'Smoking and alcohol consumption are injurious to health.'
'The parliament was dissolved.'
'Elections will be held in February.'
The elections are unpredictable.
Is tea available?
Of course, I make it before opening up.
Then get us two cups.
Be patient, let me open this.
Be seated! - Okay.
Paramu! - Yes?
Paramu! - I'm coming.
Why don't you clean the lamp?
I was busy washing utensils. - Did you finish it?
No, I was about to.
Why does the oil look like this? - I fried Papad in that oil.
I kept it just for lighting the lamp.
You better apply it on your head.
It helps hair growth.
Where is the wick? - It is right behind the photo.
Don't make me angry!
Where is the matchbox?
Go to the kitchen!
Go inside!
It's all my fault!
These guys are idiots!
We should finish our work by this week.
Arrange funds to avoid the last minute shortage.
Or else, we will be in trouble.
We will have to loan some money.
Let the things run smoothly.
Mr. Paramu. - Yes. - Get me a cup of tea.
Let me serve tea to others first. - What?
Can't you shift to the place within 15 days?
I am not sure. The work is still pending.
Eleven and two make thirteen, Six and eight make fourteen.
Fourteen and one..
My God!
You are crossing the limits, Kunjunni.
You wretched soul!
How is life, Kunjunni?
I had been to Muthappan Temple for the festival.
I heard that it was fabulous.
I just watched the fireworks.
How was it?
The start was awesome, but the ending was not.
It never happens usually.
Maybe because the ground was wet.
It was drizzling. - I see.
When is the festival in Chettikkavu Temple? - The day after.
I will..
Why don't you go today itself? Waste your time!
Let animals destroy the crops. Don't bother, as I will face loss.
I have made a tree house for him. He never stays there.
He is only interested in festivals.
The moment the fireworks got over, I came back.
Say it to my face.
The moment the fireworks got over, I came back. - Okay. - Okay.
Okay, then have your breakfast. - Okay. - Okay.
Whatever I do.. - What did you say?
Nothing. - Okay.
Aren't you set to start the work? - Yes.
Engineers reached here two days ago.
How long will it take to construct the dam?
It depends on the efficiency of the contractors.
Anyhow, you will be happy.
Why? - You will be getting more customers.
Where else can they get food? - I see.
By the way, how many will come for lunch tomorrow?
How can we say that?
Only then can I prepare enough food.
Tea or coffee? - Tea.
Tea. - Paramu, two cups of tea.
He said that applying oil helps the growth of hair.
I have tried many an oil to stop my hair fall.
He is trying to fool me.
Listen, Paramu.
Workers from the dam site will come for lunch from tomorrow.
They may even come for breakfast.
Prepare the list of the items to be purchased
For a few days. - Okay. - He will get it for you.
Also, ask that boy to assist you. - Okay.
Kunjunni. - Yes?
Don't sell the vegetables to Ravuther this time.
We need it here. - Okay.
Are they ready to be plucked? - Ash gourd is not ready yet.
That's okay. - Let's prepare dishes without ash gourd.
Balagopalan!
God! That old hag is here.
This is so tiring.
Lord Murugan!
Hail Lord Murugan!
- Mister!
Take care of your valuables. That old hag is here.
She may steal it.
Yours is the family of thieves!
Are you so interested in getting abused?
I was just kidding.
As if you run the shop. Your autonomy is sickening.
Then I don't want this. - It's okay, have it.
Paramu, get her tea. What a pity!
Every day, she takes food from here for free.
She is cunning.
Gosh!
You scared me.
Can't you be more gentle?
"Oh! Lord Ganesha"
Hey, old hag, do you have Bidi?
It's available here. - Not that one, the special Bidi.
I mean Cannabis Bidi. - Go and ask your mother.
Do you dare to open your bundle?
Why should I prove it before imbeciles like you?
Lord Murugan..
Mur..
Didn't I warn you?
God! How did it get here?
Leave it, I know the truth.
I expected you to be loyal at least to me.
Stop there.. - What?
Come here.. - What?
No!
What is it? - It is my waist chain.
What? - My waist chain!
Okay, leave.
Balagopalan, shall I leave? - Okay.
Don't take it to your heart! - Listen!
Lord Murugan..
Hail Lord Murugan!
Old hag, come here.
Oh! It is you. Where were you these days?
I was always here.
Do you have it? - Of course.
How many do you want?
Get me four. - Is that enough?
Yes. - Give me the cash.
God! This is my first deal of the day.
You are a real man.
Nowadays, it is difficult to run the business.
The Government has strictly prohibited this business.
They are burning the cannabis plantations.
Take it.
Are you going downhill? - No, I am going uphill.
If you smoke this Bidi, you will reach the heavens.
Lord Murugan..
Hail Lord Murugan!
Lord Murugan!
Oh, Lord!
Balagopalan! - You scared me.
Is it because of my voice? - No, upon seeing your attire.
I have to discuss something with you urgently.
Tell me.
I can't say that from here.
Then don't say it.
I swear to God
that it is something helpful for you.
Come here. Come..
I have brought someone with me
to assist you.
To assist me? - Yes.
We met by the grace of the Almighty.
A modest and well-behaved girl.
Girl? - Yes.
I never asked you to get me an assistant.
You know that I never appoint
ladies as my assistants. Don't you?
She is a good girl!
Whatever it is
this is a place where truck drivers and labourers come often.
I can't be vigilant all the time.
