Hurry up.
We have a long way to go.
It's such a struggle for a single pail of water.
Be careful.
Let's go.
We need to travel so much to get water.
We've been doing it for years.
Nothing has changed.
Beautiful.
Stunning.
Breathtaking.
A sight for sore eyes, right?
I meant my village, of course! What were you thinking?
T. Kallupatti. Virudhunagar District.
That's a girl in a school uniform.
Education is a must, especially for girls.
Imagine her commitment, she walks miles everyday.
She will make a great leader. Our very own Indira Gandhi!
Pride of the village…
So, that's what she was in a hurry for.
What took you so long?
Took a while to get you this.
-What is it? -Open it.
Wow! Gooseberries!
Pardon me, Indira Gandhi.
It's very hot today.
Hey! Don't run. You might just hurt yourself.
Calm down.
There isn't much in this.
There is more than enough.
And what do we have here?
Game of Goat and Tiger? Playing games in the middle of the day.
Imbeciles. Yes.
Sitting idle, wasting space.
Wish they learned a thing or two from the women.
Lazy bones.
Sleeping during the day.
Chop it fine.
Quite a crowd here.
Wonder what is up…
Wait! I know that smell…
Oh, my god!
It is mutton biryani.
Smells so good. My daughter Selvi must be making it.
She takes after her mother.
It's even better.
Oldie would kill me if she heard me say that.
Oh, the aroma!
Can make a dead man alive.
A bite of the soft juicy meat,
melting in your mouth as you suck the curry from the bone marrow…
Wait! I'm digressing!
That man on the bed, Isn't he handsome?
Quite the looker. No one can even come close.
Born fourth in the family,
Ponnuthaayee's husband, father of three sons and two daughters
Figured it out yet?
I knew you were smart.
Yes, that's me.
Hands worn out with years of work, Legs that walked miles afar
A man so handsome, A soul so pure
Spine that bore the world's weight, Yet eyes that always smiled…
Show him the path Let him go, where he belongs
Never knew Sevanatha smoked.
-What are you doing? -Just checking if he is alive.
Can't you see his chest moving? He is fine.
He's been bedridden for three months now.
God is so unkind.
It can hear you.
Not bad. She's smart.
I can't do this anymore.
There is only so much responsibility I can take.
You make it sound like only you've taken care of him.
Our life has been a mess for the past three months.
Haven't had a chance to even take care of my kids
You think I married into this family to wipe his piss and clean his bottom?
Show the old man some respect, Chitra.
Oh, shut up. You men twirl your mustache and go off to work.
We are the ones toiling at home every day.
He is my dad, but sis-in-law is right.
Sure, you women do all the work, we men don't do shit. Happy?
Now we will decide. You don't interfere.
Look at you all grown up. Maybe I shouldn't have interfered…
…every time you needed a diaper change.
Will you all just calm down?
Brother, let's just do it.
Do what?
How could you all be so selfish?
Amid men who have mistresses,
Dad never remarried after Mom died.
He sacrificed his life taking care of us.
Or else we would have ended up on the streets.
That's what fathers are supposed to do.
-Tell your sister. -That's what…
Don't bother. You don't need to parrot your wife.
Selvi, he was a good father. But that doesn't change anything.
Doctors have given up hope.
He isn't just going to wake up.
Brother, this isn't right.
Fine. I will just take him home.
This isn't just about money.
I have mortgaged all my jewelry for his medical expenses.
Mangamma has mortgaged her house. Do you hear her complaining?
He has lived his life. We still have to live ours.
I can't risk having him die close to my daughter's wedding.
We can't let him live for charity sake, Selvi.
Charity? Really?
Even if he came out of the coma, who's to say it won't happen again?
We are doing what is best for him.
We're not the first or the last. They did it for granduncle last month.
Brother, let's do it. End of discussion.
Fine, let's do it.
Lakshmi, check if we have enough oil.
-Ganesa, we will need ten tender coconuts. -Will do.
Raja, get the house document. We will need his fingerprint.
Mom, grandpa is gone.
He didn't die.
He just left.
This is very common.
When you massage the body with gingelly oil…
…the body cools down completely.
Then they make them drink lots of tender coconut water.
About ten to twelve of them.
In a short while, the person dies.
First the kidney fails…
…and then one organ after the other.
Immunity is low at their age.
It is a celebration of sorts.
We're not celebrating their death, It is the life they lived.
What's wrong in that?
It used to be so common when I was a kid.
No one ever questioned it.
Now, there are laws against it.
You know what's worse than death? Fighting for your life.
Let's say you fall sick, and get bed ridden,
You become a burden,
for yourself and your family.
Is that life worth living?
Sir, are you okay?
I'll get water.
