Gopalan. - Yes, sir.
Did someone call? - No.
Two journalists came looking for you.
Sir, there are two letters in your name.
Shall I serve lunch? - No, thanks. I ate from outside. - Okay.
'Dear Viswanathan.'
'The doctors say that'
'I will be bedridden forever.'
'I want to meet you.'
'Thomachan will be busy, isn't it?'
'It's okay. Don't disturb him.'
'If you have some time, please visit me.'
'With love, Krishnan Nambyar.'
I'm not kidding. He's really smart.
He does everything.
I'll introduce him to you.
Viswanathan.
Sir, make the climax awesome.
Viswanathan! - I'll be right back.
Why are you distracted? Place the lights properly.
Where are you going? Take that blue bulb.
He'll be the best director in the Malayalam industry next year.
My favourite disciple!
A real gem!
Mr. Viswanathan.
Thomachan.
Did you call me? - Hey, come here.
This is Mr. Thomas John.
I call him Thomachan.
He is the producer of this film.
This is their first venture.
Journalists like you should give them publicity.
You should give them more publicity than you give for my movies.
Keep it there.
A little more height. - Take that script.
The shot is ready, sir.
Carry on, Viswan. - Sir.
Sir, you should capture the first shot.
It's the greatest wish of my life.
No, Viswan.
You should give commands for the first shot, in my presence.
I'll leave after that.
Or else the journalists would write down that
I am the real director and not you.
May you prosper.
Carry on, dear.
Sir, you should give the first clap.
Oh, okay.
Silence please..
Ready. - Taken.
Go ahead.
Sir, I'll tell you about the scene we are going to shoot.
Sir, your wife has died.
You are depressed.
With that sorrow, you walk slowly while smoking a cigarette.
From there, you'll turn around and we will take a tight shot of yours.
Ready?
Sir.. - Get it here. - Okay.
Okay.. Silence please. Take..
Lights up. - 'Smoking kills.'
Sir, let's go for the take.
Start camera. Action!
Trolley.
Cut! Okay, good, sir.
'I want to meet you.'
Why are you silent?
What did the doctor say? - Oh, they will say many stories.
How long will you sit like this without doing anything?
Forget everything, Viswan.
Even today, people wish to see your film.
Life of a filmmaker depends on glamour.
No matter how talented they are.
Think about your future before doing anything.
Don't be like me.
Then you may leave.
You can reach home before evening.
May you prosper.
I'm leaving, ma'am.
Why don't you drink some coffee?
Go after drinking some coffee. - No, thanks.
What's the status of Vasanthi's job?
She is sending applications and attending interviews.
Where did Krishnankutty go? - When I think about him..
It has been three days since he left.
Everything will be fine.
Here. Take it.
No need, Viswan.
Whenever you come here.. I know it'll be difficult for you.
It's not a problem.
Do not stop the treatment.
Tell Krishnankutty to meet me when he comes.
Tell him that I asked for him.
I will tell him. Shall I go? - Okay.
Why are you depressed, Viswan?
Nothing.
Thomachan, you must help Mr. Nambyar.
How do you expect me to help him?
I have a lot of problems.
What is that problem?
What are you saying?
All the films which I produced after you stopped
directing were flops.
The ten films which I directed for your banner
gave you a huge profit. Didn't it?
Why can't you give Rs. 50,000 from that to our master?
Do you think that I made a lot money?
It's true that I made profits. I won't deny that.
But the expenses are twice my profits.
It costs around Rs. 10 lakh for a film's publicity alone.
You were also benefited from that.
I won't agree if you deny it.
If you trust me, send Rs. 50,000 to Mr. Nambyar in my name.
Just see it as a loan to me.
When somebody lends money
it is meant to be returned someday.
How will you be able to pay?
I'll see you later. - Sit there, Viswan.
I didn't say that to make you upset.
Just think that I sent him Rs. 50,000.
Will his loans be settled with that?
Will his daughter's wedding take place?
At least, will his condition fully improve?
Not at all.
You will need at least Rs. 5 lakhs
to save that family.
You can save that family.
How? - Let Mr. Nambyar produce a movie.
He need not know anything.
He doesn't have to spend a penny.
I'll take care of everything.
Just give me the distribution rights.
But there is one condition.
You have to write the script and direct the movie.
It's difficult, isn't it?
Long back, my mother used to say
that you have to dream of things within your reach.
Everyone wants me to donate
my hard earned money.
Thomachan.. - You are lazy to work.
And you use an emotional reason as an excuse.
'My imagination has gone blank ever since my wife's demise!'
'I can't write!' - Shut up.
'I can't direct a movie!' - Shut up!
We called all you news reporters, to tell you a good news.
Viswanathan is going to direct a movie
after two long years.
Is it? - Yes.
Who is the producer? - Krishnan Nambyar.
Isn't he that acclaimed director?
Yes, that's the person.
Can you tell us anything about the story?
It's too early to talk about that.
I've just started to build the characters.
Anyway, I have named the movie.
'Ratholsavam.' - Nice name. - Thank you.
There is this one question that many reporters ask you
but you never answer.
I'll ask you that question again.
What was the reason
for a director like you to suddenly take a break two years back?
Even the readers are interested to know.
There is no particular reason.
Two years ago.. - Was wife's demise the reason?
Yes, after that
I was mentally.. - Please.
No more personal questions. - Sorry.
Don't think this meeting ends with this tea.
We must meet up at the casino tonight.
We can talk properly then.
We need to give it good publicity.
What you write in your papers
decides our fate.
Won't Mr. Viswanathan's return
be a threat to the contemporary director Vijayakumar?
Of course.
This news will make him sick.
It's enough.
I just stated the facts.
We will make a lot of money with this movie.
Oh, God! Let them rot in hell!
Bloody idiots! - Whom are you cursing?
Those newspaper reporters. Didn't you see?
Those five reporters drank alcohol for Rs. 2,500!
Let them never get a peaceful sleep.
I made this money through hard work.
Didn't they leave? - Would they!
I kicked them out. Viswan, how could you just sit idle?
What should I do? Should I stand on my head?
Don't you have to write the script? Be ready to leave tomorrow morning.
Where to? - To Kodaikanal.
