You are a nuisance!
How many times do I have to tell you?
Haven't you left yet?
I just need a moment with your boss.
Has he fixed an appointment with you?
No, he hasn't.
But he knows me well.
I've to talk to him.
You can meet him at his office if you want to talk to him.
My legs have begun aching because of the walking.
When I go to the office, they ask to meet him at his home.
And when I come here, you ask me to go back to the office.
Do you expect me to give you a warm welcome here?
You don't know the trouble I was in
for letting you in once.
Go to the office.
Leave.
The dog's let loose. Leave now..
Up.. - Come on!
Up.. - Up..
Drop it.. Come here.
Drop it.. - Drop it.
Good boy.
Krishnan, is my dad out of the veneration room?
He got up early at 6:00 a.m. today and started praying.
What's special today?
Oh, income tax.
That's why he has been praying for so long.
Who's that in the yard? - Some guy's here to meet your dad.
Sit down.
Ravi, where were you last night?
I had been to the market.
I returned by 9 p.m. - 9 p.m.?
You weren't in your room when I checked at 9:10 p.m.
9.. I had reached by 9:15 p.m., Dad.
You must be precise when talking to me.
9:15 p.m. isn't the same as 9 p.m.
I never speak vaguely.
You must be disciplined.
Whether it's to have food, to sleep
or even business. Everything!
I had nobody to advise me when I was of your age.
But I had certain principles.
I've just studied until fourth grade.
Today, I can speak in English to the foreigners.
I can behave well with them.
Did anybody teach me how to do my business?
You can learn from me.
You're lucky enough to do that.
You're educated as well.
I didn't bother about the money to educate you.
Why aren't you talking? - I.. It's nothing.
Would my children understand me? No.
Would your mom understand me? No.
Krishnan!
If I ever see that creature in here while dining
that'll be the end.
Not the dog's, but yours!
Did you get any letters from him?
I meant your younger brother Dasan.
He doesn't write to me.
He writes to his mother.
Your mother has turned him against me by raising him.
Sit down.
Kumaran. - Yes.
For whose sake is your brother
working in another place for a mere salary?
For his mother's sake? Or is it for my sake?
What do I tell people if they ask what my second son's doing?
It was your mother who spoilt your brother.
Talk to your mother.
Ravi, you're my only hope.
I've some reputation. Remember that.
It's you who should maintain that.
Two or three guys are waiting for you in the drawing room.
It's not just two or three. There are five of them.
I know who they are and why they have come here.
I don't need to check every nook and corner of this house.
Nothing will happen here without my knowledge.
Ma'am wants to see you. - Why?
To inform me about the sufferings. Right?
She always ends in tears!
Doesn't she have any medicine? Isn't the doctor coming regularly?
I've hired you to take care of her. Go and tell you ma'am
that I've heard enough of her grumbles.
Greetings! - Please, sit. Sit, Damu.
Sorry for keeping you waiting. - It's okay.
After my wife became ill, I've to manage everything here.
It's not about the number of servants.
I should be here to take care of her matter.
One second, please. Come!
Have a seat, Damu.
It's been a while since I saw you.
I was in Bangalore for one week, Boss. - What?
What did you call me now? Boss?
No! I'm always the Karunakaran that you know.
Why did you come here?
I've an urgent need of Rs. 25,000.
It will take time for the PWD to pass the bill.
I wonder how you got all these financial problems.
Don't try to mock me.
Only the Lord knows what I'm suffering right now.
I've been borrowing money to meet my expenses lately.
I've some money with me which I was supposed to return to Settu.
Raman Nair!
Is it okay if we repay Settu's debt on the coming month?
Fine.
What's the interest of the money? 25 percent. Right?
Yes, 25.
If you're ready to pay the interest, you can take the money.
It's not for me! Will I take money from you?
No way! - I know that.
That's why I came here.
I don't care about the interest. I just want the money right now.
It's so urgent. - Well, I'm a strict person.
So, there are some rules. You should bring a deed
with your brother's sign when you come tomorrow.
Okay, I'm leaving. - Sit. How about tea? - No.
I'm in a hurry. I'll come tomorrow. - Okay.
Raman Nair.
As the interest is Rs. 6,000 for 25,000, you should write
deed after deducting the interest. His brother is also
a partner in the contract. That's why he's signing the deed.
Do you understand? - Yes, Boss.
Now, call Narayana Kurup. To hell with him.
Kurup!
I'm a bit busy, Mr. Kurup. What's the matter?
It's about the Harijan Hostel. You are the patron.
We are expecting your help.
I've helped you for all the good cause.
You know that. Right? - I know!
Well, it's not like before. As my wife is ill, I need a lot
of money for her treatment. My business is not going well.
I've a lot of expenses.
Still, I can't say no to you.
I'll try my best. Anyway, it's for a good cause. - Right!
Come and meet me next week. - Okay.
He is my cousin. - Okay. - Can you get him a job?
I'll try. Bring him when you come next week. - Okay.
We're leaving. - Okay.
Give them Rs. 10 if they come next week.
Patron, my foot! Don't expect me to be so generous.
Just read it.
I will give you ten days' time. If you don't repay your debts
I will take control of your property.
You don't know me very well. - Boss, I made a mistake.
It was not intentional! - No!
I don't want to hear anything! Ten days is the deadline!
Did Mr. Abdul Sahib send you? - Yes.
Sorry, I was not able to find a job for you.
Just come after two weeks. - Okay, sir. - I will try.
Did he leave?
Yes.
He will pay for all this.
Ravi! - Did you call me?
Can't I? - Do you want anything?
I don't want anything. I just want to see you.
Have your father told you not to see me?
I'm tied up to my bed all day.
But your father doesn't care about me.
At least, do you care?
You are not that ill! It's just your imagination.
The doctor has told me. - Is it?
Anyway, the doctor was sent by your dad. He will say that.
You will say the same as well. Father's sweet son!
You don't care whether I live or die!
Your father won't even look at me.
It has been a while since he has entered this room.
Just go and ask him. - Can he be with you all day?
He is busy with his works. He has to manage his business.
To hell with his business! Don't make me curse!
Your father was a good man before starting the business.
Now, all he wants is money.
For whom is he earning all this money?
Why don't you think about that?
