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Mom will be right back. Please don't cry.

Innu...

Don't play with water.

Suhara, where's my bike's key?

It must be there, dear.

Stop being so impatient, Jithu.

He's not picking up the call.

He's probably gone to whiten his face.

I will take him and come to Thalassery.

Won't you be there in the showroom? Huh, he hung up?!

Where did the key go?

Darn!

Things are never in their place.

Suhara, it's nowhere here.

It will be there!

I am already running late.

Suhara, I said the key is nowhere here.

Ugh!

What a pain!

Dear, I will be right back. Don't play in the water.

Hey, did you get the key?

Yeah, it was in my pocket.

Come on!

You are acting like a kid.

I'm not at all responsible, right?

-I am off. -Mom...

Suhara, bathe him quickly,

or he'll catch the flu.

Yeah, I am going to.

Good God! The security guard is here!

Can you grace the shop with your presence at least today?

Not today, Dad. Busy with wedding prep.

Why do you need to go there so early? It isn't your wedding, after all.

If your daughter's okay with it, I'm up for round two.

-What? -Nothing.

What do I even say to you?

I'm not going to tell you anything anymore.

Good riddance!

What the!

Let's keep your hair for soaking.

What the hell, Babu! Isn't this over yet?!

They are calling non-stop from the showroom.

Don't rush me, Shukhoor.

This will be over soon.

Good for him!

Why isn't he talking?

Did he fall asleep?

How can he not sleep?

If you placed a cucumber slice on each eye

and asked someone to sit still for an hour and a half

wouldn't they inevitably fall asleep?

Hey, Nakulan!

Open your eyes, man.

Shouldn't we go?

Yeah, of course.

-Babu, is this done? -This is enough. Just come.

Okay, then. Enough. Why do I care?

Nakulan, you can very well buy a bike after the wedding.

But if you don't do your facial treatment properly, people might be like,

'The groom doesn't look so hot!'

You'll definitely make sure of that!

I know very well who really does that!

That ICDS Asha worker was looking for you.

Who? That Sumothala?

Not Sumothala, but Sumalatha.

Yes, the same, wayward woman, Sumothala!

She's a nutcase.

My wife is delivering our baby

and this lady seems more concerned than us!

Babu...

Oh, do you know what this lady said to me?!

What?

You loser, if you can't handle wearing one,

tell your wife to wear the other one!

What?

Copper T!

What is that, bro?

That's a machine to prevent getting knocked up!

I bet she's totally their agent.

Why else would she be out there hustling, trying to sell it to everyone?

Is there a machine for that? Where can we get it?

Man, the Copper T hospital!

That's gotta be why it's named like that!

Oh, God! Shukhoor...

It's a cooperative hospital,

not some place where they sell anti-baby machines!

Really?

Anyway, don't get into an argument with Sumalatha again.

She asked me about you.

-When did you see her? -When I went to invite her to the wedding.

-Did you invite her?! -Yeah.

Man, I'll go nuts!

I won't come for the wedding.

I see!

How much do I owe you?

What I applied on your face isn't anything random,

but the finest gold!

Um... 1500...

just 1500 rupees would be enough.

Here.

Will my skin lighten up in two days?

Just lightening up won't do! You'll shine like the sun...

On your wedding day, you're definitely going to look like the real groom!

Trust this Babu's word!

Babu's word is usually scary.

But I'm the real groom, right?

Then is it me? He's nuts, man!

Come.

How long have I been calling you? Why so late?

If we explain why, we'll be even more late.

-Where's the bike? -Over there.

This one?

Why's it covered? Any issues?

Wait for the manager. He'll hand over the key.

-Oh, the unveiling, right? -Yes, the same.

Hello, congrats.

-Please. -Unveil it, man.

Quick.

-Okay, right? -Nice colour.

What a great colour, right?

Gimme your phone. Let me click a photo.

Here.

Hold on a minute, sir.

