Ambujakshan, you rascal!
Don't cut them all. Take it one by one.
I'm already at loss.
May I take the dried coconut leaves, sir?
Who else shall I give it to?
You may take whatever you want. Come here.
When you reach home, tell your mom that I'll come by the back door.
Okay? Go on.
Ambujakshan, if anyone asks for me
tell them that I am at Kunjiraman's estate.
"Thumping out the tunes.."
Oh! God. There's a pothole. I would've fallen in it.
Aimutty.. Where did he go?
Did you see Koya?
Who? - I'm asking about Aimutty Koya.
I want to meet him urgently. How is your mom?
He has gone to Kunjiraman's estate to get the coconuts.
God! Can't find this useless fellow when I have some work.
Otherwise, he is always around.
Take this too. Coconut is too costly.
Where are you going, Aimutty?
I'm going on a world tour. Would you like to join?
Such a nuisance!
Nanu, why did you ask him? Can't you keep quiet?
Koya! You moron!
Stop. I have to tell you something urgent.
I don't want to hear it. - But I have to tell you. Don't go.
Don't stop. - Come back. Bring the boat back.
If I let him go, I will have to starve.
Hey, moron! - I'm just a guy with shades.
Hey, please save me. - I don't want a bravery award
for saving your life. - The water tastes good.
Drink as much as you want.
It's urgent. - You are in a hurry as if you have found a girl for me.
Save me.
Let me go. - Don't get onto the boat. - Let me speak.
Oh, God! I don't know how to swim.
God! - Oh, God!
Please.. - Save me! - Please save me.
Please save me.
Oh, God!
I found you. No!
No!
I'm not able to breathe.
I cannot breathe.
Friends, come and save us all.
I'm dying.
I told you not to do this.
Didn't I warn you?
The water is so tasty. - Oh, God!
I want a house on.. - Shut up..
You..
Sir, it's done! Oh, I'm sorry.
Why didn't you lock the door?
Can't you knock the door? - I'm sorry.
Shoe. Please give me a hand. I think my neck broke.
I was house hunting for a rogue..
Sir, it's you! I got beaten up by a rogue.
I got beaten up, but your house is arranged.
You can start tomorrow morning.
I can't come with you as I have two divorce cases.
A milk van will come to pick you up. - Milk van?
Yes, a milk van. Sir..
I didn't have anything since morning.
Rs. 10 only. Why does he stay in such a dirty lodge
if he has no money? Beggar!
Whom did you call a beggar? - Not you. - Get lost.
Excuse me. Let me get those containers.
I'm taking the containers. - Okay.
Gosh!
Sir, if you're finding it inconvenient
I'll keep this here, that one here, the small one on your lap
the briefcase on your head, so you can sit comfortably.
Let's go. - Sure.
What are you doing? - I'll get down at the next stop.
Why don't you drive it?
I don't know how to drive. - What do you know then?
Dasan, who is the new guy?
Come here.
Not so loud. He is a tiger.
Tiger? - Yes, Achu brought him here.
He'll be staying in Aimutty's house. - Is he really a tiger?
I counted seven bullet marks on his body. There are more.
God! - Don't be afraid. Don't get too close. I'll manage.
If destiny is kind, we'll meet again. Bye.
Are we in trouble now?
Yes, that's what my wife calls me with love, Aimu.
A pet name? - Yes.
But you better call me Mr. Aimutty.
Come here.
I'm very suspicious about this man.
What do you mean? - I don't think I can trust him.
He is a good man.
Was he in prison? - No.
He is a gentleman. - Like me? - Yes.
Come here.
Mr. Aimutty was telling me about you. He liked you.
He is a gentleman.
His face is like a dried coconut. Sorry, I mean, his soul.
Stop praising me. Where's Achu?
I'm coming.
Oh, you are back.
Anthappan. - Yes.
Go inside.
Did Dasan come here?
Achu, tell me the truth. Who is he? - Who?
The guy who came in the car. - He is a gentleman.
He asked me to arrange a rented house for three months.
I approached Aimutty. Why should I let go of the commission?
I doubt if you will get a commission on this deal.
Do you have doubt? - After all, he is a tiger.
How does that matter?
If Dasan tells anyone else, you'll be in trouble.
He won't tell anyone. I trust him completely.
Only if I earn, will he earn. Get aside.
I'm sure. He is a tiger.
God! - Aimutty Koya. - Yes?
Am I late? I had two divorce cases this morning.
When I reached there, it was a mess.
They wanted to live together, but I did not let them.
I persuaded them for a mutual divorce.
Only after I saw them shed tears and part ways
did I feel relieved.
Is he dead?
Smart. - Thank God, you are alive.
Oh, you were here!
I showed him the house. - Did he like it?
Let's finalise it. - Okay, give me Rs. 100.
It's not my commission, but the rent in advance.
I will take my commission separately.
Show me your hand. - Here.
Don't hurt me.
Free of deceptions and lies
we hereby rent him the house.
Let us pray that this outsider
lives peacefully in your house
till the end of time.
Sure, we'll pray. But give the money to me.
I was about to give you that.
What about me?
Rs. 2!
Who is he? - A tiger.
What? - Tiger!
"A tiger comes this way.."
A tiger!
Don't go too close. It will bite you.
Nothing can be predicted as yet. They're going inside.
- They're going inside.
They're going inside.
She is coming forward.
She is nearing him.
Anything can happen.
Get out!
She poured chilli water in my eyes. My eyes are burning.
No..
I can't see anything.
My eyes are burning. - Let me go.
What is wrong? - I can't see anything.
Oh, God! - Oh, no!
Anthappan, my eyes are burning. - What happened?
Pour some water on my face. No!
You idiot! You threw hot water at me. Rascal!
Oh, God! - No!
No!
Oh, God!
My face is burning.
My face got burned. - Oh, no!
I've been keeping a watch on you.
Didn't you give a love letter to my daughter?
Get aside. - Mr. Aimutty, step aside.
