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The lovely town of Sivanmalai in Dindigul district hosts several small villages.

These villages were once part of Subramaniapuram.

One such village is Sultanpettai,

and another is Yokopuram.

Among the many villages here,

Subramaniapuram and Yokopuram are known for their frequent fights.

Without reason, Sultanpettai also gets caught up in the mess.

The thing is, these three villages share a deep connection.

If a wedding happens in these towns, a riot will follow.

Wondering why?

Let's find out.

♪♪♪

♪ Will my penance ever end? ♪

♪ Will my desires find their way? ♪

♪ Come, taste the fire of my years, Drink deep from the well of my longing ♪

♪ Melt like the candle That sets your night on fire ♪

♪ The heat of a thousand summers Caresses my skin ♪

♪ Will my wild wishes be granted, Or will I be snuffed out? ♪

Stay blessed.

God bless you.

No, my son.

Not today.

Save it for tomorrow.

DRINKING IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH

You think you're Michael Jackson, huh?

Get lost.

Save yourself, man.

Shouting out tunes, huh?

♪ Can a flute breathe melody Without kissing the air? ♪

♪ If the key doesn’t hold the lock, Who knows what might slip inside? ♪

♪ Lose yourself in my forest ♪

♪ Let your bee sting my hive ♪

♪ How long before longing turns to touch? ♪

♪ Let’s make every night a holy rite ♪

♪ Will those skies shower and breathe life Into my thirsty sands? ♪

♪ Will my penance ever end? ♪

♪ Will my desires find their way? ♪

♪ Come, taste the fire of my years, Drink deep from the well of my longing ♪

♪ The heat of a thousand summers Caresses my skin ♪

♪ Will my wild wishes be granted, Or will I be snuffed out? ♪

First, you call me, and now you go quiet?

Jenni, stop.

I came here only because you called me.

Why won’t you say anything?

-Stop. -Keep quiet and walk.

You flirt with me, but she's your bride?

Don't you like me?

Say the word. I'll make you my bride.

Jenni, stop.

Jenni!

Sweetheart, why won't you listen?

Jennifer!

Follow me, and I'll take you to paradise.

This is what I’ve been waiting for.

Come on. Take me to heaven.

Jenni!

Gosh! I can't resist those jasmines!

Why won't she stop?

-Jennifer! -What's the hurry?

Look at me.

Hey!

Is this your place?

Let's bathe before leaving.

No one here should even consider getting married.

If they do, we'll kill them.

It's your wedding tomorrow, huh?

Too bad you won’t see it.

Die!

Why don't we meet my mother and…

The police's here.

Who could they be searching for?

-Us, of course. Who else? -And they think they can get us?

Never in this lifetime.

[all] Sir!

Hey, who's the victim?

Sir, his name is Susai.

He's from Yokopuram.

His reception was just yesterday.

Who could have done this?

I WILL TELL YOU!

Sir, that's Siththan.

He's a little off. He roams around this area.

Chase him off.

Hey, ask him to leave.

-Go away, man. -Get the body into the ambulance.

-Hey, leave. -Leave him.

He's nuts. You come here.

Listen.

Take the body for postmortem.

-Get in. -Get out of here.

-Leave. -Go.

Get in, man.

[chaos ensues]

Come on, man. Drive faster.

-Sir, please hurry up. -I'm almost there, man.

-Hang up. -Men from the two villages started their fight.

Let them all die.

You hang up.

Guys, no matter what it takes.

Those Yokopuram guys must die.

Kill them all.

It’s either a communal clash or a caste fight.

What kind of town is this?

CHARGE!

Guys, go. Thrash them.

They cling to their beliefs and keep fighting.

Don't let anyone escape.

Chase them away.

Who do you think you are? Run from here.

Hey, take care of that mob.

You think you’re brave enough to cross towns and create chaos?

Are you no longer afraid of the police?

Begging for food, yet you have the energy to start communal fights?

Beat the hell out of him.

You! Wherever you go, I swear I'll kill you.

Run! Run to your houses.

-No one should be here. -Run.

Run!

Leave nobody.

Pull them out of all the nooks and corners.

Hit him, man! Hit him!

Hey, Policeman!

If you’re really brave, drop the gun and fight us.

Let’s see who stands.

You really dare to pick a fight with me?

When useless thugs like you come armed,

why shouldn’t the cops?

-I'll blow your brains out. -Sir! Sir!

Sir, stop it.

-Why are you hitting him? -You better take him in.

Else, I'll break his bones. Get inside.

-Shut up and go in. -Sir, leave him.

He thinks he can challenge the police.

-Rascal. -Why lock heads with him?

Causing chaos, huh? I'll end you.

Hey, go. Get in the van.

They's the God's children.

-Sir, let them go. -Sir, leave us.

[chaos ensues]

Shut up and get going.

-Kandasamy? -Sir.

How's the security duty going on?

In Subramaniapuram, five men under Subbaiah,

and another five under Mayandi in Yokopuram.

I’ve stationed two more cops at the village border.

You don't have to worry. We'll deal with them.

That's what I'm worried about.

So, how do you think Susai died?

Sir, someone

in cold-blood,

ragefully… It's terrifying.

Someone murdered him in cold blood.

I didn't mean that.

Does Susai have an enemy, like a deer has a lion?

Susai is a coward.

He never steps into the forest.

There’s no way he walked into a lion’s mouth.

-I'll summarize for you, man. -Go ahead.

Imagine a goat.

There'll surely be a wolf that the goat hates.

Sir, but wolves love goats.

-Kandasamy! -Sir!

How many years of service?

Ten years, sir.

-Promotion? -I'm waiting for it, sir.

I need to level up soon.

Stand in front of a lorry. You'll get the best promotion ever.

Thank you, sir!

Come in, Jency.

You called for her, sir?

She was about to get married to Susai.

What’s Susai like?

People call him 'God's child.'

We were about to get married,

but someone killed him before that.

How was he on your reception day?

He was normal.

But during Jennifer's performance, he kept staring at her.

I warned him.

That is all I know.

Is Susai a bad guy?

I don't know, sir.

-When it comes to women? -He's a child of God, sir.

So what?

I don't know. Why are you asking me all this?

Talk to Father.

Jency told me everything.

What did she tell you?

I'll convey that to Father.

You can leave.

Sir, people from Yokopuram and Subramaniapuram were like siblings.

But out of nowhere, they started fighting, and we don’t know why.

Subramaniapuram doesn’t have a leader.

Most of them converted and moved to Yokopuram.

There's a guy called Katta Esakki in Subramaniapuram.

Those people might listen to him.

In Yokopuram, Father Oswald’s word is final.

Felix is also a powerful man there.

Other than those two, no one else has much power.

But, Yokopuram people only listen to Father.

Then, let's start our investigation with the Father.

-Super, sir. -Super, sir.

-He's amazing, man. -How?

He's daring enough to investigate Father.

Welcome, sir.

Hello, Father.

Are you the priest here?

Yeah. What is it?

Are you the village head, too?

Yes. I'm the head of this church, the village, and the school.

Then I've come to the right place.

What do you think about Subramaniapuram?

They're a bunch of rogues.

Fighting and stabbing is all they know.

What about Yokopuram?

A town of educated people.

We even forgive our enemies.

Is Subramaniapuram one of your enemies?

If you guys are so forgiving, why not forgive Subramaniapuram, too?

-Huh? -I told you. They're barbarians.

While the British built this church, they placed a Mariamman idol at the altar.

And then?

And then, we started worshipping Mariamman as Mary.

Are we still fighting over it?

Of course not.

But they still wanted revenge and killed Susai before his wedding.

So they killed Susai?

Are you implying that we did? Besides, his body was in Subramaniapuram.

After killing him, you could’ve dumped his body there.

I’ll find out who did it. And soon.

I'll leave then.

First, find a way to wash off your sins for killing those two innocent souls.

Then go find the culprit.

What was that noise?

Let's check.

Hey.

Who is that?

Hey, stop.

I'll shoot you. Stop.

Who are you?

Subramaniapuram or Yokopuram? Where are you from?

Come here if you dare.

-Sir! Don't shoot. -Who was it?

Men from those two towns are threatening you.

-Really? -Yeah.

Sir, till now, they just beat and stabbed each other.

Now, they've started firing.

-Really? -Yeah.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! I hear it four times.

Four? You’re about to hear two more now.

-So that was you? -Yeah, man.

As you said, someone's threatening me.

-They ran into the dark. -Go and find them.

Over there?

-Yeah. -Oh, God!

The officer before you also followed them into the dark.

-Did he come back? -No, sir.

-Now it's your turn. -Sir!

-Why won't you listen to us? -Go!

- Go, or I'll shoot! - We're going! Stop it.

You better find them.

Check if we’re still alive in the morning.

Else, arrange for a search party.

Father, stop.

-Hey! -Stop.

-I told you to stop. -Stop, Father.

-Brakes don't work, huh? -Are you traffic policemen now?

Nothing like that.

Sir said no one should leave town for work until the investigation is over.

But the Lord says I should leave for work now.

Father, you heard Him.

Why not hear us, too?

Why won't you guys let me work?

Sir, he’s stubborn about going to work.

Father, nothing will happen if you skip work for a day.

Go and pray in the church.

How can you like that?

Do you know what will happen even if I skip school for a day?

What will happen?

The students will miss a day's lessons.

If they miss they miss the lesson, they won't be able to study.

If they don't study, they won't be able to perform in their exam.

If they don't perform well, they won't pass.

Then they'll become unemployed.

Unemployment will turn them into thieves and murderers.

Your work will become more hectic.

Do you have students from Yokopuram?

Of course. So many of them.

Oh! So, someday, you've skipped school.

So, the students missed a day's lesson.

So, they couldn't study.

They couldn't study and they couldn't perform well in their exams.

They failed, became thugs, and killed Susai.

Now, who killed Susai?

Where are you going, Father Oswald?