Where are you going? Let me drop you.
-Uncle, did dad come by? -No.
Let's go.
Where to?
-Where is the bus heading? -Are you kidding me?
Sengottai. Where do you want to get off?
-One ticket for Sengottai then. -110 rupees.
-Did Dad come this way? -No.
What happened?
There's a breakdown. Please get off the bus.
Get off the bus please.
Please wait on the side.
Our next bus is on its way. Just be a little patient.
It'll be here in ten minutes.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. FREE FOOD.
Sir?
We can't serve unless you bring it forward.
Why don't you place an ad?
That'll cost a bomb!
And who notices them anyway?
Quite a feat to make a man in coma run away. Congrats.
You are blaming us? You oldies are the ones to blame.
You sure he didn't come here?
-For the 100th time, no. -Welcome.
-All well? -Yes.
-Have dinner here. -Next time for sure.
Okay then. Do call us if he shows up.
Sure. I will.
Raja, I've known him since we were children.
He wouldn't hurt a fly. Don't do anything that would hurt him.
We'll get going then.
Here you go.
That's all I got. Buy yourself a snack.
Snooty much old man?
What do you take me for?
Did I ask you for money?
What are you looking at? Do you know who this place belongs to?
God.
This is my place.
The only spot with no mosquitoes.
And that's why I picked it. Don't you dare dream of it.
And you're trying to be a smart ass.
I might have let it pass,
But you snore like you've swallowed an amplifier!
Even God might have run away!
You think this is a joke? Get out of here.
Won't you ask me what I'm looking for, sir?
Why don't you tell me, sir?
What's the proof that this place is yours, sir?
Sir's name is Kutty!
You're way out of your league!
Think you are smart? Solve this.
I am black when you buy me, red when you use me…
…and gray when you throw me away. What am I?
Didn't think so.
Learn to act your age.
Don't mess with the big guns.
I'll be back in a bit. And you should be gone.
What are you looking at?
That's for snoring all night!
It's a fine!
SANDIAMMA TEA SHOP.
What's in the headlines today?
It says you serve hot water and call it tea.
You're a real asshole.
One black coffee, please.
How come you guys still have your makeup on?
We were in the middle of the play and someone got popped.
A murder?
Some sugar, please.
Dude, he just said someone got popped, and you're on about sugar!
Who killed whom? Any gangs involved?
Brother.
Here, take it all. Go on!
Not that. Do you have biryani?
Biryani?
Mutton Biryani.
Who serves biryani at 7 a.m.?
Come in the afternoon.
Go on!
How much is a plate of biryani?
100 rupees.
Who got popped?
What time will the biryani be ready?
Sir, biryani is served at noon. Do you want some idli or dosa?
No, I'll come back for biryani.
Sir, don't trouble yourself.
Just trying to earn my keep.
Kutty, look how clean the vessels are.
You could learn a thing or two from him.
Oh it's easy. Just some lemon and tamarind.
Easy there! Go put these vessels in the storeroom.
Why don't you ask sir to do that as well?
Watch it. Don't disrespect elders.
Take that inside.
Don't take him seriously.
He is a bit short tempered but means well.
He was abandoned at the temple as an infant.
He has been here since.
I teach him what I can. But boy, he is sharp.
I'd like to put him through school, but I barely get by myself.
Whatever is meant to happen, will happen.
God bless.
What now?
Who the hell are you anyway?
You're not from around here. Where are you from?
Neighboring village.
Which one?
Is the biryani ready?
Ramar, can you ask the chicken for an ETA?
But I asked for mutton biryani.
Very funny. Don't beat around the bush. Tell me about you.
Not much to say.
I'm just a nomad, passing by.
Where are you headed? Tell me.
No idea.
Brother, three teas.
Clueless about everything but biryani!
I didn't know you served free food.
What do you mean?
Shouldn't you check if people can pay before you serve them?
Just as I thought. This twenty is barely worth an eight.
I'm sure he has other bills.
Here you go. 20 rupees.
For the tea!
Here you go. God bless you.
Listen…
Sir, you can't enter the temple after eating meat.
If you eat meat, then stay on that side.
Hope you understand.
The ritual should be done before the 20th.
It's bad luck to do it any closer to the wedding.
We just have 17 days left.
-Any luck finding him? -No. Still looking.
There's this guy named Eason. A private investigator.
If anyone can find your father, it's him.
Eason?
What are his likes and dislikes?
He likes… our newborn calf.
What are you doing?
The furrow was broken. I was fixing it.
Oh okay.
If you don't mind me saying, Panchakavyam will help treat the infestation.
Dad makes his own organic pesticide. Panchakavyam.
Blend seven kilograms of cow dung and Three kilograms of cow ghee.
