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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SHABU PULPALLY

"Time!"

"In your timeless
Interval-less plays"

"We have been unwittingly trapped"

"Audience became characters"

"Laughter made way for cries"

"For no good reason"

"The lights are being put out"

"Yet, as destined"

"The performers bow to you"

"No matter what the story is"

"Let's dance!"

"Let's sing!"

Respected patrons,

Pauly Jr. Pictures presents

their third feature film.

The crew.

Lyrics: Vaisakh Sugunan,
Jinesh Kumar Eramom.

Singers: Neha S. Nair, Sangeeth,
Pachallur Shahul Hameed.

Still photography and behind
the scenes video: Rahul Raj Pallikunnu.

Title design: Nina.

Publicity design: Oldmonks.

-Sir, shall I get you a peg?
-Not while I am working.

Production executive:
Dhanesh Krishnakumar.

Production co-ordinators:
Pradhwi N. Rajan,

Joju Varghese, Kareem Aluva,
Arjun I. Menon,

Varun Nedumpuramchal,
Naufal Nasser Mundakayam.

Project consultant:
Ajayan Gopinathan.

Project Co-ordinator:
Bimeesh Varapuzha.

Casting director: Rajesh Madhavan.

Post-production supervisor:
Prakash Vaidyan.

I mean... Vaidyanathan.

Title graphics: Sharath Vinu.

Visual effects: Digital Bricks.

DI Studio: Poetic Prism and Pixels.

Colourist: Shrik Varier.

Chief associate cameraman:
Nikhil V. Narayanan.

Associate directors:
Ajith Chandana.

That's incorrect.

It's okay. Jithin Padmanabhan.

Assistant director and screenplay
assistant: Nipin Narayanan.

Production controller: Praveen Bre--

-"B."
-Menon.

Make-up: Shabu Pulpally.

Costume designer: Melwy J.

Art director: Anees Nadodi.

Sync sound recording and
sound design: Vineet Sreenivasan!

-It's "Sreejith."
-Sreenivasan's son, right?

No! It's a different guy!

Sreejith Sreenivasan.

Atmos mix: V.P. Nair.

Sir, read carefully, please.

Okay, okay. Vipin Nair.

Chief associate director:
Sudhish and Gopinath.

-That's me.
-Sudhish Gopinath.

Music and background score:

-Yakzan Gaury--
-"Gary."

Yeah, same. Pereira.
Neha S. Nair.

Gary!

Editor: Manoj Kannoth.

Director of photography:
Vinod Illampally.

Producer: Nivin Pauly.

Writer and director:
Ratheesh Balakrishnan.

Read the rest, sir!

I can't say caste surnames.

Pauly Jr. Pictures
proudly presents

Wealth.

Women.

War.

A person can cream like this

or cream like that.

I mean, "scream." Yeah, scream.

A man who is stabbed,
roars in a different way

to a person who saw a ghost.

When you guys scream,

the audience must understand

what made you roar.

Was it a ghost,

a dead body

or perhaps a murder?

Right?

Right?

Hmm. So...

what I taught you
in today's class...

"roaring," let's practise it.

Let's start with you, Padmanabhan.

Padmanabhan, roar.

Now you, Kendy. You roar.

"Every roaring has each
and opposite reaction."

Let's conclude today's class.

But let me give you a task
before you leave.

From the film Aaraam Thampuran,

choose a scene between
Manju Warrier and Mohanlal

and a scene between Mohanlal
and Narendra Prasad.

Enact it. Shoot it on your cell phones
and send it to me.

My valuable feedback and
suggestions shall be provided.

Okay?

Isn't the new task exciting?

Not at all!

Life with Pavithran is a task!

A fainthearted person like me

can't handle it.

I've had to deal with
two heart attacks...

-that Mom went through.
-Oh!

I might get it next.

Heart attacks don't spread,
Haripriya.

My husband
isn't interested in me...

-Even heart attacks aren't.
-But he's interested in you.

He really loves you.

If not,
why would I come to mediate?

Shivakumar, stay for lunch.

No, thank you.
I am in a hurry.

You think he loves me?

We've been married for
two and a half years.

He has never spoken
to me romantically.

Never gone on a holiday,
you know?

He can go wherever he wants.

I am supposed to stay back
and look after his mother.

Do I deserve this?

-Do I? Tell me?
-Huh?

-Do I deserve this?
-You don't.

The fault is all his.

But I feel

you need to have a reason
to live separately like this.

At least, something
you could tell people.

Such a strong reason
seems to be amiss here.

You may have your reasons
and explanations.

But those aren't catchy.

They are not gripping.

They are lack a graph.

They are weak.

Shivakumar, I am
not counting you in.

-Hope you won't change your mind.
-No.

I met Haripriya.

Hey, give him some more porridge.

She is upset.

-Okay, some tapioca then?
-She is still upset.

I don't think I can handle it.

Then handle it
with this pickle, Shivan.

Maybe we should sit inside.

Wait, wait!

Consumption of food
isn't allowed in the classroom.

We are in the same field.

You understand the issues
of a junior artist.

Why can't she understand?

After all, she is an
ex-television actress.

This is your problem.

You see her as an ex-actress.

An artist never ceases to exist.

There is nothing
like an ex or a current.

And you always
refer to her specifically

as a "television actress."

You try to belittle her.

She often calls me a junior artist,
and she mocks me.

What about that?

Calling you a junior artist
is like giving you an award.

Because you are just a junior,
not an artist.

Shivan, you body shame me now,

but one day you'll acknowledge me.

I'll become a superstar!

This acting university
will be famous.

But for that, you need
to get me a good role.

Also, refer a few kids
to the acting university.

I'll make it, Shivan!

Let me eat, please.

So, what I am saying is...
forgive him this time.

He's a nice guy.

Patience follows smartness.

Us women are blessed with both!

I mean, you women.

He has been working for a while now.
How much savings does he have?

I don't know!

Am I not a wife?

Am I not an artist?

Do I deserve this?

Paper cake.

Dad, would you like some cake?

Only if there are any left
after he eats.

Tell me.

Shivan, go on.

It isn't like that, Haripriya.

There are some things
we can't discuss at home.

You may not like it because...

-because...
-Because?

-Because...
-Because he's just loafing around.

All this is still fine, Shivan.

But he doesn't get home on time.

Doesn't take care of the hotel.

He roams about with
that jobless Jayaprakash,

It's heartbreaking!

Jayaprakash has
a terrible reputation.

Drunkard, womaniser, gambler.

Well, he can afford to.

His wife has a job.

So, why doesn't she get a job?

Hypocrite!

Listen, you're totally wrong!

I don't see a strong reason
for you both to be separated.

You both may have your reasons
and explanations.

But they aren't catchy,

aren't gripping, lack a graph.

They are weak!

Sir, you're in the camera field.
Please move.

Ready! Clear!
Field clear! Are we ready?

Shivan, on some nights...

I can't leave the character
that I am playing.

Method acting, you know.

Live in the character
even while eating or sleeping.

Right? Isn't that method acting?

There is a method
to his eating for sure.

You are my mother, right?

On such cursed nights, when I am
immersed in the character,

she...

asks me to chop onions,
or clean the toilet,

says the flush tank is blocked.

Or asks me to be romantic.

For example, how can
a politician get romantic?

There is no method acting
in TV serials, after all.

Would you like me to serve you
some "method acting," Shivan?

Mom!

Forget that. If I get a call,
she'll ask immediately,

"Who are you talking to?"

Am I such a suspicious person?

I've never had a girlfriend.

Do I have a Facebook account?
An Instagram account?

Do you have a bank account?

Do I have a Gmail account?

If you deviate from the topic,
I'll leave!

Don't mess up the discussion.

Shivan, it's there.
But there's hardly any money in it.

Don't you still use old underwear
even if it's a bit torn?

-Yes.
-And she sees that, right?

Yes.

Well, this is similar.
She'll understand.

You don't deserve her.

In fact, guys like you
won't ever get a girl like her.

Why not?
That Suresh married a doctor.

Suresh is himself a doctor.
Not a BA Malayalam fail like you.

The fish seem ready to be fried.

My grandmother's earrings.
34 grams of pure gold.

Danglers.

She gave it to me
on her deathbed.

Last year.

I didn't even ask her,
but Grandma gave it to me.

I am emotionally attached to it.

They looked nice on me.

-Haven't you seen them?
-Yes, they looked great on you.

They did.
But they're gone now.

He pawned them
to start his acting university.

You know this, don't you?

To buy a 30-meter-long
maroon curtain and 12 iron chairs,

why do you need
34 grams of gold?

It was Grandma's only keepsake.

That's gone.
Where it went and how,

there is no answer.

Lies are all I get!

What happened to the earrings?

Why don't you be honest?
She'll understand.

I...

pawned it off because
Jayaprakash needed money urgently.

Nice. Don't tell her this.

But then the bank auctioned it.

And now he's evading me.

What should I do, Shivan?

Somehow get those earrings back.

Then go and get her back.

Be a little more romantic.

Imagine you are acting in Titanic.

I can do Titanic.

I am confident.

But does Priya have
the calibre for it?

You son of a...

I have explained things to her.

How about you take her
on a holiday?

Take my car if you want.

Correct!

-That's a good idea, son.
-Yeah.

You could've done it too, Shivan.

When Malini was leaving you.

Had I done that,
I would still be living in guilt.

