'Kottaram theatres.'
Who is there?
It's time for me to go hunting.
Who is there? - Get lost!
There is no one there. I am Ayyappan.
Ayyappan? Whatever.
Is my chariot ready to go for hunting?
What chariot?
I can arrange some cars for you.
Well.. Who the hell are you?
Velu who acts as the watchman
is asking for the last play's pay.
I am just a guy who brings the tea.
I just came here.
This is a drama actor, Kasargode Kanakambaran.
Since he always plays the historical stories
he is also called the Raja Part Kanakambaran
by the drama fans.
Priyamvadha.
Anasooya, where is my love?
He will be here soon.
God will hear your prayer, your highness..
My love. Oh, beautiful.
I have been searching for you, my love.
What happened, my love? Are there any problems?
The lender Avarachan and Ravuthar are here to see the play.
Oh, God! - The lady is Marthandom Bharathi.
She is Kanakambaran's partner in the play and life.
If Kanakambaran is Lord Rama
then Bharathi will be Seetha.
If Bharathi is Damayanti
then Kanakambaran will be Nala.
Where was the play? - Kottarakkara temple. - Okay.
I feel good when serving tea to drama actors.
Don't you ever want to act again
Mr. Kaimal.
Only Kuchela's role will suit me now.
This is Mr. Kaimal.
He used to be an actor.
He is Kanakambaran's father.
He parted ways since his son married an actress
and started a food stall.
The drama troop became Kanakambaran's responsibility.
The troop was in a loss.
This is the story
of that Kanakambaran who is neck deep in debt.
It's been too long..
Hello. Get up, mister.
What?
Step out of the vehicle.
Vehicle? It's a chariot.
Whatever.
Give me the money. I need to go.
Money? It's gold coins, Kumaran.
How do you know my name?
My name is Kumaran. KK Kumaran. - Is it?
Someone bring me the pouch.
I don't want any pouch.
Don't mess with me. - How dare you, common man?
If you don't want any pouch, I'll give you something. Look there.
What?
Oh, no! Are you crazy?
Yes, I am crazy.
I have full-blown madness.
Catch him! - What? "Mother of 12 children"
"I am the madman among them." - Get him! - Wait!
Glasses.. - Don't.
Good morning, Doctor. - Good morning.
I am Kanakambaran. - Hello.
Not just any Kanakambaran, I am Lord Kanakambaran. - What?
Yes.
I crossed the Pullani river by myself
to burn down the enemy's fort.
But I couldn't. - Don't. - I forgot to take the matches.
Come on. - I am the great one whom every madman here respects. - Come.
Haven't you heard any of my brave stories, Doctor?
What do you want? - An admission here.
I don't understand. - I will make you understand.
A bed with a chain on it.
Sorry, there is no bed and chain left free here.
I am a madman, Doctor. Treat me.
You are not mad.
Don't waste my time and leave. - No.
I am mad. - No!
I am! - No! - Yes! - Get out!
Ready the chains. - What?
I am not mad, is it? - Oh, no!
What? - Don't! - No!
I am mad! - Move! - No!
Don't do it! - Move!
What is this? - Oh, no! - Give him a shock treatment.
Yes. What? No! No shock treatment.
Get him! - Just the pills are enough for now.
Wait here. I will be right back. - Okay. - Come on.
Mister.
What? - Mister.
Did my husband come here?
There are a lot of husbands here.
Which one is your husband?
Don't you know Kanakambaran and me? - No.
Everyone knows the famous Raja Part Kanakambaran.
And I am
Marthandom Bharathi, who got two state awards.
I don't watch TV.
Okay. Tell me.
Did someone who looks like Lord Rama come here?
Yes. A guy saying that he was a king
was here a while ago. - Really?
That must be Kanakambaran.
Go quickly. He is at the back.
Help me, God.
Dear Kanakambaran. - What?
What happened, Kanakambaran?
Who are you? Leave me alone.
Who is she? - My wife.
Get lost! - Are you a nurse here?
Don't joke around? - Dad. - What is it?
W-Who is this kid?
Don't do this, Kanakambaran.
You can act on the stage. Please come with me.
I am a madman. I don't know you.
Please chain me, Doctor. - Don't do it.
He is just acting like that, Doctor.
He is a good actor.
He is just faking it.
Please let him go, Doctor. - Pay for the seven mud pots.
Mud pot? Is this some business? - Not that.
Flower vases. He broke them.
Okay. How much is it?
Rs. 750.
750? - Yes. - Was it gold plated?
I will give you 600. - What?
Okay. All right.
Thanks. - What?
Right. - Oh, no!
My purse got switched, Doctor.
I will give you a cheque. - What?
Did you bring that?
No, I didn't. - Really? - I will give it to you tomorrow.
Please, Doctor.
Well.. - Let them go. - Okay.
Okay. Get out of here.
Thanks. - Let him go. - Okay.
They are drama artists.
Must be some financial problem.
Let's go. - I am not coming.
Don't make me angry, Kanakambaran.
O-Okay.
The lenders will kill me. - I took care of that.
Swear in her name. - I promise. - Stop!
What? Did you come in this? - Yes.
Who is going to pay?
I hid this from the doctor. - You are good. Come on. - Come.
Okay, let's go.
We are here!
How much is it? - 150.
Give me the money. - No. I can do that.
It's Rs. 500. - He will give you the rest.
He will, but you won't. - Bloody hell!
I don't like this at all.
I need to know one thing.
Who among us is husband, here?
Soon, I will have to be the husband.
Come on, dear. - Don't mess with me.
Were you in some conference here?
We were hiding in there before you locked it. - What?
We knew that you would fall for that.
Give us the money, Kanakambaran. - Let go!
Kanakambaran, we will shoot you. Stop!
I won't stop. - You will get shot.
It won't. I have a bullet proof skin.- Wait!
Why are you running, Kanakambaran?
I am running for India in the next Olympics. This is the rehearsal.
You always make us laugh when we come here.
You can't escape us this time.
Where is the money? - Stop!
Bharathi. - Yes. Get the book. - What?
We are going to get it. - Yes.
How much is it Mr. Avarachan? - 38,800 with interest. - Yes.
Did you round it up? Is this right? - Thank you.
How much, Chettiar? - 72,000. - Is this correct? - That's good.
Mine will be all there.
You haven't even paid a little of it.
I know. That's why I wrote in bold
about the Rs. 19,999. Are you happy now? - Okay.
Mine is pending. - Yes. No need to mention it.
I have marked yours separately
since you are high on interest. See?
Perfect. - I hope you all are satisfied. - We are..
See you, then. - Okay.. - Double okay.
Wait up!
Didn't we come here to get our money back? - Yes.
Did we get it? - No.
Why are we leaving, then?
I don't know. - Kanakambaran!
Burp!
I was a bit dramatic.
Tasty green gram fry
and chutney made with ginger
would have made the meal great. - Eat what we have.
Didn't you defame us after acting like a lunatic?
If you performed like that onstage
you'd have received a state award.
We missed that by a narrow margin.
Don't you have two awards of your own?
Cook them.
Fill my empty stomach with it.
I didn't mean to offend you.
We get Rs. 8,000 for a performance.
We must pay Rs. 10,000 as wages.
If we have 15 shows a month, we'll be owing Rs. 30,000.
Let me exhale.
Why continue this hopeless charade?
We'll do manual labour
after disbanding the troupe.
Don't say that, Bharathi.
I need to prove to my dad.
If I am alive
I will honour it.
I can't stand your misery
amidst all this.
We actors don't need glycerine
to cry on cue.
We just have to imagine our family's situation.
Don't we enact Gods?
Won't one of them show mercy?
Your teeth have become yellow due to a lack
of proper brushing.
Leave it like this, and we'll pawn your teeth as gold.
You won't let that thought of pawning go, will you?
What else do you suggest that we do with gold? Cook it?
Kanakambaran. - Yes?
What is it? - It was here.
Where? - Here.
Oh, no! I see.
No wonder we don't prosper.
This is a hex bag from Chenthamara Theatres.
Their master strategy to get rid of us once and for all.
Lord!
Ganesh, Muruga, Ayyappa, Goddess..
Help us endure this. Goddess!
Oh, no!
Kanakambaran, it's not that. It's money!
What? Money?
Yes. - What? Give it here.
'Raja Part Kanakambaran'
'this money is for you.'
'Spend this money if in need.'
'Signed, Kanthapuram Brothers.'
Bharathi! - Yes, Kanakambaran?
Pinch me.
Pinch you? - Yes. To know if I'm dreaming. Pinch me.
Oh, no! It hurts like hell! - It wasn't me.
What? So it's true?
"My love.."
"Shakunthala.."
"Shakunthala, my love.."
"You're the swan that swims"
"in the lake of love within my heart."
"Tell me, will you?"
"Shakunthala, my love.."
"You're the swan that swims"
"in the lake of love within my heart."
"Tell me, will you?"
It's humid!
Okay. - Dear! - Kanakambaran! - Oh, no!
How dare you? - Please don't ruin this.
I'll pay Rs. 2,000 each after this.
It's going well. - Pay up! - It's the interval.
Don't slash me! - Pay up! - How much will this cost?
Rs. 10,000. Oh, no!
"Where is my beloved one?"
"Tell me, oh, fragrant wind!"
"Did you see that handsome man?"
"Tell me, oh, little deer!"
"Did he forget me and leave me?
"Did he fade away?"
"In this monastery"
"Shakunthala awaits you."
Hey.. - Leave me!
