'T.P. BALAGOPALAN. M.A'
Oh, my dear God!
I've done M.A and still I'm earning just Rs. 800.
I'm disappointed, but I'm not showing it to you.
You make so many guys billionaires.
Why can't you help me a bit?
I have taken five lottery tickets.
If possible, please help me win this time.
Stop there!
This is all I have.
This isn't my savings.
I kept it in my purse so that the purse doesn't feel dishonoured.
Hail Lord Ayyappan!
First prize, Rs. 1 lakh. No.
Nothing.
Why do you do this to me?
Just stop there!
I said, stop. - I don't want to take bath. - This girl!
You are too spoilt.
I'm not going to school without colour pencils.
My teacher said
that I must have colour pencils.
Tell her, you'll get it soon.
Your uncle will get his salary today.
So he's going to buy you all the colour pencils tonight.
Okay?
Mom, I want a puppy.
Honey, you woke up early today?
What kind of a puppy do you want?
The one that bites or one that doesn't?
A puppy that won't bite.
Your uncle will get his salary today.
So while returning home tonight
he'll buy you a beautiful puppy.
Now go and brush your teeth, sweetheart.
Radha.
Balagopalan will get his salary today, right?
I don't know.
Devi told me yesterday.
Why are you asking me then?
You never take me seriously.
I had promised God
to offer ten big bottles of oil in the temple
if he got a job.
It's been six months now.
You guys aren't concerned about that at all.
Nobody is religious here.
Show mercy to us, Lord Ayyappan!
God, I didn't win the lottery this time too.
Today I'll get my salary, but there are a lot of problems.
Please make sure I handle everything.
Everything will be fine, dear.
Over here.
But you need to solve some problems now.
Those problems are waiting right outside your home.
Hey, everybody's here.
Here. - Firewood, Rs. 25.
Okay. Firewood is getting costly.
Milk, Rs. 150. Give it.
How come you all are here in the morning?
Just to remind you.
This is something which I never forget.
Come in the evening, okay?
Leave now. Hey, come here. - What?
The milk you supply is adulterated. - Then stop buying.
I didn't mean that. Please go.
This is the newspaper bill.
Come in the evening. - Okay.
Bala, aren't you taking the bus?
No, I'll walk. Walking is good for health.
Join me, it's an exercise too.
If you want, I can pay your bus fare.
No, thanks.
This is the best age to walk.
He travels by bus on the first ten days after getting the salary.
And when the money gets over, he walks. - I know.
Without a union, it's very difficult for labourers to survive.
This union is for our protection and not for opposing our bosses.
I think we should take actions against them
only if they don't approve our requests.
No, we don't want their sympathy.
We want our rights.
We'll discuss that in detail.
Hey, there's a discussion in the evening.
You must come. - What discussion?
About forming the proper union.
Why do you want to risk our current salary?
Please don't jeopardise our job, Mr. Karunan.
What can we say to a coward like him?
Two hundred and fifty..
Taking loans.. - Sir, the M.D is calling.
Me? - Yes.
Winning a lottery is the only way out.
Sir, did you call me? - Yes.
Yes. - How's the working of the union going?
I don't know, sir.
Why not? Didn't you join the union?
No, sir.
I am being pressurised to do so, but I won't.
Why?
The company is more important to me than the union, sir.
The company is in loss.
I'm aware of that, sir.
But it's worse now.
I thought so.
How? - All the companies are going through a bad time.
Mr. Balagopalan, do you know how much trouble you went through
to join this company?
Yes, sir.
No matter what happens, I'll never join the union. Trust me.
Then you'll get all the necessary support from here.
Thank you, sir.
You may go and do your work with sincerity.
I will, sir.
Hello.
Excuse me, has Mr. Balagopalan left?
No, he's inside.
Did you get your salary today?
Does he owe you money?
No, I was just asking. - Okay.
Hey, why didn't you come inside?
I thought you won't be able to escape from here. - I see.
So that's what you think about me.
No, I thought you might have forgotten about me.
You are not a true friend.
Hey, forget that. Give my money.
I didn't get the salary yet. - Give my money.
I'll get the salary tomorrow. Trust me. - Stop fooling me.
I know you are hiding the money.
There.
I'll give you tomorrow.
No.
No, I can't wait.
Now we are good.
Let's go have a coffee and chat.
For how many more months should I pay to settle the loan?
Don't you know? It's my loss if you don't pay.
I'm the guarantor after all.
Do you think I'll get you in trouble and escape?
If you do so, I'll kill you.
My hands can beat you back too.
Hey, I have built a fence
around my eight cents of land.
So the main issue is solved. You just have to build a house.
I will.
Soon I'll build a beautiful two-storey house there.
I won't invite you there. Don't feel bad about it. - Oh.
Fine, I'll look at your house far away from a binocular.
That'll be okay. I don't mind.
Lottery tickets, sir. Do you want one? - Yes.
Hey, leave that. - If it is good as per the numerology, I'll take one.
How about this one? - No.
I'll select one. Do you have 'Mahalaxmi lottery' ticket?
Yes, sir. - Okay.
Okay.
Lottery tickets.
Hey, pal. - Lottery tickets..
Will you buy me a coffee?
At least don't be a miser when you have the money.
Okay.
I'll pay today. Come. - Good.
Order whatever you want today.
I have only one wish. - What? To make you spend some money.
Hey, I'm a poor guy.
Come here.
Don't turn around now.
Notice the people sitting behind us.
They are lovers. I saw them on the beach one day.
Don't turn around. I don't know why guys waste their time on girls.
What if they are a married couple?
No. I saw this guy dropping her home
on his bike one day.
I see. So you are spying on her.
No, I'm not. It was a coincidence.
Why are you jealous?
Why would I be jealous?
I would never run behind a woman. It's shameful!
Like women are interested in you!
That's because I don't let them.
To go around with them in beaches, cinema theatres, restaurants
and to compliment them on their looks..
It's just shameless.
Do you know what I think? - What?
You're saying this because you can't have them.
What nonsense! - Hey.. Sit down. - No.
No.. - I was just joking. - I am going.
Are you leaving because you don't want to pay?
Fine, I'm leaving too. - Hey.
Don't be stupid. Here's the money.
'Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow. '
'And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go.'
'It followed her to school one day, that was against the rules.'
'It made the children laugh and play, to see the lamb at school.'
Hey, uncle is home! - Uncle..
Here are your colour pencils and your toy.
Bala, why do you spend so much money like this?
It didn't cost that much, Sister.
Stop making demands from now on.
I'll teach you a lesson.
Your uncle can't spend all the money on you.
I don't get these kids.
Mom, it doesn't have a sound.
Oh, it has no sound. Ask your dad to bring one with sound.
Start writing. Here's your pencil.
Her stupid complaints!
Bala, there's no news of Chandrankutty.
What if he has fallen sick?
He never listens to me. He has become too stubborn.
He's always busy.
Working as a bus conductor is really stressful.
I hope he arrives tonight. I've got to pay kids' fees.
I think Chandran will come.
But still..
We can pay their fees later too, but they'll take fine.
I think Chandran will be back within two days, right?
Sure.
Still..
Why didn't you tell him about the fees when he visited two days ago?
He was so tired. I couldn't talk to him about the money then.
And he left early in the morning.
Doesn't he know that kids' school fees need to be paid?
Are you done with your work in the kitchen?
Yes.
Then stay here.
Here, pay whoever you want to.
The milkman and the newspaper man waited till the evening.
I'll pay them in the morning.
I think you'll have to pay the kids' fees.
Chandran is too clever. He never pays their fees.
Forget it. Why do you fight with sister for that?
A bus conductor earns Rs. 50 per day.
And Chandran knows how to make extra money too.
You must be hungry. Come, I'll serve dinner.
Has Balagopalan arrived?
Yes. He's resting, Grandma.
He's having a headache.
Oh, God! What happened to him?
Grandma, let him rest.
Go away.
