'SALLAAPAM'
"Hail Lord Vishnu!"
"Hail Lord Krishna!"
"You control the night and day, Lord Krishna!"
"Hail Lord.."
Radha.
"You're in every saint's heart."
"Oh, Lord Krishna!"
"Hail Lord Vishnu!"
"Hail Lord Krishna!"
Radha?
What a beautiful song!
We're already getting late.
You get distracted by the sound of music, don't you?
Ramakrishnan, lift the left portion of the banner by a few inches.
A bit lower..
Okay, that's enough! Tie it up..
Tie it up!
By the way, Mr. Parameshwar Nair.
Have we ever set up a committee office
such as this for the temple festival?
Not really, but.. - But what's your doubt?
According to Mr. Thankapan Nair.. - I don't care what he says.
The head of the festival committee is Menon and not Thankapan.
Why so furious in the morning itself, Menon?
I am the president of the festival committee.
However, Thankapan Nair's words are more valuable here.
The festival he had conducted last time was marvellous!
This is going to be better.
Hey, Padmini. Get back home. I shall see you later.
Why don't you smile at least, Padmini?
We are in a hurry since the kids need to be sent to school.
You're gaining weight, Padmini. However, it doesn't look bad.
Does Chandran Nair keep in touch?
Of course. He sends letters and drafts regularly.
He is supposed to come home this month.
His Arab boss adores him. They don't let him leave.
He won't be going back this time. He's quitting the job.
That's nice.
How long can you live alone, Padmini?
There's nothing to worry since you inherited the ancestral house.
Then again, how long can it go?
It's been more than five years, right? Hasn't he saved enough?
It's better to settle down here, isn't it?
I mean, the two of you are still young. - Let's leave.
Shut up, girl!
I have a name.
She's getting arrogant by the day.
Are you studying?
No. She has completed the 10th grade.
Did you fail?
She passed the exam with first class.
What? Then why don't you pursue higher studies?
It's a sacrifice that you're doing, Padmini.
Let her succeed if she's good at it.
You'll be blessed. Do let her pursue her academics.
Don't you want to study further, girl? - She's interested.
But Divakaran doesn't want her to.
What a jackass!
The proverb 'a mat isn't suitable for a worm' is so true.
A worm can only live inside a hole.
Are you coming or not? I'm leaving.
Started to get stubborn, haven't you?
Wait up! I'm coming.
I better get going.
Oh, wait! I almost forgot to tell you.
We tend to lose track
of conversations with the ones we care.
By the way, are you aware of the events? - What?
Are you not here, Padmini?
Can't you see?
I'm the committee president this year.
Then again, since I was forced to..
Hey, Bhanumathi!
We'll put in our contributions. Do continue, sir.
Hey, wait. Let me finish.
Do pray for now, Bhanumathi. I'll be right here.
He doesn't care about anything when there are girls around.
What's everybody laughing about?
The contributions are low. - What is there to laugh in that?
The villagers aren't interested in the club's drama and choir.
They want a comedy show.
During the previous festival conducted by Thankapan..
Never mention his name here!
It's true that people enjoy drama and songs.
What matters is the performance.
Our club members aren't..
Who else would provide such opportunities for boys in our town?
Let artists prosper in our town as well.
May I ask who these artists are?
That rascal son of the tea shop owner, Shankaran Nair.
The younger son of the late Ramankutty Marar.
Mr. Govindan's daughter. And the coconut tapper, Rajappan.
How can we trust Rajappan to sing?
"Oh, my dear."
"When I see you.."
Why are you returning? - It's nothing.
"To hug you"
"and to kiss you.."
"My heavenly girl.." - What happened?
He behaves oddly at the sight of me.
That's when he starts singing lame songs.
Rascal!
No, Mother! I want Radha to bathe me!
Radha is busy in the kitchen, dear.
No..
This is impossible!
I'll take care of that. He wants you to bathe him.
Dear, are you hers or mine?
I'm yours.
You'll come to me sooner or later. Then I'll show you.
Padmini?
Mom, it's Ms. Leelavathi!
What brings you here? I was in the kitchen.
You weren't home this morning. I had sent Latha.
We had gone to the temple. What's the concern?
Isn't Radha here? - Yes, she is.
She's busy preparing the kids for school. What's the matter?
Please ask her to come by once she's done with work. - Okay.
Our maid didn't come today.
Latha and I have done our chores inside the house.
But the front yard needs to be swept.
Please tell Radha to come by, Padmini.
Why not? I shall send her.
Only after she's done with the chores here. - That's all right.
Hey! Slowly.
Radha? - Yes?
Ms. Leelavathi has asked you to go to her place in a while.
What for? - Apparently, their maid didn't come today.
She wanted you to sweep her front yard. - I will not.
Who am I to sweep her courtyard? Am I her servant?
Bunch of princesses!
She's an old lady, right? - She's not that old.
Doesn't she have a daughter?
She won't lose her dignity if she sweeps her own yard.
A princess!
All I asked her was for a couple of music lessons.
I remember her ego then.
She's willing to teach everyone else. But not me.
Won't I pay for it? At least I'd be a sincere student.
Sadly, I wasn't from a high family.
What else do I lack?
Whatever it is, I sing better than her daughter.
How can we expect her to be good! Her mom teaches her, right?
I can't stand her singing!
It puzzles me that she is a music teacher at Kalamandalam.
Even if she lets you, would Divakaran agree?
Didn't I try to convince him to send you to Kalamandalam?
He's another idiot. He doesn't appreciate anything good.
It's true what Mr. Menon had said at the temple.
A worm's home is its hole. - Divakaran better not hear it.
As if he's going to eat me!
Leave all that. Help them sweep their yard. - I'm warning you.
Consider the fact that we've been living in their house for years.
So what? We pay the rent on time.
They need me to sweep their yard
and wash their clothes when the maid isn't around.
However, I'm not allowed in their house nor at their temple.
She doesn't even smile at me.
I've never seen such a harsh woman!
It's no wonder that they're so hopeless!
Kids, I will be taking you to school today.
What about Radha? - She's got chores to attend to.
Radha, please keep the broom aside.
Mom is about to leave.
Buy a few vegetables for lunch, okay?
By the way, Kalamandalam is hosting a program today.
Our kids are debuting.
Latha is coming. You're invited to tag along if you like.
See you then.
Shall we go? - Yes.
The dance program would be over by 8 p.m.
Later, it's Kathakali. I won't be staying up to see it.
I'll return soon. - Whatever it is, Divakaran should agree.
I can't stand to hear his tirades.
How am I going to find him now? - How would I know?
What a fate!
"Oh, high-class girl!"
"I will interrupt your routine."
"I will destroy"
"all your inhibitions."
"Oh, high-class girl!"
"I will interrupt your routine."
"With my love, I shall turn you"
"into a celestial nymph."
Get lost, you rogue!
"Are you mad at me?"
"Oh, dear! Is it one of your tantrums"
"that you throw out of love?"
Get lost!
"Oh, feisty one!"
"Is your heart a garden?"
"Though you have a tough attitude, your heart is of gold."
"Oh, feisty one!"
"Is your heart a garden?"
Hey!
Hey.. If you do that, I'll kill you.
My bicycle!
Wait there!
Stop there!
What a naughty girl!
Divakaran?
Here you go.
Aunt?
Who is that?
Hey, little parrot. Look here.
Oh, it was you?
Is it so hard for you to answer me?
Where's Divakaran?
How would I know?
Which shift is he working today? Night shift?
How would I know?
He comes and goes as he pleases. Other people should wait for him.
I will blame only you.
You must scold him.
Yeah, right!
Yes, I agree it's my fault.
I had to toil in the fields to raise him.
Now, he feels I'm not good enough.
He doesn't even address me as 'mom' these days.
When his dad was alive
he called me 'Parukutty' with so much of love.
Do you know that?
Don't you know his nature?
You needn't tell me about his nature.