"Shakunthala, my love.."
"You're the swan that swims"
"in the lake of love within my heart."
"Shakunthala, my love.."
What? - What is it? - Some idiots!
Get lost!
Are they gone?
"Shakunthala.."
Here.
"Oh, beauty! Does baby dragonflies"
"dance in your eyes?"
"In tender leaves"
"I shall write that secret."
"Oh, marble statue!"
"I'll surrender my heart to you."
"We'll wear all our sweet memories"
"as a ring on your finger."
"Shakunthala, my love.."
"You're the swan that swims"
"in the lake of love within my heart."
"Tell me, will you?"
Kaimal. - Yes?
Heat it well. - How much is it, Philipose?
14 cups of tea including two black tea and two without sugar. - Oh.
Serve a special cup to your daughter-in-law.
Philipose, ask him not to be stingy with the milk.
We pay him well.
Don't feel bad. - What?
Shall I ask you a question?
How did someone like you
have a son like Kanakambaran?
It's a trade secret, Philipose.
Wasn't 'Lankadahanam' a hit show in 1967?
Yes. - I played Dasaratha in it.
Most of the days had multiple shows back then.
That's when I got married.
I had a performance at Kottayam that day.
I returned home at about dawn.
My first night was in Dasaratha's costume.
Hence I have a handsome son!
Kanakambaran. - Yes.
How is 'Shakunthalam' performing?
What? Are you kidding me?
We're fully booked until February 31.
31, my foot!
It's not like.. It's not like before, Shankaran.
Some departures made us stronger.
Our plays are in high demand.
We get Rs. 17,000 in advance per performance.
Then why did he act like a lunatic in front of his creditors?
The rich may have many financial deals. - Enough.
We may borrow money too.
If you're done with the cheap tea, come in, Philipose.
He was boasting.
We only got Rs. 7,000.
We are still short of cash.
I don't know if this is enough.
Don't let him know. Do what is necessary.
Mother.
There's a package here.
What?
Give it.
Kanakambaran. There's another package here.
Where? - Here. - What?
What? Cash again?
'Though you're broke, you still have your dignity.'
'You didn't spend the money. We've kept more.'
'Spend as you please.'
'Don't worry. We won't ask it back.'
'Again, Kanthapuram Brothers.'
Bharathi! - God! Who is behind all this?
Only Lord Krishna has done the same
earlier in this world.
Bharathi, haven't you heard the lore?
This is not an act of God.
Don't spend it.
What if they ask it back? - The hell they would!
How will I do that while I'm not repaying my debts?
I'll make the decisions.
Do one thing.
Make a list of all that we need.
A great shopping!
Then I'll have to repair the prop crown.
A grand feast after that.
Quick! I can't wait to spend this.
We can buy rice from the wholesale shop.
Don't we need a minimum of 10 sacks? - Why?
We don't have to starve if we're out of business.
Don't you have plays, Kanakambaran? - Of course.
I have two shows today. At Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram.
I see.
He's looking. I'll show you a trick.
Three.. - Kanakambaran. Don't ruin it.
Silence! Let him know that I am rich.
You'll wind up in front of your creditors.
We can't buy provisions then.
Dear. - Grandfather!
Come, my dear. - It's warm in here!
I'll give you 'Sukhiyan'..
Don't eat those old things and ruin your stomach.
Aren't we going to eat ice cream and chicken?
What a funny combination!
One must know how to say a perfect lie.
Take her, Bharathi!
Don't upset her.
Isn't he her grandfather?
That is true.
I see. Now I'm guilty!
Okay. Go home bearing his non-existent care.
I will come home with expensive items that exist.
Auto!
I'll pay you for sure.
It's warm, dear. Have it.
Are you still mad at me?
I'm not mad at you, dear.
Even a pauper wants
his children to achieve their true potential.
I had big plans for him.
When that got ruined, I couldn't cope up with it.
I like you. You're a great artist.
500 gram of lentil. - Okay.
Three kilos of black gram. - Okay.
Five kilos of cracked wheat.- Okay. 250 grams of asafoetida.. - What?
250 grams of asafoetida! - 250?
Yes, 250. Five kilos of sugar. - Okay.
Six kilos of Semolina. - Okay. 700 grams of cardamom. - Okay.
Did you add it? - Yes. Kanakambaran.
You'll pay, won't you? - I will.
Then continue.
Two kilos of onions. - Okay. 500 grams of garlic. - Okay.
Five kilos of jaggery. - Okay. Three kilos of mustard.
What? Three kilos of mustard?
Yes. It's a lifetime purchase.
Three kilos of yellow split peas. Two kilos of dark jaggery. - Okay.
Three packets of Horlicks. Five Pears soaps. - Okay.
No. Take ten of them!
What? It's not on credit, Kanakambaran.
You've been doing this for a while!
Say it again and I'll..
Shove it into your mouth.
Are they here too?
Ew! Dirty! - What?
Come.. - Get lost.
I want to say something. - Ew! He's gay!
What? How dare you call me that?
Dear Prabhakaran, I wasn't talking about you. - Then?
It's them..
Are they gone? - Sorry. We're the same.
My goodness! It's Gopalan!
I'm not a mere man!
I'm the warrior of Kadathanadu!
Thacholi Manikkothu Othenan Kurup!
I'm here to fight.
Call the man!
What? - Kanakambaran!
What is the matter?
I must avenge my sister's ruined life!
Are you crazy, Brother?
Yes. Your husband is crazy!
All the other troupes gave me an earful
about Kanakambaran going berserk! - I see.
When I feel bad about my sister's ill fate
my heart is breaking!
If you care that much, take her with you, Gap Gopalan!
I'll do that if I have to.
She had won two state awards!
You ruined her career! - Get lost.
It's no problem that you have a child.
Kannur Vasootty and M.C Kattappana are still waiting
to marry you. - God! - Do you know that?
Dear, I'm leaving.
Tell him you want to book a show. - Okay.
He'll pounce at the word 'advance'.
Make him sit in front. - Okay.
Close the door as he gets in and be seated.
Got it? - I did. - And..
Start the car and drive slowly!
That's how I usually drive.
We know that. That's why we mocked it.
Drive at top speed.
My God! - We'll be inside the car.
Okay. - Got it? - Yes.
Go on, then.
Let's reel him in!
You didn't give me the fishing rod. - Get lost!
I didn't fall. - Go.
Tell me the truth, Kanakambaran.
A surprise feast! What is behind it?
Today is my fifth death anniversary.
I wanted to celebrate it. - Death anniversary?
Yes. I married Bharathi on this day five years ago.
Is there a dog here? - What? Yes. Philipose is here.
Who are you? - Is Philipose a dog?
Your father's the dog. - What? - Who are you? Where are you from?
I'm from up north. I'm here to book a show.
Did you insult a client?
I'm sorry.
Lord, today's my lucky day.
Look how the money comes.
Come..
This year's hit is 'Shakunthalam'. I don't know if it's available.
Let me ask. Bharathi! - Yes. - Bring the register!
Okay! - No need for all that. I know it by heart.
It's all booked. - Let's double check for his sake.
The committee members are at the hotel.
I have a car. Can you come with us?
Why not? I have no false pride.
There is a slot available.
Bharathi, I'll go and get the advance.
Scrape the coconuts. I'll squeeze them once I'm back.
Let me squeeze the cash out of this one first.
Secretary! - Yes? - What are rates for shows up north?
About Rs. 8,000.. I mean Rs. 18,000.
Though our rate is Rs. 18,000.. - Okay.
...we can round it off to Rs. 20,000. - Okay.
Rs. 2,000 for you. - What? - I'll give you that. It's a deal.
Don't deny it and insult me.
They're coming. - Okay. Let him come.
Get in. - Does it have an AC?
Yes, it is. - Then I'm good. The heat ruins my good looks.
"Goddess of arts atop.."
Oh, no! I'm getting molested!
Help me! - Go!
Oh, no!
Oh, no! - Get him. - Drag him out!
Who are you? - Kanthapuram Brothers.
Does the name ring any bells?
The letter.. - Yes..
We're the powerful Lords of Kanthapuram Palace. - What?
I'm the clever Upendra Varma
also known as 'The Modern Chanakya'.
I'm the mighty Radhakrishna Varma
who is stronger than any man on earth!
Your appearance.. Oh, no!
Your appearance says a lot about you.
Brains and brawns! Got it! Hey, let me go!
Why did you bring me here?
Kanjanalakshmi born in the star of 'Poororuttathi'.
Long, dark hair. - Fair complexion.
Seductive eyes.
Full lips. - Stop it..
It's not possible, sir!
I'm a husband and a father.
I haven't thought about a second marriage.
To hell with your unwanted wishes!
We didn't come to a low life like you
to marry you off to our princess.
Listen to us. - Then tell me.
Kanjanalakshmi was married to Suryanarayanan, her cousin
while she was a child.
Suryanarayanan went missing after a while.
We searched everywhere. We couldn't find him.
Though years passed
Kanjanalakshmi is waiting for him.
We haven't received our inheritance because of that.
She'll be happy if Suryanarayanan is found.
We'll get our inheritance too.
We can't pass off just any man as Suryanarayanan.
She won't believe it. - So we need a specific guy.
We searched and found you.
'Shakunthalam', 'Pazhassi Raja', 'Vikramadithyan'
'Sampoorna Ramayanam'.. I can play them all.
But not this. I can't.
We don't need your troupe. We only need you.
Just you. - You will play Suryanarayanan.
Oh, no! I can't do that.
