Oh, God. - Oh, God. - Oh, God. - Oh, God.
We're lucky. I'll tell you.
The place is a bit far. It's near Calicut.
I had to go there for some official purposes.
That's when I came to know about this vacancy.
One of my old students is there. Shekharan.
He is friends with the manager of the school.
What are you thinking, Priest?
It's great to get a job.
But when I think I've to send her away to such a faraway place..
Can we always get a job nearby?
Don't you worry about it.
First of all, ask her.
Isn't it luck, Dad? It's just a three-hour journey.
That's all, right?
It's not the distance, you have to stay there alone.
Don't worry, Dad.
People are ready to even go abroad for a job.
Didn't Subhadra go abroad? Isn't Sridevi in Delhi?
I don't know, I'm worried.
Don't worry, Dad. Mr. Iyer won't say so without reason.
Doesn't he do a lot for me to get a job?
He always tells me that he thinks about me all the time.
He even asks us about your job.
Tell him I'm ready to go.
Shekharan is not just my student but also my friend.
You must've heard of him. He's a great writer.
He sometimes creates trouble writing in newspapers.
I heard he left his job at the college.
He is a different kind.
He won't hesitate to say anything to your face.
No matter who it is. Take it.
Give it to him. I'll call him. - Okay.
Come.
Where is Mr. Shekharan's home?
The house with a gate is his. - Yes.
Is this Mr. Shekharan's home? - Yes.
Where are you from? - Palakkad.
What do you want? - We want to meet him.
Is it? Do you know him?
I've seen him giving a speech for a programme.
Do you know him so well?
Come.. - Who're you to him?
I'm his brother, friend, uncle, maid.
You can consider me whatever you want.
I'm everything. Come..
I came to know, my book is out of copies.
I haven't received my last book's royalty yet.
No.. Don't play your tricks on me.
Tell Vakkachan, I'll drop my pen and take a stick if it is so.
What is it? - Nothing.
A girl has come from Palakkad for you. - For me?
Yes. - From Palakkad? - Yes.
There is an older guy with her.
I'm Damodaran Namboothiri.
This is my daughter Gayathri. - Yes.
Mr. Iyer gave it for you.
Sit..
Mr. Iyer told me.
But I never thought it'd be such a person.
Why do you like Arabic?
I started it as I heard it's easy to get a job.
As I started learning, I got interested.
Not just to pass the exams. I started to read as much as I can.
To be honest, I'm still learning.
It was her decision. People did have problems with that.
I didn't stop her because it was knowledge.
There was a vacancy. I don't know if it's still there.
It'll be a great relief if she gets this job.
Or the situation will be.. - Dad.
There is no need to be ashamed of telling the truth.
Isn't he Mr. Iyer's friend?
God gave me five daughters.
I lost the eldest two.
Not because they lacked education or beauty.
As I couldn't pay dowry to get them married.
They say knowledge is everything.
I gave them knowledge.
I couldn't say no when I saw their interest in studies.
I taught them by lending money and selling my properties.
I thought everything would be solved if they get a job.
They waited and waited and at last, put an end to it.
They hanged themselves with a sari.
And ended it forever.
They couldn't bear seeing me sad.
They saved me from the pain.
Anyway, we'll meet Hajiyar.
Mr. Iyer sent them.
This is Gayathri. He is.. - Damodaran Namboothiri.
Sit. - Sit.
Why are you here? - Did you find an Arabic teacher?
No.
Gayathri is suitable for that post.
But, sir, she is.. - She has passed the tests.
We have the certificates.
Daughter. - No. I trust him.
I know he won't recommend a wrong person.
Someone like her coming up for it
is a new thing. That's why I asked.
Arabic is a great language.
Like Malayalam, Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu.
My opinion is, you should not confine it to a religion.
That's my opinion too, but others won't accept it.
Let it be a start.
Nobody will oppose it if you're doing it.
My ancestors were modernised too.
The first person to grow his hair in our village was my grandpa.
It was a crime for a Muslim to grow his hair back then.
Let this be a beginning like you said.
You can join tomorrow.
You'll be blessed. I've nothing to give you.
My heartfelt prayers will always be with you.
I agreed to let her stay here as he asked me.
You can stay here as long as you don't create any problems.
If not, it'll be a problem.
It won't happen from her part.
That's how I brought her up. - I was just saying it.
Don't blame me if something happens.
I know.
Okay, I'm leaving. - Okay.
You must remain patient.
There is no other place I can trust.
Keep it. You'll need it.
No, keep it.
I've some with me. - It's okay, keep it.
Eat it fast, dear.
No. I don't want it. - Don't be adamant, dear.
Didn't I say I don't want it?
Look what I've made for you.
Let dad come. I won't eat without him.
Won't he have other things to do?
Let him finish it and come.
I'll tell you a story if you eat fast.
You'll always tell the same story.
You always tell the oracle's story. I get scared of it.
I won't be able to sleep.
I'm not like your dad.
I've read countless books.
'Bharata', 'Bhagavata'
'Kavalappara Komban', 'Ramayana'
'Kilippaatu', 'Kadumkai' by Kalyanikutty.
'Ambalakkunnile Yakshi'. - Enough..
You became like this because you read so much.
You've spoilt her with your pampering.
Do you feed such a big girl?
The ones with no teeth will be happy to be fed.
Right, Dad?
I'll say it to the face. I don't care if you like it or not. - What?
Enough with the pampering. She's approaching marriageable age!
We've to get Kurup married. Right, dear?
Yes. - He's very old.
I've a lot to write.
Where are you sleeping tonight?
Next to him or me?
No, sleep next to me only after the oracle is dead.
Sleep next to him until then.
Can I kill the oracle because she can't sleep?
Did you have a drink without me?
Drink? Me?
Swear upon me that you didn't.
I'll swear upon anyone.
Yes, do it.
Should I do it today? Can I do it tomorrow?
Punishing with one hand, helping with the other.
I don't know who to thank.
Anyway, she got the job. That's a relief.
He can't refuse my request.
We were lucky to have him.
He isn't so lucky.
God doesn't make anyone perfect.
I was talking about his wife. She was a good girl.
What's the use in brooding over it? We don't control life and death.
He has a daughter. I always advise him
to get married for the sake of her future.
He won't listen.
Let me leave. - Yes.
Study well. - Okay.
Enough, Dad. - No..
Shouldn't my daughter look beautiful?
Oh, you forgot. - What?
Bindi. - Oh!
Aren't you ready yet?
Are you playing with each other? - I won't go with him.
Why? - He'll talk to everyone
on the way to the school.
I always reach late.
I see. So that's what you do.
You can do it after you take her to school. Got it?
I don't talk to anyone.
He's lying, Dad. - It won't happen anymore.
Didn't I scold him? - Yes. - Go, dear. Go.
I've heard that girls are arrogant.
But this is the first time I'm meeting a girl made of arrogance.
Why are you roaming around the temple?
Do you know the time?
Don't you have to get there in time on the joining day?
They said it's nearby when I asked the way to the temple.
I didn't think I'd have to walk so much.
Why are you here? - There is a club nearby.
We spend our time on debates and poems there.
Don't be late. Go. - Okay.
Wait.. - Wait for me.. - Wait..
Peace be unto you.
Doesn't an Arabic teacher know to return a greeting?
And the peace and mercy of God and His blessings be upon you, too.
Oh, God. I was just testing you.
You passed in the first try itself.
What's your name?
What.. - I asked your name.
Oh, God. I don't know Hindi.
It's not Hindi, it's Arabic.
I know nothing else
than to say hello
and pray in Arabic.
I'm the peon here. Moosa.
