'MANGALAM NERUNNU'
Tell me.
My father is here.
My brother is here.
Hey, Thara..
That's true.
Just give me one more.
Okay.
Hello, sir. - Usha. - Hello, Madhu.
How are you? - Fine.
Bye till we meet again. - Who knows?
Don't worry. We will.
Bye. - Bye.
How is your gardening activities going on? - What?
Your horticulture activities.
It is going on in full swing.
Why did you walk, Dad? You are panting.
Shall we start, dear?
So, Madhu.
Usha has not eaten breakfast.
We can have it on the way back.
It's not that. - Haven't you eaten, Madhu?
That's not the thing, Dad. - Then?
He wants us to have it at his house.
That is a good idea. Was he struggling to say this?
Not only that, his parents are here.
Had I known it, we would have come uninvited.
Come on. Get in. - I have my bike.
Okay. Then lead the way. - Okay.
Get inside, dear.
Come in, sir.
Take your seat.
I will be back in a minute, sir.
I guess Madhu reads a lot.
Not just reading, he also has a passion for writing.
Great.
Let us have breakfast, sir.
My parents have gone out.
Your poems are good, Madhu.
They haven't been published, have they? - No.
I haven't tried.
I'm a horticulturist by profession.
Poetry is not a profession. Poets are gifted.
There are many poets working in different fields.
Only when you publish it, shall the others get to read them.
I have told him many times.
He keeps reciting it to me after writing.
You know nothing about Malayalam poetry.
I do appreciate and criticise his poems.
You shall not be his only reader and critic.
Please leave only after lunch.
No, Madhu. Let's have it some other day.
Stay back, sir. I insist.
Today is a special day. - What is it?
My sister's fiance and his family will be here for lunch today.
My parents would be happy if you could participate in it.
You can meet them as well.
What does Geetha's would-be husband do?
He works in the United States.
His father is here at their estate for the vacation.
He has come to meet him.
As everyone is free, we planned a get-together.
Okay, let's do it. Shall we, dear?
We should have met long back.
When I come to meet her, I get bored staying at hotels.
I could have spent the time with you, Madhu.
Sir, do you want something else to read?
Let me read your poems first.
You can rest inside if you wish.
No, I will stay here.
I need to select some roses and orchids for Usha.
I need to go to the garden. Sir, do you want to join?
No, you may go. - Okay, sir.
Dad? - Okay.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
Did you spray it? - I did it yesterday.
Okay. Come.
Get the keys. - Yes, sir.
Tell me which ones you want, Usha.
I'd like to take it all. Is there any way?
All? - Yes. - Does it include me?
Why? Won't you come?
It's better if you come here, right?
I don't know how I am going to say this
to my father as soon as I reach there.
He must have got the clue by now.
After all, that was the idea. - Your dad is a great guy.
I don't think that he'll disagree.
Didn't he give these moments to ourselves?
My dad and mom won't disagree.
They just need a girl from a good family.
We've met each other every day since we met.
Now that you're going home with your dad..
Why are you being so emotional?
We're not parting, are we?
I'm just going home with my dad.
I'm sure that there won't be any problem for us.
But it will take time.
If I tell him, get married and come back as soon as I get there..
We must consider his state too.
When did you come? - Where is Usha?
Dad, this is Usha's dad.
Hello. I'm Rajashekharan Nair.
Mrs. Rajashekharan Nair. - I'm Raveendra Menon.
I know. Take a seat.
We just haven't met you. Geetha always talks about you.
Where is Usha? - She went with Madhu.
To collect rose, orchids or something.
My son has just two disqualifications.
Horticulture and poems.
It's of no use.
Wasting precious time.
Your daughter too has the same issues, right?
I went for breakfast at the Rotary district governor's house.
He invites me every time I come here. Do I have time for it?
By the way
I was waiting to meet you.
Geetha loves Usha so much.
We too.. - Feel the same. - ..feel the same.
Usha is like a daughter to me.
Yes..
You too must've noticed how intimate they are.
Yes. - He hasn't said anything about it to me till now.
How can a nervous boy
say such things to his dad?
Let's not wait anymore. I like Usha.
More than her
we like you.
As far as we know
we'll be proud to have a relation with your family.
Look, Mr. Menon.
Do you know who is going to marry her?
He's from a royal family. He'll be here today.
His dad too is coming.
It's good that you came today. You can meet him.
Usha.
Hi. - Hi.
You don't need me anymore, do you?
You can do the business directly. - I was just giving her..
Yes, I understood.
Usha.. Go inside, Madhu.
Mr. Rajashekharan Nair and Mr. Raveendra Menon..
Are they discussing anything about us? - Yes.
Mr. Rajashekharan is not against it, right?
He's not against it.
But he likes her dad better than her.
There is no surprise in it. It will be so.
Isn't he our dad?
He's attracted to your dad's family. Don't worry.
Go inside, Madhu. - Yes. - Please, Madhu.
Where are you going? Come here.
Whatever we say
family status is something important.
What do you say?
Mr. Rajashekharan Nair, what you said is right.
But I believe in humanity.
O-Of course.. - Where did you marry from?
I.. From nearby.
I don't know much details. That's why I asked.
Tell me their family name.
It's not a popular family for you to know.
What happened?
Was there a romance involved? - No.
Mr. Menon, I'll tell you a secret.
Go inside.
Ours was a love marriage.
But she belongs to a very good family.
Whatever we say, I believe in tradition, Menon.
Why are you anxious, Madhu? - Stop it.
He is talking about family status and legacy.
I came out when I got bored.
Is he all right? - Until now.
You'll have to bear it.
But don't worry.
Since you stay here, you'll barely get caught in it.
Visit us when you pass by.
Do I have the time, Mr. Menon?
