'VIDYARAMBHAM'
Madhavan Ezhuthachan.
Take your seat. - Okay.
Sir, I..
You came here 3 days before, tried to meet me, but couldn't.
The construction of school shed is over.
This is your dream project. Isn't this what you wanted to say?
Let me answer you now. - I know it.
You have already forwarded
the file stating your consent to start the school.
As an education director
you have nothing more to do.
Isn't this what you wanted to say?
I wanted to say something more. - I know it.
Isn't it about sending reminders to the minister's office?
Yes. - We do it timely.
Mr. Ezhuthachan
Struggle between the management, organisations and the government
is becoming tougher. Things will be clear only after that's settled.
Better luck next time.
If we can't start the school at least by the beginning
of this academic year, we'll have to drop the plan.
It's been a long time since I started trying for this.
I am helpless.
Why don't you meet the education minister and talk to him?
That won't work, sir.
We won't be able to meet him easily without the ruling party's support.
We can't afford to offer him bribe.
Oh, no. He is a good man.
I can arrange you an appointment. - It will be of great help.
Do one thing. Call me in the evening.
We will solve it.
Thanks a lot, sir.
Management says, the government's grant isn't enough to buy chalks.
That's correct. Then, why do they insist on starting schools?
Profit is their agenda.
Sir, I was a school teacher.
I have taken loans to make the school shed.
But I don't wish to make education a business.
There are plans to bring restrictions
in the case of private educational institutions.
We are done with submitting applications for a new school.
There are no funds to start a new school.
You should meet the needs of a primary school
when you spent millions of rupees for education.
Achieving 100 percent literacy is our target.
I am sorry, sir.
A person doesn't become educated, if he learns to write his name.
It's same as drawing.
Education becomes fruitful only if it helps someone earn a living.
A ray of light is a great hope in the dark.
If you think so
you must believe that our school will provide complete enlightenment
to the upcoming generation in a village.
You would understand the situation if you visited Velliyankara.
The kids have to walk 6 kilometres to go to the school.
There are no good roads.
The fields get submerged in water when it rains heavily.
One will have to swim it. Hills and mountains are all over.
Oh, God! Mr. Ezhuthachan deserves it.
What do you think? Tell me. What do you think now?
What are you talking about?
The newspaper says.. - What does it say?
It's written in bold letters in the newspapers.
'The government shall not give consent to start new schools.'
I had told Mr. Ezhuthachan
that I would accompany him to Thiruvananthapuram, but he refused.
He went alone.
His visit was of no use.
The present education minister has great respect for me.
Is it? - Of course.
My name bring shivers to not only the minsters of the state
but also to the central ministers.
Why are you giggling?
Your ancestors know me well.
During the freedom fight
three of us, Thottakandy Madhavan, Pulinkombu Asanar and me
were sentenced to death in a murder case, by the British.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel was shocked to hear the news of my execution.
It was his appeal that I shouldn't be executed as I was a juvenile.
That saved my life. Do you know that?
We have heard this story. - Thank God, you believe it.
We have heard it from you!
Smoking is injurious to health.
Where's it? - Why are you wasting the bullets?
Do something.
Stop using the gun. Try atom bomb or hydrogen bomb.
You might get a small bird.
Get lost.
I wish I could see you hunt at least an owl, before I die.
Don't make fun of me.
When I was at the Mount Garden Estate
Lord Brennan used to offer his gun only to me for hunting.
He must have sent you for hunting to avoid your pestering.
I am tired of hearing about Cannon. - Not Cannon. It's Brennan.
Whatever it is.
Slaves of the British, like you delayed our Independence.
You were their dogs. - Shut up! - You shut up!
I can't bear anybody talking ill about the British.
I hate the British.
Don't act as if you are patriotic.
The railways and the bridges were constructed by the British.
There was no development after they left India.
You should also have left with them.
Do something.
Point the gun to your chest and pull the trigger.
Villagers will be relieved!
'Velliyankara temple committee office.' - There's corruption.
Let's take the case of fireworks.
The accounts say that 45 rocket fire works were realised.
The president made money showing wrong accounts.
I know how to answer you, Raghavan.
I am not saying it as this is a committee meeting.
You have to answer me.
I could see only five or six rockets the other day.
You were drunk. How could you count the rockets?
How dare you say that I was drunk? - There're men who weren't drunk.
Artist Kodungallur Viswambharan was not given Rs. 7,000.
His remuneration is Rs. 3,000. - How do you know his that?
Why do you do the transactions when we have a treasurer?
Why did the treasurer agree to it? - It's because he insisted.
If we check the food expenses, payment for musicians and car rents
we can easily find out the corruption.
We cannot accept this.
If things go this way, he would eat up the temple wealth.
The villagers agree that you are corrupted.
How dare you call me corrupted?
Stop rebuking. - Please sit. - Rascals!
I don't deserve this. I did my duties with dedication.
I don't give a damn.
I can conduct the festival all by myself.
Keep calm, Mr. Nedungadi. - I don't mind handing over
the temple to the government. - Oh, no. - Don't go.
Loot some more! - How dare you? - Stop it, Devan.
Bloody. Rascals. I will teach them a lesson. Oh, no.
Excuse me, sir. - No letters. - Mr. Govindan Nair.
There are no letters. - Stop there.
There are no letters. - It's me. Mr. R.K Nedungadi.
There are no letters for you. - Please look.
I have checked it already.
Stop running. - No, I won't stop.
What is the urgency?
People used to run to maintain punctuality. You don't need it now.
I will maintain punctuality. I am a professional runner.
Bother about temple related matters and not me.
Okay. I won't bother you.
I had written a request letter to a music band for temple festival.
Okay. - They haven't replied yet.
I can't help it.
If there's a letter addressed to you, you will get it.
There's no letter for me? - No. Don't you understand? - Yes, I did.
Mr. Govindan Nair, we should host the festival in a grand way.
I've the receipt book. What amount should I enter as contribution?
Nothing. I am not keen on conducting the festival.
Don't say that. - I will say.
Don't expect money from me.
Get lost.
Beggar.
"Swing, dear.."
"Swing, dear.." - Okay. Bye. - Bye.
"Swing, dear.."
What is the cost for chicken? - Rs. 30. - Okay.
You will have to walk all the way. - Yes. I don't mind. - Okay.
Hello, Mr. Ezhuthachan.
Was the meeting a success? - Not sure yet.
Our M.L.A is against us. - What do you mean?
I got to know things when I met him in person. - Move the ducks.
Where have you been? - I was in the fields.
I've to earn the living. - My vehicle is at your service.
Get lost. - I didn't tell you. Get in, Mr. Ezhuthachan.
Should I risk my life, Natarajan? - No, sir.
I reached safe till here travelling by train and bus.
Should I board it and risk my life? - The horse is healthy, sir.
The horse would run if I whip her.
No way. I don't believe it.
Give it a try.
What if the horse gets exhausted? - You needn't pay me.
What if I am hurt? - Again, you needn't pay.
Nothing will happen, sir. Get in.
Let me try.
Join me. - Oh, no!
If we die, let's die together.
It's hard to get on to it.
Don't start. Let's go.
"Oh, horse. My brave horse.."
Is the M.L.A against us? - "Horse.." - What?
Do you mean the M.L.A is against the school? - What?
Stop singing, mule.
It was not the mule. I sang the song.
I don't find any difference.
Mr. Bhargavan Nambiar says that he would have got you the sanction
for the proposal had he accompanied you to Thiruvananthapuram.
No way!
Mr. Ezhuthachan. - Yes.
Few days back.. - Yes.
some people hit Dr. Kumaran.
Is it? - Yes.