He's earning for himself! You don't know him well, but I do.
No one knows him better than me.
Why are you cursing him all day? I'm fed up of all this!
Yes, you will! You are your father's sweet son!
He might have told you to avoid me.
Get lost!
I can't even move from my bed.
No one is here to take care of me.
The God is watching. He will teach you all a lesson.
Where is your dear son, Dasan? Tell him to come.
But you don't like him. Hey, he is your brother.
Your father was always troubling him which made him run away.
You didn't even stop him.
He doesn't know how to maintain his dad's reputation.
He was in a company with crooked peoples.
He was against dad. Your dear son!
Anyway, he's gone now. Are you happy now?
To hell with his reputation! Why didn't your dad think
about his reputation when he built a house
for that soldier's daughter?
Tell me! You are your father's dear son. Tell me!
I'm busy right now. I'm leaving.
Where is the key, Mr. Raman Nair? - Why do you want it?
I need some money.
It's with the boss. - Don't you keep any money with you?
Yes, but he hasn't told me anything.
Why do you want the money? Tell me. - I'm not a kid anymore.
I'm a grown up. I've my expenses.
Why should I tell you all that?
No. But you should tell it to your dad.
You are saying that you want money for your expenses.
Do you want me to inform your dad?
Has he left as well?
Yes.
Open the gate!
Hey, take a paper and write a letter to Dasan.
We had sent a letter two days back.
Don't try to teach me. Just write the letter.
To my dearest son, Dasan. From your mother.
Did you write it? - Yes, ma'am.
What did you write? - To my dear son, Dasan.
Is that what I said?
Write whatever I say without any changes.
It's been a while since I have received your letters.
I'm very sick.
Though I take the medicines that the doctor prescribes
I don't feel better.
Nobody's here to look after me.
Come home as soon as you read this letter.
I have nobody but you, Son.
I need at least Rs. 10.
What do you mean?
Boss has ordered us not to do such transactions.
I don't have any change. That's the reason.
Is that all? There's enough change here.
I forgot to take money from home.
Sign this voucher and take it.
Boss has ordered me to keep count of every single penny spent.
Please don't get upset with me. Shall I write a voucher? - No.
'Smoking causes cancer.'
There's no point waiting here. Check at the mill.
The ones in the mill told me he'd be in his office.
The boss isn't here! He left for the mill.
He won't be returning to the office. - I need to meet him.
Don't you understand?
Is he here? - Yes.
What about Ravi? - No, he hasn't arrived yet.
Kumaran. - Yes.
You don't have to prepare dinner for me.
I have been invited by the Chamber of Commerce. - Okay.
I thought you wouldn't have gone.
I realised it later when your mom had visited me.
Had you been there as well?
Are the medicines over?
It will last for another week. - Okay.
I have a meeting to attend today.
Do you want me to convey anything to the doctor?
You saw him, didn't you? - What, ma'am?
Didn't you see him dressed like a young man?
Ma'am, lie down.
God is watching over us.
He'll suffer.
He'll suffer for everything.
"The glitters fly around with the breeze"
"on this romantic moonlit light."
"The glitters fly around with the breeze"
"on this romantic moonlit light."
"You came beside me"
"and planted a kiss on me."
"You showered kisses on me."
"The glitters fly around with the breeze"
"on this romantic moonlit light."
"You came beside me"
"and planted a kiss on me."
"You showered kisses on me."
"The flowers filled with ecstasy"
"have bloomed.."
"The flowers filled with ecstasy"
"have bloomed.."
"My robes shall slide down."
"Our bed has been made.."
"My robes shall slide down."
"Our bed has been made.."
"The glitters fly around with the breeze"
"on this romantic moonlit light."
"You came beside me"
"and planted a kiss on me."
"You showered kisses on me."
"The fragrant garlands on my chest"
"shall seduce you.."
"The fragrant garlands on my chest"
"shall seduce you.."
"The flowers are brimming with honey."
"Drink it, my dear.."
"The flowers are brimming with honey."
"Drink it, my dear.."
"The glitters fly around with the breeze"
"on this romantic moonlit light."
"You came beside me"
"and planted a kiss on me."
"You showered kisses on me."
I can enjoy your songs even if I don't know to sing.
When I didn't hear from you all these days, I thought..
What did you think?
It's nothing. - No, you have to tell me.
I want to hear it.
I thought you'd have forgotten your way here.
I've been very busy the past week.
I couldn't find any time for myself.
The income tax case has been sorted out.
I feel so relieved now.
The driver had been busy as well.
I had to send him to collect information.
Take this. Do you like it?
What would you like to drink? Tea or Horlicks?
Isn't there anything else?
There should be a little bit remaining.
Then, bring it for me.
Devi. You will get the phone
within a week.
We don't have to depend on anyone anymore.
I'm so tired.
I'm all busy with my office. Along with that, I've to manage the mill.
I don't get any peace at home as well.
What can I do?
I'm fed up. - What do you like to have?
You just stay here.
You are always busy with your house works.
You want me to wait here till you finish your works.
Give Rs. 10 to the driver and tell him to buy something.
I'm coming here to free myself
from all the disturbances and to attain some peace.
Madhavi..
Ma'am!
What is it?
Master.. - Tell me!
What happened to him? - Your wish has come true.
Dad has died.
It's so sad.
He had left from here in the evening.
He had a meeting with some reputed people.
There was nothing with him when he returned.
On the way back, the driver heard a noise from the back.
Master was struggling from chest pain.
The driver stopped the car, but there was no use.
Cardiac arrest! People should be lucky
to have a peaceful death like this.
Anyway, he has gone. There is no use in crying anymore.
After all, we are just humans.
Only we know what we have lost.
You don't know what I've lost. No one knows!
I knew him even before he became rich.
What I've lost..
What I've lost is not just him.
Brother. - He is having his breakfast.
Hello!
The lost sheep has come back!
We should treat him well. Please sit.
No, I'll have it later. - I thought you would never come back.
I was out of the station when you sent the letter.
I know. We waited for you till noon.
The cremation was at 12 p.m.
I got the letter at 5 p.m. yesterday.
You won't come even if you had got the letter earlier.
You never loved dad. - What about you?
Don't show your hatred to the dead ones.