What happened to you, dear?
Grandma, she was lying. I'm fine.
Stop lying. You are having a fever.
What if it gets worse!
Goddess, I will offer you a silk cloth and a bangle. - Grandma.
Please cure my grandson. - Grandma.
Why do you offer so much to cure a headache? I am fine.
Don't say anything.
You got your salary, right? - Yes.
Did you forget about the oil that we must offer to the God?
I will give them.
Brother, I think this is the house loan paper. It came this morning.
Will it get approved?
They don't have the scheme.
What do they don't have? Oh, Goddess..
Grandma, please. Go and sleep.
I know what to do. You don't have to tell me.
Oh, Goddess..
There's no specific reason.
They just can't give a loan right now.
First of all, there's no fund in the housing board.
And second of all, there's no strong recommendation.
We are giving you my eight cents of land as security
for the money you lend.
And you would be making payments only after the completion
of each stage of house building. Then your money is safe.
And once the house is built, it'll also be considered as security.
We can't do anything. If you know a minister
or some famous politician, your work will be done.
You mean the one who doesn't have a recommendation from a minister
doesn't have the right to build a house?
If you were from a backward caste
then there was a scheme to get a loan.
I can't change my caste now.
Mr. Balagopalan, to get works like this done
there's a solution.
You need to give some bribe.
Thanks a lot for this solution.
What I mean is.. - Sure, I'll bribe you.
I'll bribe everyone in this office. - Mr. Balagopalan.. - No.
Balagopalan, there have been some changes in the committee.
The transferred me to the executive group.
I think Mr. Karunan doesn't like you much.
I'm scared of joining the union.
I can't afford to lose my monthly salary.
I was just saying.
I have a lot of problems.
I've to visit secretariat and get my house loan approved.
I'm thinking to change my job.
So that I can earn more profit.
Try it. You just need to impress the boss.
He'll be convinced because you didn't join the union.
That's true. If I do sales canvassing, I'll get commission.
That would be an extra income. I think I should try it.
It's okay if you want to be a salesman.
But you need to take leave from the office. - Sure, sir.
And we'll have to deduct that day's salary.
It's okay, sir. I'll manage with the commission.
Well, the commission depends on your talent.
I'm pretty confident about this, sir.
I'm really glad that I'm working for Falcon Products.
A sales representative should be very smart
and convincing.
Don't you think I'm capable of that, sir?
You are smart. Try to be pleasing.
With manners and respect
you must treat your customers warmly.
Greetings.
What is it?
I'm T.P. Balagopalan, M.A from Falcon Products.
We are selling some products
that would be very useful in your house.
Hello.
Everyone has started liking Falcon Products.
From toys to chandelier
we create everything for you.
This is an important item of Falcon Products.
How beautiful and easy to use!
We sell quality products at a reasonable price.
We don't need this right now.
Look at it.
We don't need wallpaper now.
No problem, but whenever you need it
don't forget about Falcon Products. This is washable
in case it gets dirty. Let me show the demonstration.
Please come.
We are not interested. - Sir, just see. Please.
We told you, we don't want it right now.
You won't say that once you use it.
Please just look.
Let's assume that it gets dirty.
What will you do?
You can clean it by using just water.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
I am..
Get out! - My bag.. - Get out of my house!
Get out! - I say, get out! - Sorry.
I'm sorry. Sorry.
Please.. - Just get out. - Just leave!
Don't hurt me, please.. - Get out!
Forgive me. Sorry. I'm sorry.
His stupid wallpaper! - Sorry.
I have a doubt. There are some people
who make reasons to see our house in the afternoon
and then come to steal in the night. Could he be from that gang?
We can't trust these guys.
'Beware of dogs!'
Is somebody home?
Is somebody there?
Is somebody home?
What do you want?
Greetings.
Are you here to greet me? Where are you from?
Actually, I'm.. - I know, you are here to seek donation.
You are not going to get anything from here. Go.
Ma'am, you may call me a rascal or a thief.
But don't insult me by calling me a charity case or a politician.
Who are you then?
Look how beautiful and attractive this wallpaper is.
We sell quality products at a reasonable price.
These are multicolour wallpapers from Falcon Products.
It's attractive and beautiful.
Exotic multicolour wallpaper.
Who's disturbing my sleep?
Sorry, sir. It's 9.30 a.m, that's why.
Look how beautiful is this. - Let me see.
You can make your walls beautiful like a garden.
This is an amazing invention of Falcon Products.
If you stick.. - Just leave.
What's the price?
Oh, it's very.. - Please go inside.
Why are you always so rude?
It is beautiful. - It is. - Then buy it.
But I'm not going to pay for it.
It's okay, ma'am. He doesn't like art.
I will stick this wallpaper all over the house.
Please allow me.
I'll make your house beautiful.
Dear, if we use this wallpaper..
Look, how beautiful it is.
It's a quality product with reasonable price.
These are multi-coloured wallpapers from Falcon Products.
Very attractive.
What nonsense, Mom!
Dear, this is..
Do you think sticking this would solve our problems?
Ma'am, Falcon Products.. - Please stop it!
This is too much, Mom.
Don't mind, ma'am. But this..
Please leave. - What?
Please leave.
Okay, see you.
Excuse me, you have never heard of Falcon Products, right?
You should understand
that Falcon Products
creates quality wallpapers.
Even if it gets dirty
you can clean it with water.
Its colour won't get dull at all.
What should I do about it?
You must change your opinion about Falcon Products.
What if I can't? - Then..
Try to understand. You have no right
to interrupt my business.
Stop torturing me.
As a salesperson, I'm.. - Shut up!
Even I can be rude to you. You can't insult Falcon Products.
He's troubling me.
I.. - Who is he?
I don't know.
Who are you? - How dare you?
Talk decently. I'm a salesman of Falcon Products.
Your stupid Falcon Products. - Listen..
Why were you troubling this lady? - She was ruining my business.
Let me teach you a lesson. - Let me go.
My wallpapers.. - What's there in the bag? - Leave my hand..
Just wait..
How dare you! - Give me my bag!
What's the problem? - You are the problem.
What's wrong with you guys! I was just talking.
I am too decent to fight back.
I don't want these!
I was just thinking about you. - Hey.
I knew that you'd come today.
Well, I had decided
to give you a surprise.
Really?
You are too funny.
The kids were insisting all this time
to see their dad.
You should have come a little earlier.
Have they gone to school? - Yes.
Did you pay their fees?
Actually, Balan insisted. - What?
So I didn't refuse him. - What?
He paid the fees.
That wasn't necessary. - Come. - Here.
Why did you bother, Chandran?
It makes me happy.
Oh, you are thoughtful. - Let's go.
Chandran?
How are you?
I'm fine. - Thank God.
You look weak.
I almost died last week. - What?
Last week in Wayanad.
I was on the last trip for the day
in a bus full of passengers.
The bus was going really fast.
It was coming down a slope.
While taking a turn
a big vehicle overtook us.
Big vehicle? - A bus.
And due to the short distance, we couldn't pull the brake.
Finally, the driver just pulled the break and took a turn.
The bus slid
from the top of the mountain.
I was about 1,500 feet down the trench.
I was screaming from there.
I cried out your name and asked for help.
That's all I remember.
When I regained consciousness
the bus was stuck. Do you know what had happened?
There were a few dried plantains.
The bus was stuck between those plantains.
Grandmother-in-law.
My dear Grandmother-in-law. - God saved you.
No, it wasn't God.
It was your blessing that saved me.
See, I am having goosebumps while I speak.
Sounds like your kids and wife are lucky.
Hey, isn't she.. Aren't you learning typing now? Isn't she?
Leave that.
Can you describe that accident once again? How much was the descent?
Actually, I just assumed the descent.
Who notices the height of trench during the time of an accident?
That fish must be costly, right?
Why do you spend so much money?
What can I say? I like to spend for my family.
Radha, keep this money for kids' fees.
We don't need any money right now. Balagopalan will manage.
