'All characters shown in this movie are fictional.'
'NAGARAM.'
'June 15, 2007. Shivaramapuram.'
Stop..
There as well. Move them, too.
Make way, people!
Everybody, please. We request you to move back.
'Three months ago. The city of Cochin.'
'The city of Cochin stinks.'
'Cochin city has turned into a garbage factory.'
'The waste that puts humanity at stake.'
'The waste disposal begins today.'
We heard that you have to attend an important council meeting.
What meeting?
The council meeting will take place as per routine. - Ma'am.
They say that city of Cochin suffers from improper disposal
of waste as the agreement has not been passed.
The bill hasn't been passed since
they haven't found a solution for the disposal of waste.
We hear that there are oppositions within the party as well.
Really? But I have no knowledge of it.
Didn't you state earlier that the corporation is dominated by men?
I have nothing much to talk about.
We heard that the Deputy Mayor won't be participating today.
I don't know. You must ask him.
Did you get anything from her?
I know. You won't get much from her.
The Mayor has nothing to say.
You can expect something big after today's council meeting.
Something as big as fireworks.
And the opposition under my leadership is ready for it.
Yes. - In today's meeting..
Not now. - No..
Please don't ask me anything now.
I shall let you know the decision once the meeting is over.
Nobody is allowed to leave. You must be here itself.
Did you hear him? No one must leave. - Let's go.
Give us some way..
Oh, my Vellapan!
I would have hit my head. - Who is that, sir?
That is my guru.
Is everyone here? - Yes.
Okay, stay here. I'll be right back. - Okay..
Hey, Monayi. Will we be successful at least today?
Was it you, Nanappan? - No, it was your shameless father.
Will you please tell me? Will they pass my bill at least today?
Or else, the loan sharks trample me to death.
Your bill will be sanctioned today. That's for sure.
The opposition team is going to play our cards today.
Have faith in Stephen.
Let them finish the meeting. - What?
Let the meeting get over.
I am not new to these promises.
Apart from your bloody promises nothing has happened so far.
Has Stephen arrived yet? - Of course.
Let me go and talk to him. - Please don't go..
Why don't you have some tea?
What do you have for snacks? - 'Undampuri'.
Why don't you have it?
Let me go and figure out my fate.
His bloody snacks!
Oh. - I have already spoken to the Chairman.
He would never deny me. - Sugandu.. - I'll take care of it.
Okay, bye. - I have been waiting for you. - Why?
My dear Sugandu.
Please request the Mayor to pass my bill.
Aren't the two of you good friends?
I am tired of running after this.
Well.. Aren't you really good friends with the opposition team?
Then how can we pass the bill?
I may end up being friends with anyone in order to get it done.
That is my condition at the moment.
Within this rotting corporation
your presence is a breath of fresh air.
Please help me out, Sungandavali.
Okay. Let me see what I can do.
Oh, wait. There's something else. - What is it?
I had attended the women's meeting of the 7th ward.
Your performance was commendable, Sungandavali.
How did I? - With the speech.
'The litter of Malayalam'. I liked the expression.
Long back, when I had travelled to Malaysia.. - Yes.
I had attended a foreigner's speech. - Really?
It was just like yours. Matilda Pragoni.
What is that? - That was her name.
I see. - During her speech.. - I shall listen to it later.
Why don't you leave, Nanappan? Bye. - Okay.
Matilda Pragoni. Who is she?
And where is Malaysia? God knows.
Hey, Stephen! The opposition leader!
Stephen! Our leader, the opposition!
I have arrived.
Will it be resolved at least by the end of this council meeting?
Of course it would.
We are going to win this time.
You have to stop thinking about it!
The Mayor must resign! - The Mayor must resign!
The Mayor is not going to resign! Say what you have to say.
The Mayor must step down. - Aren't you ashamed?
Get lost! - What if we don't?
Don't expect the Mayor to just step down.
Don't bother to threaten anybody here. - We won't step down.
There is no point creating a commotion.
If you're ready to talk, I am ready to listen.
What we have to say is that it's impossible to stay
in Cochin due to the stench of garbage.. - Sit down.
The reason why you're not interested in it
is since we have a contractor who isn't able to pass his bill.
Lalgudi Nanappan.
Everyone here is aware of it.
Even then the Mayor pretends not to have observed it.
Isn't that the real reason why the city of Cochin stinks?
Correct!
You are interested in this bill for your personal gain.
Though our opposition leader has got his facts right
he has only little to ask.
We had no opposition when this contractor was given the agreement.
So, we have got one thing straight.
The waste in Cochin is not the problem here.
It's because the agreement hasn't been sanctioned yet.
I am willing to pass the bill
once there is a solution to dispose the waste in Cochin.
Waste disposal was the biggest challenge faced by the city.
The contractor was given the agreement
on the promise that he would take up
the responsibility to find a solution to the waste issue.
Didn't the contractor himself agree to this?
So, let him first fulfil the promise he had given us.
I shall pass the bill once he keeps his word.
In that case, we will have to suspend other bills as well.
Do you believe that the contractors adhere to the agreement?
Why don't you verify the canteen contract?
Do they serve legitimate onion Vadas to us?
They serve us grated cabbage instead.
Leave that. Let's talk about other food items..
Stop this nonsense!
What the hell is he saying..
This is the first time in the history of corporation
that the blame is put on a poor contractor.
The slogan during the elections were
that you would transform Cochin into a clean city.
Yes.. - Waste disposal and waste management plant.
Now there is neither disposal nor management.
The council will not take any decisions if there is no clarity.
So, we shall put the decision to start the plant on hold.
First we shall deal with the problems of common people.
After that we shall think about contractors and companies.
The council is dispersed for the day.
Our Mayor is a good soul.
When the opposition party and journalists annoyed her
she couldn't stand it.
That is why she is stubborn.
I am the one who got into trouble because of her stubbornness.
Since she lost it, I'm the one who is suffering
all the consequences because of her eagle.
It's ego, not eagle.
Let it be.. - Even you are at fault.
Why? - First you find a place to dump the waste.
I have a suggestion.
The area where the nut factory is located.
The place where the Tamilians reside.
Yes, that's right. They would be fine with it.
Hey, that is not possible.
It is her ward.
Didn't we see the fuss she made
when we put forward the proposal for the slaughterhouse?
You will get to hear an earful.
There is no difficulty in sanctioning Nanappan's bill.
It's very simple.
We have to throw some money.
We can take that from Lonappan.
If his waste treatment plant gets sanctioned
he will do anything for that matter.
So, we shall discuss about the plant
rather than Nanappan's bill.
He is ready to spend a fortune.
Hey, the party started already?
I heard about some money making scheme.
What was it? - It's about Lonappan's plant.
We were discussing about that.
I'll show you my true colours if you keep supporting Lonappan
drinking the liquor I bought. - Calm down.
I have found a good place to dump the waste.
The perfect place.
Where? - The constituency of MLA.
Oh! - Shivaramapuram.
There is an island after Vanasree bridge.
As it is across the boundary
there won't be any smell even if we dump the waste.
This will help Nanappan's bill to get sanctioned.
That is great..
That is not going to happen.
Are you planning to abuse my people to sanction Nanappan's bill?
I will not allow that.
Oh, don't tell me that you love the people of your constituency.
You got only 130 votes from Shivaramapuram Panchayat.
For that, you kept cursing them for a long time, right?
This is for everyone's goodwill.
You can get it done easily.
Well.. How will I..
There is a guy I know in Shivaramapuram.
He is a man power supplier for parties and strikes.
A guy named Vasu kuttan. - Oh, Vasu!
He is the right person for this.
People in Shivaramapuram like him.
People won't deny him.
Tomorrow they are going to celebrate their harvest.
It's a great celebration for them.
Please call Vasu, Stephen.
But he should never know that I'm involved in this.
Even though I am an MLA, people there consider me as a thief.
Then there is no need to delay.
We shall call Vasu tomorrow itself.
Hey, Nanappan. Don't lose hope.
We are there with you.
My bill..
"The month of 'Marghazhi' has come"
"to uplift our minds."
"Dance to the tunes of the nature"
"adorning it with the sound of anklets."
"This is our place"
"till the last breath."
"It will be the same."
"Enjoying the rhythm of music"
"let's harvest the crops."
"Enjoying the rhythm of music"
"let's harvest the crops."
"Peacock loves to dance in the rain."
"Everybody loves rain."
"The song that Kaveri sings"
"about this girl."
"The winter blooms like a flower"
"and refreshes our mind."
"The ambience of the nature"
"enhances the celebration."
"Enjoying the rhythm of music"
"let's harvest the crops."
"Peacock loves to dance in the rain."
"Everybody loves rain."
"Hey, beauty.. Hey, gorgeous.."
"Hey, gorgeous.. Oh, my dear.."
"There is no other place"
"as serene as this."
"In the month of 'Thirumangalam'.."
"In the month of 'Varamanjal'.."
"We will welcome it with a dance."
"The koel has dreams"
"filled with passion."
"They are coming for a wedding."
"The month of 'Marghazhi' has come to uplift our minds."