Hey.. Let go..
Let go!
I must go. Isn't the car ready?
Where's the driver?
I'm sorry you pinned your hopes on me.
I apologise for rejecting your offer.
Go on! But return our Rs. 25,000 before you leave.
What for? - Didn't you purchase a lifetime worth of goods?
It was with our money.
Oh, no! - Listen. We'll help you if you help us.
Come with us for a day.
Just act as Suryanarayanan in front of the queen.
We will pay you a huge sum. Rs. 3 Lakhs.
Rs. 3 Lakhs? - Yes.
Three Lakhs!
Enough! We are happy right now. - 24..
It's a bad time for you. - Total..
He brings more trouble.
Bharathi! - What?
Sit down.
Don't turn down a fortune.
Even after we settle our debts
and get your jewellery back
we'll have Rs. 90,000 with us.
We'll open an FD in Ammu's name.
No..
To hell with your FD!
What if you fall for that princess?
Aren't you an artist? It's risky.
You're right.
I cannot leave with her permission.
I must overcome this obstacle.
I'll escape.
He's Jayachandran, the make-up man. - Greetings.
He'll change your face's appearance.
He's costume designer, Manoj Alappuzha. - Greetings.
He'll throw away these rags
and make you wear nice clothes.
I had my crown and other props.
I could've brought them.
It's not your stupid drama!
You'll be at Kanthapuram Palace. - Yes.
Don't insult a drama artist just because he is poor.
I'm leaving. - Hey! Stop..
You fool! We selected you because you were the best.
Cool down, Kanakambaran. Come.
Let us become Suryanarayanan. - Come.
It's an old habit.
Listen carefully. - What? Okay.
Kranthi Palace is situated in Rajahmundry of Andhra Pradesh.
Long ago, their prince came to our palace
for trading diamonds.
Okay. - He was devilishly handsome.
He dumped a lot of diamonds here
and eloped with our sister.
I see. - The two clans fought a lot because of that.
Once Subhashini had a daughter
we settled our differences.
And our sister returned.
Kanjanalakshmi, who awaits Suryanarayanan
is her daughter.
Double okay.
From now on, you're not Kanakambaran.
You're Suryanarayanan.
Why do you think I'm so popular?
Give it.
Some people speak Telugu and Malayalam at the palace.
Don't respond to them.
They're not offending you.
Where is Suryanarayanan from?
Don't worry. He's from Kerala. - Thank God.
You must behave like a gentleman. - Okay.
You must have a dictatorial power.
Will this suffice? - It's too much.
Isn't it a palace? You'll get a wide variety of food.
Don't lose your mind.
That's so mean! Am I a glutton?
When you see them for the first time..
I'm not like that. Hey..
Calm down, Kanakambaran.
We're just stating the facts.
Okay. I agree.
Don't forget our terms.
Finish everything in a day and let me go home.
Agreed.
Then let us go, Suryanarayanan.
There's a reason why you must meet her today.
Today is her birthday.
You're our birthday gift to her.
"Applying sandal paste.."
"We use fragrant rose water."
"For the elegant curls of our dear princess"
"we use all these different products."
"Applying sandal paste.."
"We use fragrant rose water."
"Is he as elegant as the sun?"
"Or is he the moon that shines for me?"
"When will he come to me?"
"When will my love come home?"
"Oh, dear! Tell me without delay."
"Did you see my beloved one?"
"Did you see him?"
"Is he as elegant as the sun?"
"Or is he the moon that shines for me?"
"When will he come to me?"
"When will my love come home?"
"When the wind whistles"
"I feel that he is arriving."
"When I hear the sounds of the birds"
"I feel like it is our wedding day."
"I wait for him"
"fully awake at a full-moon night."
"Is he elegant?"
"Is he as elegant as the sun?"
"Or is he the moon that shines for me?"
"When will he come to me?"
"When will my love come home?"
"When the holy lamps are lit on auspicious dates"
"I feel like I'm blessed with his love."
"I'll arrange many gifts."
"I'll sing thinking of him."
"In a chariot at the temple"
"I'll wait for him."
"Is he elegant?"
"Is he as elegant as the sun?"
"Or is he the moon that shines for me?"
"When will he come to me?"
"When will my love come home?"
"Oh, dear! Tell me without delay."
"Did you see my beloved one?"
"Did you see him?"
"Is he as elegant as the sun?"
"Or is he the moon that shines for me?"
"When will he come to me?"
"When will my love come home?"
She's coming..
Yes.. - Don't forget anyone.
She will make an excellent 'Sita'.
Come! - Come here.
Well done.. - What?
You entered her heart.
Her shyness and her stride..
Well begun!
The next step is crucial.
Will she hug me? - What? Whom?
Will she hug me? - There's a chance.
No way.. I'll remove this costume now.
No woman apart from my wife has touched me!
Do you know?
Nice bangles. - Yes. - What? - The earrings. - Kanjanalakshmi.
Shall we come in?
Come in, please. - Okay.
Come.
Who was that, Uncle?
He is your favourite person.
Who? - Try to remember.
That.. - Come on.
Come on.
His Majesty.. - Yes.
Well done! Splendid job!
Is it true, Uncle? - Why doubt us?
He's the real Suryanarayanan.
We went to hell and back to find him.
That too for you.
He grew up at Thannissery Palace.
Get ready and come. There's a party to welcome him!
That's the servants coming to welcome you.
You remember everything, don't you?
Who is this man?
Ew! - Don't confuse him.
He's Suryanarayanan. That's all.
Him? Suryanarayanan? I can't believe it.
Then don't. But we do.
I don't know what's happening here.
She speaks Telugu.
Be careful with them. - My Lord..
What? - Greetings..
"Long live, Suryanarayanan! - Long live, Suryanarayanan!"
"Suryanarayanan.."
What is this? - Step in!
Ew! Paint! - It's not paint. It's milk.
Fresh from our cows.
You might not have seen it. We use it for washing our feet too.
Whoa! Rain!
It's not rain, you idiot! They're sprinkling rose water.
It feels good.
When will this end? - Shut up! The queen is coming.
Oh, no! She touched me. - Lift her up.
Bharathi! - Do it!
I'm happy now.
Too happy! My anticipation was not in vain!
Can you call my name?
Ka.. - Can I hear your voice?
Kanjanalakshmi!
You wanted the whole world to hear
you calling me, didn't you? - Yes..
You'll have many things to discuss.
Isn't he here after a long journey?
We have enough time.
Sundari, take the princess to her chambers.
He'll come over after bathing, sleeping
and having his meal. - Okay.
How was it? Did it go well?
Don't overdo it.
Prince, we've got a problem.
We have a huge problem.
Her uncles have brought some guy claiming
that he is the prince.
He looks like a prince.
You must do the necessary. I'll hang up now.
Should I wait even more?
The princess is very happy.
We're sure that she will give us our share.
She will want everything to be done out of the blue.
It'll be a problem if you're not here then.
Wait here. We'll pay you extra.
Radhakrishnan. - Yes.
You must arrange for their stay here. - Okay.
I don't want you to compromise on anything. - Okay.
Hey, Lords.
What's the plan?
Come with me. - Yes..
Why don't you settle my pay? I've to leave.
Be patient. We'll sort everything out.
Listen up.
I can't accept any Rs. 100 denomination notes.
Three lakhs is a huge amount.
I wouldn't be able to fit it in this small bag.
If possible pay it in the highest denomination.
I've to return home by evening.
I've a play to perform today. It's a double..
What is it?
The princess wants to meet the prince.
She's calling you to her chamber. - What? To her chambers?
What for? I can't do it.
What a show-off.
He's saying that as there'll be maids in her chamber.
He's very shy.
You can leave, Sundari. He'll be there. - What?
What are you shy for? She's your princess, isn't she?
Go to her! Bloody Kanakambaran!
We're very grateful to you.
We were able to conduct her wedding with the money you offered us.
Seek her blessings, children. - No, that's not required.
The wealth we have in here
is a result of the people's hard work.
I was just returning your share.
So, the credit does not belong to me.
God shall bless you.
You shall be blessed with goodness.
Let's leave.
Here comes the goodness!
You're throwing away your money, aren't you?
I was here waiting for you with the dices.
We used to play them all the time
during our childhood. - Yes.
Mother used to hide pawns. Do you remember that?
Of course, I do. It was so much fun.
It feels like yesterday. - Yes.
Come, let's try a hand in it.
Oh, no! What are you saying, princess?
Don't you know what day it is? It's the day of the lunar eclipse.
If two hearts play dice today, their relationship will end.
Oh, my God!
Good thing that you reminded me of it.
We'll play it tomorrow then.
I will be on the stage tomorrow.
What about my return..
What is it, Uncle? - He has to leave.
What?
It's the season of celebration, isn't it?
He's very busy at this time.
'Shakunthalam' is being..
He has to visit a lot of temples during the festival.
No, I don't want you to leave me.
I've to leave.
I'm here only for a day. - What?
Yes, he had come here only for a day
so that he could pacify you.
He'll be back very soon. - No, I can't allow that.
I should. I have to leave.
That's not possible. I won't let you leave.
I have to leave.
You can leave.
Thank you. See you later.
Hello.
I'm meeting you after waiting for 24 years.
We shouldn't leave each other again.
Tell me. Will you leave me?
Please, tell me that you won't leave me.
I will.. Not. I will not.
Greetings, your Highness. - Get lost.
Greetings. - Greetings.
For whom are you searching for? - Those dumb lords.