Look. It's in every newspaper.
'Mister Karunakaran has passed away.'
He was a great man.
The Collector, D.I.G and many party members attended
the condolence meeting that was held last day.
The committee has announced that they'll build a memorial.
They might be asking for a donation as well.
You are still the same. What can I say to you?
You haven't changed as well.
There were a lot of people here. Like a sea!
Officers, businessmen and a lot more!
He was a great man.
There.. I will keep it as an ever-burning lamp.
I've another plan.
In remembrance of dad..
He is a fool!
Don't worry, Mom.
I don't have anyone now.
I just wish to die
without being a burden to anyone.
I may not live for long.
Don't go away from me, Dasan.
Don't worry. You'll be all right.
All right..
Everyone says the same.
You brother thinks that I'm fine.
No one knows my sufferings.
Get lost!
Key. - Key.. Which one? - All of them!
Wait.
How long have you been working here? - 16 years.
That's too much.
What you need is some rest.
Come in.. Why did you stop there?
Look at the state of this house.
What happened?
There was a sparrow in this.
Catch that poor thing.
Your mom's calling. She..
Silent. You'll scare it.
Bring some water.
It'd feel better if it drinks some water.
It's alive. - Yes..
It'll fly away after a while.
Didn't you continue your studies? - No.
Why? - Who would educate me?
Mom wasn't well.
I've been able to take care of mom with the money I earn here.
Does the rose apple tree in your yard still have fruits?
We chopped it down.
I had climbed to the tip of that tree.
You used to wait eagerly on the ground.
Why don't you write about the happenings here
when you write letters for my mom?
What happenings should I mention?
Why do rich people have to work hard and suffer in another place?
There's pleasure in doing that.
You wouldn't understand that.
Your mom will start shouting. Aren't you coming?
Hasn't Ravi arrived yet? - No.
He comes and leaves whenever he likes.
It has just been a few days since his father's death.
The natives will bad-mouth him.
Why don't you tell that to him when he arrives?
Me? He never listens to me.
Hey, a good doctor by the name Ramachandran has arrived in town.
Ms. Narayani told me about him.
Why don't you bring him?
What's wrong with you now? - Nothing!
I'm very healthy.
I am lying here for no reason, am I not?
The one who was looking after me is no more today.
This is all I can expect from you.
I'll bring the doctor tomorrow. - No! Why do I need a doctor?
I don't want anybody to trouble themselves for my sake.
Mom.. - You can leave. It's all right.
Yes. Come in, please.
Come in.
He is the one I spoke to you about. - Oh, come..
Cigarette? - It's all right.
I need the AC installed here. - Yes, sir.
I want this wall to be coated completely
with Burma teak.
I don't need this old furniture anymore.
Everything should be new ones with up-to-date models.
Hey, Cashier. You can take this old furniture.
Yes. - The dining hall must be very elegant and modern.
How about marble floors? - It would be excellent!
How much is the advance?
Cashier, pay him Rs. 10,000 as an advance. - Yes.
By the by, I'm running late. We'll meet later.
Okay. - Right.
Come on, Caesar. Come on!
Are you frightened?
Touch him if you dare.
He does not like you.
You raise him, isn't it? He may not like others.
Come on, Caesar. Come on.
Wait.
What is your job? - I work at a small news agency.
How much do you get paid? - Rs. 110.
Nice! Very good!
Mr. Karunakaran's son Haridas works for Rs. 110.
Dasan, I wish to live in this town with my head held high.
Don't raise your head too much as it may touch the roof.
We're Mr. Karunakaran's sons.
He had a lot of money. That's why people respect us.
Many know how he became the boss.
Dasan! You're crossing the line.
You are happy to be known as your father's son.
But I'm not happy with that. - Good!
Get into business.
Or you could continue with your literature.
You can earn how much ever you want.
You can walk among gentlemen in the high society.
No, I wish to have my own identity.
The identity you make with Rs. 110.
You wouldn't know its value.
You've turned out to become a noble character in some play.
I wasn't noble, but being existent.
I could translate it if you don't know Malayalam.
Existence.
I realised what life was all about only after I stepped out of here.
I'm leaving next week.
Will you leave?
Do you think you can leave against my will?
Say that to my face.
Come on, say it!
You can't do it. You won't leave.
I'll decide it. That's it.
Come on, Caesar. Come on.
I've decided to stay back, Madhavi.
My mom would be happy.
And my brother as well. - Why are you sad about it?
I'm not sad that I can't leave.
It's my sentiments that I'm sad about.
I find myself helpless to leave against my brother's will.
Do you have to go against him, when he says that for you own good?
You don't know, Madhavi.
My brother used to ride over me when we were kids.
He'd hit me if I didn't move fast.
If I didn't kneel, he'd break my fingers and hurt me.
Our father used to do nothing but laugh at it.
I'm still scared to look at him.
But that was during your childhood, wasn't it?
I grew up with that fear.
You weren't scared to climb the rose apple tree
or to take the birds from the nest, were you?
There are only a few such memories that I can be happy about.
I've safeguarded them in my heart.
Just like a treasure. - Madhavi!
I've to leave. Your mom's calling. - Wait.
There's another thing. - What is it?
I never expected that the naughty girl I knew
would become such a beauty.
He is his brother.
Mr. Karunakaran's youngest son. - Please sit down.
Where is he? - He hasn't arrived yet.
Please be seated. - No, we'll visit later.
We'll talk to your brother.
I'm leaving.
Why are you keeping me here? Like a decoration!
I'm fed up!
Sir.
Business is different.
You can learn it.
I learned enough within this three days.
I had never experienced a day worse than this in my life.
What is it? - I want to see Mr. Ravindran.
Brother is yet to come. You can tell me if you don't mind.
I'm his brother.
Mr. Karunakaran's.. - Son!
May I know who you are? - No, you can't!
Your father knows me well.
I've pledged all that I got to do business along with him.
He was with me at that time.
He was not a boss at that time. Just Karunakaran!
But he forgot me
and the money I've invested.
He didn't even have time to meet me as well.
I've been asking him to return my money for the past 12 years.
12 years!
When I ask him, he gives me 1 Rupee
as he gives to a beggar.
I don't know anything. - No one knows anything!