"Dance to the tunes of the nature"
"adorning it with the sound of anklets."
"Let's go to the temple, dear Poonkodi."
"We shall tie the holy thread around the divine tree."
"We shall celebrate Diwali and other occasions with bliss."
"Like the pair of the two-tailed bird."
"Everyone is celebrating."
"Music is in the air."
"They are coming for a wedding."
"Enjoying the rhythm of music.."
"let's harvest the crops."
"Everyone loves rain."
"The song that Kaveri sings about this girl."
"The winter blooms like a flower"
"and refreshes our mind."
"The ambience of the nature"
"enhances the celebration."
"Enjoying the rhythm of music.."
"let's harvest the crops."
"Peacock loves to dance in the rain."
"Everyone loves rain."
"Enjoying the rhythm of music.."
"let's harvest the crops."
"Peacock loves to dance in the rain."
"Everyone loves rain."
Instead of staring like this, can't you go and meditate?
Question paper leak, ADB agreement, Smart city..
There are endless topics to talk about.
Damn, you are hopeless.
Then I'll start.
That is, when Sachin scored a century in the World Cup.. - What?
Oh! It is not a disease.
This is going to work, leave the place.
Wasting precious time. Shall I shave? - Yes. - Thank God.
Hey.. Keep it there. I don't get this for free.
Where are you going? Is it for some marriage?
I have got a good opportunity.
Mr. Stephen had called me. He asked me to come to Cochin.
Don't you know Mr. Stephen?
The leader of the opposition party of the Cochin corporation.
What is it?
That I'll get to know only after I reach there.
He said it's something favourable.
Then it might be favourable to him, not you.
Get lost.
Oh, no! If I miss the bus named 'Rohini' at 7:30 a.m. Then I have
to catch the bus at 9:30 a.m.. - 'Mohini'. - No, 'Ragini'.
'Ragini'? They changed the name.
Where did we stop? About Sachin's century..
I am talking about his century.
Even if somebody scores a century or not
we are going to lose for sure.
Damn, I feel ashamed.
Oh, no! What is this?
Why are you playing on the walkway?
Damn, I was going for something important.
You ominous brat.
I'm going to find you a girlfriend.
Are you coming? Oh, you don't have to.
You have your girlfriend, Poonkodi.
See, you are blushing. - Shanku, the ball.
Shanku.. Where is Mayamma?
The teacher has left for school even before the students.
Oh, God!
Oh, my God! She's coming this way.
Mister, don't utter a word unless I say. - Okay.
I won't charge you as well. I'll do it for free.
Give it here!
Kolady..
Is Kolady not here?
He's not here. He went to pee.
Okay. Let him come back.
He won't be back soon.
Why? - He'll be late.
He said that it will take him a lot of time.
I'll get a hold of him soon.
He always absconds when I come to collect the chit premium.
Great escape!
Hey! - Okay.
Hey, you told me you would do it for free.
Yes, I'll do it for free.
I took it as a loan from you. I'll return it later.
Today you're late, Chintamani. What happened?
It's the trader's day at Maranjur.
I had to go there early morning to buy some items.
I was out of lentils and batter.
The price has increased for everything.
But still we can't make Poppadum without lentils.
I'm going to increase the price of Poppadum.
Or else, I won't be able to continue this business.
But I'll sell it to you for the old price.
Where's Karthu?
Hey, Karthu!
Karthu!
Yes. Ammalu?
I'll give you the money tomorrow.
This place has been very lucky
for my business.
Here you go. There are two bundles.
Where's Poonkodi?
She takes a lot of time to get ready.
Poonkodi!
Yes, I'm coming.
There's a wedding taking place at Karimariyamman temple today.
Now she doesn't sell flowers only at the temple
but to many other clients as well. - Is it?
She has promised to arrange a garland for the bride.
That's good.
But shouldn't we get her married soon?
I want to see that happen before I die.
But how? With whom?
Don't worry.
I'll find someone for her.
By God's grace, the matches I unite
have never parted ways.
Except Seetha's life.
But you were not responsible for that.
Let's go. I'm ready.
Well, there will be a dance and special offering at the temple.
So, I'll be back only by afternoon.
Don't fool around.
You're a grown-up now.
Don't forget. - Who said I'm a grown-up?
I'm still your sweet grandchild.
I shall go now.
Ammalu, where is Manikuttan?
He's fighting with his mom.
She's trying hard to send him to school.
Hold this.
I'll be back after giving these medicines to the doctor.
Do you have any problem now? - No..
Then continue with these medicines for one week.
Okay. - You'll get better soon. - Okay.
Don't forget your diet. - Okay. - Doctor!
Doctor, the medicines.
Did you get them?
I'm out of 'Karinthani' potion.
The vessel is empty.
I didn't get all the medicines.
There was a huge rush in the market.
You can sort out those medicines yourself.
I'll crush them for you.
No, it's okay. He'll do it.
Shanku knows everything.
He can manage without my presence. But he is never at home.
Where were you in the morning?
Are you done wandering around?
Shanku!
Your dad is looking for you.
Help your dad instead of fooling around like this.
What's going on between the two of you?
What are you talking about?
What's wrong with you?
I understand everything.
Even if he's a mute
he likes you very much.
Even I understood it.
Why can't you understand him?
Ammalu, don't talk nonsense.
What is wrong with him?
Okay, get on. I'll drop you at the temple.
Shall we leave? - Yes.
He will be in the West during dawn
at zenith during noon
and he drowns in the sea during dusk.
Who's he?
Sun.. - Yes, you're right.
A lady in the sky
made a Poppadum the size
of a Lotus leaf, for a child on Earth.
What's it? - Moon..
Now we'll sing a song.
If you take my pencil
I'll ask President Bush to hang you to death. - Get lost.
What's happening, Keshavan?
Keshavan is saying that he'll ask Bush to hang me to death.
What is this, Keshavan?
Is this the way to behave in a classroom?
Don't make me punish you.
Manikuttan, why are you so late?
Is this the time to come to class?
He takes one hour to take bath, Maya.
He would wash his plate at least ten times
before having breakfast.
What is this, Manikuttan?
You have to be neat and tidy.
But you must come to class at the right time.
Go sit down.
Is Ammalu home, Seetha?
She told me she would come here.
Didn't she come? - No.
Here she comes.
Did you just reach now?
Of course. I got him here with great difficulty.
Mayamma! I need to go soon.
Take this money.
There is Rs. 3000. - What's it for?
You have received the money profit this time, Mayamma.
Really? Good.
Dad had asked for money to buy some medicines.
I already bought those medicines from the market.
We shall discuss the rest later.
Come, I'll drop you home. - Okay.
See you later, Mayamma.
Is there anybody here?
Come in, Ammalu. We are a little busy here.
Come on.. - Yes.
Who is the visitor?
Have you heard of Illankoikkal?
No. Please sit down.
Then I'll tell you.
The ancestor of Illankoikkal house were very famous landlords.
But the situation has changed now.
They have lost their sparkle.
But we can't raise tigers as pets.
Can we, Mr. Nair? - No.
That's why I came here to meet Ammalu.
Doctor, he's a kind hearted guy.
Works at the treasury office.
He doesn't have any bad habits like drinking or smoking.
You didn't tell me your name.
I'm Illankoikkal Parameshwaran Nair.
No. I wasn't taking about him.
I was talking about his son, Mr. Sasidaran Nair.
He is the one who is coming to see Mayamma with a proposal.
But Ammalu..
I have told him everything. - What do you mean?
A person whose birth star is 'Karthika'
has to suffer miseries till he or she turns 20.
Of course.
Such a person will have to face insults, ignorance
and they may even lose their relatives.
That's what the elders say.
His daughter's star is 'Karthika', Mr. Nair.
She wanted to join work
after passing the TTC exam at the age of 21.
We fixed her marriage with his sister's son, Ravi.
As he was her groom-to-be
we didn't bother to check their horoscopes.
One day before the wedding
the groom took the bride's brother, Shanku
to the market in Maranjur on a motorcycle.
At a level cross
they didn't notice a lorry due to the sound of the train.
We lost him.
And Shanku lost his voice in the incident.
It is all fate.
Yes, Mr. Nair.
It's all God's will.
Yes. It was God's will.
Only those who know us understands our pain.
Even if we fix this marriage
do you think Mayamma will agree
for this marriage?
But..
We don't want to make a decision in haste.
I know her very well.
I don't think she'll choose to lead a family life
when her brother is in this condition.
Even she is right.
After my demise
someone should be there for him.
Hey, have it. - Can I pour a drink for you? - No, sir.
Stop pretending and have a drink.
Let the ideas flow like
a wild stream.
Drink bravely. I shall make sure you don't get sick.
Give it to me, sir.
Have it! - Come on, have it.
We can start talking about the details since we're drinking.
Eat this. - That's it.
The advocate is here.
Vasu, this is advocate Eenashu.
He is the lawyer for our party. - Greetings. - Sit down..
Sit down. Tell us, advocate.
Vasu. - Yes. - In the last election
do you know how much votes MLA Parashuraman got?
Just 130 votes.