Go! - I won't spare him. - Anthappan, move back.
Go away. - Come here.
Go, I say.
Sir, I hope you liked the house.
Even if you didn't, I wouldn't compromise on the rent.
Anthappan, please explain.
I don't have time. I have some urgent work.
What's the problem with that house?
That's a routine. That girl is insane.
Ashwathi!
No! I will kill everyone.
Don't bring anyone home. - You..
If you reject every suitor
you will be left alone in this house at old age.
I won't be alive to see that.
Your prince charming will come!
At the age of 11
he abandoned his own father
just because he beat him.
Are you waiting
for the lover who drowned himself in the lake. - Mom!
I will repeat it a hundred times. - Did you see Balan die?
Didn't I? You saw it too.
Didn't you see his father crying with his rotten corpse?
Everyone told him that it was Balan's body.
That's why his father cried.
Oh, God! The old man has brainwashed her.
He may believe that he is alive.
But for me, he is dead. Do you understand? He is dead!
The late Balan was Mr. Madhava Menon's son.
He had promised to get his son married to this girl.
So, she is still waiting for him.
Achu brings a lot of wedding proposals for her.
Everyone in this village knows that she won't marry anyone else.
Neither her mom nor Achu is ready to give up.
Dad, a suitor and his family, came to see me today.
Achu brought someone.
I heard that.
Why don't you tell them that Balan will come back?
Everyone is against me. No one trusts me.
They say the one who drowned will never return.
They must be talking about their own fathers.
My mom said that.
She said that because she is upset with me.
Not just me, even she wished to see you get married to my son.
Balan is not dead.
He left this house 15 years ago.
It is true. But that doesn't mean
he is dead.
I am still maintaining his room
because I am hopeful about his return.
You may not know this. But I still save food for him every day.
He couldn't skip even a single meal.
He'll definitely return when he is famished.
Believe me.
You will come back to this house as my daughter-in-law.
I think this family is cursed.
How else do we explain this ill fate?
If you tell my brother, he might give in.
I have told him. But he is quite older than me.
I know. You must be hesitant.
She had turned down many good proposals.
I feel ashamed to face anyone.
At times, I feel like ending my life.
I'll try talking to Ashwathi.
Girls shouldn't be so adamant.
She doesn't listen to you, at least..
I was discussing about your marriage with your mom.
Yes, I heard that.
Since everyone is insisting, I have decided
not to get married at all.
But.. - They have nothing else to talk.
What did you say?
I swear to God.
My prediction has never gone wrong.
If you have faith in Lord Muthappan, he'll protect you.
Even the rocks in the temple premises have magical powers.
Why is it like that?
That's a long story.
Once upon a time, from a distant land
a beggar named Muthappan reached our place.
Muthappan asked for a place to sleep.
The King of our province mocked him.
Showing a deep pond, the king told him
to sleep there.
Muthappan didn't say a word. He walked into the pond
with the entire village witnessing it.
When the day broke
the pond was filled with rocks and pebbles.
And Muthappan
was sleeping on top of those rocks.
That's how it came to be known as the Muthappan temple.
Cover those pebbles in a silk cloth
and tie it one by one, every day.
Before you finish 101 knots, your wish will be fulfilled.
Start from today. Balan will definitely return.
I swear to God.
Kuttappan, how is your business going?
Don't ask me, sir. New bicycle tyres
don't need air.
Don't they?
Everything is computerised these days.
It's ready. - Okay.
Is there a letter for me? - Oh, shit! She is coming.
Please help me. Where do I go?
Stop there! - Don't beat me.
Why are you hiding from me? - Because I don't have a letter.
To be honest, not a single letter has come for you till date.
Why would I hide it? - Really?
Why would I? - Of course. - Get lost!
If somebody sees this
I will lose my job, Ashwathi.
I don't care. You're good for nothing.
You are deliberately hiding Balan's letters.
Why would I do that?
Find his address somehow and write him a letter.
He'll reply. Then, I'll deliver it to you.
I know, Balan must be writing to me.
Someday, I will get his letter. Okay.
Why.. - Even God cannot fool us.
You are only a postman!
Huh!
What are you staring at? Get lost!
Thank God, she didn't manhandle you.
If I say something
take it as a joke and laugh it off.
What if I don't? - Then I expect a reply.
Don't worry. You'll be shocked. That's all.
Shall I say it? I want to.. - Hello!
Were you professing your love to each other? - No!
Dasan, didn't you deliver milk today? - I did.
As the milk is under repair, the van.. - What?
The van is under repair. So, the milk is damaged too. No..
Milk and the milk van are under repair. Are you happy?
Wrong timing!
You make fun of everyone.
You don't know what to speak and when to speak.
You didn't like it, did you?
Let Balan come back. We'll find a solution for this.
Get lost! You're insane.
Dasan, let me ask you something.
Yes? - I heard that you were wandering with a foreigner lady.
No. She asked me the way to Kalamandalam, and I dropped her.
In which language did you converse with her? - English.
You must've struggled a lot, right?
I didn't have to struggle much as I didn't know the language.
Okay.
Balan's mom studied in Delhi. She was fluent in English.
Though I was her relative, I didn't deserve her.
I did not even finish my second grade.
She would have found it difficult to live
with a villager like me.
Maybe, that's why she died early.
When Balan was six years old
she gave birth to Renu.
Only after she turned four years old
did I learn to say a few English words.
One does not need to learn English to deliver a child.
What? - It's okay if one wants to learn English.
He is a good guy.
When I went to Peroor for your mom's final rites
he came to me asking for a job.
I brought him along when I heard that he was an orphan. He is naive.
Before my death, I wish to see him settled.
Things will fall into place at the right time.
I want to take a bath. Get me some hot water. - Okay.
"I was dreaming about you."
Why don't you go inside?
What's going on? - How do I tell you?
He is doing this stupid ritual
so that his dead son comes back.
Both of them are insane.
Anyway, there will be a feast after this.