Keep stirring it morning and evening for three days.
10 litres of cow urine.
Three litres cow milk and two litres curd.
Three kilograms of jaggery, three litres coconut water and 12 bananas.
-Blend it well and spray it. -That's Panchakavyam.
Seems awfully simple.
Try it and watch the crops flourish.
-Thanks. -No, it's okay.
I insist. You've earned it.
-Thanks. -Take care.
Bro… one mutton biryani.
One tea, please.
Brother, one tea.
-What biryani is this? -It's mutton biryani.
Cancel the tea. One mutton biryani for me.
One mutton biryani. One chicken biryani.
Three mutton biryani as takeaway.
Two biryani with leg pieces.
Give me three chicken biryanis.
-Five mutton biryani as takeaway. -Three for me, please.
Biryani. He simply loves it.
He also likes jaggery rice.
And then…
he gets mad if we disrespect the cows.
He doesn't like it if we skip a day at school.
He watches the Super Singer show on TV.
He hates Aunt Lakshmi's brother, Bala.
What else does he like?
He loves MGR!
Go and play.
Can't you get up?
The biryani needed a bit of salt.
It took you an entire plate to figure it out?
We have prawn biryani for dinner.
Brilliant. I'll be there.
Don't come after 4 p.m.
Come by 8 p.m.
This is Dad's special knot. It's all over the house.
Wait for my call.
We are from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
Can you call the temple administrator?
Sure.
Seshu, call him.
-He'll come right away -We'd like to inspect in the meantime.
-Shall we? -Of course.
This way please.
According to the report, all this should have been painted.
Well… sir…
We could only buy 450 litres of paint with the money you gave us.
We've managed two coats for the ceiling.
The temple exterior has been painted along with the idols.
The money ran out…
…before we could get to the pallaquins and the pillars.
Get us more funds and we'll paint these as well.
What happened to our petition sir?
Who is this kid?
This is Kutty. He lives in the temple.
He does all the work around here.
Please come.
-Which grade are you in? -I'm too smart for school.
-The accounts… -Hello sir. Welcome.
-Sorry. I got here as fast as I could. -Hello
This is our administrator.
-I'm Manickavel. HRCE district head. -Please tell me.
The temple accounts you've sent don't tally at all.
Something fishy is going on here.
Nothing like that sir.
There is no way that can happen, sir.
He is personally responsible for everything in this temple.
You know something?
He takes the donation box home every day to count it.
That's how cautious he is.
And his wife is an angel!
She always has the temple jewelry cleaned after she wears it.
She looks like the goddess herself.
You have nothing to suspect as long as they're in charge.
I guarantee it.
Okay. We have what we came for. Please come by the office.
There will be an official inquiry.
Sir… it's not what you think.
Please just hear me out.
I beg you.
Please listen to me.
You have to hear me out, please.
Sir, let's talk in private.
I wonder where Seshu went.
You ruined my reputation, you snitch.
Please don't hit me. Please.
Why are you hitting him, sir?
It's all your fault. He had no business opening his mouth.
I told them the truth. What's wrong with that?
Who are you, Harishchandra's offspring?
You bloody orphan…
Don't I have a right to speak for our temple?
Our temple?
Look at you, staking a claim to the temple!
I took pity on you. Showed you charity.
You showed me charity?
-Kutty! Don't go! -Good riddance!
What are you doing here?
Here, I got you ice apples.
Eating ice apples by the river is good for hair growth.
I swear on my hair.
You know I was the one that ratted you out to the priest.
It's okay.
I never ate the biryani that day.
How do you eat that stuff?
I'm not a big fan.
My tongue and stomach are.
And since I grew up with them,
I let them have their way!
I must say, you got some guts!
You packed your bag and left!
He says he showed "charity!"
Who the hell is he to show me "charity"?
What's wrong with you?
Never mind.
Aren't you worried about your next meal?
I'm sure some old fool will come by with a bag of ice apples.
Watch it! You're a piece of work!
I'm Kutty.
Your reputation precedes you.
What's yours?
I'm Karuppu Durai.
Karuppu Durai? Sounds vely old.
It's not vely, it's very!
Whatever! What a strange name.
My parents picked it. I had no say in it.
Karuppu Durai…
From now on, we'll call you KD!
How is it?
-Have you seen him around? -No, I haven't.
-Might have walked through here. -No idea.
Have you seen him around?
Of course.
Where?
I found him right here a few days ago. Why?
-Where did he go? -I dropped him at the bus stop.
I gave my kids life, and they're planning my death. How ironic!
At least, you didn't get tossed away as an infant.
Stop whining like a baby!
Shall I sing you a lullaby?
Grow up, old man.
I can't take it anymore.
I may have been ill.