She always asks me to take her to Guruvayur.
But I will be anxious till I reach Bangalore.
Nothing will work well if we don't attend to it personally.
We'll come here once a month no matter how busy we are.
Or else, the kids will get out of our control.
Hello. - Hi.
Come.. - Hi.
Hello. - Greetings. - Greetings..
Hello, boy. Come..
This is Godavarma Raja.
Greetings. - Greetings. - He is Mr. Raveendra Menon.
He is Mr. Vijayan. His son.
We have met before.
Where was it? - The chances are less.
She is Usha. His daughter.
What did you say your name was? - Usha. - Yes, Usha..
Come, dear. How are you?
Fine. - Smart girl. - Come, let's go inside.
Hail Lord Krishna.. Hail Lord Rama..
Hail Lord Krishna..
He is Mr. Nanu.
What is your name? - Don't you know her name?
I know, but let her say it. Tell me, dear. - Usha.
Come inside, dear.
That's my mother's grandfather.
That's his father.
What are you doing here?
Take Usha's luggage to her room.
That was my mother.
I wanted to bring you here
before she expired.
My mother was always concerned about me.
She never understood the several hard decisions
that I had to take in my life.
It was me who was hurt the most.
If I had brought you here then
that would have hurt you as well.
Let's go to your room, dear.
Nanu Nair.
Who is she?
Have you heated the water? - Yes.
Have you drawn water? - Yes.
Isn't it getting late? Aren't you going home?
Yes. - Then get going!
Did you like the place, dear? - It's fantastic, Dad!
This is totally new to me.
But how do you live here alone?
Won't you be with me
from now on? That's all I need.
It'd help me relieve myself from all my sorrows.
You are the only one
I have as my own
in this world.
Take a shower.
Let me take a shower as well.
Who is the new girl, Meenakshiyamma?
I don't know, Raman Nair.
She came here yesterday with Menon.
Tea will be ready soon, dear.
He hasn't brought the milk yet.
How come a girl came out of nowhere?
She addresses him as her father. - Oh.
I don't know.
Why don't you bring the milk here?
Are you ready to take a shower?
I assume you won't be bathing in the pond.
How would she know anything about the pond?
It's a swimming pool. A traditional swimming pool.
Here is your tea, dear.
They are senseless. Don't take them seriously, dear.
They are seeing you for the first time.
They'd be curious to know about you.
They'd stop asking questions once they're clear.
That's all, dear.
That's all right.
Please give it here. I shall take it to my dad.
Good morning, Dad. - Good morning, my dear.
Did you sleep well? - Of course.
Don't you read the newspapers? - Yes.
English newspapers come in quite late.
That's fine, Dad. I can read Malayalam quite well.
Mom had taught me during the vacation.
I know, dear.
However, aren't you better used to reading English newspapers?
That's why.
Shall I pour you more tea? - It's okay. I shall have it later.
Kindly note
that he has a habit of getting late.
Aren't you going to take a shower?
Shall I heat the water? - No.
I'm taking a bath in the pond.
In the pond? - Yes.
Are you used to taking a bath in the pond?
No, you shall use the bathroom instead.
I know how to swim, Dad.
It's not like a swimming pool, dear.
It will be filled with mud and dirt.
That's okay, Dad. I'm taking bath in the pond.
Who told her about it?
Meenakshiyamma had said something.
Let Meenakshiyamma accompany her. Don't go by yourself. - Okay.
Have you prepared Idli or Dosa for her?
We have readied all the ingredients.
Just let us know.
Why are you early, Kamalam?
It's my husband's death anniversary.
Why don't you go ahead?
I'm here to accompany her.
Who is she? - She's Mr. Menon's relative.
She was studying in Ooty. - Okay.
What's your name? - Usha.
Please be careful. It's slippery. - Okay.
Is Nanu Nair there? - He'll be in the kitchen.
Come here, children.
Go home. I shall come back soon.
Nanu Nair.
Ravi.
Look at me.
We have fixed it.
Uncle agreed to it.
You have to give me the broker fee.
Let him not be an obstacle to your wedding.
He need not carry the burden
of breaking the family line Just because you didn't get married.
Even I don't wish for that to happen.
I just said that I would be marrying Kamalam.
Her family might be financially weak.
But we are financially well off.
I'm not marrying her for her wealth.
Anyway, you are lucky.
Your dreams will come true.
Move the bench..
Why is the groom dressed like this?
I got tired of waiting for you. I was about to leave.
I had to go to a relative's place.
Now, they can't complain about anything.
What about food? - No, that's okay.
The wedding is at 9:00 a.m., right? I'll be here by 06:00 a.m.
Okay.
Are you already leaving?
Did you eat anything? - Yes.
You'll be coming with your father tomorrow, right?
Do you think that we are going to miss your wedding?
Bye. - Bye.
See you tomorrow. - Okay.
Excuse me.
Kamalam said that she wants to meet you.
Really? - Yes.
Where is she right now? - She is here.
They will keep their word.
How are things there?
What is it, Kamalam?
It's been three years. Maybe after that.
The marriage.. - Why did you come to meet me now?
Are you alone?
We are getting married tomorrow..
Why did you want to meet me?
Stop crying.
You don't want people to see you like this.
You can tell me anything.
You have to help me.
Tell me what it is.
What do you want me to do?
My father agreed to the wedding without asking me.
When he found someone rich
my dad forgot everything else.
But I can't forget Appu.
My father knew that I wouldn't agree to the wedding.
Since the day this wedding has been fixed
I was locked up in my house.
Somehow, I managed to come out today.
You should forgive me
for humiliating you.
I should have asked you.
It was a mistake on my part.
I never thought
that I could buy you
with my wealth.
And I had no idea about this relationship.