I'll go back to the church, call them and resign.

Yeah, do that.

The investigation isn't over yet, and he wants to work!

How is my work disturbing their investigation?

Listen.

Stop visiting Subramaniapuram so often.

Why?

-Weren't you born there? -Just listen to me.

You stop visiting if you don't want to. I'll keep visiting my aunt.

-Stay right there, son! -My Jesus Christ!

Why am I being called "son"? Am I not the church father here?

-Aren't you the son? -No, I'm the father.

Understand the universal philosophy…

For your grandfather, your father is the son.

For your father, you are the son.

At the crux, a son will always be a son!

Gosh. Seems like the universal philosophy is too much to grasp!

Err… Alright then. I’m off to school

Go to the school, teach your lessons...

Mold a great student like you,

and send him to me!

Yeah, right!

To commit such a sin, even Jesus would find impossible.

-Son! -Hey! What’s this? Wait, wait...

I will go take a…bath, and be back, alright?

Hurry up and come!

Seems like this guy's troubles are spiraling out of control!

Namah Shivaya!

Sir.

This is the evidence we obtained in the Subramaniapuram commotion.

-Vappa? -Yes, tell me.

-The police have come in search of you. -Hmmm.

-Please come, sir. -I want to inquire you.

-Salim? -Yes, Appa?

-Ask Mom to get some tea. -Sure, Vappa.

Yes, tell me, sir.

In the Yokopuram Christian locality, and Subramaniapuram, the Hindu locality,

in the commotion, we found a Muslim prayer cap.

Sir, just because in the fight, someone decided to keep a beard,

because someone wore a cap, you’d just walk straight up to us?

Whatever we have as evidence, I can inquire based on that, right?

Why don’t you ask someone else? Did you only get us, Muslims?

Because I’ve got doubts about you, that’s why I’m here to inquire about you.

Sir, there is no connection between Subramaniapuram and us.

We separated from Subramaniapuram many years ago, just like Yokopuram.

Okay, if you get any information, let me know.

-Yes, I will inform you. -Here’s your tea, sir.

-Have some tea before you leave. -No, it's okay.

Salim, either call me Appa or call me Vappa.

Address me in a way that it respects a culture.

Okay, Appa.

Paramasivan…

That inspector is going in search of Salim?

Will he find out the truth?

He did that because he found a Muslim prayer cap.

He’s finished his inquiry, and is on his way back.

He’s acting too smart. We can’t let him off so easily.

You don’t worry about that.

Jennifer will handle it!

Human, heed my words!

It is not a real deer, but a mere illusion!

Save your life, flee at once!

Shivaya Namaha. Shivaya Namaha…

Namah Shivaya.

-What’s your name? -It's Katta Esakki, sir.

Why did you all kill Susai?

Why would we kill him? Inquire the Yokopuram men, sir!

I know whom to and whom not to inquire.

If I ever find out it was one of you who killed Susai...

I’ll encounter all of you!

-Hey, come on, let's go. -Them and their smug faces!

Hey, did you ask Felix to come over?

Sir, I called him. He’ll be here soon.

That's Felix. Thrash him!

How could you think to betray me? You traitor!

-Hey, take your hands off me. -I won't spare you!

-Let go of my shirt! -I'll kill you!

You’ve been getting in my way!

You're as good as dead now!

Hey, take your hands off me!

-They're all fighting, sir! -Let them!

-Are you going to keep watching them? -Why don't you join me?

-What is wrong with you, sir? -What do you mean? I'm fine.

Let me go, man!

He thinks he's some bigshot. Rascal!

-Hey... let him go! -Let me go!

Let him go, listen to me.

-Hey, Felix, go! -I was rooting for them to fight and die,

this Father ruined my fun.

Children of God never fight. Don't engage in one.

Go!

Go, man! I say!

-Hey, I'll kill you! -Arghhh! Get lost!

Go away!

Huh?

-Sir? -Huh?

-Aren't you a policeman? -Am I a postman then?

They fought like they'd break each other's skulls,

and you stood there to watch the fun?

Father, all it takes is a fight to wage war between the localities, right?

You mean what took place in there

where two towns clashed, and the police opened fire standing on a bus

winning medals for that gruesome act?

Are you planning to get one like that?

Father, I hardly care if they fight with each other

or if they die with police opening fire.

All I want is peace.

Ask the people of both towns what they really want.

-Kandasamy? -Yes, sir?

-Is the ginger tea ready? -Yes, it is, sir,

-It's piping hot. -Come, let’s drink it.

Yes, sir!

♪ Mother, your saree, Like the infinite sky, pure and divine ♪

♪ Mother, your saree, Like the infinite sky, pure and divine ♪

♪ To tie your saree, As a cradle of care, ♪

♪ Spin with the dust, In joy, we trust! ♪

♪ To catch the fish from the stream, And wipe father's brow, as it seems, ♪

♪ Seeing you, I long to hold you tight, My heart feels warm, pure delight ♪

♪ Even if I die, I long to be dressed, In your saree, to find my final rest… ♪

My mother looks so lost, right?

♪ Mother, your saree, Like the infinite sky, pure and divine ♪

♪ Mother, your saree… ♪

Come on, let's run away. The police are here.

Hide yourself…

Who's that there?

Hands up! Didn't you kill Susai?

I did it unknowingly. Please forgive me, sir.

You think I'm Father Oswald to forgive you?

I'm Constable Kandasamy.

Huh?! Why's my gun stuck?

Sir, is that you?

Good thing the gun didn't shoot!

Sir, there was someone roaming around like a suspect,

I followed him here. What if he was the one who killed Susai?

What brings you here, sir?

There was a woman here…

A woman?

There's no one there.

Hand me that gun.

-Sir, it's stuck. -I know, man!

It shoots?!

Pay heed to me. Depart from this place at once!

Sir, it's the same madcap!

-Hey, Paulrasu! -Who's that?

Oh no, is that Mother? Run away, Paulrasu!

Dearest Paulrasu. Please come out, dear.

-Panruti Paulrasu? -Hey, excuse me?

Hey, why are you yelling? What's going on?

Sir, this thing's been ringing for 10 days now,

I don't know what's up with this thing.

Instead of going to school,

you threw stones at mangoes, and here to cause me trouble?

What? 256 missed calls?

Who could this person be?

-Hello, who's this? -Hello, this is me, Dubai Raja!

-Oh, you? -Father, why is my mother there?

Poor thing didn't know how a phone works.

She came crying because it kept ringing.

-Where are you? -I’ve reached our town’s outskirts.

Really?!

Dubai Raja, your son, has been calling about coming home.

Seems like he reached the check post. Go, see him.

Oh my good lords! My son, Dubai Raja, has come!

Why's she yelling again? God bless this lady.

What the heck? I've returned after a while.

-Stop the car, man. -I expected a grand welcome.

-Didn’t I ask you to stop? -The police welcomed me instead.

Oh, shucks. Let me brush this off.

Though the years have passed, the fragrance of our town’s soil endures.

Oh, he thinks he’s Bharathiraja!

♪ Saluting the Motherland! ♪

Why is there a commute ban here?

Oh, so you're here because I've arrived for security arrangements?

Not at all, in the town only fights and riots are happening,

-Go, meet the inspector. -Why must I, huh?

Riots are basically part of the package if there's a town!

For such silly things, would the police come?

Should we expect rowdies to come instead?

Hey, in both these towns, there’s a serious religion problem.

Hey, you in khaki!

Make it a habit to say there’s a conflict between two people.

By expressing it this way, you’ve fragmented our nation into pieces.

Oh, so to say this, you’ve flown all the way from Dubai?

Yeah, that's right!

-Is my opinion good? -Well, it's a masterpiece... of disaster.

-Dubai Raja? -Yes?

-Please return to Dubai. -Hey!

Because no one is allowed inside the town.

-This is the police’s order! -Yes.

Hey, I don’t have time for all that nonsense, man!

The only reason I returned

is to marry Poonkodi, hug her,

have my nuptial night with her, kiss her and have a baby!

You expect us to guard your place with lamps?

Oh, no. There are power cuts at night?

It's okay, that won't be needed.

As a child, you were

as fair as snow, just like M.G.R. himself!

After coming back from Dubai, you’re as dark as a burnt toast!

What? I look as dark as a burnt toast now?!

I’m sparing you, only because you gave me life, okay?!

I’ve come back like a Dubai sheikh, and you’re talking like a total fake!

Mom, enough with the stories. Did you tell Poonkodi?

-No. -What? Did you accept her as per custom?

-No, boy. -Mom, I don't care what you'll do.

Poonkodi and I are getting married tomorrow, whatsoever.

You still think anyone will marry you?

How about this face, then?

No, Raja. Susai in Yokopuram was apparently murdered.

Do you really want to get married when things are messed up?

Lord, save me! Oh, Jesus!

Only Susai died, right?

But your son, Panruti Paulrasu, isn't dead.

How dare you?!

Dumb mother.

-Uncle? I mean... Father-in-law? -Son-in-law!

-Please come! When did you even arrive? -Just now.

By the way, where's Poo?

Did you fly all the way from Dubai to poo here?

Are you kidding me right now?

I wasn't talking about that.

I meant Poo who I plan to live with.

I mean, marry my Poo.

-Ah, my daughter? -Yeah, that's right!

She knows you're here and is acting all shy, inside.

Shy? And her? Here I come, baby girl!

-Quiet, dear, you’re talking too much! -Poonkodi?

Here I come!

-Poonkodi! -Wow, dear!

-Why’s your undie on fire? -It’s the appam on the pan!

-Uh-oh, Dad’s here! -Hey, you! Son-in-law!

-Let me go, dear! -What’s with this behavior, son-in-law?

You idiot, father-in-law! Why are you here now?

Well, I’m the one who has to stop this madness, obviously!

-Save the romance… after the wedding! -So, when’s the big day?

The wedding’s not happening, no matter who wants it!