The party looked in to it and understood that
you are more influential than him in Shivaramapuram.
Me? - Yes.
The party knows that everyone knows you in Shivaramapuram.
The party has decided something.
In the upcoming Panchayat election, you will represent
our party in Shivaramapuram. - Me?
Yes, Vasu. The party made this wise decision
to secure the votes in Shivaramapuram.
But there's a problem.
What is the problem? - Is there land to dump waste?
Waste? - Yes.
What is wrong with you? Shut up!
Even though things are in your favour
it should look like you did us some favour in Shivaramapuram.
We should think about that. - Tell me what I should do.
Cochin corporation is planning a waste disposal plant.
Every councillor wants the plant in their ward.
Isn't that right, Monayi? - Yes.
We want the plant to be in Shivaramapuram.
But that's not the problem. - What is it?
A waste treatment plant needs to process waste. We have plenty.
There is a lot of waste in Cochin city.
But we need a place to dump it. Any place in Shivaramapuram?
There is plenty of land there.
Will the villagers allow? That's the problem.
That is not a problem. Thevar owns most of the land.
Which Thevar? - Ponnayaya Thevar.
He will listen to me.
Shake my hand. You are very smart.
We're saved, thank God.
Here. Drink this.
The people of Shivaramapuram got lucky in this deal along with you.
How is that? - Yes, how is that?
The plant will employ at least one person per family.
Really? - Yes.
There's nothing to discuss anymore. I'll take care of everything.
No need. - Drink this. - Yes.
Eat this, too.
Eat..
Greetings, sir. - Greetings.. How is the harvest?
It's not bad. It'll be hard if the monsoon is late.
Should I bring the rain with me?
I heard that you sold a lot of crops in Maranjur market.
You must have made a lot of money? - Nothing like that.
Most of the crops come from Tamil Nadu. So we're paid less.
So, sir.. - I understood.
I know what you're about to say.
I'm here to increase the rent.
I've been offered a lot of money to lease this land to someone.
They want to farm as well.
I didn't give the land to them so that your livelihood remains safe.
I need Rs. 1,000 more rent amount.
Tell me if you don't want it.
Ponnaramangalam brick factory needs employees.
You can work there if you want.
That's not needed. We'll give you the extra rent.
Shaithalavi. - Yes, sir.
Go to the bar and tell Divakaran to set aside three liquor bottles.
Okay, sir.
Go and do your work. Go. - Okay, sir.
You know Thevar more than me.
Do you think that he'll listen to me?
We don't even have the money to buy fertiliser for the crops.
On top of that, he increased the rent.
You agreed to pay the extra rent. What can I do now?
We had no choice. He told us he was going to lease it to someone else.
There is nothing else to say.
Work harder and increase the harvest this time.
That is the only way. After all, Thevar owns the land.
We are leaving. - Okay.
I don't care if the townsfolk have a job or not.
I don't care about all that.
It's good if they get it. If not, it is their fate.
Let's get to business. How much are you going to pay?
I will give you Rs. 25,000 per month. - What is your name?
Nanappan. Lalgudi Nanappan.
Nanappan, my name is Thevar. Ponnayaya Thevar.
I know how much profit you are going to make.
That is not my problem. I need to know how much money I'll get.
I'll tell you an amount. - Tell me. - Rs. 75,000.
That is too much, Thevar.
Can't you.. - Take it or leave it.
Vasu. - Yes.
This is my condition. Take it or leave it.
Vasu. - Yes.
Ask him to lower the rent. - That won't happen, Mr. Nanappan.
It is just for a year. Agree to it, before he changes his mind.
What do I do? - What are you talking about?
Nothing, Thevar. He has agreed to it.
I'll read the contract for you. - Okay.
The agreement executed between Lalgudi Nanappan and Ponnayaya..
Hey! I don't understand English, say it in Malayalam.
This is a contract between Mysore Vasanahalli Lalgudi Nanappan
and Tirunelveli Mallarakudi Ponnayaya Thevar.
He is to be paid Rs. 75, 000 for a year.. - That's enough.
Let me sign it. - Okay.
Mr. Nanappan's trucks will reach Shivaramapuram from tomorrow on.
Hello. Sweep after you wash. I'll see you around.
Look at the trucks!
Because of you, Shivaramapuram is going to get a factory.
It is the people's fate. - They think highly of you.
Everyone is happy that they're going to be employed.
If the factory opens, will I get people to work on the farm?
Vasu. - Yes. - Tell the people that I'm doing it all for them.
I already told everyone.
Take this. Vasu. - What?
Do you know this boy?
This is Chintamani Ammalu's daughter, Seetha's son. - Yes.
Seetha's son. He is Seetha's son. Come, dear.
One for Monayi.
Don't be a miser. Pass it around, Mr. Nanappan.
You have got millions in profit.
Thevar took Rs. 75,000 at once.
But you taught him a lesson, right? - What lesson?
Thevar doesn't understand English.
He told him that we'll use his land for one year.
But the contract is valid for 10 years.
What did you do, Contractor? - What else could I do?
If he changes his mind after one year, where will I dump the waste?
Moreover, the advocate gave me this idea.
Mr. Parashuraman gave me that idea.
He doesn't even know how to read his name in English.
I reminded it to him, and he hatched the plan.
Nanappan is on his lucky streak.
We should help Mr. Lonappan to build his plant there.
If we don't help him
we will lose millions.
Let Lalgudi Nanappan's trucks move towards Shivaramapuram.
Do you want me to carry it? - Carry your own stuff.
You told that the farmers are suffering because of Thevar.
Let me ask you something.
The people in this village work hard in the fields
and waste their life by doing menial jobs.
If you want to see the progress of ordinary men
then you shouldn't have asked that question.
If the wastes of the aristocrats in Cochin get dumped here
how will our village progress further?
That is a good question.
The progress will not happen due to these wastes.
But a waste management plant will be built in this village.
One person from each family in this village will get a job.
That is an important matter.
Nedumbasseri became a famous town because of the airport.
Let it be famous.
Cherthala will be there in railway map because of a coach factory.
Just like that, this waste management plant
will make Shivaramapuram a renowned place in India.
People will be disgusted with it instead of loving our village.
There are many places which are hated by people.
For example, the Vilappilsala of Thiruvananthapuram
Vadavathoor in Kottayam and Njeliyamparambu in Kozhikode.
What kind of development did these people achieve?
You don't know anything, Kolady.
You are not aware of what is happening around you.
For you, a news is an information you receive
from the newspapers you have kept to clean all this filth.
You should understand the reality. - Damn!
Make it fast. I need to complete some work.
Kolady. - Yes.
Hey! - Yes.
He needs a haircut. Trim it well.
No.. Kodaly knows the style I prefer to have.
My name is Kolady, not Kodaly.
Even the kids call you by that name. - It's okay.
Kolady, did your wife leave you?
She eloped with my neighbour, Govindan.
Why did she do that?
It's a painful story, Vasu.
Yesterday morning, Govindan gave me Rs. 100 and bid farewell.
My wife Ramani left with him.
Later I understood that Rs. 100 was her price.
Didn't you try to stop her?
She would not have stopped even if I had tried.
Let her go. I don't want her anymore.
It's okay. I will find a good girl for you.
I don't want anyone.
Why?
I have lots of neighbours.
Hey, Poonkodi..
What happened?
Why didn't you come to make garlands at the temple?
We can't stay inside the house because of the smell of the waste.
Flies and mosquitoes have increased in number.
Is that your problem? You need to tolerate it. It'll be good.
What good is going to come out of it?
A new company is going to be launched here.
I forgot its name.
Vasu had told me the name. But I forgot it.
If that company starts here, lots of people will get jobs.
I need to find you a groom after you get a job.
Don't you have anything else to tell me?
What else should I tell you?
Come with me. I will drop you. - No, you can go.
Then don't come with me.
Mayamma.
Someone is here to meet you.
Who is it? - I saw her when she was taking photos of the dumping yard.
She is at the door. She looks modern.
Is it? - Yes.
Who is it?
What a pleasant surprise!
I can't believe this. I didn't expect to see you again.
How come you are here?
I have some work here. I will tell you.
Poonkodi, meet Radhika.
She is Revathy's cousin, who attended a training with me.
I used to spend the weekends at their homes.
I wanted to visit Shivaramapuram since then.
But I could only come now.
Come inside, let's talk.. - Mayamma.
I am leaving. - Where? Stay back for a while.
I didn't inform grandma that I am coming here. I have to go.
We should meet again. - Yes.
Come on.
What is the purpose of your visit to our village?
Your beautiful village is getting polluted by the waste dumped here.
You didn't understand, right?
By giving false hopes to the innocent villagers
the politicians and bureaucrats are exploiting them.
I heard that they are going to launch a company.
What will be the use of any company to these villagers?
You can't even imagine the negative effects of this.
Along with journalism
I am also working for an NGO called 'Swanthvanam'.
It's a non-governmental organisation.
We take care of these kind of issues in our organisation.
You must have heard about the misery
brought by Endosulfan and about the water scarcity in Plachimeda.
The waste dumped in this village will cause serious problems.