I've brought something for you, Aunt.
Wow. Only you bring me such good tobacco.
The stuff he brings me
is bitter as hell.
There's more.
Is that 'Parippu Vada'?
Why don't you have one too?
No, thank you. I shall grind the chillies for you.
Does your father visit you, Radha?
How can he not visit us on the first of the month?
He was here last week.
He was drunk as a skunk.
I didn't even bother serving him water.
Such a lowlife!
The drama team keeps mocking him these days!
Let him suffer.
Your mother was such a graceful woman.
She had a very fair complexion.
You haven't inherited her complexion.
We were more than just in-laws.
Do you remember her, Radha?
A little.
When she realised that he was cheating on her with a drama artist
she came to me.
'I will end my life', is what she said.
I shouted at her on the spot.
I questioned her.
I reminded her that she had to look after
a five-year-old.
I thought I had calmed her down.
The following day when I heard about the railway suicide incident
not in my wildest dreams did I think it would be her.
When I went to see, the body was crushed into pieces.
Oh, no! Her hands, legs, head
her stomach, everything was apart.
That's enough, Aunt.
How many times will you say this?
There.. Don't cry, dear.
Why do you need to worry, dear?
Divakaran and I are there for you, aren't we?
It's okay. I promise not to bring it up again.
That's true.
Oh, God! Thank goodness.
I didn't see Divakaran.
Aunt agreed though. Thank God.
Even if he makes a scene, aunt will take the blame.
Want to know how I convinced her?
200 grams of betel leaves and five 'Parippu Vadas' did the job.
Let me get ready.
I was running all the way. - Radha. Latha has already left.
They left?
No way. You're joking.
She had said we'd leave only by 4 o'clock.
There were women and children from the entire ancestral family.
I don't believe it's been half an hour.
They had invited me. I didn't go.
I wasn't really interested.
Hey, Radha.
Wait, let me finish.
Oh, no. I think she's upset.
Poor girl. - Why's that?
She desires to dance with upper-class girls.
You do pamper her a little too much, Padmini. - That's true.
She's quite arrogant.
A servant must be shown her place.
Isn't that right? - We don't see her as a servant.
She came to me when she was eight.
All I did was give birth to two kids.
It was Radha who took care of them.
How can I consider her as a servant?
Are you still upset, dear?
Radha, how long have you been in here?
Just because they didn't take you along
why do you have to be so upset?
Why did they have to fool me?
Don't you know them well?
Let her come asking favours from me again.
That witch! - Witch?
Oh, you mean Latha?
Leave all that. Come with me.
Let's have dinner.
Once Chandran is back, we'll visit all the places you like.
How about that? - I don't want to see anything.
I don't deserve it.
Okay, how about we get Divakaran to let you watch
your favourite songs, drama, movies or anything that you'd like?
As if he would!
No, thanks!
The temple festival is coming up.. - I said I don't want to!
Suit yourself then!
He's refusing to have dinner unless you feed him!
I wish I could end this life!
Can't I be left alone?
I don't..
Hey, dear! Come here, my dear.
Closer.
Come and stand here.
Further, I said.
Are you avoiding your dear father?
You could've shown up a bit early.
Like, at five in the morning.
I couldn't, my dear. I slept off.
Did you really have to show up drunk on the first of the month?
You could've come to collect the money sometime later.
I haven't touched alcohol. - Of course you haven't.
Then why are you dancing?
I had a little too much last night.
Your mother had a performance yesterday.
Come again? My mother?
Don't get me started.
What a mother!
Hey! Hey, wait!
What's your problem?
Look at her arrogance.
Hello, ma'am.
Excuse me. No showcasing your racket here!
Did you hear the way she responded to me, ma'am?
I'm not a queen.
Useless!
She wasn't raised properly.
If I had raised her, she'd have been well mannered.
That's for sure! - Okay.. Take this and leave.
By the way
you better find someone else to take care of the chores here.
I'm taking my daughter with me.
Where to? - Wherever I want to!
She has a bright future.
I can't afford to ruin that. - What a future!
You can speak to Divakaran about that.
Radha was given to me by Divakaran.
Why should he care about my daughter's future?
Rascal! - Don't you dare raise your voice!
I will raise my voice. - Oh, God!
I'm not afraid of anyone.
Divakaran is heading this way. Have a word with him.
Oh, no!
Like I'm going to talk to him!
You dared to deflate my bicycle tyres, didn't you?
You'd steal the lock as well, wouldn't you?
I'll stab you if you come any closer.
You dare threaten me!
If you ever show your attitude towards me
I'll tear you to pieces
in public, you bitch! - Hey!
You! What do you think you're doing?
Were you misbehaving with a woman?
You better get your facts right. - Then what did I witness?
Witnessed what?
I saw what I saw. - Well, that's great then!
Get lost!
People like you ruin my day!
Don't cry, dear. - Asshole.
Be glad that I was around.
Nothing happened, right?
I rarely give fresh toddy to anyone.
But anything for you, Damodaran.
Hey.. May I have a bit more?
That's enough. The toddy shop requires it too.
Okay. In that case, once we're there
how about you treat me with some liquor?
We can think of it.
Don't worry.
I'll be there by your side.
Then again, you shouldn't have done that.
You fool!
If you ever had a desire to make her yours
you could've come to me.
I would've let you marry her.
But since Divakaran wants to marry her..
Which Divakaran?
Though he is my nephew
did you think I'd let my daughter marry a person
who hardly earns a living
taking care of traffic at a railway station?
Do you think I, Damodaran, am that stupid?
Let him go to hell!
Hey, my dear Divakaran.
Dear? Seriously?
With a single blow, I'll break your bones.
But I'd have to carry you back home.
Which is why you're still walking on two legs!
Why don't you two carry on then? I'll take leave.
Put the knife back in.
It's meant for coconut trees. It's too precious. - Divakaran!
You want my girl, don't you?
If you ever stalk my girl again
I'll thrash you. Son of a bitch!
I won't, Divakaran. The knife is..
And about the flirty songs you sing when girls are around..
No. No more.
If I ever hear you singing again
I'll grind you to bits!
Bloody pig!
If you're man enough, try to avenge this.
You're looking good today.
What took you so long to show up?
I had chores to do.
How were the cultural events?
It's mandatory to join the rich kids, isn't it?
I didn't go anywhere.
Why didn't you?
Your tea is getting cold.
Didn't you add sugar?
You feel so because you had the sweet Jalebi.
Have some bananas too.
You can have them.
Why do you have to smoke?
Is it compulsory that you must spend your entire salary on one go?
It's my wish.
You won't lose anything if you visit my mom once in a while.
Though she can be rude at times
you mean a lot to her.
I understand that you don't like it.
However, when you were abandoned
she was the only one who cared.
It's nothing new to me.
It's not like I dislike her either.
By the way
show your attitude towards men, and you'll learn some lessons.
Do you think you're still a kid to play around?
But I'm not at fault.
Then what was Rajappan..
Well, he tends to sing whenever he sees me.
Why is it always with you?
Probably you're inviting attention! - Who is inviting attention?
Don't simply.. - I don't need any explanations.
I know.
You better live with a low profile.
Don't make it difficult for me.
I've given your father a warning.
I can't tell when I might lose it in front of him.
Better convey it to him.
Hey, Divakaran.
We'll have to visit Mr. Kunjukuttan, the carpenter.
He's been away for a month, leaving the construction half-way.
How will we find another carpenter?
I do ask him about it whenever I see him.
How will I explain this to Chandran?
The work isn't complete in spite of paying him in full.
He's a fraud.
I'll get hold of him at the work site
whack him and bring him here. Only that'd work.
That won't be necessary, Divakaran.
Just have a talk with him.
What a hot-headed guy!
Wow. It's amazing.
Yeah, right. Look at the colour.
Better than the previous one.
Why do you make him spend so much?
Don't you have enough already?
He needs to understand, right?