But I'm still their father.
How could they do this to their own blood?
Yeah, I'm being pampered by a big, fat, extended family!
How the hell would I know?
I must admit, I thought families are fun.
Now, not so much.
Stop worrying about others. Be like me, live life happily.
I am the TV, and I am the remote.
I live life on my own terms.
No one knows what tomorrow holds.
You could die.
It's a figure of speech.
Don't waste time worrying.
You know what Avvaiyar said?
Expectations always hurt. Life is short. Love your life. Be happy. Keep smiling.
That's life. Feel it, live it, love it and enjoy it!
I could teach you a thing or two.
What are you staring at? I know all the subjects.
From Beatles to Bin Laden, It's all up here.
Watch it. What are you doing?
It's all entangled.
Do it right, Mr. know it all.
-This is how it's done. -Hello, sir…
What are you doing here?
We met at the tea shop, remember? I had the clown makeup on.
Oh yeah. I didn't recognize you without the face paint. How are you?
I'm good. What are you doing here?
Nomads. We pop a tent, and it becomes home.
What's with the chicken cage?
That's what I do for a living. Theatre and shows are a hobby.
I always drive past this way, I'll drop in from time to time.
Sure. Thank you.
Brother, what's your name?
-Can you drop us by the river? -Hey, there is so much left to do.
The tent isn't running anywhere. I want to bathe first.
What's wrong with bathing here?
I want to bathe in the river. Now. Let's go.
1. To eat biryani. What else?
To eat lots of biryani. Different varieties. Put it up.
That goes without saying.
Chicken biryani, mutton biryani, donkey biryani…
What else is on your bucket list?
Shall I go have tea while you think?
Asshole!
Look at MGR fight! Punch him. Beat him up!
Now, not so much.
That's it. Don't let him go. Look at him fight.
Watch out. The lion is coming!
Look at him fight the lion!
Is he fighting, or are you?
My rock star. Rip that lion apart. Teach him a lesson!
Kutty, I want to act like MGR.
Is that it? Seems awfully simple.
I am a simple man. With simple wishes.
-Fine. Come here. -What now?
-Come here. -Don't you see I am working?
-Don't be a pain. -You are the one being a pain.
I have made a list of all your wishes. Now read it out loud.
What for?
Just do it. The priest always said "Say it out loud, and the universe will hear you".
To eat biryani.
Say what?
To eat biryani.
You old hag. Can't you read?
We've got nine. Any ideas to round it off to ten?
-Can't think of any. -Fine. Let me read it for you.
1. Biryani.
2. Dress like MGR and Rajini.
3. Smoke a joint and drink foreign liquor.
4. Wear a suit.
5. Ride a bike with a friend.
6. Act in a movie.
7. Travel in an action.
8. Earn by doing what I love.
9. Learn to lead and write.
It's not lead, it is read.
That's what I said as well.
BUCKET LIST.
Shall we?
A bit of care, a lot of spunk
A bit of old, a lot of young
Watch him walk in style
A bit of grim, a lot of love
A bit of young, a lot of old
Watch him now come alive
Poor on their own
Rich together
Like two pieces of a puzzle
Smart little rascal
Zealous old man
Forever ready to bustle
A bit of young, a lot of old
A bit of old, a lot of young
Watch as these two make you smile!
A bit of care, a lot of spunk
A bit of grim, a lot of love
This duo is meant to thrive
MORTUARY.
LET US PLOW. LET US SAVE THE WORLD. PANCHAKAVYAM AVAILABLE.
There is no one way to make a living
As long as it is all honest and giving
To live to eat
Or eat to live
Or to starve to death is the question
One is the king of biryani
None can come between him and his chew
The other prince of spunk
Don't mess with these two
A combination rare to see
A friendship meant to be
Poor on their own
Rich together
Like two pieces of a puzzle
Prudent little rascal
Generous old fool
Full of life, full of hustle
A bit of young, a lot of old
How are you, Karuppu?
A bit of old, a lot of young
COURTRALLAM FESTIVAL. COME ONE, COME ALL.
Super! There's a mimicry competition. We'll have fun.
Calm down.
You must try the biryani once.
How dare you ask a vegetarian to eat meat?
-Shut up and eat. -Why don't you do that as well?
Two mutton biryanis.
Have you seen the oldie eat biryani?
If you write "biryani" on a piece of paper, he'll eat that as well!
Watching him eat, everyone craves for biryani.
Thanks to him, my sales have tripled!
What?
50 rupees a day.
Isn't there a biryani shop next to the salon?
100 rupees a day. It's my best.
I have a family to feed.
Fine. 100 rupees a day. And three meals a day.
My wife wished me luck this morning.
Some luck.
Thanks to her and her bloody luck.