Size 10 shoes and
size 8 feet are not meant to be.

Don't forget about the earrings.

ROLLED GOLD JEWELLERY IN 1 GRAM GOLD
1 YEAR GUARANTEE - DEVIKA JEWELLERS

-Where to?
-Alappuzha.

That'll be about Rs. 1,500.

Then, take me
to the nearest train station.

Okay.

Is it 916 purity gold?

What does 916 even mean
to the local goldsmith, Priya?

I didn't find the same model,
so I got these made.

Wasn't Grandma's an old model?

But old is gold.

This is also gold.
Contemporary.

It's 2 grams heavier
than the old one.

I like it.

They suit me more
than the old ones.

I was feeling guilty that
I couldn't get the old one.

That's gone now.

But 32 grams of gold...

would have cost about Rs. 1.5 lakh.

Where did you get the money from?

I figured it out.

Do you like it?

Oh, my!

This was the first time
you bought me jewellery.

-Yeah.
-I love it.

-Priya?
-Yes?

Can't we...

slow things down?
Especially our trip to Wayanad?

Oh, sure.

We'll drive slowly. No speeding.

-Not that.
-Then?

Can we go some other time?

Once the excitement of
the earrings wears off?

You should see your face!

We can go for a holiday later.

Phew!

Shivan has promised a good role
in his next film.

-It's an investigative thriller.
-Yeah, right.

He promised me some roles too.
What was that?

The role of a high-court judge.

He's a fraud.
He just wants free lunches.

Nah, this isn't like that.
He was being serious.

I'll be playing an assistant cop
with Mammootty.

Got to work on it right away.

Need to practise method acting
and meet a few policemen.

Mom asked
if you will be staying for lunch.

No, Sudheesh.

If we leave now,
we'll get home by noon.

-My mother is already making lunch.
-Okay.

Nice earrings.

-Thank you!
-Welcome.

[ringtone playing]
"Dreams of rain"

"The pursuit of a lifetime
Of a blessed soul"

"Every woman is in pursuit of
Dreams of rain!"

"The pursuit of a lifetime
This blessed life"

"Every woman
Is a blessed soul!"

"She brings tranquillity
to the despaired..."

-Hello!
-What is it?

Hey, sis. Were you asleep?

No, I was reading
A Midsummer Night's Dream.

What the hell do you think
I was doing at 2 a.m.?

Since you both just
made up today,

I thought, if I called earlier,
I might disturb you.

That's why I am calling you
so late.

-Hello?
-Hang on.

Where is the arm?

What is the matter?

We are in big trouble, sis.

Pavithran, wake up.

Something has happened,
and the boy won't speak up.

Hey! Don't wake him up.
Not yet.

He'll get stressed out.

Just tell me before
I get a heart attack!

I don't think I can pay
this month's mortgage.

The car EMI, home loan,

and the money we loaned from Samuel
when Mom got a heart attack.

I don't think I can manage
it all this month.

Please help me.

I don't have any money either.

Can you give me your earrings?

Just for a month?

I'll return it before
Pavithran comes to know.

Well, now he knows.

Hang up now.

Anyway, the banks
aren't open at 2 a.m.

All right then, sis.
Expecting a favourable reply.

-Good night.
-Good night.

It's not for an outsider.
He is my--

How about we take the trip?

Where to?

Wayanad. Banasura Dam.

With the earrings.

When we return,
we can sell, pawn or eat it.

We can do whatever
we want with it. Right?

Are you upset?

Nah.

It's not for an outsider.

What happened?

I'll inform Sudheesh right away.
It'll make him happy.

-Hello.
-Hey, sis.

-He agreed.
-Really?

Yes! But...

we are going on a trip
to Banasura Dam tomorrow.

-Oh!
-We'll be back in two...

-Yes.
-Three days. Yeah, three days.

We'll drop in
on the way back and give it.

That will be great!
Thank you for the favourable reply.

Good night.

Hello?

-Hey, Shivan.
-What is it?

I was wondering if you're at home.

-I am in Munnar.
-Is it?

-What happened? Trouble again?
-Nah! No problem.

Priya and I were thinking of
going on a trip.

I was wondering...
if I could borrow your car.

But let it be.

Hey, the car is there.
I came with a friend.

Is it?

But how will I get the keys?

The keys will be outside
in a pair of yellow shoes.

Really?

Oh, okay. I'll take it.

Thank you, Shivan.

"What a fool
What a poor soul"

-Shivan.
-Yes?

What's a good place
to go for a holiday?

What's your budget?

Something affordable.
Maybe Rs 500 a night?

You won't be let into your
own house for 500, douchebag!

Is this your idea of a holiday?

Aren't you in Munnar?

I knew you
what you were getting at.

-All right, so...
-Yes?

Come over to Munnar.

All right, Shivan.
I am on my way. Thank you.

Do you have any shame at all?

Or the sense to not shame others?

Sir, it was an accident.

What? This hotel could be
shut down because of that!

If Mr. Kurian comes to know,
do you know what--

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour!"

"Long live Lord
Jesus, our saviour"

"Hallelujah..."

-Hello, darling!
-Joby, you busy?

No, not busy.
Tell me.

I told my parents about us.

Really? And?

That is a suspense.

But they want to meet you
in person.

When can we meet?

How about Sunday?

-I'll let you know.
-Okay.

Love y--

-Do you know?
-What?

Do you know what might happen
if Mr. Kurian comes to know?

Do you?

You'll be jobless.
What else.

Sir, please don't say that.
This is my sole income.

If I lose that--

Didn't think of this when you hid
a camera in the bathroom, Manaf?

Did you?

Huh?

I hid it, but nothing got recorded.

You found it before
anything could be captured.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

Hello, darling.

You hung up before I could
finish saying love you.

Oh, sorry! I was in a meeting.

-Okay, call when you're free.
-Okay.

Love y--

So, you don't have to fire me.

Nothing really got captured.

What do you mean?

So, despite knowing that
you hid a camera in the bathroom,

we should wait
until a guest takes a shower

and then we catch you
and then fire you?

Is that what you mean?

Sir, in Norway,
to avenge a terrorist attack

a Christian terrorist shot
and killed 72 innocent Muslims.

Is it such bigotry that
makes you want to fire me?

I mean,
since you are a Christian...

I should be hit for hiring you.

Hey! Stop there!

I was exaggerating, man.
Calm down.

Sorry, sir.

Sir, it wasn't intentional.

Just recently we let you
off the hook for stealing a shirt.

And now you put a camera
in the honeymoon suite!

Don't you have two wives?

Sir, fundamentally,
man is a polygamist.

Yuval Noah suggests
in his book Sapiens

that we shouldn't bind man
into monogamy.

Stop reading English books!
Stop it!

I will try, sir.

Listen.

If even a mustard seed is stolen
from this hotel, I'll know.

You doubt that?

If you doubt that,
ask him.

Sir, if you have any doubts,
call this number.

-Okay, thanks.
-I'll get the keys.

No, don't put that one down.

Hold it. Why would you...

-Hello?
-Hey, Shivan.

-Tell me.
-We reached the resort.

Give your name at the reception.
I've made the arrangements.

Really? Thank you!

My...

-Have a nice day.
-My...

Hello! Myself Pavithran K.V.

Good morning, sir.
Have you made a booking?

Good morning. Yes, we have.

What's your good name?

Shalini...

the receptionist.

Hey!

Hey, the flush in my bathroom
is faulty.

Please fix it soon.

-Sir, we'll send someone.
-Okay, fine.

Hey!

Hurry up. I haven't flushed.

Good morning, sir.
We need an ID.

-What?
-An ID card?

ID...

Hey!

Give your ID card.
What are you doing there?

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

Hello, darling!

You really don't have
the time for an I love you?

There is a guest waiting, darling.

This is the problem.

Guests and the Hill Top
are always more important.

I love you too.

It isn't a busy day today.
I should be done soon.

I'll call you back.

No need. Thanks.

-Have a nice stay, sir.
-Thank you!

At one point, even Prem Nazir
used to stay here.

And now?

Now, he is no more, sir.
He passed away in 1989.

His last film was Dhwani.

In reality, Sathyan was
a better actor than Nazir.

Sathyan's throne is still empty.

No one as capable and
deserving of it has arrived yet.

Ha! There'll be someone soon.

Here is your key.

I told you we shouldn't wear
matching clothes.

It was your idea.

All we needed was a nameplate.

I almost had an identity crisis.

-Aren't you taking a bath?
-No, it's cold.

-What?
-It's cold.

"It's cold!"

Going around
without taking a shower.

Could you please get out
of that uniform?

It's embarrassing!

The flush isn't working.
Could you just...

Inform the reception.

Yes. That... will do.

Take off the earrings
and keep them safe.

The bellboy was staring.

-Really?
-Yes.

Why don't you
keep them in the bag?

We'll keep the room keys.

So, it'll be safe.

There are a lot of...

There are a lot of
chain-snatchers in this area.

-Really?
-Yes.

We can put it on for
a few selfies on the last day.

-Sir.
-Yes?

Outside food isn't allowed in here.

This isn't outside food.

I brought this from home.
It's home-made.

Sir, I mean
it's against the hotel policy.

Can I get some fried sardines here?
No, right?

Please get lost.

Pavithran, have you ever
called me "darling"?

Has anyone else?

The manager was
calling his girlfriend that.

He is putting on a show.