I have told everything to Chandran.
You will understand everything after meeting him.
He will arrange a nice bungalow for you.
The nice cold weather of Kodaikanal
will cheer up your mood.
If you sit here, that too in your house
you will think about Lakshmi.
'SHYAMA'
"In this lonely earth"
"you came as spring."
"As a season through this path"
"you extended your arms."
"In this lonely earth"
"you came as spring."
"As a season through this path"
"you extended your arms."
"In this lonely earth.."
"The snow falls upon the earth"
"while the heart is full of sorrows."
"The snow falls upon the earth"
"while the heart is full of sorrows."
"The winter and the fog"
"moved to reveal the blue skies."
"Will my sky fill with colours?"
"In this lonely earth"
"you came as spring."
"As a season through this path"
"you extended your arms."
"In this lonely earth.."
"I spent many nights."
"Aren't your eyes like distant stars?"
"I spent many nights."
"Aren't your eyes like distant stars?"
"My dear, those blue eyes"
"are just a memory for me today."
"In this lonely earth"
"you came as spring."
"As a season through this path"
"you extended your arms."
"In this lonely earth"
"you came as spring."
"As a season through this path"
"you extended your arms."
"In this lonely earth.."
Good morning, Viswanathan. - Good morning.
I'm Chandran. - I know. - Come.
Did your car break down? - No.
As per what Thomachan told, you should have reached last night.
I did.
But I didn't want to wake you up. - Where did you sleep?
On the road. I locked the car and slept.
My God! Did you sleep in this freezing cold?
We had not slept. We slept only by 2:30 a.m.
Damn! That was not nice. - It's okay.
Yes. Sit, Viswan.
I'll go and get the keys to the other house.
Is it far? - No. It's just 1.5 kilometres from here. - Okay.
Mom. He's here. Bring some tea.
Have some tea. I'm Chandran's mom. - I understood.
Isn't Mr. Menon here? - He has gone for a morning walk.
Was your journey comfortable? - Yes.
How is the location? Did you like it?
Fantastic.
Come.
How is it? - Nice. Very nice.
I knew you'd like it.
Writers and directors get their mood when they spend time
in places like this. Isn't it?
I want to sell this and settle down in Madras or Bangalore.
What to do? My dad won't allow.
Do you sing, Mr. Chandran?
Why do you ask?
Well, all of this.
These must be for decorative purposes then.
No. Everything belongs to Hari.
He used to be here right after college.
We had to bring him his food here.
He was devoted to music.
Who is Hari?
Well.. I'm sorry.
That's a story.
I'll tell you when the time is right.
Yes. Freshen up, Viswanathan.
Everyone at home will be waiting for you for breakfast.
Okay. - Go then.
'Nairu Pidicha Pulival' was the last movie I saw.
That too was not for me.
I saw it because of her.
Some of my colleagues are movie buffs.
I often ask them
why they watch movies to cry and laugh.
Won't a look
at the price fluctuation list have the same effect?
That can easily make one laugh and cry.
Everyone here loves your movies, Viswan.
Hari and Shyama used to recite all the dialogues from your films.
Hey, hasn't Shyama returned from the temple?
She has to walk, right? She hasn't taken the car. - Is it?
When will you start to write?
I'm planning to start by tomorrow.
Let me rest today.
I'm tired.
Hasn't Appukuttan come, Chandran?
No. He'll come.
He's the cook we arranged for you.
He sings a bit. Be careful.
Don't listen to him. He won't let you write.
Shall I leave? - Okay.
"I am the song. I am the sin."
"I will make you sing."
"I am the song. I am the sin."
"I will make you sing."
"I am the song."
Was that you who was screaming?
Did you feel that was a scream?
Listen. It's just my style of singing..
Well.. It's that. - Okay.
"How beautifully does the fire dance in the lamp!"
"There shines a light of hope inside the soul."
I don't check the rhythm when I sing. I just sing as it is.
That's the mood of the raga.
Stop, man. - Okay.
You're a funny person, right?
I can read it from your face.
So you're Appukuttan. - Yes.
Mr. Chandran sent me.
Here. This is your lunch.
I'll cook the dinner.
Yes. I'm very hungry.
Go and ladle out the contents.
"I will get you your lunch right now."
Go.
What kind of a movie director is he?
I think he has no music sense.
If this is his reaction when I just hum
what will he do when I actually sing?
He'll go mad for sure. So sad.
I thought he'll make me a music director.
That's why I joined as a bloody cook.
Damn!
Let's see what happens.
Sir, have some tea.
Well, sir. - Yes?
Does screenplay mean playing with the screen?
Yes. - Well, I knew that already.
I felt you were just sitting idle.
That's why I asked you.
Are you married?
Yes, of course. Twice.
Yes. My craze towards music got me trapped.
It just happened.
There have the names of famous singers and that impressed me.
One is S. Janaki and the other one is P. Susheela.
That's cool.
Only their names are cool. They lack taste in music.
I am fed up of teaching them music.
They don't have the talent, sir.
I hope that my children will be talented.
How many children do you have?
Just three. - Okay.
The eldest one is S. Janaki's son. He is Ilaiyaraaja. - What?
P. Susheela gave birth to twins last month.
They are male twins.
What did you name them? - What?
What did you name them?
Laxmikanth-Pyarelal.
What?
Yes. Enough for today. - Okay.
I have some work. - Okay.. - Go. - Okay.
Oh!
'Ratholsavam.'
"The beauty of music fills the golden meadows."
"The silent streets are drenched by rain."
"The beauty of music fills the golden meadows."
"The silent streets are drenched by rain."
"A cold breeze was born."
"It made flowers fall."
"The clouds spread raindrops."
"The silent earth witnesses music."
"The clouds spread raindrops."
"The silent earth witnesses music."
"Cupids are singing."
"The flowers are dancing."
"Cupids are singing."
"The flowers are dancing."
"The meadows were kissed by the rays of sunlight."
"Pretty flower buds blossomed."
"The meadows were kissed by the rays of sunlight."
"Pretty flower buds blossomed."
"Heavenly angels blossom."
"They are cultivated by raindrops."
"Heavenly angels blossom."
"They are cultivated by raindrops."