Is that Padmanabhan or Sankaran Kutty? - Who?
I'm talking about the elephant which killed two of its mahouts.
Okay. I'll see you later.
Why did you stop at 101 pots? You could have tried 1,001 pots!
You could've died.
Here's some dried ginger coffee. It will give you relief.
Drink it, I say. - I'll give it to her.
She won't drink.
She will suffer a lot.
Even God would be clueless.
I can't do anything about it.
It's okay. Get back to sleep.
Bless us, oh, Lord!
Lord!
Come on. - No, Mom.
I will put an end to your insanity.
Come, sit there. - No.
Sit, I say. - No, I won't get it tied.
Panikkar, tie the amulet. - This is cruel!
All the deities..
Don't cry. - ...have blessed this amulet. - No.
This holy amulet
has to be tied on her arm.
She won't think about any other man. - No.
She will be free from all evil thoughts.
Bless us, oh, Lord!
Get me one pot of pure water.
Don't worry.
I won't do you any harm.
This amulet will help you.
The man who rules your heart
will surely come. - Oh, God!
Lord! Give it to me.
Lord!
Go away! - My dear!
Don't panic.
Tie this on her.
She won't know until you are finished.
Don't utter a word while tying it. Don't talk. Don't turn around.
Where should I tie it?
Don't turn around. Don't utter a word.
I think your prayers have worked this time.
Peace!
Is it true that Panikkar's black magic is very powerful?
Of course. I've heard some extraordinary things about him.
I think it's cyanide. Like the ones used by the Tamil Tigers.
No, it must be a bomb. Will it explode?
No bomb will explode. Don't worry. Okay?
Ashwathi! You have a letter from Balan.
You have a letter.
Really?
I won't give it to you.
'Ashwathi.'
'Balan.'
Binu, Kannan, Gundumani..
It's Balan's letter.
Oh, God! - Stop!
"The clouds have finally burst."
"Raindrops wet the soil."
"As the parrot predicts my future"
"I hear wedding bells ring inside my heart."
"The clouds have finally burst."
"Raindrops wet the soil."
"On a hilltop, near the valley"
"I go in search of a magic wand."
"On a hilltop, near the valley"
"I go in search of a magic wand."
"Do you hear the wedding bells ring?"
"Have you tied a swing for my groom?"
"Peacock, will you come to celebrate?"
"Will you come to this paradise?"
"The clouds have finally burst."
"Raindrops wet the soil."
"As the parrot predicts my future"
"I hear wedding bells ring inside my heart."
"The clouds have finally burst."
"Raindrops wet the soil."
"Bad times have faded. Good times are here."
"I wait near the pond looking at the blue water lilies."
"Bad times have faded. Good times are here."
"I wait near the pond looking at the blue water lilies."
"The sacred nuptial chain and my wedding saree are ready."
"There's a big umbrella to protect my groom from the hot sun."
"Oh, nightingales! Sing some folk songs."
"Sing for me."
"The clouds have finally burst."
"Raindrops wet the soil."
"..have finally burst."
"..wet the soil."
Open it quickly and read what he has written.
I don't feel like opening it.
What if he has written not to wait for him?
We'll deal with it. Open the letter.
Shall I?
Chinnamani! - No!
Stop! - Somebody, help!
Stop! - These little devils are chasing me.
Oh, God. - Stop there!
I can't stop! Move!
A dead body is coming!
No! - Catch him.
I'll catch a cold. Don't drown me. - How dare you?
No. Spare me. - I will kill you.
I'll kill you!
No. - Kill him.
Have some mercy on me.
What the hell is this? No! I'm suffocating.
Don't beat me.
Beat him! - I don't know anything.
Get aside. Let him go.
Let go of him. - Who is this guy? - Go.
No! I'll die.. - Let me go.
Aren't you ashamed to beat him? Don't be so foolish.
I'll beat him to death. How dare he fool me!
I'll kill him.
Don't you dare touch him! - Get lost!
Run! He slapped Ashwathi!
You slapped me!
Get lost!
Go away.
I'm tired, Balan. I'm tired of waiting.
Everyone makes fun of me. I'm tired.
Don't shout. People will hear you.
I'm not shouting. But I'll say in front of everyone
that you are ruining my daughter's life.
You don't care about her, do you?
You too have a daughter.
Will you tolerate this if it had happened to her? Tell me.
You were the one who kept
Balan's lunch in Ashwathi's bag, while sending them to school.
You told them to study hard for a shining future.
Hope you remember all that.
To my motherless children, you were a mother.
Even when you had big dreams
I had few expectations.
Weren't you the one who fixed their marriage?
I understand your agony.
But I request you
to empathise with me!
Let the dead remain buried.
Leelavathi!
Rather than seeing her live as some other man's wife
let her die as a lunatic.
Brother!
No! Dear.
Ashwathi.
Mom.
Mom!
What's wrong, Mom?
Ashwathi! - What happened?
He is the only person responsible for ruining Ashwathi's life.
Me? - No, I'm talking about him.
Will a dead man come alive? - Here.
What a fool he is!
Don't you need this? - He is here. Be quiet.
Balan's birthday is in seven days.
We celebrate it every year. We'll do it this year as well.
How long will you perform prayers for him, Dad?
No. Let's stop it.
We'll see if he comes back.
This waiting is painful than his absence.
I tried to correct him with punishments.
I hope he forgives me
and returns home.
Dear, I want to see my son!
Don't you want to see your brother?
Ashwathi loves him more than anyone else in this world.
Shouldn't I keep my word?
Yes.
Balan should come back.
But I cannot see you suffer.
I don't mind waiting for him, but I want him to come.
No matter how adverse the situation is
I will keep performing oblations until my prayers are answered.
Do you think God can ignore me forever?
Pray to God. Pray from the bottom of your heart.
"An offering on the birthday."
"On the pedestal of the sun"
"atop the blue hills."
"My dear, get some flowers."
"Come in a chariot."
"Oh, wind! Do come and play"
"on the swing made of the rainbow."
