Catch her.
Stop.. What are you doing?
Grandma, let me show you something.
What is it?
Move aside. - Oh, God! - Oh, no!
See, I knew this would happen.
Enough with your mischief.
He deserved it.
He is a bit mischievous.
Cut it out, you fatso!
Oh, no. Father!
You may leave.
You have exams in two months. At least, open your books.
It's a holiday today.
Can't they study on a holiday?
You are the one who is pampering and spoiling them.
How did I spoil them? - Don't make me start.
You have pampered your son a lot and look at him now.
I thought that he would change after getting some forest air.
What happened?
He doesn't let me live in peace.
Rascal.
What happened to your father?
Either his senior officers or the ministers
might have given him a hard time at the office.
Or else, uncle has gotten into some trouble.
I have been taking care of his issues from school days.
Dad used to take care of it before.
Now it is my responsibility.
All this pampering has spoiled him.
We provided him education and enrolled him into BAR council.
What was the point? He dropped out.
He picks a fight with anyone.
He doesn't care who it is.
Why does everyone tolerate him?
Is it because of his charisma?
No, it's either because he is the son of Judge Govindan Menon
or because he is the brother of DySP Harichandra Menon.
It is only because of that.
Otherwise, he will be beaten to a pulp.
Why are you silent? Have you become a mute?
Without knowing what it is all about..
Oh, is that the issue?
You are the ones who spoil him.
Whatever it be, his reasons and logic
are enough to convince you and my mom.
You will understand it this time.
He will learn a lesson.
Don't bring anything up to me!
What have you made?
Mom made it.
It needs more salt. That's all.
It is okay though.
Don't get mad at him.
Tell me what it is.
Did Raghu get into trouble?
Why? Can you find a solution?
No. But still, shouldn't I know?
Let me tell you then.
Your dearest son threatened to kill a forest guard with his gun.
Really? - Yes, that is right.
He said that with his gun pointed at his chest.
He has filed a complaint in Nemmara police station.
The SI there asked my opinion when he came to know
that he was my brother. What shall I do?
Tell me what to do, Mom.
What did you say?
I asked him not to consider that he was my brother.
I asked him to take an immediate action.
Oh, my God!
Come here.
What is it?
What is your name? - Chundeli.
Chundeli? - Yes, sir.
Isn't Raghunandana Menon here?
He is.. - Come on, answer me!
He is working on the plantation.
Raghu, run!
The police are coming.
Oh, God! Run for your lives. - Hey, Veerappan! Here!
Don't call me by that name. The police are coming.
Police? What is the matter?
I don't know why.
I saw them coming while I was polishing the gun.
I ran the moment I saw them.
Oh, you run when you sense danger.
Did you steal anything?
Raghu, it is the police.
Who knows what they are up to! - Boss!
Police. - Here is another.
Now you have got a reason to sit idle.
Look at him smile. He indeed looks like a mouse.
How many did you catch? - Here.
Is that it?
Don't eat it.
Bury it.
It may be infected. - Flag.
It isn't flag, you moron. It is plague.
Please hold this. I have got things to do.
You can leave. I will be behind you.
That is good.
It's not because I am afraid.
What happened? Who turned you all into a statue?
Plough!
Greetings, sir.
Aren't you the SI from Nemmara?
I couldn't get to know you since you are new here.
I have seen you once.
I am Raghunandana Menon.
If you don't mind, come inside.
No need, we are not here to enjoy your hospitality.
Do you have a licence for this gun? - Yes.
The details would be in your station records.
Please hand it over.
Didn't you hear me? - Yes, I heard you.
I don't mind giving it to you.
But I would like to know what this is all about.
You don't know what it is, do you?
I know you are the brother of DySP Harichandra Menon.
But don't be arrogant.
Hand it over to me.
I don't want to create a ruckus.
All right then. Let's not get into any trouble.
But I want you to write me a receipt to acknowledge this.
Don't take it as the arrogance of DySP's brother.
That's not it. Promise.
I have an address of my own other than that.
I had enrolled as an advocate before.
I was an advocate at the district court of Palakkad for two years.
So, please give me a receipt. Let's take care of the formalities.
What do you think? - Oh.
You are teaching me law as you are an advocate.
Oh, no! Who am I to teach you?
I am just a farmer.
Kallu, they are not coming in. Please bring it here.
The coffee is excellent. Please have it.
If you think that you can use it to threaten officers
then think again. You won't get it back.
I will cancel its licence.
Now I understand.
The forest guard filed a complaint against me, didn't he?
Why? Didn't you threaten that you would kill him?
Yes, I threatened him.
I won't bother the forest guards who shut their eyes
to those who smuggle ivory or wood.
Never have I bothered them.
But if he disturbs girls like her, who go into forest to collect honey
to grease his palm or to sleep with him
I can't think of anything else to do with guys like him.
Please tell me.
Are you the one maintaining law and order in this area?
Who do you think you are? The saviour of these girls!
Oh, no! I am not any saviour.
I am the son of Sessions Judge Mr. Govindan Menon.
I have seen my father's teary eyes while passing judgements.
She has been with me since she was ten years old.
She is the daughter of the forest. She is like my sister.
I didn't care about law and order while threatening that bastard.
It came out as an expression of my human conscience.
If anyone misbehaves with them, whether it be a forest guard
or even the forest conservator, I will threaten him.
That is why we are here.
This uniform has a purpose.
You may file a complaint in the police station.
What then?
Would policemen escort these girls while they go to the forest?
It would be a bigger trouble. A suicidal move.
Isn't it great? - Mister.
Mind your words. - Okay, I won't say anything.
I don't have to explain further about the law and order system.
But do pass on my advice to that forest guard.
If I press charges against him, he will lose his job.
His family will suffer.
That is why I am not doing it. It's the only reason.
Please tell him that.
Take it inside!
Mom-in-law, eat something before you sleep.
I don't want anything.
Then, shall I get you a glass of milk?
I don't want anything.
I want to see my son.
Mom, are you all right?
I am all right.
Mom wants to see Raghu. - He will come this week.
He will definitely be here to attend Sreekutty's birthday.
How will he attend it if he gets arrested by the police?
Will they beat him?
No, they won't beat him.
You gave them your consent to do whatever they please.
Does it mean that they would have the courage to beat up my brother?
Mom, you are so naive.
I may have blurted out something in my anger.
But I won't let anyone harm my brother.
I just got off the phone with the SI.
And then? - Nothing much.
They have seized his gun.
Oh, God! There are a lot of wild animals there.
How will he manage without a gun?
It is just a matter of one night!
Mom.
I have asked them to return it to him by tomorrow morning.
How is your headache now, Mom-in-law?
Don't pull my leg.
'Chandrakantham.'
I want Rs. 100. - What?
Rs. 100. - Rs. 100?
What are you grinning at? - Nothing.
Then why are you grinning?
Go to the car.
Hello. - Hello, who is it?
Retired Deputy Director Keshava Pillai speaking.
I am Lekha's friend.
Please give the phone to Lekha. - What is your name?
Rajini. - Are you married?
No.
Very good.. - Please give her the phone.
Sure thing..
Lekha.
A call for you.
She is studying. Dad, what do you want?
She has got a call.
It's her study time. Ask her to call back later.
Vishalam, let them talk.
It's an innocent girl.
Whether it be a girl or a boy, they can call later.
Hello. - Hello.
I am professor Vishalakshi. I am Lekha's mom.
I can't give her the phone now. Call back after 10 o'clock.
Don't you know that she is studying?
I thought it would be an urgent matter..
What urgency does she have, that we don't know about?
You must pay more attention to her matters.
She isn't just another college student.
She is doing research. That too in Malayalam.
It isn't a silly thing.
As Professor Kumara Pillai put it, research is a meditation.
She must be in the company of books until she gets her doctorate.
Everything else can wait.
Lekha.
I am going to college.
Are you going to the academy today?
No.
What were you writing?
I was writing down notes.
'Mary Magdalene' by Vallathol.
Her portrait described through his words is beautiful.
Yes, it is.
For a poet, who lived in our land
it is quite surprising that he was able to effortlessly capture
the culture and the heritage of the biblical times.
Let me see what you have captured.
I just started.
Let me see.
Is this the portrait?
This isn't Mary Magdalene. It is Judas.
How many times have I told you?
Don't even think about him inside this room.
It's my mistake.
I agreed to everything.
I.. It was just for..
You won't submit a thesis if you keep dreaming about him.
I won't allow your marriage until you get a doctorate.
Keep that in your mind.
I don't want to see him in this room.
Judas.
What about coffee cultivation?
Coffee is all right.
But pepper isn't as good as that of last year's.
Both of you can pay me a visit when you find the time.
We are too busy.
There are patients here all the time.
Rama, he won't understand it at all.
He thinks that we are doing this just for the money.
It isn't like that. It will be tough on our patients.
Oh, really!
If Dr. Ravichandra Menon and his wife weren't here
the patients would have suffered without treatment!
Nothing will happen to them if you leave for two days.
We have a lot of qualified doctors in Palakkad.
What?
You don't even get time to visit mom.
We had done a routine check-up on her, last week.