Why should I feed the rumour mills? - Listen.
I have been coming here for so many years.
Has anyone made any gossips about us?
As if you are young enough to be gossiped about!
Clear off! I have to close the shop.
Hey! - Listen, to be frank
I found her standing alone at the bus stop
while I was trying to reach home
before animals begin to roam the night.
She was standing in the dark.
Bus staff dropped her here
by blaming the landslide.
I couldn't stand to see her plight.
After all, even I am a woman.
She can safely stay here
and you will get an assistant for managing things.
I don't want such an assistant.
First, it will be a girl.
Then, it will be the police.
The times are bad!
Clear off the place..
Then do one thing.
Let her stay here for the day.
Then? - I will take her tomorrow.
Can you do that now?
No way! How can I take her with me now?
It is midnight.
She is a young girl.
Never!
Do what you want. I can't accommodate her here. That's all.
Get out.. - Leave me..
Don't twist my arm! - No!
There is nothing to think.
Dear!
Hey, listen.. - Shut up!
Dear, come inside, You will be safe here.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
What? W-What do you mean?
Listen.. Hey.. You old hag!
Stop there! Listen!
Old hag!
She put me in trouble!
Don't get drenched. Come inside.
Where did you meet that woman?
At the bus stop.
Why were you there?
With whom did you try to elope?
No. I didn't elope with anyone. - Then what?
I went to meet my mom.
So, are you not staying with your mom?
No. - Then?
I was working as a servant at a house.
Then what happened?
I got a telegram informing that my mom was very sick.
From the hospital. - Okay.
They didn't let me go.
So.. - I left without informing them.
When I reached the hospital
I got to know that my mom passed away two days back.
I couldn't even see her face..
My..
Since no one was with her
the corpse was cremated by the municipal corporation.
Is this true?
Look.
I brought it to give it to her.
What's the use crying now?
Let's wait till morning.
Till then, you can sleep in that room.
Go.
You can sleep peacefully there. Go on.
Yes, that room.
You have come.
Wait..
Here you go. Catch!
Isn't that enough?
What?
Here you go..
I don't have anymore.
Don't wait. You may go.
Did you wake up early?
It's a habit.
Who told you to do all of this?
When will she come?
Who?
That old lady.
Lady? - Yes.
Yesterday..
The old hag!
As if she always keeps her words!
She's crooked. How could you trust her?
You are lucky that you came here.
Let her do whatever she wants.
Well.. - What?
I..
Isn't it about your departure? We shall decide that later.
Paramu. - Yes?
Have you boiled water? - Yes.
Oh, that is good.
He did at least that.
Huh!
Dirt..
Mr. Paramu. - Yes?
Who is that girl? - I don't know.
I think she is his relative. - Okay..
Don't you need tea? - Yes. - Come.
Drat!
Yes.
Did you sever the bananas?
No, I will wait for two days.
Are you trying to feed the rodents?
Well..
Stop murmuring and speak up, Kunjunni.
It is said that humans should eat only after animals.
Who said so?
God. - When?
He said it even today. - Yeah, right!
Why are you staring at him?
Don't worry. He is like my own.
I found him in the forest.
So he isn't well adjusted to our ways.
How old were you back then?
Don't know. - How old are you now?
Don't know. - Right!
Here. - Oh, I haven't taken a bath.
Here. Look at her.
She woke up early
took a bath and cleaned the house.
Learn from her.
Take a bath. We'll have breakfast.
Here.
Yes. - Yes?
This is how the chimney lamp really looks like.
Huh?
Okay.
Why hasn't the old woman come back yet?
Don't you have anything else to do, dear?
That idiot won't come back.
Even if she shows up, you better not go with her.
You said that you don't have a family.
So, you may not go anywhere.
You may stay here.
Yes.
Oh, God!
Come here.
Why are you having rice flakes during lunch hours?
If I have rice flakes from here, I won't need another meal. - Oh!
Maya.
I bought this from the market.
I don't know if it will fit you.
Oh, this was not needed.
You need spare clothes. Keep it inside.
Paramu. - Yes?
Is the lunch ready? - Papad has to be fried.
Customers have started to come.
Please sit..
No one noticed the start.. - Sit..
We should..
You are right. - Yes.
Maya, give me the leaves. - Okay.
Give them some water, Appu. - Okay, Maya.
Rice.. - Serve.
Hurry up, Kunjunni. - Here.
Nice.
What? - The rice is nice.
How about some Sambar? - Yes.
Who wanted the curry?
Yes! - You made a quick decision..
All of you may sit there.
I want rice. - There.. - Coming!
Sit there.
Paramu, make some seat for them. - How about some Rasam?
Where? - There.
The construction is almost complete.
Paramu, give them some water. - Coming..
Hey, pack the lunch for the overseer and the engineer in it.
Give it to him.
Paramu. - Yes? - Pack the lunch. - Okay.
Does anyone want Papad?
I didn't get Papad yet.
Papad? - Yes. - Give it to him.
Ask them what they need.
Gosh!
Please take a seat. We will serve them.
It's okay. - Take rest.
Shall I? - Yes.
It will be good anyway.
I want some Rasam. - Okay.
Do you want some? - Yes.
Give him some pickle. - Give me some water.
Get him a glass of water.
Who asked for curry? - It was me.
Have it.
Give it to me. - Yes.
Serve this in that row.
Appu, clean this table.
Hey, they are asking for water.
Where? - It's there.
Appu, bring some Rasam.