I can never be the reason
behind your sorrow.
What is it, Kamalam?
I came to meet Nanu.
I think he went to the temple.
Why do you want to meet him?
He might get late.
You can tell me whatever it is.
It's my husband's death anniversary.
We don't have any food.
We met her at the pond, didn't we? - Yes.
Who took the groceries from the kitchen?
It might have flown away. What is your problem?
You always blame me for losing something.
You should learn to show some manners.
Oh, it seems that he is going to teach me how to behave.
Don't you have anything else to do?
You have to give me an answer.
Where are the groceries? - I ate it, okay?
What's wrong with him?
I was just gone for a second.
By the time I got back, the groceries were missing.
How did you do it in such a short time?
I can't stand this any longer.
I might blurt out something cheap.
How can you stoop even lower?
People should be scared of you.
Who other than the two of us is going to take it?
It's been happening a lot. I kept quiet for so long.
Don't consider it as my weakness.
I kept quiet for so long just because you are financially weak.
It's not because I'm scared of you.
You sound like I have built a mansion
with everything I smuggled from here.
You should understand something.
The things you steal won't come to your benefit.
Have we ever denied any of your requests?
Why do you keep doing it?
Some are born like that.
Is there a celebration at your house?
It's not a celebration.
It's the death anniversary.
But it's not at my house. It's at Kamalam's house.
You could have told me earlier.
Don't you have any problem now?
If I ask you for something
you'll act as if I am begging for it.
There is a difference between asking for a favour
and exploiting someone.
We don't have any rights over it.
But it's not the same with them.
Oh, let him repent his sins through this.
Don't talk nonsense.
Your tongue will rot in your mouth.
Do you think you would still
be working here if it were not for him?
How many times have you quit this job?
Why do you think he forgives you every time?
He deserves it.
I don't know what he is talking about, my dear.
You should ask someone else about him.
You will get to see a different picture.
He ran away on his wedding eve.
How could a good soul do that?
Look what happened to her.
She got married to someone who was good for nothing.
That's enough.
Get out of the house.
Get out, I say!
If you utter another word..
Do you want to know what's going to happen? - Oh!
Go inside, dear.
Don't take her seriously.
It's not the first time this has happened.
But we still forgive her
as she will never find a job anywhere else.
Go and call your dad for some tea.
Go on.
"Even when we move away from each other"
"our relationship bond deepens."
"The day and the night"
"stand in awe of us."
"We could hear each other's heartbeats."
Aren't you coming for dinner, dear? - I won't be, Mr. Nanu.
I'm not feeling hungry. I have a slight headache.
"Our love is eternal."
Oh, no! You are running a high temperature!
Let me bring your father. - "The Silence"
"symbolises our grief."
"If a sigh could help us forget these sorrows.."
You are running a fever, dear.
She complained of having a headache.
I shall bring you medicine.
Your fever and headache will be gone in no time!
But you must take it.
Why did you bathe in the pond?
Didn't I tell you not to do it?
I guess it's because you are not used to it.
Why are you crying?
Shall I call a doctor?
Please don't cry, dear.
I'm here for you.
What do you want, dear?
I don't want anything, Dad.
How could you get so upset because of a fever?
He'll bring the medicine.
Or else, I shall bring a doctor. - No.
You should stop crying then.
Okay.
I won't cry.
I can't bear to see you upset, Dad.
I try my best not to let anyone know about my sorrows.
I don't know why, but I couldn't bear it today.
You keep all your sorrows to yourself
and you are worried about my plight.
But I..
When I'm supposed to console you
I'm searching for solace.
All I hope for is
that I don't end up hurting you.
I could endure anything else.
I can't
bear to watch you in tears!
Please drink this, dear.
I shall have it later. - No way.
I won't leave unless you have had it all.
Drink it in one sip
and have this piece of Jaggery.
Go on, drink it.
You must drink all of it. Come on.
That's enough. She'll have the rest later. - No way!
It'll only be useful if she drinks the whole thing.
I shall bring some porridge and pickle.
You need not have anything else.
I'll have some porridge as well. - Well.
Are you running a fever because she is!
'B. - C. - C.'
'D. - C. - D.'
'What? - What?'
'What is it? - No.'
'What? - No. - Okay.'
'With..'
'A smile..'
'On your face..'
'Come to me!'
'Come..'
'Come to me! - Come to me!'
'Come to me!'
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
"Your voice is so soothing."
"You are beautiful than the moon."
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
"Oh, cold breeze"
"which comes from the lush forest.."
"Oh, cold breeze"
"which comes from the lush forest.."
"Oh, gentle breeze"
"sing a lullaby for my princess."
"Oh, gentle breeze"
"sing a lullaby for my princess."
"Come to me.."
"Come to me with a smile on your face."
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
"Your voice is so soothing."
"You are beautiful than the moon."
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
"When she kisses her fingers.."
"When she blinks her eyes.."
"When she kisses her fingers.."
"When she blinks her eyes.."
"Oh, tweeting bird!"
"Please don't wake up my princess."
"Oh, tweeting bird!"
"Please don't wake up my princess."
"Fly towards the woods.."
"Fly towards the woods in search of a nest."
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
"Your voice is so soothing."
"You are beautiful than the moon."
"You are so charming and adorable."
"You light up my life."
Good morning, Dad!
Why did you wake up so early?
You could have rested a bit more.
My fever and headache have vanished.
Fresh? - Fresh!
Fine.
So, you do a bit of gardening as well, don't you?
Those rose cuttings were specially sent to me by Madhu.
We have to plant it somewhere. - Yes.
What about here? - Oh, yes.
What about orchids? - I will keep it in my room.
Okay.
Dad, please keep it here.
I will arrange it later. - All right.