He must have ended up in trouble by wrongly treating someone.
Yes. It's the same issue.
Three people from a family who took his medicine
have been admitted to the medical college.
"My dream girl, when will we meet? The climate is pleasant, come."
"Time is flying, come fast. Come fast, dear.." - Oh, no.
Why are you driving the horse away from the buffalo?
It's not the buffalo. There is some other trouble.
Go in that direction.
Stop there.
Stop here. We will go by walk. - We will take another route. - No.
I will get you some day. God will punish you.
Whom are you rebuking, Ms. Madhavi?
I gave him my hard earned money to buy the horses. - Okay.
He runs away on seeing me.
Leave it, Ms. Madhavi. Let him live.
Anyway, you don't have a family to look after.
Then you be my son. What say? - I will. - Get lost.
How dare you talk to me like that? Get lost!
Venkatesh. What are you doing?
Sir.
I told your wife that you would come today.
I was right.
How are things here?
Our harvest is bad as there is a scarcity of water.
I have added fertilisers to the coconut trees.
Our rooster, one with red flower. - Yes.
It was caught by a fox. It's sad.
Mr. Bhaskaran's cow entered our fields.
I beat the cow.
When Mr. Bhaskaran came to beat me, I ran off.
The land lord's daughter's wedding was held in a grand way.
I had helped them organise it.
Because the boy.. - Stop it. You will lose your breath and die.
No, sir. - I don't want to hear it.
What were you doing when I came?
I was on the coconut tree. - Go and finish it.
We can talk later.
But.. Okay, sir. - Okay.
Take this. I am sorry.
I shouldn't have asked him.
Daughter.
Father.
Why did you take so long?
Did you get sanction for the proposal?
I have tried my level best. It's all up to God.
What I said became true. - What did you say?
I told you would come today.
I was the one who said it. - No. I said it.
I said. - No, I said. - Stop. Both of you said that.
Venkatesh also said the same.
Did all of you study this by heart?
I want a tea. - Okay. I will get it now.
What's it? What are you looking for?
Where is 'Poothapaattu'? - What?
Did you forgot it again?
I told you many times to bring Edassery's Poothapattu, the book.
Dear, I checked for it in all the book stores.
It's not available. The book is in great demand.
Don't lie, Father. - I am not lying.
Why should you read other's poems? You write good poems.
Don't talk to me.
I forgot about it, dear.
I am sorry.
Move..
I stepped on bird's poop!
I will kill you.
Get lost..
Go. - Don't. - Go.
Venkatesh, I told you not to touch my pigeons.
My feet got spoilt, ma'am. - So?
So, I will beat them.
If you beat, I'll break your head.
My head? - What's it, Venkatesh?
Sir, the balcony, courtyard and the kitchen is full of poop.
She said that she would break my head if I touch them.
What? How dare she? - Yes.
I will break the hands that torture my pigeons.
Did you hear, sir?
Go and get a knife. Let's kill a few.
Okay. - No way.
He's saying to tease you, idiot. - No.
Venkatesh, get the pigeons
twist their necks, remove their wings and feathers
and place them on the board and chop them.
Add ginger, chilly and spices. - Yes. It will be tasty.
I will have it. - Fry it in hot oil.
Stop it, Father. How can you say this about these poor creatures?
They taste awesome.
We also want to have pigeon meat. - Welcome. I will give you all.
Father, people have started coming. Don't start gambling.
Why? Is gambling prohibited here?
Yes. He has to go to the fields and village office. He has a got work.
Let your father decide that. Not you.
Go and cook rice.
We would join you for lunch.
I won't give you even water. - Don't say that.
I will give. Go and play. - Let's see.
Why are you teasing her?
Mr. Ezhuthachan, you should make some plans for her.
Get her married at the earliest. - Shall I?
Doctor. - Yes. - When did you get out of bed?
I didn't get you.
I heard that you got beaten by the relatives of your patient.
Who said that?
You started to cook up stories the moment you reached.
No one beat me.
Yes. He got beaten.
Go and take a bath. - Okay.
We haven't played cards after you left.
I am eager to play. - I will come soon.
Come soon. Other friends would join us soon.
Here.
The committee members have no complaints.
The accounts I presented were absolutely correct.
I heard some one say
that you presented wrong accounts and people complained.
That's not true. - Oh, I see.
People fail to respect the dignitaries.
That's because Indians lack discipline.
We should learn it from the British. - Okay.
How's the hunting going on, sir? - His bullets are over.
There is one bullet left in my gun.
I had told him to shoot himself with that.
Do you know another bad habit of the Indians?
They interfere in other's business.
Lord Brennan says, 'Your liberty ends where my nose begins.'
Your freedom ends where my nose starts.
They left when they understood that they would lose their nose.
They didn't leave out of fear.
They thought let Indians ruin themselves.
Oh, no. We would have killed them if they stayed here any longer.
Shut up. - Get lost.
Stop it, Mr. Nambiar.
Sit there.. Please sir.
It's been 40 years since independence.
He is still praising the British. - Leave it. He is an idiot.
Silence. - Leave it, sir.
Why are you fighting like kids?
I can't tolerate if he speaks against the freedom struggle.
Okay. - I am faithful to the British.
I can't tolerate if you talk bad about them.
Go and join them. - Stop it.
There are so many other things to talk about.
Leave it, Ezhuthachan. - Okay.
Put the cards. - It's full house, isn't it?
Yes. - Isn't it full house? - Yes.
Full house it is. - Place your bet first.
I will. - Place it then.
Don't you believe me? - No.
You will cheat us in the end. You may even fight over it.
No way! - You schemer!
Don't make me angry. - Place your bet.
Why don't you trust me?
Here. Is that enough? - Yes.
If any one commits foul play, you will be fined Rs. 5.
Exactly.
What do you mean? - Don't play foul.
If you try to scoot without paying, we will finish you.
Venkatesh.
Don't pick anyone else's card.
Let destiny decide.
Doctor, it's your turn.
14.
I pass.
Me too.
What is it, sir?
Bring the bottle.
Is it over? - Yes, it is.
It's over! You should buy when it's over.
Go and buy it.
Let me check once more. - No need to check.
Come here. Do we have tender coconut?
Yes, sir.
Mix it in coconut water. - Okay.
One more thing.
She must not know about it. - About the tender coconut?
Not about the coconut, you fool.
Is it about mixing alcohol in it? - Yes. - Okay, sir.
Place your card.
Which one is it? - Hearts.
Show the trump card. - What?
Show it. - Really? - Yes.
Oh, no. I just missed it.
What is it? - Nothing.
What do you want? - Bottle.. No, bag..
Why do you want it for? - I've to go to the doctor's house.
Bag? - Yes.
Won't doctor allow you in his house if you go without a bag?
It isn't like that. Boss has a bad cough.
I have to get syrup from the doctor.
Will you bring it in the bag? - Not that.
I will get it in a bottle. Will carry the bottle in the bag.
Don't play tricks. - What? - Leave here.
It's better if you leave.
What about his cough?
We will prepare the syrup when he is tired of coughing.
Okay. I will leave. - Okay. - Okay.
6. Mr. Nedungadi, you lost it.
You called 13.
You lost! - Show me your hand.
Show me your hand. - What for?
Just show me your hand. You already lost.
Show it. - Here.
What is it? - It's a diamond.
You cheat! You hid it when it was diamond's turn.
Don't talk nonsense. I didn't hide anything, it was him.
I hid it? - Yes. - No, it was you. - No!
An awful game!
Take it off. Come on.
You cheat every time. - Take it off. - Do it.
I will teach you a lesson today. - Take it off!
They have started.