How to unlock this... Oh, okay, it's unlocked!

Jithu, stand a bit closer.

Eh?! Hey, your 'Shali Love' is calling.

Cut the call and click the picture.

Okay.

Mom, look at this.

He shared a photo of the new bike.

Let me have a look.

Show me.

Is he the one accepting the key?

Yeah.

He's handsome!

Girija? What's the groom's job?

He owns a stone masonry business.

Brother...

So many stones...

in the gruel.

This is a stone masonry site.

The stone is what provides us with the gruel!

What the hell, brother!

Come on, have it, brother.

Oh, of course, everyone's dining here!

-Superb! -Aha! New bike!

-How's it? -Awesome!

His wedding is around the corner, right?

Whoa!

Hello? Yeah, I've just reached the site.

Is this petrol or diesel?

Did you like the colour of the bullet?

Olive green, right?

It's cool.

By the way, I forgot to ask you.

How do you feel after the facial treatment?

Beautician Babu claims my face will be glowing in just two days!

Yeah, that's how it is.

Listen, no soap on the face, okay?

And no talcum powder too.

Only then will we see some real results.

Alright.

How's everything going there?

It's all hustle and bustle over here!

After tomorrow, it's our wedding eve, after all.

Yeah, after that, you'll fall on my fate!

Huh?! Fall on your fate?! What did you say?

Nah, nothing.

I need to check accounts here.

Will call you later.

I will show you!

Nakulan, superb!

Nakulan,

-let me take it for a spin sometimes. -No.

Let... let me try once.

It's terrific!

-This suits me, right? -Had enough fun yet?

Hey!

Hop off the bike!

Get down.

Hold it.

Police's monthly cut is 15, right?

Isn't it?

Are you asking me?

Yeah, it's 15.

Then why is it written as 20 here?

They wanted an extra 5000 bucks

for the police jeep's tyre change.

Tyre?!

Yeah, they demanded it.

Forget it. No point stressing over it.

Don't forget to add the tire bill in the expenses.

But Nakulan... they took the bill.

-Who? -The cops.

They need the bill to submit

and claim the money from the government.

What a bunch of cheapskates!

May them rot in hell.

Nakulan...

For your wedding...

For my wedding?

Shouldn't I be there?

Yeah, you should.

And on the wedding eve...

On the wedding eve?

Shouldn't I be there?

Be there the night before the wedding,

only after wrapping up everything there.

Eh?

Shall I go?

Brother, can we have a coffee?

Coffee, my foot! Scram, you.

Hey, Shukhoor, is he ready?

He's very stressed out, man.

I've got the medicine for his stress.

Watching him stress out stresses me out too.

Your medicine is over there inside.

♪ The northern lad, blessed today, it’s his wedding day ♪

♪ The girl with her blushing gaze, sweeter than honey ♪

♪ The northern lad, blessed today, it’s his wedding day ♪

♪ The girl with her blushing gaze, sweeter than honey ♪

♪ From distant lands, their lives become one ♪

♪ The town gathers, beneath one roof, to celebrate this day ♪

♪ The northern lad, blessed today, it’s his wedding day ♪

♪ The girl with her blushing gaze, sweeter than honey ♪

♪ The wedding chain gleams in sun's bright ray ♪

♪ Rhythms rise in joyful beats ♪

♪ Soft giggles float on whispered air ♪

♪ Their bridal chamber awaits the tales they'll weave together forever ♪

♪ The northern lad, blessed today, it’s his wedding day ♪

♪ The girl with her blushing gaze, sweeter than honey ♪

♪ From distant lands, their lives become one ♪

♪ The town gathers, beneath one roof, to celebrate this day ♪

♪ The northern lad, blessed today, it’s his wedding day ♪

♪ The girl with her blushing gaze, sweeter than honey ♪

♪ The northern lad, blessed today, it’s his wedding day ♪

♪ The girl with her blushing gaze, sweeter than honey ♪

Looking at the accounts, it seems

the wedding went off smoothly, without many complaints.