Then, brother comes here whenever he visits Palakkad.
Mom calls us every day.
She called Minikutty this morning.
It's a shame that the children aren't here.
They will only reach by 6 o'clock after their tuition classes.
It's a pity.
Children do not deserve this cruelty.
Brother, did we pass school with the help of extra tuition?
It's the same thing at my home.
Sreekutty, Arya and Deepu are burdened with these classes.
Poor children.
A plus B. Write it down.
X squared minus.. - He used to envy this man.
To be the one young man, in all the world. - Minus..
Wow!
Arya, can you follow me? - It's my uncle's jeep.
What?
Hello.
Mrs. Bhanumathi.
- Don't you talk to me.
Stop.
Why are you mad at me for no reason?
Enough with your drama.
You should obey your elders.
You shouldn't be arrogant like this.
Leave me!
Mom.
Check this out.
Keep it. I don't want it.
What did I do?
This is why her sugar levels go up after your visit.
Sister-in-law, what happened here?
Oh, you don't know anything. Poor guy.
No, I really don't.
Tell me. What is it?
Did you get your gun back?
My God!
How did it reach here?
Dear Bhanumathi.
Your son didn't do anything bad.
I don't want to hear anything.
Even the court will listen to what the accused has to say.
You being the wife of a judge should understand that.
I don't want to understand anything.
You dad was an advocate of law and truth.
It will be good if you don't spoil your dad's name.
Mom.
Consider that a teacher from her school
misbehaved to Sreekutty.
What should we do about that? Tell me, Sister-in-law.
What must we do?
People like that should be killed.
But I didn't kill anyone.
I did threaten the forest guard who messed with Kallu.
But I didn't mean it.
I just wanted to threaten him.
If you ask me why I'm getting involved in all this..
I don't have an answer for you.
I get involved somehow.
Maybe it's because I'm the son of a great man.
Didn't I tell you, Malathi?
He won't do anything wrong.
By the way, where is that thing that you brought?
What are you talking about?
She must be talking about the chocolate. I ate it.
Come and have breakfast.
By the way, Sister-in-law. Where are the kids?
They are upstairs. They have their tuition.
Tuition? Why do they have tuition when I am here?
Kids.
Are you going to study when I'm here?
Close the books.
Arya, Deepu. - Yes. - Let's go.
Close your books now! - What is this? - Shut up and get out!
Out..
Until further notice
tuition classes will remain suspended.
Wow!
"The bird who is boasting after climbing atop the elephant."
"You are drenched by the morning mist."
"You'll wake up at the break of dawn."
"You try to pursue the girl of your dreams."
"Cute bird, beautiful bird, when will you come?"
"The bird who is boasting after climbing atop the elephant."
"Even the epics recite your story."
"You have majestic feathers."
"You fly under the scorching sun."
"Even the epics recite your story."
"You have majestic feathers."
"You fly under the scorching sun."
"Do you have any pearls, dear?"
"Do you have any sweets, dear?"
"Your beauty leaves me speechless."
"The bird who is boasting after climbing atop the elephant."
"You are drenched by the morning mist."
"You'll wake up at the break of dawn."
"You try to pursue the girl of your dreams."
"Cute bird, beautiful bird, when will you come?"
"The bird who is boasting after climbing atop the elephant."
"You sing sweet songs."
"You'll even sing a lullaby."
"You'll cross gardens to come to me, dear."
"You sing sweet songs."
"You'll even sing a lullaby."
"You'll cross gardens to come to me, dear."
"Do you have any valuables, dear?"
"Do you have a dream, dear?"
"You'll dance like the peacock, dear."
"The bird who is boasting after climbing atop the elephant."
"You are drenched by the morning mist."
"You'll wake up at the break of dawn."
"You try to pursue the girl of your dreams."
"Cute bird, beautiful bird, when will you come?"
"The bird who is boasting after climbing atop the elephant."
"You are drenched by the morning mist."
"You'll wake up at the break of dawn."
"You try to pursue the girl of your dreams."
"Cute bird, beautiful bird, when will you come?"
By a wild boar, I mean
something like him.
It will be black and huge with long teeth
like a small calf.
You won't be able to shoot it.
If you throw the bomb, it will swallow it.
Won't the bomb explode? - No, it won't.
Is it true that the pig is possessed?
Yes..
Have you seen it?
Oh, no. - Okay.
Kallu told me about this. Kallu said that..
It must be some sort of a myth.
No, isn't it a forest? There will be ghosts in the forest.
Aren't you done with your stories?
Don't you want dinner?
Why isn't he here yet?
You needn't wait for him.
He might be late.
Why? Is there any party today?
Gangadharan had called.
He said that he might go to Palakkad.
Gangadharan is a troublemaker.
These days, he drinks at least twice a month.
He loses all senses when he is drunk.
No one knew that your father used to drink other than me.
And your brother wants to let everyone know that.
He doesn't even consider the status of our family.
Hey.
Is this my house? - Yes, sir.
The colour seems to be different.
Be careful, sir.
It's very late, right?
Sorry, I lost track of time.
I didn't notice that it was so late. Shame on me.
I'll come back in the morning, sir. - Okay.
Sir.
Goodnight.
"For the one who is thirsty.."
Dear.
I'm a little drunk.
You know how I am after having some pegs, right?
You don't mind, do you?
I don't have any problem. - Okay.
Our mom and the kids are still awake.
Don't act drunk in front of them. - Oh, no.
What I did was wrong, wasn't it? - Yes, it was.
Come and sleep it off. - Oh, no.
"I wish for the chills.."
Did you hear me?
"She was shocked after hearing that.."
Oh. - What?
I didn't say anything. - Do you know this?
Do you know Kumaran Asan?
Kumaran Asan.
He was a great poet.
I know that. - What are you saying?
You only know about Vallathol Narayana Menon, right?
Vallathol Narayana Menon it seems. - Oh, no.
Did you meet her? - Come.
Come and sleep. - Okay.
She is a good girl.
She is brilliant. Oh.
She is a good girl.
But still
she is not as good as your sister-in-law.
Malathi.
You should not be sad, dear.
I'm a little drunk.
You are my life.
You are my sweetheart. - What are you doing?
You can go inside with her.
She is my sweetheart.
Mom.. - Sweetheart. - Oh, no.
Enough! Go and get some sleep.
Don't make me beat you.
Take him to the room.
You don't have to cry.
Just go.
I'll see you later, Brother. - Okay..
Concentrate on that.
I'm concentrating on that only.
I'm troubling you a lot. Am I not, sir?
What do you mean?
It's kind of a refreshment, Dakshayani.
I always had an interest in cooking.
When my wife was alive
I used to break open coconuts
extract milk from it..
You were young then and now you are old.
Let me do it. - Oh, no.
Oh, did you cut yourself? - No.. What is it?
I need Rs. 100 more today.
I already gave you Rs. 400 this month.
It's okay if you can't.
I'll ask Narayanan to help me. - No..
You should not even talk to him.
He is a bad guy. - Open the door, Grandpa.
Oh.. Oh, no. - She is calling.
Why do you lock her in? - Grandpa.
What else am I supposed to do?
Otherwise, we won't be able to talk.
Grandpa. - Oh, no. - Go and open the door.
Okay, get going. - Okay.
I'll go then. - Okay.
Grandpa.
Why is she calling me now? - Grandpa.
I have been calling you for a long time, Grandpa.
I was sitting outside.
Why do you lock me in?
Your mom has told me that
you should not be disturbed when you are reading.
But who will disturb me here?
You are the only one here, Grandpa. - Yes.
But still, for an assurance.
To hell with it! It's too much.
I'm tired of everything.
Stop. Stop, I say.
Lekha.
Don't go, dear. I'll have to answer your mom.
Raghu. - Yes.
Can you take me away from this place? - What is the problem?
Come, I'll tell you.
Be careful. - Oh, my God. - Get in.
Lekha! Stop, Raghu.
Okay, let's go. - Stop, Raghu!
Lekha.
Come out, Lekha.
If you want, you may leave.
Or you can come inside and go after a while.
No, I'm leaving.
You can go after a while.
I'm on my way to Nelliampathi.
I have to be there before dusk.
Come inside if you sincerely love me.
Lekha's dad left us when she was ten years old.
I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have a job.
I never had to bow before someone.
You are a close relative and rich too.
But have I ever come to you, your brother or even your dad
asking for help?
That's why I'm saying that she needs a job.
Or at least she should complete her Ph.D.
She will have to fend for herself if something like this
happens to her, right?
Are you saying that I'll abandon her?
Who knows!
We can't be certain of anything!
You can come here
meet her and go.
But make sure that you don't disturb her.
Professor Kumara Pillai used to say..
Research is a meditation, right?
Correct.
Don't try to disturb that. - Okay.
I was not this strict when
the both of you were studying, right?
By the way, Vishalam..
Why does he have to come here in the first place?
Don't look at me. I'll say what I have to say.
By the way, everybody knows
that she is my girl.
What is it then?
I'm going. - Have breakfast before you go.
No.
Listen to me, Raghu. - I don't want to hear anything.
Research is a mediation.
