No matter what, we'll win the case.
My intuition says so.
Advocate, did you hear Devaki's words?
She is sure the verdict will be in our favour.
I argued the case, but I'm still not sure we'll win.
What do you think, Gurukal?
I'm sure we'll win.
Mr. Vishwa, please save me.
Please save me.
They will kill me. - Usman.
Don't cry. Get up.
They won't spare me if they find me.
Stop crying and get up.
Please don't hand me over to them.
I said, get up. Come on, get up.
Now, tell me what happened. - Yesterday, in the market
my son and Gopalankutty had a tussle.
Today, he came with his goons
to my house and thrashed me.
When my mother tried to stop them, they kicked her on her chest.
I couldn't tolerate the sight of my mother crying in pain.
With a sickle, I attacked him.
He died.
Gurukal, take Usman inside.
Stop.
Where are you going? - Mr. Vishwa.
Send him out. We'll kill him.
Who among you wants to kill him?
He killed Velayudhan and fled.
I know what happened.
Please leave for now. - Will you decide what we should do?
Yes, I will decide who has to be saved.
I don't discriminate.
I will do what I feel is right.
I protect the one who comes to my doorstep asking for help
no matter what mistake he has made.
Usman, where did you attack him? - Outside my house.
No, you attacked him in your kitchen.
This is what you will say if anyone asks you. - Gurukal
admit Usman and his mother in a hospital with injuries.
Break their house, the electricity meter and main switch.
Advocate, the sickle should have the fingerprints of his mother.
You know how to proceed the rest, don't you?
Usman. - Yes?
Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
The court's verdict should be a slap on Poomadam Vishwanathan.
Rama, won't we win the case?
There's no doubt, we'll get possession of Vazhamala.
Once that's done, you'll be kings here.
Once we get the possession of the place
we'll earn crores of rupees. - This calls for a celebration.
Let people know we won the case.
Poomadam Vishwanathan Thiruvallur Padom
owns Thiruvallur field
that extends from Kandam to Kariyadu area
which is in total 1,854 acres.
It was illegally usurped by Mangoyikal Kurup, Amballur Padom
and he has been possessing the land and enjoying its benefits.
This has been proven in court.
After hearing the arguments and analysing evidence and documents
it has been proven that the land legally belongs to Vishwanathan.
The legal possession of the land
is hence being handed over this day of March 10th, 1975
to Vishwanathan Thiruvallur Padom, son of Poomadom Karunakara Kurup.
After all, it's a legal matter.
I won the case, but please don't
hold any grudge against me.
Vishwanathan, what are you saying?
Vazhamala's possession is handed over to you.
Why should we feel bad? You are not a stranger.
It's one and the same, no matter who owns it.
We have no grudges or complaints.
All right. Let's go.
After everything was over, he came to console me!
He won the case. He can do or say anything.
I wanted to thrash him then and there.
Shall we go for an appeal? - How will that help?
Karunakaran will appearing for Vishwanathan again.
We have to get Vazhamala back.
He married our sister and took her away from us.
And now.. I won't spare him.
Why has Vishwanathan's advocate
come to Mangoyikal house? You argued the case so well.
You deprived us of the place. Am I right, Panicker?
Please forgive me.
Although I've been with Vishwanathan for years
I owe a lot to you.
I will tell you a way to get Vazhamala back.
Can we trust you?
Yes, you can. But what will you give me in return?
What do you want?
I want to live happily.
Give me half of Vazhamala.
Half? - Yes.
To betray a person I have been with for around three decades
I should get this much, at least.
I agree.
I was just thinking that I didn't see Veeran today.
He wants to come with you.
Son, I'll take you some other day.
Let him learn to sort out issues and take decisions.
Why are you late today, Shankaran Gurukal? - I went to the temple.
Today is Divakaran's birthday. - Is it?
You didn't tell me. - He told me.
Shall we leave? - Why?
It's a petty issue. How many of us will go to sort it out?
Who will take care of things here if you come along?
The Tahsildar and Village Officer are coming today.
Vazhamala land has to be measured and boundaries need to be decided.
Who will look after all that?
He is right. Gurukal, you stay back today.
Vishwanathan, do you still want to go?
Gurukal, don't be silly. We're going for a good cause.
Son, now that it fell from my hand
let it be with you.
Karunakara, the elephant is in a bad mood.
Yes, it is.
Welcome.
This is what I like about you. You come if you have promised to.
You gain all that you decide to and help everyone.
You protect those who come asking for help.
All of you are present. Where is Adiyar?
What's the issue? You treated each other like brothers.
Don't take it to your heart. We'll sort it out.
Of course, we will.
Is there a problem that cannot be solved by Mr. Vishwan?
This is a forest and we're wild.
So, please forgive us if we behave like animals.
Vishwanathan, you will have to have some patience.
Don't you want to settle the issue today?
Why is Adiyar required to sort out the our differences?
Between us? - Yes, you heard it right.
Did you think I forgot everything just because I was civil to you?
You want to defeat me, don't you?
Vasu Kurup!
Take your hands off me.
Advocate!
Karunakara, you..
Poomadam Vishwanathan has been killed by a wild elephant!
Mr. Kurup.
What is it, Rama? Why did you come running?
The man who purchased Vazhamala is on his way.
He must have reached the banks of the river by now.
Why is he coming suddenly without prior intimation?
Why should he inform us?
He has given us a handsome price.
We haven't been able to vacate the people staying there.
He shouldn't think the Kurups did not keep their word.
I want to cross the river to the other bank.
Get in, sir.
I want to take my car. - But I don't have a ferry boat.
Don't you have more boats? Just tie them together.
Raman Nair is responsible for this.
It is you who told us
you'd sort everything out. Now what happened?
Actually, those tenants..
It's a shame on us if we cannot vacate them.
The registration will take place at the right time and they'll vacate.
Just call Theepori Thambi.
Demolish all the houses!
I didn't recognize you. I've never seen you in this area.
I'm Maanikothu Marthandan. - Son.
Where are we?
We're crossing the river to Vazhamala, Dad.
Set everything on fire!
Raghava.
Go.
Were you behind all this?
Chandra. - Yes? - Didn't I tell you
about Theepori Thambi? He is a well-known police officer.
He is the one.
So you do know me.
Of course I do. Is there anyone who hasn't heard about you?