They're in your chamber. - Okay.
Are you both sleeping in here covering yourselves up
after throwing me at that demon's feet
just the way a deer is thrown into a lion's cage?
I will..
I've been betrayed again.
Servants!
We're here! - We're here!
Aren't you back to normal now?
We were trying to get rid of your anger.
Even I have something for you.
Oh. - Please don't do that, Prince. - To hell with your prince!
Listen! I'm not the prince.
I'm Kanakambaran.
Drama artist Kanakambaran! - Hey, people will hear you!
Be quiet. - Let them hear me!
Don't you want to be the king in your plays?
I do. - Didn't Pazhassi Raja have a head?
Yes. - What about Dushyanta?
He has one too.
But how'd you wear the crown without a head?
Here it is.
We'll be chopping it off. - We'll be chopping it off.
If that's the case, I'll leave without any trouble.
You can give me the money.
Has someone expired, to laugh like this?
How can we stop ourselves from laughing?
The princess has given the order
that no one shall leave the palace.
Oh, God!
Our time is really bad.
I played the role of Dushyanta instead of Kanakambaran
just to help you.
Even though I got thrashings
the audience told me that my acting was unbelievable.
They didn't mean it in a good way. - Then?
They couldn't believe that somebody could act so badly.
He was dressed up like an ape.
And moreover, his 'What's up, Shakunthala?'
'How's it going?' dialogues.
You're lucky that you didn't come, Bharathi.
Hadn't I warned you not to perform that play?
Even if you did, why did you give him the role of Dushyanta?
You don't have the talent to do that.
This is utter humiliation.
Get lost, Sister.
Dushyanta himself would applaud at Kanakambaran's performance.
Then why don't you search for him and bring him here?
What is it?
I know where he is. - What?
He is at a palace.
But I don't think you'd be able to get in. - Why is that?
You should have some status for that.
I know how to visit a palace.
Where's he? - My wife had warned me
not to get into trouble as my time's not right.
But I didn't listen to her.
I don't know why I agreed to work with these demons.
Please be calm, Kanakambaran. - The luncheon is being served.
What's that? - Food..
We're coming.
Come, Kanakambaran. Let's fill us up.
I don't want anything.
A lord from the Thanjavur Palace is here to meet you.
He must be here to book a play. - Shut up!
Prince.
Sundari, please talk in Malayalam.
I was speaking Malayalam.
A king by the name Mulamthirunal Suresh Kumar is here.
What kind of name is that? - Who cares about that!
Come, let's meet him.
You can meet him. I'm not coming.
On your arrival here
kings and queens from many palaces will be coming here to meet you.
You must meet them. - What if I don't?
If you don't..
If you don't, nothing's going to happen.
Please, come on, Kanakambaran.
Even this is part of your acting, isn't it?
Please come with us.
I'm seeing a king in his full attire for the first time.
I am lucky.
He must be a king who still follows the old royal customs.
Seek his blessings.
Your Highness, please bless me.
What's up, chum?
I've never heard a king talk this way.
Buddy!
You?
This Mulamthirunal Suresh Kumar
is omnipresent.
Why have you come here?
You are trying to become the king here
when my sister's suffering there, aren't you?
I'm here to take you with me. - What kind of attire is this?
Clear the place as soon as you can, you fool!
Watch me now.
Lords! Maids! Come here..
What're you waiting for?
Stuff his mouth with a piece of cloth.
Brother, cover this ape's face.
He's from the Thanjavur Palace. - Yes.
He has a desire.
He wishes to play tag with the prince.
You used to love playing tag in your childhood.
Yes, I used to push from the back
and then hit him.
Can we please continue?
Please don't mind us. You can continue.
He has maids all around him to fan him.
And women like angels to massage him on his silk bed.
He also has a princess for himself who is as beautiful as a Goddess.
Bharathi, if you'd have been there
you would've died of a broken heart.
He'll never come back, Bharathi.
He's a king now.
You can forget about..
You can prepare yourself.
It's either M. C. Kattappana or Kannur Vasootty.
You can choose anyone you want.
Do you know how many are out there?
Tell me, Sister. Tell me!
Is she dead?
Dear Bharathi.
I'm in big trouble.
You and our daughter must pardon me.
I'll come home as soon as I can.
You must perform all the acts we've booked.
You can let Papanankodu Gangan or Neyattinkara Ponnapan
perform as Dushyanta instead of me.
But remember. Don't touch them.
Are you the dance teacher in this palace?
Don't worry. I'm your relative.
I'm Narasimha.
I am coming from the Kranthi Palace in Rajahmundry.
I don't understand.
I'm Narasimha. I'm your relative.
Hello. - Hello.
If you hadn't arrived
I was the one supposed to marry Kanjanalakshmi.
As you're here now, I don't have to worry about it.
But I.. Don't you like her?
I can't let you do that. You must like her.
You must marry her.
You must stay here forever.
Do you know why? - No.
She has been waiting for you for the past 24 years.
You're lucky. You're very lucky.
Uncles! Did you see him?
He looks exactly like Suryanarayanan.
Kanakambaran. - Oh, God!
Look at her.
Our princess's face has brightened up.
Her face has bloomed like a Lotus ever since Suryanarayanan arrived.
Look at the prince's grandeur.
It matches that of the king.
Kanjanalakshmi and Suryanarayanan.
They're made for each other like Lord Rama and Sita.
Isn't that right, Sundari? - Yes..
But would they also have to face the fate of Lord Rama and Sita?
Why is that?
Didn't Lord Rama doubt Sita after their exile?
No, Lord Rama didn't doubt about Sita's purity.
He had to conduct the trial by fire for the sake of the people.
And the truth was proved.
Similarly, we have to prove something here too.
Whether he's the real Suryanarayanan.
We have to conduct some tests to prove that.
What tests?
Is that something that's to be written?
Yes, any true prince could pass them.
Is it?
Kalaripayattu.
Will Suryanarayanan win it? - Speak in Malayalam.
Uncle Othenan.
Stop it!
You've been showing off for quite a while now.
Stop it, or I'll pull your eyes out.
That's right.
Listen up.
I'm willing to take up the test
to prove that I'm a Kshatriya and Suryanarayanan.
But you must bring me a better opponent.
I can't fight this loser you've brought in here.
Yes, the prince is right.
From where did you find this ape?
Wrestling.
Oh, God.
Fight me if you dare!
Get lost.
Don't touch me. You're all oily.
What?
Pardon me. - You're pardoned.
What did you ask him?
I asked him how many nerves a person would have.
He must be knowing that at least being a wrestler, isn't it?
Which language did you ask him in? - I have no idea about that.
He gave up, didn't he? So, leave it.
It's not over yet.
Your next test is combat-wrestling.
You saved yourself in the others using your brains.
Let's check your strength now.
I'm from the royal family.
Would my status suffice now?
Does the royal family know to combat-wrestle?
Isn't this what you're talking about?
How's this?
Suryanarayanan, that was awesome!
Nice hit.
Come on! - Yes.
Long live Suryanarayanan! - Long live Suryanarayanan!
Long live Suryanarayanan!
Long live.. - May Suryanarayanan live long.
Let me save myself now.
Even if they're willing to pay me 30 lakhs
I don't wish to stay here and get beaten up.
Dear Bharathi, I'm coming.
Ammutty, your dad's coming home.
Where are you going? - To Kashi.
Stop here.
Bharathi.
There's a king. Please wait, your Highness.
Please help me.
My husband has been held captive in this palace.
Please help me get my husband back.
Mom, that king looks like dad.
Then it's your disguised father.
Call him. - Dad!
Dear!
Dear. - Yes.
He isn't Kanakambaran. - Shut your mouth.
They're my family. - I'll take him with me.
Dad, shall we leave? - Sure.
Where are we performing today? - Today.. - Kanakambaran!
Please don't be foolish.
It was all getting sorted now.
Hey, we'll pay you another ten thousand rupees
for the fight with Narasimha.
To hell with your money!
My family is more important that anything.
I had never stayed away from my wife.
Is that all?
Who's asking you to stay away from her?
You don't have to. - You don't have to.
You're very cruel.
Do you know how worried I was?
Bharathi, listen to what I'm saying.
No. - Don't touch the moustache.
I was betrayed.
I never listened to your advice, did I?
But I've realised now that I should listen to you.
Listen up. This is a very terrible place.
Let's leave this place
even if we have to beg the lords in here.
What?
Hey, bloody Lords. We've to leave.
Listen.. - Shut up, or I'll kill you.
Kill us!
You can leave once you've killed us.
We won't leave you otherwise.
We won't have any value in here if you leave now.
Why can't you stay here for a little while longer?
We both will be benefitted with lots of money.
Please don't forsake that, Kanakambaran.
Okay, but I want my wife to stay with me.
With you? - Who else is she supposed to stay with?
Kanakambaran, you aren't Kanakambaran anymore.
You're Suryanarayanan. Don't forget that.
Your wife and daughter will stay here.
But nobody must come to know that you're a family.
Dear, Suryanarayanan isn't feeling so good.
Maybe he isn't able to cope up with the food here.
What do we do now?
The dishes prepared aren't the same everywhere, isn't it?
We've found a solution for that.
Call her, Brother. - Shashikala!
She's the daughter of Shaktikulangara Palace's
master chef Madhavan Kurup.
She's as talented as her father.
She has had a small fight with her husband.
She can prepare every dish the prince wants
if she stays here.
You must prepare everything the prince likes.
Can you do that? - Yes.
From now on, even I'll eat what the prince likes.