We should stop it before it gets worse.
The land used for dumping waste belongs to Ponnayaya Thevar.
Nobody will talk anything against him.
He owns the land, not the water and air.
It belongs to these villagers. Don't let anyone pollute it.
Nobody is aware of it here.
Everyone should think about it. It is necessary.
The villagers should fight against this together.
I will support you.
You should lead this struggle.
Please move back. Little more..
Arun, is this enough?
It is enough. Throw the ball.
Manikuttan, throw the ball to us.
Oh, no!
What happened? - What happened, Manikuttan?
Something pricked my leg. - Let me see it.
What happened, son? - My leg.. - What's wrong?
Move aside. Let me see. - A needle pricked his foot.
Why did you come here?
I have told you many times not to come here.
It's paining, Mom. - Come on.
Why do you play here? There will be glass pieces.
Go and play somewhere else. - Hey!
Come let's play somewhere else.
Don't cry. You will be fine.
The opposition party was protesting against Mayor regarding the issue
of waste disposal. What do they have to say now?
This is the most successful project of Cochin corporation.
The victory is not solely acquired by the ruling party.
We forced you to come up with a project like this
along with the public support. - It is true..
The credit goes to both parties. - The bills of people related
to such projects should be processed faster.
It is true..
Along with waste disposal
we had asked you to begin a waste management plant.
But the honourable Mayor didn't agree to it then.
What if the villagers of Shivaramapuram
raise a protest against this in the future?
The opposition party wants you to build a waste management plant
to avoid any troubles to the villagers. - Yes.
I will take a decision after I make a detailed study about it.
I want things to be transparent.
The opposition has played a vital role
in the disposal of garbage.
I expect co-operation from both parties in the future projects.
It is my request.
"Oh Goddess, Mukambika." - The Goddess is graceful.
Shivaramapuram is blessed with the presence of this Goddess.
But this holy soil will get polluted soon.
This temple yard will be full of garbage.
Mayamma, did you see Manikuttan? - No.
Where is he?
He was with me praying. Later, I couldn't find him.
There he is.
Oh, no! What happened to his feet? - Don't know.
Something pricked his leg when he went to play.
He is a slipshod.
Where were you?
I got the leaves of the Banyan tree.
I can study well if I keep it inside my books.
I wanted to tell you something.
We have fixed Poonkodi's marriage. - Is it true?
Where is the groom from?
I have found a perfect groom for her.
He has a good job at a company in Velanoor.
They are coming to see her tomorrow.
Let's go to her house. - Yes, sure.
I am leaving now.
Come on, dear.
Why do you look so depressed
when an auspicious event is going to happen?
Chintamani informed you? - Yes.
I met Ammalu at the temple.
All these years, we were sad about not finding her a suitable match.
But now.. - What happened?
Did you see the waste dumped there?
It's filled with flies and stinks like hell.
It's miserable.
How will we invite them to such a place?
If they see this.. - Don't worry, it's okay.
Shall we arrange this ceremony at your house? - Sure.
Isn't it bad to arrange this ceremony at another house?
Isn't this proposal brought forward by Ammalu? - Yes.
She would inform them about the inconvenience.
I will also talk to Ammalu.
Isn't that a good idea? - Yes, that would be good.
Don't worry, Poonkodi. We will take care of it.
That's enough of sprucing up.
They are waiting for you.
You should inspect him carefully.
Later, don't complain that he has big eyes or a long nose.
Move aside.
Give them a big smile.
Let them know how beautiful you are.
Go now.
Be careful.
Wait there..
Is he good looking? - Leave me.
She is feeling so shy. - Go..
Stop there.
Naughty girl!
Stop there.
"Your man has arrived to take you along."
"Did you meet him, oh, dear bride?"
Did you meet him?
"I didn't find you over the hill."
"Neither did you find me, under the vineyard."
"Your charming smile. Your attractive eyes."
"Oh, dear, who do you dream about?"
"I didn't find you over the hill."
"Neither did you find me, under the vineyard."
"Sing along with a heart full of dreams."
"It would turn beautiful as that of a flower."
"You are mine and would always be."
"In a previous birth.."
"In a previous birth, I've seen this allure."
"Your smile is too beautiful."
"Sing along, playing the strings of my heart."
"I didn't find you over the hill."
"Neither did you find me, under the vineyard."
"As an angel, I find you"
"mingling like a river flowing down the shore."
"I can hear the sound of music and see the shyness in your eyes."
"In some song.."
"I heard your voice in one of the songs."
"Will you be the girl of my life?"
"Let's play the wedding song."
"I didn't find you over the hill."
"Neither did you find me, under the vineyard."
"Your charming smile. Your attractive eyes."
"Oh, dear, who do you dream about?"
"I didn't find you over the hill."
"Neither did you find me, under the vineyard."
I had already warned you about these things
when the first garbage truck reached Shivaramapuram.
That day Vasu blamed me for being foolish.
Now look at the result.
As if they would develop this place by dumping waste.
Around 16 people have been admitted to the hospital.
There is not even a Primary Health Centre here to treat people.
We shouldn't allow anymore garbage trucks to enter Shivaramapuram.
The delegation led by Mayamma have taken that decision.
Even though there are so many young men in this village
a woman like her had to come forward to stop this.
We all should unite together to stop this from happening.
We all are with you and teacher.
Stop here! Get out!
Stop it..
Take back your vehicle and the garbage filled in it.
Go back the way you came.
We won't allow you to pollute this village anymore.
What? - You cannot dump waste here.
You can complain about it to the Cochin Corporation.
It's an agreement between Thevar and the Cochin Corporation.
Don't create issues for me.
Move aside.
This land belongs to Mr. Thevar, but some poor people live nearby.
Their life is in danger because of your Corporation.
So, you might be the leader.
Are you the Jhansi Rani of Shivaramapuram?
I will only leave this place after finishing my work.
Stop me if you can.
Start the vehicle.
To hell with them.
I will run you over with the vehicle.
What is the matter?
They are saying that they won't allow me to dump the waste.
She is their leader.
What? Move aside.
No, we won't allow you to pollute this land.
What? This piece of land belongs to me.
I'll take care of my land.
I've given them the permission.
Start the vehicle. - Let's go.
Look at his arrogance even though he is a mute. Rascal!
What is the matter? - We won't allow you to dump waste here.
It's a decision taken by the Government.
You can file a complaint if you want.
Do you understand? - Start the vehicle. - Don't listen to them.
Move aside. - You can only go forward after killing us.
Only my decisions matter in Shivaramapuram.
Get lost everyone.
Don't listen to them. - Move aside everyone. - We won't.
Move aside. - Move.
Keep going..
How can she be so arrogant?
Is she someone special?
She doesn't know me well.
I'll finish her.
What is this? - A fly.
Did I order a fly?
What can I do, sir?
I'm helpless because of all the waste being dumped here.
Even my business has gone down.
Nobody is ready to come here.
I think I'll have to shut it down.
What? Are you taking her side?
Get lost, if your business is not doing well. You dog!
Let's go.
You cannot blame Divakaran.
Communicable diseases are spreading because of this garbage.
Many people were admitted to hospital.
I don't care about their petty lives.
Keep the chair in the trunk and start the car.
Give it to me.
Let me see that.
It's very good.
This is mine.
Soumya, why is your painting like this?
Only half of the sun is visible. - That's because the sun
is bathing in the sea.
Okay..
Anandhu, what are you doing over there?
My skin is itching.
Your skin has turned red from itching.
Did anything bite you? - No.
Is she not well?
Look at her rashes. We can't live in that house anymore.
The place is swarming with mosquitoes and flies.
We can't live in that house anymore.
You are here?
I have been looking for you.
Ammalu, take a look at the rashes on her body.
They can't live there because of mosquitoes and the smell.
What can we do about it? Whom do we complain to?
You are right, Mayamma. That place is uninhabitable.
She is engaged. You should keep her healthy.
You should do as I say.
Stay at my house. I can accomodate both of you.
Ammalu has suggested a good idea. You should go.
Ammalu.. Manikuttan is unwell.
He threw up many times. The village doctor asked to hospitalise him.
They have taken him to the hospital. - Oh, my God!
My Manikuttan!
Write down 61.
He has to be referred to the medical college.
Okay.
Seetha, what happened to him? - Mom!
What happened to him? - Doctors are taking care of him.
We can take him to a medical college if needed.
How much does Ramankutty owe me?
It's just 30 rupees. - What!
Rs. 30 is no trifle amount. - Thevar.
Who is that?
It's Chintamani.
It's you. Why are you here?
You are an evil man.
You should stop your evil deeds. - Are you threatening me?
Don't scream at me.
I'm not scared of you like the others are.
My daughter and I have suffered many hardships.
Manikuttan is your son born out of wedlock.
Neither she nor I have ever revealed
that you are the father of the child.
It's because if the people got to know that you are the father
they will even hate the child. - Hey!
Shut up! How dare you talk like this in my house.
Yes, all these days I was letting it go.
All the people of this village are suffering
as a result of your greed for money.
My Manikuttan is fighting for his life in the hospital.