People involved in
silly jobs can do that.

A truly creative person
can't be romantic.

It's so cheesy!

-Priya...
-Yeah?

The chickpeas curry isn't
sitting well with my stomach.

I need to visit the loo again.

But you went in the morning.

There are no extra charges
to go again.

Hold this. Sit here for a while.
I'll be right back.

[ringtone playing]
"Dreams of rain"

"The pursuit of a lifetime"

-Pavithran?
-Priya...

I am using the loo because what if
we don't find a clean one all day?

Clean India mission
hasn't reached here yet.

I'll be right back, okay.

Hello, madam.

Hello.

-Did you have breakfast?
-Yes.

Where is your husband?

He is upstairs.
He'll be here any minute.

Madam, do you need
a car for sightseeing?

-No. We have a car.
-Okay.

Have a nice day, madam.

The other earrings
looked much better on you.

Hey! Hey! Don't hit him, sir.

He is an innocent man.
Please stop.

-Are you with him?
-Yes, he's my boss.

But what did I do?

Don't leave him alone
for even a second.

That's how long he takes
to ask for a thrashing.

He is new here.

Kuttan, ask them
to change the song.

We'll not!

-They won't.
-Ask for a peg then.

They can't deny that!

Sura needs a win.

Today? Today and
tomorrow is a busy time.

We're hosting a seminar.

Dad has to go to Delhi tomorrow.

Mom is scared to meet you alone.

That's nice.

How far is Idukki Dam
from here? How length?

-Joby, you there?
-Darling, hold on.

About 40 km.

Get on to the main road,
go straight,

take the second right.
Second right.

-Okay.
-You're taking me for granted.

Darling, please understand.

I work in the hotel industry.

I interact with different
kinds of people every day.

I won't always be in the same mood.
I have mood swings!

-Would you like your room cleaned?
-Whose room?

No. The flush isn't working.
Can you fix it?

Shalini, inform the maintenance!

If you value our relationship,
you must meet my dad today.

Sir, please could I have my salary?

Salary?
Exactly 5 people registered.

That is Rs. 2,500.

This hoarding cost Rs. 1,000.

Where do I get
the rest of the money from?

You want me to steal?

The situation at my house is bad.

At mine too!
Will you pay me my salary?

A bit arrogant, isn't she?

-Who?
-The one at the reception.

-What happened?
-Generally, receptionists are polite.

She was being so snobbish.

Hey! I've been meaning to meet you.

What is the Wi-Fi password?

-Titanic123.
-Okay, thank you!

Welcome.

She recognised me.

But she is acting as if she didn't.

She probably doesn't
know you well, Priya.

I mean, you aren't Kate Winslet
to be recognised.

No need to worry!

Vijesh, connect the generator!

Pavithran, aren't you taking a bath?

I am feeling cold.

Shall we visit Shivan's
shooting set tomorrow?

Sure, call him first.

What if he isn't free tomorrow?

The subscriber you've called
is out of coverage area.

Please try again later.

-He isn't reachable.
-He may not have network.

Let's call him a little later.

The subscriber you've called
is out of coverage area.

Please try again later.

-Pavithran...
-Yes?

The earrings are missing.

The earrings are missing?

-Yes...
-They'll be in the bag. Look again!

Oh, Lord!

Please search!

They aren't here.

Look in your bag.

-Did you keep them in my bag?
-Just search!

Where did they go?

-In this one?
-Yes, just check it.

Huh!

The earrings are missing!

That's what I said!

Yes, that is what I am saying.

Look through all pockets.

Pavithran!
They aren't anywhere here.

What will I tell Sudheesh now?

As we were leaving, the bellboy said
that the earrings were nice.

Someone stole them!

What else could have happened?

I kept them in here.

Pavithran,
let's inform the reception.

Priya, don't overreact.

If we inform the reception,
it'll create a scene!

Let's call the police then.

Let's inform the reception.
That's better.

You search the whole place again.

Call me if you find them.

Sir, ID card, please?

-Sir, we need a registered ID.
-I didn't bring one.

-Aadhar number?
-It isn't linked yet.

I don't have a visiting card.

I can understand.

-When, Joby?
-I'll be off my shift in 30 minutes.

And then we can peacefully
meet at a good restaurant.

Hotel Tea Garden, 9 p.m.

-Okay, but this time, be on time.
-Okay, sure.

There is something
missing from my room.

What?

We searched a lot.
In fact, we're still searching.

What's missing?

A pair of... earrings.
Gold.

Gold?

Joby?

-One second, sir.
-Okay.

Just a moment, sir.

Jewellery is missing
from their room.

Sir, we haven't cleaned
your room today.

So, none of the staff
entered the room.

But to repair the flush,
the maintenance team?

Maintenance is on leave.

Sir, please search again patiently.
I can come with you.

Come.

What happened?
Did you find it?

-No.
-What?

Why have you strewn these around?
Did you keep it inside a book?

Are you on a holiday, or
are you here to sell books?

You don't know the value of these.

Sir, did you look
under the mattress?

I looked everywhere.
It isn't in the room.

Are you sure you didn't wear it
when you went out?

Yes, I am sure!

Madam, how was the room service?

Water, Hill Top.

-Did you call for water?
-Yes.

Come.

He saw me in the morning
without the earrings.

What is your name?

Manaf Khan. But I am not--

Did you or anyone else
enter this room?

Why will anyone admit it
if you ask like that?

Huh?

Please tell us, Manaf.

Did anyone enter the room?

Not to my knowledge.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

Just a moment.

Move aside.

Hello, darling!
I am not off duty yet.

I'll be in my car in 5 minutes.

Pavithran,
why didn't you ask anything?

They left
before I could ask anything.

You shouldn't
have let them go.

They both look shady.

Where can they go? They work here.
They have to come here every day.

Darn!

My limbs are trembling.

Because you're hungry.
Let me order something.

Is that all on your mind?

Will the lost earrings reappear
if we don't eat?

First, you lose it,
and now you...

If something happens to us
because we don't eat,

then who'll find the earrings?

Shall I order some beef?

Hello, restaurant.

-Hello, this is from 237.
-Yes, sir, go on.

We need 1 chilly beef.

1 veg korma and 4 parottas.

and 2 pineapple juice.

We don't have pineapple.

We have apples,
and they're just fine.

-Okay, 2 fine apple juices.
-Okay.

-Make it quick.
-Okay, sir, thank you.

It's the bellboy.
I am sure.

-Shalini...
-Yes?

How are you?

Just deal with this earrings case.

Megha is giving me a hard time.

If I don't meet her parents today,
I am done!

A traditional surprise for Megha.

I'll see you later then.

Good evening, sir. Room service.

Come in.

Madam, sorry for the interruption.

Are you an actress?

Weren't you in Dreams of Rain?

My mother is a big fan of yours.
She used to watch the show every day.

So, I watched it too sometimes.

You're a fantastic actress.
Just brilliant!

By the by, keep going.

So... shall we then...

Just a minute, sir.

We are fans. I need some time.

Ma'am, if you don't mind,
could you give me an autograph?

Thank you, madam.
Bon "appendix."

Bon "appendix", sir.

Bon "appendix."

The bellboy recognised me.

But the receptionist couldn't.

Surprising!

Those guys never came back.

They're probably done for the day.

Enjoy your parotta and beef!

They're probably at home.

THINGS TO HIDE FROM YOUR PARTNER
SECRETS TO A GREAT MARRIAGE

I am so sorry!

It's okay.

I am fine.
Thank you.

-How are you?
-I am fine.

Hello, hello! Wait.
You said you'll be right back.

Sir, I checked with
the whole staff here.

None of them has taken anything.

And they won't.

This hotel has never
had a bad reputation.

Just a quick falling, sir.

Don't you have the courtesy
to discuss this before you left?

I'll come to know
if even a mustard seed is stolen.

When the guests
try to steal toiletries,

I catch them from
their body language.

We asked our staff.
What else could we do?

Why couldn't you tell us this
before leaving?

Why did you wait for me to ask?

You were talking about
guests stealing things.

What about the staff?
Did you check their rooms?

Of course, but if you aren't
convinced, we can do it again.

Okay.

Let's search. Come.

Excuse me, please!

Good Lord!

Back in the day,
actor Prem Nazir used to stay here.

But he is no more.
He passed away in 1989.

His last film was Dhwani.

Manaf, that wretch!
What does one do with him?

"Mr. Kurian, the moron
Built a hotel in the hills of Munnar"

"And now
There is a sea of tourists"

"Chinchakacham chaka chinchakacham"

"All the superstars came to stay
At the Hill Top"

"And the boss became a snob!"

"Chinchakacham chaka chinchakacham"

"And then there is Joby
The manager"

"Watch out, he is a flirt!"

"With the lady on the phone"

"You can hear the moves
He makes on some evenings"

"Kissing and making out mostly"

"Chinchakacham chaka chinchakacham"

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

Give me a moment.

-Hello!
-Have you left?

Yeah, I was changing.
I am about to leave.

-Shall I start?
-No! Wait till I tell you to.

Okay. What should I wear?

-Jeans and a top?
-Are you sure?

Or a skirt and a blouse.
Just wear something!

I am a little busy.
I'll call you back.

Okay, bye.

-Don't you have work?
-Sir?

-Why aren't you at work?
-Just a quick break, sir.

The break has ended. Go.

-I am going to cut your salary.
-Okay.