Princess, what are you saying?
You shouldn't be eating anything that you haven't eaten before.
I would have whatever my dear beloved likes to have.
To hell with your beloved.
Shashikala, don't occupy yourself with cooking alone.
You can come to me when you find time.
I like you.
Look who's here!
Prince, she's the cook appointed for you.
That's fine, but I expect discipline and cleanliness.
What did you..
What's your name? - Shashikala.
Don't you have a husband?
Yes, a bloody drama artist named Kanakambaran.
He was so addicted to plays that he tore apart his family.
Are you leaving, Prince?
I've to bathe. It's so hot here.
Dad!
"Hey Raju, Oh, Daddy."
They were in Mumbai all these days.
The kid knows a lot of Hindi songs.
She's very proud of that.
We wouldn't need any Hindi in here.
Just Telugu and Malayalam would suffice.
Teach her some Telugu. - Okay.
Isn't that right, Princess?
Our plans are all backfiring.
Isn't it, Sundari?
I think the new maid is appointed
so that they could distance me from the princess.
We're losing everything, Lord.
Raju, sometimes I feel that he's the real prince.
No! That's not true. Don't say that!
Even my father had been trying to own this palace.
I will fulfil my father's dream.
No matter what price I've to pay for that.
Princess. - Yes.
Was it you? - Yes.
What is it? - Is it loaded?
What's the point in having a gun if it's not loaded?
We want to talk to you. - Why are you worried about that?
We want to make sure that you wouldn't shoot us.
So, it's a serious issue. - Yes.
Okay. I won't shoot you. Tell me.
You had given us a word that you'd give us a share
if we bring the prince here.
Please don't keep us waiting.
Please give us our shares. - She will give it you
but we need to make sure that he is the real prince.
Narasimha, don't start it again.
What's left to prove?
You're done with your tests, aren't you?
Yes, Kalaripayattu, wrestling and combat-wrestling too.
What's left now?
I'm not done with the tests yet.
Are you a Vice Chancellor to conducts tests here every day?
And is this palace some university?
You've misunderstood me.
I'm not trying to prove that he isn't Suryanarayanan.
But to prove that he is the real Suryanarayanan.
I've sent word to the Kranthi Palace.
Why?
To summon Guruji Indrasena Reddy.
A prince will have
hereditary qualities and royal marks.
There's nobody else who know that
other than Guruji. - Princess, he has gone crazy.
Why do we have to summon the Guruji?
Tell him that it's not required.
I'm very sure that he is Suryanarayanan.
Did you hear that? She's very sure about it.
Yes. - But Princess.
Isn't it our duty to prove it to everyone
if people doubt it, isn't it? - What are you saying?
Uncle. - Yes.
Let the Guruji come. - Oh, no.
Let everyone realise that it's the real Suryanarayanan here.
Kanakambaran.. - Kanakambaran.
Get out of here! - Run!
But why? - Run away if you want to save yourself.
The Guruji will be arriving. - Who's the new trouble?
The Guruji is coming here to recognise you.
Who does he think he is? Sherlock Holmes?
He'll realise the very moment he sees you that you're a fraud.
Who the hell do you think you're calling a fraud?
You'll be tied to a pole and be whipped 1001 times.
Your skin shall be peeled away
and smeared with salt and chilli powder.
They'll decapitate you and make an elephant step on your head.
Kanakambaran.
Try to get out of this place without wasting any time.
Oh, God! Thank you.
Why couldn't he have come earlier?
I could have left earlier if he had.
Bharathi.
She's in the kitchen.
Come on. We'll bring her through the back door.
Come..
Where are you off to in such a hurry?
I don't understand.
Where are you off to in such a hurry?
We're going out to have Biryani. - Biryani?
Yes, a vegetable Biryani.
He's lying, Narasimha.
We're going out for an evening walk.
You're very hilarious.
Do you have evening walks in the noon?
No, he wanted to go for a walk in the noon.
It's one of his habits.
Why do you need a bag then?
Yes, Prince. He's right.
What do you need the bag for? - You're getting old.
Did you forget the fact that we're going to Sabarimala?
We were packing everything and.. - Okay..
I believe you.
But there's a small glitch.
Indrasena Reddy will be arriving tomorrow.
Nobody is supposed to leave until Suryanarayanan is recognised.
You can have you evening walks, your Biryanis
and other chores inside the palace.
What do you say, Prince?
Okay.
Oh, God.
Listen up.
His Highness shall reveal
whether he is the real Suryanarayanan or not.
What did he just say?
He told us to listen to what Guruji is about to say.
The time's almost 1:00 p.m.
Here's your medicine for diabetes.
Drink this.
I hope it's past the expiry date.
Everybody including me
had believed that the disappeared Suryanarayanan
who had married the princess 24 years ago
to be dead until now.
He has returned now.
Guruji, I have a request.
Until you check him and recognise him
we can't consider him to be Suryanarayanan.
I agree with your plea.
We need to make sure
if he's here as a fraud to take over all the wealth here.
Inside the cavern here
there's a box kept safe before the idol of the Gods
which holds the secrets of this palace.
A magical box which holds
every proof and secrets related to the ancestors
of Kanthapuram Palace.
If it matches with Suryanarayanan's hereditary qualities
everything is fine.
But if it doesn't..
Kanakambaran. Prepare yourself to run.
Once he enters the cavern, you're done
and so are we.
Come with me.
Please let my friends know about my death. - Oh, no.
Oh, God. Don't turn me into a widow.
Save me, Guruji!
I'm not the prince.
I'm Kanakambaran, a drama artist.
Please don't decapitate me.
I'm innocent.
You're a traitor who disrespected the royal family.
Tell the truth!
Why did you do this?
When the Uncles here
offered to pay me three lakhs
to disguise me like a prince here for a day
I came in here.
Our princess is delighted that the prince has returned.
If she realises that she was being betrayed
she'll be heart broken. - I know.
I understand that it's wrong.
When I had no other choice..
I heard that you thrashed Narasimha to the pulp.
Please pardon me for that too.
That's the only good thing you did.
Guruji.
Even though I am from the royal family of Kranthi Palace
I had a special relationship with the members of this palace.
Suryanarayanan's father, Harishchandra Varma
was my close friend.
I can't let anybody try
to hurt the people here or harm the palace.
I heard that you're an innocent and trustworthy person.
So, you'll have to help me out.
If you're expecting me to bribe you
I don't have a dime on me.
I've been booked for a few plays in the coming month.
I'll pay you up as soon as I receive the money.
I'll pay you how much ever you want.
It is you whom I want. - Here it goes again.
To be honest, I thought that I'd tell you the truth
and save me.
Everybody would believe it
if I proclaim you as Suryanarayanan.
Including that Narasimha.
If I say that you're not
you'd be dead the very next moment.
The princess who walks around with a gun
is very innocent.
I was the one who gave it to her
to scare her enemies.
Everybody who speaks Telugu here is Kanjanalakshmi's enemies.
She has already been attacked twice by somebody.
She was saved by a whisker.
Only you can save her now.
You must stay here as Suryanarayanan
until Sri Krishna 'Janmashtami'.
Can't you do that?
He had his diabetes tablets.
But he forgot to have his BP tablets.
What am I going to do now?
What did you say? - He didn't take the BP medicines.
Is there a lot? - Do you want it?
Just one. - Take it.
I want one as well. - Okay, take it.
Oh, God! I think he killed him.
Escape! - Stop there!
The supreme deity won't lie to me.
I don't have any doubt as well.
He is the same Suryanarayanan who tied a knot with the princess
when she was six years old.
Oh, what happened?
Shucks!
Suryanarayanan! Our prince!
"The Lord of the seven hills. Oh, Lord Vishnu.."
"Lord Vishnu."
"Your divine vision"
"fills our heart with bliss."
"Oh, Lord."
"Oh, Lord.."
"Oh, Lord Vishnu.."
"Hey, beautiful peacock."
"The cuckoo with the fluttering wings."
"Your voice is like a brimming honey."
"You sang like the rhythm of the rain."
"Hey, beautiful peacock."
"The cuckoo with the fluttering wings."
"Your walk with charm and you look royal."
"You are good at heart, and our heart belongs to you."
"You're the gown that shines like gold."
"You are my ever-loving companion."
"Our hearts are bonded together."
"Your beauty is like that of a sun."
"You are the music to my ears."
"Won't you open the doors of your castle for me?"
"Hey, beautiful peacock."
"The cuckoo with the fluttering wings."
"To ornate your hair with gold."
"Shall I come like a fire of love?"
"To open the doors of my heart."
"Will you be my moon in the sky?"
"Come to me like a river of corals."
"Will you give your golden throne to me?"
"Hey, beautiful peacock."
"The cuckoo with the fluttering wings."
"Your voice is like a brimming honey."
"You sang like the rhythm of the rain."
"Your walk with charm and you look royal."
"You are good at heart, and our heart belongs to you."
"Your walk with charm and you look royal."
"You are good at heart, and our heart belongs to you."
Get lost! - Oh, no.
No! Bharathi, don't!
Let me explain! Please!
Don't talk to me!
It hurts! Listen to me!
Oh, my God! Bharathi!
Bharathi, please listen to me. - No!
No, I don't want to hear anything.
You are a cheater!
I'll die if you throw me with this. You will become a widow.
It's better than living like this.
You were enjoying with that crazy princess.
Didn't you sing a romantic song with her? - Enough!
No! - Enough!
I'm not going to marry her or live here in this palace.