I'd gone to Hajiyar's house yesterday.
He said that you'd just left.
I thought of coming to the road to meet you.
Then his wife asked me to go to the coconut mill.
What could I have done? That's why I couldn't meet you yesterday.
Don't feel bad. - Okay.
Don't you know the other teachers? - No. - Then, come on.
Don't tell them about the Arabic conversation
we had.
Let it stay between us. Come.
They said we'd get credit cards soon, right?
I've been hearing it for a long time.
Our hopes to take a loan after we get the card will not happen.
What do you say about the government now?
I don't think it'll be good, the government will change
if they cut down the subsidy for us. - Teachers.
Come. This is our new Arabic teacher.
Teacher..
He's the Malayalam teacher.
He is Joseph, from Idukki. - Stop..
This is Sulochana.
He's.. - No. I'm Kamaludeen.
I teach science. - Hello.
I've no such limitations. I can handle any subject.
Peace be unto you. - Peace be unto you, too. - Sit.
Isn't she beautiful, Aisha? - Yes.
What? - Nothing.
My name is Gayathri. What are your names?
Abbas. - Abdulla. - Ahmed. - Usman.
Andrew. - Sura. - Khadeeja. - Nazeema.
Subaida. - Haseena. - Rasiya. - Jameela.
Sainaba. - Sabeena. - Noushad. - Anwar.
Siddique. - Ahmed Kutty. - Ibrahim. - Khader.
Salahudeen. - Ali. - Shakeela. - Kavitha.
Ramla. - Shameela. - Rasiya.
Where is your house, Teacher?
What? - Where's your house?
What? - He wants to know where you live.
You'll get used to the language after a while.
She is from Palakkad. - Are your married?
What? - They asked if you're married. Are you?
She is not married. Ask me if you have any more doubts.
Don't irritate us. Go.
Why are you laughing? - Silence..
Where are you going? - For an outing! Get lost.
Menon..
Menon. - What? - Didn't you know? - No, what?
You're the only one who doesn't know.
Tell me the matter.
A Brahmin girl has come to teach Arabic at Hajiyar's school.
A Brahmin girl?
A Brahmin girl is teaching a Muslim's language? Shame.
I heard it's Mr. Shekharan's recommendation.
Only he'll do so. An atheist brat.
She's as fair as a rose and she has luscious locks.
She's so beautiful. - Did you see her?
No but we can guess it when it's a Brahmin girl.
I have a doubt. - Yes.
Did he do it intentionally? - How?
You aren't in good terms with him.
Did he do this to get
the sympathy of the Hindus?
Look, Suhra. The teacher is coming.
The Arabic Brahmin is there. Come, Pathumma.
Beebathu, Shakeela, come..
Let's see that Arabic Brahmin. Come..
Ramla, Naseema, the Arabic Brahmin is going. Come..
Come fast.
Aunt..
The Arabic Brahmin is there. Come fast if you want to see her.
Arabic Brahmin? What is that?
Stop talking. Look!
The one in the middle.
I've seen her somewhere.
I've seen her somewhere. - Right! She's from the east. How?
Gayathri.
Ms. Amina.
Why are you here?
This is my hometown. - Do you know each other?
Of course! She's my kid.
Gayathri. You can go.
You are a grown up now.
What are you looking at? Make some tea.
No, thank you. - No? No way.
I'm alive because of your dad.
Who is this?
Her dad looked after me
like his own sister
after my husband's death.
Is he fine? - Yes.
She was a kid when I left.
I never thought I'd see you again, dear.
Where is Kunjali? - He's a big merchant now.
Fish merchant.
"Do you have a song in you? Do you have grapes in your hand?"
"The ones wearing the hat without knowing God."
"The ones wearing the hat."
"God won't stand with dishonest ones."
"God won't stand."
"Do you have a song in you? Do you have grapes in your hand?"
"Not doing anything"
"as they're rich."
'Smoking is injurious to health.'
"The ones enjoying without doing anything as they're rich."
"The ones celebrating the festivals in their bungalows."
"The ones enjoying without doing anything as they're rich."
"The ones celebrating the festivals in their bungalows."
"'Pathiri', 'Pazhampori', 'Neychor'"
"'Aripori', 'Aval', 'Salgori.'"
"The mistress who eats it all and blabbers"
"and takes rest."
"Who stitched your clothes?"
"Do you have a song in you? Do you have grapes in your hand?"
"The ones wearing the hat without knowing God."
"The ones wearing the hat."
"God won't stand with dishonest ones."
"God won't."
"Do you have a song in you? Do you have grapes in your hand?"
"The idiot groom who covers his ugly face with makeup."
"The bride wearing the ornaments wished for it."
"The idiot groom who covers his ugly face with make ups."
"The bride wearing the ornaments wished for it."
"When my eyes went off focus"
"he ran away."
"The bird flew away"
"from the nest."
"Where has my husband gone?"
"Where?"
"Do you have a song in you? Do you have grapes in your hand?"
"The ones wearing the hat without knowing God."
"The ones wearing the hat."
"God won't stand with dishonest ones."
"God won't stand."
"Do you have a song in you? Do you have grapes in your hand?"
Peace be unto you. - Peace be unto you.
Here, take it.
Your smile too has an Arabic touch to it now.
Didn't you go to school today? - I got back early.
Didn't I tell you not to give things to the kid, Kunjali?
It's because he wants it. Give him one.
I'll give you one.
I'll give her anything.
I just want to see her smile.
Hey.. Don't do it.
We look after her so carefully.
He'll kill me if even a spec of dust lands on her.
I was just kidding. Give me the vessel.
One.. Two..
It's fresh fish but you must know how to cook. - Why talk to her?
Isn't it your trick to get my counts wrong?
Don't you even count the scales of the fish?
I don't come here to give fish to you but to give her sweets.
Right? - Yes. - So will you come tomorrow as well?
Yes. - What?
Your teeth will lose its beauty if you eat sweets.
It'll decay. - Oh, so you must've eaten many sweets.
Why are you so late, Kunjali?
What else can I do when you don't
allow me into the house without prawn?
Here, take it.
I don't want you to skip your dinner because of this.
Did you hear, Kunjali? - What?
Namboothiri's daughter from Palakkad is here.
Who? Gayathri? - Yes.
Was she here? When? From where? How?
Didn't you hear that a Brahmin girl has arrived to teach Arabic
at Ibrahim Haji's school? - Yes.
Who do you think that was?
It's Gayathri. - Oh, my God! What are you saying?
Where is she now?
She's staying at Pattarmadam Sethulakshmi's house.
Oh, God! I can't wait to meet her.
Is she grown up, Mom?
She looks very gorgeous in a sari.
Mom, I'll be right back. - Don't go at this time.
You can meet her in the morning tomorrow.
No, Mom. I'll be back soon.
'Dearest Dad, Rukmini and Sridevi.'
'I'm not facing any of the problems that I had expected'
'while taking classes.'
'I find it a bit hard to understand the language of the students.'
'But it is fun.'
'There's another thing.'
'Do you remember Mrs. Amina and Kunjali?'
'They live here now.'
'I met her on my way back from the school.'
'Kunjali is into business it seems.'
'Tell Mr. Iyer..' - Gayathri!
Kunjali.
Do you recognise me? - Of course. You're Kunjali, aren't you?
So you do remember me. - Oh, my God!
You've grown up to be a fine man. - You've grown up as well.
If I had met you on the way without any knowledge of your arrival
I wouldn't have recognised you at all.
Come, sit down. - No, my mom's waiting for me.
I told mom I'd be right back after meeting you.
How's your father? - Good.
Are your sisters married now? - Yes.