Y-You carry on, please. I am sorry.
Sir.
You're Mr. Viswanathan, right?
Yes. Do you know me?
I've not met you. But I've seen you.
Where? - At Ernakulam.
I studied there.
Is it? What's your name?
Shyama. - Shyama?
Are you Mr. Menon's.. You're Chandran's sister, right?
Yes. - You could've told me, right? I'm your guest.
Do you practice here every day?
Sometimes.
So that I won't forget.
Who sang this song?
Beautiful voice.
Hari.
Fine. See you. - Okay.
Good morning, gentleman. - Good morning, sir.
Do movie directors have good habits like this?
Movie directors would've continued the run.
They won't take breaks because of exhaustion.
You'll feel so as you're young.
When you all are as old as me, you won't get up from the bed.
This is my usual route.
I take a break here every day.
And I walk back home.
Join me. At least, I'll have some company.
Did you meet Shyama yesterday?
Yes.
She cried the whole day.
What happened?
Did you ask something about Hari?
I didn't ask about Hari.
When I heard the song in the tape recorder, I asked
her who sang it. She told it was Hari.
I didn't ask anything in detail.
If someone mentions Hari's name, she becomes very depressed.
Oh, I didn't do anything intentionally, sir.
No.. That is none of your fault.
Just keep it in your mind when you meet her again. Okay?
Come.
If Hari were here, Shyama would have got married to him
two years back.
Who is this Hari?
My nephew.
My sister died after delivering Hari.
Her husband remarried.
He remained in contact for two years.
Now we don't know where he is.
Hari grew up here, with us.
Like my own son.
My wife loved Hari more than our own children.
Where is Hari now?
He met with a bike accident..
The doctors said that he could've been saved
if he was treated on time.
Hari was taken to the hospital
three hours after the accident.
We had lost him by the time he reached the hospital.
Shyama didn't go to college since then.
It's all fate.
Come on. Come.
'Ratholsavam.'
'Story, screenplay, dialogues and direction by Viswanathan.'
'Scene number one, dawn.'
'A temple filled with chariots.'
'In the background'
'the chants about the Goddess accompanied'
'by music.'
'The chants about the Goddess accompanied'
'by music.'
Oh, no. Goosebumps! Oh, God!
If I compose the music for this film, it will rock.
I was composing a tune for the first scene in this story, sir.
The raga is called 'Anandabhairavi'.
You recognised a small mistake in it, right?
A little? You'll feel it.
You should.
Listen. When you sing 'Anandabhairavi' raga
in this manner, it will sound odd. It should.
That's the right way.
Who told you to touch my script?
You went for jogging when I came to ask you, sir.
From now on, you shouldn't enter my room in my absence.. - Okay.
...or touch anything there. Or else, you'll witness my rage.
Okay. - This is not for your experimentation. Got it?
Okay.
Did you prepare tea? - Yes. No.
No. I'll prepare it right away.
Stop there. - Yes.
Take this coffin with you. - Okay.
Coffin? This is my prized possession, sir.
Fine. Go and prepare tea.
What are you doing here?
Just enjoying the scenic beauty.
My new movie is based on all this.
Did you start writing the script? - I've started working on it.
Why did you not write for so long?
I don't have any particular reason for that.
Just some personal problems.
'Ormakal' was your last film, right? - Yes.
It was around two and half years back, wasn't it?
You've a good memory power.
The travelling Film Encyclopaedia.
We used to watch all your movies. - Okay.
Hari used to watch the same movie a number of times.
Once in the film club of our college
he slapped a boy who told that 'Ormakal' was boring. - Is it?
When is this temple's 'Ratholsavam'?
It's next month. Why?
The title of my new movie is 'Ratholsavam'.
Is there any particular reason
for celebrating 'Ratholsavam' every year?
Any tradition or stories behind it?
Yes. - Then can you tell me? - Sure.
I'll pray and come. It'll just take about ten minutes.
Will you get bored? - I'll get bored.
But I'll wait. I want to listen to the story.
This territory belonged to a king long back.
Long back means.. - Once upon a time. - Yes.
Mankamma was the only daughter of the king.
She was very beautiful.
Her horoscope had a misfortune.
Her marriage wouldn't happen.
Just before her marriage time, all the bridegrooms used to die.
When the king and Mankamma were upset about this
a handsome prince came forward with a marriage proposal.
That night, Mankamma saw a dream
that if she offered hibiscus flowers to the God
for 41 days continuously, her marriage
would take place without any hindrance.
Without revealing it to anyone
she did the offerings for 41 days.
It's believed that the Lord Yama came and abducted the prince
during the marriage. So the God chased Lord Yama
on a chariot and fought with him to bring
the prince back to conduct the marriage.
From that day onwards, young ladies make the offering
to the God in this temple.
This God is a smart fellow.
He's a one-man institution! Marriage bureau.
Don't take it lightly.
The deity is a powerful one.
If 'Ratholsavam' is done as an offering
it's believed that all the wishes get fulfilled.
I'm leaving.
Aren't you coming inside? - Not today.
I left home early morning today.
Good night. - Good night.
By the way, Shyama!
Aren't you of the marriageable age?
You should have offered some hibiscus flowers
and tried to please the God.
He didn't listen only to my prayers.
Shyama! I was just kidding. I'm sorry.
Oh! That's okay. It's all right.
Now don't sit and cry thinking about it.
No. - You can leave.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
What made you come this way? - Just like that.
Please come in.
Please sit down.
Are you on the way back from the temple?
No. I came here directly.
Does someone clean this every day?
It's not someone else. It's me.
Do you sing? - No. That's not the reason.
I like Hari a lot.
Hari.. Do you know Hari? - No.
I came to know him after reaching here. I like him.
If Hari were here, he would've been hanging around with you.
Anyway, are you done with the scripting?
No. I've just written a part of it.
Can I read whatever you've written till now?
That.. That is..
I'll return it by tomorrow without any damage.
That's not the reason. I have a bad handwriting.
Even I find it difficult to read sometimes.
Just a minute. - Okay.
Here. Take your own time to read it.
Thank you.
I'll help you in return.
I'll try to make a good handwritten copy.
Oh! That.. Won't that be trouble for you?