No complaints? Seriously?!

Can't you hear all these people around us,

complaining about everything?

Hey, how much does this gold chain weigh?

No idea.

Where did you get this from?

From a jewellery shop back in my hometown.

For 916 quality gold, you gotta buy it from a good jewellery store.

By the way, dear...

did you get this waist chain from the same store?

But this is not a gold chain.

It's all gold-plated, not real gold!

Hope nobody tries selling them!

After reaching Nakulan's place,

there was a barrage of questions at first.

But after a few months,

it all boiled down to a single question.

A masterpiece one!

Dear...

Any good news?

At first, it cracked me up.

Any good news, dear?

Dear, it's been quite a few months after your wedding.

Dear...

No good news yet?!

Good news! Good news! No good news?

Then it made me blush.

Aren't you planning to expand the family?

Aren't you planning to expand the family?

Dear...

Good news? Good news? No good news?

No good news?

Eventually, it just started feeling weird.

What the hell are you guys up to?

Get to your family planning now.

Get to your family planning now!

Over time, people just started staring at me!

No good news yet? No good news yet?

Dear...

Who's the one with infertility?

Infertility! Infertility! Infertility!

Who has the fertility issue? You or him?!

No good news?!

No good news?

Aren't you planning to expand the family?

No good news?!

Then it started freaking me out.

Rajamma, is the girl barren?

Dear...

What's this, Auntie? Trying out a role in Avatar movie?

Why the toothpaste face mask?

That's because you are looking from the wrong angle.

Take a look from over here!

She looks like a Theyyam Oracle from here!

You can see my 'close-up' toothpaste

everywhere on this side.

I always tell her to keep her foul mouth away

from the new-generation.

How did it turn out? You got an earful from her, didn't you?

What happened, Mom?

Go and ask your wife.

I will...

I can't bear this...

It's burning...!

What really happened, Auntie?

Your wife poured hot tea on my face.

Really? Why?

Because I asked if she had any good news.

Is that a bad thing to ask?

Why do you keep nagging her with the same question?

-Can't you ask something else? -Yes!

Then she wouldn't have gotten mad like this.

She always spews venom like this.

Aha! So now it's all my mistake, huh?

Of course!

She wasn't getting pregnant, so, I kept asking, right?

Would I bother to ask otherwise?

Well, I won't come here again to ask it!

Please calm down, Shantha.

Is this why you asked me to wait for him to come?

You just keep on living tied to her apron!

Bloody henpecked guy!

Hey, Auntie! Let me take you to the hospital.

First, you take your wife to the hospital.

She's fricking insane!

Wipe off that toothpaste from your face and go. People are watching!

Let them watch! Let everyone know

about your daughter-in-law's true colours!

Steel yourself, Rajamma.

Today she poured tea on my face.

Watch out, she might pour boiling oil on yours!

Your son's married a devil and brought her home for you!

I will show her what I am capable of!

What did she think? That nobody would raise a finger for me?

I will drag you all to the court.

Eh?

What's the problem, Auntie?

Madness!

She's just taking out her infertility frustration on me.

She poured tea on my face.

-Really? -Yeah, she did.

What? Like, seriously, boiling, frothy hot tea?

I will show you all!

I have the medicine for her madness.

She can't stand my pretty face! Jealousy!

Instead of going after others, you better control your wife.

What are you...

What a scandal!

Nakulan, dear...

buy me a toothpaste tube when you go to the shop.

-'Close-up,' right? -Yes.

After making such a mess, you're quiet now?

-No, I want to talk. -What?

Burnol cream is better than toothpaste for burns.

You better keep some stocked here.

What? Burnol?!

Bloody devil!

She poured tea on my face!

That's a voice clip from the Kudambashree, women's self-help group!