Sir, see this. See the mess.

Uh-huh.

This was due to my search.

If you want, you can search again.

In this mess?

Someone's sleeping there.

He was working all of last week.

He'll be sleeping this week.

He's coughing!

Yes, he's coughing.

-Does he have a fever?
-No.

-Tastelessness?
-No.

-Loss of smell?
-No.

Irritation in the throat?

Sir, what?

Does he have a throat infection
or a dry cough?

I mean, are you a doctor?
Why are you asking?

I am an actor.

Oh, really?

But I haven't seen you in movies.
Are you in any?

-What was the last film you saw?
-Mrugaya.

Mrugaya?

Yes, the one with
Mammootty and the leopard.

When did you watch it?
I mean, where?

On Doordarshan. Twice.

So, how does Mrugaya begin?

"Mru."

Sir, it's your responsibility
to keep your things safe.

Responsibility? They were stolen
from my locked room.

And you're teaching me
about my responsibilities?

What is missing, sir?

What'd you lose?

-Earrings.
-And where...

-Idukki Dam.
-The earrings were at the dam?

No, I was at the dam.

But how do you wear earrings
without getting pierced?

-They're my wife's earrings.
-Ah.

Since we're tourists,
when we went out,

we kept them in the room,
so that it'll be safe.

-Oh, then where could it go?
-We kept the keys to ourselves.

And when we asked him to
resolve this, he wants to go home.

What kind of a world is this?

Manager sir, call the entire staff.
Let's search.

Sir, we questioned everyone.

None of them have
seen or taken anything.

If as much as a mustard seed
goes missing from this hotel--

So, listen. I returned
from the Gulf in 1993.

Don't you want to hear the rest?
Come along.

So, yeah, I returned in '93.

Landed in Calicut Airport.

I was on a train
to Kottayam when...

in the middle of the night,
a lady screamed.

Everyone woke up startled.

And then she said,

"Somebody groped me."

Can you believe it?

She cried and
created a huge scene.

The train stopped
in the next station.

The police arrived and
questioned everyone.

No one admitted doing it.

I mean, if someone admitted it,
they would've been thrashed.

And so, no one admitted it.

What's the moral here?

-What's the moral?
-What?

What is the moral here?

Where was I?

-You were on the train.
-Ah, the train!

I didn't admit doing it, but that
doesn't mean she wasn't groped.

If her modesty was attacked,
someone did the attacking.

A thrashing must ensue
for the truth to come out.

That's the quarrel of the story.
I mean... the moral.

Shalini, summon the whole staff.

-Hello?
-Hello?

Bring everyone to the lobby.

Ask that Manaf to come too.

-Where are you off to?
-Nowhere, move.

He had an eye on the earrings
since we arrived.

He told me in the morning too.

What did Manaf say?

"Nice earrings."

He knew we were going out.

-He asked if we wanted a car.
-Is that Manaf?

Yes.

Did you say "nice earrings?"

No, I didn't say "nice earrings."
I said "they looked good" on her.

-Oh, Lord!
-That's what it means.

They looked good on her,
because they were nice.

Hello! That doesn't mean
he took it.

Hello! Neither does it mean
that he didn't take it.

So, what meaning does it have then?

Guess... She'll know.
Do something!

Did you check the CCTV footage?

CCTV!

Excuse me.

So...

if we check the CCTV footage,

we can know who went inside
and for how long.

Why not? Let's do that.

-Yes, let's do that.
-Okay, let's do that.

Come.

How long have you been married?

-Two and a half years.
-I see.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

-Hello?
-Did you start yet?

Oh, yes, I left.
But I had to come back.

There was a small problem.
I'll resolve it and come soon.

-You're so irresponsible!
-Okay, cool.

Sir... you are...

Balachandran Melethil.
A novelist.

I am Sura. Not on any list.

I am from around here.

And what do you do?

I run a wedding catering business.

In short, I am a cooker.

You're not working tonight?

I don't work every day.

Only when there is a wedding.

Can you take your hand off me?
The show is about to begin.

Oh, sure.

-Do you have cholesterol?
-No.

Must be cancer then.

Hang on!

What're you doing here, sir?

I am working on a novel.

So, this is your workshop.
Nice.

I've read your book
The Valley of Mayflowers.

Oh!

"Mayflower trees with
yellow flowers stood in full bloom.

"Fallen mayflowers formed
a yellow blanket over the ground.

"The soil and the dew
adorned shades of yellow.

"Enveloped in a cocoon
of yellow was Sarada.

"Not wanting to hurt the fallen
flowers, she walked carefully.

"Every step of hers
softer than a flower itself.

"What a miracle!
They weren't flowers.

"They were the reflection of
the mayflowers in rainwater puddles.

"Sarada walked creating ripples in
the yellow expanse on the ground.

-"A surreal walk."
-"A surreal walk."

-What is your name?
-Manaf Khan.

I've read your books too,
Mr. Chandrachoodan.

Really?

The existence of both my families
rely on your wise words.

Two families?

You write books?

Only when there are marital
problems in this world.

Wow, what a performance!

-What are you watching? Forward it.
-Fine.

Around 11:00,
you both left the room.

And you returned immediately.

Can't I enter my own room?

I had an upset stomach,
so I wanted to use the loo.

Can't I return to my own room?

Can't I?

So... the mayflowers,
don't they bloom in May?

Yes, that's why
they're called mayflowers.

They're also called gulmohars.

That's all right.
Won't contest that.

But how're there
rainwater puddles in May?

-Please forward that a bit.
-What?

At 12:30 p.m.,

Supervisor Vijesh Nair
went into the room.

He was inside for 1 minute
and 46 seconds.

Why did you go in?

It's the hotel policy
to check all the rooms every day.

A routine check.

We just enter, look around
and leave.

Why did you open it
when you were told not to?

Sir, to check for murders,
suicides and water leakages.

A quick check, sir.

Suicides are common with Room 237.

He saw us both leave alive.

So, who would kill whom?
Don't try to fool us!

-We're in the hotel industry too!
-Yes.

Sir, no one is
trying to fool anyone.

-Hey...
-What?

-You run a business?
-Yes.

Three-star? Five-star?

An ordinary restaurant.
We serve lunch and snacks.

We had a pay phone too.
But nobody uses those anymore, so--

-Traditional?
-Yes.

-Porridge?
-Yes, and on Sundays, we even--

Why are you saying all that here?

Why don't you also reveal
you never go to work?

I am also a teacher,

and I run a reputed acting
university adjacent to the hotel!

I can see through
your performance.

I've seen this genre a lot.

Listen...

for 1 minute and 46 seconds,
what did you do inside?

Sir, I entered the room.

I saw nothing unnatural.

Just checked the curtains
and the windows.

Just looked in the bathroom.

Just checked for leakages.

Then I just left.

Why do you need all this time

just to check if someone
has hung himself?

Sir, I am a dignified Nair.
I wouldn’t take it.

What am I? An undignified Nair?

Hey, I am not a Nair.

And I don't want to be one.
Don't I have dignity?

Do you have any marital issues?

So there are.

Somebody is going into the room.

Ma'am, that's the dhobi.

I knew it was him.

Joby has been sweating
nervously for a while!

Sir, I am Joby.
That is the dhobi. The launderer.

Missed it by a whisker!

Around 3 p.m., he entered the room
to gather the laundry.

But he left without
taking anything.

Look, there is nothing
in his hands.

Dude, I didn't lose a sack of gold.

We lost earrings
weighing just 50 grams.

-He could've put it in his pockets!
-It wasn't 50 grams for sure.

I mean, it'll be 32 grams maximum.

I've seen it.

See! He even knows the weight.

I wanted you to say this and
that is why I said 50 grams.

It is indeed only 34 grams.

I am a psychologist.

Manaf, how did the dhobi
enter the room?

I don't know, sir.
I was cleaning in 210 at the time.

Not much to doubt with that.
Just don't let anyone leave.

Everyone, including me,
should be searched.

Call the police.

Let's get the dhobi here.

And then we can call the cops.
All right?

Aren't you Joby?

I am Joby.

That is the dhobi.
And below us is the lobby.

Anymore doubts?

Fine, let's start
the interrogation.

Manaf, you stay!

Vijesh, get the dhobi.

Sir, this man is about to puke.

Sir, please step out.

Please, out. Out!

What is your name?

Haripriya.

What exactly was the weight?

I didn't buy it.

Pavithran did.

It was 32 grams
with an additional...

-2 grams.
-2 grams.

We bought it just a week ago.

I hadn't had enough
of wearing it yet.

Don't get emotional.

Let the dhobi come.
We'll find a solution.

Let her get emotional.
Being emotional is a good sign.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Long live Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Sing with me
Hallelujah!"

"Pray with me
Hallelujah!"

Hello, darling!

Are you on the way?

Isn't life a journey, darling?

Oh, God!

No matter what
we achieve in life,

it doesn't matter
if you've lost your soul.

Are you serious?

"You will seek me

"and find me when you
seek me with all your heart."

Didn't the Lord say that?

Right?

Jesus! What rubbish
are you talking?

Where are you?
Are you at the church?

Tell me the truth.
Are you out of your mind?

Darling, I was in a meeting.

I mean, I am in a meeting.

Were you or are you?

I am and will be.
Present continuous tense.

-I am tensed!
-Brother!

-I'll call you back.
-Okay, call--

There is a small problem
with our room.