Please tell her I said, "hi."
How's that?
Turn the ignition on.
Hold the clutch, and put it on the first gear.
I wouldn't trust him with a cycle. What have I done to deserve this?
Just sit back and relax. Watch me cruise.
-Break a leg, KD. -He might…
Oh, come on. Sit already.
In those days, Dad's friend also had a similar bike, right?
We used to beg him to let us ride it.
-Remember those days? -How can I forget?
We must have been 13 or 14 then?
You almost moved into his house when he started showing movies.
Only I knew that it wasn't the movies you were after.
Do you think about Valli?
Sometimes.
It was like the Laila Majnu romance.
Did I just hear romance?
Go on. Tell us. Who romanced who?
Nothing to tell.
Look at him blush.
You tell us.
A filmy romantic story I must say.
Our heroine went to school in our hero's village. Eighth grade.
Our hero went to school too, but only up to the gate. Never in.
She was also crazy about MGR.
These two would be the first to arrive for any movie…
…and last to leave.
He'd show her off.
She used to bring him gooseberries…
…and he would bring her fresh sugarcane juice. Oh, the romance.
Our hero didn't go to school, so, I had to help him write his letters.
You misspelled her name as villain once. You call that help?
Be it what it may. I did play Cupid. You're welcome.
No thanks to you.
What happened next?
What else?
In those days, parents got their daughters married early.
They stopped her education and got Valli married to another boy.
She never left his side when his mom died.
She really did care for him.
Her in-laws were in Sivagiri, right? That's the last I heard.
I wonder where she is now?
You should wonder if she still is!
Majority of our gang is long gone. You and I are still very stubborn.
What if she is still alive?
It really broke my heart to see you in a coma.
I kind of knew you had come to see me.
But I wasn't sure.
It's all kind of hazy.
Am I making sense?
Not really.
Feels good to see you like this.
You look happy.
I am happy.
Don't mind me, but…
…think of your kids before you make any decision.
Isn't that what we did our entire lives?
I have to go. You go home.
5. Riding a bike with a friend.
I asked you to study. Stop playing with the dog.
I ain't a kid to write with a slate and chalk. Get me a notebook.
Sure, I'll get you a notebook when I am prepping you for MBBS.
How about we learn the arphabet first?
I am tired and hungry.
I said… learn the arphabet now.
It's not arphabet, It's alphabet.
Arphabet?
How about you learn to say alphabet first?
Who's the teacher here?
Dimwit.
-Hey. -Hey.
-I can't supply tomorrow. -What will I do then?
I'll make other arrangements.
What the hell knot is this. Untie it.
It is called the Karuppu Durai knot. Unique, right?
Money?
-What can I get you? -Who's the guy that just left?
Muthu. He is the poultry dealer. Why?
He looked like someone I know. Is he from V.K. Pudhur?
No. He is from Poigai. He acts in plays as well.
We'd like to book a play. Is Muthu around?
Muthu has stepped out. Which play would you like to book?
The one that this man acts in.
This is Karuppu. He doesn't act. You're mistaken.
Can we meet him?
He isn't here. He's in Chokkampatti.
Take good care of him, Muthu.
I'll take care of him. You have fun.
-Have you seen him? -He comes here often to bathe.
This man?
He's usually here or in Sandiamma Biryani Center.
-That way? -Yes.
Take care of him Muthu.
Shut up.
COURTRALLAM.
Excuse me… do you have Biryani?
Only the best.
Go on, try it.
Sure.
Two biryanis.
Not for me.
Just one then.
So, what do you think?
It's superb.
I told you so.
I must thank that old man for the recommendation.
What was his name?
You mean, Karuppu Durai?
I've never seen someone love biryani as much as him.
It is a treat to watch him eat.
You just missed him.
They are long gone.
-They? -Yeah him and the kid.
Where are they put up?
Should I just give you his social security number?
How the hell would I know? They come, eat and go.
Oh, but I heard them mention about the Courtallam festival.
Yes, sister?
Those loan sharks were just here.
They ransacked the whole house and humiliated us.
I need the money immediately. Do something.
I can't take this humiliation. We'd rather kill ourselves.
Stop crying. I'll be right over.
I was an idiot to trust you.
You and your stupid methods. If we…
Just four days. You'll have him.
Pick a card.
He is going places.
-Do you have an MGR costume? -Of course.
-Can I try this coat on? -Sure.
I need your name and address.
Here you go.
Swimming in cash, are we? You've given me 110.
Don't you understand?
How dare you? Do I look like a whore?
You dirty old man. Winking at me.
-You won't get away with it. -What happened?
Sleazeball. Dirty old man. Beat him up. Call the cops.
Where have you been? Looking all over for you.