My mom always talks about our old days.
The story of how when you fell into the pond
I dived into it to save you
as a result of which I was canned tied to a tree
by the temple authorities for disturbing the purity
of the temple pond.
They even let ants over my head.
Have you forgotten all that? - No.
Forget it. Who brought you here?
My dad. - Was he here?
Oh, God. I couldn't meet him.
He'll visit again. - But I won't be available, will I?
I'd be out on work early morning. - Who's that?
It's me. I came here to meet her.
See you. You'll be here, won't you? We'll meet again.
Why did he come to meet you?
His family used to stay near our house in Palakkad.
As my dad only had daughters
he cared a lot for Kunjali. - That may be true.
But I can't allow this here.
I can't let low-castes like him ruin the serenity of the house.
If he comes here again, I won't spare you both.
Consider this a warning.
The concept of restoration may sound easy.
But how many of you are willing to cooperate?
When I start asking for funds
people behave as if I've asked for their lives.
Menon..
Did you hear? - What?
You're the only ones left to hear about it now.
Tell me what it is.
Hadn't we told Kuttappan Nair not to give away the land
adjacent to the temple to Hajiyar. - Yes.
He had agreed to that.
Rubbish!
Mr. Shekharan bought that land from Kuttappan Nair
and sold it again to Hajiyar.
The peon at the registrar office told me about it now.
He thinks that you aren't capable enough
to question his actions. - Did he say that? - Does he have to?
It can be easily understood. - Rubbish!
Menon's coming here. He's brought an army.
What have you done?
We had told Kuttappan Nair not to sell the land
adjacent to the temple premises. He had agreed as well.
And yet, you convinced him without anybody's knowledge
and bought his land.
And then, you sold that land to Hajiyar
to humiliate us. Right? - Yes, what's wrong with that?
What do you mean?
Hey, don't make us turn into goons.
Have you thought about what would happen to that piece of land
once Hajiyar takes over? - Yes.
An excellent school playground
for our kids will be there. That is all.
Hajiyar will build a mosque there. Do you doubt it?
Do you have to do this nonsense right next to the temple?
Nobody's going to build a mosque on that land.
There's nothing wrong in having a playground
for our kids next to the temple.
No God would be furious about it.
If at all any God gets furious, we shall come with a solution then.
Isn't that enough? - We don't need your permission to do that.
Hey, Warrier! Think before you talk.
I'll buy the land that I like and sell it to whomever I like.
I'll repeat it again. Who're you to question me?
You're messing with fire. - Go away, man.
You've come to question me with a group of spineless people.
Hey, Menon.
Do you think nobody would realise your wicked intentions?
You threatened poor Kuttappan Nair with the religious consequences
so that you could acquire that land for a cheap price.
Shekharan! - Quiet down.
You're lucky that you and your gang are standing on my turf
or else, you'd have known by now.
There's another thing. Get this into your heads.
If you ever come back in here for such nonsense
I won't give a damn about who you are.
You do know me, don't you? I'm a man of my words.
Get down.
Come. - Grandpa..
Come in.. Come here, dear.
The kids look tan. - They never get inside the house.
They play all the time. - Didn't Azeez accompany you?
He has gone to meet somebody. - What for?
Did he get into more trouble? - It's not that, Dad.
That's what you'll say. He's your husband, isn't he?
Tell him to stop theft and frauds, and lead a good life.
If he's caught again by the police, I won't get him out on bail.
I can't face the people in the town due to my son-in-law's character.
Did I ask you to get me married to him? - What's wrong with you?
She visits once in a while. And you're at it again.
Go and freshen up.
You can return after a couple of days.
No, Mom. I've to return today.
If that's the case, you're here for something important, aren't you?
He asked me to ask you if you've found a replacement for
Mr. Abubaker at the school. - I get it now..
He must've accepted money from somebody
promising them a job at the school.
Tell him not to get into trouble again.
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven"
"eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen."
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven"
"eight, nine, ten.." - Azeez, that's enough for now.
Get up. - Let me play another hand.
Just one. - No.. Let's not play under credit.
Play if you have money in hand.
There're others who're ready to play with money. Get up.
Nobody wants him around when he doesn't have money, do they?
Why would they? Even if he had any money
he'd be broke in no time. He doesn't limit his gambling.
Son of a bitch! Am I gambling with your money?
Azeez.. - Let go of me! - Don't create a scene.
Who do you think you are? - Let it go. - Mind your tongue.
I knew you'd be here.
You don't have another place to go when you have money.
Tell me what you're here for. I'm a bit busy.
I'm busy as well.
You told me that it's your father-in-law's school
and that there's a vacancy for an Arabic teacher.
You promised me that you'd get me that job, didn't you?
I'm a man of my words.
You'll get that job. - Where? At your wife's house?
The school has appointed an Arabic teacher. A Brahmin woman.
What rubbish are you saying?
Did they appoint somebody without my knowledge?
You're trying to make a fool out of me, aren't you?
Hey, don't think you could fool me anymore.
It's not a mere amount that you took from me for the job.
Rs. 75,000!
It was the money I received after pawning my properties.
I need my money now. - Beeran, don't create a scene now.
If you're telling the truth, I shall return your money.
I swear on God that I'll return it to you.
Look who's here! It's Azeez.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to talk to you about something. - What is it?
It's personal. - He isn't a stranger, is he?
Tell me whatever it is. - No, I'll leave now.
I don't want him to feel bad about it. - Sit down.
You know everything about me.
You can continue.
I heard that you appointed an Arabic teacher at the school.
A Brahmin lady. - Yes, what about that?
Some people object that. - Who? You? - No.
Members of the mosque committee.
What's your business with the mosque committee here?
It's not that, Father-in-law. What I heard..
You don't have to act innocent. I know very well about you.
What do you want now? Tell me.
I gave my word to a guy.
He's from the very same caste.
He's from a very poor family.
He has an old father, mother
an unmarried sister and two kids to take care of.
It'd be very helpful if you appoint him for the post.
Azeez, she is a girl from a poor family.
If so, go and buy them a cow. Let them drink its milk.
Azeez! - He should have the responsibility
to find a job for the people of his community.
Don't make unnecessary comments.
I won't consider any of your recommendations as well.
I'm sure that something like this
would never happen in the schools of my locality.
I won't let it happen as well.
Are you ashamed to say that a Hindu
is teaching Arabic in our school?
This is your uncle's school.
He's well versed in Quran.
He wouldn't appoint someone for no reason.
That teacher has enticed him. - Which teacher?
Mr. Shekharan.
Don't talk ill of him!
He is one of few people who helps others
without bothering about religion. - Then make him your master!
At last, our children will become unidentifiable.
She will not be wearing a burka. She'll be dressed like a Brahmin.
Who knows whether our children will become like her?
Can she teach them the story
of our prophet and scholars?
Instead, she will teach them about Rama and Sita.
Hey, that won't happen. - You can say that.
Don't you know what's happening in this country?
What are you trying to say? - You can make the decision.
Teacher! Hajiyar is calling you.
Please be quiet. I'll be back soon. - Okay!
They want to ask you something. Come!
Mr. Moitheen, you can ask her.
What's your name? - Gayathri.
What's your qualification?
How many letters are there in Arabic?
28.
How many Namaz are taken in a day?
Five Namaz a day.
Do you have anything else to ask?
Now you can ask them if there is any doubt.
She asked you how many chapters there are in Quran?
You can say, teacher. - 114.
Are you satisfied now? I won't appoint someone for nothing.
You can go, teacher.
We should realise one thing. Arabic is a language.
If there is an opportunity to learn and understand Arabic
people from other religion will realise the real meaning of Islam.