Oh, a small one.
I am in a huge problem!

Hang on for 10 minutes.
I'll help you.

I'll find a solution.
Please have a seat.

Joby, I am quite late.
May I leave?

Shalini, I'm bearing ten crosses
on my back, including you.

There is no way you can leave
until we come to a solution.

How am I to deal with it alone?

I am trembling all over.

You must be hungry.

Can you order some juice?

-Hello!
-Hello?

Send a glass of juice
to the reception for Joby.

Which one?

-Which one?
-Pineapple.

-One pineapple juice.
-We don't have pineapple.

We have apples. They're fine.

They only have apples,
which are fine.

One fine apple juice.

-One fine apple juice.
-Okay.

Get one for yourself if you like.

-Make that two fine apple juices.
-Okay.

I'll deduct it from your salary.

Don't you have kids?

I won't give you a fitting reply
as we're in a temple.

Maid, you say? I am the lady
of the palace, mister.

A lady of the palace
that I don't know of?

And who is this "I"?

I am the lord of the Kanimangalam
Palace. Lord Jagannathan.

Lord it seems. Are you the servant
of the man who bought the palace?

Possible. Don't we live in times
where the priests bully the gods?

Get out of my way, "Lord."

-Hello?
-Hello!

I guess you saw it.
How was it?

-Did you pay the fees?
-Not yet.

Your acting needs a lot of work.

I'll give you my feedback
after you pay the fees.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay.

-Students.
-Oh!

Did you find it?

Madam, let's sit upstairs.

Hey, didn't I tell you
to seat them there!

How many can fit on one chair?
Let's sit here.

I am not going to climb
that mountain again.

Let everyone know
the real face of your resort.

Why are you scared
if you haven't stolen it?

Ma'am, please don't make
unnecessary comments.

All right!

And sending a person into
a locked room was a necessity?

Priya, I am an aspiring actor!

People will notice all this.

They'll attack me on social media.

-Hashtag Pavithran.
-Bullshit!

If you're scared,
you keep quiet.

I'll handle this.

Everyone, including her,
is in on this.

-You can tell from her attitude.
-What!

What can you tell?
Tell me.

Shalini, please! Shalini!

-Shalini!
-At least he was being decent.

Why can't you?

We own gold too. A pair of earrings
don't mesmerise us.

Learn how to behave in public.
That's more important than jewellery!

I guess you didn't hear
what she said.

You've nothing to say?

She called me uncultured.

-She may not have meant that.
-True.

She meant just that!

I felt the...
I felt the same.

Let's not read between the lines.

We're no one to define culture.

The missing earrings
should be our sole concern.

No!

The fact that the earrings
went missing is our concern.

Sir, we'll handle this.

-The missing earrings aren't yours.
-True.

When America invaded Iraq,

didn't you all have an opinion?

Was that because Saddam Hussein
was your brother?

To intervene in an international
issue or not is my choice to make.

I don't need your permission
for that.

He'll intervene.

You want to protect your staff.

You only care
about your reputation.

I care about my earrings.

I hope it's clear now.

All the douchebags
of the world check in here.

Hey! Don't try to act smart!

Even if none of you
have taken them,

it's your responsibility
to return them.

Sir, that isn't part
of the hotel policy.

But it's part of my policy.

We don't run our hotel
according to your policies.

What if they lost them
when they went out?

True.

Or what if they hid them
and blamed the theft on us?

Possible.

-Whoa!
-Is it?

I don't need your generosity.

If I lost them, I'll be
the first one to admit that.

This isn't the first time
I've lost gold.

Yeah! What...

Listen, you're making
unwarranted comments.

How can you shy away
from your responsibilities?

When I checked in, you never
told me about the hotel policy.

And even if you had,
you think you can do anything?

Isn't there anything
called political correctness?

Damn right!

Let's say it isn't there.

Didn't two people...

enter the room?

Sir, juice.

Yes, they did.

And didn't someone
give them the keys?

Yes, someone did.

What if the dhobi took the gold
and gave it to Manaf?

There have been theft complaints
against Manaf in the past too.

Don't make such allegations because
I'm from a minority community.

Everyone is trying to pin this on me
because my name is "Manaf."

Nobody suspects Vijesh Nair.

Sir, I am Manaf Khan,
but I am not a terrorist.

Manaf, you're trying to drag things
into an irrelevant discussion here.

Theft is theft
no matter who does it.

Gold is gold.

Earrings are earrings.

This isn't like that, sir.

I've faced
such discrimination before.

No matter what goes wrong,

I am the first one
to be suspected.

Even if sometimes
I am the culprit.

But still.

Whether one is a Hindu
or a Muslim...

-or a Christian or a psycho--
-I am a psychologist.

Noted.

Don't worry.
You'll be fine.

There is a vaccine
for everything now.

Or even if you're a novelist.

I'll come after you!

No one will be spared!

Sister...

Until your gold is found

and you get married,

this brother of yours
will not rest.

Wow! Such affectionate siblings.

Next, she'll call someone else
her husband.

Oh, no!

Disgusting!

How dare you!

How dare you speak rubbish!

Let go off me!

Just sit here.

You're fine. Don't worry.
Get up.

You dropped the juice.
I'll cut it from your salary.

Listen, no point getting hyper.

We can't do anything until
someone admits to the theft.

Stop trying to boss people around.

I've just got a good offer.
My career might take off.

If this becomes an issue and
a police case, I'll be in big trouble.

For an actor, image is
more important than earrings.

Even if we don't get it back,
I'll live with it.

You bloody...

tolerated losing your grandma's
earrings so well. Now it's my turn.

Let this one slide.
It will get embarrassing.

Leave it? After all this?

She insulted me in front of a crowd,
and you want me to forget it!

You leave it if you want.

I am going nowhere
without my earrings.

It wasn't stolen, was it?
I can't let it go so easily.

I too have a reputation.

That wretch spat on my reputation.

Come on. She didn't spit.

Oh, it's Shivan.

Is he ever around
when you need him?

Hello?

Shivan...

I was in a place
with poor network coverage.

How's it going? How's the stay?

Well...

What is it?

We're in trouble.

Women yelling is never a good sign.

-Nope, nothing like that.
-Really?

Missing? Don't let them
off the hook.

-Okay.
-They always do this.

Really?

I lost a Rs. 2,000 shirt
last month.

Gosh!

How much do the earrings cost?

-About...
-Tell me!

Rs. 1,200. It was rolled gold.

You cheapskate!
Does Haripriya know?

No.

Also, I took the earrings,

-but it isn't where I kept them.
-What?

-The hotel staff took them for sure.
-Get lost!

Those guys are crazy!

Make a run for it!

Hello!

It has gone out of hand, Shivan!

What happened?

Go away!

-Should I--
-Get lost.

Will you avenge this or should I?

Avenge?

How?

Madam, I apologise
on behalf of Shalini.

That was unacceptable behaviour.
Sorry!

No receptionist in the world
behaves likes this.

Shalini must apologise herself.

Get your complaint book.

-The complaint book.
-Complaint...

Don't hesitate, Shalini.

For a good married life and
for running a hotel well,

being apologetic is essential.

Come here. Try apologizing.

-Let's see what happens.
-Come.

-Come, come.
-Quick!

-Can I do it instead?
-Let her.

Sorry.

I was in a bad mood.

Maybe it's my health issues.

Hope you can understand.

What on earth was that!

Calm the hell down!

You swung a bag at her

when I am trying
to solve this mess!

-Pavithran...
-Yes?

Take her to your room.

I'll come with you too.

We can deal with this.

Well, that seems solved.

Now can you deal
with our small problem?

What is the matter with you!
Didn't you see what happened?

Do you know what the signs
of a good marriage are?

Standing by your partner's lies.

-Who is lying here?
-I am not saying someone did.

I mean, if someone lies.

Shouldn't we be
well-mannered in public?

That's okay.
She was angry.

No, she's always like this.
Impulsive!

It's just two earrings,
not a gold biscuit.

Even if it were,
why such lust for gold?

-Right?
-True! No? True, right?

Let it go, Pavithran.

I'll meet Joby and come.

Might have to do
a Sudarshan Kriya with Shalini.

I'll be right back.
Okay?

What did you just do!

Why can't you behave
yourself in public?

Am I the one misbehaving?

You think 34 grams
of gold is a joke?

Method acting!

Are you acting like a joker?
Or are you really one?

Are you complimenting my acting...

or are you...

Where are my sister
and my brother-in-law?

What do you guys have
for brains? Clay?

Where are my sister
and my brother-in-law?

They went to their room.

-Did they find the earrings?
-No.

What are they doing
in the room then?

They're emotionally broken.

Don't say things
that make it worse.

"Emotionally broken" right now?

Couldn't that wait
after the earrings were found?

What about my feelings?

Is there no value for
my hard-earned money?

Pavithran, you have no say.

You lost one yourself!

I should have just worn them.

Oh, now the fault is mine.

I am not saying it was your fault.
I just feel it beat its purpose.

It was the first time
you bought me gold.

Was it really gold?

I have a heart of gold, Priya.
Not of stone!

What?

Husbands hide a lot of things
from their wives.

There are four ways
to find them out.

The first is provocation.

If you think
one is as pure as gold,

rub him against the stone
of provocation.

The copper will reveal itself.
Okay?

Hey, the gobi is here.

Call the couples, quick!