Here. Didn't you ask for Rasam? - Yes.
Who wants Rasam? - Here.
He wants 'Aviyal'.
Who wants it? - He wants it.
Who wants the curry? - I want it. - Here.
Gosh!
Hey!
Kunjayappan, leave.
I asked you to leave.
You better not mess with me.
Will you never learn?
I asked you to leave.
I will throw crackers at you if you repeat this.
Kunjunni.
Who is it?
It is me, Vengan.
Who is it? - It's me, Vengan.
An elephant fell into the pit!
An elephant? - Yes, it fell into the elephant pit.
Come down.
It's an elephant.
Which is this elephant?
It is Kunjayappan.
What did you do?
He came to my field yesterday night.
Poor animal.
He is very naughty. We should call the forest rangers.
Inform the forest officer.
Wait. Let's help him get out.
Look at the way he adores it.
He spoils our plantains at night.
Will you pay for our loss after you save him?
If you are cultivating in the forest, you should be vigilant.
You need to sacrifice your sleep for that. You can't do it.
You are drunk.
We should shoot it. - Will you shoot him?
Calm down, Kunjunni.
Leave it. - Go and bring sticks and rope. Leave now.
I will get him out.
Kunjayappan, don't worry. I am there for you.
Bring a trained elephant.
Hold this stick.
Take two heavy harnesses. - Okay.
Don't shout, Kunjayappan.
Wow! Isn't it a calf?
When did this happen? - Yesterday night. - Okay.
What are you going to do with this rope?
Are you going to hang yourself? - Shut up.
I will show you.
What are they doing?
They are trying to get the elephant out of that pit.
On, no! It might fall. - They are trying to bind the rope.
Tie it properly. It should support the weight.
We need cloth.
Give it to me.
Leave me..
Hold it tight.
Don't leave the rope.
What are you doing? It is not right. - Yes.
Why can't you say that?
Pull slowly.. - Drop me down, slowly.
Slowly..
Pull me up.
Pull me up like that..
Hold it straight, idiot. - What is it?
What do you mean? Drop me down.
Pull me up.
Drop me down..
Enough..
Turn me towards this side. Little more.
Here.. - Leave it.
Pull it slowly, fool. Leave it. Lift me.
Yes..
That is nice. Do it slowly. Drop me down.
Slowly.
Let it go like that. Stay there..
Hey, Kunjayappan. Who lifted me?
Let me go down.
Kunjayappan, it's me.
Don't worry. I will get you out of here..
Don't move.
What's the use crying now? Stay calm.
You will get a tight slap! Stand still like that.
Pull me up slowly.
Slowly..
The trained elephant is here.
Get ready with the rope. - Yes.
Bring him here.
It's coming.
Stay there..
Get him the rope.
We have tied it properly. - Hold the rope tightly.
Pull it.. Let it pull the rope.
Go back. - Pull it.
Yes..
Climb out of it.
Climb.
Pull it.
Let it climb up.
Oh, no..
What is this? Pull it.
Kunjayappan, come out.
Let him come up.
Come up.
Stay there..
Where is the knife?
I am fed up with you.
Give it to me. - Take it. Be careful
Take that tusk and leave the elephant in the forest.
I will kill you.
He is trying to untie. Let it go from here.
Kunjayappan, carry on.
Don't ever come back here.
I won't be here to help you.
Leave now..
Here, smoke this. - Okay.
You smoke, don't you?
Didn't you hear me?
I don't smoke.
I saw you smoking.
I smoked it in the heat of the moment.
Yeah, right!
We would smoke anything in such a situation.
Don't tell Mr. Balagopalan about it.
I got scared when you were going up and down in that hole.
How can we leave someone in danger?
Look here.
Look over here. - What?
Be it humans or animals, life is important to me.
On the last 'Onam', Paramu's child.. - Yes?
He fell in the well. - Really?
Everyone just stood there watching.
No one tried to help.
Even Paramu didn't jump in.
I don't think it'd have been of any help.
The child was struggling for his life.
Really? - I didn't think twice. I jumped in and got the child out.
Really? - This wound is from that day. - Oh, God!
What if the elephant had attacked you? I can't even think about it.
There was help. They'd pull me up if there was danger.
I told the elephant that I didn't mean any harm.
Do you really think that the elephant understood you?
He might have. He didn't attack me. He just left.
I wanted to touch the elephant. - You could have told me then.
You could have petted him.
Can you get me an elephant tail hair?
For what? - It is supposed to protect you from nightmares.
That is not true. He has a small tail anyway.
He wouldn't like it if I pluck it.
When you feel scared again, just think of me.
I always wonder how you live in the forest all by yourself.
You are always scared. I don't fear anything.
What if an owl hoots? - I'll hoot back.
Sometimes, they think that it's their mate.
You are lying. - I am not.
Animals deserve more love than humans.
Gosh!
I almost forgot. This is red sandalwood.
Nice. - This is the remains of a tree that someone cut.
I got it while cleaning up the place.
If you apply this every day, your skin will glow.
Really? - Yes.
Yes.
What is your star sign? - Pisces. - I see.
If it's Pisces.. 16,17..
Your good luck period must have started.
I don't know. - It has.
You will have good days. Your friends will be lucky as well.
My youngest daughter has the same zodiac sign.
How many children do you have?
I have two girl children.
I don't want to think about the elder one.
I was informed that it was just a fever.
By the time I got home, she was dead.