Here, I have brought it to my room.
Now, you have to tell me what to do.
Don't complain that I ruined it by acting as per my wish.
I didn't pay much attention when you explained it that day.
Sorry. Now, I will listen to it attentively.
'Look at this carefully. Now listen.'
'Hey, don't look at me.'
'Look at the plant.'
'Even though we have different varieties of orchids'
'this one is quite different from all of them.'
'Very rare! Priceless. Just like me.'
'Yes, correct.'
'Like a lion-tailed macaque.'
'It is very rare. You are spot on.'
'I am talking about plants, not animals.'
'What?'
'Someone is talking about the beautiful flowers and plants.'
'Someone else, at the same time, is talking about apes.'
'What to do?'
'It is quite natural to identify with your own ancestors.'
'I am helpless.'
'So, are you saying that you originated from a tree?'
'Okay. Agreed.'
'I am the tree. You are the ape which lives on it.'
'I, being a gigantic tree'
'with branches spread out in every possible direction'
'have given you shelter, my cute little ape.'
Usha!
Dad is coming. Sleep for some time.
You didn't have tea.
Haven't you arranged it?
No, I will arrange it.
Why are you smiling?
I smiled because you were smiling. - Me too.
Nanu Nair, why is there an unusual laughter around this house?
Don't you like people laughing in this house?
I don't have anything against whatever you like to do.
Nanu Nair, who is that girl?
If I tell you who she is, would you stop pestering me?
Let me tell you that she is his daughter. - What?
So, what people around here are saying is right.
What are they saying?
They are saying that he has another wife and child.
Is that so? - Yes.
Then it is true.
Excuse me.
Where is her mother?
Let me tell you, I have a short-temper.
Don't you make me angry. I will kick you out.
Lady, you are a servant.
Just do your job.
Why are you getting angry at me?
You are the one who told me this. It wasn't me.
Oh, God!
Dear, you didn't have to bring it.
I would have come running to you if you had called out my name.
Mr. Nanu, what are you cooking today?
Sambar, 'Erissery' and 'Thoran'.
Yesterday's dishes were excellent.
Your cooking is wonderful.
I have never cooked such things.
I don't know how to cook wonderfully.
I am only good at making vegetarian dishes.
You must learn to cook some of our dishes too.
You shouldn't rely on wonderful cooking alone.
All I was trying to say is that your cooking is great.
I can't cook anything.
I see. That's not good.
Girls like you must be good at cooking and serving dishes.
No problem. A few days with me in the kitchen is enough.
I will teach you everything.
From now on, it's your duty to cook for your father.
My days are near.
I really want to learn cooking.
Cooking food isn't simply enough.
You must be responsible for everything around here.
Don't go anywhere else. Stay here.
You have studied enough.
You two have been living apart for a long time.
Don't ever leave your father.
Why aren't you saying anything?
It is nothing.
The whole house has lighted up since you came along.
Every time he starts from here to come and see you
he is as exuberant as a kid.
On his way back he loses that exuberance.
It's only on his next trip to Ooty
that he regains the lost exuberance.
How long can a man possibly live alone?
Weren't you going to take a bath? - I am going to.
Don't bathe in the pond.
Bath in hot water. - Okay.
Did you heat the water?
Of course.
Who would allow a sick girl to take a bath in the pond?
She is really good. She is loving and caring.
She has studied enough.
Let her take care of you and stay here.
I have convinced her.
It is not something that we must decide.
She has her own will.
"You are a beautiful gift"
"from the seasons."
"You are a warm hug that arouses feelings in me."
"You're the first flower that bloomed on the branch of my love."
"You are a beautiful gift"
"from the seasons."
"I searched for you like a lost butterfly."
"I lost myself in the magic of your smile."
"Took a swim"
"in the heavenly river."
"Took a swim in the heavenly river."
"And became a swan."
"Flew freely in the sky"
"and became the moon."
"You are a beautiful gift"
"from the seasons."
"On the day you wilt from the pain of separation.."
"On the day you wilt from the pain of separation"
"dreams will sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks."
"My quivering silence will bid you farewell."
"You are a beautiful gift"
"from the seasons."
"You are a warm hug that arouses feelings in me."
"You're the first flower that bloomed on the branch of my love."
"You bloomed like a flower.."
Please don't cry, Usha.
Look, you are not going alone.
My heart will be with you, Usha.
My heart is not going anywhere, Madhu.
My heart will be here, with you.
Whatever you say, I believe in tradition, Menon.
Madhu has come, Dad.
Madhu? Where? - He is downstairs.
You must be mistaken. - No, Dad. Let me see.
Hi. - Hi.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
I forgot to tell you, Dad. Madhu had told me the other day
that he would drop by if he happened to pass by.
Am I right, Madhu? - Yes. I forgot it, Uncle.
Come in, Madhu.
Please sit down.
Bring some tea for Madhu. - Okay.
Did the both of you wake up early?
Have you made tea already? - Yes, I have.
Then make some coffee, please.
Coffee? - Yes.
Who wants coffee? Are there any visitors?
I will say that later, Mr. Nanu.
I'll have to boil the water again.
No excuses. I want the coffee now.
I will make the coffee now.
Give the tea to your father before it gets cold.
I will bring the coffee.
No, I will go only after you make the coffee.
Give me a minute.
I didn't know that you were a voracious reader.
I have nothing else to do.
You have flowers. I have books.
Who is your favourite poet?
It is very difficult to answer that question.
It is my personal opinion.
You might not agree with it.
I like Kumaran Asan's poems.
It is a pleasant surprise, sir.
He is my favourite poet too.
I had my doubts
when I read your poems the other day.
You are right.
We might adore many writers.
We might respect their philosophies.