Give me that. I'll pay their fees. - Okay.
No need. He won't accept it. She is kidding you.
Go and cut the fish.
Go on, cook the fish while it's fresh.
Oh, my darling. Look here.
Not in front of grandma.
Move aside. - Let's go inside.
Brother-in-law is here.
Where is he?
He is sitting there.
Brother, you must take the fees from brother-in-law.
You don't have to pay his kids' fees every time. - No.
Dad, what's the meaning of 'freezing'? - 'Smoking kills.'
Freezing? - Yes.
'Freezing' means singing freely.
Dad, what does 'lad' mean?
Lad means..
Dear, there's no specific meaning for that.
They have different meanings for that in different countries.
Dad, how do you spell 'camel'?
How do we spell it?
'Camel.' - That..
That's 'K-A-M-L-A', camel.
'Camel.' - 'K-A-M-L-A', camel.
You don't know anything.
What did you say?
Is that how you talk to your dad?
I might not know anything, but I have raised you.
Radha.. Go inside..
Hey, Balagopalan.
I'm here to tell you something important.
I chose a girl for you.
She's studying in..
In some medical college.
She's a good looking girl with good qualities.
And she's from a good family too.
Is she studying in a medical college?
A doctor won't do for him.
I think you should find him a girl who cleared her IAS exam.
Devi thinks that I'm lying. Balan..
I talked to that girl's dad.
They're very much interested in you.
What did you tell them about him?
You need not look for prospective brides for me now.
I'll let you when it's time.
And please don't mind.
Of course not.
Last month, the kids'..
I know that you care very much for my kids.
Just now Radha told me about it.
About their school fees..
Radha told me about that too.
You are free to love your sister's kids.
Who is stopping you? - It's not that..
But how can you insist
on taking care of all their expenses alone?
After all, I'm their father. Give me a chance too. - That's..
Don't say a word. You have to take care of your expenses too.
It'll be a headache for you. - What? - I mean, I've a headache.
I think I should rest for some time.
He's too clever.
You go and serve food.
Sister, where is brother-in-law?
He left at 5.30 in the morning.
His first trip starts at 6:15 a.m.
Sister, did you take some money from my wallet?
Oh, I forgot to tell you.
You were asleep.
I gave Rs. 50 to Chandran to buy tobacco for his mom.
It's the least we can do for his mother.
I had kept that money for paying the electricity bill.
What happened?
She took it. I'll need the money I saved for buying rice.
If we don't pay the bill, they'll cut the electricity.
There's a queue for everything.
Hey, dear friends. My office is really far away from here.
And if I miss my bus, I'll get the next only one an hour later.
Please let me pay first. Today is the due date.
Everyone's in a hurry, sir.
I can't take a leave
or else I would have waited here the entire day. Please.
Ask the people behind me. - Okay.
I want all of you to agree. I can't take a leave.
They'll deduct my salary. Please let me pay first.
No!
He's lying.
You work in Falcon Products. It's five minutes away from here.
How would you know where I work! Just mind your own business.
Please, let me pay first.
Hey, go and stand behind! Go!
Let me stand here. - Just go back.
What are you doing, man? - Sorry.
Please stand aside. Ticket..
Ticket? - Two tickets, please.
Who's the other person?
I'll give you the change later. Ticket..
One ticket to Town Hall. - Ticket..
Ticket to Town Hall.
He already took your ticket. - Who?
I've taken your ticket.
Conductor, just give my ticket.
But he has already taken your ticket.
But I'm going to a different place.
I've taken your ticket till the last stop.
So you can get down wherever you want.
Actually, we had a little argument this morning.
Mister, stop this nonsense!
She pretends to be a stranger when she's upset. Stop this.
I think you should make up.
He's at least trying to be nice. - Yes.
Nonsense! Stop the bus. I want to get down.
You are so stubborn. Calm down, people are hearing us.
I said, stop the bus! - Hey..
I won't allow that.
Are you crazy?
Dear, you shouldn't talk to your husband like that.
Thanks, ma'am. Please explain her.
Damn!
What are you doing?
She's really upset at me.
You've tortured me enough.
Girls should never be so arrogant.
You should never torture women.
Men like you must understand that. What are you really up to?
Do you think insulting girls is a cool thing?
She was very.. A woman
should always respect a man.
Why? Are you her husband?
Well, she'll never get a husband like me.
Bala, don't get me wrong. - I won't.
You are a mental patient.
Keeping your desires
to yourself will only turn you into a cynic.
Who are you? A psychiatrist?
Maybe. - Get lost!
Nobody likes to listen to the truth. That's why you got upset.
It's so annoying. Stop analysing me.
I just told you what exactly happened there. Don't act smart.
I'm not lecturing you. Shall I tell you something?
Go ahead.
Just assume that she was unmarried. - Okay.
What if one of the guys from that bus
goes to marry her someday?
Do you know what would happen? - What?
That guy would think that she is having an affair with you.
And this whole thing will turn into a serious problem.
Oh, I didn't.. - What you did was wrong.
Really? - Of course.
Narayanankutty!
Please give me a week more.
The court case shouldn't suffer due to a shortage of money.
A guy has promised to lend me some money.
I want the money by day after tomorrow.
Though I may wait, I must pay my employees.
Hey, do you have any money?
I have millions in my account. How much do you want?
Don't make me angry. The lawyer is here.
To hell with the lawyer. Many lawyers have come and gone.
These lawyers are just concerned about making money.
I asked whether you have Rs. 50 or not.
If I had Rs. 5, I would've bought a magazine for myself.
There's a new story in the magazine
which I want to read.
Is Anitha home?
Why? Don't ask her.
She doesn't even have a proper sari to wear?
Are you even concerned about her?
Dear, the lawyer is in the other room.
I need Rs. 50 anyhow.
Why don't you stop doing this?
Even you don't understand me.
Should I let go of my money so easily?
For whom do you want that money?
If you're doing this for me, please don't.
Even I don't want it.
Fine, let me do this for me. I'll sell everything I have.
But I'll defeat Shivaraman at any cost.
Morning.
Hey.
Are you still angry at me?
I know, I was rude to you.
I wasn't thinking clearly.
Actually..
You have the right to be angry at me.
I shouldn't have behaved like that.
If you want, abuse me.
I'm ready to bear any punishment.
I couldn't sleep last night out of guilt.
What if someone from that bus comes to you with a marriage proposal?
Everything might go for a toss because of that incident.
I know, what I did was very wrong.
Please scold me for my peace of mind.
If you want, you can use some abusive language.
I can't because I have some manners.
Oh, you mean.. That's great.
You mean to say I don't have any manners.
Okay, that's enough. But..
You don't have to be so humble.
Please feel free to abuse me. I deserve it.
Something like scoundrel, rascal and so on.
What are you up to?
Actually, I..
I..
Just clear my way. - I can't.
Listen..
Actually, I'm feeling guilty.
That's why I'm feeling glad.
I mean bad.
If you don't mind, just say that you have forgiven me.
Don't you have any other work?
Yes, I do. I work at Falcon Products.
My name is T.P. Balagopalan, M.A.
I didn't ask. - I know. I just want you to know.
What's your name?
Not interested now.
You are funny.
People who say that the first impression is the best impression
are mad.
When I first met you, I thought you were very arrogant.
But now I think you are funny.
Did you guys make up?
But we are okay, right?
Is it wheat Dosa again?
Yes, Grandma.
You know that I don't like it.
We can't afford to have rice all the time.
What are you saying? Balagopalan earns Rs. 800 per month.
With just Rs. 200
your dad looked after the family so well.
That was a different time, Grandma.
In those times, people used to cultivate their own rice.
But today, we have to pay for everything.
Then why can't we start cultivating again in our native?
We have so much extra land for farming.
I think we should build a little temple there.
Only then we'll become prosperous.
Shouldn't he be doing a good job after studying so much?
Working in the fields won't do him any good.