"An offering on the birthday."
"On the pedestal of the sun"
"atop the blue hills."
"Oh, birds who sing praises!"
"Please wish us happiness."
"Oh, birds who sing praises!"
"Please wish us happiness."
"The hills and mountains are waiting to celebrate."
"There's a festival at the temple."
"I wake up to the celebration"
"and wait for your return."
"The garden.. - Is in full bloom."
"The branches swayed.. - To give you a breeze."
"I see them dance all around."
"Oh, Goddess! Salutations to your highness."
"Goddess Parvati, you're the most powerful."
"Shower your blessings on us."
"An offering on the birthday."
"On the pedestal of the sun"
"atop the blue hills."
"I see the stream flowing in joy."
"The boats are ready to set sail."
"I see the stream flowing in joy."
"The boats are ready to set sail."
"The naughty glances we exchange"
"and the evening stroll."
"I love your gazes"
"and your sweet smile."
"That side.. - And this side.."
"I see.. - Golden umbrellas glittering."
"Love is so magical."
"Oh God, the supreme benefactor."
"Bless us all."
"Bestow your blessings on us"
"protect us from all evil."
"An offering on the birthday."
"On the pedestal of the sun"
"atop the blue hills."
"An offering on the birthday."
"On the pedestal of the sun"
"atop the blue hills."
"Your eyes sparkle like a diamond."
"Goddess Parvati, you protect every soul, alive or dead."
"My salutations to Goddess Lakshmi."
It feels so good to bathe in Bharathapuzha at this hour. - True.
For whom are you performing these rites?
A father doesn't do the final rites for his son.
But I have no choice.
Then why do you wait for Balan's return?
There's only one person who believes that he is not dead.
That's Ashwathi.
If she comes to know of his death
she'll drown herself in this river.
Don't you know that?
Just think that I am trying to keep her happy.
Who is he?
I'm.. - He is a tenant in Aimutty's house.
Dasan.
This meeting never happened.
At times, I feel that Ashwathi is right.
Why do you feel so? - Nothing.
She has faith in her love.
Poor girl!
She doesn't know that my brother will never return.
I don't agree with you. At first, I thought the same.
But now, I think your brother will return.
Will I be a burden if your brother returns?
My dad speaks highly of you.
So, don't you have any feelings for me?
Come on.
Get inside.
Kannan.
Hey, Ashwathi! Come.
I have been trying to catch a fish from here.
It's not easy.
But today, I will catch it.
Hey, I got it!
No!
I told you so.
You've been ignoring me all this while.
Ashwathi, do you like fish? - I've told you several times
not to flirt with me. - Is this how one flirts with a girl?
Ashwathi, everyone envies me. That's quite obvious.
I run a timber factory and earn quite decently.
So, it's obvious.
I don't care about what others think of me.
But you should never misunderstand me.
I have the same opinion.
Hey, why are you ruining your life
for a boy who drowned years ago?
Shut up! If Balan is dead
I'll commit suicide.
Stop there. - Excuse me.
I was just passing by. What's the matter?
Yes? - Is there any problem? - We'll sort it out.
She isn't your fiancee, is she? Let her go.
Who are you to stop me? - Let her go.
Get lost! - Let her go, you swine! - Get lost.
Let her go.
That's enough. Let him go. Filth!
Come here. - Let me go. - Come here.
Let me go, Mom. - You don't deserve to live. Come.
Leelavathi, what are you doing?
Look! No man had dared to misbehave with her.
Tell me what happened.
If I had married her off to a gentleman
no rogue would've dared to chase her.
For God's sake, will you please
tell her that your son is dead?
Or else, just poison her.
Let me go! - No, Dad.
Don't touch me.
Dad! - No! - Please listen to me. - Let me go.
Let me go. - Stop. - He just needs a reason.
Let me go. - Are you out of your mind?
Oh, God!
Please, Dad. - Let me go.
Brother! - No! - What are you doing?
Dad. - Please don't do it.
I'm responsible for everything.
Please kill me.
Kill me! - No.
Please don't. - Kill me.
No! - Brother! Don't hurt yourself.
What are you doing? Please stop it.
No! - What you just threw away was my son's memory.
He left me because I caned him with it.
Whenever I felt like beating him
or when I wished to pamper him, that cane was my only relief.
You threw it away.
Can you bring my son back? Answer me!
Brother! - No, please don't stop him.
That day I got hurt deeply. But not today.
You can vent your anger.
You can thrash me as much as you want.
Hit me as much as you want. - Balan? - Yes.
I'm Balan, your son.
My son!
My son is back!
Why didn't you tell us?
When I came here, I was afraid to face you.
So, I planned to watch everyone from a distance.
But I saw the love of a father
who was waiting for his son.
I also realised how much my sister loved me.
All these years, Ashwathi waited for me patiently.
My heart is contented. I'm happy.
Look! My son is back.
Ashwathi, he is all yours.
"You came into my life to touch my soul and spread love."
"You became the glow of love."
"Like the moon, you spread a devouring aura around me."
"I find myself in a trance as my dreams spread its wings."
"Let me write our future."
"You came into my life to touch my soul and spread love."
"You became the glow of love."
"Love is in the air."
"The entire place seems like a garden in full bloom."
"Love is in the air."
"The entire place seems like a garden in full bloom."
"In this musical night, under the moonlight"
"let me engulf you in the flames of my love."
"My heart sways and dances."
"My heart sways."
"You came into my life to touch my soul and spread love."
"You became the glow of love."
"Like the moon, you spread a devouring aura around me."
"I find myself in a trance as my dreams spread its wings."
"Let me write our future."
"You came into my life to touch my soul and spread love."
"You became the glow of love."
"My life is blessed and complete"
"now that you are a part of it."
"My life is blessed and complete"
"now that you are a part of it."
"Don't ever disappear from my life, oh, dear."
"Come, take charge of my life."
"Life now seems like a beautiful poetry, come, dance with me."
"My beloved."