Listen to me. - No, don't speak. - Pay Rs. 5. - Father.
Father. - Go. - The neighbours would hear.
Let them hear. Let them know that he is a cheat.
Stop it. - I will also call you a cheat.
Stop it. - Leave me. - You always fight.
There's no issue. It's just a misunderstanding.
Stop playing. - Give the cards.
No, I won't give it. - We won't fight.
What to do?
You always quarrel. - Oh, no!
My boss is hurt..
Sir.
Is it good? - Yes.
Ma'am is here.
It's very hot in here.
Why are you drinking tender coconut water now?
Boss is tired.
Dr. Kumaran said that I should have a lot of tender coconut water.
Do you want pickle as a side dish?
He is such an idiot!
No one will have pickle along with tender coconut.
Show me. - What?
Give it to me.
Why? You will drink it!
I won't give you. I won't. - Give it to me.
Don't take it.. Venkatesh.
You shouldn't have it. Oh, no!
When did you start this?
What? It smells different. Isn't it?
It is of a different variety. Isn't it? - Yes, sir.
Yes, ma'am. - I will kill you. - Dear..
Stay there. - I am going out. - Dear..
Don't run. - Boss.
How many tender coconut has the doctor asked you to drink?
It's his company that spoils him.
No. I drink out of depression.
Depression? - Yes.
I didn't get sanction for the school. That's one reason.
You disobey me. That's the second reason.
Do I disobey you?
I told you to join for teacher's training course and you didn't.
So, is that why you drink? - Yes.
After completing the course, you also can join the school.
Good reason to drink! - Enough.
Isn't it, Mother? - Yes.
We should fire Venkatesh. - Why?
Only he cares for me. Poor guy. Where's he?
I have put him to starve.
Why?
I have seen you drinking tender coconut water before.
I got to know the secret behind only now.
He is trying new things to fool us.
What do you want?
I am hungry.
Sambar is delicious. - Okay.
Drink some water. Here.
Yes?
What is it?
Yes?
Can you check it? Please don't criticise.
Is it a poem?
I don't know if you can call it a poem.
I don't want to look if it's written in poor quality.
She is writing a lot of poems these days.
But nothing gets published in magazines.
But I have never sent it to any magazines.
Yes, that's better.
Why should you waste money?
You have to send it to them. They will have to resend it.
Do you know how expensive stamps are these days?
Well, let me see.
Let me see.
It's not rhyming.
Then what kind of poem is this?
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"I made a floral pattern in the garden."
Can you read it in a softer tone? - Oh!
"Thulsi flower had a bit of morning mist in them."
"The morning dew.." - Don't read it in a rough tone.
Then you read it in a better voice.
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"The Thulsi flower had a bit"
"of morning mist in them."
"The morning dew"
"gave me a red Bindi."
"I got the divine mark."
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"Above the cloud"
"where the blue sky met."
"When the tiny clouds"
"dance around in the sky."
"When the lamps"
"spread their divine light"
"all over the place."
"Everyone found happiness"
"in your glory."
"We found happiness in you."
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"When the moonlight fell upon us."
"It came through the windows"
"of our house to reach us."
"When the moonlight fell upon us."
"It came through the windows"
"of our house to reach us."
"A swan came to our house"
"unnoticed to enjoy the moonlight."
"The swan stayed awake"
"in the bright moonlight."
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"I made a floral pattern"
"in the garden."
"The Thulsi flower had a bit"
"of morning mist in them."
"The morning dew"
"gave me a red Bindi."
"I got the divine mark."
Madhavi akka!
Hey, Madhavi akka!
Madhavi akka.
Madhavi akka!
Where is that devil?
'Buffalo' Madhavi akka!
Who is it?
Who are you calling a buffalo?
They are all over the compound.
How can you leave your buffalo in the school compound?
I have told you many times not to do that.
Am I supposed to clean the shit of your buffaloes?
What are you staring at?
I will kill your buffalo.
What? You won't even touch them.
Manakka! - Get lost, you idiot!
Speak with respect. I am a man.
A man? - Yes.
Hey, do you think I didn't hear you calling me a buffalo?
I will break your jaw in a second!
Buffalo will take rest anywhere when they are tired of grazing.
If you shout at me for that..
I'll beat them up.
Do it. Let me see.
I'll do it! - Oh!
I'll show you who I am.
You shouldn't be so arrogant! - Don't take my rope!
Hey, I'm talking to you!
Hey, get lost! Go..
Get lost.
Hey!
That woman is going to hit me.
We should poison these buffaloes. - Hey, don't touch them.
Don't you understand? Isn't this a school?
A school?
Yes. What is it?
Hey, this is my last warning.
If I see buffaloes here again..
Here. Take it with you. - Hey, I'll teach you a lesson.
Hey!
This year's festival should be grand!
I have the receipt book with me.
How much are you going to donate?
Get lost. - Don't mess with the God!
Aren't you the one who cheats people in the name of God?
Thief!
That's your..
What did you say? - I didn't say anything.
I was talking to myself.
Let's go.
Hey, we'll be back.
I know why you are going.
What? We are going to hunt animals. That's all.
If you come here all drunk..
No.. What are you saying?
No. I'll take care of it. - We quit drinking.
Yes. - We are planning to go to Sabarimala.
We'll return with an animal that we killed.
We'll be back. - Hold this.
Are you going to the national border for war?
We are going to your father's funeral.
Do you want to come?
Leave it!
Look at his attitude!
He was just being stupid.
Get lost.
The truth is that
Thotakandi Madavan and Pulikunnu Achuthan Nair were innocent.
I was the one who jumped on
the British inspector and stabbed him with a dagger.
Hey, stop!
Venkatesh! - Yes.
Give me the chicken curry that Nedungadi brought.
It's in the bag. Take it.
Is it a chicken people offered to the God?
No way.
I grew this chicken in my house.
It's a delicious chicken.
God knows where he took it from!
But we are not lucky enough to eat the meat of an animal we hunted.
Don't say that.
Let's go into the forest! - No. Don't take risk.
You can go if you promise not to return.
We are just kidding.
Listen to this. - What?
I was just 17 years old.
Imagine how brave I was.
The Iron Man, Vallabhbhai Patel
was keen on saving me. - Did he go to hell? - Get lost!
Do you know who Vallabhai Patel is?
Listen to this. - Yes, I'm listening.
He warned them not to hang someone who is not an adult.
Oh, is that so? - Yes.
Hey! - Yes?
Nambiar is an adult now.
We should hang him now. - Yes, we should.
I'll kill you if you talk about the freedom struggle again.
Get lost, you fake doctor!
Yes, he is getting angry.
Hey, I can hear an animal.
I'll go and check. - I'll come with you. - No, sit.
Let him go.
What if it's an elephant?
Nedungadi! - Yes?
Shouldn't we find a girl for Venkatesh?
Why?
I'm serious.
I think about him when I'm drunk.
He's been with me for 25 years now.
I couldn't do anything for him.
When I went to Erode to buy a pump set..
Erode? What is that?
Hey, it's place near Salem. - Yes.
And?
When I went to Erode to buy a pump set
he came to me asking for a job.
He has been working hard for me ever since then.
Who is stealing the goat?
Hey!
Stop!
Who is that?
Hey, wait! I'll break your leg!
Hey, who is it?
Hey, thief!
Hey! Wait! Who is it?
I extend my gratitude
towards all the committee members
for giving me this opportunity.
I wanted to perform my old story
'Ummini Thanka' here.
But as per the instructions of the committee secretary
Sri.. - Get lost!
According to his instructions
I'll perform my new story.
Yes. My new story. 'Valsala'.
"Five year plans are like"
"the Cupid's arrow."