So we should not stand in their way.
The teacher answered their questions perfectly.
Is it true? - Of course!
Also, Mr. Moitheen from Pallikanni asked her
how many Namaz are taken in a day.
At first, I was a bit worried. - Then? - Well!
She wasn't worried at all! Within a second
she answered five. Moreover, she explained about them well.
She has a good knowledge in Quran as well.
She's always been a smart kid.
She was the one who taught him mathematics.
Thanks to her, he could use that knowledge in his fish business.
What did you say!
You can count your money without mistakes. - Yes, right!
You don't know how to count. Is that why
you don't pay me for the fish? - That..
Oh, God! Both of you are at it again!
Moosa, don't argue with him.
Kunjali, mind your own business.
No, he was just kidding. - I wasn't!
You should learn how to count before you come to the market.
Mom, tell the teacher to wait here till I return.
He is very thankful!
Congratulations!
Did you get scared? - No. - Don't lie to me.
You got scared. A little!
Do you know I congratulated you? - No.
You startled those teachers. - I didn't mean to.
They just asked me some questions and I answered it. That's all.
Come. - Anyway, you did great.
Now they've realised that you've a good knowledge of Arabic.
Let me give a part of the credit as well.
Well, I've called Mr. Iyer.
People who were selected by him won't be so bad.
The only exception was me. - Please sit.
Where is she? - She went to the shop.
She likes to shop alone. She doesn't trust anyone.
Do you know her? - Yes, she comes to my home
to make calls to her son. - She used to scare me
by his name. - She doesn't have a good relationship
with her daughter-in-law. Once, she locked her in the room
when her son was not home. She hadn't even given her water.
At last, her son came and opened the door.
Anyway, you should be careful. - Me? - Yes!
What if she locks you as well? - Well, I've starved myself
many times before.
Your sisters were graduates. Right?
Do you want something to drink? How about some tea?
It's almost night. I don't want anything.
Here she comes!
Why are you here at this time? - I came to tell her something.
When did you come here? - Just a few minutes back.
She told me that you went to the shop.
I thought I could give her company until you returned.
Okay, then. - Okay. - I'm leaving.
I've told you many times that I won't allow things like this here.
This is not an inn for you to welcome your fellows.
How can I not invite him? - I don't want to hear any excuse.
I don't like this. - I won't repeat it again.
I will help you. - No!
Who are you? - I'm Beeran. Is Azeez here?
Yes, please have a seat. - I don't have much time.
Just tell him to come out. - Oh, it's you! Beeran!
I've come to your house many times to meet you.
Where were you?
Don't lie to me, Azeez. I haven't gone anywhere from my house.
How can I go? You put me in this situation.
The matters are almost getting approved.
There is no need to worry. You will get your job soon.
No! I don't want the job.
I just want my money back. So that I can return the money
that I've borrowed and save myself. - We'll find a way.
You just go now. - I won't! I need my money!
Please give me a week's time. Anyway, you've waited till now.
Okay, I'll give you a week's time. If you try to fool me again
I wouldn't care that you're the son-in-law of Ibrahim Haji.
Mind it.
What are you doing with all this money?
You don't need to know about that.
I feel ashamed when people like him come here every day.
Then give me the necklace. - No, I won't.
Then just keep quiet! Don't try to advise me.
Don't care about Chelakkadan.
Just consider the political view of his statement.
Can you bribe Sukumaran and Ismail?
If you do, I can manage George very easily.
Is that possible? - Why is it not?
It's possible! Or I will make it possible!
It's not about compromise, it's all about overthrowing in politics.
Do you understand? - Yes, you're right.
What is it, Azeez? - There is an important matter.
Is this a meeting? - No, we were just discussing
national and international problems.
One minute. - Okay.
What's the matter?
He thinks that he is the main man of the party.
Don't misjudge him. - He is wicked and vicious.
That's why most of the ministers are friends with him.
So, you want the teacher to be expelled. - Yes.
But I don't see any legal way to handle this situation.
According to the education law
there are some rule regarding the teachers.
I mean, if there's any disciplinary violation against the management
or someone who encourages it could be dismissed from their position.
Or else, if he or she creates any public nuisance after drinking
and creates a bad reputation for the school and the students
the management can dismiss them.
The other kind is immoral activity.
That is unethical behaviour.
There's a section to expel somebody involved in it, too.
As she's a woman, do I have to tell you what to do?
Menon! - Move aside.
Did you hear? - What?
You are the only one left to hear about it now.
What is the matter? - The Brahmin teacher is pregnant.
Pregnant? - Yes.
There are people who have seen her with Mr. Shekharan.
Posters have been displayed at the market, temple grounds
and the school premises.
I knew it from the beginning
that she wasn't what everybody said she was.
Who told you that she's pregnant? - Does anybody have to say that?
We can guess it, can't we? - What a humiliation!
You're not the only one humiliated, but I am as well.
Here, look at this.
This is so humiliating.
How will the students be if she's the one teaching them?
Though it's Muslim children that she teaches
don't our children study in that school?
Don't they? Let me see.. - Where are you going?
Kurup and Raghavan Nair wouldn't have heard of it.
Let me inform them. I'll be back.
Isn't she our teacher?
Move aside.
What are you clapping at?
Look at this, sir.
'Arabic teacher and her love affair with Mr. Shekharan.'
Is this why you've been sent to school? Go away..
Didn't you hear me? Go away.
I wonder which son of a bitch might've put it here.
What is it, Moosa?
Have you taken up the job to tear off the posters?
It's not just here, they've displayed it everywhere.
Our Arabic teacher is having an affair it seems.
Mr. Shekharan is very lucky. - Yes, he's lucky.
What are you jealous about? - Why are you so furious about it?
Hey, I've a sister of the same age.
Everything should have a limit.
Do you think Gayathri would've done it?
I should be the one slapped for talking to you guys.
Why don't you come home before night?
What do you have so much do to until then?
I don't need your advice. I may have many things to do.
But shouldn't I know about it? - No.
If you continue questioning me
I'll send you back home.
Deal with things like a man if you think you're one.
You shouldn't be putting up posters late night like a coward.
What are you saying? - You don't know, do you?
I have nothing to lose. But the things you are doing
are ruining the life of an innocent girl.
If she does such unwanted things
people may even print pamphlets about it.
Don't you dare blame it on me.
What are you going to do about it? - Sir!
You're lucky that you're Hajiyar's son-in-law.
I don't need to hire anybody to chop you into pieces.
Don't forget that.
Why do you have to interfere in things like these?
I'll never believe anything against you.
It's not about me. You do know, don't you?
She's a woman who's here to feed her family
living in another town.
She's to be part of another family in the future.
Would anybody marry her if people spread such rumours?
I can't even face her to console her now.
Don't get upset about it. Don't worry.
I'm not scared of anyone.
They may call me anything they want.
They can even stick posters about me.
But is this the same thing?
She's the only hope to her dad who has controlled his mind
from going crazy after seeing his daughters commit suicide.
If anybody tries to hurt her
they'd never attain salvation in their life.
Wait up! Where are you coming from?
I had been to visit my son.
Once married, mothers become their son's enemy.
Even if he's ready to come, his wife doesn't let him.
I think it's better for him to stay back there.
Why is that, Menon?
Have I created an infamy for myself here?
So, didn't you hear about it? - What?
You'd be the only one left to hear about it now.
I don't understand what you're saying.
Isn't there a woman staying at your home?
She's an immoral one.
People in the town say that you've a part in it, too.
She has an illicit relationship with Mr. Shekharan it seems.
People aren't just talking about it.