He is your blood.
You will have to bow your head
in front of all these people.
I will be among the people watching you fail
in the front row.
You think you can beat me?
It's impossible..
If that happens, I will slice you up.
Get out of here! Get out! Go!
Are you happy after having pushed a whole village into peril?
You were in the headlines for your policy on waste management.
Innocent people are dying because of you.
Here are the reports stating their plight.
Enough! I see in you an amateur journalist trying desperately
to increase her audience.
Did you really think I would be scared of you? - No.
These proofs are based on facts.
It's my duty as the Mayor of this city
to find a solution to the impending problem of garbage disposal.
There are many right ways to find a solution to this problem
rather than accepting bribes in the name of projects.
You should execute it with conviction. - You may leave now.
This is the office of the Mayor.
This is not the place to blurt out the accusations.
This is your response when you have no answer. I know where I need
to say this. I will say the rest there.
She has been waiting for you.
I liked the word you used in the Mayor's chamber.
An amateur journalist trying to impress the audience.
You are insulting my dad who inspired me to become a journalist.
No, dear. You are wrong.
You should become a mother to truly understand a mother's words.
I know that
you father is the reason
why you have this courage.
A famous journalist can make his daughter a journalist.
He didn't like it when an honest man's daughter became a politician.
You mentioned the word 'honest'.
That is all I ask you to be.
A politician must abide by the party decisions.
That means you will have to make dishonest decisions.
The people are the victims of your decisions.
I can't win an argument with you.
You can interpret my words
in any way you prefer. - No.
I told you everything that I had to in your chamber.
I came here because you told me that it was not the place to talk.
I will fight this injustice along with the people of Shivaramapuram.
It will be against the Mayor and not against my mother.
Good bye.
Just do as I asked you to.
Work hard.
Greetings. - What's it, Parashu? - Nothing.
Just trying to make ends meet.
This is Prabhakaran, he is Contractor Nanappan's Manager.
Okay, is he a miser? - A little. Lorence told me
that some people created a ruckus. What is wrong with them?
They don't allow good things to take shape.
There are always some people who pose a hindrance.
Sir, don't bother about them.
I know you won't be bothered.
I understand. - You understood!
Stop beating around the bush and come to the point. - Okay.
Nanappan has agreed to give you one lakh rupees
against the original amount of Rs. 75,000 you asked for.
I supported that decision. - That's enough.
I have taken a new decision. - What is that, sir?
The children are all sick. The water is getting polluted.
Why should we fight among ourselves?
Mayamma is right. So, tell Nanappan
not to deposit waste here. That is my decision.
Sir, how can you speak like this? - Then what should I say?
You signed a deal with Nanappan. - Bring it to me, I will shred it.
You have signed a deal to dispose garbage for the next ten years.
Why are you talking gibberish now?
Did you say ten years?
Are you trying to cheat me?
We are not cheating. You should read the deal you signed.
You rascal! Do you know who you are messing with?
Tell me! Is it for ten years? Speak, you dog!
Sir, I told you what is written in the agreement.
What is all this? - I..
Did Nanappan do this knowing that I didn't know English?
Call! Call that dog!
Like he said, we are innocent. - Run.. - Let's go!
My son, Manikuttan!
My dear son!
'Teacher..'
'There are many..'
My lad has left me.
I couldn't save him.
I am the prime reason for these tragedies.
Divakaran, do you know..
Do you know who the kid is?
He is my son. My own son!
Get me more liquor!
The stock is over, sir. You have consumed too much.
Get it! I want more!
I swear, the stock I had is over.
I have more only at my home.
Go and get it from your home! - Okay.
I committed a mistake and everyone hates me now.
I committed a grave mistake.
Ponnayaya Thevar. - Who is that?
It's me, Lorence.
Where is he? That guy, Nanappan? - Leave me.
Tell me, where is he? - Leave me, don't be silly.
He betrayed me..
Aren't you his assistant?
Thevar, behave yourself. You are drunk. Don't act smart.
How dare you disrespect me?
I know what exactly to do. I will slaughter you.
Tell Nanappan that no one can ever betray me.
I won't let any one of your garbage trucks
in Shivaramapuram till my last breath.
Inform him that! Go!
Lorence.
What is the situation in Shivaramapuram?
The locals have gathered together to protest against the mishaps.
A lady named Mayamma is the leader. - Don't worry about it.
Nowadays, it is very common.
What is Nanappan's problem?
He is scared of continuing the business.
Sub Inspector Sugunan is working there, isn't it?
He can tackle all the issues and help us out.
Ask Mr. Parashuraman, the MLA
to stay away from the public for a few days.
Isn't the death of Thevar
a suicide as per police reports?
Yes. Also, a child passed away because of jaundice.
Death due to jaundice is very common.
Just don't take that issue lightly.
Who the hell is calling now?
Hello. I am coming to meet you.
I am on my way. Okay!
Mister! - Sir.
Even though it gives profit
this is a risky business.
So, I don't want the locals to know
the details about the Contractor.
Since Nanappan didn't act wise, he faced the loss.
I let Lorence into this
to handle such issues.
Since Nanappan is not ready to continue with it
I am ready to take up this business.
Then let's ask Nanappan to change the agreement now itself.
That is unnecessary.
The agreement is between Nanappan and Thevar who is no more.
Let it remain like that.
I am even ready to give a share to Nanappan every month.
Stephen! - Yes.
What is the update on my plant?
I am eagerly waiting to get it approved.
It is almost done.
I am trying to influence the Mayor. Things will be fine soon.
Don't brag about it. Make it happen!
He is crooked enough to do such things.
What is our plan for the evening?
Plan? Mister. - Yes.
Shall we celebrate at the club? - Of course. - Let's celebrate!
Yes. - Come on!
Divine lamp..
Mayamma! - What is it, Ammalu?
Poonkodi's marriage proposal got rejected.
What happened, Ammalu?
We are going through tough times.
The proposal got rejected due to the pathetic condition here.
I tried my best to convince them. But I failed.
The groom's family said that diseases are spreading here
and hence they rejected the proposal.
What about Poonkodi and her grandmother?
They are worried about it.
Wait! I'll come with you.
Ma'am, there is no point in crying now.
Poonkodi can get an even better alliance. She is young.
You should console her.
Ma'am, please don't cry.
Actually the one who loves her truly
should marry her.
The groom was not ready to understand her feelings.
A person who will care for her
throughout her life should be the one marrying her.
Where can we find such a groom?
There is a man who loves her truly
in Shivaramapuram itself.
He is none other than Shanku.
Forgive me if it is a wrong suggestion.
I know him well. That's why I suggested his name.
His only drawback is that he is a mute.
I would have chosen him as her groom
if Poonkodi was my daughter.
I am okay with the proposal. But she..
The ultimate decision must be made by Poonkodi herself.
Am I wrong?
If ma'am is ready to approve this proposal
and if Poonkodi is ready to marry him
then I will be the happiest among all.
We are guilty for this mistake.
A kid lost his life because of that.
Radhika inspired me to react against it.
As Mayamma said, all of you were unaware
about the tactics performed by politicians and landlords
since you people are innocent.
The contractor has mocked at the entire people here
by dumping the garbage in the same spot over and over again.
We should react against it. We should unite ourselves for that.
I am the root cause of all these problems.
The company convinced me that
the garbage treatment plant will help create
more job opportunities.
When Kolady reminded us about the consequences
upon establishing the plant here, we ignored his words.
His words have become true now.
I apologise to all of you for the mistake
that I committed.
There is nothing much to discuss. We have suffered enough.
We should unanimously react against it at least now.
Even though he is a mute
there is a man among us who can react against it.
Shanku.
Move away!
What is this? - We are.. - What is all this commotion?
We are trying to get rid of the waste. - Stop it!
Your bloody protest!
Disperse! Disperse now!
Get out of here! - Beat them all!
Disperse! Go! - Get up!
Your bloody council!
Get lost!
No. We are here for the welfare of the people.
It's your duty as well.
So, the nursery teacher knows how to give a speech, too.
Then listen.
This is not a council for the welfare of the people.
It's a collaboration against the Government's orders.
We don't need a Mayilamma and Medha Patkar here.
Disperse now. Come on. Disperse.
Go on! Get lost!
Hey.. Stephen!
What is going to happen there?
What the hell is this medical camp?
Listen, lawyer.
What the hell is wrong with Minster Aravindhan?
I spoke to the Minister. - Okay.
He said that he couldn't refuse the Mayor's daughter.
Since her father is the head of the Delhi newspaper
he is afraid that his refusal will be printed in the newspaper.
But that's not the problem.
Yes. - They are going to send Dr. Raveendran to the camp.
Oh, my God!
He is like a saint.
We are doomed.
Lawyer. - Yes.
If he writes in the report that those people are suffering
then we will be in trouble.
Hey!
Where is MLA Parashu?
He must be lying somewhere drunk. Call him.
This is all so stressful..
Hello.
Is this Parashu?
Who is this? - Just hold, please.
Okay. Give it here.
Who is this idiot?
This is me, Parashu.
This is Mr. Lonappan. - Okay..