-Why not? -We might need police permission!

Oh, really? Let’s get the permission, then!

Katta Esakki!

Raja's here for his wedding. And will return in two days, sir.

-What am I to do with that? -Can you be merciful and allow him to marry?

Katta Esakki, you’ve got enough drama with Yokopuram already.

If something goes wrong again, who will be accountable for it?

Sir, no matter what, I’ll take care of it.

Sir, all I’ve got is just one “nuptial night” to work with!

Only if I do it right, I can return home to my kid in five years.

If not, I’ll have to start from scratch and my time will go the drain!

Who knows if you'll even have a lifetime left by then!

Sir, please think of us poor souls abroad and our situation!

-Please, sir, grant me a life! -Hey, get up already, man!

You’re falling at my feet and all.

I can grant you permission. But what if something goes wrong?

-Who will I hold responsible? -Katta Esakki will handle it, sir.

-Katta Esakki? -Yes, sir.

If any problems arise, I won’t spare him, the town, or anyone!

-I’ll lock everyone up and deal with you! -Sure, sir.

Go ahead and have your wedding without creating any fuss.

-Hey, Kandasamy! -Yes, sir?

Until Dubai Raja's wedding is over,

Ensure Yokopuram men do not enter Subramaniapuram.

-Tighten security at once. -Got it, sir.

-Whoa, what are you doing? -Getting ready to kill Dubai Raja, of course.

He isn't all that haughty to be murdered with a shovel.

It’s a disgrace to the weapon! Drop it down before it gets offended.

-Here, have some tea. -How are we killing him?

-The same way we dealt with Susai. -When and where?

At the same place and same time we killed Susai.

♪ I'm the Malli, blooming bright! Who's the Gilli, with all his might? ♪

♪ Step closer, boy Lay the mat and feel the joy! ♪

♪ You're the spark Come, leave your mark ♪

♪ Darling, come play with me I'm here, give your all to me! ♪

♪ I'm the fragrant bloom Come, take a chance on it ♪

♪ Like the flower, I yearn to bloom Come closer, and peek inside my room! ♪

♪ Moustache man, I'm coming to dance In search of you, for a sweet romance! ♪

♪ I'm a sturdy teak wood Come, let's groove good ♪

♪ I can't bear it If you look at me with such merit! ♪

♪ To lose my breath so sweet You've made me fall off my feet ♪

♪ If my love is near My desire won't disappear ♪

♪ It's a rainbow For those without love to show ♪

♪ Her sugar piece Won't last in the water's crease! ♪

♪ Who’s that girl? Tell me her name, let it unfurl! ♪

♪ My body won’t entertain Clothes just drive me insane ♪

♪ In the wee hours, I can't sleep Thoughts of you, they run so deep! ♪

♪ There's no leave for lust It’s a constant rush! ♪

♪ Known throughout the town While the forests burn down! ♪

♪ No chance to soothe No peace to move ♪

♪ To lean on your shoulder I'm searching for Cupid, growing bolder ♪

♪ We took the tablets I'm fevered for you, deeper ♪

♪ I'm packing my kisses In the saree's border, no misses ♪

♪ I've kept those kisses Come and take them, my bliss! ♪

♪ I've kept those kisses Please keep them safe, my love! ♪

♪ My body and soul Your golden love’s goal ♪

♪ Tear from me, the pain I bear Let it go, set my heart bare ♪

♪ I'm the Malli, blooming bright! Who's the Gilli, with all his might? ♪

♪ Step closer, boy Lay the mat and feel the joy! ♪

♪ You're the spark, Come, leave your mark ♪

♪ Darling, come play with me I'm here, give your all to me! ♪

♪ A dear is seeking for a companion To walk with me, through every season ♪

♪ In the air, a fish is flying As the winds keep on sighing ♪

♪ To the man who’d end my fate I wait to meet him, to blossom late ♪

♪ I'm a sturdy teak wood Come, let's groove good ♪

♪ I can't bear it If you look at me with such merit! ♪

♪ To lose my breath so sweet You've made me fall off my feet ♪

♪ If my love is near My desire won't disappear ♪

♪ It's a rainbow For those without love to show ♪

♪ Her sugar piece Won't last in the water's crease! ♪

♪ Who’s that girl? Tell me her name, let it unfurl! ♪

♪ My body won’t entertain Clothes just drive me insane ♪

Poonkodi, shall we rehearse for our nuptial night?

Hey Poonkodi, he's a fraud!

-He's a good-for-nothing! -I can't control my urges until then!

-Someone peeked at us and left? -What?

He isn’t a good-for-nothing, but a certified fraud!

Who the hell called me a fraud?! Huh?

Why can't I see anyone around?

Hey, stand your ground if you're a man!

I dare you to stay, you coward!

Hey, I’m calling you, and you act like you can't hear me?

-Stop right there! -Hey, good-for-nothing!

You're happily strolling with a lady? Even you're a good for nothing.

I'm talking to you, dude. Stop right there!

You moron!

Hey, I won’t let you off the hook, buddy!

Stop right there, I said!

Face me if you're truly a man!

Wait. I'll finish both of you in the forest.

Stop!

Where is he? Hey!

Oh no, it’s too dark in here!

Huh? Which way did they go?

Hey…

-You good-for-nothing! -Hey…

Stop, I say! Who are you two?

Paramasivan… Paramasivan…

Paramasivan… Paramasivan…

Paramasivan, just let me go!

Oh no, Fathima, let me go, Paramasivan, please, let me go!

Paramasivan…

That was a mistake, man. Please.

Forgive me, please! Paramasivan, Fathima! Please forgive me!

I made a mistake. Please forgive me, Fathima.

Please forgive me, Paramasivan.

-Finish him off! -Oh, no…

Even if I spare you, you cannot escape the wrath of Fathima!

We won't spare your friends as well!

Get lost!

-Oh, my beloved son! -You really danced like there was no tomorrow!

Who’s going to put on a show for your death now?

Could be Kala Master, Khushboo or Namitha…

Like it matters and he's going to be scored for it?

-Hey, you. -Sir, I'm Peter Paul.

-As if you're a big shot! -He’s my brother, sir.

Had you stayed in town, your brother would've been alive.

Move away!

-Sir! -Hey, the inspector's coming, man!

Now that he's dead, the inspector will make us suffer!

They found the body this morning, sir.

-And we immediately hurried to the scene. -I blame my fate to see you this way!

What, Father?

Seems like he's sparked a huge mess under the guise of God's child?

Sir, you can't just doubt him like that.

Then? Did Dubai Raja waltz in and died at random by the church?

Was I right?

Sir, why are you interrogating him?

Show me evidence that your hunch on Felix was right,

-I’ll hand him over to you, myself. -That's it?

I'll bring the evidence. Game's over, man.

All of this could've been a phone call. This idiot chose to come in person, instead.

-Kandasamy? -Yes, sir.

-Send the body for post-mortem. -Okay, sir.

-Clear the crowd. -They won’t move, no matter what, sir.

-Charge them and get them out of here! -Give that to me.

Go, I said!

You've killed the one who came with so much hope!

We're going to kill him! We won't spare anyone!

You think there's no one who’ll question that bullet shot?

Now, I'll kill you too!

Let go of me!

-Hey! -Leave us!

We'll see if it's Yokopuram or us who stands strong!

Hey, silence! Stay quiet! Drop all your wooden batons down!

-Call Katta Esakki. -Katta Esakki, come here.

The inspector’s calling. What are you waiting for? Get over here!

Don’t think we’re sending him alone. We’ve got a whole crowd here!

You listen to me, now.

A murder took place in Yokopuram. Before we could investigate it, another followed.

Give me two days. I'll find out who did it.

-Tell everyone to disperse peacefully. -That won't be possible, sir.

Our men are seething with anger, sir.

Poor Dubai Raja. He came down only to get married.

They killed him, sir!

Hey, this is exactly what the Yokopuram men are saying!

That you people killed Susai, who only wanted to get married.

You promised you’d be responsible, right?

-You tell me what action I should take. -Are you threatening me, sir?

No, I'm not. But I'm telling you the truth.

Now, if you don’t disperse, I’ll have to use my gun.

With four or five bullets, one will be for you.

Ask everyone to leave. Don’t make this a bigger issue.

I'll soon find out who the culprit is.

Take everyone back and leave.

Sir assured he’ll look into it. Everyone, disperse at once!

Didn't I ask you to leave as the inspector instructed?

Why are you still standing? Everyone, leave.

-Go! Everyone, leave! -Let’s go now, Katta Esakki has said so!

The inspector has promised he'll look into this matter.

-Hey, listen to me. -I would’ve ended him, and walked away.

Yes.

What is this? You let the village problem blow up

instead of solving it right away!

There’s no fault from my side, sir.

Politicians are fueling the caste and religious tensions,

and the villages are fighting among themselves.

That's what's happening between the two villages.

See how you talk to me with such arrogance.

Sorry, sir. I was just stating the truth.

I don't need your explanation.

Identify the person behind these two murders

and have the report ready in a week.

Otherwise, I’ll have to take disciplinary action against you.

Okay? Carry on!

Yes, sir.

I’m honestly not sure how to approach this murder case.

The two villages are at war with each other.

We asked around everywhere.

Nobody is telling the truth.

Who has the nerve to?

Who could possibly know the truth?

-Hey. -Sir?

There’s a drunkard who hangs around both villages, right?

-Nandu, sir. -Fetch him.

Sir?

He's clearly not sober. He's a drunkard!

A drunk person is like a kid.

They'll end up spilling the truth!

Very true, sir.

-You! -[together] Hey, get lost.

You’re not listening to me. You’ll get it once you’re disappointed!

Who could be the murderer?

Where is he now?

What could he be doing?

Hey!

Who’s hooking up at the spot where I get drunk?

P… Paramasivan?

Paramasivan! Paramasivan! Save me.

Fathima! Paramasivan!