"You came into my life to touch my soul and spread love."
"You became the glow of love."
"Like the moon, you spread a devouring aura around me."
"I find myself in a trance as my dreams spread its wings."
"Let me write our future."
When you left home in a fit of rage
I thought you'd return before dusk.
I got scared when you didn't come back.
As days passed by, my fear engulfed me.
That is why he aged so fast.
Who told you that he has aged?
Serve him!
No, I'm done. I can't eat.
Your dad must be hungry. - Yes. - Have it.
Huh!
What is it, Dad? - Did I scare you?
I want to see you to my heart's content.
That's why. Get back to sleep.
Come.
He has come back. Balan has come back!
Pray to this deity from the bottom of your heart.
Bless him with long life.
Panikkar!
What's the matter? - Hurry up. - Ashwathi. - Stop! - Hey.
What happened? - He has come back. He is Balan.
You have worked your magic.
We're here to seek your blessings.
Balan, get his blessings. - Ashwathi.. - Come on.
May you live long.
I want to rub it in their faces. - Okay.
Bye, Panikkar. Let's go, Balan.
Hey! - Hurry up!
Oh, God!
Did my spell really work?
Now I will make good money.
Gosh!
All these days, he was with me.
But I couldn't figure out that he was Balan. I'm surprised.
That isn't surprising.
Even his dad couldn't recognise him. - Me?
I'm talking about Balan.
I have a doubt.
Did his father make a mistake?
Listen. - Yes?
You are the result of your father's mistake.
But that isn't the case with others.
Your doubts will soon be cleared.
He has already targeted some people.
As there was no news of you, I used to scold her.
I've also hurt your dad a lot.
Everyone was upset with me.
No one is upset with you. I know you well.
And that is why I came back immediately.
What are you staring at?
Get something for him to drink. - Okay.
Will you get upset if I ask you something?
People say that absconders like you will always have that tendency.
If you leave again, my daughter..
That will never happen.
I will never be able
to stay away from you. I swear.
Do your job!
Aren't I doing that?
Nanu. - Yes?
My son is back.
Have you heard? - I met him.
Some were saying that he was long dead.
He is at home.
Pump.. Air.
Balan, Dasan snores all night.
Really? - The sound of his vehicle
and his snores are the same.
Dasan..
Someone is calling you.
Who is here at this hour?
When Ashwathi got angry at me, I reacted in a fit of rage.
When I learnt that you are Balan, I wanted to meet you in person.
Please come in. - No, don't wake your father.
Let's go out. - Okay.
Come. They are here to see you.
He is the one who was thought to be dead.
You didn't believe me, did you?
You can see him alive.
Your father is very lucky, Balan.
He used to say that he couldn't see
his son's dead body.
Let's give him an opportunity.
Beat them black and blue.
Hey!
Let go of me!
Don't you dare!
Who wants to beat them? You dogs!
I dare you. I'll kill you all!
If you touch them, I will hack you to pieces.
Get out of here!
Will you go away peacefully, or should I throw you out?
Get out! - No. - Dad!
Go inside.
Please move.
Who are you? I didn't recognise you. - I want..
I too went to meet him. But the house is locked.
It seems that he left with his daughter.
Also..
Where are you from?
Ma'am..
Come.
Are you cleaning the floor? - No, I'm washing clothes!
Where are you barging in?
Don't you know that Balan is back?
Then why are you bringing more suitors?
This is a different issue.
Balan came back when I was starting to worry
about my daughter.
God has answered all her prayers.
Now I'm relieved.
And you're here.. - This is something else.
Please leave, Achu.
Listen to me. No!
Will you never learn?
You won't. - I think she has lost it. - Did you say something?
Nothing. - Who is she talking about?
It's a long story. She has a daughter.
I brought so many wedding proposals for her.
But I was always chased away.
Why? - That girl is crazy.
Balan, who absconded long ago, returned recently.
Now, she has no time for anyone else.
Is this the same Leelavathi you were looking for?
No.
Now I feel that I should have come a little earlier.
Haven't you heard of the bond of love?
I experienced it only after coming back.
Did you stay away because you were afraid of your dad?
Yes, I was afraid to face him.
God answered my prayers by bringing you back.
Everyone wants to know when we will get married.
If someone asks you about it, tell them that
we will get married
only at the ripe old age of 60.
Are you happy now? - Shut up, Balan!
You always tease me.
Why did you stop? Beat me as much as you want.
You are making up stories of marriage..
Ashwathi.
Hey! Ashwathi!
What do you want? Don't you have any shame to stare at us?
Who are you? What do you want to know?
My name is Ashwathi, and he is Balan.
We love each other, and we'll soon get married.
I'll tell you who I am. Come here! - Balan!
Balan!
What's the matter?
Who are you?
Mom!
Let me go.
Stop there. Tell us what is wrong.
Excuse me..
Dear, what happened?
Who are you? Ashwathi.
Who are you? - Raise your daughter properly.
A rabid dog can be shot dead.
But a straying girl will face a man's wrath.
Shut up! How dare you talk ill about my daughter!
What right do you have? - You..
Let me explain. - Don't utter a word.
Who are you? - Let me explain.
Let go of me.
You have been talking for a while now.
How dare you drag her on the road! - No!
I'll make him talk.
Mom.
Tell me. What right do you have to touch her?
I ask you the same question. Who are you?
Bastard!
Dasan! Help him.
Dasan! - He won't harm Balan.
Go inside. - Come, dear.
Go inside. - Balan!
You!
Hey, let go of him.
No! - Mom!
You dog!
I'll kill you! - Let him go!
Pull them apart!
You!
I got my son back after years of prayer and penance.
How dare you watch on a stranger beating up my son?
You rascals! Beat him to death.
How dare you!
Beat him!
Oh, God!
I..
This girl reminded me of my sister.
That's why all this happened.
I gave all the love and liberty
to my younger sister.
But she left us
and eloped with someone.
Since that day, whenever I see a girl of her age
I find it difficult to control my emotions.