The train is late today.
Is this dog shit?
No. It's Prawns Chutney.
What is this?
No salt, but plenty of chilli.
Only hotel food will satisfy you.
It's full of stones!
Can't you get rid of them?
I'll whack you!
Have it only if you want to.
Even though I manage to serve you food
you've only complained about it.
Such an ungrateful person!
I wish this ends!
If you want food of your taste, get your girl here.
She'd do it better!
She can end her days at the manor as well!
She'd have to live with you under the same roof!
Will you ever give her peace of mind?
You imbecile!
Am I that evil?
What wrong have I done to the two of you?
Yes, I deserve to hear this.
Didn't I to toil in the fields
to raise you to this level?
Now he doesn't need me.
Enough with the tears. Come and sit here.
I don't want to.
You ungrateful son of a dog!
Hey, old lady!
Mom?
Asleep so soon?
Mom? - What is it?
Don't you want dinner? - No, thank you.
Why is that? - I'm not hungry.
Then why do you look so pale?
Come, let's go. - Get your hands off me.
What? - I'm not enough.
Don't touch me.
Go away.
I told you not to touch me.
Let's see what will happen. - Leave me!
Get your hands off me!
Mom!
Mom, you can be so silly at times.
I was only joking, Mom.
Home should be lively at times, right?
It's impossible to hear something good from you.
With this attitude of yours
does she have any respect for me?
Mom, she's just a kid. - A kid, it seems.
A toddler, isn't she?
If you were bold enough, she would've been a mother by now.
Mom and her jokes.
It's going to be legendary this year.
Yes, of course.
What is it, Padmini?
I thought it was Chandran.
Oh, I believe you're eagerly waiting for him to come home.
We're here to meet Ms. Leelavathi.
Is she home? - Yes, I'm returning from her place.
Get going. - Sure.
I got your hopes high for no reason.
Padmini.
I hope you're up to date with things. - Yes.
Didn't you tell me that you are the president
of the festival committee? - Not that.
Aren't you living in this world?
The entire program is going to change.
I didn't print the fact
that committee could change the program for nothing.
Kozhiparamban Thankapan Nair is no match for me.
No! 'Ottamthullal'
a procession of elephants
along with the drums performance by Pallavur Appu Marar.
Amazed.. Aren't you? There's even more.
A drama by Prathibha Arts Club and a comedy show too.
Is the music show cancelled then? - Why would we?
I would never do that.
Full-time orchestra!
Who do you think sings lead with our club's musicians?
Who? - Junior Yesudas.
You're amazed now.
Why settle for a junior? Can't you bring Yesudas?
Keep this to yourself. He's better than Yesudas.
It's rumoured that Yesudas himself was shocked. - Really?
I don't know how luck favoured us. He's agreed to perform for us.
He shouldn't sing with a lowly female lead.
We need a female singer for that.
Latha, daughter of Ms. Leelavathi of the manor
sings well, doesn't she? - Yes.
She has learned classical music for about a decade.
That's ideal.. It gives a certain advantage.
God! I just hope she agrees to it.
What do I say?
I'd have readily agreed if it was for a concert.
Aren't musical shows overrated?
Please don't take this the wrong way.
Consider it as an offering to God.
What do you say, Parameshwar Nair? - Yes.
This Junior we speak about
is not bad at all.
They say he knows classical music. - Then again
isn't he Christian? - Of course not!
This is Junior Yesudas, Sasikumar.
He's a proud.. Menon or Brahmin.
Isn't that so? - He'll be a Nair, at least.
That's for sure.
Please don't disagree. It's a matter of my prestige.
Please help me.
Let me ask her. - Okay.
Step aside.
Mr. Menon, convince her at any cost.
Fall at her feet if you must. - Really?
If nothing else, she's a princess. It won't matter.
It's better than many other things.
Am I not right, sir? - Yes.
Fall at her feet we shall. Isn't that so, Nair?
Latha.
It's Ms. Leelavathi. - A pool party, it seems!
Is the next one a sleepover?
Make it quick!
Some people have come to see you.
Radha..
Yes? - Do you know why they came to see me?
How do I know?
I'm going to sing at the music show at the temple fest.
With the Heavenly Singer, Junior Yesudas.
Don't lie.
Is Yesudas going to come to this small temple?
It's not Yesudas. It's Junior Yesudas, Sasikumar.
They say that he sings just like Yesudas.
Come on!
Are you that dumb to believe that?
Who else in this world can sing like Yesudas?
He is the incarnation of a heavenly being.
A mere Sasikumar won't cut it.
Why don't you sing like you said you would?
It's not due to fear. - Fear? Of whom?
No. Aren't they bringing great singers?
What can I do amidst them? - That's true.
Junior Yesudas won't come.
If he does, he must be a phoney.
Wait and see.
Is that him?
Which one is right? Yes.
Oh, no!
Wait a minute.
Looks like he was painted white.
Oh, no!
Who placed this here?
I am.. Who's in charge here? - I'm the vice president.
I'm Junior Yesudas, Sasikumar.
I'm Santhosh. - Okay.
This is Rajappan. - Really?
He's a member. He sings. - Hello.
Hello. - Should've worn white shades too.
The journey was very tiring.
The AC in the train..
The cold made my throat..
See? That's it..
It's dry ginger water.
Aren't you from Thathamangalam?
A train from there?
By car from Thathamangalam.. I came to Palakkad via car.
I boarded a train from Palakkad.
The car journey..
The dust makes me sneeze, and it blocks my nose.
Hello.
I thought someone would be at the station with a car.
No one came!
That's why I don't go to sing at small clubs.
Though I get good money
they are irresponsible.
Mister! Pay me!
We'll take the same rickshaw to Mr. Menon's house.
Your accommodation and the rehearsals will be there.
Aren't there good hotels here?
No, there aren't. - Darn!
Does his house have good facilities?
What kind of a question is that?
The Vazhappilli Menon family is a renowned family.
I see.
Good Lord! I'm safe! I feel fine now.
Come, please.
Are you Yesudas? - Yes.
He's missing a beard. - What?
No.. I.. Yesudas has a cool beard.
Lose the jealousy. Only then can you improve.
Come..
Let me introduce you. Have you heard of Tharakkal Manor?
No. - It's famous. She's one of them. Ms. Leelavathi.
She teaches music at Kalamandalam.
This is her only daughter, Latha Varma.
She was born and bred in music.
What more to say?
It's your luck that you got her to sing.
Have you learned classical music, Sasikumar?
Yes. - Who is your guru?
Guru.. I learned at college.
Chembai Music College in Palakkad.
So, Prabhakara Varma.. - I know.
I mainly..
At home.. My father, mother and granddad used to sing.
I got interested after hearing them sing.
Menon, didn't I tell you? Arts and music
are a genetic gift.
Yes. Indeed. - I'll get going then.
The auto-rickshaw's rent? - Listen.
Drop Ms. Leelavathi at Kalamandalam.
Get cash from the committee office. Tell them I said so. - Okay.
I'll be there to listen.
You should.
Didn't you hear her?
How was the journey?
It was fine. But my voice..
What is that?
Dry ginger water. - I see.
Mr. Das drinks this. - Who is that?
Yesudas! - I see.
I can get you better stuff.
A concoction with dry ginger, pepper, caraway, liquorice, etc.
made into a strong coffee.
Your voice will open up.
This won't do.
Miss, a bit of expression, please.
Sing a bit more sweetly.
Let us try the verse.
"The golden moon shone."
We may have to add sugar for this to be sweet.
Hey.. Go and do rehearse your play. Him and his sugar!
What a pity!
Come. - Who, me? - Yes. Come, please.
What is it?
It's bad. - Yes. It's the manor's.
Want to bathe? - I didn't say that.
I meant that the girl's voice is bad.
That cannot be.
Didn't you hear her? - Any problem?
We can make it a bit sweet, can't we?
The only way for that is the sugar he suggested.