What is it, sir? - Listen.
There is going to be a medical camp in Shivaramapuram.
Did you know that?
I know that.
Hey! I can persuade Dr. Raveendran.
I know how to do that.
Listen.
Don't worry.
I don't care how you do it, Parashu.
Somehow, you must make him agree.
If this matter reaches the court..
These kind of reports can turn out to be very stressful.
Isn't that so, lawyer? N-No. I-Isn't that so, Parashu?
Do you understand?
You need to take care of it.
I am going to hang up.
Okay. - Okay.
Enough. Okay.
Dr. Raveendran..
Don't worry, sir.
Parashu has promised us.
He will take care of it.
Listen. That's not what I am worried about.
What happened to my plant?
As long as that woman is the Mayor
this is never going to happen.
Yes. Even after trying so much
if the Mayor still doesn't agree
then we can just fire her.
That's the party's decision.
Their party's decision is the decision of their leader.
Just wait and watch, sir.
Sugandavali will be the next Mayor. You will see.
We will be in control.
In who's control? - In our control.
In our control? - Yes.. - Right.
When is that going to happen?
When I die, is it?
What!
Lawyer. - Yes.
The Hong Kong company is ready
for the agreement. - Yes.
We will need at least 200 acres.
If Shivaramapuram becomes polluted
the price of the land will reduce.
We can effortlessly make that land ours.
Don't pay any heed to the people's protests.
Just keep dumping all the waste there.
First ruin it and then make it ours.
That will work.
Lorence will ruin it
and the land will be mine.
Oh, Lord!
Hello. - 'Hello. It's Varkey.'
'Yes. Good morning.'
Good morning, Mr. Varkey. - 'Were you asleep?'
Yes. I was. - 'Are you?'
I was traveling yesterday.
So, I am tired.
'Okay. Is Jose there?'
Jose went for a walk.
That's his routine.
The morning walk of 50s group.
'Okay. The club meeting is today evening.' - What?
Today? - 'Yes.'
Oh, no! I can't make it, Mr. Varkey.
'Why is that?' - There is a medical camp in Shivaramapuram.
'Is it?' - It's such a hassle.
'You can just skip it.'
I can't. I tried to.
I couldn't.
'Then tell Jose to be there.'
Okay. I will tell him know when he gets here.
'Okay.' - Okay.
Convey regards to Mollamma. - 'Okay.' - Bye. - 'Okay.'
'Medical camp. Shivaramapuram.'
Wait. I am coming, too.
Come quickly.
You can try Ayurveda with Allopathy.
That helps some patients.
I was just trying my best.
Don't be so modest.
Some doctors might disrespect Ayurveda.
I am not one of them.
My father was also an Ayurvedic healer.
Really? Where is he now?
He is alive. Not practicing it anymore.
Listen, Doctor.
It was hard to get this from Dr. Sisili.
She was making me angry.
Don't try to argue with people.
Just go and do your job.
Okay. Don't just stand there. Do something, Shanku.
Come on. Let's do something.
You can go, ma'am. Come here, dear.
What is it? - Because of a lot of itching
I am not able to work in the fields.
I am a lot tired. - You shouldn't work anymore, old man.
You should rest if it itches.
Get out of here. They will give you the medicine.
Come, mister. - Call the next one.
Wait here. - Come, ma'am. - Okay. - Here.
Damn! - Come on.
You can go if you got it. - What?
What your name? - Purushan.
What kind of name is that?
What is your real name?
The full name is Purushothaman.
Okay. You should have said that.
Only then can we cure you completely. - Okay.
There. Go to that lady. - Okay.
Where are you going?
Okay. Who is next?
Karthu.
Why are you not writing anything?
I will write.
That's a good name. Karthu.
Do you know my name?
It's Karthikeyan.
Compounder Karthikeyan.
Karthi in short.
Karthu and Karthi.
That's good.
What's your illness?
I will tell that to the doctor.
You can do that.
But we have to meet.
We will do that later.
Go to that male doctor. - Okay.
It's a slum area.
I can't do anything.
I am trapped here.
It's very hot here.
And it's too dusty as well.
How are you doing?
I will call you later.
You thief, go back! Go back!
Thief Dr. Sisili, go back! Go back!
Corrupt Dr. Sisili, go back! Go back!
Corrupt Dr. Sisili, go back! - Corrupt Dr. Sisili..
Go back! Go back! - Go back! Go back!
Thief Dr. Sisili, go back! Go back! - Thief Dr. Sisili!
Go back..
Go back!
I wasn't expecting you in a place like this, Doctor.
True.
This is what I do.
Got anything to humiliate me?
No. There is no need for that now.
Even if we did
we can easily make it happen.
We will see. - Handle that.
Shall I call the next person? - Do that! - Okay.
Conducting this camp this early was good.
But we have to end the pile up of waste.
Ms. Mayamma and Radhika have to stay strong.
Okay.
Yes. - I am here, Doctor.
Sit down, please.
How is your new job? Is it hard?
Sure it is.
Are you the one who assigned me here? - No.
It wasn't just me.
Some of us had to work hard for this.
So, you have to write in the report that the people here are all right.
I am not writing the report.
He is doing it.
He is trying to save everyone here.
I can handle him.
He will help us. You will see, Doctor.
Look who it is.
I was searching for you, Ammani Ammalu.
Not Ammani Ammalu.
Chintamani Ammalu. - Yes, Chintamani Ammalu.
I couldn't remember it right away. That's why.
Why are you here?
This is the reason.
This is Kumari's daughter.
We brought her to see the doctor.
See. She has a big rash.
Why do you need to see the doctor for that?
See this. I have a rash, too.
It's all right. The itching feels good.
I scratch even while I am in the assembly.
Doesn't the kid have any nails?
No. - You have to grow it.
Come on.
Mr. Parashu! I'm still here.
How can you just walk off like that?
I acknowledged your presence from a distance
but you didn't respond, Vasu.
If you acknowledge somebody once
you shouldn't acknowledge them only after a while.
Those are the rules of acknowledging someone.
I'll go pay heed to a few people standing there and come back.
This is a disorder that needs to be acknowledged.
There's no treatment here for this disorder.
You'll have to go somewhere far to get it treated.
Didn't you go to shave today?
No. My razor broke. - Really? - So I didn't go.
If that's the case then go sit in some corner. Come.
Pity!
I want the details of the child who passed away.
I'll mention about that too when I write the report.
Okay, Doctor.
Hello, Doctor!
Sit..
Isn't she Mayamma, the teacher?
The person who raises her voice against dumping garbage here?
Yes. - You both must have been discussing about it, right?
Did I interrupt? - No.
Let's get to the matter then.
I'm here to discuss something important with you, Doctor.
The Health Minister and I were discussing about you yesterday.
About me? - Yes. - What was it about?
They are considering you as the new Syndicate Member of the University.
This is supposed to be an extremely confidential news.
For what? I didn't ask for this.
Why do you have to ask?
We just decided it ourselves
considering the talent you have and your love for people.
No, sir. - What?
More than sitting at high posts like these
I would prefer tending to the needy.
Don't be foolish, Doctor.
So many people are ready to do anything
to get their hands on posts like these. - If that's the case
then give it to them. - What? - It'll be helpful to you, too.
I'm not interested.
The ambulance has come to take the patient
you had asked to admit in the hospital. - Okay.
Give these papers to them. - Yes, Doctor.
I just understood what you meant, Doctor.
What? - Along with tending to the needy
these kind of affairs are also something appealing, isn't it?
I just have a doubt whether you are interested
in such things, Doctor.
Mayamma, the teacher, the Mayor's daughter and a few women here..
Please keep it low, sir. If somebody hears..
That means there is something! You should be careful.
If these news reporters gets to know, it'll be very shameful.
The news headline might read like
'The unholy affair in the medical camp.'
It's not like I'm not interested in the Syndicate Member post
you were talking about earlier, sir.
Were you serious about it, sir?
Of course! That's like a good boy, Doctor!
It's now that you've become a true doctor.
Let's sit inside and talk about it. I don't want anybody here to know.
Okay, if you say so.
These sort of things must be discussed in private.
My God!
Please don't tell anyone.
If somebody gets to know that the doctor in the medical camp
slapped an MLA, it's a shame to the doctor.
The news headline will now read
'The firework in the medical camp.' - Yes.
We'll leave? - Okay.
Let things be the way we discussed inside.
I have a meeting at the guest house.
I forgot at what time it was though.
I knew the timings till we entered the room. Okay then! - Okay.
My God, Mr. Lonappan! Why are you getting so worried?
None of those reports are going to come out.
Won't they? - I am not as stupid as you are.
Right! - I am more elite than you are.
Get to the point.
I'm not going to discuss it. - What?
I'll do it and show you.
Good Lord, this man! - Just let it go for now.
You just have to worry about Mr. Raveendran.
To whom will I discuss my problems with?
What is the problem you have, sir?
You got the Minister's post when you didn't even dream about it
because the party leader went to jail.
That too the Health Ministry.
All you have to do is sit and make money. - Exactly!
Stop it, Mr. Lawyer!