Those who know have forgotten!
I might have lost everything but not my memory.
I will inform my brother. I will help you.
Help! - As much as I can.
Please believe me. - I'm scared to believe you.
You have the same blood of Karunakaran.
Well, I'm going to sell this car.
I'm going to hire a new driver for the new car.
Abraham - Yes, sir.
Take the key from him. Settle his account as well.
Now, you are the manager. - Yes, sir.
I have been here for the last 20 years.
No, I don't want to hear anything. - Yes, sir! - No manners!
Kumaran!
You should wear a uniform. Pure white with blue lines. - Okay.
There should be a crest here. Family crest!
Abraham. - Yes, sir.
I was thinking. It should be symbolic.
It's here! I want everybody to be smart!
Do you understand, Abraham? - Yes, sir.
Didn't you leave yet?
You can go and take complete rest. Right, Abraham?
I had been with him since the time he took the contract.
The children were not born at that time.
Dasan. - Let me ask brother.
Yes.
And I have pleasure
in enclosing herewith
my cheque for Rs. 5,000
towards the donation
promised by me.
Brother, Raman Nair told me.. - This is an office!
Knock before you enter.
Now, clear out!
Hello! - Hello, Paul!
Hello, darling! - How are you? - Hello.
Done.
Coffee.
Sir, coffee.
Are you upset with someone? - I'm upset with this World!
Do I have to beware? I can leave if you give the cup.
Didn't anyone tell you to wear a uniform?
A scarf on your head and an apron on the chest.
He might even assign me a uniform.
I wish I had a teacher to teach me all this.
I didn't understand. - That's the problem.
I cannot understand as well.
Hello! - Hello, Prakash!
Hello! - Nice colour. Right, Balan? - Fine!
Which model is it? - 66.
I see! Good! - Very good!
I couldn't confine my life into mere words of compliments.
That's my failure.
You don't need to worry. In this house, I'm just a stranger.
You damn idiot!
Sorry, Balan. - Oh, that's alright!
My brother! He is an idiot!
Let's go and celebrate. Let's have a drink. Come on!
What is it? - I'm Raghava Kurup.
What about the Harijan hostel? - I didn't get you.
I'd discussed with your dad.
What is it? - You should be the new patron.
What can I do? - Some donation..
Oh, donation! - Yes..
Abraham! - Yes! - Is there any cash here?
Yes, sir. - Give this man Rs. 1000. - Yes, sir.
Rs. 1000! - Yes, Rs. 1000. Isn't that enough?
Enough!
Kumaran, serve the cool drinks. Come on! - Right.
Hello!
He's Mr. Velayudhan Nair. The owner of J.K motors.
Oh, my father had told me about you!
He doesn't talk too much.
Have you met Mr. Ravindran before?
He is a friend of mine.
He's Mr. Dheera Lal, son of Bhopad Lal.
Glad to see you.
Let's go upstairs. - We are waiting for Mr. Kurup.
You can go. - It's all right.
Let's go. - Come on.
I was thinking about something else.
Greetings!
Greetings. - Don't you know Mrs. Nair?
Greetings! Please! - Thank you.
I was planning to visit you.
We went to build a working girls' hostel.
I see! - We want some donation from you.
I can give it now itself. - Is it?
It's not good in delaying things. - I see.
My father always used to tell me that. - Yes.
Working girls' hostel.
That's a good idea. - That's a very good idea.
Working girls should live comfortably well, right, Balan?
A small donation from me.
Oh.
It says Rs. 2000.
Thank you. Thank you very much. - It's all right.
You have to be our patron. - Should I help you more for that?
No..
We only want the blessings from people like you. - Oh
So, thank you.. - It is all right.
What did she say?
Oh, she just said that you could make the decision.
What then?
We'll spend a day in Bandipur. - Okay.
And for the next two days, we can attend the race. - Good.
There is a new hotel. - Oh. - It's amazing.
It has real class. - Is it?
And wonderful girls too. - Oh.
"I'm not a Devadasi."
"I'm not a human lady."
"I'm just one among the many fans."
"I'm not a Devadasi."
"I'm not a human lady."
"I'm just one among the many fans."
"We made new nests"
"between the branches of the tree."
"We made new nests between the branches of the tree."
"I'm just a bird singing for my friends."
"I'm just a bird who is singing."
"I'm not a Devadasi."
"I'm not a human lady."
"I'm just one among the many fans."
"I come prepared."
"I'll dance through the night."
"I come prepared."
"I'll dance through the night."
"I'm like a wanderer."
"I'm just an innocent wanderer."
"I'm not a Devadasi."
"I'm not a human lady."
"I'm just one among the many fans."
"I wrote songs with my hand"
"on my boyfriend's chest."
"I wrote songs with my hand on my boyfriend's chest."
"I'm like an art which gets kissed passionately."
"I'm just art."
"I'm not a Devadasi."
"I'm not a human lady."
"I'm just one among the many fans."
Bearer.
Give a drink to the band master.
That's a very good idea. - Idea..
Get ready.
One, two, three, four.
Four, three, two, one.
Listen, I'll tell you a truth.
This is my first drink.
I have never had a drink before.
It's not my habit. - Oh.
Drinking is not a bad habit.
But you should drink something good.
Like Scotch whisky
French brandy, German beer and Russian vodka.
There is a local arrack in Cherthala. That's breathtaking.
His dad used to drink a lot. - What?
Oh, I'm talking about Mr. Karunakaran
What? Are you talking about my dad?
That's good.
We used to hang out a lot.
But we did it in private.
We had certain friends for that.
I was also a part of it.
If there are drinks, then Kurup will be there for sure.
See.. Your father.
He was wonderful. My father..
I like his music.
It has a fast rhythm.
Hey, stop it.
Hey, stop. You bad!
Yes, come on.
Yes, I'm talking to you.
Come.. Come on.
Your music is wonderful. - Thank you very much.
What's you rate? What do you charge for a show?
My rate? - Rate..
Rate. - A full show costs Rs. 300.
Oh, I see.
Come to my place. You have to come to my house.
Do you know where his house is? - House?
Do you want me to pay you in advance?
Come on. One, two, three.
Thank you. - My father was fond of music.
My dad loved music a lot. - Yes. - Am I right, Balan?