I won't sing if the female voice is not good.
Hey! Junior. Wait, Junior.
We'll fix it somehow. - We will. - We will.
And we'll let her sing next year. Okay?
Don't make me sad... - Junior Yesudas. - Yes.
Then I'll give you an address.
She's from Ernakulam. Bring her, and we'll do it.
Or I'll get going.
I'll lose my prestige. Lord Krishna!
"The golden moon shone"
"like a heavenly harp."
Sing. You can.
"The golden moon shone"
"like a heavenly harp."
We'll teach her. - Please, sing again.
Just sing.
"The golden moon shone."
"Like a heavenly harp."
"When I sing about you.."
"Even the silence was in tune."
Very good. - What? - Beautiful!
Okay or not? - Double okay.
"The golden moon shone"
"like a heavenly harp."
"When I sing about you"
"on this night"
"even the silence was in tune."
"And it became your smile"
"my love."
"The golden moon shone.."
"In your beautiful voice"
"I became an unfulfilled wish."
"I am a gentle desire"
"that wants to see you."
"Gently open"
"the window, my love."
"I am.."
"I am waiting"
"just to see you."
"The golden moon shone"
"like a heavenly harp."
"When I sing about you"
"on this night"
"even the silence came in tune."
"And it became your smile."
"My love."
"The golden moon shone.."
"When we met for the first time"
"I flew up in the sky."
"When I saw you"
"I melted like a raincloud."
"The comforting warmth"
"of love came."
"I'll flow.."
"I'll flow like a river"
"of sweet music."
"The golden moon shone"
"like a heavenly harp. "
"When I sing about you"
"on this night"
"even the silence came in tune."
"And it became your smile"
"my love."
"The golden moon shone."
Hey. Why are you here? - Nothing.
I dropped the kids at school.. - And why take this route?
After dropping them at school.. I had to see someone.
Do you know Govindan, the goldsmith?
I gave him an earring to fix.
Are these yours? - Yes.
I don't wear used ones.
Is this earring of gold? - Yes, it is.
My earrings, necklace and bangles are all gold.
I don't wear fake ones.
Lucky you! You're happy there.
I'm almost dead due to the workload.
They pay me only Rs. 150.
And some stale food.
I don't know. I'm not their servant.
How will I know that then?
You sang well.
Everyone says so.
The kids make fun of me.
They call me S. Janaki.
Sasi says I'm like Chithra.
Sasi sings really well, doesn't he? - Yes.
Just like Yesudas.
Have they left? - Some are left.
Sasikumar got up at 8:30 a.m., bathed and left.
He's taking the 10:30 a.m. train.
"Like a heavenly moon.."
"Moon shining.."
Shut up and work, idiot!
I was doing you a favour.
A song? For me?
You suck.
Don't mind my song, Mr. Mayutti.
You should've listened to her sing.
I went there in anger since she didn't ask me.
She was singing when I went there.
It was like a record play.
Can't you send her somewhere to learn it properly?
She can be a music teacher.
That won't happen.
I don't want her to do that.
She can sing at home.
I'll enjoy it.
How does she put up with a rough guy like you?
I'm rough to you. She loves me.
If my expression changes
she'll wet her pants. - What? Ew!
"All the love in this world.."
"In my mind.."
Oh, no! Divakaran.
Mr. Mayutti. - Yes?
Isn't that Kunjukuttan, the carpenter?
Oh, no! I can't fall now.
No. That's a guy with a limp.
No. It's him.
You!
Divakaran! It's you!
No, your..
Hasn't it been two months since you got an advance from Padmini?
How many times have you been conning her?
Upon my profession and my tools.. - Don't con her after you're paid.
What I'm saying is.. - You should come..
I will.
When I lie.. - Not to me..
I'll get you in my hands. - The train!
Where is he? Did he vanish?
I'm not a magician to do that.
You.. I'll get you.
You can look for another one.
You'll do nothing.
Couldn't you go to a decent carpenter?
What do I do? He did half the work.
Hold it.
Good Lord.
Narayanan..
Another one, please. Let's see how it goes.
Narayanan, one for me too.
On his tab.
Let me see what happens. - What will happen?
You can sleep like him.
"The world is a wonder."
Let us see that. - Not on my tab.
Kunjukuttan, buy me a drink.
Aren't we old pals?
Who are you? Where are you from? - What?
Go and do some work, idiot!
You! I should hear this.
I deserved this. I know everyone.
I know.
Slept? Narayanan..
Get a pillow.
That wasn't right of him. - Don't worry. Say I wanted it.
Help me, Narayanan.
You didn't see me today, no matter who asks.
What? - Likewise.
Who is it? - Whomever it may be.
Just go.. - Okay.
Tell them I said so. - Okay.
I was.. - Gosh.
You have two down before dusk, Narayanan.
He's still alive.
Who is.. - One, please.
The spicy one. - Didn't you go to work today?
What to say, Narayanan.
I went searching for Kunjukuttan.
I was told to look at the worksite when I went to his home.
The men at work had not seen him
since afternoon. What to do?
I've been chasing him for two months.
This?
Narayanan, tell Kunjukuttan
that I'll tie his limbs and throw him
in front of a train.
Narayanan. - Yes?
Is he gone? - Yes.
Who is he to tie me up and throw me in front of a train?
The train's son?
"All the love in this world.."
Oh, no! My tools! - What?
My tools!
Don't you worry, Padmini.
He'll come.
Just tell him to contact me.
What if he creates a scene?
No. He's not that gutsy.
He's a nice man.
He's a bit odd. That's all.
I think he will show up tomorrow.
Tea? Why now?
I don't want it. - What's in a tea?
She brought it, didn't she?
Maybe he drank something else.
No. There is nothing.
Don't lie. I know it from your face.
It smells, Padmini.
Go away. What smell!
Ask him what you want. - What?
What is it? - Nothing.
She asked me, and I told her to ask you.
What is it?
Do you want clothes, necklace, bangles or something? - No.
Then what do you want?
Will you scold me? - I will if I have to.
Then I won't say. - Don't.
Shall I go?
Go? Where to?
For the music show?
If they call me to sing..
I won't if you don't like it.
What if I do like it?
Really? - Don't take it for granted.
If it's nearby and I'm free to take you there
we'll think about it.
Padmini.
"The golden moon shone"
"like a heavenly harp."
"When I sing about you"
"on this night"
"even the silence came in tune."
"And it became your smile"
"my love."
I saw it for real.
Can't believe it was a dream.
I didn't like him.
He looks stupid. Sings like one too.
He uses a false voice. We'll know that if he sings a real song.
Heavenly Singer, my foot!
You're just jealous. - Why would I be jealous?
Can he sing like me?
Mom says it's good that I didn't sing at the temple.
It would've been bad.
Her heart is as ugly as her mother's.
They claim to be great musicians! - Aren't you done?
It's been a while. - I'm not a machine.
The carpenters are here. A total of five men.
What should I do about that?
Nothing! Just come there.
We've to serve them lunch.
She's on cloud nine since her husband said he's coming.
The walk to the school is tiresome!
What a sunny day!
It'll figuratively melt us. - Let your cruelty melt a bit.
How many carpenters are there? - I don't know.
Are you still mad at me? - I'm not mad at anyone.
Girl!
Miss!
What is it? - Ask the servant girl to give us some rice stock.
We're famished! - Okay.
Servant! His wife is the servant!
He's dumb. Just let it go.
Get them some rice stock. - I'll give him some.
I'll mix chilli in it first. - Don't do such things.
We tried really hard to get him to come.
Don't ruin it.
Rice stock!
Have you added salt? - Yes. - Okay.
What is it?
My dear Padmini! - What?
Did you mix chilli in the stock? - No.
Have you gone insane?
Radha. Hey!
Hey! What is it?
Padmini! Yesudas.
What? Yesudas? - Yes. The Heavenly Singer.
The Heavenly Singer? Make it clear.