Let me see.
By the way, even if it is troublesome
I want you to make a copy.
I was looking for a suitable person.
I am leaving. - Okay.
Please don't let my dad and brother know that I'd been here.
Why?
I have been told not to come to this house.
It's just that
they feel these instruments will remind me of Hari.
But I can never forget Hari.
They think I get reminded of him just by seeing these.
Please don't tell them. - I won't.
Don't think that he was a singer like me.
I can't compare myself with Hari.
When he came for vacations, I used to accompany him.
All the instruments here..
It used to automatically make music if he was present.
He was supposed to perform during the 'Ratholsavam' that year.
That was not an accident. Hari was killed by someone.
By whom? - If we knew the person, Chandran would have killed him.
Who had enmity towards Hari? - Who knows?
If it was a mere accident
would they leave him to die?
Hey, Shyama.
Where were you for two days?
I took up the task with enthusiasm.
But I got to know the difficulty when I started. - Why?
Oh, God! What a horrible handwriting!
Take your script.
This is the original. And this is the copy.
Nice. Very nice. - Beautiful!
I told about the handwriting.
And I told about your story.
Seriously!
If you could guess the story from just 15 scenes
then the audience will flee before the interval! - No.
Can't we guess its beauty from its pleasing beginning?
So what's the rest of the story?
Don't try that trick with me.
After knowing the story, you'll obviously quit from helping me.
What's this? - It's an autograph book. Whose is this?
'K. Harikumar'
'K. Harikumar.' Is it Hari's?
Let me take a look.
You lied to me that you don't know Hari.
Why should I lie? Seriously I don't know him.
Then, whose handwriting is this?
'With love, Viswanathan.'
It's written by me.
How did you write in an unknown person's autograph book?
How did this happen?
Hari and I had come to your house once
to invite you to the inauguration of our art's club.
You wrote it that day. - Really? - Yes.
No! I'm not able to recollect.
When I saw you for the first time, you looked familiar to me.
But Hari.. Can you explain his appearance?
I'll show you the sketch of Hari that I drew.
Look.
You were so arrogant that day.
In the name of some recording, you just left without minding us.
You wrote this for Hari while you were leaving.
Damn! No matter how much I try, I'm not able to remember this guy!
And I'm not able to forget.
I'm leaving.
I didn't call you here
just for a company to drink.
But to thank you.
This house was in dead silence for the past two years.
But now it's changing slowly.
It's because of you. - What have I done?
You know about Shyama, right?
Now she has changed a lot.
She never used to speak or mingle with anyone.
But you're a good company for her now. A mature friend.
She's busy at home nowadays.
Copywriting your script.
Where's Chandran?
He's gone to the tea exporters' conference in Ernakulam.
He was supposed to arrive today.
Hey! Haven't you still finished your drink?
No, sir. - What?
It's already late. I am leaving.
But you've had just two pegs.
That's my limit.
If youngsters become deprived of stamina like this..
The old people like us are much better.
I'll leave. Goodnight. - Goodnight.
Hey! Haven't you slept yet?
I usually sleep late.
What do you do till then? Do you read something? - Yes.
Are you drunk heavily? - No! I've just had two pegs.
Do I look heavily drunk? - No. I was just kidding.
By the way, we should go to a place tomorrow evening. - Where?
It's a bit far.
I was told about a good shooting location.
I thought of just taking a look. Will you accompany? - Okay.
But I've a condition. - What?
I've to reach the temple before it closes. - Why?
There's something special. I'll tell that to you later.
Do you agree? - Okay.
Goodnight. - Goodnight.
Sir! It's already late. Shall we leave?
Let's look at that place as well. - No, sir. We can come tomorrow.
If we stay back, they'll close the temple.
I'm in a good mood today. Coming here again is not that easy.
I'll drop you before the temple closes. Come.
Come, Shyama. Come on!
Please drive faster, sir.
Otherwise, they'll close the temple.
I think we won't be able to make it.
Why are you crying? Are you this silly?
What if they close the temple? They'll open it tomorrow.
The God will be there itself. He won't run away!
Today is Hari's birthday. I haven't missed it till today.
Shyama! It's all right.
The God can hear you anytime.
Are you the one to decide that? - Shyama! I..
I don't want to hear anything. I know you did this intentionally.
How many times did I tell you that we should leave?
Shyama! - Enough!
Sir! Your tea..
You slept very late last night, isn't it?
Yes. - I woke up several times during the night.
But I saw the light in your room. Were you writing?
Yes. - Is it?
Then I'll get the breakfast. Okay?
"Okay.. O-Okay.."
Are you the one to decide that?
Yes. Come in.
You can slap me if you wish.
I am the one who deserves to get slapped.
Intentionally I.. - Sir! Please.
I know you didn't do it intentionally.
I'm sorry. - It's all right.
Did dad tell you not to ask about Hari?
No.
I know that you're lying.
They believe that I'm too delicate.
Can you listen to my story today? - Of course!
We were studying in Ernakulam.
We stayed in hostels.
I was a first year B.A student
and Hari was a final year B.Sc. student.
He wanted me to learn classical dance.
"Oh, wind! Can you tell.."
"Oh, southern wind! Can you tell"
"my blue-eyed bride-to-be.."
"To my blue-eyed bride-to-be"
"about all my inner desires?"
"Oh, wind! Can you tell.."
"Oh, southern wind! Can you tell"
"my naughty lover.."
"To my naughty lover"
"about all my inner desires?"
"Wearing a bindi"
"you stand, oh, sweet bride!"
"With a bindi"
"I, the bride, am standing."
"In these romantic evenings."
"In these blissful moments."
"I sing.."
"Oh, wind! Can you tell.."
"Oh, southern wind! Can you tell.."
"To my naughty lover.."
"To my naughty lover"
"about all my inner desires?"
"You are a beauty who bathes"
"with musk and turmeric."
"I am a beauty who bathes"
"with musk and turmeric."
"Did your saree sway in the wind?"
"Did the wind take a peek?"
"You sang with shyness.."
"Oh, wind! Can you tell.."
"Oh, southern wind! Can you tell"
"my blue-eyed bride-to-be.."