Oh, what was I talking about?
Father, music. - No.
Father.. - Yes, come to my house once.
You should come to my house once.
I can't appreciate you enough.
Wonderful.
Come on.. - Thank you.
This is my visiting card.
You can keep it.
Baton..
What? - Baton.
Is.. Is it this? - Oh, the stick.
Oh, no.
Baton.. - Stick. - Oh.
Baton.. - Here.
Thank you. - Bye.. - Thank you.
Are you meditating?
Yes. I'm not feeling sleepy.
So, I thought of meditating.
Did mom sleep? - She slept early.
Nice moonlight. There was a forest in the past.
A pond was there beside it. The pond is gone.
The trees were cut down. When the factory came
the place lost its beauty.
Still, a lot of people got jobs.
You're a utilitarian. - What? What am I?
I don't understand English.
I was just kidding.
Do you know what I was thinking, Madhavi?
Is it about demolishing the factory?
No. I was thinking of a small house far away from the city.
I can see rivers and dunes from my window.
There must be bamboos leaning towards the river.
Will anyone think so when they have such a big house? - Some.
That's what I like. What do you think about big houses?
Why do you want to know it? - Just to know.
You must have an opinion about everything. Tell me.
When I see this house..
When you see.. - I get scared.
What happened?
Beauty! Real beauty.
This is what foreigners call grace.
Streamlined finish.
That's Mr. Shankaran's daughter. Don't you know him?
Correct measurements. Be it Mr. Shankaran or Mr. Raman.
The artwork is beautiful, right, Balan?
No, when the ship reached Kochi..
The boss is going to talk.
When I was in Malay
nineteen ninety.. - Silence. - Silence.
Everybody, be ready to get shocked.
I'm going to tell you news.
An important news..
Kumaran.
Call Dasan.
I will say.. What you're going to say.
I'll give a bottle of scotch to the one who says it correctly.
I'll say. Isn't it that we'll have lunch from here, tomorrow?
All you think of is eating and drinking!
I'll say. - Yes, come on.
You're going to gift your new radiogram to someone.
No.. - No..
Who's so interested?
Yes, didn't you like its design?
You can take it, Paul. - Thank you.. - Abraham.
Sir.. Yes.
How much did you give for that radiogram?
Excluding tax and sales tax, Rs. 6000.
Okay. We'll import another one. - Yes, sir.
Send it to Paul's home as a birthday gift.
Yes, a gift for marriage. - Yes.
Here he comes. Enter, my Lord.
He's my brother, Haridas. - Hello, little boss.
Younger boss. Come on. Have it..
I don't drink. - We too don't drink.
We just wet our lips for a company.
Drink it. It's scotch. Fine.
Drink as much as you can. I'll drink the rest.
I don't need it!
You've no manners.
Leave it. Why did I call you?
Yes.. It's an important announcement. You must listen.
Attention. - Silence.
Listen.
I'm going to marry. - What?
Don't make fun of us. - No..
I'm serious. I'm going to marry.
Oh, you are going to be a prisoner.
Bad luck for us. - No.. You're wrong.
Don't you eat from hotels when you have food at home? - From where?
Who's she? - What's her name? - Wait..
Her name is Santha. She's above average.
Is she Mr. Achuthan's daughter? - No.
She's not rich.
I don't have to live by taking from my wife's house, right, Balan?
No.. - Yes..
Is it first.. Love at first sight?
There are a lot of such cases.
Where did you meet her? - Meet her?
Why should I? I'm a collector of beautiful things.
My first impression will always be correct.
I'm a collector of beautiful things.
My dad always used to say.. Brother, what do you say?
My brother is going to tell his opinion.
I respect her for agreeing to marry.
I worship her. - Respect!
Don't be silly. Why?
The courage that she had for ruining herself.
Silence. - Silence.
'I came, I saw, I conquered.'
Did you get it?
Refer Shakespeare.
Friends, it's my marriage on the 17th. You can go.
Let me try an experiment..
I want to try everything at least once. - So fast?
Come on. Let's celebrate the day..
Come on. Let's celebrate. - Sorry.
We must get guys from Chennai for decoration.
We need a musical night.
Do you want Semmangudi or Karaikudi?
We need Shehnai. The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan.
Hey, mister.
Bismillah Khan is not a Shenoy. He's a Muslim.
Abraham. - Yes, sir. - Fix a drink. - Yes.
Whiskey.
To the health of the spouse. Cheers. - Cheers. - Cheers.
Ravindran.
What am I hearing? - What?
I heard nothing.
Who's that girl?
I forgot it. It's about my marriage, right?
You'll forget. You'll forget to tell your mom.
I'll be surprised if you don't forget. - Is it such a big thing?
You didn't tell me. I want to know who she is.
She's the daughter of a school teacher.
Ravindran. - You can see her when she arrives.
Be happy, Mom. I'm going to get another one to help you.
Are you leaving? - It's time.
I have to go somewhere. Don't you remember what dad says?
Always be punctual.
What else should I witness?
Get me the food.
So, as I've explained
we've come to an understanding.
Paul. Please give the details.
The factory that we're
going to start
will have an expense of Rs. 35 lakhs for the machinery.
Rs. 35 lakhs.
Land and..
What is this? Abraham. - Yes, sir.
They were asked to come.
Who asked? - You.
Me? - Yes, sir.
Oh, I see. - Start your music. - All right.
First, entertainment. Then, business.
Yes. - Come on.
Your marriage is fixed. Let's enjoy. Start the music.
Parties won't work after marriage.
Come on.
Begin the music.
One, two, three, four. Four, three, two, one.
Madhavi.. - Yes, ma'am.
What is that sound? - Nothing. Lie down.
Go and check it.
Come here.
Oh, beauty.
Madhavi. Oh, God!
Where are you going? Get lost.
Are you taking account of the guests here?
No. I was simply taking a look at the function.
I know that. - There are many cars parked out.
Is the tent full with guests?
Yes, maybe. It's a big tent.
Did you like the colourful tent with designs?
I didn't see it.
There's a rally of guest's cars. A feast for 1000 people.
Flight ticket worth Rs. 7500 for the dance troupe.
Why are you telling me all this?
You also saw all this grandeur, right?