She was bathed and ready to be cremated.
She had Jaundice. We didn't know.
I had to endure. It is all part of life.
What else can we say?
I have to go to the electricity office tomorrow.
They have put power lines until the dam site. We will get it too.
I might be back only after the lunch hours.
So, in addition to serving the customers
you would have to take care of the cash counter as well.
I-I'm not used to this.
You were not used to serving, but you're are good at it.
What is two plus two? - Four. - Four plus four? - Eight.
What is 8 multiplied by 2? - 16. - What is 16 minus 8? - 8.
What is 8 minus 6? - 2.
The interview is over. Take this.
What? - Take the key.
Come on.
Do you want some cannabis?
Give it to your mother. - She told me to give it to you.
Then give it to your mistress!
I'm writing today's credit. - Okay.
Meal for one.
I've charged the dues from yesterday too. - Okay.
Lord! - Hey! - Maya!
Maya! - He trusted you with the keys in a short time.
You are something else. - Come here, Maya. - I'm coming.
Wait up. - Some pickle. - There is something. - Just a minute.
Wait there. Wait, please. Let me ask you something.
Who asked for this? - Wait for some time.
Wait, I want to say something.
Give me some curry.
What is it, old hag? - Who wants more?
Stuff yourself. - Give me some. - Look over here.
I'm coming. - Some pickle and curry.
Give him some curry.
And some mango curry here. - I got you!
You won't let me speak. Why are you like this?
Let me see if you'll push me away. Haven't you seen people?
This girl.. - Please shut up!
I'll come to you when I am free. Stand aside.
I'll shut up! Oh, my God!
I'll have a banana. I can't take it. I'm hungry too.
Who asked for Rasam? - Over here. - Okay.
Twenty..
Maya, give me Rs. 5. - What?
Give me Rs. 5 from that. - I can't.
Why is that? - I'm not supposed to.
It is not your money anyway. - Exactly!
I have to give it to him. - I deserve this.
I helped you when you had nothing. I deserve this actually!
You bitch!
I understand what is happening here.
Poor Mr. Balagopalan.
You are too proud of the fact
that you take care of his finances. Isn't that right?
I'll show you what I can do.
I don't need much time
to tell everyone about this.
I'll teach you a lesson.. - What is it?
What?
What is it, Maya? - She asked me for Rs. 5
I didn't give it to her. - Is that so?
You get free lunch every day. Why do you need money?
To plant it, so that I can pluck money out of the tree.
It is hard earned money, not grown on trees.
Everyone knows how hard you work.
Shut up, you old hag!
I will talk.
Food is not the only thing you sell here.
I'll bring two more like her if you want.
You can keep selling.
Oh, God!
My teeth.. Oh, no! My teeth.
Oh, God!
I lost my teeth..
I'll teach you a lesson. You will see my true colours now.
Even though I don't look so
I am really dangerous.
Oh, God! I lost my teeth!
She deserves it for what she said.
Hey.. Keep it with you.
Don't beat yourself up. She has a big mouth.
Did you have lunch? Come, we'll have it together.
What? I applied red sandalwood. - I got scared.
So you do get scared. - Yes, you look like the devil.
What? Do I look like the devil?
No, I was just joking. - I know you were not.
Are you angry at me? - Yes!
Can you please wait?
Wow!
You look so beautiful.
Now your face looks
exactly like gold.
Can I touch you?
Hey! - No!
Oh, God.. - Come here.
Let go of me!
No!
You!
Let go of me..
Leave..
You! - Leave me!
Let me go!
Come on.
Come here..
Paramu!
Maya!
Hey!
Why are you sleeping at this time?
What?
Why is your face looking tired?
And your eyes are red.
Do you have a fever?
No, I have a minor headache.
It is because of the smoke from the kitchen.
It is because he burns raw wood.
Change your dress first.
Then have a comfortable sleep.
If it isn't doing any good, there is a herbal remedy.
Okay? Let Kunjunni come.
Only he knows all that. Go back to sleep.
Can you give some 'Pulissery'? 'Pulissery'!
Ask Mr. Paramu.
Mr. Paramu! - What do you want?
Where is 'Pulissery'? - It is over there.
Give me some water.
Give me some water!
I've been asking for water for a long time now.
What is she doing there?
Didn't you hear him asking for some water? Maya!
Are you lost in your thoughts?
I see.
He is the one who asked for water.
Rasam!
I need some Rasam!
Rasam! - Who else wants the curry?
Who else wants the curry?
How long have I been asking for Rasam?
What are you doing?
Are you pouring water instead of Rasam?
What the hell are you doing?
She is not even responding.
Calm down!
It isn't free, is it?
I have been..
She did it accidently.
What happened, Maya? - Nothing!
Tell me what it is. - Leave me alone!
What happened?
Don't try to deny anything.
You are my responsibility now. That's why I am asking you.
What happened?
I.. I need to leave.
What do you mean?
Where to?
I am scared.
Of whom?
Everyone.
Do you fear me too?
You are not the only one here.
Then who?
What?
Don't ask me anything else.
There shouldn't be an argument because of me.
What happened to Maya?
I am here to find that out.
What did you do to her?
Me? What did I do?
Didn't you harm her?
I didn't. - How dare you lie to me?
Why did you try to touch her?
I saw it with my own eyes.
I wasn't trying to exhibit..
Say it to my face.
I did touch her.
You creep! What did you do?
Do you think nobody will care? - Hit me! - What?