I'm not any Suryanarayanan like the royal advisor said.
It's just acting. I'm always your Kanakambaran.
I'm not doing this for any money.
Just a help in the name of humanity.
Bharathi, we have been together for the last five years.
It's pathetic that you couldn't understand me till now.
Kanakambaran!
Hey! You are a wizard!
What happened behind the scene?
How did you deal with the royal advisor?
Don't ask me any questions!
I'm not Kanakambaran. I'm Suryanarayanan. - What?
There is a book which details about how a low-level servant
should behave with the prince.
You read it first. The name of the book is 'Prince and the servants'.
So, just leave from here! I need to meet the queen.
Leave, I say!
Did we dig our graves?
We didn't bring you from Rajahmundry
to reveal that he is the king.
Narasimha!
How can I lie when the truth is evident?
You shouldn't allow those Keralites to possess any of our assets.
Whether it's Kerala or Andhra, it is the same for me.
They are all humans! - Suryanarayanan is not alive!
How can you be sure about that?
Tell me the truth!
What happened in this palace 24 years ago?
Where is Suryanarayanan's father? Tell me!
Narasimha!
Everyone might have forgotten!
But I won't.
Hello!
Take that BP tablet. - No.
I sketched this on his 15th birthday.
This is 20.. This is 25..
This is his present image. I didn't complete it.
You can complete it any time. He is here with you.
Yes. Now, I can complete it.
I sketched all this by keeping his childhood image in my mind.
He looks the same! There is no difference.
This is what they call 'perfect match'.
I will..
Bitch, do you know what you did?
How dare you do this nonsense in front of the princess?
Come here! - Sundari!
What happened to you? - I couldn't bear it!
Why? - That's because..
You're a good painter but..
The painting doesn't even have a percent of his real beauty.
Enough!
Why are you laughing like this?
Thank God that you said like that.
Else, they might have shaved your hair off.
And you would get whipped as per the palace rules.
To hell with her paintings!
She thinks that she's the granddaughter of Raja Ravi Varma.
I lost my control!
I think I might kill her before her enemies.
Prince!
- Oh, my God!
Prince! Help me, Prince Kanakambaran!
I'm a resident of this area. Please, help me!
Why did you come here again?
I'm fed up with my life!
Please hire me as your minister. - Minister?
Yes. - Do you want me to hire you? Never!
Both of us are good for nothing.
If you can become a king, I can become a minister as well.
Servants! Bring me some apple juice.
This is how it's done. Right?
Sister, please tell him to make my coronation.
I will conduct your funeral as well.
Get lost!
If you're trying to expel me from becoming a minister
I'll throw you out from the position of the prince.
I'll reveal the truth to everyone.
Hello!
Don't! You can be the minister!
Don't tell anyone about our identity.
Do you understand?
As you wish, Prince!
Stop there! - What is it?
Don't be greedy! - What?
Don't be greedy for food and women.
Sister. - Yes. - He thinks that I'm a crook.
Don't cry! You can go, Brother.
It's so soothing!
I haven't seen anyone here.
Is there anyone?
There is no one here.
I didn't say like that.
She might be the sister of the princess.
I think she is single.
If I can pick her up, I'll possess the royal assets.
Thus, I can become the king!
I can't do this.
Wait! I'm minister, Gopal.
Who are you?
Why are you abusing me?
What? - What if someone hears you?
Don't waste our time. Today, the wedding date
of the princess will be fixed.
Don't you know me? I'm the minister here.
I took the charge today.
I liked you very much!
Can we get married?
'Gaditha Kudukka!'
'Gaditha Kudukka'? What the hell is that?
The wedding will be held at Rajahmundry. - I don't think so!
We will.. - Hello, girls! - Yes. - What is this 'Gaditha Kudukka'?
Is it 'I love you'? - No. Then? - It's 'greetings'.
Is it? I didn't know about it. Greetings!
A woman is coming towards me. Let me try it.
How are you, sir?
Why are all the women here abusing me with foul words?
Are you deaf? - 'Gaditha Kudukka'.
We should not let it happen!
How can a third rate drama artist
marry the princess? We should oppose it.
How about our wealth? - It's true!
How can we let the princess wed a married man!
Listen, everyone.
Today, Guruji will be fixing the auspicious date
for Suryanarayanan's and Kanjanalakshmi's wedding.
Fix an auspicious date as earlier as possible. - Okay.
Do you have the BP medicines, idiot? - What?
Sorry, Chennakeshav Reddy.
Shut up! Didn't you eat all those medicines?
I won't give you any more. - Hey.
Keep silence!
Is it necessary to fix the date today itself?
I need to tell you something. - Yes.
For the princess..
Why do you look tensed, Guruji?
There is a problem in her star.
What do you mean?
There is a small problem.
There will be a solution, isn't it?
We will fix it after 76 days.
By the time, all the problems will go away.
Does day 76 come after day 20?
If I knew math, I would have become a scientist.
In a way, it's good for us
that they changed the date for fixing the auspicious time.
We have 76 days remaining.
We should do something.
Else, the Keralites might get a chance to acquire
the royal assets through Suryanarayanan.
There is only one way.
We should do something before these 76 days.
How?
You can do it.
You should kill him.
Not from the palace! You should give him some sedative
mixed with food and we will take him outside the palace to kill.
I've been noticing you since you arrived.
There was no happiness while meeting me after a long time.
No, there's nothing like that.
I'm very happy.
Our wedding date will be fixed after 76 days.
Yes. - Then, we will be together.
Yes, indeed.
24 years!
Each year was like an epoch!
Everyone who cared me once has changed into enemies.
All they wanted was my life.
Now, everything is fine. Right?
Yes..
Suryanarayanan. - Oh, no. - Let's not sleep tonight.
How can we stay awake?
Yes, I just want to stare at you all day.
Hey, I will pull out your eyes.
I will make you sleep.
Prince, come here.
Continue with your sketch. I'll be back. - Okay.
I can't stay awake all night.
She is fully mad it seems!
Hey. - Yes. - Don't eat anything that the Telugu guys offer. - Why?
Narasimha is planning something. - Oh, my God!
Either he will fall asleep, or he will go dizzy.
It doesn't matter. He is going to die today.
I will not let you be with him all day.
You won't wake up for at least a week.
This is for Kanakambaran. And this is for the princess.
Will this end soon?
I told you, we should stay awake till morning.
Milk!
This is for you, Prince. It's cow's milk.
Princess drinks goat's milk. Please have it.
I will have it. Keep it there.
Why are you making fun of me?
I didn't understand anything.
She is asking why you are making fun of her.
You can keep it there. - Okay.
Drink it before it gets cold. - Sure.
I don't like to drink cold milk.
Go and give it your..
Let's see what happen. - We should go and study something.
Meenakshi? - Yes.
Give this to the princess after she finishes playing the Veena.
And this is for Kanakambaran. - Who is Kanakambaran?
No, I mean the prince.
You should not interchange the milk.
Milk!
Place it on the table.
Oh, God! Can you break its string?
Let's finish this. - Did it break?
What? - No, I asked whether you hurt your fingers.
No!
Shall we have the milk?
No, I don't want milk. - Why?
Today is a full moon day. I'm having a fast.
It's for marrying the girl I love.
Is it? - Yes.
Then, I don't want it either. - Let someone else have it.
So, good night! - Good night!
The royal advisor has the same power as that of a king. - Is it?
The apprentice of the advisor should be considered the same.
How can an appraiser be same as an advisor?
It's not an appraiser. - Then? - It's apprentice.
Do you understand?
Of course!
Oh, my God! It's milk.
I was thinking about having some milk.
Do you know the secret of the milk they prepare in the palace? - No.
They will put saffron in it.
That's why people from the royal family looks fairer.
I know that you too used to drink it. - Okay.
Then, why does your face look like a flat tire?
Don't talk nonsense! - What if I do?
I'll finish this milk!
Why can't you take the other glass?
This milk is more colourful and tasty.
Then, I'll have a glass more.
Who's there?
What are you guys doing here?
We were talking about the milk's quality.
Why are you speaking Telugu every time you do something wicked?
No one would understand you. Right? Give me the milk.
Both of you can leave.
My eyes!
The saffron and almond added milk are meant for the royal blood.
Stupid fellows!
Minister, my salary is very low.
Please increase it from this month onwards.
Of course! How much do you get now?
Just Rs. 500. - I'll give you Rs. 1500 from now onwards.
All hail the minister!
But you'll get your salary only after three months. - Okay!
Get lost, you dog!
Why is my head spinning like this?
Is this my room?
Hey, Appraiser!
It's not an appraiser. It's apprentice!
Are we in heaven? - Yes!
We are here to see the dancing of the nymphs.
Thanks. 'Gaditha Kudukka'.
My God! Oh, it's you!
So, this was your intention.
You are mistaken. Don't beat me!
Leave my eyes at least!
What? - Who are you?
So, are you boozing here instead of looking after my health?
'Gaditha Kudukka'.
Did he faint after drinking a glass of milk?
The milk was superb!
The arrack is nothing compared to this milk.
Did you drink the milk?
Who are you? - Oh, I forgot!
'Gaditha Kudukka'.
My Lord!
How dare you call me a donkey?
How dare you beat me?
Sundari had thrashed me as well.
If I could stand up right now
you would have thrashed the hell out of me.
Everyone likes to beat me!
Kanakambaran beats me! Troup secretary beats me!
The natives beat me!
Moreover, Rishikesha Kaimal
father of Kanakambaran beats me!