Please, spare me. I came here to drink. Don't harm me.

Paramasivan?

-Ask anyone in both villages about me. -Hey, Nandu!

-Apart from drinking, I won’t do anything! -Get up.

Ask your mother as well.

I came here to get drunk. Don't kill me, Paramasivan.

I'm not from a royal family.

I don’t wish to be the chief minister.

Please, leave me. I won't start a new political party!

I won't do anything. Leave.

Let me take the bottle.

-Don’t tell anyone you saw us here. -I swear to God, I won’t say a word!

Hey, Nandu?

Can I sit?

Here he goes!

Thank you.

Please, sit down.

An official shouldn’t be standing like this.

Sit down.

He's in for one heck of a show!

There were two murders in each of the villages, right?

-Yes, that's true. -Who did it?

Will you believe me if I tell you?

Yes, I will.

You'd brush it off saying it came from a drunkard.

I won't say that.

Come on.

You moron!

I'll tell you, sir!

-Sir! -What?

Don't assume I told you just because you hit me.

Your hit sobered me up. That's why I'm saying this.

Go on.

A human died…

I saw it with both my eyes!

And guess what?

Two humans did the killing too!

-Had enough of this? -Whoa!

One killer was a man.

The other, a woman.

That means two people.

Both make a pair!

Actually, I'm saying…

you're all one.

You, get lost!

Take him away.

Drunken idiot!

He fooled me.

Oh, Jesus Christ!

-Oh Nama Shivaya! -Praise Lord Jesus!

-Oh Nama Shivaya! -Praise Lord Jesus!

-Oh Nama Shivaya! -Huh?!

Oh, no! That maniac is here.

Even if I walk past, he'll call my name and bother me.

-Oh Nama Shivaya! -So, I'll mess with him first.

-Hello, there! -♪ Oh Lord, you're both my father and♪

♪ mother!♪

♪ Oh Lord, you're both my Father and mother!♪

He’s a nuisance, whether he talks or sings.

-What do I do? -Where are you going?

I heard King Alexander is just chilling under a tree,

-so I’m off to see him. -Oh, is it?

Well, tell him I said hi.

He died long ago to escape from fools like you.

-He’s immortal. -Wait…

let me check on Alexander and come back.

Again, tell him hi for me.

He’s got tons of holy ash.

Won't you listen to me?

You keep slipping away at night.

-I warned you not to go to Subramaniapuram. -Vappa…

don't tell me not to go there.

I'm telling you this for your own good.

Sir, Sultanpettai Bhai is here to see you.

He's sitting right there.

Hello, Ibrahim sir.

-What brings you here? -Assalamu alaikum, sir.

Have a seat and talk.

I have no words.

I'm really scared.

Don't worry, I'm here. Just tell me.

My son never stays home at night.

He keeps disappearing.

I have no idea where he goes or what he does.

If I ask, he gets furious.

What do I do, sir?

When we met you that day,

I knew something was off about your son.

I thought he was going to Subramaniapuram because of…

our old ties to that place.

-But… -What do you mean?

-So, he's turned into a killer? -Sir, my son is a good kid.

He’s not capable of murder.

We'll find that out in tomorrow's investigation.

Now, you may leave.

Sir, my son is all I have.

Please don’t resort to an encounter.

-He’ll be home safe, trust me. -Thank you, sir.

-Kandasamy? -Sir…

I've found out who the murderer is.

Sir, what do you mean?!

That's right. Whenever there's a marriage in either towns,

the murderer appears and takes lives.

-Correct, sir. -So, we’ll hold a marriage.

Are we?

Sir, that’s a huge risk.

There’s no other option.

We take the risk, hold the marriage, and catch the murderer.

Sir, this idea sounds good,

but it involves two towns.

Where do we hold the marriage?

Good question!

Let's hold one marriage here and the other there.

Sir, that's a great idea.

-But who will be the bride and groom? -Yes, who will that be?

Sir, I already have two wives.

I can’t even handle the one I have. Please, not me!

Sir, you're not married, right?

Hey, shut it!

You, dumbwits!

Listen to me.

The murderer will be caught only if the locals marry each other.

♪ Oh Lord, you're both my Father and mother!♪

For your own good, hear me out!

Get remarried,

or you know how people can be.

The bride's name is Poonkodi.

-Alright, sir. -She's from your town.

I’ve heard about you and your family from the townspeople.

You better agree to this marriage.

-Or else… -Sir?

We're okay with this.

But…

please make sure nothing happens to him.

Yes, sir.

You have to agree to this marriage.

The unity and peace of both towns depend on this.

I'm okay with this, sir.

-Kandasamy? -Sir?

Susai's body was placed at the Sivan temple in Subramaniapuram.

Similarly,

Dubai Raja's body was placed in the church in Yokopuram.

If we tell Felix he’s the one behind all this,

he’ll agree to the marriage.

Tell him I’ve agreed.

The townspeople of Yokopuram and Subramaniapuram,

the police have a humble request for you all.

So far, two murders have occurred in each of our towns.

We’ve come up with a plan to catch the killer.

Therefore, we ask the people of both towns to cooperate with us.

So, Katta Esakki from Subramaniapuram will marry a girl from Yokopuram.

Huh?

My daughter is getting married in the Yokopuram church?

Now, I'm marrying one.

In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit!

Do you both agree to this marriage?

I do, Father.

Now, you may exchange rings.

-Father? -Huh?

These days, many priests

talk about equality and brotherhood.

What’s your view on this?

My son…

Haven't the elders said mankind and the Supreme are one?

-Yes. Okay! -That's my view.

One says, mankind and the Supreme are one.

Who do you think this Supreme is?

He’s talking like it’s an ice cream fudge supreme!

Hand it over. Here you go!

It’s a no if it’s at a church.

This is for your peace and for the unity of both towns.

We're going to find the murderer.

So, please help by cooperating with us.

We've decided to marry Felix in Subramaniapuram.

I challenge the murderer now.

If you're brave enough to kill, come and do it at these weddings!

-Hello, Father. Welcome. -Greetings!

Why are you here?

What you did isn’t right.

What you did wasn’t right either.

-What did we do? -You murdered people.

Oh, God!

-Aren’t you everything to Yokopuram? -Yes. So?

Then, you must be behind all of this.

You’re being paid to find out who did this.

If you ask me, how would I know?

That’s why we’re doing these marriages.

Oh, Almighty!

These two children are here to marry.

Bless them with happiness, prosperity,

love in sickness and health,

and a long, safe life together for 100 years.

-Father… -Huh?

-I don't want to get married to her. -Why?

My religion comes first.

Watch what I'm going to do to the inspector.

Felix, why are you getting so furious?

All gods are the same.

It's just the way we pray that differs.

Are they all the same, Father?

Yes, my son. What's your doubt about it?

So, why don’t we all strip down and become one?

That way, there'll be no fights in our country.

I'm talking about love, and he's talking about being a caveman!

-Shivaya Namaha! -Right on cue.

When I said something similar,

I was called an idiot.

Now you're saying the same thing.

He feels like a punishment when I'm already in a problem.

So, are you an idiot?

Are you?!

Are you an idiot?

Am I an idiot? Do I look like one?

You are not an idiot. You're a priest.

Go make the wedding arrangements.

Talking like a know-it-all!

Father Oswald.

Aren't you from Tirunelveli?

Yes. So?

Guess how I found out?

How?

Isn't Tirunelveli famous for its slang?

So, you’ve been trained by the department to identify slangs,

and grow a pot belly?

Foolish men!

Hey!

He has an answer for everything.

-He’ll definitely make these weddings happen. -How’s that?

He called me foolish, and he was right.

Here are the vegetables you asked for.

It seems Katta Esakki and Felix's wedding, which we’ve been waiting for,

will happen at the same time.

Looks like the Inspector is heading it as well.

Let it be.

So, you expect me to just sit and watch?

No, just wait and watch.

The whole town will see what's coming.

Keep an eye on both grooms.

-Understand? -Yes.

Let's dance.

Oh, my!

The two of them dancing together feels like

watching Ramarajan and Kanaga in Karakaatakaaran from the 80s.

I might just poke your eyes out.

They don’t look like Ramarajan and Kanaga,

but more like young influencers making millions on Instagram.

Get lost, you moron!

Son, wait.

Don't go.

Sambo!

Siva Sambo!

Siva Sambo, Sambo!

Siva Sambo!

Oh, my Jesus Christ! Where is my son?

Oh, God!

Hey, stop! How many of you are there?

-Tell me. I'll shoot you both. -Sir, please let Jennifer go.

Where are the grooms?!

Oh, God!

Where are the grooms?

Will you ever get married?

-Salim, tell me who is behind this? -Sir, both the grooms are missing.

-Hey! -Sir…

Before, they arranged the weddings, and the grooms ended up dead.

But now, we’re the ones who did this.

I'm scared of what's coming.

-Sir, both towns will slaughter us! -Kandasamy…

his accomplice might be here.

Go search for him. Go!

-Is it true, sir? -Yes, go. Don't move!

Sir?!

Sir, the headlights are on.

Sir, the van is moving.

-Sir…sir. -They're trying to escape, sir.

Who is driving the van? How many of you are there?

-Sir! -Stop the van.

-Get hold of the van. -Sir, it's getting away.

Tell them to stop the van. Say it!

Stop the van.

Hey, come with me.

Tell them to stop, or I'll shoot you.

Hey, come out of the van.

You!

-Come out. -Sir?!

Hey, open up.

Open the door!

There's no one here. Follow me!

-Kandasamy… -Sir?

-Break down the door. -Okay, sir.

Open up!

They won't open, sir.

Open the door!

Hey!

Come out now, or…

we’ll start shooting at both of you.

-Stand up. -Sir…sir?

Take position.

[squad] Okay, sir.

Fire!

Stop! Stop it, sir.

What are you doing?!

The murderers are hiding inside.