The son of a father who wished
to make his son a military man worked as a labourer in the market.
From the day he realized his income was too less
to meet the needs of his family, he started working for smugglers.
You became a cop and bought this uniform
with the money your father earned through illegal means.
You're always available to support the Kurups for anything.
What do you gain from these dealings?
What's your next program? - Do you want me to explain?
I know your plan and so, I'm telling you.
Veerabhadran says only what he knows and does what he says.
Put an end to this right now.
Who are you to decide that?
Veerabhadran. At the end of 'Dakshayagam' prayer
Parvati sacrificed herself and in the pain of her separation
Lord Shiva lost himself. Taking advantage of this, a few demons
appeared to attack him when they were killed by Veerabhadran.
They are my guards.
I don't discriminate between right or wrong.
Without caring if he is right or wrong, I protect anyone
who comes to me for aid. I won't hesitate to lay my life for him.
Are you here to listen to his bragging? - He has to.
Because I'm Veerabhadran.
And the land you're standing on is under my protection.
The ones you thrashed came to me asking for help.
What you shattered is the dreams of those
who have shed tears and sweat for years, starving themselves.
Who are you to teach me all this?
The Kurups have ruined the lives of many.
Don't forget you're inviting the wrath of Mangoyikal Kurups.
I don't care who my opponent is once I begin the game.
I'll kill you all.
If you raise your hand on their behalf, I'll cut it off.
Get out of Vazhamala today. I will kill you if come again.
Here are the dreams you burned.
Keep it safely.
If you cannot apply it on your forehead
ask him to sprinkle it on your body before it's cremated.
I'm.. - I know.
Marthandan, the person who purchased Vazhamala.
It was a mistake, wasn't it?
Count the money.
It's more than what we agreed for Vazhamala.
Now, tell me how we can get rid of Poomadom Veerabhadran.
It's not so easy to get rid of him.
Then what are you here for?
Poomadom Veerabhadran! Is Vazhamala his ancestral property?
You did nothing, despite all that happened.
Why didn't you shoot him?
This is the third time. In the tussle at Puroor
if you had killed him, this would not have happened.
The Thiruvallur and Amballur lands were both
under my control once. Kill him.
Vasu Kurup opposed it even then.
Veerabhadran! Yes, he has a little something
that no one else has.
But my guiding rule is
never to be conquered by a person or event.
Have you heard of it, Kurup?
I'm sure you haven't.
'Deep within my mind that's frozen and still'
'I still chant the name of God.'
While in Rome, do as Romans do.
No person or event can break
my guiding rule.
Whom she was separating Radium from pitchblende ore
Madam Curie's conscience whispered.
I carry the same explosive fire and power
in my mind.
I know what has to be done.
It's very simple.
Harder than diamond
and softer than a flower. Marthandan can be both.
Veerabhadran needs to be dealt with.
I thought you would be able to do it. But no problem.
It's a cakewalk for me.
I know what he needs.
Give him the money he asks for. Let him enjoy it.
Veerabhadran will give in to money.
Discuss, bequeath, tolerate and then retaliate.
I'll face what comes. - We will be with you.
I've paid your money. I want the registration immediately.
Then I know what has to be done.
Dad.
Vazhamala now belongs to us.
1,854 acres of land.
Right in the centre of it
I shall construct a huge palace fit for a king.
Thiruvallur and Amballur's
green fields will be what you witness on opening the window
of your bedroom.
Marthanda. - When you look out of the window
you will see huts built with love and innocence of the poor.
You will see those huts burning down into ashes, Dad.
Don't you want to see them melt
down like wax?
When they are done burning
you will hear the cries of many.
Dad, don't you want to hear the cries? - Marthanda.
But there's a hindrance.
Veerabhadran. Before he declares battle with me
I need to finish him.
Yes, I will do it.
Have something before you leave.
This is more than enough, Mom. They are all waiting for me.
Anantha, is your work done?
It's very difficult to get the paperwork done from office.
They told me I'd be given a license only after I prove my ownership.
Aren't both issued the Panchayat office? - Yes.
I'll call and tell them. You may go. - Okay, bye.
Veera, what about me? - I haven't forgotten about you.
It will be done within a week. And if the loan is not sanctioned
we'll arrange the money from elsewhere.
Okay. - Go.
I'm Narayanan from Tripankotu.
She is my daughter Ajita. - What can I do for you?
She has cleared the PSC written exams.
I wonder if they'll recruit her. - Advocate. - Yes?
Call Raghu in the PSC office
and enquire about her details. - Do you have your hall ticket?
Please enquire. - It's very difficult to get a job these days.
We tried a lot but nothing worked.
What do you do now? - I take home tuitions.
We're in a bad financial state. If you help her find a job
we'll be grateful to you. - We'll try our best.
Advocate. - Yes?
What happened? - She has secured 53rd rank.
Okay. 53..
We'll do something.
Okay. - Thank you so much.
We'll take care. You must've left home early in the morning. - Yes.
Have some food before you leave. Go inside. - Sure.
Advocate.
Take it.
Mr. Veera!
Isn't that Sivan, the tailor?
Please help me.
What is the matter?
Stop crying and tell me what happened. - Save my life.
Please help me.
Shiva, calm down and tell me what happened.
Poduval came with his clerk to my shop and asked me to vacate
without any warning. They abused me.
They started hitting me. In the heat of the moment, I stabbed him.
The clerk?
I heard he died while he was being taken to a hospital.
Please save me, Veera.
My wife and children will be orphans.
Are you paying the rent for the shop regularly?
Yes, I have. - Do you have the receipts?
Yes, I do.
How many people saw you stabbing him?
The betel shop vendor Raju and the tea vendor Raghu.
Advocate. - Yes?
He stabbed the man who attacked his shop and tried to kill him.
Create circumstantial evidence and eye witnesses.
Chandra.
Don't hit me.
Hospitalise him.
Gurukal, call the police station. - Okay.
Be careful while preparing the FIR.
Don't worry. I'll take care of it. - Divakara.
You haven't opened your shop today.
Did you see him stabbing Poduval's clerk? - No.
You did not see him stabbing Poduval's clerk. - No, I did not.
You haven't opened your shop today.
Move aside! - Move!
If anyone testifies against Sivan, you will be killed.
Advocate, what is my agenda for today?
There's a board meeting of the Co-operative Hospital at 10 a.m.