If I come here and talk to you
you might be disturbed. Continue with your meditation.
Raghu, listen..
Let victory be ours! - Let victory be ours!
All hail Jacob Mathew!
All hail, Jacob Mathew.
We won..
We won the championship.
Let victory be ours! - What is this?
Is it a protest? - No, sir.
It's a victory march for winning the football match.
Oh, why do you make to make a traffic jam for that? Let's go.
We won..
- Oh, no.
Oh, my God.
Go back.
Move away.
Move away, I say.
My God.
That was too much!
Stop the bus.
I'm not going to let anyone mess with me.
It is common to get hit by a motor vehicle.
Didn't we honk the horn? Why didn't he move aside?
Why the hell did you run him over!
That's my discretion.
Let the police file a case against me.
I think the police are chasing us.
I think they are following us. This is not good.
There won't be any problem. The vehicle is on test.
It's government property too. Let them file a case.
They will be helpless!
Get out, bastard.
I'm the worker's union secretary.
I'll report to the garage.
Who do you think you are?
Get out, rascal.
Don't mess with me. You don't know me well!
The police don't scare.. - Shut up..
You said you'll be coming back before noon.
Do you know what happened?
You will always have an excuse.
There was an unexpected protest by the transport department.
Did anyone mess with the workers?
No, a bus ran over a college kid.
The police beat up the mechanic who was driving the bus.
What else are they supposed to do to him?
Do you who beat him up?
It was your brother.
What? And then?
The people have been saying that
the mechanic had smacked your brother.
What are you saying?
Why do you have such a shameful department, sir?
A murderer beat up your senior officer
and if you don't have the authority to arrest him
then why are you dressed up like this?
Don't be so emotional.
There is nothing wrong with your brother.
There must be nothing wrong on the outside.
But what about his dignity?
What about our dignity?
I can't ignore that.
Listen to me first.
You needn't say anything.
Aren't you his friend?
Don't you have contacts in the Ministry?
And when my brother is beaten up by a political rowdy
you stand here, helpless.
You should be brave.
Raghu.
Don't go there now.
You can see him later.
He is in a meeting with the SP.
Raghu.
You should understand something, Harichandra Menon.
The Home Minister called me personally to say that
the mechanic is a party asset and that
we must not file a case against him.
What am I supposed to do?
How is he an asset?
He is just a political rowdy.
Is the political rowdy or the police more important to him?
There is no doubt that he is going to support the political rowdy.
We are just servants.
We don't serve the people, but the ministry.
It means that we serve the politicians.
Our duty is to work according to their interest
to salute them
to escort them
to guard them and to get shouted at.
Even after all that, they just don't care.
They'll easily take you out.
Sorry, sir.
Then why do you have to be like that?
You should find another job, sir.
Raghu.
Why did you come here?
I want to know what you are going to do about this, sir.
For the murder of the college student
the local police have charged a case.
That's great.
That's fine.
I would like to know your decision on what you are going to do
about your subordinate getting beaten up.
Raghu!.
This concerns the police department.
We will do what is needed.
But for me this is a not an official problem.
It is my brother's problem.
It's my family problem.
I can understand your feelings, Raghu.
But we have been ordered to ignore the whole issue.
It's good for your brother's future too.
Because.. - Okay, sir. Okay!
You don't have to say anything else.
Please take your great decisions.
Leave, Raghu.
Brother.
We have some hoes back in Nelliampathi.
You'll make millions if you work with it.
You can be proud of that too.
Sorry, sir.
He is a little emotional. - It's all right.
I know.
We will go on with our decision, right?
Gangadharan is also suggesting the same thing.
There is nothing to think about.
Forget it.
You shouldn't go against the Home Minister.
Did you go to Palakkad last night?
Yes. - Why did you go there?
Tell me why did you go there?
I was not able to sleep.
Is that why you beat him up?
Oh, my God.
Yes.
I was not able to sleep without breaking his hand.
What do you mean?
I beat up the rowdy who messed with my brother.
I beat him till I had enough.
I'll beat you.. - Leave him.
Don't try to justify your mistake, bastard.
Listen. - Leave him, Sister-in-law.
Let him beat me.
He has the right and the power to do that.
But I won't be able to forgive anyone who hurts my brother.
I just can't do that.
So what?
Do you think that you can do whatever you want?
Who are you to take the law into your hands?
What authority do you have?
Because we shared the same womb.
Because we have the same blood.
The people who are responsible will take care of that.
Why do you have to get in between all this?
What are you saying, Mom?
Even though they have everything they want
the police department knows very well that they serve the ministry.
Or are you talking about
the selfish people around us?
Then be a social worker.
I had almost solved everything
when he messed it up again.
He won't remain silent.
If something happens to you
what purpose will our life have?
Don't worry, Brother.
He won't do anything.
I had warned him that
if he tries to do anything
I will chop off his legs too.
And I know how to deal with the law as well.
I don't know what's going on here, my God.
He is not tired of hurting me.
Mom.
You are crying over a silly matter like this.
Have you ever wondered what must be going on
in that kid's mom's mind who was run over by that bus?
No.
Even if I have to suffer
I won't let anyone else suffer for anything.
Didn't you call him, Malathi?
He is not a guest here.
I told him. He'll be coming.
Maybe he is mad at us.
I'll go and call him. - Stay there. He'll come.
Did I say something to hurt him?
Did I say anything? - No, you didn't say a word.
You were getting worked up for no reason.
He would have slapped him if you didn't stop him.
For sure. Why not?
I don't care that he is a grown up now.
I'll beat him if I lose my temper.
Is it because you are a policeman?
What are you laughing about?
Serve him the food, Malathi.
Oh, it's not like I can't serve food for myself.
You are the one who needs someone to serve the food.
It's because you don't know.
He doesn't know that happiness that gives.
Oh, he'll know it when she is here.
It's been a while since she came here.
'Pancha Kalyani' might not be letting her come here.
Who is that?
It's the nickname that uncle has given Lekha's mom.
'Pancha Kalyani.' - Oh.
Is it?
No, it wasn't me.
Anyway, that name suits her well.
She came to meet me once.
And complained for an hour.
That he is not letting her study
and that he is disturbing her.
He is doing this and he is doing that.
Hadn't I told you?
I should not let him go there
and I should control him.
He has asked me to make sure of that.
Do you think that this relationship is worth all this?
It's not like she is the only girl in the world, right?
He just has to say the word.
There is a long line of girls waiting for him.
I have about two dozen photos with me right now.
They are all beautiful and from good families too.
There might be a lot of girls in the world, Brother.
They'll be having a lot of different qualities too.
But no one can replace Lekha.
You should not think of another girl
as my wife other than Lekha.
It's not like we don't know anything.
But they should also have some respect.
We have been waiting for a long time.
When is she planning to conduct the wedding?
Is it after I die?
Hello. - Oh.
Can you excuse us for a while, Reena?
I have to talk to her. - Okay.
What is it?
Bullshit!
Idiot, is your mom trying to make me a fool?
Oh, no, it's the college library.
Mom is in the next room.
So.. Do I have to be scared of her?
I have every intention of running away with you.
And after that? - Then.. I will take you with me.
Then what are you waiting for? Go ahead.
Why are you not saying anything?
I'm ready.
That's because..
I wish to marry you in the right way.
Then you should do that.
So that you don't have to get mad at me.
How many times have my brother talked to your mom?
It's not like you have to work for a living.
My dad had made more than enough for that.
Didn't my mom tell you everything two years back?
You agreed to that then.
That's because.. - Oh, no.
I thought you will be done with your thesis in a year.
And I didn't want your mom to be sad.
It's been two years.
The subject is not as easy as I thought it would be.
Oh, it's not easy it seems!
It's not like you have to
go into the depths of this poem!
A kid in fourth grade will teach you this.
It's not as easy as it seems.
Don't laugh too much.
It doesn't look so good.
But you told me that I have a beautiful smile. - Listen.
I don't care that it's the college library.
Don't make me.. - Oh, no. Someone will see us. - Really?
Lekha.
Oh, my God. 'Pancha Kalyani.'
'Romantic poems.'
Won't you be coming next week?
No.
I have work there.
Veerappan is not good for anything
other than polishing the gun and eating.
Oh, brother is here.
I thought you would have left already.
He was about to leave.
He doesn't care about all those things.
That's the way he is.
Did you go to the college library
to meet Lekha?
Did you go there?
Her mom called and was shouting at me.
She said that you are disturbing her meditation.
She said the right thing.
You are disturbing her in the library too.
Lekha had called me.
Her mom was shouting at her it seems.
To hell with her meditation!
I'll give poison her one day!
I don't want to deal with it.
Bye.
You should talk to him, Mom.
Tell him not to get into any more trouble.
What is it? - The union won't remain silent
if you beat up one of them.
I had to go through a lot
to solve this problem.
I had to pay them Rs. 25,000 also.
Gangadharan took care of everything.
Okay. Do it.
It feels so good.
Will you be sad if I ask you something?
No, I won't be sad.
Promise me.
I promise.
I promise upon me, upon you
and upon Lekha.
Is that enough? - Can you buy me a gold chain?