I told them that I'm not interested
in this Minister's post a thousand times.
This thing brings with it a lot of stress.
I'm not even able to pay attention to the estate matters.
The factory is at a loss presently.
And then comes issues like these!
Chikungunya, dengue fever and many others!
There's no peace here because of all these things.
Damn!
You can't even drink a few pegs in peace after all this!
Is that the problem? We can solve that problem.
Do you want some now? Come to the car!
No. I have a meeting in the afternoon.
If somebody smells something, that's the end of all this! - Sad!
The Chief Minister tried to mess with me yesterday.
I was shocked!
Anyway, you don't need to worry about this anymore.
We'll meet on Sunday!
We'll leave then. - Okay. - Come.
For now, we can continue treatment
for nine patients. - Okay.
You should be careful about the child who got admitted.
Doctor! - Yes.
I heard that you're the one who informs the Minister
about whatever is happening here.
Please inform him about my situation too.
Doctor will not be able to write about all this, ma'am.
He writes about the people who are sick here.
Her house is near the garbage dump.
That's what she is talking about.
We must complain to the Pollution Control Board.
There will be dirty political games even there.
But let's just give it a try.
I had discussed this with you. Right, Radhika?
Yes. I'm going along with Mayamma today. - Good.
Go..
Come..
What is it, Shanku? - It looks like Shanku has something to say.
What is it, Shanku?
Shanku was wondering if you will be able to cure him as well
as he cures everybody else's diseases.
But what is he suffering from?
He is referring to him not being able to talk.
Will you be able to cure that, Doctor?
God has given you a beautiful heart even if you can't talk, Shanku.
That's enough for us.
Hello. Is it?
That's great! You've finally done it, MLA.
Oh! He is here.
He's talking to a group of women.
Okay. Bye.
Hello.
Yes. Okay, sir. Yes, sir.
I'll be there, sir. Tomorrow itself! Okay. Thank you.
The call was from the Health Minister's office.
I'm asked to meet the Minister tomorrow itself.
What might that be for? - I'm not sure. I'll go and check.
Dr. Raveendran is here to meet you, sir. - Ask him to come in..
Oh, it's you! I told you we'll get it done.
Just calm down. Call me later. - Good morning, sir.
Good morning..
Please come. Take a seat.
You've become everyone's favourite in just one day, Doctor!
Didn't you understand?
I'm talking about the people of Shivaramapuram.
Thank you, sir.
When such camps are conducted, people usually only complain.
They complain saying that the doctors are negligent
medicines are out of stock and a lot more.
Here, nobody has even a single complaint.
I know there's nothing to be astonished about this.
You are a doctor who follows all the medical ethics completely.
Anyway! What is the situation like in Shivaramapuram?
It's really bad, sir.
Apart from a very small percentage
most of them are suffering from some disease or the other.
We should take the situation of the children
a little more seriously.
You should be able to provide them with all the medicines
and treatment they need without any scarcity.
I've given high regards to you in the Lok Sabha.
I'm just doing my duty, sir.
Of course. I asked to meet you now
because I wanted to ask you for one more favour.
What is it, sir?
I heard that the state of the people
who suffered injuries in the landslides last week
in Thenimangalam is very serious.
There's a medical camp happening there too.
What's the point? I've received so many complaints from there.
There are around five to six doctors as well.
If I have someone like you there
I'll be able to escape from all the complaints.
Therefore, you should go to Thenimangalam.
There is no way that I cannot follow your orders, sir.
Especially because I'm a doctor who keeps ethics in mind.
But can I ask you a doubt, sir?
Is this decision of yours actually
because you are worried about the people of Thenimangalam
or is it because you are scared
about the consequences of the report I'm preparing?
Mr. Raveendran!
What the hell are you saying?
Isn't it the truth, sir?
In the reports I create on the basis
of the situation in Thenimangalam, whatever I portray
as the situation of the people, the party or the Ministry
will not be threatened by it.
Because the news reporters will call it
the report of a natural calamity.
This is not like that.
You've played with the lives of innocent people
who lived contently
just to fill the pockets of some rich business men.
How can you forget that it was because of the death
of an innocent child, who was everyone's favourite
that the Party regained it's glory today?
Mr. Raveendran! You are reading between lines!
No, sir.
I am talking about the facts I understood from you.
Anyway, I shall accept this assignment happily.
Thank you.
So, this medical camp will end right here, is it?
No, that won't happen.
A corrupt doctor will get posted here
who will fake the report
and continue with the camp.
I was expecting this after I had slapped that MLA.
When did you slap the MLA? When?
Something like that did happen.
Why did you do that?
He was talking too much.
You did the right thing.
Damn! I didn't get to see it.
I don't think that there was anything to see.
I shall leave now.
You shouldn't give up.
Radhika will be with you.
I believe in it.
There is no point in blocking roads and protesting.
You have to approach the court.
That is what you should do.
I will see you later. - Okay.
I shall drop by some other day.
In a time where people forget their social commitments
I see a dedicated person in you, Radhika.
Take it as a compliment.
You are not an ordinary girl, Radhika.
You have inspired the people and the town of Shivaramapuram.
I can't appreciate you enough for all the effort you have put in.
It wasn't just my effort.
It was because Mayamma and the locals helped me
that I was able to do what I could.
I know.
I wanted to meet you before I left
to tell you to carry on with the project you are working on.
There will be obstacles. But don't step back.
I will try my best.
Thank you, Doctor.
See you. All the best. - See you.
You can't wear this when you are with me.
Dress like the city people.
Don't you want to?
She with this guy?
Hey, dumb guy!
What is going on between the two of you?
Are you in love with him?
Hello!
Why is it parked in the middle of the road?
Where else should I park it?
There are people living here.
I don't care about that.
This is full of what people in Cochin use and dump.
Are you trying to fool us?
Nice try!
We know how to play, too.
Do you know what this is?
It's a razor.
Move.
Do you know what this is?
It is a machete.
I will kill you. Get lost!
- Why did you do that?
Damn!
Get lost! - Yes.
He and his razor!
We didn't give sanction to build a plant.
As the Corporation Mayor
it is my duty to manage the waste disposal issue.
We never told them to dump it in Shivaramapuram.
Great! Honourable Mayor
has mastered politics well.
You are so cunning.
Radhika, mind your words.
Party gave me this position.
I have to do what they say.
That doesn't mean that I have sold my morals.
We have to suffer not just the waste
from Lonappan's and company
but his goons atrocities as well.
But one thing.
The aftermath will be terrible
if you sanction Lonappan's plant
in the name of waste management.
Secretary, where is the Mayor?
Will she arrive before the conference?
She will be here soon. She is on the way.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
Sorry for being late. I was stuck in traffic.
We were waiting for you.
Let's start.
He is Mr. Anandamurti.
He is a waste management consultant.
He is here with the plan for the plant in Shivaramapuram.
The project costs Rs. 15 crore.
Rs. 15 crore?
We don't have that much money.
UDB has money for it, ma'am.
What is UDB?
It stands for Urban Development Bank.
What a shame!
Will they approve such a huge amount, sir?
We don't have that much waste.
A maximum of 30 ton.
That is true.
Even if all the people in Cochin try their best
in ruining the city, it won't be more than that.
Stop it.
Allow Foundation for Sanitation to study about it.
They will give you a report of 300 tons of waste
and techniques to manage it.
Is UDB full of fools to believe it?
Sir, retired Water Authority head
Bahuleyan is the head of the foundation.
He will take care of it.
Bank is ready for an alliance with Lonappan's and company.
Bank has approved the company's proposal.
If the plan gets approved
the bank can arrange Rs. 15 crore as loan.
The plan won't cost more than three crores.
A share for Bahuleyan's foundation.
Rest is for the party.
Great plan!
Like the finance company lending money to buy phones.
Not like that.
Finance company gives loan.
Bank gives benevolent fund.
The state government will have to pay it back with interest
What's wrong?
Mr. Anandamurti.
I have heard a lot about you.
Since Vilappilsala has been destroyed
the vultures have come here to prey.
Great!
Here you are
as a saviour
after stealing from poor people and getting Rs.15 crores
for a plan that cost Rs. 3 crores.
Let me ask you one thing.
Hasn't 14 out of 18 projects started by your company
failed miserably in India?
The rest is about to get dropped.
Mayor.
You can't say that the poor
should bear the waste dumped by the rich.
The Government can't disregard it
by asking citizens to manage their wastes.
This is the Government's duty.
The party has made the decision.
We will make it happen for sure.
So, approve Lonappan and company's proposal.
It won't happen without submitting a tender.
Do what you want.
If what you want is another Vilappilsala
I will have to oppose the party.
'Greetings. Headlines.'
'Cochin Corporation Mayor Prof. Sreelatha Varma resigned.'
'She has reported to the news'
'that it was purely personal.'
'Sugandavali Jaganathan has been appointed'
'as the new Mayor of Cochin Corporation.'
'As per our Cochin bureau, a disagreement with the party'
'resulted in the resignation.'
Mom.
You have won.
No, dear.
I am the one who failed.
I can't support injustice
when my daughter is fighting for justice.