At 11:00, Chandran needs to be in court regarding case 31/4.
Post that? - You have to attend the wedding of Govindan's daughter.
At 3:00 p.m., you have to inaugurate Prabhakaran's
chit fund company.
The Cheruparambil church issue needs to be sorted by you.
At 4:00 p.m., there's a meet to discuss the annual function
of Ulavallur Upper Primary school.
Ask them to change the chit fund company's inauguration
from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Okay. - Get in.
I've been working hard from a very young age. I purchased
Vazhamala with my hard earned money.
I never expected this kind of an issue.
I'm responsible for it, though I did not expect it.
Please sort the issue of the refugees staying in Vazhamala.
Why should we get into a fight?
I didn't get an opportunity
to meet you or be introduced to you earlier.
I purchased the place without enquiring. It's my mistake.
Please allow me to rectify it.
You may suggest any solution.
I can make arrangements to build huts and relocate them elsewhere.
I have lot of expectations and projects in mind.
A good plantation, resort, industry.
I won't find another place to live up to my expectations.
If you say, I am willing to
proceed in a beneficial way. I'll give employment to those people.
Once my project comes up
this small town will grow. Not just that
I'll also construct a bridge to connect Adirani and Amballur.
You didn't speak a word.
Please let me know whatever your decision is.
I just want it to be in my favour.
I will develop Vazhamala to an extent people cannot even think of.
I'll establish a business link with the nearest industrial city.
As a guide or friend
please tell me what I should do.
I'm willing to pay you anything.
I see. So you've brought money with you.
After all, money is what rules everything. Our Super God!
How much is this? - Rs. Five lakhs.
Ten lakhs.
Whatever you want.
You became serious instantly.
How dare you hit Veeran! Get lost!
Veera, my goons don't know how to behave with people.
I forgot to instruct them before coming here.
To be honest, I'm losing control over these goons.
They are so used to hitting and thrashing people.
You may hit them if you want.
I'm sorry for what happened.
I'll take the money back if you don't want it.
Forget about it..
Veera! You don't know who I am.
I know. Marthandan.
The new rich man in Thiruvallur Padom.
After wandering in Gundlupet and Mahalakshmi Layout in Mysore
you started working for smugglers
killed and looted people to earn all the riches you possess.
You became adamant
and greedy to possess everything that you came across.
After you purchased Maanikothu Bungalow from Kolothu Nambiar
you became Maanikothu Marthandan.
You gave double the price
to purchase Vazhamala from the Mangoyikal Kurups.
Your greed did not subside even after that.
You declared sandalwood and teak as ordinary and damaged trees
when you bought Aanakayam Kuppam in an auction.
Marthandan, who doesn't spare any forest or village area.
I will build homes in Vazhamala. Stop me if you can.
You will come to me.
Yes, I will. 'To give you a feather's touch'
'so you get the cool shade of moon as a relief from the burning Sun.'
'To cool your mind that's burning like a desert'
'I shall come on horseback.'
'The Sun will come with cool breeze and soft rays'
'to caress us all with its loving touch.'
'To burn in its fire, those who are egoistic and arrogant'
'the Sun will come in a chariot with thousands of horses.'
Marthanda, we are pawns in the hands of God.
We cannot avert destiny. Let's see what comes our way.
What brings the natives of Parekadavu to my place?
Please come in. Have a seat.
Doctor, I know you. Who are they?
They're the directors of the trust. He is Dr. Ravindran
and that's Sivadasa Menon.
What's the status of the hospital's construction?
It's completed. We've also installed the equipment.
We wish to inaugurate it by the middle of next month.
That's good. Make sure the hospital
does not run as a commercial establishment.
You must work on the concept of social service to the public.
Well, what help do you expect from me?
Things were smooth so far. But now, we have a problem.
It's regarding the road to the hospital.
The owner of the adjacent land closed the road we were using.
We purchased half of the plot for our hospital.
When we purchased it, the previous owner promised to give us the road.
But that wasn't included in the agreement.
HIs brother is back from the Gulf and wants to build a house there.
There's hardly a narrow lane left.
He is not willing to give us any more land.
Many people tried to negotiate by offering him more money.
But he is adamant.
What's his name? - Sasidharan.
How much area does he own?
The entire frontage of the hospital is his.
So, he has a roadside plot.
What's the price of land there?
35-40 per cent.
We bought it for 25.
How much place do you want? Will you be happy with a road?
We'll at least need 20 cents.
In what name is the trust? - C.J. Memorial Charitable Trust.
Okay, come tomorrow. Arrange for the money. - Okay.
Go with them and collect all the details.
Try talking to Sasidharan.
Or ask him to come and meet me. - All right.
Let's go.
Advocate. - Yes? - Meet the Parekadavu registrar.
Tell him we'll have a registration here tomorrow.
Also tell him that the person has a problem to go to the office.
Who are you? - Are you Sasidharan?
Yes. I don't recognize you. - We're from Thiruvallur Padom.
My name is Shankaran.
What is it about? - Veerabhadran from Poomadom has sent me.
What do you want me from me? - The hospital trustees came to us.
It was to discuss about the road.
Many people have discussed this issue earlier.
I've made it clear I'm not interested in selling my land.
It's for a hospital and a noble.. - Stop it.
I don't care for the people. Let them die.
I am not a social worker.
Ask them to shut down the hospital if there is no road to it.
You're here with reasons! Do you have anything more to say?
What should I tell Veeran?
You need not tell him anything.
Since he has called me, I'll come and tell him what I have to.
I'm a busy man, but I came as you summoned me.
Come, take a seat. - I'm not here to sit. Tell me what you want to.
I hope you know them.
Yes, I do.
If a hospital is coming up in our small town
it's good for everyone, isn't it?
It's of no use to me. And I haven't promised to serve mankind.
As a native of this place, you should co-operate with us.
We've already constructed the hospital.
Sasidharan, think carefully and then let me know your decision.
They're ready to pay you a better price than the market rate.
Then why can't you think about it?
I have enough money. My decision is final.
I decided after thinking it over. So, my decision won't change.
Do you have anything else to say?
Gurukal, did you count the money? - Yes.
Okay, give it to me.
Take the money.
And transfer 20 cents of your land to the trust.
I will decide if I want to sell my plot, not you.
I don't need a mediator.
Do you want to read it? - No.