I think that'll be much better than this.
I got Chandran's letter.
What's the news?
He's thinking to buy a bus.
That's a good idea.
He's a smart guy. He cares for the family.
But buying a bus will be too expensive, right?
That..
I'll read out the letter to you.
'Respected Grandmother-in-law, greetings.'
'I have selected a bus.'
'The bus seems good and without any fault.'
'It's a second-hand bus, so it needs a little repair.'
'I'll get it at a reasonable price. I've got some money.'
'The driver, Kunjikannan, has also agreed to contribute some money.'
'I want my grandmother-in-law'
'whom I respect the most'
'to convince Balagopalan'
'and arrange Rs. 15,000.'
'If he doesn't have the cash'
'please tell him to mortgage his eight cents of land.'
'I hope you are doing great.'
'Love, Chandran.'
Once he buys the bus, we can get the land back too.
I don't think so. - Stay out of this.
It's the first time he's asking for a favour.
He married me without even asking for dowry.
We didn't have anything to give him as dowry.
And you married him without even telling anyone.
Chandran needs money for a good thing, dear.
She doesn't want my husband to grow.
If anything goes wrong, you have Chandran's house to go.
But Balagopalan is taking care of all the expenses here.
I know that you don't like me staying here.
I am staying here just because my kids are studying here.
This is the reason you are not getting married.
Whatever it is, I won't let them use that eight cents of land.
Here. The third bedroom will be here.
That should have an attached bathroom too.
Sure. - As it's a duplex house, the foundation should be strong, right?
Six feet would do.
Since the soil is compact, there won't be any problem.
Whatever, but it should be a duplex.
So what is the plan? I'll have to leave now.
Okay, you may leave.
In order to get loans sanctioned.. - Yes.
They say that we need to bribe the officers.
Yes. You should.
Sure. - Okay.
But I don't get the time to go there. - Okay.
I don't mind bribing them.
But the rates that the carpenters charge amuses me.
Yes. - Whatever it is, I need to get my work done.
Okay. See you.
Hey, what are you doing here?
Am I not allowed here?
Please don't fight again.
This is my property. I'm building a house here.
Good for you. So from now on, I can't come here.
That's why I say, you are a funny person.
What's your name?
It's not important.
I just asked. Since things between us have improved..
What do you mean?
Don't fight.
Don't worry, I'm a decent guy.
I asked your name since we know each other now.
Anitha.
Nice name.
I shall leave. I'm getting late. - Okay.
Hey, wait a minute.
Where did you say you work? - I didn't say anything.
Then where are you working?
I'm a teacher in the school nearby.
The English medium school here.
My sister's kids study there.
Really? In which grade?
The elder one, Mini, is in the third grade.
And the younger one, Divya, is in the second grade.
Oh, they are my students. - I see.
See you.
Did you come walking till here?
This is the best age to walk.
Who is he? - I don't know. - Still, you were talking to him.
He was just asking the route.
He was asking about you.
Oh, it's nothing. Let's not discuss it.
Mom, where are my shoes? I'll get late.
It's just 8.30 a.m.
Why do you want to go so early?
Just keep your uniform clean or else I'll smack you.
Will you smack me too?
No, you are my sweetheart.
Did you take your colour pencils? - Yes.
What?
Why are you getting ready like this?
Nothing.
What's this? Don't they have clean uniforms?
There is nothing wrong with it.
I don't think so. Give them ironed uniforms.
Otherwise, they would look like kids from a poor house.
They have worn it only once, Bala.
That's enough for it to get dirty.
You should send them to school in neat and tidy uniform.
People will notice. Please go and iron it.
I'll go and drop them in the school. - What?
Won't you get late for work? - That's okay.
But dropping them to school is more important.
And we shouldn't send them to school alone.
Don't you read newspapers? Nowadays, kids get kidnapped.
You are right.
How come you're worried about this now?
What's your problem? He cares for the kids.
She has a problem with everything. - Go.
Come, kids. I'll change your uniforms.
Hurry.
You have changed so much.
Please go and get a glass of water.
Walk fast. I'm already late. - Don't hold my hand.
We'll walk.
Here. - You go.
Why are you coming with us?
Stop talking and just walk.
India is my country.
India is my country..
All Indians.. - All Indians..
...are my brothers and sisters.
...are my brothers and sisters..
I love my country.
I love my country..
And I am proud of its rich..
...and varied heritage.
...and varied heritage..
I shall always..
...strive to be worthy of it.
...strive to be worthy of it..
I shall give my parents..
...teachers.. - ...teachers..
...and all elders respect..
...and treat everyone with courtesy.
To my country.. - To my country..
...and my people.. - ...and my people..
...I pledge my devotion.
These are my sister's kids.
I know them.
Go to your classes.
Be good girls or else the teacher will punish you. Go.
Do you beat your students?
Not really.
Then you should. You should beat little kids.
My elder niece is too mischievous.
You can treat them as you want.
They are not in some prison.
I mean, if they are mischievous, you should punish them.
That's the only way to teach them manners.
Sometimes I help them to learn English and Maths.
They are weak in those two subjects.
What? That can't be possible.
It's time for my class.
Hey, I've stopped selling wallpapers. I'm in the office now.
Call me if the kids trouble you.
Here's my contact number and address.
If they act mischievous
or if they fight with others, let me know. Don't hesitate.
They are my sister's kids. So I care about them a lot.
See you later. - Okay.
Anitha, didn't you still tell him the route? - What?
He's the guy who asked you for the route yesterday, right?
Please tell him something.
Hello.
Is it for me? - Yes.
Falcon Products here.
May I know who's speaking?
Give it to me. - Hey, stop it. Sorry, I wasn't telling you.
I'll send one soon. Okay.
I'll receive a call. - What?
Hey, let me know if there's a call for me.
Hello. Balagopalan. Sure.
Sorry.
Yes, T.P. Balagopalan here.
Don't you have any sense of responsibility?
What? Oh, it's you.
I had told you that a family would be coming to see Devi.
They are coming today evening.
So you must reach home by that time.
Don't be late, okay? - Okay.
Okay.
I'll make a grand offering if this alliance gets fixed.
God!
Go carefully, okay?
Hey, can you please wait?
They are here to see you.
Please have some tea. - Sure.
And they want to know if you can speak.
For that, you need to speak to them.
What's your name, dear?
They want to know whether you can speak or not.
Well, I can speak.
Thank goodness.
You can be relieved now.
I'm sorry, I went to pick up the kids.
I got late. Have you been here for long?
No. - He's the girl's brother.
Greetings.
They have seen the girl. What's your decision?
You guys can have a word. I'll leave you alone.
Didn't you have any other sari to wear? Why didn't you tell her?
She never listens to me.
That guy works in a municipal office.
He can take care of her. He said that he liked her.
What about the dowry?
Oh, what can I say about that?
I told everything about you people.
You know about my financial situation.
As per the discussion we had, you'll have to give them
ten sovereigns worth of gold and Rs. 15,000.
We'll arrange it.
I won't say that it's a big demand.
I'm thinking to sell my eight cents of land.
If we are lucky, we'll buy it later.
I know, I don't have the right to speak in between now.
But please allow me to give my suggestion.
Tell me. - Please go ahead.
Can I? - Sure.
I didn't like that guy.
What?
Do you want to marry a collector?
Don't force her if she doesn't want to.
Now we don't have to worry.
I'll give them some reason and reject it.
What are you up to?
Who do you think you are?
What's wrong with that guy?
I know how much you have worked hard
to buy that eight cents of land.
What is the spelling of 'Prize'?
Nisha.
P-R-I-Z-E. - Good.
What is the spelling of 'Glad'?
Ravi.
G-L-A-D.
Okay. Now Divya, spell 'Sorry'.
C-O-R.. - What?
...O-R..
C-O-R? I told you to practice at home. - I did.
Then why did you spell wrong? Isn't your uncle teaching you?
No. - Don't lie.