"Five year plans are like"
"the Cupid's arrow."
"And the most grand festival"
"of the elitist towns."
"Five year plans are like"
"the Cupid's arrow."
"Five year plans are like"
Friends! This story did not fall from the sky.
It wasn't hidden under the earth.
But.. - "I extracted this story"
"from a tormented society."
When I got in the taxi to go to perform
my beautiful neighbour asked me
where I was going and I replied her.
She told me that she would
give me a story then.
"I extracted this story" - Hey!
An elephant is coming! Elephant! - "from a tormented society."
Elephant! - Sit down! - "I extracted this story"
You have to sing. - What?
You have to sing. - Hey!
My friend and musician, Mr. Doctor will sing a song.
Don't try to act smart with me. No.
I will sit here.
Hey! We are home. Get up!
She is watching you. - Home?
Come on. - Is it her? - Yes.
Am I walking straight? - Yes, you are.
He didn't drink.
I didn't want to drink.
He.. He forced me to drink.
Hey!
Forgive this sinner, my dear.
It wasn't me. He is lying.
I didn't want to drink.
Him.. This rascal..
Why didn't you come inside?
Isn't my place outside?
You might be upset that I didn't attend your daughter's birthday.
I know that.
I knew that you wouldn't come.
I never wanted you to come either.
I went to Thiruvananthapuram to get a sanction for the school.
I didn't come here to complain about it.
You had told me that you would give me some money.
My business is slow because I don't have enough timber.
Hey, if you ask for money like this.. I have other expenses too.
Yes, you have your wife and daughter to take care of!
I am not begging you. I have the right to ask.
Hey, I have a lot of expense for the school.. - School!
Are you planning to contest in the elections by serving people?
Prabhakaran!
Anyway, take care of yourself! I will manage somehow.
You separate yourself from us. That's your problem.
I have never thought like that.
I don't want to listen to your speech.
Give me the property I am entitled to.
Hey..
Damn!
He behaves as if I did something wrong to him.
What about his saw mill? - I don't care.
He wants money all the time.
Prabhakaran is still angry that someone is in place of his mother.
I don't care if he is still angry.
Why should he disturb us like this?
Didn't I do enough for him?
These things will happen.
Don't be upset about it.
Eruvelil Madhavan Ezhuthachan.
You have a registered letter.
Is it for boss?
I don't know that.
Eruvelil Madhavan Ezhuthachan has a registered letter.
Hey, a letter for you. - I am very thirsty.
I wouldn't mind a little butter milk.
Sambar? - No. Butter milk.
Butter milk? - Yes - Okay.
What is it? Is it a registration?
Sign here.
Here. - Okay.
Here.
Take it.
He didn't give the butter milk yet.
Oh, God!
My prayers have been heard!
Bhanu! Sarada!
Hey..
Hey, leave me! - Hey!
I will kill you!
Hey, come here!
Hey, what were you thinking? Leave him alone.
Our school got the permit.
Really? - Yes.
Hey, we have a school now!
Years of my hard work have been paid off.
Hey, tell everyone that we got sanction.
Here.
Keep this. Go.
Oh, God! - Our school!
Everyone's school. - We got the permit for school!
We got the permit for school!
Have you heard about Salt March? That is a march for salt.
Mahatma Gandhi.. - We got the permit for school!
We got the permit for school!
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"To wake up young dragonflies"
"the flowers got ready in the back stage."
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"The emerald stones reached the shore."
"Gold filled our dungeons."
"The emerald stones reached the shore."
"Gold filled our dungeons."
"The spring brought us good fortune."
"The spring brought us good fortune"
"along with fragrant jasmine."
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"We rejoiced in the old traditions."
"And Lord Krishna appeared in our house."
"We rejoiced in the old traditions."
"And Lord Krishna appeared in our house."
"A land with at most kindness."
"The river told the story of"
"a land with at most kindness."
"A land with at most kindness."
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"To wake up young dragonflies"
"the flowers got ready in the back stage."
"To wake up young dragonflies"
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
Sit down.
Mr. Sukumaran will be our headmaster.
Sit down.
What is our next step?
Let's start the admission process.
Come on. Sit here.
I don't want to sit. I want to ask something.
Yes?
The children will kill your buffaloes if they come here.
Venkatesh.
Yes? - Shut up! - What? Okay.
I am free after I milk the cattle in the morning.
If you want someone to cook for the kids..
Well..
We will tell you later. - Okay.
I have informed ICDS and CARE.
So are we going to start with the first standard?
We have enough students to start second standard as well.
We have appointed one more teacher.
Inauguration of the school should be a grand event. - Yes.
We should have fireworks too.
I will collect the funds.
Is that necessary? Aren't you happy with the temple?
Okay.
I have another thing to say.
No one should think that this is my school.
This is our school. This belongs to all of us.
Respected people
finally, our kids don't have to
walk kilometres to go to school.
This is our school. This belongs to all of us.
That's right. But..
We got this school because of Ezhuthachan's hard work.
I declare that the people of this village
are extremely grateful to you.
Come back here only if you can work.
Don't threaten me because you are a member of the trade union.
I have seen this a lot.
You may leave.
You might have heard that the school got the permit.
What should I do about it?
You don't have to do anything.
The classes will start on first of the next month.
Do you want me to teach the kids?
It would be better if you remember that I am your father.
You should also behave like a father.
You always make an excuse when I need something.
Haven't I met your needs?
Yes. It was in the past. Before that woman and her daughter came.
Hey!
Come for the inauguration of the school if you can.
I'll come if I have no other work.
Give it to me. I'll hold it.
Hey, we got it! - Give it to me. I'll hold it.
Hey! - I'll hold it.
"Krishna, will I say no if you ask me?"
"Krishna, will I ignore your request?"
Hey, we got it! - "Krishna, will I ignore your request?"
We got it. - Oh!
Now I can proudly go in front of Bhanu.
Vaidyar? - Yes.
This is a memorable moment in the history of our hunting days.
He shot a rabbit with his gun for the first time.
No! I shot it. - What?
No, I did it. - Hey, I did it.
No. It was me! - Shut up.
"Let me tell you a story."
"Listen to me if you want."
"Let me tell you a story."
"Listen to me if you want."
"The slender Nedungadi"
"got an ambitious dream."
"The slender Nedungadi"
"got an ambitious dream."
"Don't shout"
"when I say the truth."
"Don't shout"
"when I say the truth."
"He is a shameless president."
"He even stole from the temple."
"He is a shameless president."
"He even stole from the temple."
"He stole everything including"
"the bronze utensils and the flag post."
"He stole everything including"
"the bronze utensils and the flag post."
"Lord Krishna.."
- Stop! He is down.
What should we do now?
Shall we burn him or bury him? - Let's do one thing.
Let's throw him in the river. - That's what we should do.
He'll swim and go home in the morning.
Get the water. - Hey, get up. - Ask him. I won't do it.
It's time. Let's go.
Get up. Let's go.
Hey!
Boss
Boss. - Come on.
Ezhuthachan!
Where is the doctor? - What is the problem?
Call the doctor.
Slowly.
Boss.
He was drunk. He fainted when he was singing.
Ever body please go out. Let him get some air.
Boss.
Come here. I'm angry with you.
They are hunters, it seems.
Where were you all night?
I won't let you out of this house for hunting.
Where is your boss?
He must be drunk.
Why are you silent?
Father!
Father.
Turn right.
Place the bone on the leaf.
Place one more.
Now on the middle.
Place the leaf down. Place a bone on it.
Place another one.
Now pick a piece of bone from the leg and place it on the leaf.
Take another one.
Other relatives can also take a dip.
No.