Come on, sign it.
You may go now.
Thank you so much. What can we do for you?
Run the hospital only to serve mankind. - Sure.
Chellappa, will the work be completed today? - Yes.
Divakara. Once the huts are built
shift the refugees from the camp to these huts.
Be careful with those admitted in the hospital.
We'll get them here after they're discharged from hospital.
There are children in the camp. Send the food on time.
We will have to arrange for their food for few days
even after they move here, shouldn't we? - Yes.
It's not so easy to distribute food packets to each of them.
Let's cook here. - All right.
Raghava, ask mom to give whatever groceries they'll need. - Okay.
Where were you, Krishnan? - I had been to Wayanad.
I was completely cut off at Palayalakodala colony.
Even the newspapers are delivered four days late there.
We know you were not at Wayanad.
Why did you disappear all of a sudden?
Veera.. - No.
You need not explain. I know where you were.
A labour union leader!
Didn't you help them to burn Vazhamala down?
I will allow you to live, if you do so peacefully.
Else, I will cut you into pieces. Get lost!
When we scanned through Vazhamala,
we found only one person to stand by our side.
You're right.
They threw you out like waste,
despite being the union leader. - Who is he? - Krishnan Madhavan.
He worked hard day and night
for the people living in Vazhamala.
Now they following Veerabhadran's instructions. Don't they?
If we find ants in our food, we leave it for the crow to eat.
That is what happened in Vazhamala.
You're penniless.
How will you survive if you be loyal towards the workers?
One needs money and intelligence.
Don't you know how powerful Veerabhadran is?
Didn't the people whom you trained speak against you?
Have it. Have it in one gulp and calm your mind.
It's a strong drink. Do you feel bad?
Were you shattered when the people you brought together
sided with someone else?
Anyone would feel bad.
After all, you've worked so hard for them.
Have one more.
Don't hesitate. This is just a beginning.
Come on, have it in one go.
Will you work for me?
Don't hesitate to tell me whatever your reply is.
Won't there be a few people in Vazhamala who'd still work for you?
We'll help you, too. Just do as we say.
Tell me what you want me to do.
Alright. Your consent
and courage, that's enough.
You may go now. I'll see you tonight.
Come on.
He is here.
Come in.
Kadavathoor Moidu Haji.
He is Vasu Kurup and his brothers Krishna Kurup and Narayana Kurup.
I've heard of you.
I hope Thambi has told you everything.
The game is with Veerabhadran.
I know it's difficult to get the better of him.
If anything happens to him, there will be a chaos here.
Hindus, Muslims and Christians.
Everyone loves him.
To create a religious issue in Vazhamala
is really a big task.
That is why I chose you for the task. - I know that.
According to nature and social habits
you can very well create religious riots.
In Parekadavu.
On the Chittari seashore against the fishing nets and boats.
Against the poor fishermen.
Humans did not fight against each other in those places.
It was a clash between the minds that love different deities.
I want the same story to repeat here.
Target the breeze that caress the banyan in the temple surroundings.
Poison the minds of people.
Wound the pure minds
of people there.
People living in harmony in Vazhamala should fight each other
in the name of religion.
It should spread from Vazhamala to Thiruvallur Padom.
And then, Veeran's peace
and influence should be finished.
I never fail to do any task that I'm assigned.
You called me because you know that, don't you?
I will give you someone to assist you.
Vazhamala people's favourite leader.
Krishnan Madhavan.
It's okay, lie down.
People came and thrashed us and we retaliated.
Can you identify them? Did they belong to Vazhamala?
I don't know. They're not from Vazhamala.
Most of them were strangers.
No one knows who they were.
Where's Krishnan?
Dear Kusum, I had no time to even look at you properly
amidst all this hurry.
I'm glad you thought of me at least now..
You betrayed us, didn't you?
Tell me who is behind all this?
Whose instructions were you following? - No..
Please don't beat me. I'll tell you.
Marthandan told me to do it. Moidu Haji is also involved.
Divakara, lock him up in the chimney house in our estate.
Guard him and bring him to court tomorrow morning.
Veera, have you started doing things
you have never done before? - Nothing is deliberate, Mom.
When people come to me with tears, I cannot ignore them.
Even if I stay calm and quiet
your brothers don't give up.
Mom, I still don't believe
Dad transferred Vazhamala
to your brothers before he passed away.
Dad could have done anything.
Stop getting into fights.
Think about yourself, too.
I understand what you intend to say.
You want me to marry and have a family.
Everything will fall in place, Mom.
First, I'll get them all married. Only then shall I marry.
You always have a reason for everything.
It's me, Haji.
Come here.
Come on.
What is it?
I have a secret to share.
Okay, tell me. - Come closer.
Veera!
Krishnan has been killed.
Inspector Thambi has arrested my sons.
Move your car aside, you..
Don't you hear me? Go and move him.
Throw him aside.
I will move, but before that I need to know where you're taking
the boys in your jeep.
You need not know that.
I want to know. They're my younger brothers.
Without my permission and knowledge
you cannot take them.
They killed Krishnan last night.
All right, I agree.
But I want to meet them.
You cannot. You may meet them in the police station.
I never do that. If I want to see someone
I see him then and there.
I won't change my habits for you.
Get down.
Kadavathur Moidu Haji! Find him, wherever he is.
Go. - Catch them.
If they've killed Krishnan, I'll bring them to the station.
If not, they won't come with you.
I will bring the one who killed Krishnan.
Let me go. No!
Kadavathur Moidu Haji.
You were a fish vendor in north Wayanad.
What are you doing here?
In Nathapuram, you sold perfumes, Kohl
and dark glasses.
When did you find time to learn politics?
What will you gain by supporting those
who are hell bent on
creating religious differences and chaos?
You want everything to be burned down into ashes, don't you?
To set Vazhamala on fire and kill Krishnan
what did you get in return from the Kurups and Marthandan?
I didn't kill Krishnan.
Divakara!
Now tell me. Who killed Krishnan?
I'll tell you. I'll tell you everything.
I told you a hundred times to hide Moidu Haji.
Now, what..
Do you know what will happen if he comes to court tomorrow?
Veerabhadran would have already wormed the truth out of him.
You boasted that you'd send him
to some other place or planet.
I know nothing. He shouldn't be presented in court tomorrow.
Tell me if you cannot deal with it.