Kaimal? - Rishi.. kesha..
I told you once.
R-Rishikesha Kaimal. Do you know him?
He was a cook in some palace.
What is it? - Come here! - Help, he is trying to kill me!
Save me!
This is the necklace having the symbol
of the Kanthapuram Palace, that he wore when you gave him to me.
The prince was supposed to live a royal life
but he lived here with me in this poverty.
I protected him when he used to sleep
in the floor of this small house.
I couldn't make him a king.
So, I made him play the role of a king in dramas.
By seeing the way he acts
like a king in the stage
my heart was filled with joy.
I haven't told anything to the prince.
It is because of my selfishness that I didn't tell him.
If Suryanarayanan is my king
Kanakambaran is my son.
I always wanted to send him back to the palace.
But all my hopes were shattered.
He married a girl who acted along with him in dramas.
A girl name Bharathi. She is with him in the palace.
But I'm happy now. He reached where he belongs.
Guruji, how is my son?
Please tell him
not to forget me!
Prince..
Prince!
- Who is that?
Let me check who it is. - Yes.
Bless me. - What is it?
Oh, God! Is it epilepsy?
Servants! Bring an iron metal!
I'm fine!
What happened to you?
Prince! - 'Did he turn into a lunatic?'
Kanakambaran! Here is your milk.
'So, this is his wife and child.'
'Let it be a secret to everyone for now.'
She is my servant. - Okay.
Kanakambaran! What did you do to him?
I'm not Kanakambaran. I'm Suryanarayanan.
The princess is waiting for you.
Let me go, my people!
Is he possessed by some spirits?
Hello!
Here comes the next trap! What is it?
Don't you know French?
No, I studied German.
Then, let's speak in German.
There isn't a single person who is normal in this palace.
What are you thinking about? - How to escape!
No, I won't let you go!
You always escape from me.
Prince!
I've served the medicinal porridge. - Is it?
Medicinal porridge? What disease are you having?
That's.. - I'll tell you!
He has memory loss problems at certain times.
Is it? - Yes. - Why didn't you tell me?
I even forgot German which I used to speak fluently.
Have you forgotten a language? - Yes.
Oh, God! Then go and have it.
Leave French and German. I don't even know Malayalam fluently.
Did you prepare the porridge?
No, I lied just to enter her room.
That's why I saw everything. - No, dear!
Where is our daughter? - Shucks!
Sometimes, I sound like the king of my dramas.
She is playing with the children. - Is it?
Kanakambaran. I'm feeling scared.
Let's go from here!
What are you doing?
You told me that the medicinal porridge is ready.
But where is it? - I'm sorry!
Then, go and bring it fast.
After that, I want to speak some German with the princess.
The servants here are not obedient at all, Guruji.
Guruji, why did you come here?
Why is he silent?
This matches you better! It's the new fashion.
Guruji! Please come.
I need to talk with the princess in person.
I was mentioning you as well, Sundari.
There is no secret in the palace that I don't know till now.
It won't be the same from now onwards.
What happened, Guruji?
What is it? - It's the auspicious time of your wedding.
Didn't we postpone it?
When did you fix the time without anyone knowing? - Yes.
The secrets were never kept a secret here.
That's why we're are suffering like this.
We should not let it happen again.
The three-day lunar phase is starting from today.
On the auspicious time after three days and eight hours
the knot must be tied. - Should we do it so early?
Yes. It's my responsibility to unite both of you.
I'll do it at any cost!
This should be a secret till the last day of the wedding.
Even Suryanarayanan must not know about it.
Is it true, Guruji? Is he the real Suryanarayanan.. - Yes.
Oh, God! I have sworn to him a lot!
Why didn't you tell us earlier?
Now, we aren't going to get anything we should've, due to this.
You won't get it anyway.
Won't we?
Suryanarayanan is married!
How'll he marry the princess when he already has a wife?
And if he doesn't marry
how'll you both get your share?
That's right!
We could've done something about it if we'd discussed earlier.
I know this is going to be cruel
but I can't refrain from doing it keeping in mind
Kanjanalakshmi's well-being.
Please stop beating about the bush and tell us what it is, Guruji.
We should separate Bharathi and Kanakambaran.
It will be difficult to execute it with Kanakambaran's knowledge.
They are deeply in love.
The queen's wedding day is nearing.
We should make sure that it happens whatever might be the consequences.
We shouldn't lose Suryanarayanan from our hold anymore.
Greetings!
Please eat, my dear. Come on.
Bharathi!
How are you, Shashikala? Is everything fine?
Yes, everything is all right.
I was calling for somebody else. Bharathi!
Bharathi!
We will have to repeat the history of this palace.
Take what is needed and remove the rest.
We need Kanakambaran, and she should be removed.
Please forgive us.
Don't grab my leg!
Please tell us that you've forgiven us. That's all we need.
We'll live the rest of our lives in some corner of this Palace.
What is going on?
Okay! I have forgiven you.
Get up, my dear men.
Now walk backwards. - Okay..
Don't look back!
Quickly!
Good Lords! My neck!
Dear King!
Did you call me a king? - Yes.
What happened to you actually, Guruji?
Did Chennakeshav Reddy prescribe some wrong medicine?
You come and touch my feet, call me as the king!
If there is some problem of that sort
we can go to some mental hospital, okay?
What was your father's name, Prince?
Oh, why are you calling me like that?
My father's name is Rishikesha Kaimal.
He was a drama artist.
He now runs a street food stall as he fought with the troop.
I was asking about Suryanarayanan's father.
You should ask that to Suryanarayanan's mother.
Where is she? Is she at Andhra?
She passed away just two years after giving birth to him.
Lucky woman! She's the only one who escaped all this.
Kanakambaran!
Yes! That's the right name!
Now we can talk.
What is the new problem?
Everybody believes that Harishchandra Varma was murdered.
But I don't think that is a possibility.
He's the only one who knows exactly
about the property that the Kanthapuram Palace owns
and where it is distributed.
I don't see any chances of them murdering him for the same reasons.
I believe, he has been cruelly imprisoned.
Nice story! Which movie's story is this?
This is not a joke!
This is the fate of a man of honour who is probably breathing his last!
We must find that good man.
And that is your duty.
I agree
that you love me a lot.
But I don't want that sort of love.
Don't go!
If Suryanarayanan's father is still alive
all our problems will be solved.
The Princess will be saved, and you will be too.
It will be a miracle!
Please trust me. Believe that all this is for you too.
It's critical. That's why I called you, Doctor.
Come! Let's have a look immediately.
He is in a very bad state. Anything can happen.. - No!
No! It shouldn't happen.
I know that. You should be very careful.
Is there any way you can take him out of here and treat him?
Yes. We'll try.
Now? - I've given him an injection.
Okay. Keep this.
Please ask if you need more.
God is with me! My prayers have come true.
What are you saying?
I said the Gods are with us.
Come.
Please stop for a minute.
What is this?
It's a routine to ring a bell before play starts.
Only then the play will be interesting.
Damn! Just come! - Okay.
Good Lords! I think this route leads to hell! - Shut up!
You don't have to worry! You are already 70 years old.
You can die peacefully.
I am still young.
I want to be recognised with two state awards at least before I die.
Please stay quiet and come. - Okay.
There! Come.
Dear King!
Who are you? Are you here to kill me?
No! It's me! Indrasena Reddy!
Indrasena? Good Lords! Is this real?
Yes, my Lord! Everything is real.
Indrasena! Where am I right now?
It's been so many years since I saw sun light!
Where is my child, Indrasena?
My dear Suryanarayanan.
My dear Kanjanalakshmi.
Kanjanalakshmi is fine.
S-Suryanarayanan..
Where is my dear Suryanarayanan?
He's there. He's alive.
Is this Suryanarayanan? - No. I'm Kanakambaran.
Yes. This is Kanakambaran.
He's here to save you, my Lord.
You can count on him as your son.
Oh, my King..
We have been betrayed.
Everything got messed up.
What happened, Sundari?
The bloody old king is not there in the jail!
Lies..
No! It's the truth!
I'll ruin everything!
I'll murder everybody!
Narasimha! - I'll put Kanthapuram Palace on fire!
Narasimha! - Narasimha! Please cool down!
If you make so much ruckus, everybody will get to know.
Please!
If they get to know
that he was imprisoned by your father for all these years
the entire palace will stand against us.
Let's get things done peacefully. That's best!
We must find Uncle Harishchandra Varma by hook or crook.
Else, all the hard work that we did till today will go in vain.
I have a few doubts, Prince.
Shall I try a new way? - Okay.
Hey! - No please. - Please wait! Listen to me.
I'll lose my job. - My Dear Gopal, please wait.
When I drank the milk from the palace, I lost my senses.
I won't even drink water from here, let alone alcohol. Let me go, Lady!
I'm giving this to you with a lot of love, Gopal.
A lot of people here drink this discretely.
I was struck by you the first time I laid eyes on you, Gopal.
You should drink this once in a while and enjoy.
Can we trust this woman? - She's totally against men
so you can trust her.
Thanks, my dear.
Why is she so against men?
Why can't Sundari just fall in love with me?
That's not possible. - Why?
She didn't fall for my good looks.
She didn't even come close to me.
Damn! This isn't like that!
We belong to a family of people who can die for love.
Don't you see my Brother-in-law Kanakambaran?
What? Who's that?
The guy you know as Suryanarayanan!
My beloved brother-in-law. Drama artist Kanakambaran.
Brother-in-law is in love with two people at the same time.