The news went viral in town, didn't it?

Even if she's not carrying,

-she's surely trending! -Here.

The townsfolk are all nutcases, man.

There's no use in her getting mad at them.

Getting mad is one thing!

Here, it's pouring hot tea on their face!

Yes.

The townsfolk teased us

when my wife got pregnant right after our wedding.

Now they're teasing him because his wife isn't getting pregnant.

They're poking their noses into everyone's business, scoundrels!

You better stock up on toothpaste!

These people never seem to keep their mouths shut!

It's my wife calling.

Pick up the phone.

Let's see who she served tea to next.

Hello.

-Nakulan... -Yeah.

That is...

It has come.

Eh?!

-Really?! -Umm.

We must celebrate this.

Inform this to everyone who's been pestering us for the good news!

-Eh?! -Really?

Why should I tell everyone I got my periods?

Periods?!

Yeah.

Get sanitary napkins for me.

Okay.

I will take you out in the evening.

In the evening?!

Should I hold off till then or what?

Or what?

You get one when you come home,

Me?!

Why? You have any problem?

Hello?

Okay, I will buy.

-What's the matter? -Nothing.

Yeah, I'll give him the phone.

-Man, it's Manoharan. -Manoharan?

Tell me, Manoharan.

Okay.

Okay, I'll be right there.

Alright.

What's the matter?

Shantha complained about it in the party office.

Manoharan will come home now.

This is getting messy.

Anyway, let's go and check. Come.

Shukhoor, let's go with him.

Pramod, go and deposit your money in Cooperative Bank.

After all, I'm the president.

So it'll be safe.

I'll take care.

Let me call you later.

Manoharan!

What's up, Nakulan?

You reached early?

Yeah, been a while.

Did you give him tea, Mom?

Oh, I forgot about that while we were talking.

Shalini.

Oh, no! No need for tea.

Just a glass of water is fine.

Nakulan...

by the way it is an attempted murder.

Huh? Attempted murder?

Yeah, IPC 307.

Manoharan, did they file a case?

Not yet.

Using my hold, I've stalled it for now.

Manoharan, she didn't do it on purpose.

I know that, Rajamma.

Maybe she slipped on the stairs,

while coming with the tea.

Right?

Right, dear?

Nakulan.

Isn't it better we settle this without any case and stuff?

What do we do now?

She had to spend quite a bit of money at the hospital.

If you can repay her that,

I'll solve this for you.

I told her then itself, let's go to the hospital.

And she didn't listen. What should I do now?

We can pay, not a problem.

How much, though?

I think if you pay 20000 rupees,

we can solve this.

Huh?

20000 rupees?!

They said it was above 25000

with CT scan and whatnot.

I've brought it down to 20000.

Eh? CT scan?!

Yes, CT scan.

Face is part of the head, after all.

What are you even saying?

What's wrong with your eye?

Some insect bit me on the way.

It's very red.

Manoharan...

I don't have that much money right now.

-What to do? -Who said we need it now?

By evening is fine.

See you.

Try to get some breast milk,

it's great for your eyes.

Breastmilk?!

You guys used to make fun of her getting pregnant.

And when you need something, you need her.

-I should be telling her this, not you. -Who?

That Sumothala! She is one nutcase.

Show me your eyes, I'll pour it.

She doesn't feed the baby milk because she's pregnant.

Usually, it would've dried up.

Don't know why.

She still got milk and you're lucky.

Nakulan, that tea throwing incident on Shantha's face became a big issue?

Don't ask...

You don't get angry at her, okay?

She came to live with your family.

Be very good to her.

No other issues.

-All solved now.-Is it?

-She's here. I'll put her on.-Where?

Here's the viral young woman.

Hello!

Hi.

You've a lot of fans here, Shalini.

It was just great.

That woman deserved it.

Alright, then.

-Okay. -Okay.

Goodnight.

Finished?

What?