Gobi, howdy!

I am here.

Hey...

Listen, let me handle everything.

You don't worry, kid.

Did you enter their room?

-Did you?
-Excuse me?

Please don't interfere.
We'll handle this.

That's what anyone will ask!

"Did you enter their room?"

Listen...

Did you enter our room?

See!
That's the one!

Which one is that?

Room 237.

Yes, I did.

-He did.
-See! He did.

Why did you enter my room
without permission?

Who gave you the keys?

I collect clothes from
4 rooms every day.

The film crew's rooms.

Manaf gives me the keys every day.

Today he gave me 5 sets of keys.

When I opened it, I realised
they were no clothes for laundry.

So, I immediately closed the room.

I gave it by mistake
with the usual bunch.

Hang on, Manaf.
We'll come to you.

What did you do with
the earrings you took?

Tell us, Joby.

Don't say that, sir!

What?

I swear I took nothing from there.

I always return whatever I get.

All my life!

With that body of yours?

Mister, mind your words!

Why are you mocking that poor man?

Get him government aid
if he is poor.

For now, prove that
he didn't take it.

-Priya, keep quiet.
-You keep quiet!

These guys always have
a sob story when caught.

Don't you know that, Pavithran?

It's that girl!

They want us to pay?

-Yes.
-Why don't you pay for it?

If you create a scene here,
you'll see a different side of me!

I'll leave only with my earrings,
no matter what side you show!

What do you think is happening here?
This isn't your TV serial shoot.

You aren't interested
in finding the earrings.

And you aren't bothered
when such morons insult me.

So, I'll decide what to do.
Let go my hand!

Let go my hand, Pavithran!

Aren't you Arundhati
from Dreams of Rain?

Yes.

Hey... I told you!

She is Arundhati
from Dreams of Rain.

Which TV serial
are you filming here?

This isn't a shoot.
Just a small problem.

What is your real name?

Haripriya.

And who is this? Your uncle?

Yes, kiddo.

-Can I get a selfie with you?
-Sure.

How come you
weren't in other serials?

I didn't do any after that.
I got married.

Getting married is literally
the end of the road for a woman.

What does your wife do?

I mean, people are taking selfies
with her.

They must have seen
her performance here.

She has acted...
in a TV serial.

-Dreams of Rain.
-Oh!

Really?

You knew this?

I felt I had seen her somewhere.

You created a scene despite
knowing that she was a celebrity?

If the media comes to know,
we're screwed!

What celebrity, Joby?

It aired about 3-4 years back
on Asianet at 7:30 every day.

I used to watch it regularly,
but even I forgot.

She is the only one who hasn't.

No, ma'am.
It's not like movies.

TV serials aren't forgotten easily.

It remains like a thorn
in the hearts of the audience.

Why didn't she continue acting?

We couldn't settle
down in Ernakulam.

That's where the opportunities are.

And for writers?
How's Ernakulam?

It's great. Ernakulam is
the Hollywood of Mollywood.

One must settle down there.

I've been thinking
of settling in Ernakulam.

Ha!

Isn't it too late for that?

I say keep that thought
aside for this life.

Give it a shot
in your next birth.

That is, pay attention in school.

Study well, clear your exams,
and do well in life.

Become a doctor or an engineer.

Or a politician.

And then you can think
about settling down in Ernakulam.

[Sura speaking made-up English]

Okay?

It wasn't because of not
settling down in Ernakulam.

Getting married ends
a woman's career.

And now you don't have
a career or a character.

-Hey!
-What?

I'll decide what to do
with my career and character.

You first show some
ethics in your job. Okay?

Have the decency to take
responsibility for what's missing.

Don't even dream that
I'll buy you earrings.

As if you were going to
pay me yourself. Call your boss!

You only deal with bosses, huh?

Listen!

Talk with respect.

You can't say rubbish just
because you're a woman.

You keep your wife grounded
and then teach me.

-I wish I could!
-That's correct.

It's not the job of a husband to
lay a wife to rest underground.

The wife must jump into the pyre
and cremate herself.

That is the great Indian culture.

-He and his great Indian culture.
-Stop it!

You get lost! Damn you,
your reputation, and this bloody hotel!

Shalini... Shalini!

You must be scared. I am not.

First, pay the salary you owe us
for the last 3 months.

And then try to boss around!

Sir, please pay
the cable TV bill too.

Hello! Hotel Hill Top reception.

There is no hot water in my room.

Turn the bloody red knob
to the left.

That bag should be checked.

Joby, check her bag.

Joby, wait.

Let the owner
of the earrings check.

My head's spinning.

You get it?

Sorry...

Hey! How can she leave like that?

We too want to know
what's in the bag?

Hey!

What happened?

Were the earrings in there?

What's up, Mr. Choodan Chandran.
Why are you silent?

Don't want to check the bag?

Hey... sir! Let him go!

Breathe out!

Listen, zombie,

find a solution to this.

Or call the police.

I need to sleep, man!

Get off there!

Hey, who called you here?

How dare you sit
on their sacred spot?

If you want to sleep, go elsewhere.

Did I ask for your opinion?

Speak only when I ask you to.

I always speak when I want to!

I don't need the opinion of someone
who doesn't work for a living.

As if the opinion of someone who
is drunk 24 hours is very valuable.

If I drink 24 hours a day, then
who the hell sleeps for me? You?

It was meant to be hyperbole.

How can one not get it?

-Senseless fellow!
-Sense?

Your sense to write about
mayflowers in the monsoon

is worse than my sense
after 11 pegs.

What was that Manaf?
Yellow mayflowers...

"Mayflower trees with yellow
flowers stood in full bloom.

"Fallen mayflowers formed
a blanket of yellow on the ground.

"The soil and the dew
adorned shades of yellow.

"Enveloped in a cocoon
of yellow was Sarada.

"Not wanting to hurt the fallen
flowers, she walked carefully.

"Every step of hers
softer than a flower itself.

"What a miracle!
They weren't flowers.

"They were the reflection of
the mayflowers in rainwater puddles.

"Sarada walked creating ripples in
the yellow expanse on the ground.

"A surreal walk." Right?

Such a pleasure
hearing these words!

"Puddles of rainwater,"

"the month of May," "Sarada."

When people are dying of sunstroke
in the 40-degree centimetre heat,

what the hell were you smoking,
you bloody writer?

Sir...

Don't mock an artist like this.

Art is a critical pillar for
the survival of society.

Ha! What society?

Which society reads his work?

No one has read this man's work!

Instead of acting as if you carry
the burden of this universe,

-why don't you get an actual job?
-Hey!

Mind your words!

Not only can I write,
but I can also thrash you!

Oh! I've been thrashed by mobs,
and I've never changed.

-So, don't think you can threaten me.
-I will...

-Tone it down, Mr. Balachandran.
-Excuse me.

I turned the bloody knob
to the left and the right.

There is still no hot water.

Sir, didn't you notice
I am not in uniform?

No, I was looking at your face.
Not your clothes.

Why don't you dip him
in some piping hot water?

Sir, you want to shower, right?
Use my room.

All right, thank you.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Sing with me
Hallelujah!"

Get the hell out of my way!

Let me tell you guys something.

I know all the scandals of
this hotel. I'll tell everyone!

-Therefore, the hotel should give--
-Hello, darling.

I've been trying to
reach you since forever!

I am in a meeting.

So, you can answer my calls
even if you're in a meeting.

You purposely don't answer, right?
Aren't you leaving?

I couldn't leave.
There is a guest here

who's created a ruckus claiming
to have lost her earrings.

I am completely stuck.
I'll be late.

I am the one who is stuck!
I've been here for 18 minutes.

-Oh, no, why!
-What's the issue here?

Me having reached
or you not having left?

Darling, I am in serious trouble.

Please try to understand
my situation.

I'll wait for 12 more minutes.

If you don't show up,
never call me again. Bye.

The couple
a compensation equal to

today's gold price, Rs 1.5 lakh.

-I will--
-You shut up!

You and that wretch
are up to something!

Hello! Careful
with your language.

"That wretch"? Is that
how you address women?

Apologies, my Lord!

If you can speak
about the rains in May,

I can speak like this too.

Excuse me...

What were you saying on the phone?

"They're claiming to have lost the
earrings and are creating a ruckus."

What do you mean?
The earrings aren't lost?

-Sir, I didn't mean it like that--
-Oh, stop it!

We know what you mean.

That we made up a story
to extort money. Right?

-Sir, please try to understand--
-Call your boss.

There is no point talking to you.

Nobody ever admits
they stole something.

Shall we call Shivan?

When is he ever available?

He is the same breed as you.
Must be loafing around somewhere.

Don't look at me like that.
He booked this blasted hotel, right?

I told you we should go to Wayanad.

He convinced us to come to Munnar.

We're in this situation
only because of him.

Priya, don't overreact.

I have been hearing this
for a while. Overacting!

Anything I do is overacting.

If I react to my earrings
getting lost, I am overacting.

Yes, I overact.
I worked in TV serials.

So, that's what you'll get.

Yes, please call Shivan.

-Why?
-Just.

He'll give some useless advice
and leave.

And we've to face
the consequences.

Oh, then don't!

Why are you blaming him?
He isn't even here.

Does it offend you?

It will!
You're in this together.

I repeatedly said that I didn't
want to marry a junior artist.

"I'll give him a role.
He'll become a star."