Who are the two people?
One of them is your Princess. The other is my sister Bharathi.
Brother-in-law's wife.
Your new maid, Shashikala!
I like this!
Brilliant..
That means the ball is in our court.
The information you gave us is amazing, Sundari.
I'm extremely grateful, Prince.
Suryanarayanan has a good image in front of the queen.
To break that image completely..
What's the confusion?
Kiran! - Yes. - Shekhar! - I'm present!
Ramu! - Tell me.
I have a new idea. - What?
I have a new idea!
Why did you say that you want to meet me urgently, Narasimha?
I wanted to talk to you about my wedding.
Didn't we close that chapter long back?
This is the problem with you!
You always jump to conclusions!
I wasn't talking about our wedding. I was talking about my wedding.
Whoa! You're finally thinking right!
Yes! I took a decision about it.
I'd rather say I was forced to take a decision.
Which palace is the girl from?
She is not from any palace.
Tell me.
You'll know her if I tell you.
But I won't tell you now. I'll tell you tomorrow
in front of everyone. That's the best.
Please don't get tensed.
I wanted to share the good news.
During the same auspicious time Suryanarayanan and Kanjanalakshmi
are getting married, I want to get married too.
Is there anything wrong with that?
I'm extremely happy.
The girl neither belongs to royal blood
nor is she from the higher strata of society.
She isn't rich either.
But we are in love.
We are inseparable.
My dear Prince, are you talking about my Sundari?
No! - Thank God! - You! - I got tensed. - I'll kill you.
Don't prolong the suspense, my dear.
It's her! She is the woman of my life.
Hey, mister! Let that woman go!
What's your problem? Isn't she just another servant?
Shashikala has a child.
That won't be an issue. We've already spoken about everything.
No. You haven't spoken about anything.
Damn! That woman doesn't like all that!
How do you know that? - That's it..
Why don't you just be interested in Kanjanalakshmi, Suryanarayanan?
That's right! Why are you getting involved in this, Prince?
If this guy marries my sister, I'll get a lot of things.
Mr. Narasimha, you don't worry about anything.
Just marry her. I'll support you. I promise!
Idiot! - That's all right!
Narasimha! In a wedding, both parties are supposed to agree.
Let her say whether she likes you or not!
Why does she have to say anything, Guruji?
Just watch! I'm going to kiss her in front of everybody.
Let me go!
Yes!
Enough! I'm fed up of everything.
Since I thought I'll get some relief from the poverty
I too played a role in all this.
But.. I can't do this anymore.
Everybody should know everything!
Prince! - Bloody hell! I'm not your Prince.
I'm Kanakambaran. I'm a drama artist.
She's my wife, Bharathi. This is our daughter.
Come on, guys!
This is not my fault, Queen.
Guruji and these people forced me into doing this.
I don't want riches or property!
All I want is to go back to my ordinary life.
I came here to take Kanakambaran back with me.
They forced me into playing this role too.
We are pleading to the Kanjanalakshmi
who loves everybody equally
and is ready to sacrifice her life for the good.
Please don't punish us. Please let us go.
Prince! - Please don't leave, Prince. - Don't!
Don't stop him. He'll come back.
I'll make him come back.
My dear! - Just get out of my sight!
Wasn't I living in my world
without asking for anything or disturbing anybody?
Why did you make me dream again?
Why..
Please let me talk to you.
No! I don't want to listen to anything.
Everybody is an enemy!
Including you!
No, my dear! No!
We've made mistakes. But this man has always wanted the best for you.
Narasimha and his friends are still after you.
We know how much Guruji is going through to save you from them.
I don't think of anything other than your well-being, my dear.
What you saw and heard a little while ago is not entirely true.
Many people don't know what the actual truth is.
I was taking care of you like my own for the past 24 years.
If you trust my sincerity at least a little bit
you should come with me to a place I want to take you to.
You'll understand everything, my dear.
This uncle of yours is ready for begging to you.
Didn't you try to fool us by writing these accounts?
It's not going to work anymore.
We don't have anywhere else to go, Avarachan. That's why we're asking.
Oh! What happened to the palace that you got as dowry?
If you had stolen something and given us
would you suffer this fate?
Don't say that, Chettiyar.
Kanakambaran is righteous.
Kanakambaran, couldn't you have built another toilet?
I had to stand in queue for a long time.
I'll tell you this.
I can offer you some coffee.
Drink it and get out! - Pour it into your husband's mouth!
Rascals! They converted our board
into their advertisement!
I should beat them for this!
Come on, Bharathi! - Come, dear.
Don't come. - Move! - Move!
Step aside! - Move! - Hands off! - Get out!
God! Didn't you get inside?
Bloody creditors! Let me see if we can evict you!
Get in the van, Kanakambaran!
Let us perform decently today! - Why not?
At Chenganassery and Athani. Come. - Look!
Let people experience
Kanakambaran's 'Vikramadithyan'! - Yes!
The queen is depressed!
She rarely talks.
It's the sorrow from realising the fact that she waited 24 years
for a fraud. That's all!
When will Kanjanalakshmi and I get married, Sundari?
At 4:30 p.m., tomorrow.
The venue.. - That.. Here!
This will be the venue! I won't go wrong again.
In everyone's presence, I'll marry her!
"Hail, Lord Vishnu! - Hail, Lord Vishnu.."
The drama will commence shortly. - Oh, yes.
Is everyone ready? - What?
I tested my voice. Are they ready?
Kanakambaran is about to be ready.
If we finish early, we can start the next drama.
After ruining a royal family with an impersonation
how dare you do this?
I did not accept their payment. Where is the sin in that?
I never wanted to hit you whenever you disobeyed me.
But I feel like doing that.
Those Andhra people will make the queen's life miserable.
You must all listen!
He has the right and authority to save Kanjanalakshmi!
The drama won't commence anytime soon.
Let me try being a king for a day!
No..
Narasimha! Don't! - Stop!
Don't! - No! - Don't, Narasimha! - Narasimha!
Let go of me! - Don't make me do this!
Let go of Kanjanalakshmi, Narasimha!
Let go of me! - Stay!
Leave me! - Our fate is to marry before Harishchandra Varma.
See? He's happy in his wheelchair. - Don't!
Don't.. Narasimha!
No.. - Stay still! - Tie it!
Don't! - Let her go!
No! - Don't! - Who is there?
Didn't you say that he will come?
Kottaram Theatres will perform here today!
"Long live, Suryanarayanan! - Long live, Suryanarayanan!"
I like your new attire. Don't you need a throne?
This is not just an attire, man! I'm a real king now!
Weren't you updated on the events? Tell him.
This palace, its queen, and all these lands
and even you are under our rule!
If you want to eat.. - We must permit it!
You! - I'll explain this attire now!
This is fate! The attire of a noble and just emperor!
The attire of Emperor Vikramadithyan!
Then again, I must seek a man's permission
before I whack you!
I called him 'father' ever since I was a kid.
Now I don't know what to call you.
You're like a God to these people.
Son.
Shall I beat him up now? - Yes.
Move!
Gopalan! - Yes?
It's a prop!
Can't you lend me a hand? - Yes!
Not that! Hit him! - Get lost!
Do we own this palace now? - Get lost!
Stop there! - I'll kill you! - Don't!
You bald guy! I'll crush you!
Here.. Hit him! - Take this!
Stop! - Don't! - Stop! - Oh, no! - Don't hurt her!
Go inside! - Sundari, I love you!
Unnecessary!
9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 13
14, 19
100!
Oh, no! Reddy! - Yes?
15, 16, 17..
Will you marry Sundari off to me? - Oh, no!
My God!
Ask them to stop this!
Stop!
Catch him!
I didn't imprison you! It was my father!
What I want is not your property!
I want Kanjanalakshmi. Just her!
Suryanarayanan! Can't you let me have her?
Suryanarayanan! Please!
Please forgive me.
I wanted Suryanarayanan to marry Kanjanalakshmi
to maintain the love between two lands.
But the result was against my will.
Kanjanalakshmi's life..
Is still there. I have a future.
With my parents back home.
No, dear. This is your hometown.
Your home is this palace!
We need nothing! - We won't let you leave us in despair!
Suryanarayanan will keep this palace alive.
Other than waiting for him for many years
I haven't done anything wrong to your son.
A girl who can wait for a man for so long
can forget him too.
I am ready to forget him.
Shall I go? Kindly let me, Uncle.
You are my niece, Kanjanalakshmi.
Suryanarayanan is my son.
According to tradition, if I have an adult son
he will be the king.
Let Suryanarayanan decide whether you should leave or not.
No one wants you to leave.
How can I tell you to leave?
I'm not saying this out of authority.
It's just a wish. You must live here.
Yes.. Excellent choice. - She must.
Very true. - Well said.
Yes.
Don't go. - Naughty one.
If we request her, she will stay.
Didn't you hear everyone's wish?
Please don't go.
I have a debt to settle with you.
Kindly let me do it.
We prefer to enact royalty.
We're not suited for that in real life.
We want to perform a new play in front of you.
I have a good story. I named it too.
'Kanjanalakshmi!'
Kanakambaran presented 'Kanjanalakshmi' at the palace.
Through that, he
requested Kanjanalakshmi to marry Narasimha.
Kanjanalakshmi, who realised it was a common wish, agreed to it.
Thus, Kanakambaran repaid Kanjanalakshmi.
The palace returned to a festive mood.
After a grand wedding
Kanakambaran and family returned to their previous life.
"My love.."
"Shakunthala.."