What? - Hit me as much as you want.
I love her no matter what.
You..
Your love isn't just enough.
Did you ask her?
I don't have to ask her. You hit me for no reason. - What?
I don't have to ask her to know it. - What?
She loves me. - Then why is she crying every day?
She said that she is leaving because she is afraid of you.
What?
Did Maya say that? - Of course.
Kunjunni!
Maya!
Did you say that you are leaving?
Did you?
I did.
W-Why are you leaving? I need to know.
I wanted to leave. - I want to know the reason.
I know why you are leaving.
Didn't you say that you don't like me?
Didn't you say that I was bothering you?
No. - You said it!
You said it, Maya.
Mr. Balagopalan will never lie. Didn't you say that?
I didn't.
Lie. That's a lie!
You are a liar, Maya.
Okay. Then, I am.
Let's harvest the yam.
No.
But you had said so.
No. Let it be ruined.
Before the rain.. - Leave me alone!
Here is the tea. - What?
Okay.
Where is Kunjunni? - Yes.
He didn't come yesterday either.
I scolded him a lot.
I hit him too. - Why did you hit him?
Wasn't he bothering you, Maya? - Who told you that?
Didn't you say that you are leaving because you are afraid?
Well..
I wasn't talking about anyone in particular.
Then?
I was just thinking about the past
and my mother.
What about Kunjunni?
I didn't say anything bad.
He was always kind to me.
Why did you scold him based on misconceptions?
Poor guy!
This was an abandoned land.
I bought it at a low price.
It was a jungle.
Kunjunni is the one who dug up the dirt.
This is the place from where I got him.
A dark wild boy stood there holding a wild bird.
Go on, Maya.
Aren't you coming?
I..
I-I shouldn't come right now.
You should talk to him
and calm him down, Maya.
I will go and see the workers and come to you.
Go on.
Can't you at least look here?
Why should I?
I already paid for dreaming about you.
As far as I can remember
this jungle and the animals here are all I had.
He is the one who led me out of here.
But the same person..
It's not the beating that hurts.
I am sad that he hit me for something I never did.
I didn't say anything like that to him.
Do you think I could say that?
You are cultured ones.
I am just a wild man.
I belong in the jungle.
Near these elephants, leopards, peacocks and rabbits
I feel loved.
But they will never hurt me.
At least, you have the jungle, Unni.
All these animals will love you.
Whom do I have?
I had no one.
But I thought I had
when I came here.
Then why?
What hurt more than his beating
were your words, Maya.
I am sorry.
I apologise.
Do you know, Maya?
From the moment I saw you
your face was always in my mind.
Like a wild flower in bloom
I saw your face glowing.
Maya, when I felt your love..
Was it just an act?
It wasn't.
That is the truth.
I have always loved you.
I have no one else to love.
I used to be afraid of everything as I was raised
by a mentally challenged mother.
But when I saw you
when I saw your bravery and strength
I felt brave for the first time in my life.
I even dared to dream.
I want you, Unni.
Maya.
"Did you steal"
"my little box of dreams?"
"Did you steal"
"my little box of dreams?"
"Oh, wind, could you check"
"whether he is waiting for me"
"in his little tree house?"
"Did you steal"
"my little box of dreams?"
"I swayed with the wind that blows in the lush green forest."
"I made the flowers shower on me."
"I swayed with the wind that blows in the lush green forest."
"I made the flowers shower on me."
"I didn't tell anybody about my sorrows."
"My sorrows.."
"Do you know about the sadness"
"in my life?"
"Did you steal"
"my little box of dreams?"
"I will wait for as long as it takes"
"in our little hut with the lamp on."
"I will wait for as long as it takes"
"in our little hut with the lamp on."
"I will make a shelter for us when it rains."
"When it rains.."
"I won't tell you"
"what the gipsy woman foretold."
"Did you steal"
"my little box of dreams?"
"Oh, wind, could you check"
"whether he is waiting for me"
"in his little tree house?"
"Did you steal"
"my little box of dreams?"
Savithri. - Yes?
I am not coming now.
Go ahead. I'll join you later.
Wow!
Behave yourself. Menace.
It is past lunch time.
If you want tea or coffee.. - Where is he?
You mean Mr. Balagopalan?
He has gone to the electricity office.
What is your name?
Maya.
Where are you from?
It is a little far from here.
How are you related to Mr. Balagopalan?
If you have a message for him, you can tell me.
I shall tell him.
I will tell him in person!
Come on.
Father is here!
When did you come home?
It has been a while. - Oh!
Did you score well in your exams? - My exams haven't started yet.
Oh, yes. Your exams haven't started yet.
I don't know.
Listen to me.
Maya is downstairs. - Okay.
Ask her to get a glass of milk for you and coffee for us.
I don't want anything.
What are you up to?
That's what I want to know. What are you up to?
I am not in the mood to laugh.
You used to check on things at home a few times a month.
It has been so long since you visited us.
It has been two months.
You were asking about her scores.
You don't even know if her exams have begun.
You have many other things to keep you occupied.
That isn't the reason.
The workers for the dam came in earlier than expected.
How can I trust Paramu with this?
I had sent you a letter yesterday with everything written in detail.
Really? - Yes.
Why did you write me so soon?
You could have delayed it a bit.
That old hag had visited you, hadn't she?
Yes, she had.
What all did she tell you? - Well..
Should I tell you? - No.
I will tell you.
'He has given shelter to a whore.'