Remove the seal of the pot.
Put it in the water.
Drop the pot in the water. Dip three times
and pray for your father's soul.
It's true that people of good heart usually have a short lifespan.
He worked very hard to get the permission to start the school.
As a tribute to him, we should run
the school well. - There are only a few days left
for the academic year to begin. Students should be enrolled.
So many things are to be done. Please come to oversee everything.
I'm not leaving this house anymore.
Please don't say that.
You have the responsibility since he is not there.
Headmaster will do everything but your supervision is needed.
Don't force mother.
We can do what is necessary.
That's enough.
We are leaving then.
Please don't stop coming here because he is no more.
You should play cards and enjoy like before.
The head master is inside. You may go in one by one.
Don't create chaos.
Like Ezhuthachan used to say, this is our school.
This school belongs to our village.
You may go inside. - Go on.
You are not a good manager.
You are late on the day of admissions!
You should be more enthusiastic.
We should decorate the school for the opening day.
We were going out to buy some materials for decoration.
You can take charge as the manager.
Come.
It's taking a long time. Finish the job quickly.
Tie it over there. - Make it quick.
Please hold this.
Tie it over there.
Hey, tie it properly.
Isn't that Prabhakaran?
I want to the authorites of this school. Head master?
What is it? - Are you the head master? - Yes.
I'm Advocate K.P. Menon.
There is a court order to stop all the activities of the school.
This is the copy of the order.
Sir, the students have been enrolled.
All of a sudden.. The classes begin tomorrow.
You can't conduct the classes as the stay order is in effect.
Prabhakaran has given a petition for partition.
Let it be. But please don't stop the functioning of the school.
It's a court order. We can't do anything about it.
Prabhakaran, this school was your father's dream.
His soul will be hurt if you do this.
Get in.
Prabhakaran, I'm begging you. Please don't do this.
Prabhakaran, please listen to me.
Prabhakaran.
Like I said..
"With your gentle hands.."
Please give me the change.
"With your gentle hands.."
You charged me for a small luggage.
I paid for it too. But I would like to give you some advice.
I come from a middle class family like you.
We should stick together rather than fighting with each other.
Socialism and communism should be practiced not just preached.
All the best.
Hello.
Please stop.. - There's no letter for you.
Please wait! - There's no letter for you!
He must be crazy.
"My dream girl, when will you come to see me?"
"In my dreams.."
Where are you going?
You can keep your luggage on the cart and get in.
There's nobody in the school. - It's closed.
It's closed due to some case. - What case?
Oh, my god! My money.
When Madhavan Ezhuthachan died.. - Did he die?
Don't say that.
I gave him Rs. 30000 to get a job in the school.
What the hell are you saying?
Are you saying the truth? - Why should I lie?
Oh, my God! I'm screwed.
Who is the new manager? - I don't know that.
I can take you to Ezhuthachan's house. You can talk to them.
I had prayed to the God before I came here.
How could this happen to me?
Let's go.
Who are you? - Come here.
Where are you from? - That's not important.
I would like to meet the new manager of the school.
Tell them P.K. Sudhakaran has come.
The man who paid Rs. 30000 to get a job in the school.
Why didn't you inform me when he died?
There are only some buffaloes in the school.
Stop.
Don't you have the courtesy to welcome a guest?
You can sit here if you want to.
What?
Who is the new manager?
I asked you who the new manager of the school is.
Did he ever mention that he took Rs. 30000 from Mr. Sudharkaran?
The guy who passed T.T.C with first class.
I will lose the seniority if I join late.
I will also loose other benefits like gratuity and increment.
There will be confusion when the pension is calculated.
We should start the school
at the beginning of an academic year.
Why are you silent? Who filed the case?
What is the problem here?
Please say something.
That is.. - What? - Lower you voice.
Don't be angry. - What do you mean?
You better stop talking nonsense!
What is happening here?
You are a teacher, right? - Who are you?
The coachman told us that you have arrived.
Ezhuthachan had told us about you. Hope you know the news.
We are Ezhuthachan's friends. - I don't want to see you.
Tell me who is the manager of the school? - The school is in a fix.
A case has been filed for partition. - Then call him.
He doesn't live here. He is the son from Ezhuthachan's first marriage.
How many wives does Ezhuthachan have?
That's not your concern. - Then who will solve my problem?
Did Ezhuthachan write a will when he died?
No. - Damn it!
He should have written a will since he has many wives.
Oh God! My money.
Prabhakaran, is the only one who can solve your problem.
Who is that? - He is the one who filed the case.
Go and talk to him. Only he can remove the stay on the school.
I'm here to see Mr. E. Prabhakaran.
He is over there.
Mr. E Prabhakaran? - Yes.
I'm P.K. Sudhakaran.
Your father has taken Rs. 30000 from me.
He appointed me as a teacher in his school.
I heard that you have a court order to shut down the school.
School is an institution that shapes the citizens
who will lead the country in future.
It's not right to deny the students their right to education.
I can't believe someone like you is still alive
at a time when thousands of people fight for literacy.
Get out. - What?
Get out from here. - What?
Get this psycho out of here.
Psycho? - I have not taken any money from you.
I need a job in that school if the court appoints you as the manager.
My appointment papers are with the A.E.O.
I will demolish the school, the moment I get ownership.
The I will plant rubber there. - What?
What about my money? Don't talk like you don't care.
Throw him out. - Don't touch me.
Come here. - My suitcase!
Come here! - This is not over yet.
There is law in this land.
You called me a psycho when I came to talk to you.
Come here! - I won't let you plant rubber.
Everybody is equal in front of the law. Mind you!
The head master is in a dilemma.
He resigned his previous job because Ezhuthachan forced him.
Does Ezhuthachan have any deposits in the bank? - No.
He spent a lot of money to get the permission to start the school.
He even mortgaged his daughter's gold for money.
It was a shock.
I still can't believe that Ezhuthachan is not with us.
Stop here.
The problem is very serious.
He won't hire me even if the court grants his ownership of the school.
He asked me if he had taken any money from me.
When I told him that my appointment
papers are with the authorities
he told me that he would plant rubber in place of the school.
Did he really say that? - Yes.
I will make sure that everybody suffers if I don't get my money.
Calm down. - How can I calm down?
Can you pay me the money? I'll protest in front of his house.
Protesting is not new to me.
My life has always been a protest.
Do you know that I have stood in line at the employment
exchange centre for so many years?
He should have written a will before he died.
That rascal is responsible for his children fighting.
Mister, don't talk nonsense about him. - Yes, I will.
According to me he is a bastard.
Shut up! You rascal.
Leave him.. - Don't touch me! - Let me go!
How dare you lay your hand on me?
I will break your bones. - Let's see if you can do that.
Give me the fare for my ride before you get beaten to death.
Get off of me! - Come with me. Let's talk.
There is no use quarrelling with each other.
You should leave this place for the time being.
Where should I go? - But the case.. - I don't want to hear it.
I need the job or my money back.
I can't go back.
Then what shall we do? - You have to decide that.
I need to know what your decision is.
Until then, I will stay here.
But there are no lodges here. - What? - Yes.
Then, I will stay at Ezhuthachan's house. - You can't do that.
Then, I will stay with you.
There are many members in my home.
It's a joint family. - Then consider me as your relative.
It's not about that.. - Then what is it?
Please wait here.
That's a good idea.
Come with me. - Where to?
Do you need a place to stay? - Yes. - Then come.
Please understand that I have no other way. - Okay.
Sorry man, I was a little emotional.
It's okay, be careful from now on. - Okay.
Where are you headed?
This is Madhaviyamma's house.
If she permits, you can stay here.
In this hut?