Uncle reaches home after we go to sleep.
Oh, I see.
Teacher, you have a call. - Me?
Yes, from someone named Balagopalan.
Be silent.
Hello. - Hello, it's me T.P. Balagopalan.
Why didn't you call me?
Oh, just like that.
I realised that you really teach your nieces at home.
How? Did the kids tell you that?
They are too mischievous. They lie a lot.
I want to tell you something important. When can we meet?
What do you want to say?
I want to say that in person. Don't think that I'm bothering you.
If you don't mind, please meet me at my property.
Actually, I might leave early today.
I'll come there early then.
Please meet me if you don't mind, okay?
Okay.
Who is Balagopalan?
He.. He's my cousin, sir.
Oh.
I came a bit early. Please come.
I had planned to dig a well there.
But people are suggesting me not to waste any place on that.
They say a tube well is a better option.
But I'll have to get people from Tamil Nadu for that.
What did you want to tell me?
The same issue. Tube well..
I don't know anything about tube well.
A tube well is a type of water well.
I wasn't talking about the meaning.
Oh, about digging the well.
We'll get men from Tamil Nadu for that.
I think installing a tube well will be expensive.
This tube well has become a nuisance.
You said you wanted to talk about the kids. - I'll do that too.
This is my house plan.
This is the drawing room. There will be partition here.
This is the dining room. Should I keep the dining room
upstairs or downstairs?
By upstairs, did you mean the sky?
I'm serious. If it's in the upstairs, after lunch
we can place two chairs in the porch and sit leisurely.
Why do you need two chairs to sit?
There will be two people.
Shouldn't there be?
How would I know?
See you tomorrow.
What's wrong? - I have to meet someone. It's urgent.
Enough, Chandran. - No, Grandmother-in-law.
It should be softer.
As long as I'm alive
I'll take very good care of you.
This is called true love. Is it itching?
Do you feel better now?
I said, come here.
I'll be back.
What? - Why are you buttering her?
Don't you have anything else to do?
Then how will our work get done?
Buttering her won't do any good. - Then?
Balan is a soft-hearted person. He can help us.
But Devi can be a problem.
I think we should butter her up.
She's too smart for that.
What should I do then?
It's a very profitable business.
I'll just need Rs. 15,000.
And how do I arrange that?
That's your concern! - Stop it!
Talk softly. There are so many sisters
who collect money from their brother and help their husband.
I envy those husbands.
Can't you see how much I'm worried?
What do I do? - Seriously?
Do some emotional drama
but don't overdo it.
When they agree to give the money, write me a letter.
I'll reach here right away.
I'll take my leave now. I'm busy.
Okay, see you then.
Have food and go.
Is there fish curry? - No.
Fine, let's have whatever is there.
Come with me..
Teacher, look at this. This is what I was telling you about.
Miss. Anitha, the principal is calling you.
Go.
What is it, sir?
Don't panic. I got a call from SMC hospital.
Your dad's admitted there.
He had a minor heart attack.
You can go if you want.
Can I make a call? - Sure.
Yes, Balagopalan here. What?
Don't worry, he'll be fine. Which hospital?
Okay, I'll be there.
Sir, where is the casualty? - Over there. - Thank you.
What did the doctor say?
They said he's fine now.
Hey, you are that salesman, right?
Yes, Falcon products. But I'm not doing that work anymore.
My sister's kids are studying in Anitha's school.
They informed me about this news.
Dear, there's no one to help us.
But I'm here to help you, ma'am.
Just a minute. I want to talk to her. Please come.
What happened to him suddenly?
They said he collapsed in the court's veranda.
Is your dad an advocate?
Or is he working at the court?
No. He has been busy with the court procedures for six years.
We have lost everything because of the never ending cases.
Which case?
It's okay if you don't want to tell me.
Don't tell me if you consider me as a stranger.
It's not that. It's just that I don't like thinking about it.
Sharing one's sorrows with others brings relief.
My dad was a PWD contractor.
Then he started a finance company.
My dad's friend, Shivaraman Nair, used to look after the business.
He was dad's close friend. But he betrayed dad.
He stole about Rs. 8 lakhs from dad.
God!
He filed a case against him and has been busy with it since then.
We had three lorries and a car.
He sold all of that and has even mortgaged our house.
Today was the judgment day in the court.
Dad collapsed after hearing court's decision.
My mom's not concerned about anything.
She's only interested in novels and movies.
I've to take care of everything with my salary.
Sorry. So that means
we both are facing the same situation.
Dear, doctor asked to bring this medicine from outside.
I'll get it. - No, I'll get it.
No, please allow me.
Mom, get the money. - Wait.
Are you trying to insult me? I've the money to buy one medicine.
Is there anything else you need? Do you want anything, ma'am?
Just a.. - No, thanks.
I'll be right back.
Bala.. Hey! Wait. Be careful with the vehicle.
Bala, wait!
Hey! - Oh, I didn't see you.
I was looking for you everywhere, but couldn't find you.
Really? - Yes, I..
The other day when I saw you, you ran away. - When?
That's okay. Anybody would have run in that situation.
What do you mean? - Hey!
What? - Who's that girl?
Which girl? I'm getting late.
Hey, who need these medicines?
These medicines are for my colleague's..
Mother? - It's for his mother's..
You don't know that person. - Hey, tell me.
I'll get you someday. Stupid medicines!
Here.
Ma'am, do you have a flask? - No.
Then how will you store tea?
I'll get a flask. Do you want anything else?
Magazine? Sure.
Hey, please wait.
What is it? - Please take this.
When you called me up and said
that your dad's sick
I thought maybe I meant something to you.
So I'll feel bad if you behave formally with me.
I have the money. I had taken some money from the school.
Save it for later.
I'll let you know if I need it.
Do you know, Anitha?
It's been a long time since I lost my parents.
But after meeting your parents, I feel
like I've got them back.
I was living my life without any desires.
But at this moment..
I don't know what to say.
"Each flower will be filled with nectar"
"if the spring season arrives."
"All my dreams would be about you"
"if my imagination had the power to fly."
"Each flower will be filled with nectar"
"if the spring season arrives."
"My desires were hidden"
"deep within my heart."
"My desires were hidden"
"deep within my heart."
"But through a melodious love song"
"you awakened them."
"But through a melodious love song"
"you awakened them."
"Each flower will be filled with nectar"
"if the spring season arrives."
"Don't know how"
"but destiny brought us together."
"Don't know how"
"but destiny brought us together."
"The journey of life has become beautiful"
"because of your presence."
"The journey of life has become beautiful"
"because of your presence."
"Each flower will be filled with nectar"
"if the spring season arrives."
"All my dreams would be about you"
"if my imagination had the power to fly."
"Each flower will be filled with nectar"
"if the spring season arrives."
Ma'am.
We were just talking about you. - Really?
Anitha's dad was saying that we should have had a son like you.
Didn't he get out of his room?
He just went to his bed. Come in.
No.. Please don't get up.
I'm okay.
Do you feel better now?
Yes, I do.
But still, don't walk and talk too much.
He should take enough rest. - Right.
I met the doctor today. He prescribed a tonic for you.
He said that it's good for blood purification.
You waste too much money, Balan.
Oh, it's nothing, ma'am.
Here, I bought some apples.
They say, 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'.
Give him one every day.
You are too much. Looks like you have spent a lot.
Don't you worry about the money, ma'am.
You know
I'm getting around Rs. 1,500 a month.
I don't have too many expenses either.
And I'm going to get promoted next month.
Then they'll pay me Rs. 2,000.
But you should start saving from now on.
Once you get married, your expenses will increase.
If I get an understanding partner
then I think she'll adjust with me.
If Anitha finds out that you bought all these, she'll be upset.
What is all this?
Your mom said that you don't like me doing favours for you.
You are doing too many favours.
We've got everything we need.
I just bought a bottle of tonic and some apples.
I would have done the same for my parents too.
If you spend money like this, what about your duplex house?