He is a nutjob. Don't mind him.
Sherbet?
Wait.
Get out of here.
Don't fart in the pool. The bubbles will give you away.
KD, this place is awesome. Let's bathe here.
Not here. Let's go.
Why not? It's lovely here.
Please understand. Let's go elsewhere.
No. I've decided. We'll bathe here.
Why won't you listen? Stubborn as hell.
What would an orphan know about respecting other's feelings?
Do whatever the hell you want. Get lost.
Kutty. There you are.
What are you doing here?
Damn.
You had me so worried.
Kutty, look at me.
I've been looking all over for you.
I was wrong.
That wasn't very mature of me.
Hey, Kutty!
I didn't mean all that.
When I saw those people getting oiled up,
It reminded me of what I was running from.
I just had to get out of there.
I wasn't thinking clearly.
Please don't be angry.
Talk to me. Please.
I'll fall at your feet and apologize.
Go on. I don't have all day.
-Hello, sir. -Hello, bro.
Have you seen Kutty or Karuppu Durai?
They've gone to the Courtrallam festival. Why, what's up?
Remember I told you about that officer?
He wants to sponsor Kutty's education.
Wow, that's great news…
but who is this officer?
The person that Kutty handled.
He's made all the arrangements.
We need to drop him in Chennai in three days.
I can't get a hold of Karuppu Durai.
-If you see them, will you let them know? -Of course.
Welcome to the Courtrallam Festival.
Coming up next is the look-alike competition.
-Have you seen this man? -No.
-He didn't come to your shop? -No.
Do you know what a rogue elephant will do?
It will lose to the brainy elephant.
You idiot, that's the wrong dialogue.
These guys are a disgrace to MGR. I'm going to kill them.
Let's get off stage before we get beaten up.
Up next, is another MGR. Let's hope he saves grace.
Now that is like the real MGR.
Have you seen this guy?
This nutjob was here yesterday.
Nutjob?
Do you know why everyone loves you?
You are still just as handsome and stylish.
I was born that way.
I can see the coconut wisp. Shut it.
The second prize goes to, the man who played Vijayakanth.
And the first prize goes to…
none other than Kutty and Karuppu Durai.
And that concludes the look-alike competition.
Moving on with the dance competition.
-Welcome, sir. -Was he here?
Have I become darker?
You played MGR, you're not MGR.
Show off.
He was here yesterday.
They took some costumes and haven't even paid for it.
Oh, and for God's sake, take off that damn coat.
We have to return it anyway.
Oh God! Save me from this senile old man!
Here you go.
It's paid for.
By whom?
Who cares? Let's go.
Who paid for it?
The guy who had your photo and was looking for you.
-What did he look like? -Like a goon!
He ripped my book for your address.
Let's not go back home.
Why?
Something doesn't feel right.
What if they find us?
Let them. We'll tell them we won't come.
Easy for you to say…
…it's not your life they are after.
Don't worry, I'm right here.
As if you can stop them.
-Fine. What do you want? -I don't want to go there.
Why are you so afraid, KD? You haven't learnt anything from me.
We still have plenty left on the list. Let's go finish that first.
Fine. Don't make faces. I'll just call Muthu and…
-ask him to take care of our home. -Sure. Go ahead.
Kutty here.
What's up?
Will you take care of our home until we come back?
Of course. Is Karuppu with you?
Right here, hang on.
-Hello, Muthu. -How are you?
-I'm good. -I wasn't sure how to reach you.
-What happened? -Sir…
I think it's better we speak in person. When are you back?
We're going to Sivagiri to see Valli. Should be back in a few days.
I have to go, sir.
Tomorrow the play is in Sankarankovil. It's on your way to Sivagiri.
-Can you please drop by? -Sure.
Mom told me someone came looking for you.
Please be careful, sir.
What happened now?
Let's rest for the night and go to see
Muthu's play tomorrow.
-Sure. -I'm exhausted.
You sit here, I'll get us something to eat.
I'm not hungry.
You? Not hungry? What a miracle.
-Let me in. Let me in. -Scram!
Get your hands off me.
-Brother, let me help you. -It's fine. No.
-It's okay. Let me. -I can manage.
-I'll help. -It's okay.
-Now you need someone to hold it. -Fine. Hold it. Careful.
-Here. -Thanks.
-Oh, I don't want money. -What then?
Just help buy me a bottle of rum.
I knew it.
Barely taller than a bottle and you drink?
It's not for me. It's for my grandfather.
His wish is to drink foreign liquor.
Don't act. I'm into films and I've seen better.
-Wow. You are in the industry? -Yeah.
-Which film have you acted in? -I'm a manager.
Can we watch the shoot?