Tell me the truth. Have you started dreaming for this?
Tell me. I want to know.
Let me take your leave.
You must be tired. Drink this.
We don't have any work there. It's all given on contract.
Come.
Please enter, my lady.
Meet my father.
He is Mr. Karunakaran. - I know.
What do you know? He was a great man.
He was great. Come on.
This is my mother.
The one who went out in disgust is my brother.
What is your name? I must answer people when they ask.
Shantha. - Be seated.
I will lie here.
I will not disturb you people.
Don't feel bad. I am making things clear for you.
Nobody wants me.
He is the great Caesar.
She is your boss's wife. Greet her.
Bow down, Caesar. Down.
Get out. There is no place for you in the bedroom. Get out.
Get out.
Get out..
Did I scare you?
When my father was alive, I spoke very softly.
Now, I love to hear my sound echoing in this house.
Come on.
Such nonsense!
These customs, rituals and other demands!
Damn! I'm fed up with it!
Get ready now.
We are going for a trip now.
Where are we going?
I might take you to the edge of the world.
Do you have a problem?
A honeymoon trip.
You should be ready in three minutes.
Exactly three minutes.
"Lost in the dreams"
"of the beautiful Dahlia flowers."
"Oh, the heavenly beauty"
"that brightens the night."
"Is it a flute in your hand"
"or is it Omar Khayyam's poems?"
"Is it a famous poem written by Shelly"
"or the words from your inner lover?"
"In the night where the women sing"
"while wearing a flower crown."
"In this night where the songs"
"evoke emotions in you."
"Oh, lover!"
"Open the door to your heart."
"Oh, divine lover! I follow"
"your footsteps like a shadow."
"A dream that will"
"last for centuries."
"Open the door"
"to your wonderful heaven."
"Open the door.."
"Oh, love!"
"Lost in the dreams"
"of the beautiful Dahlia flowers."
"Oh, the heavenly beauty"
"that brightens the night."
No.
Is it a medicine? - Yes.
Is it for mother-in-law? - Yes.
Why does Dasan hate me so much?
I don't know.
Nothing.
Did Ravi leave?
Yes.
Why do you look upset?
You should tell me.
What is my fault?
Dasan is ignoring me.
Even Madhavi hates to talk to me.
What is my fault?
Aren't you the boss's wife of this household?
Shouldn't they be afraid of you?
No one should be afraid of me.
I'm not the boss's wife of this household.
I don't want to control others.
This was not a marriage that I wanted.
My father is poor.
He has never been rich.
That's why you were able to buy me.
How is it my fault if this marriage happened
like a slave auction?
Sit down.
I misunderstood you, my dear.
You are well-mannered.
You should take care of everything from now on.
You will be responsible for all this after me.
Madhavi.
Hey!
Open that box.
And bring that small box here.
I made this when Ravi was five years old.
Why do I need jewellery anymore?
Let it be in your box.
I'll take it later.
Wear it. Let me see.
I'll help you.
It'll suit you very well.
I had a lot more hair than you when I was your age.
It used to fall on the floor.
Back then, I wished to have more jewellery.
But there was no one to give it.
I had lost my interest in it by the time I got it.
Aren't you having dinner?
Isn't the celebrations over yet?
I'll bring the dinner.
No thanks. Did you have dinner?
Couldn't they celebrate from outside?
Why don't you advise him?
No. How can a newly wed raise her voice?
The boss is calling you.
Me? - Yes.
Mr. Bhaskaran must sing.
Mr. Bhaskaran!
He is a good singer and a talented artist.
Please sing. - No. wait.
We need to have a mood to sing a song.
We need a specific thing to enjoy music as well.
What do you call that? You should know that.
What is it? - A location! - Silence!
An environment. - Yes, exactly.
An environment.
A funny thing happened.
When I was in Malaya.
1937.
Idiot, keep your mouth shut.
Come in.
That is my queen.
These are all my friends.
My friends.
My friends who would do anything for me.
I will die for him.
That is Mr. Ramanathan.
Mr. Kurup, Mr. Chandrashekharan.
Mr. Fernandes, Mr.. I forgot his name.
Mr. Fraud. - Shut up!
Bhaskaran. - Yes, Mr. Bhaskaran.
All my good friends.
I'm leaving. - Come on.
Sit down here.
What are you thinking Mr. Ramanathan?
You have not uttered a word.
Nothing.
He must be thinking about his business.
What do you want?
The cashier informed that tomorrow is the last day to pay the money.
Why are you disturbing me? Please don't disturb me.
But he called. - I do business only in office hours.
Work while you work.
My father always used to say that, isn't it, Balan?
Yes..
Sir. - Please mind your business and get out.
Get out.
Silence..
Now, Mr. Bhaskaran, the great singer, please
sing a song for us.
Silence..
I like artists.
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
"Your voice is golden."
"Make me the sole singer of your heart."
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
"Your voice is golden."
"Make me the sole singer of your heart."
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
"When I touch your attire"
"that is white as the moonlight."
"When I touch your attire"
"that is white as the moonlight."
"When it touches my body.."
"I feel a growing need"
"to make you mine, my love."
"I feel a growing need."
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
"Your voice is golden."
"Make me the sole singer of your heart."
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
"When you come near me alone"
"carrying a silver plate in your hand."
"When you come near me alone"
"carrying a silver plate in your hand."
"When you come near me.."
"I would love to embrace you."
"My heart longs to kiss you."
"My heart longs.."
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
"Your voice is golden."
"Make me the sole singer of your heart."
"You are an angel that lights up the sky."
Wonderful!
Ananthan.
That was a beautiful song.
I have never heard a song this beautiful.
Congrats. - It was excellent.
Haven't you slept yet?
You must have dinner only after your husband.
You must sleep only after your husband has slept.
Do you hear me?
I don't like such a wife.
I don't like that silly tradition.
What should I do?
A good wife would be a good hostess.
Be my hostess.
Your guests are strangers.
Why do you drag me into a room full of drunkards? - You fool!
You are the daughter of a school teacher.
You don't know about life or society.
Please..
I can handle
anything except women crying.
I can't tolerate that.
I won't warn you anymore.
Please give me a smile.
You should read what the great men have written.
Smile and the world will smile with you.