"To my blue-eyed bride-to-be"
"about all my inner desires?"
"Oh, wind! Can you tell.."
"Oh, southern wind! Can you tell"
"my naughty lover.."
"To my naughty lover"
"about all my inner desires?"
Okay. See you tomorrow.
Goodnight. - Goodnight.
Shyama. - Good evening, ma'am.
Good evening. Where were you all this time?
I went for the dancing classes.
I've been observing you.
Your dancing is exceeding limits.
Who's the guy with the motorcycle?
Are you drawing a map on the floor?
Arrogant one!
Do you know what the punishment is?
I know. - 'Oh, heavenly Father!'
Oh, heavenly Father!
'Out of ignorance..' - Out of ignorance..
'...and ambitiousness..' - ...and ambitiousness..
'...I fell victim..' - ...I fell victim..
'...to Satan's tricks.' - ...to Satan's tricks.
'Oh, ever forgiving..' - Oh, ever forgiving..
'...heavenly father.' - ...heavenly father.
'Forgive..' - Forgive..
'...those sins..' - ...those sins..
'...and bless me.' - '...and bless us.'
Don't say 'us'! It's 'bless me'!
Forgive me!
When she realised that I don't care
she tried threatening me again.
That she will inform my family. - No! - I acted scared.
I told her not to do that. I said that it'd ruin my studies
and thereby spoil my future etc.
It was not just a normal performance.
Then? - I cried like a professional.
The nun got scared.
Then she gave me many delicacies and consoled me.
You're awesome! - I know.
And..
Hey! Don't you dare!
Forgive me. I fell victim to Satan's tricks.
Kneel down! - What? - Kneel down!
Say it. - Oh, heavenly Father!
Out of ignorance and ambitiousness
I fell victim to Satan's tricks.
Forgive those sins and bless us!
Is that good enough? - Fine..
Everyone's watching. Come. Shame!
Hi!
What do you want? - A coffee for me.
What about you? - What's there to eat?
Banana fritters, Dal vada, 'Medu' vada
'Keema' vada, curd vada, 'Sukhiyan'
'Achappam', rice balls, 'Kuzhalappam' and halva.
I need one from each.
Who's going to eat all that?
Me! I'm starving.
Glutton! Didn't you just have lunch from the hostel?
Who did? I didn't.
Varieties of papaya curry are served every day. I'm fed up!
Yes. - We call the matron as 'Lady Papaya'.
Look! - I know.
I know that.
Doesn't the arts club secretary have any other job besides romance?
Don't you want to conduct the inauguration? - Why not?
We'll rock it! - Yes..
He's been doing that for a while now!
When will it end?
Hey! Don't boo at me!
Next month, that is the 7th of December
is the date. - It's not going to happen!
Do you know who will come to inaugurate?
Must be Rajiv Gandhi!
No. Famous movie director
Mr. Viswanathan.
Like he is at your beck and call!
He'll come flying. He is Hari's close friend.
Aren't there other programs? - Yes, of course.
Lathika's song, Krishna Kumar's mimicry
Narayanan Potty's classical music
and above all, Ms. Shyama's Bharatanatyam!
My dance? - Shut up!
Isn't that enough? - Yes..
Why did you lie to them?
Lie? About what?
How much do you think a dance performance will cost?
I'll arrange it.
You won't! How will you call Mr. Viswanathan for the event?
I'll bring him. - Oh, yes!
You will defame me!
Shyama! Wait up! Wait!
Listen to me.
Your father will finish the two of you!
And I don't have the cash to pay for this.
Don't act like you don't care! - Hey!
No, ma'am. Your daughter will fly high
in the vast horizon of dance.
Don't you want to see that? - Dear.
What happened to him?
He was fine when he left. - Mom, that..
You're on his side, aren't you?
Dear Mom, I had refused him many times.
Isn't he going to marry me? He asked me for something.
How can I deny it?
I'm not interested.
But since he asked for it
give him Rs. 500.
Let him leave.
Get lost!
Look at her argument!
So won't you pay me? - No.
Then don't. Let me see if someone appreciates art here.
May I come in? - No.
It's me, Chandran. May I come in? - I already told you. No.
Are you trying to joke?
Your mom is intolerable, isn't she?
She didn't give me Rs. 1,000.
I admire you. How do you cope with her?
Hey.. Enough! Aren't you ashamed?
To arrange a performance of your bride-to-be!
And you want Rs. 1,000!
I won't give you anything. I've got work.
Go.. - I..
I told you to leave.
Then make it Rs. 500.
You're not giving me any dowry.
You want dowry, don't you? - What?
I'll give you. - What? - Come. - No.
Take it. - No. - Come.
Hari took it as a challenge.
He said he'll do it somehow.
Both of us had come to your house to invite you.
Really? Were you there? - Yes.
You were busy that day.
Your wife was a good woman.
She was very caring.
Hari tried hard to convince her.
Dear ma'am, I'll lose my reputation.
The event is tomorrow. The news of Mr. Viswanathan's presence
in the event has thrilled all the students.
Isn't it? - Yes.
We publicised that he's coming.
Leave that. She even told that we're friends.
That's why.. - You're smart.
You guys are.. - That..
We'll come to invite you to the wedding.
You must come with Mr. Viswanathan.
I see. - What about the inauguration?
It's doubtful.
His new movie's shooting begins tomorrow. - Isn't he here?
Yes. He's in discussion with the producer. He'll come now.
Please convince him. Ask him to postpone the work.
I'll try. He's coming.
Won't it be done in two days? - Don't worry.
We'll decide after I see the place. What do you say?
That's enough.. - Viswan.
Lakshmi, I am going to the location today.
If anybody calls for me, tell them that I'll be late.
They are here to see you.
What's the matter? - It's the arts club inauguration
at their college tomorrow. They're here to invite you.
They have already given away the invitations with your name on it.
What are you saying? The shooting begins tomorrow.
Send them away somehow.
I'm leaving.
Can you please ask him to sign in here?
Please sign an autograph for him.
I'm in a hurry. Please don't misunderstand me.
Take it. Please don't feel bad. - No.
I like you. I like your dimples.
We'll leave now, ma'am.
See you. - Okay.
What dimples were you talking about?