A gold chain? - I just need a small one.
So is this what you been up to?
Buy her a gold chain.
Isn't she taking care of you?
Open it..
Now I realise your true colours.
Is this why you were against me coming here?
Crooked! - My dear.
Don't say this to anyone.
I'll never come in your way again.
Are you sure? - Yes.. - If you come in my way
the whole world
will hear about this.
I'll hang posters throughout the streets.
Don't get me into trouble.
What goes around comes around.
Just remember that.
Hey.. She is studying.
What if her mom comes in?
Oh, let her come.
If you open your mouth, I'll tell her about this. - Oh, no.
Yes.
"Oh, beauty, you fill my heart."
"The sky is brightened up by the milky moonlight."
"The fragrance of the flowers spreads all around."
"Oh, beauty, you fill my heart."
"The sky is brightened up by the milky moonlight."
"The stars are smiling at each other."
"The clouds sway in rhythm."
"The stars are smiling at each other."
"The clouds sway in rhythm."
"The groom is here."
"The dreams are blooming."
"It's time for the union."
"Oh, beauty, you fill my heart."
"The sky is brightened up by the milky moonlight."
"The fragrance of the flowers spreads all around."
"Oh, beauty, you fill my heart."
"The sky is brightened up by the milky moonlight."
Why is everyone quiet?
Raghu won't do anything wrong... - We didn't say that.
Did we, Dad? - No, he's a poor guy.
But we can't ignore that it might happen one day.
Why are you quiet, Hari?
What should I say? I'll restrict him from coming there.
No, that's not necessary.
I had so many dreams about her.
It's all lost. - What happened, Vishalam?
You won't understand it.
Prof. Kumara Pillai used to say..
Isn't it that research is a meditation? We know that!
Shut up, Malathi.
Don't interfere when we're talking.
So, Lekha has lost her interest in research.
Let's forget it then.
Get them married soon.
Why isn't anyone replying? Your dad fixed it.
What? Do you have any disapproval?
Oh, God. How long have we been waiting
to hear it from you?
We shouldn't delay it anymore.
It's a waste.
Give me the gun. - Take it.
What is it? - Pig.. - Pig? Where?
That's a stone.
Shut up!
You missed.. - Get lost. I hit it for sure.
Yes, take a look. Didn't you take the gun from me?
Are you better than me?
Oh, God.
Who is it? Is it Chundeli?
Is this it? I thought it was an elephant or so.
What is it? Oh, God. An elephant!
A real elephant is here.. Raghu..
Boss..
Here.
Did you get it? Let's go. There are elephants around here.
Oh, God. Is it a girl?
Is she hit? - No. - Then, is she dead?
She's breathing. - Let's go. Leave her here.
Don't get into trouble. Times are bad, Raghu.
Let's go. - She's alone and unconscious.
How can we leave her here, Kunjalu? - Are you inviting trouble?
It's trouble.
Nothing to worry. I think she took some sedatives.
Can it be a suicide attempt? - Maybe.
She's safe now. Anyway, inform the police.
Don't take any risks. See you. - Thank you, Doctor.
Why are you staring at me? - It's better to inform.
To whom? Your aunt?
What's the use in informing my aunt? Inform the police.
We know nothing about her. Isn't she a woman?
What if it becomes a news? Won't she be insulted?
Who knows what kind of a girl she is?
You'll be in trouble if she dies here.
They won't do anything to you. I'll get it all.
Why are you laughing?
She is crying, sir.
There.
Don't be scared. Get some sleep.
I'll kill you..
Tie her arms and legs. - Yes, sir.
To hell with it!
Shut up or I'll kill you.
Is it the punishment for saving your life?
If you scream and insult me, I won't spare you.
Are you mad to laugh?
I am not the one mad. She is.
You hit the jackpot! - Ask her what it is, Kallu.
Get lost. - Walk.
Hey, did you see what she wrote?
What is it? Read it.
'If I get killed'
'Omega Travels, KK Nagar, Madras, is responsible for it.'
It's not like we thought. It's a headache.
No, she's a poor girl.
Did she write so?
This is not her diary or biography.
They're receipts of her salary.
Look at this. - Let me see.
Take the baby inside. Silence him somehow!
So, my baby's cry has become a nuisance for you.
Don't you know the situation here, Radha? - What happened?
Sister-in-law isn't here yet. Isn't that all?
There is no need to worry about it.
She'll be here by tomorrow. Go to sleep!
What happened? Did you get any information, Madhavan?
I called her hostel in Chennai.
It's been four days since she left. - What?
Where did she go?
She had booked train tickets for the 10th.
Where did she go then?
Don't you worry. - Oh, God. Keep her safe.
Don't worry. She'll come.
The marriage is four days away. I've to give them 20 sovereigns.
Then, the money too. What will I tell them?
What'll I tell Latha?
It's okay even if the marriage doesn't happen. I won't be sad.
I just want her to be safe.
Hello. Are you Sankara Warrier? - Yes.
We're coming from Chennai.
We're Seethalakshmi's colleagues. - Come inside.
We don't have time. We came to discuss an important matter.
Can you call her?
She is not here.
Don't lie. We'll leave soon. No other issues.
No, I'm not lying. She hasn't reached here.
We too were discussing it.
It's our sister's marriage in four days.
She has to come to buy gold and all.
They said, she left on 10th when I called her hostel.
We don't know what happened. - Still, we will look for her.
What is this? My daughter is inside.
They won't do anything.
We don't trust others easily. Once I trust, that's forever.
I don't forgive that easily too.
I don't understand anything.
What is it, Dad? Who are they?
I know nothing, Daughter.
How dare you! - Don't create a scene.
You'll get beaten up.
There is no one inside, sir. - Sorry for the disturbance.
We'll be back.
Tell her that she will never escape from us.
Open the door..
I want to go..
Where to? - Wherever I like.
You're not going anywhere now. - Who're you to say so?
What authority do you have?
I saved you. That's my authority.
We'll take you home safely, tomorrow morning.
Thrissur, Puranattukara, Cheenikkalvaryath.
Where's my bag? - It's here. Don't worry.
You won't lose anything. - I need my bag now.
Give her the bag, Kunjalu.
I'm anxious to know how you ended up in this forest.
You can tell me if you don't mind. - I don't know.
Someone in Omega Travels..
Omega Travels.. How do you know all that?
I don't know astrology. It's written in the book
that if something happens to you, they must be held responsible.
What's the issue with them?
Tell me. I'll help you if I can.
I need no one's help. - Okay.
Please let me go. - You can go in the morning.
Get out of my room.
I need no one's company. - No, you need it.
Don't sleep tonight, Kallu. - Yes.
I don't need a guard. - But I need one.
So that you don't escape at night.
It's better to have a guard when you've enemies.
And also there shouldn't be rumours that you stayed here alone with me.
I'm not asking you to trust me. Trust can't be forced.
But don't be scared of me. Don't worry.
No harm will come to you when you're here.
Goodnight.
It's their car! - Whose car?
Hey.. Where are you.. Stop.
Shucks!
'Omega Travels.'
What? - Is it a traffic jam?
I don't know. I think it's an accident.
Accident, right? Okay, thank you.
How could I follow her parking the car in the middle of the road?
She must've reached home somehow.
Didn't you ask the reason? - I asked. She didn't say.
Sometimes she behaves as though she's mad.
Anyway, she's gone. Don't go behind her.
We can trust no one.
Still, a girl is found unconscious in the forest
and a couple of guys are searching for her.
Something's wrong.
Let it be. Don't encourage him.
He's all ready for a battle.
He is just looking for a battlefield.
I won't get into any trouble. Okay?
Anyway, don't tell it to your brother. He'll get angry.
Will he be late? I've to leave now.
There are workers there.
Are you leaving now? - Yes. - Then, why did you come here?
I came to drop that girl at her home.
I came here since it was nearby.
Did you lose anything? You got to hear a good news.
Even though we wanted it to be conducted soon
when it's right in front of me
I feel a bit nervous.
Hey.
Your brother will be going today to Guruvayur to fix the date.
You can know the date if you stay tonight.
No, just fix it and tell me.
I'm ready to marry her.
What's the secret? - What secret?
Don't believe the nonsense he says.
Nothing has happened.
What do you mean?
Since I have knee pain
the massage oils..
Massage oils?
What are you saying, Dad? I don't understand anything.
What are you talking about?
They have been talking for the past one hour.
Won't the police arrest them if we give them their car's number?
We don't know the truth. She's not saying anything.
I don't have time to waste on that. Leave it.
It's like I've won a lottery.
What changed your mom's mind?
You're the reason. That day you kissed me.
You bit my lips so hard.
I wanted mom to see it.
She was furious when she saw that. She thrashed me.
I fought with meaningful silence.
She fell for that.
How did you break grandpa?
That's a cheap trick. Massage oils.
Dear.. Raghu.. - What is it? - Nothing.
Dear. - No, I won't cheat those who trust me.
Tell me, what is it about massage oils?
You mentioned it earlier too.
Do you have knee pain?
It's not just the knee.. - Dear.. Raghu.
He has a wonderful pain all over.
An oil for that. Right, Grandpa?
