.
You rock, dear
take a look in the monitor
beautiful!
Shouldn't feel happy we won
you'll face many hassles from
the opposition, even more from within
35 years of experience
I'll handle it
you get in you won't know-
the concerned person will handle it
you take leave.
Ma, you'll get your visa soon
my precious amma, hop on to
a flight and come, stay with me
no way count me out
if you're free you fly down
when I'm free I'll visit you
what will you do when
you are old and tottering?
Goms, however old you are
do what your heart dictates
that's my darling daughter-in-law!
'Why do you keep ordering her?'
'why are you butting in?'
'do you know her age?'
'how old is she?'
you think I'm old?
Want to see my gang?
"Foo... foo... footloose & fa... Fancy-free
let's go on a fun & frolic spree"
"little sparrows back in their nest
catching up on lost years in earnest"
"sideline people who stupidly say
you're a girl, why do you need it anyway?"
"Take 2 bags of dreams colorful
we are ready to paint the town purple"
"this world is round, it's true"
"you have an equal share too"
"with a hanky did man usurp god's seat?"
"To self-proclaim as ruler complete?"