But we understand where we stand when we realise to what extent
we adopt those philosophies in our lives.
Am I right, Madhu?
If you expect an answer from me
I need some time.
That's life, Madhu.
That's coffee, Dad. It's for Madhu.
Oh! Madhu, this is also life.
Drink the coffee. After that, we will go upstairs.
Keep Madhu's bag in my room, dear.
I am going to take a bath in the pond.
I will come with you.
No, you can bath here.
Usha caught a cold when she took a bath in the pond.
Dear, I am going.
Why did you come all of a sudden?
Did you miss me, Usha?
Yes. - I came because of that.
Really? - Yes.
I was afraid of what my dad would think.
I managed somehow.
I came because your dad sent me a telegram.
Did you tell him about our relationship?
No.
Why did he ask me to come as soon as possible?
Did he say anything to you? - No.
He will ask you about us. - Let him ask.
What will you answer him? - I'll tell him the truth.
Are you sure? - Of course.
That's enough for me.
Get ready before he comes back.
Freshen up soon. - Okay.
Very good!
You look your best in this attire.
He's the coffee guy.
Listen, we wish to go to the temple.
It's nearby, isn't it? - Yes.
Once you get down the steps, walk towards the left.
You seem to have gotten ready. - We're going to the temple, Dad.
You can't enter the temple in this attire.
Dear, give him one of your dad's shawl.
Okay.
They're a good match.
I haven't bathed yet. - That's all right.
Would you like some more tea? - No.
What's disturbing your dad? - How would I know?
Go and ask him.
Dad.
Dad!
What is this, sir? This is very strange.
I came here as you wanted me to.
You aren't yourself now.
You've changed.
During lunch, you somehow managed.
And you walked out on us during dinner.
What am I supposed to make of all this?
Don't you like us being together?
Be honest. Why do you have to hurt others?
I am leaving, Usha.
Madhu.
My silence has wounded you deeply.
You asked me to be honest.
I wish to be.
That's why I summoned you here.
I don't know where or how to start.
When I say everything
it's my daughter who'd be hurt the most.
Can you bear seeing her get hurt?
My daughter has been through a lot.
You must go through this as well.
You decided to leave Usha
when you saw me in silence for a while. Didn't you?
You must never repeat this.
Usha knows you very well.
And so do I.
But I am the only one who knows her well.
Do you know
that I am unmarried?
I am a man who had to run away
from my wedding with the woman I was in love with.
I was running away from myself.
Days where I was willing to do things
which I wasn't supposed to do.
I was on the verge of complete breakdown.
But God was kind to me.
My daughter came into my life.
I never wished to return to my homeland.
It's was an aimless journey.
After days of wandering, I reached Chennai.
Do you need a taxi?
The taxi is in good condition. - This way.
Auto rickshaw! - Do you need a taxi?
Do you need a taxi, sir?
Please get in.
Where do you want to go?
Where do you want to go, sir?
To a hotel. - You are confusing me.
I think this is your first time here.
There are hotels here with the rents ranging
from Rs. 5 to Rs. 5,000.
We can actually call the room with the rent of Rs. 5,000
as a mini-castle.
Tell me your budget. I'll manage the rest.
How long will you be staying there?
I've not decided yet. - Okay.
So, this is a fun trip.
I understood everything. Now, I will manage it.
If you are ready to pay, you will be rewarded.
If you had hired another taxi, they could've tricked you
and taken all your money.
They are like mafias.
Oh, Lord! This is one hell of a city!
Sir, please wait outside. I will go and park the car. - Okay.
Shall we go inside? - L-Let's wait for him.
Here.
Send a waiter. - Okay.
You have to give them some tip if you want them
to do you favours.
Sir, you look tired.
Your face looks so gloomy.
You will be all right if you take a few pegs.
Yes, come in.
Yes, sir.
Waiter, two large.. Whisky or brandy?
I don't want anything. - Shucks!
Then why did you book a luxurious room like this?
You could've taken a room at some lodge.
Don't you want anything?
If you insist, I will take a beer, Mr. Kurup. - Very good.
We will start with a beer. One beer!
Anything else? - You may order, Kurup.
I don't like beer. Why do we need to waste our money?
You can order anything. - Okay, one double-large rum.
Soda? - Soda.
Let's not disturb him again. So, two double large! - Yes, sir.
Go and freshen up. Don't you want to go for a walk?
Why do I need to go out at this hour?
There are plenty of places.
Time is not at all an issue.
This place is good for its nightlife.
What are you talking about? - Don't act innocent!
I've seen enough!
I was mentioning about getting laid.
Oh, the order is ready!
'Smoking and alcohol consumption are injurious to health.'
Shall I? - Yes.
I think we are going to waste the soda.
Anything else? - Do you want anything, Kurup? - No.
Huh? - No. - Okay. - Let's have a few drinks.
Sir, don't just stare at it. Have it.
Are you strict about the language? - What do you mean?
We have Punjabis, Gujaratis and Marathi people.
Some people are so adamant about the language. That's why I asked.
To be frank, language is of least significance.
Now you seem more relaxed.
Well, are you married?
Even if you are, there is no problem.
This is just for fun.
One soda is remaining. - Do you want one more?
It's better to stop if you're planning to go out.
I'm not coming, Kurup. - Then it's okay.
We can go tomorrow. I will come early in the morning.
It's not a problem for me.
What shall I pay you? - The taxi fare was Rs. 25.
But I've compensated it with these drinks.
That's okay.
I'm leaving, sir. I will come early in the morning.
"The shadow will always keep you company."
This is the place, sir.
"It will never let go of you."
"The shadow will always keep you company."
"It will never let go of you."
Please come.
"The paths you walk.."
Come.
"The paths you walk.."
Hello.