I can't live in this house.
This is not acceptable for a person like me to live in this house.
Are you saying that educated people live only in bungalows?
Stop whining and come with us.
I will stay in one of your houses.
Please come with us.
Ms. Madhaviyamma.
Where is she?
Why brings you here?
Please come.
He is from a faraway town. We have no place to go.
He is a teacher. Let him stay here for two days.
You know my situation. Let him stay here for two days.
Come..
He looks like a thief.
No, he is a teacher. He won't steal.
There is nothing to steal here.
He took all the gold I had.
Didn't he bring it back? - Don't make me angry.
What's the use of men like you.. Don't make me say it.
Why the hell are you standing there?
Keep your luggage inside.
I am a teacher.
So should I stand on my head? - I expect a civilised behaviour.
Are you teaching me manners?
What the hell are you doing? Come with me.
Sit there.
Good bye. See you, sir.
Get him out of my house as soon as possible. - Okay.
Salt is less in the curry.
You could have cooked it better. - Who told you to eat that?
I wanted to ask you but your were not here.
So you thought you could eat it!
I was hungry. - I didn't make dinner for you.
Don't ever get in my kitchen.
I want you out before dawn.
Wash the dishes properly and keep it in that corner.
Okay.
The way he eats shows he is from a poor family.
Stop.. What are you doing?
I was going to sleep. - Where?
Here. - You are not my relative.
You can't sleep in here. Get out.
It's cold outside. - I can't let you to sleep in here.
What is the problem?
How can I trust that you won't molest me?
'Dear mother, I reached here safely.'
'I have joined. It's a nice school.'
'Nice students and nice people.'
'Mother, don't worry about me anymore.'
'Our troubles will be over soon.'
'God will always be with us.'
'I will come back when I get my salary.'
'Until then, you have to manage things by yourself.'
'We will pay off all our debts.'
'Tell Rama to study well.'
'Tell Sasi to stop fooling around and go to work.'
'I expect a reply from you. I will write to you soon..'
Your son, Sudhakaran.
Hey, man.
Come here. - Call me by my name.
Then why did you stop when I called you?
That's.. My name is P.K. Sudhakaran.
Okay, come here.
This buffalo kicks me when I milk it.
Hold it's leg. - Me?
Hold it, man. - I'm too educated to do that.
Hold it's leg.
I let you stay here expecting me to help me out in such things.
I have not asked for rent.
Don't stand there. Hold the leg.
How can you teach children without knowing all these things?
I didn't have to learn these things to get my degree.
Okay, I will teach you. Hold it properly.
I have made a decision last night.
I have stopped wandering here and there.
I don't need the job. I need my money back.
Who are you to Ezhuthachan?
I heard that he has married twice.
Are you his wife? - No, his daughter.
Good to know that. So that old lady must be your mother.
Leave it. Who is your lawyer?
We have no lawyer. - What!
Then how will you win the case?
I don't want to hear it. I'll leave if you give me my money.
I met his son from the first wife.
He is planning to demolish the school and plant rubber.
Ignorant fool who doesn't know the value of education.
Wood business suits him.
So do you plan to pay me now or later?
You might need some time to go to the bank and get it.
When father died.. - Yes.
He spent everything to start the school.
I don't want to hear your excuses.
Your house and luxuries speak otherwise.
Okay, do something.
You can sell your gold ornaments.
I won't leave until I get my money.
You will regret it if you make me angry.
Who is that? - It's me, what do you want?
Where is my money? - Stop shouting at her.
Get out! We will return your money once the case is over.
Don't shout! Get out! - Venkiteshan!
Who the hell are you? You mule! - What did you call me?
Venkiteshan! - Let me go!
I will kill him! - So you've hired goons to beat me!
Yes, I am a goon.
Then let's see who will win.
Come if you dare!
Venkiteshan, don't do it.
I will throw this stone at you if you move. - Oh, no!
Come, let's fight! - Let's do it. - Venkiteshan, go inside!
Let him kill me.
Being a civil is of no use in this bloody village.
This is why there is no progress here.
Innocent men are stoned to death here.
A revolution should happen here.
Three telegram forms, please.
Make it four. No.. make it five.
We don't have that facility here. - Oh! It's very urgent.
I am sorry.
I shall send it when I go to the head post office. - When?
In the evening? - Evening?
Okay.. That will do. It's very urgent..
Tell me the matter. - It's all the same.
Velliyankara school is in big trouble.
Please take immediate action. P.K. Sudhakaran.
One to the A. E. O, one to the D. Y.
one to the collector, to the educational director
to the minister of education, and to the Chief Minister.
Mention that it is urgent.
"If you cry over love"
"your life will.." - One tea, please.
The politicians are flattering us saying that the people of Kerala
are educated and civilised.
We are not politically aware.
People here are opportunists. They just cast votes. That's it.
People who can't work for the well being of a school in their village!
Can you switch off the radio?
Will you give it a rest?
"Let it be let it be let it be.."
Hey!
Excuse me.
Did you plan to settle here?
I won't disturb you.
I bought myself a mat and pillow, old lady.
Old lady? How old do you think I am?
In that case, I will address you as young lady.
I cook here by myself.
Here? No way.
If someone happens to see you
what would they think about me?
I shall give you some from what I cook.
But you have to pay me. - What do you mean?
How much do I have to pay?
For someone who has a huge appetite
you will have to pay Rs. 25.
Rs. 25? - Yes.
I am not here to build my body.
I don't want bed coffee.
I want porridge with Papad at 8'o clock.
How much would you charge?
It would be around 35 Paise.
Some rice and curd for lunch.
It would cost around 60 Paisa.
I will pay an extra of 20 Paisa if you give me fried fish.
I was right about you. You are a miser.
It makes me puke to hear you talk like this.
Accounts should be accurate. - Get lost.
I shall give you food for free.
But don't ever talk like this.
I don't want free food.
10 Paisa for Curry, 5 Paisa for pickle.. - You idiot!
Shut your mouth.
Where on earth did you come from?
Accounts must be accurate. That's why, young lady.
Don't be silent.
Please go and tell him not to take coconuts.
They'd take the coconuts today and other things tomorrow.
They will take everything then.
I will speak to them, if you can't.
No, Venkatesh.
He is taking the yield from his father's property.
Then, what about the both of you?
Aren't you nobody?
Nothing is sadder than my husband's death.
You were fooling me, weren't you? I want to know the truth.
Anybody home?
What do you want?
I don't have any problem with you. Stay away from this.
Don't make me angry.
Get lost you moron.
I am going crazy. Do you know that?
You were playing tricks on me.
How can a defender take the opponent's possessions?
You are taking advantage of Madhavan's death
and making an excuse of court order
to make more money and hire someone else, right?
Isn't that the truth? - We don't know anything.
Prabhakaran hasn't asked us.
He doesn't have to.
Why?
So he has intruded illegally, right?
Before the verdict on the case
regarding the partition, he has come to get his share.
Stop..
You denied having taken my money, the other day.
But you are responsible to return my money
since you are taking coconuts from this land.
Obey the law and live.
A petitioner doesn't have the right
to forcefully take the assets of the opposite party.
I won't let you leave.. Let the police arrive.
Get out of my way. - No, I won't.
I asked you to move. - No, I won't.
Didn't I ask you to give me way?
Damn you! Get lost!
I won't let you leave..
You! Get lost!
I won't let you leave.
Oh, God!
You!
Oh, God!
Sir.
Are you all right? - Sir. - I'm okay.
I won't spare him. - Oh, no! You are hurt.
Yes, there's a cut. - Oh! - That's okay.
It is normal to get hurt in fight. He doesn't know me well.