I'll find a solution for that too.
Here, have some coffee.
Ma'am, I'll get you groceries.
I mean with your money and ration card.
I've already bought it.
Do you want anything else?
No, we don't.
Look, I'm going to help you with whatever you need.
It makes me feel happy and I also have the right to do that.
You need not interfere in that.
See you tomorrow. - Okay.
Dear, please get me a magazine tomorrow.
The story is really interesting in it.
I don't want so much porridge. Take out some from it.
No, please have it. Or else, it'll go to waste.
You aren't eating well these days.
I don't want to get fat.
Balagopalan, you are hardly at home these days.
Grandma, that..
Actually, I've been a little busy
with the construction of our house.
Did you get the loan for that?
I will get it.
I've been busy arranging for the workers.
Are those workers from Divya's and Mini's school?
Why would they be in the school?
The school isn't under construction.
But you are visiting the school regularly, so I thought..
The workers aren't in the school.
Brother, are you okay?
Yes, I'm perfectly fine.
Because I saw a receipt of a medicine in your pocket.
In my pocket? No, it can't be.
Are you suffering from some disease?
No, Grandma.
Don't lie. Maybe that's why you are eating less these days.
What are you suffering from? - Grandma..
Don't lie.
I'm tired of telling you
to build a temple on the property of our native land and worship God.
But nobody listens to me.
Oh, dear Lord, please take care of him.
I'll visit the temple tomorrow with Balagopalan
and make him circumambulate the temple in a lying posture.
Grandma, no.
Dear, you shouldn't say no to God.
You must come to the temple tomorrow.
Hail Lord Shiva!
Hail Lord Shiva..
Dear, pray to God
for well-being and prosperity.
Lord, please help me and Anitha
to get married very soon.
Mr. Krishnankutty Nair.
Who is it?
Mr. Krishnankutty Nair? - Yes.
Are you the one who asked Ganapati Iyer to fight
a forgery case for you in the High Court?
Yes, it's me.
Don't you know that it's not a police case
and that Ganapati Iyer isn't a public prosecutor?
That.. I'll explain. Please come inside.
The judgement of the case depends on the client's interest.
You don't seem much interested in the case.
I don't know anything about you, sir.
I'm the junior of Ganapati Iyer.
I'm the one who attends his most complicated cases.
I'm advocate Ramakrishnan.
Please have a seat. - No, thanks.
I've some work in the district court.
I'll be around for some days.
You must know one thing.
Ganapati Iyer doesn't need to beg to clients
for cases. Neither do I.
I had some financial problems.
Then you shouldn't have filed the case.
You escaped without paying Iyer's fees
and the expenses incurred in the court.
Please give me two days, I'll arrange the money.
Mr. Krishnankutty Nair.
The moment Ganapati Iyer took up your case
your opponent, Shivaraman, has been very furious.
Ganapati Iyer was pressurised a lot to back out from this case.
That made him more adamant.
But if you don't arrange the money in a week, he'll back out.
Do we have anything else to sell, Dad?
The bank can throw us out of the house any minute.
Why can't you end this?
Dad, do you want to get us on the streets?
She must be your daughter, right? Smart and beautiful.
Someone is here to see you.
Is it a man or woman?
A middle-aged man. - Okay.
What is it, sir?
Are you busy? - No. What brings you here? Come inside.
No, thanks.
I don't know whether I should tell you this or not.
But I don't know why
you seem like our family.
Then don't hesitate to tell me anything.
Since the past six years, I've never experienced peace.
I've become a patient by spending my days
in the court.
If you had told me, I would have come to meet you.
I couldn't discuss this at home, Balagopalan.
I've hired a lawyer named Ganapati Iyer to fight my case.
So..
Tell me.
The truth is on my side.
So there's no chance of losing.
I couldn't hire a skilled lawyer before.
Have you heard of Ganapati Iyer? - No.
He's an excellent lawyer. He has assured me
that the judgement will be in our favour.
But for now..
Please don't tell Anitha about this.
No. Tell me.
I need Rs. 10,000.
If you don't have it
please borrow it from someone. I am ready to pay interest.
That..
Am I bothering you?
You asked me this because you see me as your family.
But nobody will give this much cash in hand.
Don't worry.
I can mortgage my property.
Do you know someone with whom I can mortgage it?
That..
I'm bothering you a lot, Balan.
Don't worry about that. Just tell me where can I mortgage it?
If you have got the property, I'll arrange the rest.
I'll always be grateful to you, Balan.
Please don't thank me, sir.
Okay.
Here. - Thanks.
Okay. - Thanks.
Where is Anitha?
She said, she will eat in the kitchen.
Call her here, Balagopalan is like our family.
Dear, your dad's calling you.
This curry is amazing.
Anitha made it.
My wife isn't a good cook.
But my daughter is an amazing cook, apart from being a good teacher.
Dear, why can't you sit with us and eat? Balan is like our family.
He's like my son.
Nowadays, we don't find guys like him.
Serve him more rice. - No, thanks.
I'm full. - Please dear.
Just a little. - Serve him, dear. - Enough.
Who cooks in your home?
My sister, but she's not that good in cooking.
Then why don't you eat here every day?
My daughter will cook whatever you like.
Let the right time come.
You have it, sir. I'll be back.
Get him a towel. - Okay.
My dad really likes you.
Well, there's no reason to hate me. I have a master's degree.
I am a guy with intelligence, wisdom and good looks.
And a salary of Rs. 2,000, right? - What?
That.. I lied to your parents so that they form a good impression
about me.
I think, your dad is having some thoughts regarding us. - What?
I'm not sure. But maybe he's thinking
to get you married to me.
I don't think so. - Who's that?
Please stop the car.
Hello.
I have a doubt. Did you study in M.G. College?
No.
But I feel like I have seen you before.
Do you remember me?
I had come to your home. I'm advocate Ramakrishnan.
Your dad said that you're a teacher. Where's your school?
It's nearby. I'm getting late.
I have a car. I can drop you. - No, thanks.
You must be feeling hesitant to go with a stranger.
Sorry, I don't know your name.
Anitha. - Good name.
That day, I felt bad when you were shouting at your dad.
But after knowing about your dad's history
I realised you were right. Poor man. But I will save him.
We have heard this before from other advocates too.
But they were just making money by giving false hopes.
You are mistaken, Ms. Anitha.
I do my job only for the thrill it gives me.
Since he's your father
I feel it's my responsibility to save him.
I didn't get you.
I don't know why, but I feel so.
When I met you
deep within my heart, I felt like..
Sir, there's 'Dhanalakshmi lottery' whose prize money is Rs. 17 lakh.
Is there 'Dhanavarsha lottery' here?
But it's prize money is only Rs. 1 lakh. - Only Rs. 1 lakh?
Yes. - How much is this lottery for? - Rs. 3.
Rs. 3? - Yes. - That's too much.
The prize money is Rs. 17 lakh, sir.
I'll get it only if I win. - Right.
When will the lottery be drawn? - On 11th October.
According to numerology, 11th October is..
Give me one. - Here.
Do you think I'll get it?
I think you will. - Thanks for the hope.
Sir, please wait.
I can tell your fortune.
Many people already did. - Sir, please.
Sir, I'm not doing this for money. I don't want money.
Your face has a glow that nobody else has.
Soon you're going to be a millionaire.
Oh, please stop joking.
When the auspicious stars fall into the right places
you'll become affluent.
When will that happen?
I think..
On 11th October.
You'll become a millionaire that day.
October? - 11th.
God!
Good bye, sir.
You'll look for me when what I said comes true.
I don't want money.
Hey, wait.
May God bless you, sir.
This is all I have right now. - No, I don't want.
If I win the lottery, I'll find you, sir.
Bless you!
"Am I the king of the world of stars?"
"Am I the leader who never loses?"
"Am I the king of Gods"
"who has come to visit the Earth?"
"The one who has come to visit the Earth."
"Am I the king of the world of stars?"