Dad, don't hit me.
Balan, this won't fade away till our death.
Balan! - Huh?
You.. - Don't hit me, Dad.
Will you fight again?
Don't you dare come before me. Get out of here.
Dad asked me not to go back to our house.
I'm leaving. - Where to? - To some other place.
I'll come back for you.
I'll wait for your return.
'Who is this imposter?'
'I shouldn't waste a single minute.'
'I need to tell my dad'
'that I am his son.'
What brings you here?
I'm here to see my dad. - Why did you come here then?
Where else can I go?
During my school days
you used to drop me till the river.
As the bridge was not built
you used to carry me on your shoulders.
Do you remember that?
I haven't forgotten anything.
You did not tell us about mom's death.
When I missed mom
I cut this finger with a blade.
She fainted when she saw blood oozing out of the wound.
Brother!
Take a closer look.
It's me, Balan.
Your son.
Instead of visiting you directly
I went looking for Ashwathi first
to know if she was waiting for me.
I saw my dad calling a stranger his son.
And Ashwathi made fun of me, lying in his arms.
I couldn't stand it.
Don't you believe me, Dad? I can give you more proof.
I don't want you to accept me as Balan
but he is an impostor.
The one who is here as Balan is cheating you all.
You..
What's this? - Move aside.
Do you know who he is?
Tell me the truth. Are you my son, Balan?
Yes, I'm.. - Stop it. Then tell me an incident of your childhood days.
You can't, can you?
You can't. - Dad.. - No, you're an impostor.
He is my son. And he is here to see me.
Ashwathi, he is not Balan.
Tell me the truth. Are you Balan?
Answer me! Are you Balan?
No!
I'm not Balan.
Dear! - Ashwathi!
Ashwathi, stop. - Ashwathi!
Where are you going, Ashwathi!
Ashwathi!
- Dear.
Ashwathi!
Where is she?
My child..
Ashwathi! - Ashwathi!
Ashwathi, please stop.
Stop, Ashwathi! - Dear!
Ashwathi! - Dear!
Stop! - No. - Ashwathi!
'No.'
'I shouldn't do this.'
'Maybe, Ashwathi won't be able to bear it.'
'I can't be responsible for her sorrow.'
'Till I get to the roots of his true identity'
'let the truth'
'remain a secret.'
'I hope there is water in the stream.'
Huh!
Hey!
What are you doing here? I heard about the incident.
Was this your intention?
I was such a fool.
She helped me financially at times. I lost a good customer.
Do you know what she told me? That I took a lecher to her house.
Tell me the truth. What's your name?
Ba.. Babu.
Where are you coming from? - A distant land.
Tell me the truth! Are you a thief, a bandit or a smuggler?
Why did you come here?
I came looking for Mrs. Prabhavati. - What?
There's only one woman by that name here and she is my mom.
I'm here to see her. - God!
Lord Vishnu..
Who is it? - It's me.
Why are you here at this hour?
I'm sorry. I made a mistake.
I want to apologise to her.
But it won't be decent to go there at this hour.
You want to confess, don't you?
It's all right. You may go.
Dad! - What?
Renu. - Yes, Dad?
Did you call me now? - No.
I thought you called me.
Then, it is him. There's no doubt. - What?
Who? - The new guy is his mom's son from her first marriage.
I see. So, your mom already had a child when she got married.
Don't talk nonsense!
She gave birth to a kid four months after getting married.
Shame! - Poor thing!
Only then did my dad learn the truth.
My mom was a domestic help at my dad's place.
They fell in love and got married.
All he got as dowry was her fully grown tummy.
Is that man her illicit son?
Yes, that's why he came to see my mom.
Achu. - Yes?
Your properties will have to be shared with him.
Why should I? I won't give him a penny.
He will see the real me.
I'm the son of a stubborn man.
Stop it. Don't jump into a partition.
There could be more heirs. Let's wait for some time.
I will kill him.
No! I will kill him right away.. - Calm down, Achu.
No, I won't. - Calm down. - I will kill him for sure.
Let me go. - Let him go. - Babu!
He will do it for sure.
What is he doing here?
I was looking for him anyway.
You!
Why are you sitting here? I think you're mistaken.
This is my house. - That's why I am here. - I see.
So, you are here with a motive.
Yes. I have certain motives.
I will stay here until it is achieved.
Here? - Yes, right here.
Open the door. I need to sleep.
Sleep? - Yes, open the door.
You will be dead in no time. Don't provoke me.
We will see that.
Do you want me to break it open?
Door.. - Open it! - Sure.
I was about to open it.
Here you go. - I want to sleep. - Good night.
I will put you to sleep, you dog! - What? - Your bag.
Thank you.
Goodnight.
Sleep peacefully. Whom will I share my grief with?
I am Ramu.
Hello. - Hello.
I felt bad when I heard about it.
It's really shameful.
I apologise to you on their behalf.
I didn't recognise you.
I've come to explain everything. Come with me.
Get in my car.
You can trust me with anything.
You could have met Mr. Ramu for help.
Don't be a fool. We are meeting for the first time.
How will he know about me?
What they did was wrong.
You didn't tell me why you brought me here.
I forgot to tell you.
Don't you want this to be sorted out?
I did not know that you were the village chief.
I'll let you know if I need help. Shall I leave now? - Okay.
Gopi. - Yes?
He will come in handy.
Oh, God!
Achu, can I get some coffee? - My foot!
I rely on others to earn my living.
I cannot afford to bear your expenses.
I'll feed you gold and silver.
Don't irritate me.
You can't stay here anymore. Get out of my house.
What is it? - Cash.
I won't touch it. Put it in my pocket.
What would you like to have? Tea or coffee?
Excuse me.
You need not fear me.
I won't repeat that.
I was waiting
for a chance to apologise.
Now I got one.
It's all right.
I'll pray for your sister.
Come here. Keep it here.
Here.
No, keep it here.
Bring it here. Yes.
I think this is better. Bring it here. Come here.