Go and see. I can't stop it. God!
What happened?
Sasi, what happened?
Nothing, I need to go now.
Do you feel like going to the loo?
We have all the facilities here. - Don't make me abuse you.
What else can I say to a man who suddenly decides to go back
when he was working happily here?
There should be some reason.
Have you taken advance to work for someone?
That won't be the reason.
Anything is possible, as he is the nephew of this guy.
We take the advance first and later do the work when we please.
Don't worry about that. - This is not the case.
Then? - I am tired.
Are you ill? - No.
Then what?
Sasi. Sasi.
Then, go home and take rest.
I am going to Thathamangalam.
But we just got here today morning.
Why do you have to go back now?
I am tired of this work. - What else can you do?
Carpentry isn't such a bad job.
I mean, I am not interested in working here.
What is the problem here?
Nothing. I don't want to work here. That's all.
Anyhow, you're not leaving for Thathamangalam today.
We can decide that in the evening.
Don't run away.
What happened? Is he angry?
No, he is not feeling well.
He is my nephew. He is very smart.
We have heard him sing. - In the temple, right? - Yes.
I had forced him to sing.
Isn't she the one who sang with him?
Why did he take up carpentry, leaving his business?
Business?
He said that his father is a businessman.
Really? Yes, this is also a type of business.
I just got insulted.
I hope he doesn't come back to work.
Who? - Yesudas.
Let him come. What is your problem?
People will start making fun of me
if they come to know about him.
I'd bragged very highly about him to everyone.
If they see him with his carpentry tools, I am finished.
Why did you lie to them?
I was only repeating what he had told me.
What lies he told me! He said that his father is a businessman.
His father sings and his mother sings.
He said that all his family members are singers.
He told me that he owns a car.
He might have just the picture of a car!
I haven't seen someone boasting like this in my life.
What happened? - No, nothing.
Don't go and make fun of him again.
But he has to come back to work.
He won't if he has a bit of shame.
I feel difficulty in walking. The doctor said it's arthritis.
You've been doing this work for a long time. - That's right.
Are you going for a bath? - No, we're going for lunch.
Very smart. - Yes.
Yeah, right!
It seems Yesudas has run away.
See.
Measuring scale.
Wait there.
Stop.
Measuring scale.
Raghavan, you started using that pencil today.
It's almost finished by now.
What picture are you drawing using it?
Its tip is not good.
That's because your drawing is not good.
What kind of a carpenter are you
if can't even sharpen your pencil.
That's why you look like a disposed bottle.
You cannot survive doing imperfect work.
You'd have to regret it, some day or the other.
Don't give speeches.
You should've joined the navy. - For what?
To vanish into the deep sea. - That's right. I do abscond.
Yet, everybody wants me to work for them.
Because I can work with wood as if it's wax.
There would never be a flaw in my work.
I keep absconding because ten different people hire me.
I can't decline any offers.
Tea. - Yes, tea.
So, I try to run away. I don't have any other option.
But nobody had ever complained about my work yet.
People have also not stopped hiring me.
Just get lost!
Carpenter, don't you need tea? - I've a name.
It's not 'carpenter', it's Sasikumar.
So, carpenter Sasikumar, your tea.
I don't need your tea. - Okay, let it be.
Sasi is angry.. - No, he's not.
She has no manners. Carpenter, it seems.
What can we say?
Should she call you a priest, if not a carpenter?
She can call me by my name.
What is the need for her to include a 'carpenter' with it?
Carpenter isn't a bad word.
Being a carpenter is a big thing.
He's the one who creates things.
But she was making fun of me.
If we take it in the wrong way
what do you expect from others?
Listen.
Never hit like that.
The hammer shouldn't hurt the chisel.
The chisel shouldn't hurt the wood.
Only then will the wood pierce in accordance to our will.
Only then can you become a great carpenter.
Don't take these things seriously.
Everything will be all right. Keep working.
Here, take it.
Did you understand that calculation?
Yes. - Really!
Kid, do you want to learn carpentry? - No. - No?
Unni. - What?
Ask him. Ask him what it is. - Okay.
What is this called? - Measuring scale.
He says that it's a measuring scale.
It's a measuring scale.
Look, they're making fun of me.
They didn't say anything bad. It's just your feeling.
If she comes again, I'll abuse her.
I don't mind if she is our boss or not.
Boss? She is a maid.
Is she? I see.
Seeing her attitude, I thought she is the boss.
I see. - Once, she told me so.
She grew up here.
Padmini, is it Mr. Chandran Nair's letter? - Yes.
He has written that we can expect him anytime.
It's so difficult to wait for his arrival like this.
I heard that some carpenters are here. - Yes.
Some work is pending. If we could finish that before
Chandran's arrival, we can start building our house.
Can you send any of them to our house for ten minutes?
We have to fix the roof of our kitchen.
We were in search of a carpenter.
It's just a matter of ten minutes.
We are ready to pay them well.
That's not required. I'll send someone.
Do send a neat and decent looking guy.
Also, ask him to wash his hands and legs before entering the manor.
Nowadays, nobody follows traditions. But still..
Okay.
Take it.
Mother.
Come here. Let me show you something.
What is the matter? - Come here.
Careful.
Do you know him?
Didn't you recognise him? Remember Yesudas?
His father and mother are musicians, it seems.
And is this your music.
Let's go. - How much should I pay you?
That's okay. - Wait.
We don't need any free service.
Do they teach carpentry at Chembai Music College?
Please don't insult me.
You lied about everything and tried to portray yourself as a legend.
I always knew that it was a lie.
Do you know who the principal of Chembai Music College is?
It's her uncle. My brother, Mr. Prabhakara Varma.
What happened, ma'am? - He understood everything.
You had insulted my daughter
saying that she doesn't know how to sing.
And you praised the song of that maid.
You found your match, didn't you?
My daughter was lucky to not sing with a carpenter.
Aren't you relieved now?
Let me meet Mr. Menon.
He claimed this guy to be a Brahmin.
If you can't bear it anymore, go back to Thathamangalam.
Think well before you decide anything.
A carpenter is regarded superior to that of singers.
But you are gifted with both.
So there is nothing to be ashamed of.
This is the reason I hate going to work in my hometown.
Bad luck keeps following me around.
That happens only when you run away.
What happens when you don't?
After all, there is that option.
Where is Sasi?
I'd called him. - Then where is he?
Enough. This is all I can take.
Are you coming just now? - That's how he behaves.
During lunchtime, he would be busy working.
That seems to be a trap. - She is very naughty.
I am not your daughter to call me like that.
She wants you to address her as Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, please serve this poor fellow some food.
Usually, the poor are fed outside.
Then, both of us should be sitting there.
Was that a joke?
In our hometown, we hire maids
who are well behaved and know how to work properly. - Yes.
See the length of one drumstick.
It looks like a pole.
I don't use a measuring scale for measuring the length.
We carpenters do have one.
It is also useful to thrash people.
A cane would serve the purpose better.
Try to thrash me. I'll break your jaw.
Stop it. - Tell him to stop.
Why are you not scolding him?
Looks like she isn't satisfied with the mess she has already made.
Ms. Padmini.
Do you have some curd? - A little.
Then give me that. My uncle has arrived from Palakkad.
Drink some water.
Did he come alone?
Yes, aunt and the kids couldn't make it.
He dropped by on his way back from Guruvayur.
Here's some water.
He said that he knows you and he wants to meet you.
You didn't eat anything.
Today all his lies will come out. - How?
I know, he will not come.
But still, you should have seen his face, when I said that.
He was acting like a fox.
Don't disturb people.
They would be trying to make a living somehow.
Now, don't sleep. We have to go back.
No, I am not sleeping. I just need to lie down after lunch.
Somebody is here to meet you.
Who is it? - A carpenter.
Ask him to come. - Okay.
Here? Don't let him inside. You can go outside and meet him.
It's you!
What is this? I heard that you went to Mumbai.