I couldn't see any. - Neither did I.
Why did you say that to her then? - Just to flatter her.
You are unbelievable.
We didn't expect it to be this good.
Where are the girls who are supposed to sing?
They're there. - Go and get them ready.
Where are the musicians? - They're on their way.
What are you doing there? Come here. It's time.
Oh! - Come.. - We're here.
Why are you shouting? We'll start in a while.
What?
Enough! We'll begin soon.
Good Lord! - Buddy.
Isn't this enough? Shouldn't we celebrate?
We'll rock!
Isn't there liquor? - Alcohol? - Yes. - Yes. We'll drink.
Wait till the end.
Take care of the chief guest.
Okay. - Let me check the rehearsal.
Mister, please sing to your best capacity. - Okay.
Her dance is average. The punch is in your song.
Don't squeeze her, buddy!
Shut up!
How's the dress? - Good.
It's wonderful. Come.
What is it? - Where did you get the money from?
Did you sell the chain?
You did, didn't you?
We're late.
Let's finish it. - Go..
Ready!
Careful!
It's ruined.
Oh, no! Still, adjust with this.
Take it. Mister, I'll be right back.
I'll come. - Hari. - Yes?
It's a bad omen. - What?
The breaking of an anklet is a bad omen.
Shall we postpone this?
No way! I'll be ruined!
I couldn't bring Viswanathan.
Now if her dance is not there too.. Damn!
This broken anklet will do.
Impossible. I won't do it.
If you insist, we can work with another anklet.
Where do I get it from?
It's past 8:30 p.m.
The shops would've closed by now. - It's okay to be late.
But a broken anklet is unacceptable.
Do one thing. I have a pair at my home.
Get it. - Okay. Continue the rehearsals.
I'll get the anklets. - Okay.
Okay? - Yes.
Hari. - Yes? - It's okay to be late.
Don't ride fast. - Don't worry.
I'll be right back. Go.
I saw his corpse later that night.
He lay there bleeding and unnoticed
for more than three hours.
He was alive while they took him to the hospital.
The doctors said that he could've been saved
if he was taken to the hospital on time.
The one who hit him couldn't even do that.
Who was he? - I don't know.
That person whom I've never seen
ruined my life.
He's my biggest enemy. - Shyama.
When did it happen?
Two years ago. 7th December, 1983.
What is it? What happened?
Nothing.
Sir!
Stop it!
Sir.
Sir..
My God! Where is he?
Sir.
Where did he go?
Sir, what you did is shocking.
How could you sleep here on this frosty day?
Sir..
My God!
How is he, Doctor?
He has a high fever.
If someone can come with me, I'll give some tablets. - Okay.
Dad, I'll go with him and send the driver with medicines. - Okay.
Also, I have to meet the festival committee members.
They'll be waiting for me. - Then go.
Let's go, Doctor. Bye. - Okay, Doctor.
Doctor, why is he still unconscious?
That's normal. It's because he has a high fever.
When he wakes up, don't give him any food.
Just give him some milk.
Bye then. - Okay.
My dear, when I found him, he was lying there in the cold.
At first, I thought he was sleeping.
Normally people don't sleep outside.
But we can't say anything about writers and cinema directors.
I also felt that he might have done so to refresh his mind.
And when I checked him, he was burning up with a high fever.
I was really shocked.
It was the same shock that we feel if we spot a ghost..
Where did you keep the sugar? - Sugar? Here is it.
This is salt. Where is the sugar? - Is it salt?
Then sugar must be on the shelf.
"Sugar.."
You won't get food for lunch. You'll be drinking milk.
Don't be angry with me.
It's a strict order from the doctor.
Are you feeling cold? - No.
I think the fever is all gone.
Shyama, you can go. Appukuttan will take care of me.
I don't have any problem.
Now, drink this milk.
Did you visit Viswan? - No, I was hungry.
So I came here directly. How is he feeling?
He was conscious when we left. He's really tired.
Why did he sleep outside on this cold day?
God knows!
I asked him about it but he doesn't remember.
Where is Shyama? - I told her to stay there.
Appukuttan won't be able to take care of him properly.
I'll pick her up in the evening when I go to the temple.
You should call Thomas John
and tell him not to come as there is nothing serious.
We have a duty to keep him informed. - Okay.
How's he feeling? - He's feeling a lot better.
What's this, Mom? Is it rice gruel? - Yes.
Is he sleeping? - No, he's just resting.
Appukuttan, pass me that magazine and also my spectacles? - Okay.
Are you on your way back from the temple?
Yes. I have prayed for you.
You'll get well soon.
What is this? - It's rice gruel.
You didn't have to bring food. Appukuttan would have cooked.
Yes. - This guy?
He doesn't even know the basics of cooking.
Not just cooking, but I don't even know about music.
While singing in 'Mohana' raga, if 'Ghandara' raga gets mixed up
it will change to 'Kalyani' raga.
'Mohana' raga ascends like..
Appukuttan. - "Yes."
Okay..
We're leaving. - Okay.
Tell us if you need anything. - Okay. - Let's go.
Sir. Shall I go? - Okay.
You should sleep early. - Okay.
Hello. - It's me, Shyama.
Did you eat rice gruel? - Yes.
There was just chutney and papadam. Isn't it?
Did you take medicine?
Yes.
You are not at all speaking. What happened to you?
Nothing. I was thinking of something else.
Did I do anything wrong? - No.
You are not mad at me, are you? - No.
I was worried.
It's really cold. Don't go outside and sleep.
No.
Goodnight.
Look who's here. It's Thomachan.
Did you come here directly? - No, I just visited Viswan.
How is he? - His fever is gone. - Come in.
Thomachan, please sit. What's new?
Chandran, I think everything will be ruined.
What happened?
Viswan says that he wants to return with me.
Why all of a sudden?
He said that he's really bored here.
In between all this, he got sick as well.
He won't be able to concentrate on writing
if he comes home.
Damn! I shouldn't have come here.
He's behaving like this because I came here.
But he opened up to you since he values you a lot. Isn't it?
That's true.
But sometimes his behaviour irritates..
Are you going somewhere? - Yes, I have to go the temple.
The 'Ratholsavam' for this year is conducted by us.