I haven't seen you in a while. - That's why I came now.
He is a reputed man. It doesn't matter if she is simple
but she should be stylish.
Come.
Who are you? - I..
I heard that you are planning to rent the top floor.
We came to take a look. - Okay.
Lots of people come here to see the room.
Okay, then. - Come, sir.
Can we take a look? - Okay!
Ma'am.
What is it? - We'll wait inside.
Okay. - Come, sir. Come.
Please sit down.
Let's go. - She is not the one. The girl will be here soon.
That's not it! - Then what?
Sir, please wait.
Let's go.
What's wrong with her? - Let's go.
Do you want me to get beaten up?
What's your plan?
I felt sad when I saw that girl.
There is a place where even I feel sad. Let's go there.
Normally, I don't take anyone there.
Why? - Nothing!
I don't wish to make you even sadder by saying that.
It's a good place.
You will not find a better place than this.
But one thing. Keep it a secret.
Please come, sir.
Come, sir.
This is the place. Don't worry.
Is she in here? - Yes.
Come inside, sir.
Please wait. I'll be back.
She liked you.
That's how it is in here. She must like you first.
The price here is a bit high.
I'd suggest you pay at least half the price in advance.
How much do I pay? - Rs. 1,000.
I already told you. The price here is a bit high.
Here's Rs. 2,000. - You don't have to pay the whole amount.
It's all right.
Listen, she won't come to the hotel.
We must return in the evening.
Let me pay her.
Thanks.
What's your name?
Usha. - Sweet name.
Do you go to school?
Yes, I study in Ooty. - Oh!
I'm here on vacation.
I'll return in the morning, sir. Okay, see you.
Come.
Sit down.
What would you like to drink? Coffee or tea?
Or do you prefer cool drinks? - A-Anything is fine.
Are these yours? - Yes.
Have you studied them? - Yes.
I know it by heart. - You're lying.
Why don't you sing this one?
This one.
"I'm a little teapot. Short and stout."
"This is my handle, this is my spout."
"When the water's boiling, hear me shout."
"Just lift me up and pour me out."
Now this one.
"Chubby cheeks, dimple chin."
"Rosy lips, teeth within."
"Curly hair, very fair."
"Eyes are blue, lovely too."
"Teacher's pet, is that you?"
"Yes.."
One more.
I want to hear another one. One more.
"Baa, baa black sheep, have you any wool?"
"Yes, sir.. Three bags full."
"One for my master, one for the dame."
"One for the little boy, who cries in the lane."
Hello. Yes, Rajini speaking.
I'm Balakrishnan, the junior advocate.
Why didn't you come?
I was asked to remind you.
He won't take up your case if you don't pay up.
I had come with the money.
They told me that he hadn't returned from the court.
So I came back.
I'll bring it in the morning. Isn't that enough?
No, I think you should bring it by tonight.
I'll come as soon as I can. - Okay.
Excuse me. I've to leave on short notice.
I'll be back in ten minutes.
You don't insist on having rice for dinner, do you?
We have Chapatti and chicken curry.
Isn't that enough?
I don't need anything. - Why is that?
I'm a vegetarian. - I'm sorry.
We'll have dinner outside.
You don't mind accompanying me, do you? - No.
Come.
Chokamma.
Watch over her. We'll be back soon.
I want to come with you, Mom.
No, dear. We'll be back soon.
Come, dear. - I want to come.
Let her accompany us.
Hello, sweetie!
I am Godavarma.
May I know who you are?
Oh, is that so!
I haven't seen you in a while.
The interest is yet to be paid.
Neither the interest nor you! That's not possible.
You should remember your old clients as well.
Okay, carry on.
You should phone me the next day.
Yes, please.
Let me put her to bed. - Here.
Come.
Where are you from? - Ottapalam.
In Palakkad district.
Who all are there at your house? - My mother.
What about your wife and children?
No.
Mom!
She is awake! - Mom!
Mom!
She can sleep here. Don't let her sleep alone.
Shucks! Aren't you ashamed of asking for more time?
I've been asking you for a while.
Who will believe you if you say that you don't have the money?
Well, you are living luxuriously.
You have a car, an AC..
If you sell all these sofas and tables
you can repay me without a sweat.
You are living so grandly. Why can't you repay the debt?
If my debts were small, I would've sold all these.
I don't need to know the details of your debt.
I fell for your tears.
I literally begged my husband to avoid the confiscation.
Due to that, he is eating my head.
You are asking me more time.
It happens every time I come here.
I want a decision.
I have known you for a long time. That's why I'm being kind to you.
We will get the power of company after the case.
I will repay all the debts after selling the company.
I know that this won't happen.
When will the case end? Hey, girl!
Have you ever seen anyone who has repaid the debts this way?
Everything will be ruined!
Hey, remember one thing.
We will be forced to think about the confiscation again.
I won't come here again for your money.
Mr. Kurup is here.
Come back in the evening.
I paid the money you gave me to the advocate.
I have a case today at the court.
I will send some money if you want.
I have some money with me.
No.
See you later.
Come.
Come..
Come. Hold it..
Come here.
Hey..
Oh, God!
Oh, no!
No!
Mom!
Dear, come here. - No.
You seem to be lost in thoughts.
For a while, I've been thinking about my good days.
Like a dream, everything ended abruptly.
When I think about my life now
I feel that it's a nightmare.
I'm ruining myself with every minute.
I fear that my way of life will affect my daughter.
Can't you forget the past
and start thinking about a new beginning?
A new beginning and me?
I don't know how much longer I'll be able to bear all this.
My love for my daughter
is the only thing keeping me alive.
God isn't so cruel.
He'll definitely have a plan for you.
To be honest, God was very cruel to her.
It used to be a very happy family.