When you cry, nobody will cry with you.
Don't cry..
You must smile..
Yes..
Who is that?
Nobody should cry anymore.
Get off me..
Leave me.
Get off me, Dasan.
You idiot.
You should learn from Balan.
We came at 9 in the morning. We also have to go to work.
He will come now, sir. I will give him a call.
Hello, is this the City Club?
Can I get Mr. Ravindran?
It's important.
Do you know where he is now?
Okay.
He will be here shortly. He is on the way.
I'm leaving. - Okay, bye.
We lost the tender deposit that we paid as security.
We haven't paid the ones we owe or collected money from the debtors.
How long can we run this business like this?
I'm leaving. Are you leaving too?
You can go. - Okay.
Wait. I will come. - Right.
What's the next program?
Anything. - Anything.
Didn't you go yet?
I am leaving.
I am not coming from tomorrow.
People are getting mad at me.
Why? Are you afraid of them?
Then you should go and hide under mother's bed.
Do you know where is your business now?
Are you trying to teach me about business?
What do you know about business?
I don't know everything.
But I know that we lost a deposit today.
How much was it? - Rs. 22,000.
That's all?
I thought that it was a big amount.
You have to sign these.
It must be sent tomorrow. - Tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
Unborn tomorrows and dead yesterdays.
Why fret over them?
Mother! - What is it, Dasan?
I might not know about business. I don't want to learn it either.
But I know one thing. The future of brother's business.
You should know that too.
We lost the deal that we won in the auction and the deposit.
Brother doesn't have the time to see the auditor who came
to warn about the income tax and debt duty.
Yes. I will have to handle it in this weak condition.
I don't care who talks to him. I don't need anyone's money.
But I can't bear to watch it anymore and say nothing.
Did you talk to your brother?
Talk to him? Me?
Why can't you talk to him?
Dear.
You should try talking to him.
He might listen to you.
Are you trying to teach me about business?
Do the losses affect you?
I was just saying because mother and Dasan insisted.
I have managers and accountants.
I am paying them to look after the business.
That's their concern.
Are they worried about that petty loss?
I think in a big way.
I do business in a bigger way.
I don't care about these petty amounts.
That's the difference between my brother and me.
They only want what's best for you.
You should be careful..
Don't give me advice.
Ordering me, advising me and guiding me.
I didn't marry you to do any of those.
If I need any of those
I will inform you beforehand.
Till then you only have to do one thing.
Shut up!
Hey, driver!
- Move!
Hey! Shut up!
Driver! Driver!
Come on!
Driver, drop them at their house.
Come on.
Get in!
Okay!
Good night! - Bye. - Good night!
Bye! - Bye!
Oh, no! Bye!
Boss! Help me.
A-All right! - Damn it! Come on! - All right.
Come on. - Yes. That is how it is.
Okay. - Come on.
Sir. - Yes.
Father-in-law is here.
Whose father-in-law?
Your, sir.
Can I let him in? - Yes. - Yes.
What's the occasion?
It's nothing. I haven't been here for a while.
I came here to check on Shantha.
Ananthan!
Sir. - Call Shantha.
There is your daughter.
She is all right. What else do you want?
Sit down, Father.
I am not staying for long, dear.
I have to go.
No! Don't bother him.
He must be busy. Time is very valuable.
Kumaran!
Bring it here. Bring a new bottle here.
Drink up.
Drink up, everyone.
Bring it here, Kumaran.
Drink up. Drink up, everyone.
Cheers!
Hey! Madhavi!
Dasan!
I am a good shot. You know.
Next weekend we should go for a hunt. - Yes.
Do you know Thomachan? - Yes.
Thomachan's.. - Yes.. - Yes!
Thomachan's brother has a rifle.
500x telescopic sight.
He is asking Rs. 5000 for it. - I have seen it.
Very good rifle!
That reminds me something.
When I was in Malay.
19-13-15.
I had a gun.
One handgun.
Did I scare you, Kurup?
You have a call.
Yes! Boss, the check bounced.
Tomorrow.
Contact me. First thing in the morning.
They have sent a lawyer's notice.
Damn it!
Carry on. Kumaran.
Give them what they want.
Let the party go on.
Keep it inside.
Come on. Carry on.
You! - Yes!
You're lucky that you're my brother.
Or else..
Or else?
What are you so furious about?
Who is she to you? - She?
She's the girl I will be marrying.
You? Mr. Karunakaran's son?
Are you going to marry the maid here?
You?
You sound as if you're married to a royal family.
She's dismissed. Dismissed!
Ma'am, I'm leaving.
Madhavi.
Boss, it's country liquor.
Aren't you earning now?
Haven't Balan and Paul come?
I called them. They are very busy.
What about the singer?
He isn't that busy, but very occupied.
Does anybody in here know to sing?
I shall sing.
Shut up!
Shantha! - Krishnan!
Krishnan isn't here. He left.
Ananthan! Where's Ananthan?
He left too.
What do you want?
Come in.
Come on. Please sit down.
No. Give us some company.
Sit down.
Who had mentioned about the music?
You! You! - No, I!
You!
You want music. Right? - Yes! Music!
Silence! Listen, everybody!
Sing!
I said, sing!
Please don't force me.
What is this? I said, sing!
Sing!
"The celestial music has echoed."
"The curtain has moved."
"The time is progressing in a never ending loop."
"The shadow dance has begun."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"The curtain has moved."
"The time is progressing in a never ending loop."
"The shadow dance has begun."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"Fate controls the strings."
"We are the puppets."
"Fate controls the strings."
"We are the puppets."
"We smile when we are asked to."
"We cry when we are asked to."
"We are like shadows."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"The curtain has moved."
"The time is progressing in a never ending loop."
"The shadow dance has begun."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"We sang a song."
"The echoes made fun of us."
"We sang a song."
"The echoes made fun of us."
"The face of truth was hidden"
"by someone with a plate."
"Eyes burns with lust."
"The puppet has broken down."
"Eyes burns with lust."
"The puppet has broken down."
"The gallery has become vacant."
"Their shadows have disappeared."
"We are like puppets."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"The curtain has moved."
"The time is progressing in a never ending loop."
"The shadow dance has begun."
"The celestial music has echoed."
Wonderful! - Very good!