And, we're going to shoot them!

So, you think they're humans who will die

when you shoot them?

They're spirits.

Spirits!

Among the residents of Sivanmalai,

only a few were natives most had migrated from elsewhere.

We worshipped nature as our protector and nurturer.

During temple festivals,

we all came together in celebration.

Around that time, in Sivapatnapuram,

the British built a church.

Some people from the South encroached upon it

and changed the town’s name from Sivapatnapuram to Yokopuram.

Before Sudalaiyandi converted and went to work in Yokopuram,

his children, my son,

and all the village children lived in happiness.

Hop on the tickle train! Let’s see who finds the grain!

Hey, I found it! Look!

-Hey, Paramasivan! -What is it, Dad?

Play carefully!

Don’t run into the forest.

-There are insects. -Okay!

-Hey! Catch him, catch him! -♪ The forest is our home so wide ♪

♪ The gods above are our guide ♪

-Come on, let's hide. -♪ Like the birds that build their nest ♪

♪ We gather and live as one ♪

♪ Like the river, we shall run Like the flowers, face the sun ♪

♪ Roam the village, breathe it in Let the sky hear where we’ve been ♪

♪ We set out flying, playing wild, But not a single rooster in sight! ♪

♪ Something rolls, a shadow near Yet we never leave our smile! ♪

♪ We heard Grandma’s tales at night Yet sleep won’t find us in daylight! ♪

♪ Father’s rules, oh, what a pain! ♪

♪ The road here, with its rise and fall Feels just like a mattress after all! ♪

♪ Even goats show love and grace Just like aunties in warm embrace ♪

♪ We dream of building nests And living in them for just a while ♪

♪ Neem flowers tucked behind our ear Whispers and laughs with us ♪

Do you want flowers too?

Hey, Thamizh! You look beautiful.

Hey! Let me go!

Let me go!

Hey! Let Paramasivan go! Don’t hit him!

-Let me go! -Paramasivan, get up.

If anyone lays a hand on Paramasivan again, you’ll regret it!

♪ Higher still, we climb, we grow ♪ Like the clouds, we drift! ♪

Who lives at the top of the hill?

-Lord Shiva resides there! -Can we go there someday?

-Yes, I’ll take you there. ♪ No commands, no rules to bind ♪

♪ Nor we go to schools! ♪

♪ Wheels beneath our restless feet ♪

♪ Through the streets, we race, we leap! ♪

Tamizhselvi was always at our house

playing happily, eating with us,

sometimes even falling asleep here.

Around that time,

many people from Subramaniapuram

converted for jobs and marriages.

I still don’t know why,

but my younger brother converted to Islam

and moved to the nearby town of Sultanpettai.

That was a time of sorrow for all of us.

Dhanalakshmi, dear!

-Brother! Come in! -It’s okay!

I got a job as a teacher!

Really? I’m so happy for you.

Yokopuram Church gave me the position.

For the sake of a better life for me and my children,

we’ve decided to convert.

You should think about your children’s future too.

Moreover, what’s left for us in this village?

Let's go to Yokopuram Church and convert.

That’s why I came to talk to you.

Do whatever you want! Why are you dragging me into this?

No, dear.

If you convert, they’ll educate your children well.

They'll get good jobs. He could become a teacher like me!

-That’s all I’m saying. -Saying what?

Listen, dear…

if your son stays here, his life will go to waste.

He’ll have no future.

So our lives will be ruined, and you’ll become a millionaire?

You’re changing your religion just for a job,

and you have the nerve to say our lives will be ruined?

You be happy, brother.

We’ll stay here, worshipping our own deity.

My own sister is speaking like this...

How will I find a groom for my daughter in the future?

Lord Jesus Christ!

From this day forward,

we pledge that they will do nothing against the will of God.

They will submit only to You

and act in accordance with Your divine will.

Mom!

If you take away our Gods,

how will Father experience divine possession?

Did this God give your father a job when he was struggling?

-That God did. That’s why. -Hey!

Why are you saying this to the children?

-Dad… -What?

You have the holy ash on your forehead.

From this moment, you will be new Christians,

...prepared for a life of holiness.

Sudalaiyandi, from today, you shall be known as Robert.

Indumathi, from today, you shall be known as Esther.

Tamizhselvan, from today, you shall be known as Felix.

Tamizhselvi, from today, you shall be known as Fathima.

Let the world know that they have turned away from their past sins.

What do you mean by 'turned away from past sins,' Father?

My child...

the life we live is full of sin.

The place you lived Subramaniapuram there are many sinners there.

No! All my friends are there.

They are good people.

You are lying!

Hey! You shouldn’t say such things!

My Lord!

Cleanse this child’s mind of impure thoughts

Even though they changed her name to Fathima and took her to Yokopuram,

-...she kept coming back for Paramasivan. -This offering to God tastes good, right?

Yes, it’s nice! Eat!

Hey, Fathima! I’ve told you so many times not to come here.

-Why did you come? Let's go! -I won’t leave! Let me be!

-This is a demon’s temple! Come! -No! I’ll stay with Paramasivan.

-I said come with me! -Let me go, Mom!

Mom, let me go!

I’ll stay with Paramasivan! Let me go!

They say you're Satan!

That you're not a god!

Or are you just a stone?!

If people abandon this land’s deity and leave...

then what will remain of this village?

All those who relocated to Yokopuram for work,

were educated with the wealth of this land, weren’t they?

They're running away because they fear hard work.

Sudalaiyandi should be the last to leave this village.

From now on, no one should convert and abandon this village.

They must not!

-What if they do? -Hey, keep quiet!

If you keep asking ‘what if,’ what can I say

Everyone, be quiet!

A village, a country it must have its own character and values.

It shouldn’t follow others like sheep under influence.

If it does, its identity and outlook will change.

It’s better to die than let that happen.

From now on, this is the village’s decree!

No one else will convert and leave!

Correct, sir!

If they do, their rights and belongings will be taken away!

If they continue, even their lives will be taken!

Understood? This is the village’s law.

Those who obey, swear it upon our God and leave.

Siva Sambho!

Protect us, Lord Shiva!

After imposing a ban on conversions, Paramasivan’s father...

passed away sometime later.

After that,

no one dared to break his command.

SUBRAMANIAPURAM OUTSIDERS NOT ALLOWED

Subramaniapuram – Outsiders Not Allowed?

If they had put up such a board in the Himalayas long ago,

neither the Whites nor the plunderers would have come.

Who are you talking about, Father?

Did Ghazni Muhammad loot the temples or whitewash them?

Let’s go.

-Irudhaiya! -Tell me, Father.

Jacob told me you stopped growing after baptism. Why is that?

I didn’t say that!

Everyone listen carefully!

We have no enmity towards anyone.

But even a snake that doesn’t bite

is respected only if it hisses.

Otherwise, people will use it as a rope to hang clothes.

The other day, I went to Subramaniapuram.

Not to fight, but to pray for them.

They chased me away with a board saying ‘Outsiders Not Allowed.’

So, shouldn’t we put up a board too?

Yes, we should!

That’s why we have this board.

YOKOPURAM DEMON SPAWNS NOT ALLOWED

-Paramasivan, let’s play? -Hey, Fathima!

Let’s go.

They say this is a bad village.

Hey, Tamizhselvan! Let her go!

Who are you calling Tamizhselvan?

Jesus!

My name is Felix.

-What? Felix? -Yes!

We won’t come here anymore.

You have no village, no name, and you're avoiding us?

One day, I’ll make sure this village doesn’t exist.

-We’ll see about that! -Let’s go, Fathima!

Hey, Tamizhselvi!

We don’t know what to do, Father.

She keeps running back to Subramaniapuram.

I can’t handle it anymore.

Please do something to change her mind!

It’s hard to plant something in a mind…

and even harder to erase something already there.

This child has something deeply imprinted in her heart.

There’s a school in town run by our church.

Enroll her there, I’ll give you a letter.

But, Father… she’s still a child

How will she live so far from us?

And how can we live without her?

Robert…

Don’t we operate to remove cataracts from our eyes?

Isn’t that good for the eye?

This is the same.

I think enrolling this child there will ensure a good future.

Do as I say. Christ will take care of her.

My heart cannot take this, Father.

Hey, Paramasivan!

Fathima is leaving the village!

What are you saying, Jennifer?

It’s true!

Paramasivan, come to me!

Paramasivan!

Tamizhselvi!

Tamizhselvi! Don’t go!

Tamizhselvi!

Tamizhselvi!

Paramasivan!

-Don’t go! -Come, Paramasivan!

-Paramasivan! -Tamizhselvi!

Come, Paramasivan!

Stop!

Tamizhselvi!

Tamizhselvi!

Dad, it's Paramasivan!

Tamizhselvi!

Tamizhselvi, stop!

Tamizhselvi!

Tamizhselvi! Don’t leave us!

-Don’t leave this village! -Tamizhselvi!

In the school run by the church and the government,

my son studied and became a teacher there.

Before reading the Periyapuranam,

let us first understand the great Lord Shiva.

There are many gods in this world,

but Shiva does not belong to just one among them.

He exists as science, knowledge, and divinity for all living beings.

That is why he is the Supreme God.

-Because Shiva is the greatest -Paramasivan, sir!

The Father is calling you. Come!

Hello, Father.

Welcome, Paramasivan, sir.

Seems like no one likes your teaching method.

What do you mean, Father?

This is a school…

should you be shouting while teaching, disturbing the other classes?

I'm a Tamil teacher, and I'm teaching Periyapuranam.

How can I teach it in silence? I must teach it boldly!

Then teach Thembavani!

Whether it's Periyapuranam or Thembavani,

students are going to be graded for their Tamil, aren't they?

-I understand now, Father. -What?

You don’t have a problem with my teaching.

The problem is that I’m teaching Periyapuranam.

Paramasivan, sir…

this is a Christian school.

Our salaries are paid by Christians.