There were many people who were close to Rajini's dad.
He behaved like a close friend with his son-in-law.
He was so smart and dynamic.
Hello, Pillai.
Why can't you keep your business matters aside for a while?
They're all waiting. - Please come.
Come on.
Hello, Babu.
Many many happy returns of the day.
Thank you. - Hey, Babu.
Hello. - Yes. - Congratulations.
Come on.. - Cheers.
Thank you..
Hello.. - Come on.
Hello.
Happy returns. - Thank you.
May I? - Oh, sure!
Rajini, you're a real charm.
Well, listen, everybody.
Now, why don't we join for a few drinks?
With pleasure! - Sure! - Why not!
Please. - Come on.. - Come.
Come on..
Thank you..
Cheers! - Cheers!
Thank you.
Please.
Hi!
Hey, Babu!
A thought just came up.
You've been celebrating your wedding anniversary every year.
Don't you think you should concentrate on other things too?
A thing that involves you both.
I've got it.
Rajini, didn't you hear Mr. Varma?
He's a bore.
He doesn't know how to speak without touching others.
He has no such intentions in his mind.
Anyway, we must stop our family planning.
All I've had is a drink until now. You don't have to stare at me.
Would you like to have a drink?
I was just joking, dear.
Am I accompanying you for the Ooty trip? - Of course!
What fun am I going to have without you?
It's a business cum pleasure trip.
Yeah, right!
Good morning, sir. - Morning. - Good morning, sir. - Morning.
Good morning. - Morning.
Good morning, sir.
Hello, Babu here.
I came in the morning.
I shall meet you in the evening. Okay? Right.
Be seated.
We've decided to buy ANK group of estates.
We've to pay an advance of Rs. 15 lakhs on 10th.
We've already taken a loan of 20 lakhs from the market.
The garment business is in jeopardy.
I think getting into a new venture
can wait until the garment business is steady.
We're getting into another as the garment business isn't steady.
Only then can we stay afloat.
Tell me if you can't arrange the money.
No, I can arrange it.
You need it by the eighth, right? - Yes.
Whose name are you starting it in? - Mine and Rajini's name.
Your father-in-law has agreed to it, hasn't he?
I'll talk to him.
Babu, go forward with it if you've the courage.
I wish to have a retired life for the rest of my life.
You're still young.
You'd have new ideas. And you're smart.
Go ahead.
We're late. You do this every time.
We never watch the beginning of the movie.
Goodnight, Dad. - Goodnight, dear.
Okay, then. - Goodnight.
I'm scared. Drive slow.
Can't you drive any slower? - Why not?
Cheers! - Cheers!
For the success of the new business.
The terms and conditions of the agreement are tough.
We've got it for a low price.
They're getting other good offers now.
If we sell it to them
we'd easily get Rs. 10 lakhs.
Isn't it so?
They are waiting for us to back-off.
But Babu won't!
Indeed! He is a smart guy!
He knows every trick in the book.
I'm not saying this because he is my son-in-law.
Babu is brilliant. A born businessman!
Oh, yes! A very enterprising boy.
In whose name is the deed being written?
You can say. We don't keep secrets between us.
In Rajini's and Babu's name.
After all, they are the ones who have the right. - Yes!
Speak of the devil!
Very good selection. Beautiful!
Why do old men like you enjoy the beauty of a Saree?
Oh, God! Who told you that he is old?
Leave it. When is the success party of the deal?
Anytime you like. - Babu, why don't you join us?
What about a peg? - No.
I've some important appointments. Carry on. Bye.
Babu is so responsible. - We know!
Let's finish this! - Okay!
The estate will be registered tomorrow.
The balance amount is yet to be arranged.
I am going to the office. Some financiers are waiting for me.
Tomorrow is the last date.
Why do you want to suffer all these tensions?
We could've stayed with the businesses we have.
You look so tired.
You have been working a lot.
Everything will be fine!
I will come back as soon as possible.
Dad will be here soon. He is waiting for a phone call.
Babu.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
Good morning, sir.
No one has come yet.
Everyone is demanding securities.
Didn't you tell them that our security would be the land
we are about to buy?
They are saying that it is not enough.
Is this the time to say that?
Okay. Let me go out.
What is it, Babu? - The deal is almost off the table.
Let's go to Dhanalakshmi Financers.
Kurup will be here soon. How about we go to the hospital first?
I've packed the food for Rajini.
We will become late if we go to the hospital.
We should get there before the bank time ends.
Okay.
Have you informed them about our visit?
No.
What if they find some excuses?
We shouldn't have waited till the last moment.
It's a huge amount.
If we are not able to register it tomorrow
we will lose the advance as well.
They demanded the securities at the last moment.
Then you could've offered our house as the security.
In order to pay Rs. 15 lakhs as the advance
I had to pledge the house.
You didn't tell me anything about it till now.
You took the decision all by yourself, didn't you?
Anyway
you could've informed me.
Oh, I can't believe it!
Rajini could've asked my permission before signing the deed.
But she didn't!
What does she know? Poor girl!
It was Babu's hobby
to capture photos of each moment.
He might have thought that I would be left
with such photographs in my life.
Where is she? - She is with your dad.
My dad is living here.
Dear!
Did you have dinner, Dad?
Goodnight, Grandpa.
This is my dad's condition.
My poor dad.
He couldn't control himself when everything started falling apart.
For a while, he had hoped
that he would be able to bounce back.
When he realised that he couldn't do it
he found refuge in alcohol.
He never talks to anyone. Not even me.
Didn't any of his friends
come forward to help you?
Yes, they did.
They showed me a way to earn money.
We lost Rs. 15 lakhs
which we had given as the advance for the estate.
Now you don't have to spend a single penny on that.