Next shoot is on the 17th in Sengottai Border shop. Come.
I've got to run. Move.
What about my bottle?
-Are you sure it's for your grandfather? -Yes, I'm sure.
Fine.
Who's your grandfather?
-Oh, he is one dimwit. -Dimwit?
Kutty, even my mother didn't take care of me so well.
You sound so grown up. And act like one as well.
Sometimes… I wonder who's the child…
You or me.
Is that a compliment or an insult?
I am very happy now.
I'm allowed to spill my heart.
As long as you don't spill your gut.
So, what if I puke?
I will puke if I want to. I will not puke, if I don't want to.
I will do anything.
I am a free man. Who dares to ask me?
Who?
God bless you.
You'll be a big shot someday.
But one thing.
If you decide to have kids, watch your back.
They might just kill you.
KD, I think that's enough.
This body has worked all its life. Nothing will happen.
Calm down. Don't strain yourself.
I'm fine.
Yeah, right. I almost pissed my pants looking at you yesterday.
Forget that. Isn't this beautiful?
I, welcome one and all…
to the temple festival.
As soon as the goddess is seated, we will begin the play.
-Is Muthu around? -I'm right here. Come in.
Please come.
Have a seat. How are you Kutty?
Come in.
Here, have it.
-Sir, for you. -No, it's okay.
Please have it. These guys don't pay us anyway.
Sir, your face seems brighter. Excited to see Valli I guess.
Kutty, I gave the tailor a cloth for stitching, will you please get it for me?
It's the last house on this street.
Go ahead.
Sir.
I wanted to talk to you about Kutty.
I am asking you to sacrifice…
the only thing you have left, your life.
All this is so sudden.
He has to leave for Chennai by the 17th.
Muthu, why should he go?
I can take care of him.
It's a very good opportunity. He will finally go to school.
It is one of the best schools. He is a smart kid.
If it is a school… I will put him through a school.
Trust me…
I can earn.
I can't imagine life without him.
He is a kid, this is his future.
Enough.
I will not give up on Kutty.
-Let's go. -Sit.
-I said, let's go. -It's time for Muthu's entry.
We need to go.
Why such a rush?
We need to go to Valli's house.
She was your age when I last met her.
I wonder if she'd remember me.
Will she recognize me?
This kid is taking forever.
I can't wait to see her.
That's the house.
Is this Valli's house?
Yeah. That's my grandma. Who are you?
-I'm KD. -What?
I mean Karuppu Durai. I'm from Kallupatti.
Near Valli's village.
Grandma, someone is here to see you. Come on in.
Please sit. I'll go get her.
Look here.
Much better.
Valli, right?
Yeah. And you are?
It's me. Karuppu Durai.
Kallupatti. Selvi's son.
Oh, my God.
How have you been?
Sit. I'll be right back.
What will you have?
-Manimegalai, get them some coffee. -No, don't trouble her.
Don't mind him. Bring some.
Is this your grandson? What's your name?
Kutty.
God bless you.
I'll be right back.
-They don't need coffee. -Why?
-Trust me. -Okay, will you have some?
So… tell me…
Oh, it's nothing…
I owe you something.
Here you go.
What's this?
Go on, open it.
I'm Kutty.
I'm Manimegalai.
When a sour berry unravels a sweet within
A moment of silence untangles years akin
Who painted the lily As white as your teeth?
Who splashed the rainbow with As many colors as your laughter?
The one who honed the scissors As sharp as your eyes
Or the one who dripped the honey As sweet as your words
The one who honed the scissors As sharp as your eyes
Or the one who dripped the honey As sweet as your words
When a sour berry unravels a sweet within
A moment of silence untangles years akin
Who sliced the grass As soft as your touch?
Who held the umbrella As dear as your heart?
Who stole my heart with almond eyes And mellow face then?
Who stole my heart with beautiful lines And shimmering smile now?
The rain dances its way to the river
Our lives prances around together
Oh, those teasing eyes…
Causes a flutter butterfly…
As I soar high and high!
The one who honed the scissors As sharp as your eyes
Or the one who dripped the honey As sweet as your words
Oh, you beauty
Have you thought about Kutty?
What should I do?
He means the world to me.
He came out of nowhere but is my everything.
That wasn't what I asked. What about him?
He's a great kid.
So brave.
He's street smart as well.
Fearless.
I mean have you given his future some thought?
Yes… no… I mean…
I'm sorry but I disagree with your decision.
How long can you be there for him?
Our days are almost over.
His life is ahead of him.
You don't want to let him go.
This is his shot at a good future.
Love is not just about keeping them close…
sometimes it's about letting them go.
Think about it.
Can you call this number, please?
It's ringing.
Hey, Muthu!
We could have stayed the night. Why'd you leave so soon?