Sir!

The government is paying me.

Not just me it's paying you and everyone else here.

You can talk like this only because of the education you received.

And it was the British who provided us with education.

If they hadn’t come, you would’ve been begging.

Even the British came here to beg.

Not just that, Father

when those people were raising sheep there,

we had political and social knowledge here.

Joseph Beschi, also known as Veeramaamunivar, said that.

Not only that,

after his death, in his grave

he asked for the inscription: ‘Here lies a student of Tamil.’"

Which means,

there was already a Tamil scholar here to teach Veeramaamunivar Tamil.

So don’t try to convert me. I’ll take my leave now.

Why isn’t Paramasivan taking notice of me?

I became a teacher in this school just for him.

What?

How’s it going, buddy?

Has the Father calmed down? He talks too much.

He’s just a Father. I'm a Tamil teacher.

You think he can outtalk me?

Fathima joined the school hoping to meet

and talk to Paramasivan every day,

but she was only met with disappointment.

Sir!

Fathima teacher wants to talk to you.

About what?

-Alright. -See you, buddy!

Paramasivan, come to me!

Paramasivan, come to me!

Tamizhselvi! Don't go!

Paramasivan, come to me!

Tamizhselvi! Don't go!

Let it go, Fathima.

Don’t dwell on what happened in your childhood.

If he has forgotten it,

why not start fresh and love him anew?

Smile!

Wow!

-Actually, this village is very nice. -Please, look at the board.

Subramaniapuram – Outsiders Not Allowed.

Here, here. Take this

Sir, hand it to the children.

Give the notice.

Whether you read it or not,

make sure to come to church on Sunday.

We changed the minds of Subramaniapuram’s people

and created Yokopuram.

But Subramaniapuram keeps growing.

Why is that, Father?

We've tried so hard to change these people’s minds

We even posted online that Thiruvalluvar was a Christian.

But they refuse to accept it, and hold on to their oral histories,

constantly questioning us.

Those who studied under our education

-...should listen to what we say, right? -And if not, you’ll throw us in jail?

We’ve put up a board saying ‘Outsiders Not Allowed,’ haven’t we?

Then how did you all get in?

Oh, you guys can’t read?

Our people are not the same anymore We have a teacher among us now.

We can speak for ourselves.

-Hey, Paramasivan! -Yes?

What is it?

-Look who's here. -Oh, it's the Father.

Greetings, Father.

As usual, out with notices on a Sunday?

You can have it.

Still using the same cheap-quality paper?

You’ve been handing these out since I was a kid.

Now I’m a Tamil teacher,

and you’re still distributing the same pamphlets?

Listen, with every dollar you spend on tea

a family here can fill their stomach.

A Father like you once said that.

People like you fund guys like Felix to carry out conversions.

And he does it too.

Some convert, some don’t.

And when converts and non-converts clash, you call it a religious riot.

Go educate your own children, sir.

Our children are highly educated as well.

I’m not talking about Economics or Physics.

Before stone, before soil, we stood with swords Tamils, the oldest clan.

Teach your children about our values, our bravery, and our history.

Only then will they understand the difference between religion and humanity.

That’s why we’re trying to bring you to our side.

We will never come.

Listen, Father,

don’t ever come here with the thought of conversion.

Keep your work in Yokopuram.

Don’t bring it to Subramaniapuram.

Thanks, Father. Please leave.

Come here if you have brotherhood in your heart

not with the thought of conversion.

Please leave.

You yap for hours without substance, but now you finally have something to say!

Oh, like you don’t yap?

Leave, madam. Sir, you too leave.

-Leave! And don’t ever come back. -Go on!

Let's spread rumor that this guy's an extremist.

Hey! These people will never stop.

Put up two more boards so they finally get the message.

I'll put up a damn big one.

Alright, let's go.

Esther, is the tiffin ready?

I'm making dosa!

Oh, God! No!

Honey, don’t do this.

Listen to me. Oh, God! Be quiet!

I must hunt!

Damn this TV! Every Friday, they play that Sudalaimadan song!

Honey, no, no! Listen to me.

My dear Lord, after all these years,

have you still not accepted my husband?!

Damn it! Every Friday, it’s the same thing!

Hey! It’s me, Shiva Sudalai!

Your deity is here!

You covered my lamp, didn't you?

How dare you cover me up and place another God instead?!

Hand me my sword I have to hunt!

Hunt?! If Felix finds out,

he’ll hunt you down right here! The whole village will know!

I must hunt to protect my people!

-Bring me my sword! -Fathima! Come here! and hold your father!

I have to protect my people!

Mom, stop it. He’s just in a trance.

A trance?!

Would an educated man ever do this?

Why not? Everyone does it.

An educated man gets drunk in a bar. A simpleton does it on the streets.

My father is in divine trance just leave it.

-Oh God, you shouldn’t go for a hunt! -I have to hunt!

You should go to church!

I have to hunt!

You’re trying to move away from me.

But I won’t let you go!

I’ll always be with you.

I’ll always be with you.

Fathima, look!

Will God ever speak?

Your father is acting! Like I don’t know his tricks.

Mom, if God doesn’t talk,

then it’s just a dead idol. Keep quiet.

-I have to hunt! -Oh God! Felix is here!

Felix is here! What do I do now?

Oh God, oh God!

Felix is more trouble than him.

His possession will be way worse if he sees this.

Oh God, Felix is here! What do I do?

Why are doing this now?!

Mom!

Oh no, he's knocking!

Mom!

Oh, damn!

Fathima!

Are you guys there or dead?

That old man is in a trance again!

Jesus Christ! It’s you, Father?

I heard Robert's screams. What’s going on?

Robert! What is this nonsense?

Why are you jumping around like this?

I am Sudalai!

Shiva Sudalai!

I pray our Lord to give you peace and calm

Why have you entered my territory?!

Why did you come here?

Don’t I know how to protect my people?!

Leave!

Leave!

Dad.

It's okay.

Father…

Hey, is your father mad?

Why is he acting like this?

After all these years, he still hasn’t become a true Christian.

He hasn't accepted the Lord yet.

That’s why no one from our church wants to marry their daughters to you.

I’ve been speaking to people to get you foreign funds.

If this continues, you’ll get nothing-

Father, please don’t do that.

Make sure no one finds out about this.

I’ll put an end to it.

Hey! Hand me my sword!

I have to hunt!

Get over here!

Hey! What are you doing?

Didn’t I come to this village for you?

Didn’t I join this school just for you?

Did you forget our childhood?

-Hey... -Huh?

-We’re in school… -Or what?

What are you trying to say?

-Give it back. -What?

My pen.

Look at me.

What?

Someone might come!

So, you really forgot everything?

Go!

♪ You came humming a lullaby And gave me sweet dreams to sleep ♪

♪ Stood beside me as my own Then left no space for a second word ♪

♪ Let your love never fade Let your touch never rest ♪

♪ Why does my heart begin to bloom? ♪

♪ One night, you shone like the moon You gave me a sky’s worth of warmth ♪

Hey! Move aside!

You idiot! I gave you my number, and you don’t even care?

Your number? For what?

Hey! She’s in love with you!

Call me, you fool!

She was always behind you when we were kids. Did she say anything?

Hey, as if you don’t know me.

Listen, Teacher.

When a girl looks at you like that, take her straight to bed.

Or someone else will.

I'll whack you!

Hey! Can’t you keep your mouth shut?

Now you got what you deserved!

Shut up!

♪ The words you whispered yesterday Now race like chariots in my heart ♪

♪ I wove your name into the wind And climbed the peaks, singing high ♪

♪ Your love is ruthless, yet true It never spoke a single lie ♪

♪ Let your warmth linger on my skin Let your breath turn into rain ♪

♪ Your scent lingers, never fades It lingers still… it lingers still ♪

♪ It lingers still… ♪

♪ A gentle breeze comes to end me Yet I drink its honey every day ♪

♪ Like a masterful hand, your memories Thread me into a fragile weave, my love ♪

♪ Let your love never fade Let your touch never rest ♪

♪ Why does my heart begin to bloom? ♪

Father!

Good morning!

Good 7:55 morning!

Is he announcing his entry time too?

-I keep looking for a reason to fire him... -Greetings, Father.

We don’t say ‘Greetings.’ We say ‘Praise the Lord.’ Now leave.

-Praise the Lord, Father. -Praise the Lord.

-Tell your mom I asked about her. -I will.

-I’ll see you. -Okay, bye.

Fathima, I’ve been meaning to ask you

why do you take the school jeep?

You have a car at home, right?

Why not ask your brother to drop you?

Don’t talk about him.

He’s a monster!

What are you saying?

Do you know how hard it is to grow up in a hostel, away from home?

I've experienced that.

He never once visited me.

More than that,

he’s stealing church money.

He’s smuggling wood. I don’t like any of it.

For now, I earn and take care of myself.

After that, Paramasivan will.

Alright, don’t worry.

Looks like you can’t even stand straight.

No, you can’t stand straight. I’m steady!

-Teacher, I have a serious request. -What?

-We need to open a shop. -What shop?

A shop for them.

I struggle so much to go downhill just to gulp down two bottles.

But the minute I get back up, they leave me!

Who?

Them!

Fantastic.

So, we need a shop here, Teacher!

Hey! Am I a teacher or a liquor vendor? Get lost!

Teacher, you must have worked hard to become one,

but do you know who really funds your salary?

-Who? -People like me.

-What are you talking about? -Of course!

Only because we raise our glasses at night can you take classes in the morning!

I can't believe a drunkard's advicing me.

-Teacher! -Get lost.

Open a liquor shop in the hills!

What's happening between you and Jennifer?

After we get married, I want us to move to our town.

But she wants me to move to Yokopuram.

How does that even make sense?

Is your love so shallow?

You're lucky to have Jennifer, Salim.

Because she's a teacher.

I know that.

But they attend the congregation, while we perform Salah.