He said all that and
forced me into a relationship.

Now he has forgotten all that and
thinks he's a big-shot filmmaker!

He couldn't save his own marriage.

He got ditched,
and he plays matchmaker for me!

So, you're a junior artist?

No wonder it looked like
you were overacting.

Your performance isn't controlled.

There you go!

If I had said this,
he would've killed me.

He doesn't like advice,
and he hates people who advise him.

Anyone except Shivakumar.
Then it's gospel.

He came home 10-12 times to mediate

and had tea, snacks
and paper cakes.

You know how much
a paper cake costs?

Rs. 7 for 1?

And his disciple is no different!

Makes no money,
but will eat like a pig.

-That even I do.
-I too do.

Sister, don't say such things
about my brother-in-law.

I will. I sure will.

I am sick of taking the blame.

I've tolerated enough!

Let her say what she wants.

Hey, come here.

Stand here.
Listen to what she has to say.

I can't take it alone.

Sister, carry on.

He doesn't bring home any money.

That even I don't.

I need to beg him
for basic requirements.

For rice, for sugar, for milk
and even for toothpaste.

And then he tries
to boss me around!

"Why is there no milk
in the tea?"

"Why is there no salt
in the paste?"

In one...

In one serving, he eats
4 heaps of rice and then says,

"Why didn't you tell me
we're short of rice?"

He thinks 5 kilos of rice
is enough for a lifetime.

If the flush tank is jammed
at home, I have to check it.

Even here...

In your trashy hotel,
when the flush was jammed,

he wanted me to check it!

And that Shivakumar
encourages all this behaviour.

He alone is responsible
for destroying my career.

How sad!

I still have fans. You saw them
come for a selfie, right?

-True.
-True!

I saw them.

If I find that Shivan,
I'll rip him apart!

I am right here.

-What are you saying I did?
-Shivan!

You shut up, scumbag!

Wasn't it you who first said
that the guy was nice?

And that you had a feeling
you were in love with him?

You said you'll cast me
in Shankar's film,

and then you both got me to quit
TV shows. And then what happened?

-Shankar escaped a disaster.
-Hey!

Sounds right.

You have your reasons
and explanations.

But they aren't catchy.

They don't have a grip
or a graph.

They are totally weak.

If he had gone about properly
looking for opportunities,

he could've become
a DiCaprio by now.

-So then?
-Then what?

They grounded me.
Insisted I run the hotel.

Without letting me pursue my career.
Pure nepotism!

You are nepotism. Not me.

You pawned my earrings
for your friend Jayaprakash.

That was nepotism!

What will I tell Sudheesh now?

Tell him it was nepotism.

So, that's the issue.

Your brother's problem is real.
Your husband's isn't.

Yes, that's how it is!

He didn't buy it
out of love for me.

He bought it because he lost mine.

Your grandmother's soul must be
suffocating inside the bank locker.

Like I was given
a jewellery store in dowry

to keep gifting you earrings.

And what did you do with
the dowry you got?

A hotel with 4 tables
and no customers.

Let's not talk about dowry.

And when did people
stop coming there?

When you split it into two
with a 30-meter curtain

and some cheap chairs to
start your acting university.

Not because the hotel was bad.

My father raised a family
on that hotel.

And it paid for our wedding too.

After all that,
you behave like this!

Only you think of it
as "just 4 tables."

That hotel is my father's soul.

I got offers to act
even after getting married.

But I wasn't allowed!

The day I met these two...

both me and my career
got destroyed.

Hey.

Hey... Don't cry.

Whatever I said was because
of the situation and my mood.

I am sorry.

Sorry.

I never thought
you were like this, Shivan.

But... what did I do?

Hey! Who are you?

-Why are you here?
-I am a common friend.

-Do you have any common sense?
-Shalini...

Give me a minute, Joby.

How could you humiliate her
in front of so many people?

Clearly, you both bullied her,
ruined her career,

and exploited her.

Bloody male chauvinists!

What kind of a husband are you?

Because he is your friend,
you let him say anything to her?

One look at you and it's clear that
you don't have a sense of respect.

If you need someone to boss around,

why don't you buy a robot?

You call yourself an artist?
Didn't you hear what was going on?

-What is in your mouth that--
-Is it stuffed with mayflowers?

The art, not the artist,
must converse with society.

A direct dialogue isn't mandatory.

If a library was on fire,

would you save
your mayflower book first

or save the librarian?

Tell us.

When Manaf said artists were
crucial for society,

your face was blossoming.

As if a greying beard and
checked shirt made a man wise.

An artist...

They are laughing at me!

Move!

You will die.

One of your babies
will shoot you down!

Mr. Balachandran...

Who the hell called you here?

I mean, when you left suddenly...

Amidst everyone...
I was left aghast.

In the last 25 years,
that is, in my entire career,

this is the first
time that someone...

He is drunk.
Don't take it seriously.

No, not that.

This is the first time that...

someone who's read my book
has recited verses from it.

Oh!

I was insulted in
front of that person!

"Hit me baby one more time!"

Does it mean she wants him
to beat her up?

Oh, absolutely not.

"Last Christmas
I gave you my heart."

-How? Did he have surgery?
-No!

I also have doubts.

Have I questioned
these things ever?

No, you haven't.

Fine, there are no rains in May.

But is there anyone
who doesn't dream of rain?

No, there isn't.

I admit I made a blunder.

It just happened!

Don’t worry. Don't cry.

This is your first time.

You'll get used to it.

Okay?

Sir...

Can I leave?
My daughter is alone at home.

Listen...

This is my final warning.

If anyone has taken it,
please return it.

Stop embarrassing us.

-Vijesh!
-Present, sir.

Saji?

Manaf?

Satyan? Gopi?

-Dhobi?
-Aren't you Joby?

Check your room once again
if you want.

-I am going to call the cops.
-What!

Kerala Police? No!
Call the owner.

He's in Sri Lanka.

We should call
the Sri Lankan police then.

That should be easy.
Sri Lanka is right there.

Roll down the shutters
and close the doors.

No other thief must
"espace" to Sri Lanka.

Mister! Behave yourself!

I'll not tolerate you spoiling
our reputation anymore.

I have nothing to lose now!

I am going to call the cops!

No! I am scared!

Hey, manager!

Stay calm, everyone! Vijesh,
pour some water into the radiator.

I am going, sir.

-The power keeps getting cut!
-Switch on the generator, guys!

What's happening?

Okay. My things are packed too.

As soon as we get a chance,
we'll escape.

Listen.

Move the gold to a smaller bag.

Okay?

Okay.

Get some water to Room 118!

-Why are you being sneaky?
-What do you mean sneaky?

I heard everything.

I was talking to my family.

Why are you asking them
to pack up all the gold?

-Come on, Vijesh. Let it go.
-What?

I was discussing a personal matter.

I'll take half of
whatever you took.

At home, you had a different idea.

You wanted to meet the police
and study their mannerisms.

What's the problem now?

Why are you so afraid of the cops?

Hey, this isn't that fear.
This is the other one!

My mother instilled this fear
of cops in my childhood.

When I refused to eat or sleep,
she'd say, "Cops will arrest you."

It's that fear.
And what will the cops do anyway?

Take our complaint
and file a case.

They'll question a few people.

If they don't get a lead,
they'll say, "We'll be in touch."

Then, we'll deal
only with the cops.

These fellows will be off the hook!

Police is a total cliché!
Aren't they?

Right?

Officer Praveen Pathrose?

Sir, why are you in uniform?

Sir, I was born in 1985.

If you subtract 1985 from
2019, you get 34. That's my age.

We lost
our grandma's earrings, sir.

Save me!

Sir, let me explain.

Their earrings are missing
from the room.

Two of the staff members
have entered the room.

Nobody wants to
take responsibility.

Did you perform
a lie-detector test?

-No.
-Why haven't you?

Get the keys.

Come with me.

Should we inform the police?

Po... police?

Hey!

Why can't you return
the costume after the shoot?

You think it's funny?

-Take it off!
-Sir, I'll change in my room.

Since the day I met
junior artists like you,

my career and I have been ruined.

You look like Nivin Pauly.

You should be a film actor.

Do give me your number.

Come on!

Hurry up!

We junior artistes
are a cursed lot.

Sir, when the dhobi went to take
the laundry, Manaf wasn't in 210!

Satyan cleaned 210 today.

Manaf was waiting in
the corridor as the dhobi left.

It can be seen on the CCTV.

Manaf!

Hey!

If the cops come,
you are screwed.

If you return it now,
I won't file a case.

No case, no complaints.

I'll pay you Rs. 500 too!
Please!

It wasn't me!

What? You didn't take it?

You!

Do you know how
expensive the carpet is?

What will I tell Mr. Kurian?

Hey, get some water and clean it!

You scumbag!

My sari!

I'll wash it.

Which detergent do you use?

Get lost!

Manaf, quickly, come here!
Get water!

Hey, take her to the room
and get her cleaned up.

I know what to do.

Enough with your advice.

Yes, enough with it all.
I am done with you both.

You come begging for a role now.

You've been messing
with him for a while.

Have you ever given him
a good role?

Good role?
Has he given me a bad one at least?

But I must come across a role
that only you can pull off.

So, those one-line parts
where I say, "Has the bus left?"

and "He was a good man" at
a funeral, only I could pull off?

Honey.

Come, let's get you cleaned up.

I'll wash the sari. Come.