'She runs the business now.'
'Balagopalan won't make a move without her permission.'
Isn't that it?
Savithri.
Okay.
Did you feel the same
after getting here?
What am I supposed to think when I hear such things?
Stop reading into things.
Did you see Maya?
Yes, I did. - What did you feel about her?
Did you feel that she is such a girl?
Did you feel so, Savithri?
No.
Then what did you feel about her?
Tell me, Savithri.
What did you feel about her?
She reminded me of our daughter.
If she were alive
she would've been the same age.
How could I look at her in any other way?
Father.
Yes..
Come.
"When Lord Ram and Sita went on exile"
"his brother, Lakshmana, went along."
"When Lord Ram and Sita went on exile"
"his brother, Lakshmana, went along."
"Maricha, disguised as a fawn, attracted Sita's attention."
"The beautiful fawn jumped"
"and danced gleefully."
"The beautiful fawn jumped"
"and danced gleefully."
The old lady is there. - "Everyone tried advising"
"but Sita was stubborn." - Where? - There.
Please let her in. - "Everyone tried advising.."
I will. - "...but Sita was stubborn."
What is it? - That old lady..
Okay.
"Ram went to hunt the fawn to fulfil her desire."
I want to do this before you leave.
I am giving our field along with the house
to Kunjunni and Maya. - Okay.
This is our wedding gift to them.
Here.
I better not give it to this idiot!
Maya, keep it safe.
Take it.
May God bless you.
Kunjunni.
Kunjunni!
Mr. Balagopalan!
You gave me more than what I deserve.
I want nothing more. Nothing!
It bears the fruits of your hard work.
You deserve it.
"The silvery moon loomed out of the dark"
"to spread its serene light."
"The silvery moon loomed out of the dark"
"to spread its serene light."
"Through the veils of mist"
"stars peeped at earth."
"Her black eyes are twinkling"
"the heart is beating fast"
"and the lovebirds are chirping."
"The silvery moon loomed out of the dark"
"to spread its serene light."
"Oh, breeze, visit us from the mounts"
"with the fragrance of flowers."
"Oh, breeze, visit us from the mounts"
"with the fragrance of flowers."
"The bursting clouds of passion"
"bring forth a torrent of love."
"The upheavals of your breath"
"turn on the passion inside me."
"The coyness in you wakes up"
"when my glances caress you."
"The silvery moon loomed out of the dark"
"to spread its serene light."
"Through the veils of mist"
"stars peeped at earth."
"Her black eyes are twinkling"
"the heart is beating fast"
"and the lovebirds are chirping."
"The silvery moon loomed out of the dark"
"to spread its serene light."
"The flames of our desires"
"are lighting up the gloomy night."
"The flames of our desires"
"are lighting up the gloomy night."
"Did you lose yourself in love"
"when Cupid hit you with his arrows?"
"At the edge of the horizon"
"the lovely moon is fading."
"Her black eyes are twinkling"
"the heart is beating fast"
"and the lovebirds are chirping."
"The silvery moon loomed out of the dark"
"to spread its serene light."
"Through the veils of mist"
"stars peeped at earth."
"Her black eyes are twinkling"
"the heart is beating fast"
"and the lovebirds are chirping."
Where should I keep the rice flakes?
Keep it in that. - Okay.
Shall I? - Yes.
I would have come with you.
But Mr. Balagopalan will be alone during the lunch time.
I will ask him. - Okay.
Bye.
Be home before it is too dark.
Okay!
Leave it.
How is he?
Who? - Him. - Huh?
How is Kunjunni?
He is good. He is like a child.
That is not what I meant.
Is he good in bed?
Stop it! Stop teasing me!
I am not teasing you.
Don't tell me if you are shy.
After all, he is a strong man.
Enjoy, dear.
But
don't forget that I made it all happen.
Does Balagopalan visit you often? - What?
Does Mr. Balagopalan visit you? - He is very busy at the shop.
Earlier, everything used to happen
during busy days too!
Bloody old hag! - Oh, God!
I will poke you with this! - No!
You will go to hell. - I see.
Where did it come from? - Are you stealing?
Thief! Old hag! - You will be ruined!
Such a nasty woman!
Hey! - Yes?
There has been a landslide in the east end.
Many houses have been washed away.
Mammad and friends who went fishing are missing now.
My God!
Shall I go to my house?
Calm down, Kunjunni. He just said that there was a landslide.
How will you cross the river? Wait till the rain stops.
Where are Mammad and his friends? - His wife and kids are crying.
Is anyone searching for them? - Everyone is searching.
Kunjiraman. When did you come?
Thank God. Don't leave me alone.
Stay with me. Don't go anywhere.
I'll give you a banana.
Oh, no! - Get in. - Our house.
Everything has been destroyed.
We lost everything..
Everything.. - Come in.
Come inside.
Paramu. - Yes? - Give them towels. - Okay.
Our houses are destroyed. - Here, use a towel.
Here.
Oh, God!
My God! What can we do?
We lost everything.. Nothing was spared.
We are doomed. - Oh, no!
I am leaving. - You can't leave now.
There is heavy rain. - That is not an issue. - Hey!
I will cross the river somehow. She is alone at home.
Hey.. - Move! - ...listen to me.
Kunjunni!
Maya.
Oh, no! Unni!
Oh, God!
You got drenched! - Yes.
Come.
Sit down.
You got drenched, didn't you? - Yes.