How is it even possible?

And you didn't know this when you were dating?

Hey, aren't you guys in love?

Why mention your communal differences now?

Man, I have no problem moving there.

What about my parents?

Are you stupid?

I feel exactly the same, you moron.

Why should only women relocate after marriage?

Can't you men do it?

Leave it.

Nobody needs to move to any of your towns.

Let go of your differences and come to Subramaniapuram.

I'll help you guys.

So easy, huh?

Will you move to Yokopuram if Fathima calls you?

You think he'll move there?

Huh?

Answer me.

I'll kill him.

-Heard that? -Subramaniapuram is where I grew up.

I want to live in Subramaniapuram.

Paramasivan is also in Subramaniapuram.

Buddy, you heard from the main woman.

-It's all set. -Stop it.

What are you even talking about?

You think you can decide everything?

What are we here for then?

Mom, stop it.

-Leave, Mom. -You shut up, man.

-We'll take care, Mom. You leave. -Fathima is your uncle's daughter.

Remember that.

Fathima.

Hello, Father.

Father? You're here? Please, come in.

Why?

Do you want me to dance with your dad?

I didn't believe it when I heard your sister had lost it.

-But today, I saw it myself. -What do you mean, Father?

Paramasivan and Fathima are dating.

Let her come. I'll break her legs, Father.

Do as you wish.

But forget about that foreign fund. You're not getting it.

Father, please. Don't.

I'm planning to get a coffee estate with that fund.

Estate, huh? At this stage, you won't even get a coffee cup.

Do this instead.

Move back to Subramaniapuram.

At least Yokopuram will be happy

and I'll get to serve Him in peace.

Sudalai is here!

They've started. Sharpen the billhook for them.

Bring me my billhook!

I have to hunt. Where is it?

You old dog!

You're dead today.

You keep doing this.

Die!

Hey! You…

My dear…

-Tamizh… -Dad!

Dad! What happened?

Get up, Dad. Let's go to the hospital.

-Mom! -She's gone to the church!

What happened, Dad?

By getting us jobs, by changing our names,

by changing our minds,

they converted us.

I let my mind get carried away.

We named you Fathima. But you lived as Tamizhselvi all this time.

Fathima, don't trust your brother.

He's a murderer.

Your brother is consumed by religion.

Fathima, marry Paramasivan our way and live happily.

Our family deity will be by your side.

-You are going to be fine, Dad. -If I die,

take my body to Subramaniapuram,

and bury me near my father.

It has to be by our norms.

-Dad, please. -My death should be a lesson.

Dad?

Dad?

Dad!

Dad?

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Saints of God, come to his aid!

Come to meet him, angels of the Lord!

Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

Now that he has passed from this life,

may he live on in Your presence.

In Your mercy and love, forgive whatever sins he may have committed.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

[all] Amen.

[all] Amen.

-Hey, stop. -Stop it.

You better stop it.

What's up, Felix? What's with that innocent face?

Hey, who let you all in?

-Get out. -Felix!

Why are you getting worked up? Stay calm.

Hey, what's your problem?

Throw them out of here, guys.

[chaos ensues]

Hey, what's happening?

Hey, stop fighting.

Stop it.

Hey, come this side.

Get lost.

Felix,

you're daring enough to throw us out of here, huh?

It's my brother who died. Of course, we'll come here.

I have more rights for him than you do.

Aunty.

Now you suddenly remember your brother, huh?

You never came here when my dad called you.

Then why put an act now?

Watch your mouth, Felix.

I don't want to add another body to this funeral.

Come on, man. I dare you.

Felix,

if we both want to, we’ll cut you into pieces.

Wow!

-These teachers are being a menace. -Hand over Sudalai's body to us.

Why would I give my dad's body to you?

Listen. That was his last wish.

He wanted to be buried next to his father's grave in Subramaniapuram.

Who are you to say all this?

He's now a Christian. He should be buried in the church graveyard.

He's a good man.

He was a confused man all his life.

Now that he's dead,

let him be at peace.

Are you mad?

He's the Lord's child.

He will be buried here.

Don't you get it?

Father…

We are all the Lord's children.

Did you bother to get Sudalai's favorite child's take on this?

Hey, I'm his son,

and I want him to be buried in Yokopuram's graveyard.

Felix,

just being born to him doesn’t make you his child.

-Really? -The one whom he loved is his child.

Tamizh.

Come here.

Why is she going there?

Tamizh,

tell them what your dad's last wish was.

Say it out loud. Let them hear it.

He told me before he died

that he wanted to be buried near my grandpa in Subramaniapuram.

Fathima, we are Christians.

We'll lose face in our community.

Get back here.

Hey, you heard it, didn’t you? Then why talk nonsense?

Felix, stop this.

Be silent.

Father.

Sudalai sir got baptized just for the sake of his job.

But all his documents list him as a Hindu.

So, we have to bury him in Subramaniapuram, following Hindu rites.

What is he saying?

Didn't he change his name in the certificates?

Hasn’t he officially changed his religion?

Who here still hasn’t gotten their documents corrected?

So you did this all just for the job?

You've been cheating me for all these years!

If his name hasn’t been changed, how will they allow him to be buried here?

Your family's a fraud.

Take his body, guys.

I don't care what you do with his body.

You've been cheating me all these years.

[chaos ensues]

Hey, hey!

Stop it. Stop!

I said stop.

Stop.

What is all this, Paramasivan?

Sudalai wanted a Hindu burial.

Why are you burying him in a box?

Then why did we fight them and bring him here?

Stop staring and answer me.

Why are you stirring trouble, Nandu?

Why bring up differences now?

What was Sudalai sir's last wish?

He wanted to be buried in Subramaniapuram near his father's grave.

And that's what we're doing.

Why create problems now?

Listen to me, everyone.

It's unfortunate that Sudalai sir died.

But his death will be a lesson to our future generation.

Come on. Put him in the pit.

Sudalai sir, we fulfilled your last wish.

May he rest in peace.

He jumped between cities and finally came back to his place to rest.

It's all fate.

-Hey, bring Fathima home. -Okay, Ma.

-Yeah. Bring her home. -Okay.

-Fathima, let's go home. -I'm not coming.

I'm staying here.

Inform Aunt.

Alright. I'll leave then.

Take her inside.

Come. Let's get inside.

You left her there?

-You son of a moron. -Hey!

Why bring me into this?

You didn't bring him up properly.

At least, let her be happy.

Fool! She's not an orphan to stay at random places.

She's your uncle's daughter.

Father, I'm Felix.

My father might have betrayed our religion.

But I'm a true Christian, Father.

Even the record says so.

Lord!

May you bless him.

God bless you, my son.

Lord!

Mom, Felix is here with a plan to take Fathima back to his town.

- Nobody should talk with him. - You shut up.

Hey, wait here.

Okay, bro.

What's up, Felix?

How are you, Aunty?

All good, Uncle?

We're alright.

Finally found your way here, huh?

You really can't blame me.

All thanks to your brother.

So, why are you here now?

Hey, move these logs.

-Go. -Go on.

Aunty, I came here trusting you.

I need a favor.

Favor, huh? Give him some spare change, Mom.

-Shut up, man. -Gosh, this guy.

You came here trusting us.

Tell us. What do you need?

Tell us.

I want to give Fathima’s hand to Katta Esakki.

-Right. -You, traitor!

What did you just say?

You know she loves Paramasivan. How could you?

-Leave him. -Get back.

You want to ruin it now when everything’s set?

Son, my heart is full hearing those words.

-Go on. I'll talk to him. -Okay, Aunty.

-We'll make him accept. -Don't let me down.

Why would you fight him?

Hey…

Don't you get it?

Fathima is meant to be yours.

People will talk if she marries a random place.

They’ll say you’ve got some problem.

Even I'll tell the same.

Felix, your enemy, now wants to take your side.

Don't make him your enemy. Think about it.

-But how? -Hey.

The Yokopuram men are here with weapons.

Come out, guys.

They'll kill us all. Come out, everyone.

Hurry up! Come out.

[crowd clamors]

-Stop. Stop it. -Everyone, shut up.

We are not here to fight.

We are here to talk.

Why are you all carrying canes and sickles?

Alright. Let's listen to them.

You could've told this earlier, Father. I wouldn't have run.

Why?

The booze in my body evaporated.

I see the bottle tucked safe in your pants.

Take a swig again. Nobody is stopping you.

-I know. -Enough, Nandu.

Let's not talk unnecessarily. Be silent.

-What is it? -Paramasivan.

We may have a thousand problems in school.

But that's different.

I'm not here as a priest.

I'm here to talk for Felix, as a fellow human.

That's what you think.

But we look at you as a priest.

The stories I told in school, they're not mere fiction.

And we know how good you are at twisting and spinning stories.

Why are you here?

Listen.

Felix is already down after his father's death.

Adding to that, you brought his sister here.

How is this fair?

Send her with him.

Tamizhselvi is right here.

Take her if she wishes to come with you.

I don't want to come back to Yokopuram.

Please leave.

Don't compel me.

What the hell?

We can let it go if she at least stays with us.

I mean, I'm her aunt.

How can she stay in a random man's house?

Right.

How can an unmarried man and woman

stay together at this hour? It’ll ruin our family’s honor.

Poor Felix.

Send his sister with him.

What are you talking about?

You should be supporting us. Why are you taking their side?

Poor Fathima.

She can stay with me.

I'll take care of her.

How is that fair?

Send her with me. I'll take good care of her.

Shut up, Mom.

You shut up.

Listen up, Subramaniapuram!

You people boast about our culture, tradition, norms, and values, don't you?

Will you let your women stay with someone else?

Such hypocrites!

He's right.

Don't give the woman so much trouble.

Send her with her brother.

Father, we, men of Subramaniapuram, touch a woman only after tying the knot.

Teacher, send her with them. She'll come back to us.

Tamizhselvi,

go with them.

It'll be alright.