My mother is conducting it as an offering. - Fine.
Let us visit Viswan on the way.
He may listen to you. - What?
How can I convince him when you couldn't do it?
That's not it. Maybe he'll stay because of the 'Ratholsavam'.
Our movie's climax is also 'Ratholsavam'.
Viswan will be definitely interested in that.
You just have to convince him. - I'll try.
Anyway, I have to go to the temple first.
After that, we'll go there.
Okay.. - Then let's go.
Are you fed up of us?
That is not the reason why I decided to leave.
I don't know why. I feel really disturbed.
I don't feel like doing anything.
Don't give up just because you caught a fever.
If you feel that there's no one to care about you here
then who is there to care about you back home?
I have not confirmed whether I should leave.
When I saw Thomachan, I felt like going.
I know I don't have any right to tell you this.
But still I'll do so.
Please don't go at least until 'Ratholsavam' is over.
I wish to take you to the festival.
I just want to. That's all.
Like I told you, I haven't decided anything.
Most likely I'll stay.
Thank you.
Don't write anything for two days.
Just go to the temple and see the preparations for the 'Ratholsavam'.
Your feeling to go home will eventually burn out.
And the 'Ratholsavam' is the day after tomorrow.
You can see that as well.
The film shoot will begin only after three to four months.
Can we make arrangements for 'Ratholsavam' then? - Yes.
But it will be really expensive.
Don't worry about the expenses. I'll take care of that.
Then there's no problem.
Is the story about the Gods and Goddesses?
No. It's a social subject.
A fantasy story with 'Ratholsavam' as the backdrop.
I won't understand a movie directors' language.
It's all right. I'll watch the movie.
This is cheating. You said you'll give us alcohol.
But now you are giving us tea in this frozen night.
I did not ask her to make it. It was her idea.
Let's have a peg. - I don't want any.
I'll drink tea.
She made it specially for us.
You don't have any objections if we drink, do you? - No.
Okay. Then let's go, Thomachan. - Okay.
Why are you roaming around if you are unwell?
Thomachan and Chandran wanted to talk to me.
Thomachan is nervous, thinking that I'll go home.
Are you the one who conducts this festival every year?
No. We are conducting it this year.
Mother is conducting it as an offering.
What's the offering for?
Is it something which others shouldn't know?
If this festival is successful
my parents' believe that I'll get married.
What do you believe?
I don't know.
You won't go before the festival, will you, sir? - No.
I don't like it when you call me 'sir'.
Then what should I call you?
You can call me 'Viswa'.
I liked it. Has anyone else called you the same?
Yes. - Who?
She's dead.
It's okay that you couldn't write for two days.
You can start writing from tomorrow onwards.
I'll tell you a way to quickly finish your work.
You dictate and I'll write.
I'll come there at 8 a.m.
Don't leave without me.
Why are you not saying anything?
Okay. I'll hang up.
Viswa.
Shyama.
What you are doing is improper.
Viswan came here to work.
We should give him some peace of mind.
Instead you are disturbing him all the time.
I didn't disturb him.
You may not be doing it intentionally.
But he is getting disturbed.
Did he say that?
Not exactly. But I could make that out from his words.
Anyway, go to sleep.
Is Viswa ready?
He left. - Where?
I don't know.
I haven't seen him after I gave him a cup of coffee in the morning.
Did he drop any message for me? - No.
'Shyama.'
I didn't come here to disturb you.
Shyama, I didn't want to trouble..
I know. I know that I'm a fool.
The more I try to be intimate, the more you try to stay away.
I've been noticing this for some time.
You could have told me if you felt my presence to be disturbing.
But you said that to Chandran.. - What are you saying?
I didn't say anything to Chandran.
Did he say that you were disturbing me?
Though I don't want you to
but you are getting attached to me with each passing day.
I have told this to just one person.
But I didn't tell that to Chandran.
I told it to myself.
I told it to my conscience.
I have been trying to hate you for a few days.
But I am unable to do so.
Shyama, please don't visit me again.
You'll hate the real me.
Not just you, no woman can tolerate what I have done.
Viswa. - Shyama, please.
Please leave.
I can't stand the idea of you hating me.
Because.. - Because you love me.
Don't ask me to leave..
Shyama!
It is so cheap.
Come here.
Chandran! - What are you doing?
Didn't I tell you not to let her out with him?
Didn't you give her an opportunity to pass time?
A good chance to do whatever she wants.
A matured friend, Viswanathan!
What is the problem?
Ask her.
A girl who is heartbroken due to lover's death!
Sir.
It is very cold, sir.
What if you fall sick again?
You may go. - Sir, but.. - I said, go!
I am not saying that what you did is wrong.
But it is about her..
What if she likes him?
Isn't she old enough?
Didn't we try a lot of times to get her married?
She didn't say yes to any of that.
If this is what she wants..
Is she asleep?
No, she is just lying there.
She hasn't eaten anything yet.
Let's ask her in the morning.
It's late. You should go to bed.
Chandran.
Did Shyama wake up yet?
She didn't sleep yesterday.
Did you give her tea? - She refused.
Give it to me, Mom.
Shyama, drink this.
Hey, get up.
If you see your mature sister romancing openly
with another guy
it is a normal thing to hit her.
It is a brother's right.
Didn't I just slap you once? You can slap me twice if you wish.
First, have a cup of tea. Then you may slap me.
Shouldn't you have told me about it, first?
I would have helped you with it.
Listen, Mom.
It was my wish from very long to act in a movie.
Now, I can act in my brother-in-law's movie.
Shyama, don't forget to recommend me.
Son, you should apologise to Viswan when you see him.
He might be upset.
I don't know how I will face Viswan again.
I created an unwanted scene with him, yesterday.
Isn't it a little weird to go there with a marriage proposal today?
Why did you have to do that yesterday? - Is that so?
You people are supporting her. Isn't it?
But when I gave a love letter to a girl in 10th standard
you people behaved so rudely to me.
Stop it. Don't joke around.
If you see him today, invite him here.
All of us can go to the festival, together. - Okay.
Because you love me.
"Tell me, oh, flower."
"Did you see your God?"
"Tell me, oh, flower."