Have you started it, Sister-in-law?
Now the fall is complete. You can't change him.
Everyone is trying to spoil everything.
Nobody will be fine in this house.
This house was made by the devil.
How can you be so upset about this bad situation?
Your brother prays to his dead father.
Your mother imagines that she has all the illness of the world.
And you can only talk about principles.
There are no human beings here.
There are only scary shadows here.
Sister-in-law.
Look at me.. Your brother made me like this.
You all are responsible for this.
You will spoil everything.
You enjoy by spoiling everything.
You should blame only your husband.
You are also responsible for it, not just him.
You should go and lay down
on the lap of your sick mother and cry.
Later you can console yourself that everything will be fine.
Sister-in-law.
Sir.
Who is it?
To hell with it.
Hey, Caesar.
Get out.
Madhavi.
What is it?
Nothing. I am.. Don't you know me?
I know. That's why I asked you what you want?
Where is Madhavi?
Why?
We are not rich. But we belong to a decent family.
Don't do anything bad because you are the son of Karunakaran.
Mother.
Stop there.
I am going, Madhavi. Your mother is not wrong.
But you don't know anything.
We are not rich anymore.
We are poor now.
I will come back as an ordinary man, Madhavi.
Sir, he is calling you inside.
Oh, yes..
Yes. I came to know that. What? Definitely.
What is the program? What? Okay.
Yes.. We will meet.
Yes.. Oh. Yes.
Yes. That's right.
Right..
How are you doing?
Come on. Sit down.
It's been long since I met you, Balan.
I am busy.
Did you sell the car?
Yes. - Damn.
You didn't tell me.
I might have given you Rs. 35,000.
Balan.
I am in a bad situation.
I need to pay Rs. 1.5 lakhs as death duty.
Income tax arrears will be Rs. 48,000.
The court has ordered for revenue recovery.
I can stop that if I pay some money.
I will give anything you want.
Balan, you should help me.
What can you give? It's not a small amount.
I can give you my house and the property.
That is about to be auctioned off. It was in the newspaper.
You may get Rupees Three lakhs if you ask the financier.
Do you have any security for that?
If you try.. - I can give you Rs. 200.
It's the cost of two bottles of whisky.
Two lakhs rupees are too much.
Don't misunderstand me. I am so sorry.
Doesn't matter, Mr. Balan.
Mr. Balan. Sorry for the trouble.
Okay.
Taxi..
You!
You will also change.
I know it. You too will change.
Brother, have you gone crazy?
Does that bother you?
Yes, Caesar has at least one person to sob for him.
When you die.. - Tell me.
Let me hear what you have to say.
Not even a dog would mourn for you
when you die. - Dasan!
Are you trying to frighten me?
You can't frighten people for so long.
You don't know that.
Our father didn't teach you anything further.
Dasan!
Don't utter a word against our father.
He was a great person.
He was nothing.
A memorial in his name?
An orphanage is a better option.
An orphanage to rehabilitate the lives ruined by our father.
He wasn't a human being.
He was a heartless puppet under a facade of nobility.
A heartless puppet! - Get out!
I say, get out!
Dasan! Dasan!
Mom, get up!
I am leaving.
You should come with me.
Where? - Anywhere where there is some peace.
Get up, Mother.
I am bedridden.
How can I get up, Dasan?
You do not have any disease.
Your disability is with your mind.
I am telling you. You don't have any disease.
Dasan.
For whom did you start acting like this in the first place?
If it was to convince dad, he is no longer with us.
I am leaving this house in the hope that I never come back here.
Mom, are you coming with me?
Get up.
Leave her, Sister-in-law.
Get up, Mom.
Dasan!
I am saddened by the helpless situation you are in.
Mother-in-law! - Dear!
Mother-in-law!
"The celestial music has echoed."
"The curtain has moved."
"The time is progressing in a never ending loop."
"The shadow dance has begun."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"The curtain has moved."
"The time is progressing in a never ending loop."
"The shadow dance has begun."
"The celestial music has echoed."
"Fate controls the strings." - Go, let them go.
"We are the puppets."
"Fate controls the strings."
"We are the puppets."
"We smile when we are asked to."
"We cry when we are asked to."
"We are like shadows."
You!
Yes, it's me.
You went with mom to insult me. Isn't it enough?
I have not come back.
I have come here as part of common courtesy.
I heard everything.
I am not finished yet.
I am here to invite you and sister-in-law.
Youngest son of Mr. Karunakaran, Hari Dasan
and daughter of Mr. Kuttayi, Madhavi
are getting married between 5:30 and 6 'o clock in the evening..
Get out! You, get out!
Shantha. Don't utter a word!
This is our family matter.
I couldn't pay the electricity bill.
They have terminated the power supply
even at the bungalow.
If we don't clear the debt, they will confiscate this house.
What shall we do, Boss?
Call Mr. Damu.
I will talk to him in person.
Even the telephone connection has been terminated.
Shantha, come in.
There is another person to whom I could ask for money.
I am going to invite him here.
Who is he?
It's Ramanathan. - No.
We don't want anyone's help.
That guy.. I can't stand the sight of him.
For God's sake.. - Not yet.
The time for advice hasn't come yet.
I am going to host a party here tonight.
Aren't the parties over?
It's the last party.
The last guest.
The final attempt.
I am ready to borrow money for sky-high-interest rates.
Please help me out.
Me?
You must be with me.
I don't know how to present my financial issues and troubles.
You must present it.
Kumaran.
Kumaran!
Shanta..
Where is Kumaran? - I can't find him.
Come on.
Sit down!
What?
I left home being ready
to give away all my wealth and property.
I won't come.
Dignity is more valuable that wealth.
I can't afford to see it go away as well.
All I do is observe.
And never speak up.
Because there is no point in it.
There were times when I felt the need to use my strength.
However, I've grown old today.
You must come.
Leave now.
You must help me.
Yes or no?
No!
What do you say?
No.
Leave it. No.
Ravi. - Hey! Sit..
Where am I?
Oh, Lord!
He's out!
Ravi.
Let's forget it, dear..
I have a place to stay.
It is my own.
Your father, Karunakaran, and I
had survived for many years.
Let's go there. Let's go.
'NIZHALATTAM.'