Trust me.

Go.

Fathima, be brave.

You are my daughter-in-law.

You'll be back.

Go on.

Mom.

Come, Fathima.

[crowd murmurs]

-Let's go, Mom. -Come on.

Jesus.

Fathima, you don’t have to work at the school anymore.

Don't tell me that.

Why? Do you only listen to Paramasivan?

Yes.

It's his word from now on.

You stubborn woman, rot inside and die!

Open up!

I'll end him.

-What is it? -We're off to school.

-Carry on. -Yes…

but we're here to take Fathima.

-She won’t come anymore. -What should I tell Father?

I'll tell him.

Go on.

So, she won’t be coming anymore, huh?

He found out about Paramasivan and Fathima's love.

Son, why aren’t you asleep yet?

Are you thinking about Fathima?

-Trust me, she's all yours. -I'm alright, Mom.

Let go of the worries and get some sleep.

I'm here.

Father, our worst fear has come true.

She’s still in love with Paramasivan.

She’s set on marrying him, no matter what.

Felix is furious with her.

I’m worried he might hurt her.

Knowing Felix would stand in their way,

Paramasivan and Fathima decided to elope and marry.

Tamizhselvi said she'd be here by 7, but it's 9:30, and she’s still not here.

She'll come.

I think her brother Felix is behind this.

He’s not as big as he says. Even if he's involved,

I’ll deal with him and bring Fathima to marry you.

Thanks, buddy.

-What’s this? -That’s none of your business.

I’m your brother, Fathima.

After our father, isn’t everything up to me?

So, you killed our father…

-to take his place? -Hey!

Why would I kill him?

He fainted from pressure, fell, and died.

He told me.

He told me everything right before he died.

Did he?

-Yes. -Did he say it all?

I'm telling you now.

I’ll decide your clothes, your movements,

your meals, and your marriage!

I’m not Fathima to follow your every word.

I am Paramasivan’s wife.

Oh, so you slept with him?

Did you catch us in the act?

You!

Did you just hit me?

Bold of you to hit a man.

You're dead meat. You think you can get away?

Don't think you can escape. I'll break your bones.

Rot in hell, you.

Stop, woman.

Hello?

What the heck? Where are you now?

-What's wrong? -You were right. Felix is behind this!

They've got her with them.

-Come with me. They know where she is. -Where is she?

-Hurry! -But…

Well, well, well. Who do we have here? The morons.

Where's Fathima?!

I asked you something.

Where the heck have you got her?

Hang on, buddy.

Felix, we buried your father upon his request at Subramaniapuram.

Please don't mess with Fathima's life because of this.

-Tell us where she is. -You dullard.

You had the nerve to bury my father there,

embarrassed me in front of my community,

and now you ask for my sister?

You're definitely a brazen man!

Take this! And that!

You scumbag.

Catch hold of him!

Felix!

-I will… -Get behind me.

Do it!

It was you, all along?

I was supposed to marry Fathima, you scum!

You expect me to stand afar and watch you marry her?

How dare you?

Had you told me this, I would've backed off then.

You may give her up for our friendship.

But for as long as you're alive,

she'll never agree to marry me.

If you want me to marry Fathima,

you must die. Die, you wretched man!

Kill him, Felix!

Dunk him in the water, man!

Don't spare him. Keep dunking him!

See you in hell.

You deserve to die, you piece of crap!

Let him not slip away. Finish him off once and for all.

Paramasivan?

Paramasivan!

Stop, woman!

You wretch.

Today's your…

Paramasivan…

…final day!

Die!

Die!

Just die already!

In the hopes of Katta Esakki marrying Fathima,

both, Felix and Esakki, murdered Paramasivan.

Little did he know Felix had murdered Fathima earlier.

The people responsible for the betrayal and dishonesty

have already been punished.

Whoever Paramasivan and Fathima wanted to murder,

they possess the bodies of Salim and Jennifer

and murder the targets.

So far, their wishes haven't been fulfilled.

The people they want dead are out there, still alive.

Only when they're dead will their souls rest in peace.

-Kandasamy? -Sir?

Ask our men to pack up and leave from here.

-Sure, sir. -Veerasamy?

You've got to be kidding me.

If we tell our higher officials that ghosts are responsible

for these murders, they'll call us incompetent

and for blindly trusting an old lady's word.

We haven't even scratched the surface nor found evidence.

How do you think you'll close this case?

And how are you going to answer the SP?

I genuinely believed in you to close this case with proper evidence.

At least, take the people of both villages into consideration.

People are slowly abandoning their hometowns

fearing death if they ever wished to marry.

Do you want them to continue living in fear?

What are you thinking about, sir?

Where did you say that Siththan was?

Sir!

♪ Long live Lord Shiva's name ♪

♪ Long live lord's feet! ♪

♪ Long live the Lord's feet, That resides in my heart forever ♪

♪ Long live the Lord Who welcomed this humble servant! ♪

♪ Hail to the sweet Lord's feet, The essence of the Agamas! ♪

♪ Long live the Singular! Long live Lord Shiva! ♪

Your desire to protect this town will be fulfilled.

Go. And I'll come.

Get going.

Go! I shall come.

Come out, you!

♪ O Lord Shiva, our guiding light ♪

♪ Bestow your grace, and make us right ♪

♪ In your refuge We have found our place ♪

♪ O Lord of grace Shower us with your embrace ♪

Protect us, Almighty!

♪ O Lord, adorned with skins so wild Grant us your mercy, tender and mild ♪

♪ O Lord, who rides the mighty bull Grant us your grace, our hearts are full ♪

♪ With the staff in hand, you rise and glide Bless us with grace, be our guide ♪

♪ You who tremble the earth, as you sway Grant us your blessing, lead our way ♪

Get here!

Come!

Now!

Listen to me!

I, the son of Shiva,

am here to exorcise you!

What is it that you want?

Why are you hell bent on raising communal clashes?

-[both] These towns must perish. -But why?

-We murdered the religious fanatics. -So?

They don't deserve to live.

No!

Their love for their religion and caste fuels their rage!

And that led us to our murders.

Why did you spare the lives of Katta Esakki and Felix,

kill the others, and wage war against two towns?

Both towns are caste and religion driven.

With that as their motive, they took our lives.

None of them stood in support for us.

We will definitely take our revenge on both of them.

I, the child of Lord Siva, will never let this happen!

You will listen to me.

Caste-driven mobs have given the same fate to many like you.

If you have to take your revenge, you have the whole world to go against!

Oh, really?

I say this in witness to my Lord.

-I won't let that happen. -[both] We'll see about that.

♪ Come running Bring your form so true ♪

♪ Come like the wild Show what you do ♪

♪ Power’s something you cannot erase ♪

♪ Let go now, and step from this place ♪

♪ Bow your head and give your share ♪

♪ But when blocked, you’ll act unaware ♪

♪ Can our rage be dampened? You tell me ♪

♪ I’ll offer you a crown Place a throne so grand ♪

♪ Gift you an elephant But can you take command? ♪

♪ I gave what was asked Run from the core ♪

♪ If you think of God You’ll reach the shore ♪

♪ The beast you've touched Needs its end ♪

♪ Will you take the sword And let it mend? ♪

♪ The one who finished I’ll sever the sin ♪

♪ What’s holding you down? Who’s in? ♪

♪ Can I offer you a goat? Can I offer you a bird? ♪

♪ Take the crown and rise Can I offer you the world? ♪

♪ Take it and run, don’t look back ♪

♪ Leave behind those who lack ♪

♪ Even if I give you the stars ♪

♪ Can our lost souls ever return? ♪

♪ What’s left for the moth to bear ♪

♪ When life’s patience disappears? ♪

♪ Little ones Go away, little ones ♪

♪ Leave, good souls, leave! ♪

♪ Your hearts are filled with sin ♪

♪ Ours are pure, see within ♪

♪ Come forth, dance, my lively soul! ♪

♪ I’ll offer you a crown Place a throne so grand ♪

♪ Gift you an elephant But can you take command? ♪

♪ I gave what was asked Run from the core ♪

♪ If you think of God You’ll reach the shore ♪

♪ The beast you've touched, Needs its end ♪

♪ Will you take the sword And let it mend? ♪

♪ The one who finished I’ll sever the sin ♪

♪ What’s holding you down? Who’s in? ♪

♪ I’ll offer you a crown Place a throne so grand ♪

♪ Gift you an elephant But can you take command? ♪

♪ I gave what was asked Run from the core ♪

♪ If you think of God You’ll reach the shore ♪

♪ Know the earth With fire in your heart ♪

♪ Take the sword and play your part ♪

♪ I give my blessings to the future line ♪

♪ May your legacy forever shine ♪

[both] We want him dead!

You will not get him.

I'll ask thee entire town to offer you sacrifices.

No.

-No. -We want him dead.

We only want him.

-Only him. -No, you won't.

You don't have to take away people.

The village will come, bearing offerings for you two.

You don't have to remain ghosts any more.

You can now become the town's ancestral gods.

Whether it is chicken meat or goat's meat, whatever you like…

[both] No, we refuse!

They hold you an annual feast if you'd like.

-They can celebrate it grandly. -[both] We want him alone!

With this, we'll leave from here.

-He will be our last vic-- -NO!

Why are you striking a deal with these morons?

She's, after all, a wretch who slept with him.

Kill them and burn their souls to ashes!

Start with him, first.

His soul is all yours.

Attack me. I also betrayed you.

Kill me too, please!

Please finish me.

I'm letting you go.

PARAMASIVAN FATHIMA TEMPLE

The gods have descended on their relatives!

Father Oswald and holy ash? What happened?

We've neither seen Mother Mary nor Mariamman.

-We still pray to them, right? -Yes, we do.

What about the devotees that climb the Sabarimala?

-Yep, they do. -It's the same manner.

Since we've all witnessed Paramasivan and Fathima,

it only makes sense for me to give holy ash for them.