No, I didn't.
I couldn't recognise you when they said your name, Sasikumar.
I just kept it for style while doing musical concerts.
Who said that the name Sasidharan does not have any style?
You are damn arrogant.
You spoiled your studies following film actors.
When I heard that you went to Mumbai
for learning Hindustani music, I felt so happy for you.
Now, look at you working as a carpenter.
Fool!
Leela. You insulted him, right?
You shouldn't have done that. You should have thrashed him.
He is a fool who is spoiling the sensational voice
given to him as a blessing from the Almighty.
Get in. - No, sir.
I am coming from my workplace. My body is sweating.
I haven't taken a shower.
I shouldn't come inside. That's not right.
He might have some work to finish. Let him go.
I won't let him go so easily.
There were many gifted students who'd graduated from that college.
But I haven't heard anyone
who has a wonderful voice like that of his.
Don't you feel like listening to him? - What is there to listen?
He wouldn't like to come inside, I guess.
Say that you don't like him to come inside.
There are no differences when it comes to music.
If you have such thoughts
you would find differences in God as well.
Do you know where heavenly sounds originate?
A reed.
Come with me. - I.. - Come on.
"Caressing the petals of the tearful flower."
"The tune got melted with the old song."
"Not waiting for the reply"
"where did you fly away, dear dragonfly?"
It happened by mistake.. I won't sing again.
I don't mind you singing.
But you should stop singing when you see Radha.
That might be injurious to your health.
Understood? - Yes.
Injurious to health. - Exactly.
Don't stop singing. Get lost!
"I don't have any words to sing."
"I don't have steps to dance."
See, measuring scale.
Some people are born with a magical voice.
Who's that? - Your husband.
You!
There is no need to be so arrogant for that.
What wrong have I done to you?
I am doing carpentry to make a living.
I haven't done anything wrong other than having an interest in music.
Why are you making fun of me?
Please, let me survive somehow.
Can I call him, Measuring.. - No.
You shouldn't call him that again.
Poor fellow.
The milk got boiled too much.
What were you doing here?
What happened to you?
For the last two days, you seem to be lost in thoughts.
Which world are you in?
'Forgive me.'
I didn't do anything.
I accepted it. - What?
Apology. - Apology?
Not apology, oncology. Haven't you heard about it?
There seems to be something wrong with your nephew.
Very little is wrong with him.
Everything is wrong in your case.
What? - Show some humility.
I've got a neighbour similar to him.
He always keeps a flower in his ear.
A hibiscus.
Why would you blame your neighbour?
You should've said that it's a family member.
Who are you talking about? - Your father.
"After a shower in the stream of sandalwood"
"have you gone asleep, beautiful deer?"
"Have you gone asleep, beautiful deer"
"on that chilly night?"
"The divine fragrance of yours, dear."
"Did you share it with my beloved?"
"The divine fragrance of yours, dear?"
"Did you share it with my beloved?"
"Was she alone when she opened the door"
"and did she whisper something?"
"Did she share my secret desires with you?"
"After a shower in the stream of sandalwood"
"have you gone asleep, beautiful deer?"
"Have you gone asleep, beautiful deer"
"on that chilly night?"
"If I meet you"
"I'll share my desires embracing you."
"If I meet you"
"I'd share my desires embracing you."
"I'd whisper in your ears that in your absence"
"I wouldn't be present either."
"I'd cover your body with my embrace."
"After a shower in the stream of sandalwood"
"have you gone asleep, beautiful deer?"
"Have you gone asleep, beautiful deer"
"on that chilly night?"
Sasi, don't spoil your work.
It's not pointed enough.
For that, you should concentrate.
Don't try to emulate Raghavan.
You're the son of Nanu. Don't spoil his name.
That gibe was aimed at me.
That's all you deserve, you fool.
Divakaran is coming.
Don't say anything that would make him angry.
What fuss did he create here? - Who?
Her father. - No, he didn't create any problem.
Don't try to hide it from me. I'll thrash him this time.
Don't jump the gun. He brought a prospective alliance for her.
She didn't agree. So they left.
That's it.
What made you disagree? Wasn't he trying to create a future for you?
You should have agreed. Why are you silent?
What am I supposed to say?
Don't let him enter the house and don't give him money anymore.
Let that rascal learn a lesson. - Divakaran.
You'll be the same, no matter what you do.
Try to change yourself. This is none of your business.
As if he is an advocate.
What kind of a man is this? He is too rude to handle.
Ms. Padmini..
- Ms. Padmini is not here.
She has gone to make a call to Chandran.
What happened?
I won't be here tomorrow.
I have a music concert in Thrissur.
Don't you want me to come along? - He'll kill me if I take you.
Who? - The dreadful man who came in the morning.
He is going to marry you, isn't he?
Who said that? He is my cousin.
He is lucky enough to marry someone like you..
I am the unlucky one. I never get what I wish for.
Don't you like him, Radha?
Is it possible to marry whomever we like?
Then whom do you like?
If you haven't understood it yet, let it be.
I'll consider it as my fate.
Hey, Radha! - No, don't talk to me.
What's it, Sasi?
I.. I couldn't find anyone here.
I won't be here tomorrow. I have a music concert to attend.
Are you taking Radha along? - No.
Not now. I'll call her some other time.
Mr. Chandran Nair gave this. I have a few more things.
Is Mr. Chandran back?
Didn't you know, dear? He came. It's been an hour.
I didn't get everything as the weight of the luggage would exceed.
This is a special one for you. - This is mine. - Let me see.
Manikuttan, that's mine. See this, Mom?
That's mine. Give it to me. - Hey.. - Mini.
Hey, Son.. - Dad, this is mine. - Come here.
Mini. - Give it to me. - I'll buy you another one.
What is this, Mini? - I won't give it to him.
He is really naughty.
Oh, the one who didn't even know how his son looked is laughing now.
I knew very well how my son looked.
Isn't it so, dear? - Yes.
Go and play with your sister.
You sent me pictures every year, didn't you?
It's not only about your son. You have a wife too.
What about me?
Do you think I am enjoying there? - Yes.
Mr. Chandran!
I was at the shop.
This is Radha, right?
You have grown up.
You've grown old, Mr. Chandran. - Stop it, will you?
Seems like Divakaran will always be around here.
Yeah, right! - Go and keep everything inside.
I am not going to disturb you.
Go..
How is she now?
What? - Her age is dangerous.
Hey, she is naive.
Did you like it? - Yes.
Gosh! What did you do? Fool!
Look. You could've used this for a year.
Ask Padmini and learn how to use this.
See this. It's is really costly.
I have got a few more things in my suitcase. I'll give it to you.
How is it? - The smell is good.
What did you do to your face?
I was telling her the same.
It's late. Don't you want to sleep?
From today, she is out of Padmini's room.
Don't bother if you hear any sounds.
This man!
Are you cleaning the courtyard?
How does it look to you? - Looking at it..
How was the music concert?
The music concert was okay..
Ms. Padmini's husband is here, right?
How come you know that?
I got to know. He is a flirt, isn't he?
Who said that?
Nobody has to say so. One can easily deduce that.
Anyway, be careful. - Oh, no, Mr. Chandran is a good guy.
He likes me a lot.
Let it be. But I didn't like him.
So, you don't have to like him too much.
Who is that, Radha?
He came to work here.. - I am a carpenter.
Do carpenters have uniforms?
I am on my way back from a music concert.
As I didn't want to be late, I came here directly.
He is known as Junior Yesudas.
Hence the white attire!
The singer can leave now.
You don't have to act friendly with these carpenters.
Finish it, Mr. Chandran.
I don't like sipping it.
If you pour it, drink it in a gulp. - Enough of gulping. Go home now.
I won't leave now. What will you do?
I won't act like your dad even if I drink.
Did you get me, Mr. Chandran?
Mr. Chandran!
You are a lucky fellow.
I don't have a shortage of luck.