Shall I serve hot porridge? You will feel cosy. - Okay..
Here. It is hot. - Okay.
What is it?
It's nothing.
Stop if you are tired. - It is okay.
You skipped dinner, didn't you? - What about you?
I had some porridge at least. What about you?
Oh, no!
Maya! - Unni!
What..
Maya..
Maya.
Cheetha!
Kunjikkaali!
Hey, Vengan! Koran!
Come here..
What happened to her..
Maya..
What is it? - She fainted!
Oh, did she? Get up.
Okay.
Make her lie down. - What is it? - Like that.
Check her arms for a pulse.
All men may leave.
Leave.
You may also leave, Kunjunni. Do you need special orders?
Leave!
Can't you hear me? What are you waiting for?
Boil some water.
She is pregnant. - Is she?
Kunjunni!
Look at him smile.
You are lucky, Kunjunni.
He is.
Careful..
Make her lie on that mat.
She should lie there alone. You should come with us!
Has the world come to an end?
No! - What is it?
Have you gone mad?
I'm not mad.
Hey!
She is pregnant. - Really? - Yes.
Hey, Paramu. - Yes?
Prepare Payasam. - Okay.
Lucky man!
What is this?
Can't you see? It's a cradle. - I can see that.
But why do we need it now? - Our baby needs it, right?
It will take a lot of time.
I only have one wish now. Do you know what it is?
If I get my son right now, I will be very happy.
Are you sure that it is a boy? What if it is a girl?
Anyway, the baby needs a cradle.
Yes, a cradle is necessary.
The cradle can wait till you deliver this at the shop.
It's too late.
Get lost. You eat everything!
Let him eat one.
Not on my watch. Get lost.
He was my only companion when I was alone.
Well, now you have a family.
Come back soon.
What happened? - Nothing. I am alone here.
The workers are here. - They are here, but..
I will try.
I will come back soon if there is no rush. - Okay.
Can you help me light this?
What is it? - Can you help me light this?
Oh, no! Please help me.
Someone, please help me.
Oh, no! Help me!
What is it?
Who is it?
Don't worry. We are coming.
Who is it? - We are coming.
Who is it? - He is an outsider.
Do you remember his face?
Yes.
Why did you hide this from me?
I was not
expecting anything like this.
Can you show me a small dress? - Is this fine?
Not this one. - What about the first one?
Show me. - Rs.1,500 for three goats.
It is costly.
Pay only Rs.750 for this one. Take it.
This is good.
Will it be suitable for a one-month old baby?
Do you want a bigger size or a smaller one?
Please show me that one.
Which one?
I mean this one.
This is good. The colour won't fade.
Is this fine? - What?
Unni!
Leave me..
I will kill you.
Unni.
No, don't do it!
Don't do it.
Please stop them.
Oh, no!
No!
Stop it, Unni!
Oh, no! Please ask him to stop.
Unni!
Unni.
Don't do it!
Kunjunni.
Wait. Will you please wait?
Why can't you buy me oil when you go to the market?
My knees are aching.
I am not going to the market. - Who else will buy the groceries?
I don't know.
I want to go home. Her delivery date is near.
You can't do anything even if you are there.
You have done what you were supposed to do.
Now it is her duty to give birth to the baby.
No, I want to see it.
Do you want to see how she delivers the baby? - No!
I want to be the first one to see my baby. - Okay.
Haven't you left yet? - No!
I have asked him many a time to go to the market.
Shut up.
Go home, Kunjunni.
I had asked you not to come here for few days.
Your presence will be a great support for Maya.
There is nothing to worry. She was fine this morning.
Lord!
Your wife gave birth to a baby. - What?
Your wife gave birth to a baby boy.
Thank God! We were talking about..
Kunjunni, wait for me.
Isn't he cute?
Show some sincerity.
Unni.
Meet your son. Look at him.
He is a new-born. Please be careful.
Son!
Nice.
Good job, you two!
Let me see him properly.
What are you doing?
I want to know whether it is a boy or a girl.
You could've just asked. - Right!
I am happy that you are happy with each other because of me.
I am really happy.
My dear baby.
His body resembles you.
But his face resembles Balagopalan.
Oh, no! - Unni!
Don't get up. Lie down.
If you come back here.. - What will you do?
I will kill you, old hag.
Will you kill me? - Yes, I will.
Try me. - I will kill you.
Get lost. - Will you kill me, you dog?
Get lost! - I will show you, moron.
Nobody has ever talked to me like this.
You are a moron. Get lost.
Looser. - Old bitch.
I will kill you if you come back here.
You dared to slap me. - Such a nuisance!
I won't let you live happily, scoundrel.
"I'll comfort you, my Son, go to sleep."
"You smell of your mother's milk, go to sleep."
"To save you from all the jinxes"
"I'll take you to the temple for your first rites."
"I'll comfort you, my Son, go to sleep."
"You smell of your mother's milk, go to sleep."
"We'll make a marquee in the yard."
"On your baby hands, we'll put bangles."
"We'll make a marquee in the yard."
"On your baby hands, we'll put bangles."
"I want to call out your name, dear Son."
"The baby should be saved from the horrors of the night."
"I'll take you to the temple for your first rites."
"I'll comfort you, my Son, go to sleep."
"You smell of your mother's milk, go to sleep."
"In the sky, above the clouds"
"seven colours form a swing to comfort our son."
"In the sky, above the clouds"
"seven colours form a swing to comfort our son."