Y-Yes, oil. - Somebody must apply it
and massage it in well. Right, Grandpa?
Y-Yes.. - Oh, yes..
I have given him such an oil.
It's from the forest. - That's right..
Hey, Veerappan, didn't you say
that I won't get married soon?
Her mom decided to get us married.
So, I'm going to marry.
That's why I saw a flying pig! - Yes..
Not just a pig, everything will fly.
When I live here with my wife
even you will fly. Mr. Veerappan, out.
I'm ready. But there is someone else that you must throw out first.
Who is it? - Look for yourself.
Didn't you go home?
No, they'll catch me.
I'm scared. - Why did you come here?
I don't have the courage to go anywhere else.
I did what I could out of humanity.
That doesn't mean I can accept a burden.
Please help me. - How can I?
Inform the police. I'll do the necessary help.
Oh, no. Please don't call the police.
What if I call the police?
Can't you hear me? What if I inform the police?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Who are you? What do you do?
Why are they following you? Tell me.
You're a liar. You have an air of mystery about you.
Okay, stay silent. I'll inform the police tomorrow.
Tell them the truth. - Don't call the police.
Save me. - Who am I to save you?
Am I your brother, husband or lover?
In the name of humanity.. - Bullshit!
Humanity, empathy, love are all for the deserving ones.
And not for people like.. Don't make me say more.
Aren't you going to sleep? - You can sleep.
It's midnight. - Sleep if you want to!
Are you going to sing me to sleep? Sing a lullaby.
You don't like the song I sing.
It's like someone has said..
No, nothing..
'A bad workman blames his tools.' Now, he's blaming me.
It's my bad luck.
I want to talk. - I am not interested.
You must. I don't know what will happen tomorrow.
I may be with the police, or the criminals.
I need to tell everything to someone
before that. - How can I trust you?
Something is off about you.
Yes, I agree.
I'm the mistake that no one can correct.
I haven't lied to you.
I'm the only daughter of a father
who taught me to pray
when I feel like lying.
I was lucky till I was ten years old.
So, who is in that picture? - It's my uncle and his kids.
I don't remember my mom's death.
When dad too passed away
he was the only one left to take care of me.
I wasn't just his niece. I was his eldest daughter.
He never discriminated against me.
When I got the job of a typist in a pharmaceutical company in Chennai
he was so happy.
He wanted to get me and Madhavan married.
I opposed it.
I didn't want to be married before Radha and Latha.
How else can I repay them for bringing me up?
Radha got married. We gave 20 sovereigns and Rs. 25,000.
How can I do it with a salary of Rs. 1,500?
What can Madhavan do
with a salary of Rs. 850?
Even uncle was helpless.
I've worked as a carrier for a smuggling group
operating under the name omega travels.
The opportunity I got with the help of my room-mate.
I used to take gold to Coimbatore and Madurai
at least once a month.
I got Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 for each trip.
It's not because I liked it. I grew up in a temple.
I had to do my duties.
I just wanted to live peacefully with Madhavan.
I just wanted that.
How did they become your enemy now?
Our business had deteriorated. We only got gold once in two months.
My income reduced.
I found it hard to conduct Latha's marriage.
I had to cheat them.
I absconded with four bars of Gold
that I had to deliver to a jewellery shop in Trichy.
I had no other option to get Latha married.
There are just three more days for the marriage.
It must take place even if I get caught.
I want to pay back
my uncle who brought me up
the sisters who loved me
and Madhavan, who gave me dreams.
Please help me for that.
You can hand me over to the police after that.
Or else I'll surrender to the smugglers.
I'll help you. But I need to know one more thing.
How did you end up here?
Seetha.. Seethalakshmi.
I.. - No, leave it for now.
How should I help you?
Madhavankutty Warrier. - It's me.
I've something to tell you. - Just a moment.
Where is my child? What did she do?
Don't think about it now. I've told everything to Madhavan.
They are around all the time.
We haven't slept in days.
He told me. Don't let anyone know that she's with me.
Here. These are the ornaments I bought.
There is Rs. 50,000 too. Conduct the marriage.
She is so particular that it must happen.
Can we visit her? - Not now.
Act as if you know nothing about her until the marriage is over.
They'll go away after searching for a few days.
Please protect her.
Nothing will happen to her when she's with me. Enough?
She stitched four bars under her bag.
Bars? - Gold bars.
Oh, God. And then? - How can I sell it?
I had to give her family the money and ornaments.
What'll I do? - You must've given it.
Don't interfere in unwanted matters.
If your brother hears.. Should I tell you?
That's not the issue. She's not ready to simply accept the money.
At last, I had to take the bars. - What foolishness are you doing?
Is it a child's play? - Slowly.
You can make some ornaments with it.
My kids and I don't want it. Give it to Lekha.
She must not know it. I am screwed!
What'll I do with it? - Where have you kept it?
It's in my pocket. - Are you mad, Raghu?
Let your brother come. I'll tell him.
Are you keeping smuggled gold? - I.. - Hey, Raghu.
What are you murmuring about gold?
No, nothing.
Have you arranged someone to look after the things there?
You can't go anywhere before the marriage.
I've to go today. There are some things to do.
How can you go? Only two more weeks are left for the marriage.
I can't do it alone. You must be here.
I've asked Ravi to come too. - I need two more days.
I've some unavoidable things to do.
Didn't someone from Nemmara police station tell you?
No, I left early from there.
Why do you come then?
I'm on my way back from Thrissur.. Sorry, Palakkad.
It's better to postpone the date.
Don't postpone it after printing the invitation.
He'll be back in two days, right?
Let me see. - What? What happened to you?
It's nothing. Serve me food.
I have to leave fast.
Dine with him. It's 12 o'clock.
I'll come.
Stop the car, Raghu. Stop.
Something happened. - What? Get in.
A policeman from Nemmara came and asked us to go home.
Is that the problem?
That's not the thing. He told this to her.
She started to stumble when he asked about her.
Oh, God! I'm so screwed.
You must get into troubles like this!
Enough with you laugh.
Oh, God.
Did you buy the ornaments? - Yes.
What did he say? - Just shut up!
He gave me a treat.
He sang a song and told a story too!
Stay away from me! I am on the verge of breaking down.
What happened, Veerappan? - Don't call me so.
My name is Kunjalu. - Kunjalu.
Can you ask him about my family?
Don't ask anything now. He is mad now.
Let him calm down.
I'm tensed.
Don't worry. I've done everything.
There won't be any problem. The marriage will take place.
How should I thank you? - I don't need anything.
Hey, will it be a problem? - What?
Don't make me angry. What were we talking about?
Thanks. - Get lost.
Will that policeman be a trouble?
Maybe.
I haven't informed mom that she is back here again.
I have told everything to my sister-in-law.
It'll be an issue if mom and brother come to know of it.
Her uncle and his son would take her back
once her sister's marriage is over.
Then it's just a matter of two days.
I shall stay here. You can leave today itself.
She is still being followed by those men from Omega Travels.
She should be safe here.
And I'm adamant about it.
Hence, my presence is needed here.
Hello. 4336.
Yes.
I shall put him on the line. - Who is it?
It is from Nemmara Police Station. - Oh.
Yes, tell me.
Yes, I got back quite late.
We are pre-occupied with the marriage.
What? A woman?
No, he is by himself.
There is a tribal woman there as well.
No, she is quite dark.
Who was that? Didn't you enquire?
Cousin sister?
Okay. I shall enquire about it.
Malathi. Malu. - Yes.
Is any of our relatives with him at the moment?
With whom? - With Raghu obviously.
I don't know.
Didn't he tell you anything? - No.
He is hiding something from us.
What do you mean?
A woman was staying in his mansion
when the police visited him.
It might be one of his friends.
Seriously? A woman all by herself in his mansion?
He told that she was his cousin.
Which cousin? Something's not right.
What if it's Rema from Thathamangalam?
Did he tell you so? - No, he didn't.
Doesn't he share everything with you?
Why didn't he tell you this?
Probably this is why he stays by himself.
Please don't talk like that about him.
Don't we know him well?
The marriage is only two weeks away.
Why do you think he rushed there today?
She might have been waiting for him.
That rascal is cheating Lekha.
Lower your voice. Your mom will wake up.
It's not what you think, Hari.
He wouldn't do such a thing.
Then who is that woman?
Why is he sheltering her?
Please don't be mad at me, Hari.
A woman had somehow found her way to his place.
Her relatives have been informed.
They will collect her.
I see that you were aware of this.
He had told me that.
He hasn't done anything wrong.
He'd never do such a thing.
Then why did you had to keep me out of it?
Please don't go now, Hari.
Your mom will come to know and so will the rest.
Let them. Why does it matter if he isn't at fault?
I need to know the truth.
I won't believe him before that.
Do you trust me, Hari?
Do you trust me?
If you trust me, please believe
when I say that Raghu is innocent.
Don't worry, dear.
Something would've come up. - No matter what it is
how long would it take for him to come to my house?
He doesn't really care anymore.
No, thanks. - Aren't you pissed off with Raghu?
Why take out your anger on us?
She's not angry. Give it to me.