They've put up posters all around the town.
You can find their stories on your way home.
Oh, my God! - Why'd you let her stay at your home?
She isn't the kind of woman who could be let into one's home.
What's the point in her being a Brahmin girl?
She has no dignity. - Yes.
Are you telling the truth? - Do you think we're making it up?
What do we have to gain by lying to you?
She's pregnant it seems.
If she was in my house
I would've kicked her out of the house
and purified the house.
We just told you out of consideration.
Don't ask her about it. Right?
Hey!
Get out this house this very moment!
I can't tolerate your debauchery here.
I.. - No, I don't need an explanation.
I've been noticing you since the day you arrived.
Frequent visits by men.
I had warned you not to do this here.
Leave! Get out of the house!
This night.. - I don't care where you go.
I don't care! Get out!
I can't face others for the humiliation you've caused me.
People think that I also have a part in the things you do.
Get out!
Menon..
Did you hear? - Yes. - You did?
You're here to tell me that she's staying at Kunjali's house
aren't you? - Yes.
You were the only one left to hear about it.
Anyway, this is utter humiliation.
How can a Hindu woman stay at a Muslim's house?
In a fisherman's house!
How can she change her attire and marry him?
Did she marry him?
No, we can just guess it after the events that happened.
Look at me.
We won't have any women left in our religion
if they convert to other religions.
If something like that takes place.. Oh, God!
I'll mix poison in the temple pond
and give up my life drinking it.
That is all we can do. Understand it.
Don't get upset about anything.
Come, have something.
The Gods will never forgive the sinners
who make up stories about others.
You can tell us if you've any problem staying here.
I'll arrange another place for you.
What is this, Kunjali?
I'm relieved that I'm staying here.
In that case
I won't ask you to go from here, no matter what!
My mom and I have suffered a lot without a place to stay.
When people from our religion abandoned us
it was your father who gave us shelter.
It's not possible for me to forget the past.
You can ask anything you want.
I'll help you as long as I'm alive.
Don't cry, my dear.
It's unbearable for me to see you cry.
Teacher, Hajiyar is calling you. He wants to see you.
If you have any problem in staying at Kunjali's house..
No, it's like my own house. They know me very well.
There is nothing wrong in what you did.
It's not a simple thing to handle situations like this.
We need to applaud your strength. - Yes, he's right.
What if you'd done something else? I can't even imagine that!
My father has suffered a lot.
I don't want him to suffer anymore.
No matter what. - Don't mind what others say.
They will stop at some point.
You should come to the school and take classes as usual.
The teachers might harass you as well.
But don't be upset.
You didn't do all this just to give up.
You should fight! You should fight to win!
Gayathri!
I had to run around a lot to buy this.
I went to Mr. Anthony's shop, but I saw Sulaiman there.
I couldn't buy this in front of him.
So I went to the shop near the temple.
I went to Mr. Velayudhan's shop, but I saw Kottakkal Abubaker there.
He might get upset if I buy this in front of him.
It's not that I'm afraid of him.
Just have a look.
All your Gods look handsome!
How many times have I told you not to bring fish here?
It's stinking in the kitchen.
Hey, why did you throw it away? You told me to buy fish.
Who? When did I tell you?
Now the blame is on me.
I can't even go near him due to the smell of fish.
He needs fish three times a day. - Oh, God!
Now onwards, you should take a shower before entering the house.
Do you understand?
Don't worry. - It's unbearable for me to see her suffer like this.
What wrong have I done to bear all this?
Nothing really happened over there. If it had, Shekharan would've
informed me. - Anyway, I need to go there.
I want to see her. - Yes, you can.
You can go there and see your daughter.
But you should meet Shekharan first.
That's the house.
Dear, your father is here.
Dad!
Don't cry, dear. Don't cry.
Think of it as God testing you.
Are you repaying your debt? - Why would you say that?
How can I repay you for what you have done for us?
You were the one who fed us when we starved.
When people from our religion abandoned us
you were the one who gave us shelter.
I'm happy that I could do at least this for you.
I'll get something for you to drink. - No, thanks!
I'm happy. I'm really blessed.
I was really worried when I heard the news. That's why I came.
I've told him everything. I was scared to tell him
that you are staying here.
When I heard that people from your community stood against you
for letting Mrs. Amina and Kunjali stay in your house
I felt like bowing down to your greatness.
From what I learned, it's the Lord who created us all.
God is everywhere. The ones who stand against it are not human.
I came here to take her with me. But I'm not doing it
as Mr. Shekharan has told me everything.
It was he, who gave me the strength to go back to the school.
How are Rukmini and Sridevi? - They wanted to come with me
but I told them that I'd take you back with me.
You should've brought them as well. I wanted to meet them.
Where is Kunjali? - He goes early in the morning.
He's excited to meet you.
I consider him as my son.
Anyway, I'm relieved. Okay, then, I'm leaving.
If you don't mind, we have given her a room.
You can stay here for the night.
It's not that. My daughters are alone at home.
Moreover, I have prayers to attend.
Dear. Come.
Just tell all your sorrow to the Lord. He will relieve you.
"Lord Rama, the name equal to the sea of chant."
"The divine lotus, the orison to salvation."
"You caressed our soul like the river Sarayu."
"Lord Rama, the name equal to the sea of chant."
"Lord Rama.."
"Your chant, the aisle to eternal truth."
"Your journey reveals the path we should follow."
"Your chant, the aisle to eternal truth."
"Your journey reveals the path we should follow."
"Did the wild blossoms hear the chant?"
"Did the river Nila croon what the birds sang?"
"The life of Sita turned into a graceful prayer."
"Lord Rama, the name equal to the sea of chant."
"The divine lotus, the orison to salvation."
"You caressed our soul like the river Sarayu."
"Lord Rama, the name equal to the sea of chant."
"Lord Rama.."
"With purity and uniqueness."
"We shall realise your courageousness."
"With purity and uniqueness."
"We shall realise your courageousness."
"Your enduring crown and your silver chariot."
"You've sacrificed everything, dear son of Lord Dhasharatha."
"Lord Rama, you shall chant the truth of love."
"Lord Rama, the name equal to the sea of chant."
"The divine lotus, the orison to salvation."
"You caressed our soul like the river Sarayu."
"Lord Rama, the name equal to the sea of chant."
"Lord Rama.."
You didn't understand what I told you.
There's no point in just spreading rumours through posters.
Hey, you should've gone to his house with your people
and thrown them both out.
You should strip their masks off in front of the people. - Masks?
I meant to show their true colours before the people.
Do you understand?
But they don't have any relationship between them, do they?
You may be brilliant in many things
but you turned out to be a fool in this matter.
Tell me what I'm supposed to do next.
I know what to do.
The other fisherman asked me whether I buy fish only from you.
Who? Arkanar?
No, the bald guy. - Oh, that must be Sulaiman.
We're not in good terms.
Can you give me a piece of ice?
This ice shouldn't be eaten, dear.
What about the fish lying on that ice?
You're just great.
Why are you still here? Didn't you go to school today?
No.
Some people visited all the houses
and conveyed a message that there'd be a brawl
at the school today.
I didn't send my kids to school as I was worried.
We can't take this issue lightly..
You've read about the problems due to Kumbalakadavu school
in that town regarding the attire of the students
in the newspapers, haven't you?
Good morning. Is there any special leave today?
I don't see any students in the school.
Didn't you hear about the news? - No, what is it?
Some parents refused to send their children
if a Brahmin is teaching Arabic in the school.
Please don't misunderstand me.
The school may have to be shut down if you teach here any longer.
Do you want such an event to take place?
I'd have resigned my job by now
if I were amidst all these problems.