Can we file a case against them?
Of course, we can.
You would need Rs. 1 lakh for the stamp paper
apart from the other expenses.
Before filing a case against them for compensation
you need to pay at least Rs. 50, 000 tomorrow at the court
if you don't want to be thrown out of your home.
Have you found a way for that?
My clients for tomorrow's case are waiting for me.
Look, I don't have time to spare.
Please say something.
I cannot find a way out of this.
So get ready to lose your house.
You cannot substitute money with something else.
The only help I can offer you
is a discount in my fee.
I cannot help you
with the amount to be paid at the court.
I.. What can I do?
There are things that you can do.
Give some thought
to what would happen if you don't do it.
If you pay this amount right now
you can take this a bit further.
Or else, you would have to leave that house soon.
Where will you go with that kid and your dad?
Let me tell you something.
Nobody will help others without getting a benefit.
So, what should we do?
Everyone would have some sort of weakness.
We need to take advantage of that.
It's not a sin.
This is a promissory note for Mr. Godavarma worth Rs. 50, 000.
He too will send you notice like the others.
He won't gain anything from it.
But he shouldn't feel like his money has been wasted.
Here. Sign it.
I will call him.
Go and meet him today.
What is it? - Rajini is here to meet you.
Isn't she alone? - Yes.
Send her upstairs. - Okay, sir.
Who was it?
Today we are going to enjoy. - Enjoy?
We are.. - Enjoying.
Do you know who is here? - I should be asking you that.
Tell me. - Rajini.
Rajini? - The most beautiful dame in town.
For you, the joy lies in money, Seth.
But for me, it is in something else.
I will tell her that I am taking a loan from you to pay her.
You can tell her anything.
Please help me with it.
But first, have a drink.
Please come inside. - Please.
You can leave.
If anyone calls me, tell them that I am not here. - Okay.
How are you, sweetheart?
Wow! So beautiful. - Have a seat.
Really beautiful.
Oh, it was not required.
You could have directly asked me.
Why did you take all the trouble?
Do you know him?
He is Mr. Hariram Seth.
I was just telling him
that you are the most beautiful woman on this planet.
He is not bad at all.
He is ten times richer than me.
Even for you, I had to take money from him.
There aren't any secrets between us.
Sometimes, we have similar get-togethers.
He has a weakness for beautiful girls.
Cheers.
Rajini.
You can look for another driver.
I cannot stand all this.
When he became sure that he wouldn't get the principle amount
he started taking an interest.
He is a good guy.
He used to pay extra for extra work.
Kurup left me as he couldn't stand my plight.
Do you know how I met him again?
Please come and sit here.
Back then, I was a good driver.
Today, I am a good pimp.
This world is really incomprehensible.
It will make people do things which they wouldn't even have
thought about.
It cannot be done by anyone else.
We call it as destiny.
Destiny has always been cruel to me.
I lost my faith not only in God, but also in humans.
This world is populated by pretenders.
Still, you will find traces of goodness
in some people.
I am asking you again.
Why can't you start a new life?
I am asking you even after knowing your past.
It's not just traces of goodness.
I now know that there are people who are really good at heart.
I am willing to marry you, Rajini.
I am willing to be Usha's father.
This is not just sympathy.
This is love.
Ravi, you can offer me a good life.
But what can I offer you?
My life has been ruined in every way.
All I want is Rajini's love.
Ravi, do you think I am capable of that?
A wife who doesn't love her husband unconditionally
is not fit to be a wife.
I can never replace Babu in my mind.
Ravi, how can I love you unconditionally?
Rajini, don't you think
that your way of life will affect Usha?
She is the only pocket of happiness in my life.
Sometimes, I am deprived of even that.
I don't want her to know about all this.
That is why I sent her to Ooty at such a young age.
Do you think that she won't find out once she is older?
When I think about it, my mind goes mad.
But what else can I do?
Rajini, I am willing to help you financially.
Only if you are willing to accept it.
Rajini, why are you silent?
In my current state, nobody can help me.
I didn't file the case in the hope of saving this house.
I have lost my belongings more expensive than this house.
I know that I will lose this too.
I have no idea about the extent of my debt.
People think
that they would get
at least a share of their money from this house.
Only to keep that hope alive
I am trying hard to not leave this house.
If I leave this house, everyone will round me up.
I never thought that I would find someone to talk openly
or to ask something freely in this lifetime.
My daughter lives off the meagre money
that I make.
I wish I could save her from this hell.
That is all I wish for.
From today onwards, Usha is my daughter.
Rajini, you need not worry about her.
I used to visit Usha in Ooty at least once a month.
I used to spend a couple of days with her there.
I could bring her here only now.
I had to wait until my mother's death.
Rajini had informed me of her father's death
through a letter.
For the first time, I sent her some money.
Unlike my expectation, Rajini accepted that money.
Time, age and the changes in relationships that come with it
forced Rajini to accept that money.
I routinely sent her money after that.
The next time I saw Rajini..
Is that you, Mr. Menon?
I thought you'd come only by tomorrow.
I took a flight right after I received the telegram.
Usha hadn't left after her vacation.
The house was confiscated a long time ago.
They lived in the garage behind it.
Dad!
Madhu, you should take the decision now.
Did I make a foolish mistake, dear?
No..
My dad made no mistake.
Go to sleep, Dad.
Don't worry, Madhu.
I am not the Usha you knew.
I was denied many things.
Your parents won't let you marry me
if they come to know of my story.
If you marry me without their consent
you will never be happy.
I know how you are feeling now.
My misfortune began even before I was born.
You'll become miserable if you marry me.
The man I loved
shouldn't suffer because of me.
Please marry a girl
born in a good family
with your parents' approval
and live a great life.
I
wish you
all the best!