The case is already filed.
I have no choice but to present him in court within 24 hours.
When will your helplessness ever end?
Do you have brains?
Do you have courage?
Courage for what? - To kill.
Go, kill and hang him inside jail.
Kadavathur Moidu Haji committed suicide.
People will wake up hearing this news tomorrow morning.
Hey!
Sir!
Is there night patrolling? - Yes, sir.
In which area? - Kanopu.
Go and get me a packet of cigarettes.
The shop must be closed, sir.
Go and check if Pandi's shop is open. - Okay, sir.
Moidu Haji.
- Yes?
Mr. Thambi.
I will save you. - I know that.
I knew you would not betray me.
I'm loyal to the people who pay me.
Can I ever forget you and Mr. Marthandan?
No. Never forget us.
You should always treasure memories of us.
No. Never!
Moidu Haji will never commit suicide.
He was tactfully killed.
He was killed and hanged so it looks like a suicide.
It's Marthandan's plan.
Only one person
can kill Moidu Haji in the lock-up and that's Theepori Thambi.
Kadavathur Moidu Haji did not commit suicide.
You killed him. And you will confess it in court.
No. - Won't you confess?
Won't you confess? - No, I won't.
Now you will.
Will you? - Yes, I will.
You..
Thambi, to repent on all the sins you've committed
keep aside one sleepless night
at least now.
I will come back. I will answer you that day.
Let her go.
No! We won't let her go. - No! We won't let her go.
We won't let Seetha Lakshmi go.
We want her back.
No, we won't let her go.
We won't give you custody of Seetha Lakshmi.
We want justice from the police. - We want justice from the police.
We want justice from the police.
No!
Please don't.
No! Please, stop.
Stop it.
No!
Don't beat them up.
No!
Don't do this.
I say, stop it!
Don't touch her! Without even presenting her in court
how dare you keep her in your custody! Do you know who she is?
She is someone who gives new lives to the poor in Chitampalli.
She educates them and enlightens their life. She is Seetha Lakshmi.
What right does the police have to beat a woman under judicial custody
in the court premises?
I will kill you!
What are you up to, Gurukal?
Are you going to sell all this?
No, my friend. I started this work right from today morning.
The newspapers from January 6th to March 14th.
The remaining details are written here.
The magazines from the day Chitampalli strike began.
Search for everything you find about it.
Here, please help me. I cannot do it alone at this age.
Didn't you read the news? Some policemen
and tribals died.
And a Brahmin girl was their leader.
She is not just a Brahmin girl. Her name is Seetha Lakshmi.
Whatever Lakshmi she may be, I'm tired of searching.
I'm allergic to dust. I'll start sneezing.
You don't like to read, do you?
Mavilattu Shankaran and Koniyur Madhavan started the strike.
How did a woman become the leader then?
The people of Chitampalli are not very educated.
Seetha Lakshmi is educated.
A huge group of women and youth came together
only after Seetha Lakshmi took the initiative.
The one standing towards extreme right is Seetha Lakshmi.
Who is the woman standing next to her and shouting slogans?
I guess she is Mrs. Kalyani.
Is she? 'When the strike got stricter, teacher withdrew.'
Why is there no case against Kalyani?
She should also be an accused if she stood in the first row.
I heard the police shot her dead.
There's a news about it in this newspaper.
The people were just striking.
How did they shoot the police?
Thousands of women and men participated in the strike.
But only 14 people are charged in the case.
I'm sure something unbelievable had happened.
The people on strike had no guns.
It was proven in court. - You're right.
A terrorist group
or trained murder organization had no influence
on the innocent people of Chitampalli.
Where would they have got weapons from?
It is sure that there was some mishandling by someone.
Notice the contradiction between the FIR and post-mortem report?
Not only that, the people did not
even try to appoint a good lawyer. - They are not financially sound.
At the political and state level
there was an effort made to prove Seetha Lakshmi
as the leader of a terrorist gang.
The news
in the papers, articles and notices prove that.
She is a Brahmin girl.
A family that follows all rules of Brahmanism strictly.
She is well educated and knowledgeable.
She is the backbone of an organization today.
Hats off to her guts!
Seetha Lakshmi has also been portrayed as a brave woman
in 'Navbharat Times'.
Navbharat.
Where is it published?
Who is its editor and the writer of the article?
Let us start from them as they are supporters of the strike.
Divakara, I want all the details today itself. - Okay.
What is the way to save her?
Is there a loophole in any of the law books
that you have studied? - It is not so easy.
The section charged on her is 302.
Every lawyer will hesitate to take up this case.
She is kept under police custody without any investigation.
Meet SI Pitambaran, who is in charge of the case.
Advocate, you will argue on her behalf.
I will tell you how to save her.
Why did you save me?
I'm thankful to you for your help.
But if you have some other intention
behind saving me
please don't expect anything from me.
If you have sympathy for me
I don't like it.
Don't expect a favour in return
for what you have done.
My way is different.
I didn't ask you about your aim or destination.
Where do you want to go? I'll drop you.
No. I will manage.
Water it with sesame seeds.
Plain water.
Touch the leaf, hold your nose
look towards your north, take off the ring, put it down.
Seetha Lakshmi is her name? - Yes.
Assume that she is dead.
Should we do this?
My daughter..
Just think that she died at an early age.
She has humiliated your family.
We need to get rid of her memories too.
So, it's important to do this.
My child is alive..
Brother, please be quiet.
You're the one who spoiled her.
Witch! See what she has done.
Sever all ties with her.
My child.
Stop there.
Where are you barging into? Get out!
Brother.. - Don't call me your brother.
You wandered the streets and huts like a stray dog
and now you're back from jail!
You cannot be my sister.
You are dead as far as we're concerned.
We're performing your final rites. Get out of here.
Mom..
Your parents are not the ones to decide about our society and rules.
Why are you advising this wretched girl? Throw her out.
Get out, I say! - Don't touch me!
Your society, ancient rules and traditions.
All you do is praise your own religion and caste.
Have you ever spare a thought about humans or the society?
You're performing my final rites!
I'm not the old, weak Brahmin girl.
I'm Seetha Lakshmi.
What did you say? That I wandered in huts and streets?
Yes, you're right. The love, affection, protection
and shelter that the poor
who live in those huts gave to me
cannot be given by those living in these huge houses.