I am scared to come to the school
because of the questions I'm being asked.
But do you have any place to hide if you're scared?
I have a question for you.
You are willing to protest for almost all the stupid reasons.
Aren't you capable enough to put an end to the issue
caused by the extremists?
Why isn't your union doing anything
when they were so active when the bus union
hiked the fare by just 10 paise?
This isn't that simple, Moosa. - It's not that.
You fear that you may lose the number of votes you get
if you talk against it, don't you? - We are just simple people.
Great people you are!
You protest only if it does any good to you, right?
What will you do if only Muslims are supposed
to teach in Muslim schools?
Will you resign and go home? What're you thinking about?
It's easy to tell somebody to resign and leave.
People these days pay almost a lakh to get a job in a school.
You didn't have to face that problem
as Hajiyar had a good heart.
That's the sole reason you're being so rude.
Dear, why don't you think about it again?
Why're you telling that even after you know everything?
It's not that I don't know. But to see you leaving..
Ma'am, I endured a lot.
I suffered a lot.
I had to leave the school as well.
The curse of the innocent children.
The curse of their guardians.
Isn't that enough? Isn't all that enough for me?
The sinners are born to trouble others!
It's all right, ma'am.
I must leave.
Did you tell Hajiyar and Mr. Shekharan about it?
No, they won't let me leave if I tell them.
I can't say no to them.
Please tell Kunjali at least.
He won't bear it if you leave without telling him.
I can't, ma'am. I can't bid goodbye to Kunjali.
Tell him that I left. - Dear!
Here.
This is the resignation letter you had sent to Hajiyar.
Why are you running away?
Who told you to leave this place?
Did Hajiyar tell you? Or did I tell you?
Fine, suppose you resign and leave the place
would these issues end with that?
I'm the issue for everyone.
I wished to support my ageing father.
I desired to take care of my family on my own.
That's the only mistake I made, right?
Did anybody tell you that it was a mistake?
You didn't learn Arabic just for the sake of a job.
You're a woman who fought against the oppression.
Your father is a man who sacrificed his wealth
royalty, prejudice and everything
for the sake of his own people as well as others.
Being the daughter of such a man
you shouldn't be giving up on such a problem.
What is this, sir?
Why are you telling this even after knowing everything?
I suffered, tolerated and gave up a lot.
But I can't do it anymore.
I'm a person who gave up my job because of self-righteousness.
But all I've to tell you is to continue with this job.
What's there to think about, Menon?
There's no doubt that the school will shut down.
Once that happens, the education board
can't refuse to handover the school to another management.
That's where you've to do your part.
I understood that. - You have, haven't you?
Hadn't you tried a lot to establish this school?
You tried everything you could.
What happened later? Hajiyar snatched it away from you.
You were left with nothing.
Wasn't that because you didn't support me back then?
That was the kind of politics back then.
Menon, there are no permanent enemies or friends in politics.
Forget that. What have you decided?
I don't have any problem to make a decision.
If you act now, we can take over the school without any trouble.
To take over the school management in these days..
I know that.
I've always desired to win against Hajiyar. - Haven't you?
You don't have to wait for anything.
The loss incurred for that isn't a loss at all.
Even if I incur such a loss, I'm capable of bearing it.
They have no idea about my power.
That's how a man must be.
You'll always be a gentleman.
How about we move forward with that? - Sure.
But I need you by my side. - Why doubt it?
But don't forget. You must also have that in mind.
Have the problems in the school come to an end?
What problems?
It's the people who have a problem.
By God's grace, the school has no problem at all.
Haji's the owner and I'm the peon.
Nair, give me a betel leaf.
Khaki clothes are too expensive these days.
Have you been selected in the police department?
Is there a rule that only the police
can wear khaki?
You might have got the job of a watchman. Right?
It's not for a watchman! This is for a peon.
Peon? Where?
Haven't you heard the news? - No.
Menon has decided to run the school.
If he does, who will be the peon at that school?
Who else but me!
How can he run the school? Who told you?
There is no need of anyone to tell me.
As the situation has come this far, we can guess the rest.
Some people think that the world will end soon.
They just want everyone to die except them.
That dish can never be cooked.
It can! - How?
Cook the dish by using
some teak firewood.
Then add some ghee and have it with rice.
They can prepare it, but can't have it.
They will know when they witness it.
Okay, then. We'll see! - Okay! - Okay!
Why should we bother about religion or caste
to educate our kids? Anyone can teach anyone.
You can learn under anyone.
There is no religion in education.
We have worked hard to develop this school.
We have worked day and night to build the school.
Our women and children collected coconut leaves
as we didn't have the money to buy tiles.
At that time, no one was concerned about religion.
For whom did we work hard? For our children.
For our village. Most of you haven't gone to school.
It's not that you didn't want to. And you didn't want your children
to suffer the same. That's why you wanted to build this school.
We've only one thing to say.
Don't try to shut down this school. Don't ruin our children's future.
This institution is the result of your hard work.
Menon! Menon!
Arabic! - Arabic?
The girl who teaches Arabic has come here.
Where are you going? - To pray.
Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple.
Don't you understand? People who live with non-Hindus
cannot be allowed inside.
I've not converted my religion. - How can we believe you?
You teach the language of Muslims
and you stay in their house as well.
You will ruin the serenity of the temple.
Even the Lord will be upset with you.
This is a place for Hindus.
I won't allow you to destroy the purity of this temple.
Who is the Hindu you're talking about? Did any of the epics
mention about Hindus? In Mahabharata?
In Ramayana? Or In the Upanishads?
Which holy book has 'Hindu' written in it?
Neither Valmiki nor Vyasan. No one has mentioned
about Hindus. In fact, they have preached
that there is only one religion, that is humanity.
Am I right, Menon?
It were the Persians who called
the people staying near the banks of river Sindhu as Al-Hind.
And it wasn't about Brahmins, Kshatriyas or any other caste.
Neither Nair nor Namboothiri!
The culture who believed in eternity was called
Hinduism after many years.
In that sense, I'm proud to say that I'm a Hindu.
Because this is the religion which gave birth to Adi Shankara
Swami Vivekananda and Sree Narayana Guru.
She learned Arabic to make a living. She might be staying
at a non-Hindu's house. But that doesn't ruin any belief.
So don't use the Lord's name for your betterment.
The Lord doesn't have a permanent address either.
She came here because that's a habit from childhood.
To pray to the Lord!
She didn't come to take the money from the treasury like others.
She didn't come here to steal the temple's property either.
You can enter.
Don't say anything, Menon. Is this your plan?
To prevent her from entering the temple? What did you gain?
The natives are now against you! - That..
The believers haven't understood what I said.
No, they've understood your foolishness.
It's not enemies that we need now. We need friends.
What do you mean? - Everything has gone out of control.
In other words, we made it out of control.
For the same reason, they will expel her from the school.
They should expel her.
She will be thrown into the streets.
By seeing her misery
you will become her saviour.
Me? - Yes!
If necessary, you should conduct a protest for her.
If so, people will stand with you.
Then they will follow what you say.
Do you understand? - It's an excellent idea.
With one bullet, we can manage Hajiyar and Shekharan.
Also, one thing. This is not a fair battle.
Just one lethal strike!
Who is that? - It's me, Warrier.
What is it? - Nothing.
I came to see the teacher.
Then why can't you call her? Why are you here like a thief?
Dear! Come here. Warrier is here to see you.
What is it? - Menon is really sad
about that incident. He restricted you from entering the temple
as per the instructions from the committee.
Please listen.
He has nothing personal against you.
I talked to Menon and the committee and made them realise things.
You?