Here you go.
She still behaves like a child.
She didn't eat anything yesterday.
She doesn't listen to anyone.
I didn't think that Raghu would leave.
I thought that he'd be here.
When will he return?
Hari has gone to collect him.
Isn't that right? - Yes.
Is that necessary?
Are you by yourself? - Yes.
Didn't Rema and kids come? - The kids have classes, Mom.
One of us had to be there.
When did the bride come?
I was waiting to congratulate you.
I'm glad that you've changed your mind.
It wasn't mine, but hers.
She couldn't concentrate on research.
Professor Kumaran Pillai has once said.. - Oh, God.
...that research..
Is that an invitation card? - Oh, yes.
Take a look, Mom.
I thought Hari was here for the holidays.
He has gone to Nelliampathi.
For what?
He went to pay Raghu a visit.
Who are you?
What?
You..
Hey! I'll kill you..
Get lost!
Seetha.
You there! - Brother..
What did you just do?
Whom did you think that was!
He is my brother.
What?
I'll kill him no matter who he is.
That won't happen!
What wrong has he done to you?
Did he molest you?
What happened here, Kallu? - He didn't do anything wrong.
Then why did you try to hurt him?
He is one among the men who raped me.
What nonsense are you saying?
Don't you dare speak like that about him.
Get back inside!
Didn't you ask me how I ended up in the Nelliampathi Forest?
Listen to me.
I had boarded Trivandrum Mail from Chennai.
I was afraid that the men from Omega Travels would get to me.
I didn't sleep that night.
It was 3 a.m. when I reached Palakkad.
I noticed two men walking
on the platform watching me.
I felt that they would get into my compartment.
I didn't give it a second thought.
I took my bag and got out of the train.
Stop.. Please, stop.
Please..
Can you give me a lift, please?
She seems innocent. Shall we help her?
Okay, your wish.
Get in. - Okay.
Did you come here by Trivandrum Mail?
Yes. How did you know?
It was just a guess.
Where are you heading to? - Thrissur.
Then why did you get down here?
You need not explain if it's an inconvenience.
What is your name? - L-Lakshmi.
That's a fake name for sure.
That's okay. We just need a name to address you.
The name Lakshmi is just perfect.
She looks like one too.
Will you get a bus at this late hour?
Please drop me at the bus stand. I shall wait there.
That isn't right.
We stay at Palakkad.
You can stay at our place and leave in the morning.
What do you say? - Oh, no. That's okay.
That's a good idea. After all, I am there with you.
Why do you have to worry then?
So beautiful. - What are you doing?
Why do you have to be afraid?
You had a troubled sleep, right?
Do you know what time it is? It is 10 a.m.
Get out of this room!
But this isn't your room, Lakshmi.
It's my mansion after all.
Do you think it's fair that you leave just like that?
This is cheating. I will let everyone know.
No one is going to know even if you throw a party here.
It is just you, me and Jessy
all by ourselves on this 25 acres land. - Hey!
Don't touch me!
I'll kill myself if you come any closer!
Don't scare her away.
He is just fooling around with you.
Get going now. Let her freshen up.
Go now! - Seems like I'm out.
Isn't that your husband?
He is my husband too.
Don't worry when I'm here, Lakshmi.
This is just for fun.
Here, have this.
Freshen up and be ready to leave.
How is it? Is it sour?
I like my coffee to be strong.
I saw him coming.
I felt weak after taking a shower.
I don't remember getting out of the shower.
I only regained my consciousness after I got here.
A lot of people took advantage of me in between.
I remember his face.
I am able to recollect his face really well.
He..
Hello. - You son of a bitch!
That lady is at Raghu's place! - What are you doing?
Which lady? - Seriously?
Don't you remember introducing me to a woman named Lakshmi?
The very same. - Oh, that one!
How did she end up there? - That's what I'm asking!
Don't be upset.
Please calm down. We can always solve it.
Raman.
Where did you dump her that day?
She had passed away, sir.
She is not dead.
Where did you dump her? - At Nelliampathi.
Why did you take her there?
Didn't you instruct me to dump her body somewhere far?
Okay. - Is there any problem, sir?
No. You may leave. - Okay.
It's true.
Her body was dumped at Nelliampathi
I had a doubt if she won't make it.
We were giving her the medicines in between.
That's why I had instructed Raman to do so.
Oh, God! What am I going to do now?
How will I face him?
How will I face my family?
You are the one responsible!
Didn't I tell you that I wasn't interested?
You intoxicated me.
You lured me in.
Oh! I can't believe this.
Are you feeling better now? - Yes.
Then, get up now.
You are not like this even if you are sick.
Come on, dear. - Will you please leave me alone?
Please let me be at peace.
What's bothering you right now?
What is it? - It's nothing!
Oh, is it because Lekha isn't talking?
That's not it, Mom. We are all meant to have problems.
I'll tell you if it's important. Please let me be.
What? Did I scare you? - No.
Aren't you feeling well?
Who said so? - I am able to tell it from your face.
Ravi said that you have a headache.
But that's not it. Something is bothering you.
What do you mean? Nothing is bothering me.
Don't lie.
Haven't we been together for 16 years?
I know when you're upset.
Did you fight with Raghu?
What?
Yes..
I thought so.
He also has a headache.
He isn't talking to anyone.
She is still at his place, isn't she?
I sensed that this would be a mess.
What did she say?
I didn't speak to her.
Having provided shelter to a prostitute like her
we can't predict how she'd react.
She wouldn't hesitate to cook up stories.
You could have got rid of her.
Raghu stays there all by himself, Malu.
If I try to get rid of her by force
people may start to speak about it.
That will harm his reputation.
People have already spread rumours.
That Govinda Menon's son is having a whore at his place.
For how long can you keep this a secret?
If Lekha and her mom get to know about this..
Oh, God! I don't know.
It's good to help someone.
I don't understand why he bothers
to help her by forgetting how it'd affect him.
T-That's what I don't understand.
I don't think that is his only intention.
He might be..
Finish it.
He might be..
Will she stay with him?
Mom, he will never do that.
Do you think Raghu would do that?
Then why did he let her stay with him?
Didn't she escape once?
I can't understand what's going on.
What's the truth? Please tell me the truth!
Mom, let's not create a scene.
Let's not bother to investigate either.
Let's try to cover it up somehow.
No.
This can't be easily covered up.
What do you think is the solution?
Let her live with you?
If you don't get rid of her..
I don't think so. - Why not?
Tell me! Why not?
Tell me! - I can't! That's why!
Did you hear him?
How did she trap him? - What's happening here?
He has disgraced our family!
What are you saying?
Let's go..
Brother. - Yes. - What's happening?
I don't understand what's going on.
Please don't ask me anything.
I don't know anything.
That was quite a show.
It was wonderful.
I am now the villain.
Amazing.
I didn't have to face any difficulties when dad passed away.
Only because I had you.
I could trust you completely.
But I want to know.
Have you done anything wrong to her?
Raghu, it just happened.
I made a mistake.
I am begging you.
Don't ruin my reputation.
Malu, mom and the kids.
Please don't destroy my image in front of them.
It was me who got destroyed.
And the life of an innocent woman.
I'm willing to do anything.
I'm willing to give her money.
How much would you pay?
How much would you pay for a woman's dignity?
You too have daughters.
What if a stranger puts a price tag on their dignity?
Raghu, you are crossing the line.
Since when have you drawn lines in our conversations?
Where was your conscience when
you raped that innocent woman?
Raghu, it happened only once.
This may sound amusing if these were the words of a 16-year-old.
A responsible police officer.
But it's no mistake if these are the words
of a 40-year-old man who has a family!
It is..
We are the children of a great man. - So?
Will you suffer along with the ones who suffer?
No, but.. - But what? Tell me!
No, I am not saying anything.
My mind is in a turmoil now.
It is lost.
I don't know what to do and what not to.
What is he saying?
Why is he obligated to her?
T-That is what I wish to know as well.
Raghu.
Didn't you sleep yet, Mom?
Why haven't you slept yet?
What has happened to you?
People have always agreed that not only do you
look like your father but have also inherited his conducts.
What are you doing by forgetting
how this would affect our family?
That's why I am unable to sleep, Mom.
Mistakes happen, dear.
But you must be willing to rectify it.
If it's money that she wants
send her away by giving that.
And come back to us.
What will happen if Lekha or Vishalakshi comes to know of it?
That's just sad.
What's wrong? - It's nothing, Mom.
Nothing.
Madhavankutty.
I'm not able to watch her in tears.
Do you think that I'm not upset?
I don't even wish to live anymore.
Greetings. We arrived last evening.
We just wanted to meet you before leaving.
Okay. - The marriage went well.
The men from Madras visits every day.
He threatened to kill us yesterday.
I'm glad that she came to you.
They would've easily caught her if it was any other place.
All you need to do is submit a petition in the police station.
They will take care of everything.
We were thinking if she could
stay here for a few more days.
Stay here? What for?
Only I'm aware of what I'm suffering because of this.
I can't be responsible for her anymore.
We have certain inconveniences.
We need time to resolve certain issues.
Can you bear with us until then? - Should I keep her until then?