I am working hard. I reconstructed my house
and I have applied for electricity connection.
And now it's time to apply putty and cement it
and then.. What? - What?
Hey, don't rush. She is just 18.
But how long will I wait, Mr. Chandran?
I can't keep waiting for her.
If not now, then when? Can I marry in my old age?
Hey, are you planning to stay awake till morning?
Yes, so be it.
You got him drunk, and now see what happened. Enough.
Hey, I am losing my patience. - We are done.
This is the last one. Drink.
Oh, no!
I wasn't scared.
I can understand it from your face. Where is your uncle?
Uncle won't come anymore. - Did he abscond?
We'll soon finish our work here. Now we can manage the work.
How will we meet after that?
I'll be here after the work. I'll come.
You are lying.
I promise, I'll come. I don't feel good without seeing you.
At least once a week, I'll come this way.
You'll forget me. - Will I ever forget you?
I'll be the loser if I forget you.
I can't afford to lose someone as special as you.
Let me leave. Someone will see. - Let them.
Let them get to know. - We'll inform them when it's time.
Where are you going, Radha? - To my aunt's.
Is it to meet your aunt or.. You know that I was joking, right?
You were not. You didn't believe me yet.
Mr. Chandran has given a few things to give to aunt.
Okay, go. There are people coming.
Come early in the evening. I'll wait near the bridge.
I guess we are late. Yes, make it fast.
Hey, why are you standing here? - Nothing. It's just a snake.
What, a snake? Where is it? - It's okay. Come.
It won't bite. It's toothless.
It's good that they are toothless. Will it sting with the tail?
Be careful. - Don't worry. Walk with me. I am with you.
Careful, or else you'll fall down.
Let me fall down.
If that dreadful man sees us, he'll kill me.
Why are you scared? Let him see us. - Are you not scared, Radha?
What is the use in getting scared?
Mr. Divakaran is different.
He might be rude. But if I cry, he'll lose it. He is a poor soul.
In your case, he may behave so. But what about me?
These are people's mindset, right?
They can't force me to love someone, can they?
Love happens without our knowledge, and not because we want to.
Oh, God! Run for your life.
Oh, no!
"Oh, vivid coloured bird!"
"Will you be my messenger?"
"Can you secretly go there"
"deliver this message and come back?"
"Oh, vivid coloured bird!"
"Which song shall I sing when I see him again?"
"What shall I give him to sweeten his hugs?"
"Which song shall I sing when I see him again?"
"What shall I give him to sweeten his hugs?"
" I don't know.."
"I don't know how love for him"
"blossomed in my heart."
"Oh, vivid coloured bird!"
"Will you be my messenger?"
"Can you secretly go there"
"deliver this message and come back?"
"Oh, vivid coloured bird!"
"I don't know how to explain my desires."
"I have many unfulfilled desires."
"I don't know how to explain my desires."
"I have many unfulfilled desires."
"Someone.."
"Someone whispered that this night would last till the end of time."
"What pours down in my heart is love."
"Oh, vivid coloured bird!"
"Will you be my messenger?"
"Can you secretly go there"
"deliver this message and come back?"
"Oh, vivid coloured bird!"
Hey.
It was fun when the
carpenters were here, wasn't it, Padmini? - Yeah, right!
Start the preparing the curry.
Three more people will come along with Chandran for lunch.
What should I prepare?
Mom! Mom, come. I will show you something.
What's it, dear? - Come with me.
Radha, come along. - I don't want to see anything.
Just a minute.
'Dear, come here.'
'Mom.. See this, Mom.'
'No Chandran, see this. - Radha, come here.'
'Radha, come here. - You can't catch me.'
'Oh, no. Mini. - Radha, come.'
'Manikuttan.. Come here. - Leave..'
'No, Chandran.'
'Radha, come here. - No..'
Enough. I have a headache. Let me sleep.
There is more, Mom. - Get lost!
Hey, you old hag!
Is she deaf?
Old hag!
Ms. Padmini
how come you are here? - Is this how you call your mom?
Should I address her as queen?
I would have said something if she wasn't here.
You can tease me only till I close my eyes. It's going to happen soon.
Don't you close your eyes while sleeping?
Here, boil it and drink.
It seems she can't get up without taking the mutton soup.
It's her trick.
Don't talk nonsense, you rascal!
Is it my trick?
Your father ended up dead soon after you were born.
He killed his father!
Why are you teasing her? - It's fun.
Ms. Padmini, please sit.
I'll be back after a bath. - No, I need to leave soon.
Do you know why am I here?
You might be starting the construction soon.
Yes, but before that Chandran wants to do one more thing.
Only then will I feel relaxed.
That's Radha's marriage.
But
you had told me to wait till she turns 21.
Yes, but when I gave it a thought..
Chandran is here, so I don't need company.
You are getting older. Your mom is saying the same.
Don't take what mom says to heart.
No. Even she will be wanting
to see and pamper your kid.
It's too fast. - Really?
Please don't object.
I'll take care of the marriage expenses
as well as the construction.
I'll still be indebted to her, no matter what.
I only have a brother as a relation.
He doesn't even bother about me.
Radha is like my own sister.
I don't have any problem in spending for her.
But I don't understand. Why did you come up with this all of a sudden?
This is not something new, right? It was fixed long before.
Yes, but we are going to start the construction of our house.
In between that, if she isn't here..
Is she the one who is constructing the house?
I have found someone to help me with the chores.
Who is that? - Whoever it is
there will be someone to work.
Don't you want to eat something good?
Don't get your hopes high.
Were you eating Radha's food all these years?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Speak out your mind.
Nothing. After two or three years.. - Do you know what his age is?
How long will he wait? Why don't you understand that?
Why are you crying for that? I can understand
how much ever close you are, you'll be scared about marriage.
He'll take good care of you.
He'll not let you cry like this.
What happened? Is she crying?
No. - Padmini, why are you forcing her?
Marriage should be done as per their wish.
She's never said she doesn't like this marriage.
I am going to Kozhikode and might be late.
I need to meet the contractor. - Okay.
Radha..
Padmini is asleep. She was awake till 10 o'clock.
Give me some water.
I think it is a bit sweet
since it was given by you.
Why do you look sad?
You don't have to marry him if you don't like him.
You guys don't look good together.
He doesn't deserve you.
Don't worry. Let him go.
You won't need anything as long as I'm alive.
You can live here like a princess.
Mr. Chandran, take a bath and have your food.
I ate already. I just need to sleep.
Don't turn off the lights.
Why do you have to stay awake? Come. Let's sleep.
Chandran! Leave me. - Didn't I tell you?
I'll take good care of you. - What are you doing?
I'll scream.
Padmini! - Quiet!
Don't act so innocent.
Leave me. - Come.
She was scared of me. Poor girl.
We'll begin the construction next week.
Let me take a bath. I'm starving.
What happened, Padmini?
Let's not reopen this.
Nothing happened. I agree. Is that enough?
Then why send her away?
She needs to go.
I'm giving her ten sovereigns worth of gold and Rs. 20,000. - Drat!
What you're doing is so cruel.
Why are you crying, Radha?
Don't cry, Radha.
Radha.
Don't upset them. Take them to school.
I'll make something up when they return.
Dear. Both our lives
should not be ruined.
That is why I..
Come. I'll bathe you and take you to school.
I was scared when you said it was urgent.
We won't be here for a few days.
We'll be going to Chandran's house, to my brother's place
and some relatives' too.
We couldn't do it all these days.
So, let Radha stay at your place for some days.
Actually, I wanted to take her there
as my bride.
That's okay. Make it happen soon.
She has the money, clothes, and ornaments required.
We'll go only after that.
All of a sudden..
I wanted to throw a feast
and make it a grand marriage ceremony. - Then do it.
Let her stay there until then.
We must go.
Maybe with her father..
No, Padmini. That can't be.
I'll take her. - Yes. That's fine.