Well, they were made to realise what Mr. Shekharan was saying.
Not just the committee, the whole of our community
will support you completely.
Not only that.
I know that you don't like
to stay here at this house. - I never said that.
Does someone have to say it? It's guessable.
I know it will be hard for you to adjust here as this place
stinks like fish and animal droppings.
We have arranged your accommodation at Menon's house.
You are not just a teacher now.
You are our community's.. - No!
I don't want to become a part of the community.
Let me decide where I should stay.
What wrong did I do to you? Please don't disturb me.
So she has got the public support.
Am I right, Hajiyar?
Now they won't even let you resign.
I don't understand how they changed their mind so quickly.
Who? Menon?
You don't know him well.
We have known him for years now.
He considers people who don't treat him as a Lord
as his enemies. - I was afraid that the school
would be shut down because of me. - What about now?
Now they won't ask you to resign.
No, I don't want to hear anything. She has got an army with her
to protest for her if we expel her.
Aren't you ashamed to say it? I've told you many times
about the consequences of appointing her.
But you didn't listen to me.
Now you are all with me. - I had questioned her that day.
Are you the police to question her?
Or a lawyer?
You should've protested against her becoming a teacher.
I didn't allow my children to go to school.
What about now?
You sent them back to school
after listening to Mr. Shekharan's words.
I must warn you. If you keep doing this
you will end up having to ask for her permission even to breathe.
They are now united. You should not forget that.
Why are you saying like this? If we hadn't cared about that
we wouldn't have come here for this meeting.
It's not about the meeting, Moitheen.
You should understand things. Do you know?
Menon and Shekharan are playing this game together.
What did you say? - My foot!
They're in good terms with each other.
They're just pretending. Just to fool us.
It's Mr. Shekharan who is behind all this trouble.
What should we do? - I don't care what you do.
I have nothing to gain from this. But..
if my people get humiliated because of her
I can't forgive that.
Azeez, even we are adamant.
Don't just blabber.
Can you tell Hajiyar to dismiss her?
We have no other option than to send her away
if peace should prevail in the village.
You need to understand something first.
There are certain rules
and regulations when it comes to managing a school.
Don't argue, Hajiyar.
Can you dismiss her or not?
She teaching Arabic is an embarrassment for us.
Is it? - Yes. - Aren't there Muslims who teach Sanskrit?
Isn't that embarrassing for the Hindus?
What about the fact that there are Christians who run Arabic schools?
How come those institutions are running smoothly?
We follow Islam and we must act accordingly.
Don't forget that, Hajiyar.
I haven't forgotten it. I won't either.
I wish to follow the thoughts, words and actions
of a true Muslim till my death.
My deeds will never be against the norms of Islam.
How would you explain this situation then?
You are the ones who should ponder on it.
Haven't you read the Quran?
Has it ever taught us to ignore orphans
and the ones who seek help?
Which scripture says that you should deny justice
and not help the poor?
Is it a religious norm to not let a girl work for her living
and be self-dependant?
Why is everyone silent?
Let me make something very clear.
I will listen to matters that are fair, regardless of who says it.
But no matter who says it, I won't listen to anything
that's unfair or unjust!
What about the money that you owe me?
Speak softly, or else, people will hear you.
I will return it. I'm not going anywhere.
Wait until the first of next month. Hajiyar doesn't have the money now.
Hello, Warrier. What happened to your khaki uniform?
If you aren't stitching shirts with them, stitch two cloth bags!
One for Warrier and the other for Menon! Good for groceries.
Let him stitch the shirt. He could be Menon's watchman.
Him? - Yes. - Seriously?
Can't you bring anything fresh?
You are the only one who complains about the fish that I carry.
Buy it if you want.
This won't be for long.
I'm going to quit this job. - What's wrong? Are you in loss?
Seriously?
I am not supposed to touch or eat fish.
I am not even supposed to be anywhere near it!
Gayathri is at home.
In that case, you'd have to consider selling vegetables.
It's not like I haven't thought about it.
Is he home? - No.
Where is he?
He doesn't have the habit of telling me where he is going.
A few men had taken him
in their car this morning.
Ask him to meet me. I'll be at the mill. - Okay.
How is the business, Kunjali? - It is going well. - Okay.
I was told that you wanted to meet me.
The DEO wants to meet me. - Why?
He has received complaints against the school. Please come with me.
Who raised the complaint?
It wasn't mentioned.
I think Menon is causing some trouble. - To hell with him!
They can't take any action because of some silly complaint.
Have you received any legal notice?
Nothing of that sort. - Don't worry then.
We'd always be able to convince them about the truth.
Well, let's pay him a visit.
Okay. We shall.
I see that this famous writer is with you, Hajiyar!
He helps me all the time.
We hope everything is okay with the school.
Hajiyar seems quite worried.
Oh, there is nothing to be worried about.
Now that things have gone this far
I have to make a legal enquiry.
I just called you to know about the background.
Thank God. That's a relief.
Not so fast. Anything bad could happen anytime
since he is with you!
Hajiyar, let's tell him what we have to and leave at the earliest.
I'm sure that there's a lot that you don't know about him.
He was the star of the college.
His speeches were amazing!
He is still the same.
Once he gets hold of the microphone, he loses track of time.
I see that you haven't forgotten your old tricks!
Leave that. Why do you care so much about this case?
It's mainly because of Mr. Iyer's recommendation.
It was later that this became an issue.
Objections, strikes, threats communal grievances..
I decided not to let them have their way.
Oh, like old times.
I hope you are aware of the present situation.
People are being adamant over unrealistic matters.
Higher authorities are pressuring us to shut down the school.
You are right. I sense there is a conspiracy.
There is political pressure as well..
Don't worry, Hajiyar.
Nothing will go wrong. Stay calm.
I'll take care of it. Wish you all the best.
I'll see you then. - Thank you, sir.
Excuse me? How did you just address me? I'll thrash you!
Address me by my name. Go on.
Which name should I call you? The one your parents gave you
or the name that we gave you.. Monkey boy! - Shut up!
Please don't bring it up in front of Hajiyar.
I'll see you then. - Okay.
Shall we leave? Bye.
Like I just said
the school anniversary must be grand. - Let's make it fantastic.
But you should spend some cash! - I will.
Since we have solved all the issues
let's plan about the anniversary without any worries, right, sir?
Arguments to shut down the school, protests, fights.. I can't believe
we had to witness all of that! I'm glad everything is settled.
You feel relieved as well, don't you?
Why don't we try something new this time?
How about we arrange a feast rather than
distributing sweets? - That's great.
I suggest chicken biryani!
Let's arrange cooks from Calicut.. - No..
We aren't going with a non-vegetarian meal.
How about a vegetarian feast?
What do you say? Can't we give it a try?
Oh, God! How will I do it on my own?
You won't be. Shekharan and Kunjali will help you.
You can count on me, too. - Yeah, right!
Yes. - In that case, we want Payasam as well.
Her Payasam is not good.
What? - I meant to say that it's too good. - I see.
In that case, you're in charge of the feast.
A feast won't be enough, we have to arrange programmes too.
You may arrange them as per your wish.
Won't we need a choir? A traditional one?
Don't worry, Kunjali. We'll give you a chance to sing.
Let's conduct it at the end then.
Why is that? - Or else, people would leave!
"To fall asleep near you."
"Oh, beloved, come to me.."
How come you don't come here these days, Warrier?
The way things are happening in this village, men who
have pride can't walk around here.
Some men find it hard not to flirt with attractive women.
Whom are you referring to?
Isn't it obvious that I'm referring to Shekharan!
The poetic one!
He is such a gentlemen during the day.