Why do you look so suffocated?

Hm?

Looks like everyone has heard about it.

Nah.

Just a few women from Kudumbashree,

then at the teashop

and a few people in the Gulf.

That's all.

Mom and Hema had called.

They shouted a lot at me.

Really?

Everybody must be talking about it, no?

I mean, just look at what I did.

Of course!

Everyone knows now.

It's not a small thing.

-Nakulan. -Yes.

I didn't do it on purpose.

I just got fed up hearing it.

I just couldn't control myself.

Next time you can't control yourself, tell me.

I'll just...

hug you like this!

I think it's good they don't have kids already.

Also, it hasn't been long since they got married.

It's not about getting pregnant that is hard,

but what comes after it!

Why are you talking like that?

Hmph! Who am I even talking to?!

Give me some space.

Shall I put him behind me?

No need, let him sleep there.

Did the kids sleep?

They're sleeping with Mom.

We need to show the doctor tomorrow. Don't forget.

It's already 3 months?

6 more months and your tummy will be empty.

How does that matter to you?

It doesn't.

But you look very beautiful with that tummy.

Oh, that flopped.

Also, Suhara,

if you have any wishes during this time, tell me, okay?

I had one before our wedding. Shall I say that one?

Yes, tell me.

Can you show me Thalassery beach?

Anyway, you waited all this time.

Let this one also come out,

we'll all go together with the kids.

Angry?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Nothing.

You wait until my tummy is empty.

Shalini...

Get the money and plate.

Muthu is here.

Toss the rotten ones and put fresh ones, Muthu.

You talk as if I only sell foul sardines!

As if you only bring fresh ones!

-Here's your money. -Why buy only sardines?

Buy some mackerel too from time to time.

Let her Rafeeq just get here.

Oh, it's his wedding. When will he reach?

On the 20th.

-I'm off. -Allah!

Look who it is.

Where were you?

All the good fish is over.

Had to put out clothes.

Why don't you ask her to do it?

Don't ask!

Let me buy some.

Rajamma, how's it going?

-When did you reach? -Yesterday.

Are you alone?

He dropped us here and went to his house. Kids are here, playing.

-Got some good sardines. -That's enough.

I'm on your daughter's side.

If I was in her place,

I'd have done the same thing.

Why do people need to know if you're pregnant or not?

Exactly! Such people deserve it.

How long has it been since they got married?

Almost one year.

Don't give one more year.

One year is too much.

Maybe they've some plan.

Correct. That's how kids these days are.

They keep postponing it.

And later, it becomes very hard.

We, elders should make them understand all this.

Right, Rajamma?

Exactly!

Here you go.

Need to cook rice.

They keep postponing it.

And later, it becomes very hard.

We, elders should make them understand all this.

Right, Rajamma?

Can't even face people anymore.

There's no one left to know.

Everyone's saying the same thing.

If you pour tea on someone,

obviously, people will talk.

If your plan is to not have kids,

God won't forgive you.

I hope I'm clear.

This isn't something only humans decide.

If you don't accept when God gives you,

you might not get it when you actually want one.

You both better not forget that.

You know how Mom is.

Why take it seriously?

Let it go.

Have you understood what your mother said?

Mom is saying we are doing it on purpose.

She's saying things we haven't even thought about.

Let it go.

Dear God.

What's happening?

Good news for your son?

-No. -Pray hard.

It'll happen soon.

Oh, God.

Did your son's visa come?

-No. -Pray hard.

It'll come soon.

Dear God...

Please take care of them, oh God.

It's Karunya bumper.

You'll definitely win.

No, not now.

Oh, fine then.

You are not destined.

Shobha...

will your son's visa come anytime soon?

Is this all you've to ask when you see me?

Because of all your nagging,

the guy can't even get out of the house.

His visa will definitely come.

We're doing the offerings for that.

You just mind your own business.

He's sitting and snickering!

His visa isn't gonna come.