A Brahmin is one understands the pain of man
and not who sport a dirty thread across his chest.
You..
Don't touch me! With these hands, I have carried the poor
and backward classes lying in pools of blood.
I have witnessed enough bloodshed and murders.
Try not to stain your sacred threads with blood
if you want to upkeep the standards of your so-called society.
Don't go, my child.
My child..
I expected this.
Come, get in.
If you find love in the huts of the poor, I'll take you there.
Or if you'll get protection from elsewhere, I'll drop you there.
This is Poomadom, my house.
You will be protected here.
Mom.
She is Seetha Lakshmi. I had to bring her in these circumstances.
That's good.
They're my brothers, my best friends.
Mom.
We have a guest.
Please come in.
Where is your house?
I'll tell you everything later.
Take her inside, Mom. - Come in.
The courage of a honest and well-mannered man!
He has brought home
a girl who was rotting in jail.
It's such a shame.
This isn't a joke, but a serious issue.
He is intelligent. His strength has doubled now.
Seetha Lakshmi is not an ordinary girl.
She has the support of a powerful organization.
Rana Pratap, who was the king
of Mavor and Chittoor, won in all battles
not because he was brave and efficient in warfare
or because he had many weapons.
Neither was it because of his horses that ran fast.
When brave men like him fought battles in the battlefield
giving them strength and courage
was their wives or mothers
who sent them to the war front
with teary eyes. It's their power and grace that saved him.
History repeats.
The power of a woman
that can defeat any sharp or dangerous weapon.
Beware of the woman who severed all ties with her Brahmin relatives.
Beware!
They should never unite.
Both parties, please come here.
Please don't mind if I say this.
Wealth and prestige is earned by an individual.
This is about the future of two girls and their marriages.
Just because of lack of money
no girl will remain single in Thiruvallur Padom.
We'll get them married in pomp.
They have chosen their life partners.
Why should we separate them?
It's their life and this will give them happiness.
Let us come together and get them married decently.
We don't need your help.
Yes. Who are you to sort our issues or problems?
Why don't you mind your own business?
Before you get others married, why don't you marry?
You gave shelter to a girl from the streets and made her your mistress.
Move! - She stays with you..
We did not know about this. Else, we would not have come.
Son, this is the first time you failed to sort out
someone's issue and they left.
Did Seetha Lakshmi hear the argument? - Yes.
She must've heard it.
You left home without even informing me.
Mom is very upset.
Don't you have anything to say?
You will be in more trouble if I continue to stay there.
I told you before. I have certain aims to achieve.
Being the leader of an organization
doesn't mean sacrificing one's own life.
We're doing the same thing.
Both of us give life to those who are homeless and jobless.
I haven't given a name
or formed an organization to conduct my activities.
I have heard a lot about you.
I'm saying this as I'm sure you'll be able to understand me.
Once you asked me why I saved you.
I know you take the decisions of your life very seriously.
We tread the same path.
If we stand together
we can finish many incomplete tasks that have been left midway.
That is why I gave you shelter when you were humiliated.
I don't think
I need someone's protection.
You must think about it.
You would understand even if I don't say it.
We will work and live together.
"A wedding locket tied on a yellow sacred thread."
"Draped in a silk sari with the colours of a rainbow."
"Walk through the fields to me, wearing anklets on your feet."
"Emotions overflow within us."
"Life is so beautiful with you around."
"Raindrops of your love drench me and douse the fire within."
"A wedding locket tied on a yellow sacred thread."
"Draped in a silk sari with the colours of a rainbow."
"Dark tresses are set loose, the flowers blossomed and smiled."
"The moon knocks a nest made of silk."
"Sugarcane and mangoes sweeten our days."
"Let us get on to the wings of the cold fragrant breeze."
"Let me shower you with love."
"Come to me, my sweetheart."
"The lamps lighten our beautiful abode."
"The nightingale sings a lullaby."
"Exciting is this night with you."
"Walk through the fields to me, wearing anklets on your feet."
"Emotions overflow within us."
"A wedding locket tied on a yellow sacred thread."
"Draped in a silk sari with the colours of a rainbow."
"The water lilies blossomed for us. The honey bees play a flute."
"In a bed of grasses, a sweet fragrance spread."
"Will you come to me to be with me forever?"
"Come down to me sitting on the wings of breeze."
"I want to fly high."
"Come, take me into the sky."
"New dreams adorn my nights."
"Let's go on a long drive."
"Let us enjoy the warmth of sunshine and the cool moonlight."
"Walk through the fields to me, wearing anklets on your feet."
"Emotions overflow within us."
"A wedding locket tied on a yellow sacred thread."
"Draped in a silk sari with the colours of a rainbow."
When Shiva join hands with Shakti, he becomes more powerful.
He needs his better half even to breathe.
Once a man takes seven oaths in the presence of the holy fire
his power increases ten times more.
Dad, Veeran is more powerful now.
Give me a solution.
Marthanda
think of the Mahabharata.
Hit hard on his weakness. Divide and rule. - Divide and rule!
Rather than using strength, it's better to fight with our brain.
He will be trapped in it.
Divide and rule!
Marthanda, tell what the matter is. Let us rejoice, too.
Hit the enemy where it hurts him the most.
His weakness, strength
are his friends, brothers.
Chandran, Bhaskaran, Divakaran and Raghavan.
Target them so they are all separated.
They should turn into his enemies.
You won't be able to do it. I have found a solution.
The person who will initiate the task is here.
Tiger Vasu.
Come.
Do you know them? - Yes, I do.
They're the renowned people of this village. Mangoyikal Kurups.
Just tell me when and where. - I will explain everything.
First, separate his friends from him.
Then we'll plead to Veerabhadran for help.
He never turns down anyone
who goes to him asking for help.
Be the person right or wrong, he'll protect the one who begs him.
That is exactly my plan.
Veera.. My son Chandran..
Advocate, where's Divakaran and the others? - Outside the mortuary.
Take care of everything here. - Sure.
What happened?
Who did this?
Marthandan and Tiger Vasu.
Tiger Vasu.
Where is Tiger Vasu? - I don't know. - Marthandan?
Tell me. - I'll tell you.
One tea, please.
Where is Marthandan?
I don't know. I really don't know.
Who is there?
It's me.
Kill me if you want.
Kill me. I made a huge blunder..
You! - Without discriminating between right or wrong
your dad has provided shelter to many.