I will get him arrested. - Why did you get into a fight?
Even my father has not hit me. He hasn't.. - Oh, God!
Didn't you leave yet?
I can't take up the case if you can't pay me.
My wife is due and I am getting a new car this week.
I am in need of money.
The clients will pay the fees. - Why aren't they here?
Why do you always bring up new cases?
What was your first case? - It was related to visa.
Some one had tricked me and took Rs. 2500 from me.
Oh, yes.
There was another too. Wasn't that a similar one?
It was a case related to coconuts.
Oh, yes.. I was not busy back then.
But I am quite busy now.
It's a matter of life, sir.
That family will suffer if you don't take up this case.
Don't you worry about the fees.
You might be saying the truth.
But do I have to travel so far to meet them? - Just once.
You must convince them so that they realise its seriousness.
Okay.
Meet me the day after tomorrow. - Okay. - We will talk.
Sir. - Yes. - Should we file a case regarding the fight?
Get lost..
We don't want to face the court. That's why.
Can't you understand?
If you don't convince the court about your situation
the case would be favourable to the opponent.
How will you live if he tries to take ownership for everything?
I am here after leaving behind many important things.
I don't have to hunt for clients.
Sudhakaran came to me to talk about your case
and not his. Won't you consider that?
We want things to go well for him.
Things won't go well for him just like that.
If Prabhakaran takes over, Sudhakaran won't get the job.
What do you want us to do?
This is a petition form.
I want the both of you sign this form and return it.
I shall take care of the rest.
This is not the time to hesitate.
If the first wife is no more, the second wife and daughter
has rights over the deceased's property, as per law.
It's foolishness to not go ahead with the case.
You must show interest in this case and appear before the court.
Do you understand?
Oh, God. Keep us safe.
It's your blessings that helped me to go ahead with the case.
Everything is in the hands of law now.
Please bless Mukundan, the lawyer
to perform well in the court.
Please bless us.
Get lost. - Leave. - Don't take it. It's not broken.
Stop there.. Hey!
Since your shop is near the temple
ensure to sell better coconuts.
Not bad ones like these. Understood?
I request the court not to vacate this injunction.
If you vacate the injunction before
the judgement of the partition case
they might bribe and influence the teachers
and create more debts in the name of the school.
So, by taking this situation into consideration, I request the court
to sustain the injunction and grant a favourable verdict
to my client regarding his right to property.
I have filed a detailed objection, your Honour.
I would like to present before the court that the wealth
the defendant has been accepting from his father.
75 cents of coconut plantation in Meethala Chathothu
that was registered on January 13, 1979
at Veliyangara Substation office
as per registration number 1053, survey number 8/2A.
20 cents of land, the mill and its equipments
that was registered under registration number 308
Survey number 3/83A on September 27, 1982.
The 4.5 acres of land under survey number 13/47A
that was eligible for paddy cultivation on June 19, 1987.
The defendant has forcefully taken possession of it from his father.
He has transferred most of the land he acquired from his father.
He has taken ownership
of money, wealth and several other possessions.
Hence, I request the court not to sustain his injunction.
Since school is a public institution
it must not fall into wrong hands.
He is not entitled to any property.
It's true.
But I appointed you to defend me.
The mother and daughter are innocent.
Sudhakaran is the reason why Mukundan agreed to appear for them.
If you convince them, they will be ready for a compromise.
Do you expect me to compromise with them?
That's your choice. Since father gave you most of his wealth
it's likely that the case would favour them as they are struggling.
You may not even get your share.
There is something called humanity apart from law.
I can settle for anything other than a compromise.
You don't have to meet them.
Sudhakaran is the one who helps them.
Discuss with him.
I don't see a better way that might be favourable to you.
"The holy river Ganga"
"and the river Yamuna."
"Oh, dear, tell me"
"if they would meet here or not."
"Tell me.." - Sir. - Yes?
The other song was better. - Which one?
"A friend is no more a friend."
"The love is.."
This is a sad song. This won't go with the situation.
That's true.
When will the school re-open?
Quite soon.
I would want your vehicle near the school all the time.
I'll have to go to the town and we'll have other needs as well.
I see. - Of course.
Where are we going now?
You may go where you want to, Natarajan.
It's today that I enjoy the nature's beauty here.
The heat just melted down. - Sir.
Stop..
It's sure that Prabhakaran would lose the case.
The school is all ours.
Really? - Yes.
We're going to enjoy nature's beauty. Do you want to join?
Will the verdict favour us? - There's no doubt about it.
Mukundan has taken care of it. - God is with us.
Do you recognise him, sir?
No. - The both of us are travelling on the same road.
The headmaster.. - The one who quit his job.
I see. - We have political influence in Thiruvananthapuram.
Why? - In order to let the Government take over the school.
That won't be necessary.
Have faith.
It won't take more than a week. Are you coming?
Where are you going? - No where.
The sky is clear.
I'll see. Let's go, Natarajan. - Okay.
Bye..
I had visited your place.
I know that you are mad at me.
I got furious when you tried to stop my jeep, the other day.
I felt bad when I thought about it later.
It happened for the good.
I decided to give it a try on that day.
It was that fight that prompted me to approach the lawyer.
I don't see why you should
take up the pain in our family matter.
That's not a pain for me at all.
I can understand your situation.
Rs. 30,000 isn't a small amount.
I shall take up the responsibility.
I can settle you for Rs. 30,000 or even Rs. 50,000.
Let's end this case. What do you say?
You can forget about it.
You call yourself a peace maker!
Don't try to make me fall for your tricks.
The truth will always win. And we will get the school.
If you ever come back
we'll thrash you for good.
Let's go, Natarajan.
You may continue to feed them.
Don't you get green grass here?
I mean, for the cows.
They eat hay only when they are hungry.
The cows love green grass.
What else do you feed them?
Did you feed them with fodder? - No.
Cotton seeds? - No.
Feed them with cotton seed. Haven't you heard of it?
Boil them and mix it with strained water from rice.
It will yield you more milk.
Don't give them oil cake. Gram cake is really good.
Do you sell the milk? - We don't yield so much for that.
You must sell what you get.
When we had cattle at home
I used to sell milk to the nearby tea shop.
I used to drink it on the way and would pour water instead.
But milk is fat. It leads to cholesterol issues.
It acts as a body cooler.
By the way..
Things have taken a tumble.
Prabhakaran had come to meet me.
He said that he would give me Rs. 50, 000 instead of Rs. 30, 000.
I told him that he can't bribe me.
He is sure that he would lose. It was an attempt of compromise.
Where is your hometown? - Kadavathoor.
I had registered my name at the employment exchange after B. A.
I had worked at the village office
and at the coconut welfare board on a temporary basis.
I have worked as a conductor in a private bus.
It's been a few years since I finished TTC.
Employment got delayed due to financial constraints.
Is your name Bhanumati? - Yes.
Madhavan had told me.
Is there any truth in what I have heard? - What?
Do you have a weakness of writing poetry?
Is poetry supposed to be a weakness?
I am sorry. A friend of mine is a poet.
I was just being friendly with you.
To be honest, I enjoy poetry.
'Didn't you burn my children alive?'
'Didn't you pull out their eyes?' Poems such as those.
I used to learn those by heart and recite it. It's very difficult.
Are your poems revolutionary? - No.
They must be romantic poems, then. - Well..
What do I say? - They must be.
Okay, would you like some tea? - No..
I'll see you soon. I just came by. I'll come. - Okay.
Where were you? - Why?
A lawyer had send someone for you. - When?
He waited for a long time.
Was it you? Why are you here, so late?
I heard that you had sent someone for me.
It's a long way.
How can you be so stupid?