"Am I the leader who never loses?"
"Am I the king of Gods"
"who has come to visit the Earth?"
"The one who has come to visit the Earth."
"There are thousands of men to obey my orders."
"There are thousands of men to congratulate me."
"There are thousands of men to obey my orders."
"There are thousands of men to congratulate me."
"To encourage me, my dear sweetheart is always by my side."
"My dear sweetheart is always by my side."
"Am I the king of the world of stars?"
"Am I the leader who never loses?"
"Am I the king of Gods"
"who has come to visit the Earth?"
"The one who has come to visit the Earth."
'Drinking alcohol is injurious to health.'
"Even if we are born a thousand times"
"it would be okay if we don't face any sorrows."
"Even if we are born a thousand times"
"it would be okay if we don't face any sorrows."
"When all our desires get fulfilled"
"new ones would blossom in our heart."
"New ones would blossom in our heart."
"Am I the king of the world of stars?"
"Am I the leader who never loses?"
"Am I the king of Gods"
"who has come to visit the Earth?"
"The one who has come to visit the Earth."
Do you want to die? - Sorry.
The hearing of your case is on 19th November.
Mr. Ganapati Iyer is busy with the controversial draft case.
I don't think he will have the time for this petty case.
It's not a petty case for me, Mr. Lawyer.
Please don't call me lawyer.
You need not be so formal. You can call me Ramakrishnan.
If I don't get justice this time
I'll have to die. - Don't be too emotional, sir.
I'm trying my level best
to help you win this case.
I will send Shivaraman behind the bars. I swear, I'll do that.
Shivaraman should be ruined.
For sure. And..
I'm very much interested in this case.
Where's your daughter?
I'll tell her about the developments in the case.
Let her feel happy. - She's not home.
That's all right. I'll be around for some days.
I'll come often to discuss the case.
That'll be a bother to you.
I'll come to your place, Lawyer.
Please call me Ramakrishnan.
I'm not used to that.
Then get used to calling my name. - I'll try.
Please do.
You only have a daughter, right? - Yes.
Then who's this guy? - I'm Balagopalan.
He must be your relative I guess.
Who's this, sir?
He's a junior lawyer of Ganapati Iyer.
I see. - And you are? - I'm..
I am their family friend.
Yes. - Oh.
Here.
I'm advocate Ramakrishnan. - Hi.
We met yesterday. What brings you here?
I felt we didn't introduce each other properly yesterday.
I didn't get you.
How much do you get paid here?
That.. Why?
What's your salary?
Are you ashamed of telling your salary?
Why do you want to know my salary?
And I think it's indecent to ask
about someone's salary.
Mr. Krishnankutty Nair thinks
that you are earning a lot.
I found it difficult to believe.
What's your relationship with his daughter?
Why are you questioning me? This isn't a court.
I know. That's why I'm not being so formal.
What if it was a court?
Then I would have tried my best
to get the answers from you.
I have got work to do.
Even I have kept my important work aside for this.
Mr. Balagopalan.
Let me make one thing clear to you.
I love Anitha.
She's different from all the girls I have met.
I think she is really special.
You are free to think so. Why are you telling me this?
You shouldn't ruin her future.
Are you her saviour? Please leave. I've got work to do.
Mr. Balagopalan. - Stop it!
Just leave!
God!
Is Balagopalan home? - No, but he'll be back. Sit.
He called me and said that he wanted to meet me.
Is there any problem?
He's always surrounded with problems.
Even I am a big problem here.
What can I get you to drink?
I'll have it later.
Devi, you quit studies after the tenth grade, right? - Yes.
Why didn't you study further?
I guess I wasn't intelligent enough to continue my studies.
Where are your sister and her kids?
They went to watch a movie with her husband.
Don't you like movies?
I like it. But they didn't invite me.
Why didn't you get me any new marriage proposal?
Oh! Have you been here for long?
Where were you? - Come here.
Sit.
Look, don't get angry.
Please arrange Rs. 10,000 from anywhere.
Rs. 10,000?
I'll need it before 10 a.m tomorrow.
What happened?
I didn't know this would happen. I mortgaged my eight cents of land.
Why?
It's useless to discuss that now. Can you help me?
What are you saying? For my sister's college admission
I have already borrowed a lot of money from my friends.
Now how will I arrange such a big amount, that too by tomorrow?
The money lenders were cheating me.
I begged them to give me one week's time.
But..
That property costs around Rs. 40,000.
How will I build a home now?
What foolishness is this, Bala?
From where will we arrange the cash now?
Hey.
Let them take my property.
I have no other option now.
Balan.
Hey.
She was so happy while going.
Look at her now. Walk fast.
She was sleeping in the theatre.
Go to your room. - Hey.
Hey, take her. - Bring her in.
Hey, Narayanankutty. Did you just arrive here?
We went to watch a movie, 'Prema Samrajyam'.
The movie was just okay. The lead character gets cancer in the end.
That was worth watching.
But it wasn't up to my expectation.
It was an average film.
I am really hungry. I am going to eat. Want to join us?
No? Okay.
'Falcon Product's Labour union.' - Long live the revolution..
Long live the labourer's strike..
The employers have always.. - The employers have always..
...exploited the employees. - ...exploited the employees..
But the times have changed! - But the times have changed..
Labourers aren't helpless today!
Labourers aren't helpless today..
Long live the revolution..
We will protest till we die. - We will protest till we die.
We will win our rights! - We will win our rights..
If you try to torture us.. - If you try to torture us..
We won't sit quietly! - We won't sit quietly..
That was a good business proposal.
I begged him to give me the money so many times.
Why do you think he sold that property?
There wasn't any emergency here.
How come you are not even concerned?
It's useless to even discuss it, Chandran.
You are the eldest person in this house.
Did he take your permission before selling that property?
If he had given that money to me
it would have proved helpful for his sister and kids.
Nobody takes my opinion for anything, Chandran.
He doesn't tell you anything either. Do you know?
He'll lose his job soon because of the strike at his office.
You just sit here and chant all day.
What? - What's going on here?
Bala, as your brother-in-law
I want to ask you something.
Did you do anything for your sister yet?
You didn't even buy a sari for her.
You are her husband.
Yes. - What did you do for her?
Chandran, it's useless to talk to him.
No, let him speak.
You shouldn't have married if you were incapable
of looking after your family.
Balagopalan. - You stay out of this, Grandma.
You asked me whether I did anything for her or not.
What have you done for her until today?
T-That's not the issue here.
You didn't take anyone's opinion before selling the property.
Which property are you talking about?
Don't act too smart with me.
Didn't you sell your eight cents of land?
I see. Is that the issue here. - Yes.
I don't need anybody's permission to sell the land
that I bought with my hard earned money.
Do you know which is the most important quality in a person?
Decency.
Which you don't have. Only real men have that.
Kids, take your books. We're leaving.
Mom, where are we going?
To our home.
Isn't this our home?
Stop asking questions.
Just do as I say. Take your bag.
Radha, hurry up.
Chandran, please forgive him.
I can't. You saw the way he talked to me.
I'm his brother-in-law after all.
I want to keep my kids with me now. - Please calm down, dear.
Radha!
Sister, let the kids stay here. They study here.
They don't have to study anymore. Let's go, kids.
Chandran, I was really upset.
I didn't mean all that. - Leave me. - Forget it.
As you said, Chandran doesn't have any decency.
But for me, nothing is important than my husband.
Where was your husband all this time?
That's none of your business.
Since he sold the property
you know that staying here won't reap you any benefits, right?
This is the reason you are still single.
If you keep that attitude, you'll never get married. Hey!
What are you staring at? Let's go.
Come here before I beat you up.
Come here.
Let's go.
I had a doubt when dad was being so polite to you.
What are you saying? What can I do anyway?
I struggle a lot to manage even the monthly expenses.
That's what even I don't understand.
It's been four days since dad went to Ernakulam.
He says, he has appealed to the High Court.