I told you to keep it here.
You have been instructing me
to keep it here and there!
Please don't get upset.
I was confused about it. That's why.
Okay, I'll start from that side.
'This is my last chance.'
'If I don't tell her today, I will never be able to do it.'
'I'll do it today.'
Renu..
'Here comes the devil!'
Why were you laughing?
Renu was telling me about her friend's foolishness.
Or was it your foolishness?
No.. - Tell me! What did you tell her?
Listen.. - Tell me!
What's wrong?
Balan, what are you doing? - Balan, don't harm him.
I like him.
You.. - Hey!
What's going on? - Didn't you hear her? She likes him!
Forgive me if I'm being ungrateful.
When I came asking for a job, you gave me one.
Today, I'm asking for one more thing.
I want to marry Renu.
What if I do not agree?
I will still marry her.
What are you doing?
I was checking if I have enough money
to get her married.
My daughter fulfilled my wish.
I never expected that I'd be accepted
by your dad so easily. I'm really fortunate.
My mom always told me that I was fortunate.
I'm glad that you told me about your mom, at least now.
I lost my parents at an age
when a child needs them the most.
Hence, I never told you about them.
My father was a renowned Kathakali artiste. Sivaraman Nair.
He fell in love with my mother, a Bharatanatyam artiste.
My father called me Sivadasan out of his love for my mom.
Mom called me Dasan as she loved my father a lot.
Now that you love me, you may call me whatever you like.
Shall I call you a lovable idiot?
You can. I don't mind.
But make sure that it doesn't become just 'idiot'.
Why did you let him stay there?
I did not let him. He barged in.
I was emotionally shattered when I realised that he's my brother.
We share the same mother.
Every child has an equal right in mom's property.
All I have is 17 cents of land.
Won't I have to divide it?
No, you will not have to do that.
He will take the entire property. - Oh, God!
Please don't rub salt on my wound. - How can I remain quiet?
Didn't he tell us about a sister? - Yes.
Do you know of such a sister? - No.
How would I know if my mom had a child even before him?
You better be careful. - You're right.
He is in a deep sleep.
I can awaken those who are asleep.
Feed him this egg.
Should I make an omelette or fry it.. - Somehow.
I have chanted a special prayer 101 times
and summoned a spirit inside this egg. - Oh, no!
If it is given at night, he'll leave in the morning.
If it is given in the morning, he'll leave only at night.
Show me your hand.
The egg broke. - Why did you eat it?
I'm leaving.
Achu, don't go. Come back.
I'm leaving.
How is it? Did you like it?
You purchased it. Of course, I liked it.
Let me see.
You spent all your earnings to buy her gold ornaments.
You are yet to get married.
I will be happy only if I see her happy in life.
Otherwise, what's the use of playing her brother's role?
I gave you the right to play this role when I gave birth to you.
Your brother is doing what I never could.
Even after my death
don't sever the ties with your brother.
Brother. - Yes?
I want you to get married on the same day of my marriage.
I don't want any more delay.
It's your younger sister's wish.
Our marriage was fixed when we were kids.
Only a ritual is left. We can have it anytime.
No more bargaining.
Balan, buy me a bangle. - Don't be childish.
Buy whatever you like. I don't know what you like.
Get lost. - Gosh!
"The canoe by the lake.."
How about this? - Okay.
Pack this.
Here.
Rs. 2,000. - Narayanan.
What's the price? - What is its price? - Rs. 20.
Show me that cloth.
Not this. Show me that blue one.
Balan!
Balan, what's wrong? - Leave.
Move.
Hey! Why are you running?
What the hell is this?
Balan!
Why did you push me?
Oh, no!
Hey, my shop. What is this?
Look where you are going. Oh, no! Everything is destroyed!
Be careful. - Hey! - Careful..
Don't push me!
What the hell?
You stomped on me!
Be careful.
Balan! - What?
What's wrong with you? Why did you run?
I ran.. - Why did you run?
Just for a thrill. - Thrill?
Couldn't you find a better way?
You scared me to death.
Everyone told me
that you'd run away.
When you started running suddenly, I really got scared.
After leaving home
I had another life.
When I think of the struggles I had to go through.
I start running.
This is the only way to escape from the realities of life.
Come. Let's go home.
Where were you?
I had gone out with Ashwathi.
Go inside. I'll be back in some time. - Okay.
Vikraman.
Do you know anyone by this name?
A man had come in search of Vikraman.
I am such a fool.
How will you know of such a guy?
Go inside. I'll be back.
You ran quite well.
But I knew that you'd come in front of me when you get tired.
After all.. - Brother, shall I get some coffee?
'Balan!'
'I see. So, that's his name here.'
Please, let us talk outside.
When I saw you running, I thought you'll jump off the earth.
I didn't run out of fear.
There is a reason. You need not know that.
Of course, I know that.
I have no time to waste. Let's go back.
Where? - What a silly question!
To where we came from.
We know each other very well.
We were brought up in the same street.
Don't try to trick me.
I'm not a fool to believe that no one would come searching for me.
I had expected you. But you came a little early.
Charlie, I lived following all your instructions for all these years.
I want to live for myself. Please spare me.
You should have thought of it years ago.
Today, we need you to survive. Come on.
I won't go back without you.
You and Balan worked together in Mumbai, didn't you?
I wasn't working with Balan.
Mr. Charlie, you don't seem to have understood me.
Trust me.
I heard some parts of your conversation.
You want to take him along, is that all?
I don't have to take him forcefully. He will come.
He will have to come. - You're correct.
Now we're talking.
But I have a doubt.
Will you be able to take him alive?
I didn't see you after that day. - I was not here.
Did you return today? - Yes.
Did you meet your friends?
Haven't you slept yet?
Whom were you talking to?
It was the boy who is staying at Achu's house.
He was asking for Achu. He must be at some toddy shop.
Go back to sleep.
'Should I tell dad the truth and go back home?'
'God! I can't take it anymore.'