"To see you grow up"
"I will perform all the rituals I can."
"I'll take you to the temple for your first rites."
Son, I'm here. Don't be scared.
I'm coming, baby.
What are you doing, dear Son? Appunni!
I'm coming. Your mother is coming.
Here I come.
Son, did you get scared? I know you won't.
Aren't you my dear? My son won't get scared.
Son! Dear!
Son!
Where are you?
Are you hiding..
Appunni! Son!
Stop fooling around, Son.
Where are you? I'm getting angry.
Son! Appunni!
Appunni! Son!
Appunni!
My God. Someone, help.
Appunni is missing. Did you see him?
We saw him playing over there. - I went for a shower.
He was missing when I got back.
I saw him playing inside. - I went for a shower after that.
My God! - My God!
What happened, Maya? - My son is missing.
There are leopards and elephants around. - I saw a leopard there.
Appunni! - Oh, God!
Kunjunni. - Yes?
I need to tell you something.
Don't panic. I have reported at the police station.
Our people are searching everywhere. - What happened?
He..
Appunni.. - What happened?
He might be around here somewhere. - What are you talking about?
He is missing.. - What!
Appunni.. - Yes. - What?
Appunni, I'll get you sweets. Give me your bangle.
Sweetheart! My dear!
Dear, give me your hand. You are a good kid.
Give me the bangle. What do you have to lose?
Give it to me. Show me your hands.
Don't make me hurt you.
Why are you crying?
I'll get your bangle. Crying won't help you.
I'll apply some coconut oil so that you don't feel pain.
Give me your hand..
There is no use crying. If you cry, I'll cut your hand off.
Shut up..
I'll be back now.
Let me see what your parents can do.
Stop crying. I haven't lost to anyone.
You are just a year old.
You can go home as soon as I get your bangle.
Or else, you'll stay here.
My God! If I get this bangle
I can stop working and live happily.
It will be around a sovereign of gold.
I haven't hit such a jackpot in a long time.
"My son, Krishnan"
"has to perform in the temple art."
"That is not enough."
"He should play Lord Krishna's role."
"Even that is not enough."
"He should act the part of Krishna slaying Kaliya."
Oh, God! My back has broken!
Oh, God! My back!
Are you here to kill me?
Oh, God!
It's okay. Don't cry.
Calm down.
You have been fooling me for the past two days.
Shut up, fool!
Looks like a jeep is coming this way to disturb us.
Oh, God..
I am unwell..
Oh, God!
Lord Murugan!
Oh, God..
Oh.. Cover your legs, moron!
Oh, God.. I am unwell.
What's wrong, old hag?
I was actually waiting for you.
We heard that you cultivate cannabis. - What?
Cannabis.
Cannabis? - Yes.
How does that look like, sir?
Does it look like a teak tree's leaf?
No, like a palm leaf!
Forget that. Would you like to try some?
Stop biting my fingers, idiot!
What? - Leeches!
Those things are really disturbing!
I think I heard a child's cry. - That was me.
I have a habit
of making sounds like those when I am alone.
Like how?
I don't think it was the same sound.
Yes, it was, sir.
Oh, God! - Come on. I did hear a child cry.
Oh, God! - Search. - Okay, sir.
Can't you stay still? You..
What?
Stop crying..
I'll choke you to death.
Lord Murugan!
I didn't get the bangles.
I'll be arrested soon.
How do I get rid of this child?
Will you shut up?
I will kill you.
What? - What? - Isn't that our son crying?
Yes..
Oh, God!
What?
Son! - My dear!
Son. - My Son! My sweetheart.
Where were you? - My Son!
Oh, God!
Who is there?
Lord Murugan, I'll make him perform your favourite ritual.
Who is that?
Son..
Come to me..
Don't cry.
All hail.. - Lord Murugan..
All hail..
Are you going through the pass? - Yes.
Can we come along? - Sure.
Okay. Hurry up. - Give him here. - Let's take this. - Okay.
Hurry up.
Look at that vehicle. Let's travel on it.
Hop on. - Okay.
Careful.
Hand him over to her.
Shall we get on the truck, dear? - Give him to me.
Come along, dear.
Here..
Hey! - Unni! - Stop the truck! - Stop the truck!
Stop the truck! - We haven't got in..
Don't leave! Stop the truck!
Unni!
Stop the truck.. - Stop it!
Oh, no! My Son!
Stop! Stop the truck!
Unni!
Hey!
Stop the truck!
Unni!
Unni.
Don't cry, dear. - Stop the truck!
Unni! - Hey!
No!
Careful, Unni!
Unni!
Unni. Oh, no!
Don't worry, dear. - Son!
Unni!
What?
Unni!
Let go of me..
Unni!
Let go of me..
Oh, God! Unni! Please don't hurt him.
Oh, God!
Unni!
No, Unni. Please stop it.
No!
Please stop it!
Let go of him.
No!
Oh, no! Please don't hit him.
Unni!
Oh, my God!
What?
Kunjunni!
Hand me the child.
Oh, God!
Mr. Balagopalan!
Kunjunni. - Unni!
Hold him.
Unni..
Dear..
Unni!
Unni. - Kunjunni!
Unni, look at me.
"I'll comfort you, my Son, go to sleep."
"You smell of your mother's milk, go to sleep."
"To save you from all the jinxes"
"I'll take you to the temple for your first rites."
"I'll comfort you, my Son, go to sleep."
"You smell of your mother's milk, go to sleep."