Just because I sent someone, is this the time when you come in?
Sorry, sir. I didn't know why you were asking for me.
Prabhakaran met me today and said that he could settle for Rs. 50,000
instead of Rs. 30,000 and that he was ready to compromise.
I got him to leave. - Oh, did you? - Yes.
Then you are doomed. - Oh, God!
Please sit.
The case you brought is trouble!
Neither would it profit me nor save my reputation.
What's wrong?
She isn't Ezhuthachan's wife.
Oh, no! She is. - Shut up!
He hasn't married her legally.
As per the amendment of 1976
even children who are born outside marriage
is entitled to ownership of their father's wealth.
So, she is eligible for ownership. That would be enough.
That is what I am saying.
Bhanumathi, her daughter
isn't Ezhuthachan's daughter.
Sir! - There's no use of yelling!
That's the truth. I did a research so that the case holds
and that led me to the truth.
She is the daughter of one Mr. Padmanabha Pillai.
Prabhakaran doesn't know this.
If he had, the case would've taken a different turn.
The mother and daughter don't have any right to property.
You must not let this out.
If you do, Prabhakaran's lawyer would take advantage of it.
The mother and daughter will be on the streets.
I am saying this for your safety.
If Prabhakaran is ready for a compromise
accept it.
I would suggest that you settle for a compromise and leave for good.
That will be better for you.
I didn't do all this for me! It was for you as well.
I was shocked when I knew that you aren't Ezhuthachan's wife
and Bhanumati is not his daughter.
I fought with Prabhakaran for you.
I got rid of him when he came to compromise.
You could have told me the truth if you were sincere.
This is unacceptable.
You shouldn't have done this to me. - But..
Check the length.
How much is it? - Seven and a half.
Sorry? - Seven and a half. - Seven and a half.
Give it to me.
Not that. Yes, that one.
Yes, measure those too. How much is it? - Eight.
Eight?
I was wrong about you. People here like you very much.
Okay.
Two, five.
Okay. - Is teak available in plenty here?
As per the new forest law..
Six and a half.
To be honest, what wrong have you done to me?
Did you borrow money from me? No, isn't it?
When.. - Two. - ...you come home to claim what's yours
I tried to stop you. Wasn't I foolish enough to do so?
Father, mother, son
and daughter.. You are a family.
Why should I interfere?
It was me who compelled them
to hire a lawyer against you.
Please forgive me, Mr. Prabhakaran.
So, why don't we settle for a compromise?
I don't want Rs. 50,000.
In return, you just have to give me a job in the school.
Did they agree to it?
They were always ready.
I approached you since I didn't want to move with a case.
I understand. I have been weary about it ever since.
My conscience was disturbed
because of the mistake I did. - I'm glad about it.
I am glad about it too.
Shall I inform my lawyer then?
That won't be necessary. We will talk about it now.
Let's settle it right here.
Kindly show them some sympathy. - Sure.
I am happy that this is over. - That's true.
Are you busy? - Not at all.
How about we discuss this over a drink?
Sure. Let's talk it over.
I had my last drink three years ago.
It was not because of happiness, but because of sorrow.
On the day I missed a job between the cup and the lip.
I drank a lot that day.
To be honest
I am visiting a bar for the first time.
Quietly.. - Why? I talk loudly when I am happy.
I am very comfortable to talk when I am drunk.
And I speak out the truth.
I would've been doomed if you hadn't agreed to compromise.
Do you know something?
There's no proof that she is Ezhuthachan's wife.
And Bhanumati is not your father's daughter either.
What?
You are a great man.
God will punish me if I keep this away from you.
I want to drink more.
But you should not leave them empty handed.
They are innocent.
The innocent must not suffer.
God will punish us. That's why.
What you said the other day is true.
I know that you have suffered because of us.
You asked me why I kept the truth from you.
It's because that's a matter that can't be spoken of.
I am here to request you something.
My daughter must not know about this.
When she realises that the man whom
she considered as her father wasn't her father
she may break down.
So..
Please don't ignore this request.
I..
I know that you have no obligations to us.
But please consider this as a mother's request.
I had gone to your place.
I was told that you left early.
I was so drunk yesterday that I blurted out something.
That's all right. - That's not it.
Bhanumati isn't aware of anything.
Of what? - Well..
The wealth isn't the matter here.
Bhanumati may not be able to accept the fact.
I don't care about school or my job.
Please don't say this to anyone.
I shall leave. I won't be of any inconvenience.
Please don't reveal this in the court.
Please. I beg you.
Please don't let this out. Please, I beg you.
Please.
Since the new academic year has started already
the injunction must be vacated.
Since this may affect the student's education
I request the court to make a decision at the earliest.
I would like to present certain matters
that may bring a diversion to this case.
The property partition case was brought up
to the court saying that the opposite party
was my party's father's wife.
But the truth is that he was never married to her legally.
The opposite party was just my client's father's mistress.
According to the amendment of 1976
the child born outside marriage is entitled to father's wealth.
But the most crucial part of this case
is that Bhanumati is not the daughter of my client's father.
She is the illegitimate daughter of Sarada, the opposite party.
My client wasn't aware of this.
It was when Mr. Madhavan Ezhuthachan
had worked at a school that he fell in love with this woman.
I would like to inform the court that my client
is the only rightful heir to his father's wealth.
What the hell have you done?
This wouldn't have leaked without your knowledge. Tell me.
Sir, I..
You ruined their life by letting this out.
They are left with no school, wealth nor a house to stay.
It was a mistake, sir.
Don't bother to explain.
If I see you again.. Such a savage!
I hid it from you because I didn't want to hurt you.
I am not saying that it's not my mistake.
I admit my mistake.
If it was wrong of me
to have walked out with the man I loved
I have committed that mistake.
And I paid for it.
I had to watch
your father being butchered
by my relatives.
I was about to commit suicide.
Madhavan told me that I should live for you.
He wanted to give a life
to his best friend's wife and daughter.
He loved you as his daughter
and raised you.
Since we knew that it would upset you
he asked me to keep it away from you.
And I didn't tell you anything.
That's the only mistake I have committed.
I won't ever recover from this shock.
I was told that you were unaware of this
and that you wouldn't be able to bear the truth.
But I had already let it out before she had told me that.
I hope that your problem is solved.
I'm not concerned about it now.
I don't want to attain anything
having put you in this situation.
I couldn't make anyone happy yet.
My parents had to set aside their priorities
to get my things done.
They hoped that I would take care of the family.
I couldn't achieve anything so far.
Nothing.
To be honest, my family is suffering a lot.
I understand that you are going through a lot.
No one is at fault.
We realise some matters
at certain point of time.
That is it.
There should be some courage to die as well.
I don't have that.
I am not waiting for the verdict.
I can guess that.
We are leaving.
Leaving? Where to?
It's better that we leave before they throw us out.
There is a distant relative of my mother.
If that door doesn't open
we have no clue what to do.
But.. So fast.. - Forget about us.
We want you to be okay.
I won't be here to light the lamp anymore, Father.
What have you decided, Venkatesh?
I will only be a burden if I accompany you.
I will do some job and live here.
If I can't, I'll go back to Erode.
The Government has taken over our school.
I will get a job.
I don't want any gain by ruining your life.
I still have some hope left.
We will have a place to rest our heads in this vast world.
Please don't go.
I now realise that peace of mind is the most important thing.
I won't have it until my death if you leave this place.
I know that you wanted me to be successful.
You unwillingly went to the court just for me.
I again request you a favour again.
Don't leave this place.
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"In the awning at the temple"
"the moon laid the decorations."
"To wake up young dragonflies"
"the flowers got ready in the back stage."