I'm sorry, please take her back.
I won't be a burden.
I will manage.
Excuse me? Why can't you leave with them?
Well.. That's why I said that we need more time.
Why do you need time to take her back?
Aren't you done dealing with your daughters' marriage?
Please think of her future at least now.
This may sound rude to you.
Try to understand my situation.
I can't marry a woman
who had been gang raped.
I'm just a simple man.
What about your conscience?
Are you going to abandon a woman
whom you loved since childhood and who supported
your family?
Are you even human?
I'm just a simple man.
I wish I didn't know about this.
Now that I know, I can't do this.
How can you be so stupid?
Why the hell did you tell him..
I can't betray him.
It's true that I loved him.
I can't lie.
What wrong have you done?
You are the victim, and not the wrongdoer.
If I keep this away from him
it'll be a burden for me until death.
I'll never live in peace.
Did you hear that?
She is pure at heart even if her body was violated.
She has a heart of gold.
Please don't abandon her. - It'd be easy for you to say.
Would you have accepted her? - I would have!
I'd accept her with an open heart.
Because I am a man. - Then why don't you marry her?
How dare you! - Please don't! - Let him go.
If you are such a saint
why don't you find and punish her rapists?
That will make you a man.
There is no point in hurting an innocent like me.
Don't you dare utter a word!
You ungrateful swines. Get lost!
Come. Let's go, Dad.
Everything will be all right, dear.
Let me try to convince him.
I'll come back for you then. - I see.
Does he need your help to understand?
Enough with your kindness! Please leave!
A bloody uncle!
Get back inside!
Aren't you satisfied now?
Is this why you said that he never discriminated against you?
How about now?
Bear it all!
Lekha. Are you by yourself?
Why? Can't I come here?
Please go back to the car, Ramunni Nair.
I sneaked out by saying that I have to invite some friends.
I just wanted to know what was keeping you so occupied.
Well.. - Why are you blushing?
No, I have no reason to.
Come, let's go to my room.
Wait..
Let me examine this place.
Didn't a woman stay here for some days?
Where are Kallu, Veerappan and Chundeli?
They are at the plantation. - I see.
Were you dreaming all day?
Well, Lekha.. I..
Didn't I tell you about Seethalakshmi?
Didn't you say that she had escaped?
You were lying, weren't you?
No. She returned later.
I couldn't tell it to you.
We didn't get a chance to meet after that.
Lekha..
Please don't think anything silly.
She is being hunted by enemies.
She has no place to go. That's why I..
Lekha.
Please listen to what I have to say.
Don't you know me well?
This is just a misunderstanding.
Lekha.
Please don't go, Lekha.
Don't bother to explain.
You couldn't find the time to come there.
Even if you did, you didn't visit me.
You might find it difficult to part ways with her! - Will you just..
You wouldn't have said this if you had understood me.
Mom was always right.
Men are all the same.
You and my father are the same!
None of you is loyal!
Let's go, Ramunni Nair.
You may leave, Lekha.
Once you calm down and get back your senses
do try to recollect
what I was to you.
I am leaving it to you to decide.
I won't come to you with an explanation.
Did she misunderstand the situation?
That's sad! I would've tried talking to her. - Why?
Do you need to talk to her for her to realise my love?
Does she need your explanation to believe me?
Let her go..
I am such a sinner.
That's okay. Today is a day to be mourned.
For the both of us.
We are in the same boat.
"Oh, lovely moon. Don't fade away."
"My heart shatters into a thousand shards on this night."
"Oh, lovely moon. Don't fade away."
"Have you lost your sweet smile in the dark clouds?"
"Did your tears roll down as rain?"
"Have you lost your sweet smile in the dark clouds?"
"Did your tears roll down as rain?"
"Oh, my dear! Are you lonely?"
"Oh, my dear! Are you left alone in the company of memories?"
"Your face slowly fades away into oblivion."
"Oh, lovely moon. Don't fade away."
"My heart shatters into a thousand shards on this night."
"Oh, lovely moon.."
"Oh, lovely moon. Don't fade away."
"I can't bear the pain of losing you."
"Your kiss gives me the freshness of mist."
"Can't bear the pain of losing you."
"Your kiss gives me the freshness of mist."
"Oh, my dear!"
"Oh, my dear! With your lovely hands"
"will you cuddle me?"
"Oh, lovely moon. Don't fade away."
"My heart shatters into a thousand shards on this night."
"Oh, lovely moon."
"Oh, lovely moon. Don't fade away."
Please do me a favour.
I've only been doing favours.
I am thankful for all the favours.
Happy to hear that.
I felt relieved when I came here. But I regret it now.
You've been suffering because of me.
Don't worry about me. What help do you need?
Please drop me at Palakkad Railway Station.
Now? - No, tomorrow.
Where will you go? - To Chennai.
They will catch you there.
Let them. I don't have any liabilities.
Being alive or dead is the same.
I will not let you die.
I badly wish to repent for my brother's mistake.
Forget it.
Don't hurt your lover. Get married and be happy.
I can at least see you as a relative then.
I will accompany you to Chennai.
The gold is with me. We can return it and ask for forgiveness.
You must stop doing that.
What about the money you gave me?
You needn't return it.
That's the compensation you pay me. Am I right?
I need an answer for that. Who is that lady?
What is the relation between them?
We already told you that she reached there after an accident.
There is no other relation.
How did she reach Nelliampathi? Why should she stay with him?
I don't understand. - You know him well.
He won't do anything wrong. - Don't speak.
You're the daughter-in-law of this family. His guardians should reply.
He doesn't have any immoral relationship with her.
That means there's a moral relation.
Let's postpone the wedding until we know the truth.
That's not possible. We have already sent out the invites.
We can't postpone it. It must happen as planned.
You can go ahead. But Lekha won't be the bride.
What do you mean, Vishalakshi?
She is my only kid. I have concerns for her future.
I can't take any risk.
Did Lekha agree?
Did she tell you that she won't? She is my daughter.
I have raised her all alone. She will listen to my words.
Please don't postpone the wedding. It's a request.
There is no use, Hari.
I'm not breaking my promise.
But I can't let this happen for now. I've nothing more to say.
Vishalakshi. - I told you to wait inside the car.
Oh, God!
It never rains, but it pours.
Why is he bothering himself?
Who does he think he is?
If he drags me into this, I know how to deal with him.
I won't consider that he is your brother.
We must beat him up good. - Don't even dream of it.
It's my fault.
I want to rescue him from her. Suggest me ways for that.
Let's kill her.
Be practical.
You are aggressive. - Yes. I am going mad.
We will get her out of that house.
Let's take her into custody under suspicious circumstances.
Search there.
Where's she?
What's your name? - Seetha.
Come out. - Why? Why are you taking me?
Wait till we reach the police station. - Leave me..
Walk, I say.
Let go of me. Oh, God! - Get in!
Tell me the matter, before you take her.
That's none of your business. Who is she to you?
You needn't know that. Do you have the warrant?
To hell with it! Come to the police station. Start the vehicle.
Sir. Listen to me.
Charge her with immoral trafficking.
So, you are the one behind this.
Call me after five minutes.
I tried to stop him, sir.
How dare you to enter without permission?
Sorry, sir. I am very sorry.
Why did you arrest Seetha?
Seetha? Who is that?
The Sita of the Ramayana.
Are you Rama who has come searching for Sita?
Not just Seetha. I am looking for Ravana as well.
Stop kidding, sir.
I want to know why you arrested her.
We will explain it in the court.
Stop worrying about others. Go home and comfort your mom.
That's none of your business.
I know what to do. Thanks.
So, everyone has a part in this.
What do you mean? - Don't act innocent.
You should have shown some sympathy to her.
What nonsense are you saying?
Stop acting.
You and your friends sexually abused a girl
by giving her sleeping pills.
And you act innocent now. I won't spare you.
I will hit you if you talk indecently to me.
Okay. Then, hit me. Hit me if you are a man.
Raghu! - How dare you? - Stop.
Raghu, leave him.
Brother. - Stop it.
You have lost your right to order me.
How can you be so brutal? I empathise with you.
Not to DySP Harichandra Menon.
But to my brother, Hari.
I have not spared anyone who has stood against me.
You are like a brother to me. - Please don't give me that status.
Do you think he is scared of him?
If Gangadharan desires, he will be a gone case.
Why is he angry at Gangadharan?
He understood that we are responsible for her arrest.
I wanted to get rid of that whore.
I didn't want the wedding to be called off.
But he won't let me do that.
What do I do?
Maybe, he isn't interested in this marriage.
Yes, maybe. - No. That wouldn't be the reason.
He can't stay without Lekha.
Then, why is he protecting that whore?
Rascal.
She should not come out of prison.
She is charged with immoral trafficking.
She will be in for three months. Maximum six months.
She will be remanded for 15 days after being presented in the court.
That time will be enough for us.
Have you signed in this statement? - Yes.
Did the police torture you? - No.
Has anyone come for your bail? - No.
I am Advocate Raghunandana Menon. I am Seethalakshmi's lawyer.
Here's the bail petition.
Is it a surety bond? - Yes, sir.