And he didn't ask me a penny from my salary this month.
I think some of his friends would have helped him.
If I find out what you said isn't true
it'll hurt me a lot.
But I'm not lying.
Come, let's have some coffee.
I don't want it. How much money did you give him?
What's this?
I saw someone else
administering the work at your property.
Because of me, you met my dad.
You had so many plans for that property.
Now how will you build a house?
I'll do that.
Is the strike over? - It got over yesterday.
Mr. Karunan, good morning.
Some changes were made based on the union's demands.
I tried to defend you.
But I couldn't risk my job.
Even I have a family to look after.
Did Balagopalan tell you anything yesterday? - No.
Did you ask him anything? - Ask for what?
Balagopalan lost his job.
He didn't say anything.
He must have done something wrong.
It's not he who did something wrong.
We can help him to get a job somewhere else.
He doesn't need anyone's help or sympathy.
It was his dream to build his own house.
I hope you didn't forget how he lost his eight cents of land.
How would I know? What did he tell you?
Don't pretend like you don't know anything.
Are you here to lecture me? You are a big teacher after all.
You are being arrogant maybe because you are earning.
Anitha, go inside. Don't make your dad angry.
There's nothing to get upset about.
He must have worked really hard to buy that eight cents of land.
What do you want?
Anitha, I told you to go inside.
I feel sad for him.
Dad was aware of everything. Still, he didn't return his money.
If he had the decency, he wouldn't have told this to you.
You are wrong. He didn't tell me anything.
You will never understand his feelings.
Be quiet! How dare you? - Go inside.
May God bless you, dear.
Don't worry about anything, okay?
Live your life happily
with your husband.
We need your blessings, Grandmother-in-law.
That'll always be with you, dear.
Devi.
Please don't come to drop us. - Why not?
Nothing. Please don't come.
What will Narayanankutty think?
If you come with us, I won't be able to leave, Brother.
That's why I asked you not to come.
Hey, don't cry.
You should be happy.
Narayanankutty is a very good guy.
I don't want you to have a court marriage.
You should invite everyone. It should be a grand wedding.
Are you upset with me?
I didn't plan to get you married like this.
But I couldn't do more, dear.
You don't have to explain that to me, Brother.
It's time for me to leave now.
Devi.
Please take this.
This is all I have to give you.
I don't need this. - Please keep it.
You are going to a new place, you'll need it.
You'll have to buy kohl
vermilion, talcum powder and other things.
Don't bother Narayanankutty for that. - Balan!
Come on.
I'm not coming to the railway station, Narayanankutty.
Okay, don't come. We don't want a scene there.
Dear, pray to God that your brother finds a job soon.
Grandma, it's not that hard to find a job.
Okay then. Go.
Come.
Maybe this is God's decision. We've seen many girls for him.
He got so many proposals.
Don't think that I'm trying to flatter you.
From the moment I met your son
our life has become more easier.
Even Ganapati Iyer has the same opinion.
He says that I'm his lucky charm.
Where is Anitha?
I told her to bring the tea.
She's not back home yet.
Didn't you tell her to leave work early today?
I told her, but I think they didn't give her a leave.
Then she should have just quit her job.
We allow her to work since she is so educated.
It's a good time pass for her.
But after marriage, she can resign.
We don't need a working daughter- in-law.
What is it, Bala? I heard you lost your job.
This is what happens when you misbehave with your boss.
Please have some coffee.
Come.
Your money.
I shouldn't have borrowed the money.
I made a mistake. - What mistake?
The mistake of taking a loan from you.
My daughter fought with me for that.
I didn't tell Anitha anything.
I don't want any explanation.
I didn't ask for the money.
Still, I have to return it to you someday.
It's better we clear these accounts soon.
Here, take it.
Ma'am, I didn't do anything wrong.
Balan, Anitha has got a good proposal
with the help of God's grace.
You must stop visiting here, or else people will start talking.
Ma'am.
It's every mother's wish to get her daughter married to a better man.
I'll never come here again, ma'am.
I got my money, right? You are no longer indebted to me.
I have no reason to come here now.
I heard that you lost your job. Don't worry.
Advocate Ramakrishnan has some good contacts in Ernakulam.
Once Anitha's marriage gets fixed
I'll talk to him and get you a good job.
When did you come?
Are you leaving?
I looked for you on my way here from school.
Come in. I'll make tea for you.
I got my money.
Your dad said that he isn't indebted to anyone now.
I'm leaving.
Please stop, Balan. - Anitha.
This is Ramakrishnan's mom. They were waiting for you.
I had told you to take a leave today.
What happened here, Mom?
You were late. So your dad was furious.
I mean what happened between Balagopalan and dad?
Nothing. He returned him his money, that's it.
There is a limit to everything.
What would have Ramakrishnan's mom felt?
Couldn't you even greet them?
They are rich people.
You don't even earn well. What are you so arrogant about?
I know, I don't earn well. But I'm a rich man's daughter now.
Stop talking and go to Ramakrishnan's mom.
I don't want to meet her.
Anitha, it's getting too much now.
When you didn't have money, you used to respect humanity.
God will punish you for hurting Balagopalan.
Who is Balagopalan to you?
Neither does he have a job, nor any money.
From when did you start considering him useless?
You! Stop talking.
If I can raise you
I can take decisions for you as well.
Balagopalan.
What are you thinking, dear?
Nothing, Grandma.
We still didn't build a temple in our native land.
Maybe that's the reason we are doomed.
Nobody cared
about building a temple there
and worshipping the Lord.
You know
when your mom, Savitri, entered this house
she had lots of jewellery.
But look how her daughter left this house yesterday.
Oh, dear Lord! Please bless us.
It's all my fault, Grandma.
I am useless. That's why.
I didn't mean that, dear.
Before leaving, Devi told me
that you love someone.
Is that true?
Grandma, please don't ask me any questions right now.
Balagopalan.
I know, I'm the reason for all your problems.
Who told you that?
Whatever happened, happened because of me.
Moreover, who said that I have problems?
I know.
Do you think I'll get married
to another man if my parents force me to?
That's none of my concern.
Balagopalan. - Why are you here, Anitha?
Do you hate me that much?
I'm not one of the characters from the novel that your mom reads.
I have to be practical in life.
Right now, it's better if I hate you.
Don't say that, Balan.
I'm an ordinary man.
I went from there because I didn't want to create a scene.
They said that people would start talking if I visit your place.
Where were all these people when your dad needed help?
Your dad is a very selfish man.
I'll forget everything.
You please leave now.
You have the right to be angry at me.
I apologise to you on behalf of my parents.
When's your wedding?
Now that your dad's rich, you must be having a grand wedding.
Count me in. I like to attend grand weddings.
Please stop it, Balan.
No matter what they say, I won't marry him.
So haven't they decided yet?
You spoke so much, let me ask you something.
Was it my parents who introduced us to each other?
Is it my fault
that you tried to impress my parents with money?
It's foolishness
to expect others to behave in the way we want them to.
I just want to know one thing. Do you love me?
Answer me, Balan.
Are you expecting to elope with me?
Just get married to that man. And be happy.
I don't want to be happy. - You'll say that now.
But in the future, you'll realise
that it was the right decision.
I'm tired now.
This city has only given me pain.
I don't want to work like a slave here for a meagre amount.
I have some property in my village.
I'll work hard there.
I'm going there.
Don't you love me at all?
You should leave now. I need some peace.
A poor man is not entitled to marry or have a family.
You didn't lose anything because of me.
May you have a good life. All the best.
Balan! - Please leave.
Anitha.
Please go.
Kerala politics.. - It's better not to talk about that.
I am not interested in that. - Hi..
Greetings.
Welcome..
Bye. See you later.
Are you leaving? - What is it?
Don't forget to reach by 10 a.m tomorrow.
Okay.
Okay, bye. - Bye.
Don't ask me to go back.
'T.P. Balagopalan. M.A.'
'Balagopalan.'