You have to lose something
to gain the other.
Your acceptance
means more to me
than everything I have lost.
I never want to lose
my daughter.
Mom!
Hey..
Sit down if you can't stand steady.
Who told you
that I am not steady?
Not just me
but all of us are steady now.
Now.
As Sugandavali became our new Mayor. - What?
Or else, we wouldn't be here. - Nothing will happen.
He is drunk. - Sit down. - Sit.
Not just that.
Parashu has a point.
The current.. - No..
Parashuraman. - Yes, Parashuraman.
He has a point.
Minister Aravindhan told her
to sign our project on her first day as Mayor.
Hail Aravindhan and God, too.
Everything is happening
as we planned. Thanks to the Lord.
Even if the Mayor sanctions
the project for the waste management plant
we have to work hard to clear the path.
As you know, the corporation officials
are greedy.
Everything will be all right.
We will take care of everything.
Enough with the drinking.
Come with me.
Pour. - Hey, Lorence.
The real game begins now.
With the next dumping
create a chaos in Shivaramapuram.
Everyone should stop protesting
and abandon the land and flee.
Got it?
Great.
"Jesus is great."
"Jesus is great.."
Baby! - No.
Please don't hurt me.
What are you saying, dear?
Why else did I chase you?
I have liked you since the first time I met you.
No. - Hey.
No one will know.
The mute guy and his grandmother are not here.
It's just the two of us here.
No! - Come closer! - Let go!
You must keep this to yourself, Lorence.
You revealed that you had killed Thevar
while you were once getting drunk like this.
If you ever reveal this outside, that will be the end.
This is different. - Sir.
The blame is now on that fool.
She died just before he arrived.
Thank God for saving my life by bringing him there.
He won't get through it even if the case reaches the court.
He didn't spot me, sir. Believe me.
Pour me some more. - Give it here. Where is it?
What?
Oh, no!
Oh, no.
Brother!
Oh, no!
No!
Shanku!
My Son!
Oh, no! - Don't go there, dear..
Oh, God! - Let's go, dear..
Oh, God.
Oh, God!
My dear.
Dad!
"Tell me, oh, cloud!"
"The story behind your sorrow."
"Did you whimper, oh, heart!"
"Are you eager to bid farewell?"
"Memories turn dark in here"
"and I wander all lost."
"Where is the comfort?"
"Tell me, oh, cloud!"
"The story behind your sorrow."
"Did you whimper, oh, heart!"
"From the flame pyre of the night"
"a dawn will be born."
"Old wounds resurface"
"to welcome the new day."
"There are travellers who seek shelter in here."
"In this world today.."
"Tell me, oh, cloud!"
"The story behind your sorrow."
"Did you whimper, oh, heart!"
"I wander these paths"
"like a dusk seeking dawn."
"There are many an empty nest"
"for the birds that cry at night."
"In every heart lies"
"many a dark memory."
"Yet again in a lonely heart.."
What are we going to do, Lawyer?
I am not able to figure it out.
It was not one, but four murders that took place.
Stay confident, sir. Everything will be okay.
I shall handle the case when it reaches the court.
That is not the problem. We can't take it lightly.
I'm scared that we'll be imprisoned for the murder attempt.
Hey, idiot. Don't say unwanted things.
Oh, my God. I have lost my peace of mind.
Don't worry. Tomorrow the teacher is coming to present their case.
Her name is Mayamma. They don't have an advocate.
I'll defeat her in court.
The only headache is that Judge, Gaffar Mohammad.
He is troublesome.
He will retire in a few days.
Can we try to bribe him?
Shut up! Don't be stupid.
The case will be presented in the court tomorrow.
I will fight the case and we will win.
Stay calm.
Writ petition number is 239/2007.
Petitioner number one is Sivaraman's daughter, Mayamma.
Petitioner number two is Madhav Menon's daughter, Radhika
versus Corporation of Cochin, standing council
by Advocate Thekkepurayil Eenashu.
Yes, proceed.
Your honour.
A strange case of public interest has been filed
by the petitioner before the court today.
I came across a lot of criticism about cities in this petition.
Cities are the main contributors of waste disposal issues.
I pity them.
We should not forget that cities are responsible
for the financial growth of a country.
Yes.
Our cities provide the foundation
for these multi-million dollar businesses.
Waste disposal in the cities is the duty
of each and every citizen of our state since the city provides
the people with employment and other basic necessities.
Does the petitioner have anything to say?
As mentioned by the honourable advocate
my petition is not at all strange.
Villagers like us are not born
to bare the waste from these cities.
We are the people of a generation who believe
that the soul of India resides in these villages.
Your honour, the Supreme Court has passed a law
asking all the cities to maintain a proper waste management system
before December 2003.
According to this law
our Cochin Corporation gave sanction for a waste disposal plant
to Lonappan's and Company.
The place chosen for that was Shivaramapuram.
This company has got legal sanction
from the Corporation for ten years
to perform waste management in Shivaramapuram.
I hereby submit the related documents to the honourable court.
Your honour, the sanction for this waste disposal plant
is illegal in the first place.
We all came to know through the newspapers
the resignation of Mayor Sreelatha Varma
who opposed the contract which was not sanctioned.
I request the honourable court
to question Mayor Sreelatha Varma regarding the case.
Objection your honour.
Objection overruled.
Your honour, she is deviating from the topic.
The petition is against the waste disposal plant
being implemented there and not about its sanction.
No. No, Mr. Eenashu.
We can cross-question the former Mayor
as per the petitioner's request.
Wasn't the plant sanctioned
when you were serving as the Mayor, ma'am?
No, it was sanctioned after I resigned from the post.
I can never support an issue that doesn't have any clarity.
Your honour.
Our former Mayor is trying to hide something.
The waste was disposed in Shivaramapuram
while Sreelatha Varma was the Mayor.
Your honour.
The waste was disposed in Shivaramapuram when I was Mayor.
But the contractor is responsible for that, not the Corporation.
Anything more?
Your honour.
One thing is clear from this case.
In Shivaramapuram
they have not planned a scientific waste disposal method.
On the contrary, they were trying to fill their pockets.
Objection your honour. - Yes, proceed.
The waste disposal method
in Shivaramapuram is purely scientific.
After disposing the waste
it was fumigated.
They are right.
But they did not burn the waste.
Instead they burnt our lives to ashes.
The lives of several people were at stake
after the disposal began.
Among that
I also lost my dear brother, Shanku.
He couldn't even cry out loud as he was mute.
He was burned to ashes.
I understand her emotions completely.
But as I had mentioned before, she is deviating from the topic.
This waste management plant has been implemented
in the best way to handover the compost
to the farmers
and for the good will of the villagers
by using the latest technologies available.
Dear people of the city, please do remember
that the waste you dump everyday
is being thrown on the face of a new born
at a farmer who works hard for a living.
In their drinking water
and at their self-respect.
Your honour.
If our right to live is not redeemed
by the honourable court
then, like the streams of waste in the cities
that has been dumped in to the villages every minute
our lives will be more dreadful than worms.
This plan, that is considered
to be great, has widely increased
the number of murders
rapes, contagious diseases and accidents in this village.
So, we humbly request the honourable court
to save us
from this pathetic situation.
This case is adjourned to 22nd of this month.
Oh, God!
In the name of God..
What happened? Why do you seem disturbed?
My mind..
is wandering through the path of truth and justice.
Today I have to make a final judgement of a very crucial case.
What is the case?
Waste. - Waste?
The remains of globalisation
is being dumped by the cities
which crave for progress into the villages.
Who are these people?
One side belongs to the Corporation and the hateful.
On the other side, the common people of Shivaramapuram
and a lady called Mayamma who guides them.
Also, a girl named Radhika.
She is very courageous.
Both of them are courageous.
But Radhika's dedication
seems to be outstanding.
Why? What is special about her?
If our daughter, Rasiya, was alive
she would have been her age.
She might have had the same looks and attitude.
We were not lucky enough.
Only God can decide what is good and bad.
Behind every sorrow
there will be a hidden blessing by God.
Every citizen has the right to live
as per the Indian Judiciary.
Waste and its management
has been one of the biggest issues in our country.
Waste has to be treated efficiently.
But the court would like to share
a truly disturbing truth.
India is the third world country
that has been treated like garbage by countries like the US.
We doubt whether the city dwellers
have the same mentality towards villages.
The town council's decision is completely one-sided
and has been influenced by some greedy people.
It has been proven by the evidences.
So, without considering the interest of the villagers
a waste treatment plant
following any unconventional method
may not be installed in Shivaramapuram or anywhere else
in Kerala. This is the court's order.
Excuse me, ma'am.
Did you expect this judgment?
Yes. In a time where justice and human rights are exploited
the Indian judiciary has supported the common people in all ways.
We believe in this institution.
Will you tackle problems like this further on?
Definitely.
Our efforts won't die out here.
All the problems won't be solved
by procuring justice for Shivaramapuram alone.
We have decided to monitor this society
to eradicate pollution due to waste.
'Pollution symbolises the destruction of society.'
'Responsible people will question it. What about you?'