I never differentiate between right or wrong.
I protect the one who comes to me asking for help first.
Haven't you done the same?
I'm at your mercy. I came as I was sure you don't turn down someone
who comes to you first, asking for help.
Please save me.
Or kill me.
Did you stab Chandran with this knife?
Yes. - Is this your knife?
No, that's Chandran's knife.
Veera!
Go away! Go and get yourself admitted to the hospital. Go!
He ran away! - Where is the devil?
Don't let him go.
Veera, he saw Marthandan coming here. Where is he?
Where is the mongrel?
Why are you quiet? We'll beat him to death.
Where is he? Why are you quiet?
He left. - What? Did you let him go?
Yes. - Why didn't you beat him to death?
He came begging for mercy.
Mercy? Does he deserve it? What did you say?
When he fell at my feet and cried
I couldn't.. - I see. You..
Divakara! - Do you want to save him?
You spared the rascal who killed Chandran!
Don't talk to him, just kill him.
What relation do you share with the scoundrel? Why did you spare him?
Answer me. We were like brothers to you.
Is he more important to you than us?
Divakara, move. Stop it.
Divakara!
Don't touch him. - Move back.
Don't harm him anymore.
Gurukal, I.. - Good job, son.
I raised you, Chandran and these three.
I've never discriminated between you or him.
Whatever they did was for you.
I don't want to betray Vishwanathan. - Gurukal!
No, Ms. Devaki. I cannot be with him anymore.
Come on, let's go. Come.
Come on, I say.
Let's go. Come on.
What is all this?
Don't you hear me?
They're right, Mom. I saved the one who killed Chandran.
Why did you do this and for whom?
He fell at my feet and begged for mercy.
I couldn't ignore him.
I did what I should have. - Don't talk philosophy.
I have never turned down those who came to me asking for help.
I shouldn't turn down the one
or disappoint someone comes asking for help.
You are the one who taught me this when I was a child.
Be it right or wrong
my dad always saved the one who came asking for help first.
You told me about dad's stories.
I only followed the footsteps of my dad.
Don't utter a word! You're ungrateful. - Mother!
Do you want to blame me as well?
No, I won't blame you.
For me, whatever you do is right.
There he is.
Don't enter. Get out of here. - Raghava.
Don't say a word.
I want to see his body. - No, we won't allow you to.
I want to see him.
You.. - I want to see him, just once!
Move! Let him see to his heart's content.
Let him see the body and go away. He is the benefactor.
I didn't bail you out purposely. You'll be safe in remand.
I know. I leave it to you.
I will come and see you in jail at the right time.
We'll discuss everything there. Is that all right?
Yes.
Hello.
Simon, it's been a long time since you've visited me.
Have a seat. - I was on leave.
My daughter and her husband have settled in America.
She insisted that me and my wife stay with her for a while.
It's very easy to migrate and get settled
in a foreign country these days.
Many people want to leave behind their country and people.
I will always be grateful to you for your help.
I'll always be indebted to you.
Fate decides everything.
Advocate, did you tell him all the details?
You should be outside the gate of sub jail tomorrow morning. - Sure.
I am not trying to drag you into a malpractice.
But this is very important. I need to do this. - I understand.
I will do whatever I can, staying within my limits.
I will protect you from any consequences.
That's enough. I'm doing this because of your assurance.
I went to the office. I thought I'd be late.
Here it is.
Be careful. If the news leaks..
You wait in the visitor's room.
You'll be presented in the court tomorrow.
Veera, I have absolutely no idea
about what I should say in court.
Don't worry, just do as I say.
You did not commit the murder.
You don't know who killed Chandran.
You and Vasu were on your way to Aanakayam Koopu.
Chandran and his three brothers
stopped your car and attacked you.
Say only this much. Leave the rest to me.
You have to sign some papers.
Advocate.
Thiruvallur Padom, Kolavallur Desom
Maanikothu Marthandan.. - No.
I'm sure Veeran has read it.
The two of you know about the case better than me.
Just tell me where I should sign.
I cannot even hold a pen. How will I sign?
A thumb impression will do.
Evidence and witnesses are strong.
When we're doing something illegal, we should be more strong.
Right now, we have only the convict and the opponent.
There is no place for sentiment.
But still.. - Study the case properly and present it.
In the prosecution's case
the main eyewitness is Divakaran.
He has not only witnessed the incident
but he'll say it in court, too.
After all, he has lost his brother.
The cross examination will affect us badly.
Divakaran is not an eye witness
and the testimony of the witnesses Bhaskaran and Raghavan
is not true. This is what we need to prove.
After a blow from Marthandan under his eye
Divakaran fell and got hurt deeply below his eye.
Prove that his vision was blurred.
Bhaskaran and Raghavan were trying to conquer Tiger Vasu.
They only heard Chandran's scream
and saw him breathing his last.
None of them have seen Marthandan
stabbing Chandran with his knife.
How can they be eyewitnesses?
Don't forget Marthandan's knife is in police custody as proof.
Did you forget I threw the knife in Kariyadu river?
Chemical examination report, forensic report
post-mortem report, analyse all of them
and prove Chandran's wound
was not inflicted by Marthandan's knife.
If you examine circumstantial evidence
people with a criminal history got into a tussle.
It was a moonless night and both the parties had weapons.
Who stabbed whom? Only God is the witness.
How will the police and court prove that?
We have charged a case against Divakaran and brothers
which still exists.
Present the medical details of
the deep wound on Marthandan's hand in the court.
Marthandan is right handed
and with a wounded right hand
he could not have inflicted a deep wound that killed Chandran.
Link all these and argue with confidence.
The accused will be acquitted based on suspicion.
We will win this case. I'm sure.
You want to save Marthandan, don't you?
Divakara!
Let me go.
Veera!
Veera..
Veera, what happened to you?
What's happened? - Divakaran and his friends gave him their regards.
What is all this?
It's okay, I'm fine.
"Dark clouds hover above."
"Down on earth, dreams are shattered."
"The sunshine makes fun of us."
"Sun also seems to be on fire."
"Dark clouds hover above."
"Down on earth, dreams are shattered."
"Spring is being swallowed by the huge ocean."
"The deep blue sky is crying alone on the shore."
"Is there no one to hear our cries and stand by our side?"
"Will the lamp not be lit and will there be no light around?"