Dad.
What is it, Son?
Nothing.
You want to tell me something.
No. - I thought so. Let me finish this. Take a bath.
Let's have coffee together. - Okay.
What's wrong?
I know. You were lying, weren't you?
What? - You have something to say to dad.
I've been observing you since morning. Tell him whatever it is.
There's nothing. - There is some problem.
Why don't you tell me? After all, I'm your sister.
Is it about your marriage?
No, there is nothing wrong.
Why do you keep reminding me that you are my sister?
Because I'm proud to be your sister.
Ashwathi. - Yes?
I was thinking of going back. - What?
Go back? What happened now?
I will have to go back someday. So..
No, you can't go back. Come here.
You should never think of going back again.
Why are you doing this?
If you take vermilion from Lord Muthappan's feet and apply it
on my forehead, it's as good as marrying me. Do it.
Stop it!
I came here looking for peace.
I've had enough. I cannot marry you.
Ashwathi, what is this?
When you said that all of a sudden..
Hey!
Is this the way to get married?
We'll get married with our elders' blessings
on an auspicious occasion.
Come on.
Panikkar said that 20th of 'Makaram' is auspicious.
Why don't we conduct it on that day?
Balan says that he'll wait till Renu is married.
Shall we conduct both the weddings together?
You're talking as if they have to go far away after marriage.
They'll live here even after marriage.
But once the ritual is over, we'll be at ease.
There is a right time for everything. It will take place.
Ashwathi, what's this?
You are bruised all over. Why do you do this?
Please don't say that.
I need to fulfil all my promises
made to God for bringing you back.
Renu, book another floral tribute in Balan's name.
Do you know what it is for? - What is it for?
For preventing you from going back. Pray to God.
No matter what, he still remains a thief.
That old man has given shelter to a thief.
So, he is living here in disguise, isn't he?
Yes. He is enjoying life with his lady love.
Don't waste a single minute.
Go to his house
and bring him here.
No. Vikraman is very smart. Sorry, he is Balan here.
I will take him along tactfully.
Let him be Balan for a few more days. - Yeah, right!
He will kill the old man and flee with the girl.
No, he cannot go.
He was a good thief right from his childhood days.
Today, no smuggler in Mumbai is as good as him.
Do you think I will go back without him?
What happened?
Vessels fell on the floor.
I waited here to see you.
We didn't get a chance to meet after that incident.
I cannot say that we did not meet.
We met a couple of times after that.
I can understand the pain of losing one's sister.
I sympathise with you.
But your sister is not in my house.
Did I say that my sister is there?
Then why do you follow my sister in the temple and at home?
Tell me. What's your intention?
Let us sort it out right now.
I have nothing to say. - But I have.
'Ashwathi.'
You..
Aren't you Balan? - No!
Yes, you're Balan. - Aren't you Balan?
No, I am not. - Then who are you? Tell me the truth.
Why did you take my place in front of dad and Ashwathi?
Do you want money? Or are you here to kill them?
You're right. I'm an impostor.
Look at this.
I know it can be erased if I rub it.
But I did not expect it to happen so soon.
You could have told me the truth the other day.
You could have told me she was your fiancee. Why didn't you?
Had I told you the truth, would you have left her for me?
Would you be have done that?
Will Ashwathi be able to see me as her Balan?
She will have to. - Do you mean
that you were betraying my father and her all this while?
Did you think that a man was all she wanted?
Ashwathi was waiting for me.
But for her, you are Balan. - Stop it.
I didn't do it intentionally.
I lived in the streets since I was a child.
I realised the value of love only after coming here.
I was an agent of a smuggler in Mumbai.
They did not want me for what I am, but for my skills.
Whenever I made a mistake
I was nurturing a dream within me.
That is why I left Mumbai.
I had the address of a man who had helped me in childhood.
I came here in search of him.
But I found what I craved for all my life.
I found love.
A father who was waiting for his son, despite knowing he was dead.
Ashwathi who was waiting for Balan.
Their love conquered my heart.
That is what made me do this. - No, I don't believe you.
You have to.
I'm equally responsible for this.
You left this place ages ago.
Did you ever spare a thought for your family?
Your absence was killing them softly.
I preferred to see them happy.
That is all I did.
It wasn't to ruin anyone's life.
You would have done the same thing.
Tell me. Did we do any wrong?
Lamp..
Renu, where is Balan?
He left in the afternoon.
I'll be right back. - Okay.
Have you made up your mind to leave?
I need to go before dawn breaks.
I feel that dad has some doubts.
Balan.
My dad should never know the truth.
Please, don't go.
They should not lose you because of me.
It's okay.
I will consider myself a beggar who was late to the feast.
Okay, see you.
You are walking away, aren't you?
There is something left.
Didn't you get me?
You have to perform my final rites.
Dad!
Your sibling and relatives might not have recognised you.
But did you think that it would be the same with your father?
Forgive me, Son.
When my son came back to me
I couldn't call him my son.
No other father should ever go through this.
The day he told me that he was my son
I knew he wasn't Balan.
My son
was dead. That is what
I had almost believed.
When he came here claiming to be you
I thought that he could wipe off Ashwathi's tears.
Moreover, he loved me more than any son would have ever loved
his father.
I don't care about others now.
But I will be happy with the love you give me.
Please don't go, Son.
I cannot stay back, Dad.
Please forget everything considering it as a dream.
He is your son, Balan.
To be frank, he was actually saving Ashwathi's life.
In fact, he saved you all.
I need to go, at least to return the favour.
Isn't knowing that I am alive
a relief for you? I can live with that.
You are fortunate to have two sons with the same name. Right, Dasan?
Dad, please promise me.
Don't ever let Ashwathi know the truth.
He should remain your son forever.
Vikraman, let's go. - Charlie, take your hand off.
Stop kidding. Get into the car. - I told you, I won't come.
How dare you! - Sir. - What's this?
Balan!
Huh!
Oh, God!
Dad!
Son! - Dad!
Dad..