"Did you see your God?"
"Isn't the golden chariot festival in the temple, today?"
"Tell me, oh, flower."
"Did you see your God?"
"Isn't the golden chariot festival in the temple, today?"
"Tell me, oh, flower."
"Is your sweet coyness, all you have for your God?"
"You ran away in shyness, didn't you, nervous girl?"
"Is your sweet coyness, all you have for your God?"
"You ran away in shyness, didn't you, nervous girl?"
"Didn't your lover come close to you, today?"
"Tell me, oh, flower."
"Did you see my God?"
"Isn't the golden chariot festival in the temple, today?"
"Tell me, oh, flower.."
"Hey breeze, circling in the banks of the river down the slopes."
"Do you know where I lost my anklet?"
"Hey breeze, circling in the banks of the river down the slopes."
"Do you know where I lost my anklet?"
"Is it on the sandalwood bed in the flowery forest?"
"Tell me, oh, flower."
"Did you see my God?"
"Isn't the golden chariot festival in the temple, today?"
"Tell me, oh, flower.."
I don't know how to explain.
I am not matured enough to deal with things like this.
You might have understood that yesterday, Viswan. Didn't you?
To tell you the truth.
Our worries about Shyama are a little less now.
Someone who would love her despite knowing everything..
She will forget everything and start to love again..
We have been trying for this for over two years.
I misunderstood you
and made a mistake.
Please don't hold any grudge against me.
Forgive me, Viswan.
Chandran.
I think that you have wrongly interpreted me now.
I am also responsible for creating such an impression.
But..
Only Shyama was able to see
the remains of goodness in me.
Without truly knowing me
she might have expected something from me.
I love her too.
But..
I can never imagine Shyama as my wife.
I don't deserve her, Chandran.
You might not understand me now.
I don't have the courage to say.. - You don't have to say anything.
I completely understand.
Because we are of the same age.
You don't have to explain to me how dirty our mind gets
when we see a pretty girl.
It's not a wife you need.
Didn't you come here alone to write a story?
All you need is a temporary entertainment.
But remember that it is my sister on the other side.
And you were cheating her..
I won't do you any harm.
Because if she found out..
I am begging you.
I want you to leave here today.
If I see you here again
I might not be able to control myself.
All my prayers have gone in vain.
Oh, my God. If Shyama finds out.. - He is a typical cinema guy.
Everything is like a movie to him.
All he needs is a bungalow to write his story
and a pretty girl to take care of him.
When she was ready to serve him.. - Chandran!
I am the one who got humiliated.
But I am not worried about that.
I am ready to get humiliated a hundred times more for her.
But.. - Please be quiet.
If she hears us..
My dear, you.. - I heard everything that he said.
Don't worry.
I am not sad.
Just see it as a bad dream.
I know that Viswa will leave today.
I want to see him once more before he leaves.
Don't try to stop me.
Viswa. - He is leaving.
Why is he leaving here all of a sudden?
Where is Viswa?
He is inside.
Viswa.
Are you leaving?
I know that you won't be back.
What if we can't meet ever again even if you return?
I am not here to blame you or complain.
If I have hurt you in any way
forgive me, please.
And brother Chandran..
Please forgive him for my sake.
Shyama. - Don't.
You don't have to say anything.
I am not strong enough to hear it.
Shyama, wait. - Why are you so cruel to me, Viswa?
What did I do wrong?
Am I just a friend to you?
Why are you lying to yourself?
You are right.
From the time I got close to you.
From the time I got to know you
I was lying to myself.
I tried to stay away from you, a lot of times.
But I couldn't.
I wanted to tell you the truth many times before.
But I wasn't strong enough.
I was selfish.
A selfish bastard.
To get the love that I didn't deserve..
To not lose your love..
I hid everything from you.
I know that I don't deserve another chance in life.
Wherever I go in this world
your memories will follow me.
I can't forget you, Shyama.
I love you that much.
Viswa.
Shyama, don't.
You are right.
What if we can't see each other, ever?
I will tell you everything.
It was on the first day of shoot of my movie
'Prema Kavithakal', that I couldn't complete.
That day, when I got home, it was about 8 p.m.
How was your work today?
We just started.
Get ready, fast.
Let's go to some hotel and eat something.
To a hotel? - Yes. - Please don't.
I have cooked everything.
I just need to heat it once more.
Do you know what I have made?
I know.
Curd, papadam and chutney or chapatti and dal curry.
Let's go and eat from some hotel, dear.
Get ready. - We can't go.
Let's eat from here.
I will make everything ready in half an hour.
Since there were no servants at home
I told Lakshmi that we should go and eat at some hotel.
She refused and went to the kitchen to prepare food.
What I heard next was an explosion. - Viswa!
Lakshmi!
No! - Lakshmi!
Oh..
When I got there, I realised that the gas cylinder
had exploded and I saw Lakshmi lying on the floor.
I took her into the car
and hurried to the hospital.
Sir.. Please.
Sir.
I could've saved Hari on that day.
I was ready for that.
But when I saw my Lakshmi crying from pain
I couldn't think about anything else.
Then I drove the car like a lunatic.
But it was of no use.
Before reaching the hospital, my Lakshmi..
I know that it's the punishment for the mistake I made.
I killed your Hari, though it was unintentional.
I could've hidden that from you.
But I didn't do it.
I am the one who destroyed your life.
Tell me, Shyama. Can you love me anymore?
Shyama.
Daughter.
What happened, dear?
Tell us the matter, dear.
Tell me. Did he harass you?
Tell me.
He.. He killed Hari.
Do you mean Viswan?
Chandran.
Where is he?
He left. - When?
He just left now.
He might have reached near the temple now.
Did you think that you can escape?
Chandran, please listen to me.
I don't want to hear anything.
Chandran, please don't make a scene in front of this crowd.
We'll talk. I'll come anywhere. Please..
What is this? What is he doing? - Leave me.
Hey, leave me..
Leave me.. Take off your hand from the gun.
Leave me.
Don't hold me. Leave me.
Hey, leave me..
Take your hand off the gun.
Hey, leave me..
Hey, leave me.
Hey, he killed our Hari.
Leave me.
Leave him.
Hey!
Viswa.
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