Love, there will be people who
know you. It might come in the news.

"Actress creates a ruckus
at hotel."

It'll affect you, my love.

You have an image among
the fans and audiences.

It will affect that too.

There's too much body shaming
these days. Hashtag Haripriya.

-Let's go?
-No.

-Why?
-You wait here.

-I'll go and come.
-Okay.

Be careful, honey!

Honey, the bride,
has eloped with Manaf, sir.

Oh, no! And has the groom left?

-No, he is still here.
-Thank God, we'll get the money.

Don't let anyone leave
without paying the bill.

I told you to close the shutters!

Vijesh, go have a look.

No need for that now.
Let the police come and catch Manaf.

Yeah!

That looks clean.

I am sober now!

Can I have some water?

-Are you sober now?
-Yes, sir.

"Bang-bang, he shot me down
Bang-bang, I hit the ground"

"Bang-bang, that awful sound
Bang-bang, my baby shot me down"

I'll kick the living lights
out of you, you prick!

Please don't fight
in the reception, sir.

Soby, the location is irrelevant
to the one getting beaten.

Fine! Hope you got what you wanted.

Shut up!

Call the cops.

I'll tell them everything
about Manaf.

He stole shirts, installed cameras
in the bathroom, everything!

You hired him, didn't you?
You should be taken to task.

Move!

I've been tolerating this
for too long.

You steal the poor kids' earrings.

You try to make merry
with that money.

"It isn't in the hotel policy."

"We don't have fried sardines."

"Owner is in Sri Lanka."

You and your bloody reputation.
Call the cops!

You don't go anywhere either.
You won't be spared.

We need to resolve
your climate crisis.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Long live Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Sing with me
Hallelujah!"

Joby!

Megha, please understand.

Let me find a solution
to this mess,

and I'll come home
no matter what time it is.

I'll meet your parents,
and we'll make a decision.

For now, go back home, please.

Don't you have the courtesy
to call and say you aren't coming?

You make a woman wait alone
at night in a resort?

What if something had happened?
You call yourself a man?

Is this the kind of care
I must expect?

Get lost and goodbye!

What time did the police say
they were coming?

If you open your mouth
just one more time...

I'll shove a train
down your throat!

Okay?

Hey! Calm down.
Relation issues shouldn't be...

while dealing with the public...

Who the heck are you?

What is your problem?

Well, there is a problem.

The problem is...

if you create a scene
and make me vomit again...

his seminar will stink.

Argh!

How dare you get drunk
and create a ruckus?

You want compensation?

Shall I give it to you?

-Hello?
-The flush here isn't working.

-How many times must I tell you?
-Okay, I'll send someone.

Vijesh, didn't I tell you earlier

that the flush in 237
wasn't working?

-Saji, go on and check it.
-Okay, sir.

Sir, let Saji clean up here.
I'll check it.

-You want compensation?
-What are you doing? Call the cops!

Shivan, why are
you reminding them?

You scumbag!

What's the phone number
of the police station?

I need to check your gift box.

Gift box.

Brother!

What about our problem?
We need to go to bed.

Then, go and sleep.

There are two swans on our bed.
Where do we sleep?

Saji, get rid of that. Go.

Okay, sir.

[ringtone playing]
"Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Long live Lord Jesus, our saviour"

"Sing with me
Hallelujah!"

Hello, Megha?

-Did you leave?
-No.

You want to discuss our marriage
in the middle of the night?

What will the neighbours think?

I couldn't leave.
My job is like that.

Let's continue
only if it's convenient.

No, it's not. Let's break up.

Isn't this what I've been
telling you for a fortnight?

-That we aren't a good match?
-Joby--

Didn't I?

-But you kept coming after me!
-Darling--

Because I am being nice,
you try to bully me.

Why are you so arrogant?
Because your father is rich?

Or because of your looks?
To hell with both!

If you ever call me again,

I'll come to your house
and thrash you!

You've been tricking
that poor girl all evening!

You prick!

How about we meet tomorrow?

The water is coming through.

-It's the flush that isn't working.
-Oh.

That fellow puked
on to the sari, right?

Is that why you wore a bathrobe?

Just check the flush!

You are right.

Maybe a pipe somewhere
upstairs is leaking.

-Okay, I'll check it.
-Huh?

-I'll check it.
-Let the maintenance team come.

If you try something and it gets
damaged, you'll be charged heavily.

Surely not as much
as my earrings.

-Let me check.
-Madam, please...

What the hell?
What is this?

Let go my hand.
Leave my hand!

No, I won't leave you.
Please don't create a problem.

It'll be a mess if the police come.

My sister's...

Shivan, explain it to him!

Pavithran! Let me go!

Hey, let go off my hand!

Joby!

Yes?

What?

He is about to hit you.

Leave me. I must kill him!

Let go off me!

No, Joby!

-Joby!
-Get lost, woman!

You!

Why would you...

How many people will I get
a beating from today?

How do I account for all this?

Ha! Hi, guys!

-Is this your glass?
-Yes.

Damn! Whiskey goes
better with soda, you moron.

Hey, kids! I am taking these.
Thanks!

Kuttan... you've slept.

You sleep!

My daughter had a baby 6 days back.

I want to see them in person!

I am not able to.

I am just not able to!

You and
your bloody grandma's earrings!

Pavithran! Pavithran!

A deserted bathroom at night...

a half-naked star...

then there is me, the supervisor.
Anything can happen, madam.

Sura, I don't want the earrings.

Neither do I.
I want him!

The earrings are rolled...

I don't give a damn
if they are old!

Madam...

it's my sister's wedding next week.

I haven't been paid in four months.

I had no choice but to steal.

I'll never repeat it.

Was the room service all right?

I guess I went overboard today.

I shouldn't have... fuck!

Pavithran!

Pavithran!

Pavithran!

I got the earrings!

Vijesh Nair stole and
hid it in the flush tank.

Oh, no!

With 8 stitches
in his upper abdomen,

Sura returned home
from the hospital.

Shalini and Joby got married.

Manaf had yet another baby.

Supervisor Vijesh Nair
got promoted.

Balachandran Melethil
settled down in Ernakulam.

An emotionally broken Haripriya,

in three months,

began shooting
for her next project.

Whose phone is that?

[ringtone playing]
"Dreams of rain..."

Sir, one minute, please.

Okay, it's yours.
Sure, go ahead, Priya.

-Hello, Shalini?
-Hello.

Okay... Is it?

Okay, great. I'll tell him.

Okay.

Pavithran, come here.

The hotel and Sura settled
out of court. Shalini called.

We can collect the earrings
from the police station.

Huh?

Since...

there was a stabbing...

do we need those earrings...
honey?

Those were the first pair
of earrings you bought for me.

Yes, but...
we can still buy earrings.

Jayaprakash has promised
to return Grandma's earrings.

I gave the fellow an earful.

Come on, everyone. Let's get on
with it. Back to your positions!

-Hari, ready?
-Ready, sir.

Are you comfortable?

-Madam, ready?
-Yes, ready.

Shivan, get everyone in position.

Hey, don't stand so close.
Leave a gap.

Leave a gap.

Sir, is that fine?

Okay, okay.

-Ready!
-Okay, ready.

Going for take.

-Camera!
-Rolling, sir.

Action!

Since the ornaments
are missing from the body--

Cut, cut!

Sir, one minute.

-Hello!
-Hello, it's Sudheesh.

-What is it?
-So...

the police called about
collecting the earrings.

The case is settled.

This month too I am
a bit cash-strapped.

Can I go and collect it?

Hello?

Pavithran?

Hello?

Expecting a favourable... reply.

WRITER - DIRECTOR
RATHEESH BALAKRISHNAN PODUVAL

PRODUCER
NIVIN PAULY

Shivakumar, give the dialogue
to someone else. Put him behind.

Pavithran, go behind.
Hey, you! Come forward.

You stand there. That is fine.

-Is that okay?
-Yes.

Ready, sir. Ready!

Going for take.

-Camera!
-Rolling, sir.

Action!

Since the ornaments
are missing from the body--

Cut, cut, cut!

That fellow is still on the phone!
Shivakumar!

-Pavithran, what the hell, man!
-Sorry, sorry!

You come ahead.
Pavithran, go behind.

Pay attention and
stay in your position.

Be mindful of the gap, guys.
Okay, ready.

-Okay.
-Action!

Since the ornaments
are missing from the body--

Cut, cut, cut!

Pavithran, you are playing a cop,
not a thief!

-Show some restraint.
-Okay.

Move a bit to the right
and mask yourself.

Camera!

Rolling, sir!

Action!

Since the ornaments
are missing from the body--

Cut, cut, cut!

What the hell! Why is he moving
his head like that?

Sir, is this better?
Pavithran, just stay there.

Yes, that's fine.
I can see your expressions.

Action!

-Since the ornaments are--
-Sir, is my position okay?

Cut, cut!

Just move him to the extreme left!

More to the left. Go on.
Get him out of the frame.

-Action!
-Since the ornaments are--

Cut, cut, cut!

Where is he off to?

Can't he stand in one place?
Tie him up before he bites us!

Just get out! Out of the frame!
Stupid fellow!

You, your film, and
your bloody beard can go to hell!

I'll act in Mammootty's film!

"Director's brilliance" it seems.

Ready?

-Start camera!
-Rolling, sir!

Action!

Since the ornaments
are missing from the body...