Why don't you give it a thought?
Do you know that Menon offered
her accommodation many times so that she wouldn't
have to stay in a Muslim's place?
But she never accepted it.
I told her she could stay at my place as well.
She refused that as well.
Why would she?
It's convenient for Shekharan that she stays here.
Even for Hajiyar.
Mind your words! - I see.
The problem is what I speak of, but you can do as you wish.
You.. I know why you are frustrated.
Aren't you involved in this, too?
Well, no wonder. Your age favours it.
Say whatever you want about me, but if you talk rubbish about her..
I will finish you off! - Menon!
How dare he!
Hurting one among us is equivalent to hurting us all.
Aren't you ashamed of not reacting to this?
We aren't able to stay here in peace
because of Shekharan and Hajiyar!
We must fight back!
We must let them know what we're capable of.
Should we get involved directly?
Isn't it better we arrange someone? - That won't do.
We must approach them
and thrash them!
How come you weren't bold enough when he hit you?
Ramakrishnan! - Coming.
Fish.. - Do you need so much, Kunjali?
Why are you worried?
Have I ever returned the fish I promised to sell?
No. - So fill them up.
Didn't we tell you not to open your store? Shut it! - I..
Oh, no! - Destroy everything! - I shall close it.
Get out. Come out now. - I shall close it myself.
Get out! Close your shop!
What is going on? - You won't! - What's the matter?
Close your shop!
Close it! - Shut it!
Hey! - Close it!
We can't shut down the shop at your will.
What is it? - He says that he won't close his shop. - How dare you!
Don't threaten me! - Destroy it! - Stop it.
Azeez, don't turn this into a communal riot.
What wrong have the shopkeepers done to you?
Is destroying their shops going to help you exact revenge?
Don't fuel up grudge in the minds of others.
Who is doing it? Is it me or you?
Aren't you the one who joined hands with Menon
for your benefit and destroyed the peace of this village?
The men of this village are capable of taking care of this place.
We don't need the help of outsiders for it.
Who told you that Azeez is an outsider?
He belongs here.
And our people are equal regardless of where we are.
Would you have done this if you'd the feeling that all men are equal?
Azeez, you are the only one who can control them.
Why is that you couldn't speak for Kunjali
when he was getting beaten up like a dog?
Did any one of you feel it was wrong
that he was beaten up?
There's no room for forgiveness.
Kunjali is one of us.
Don't expect we'd leave the ones responsible.
Kunjali has no complaints. - He does.
We have complaints and so does he.
I have no complaints here. No one shall use my name for revenge.
Did you just say that you have no complaints?
Aren't you ashamed of yourself? I have a complaint.
We won't spare the ones
who act against our religion.
How dare they hurt someone who performs the Namaz?
What right do you have to speak of it?
Does the Quran say that we men should create a religious riot?
I won't let anyone use my name for the sake of revenge!
That traitor should be thrashed first!
You! - Don't you dare touch him!
Stop staring and thrash them! - Who is bold enough to do so?
Here he is. Thrash him. Do it if you're bold enough.
You can expect a war if someone lays a finger on him.
Azeez, you'd be the first casualty!
Shut his mouth! - Stop there.
He won't change for the better no matter what!
Earlier, he wanted me to dismiss the teacher.
Now he brainwashed the community.
I can't tolerate this anymore.
My daughter shouldn't live with him anymore. They should get separated.
Hajiyar! - No. Don't bother explaining.
I respect you.
I haven't done anything without asking you.
However, it's best that you don't interfere in this.
No, I won't.
You have the right to do as you wish.
However, you must think of this.
How can we end family ties with just words?
There's nothing more to think about.
If you hadn't interfered today
he would have been no more.
I would have had to watch my daughter cry.
Don't you think your daughter
would be in tears because of this decision?
Do you think it's that easy to severe family ties?
She had just started her family life.
A family, husband, children..
She would have a lot of dreams.
A dignified man like you must never do this.
Try to get some sense into Azeez.
Do you think I haven't tried?
He was such a gentleman when we first met him.
I believed that he was the right choice for our daughter.
That's where I got it wrong.
I didn't realise that I was destroying my daughter's future.
I'm not justifying Azeez.
I was only trying to stop you from making a hasty decision.
You may one day begin to regret
the decision you made, Hajiyar.
It's not that difficult.
But how can you be sure
that she'd be happy again?
Our men were ready to thrash them.
That's when Shekharan interfered. - Yeah, right.
We should have made the most of that opportunity.
Can you expect an opportunity like this again?
Imagine all that we could've gained
when an entire village is in a religious riot?
You have ruined it all.
We could create a similar issue. - No.
We should ruin the function at the school.
That must be our next move.
What's this for? - For you to wear! Put it there!
Everything is ready, sir. Shall I ask the kids to have lunch?
Of course, it's already late. Go. - Okay.
I shall ring the bell. - Why?
That's all he knows. Let him do that.
You should do your job as well. - That can't happen. - Why?
It's my day off. - Yeah, right.. - Stop it and serve the food. Go.
Okay. Let's go. - "Are its nightingales"
"and this is our garden.."
"Better than all the world"
"is our India."
"Better than all the world.."
"That mountain most high"
"neighbour to the skies."
"That mountain most high"
"neighbour to the skies."
"It is our sentinel."
"It is our protector."
"Better than all the world"
"is our India."
"Better than all the world.."
"A thousand rivers"
"play in its lap."
"A thousand rivers"
"play in its lap."
"The gardens sustain.."
- It was amazing, sir..
It turned out to be better than what we expected.
And the entire credit must go to her. - Not really.
I played my part just like everyone else.
"Better than all the world."
I'm really happy. - "Better than all the world."
"Faith does not" - What happened?
"teach us.." - Weren't they ready since morning?
She hadn't eaten anything since then. Probably she got tired.
Oh.
What happened? - We don't know. - What?
Oh, God! Dear! - Oh, God! What's happening?
Don't you dare!
You are responsible for this!
I sent my child here trusting your words.
Oh, God!
Everything has been a mess ever since you got here.
What's happening? - My dear.
Doctor, we are running out of beds in the ward.
Adjust for the time being. - Yes, Doctor.
Sir, how long are you going to hide?
Hajiyar! Bring them here or we would thrash you!
Come out here!
Come out! Ask him to come out, sir.
Come out, you liar!
Come here! - How could you do this to our children!
Get over here, Hajiyar.
Come out!
We are asking you to come out!
Get over here!
You witch! Come out here!
God won't forgive you!
Come out!
We are going to put an end to this!
Mom.
We are trying our best. There is nothing to worry.
Sir. - Yes.
It is food poisoning. It's because of the Payasam.
Oh, God! Help!
Oh, God!
He is going to kill me!
Tell the truth. - Please don't. I'll tell the truth.
I will.
We must be quite vigilant from now on.
The school will be closed for 15 days from tomorrow.
It's when they are helpless
that we must make our move.
In your dreams, you swine!
Don't expect that you can deceive people forever!
Didn't the doctor tell us that there's nothing to worry about?
God is surely with us.
Hajiyar.
You didn't understand, did you?
Warrier!
Go on.
Please forgive me.
It was as per Azeez's and Menon's instructions
that I poisoned the Payasam.
Why should we fight amongst ourselves for them, who pretend
to be foes for their personal gain?
It's high time that you all give it a thought.
They are empowered by our support.
Once we withdraw our support, they'd become good for nothing.
Please forgive us, sir.
Please forgive us
if we have said anything wrong.
We said what we said unaware of what's happening
in the heat of the moment.
Please tell us that you've forgiven us.
It's okay.
'NARAYAM'