"Life is as dark as the no moon night."
"Will you also go away from me, turning a cold shoulder?"
"Don't give up, powerful man coming on a horse back."
"Dark clouds hover above."
"Down on earth, dreams are shattered."
"Bloodshed and the burning pyre have put an end to all relations."
"Even the setting sun is shedding tears and fading away."
"Another dream is shattered today."
"My heart goes silent."
"Its cries melt even the earth."
"Won't you emerge strong out of this agony?"
"Won't you shine once again like the Sun?"
"Even the flowers are waiting like me for the next spring."
"Dark clouds hover above."
"Down on earth, dreams are shattered."
"The sunshine makes fun of us."
"The Sun also seems to be on fire."
Thiruvallur Padom police station
covers this Puthoor, that's on Kariyadu road in Thiruvallur where
Kalarikkal Shankaran Gurukal's son Chandran was murdered.
As per section 37/5, Maanikothu Marthandan is the main accused
and Vasudevan, the second.
The prosecution has failed to prove the charges laid on the accused.
As the evidence and charges are contradictory
the accused are being acquitted.
The sad story of Karna.
In a trap laid by time, his dreams and desires were shattered.
The son of Sun God lost his shield and ear-rings that protected him.
Veerabhadra, I deprived you of your friends and then Vazhamala.
The people of Vazhamala loved and treated you as their King.
Now, you have lost your friends and the throne. You're a beggar.
You will live to be a hundred. I was just talking about you.
You look very tired. You gave protection and shelter
to so many and now, you're looking for shelter.
Once a man is tired of life and wordly pleasures, he should retire.
You can even become a saint and start begging.
This is the end of greedy men.
You had woven so many dreams.
They're all shattered into pieces, aren't they?
I wanted to come to thank you.
Now that you're here, let me thank you in advance.
He helps those who go under his shelter. You need not thank him.
I felt bad you did not come to my place to thank me, but not anymore.
Weren't you cheating me? - No, I was shattering you completely.
One by one, I will take away everything that you have.
I saved you despite knowing that you would cheat me.
Kolavallur District, Thiruvallur Padom North
right from Kannavom to Kariyodu
the 1854 acres of plot
that is registered under 22/4
is no more possessed by the existing owner.
Resurvey 184/2F, Kariyadu river
to the north west of Vazhamala
right from Koyilur to Thiruvallur Padom has been
donated to the tenants and workers staying there in front of
the undersigned witnesses.. - No!
When you signed those papers in jail
you did not notice that you signed on a few extra papers, did you?
The registrar was with us when we came to see you in jail.
The visitor's dairy in jail is proof that he was there.
You will find the registration records in the registrar's office.
Here, you may keep one copy for yourself.
Confirm if the sign is yours.
Vazhamala, that you dreamt of
is now owned by its true owners, the poor who worked hard there.
This was my motive when I helped you.
Do you have to close your eyes to feel the dark?
You are already in the dark. You're surrounded by darkness.
When you turn into ashes, you will scream and I want to hear it.
You shattered the dreams of many. When you burn to ashes
I want to witness it closely.
You are your own enemy.
As the friend of the Sun God said
when you'll be surrounded by enemies in the battle field,
you call out to me for help.
I want to hear your cries.
I failed to understand you, Son.
What's this, Mom?
Everyone blamed you.
I'm sorry, Son.
Without knowing the facts, I accused my son..
The ups and downs of life.
It's a part and parcel of life that no one can escape.
Like the Sun and moon rise and set
happiness and sorrow will also keep coming and going.
Didn't you teach me this in my childhood days?
Gurukal, why did you stop there?
Veera, please forgive me.
Forgive me and my sons.
We failed to see your heart.
It's okay. God decides our fate.
Vazhamala belongs to us now.
Here is the record
of Marthandan having donated the land to you all.
No one will vacate you from here.
The land you worked hard for is now yours.
Veera, forgive us.
We misunderstood you.
In a heat of the moment, we hurt you. Please forgive us.
I have no grudges against any of you. It's all right.
You will always be brothers to me. My siblings.
Have you sorted out your differences?
Where's Gurukal? - Dad sent us here.
Advocate, how do we celebrate this happiness?
Let's celebrate. - Yes.. - Veera.
Veera!
Veera, the Kurups have gone to your house to fetch your mom.
I think something is wrong. - Is it true?
I have worked for Poomadom long ago.
I'm still grateful to you for that. - Divakara.
Did you think I called you to be a good host to you? Your son, Veeran
betrayed us and you will pay for his mistake.
Scoundrel.. - North Kalam, Poomadom
and every asset that your son and you own.
We want everything. - Sign here.
My son won't cheat anyone.
Veera!
You may scream as loud as you want. He won't come.
I have decided his destiny.
I will kill him. Sign on this.
No.
Did you think I'll be in jail all my life?
I'm Thambi and he is Tiger.
You are not afraid of us, but I'll introduce you to someone else.
A man from Chennai. Lion of Chennai. Veeramani.
He has committed 7-8 murders and a few more unsolved ones.
I'll call him.
Veeramani.
Sad! Veerabhadran, who protects the entire town
cannot save his own mother. Poor boy!
You know nothing at all.
Veerabhadran's brave deeds will end forever.
I told him so many times and tried different ways. I bribed and begged
but he did not give in. After all, he is a brave man.
Once he told me he'd don the crown and sit on a throne.
But right now
he would've already been beheaded in Aanakayam Koopu forest.
I have no regrets of losing Vazhamala. I have double of it.
Marthanda, hats off to you.
Time halts for none.
We don't understand your verses and idioms.
I will explain it to you.
Marthanda!
What are you doing?
Karunakaran! - Do you remember me?
Kurup, do you remember me?
Do you remember this?
When I came to ask for my share of Vazhamala
that you had promised to give me
you burned me alive. Do you remember that?
Karunakara, forgive us.
Set them on fire, Son.
No!
Marthanda!
Divakara. - Yes?
Marthanda!
No. Don't do this.
Somebody, please help!
Somebody, please help.
Help!
Karunakaran!
I know you would not have forgotten me.
We have worked together
for too many years. - Did you kill Vishwanathan?
Yes, and I don't like to leave evidence or witnesses behind.
Veera, your dad was killed by him.
Karunakaran killed your dad. Don't spare him.
Son.. - Dad.