Bail petition granted.
Oh, no. Omega Travels.
Let them come. We will settle it. Get in.
Go inside. You aren't going anywhere.
I want to go. - What about the case?
They have released you under my guarantee.
I will end up in jail, if you don't appear when they ask.
Don't forget that. - Leave me alone.
Go inside.
Did you load my gun? - Yes. Are you going for hunting?
Yes. I may hunt here. Be prepared.
We have been searching for you, Seethalakshmi.
Hello. I am Nassar.
Aren't you Raghunandana Menon? - Yes.
We are taking Seetha with us.
Seetha, get into the vehicle. - No. I will not come.
I will return your gold. - That is not the issue.
We have drowned gold worth lakhs without any hesitation.
Why would we waste time and money on just four gold biscuits?
You cheated us.
Trust is more valuable than life for us.
We never forgive dishonesty.
Even if it is worth one paisa.
Especially, the one who knows our secrets.
I will never reveal your secrets.
I did it as I was helpless. You know me, Nassar.
There's no use in telling me this. I am also one among you.
Talk to the boss. He will decide.
Let's not waste time. Let's go.
Sorry, Mr. Nassar. I can't let you take Seetha.
That's because you don't love your body.
Don't spoil it. We will take her at any cost.
Take her.
Mr. Nassar, please.
I don't deal with black money or smuggling.
I work in the fields. My hands are used to ploughing.
You won't be able to withstand its power.
I am already dying to beat some people.
Stay away.
I had warned you.
Here's your gold.
Tell your boss that we are sorry.
You may be a gangster in Chennai. But don't try it here.
Get lost.
God, he has left.
What I saw might be wrong. But can't he tell me the truth?
Some truths can't be revealed.
Love survives only if you learn to forgive and forget.
I know that.
I wanted to die when I left there.
He didn't even bother to come and see or talk to me.
He could have at least done that. He was egoistic.
My mom was right.
Men shouldn't be blindly trusted.
We should never love them blindly.
You will lose him if you listen to your mom's words.
Lekha is not a kid.
She has the maturity and qualification to understand things.
There are people who jump to conclusions.
You are one of them.
You talk well.
He stood bail for a girl arrested for immoral trafficking.
He held her hand and walked through Palakkad town.
Your brother-in-law.
Did I make the wrong conclusions?
I have made the decision. This marriage will happen.
Don't rush into making a decision, ma'am.
I will bring Raghu.
You can decide after knowing the truth.
I don't want to know anything.
I will find a better match for my daughter.
She is right.
Would we have gone ahead if it was Sreekutty's life?
I was ashamed to see that sight.
In front of all the people and the lawyers
he held her hand and went away with her.
Is this manliness or obsceneness?
Oh, God! - Don't cry and spoil your health.
I have decided to go to Nelliampathi tomorrow.
Why? Don't go.
Why should you go to a brothel?
Let him do what he wants. Let's forget about him.
It's Raghu.
Let him come.
Talk to him. I have nothing more to say.
Why have you come? Did you bring that whore?
No. - Why?
Tell me. Don't be silent. Tell me. - Mom, stop.
Whose turn comes next? I have come prepared.
Don't you want to punish me?
You are the one punishing us.
Why are you doing this?
It's my fate.
My fate makes me to it.
Sister-in-law, don't you want to say anything?
Why? - I may cross my limits.
You were in twelfth grade when I came here.
Your brother asked me to love you like my son.
I have always considered you the same.
I may speak forgetting that.
I don't want to.
Can I stay here?
It's better that you don't come here.
Stay there with her.
We can reside in peace.
One night.. Can I stay here for a night?
I will leave tomorrow morning.
I want to meet Lekha. - There is no use meeting her.
You cheated her. You might as well forget her. Are you happy?
Leave. Go and live happily with her.
Raghu.
Let me go. I.. - Dear. Don't get upset.
Mom spoke out of anger.
Things will be fine. Don't worry.
Are you not done punishing me? - I am not punishing anyone.
I am getting punished.
I agree it's my mistake.
I am suffering for it. Now, I have turned your enemy.
You have made me your enemy.
You spoilt the dignity, life and dreams of a poor girl.
You call it your mistake. I can understand.
You are trying to portray her as a characterless whore
in front of the law and society.
Is that also by mistake? Answer me.
I did it to keep you away from her.
I am ready to make mistakes for that.
I can't let you make any more mistakes.
Is she more important to you than me?
You are degrading yourself now.
She has become my responsibility now.
How does she become your responsibility?
I sympathise with her agony and tears.
My responsibility as a human being.
You were also responsible for spoiling her life.
I have some responsibilities towards her as your brother.
There are many things that you won't understand.
Didn't you file a case to portray her as a whore?
Wait and see who is going to get trapped in it.
I am proceeding with that case.
Raghu. Don't spoil my reputation and dignity.
Do you still have that?
Come out. Come out, bastard.
Or else, I will shoot.
Move aside.
I will kill her.
You will have to kill me first.
I don't mind doing that to save my dignity.
I can kill anyone.
If you can do it, don't hesitate. Do it.
You! You are going against me believing her words.
You will ruin me.
Don't do that. - I will kill you.
You will ruin everyone.
You spoilt your future. You let Lekha go.
You forgot everyone.
Are you done? Punish me.
Kill me if you can.
You have the right to do it.
But I will not let anything happen to her.
I considered you to be God.
Now, you are ready to be a murderer. I hate you.
I don't care about your dignity and reputation.
I will not be in peace until I bring your true self out.
I am ready to face the consequences.
Come in.
What's it? What happened?
Will you forgive me, Malini?
Will you hate me?
What are you saying?
You can't do anything wrong.
I can. I did. I did it.
Raghu is innocent. Don't hate him.
He did not do anything wrong. It's me.
I am the one who.. - No. Don't say.
Don't say anything more.
I can understand. I can understand.
Don't worry. It's okay.
We are humans. We make mistakes.
It's okay. It's okay.
Whom are you fighting for?
Is it for me? Don't spoil your life for me.
I don't feel that I am spoiling my life.
I do what I feel is right. I am not used to losing.
You didn't expect me, did you? - No.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.
Aren't you Seethalakshmi? - Yes.
I am Raghu's sister-in-law. His brother's wife.
My husband committed a mistake which can't be forgiven.
Sister-in-law. - How can I repent for it?
So you heard everything.
You can ask me anything that doesn't ruin my family.
Don't lie.
I lost my dignity and life.
Can you give back all that?
Why are you speechless?
Can you give it back?
Then why? Did you come here to pay me off?
You have wealth and power.
I'm a poor orphan.
Please don't insult me by offering money.
Then, I would like to talk to him in private.
Did you come here to justify your husband?
I don't understand.
You are a woman too.
I'm not just a woman. I'm also a wife and a mom.
My husband's mistake is my mistake too.
His embarrassment is mine too.
My husband's and family's honour is above all for me.
Who will make up for your husband's mistake?
You are responsible for that.
Our family is responsible.
I don't know.
But you shouldn't oppose your brother.
Seethalakshmi shouldn't be a part of our family.
You should get rid of her.
You must!
It's impossible.
It's impossible now.
I wanted to send her to Madras to get rid of her.
Then you got her arrested and tried to defame her.
Last night, someone tried to kill her.
Should I forgive all that? No, I'm not a saint to do that.
I will submit the case file in the court next Wednesday.
You are taking revenge against your own sibling.
You should think about mom, me and my children.
You shouldn't destroy our family's peace
and happiness for that girl.
Doesn't other people also have the right to be happy
and peaceful?
How can you be so selfish?
I value my husband and children more than anything.
I'm thinking only about them right now.
I'm begging for them.
No, I don't feel the tears you shed to be more valuable than Seetha's.
Okay, I won't stop you anymore.
One more thing.
When you submit the case file
your brother and family would have committed suicide.
I swear.
We will do it.
This is the decision of a wife and a mom.
I swear.
Sister-in-law. - Let your wish prevail.
You value her tears more than our lives.
So be it.
You may protest in front of our house along with her.
Let your mom, relatives and natives know about it.
That would be a reparation for the mistakes.
Brother..
Raghu has brought that girl here.
What about mom-in-law? - I have not told her.
Don't be afraid, Sister-in-law.
I won't be a hindrance
to your happiness and peace.
I have made amends for my brother's mistakes.
There is no one to support her.
I felt guilty to abandon her.
Why are you crying?
Your husband's reputation has to remain intact.
Our family's reputation must also be spotless.
The future of your children is at stake.
I have lost everything.
I feel like I have done a good deed.
Mom, please don't curse me.
Forgive us and bless us.
We would have arranged a grand wedding if you wanted to marry her.
Celebrations are meaningless.
Brother, you should go and console our mom.
Brother..
You should grant me one more wish.
You shouldn't take Seetha to see your brother.
But I want to see him.
I have to see him.
I'm begging you.
His heart is burning with guilt.
Don't punish him anymore.
You should have mercy on me and do this.
Don't be afraid. He won't come to see you.
I convinced him not to.
He will never come to this house with her.
What more do you want me to do?
Tell me, what more should a wife
do for her husband?