Always in a rush. You didn't even consult me.
Hey, I'm talking to you.
Oh. You're upset about leaving the love of your life?
No idea when the next bus is. So where to next?
Hello, I'm talking to you KD. What's the plan?
Hey, what's wrong?
Nothing.
We know where she lives, we can visit her anytime.
Don't be upset.
Remember I wanted to show you something that day?
This might just cheer you up. Look.
I said "look."
KD.
When will you act your age, dammit?
I don't know all that.
I saw a tattoo artist on my way to the tailor shop.
I felt like it, so I got it done. Do you like it?
No smile even now? What happened?
The temple priest has found someone who will put you through school.
That officer will take care of everything you need.
Muthu told me yesterday.
You have to leave for Chennai tomorrow.
I won't go.
You have to go. It's what is best for you.
You'll be happy.
I'm happy with you. I'm not going.
What if I die tomorrow?
Don't talk about that.
Not talking about it doesn't mean it won't happen.
I am going to die.
I have to die someday. So what?
My dear Kutty.
Please try to understand.
You think I want to let you go?
You deserve a good life.
I've lived my life, happily, thanks to you.
You need to start living yours.
You are lucky to get this new lease of life.
Education is everything.
Don't miss this opportunity.
It's funny. As we were making my bucket list…
…you kept wanting to round it off to ten.
I really couldn't think of anything then.
Now I know…
this is it.
Your life is about to change.
Nothing has changed.
You're abandoning me, just like they did.
Just when I found a hand to hold
I realize it's time to let go
The heart begs to hold you forever
One more minute, One more hour
Just when I found a hand to hold
I realize it's time to let go
We've reached Sengottai. This is the last stop.
Wait, today's the 17th? We need to go.
Where?
This is the Border Paratha shop.
-Why are we here? -Come. I'll tell you.
Sir, In this scene you're asking the hero.
Ready? Ready? One second, sir.
Dude, what did the girl say?
It's a Tamil film you idiot.
Where is the manager? There.
Everyone is waiting for you.
I'm the one getting yelled at.
Hi, bro. How are you? Remember me?
Of course, sir. We met in London, didn't we?
You are funny. You helped me buy alcohol for my grandpa, remember?
Fine. What now?
Got this paratha from the Border shop. It's the best in town, you must try it.
I know. I picked this place.
Will you do me a favor? Please?
What now?
My grandpa wants to act. Please give him a chance.
No way. Get lost.
Have you found someone for the next scene? Oh shit.
Go with him. He will give your grandpa something to change into.
Tejas, take him.
What role is he going to play?
Priyanka Chopra Jonas's boyfriend. Idiot.
There. I've put it on. What's this for?
I'll tell you. Let's go.
Tell me.
One wish is still pending.
It's getting late. Come quickly.
Hurry up.
Make way. Come on.
Please lie down here, sir.
Someone up there sure has a twisted sense of humor.
KD, I didn't know. Let's go.
Let's get out of here.
It's okay. Wait and watch.
Charcoal.
I am black when you buy me,
Red when you use me…
and gray when you throw me away.
Charcoal.
Hey, no reason to mope. Cheer up.
Chennai isn't very far.
It's just an overnight journey by train.
I'll visit you as often as I can.
You can come here for your vacation.
Moping for no reason.
Hey, Kutty.
We'll go act in the Thirunelveli festival next year.
I hear it's even bigger.
We'll mimic Sivaji Ganesan.
Who is that famous inseparable duo?
Got it. Laurel & Hardy. We'll make everyone laugh.
We'll win every prize.
You won't even need the coconut wisps.
How are you, sir? Let's go, Kutty.
You'll visit me, right?
Of course, I will.
Take care of him. He's very innocent.
Don't go to the tent.
Mom and I feel you should stay with us.
We'll go drop Kutty off.
See you.
Take care, sir.
The world turns dark
Without your love and light
Just when I found a hand to hold
I realize it's time to let go
Every worry a blip
Every mountain a mole
As long as you were by my side
Every moment of happiness, cherished
Every moment of loneliness, vanished
As long as I was by your side
Empty, null and void
You made me whole again
Only to shatter to pieces again
The world turns dark
Without your love and light
Just when I found a hand to hold
I realize it's time to let go
Shall we?
Dad?
How are you? Have you eaten?
Say something.
Where did you go?
You know how worried we were?
You could have told me.
We took such good care of you. How could you just run away?
Raja, bring the document.
I said, bring the document.
KARUPPU DURAI.
If you're about to do it, do it by tomorrow.
That's the right time. Alright?
Okay. Sure.
Hey, guys. Be careful.
Go get him.
Brother…
Be strong. Don't let him change your mind. .