Don't delay the wedding. I'll always help you.
Don't worry. - No, I won't.
Can I at least take the kids
to school and back, Padmini?
Come.
Radha.
What went wrong?
Nothing.
Was it Chandran Nair?
Come.
Watch your step.
Why freeze here in the courtyard?
You'll fall sick. - I don't care.
What do you care?
I'll have to take care of you.
I have someone for that now. - I see. I'm not needed.
Mom, don't yell at her, okay?
I won't. I'll bow to her greatness.
Just don't hurt her.
Sarcasm, it seems!
Divakaran. Don't make me mad the day she came here.
Come here.
Make decent food for her.
Let her sleep in the cot. You can use the mat.
I'll sleep on the mat. Let her sleep on the cot.
Give her a pillow that doesn't stink, will you, Mom?
Shall I sing her a lullaby too?
Treat her normally.
Don't put her on a pedestal.
Is she going to sleep with me forever?
Where else will she sleep? - You idiot!
Go to the astrologer, fix a date
and marry her soon.
Quit guarding her like a dog.
Be a man and do the right thing.
He and his..
Radha. Don't cry.
Who is he?
He is the carpenter who works at Padmini's house.
What's going on between the two of you?
Nothing.
Just ask her.
What? Are you mad?
We've known her for a long time.
Is it that bad for a boy and girl to chat these days?
How could you suspect her?
I am a bad person.
And you people are so pure.
Let it be. I won't say anything.
You can mind your own business.
Really? Like you ever shut up!
We'll have to sew your mouth shut.
Or we'll have to block our ears.
Didn't you sleep?
Don't mind what she says.
You know her, don't you? - She was right.
What? - Sasi and I are in love.
What? - We..
Divakaran! - What did you say?
Hey! - I'll kill you.
Don't hurt her. Hey!
What cruelty is this?
I just asked you to talk.
You'd have killed her. What wrong has she done?
Shut up!
Don't come near me. I'll kill you.
Don't kill him! Please don't hurt him.
Don't hurt him anymore.
He'll die.
Oh, no!
I'll kill you if you even think of her.
I'll kill you both. - Don't hurt him.
Divakaran, my son. - Yes.
Say something.
What should I say, Mother?
Didn't she eat, Mother? - She didn't eat anything today.
Couldn't you have compelled her?
I tried. She won't obey.
She's adamant.
Finish it.
Radha. Dear.
It's okay. I couldn't bear it.
Have I ever hurt you before?
I can let go of anything in life.
Except you.
I loved you ever since I was a child.
I am very possessive
when it comes to you.
So how can I stomach the fact that you are in love
with another man?
It's all right.
Are you mad at me?
No. - Okay.
It's okay for kids to make mistakes and make rash decisions.
I can understand that.
Let it go. Forget it.
The world is not what we see.
All that glitters is not gold.
Divakaran! Are you there?
Come out if you dare! We'll show you.
Come out if you have the guts.
Where are you off to? Get in!
Why are they all here?
My God!
What do you want?
How dare you try to kill my nephew? - Maybe I will kill him.
I just thrashed him. I'll kill him if he tries to wreck my life.
You should've raised her properly.
She seduced him.
How dare you! - No, Son!
He is the one who seduced her. How dare you justify him?
I'll cripple him if I ever see him again.
I'll paralyse him. - And you think we'll just watch?
Get lost! - No, Son.
If you hurt him.. - Come.
See this? - Leave me. - It's not only to work on wood.
I'll kill you. - Do try!
Leave me. - Come and try!
Get lost if you want to live! Or else, fight like a man!
Oh, no! - Just don't.. Leave me!
Let go of me! - Stop it, will you?
Take him away! - I will..
Come! - I'll kill you!
Come, Son. - Leave me!
Come! - Imbecile! - Come! - Let it go!
If he repeats it, I'll beat him up. - Leave me..
If I don't make the police thrash you
and make you lose your job, I'll change my name.
You'll do squat!
Son! - Let's go.. - I'll show you. - Come..
Whom did you beat up?
Go and enquire.
Go and sleep. - Kill me first if you must.
You may kill Sasi only after that.
Dear. It..
Did you think I'd consent if you beat him up?
Is a carpenter more important for you than I
who took care of you
your whole life?
Yes. He's more important to me than you.
So I'm a nobody to you.
So all that I wished for and thought of..
If you don't let me go
I'll jump in front of a train.
Son. - Didn't you hear her, Mom?
I'm a nobody.
Mom. Scold me.
Just..
No, my son!
Dear..
Yes, Dad. - Where is your mother?
She went for a bath.
Ask your mom to come to the worksite by 11 a.m. - Okay.
Come. Sit.
Where is your nephew? - He's not here.
He went home. To Thathamangalam.
He'll be back after two days. - Okay.
Divakaran, it's all in the past.
Let's make sure it doesn't repeat. I've told him.
I can understand your pain.
Let it go.
I was used.
What should I do? - I don't know if you know this.
I took good care of her.
Though she was my bride-to-be, I cared for her
like a sister or a daughter.
I've never looked at her with desire.
That must have been my mistake.
Let it go. - She will forget it once you get married.
What if she doesn't?
No, Kunjukuttan. I want her to be happy.
That's all I ever wanted.
If caste is not a problem
ask his parents and come and meet her.
What for? - What?
To fix the marriage.
I'm not sure about it. - It should.
Caste wasn't a problem for their love, was it?
After tempting her.. Are you joking?
I'll kill him if he ditches her.
Remember that.
Divakaran!
Did you see Radha?
What? - She was there when I went for a bath.
She wasn't there when I came back.
How could you? - Oh, God!
Didn't I ask you for a black tea? - We're out of sugar.
She's gone to buy it. - Okay.
Brother, a girl is here to see you.
Girl?
How did you find my home? Don't cry.
What's wrong?
Stop crying and tell me.
Don't you know already?
I escaped from there. - Why?
I can't stay there anymore.
I had to talk to Divakaran that way.
Where else will you stay?
Should I decide that?
I won't go back to Divakaran's place.
What else can we do?
Can't you go to Padmini's?
I didn't come for that.
I won't leave you.
Here? - Where else can I go to?
Dear, you won't understand my situation.
See! This is my house.
My whole family lives here.
How can I let you stay..
Then why did you love me?
I did love you. I agree.
But.. - Was it a joke?
Don't say that. I loved you with all my heart.
I want to marry you.
But now..
I can't right now.
Radha..
What is this?
See, I have to take care of a big family.
My father wanted to make me a great singer.
He didn't teach me carpentry.
Taught me music instead.
For three years.
It was during the construction of this bloody house that he fell.
He became paralysed.
He hasn't gotten up. Hasn't talked.
Mom, sisters
and a brother. Is music enough
to feed them all?
That's why I became a carpenter.
I don't say this to anyone.
What should I do? - I don't want to lose you.
Wait for me. - Where?
Where will I wait?
I only need a place to rest my head.
Can't you show me that kindness?
Come.
Look. My father.
Mother.
Sisters.
We have one room.
In that.. Where will I
let you rest your head?
Tell me.
Radha, I.. - Son.
Let her escape, Son.
Mom. - Poor girl.
She loved me..
Dad..
She's a poor soul. I..
I don't know..
Padmini! Please..
I came to know about it.
What you did was very cruel.
How come you be so stupid?
I'll stay somewhere in here.
Don't turn your back on me, Padmini.
I..
I have two kids.
I have to consider them.
Please forgive me.
I heard that you were missing.
Divakaran is looking for you.
My offer still stands.
I love you very much.
I'll take good care of you.
What is this, Radha?
I won't leave you. I won't let you escape.
Wait.
Radha!
Stop!
Radha!
Stop!
Radha!
Oh, no! Wait! Move!
Move away! - Let go of me.
Move away! - Leave me!
I am asking you! Move away!
Leave me!
Don't! Move away!
I am asking you!
No matter who ditches you, I need you.