But yours will.

-What will come? -Visa.

Why do I need a visa?

Don't you wanna go up there?

Pah! Bloody dog!

Are you gonna give me that visa?!

There goes the crow for next year's ancestral homage ritual.

Since he was a kid, Rafeeq loves the

sweet rice and jaggery fritters that I make.

He comes every year.

He can't stay there for more than one year without seeing me.

He's a momma's boy.

But he didn't come last year.

If he stays one and half years more,

he'll get 15 more days leave, it seems.

That'll be good for his wedding.

That's why.

Whenever he leaves,

everyone tells me to make me feel better,

one year will just fly by.

But for me, being alone in this house...

one year feels like an eternity.

Shalini...

Looks like she's back.

You go, dear.

Work over?

Yeah.

Made an offering for both of you.

Did they call?

Yes, sometime back.

Said they're about to reach.

Oh, dear God! My son is here.

Mom!

Kisses my son!

Jithu.

Rafeeq, why are you wearing this dirty shirt and torn pants

when you're coming home?

Why give people a chance to talk!

Stop embarrassing me right away.

This is an expensive new shirt.

The pants are a new model too.

Whatever.

Stop looking like a fool in front of everyone and get in.

Rajamma.

Hi! What's happening?

Was your travel okay, son?

It was. It was great.

You look very tired.

I'll be inside.

Listen... now you can meet in real.

She's the one.

-Hello. -Hi.

All good? What news?

Uh, oh!

There it goes!

-Eh? -You!

Don't use the word news to her.

Oh, good news! That's a problem, no.

You want to keep your face when you go back, right?

-I do. -So don't ask again.

I won't.

Keep it inside.

You dog!

Come inside, Rafeeq.

Rafeeq, you're lucky she didn't have tea in her hand.

True that.

So, we can never ask that in our town anymore?

Especially to married couples.

You can't tell how they'll react.

How can you not ask generally if people are good or their news?

Well, you have other ways of asking that.

You can say 'How are you?' or 'Kaif halak?'

You can ask 'How's everything?'

At least, it sounds okay.

That's right.

Yeah right!

Stop wasting time and drink this.

No, Santhosh, it is haraam for me.

Don't mix water. Keep it there.

Do you've halal chips?

There are fish chaps.

That's halal.

Nakulan...

All this was decided by the One above.

Just look at my case.

My fiancee, Zeenath's dad had only one condition

that he will get his daughter married

only after she finishes her degree.

Thanks to my lucky stars,

she failed her degree.

In case she had passed,

what would her dad have said?

I won't marry my daughter to a guy who only finished his 10th.

Obviously, he needs to look out for his daughter's future.

We need to understand that.

Point.

Nakulan, the same God who failed her

will make sure you win.

A child will be born to you.

This whole town will see you and her carrying that baby around.

That's all I've to say. Am I right, Shukhoor?

Anyway, I don't think all this is an issue.

What's her status right now?

-Thalassery beach. -Eh?

That's her usual WhatsApp status.

Not that. I'm asking if she's been resting.

She's resting. With the 4th one.

How are you doing this, Shukhoor?

These things aren't in our hands, Rafeeq.

Like you said before, it's all up to God.

Yeah, right! Up to God, it seems!

It's completely and entirely up to you.

Why are you pinning it on God?

Are you drinking? Or I'm taking the bottle.

Two glasses and four people.

It's not that easy to manage.

Santhosh.

Yes, Nakulan...

-How many pegs did you have? -I didn't count.

Give me that bottle.

Now go.

Hello.

-Keep this over there. -Serve this at the back.

Salad! Salad!

Where's your family, Shukhoor?

Looking good.

-Did you shower? -Of course, I did.

-Did you put soap? -Yes, I did.

Who gave you permission to put soap?

I put soap on while bathing.

Why do I need permission?

You shouldn't put soap after a facial.

Then it loses all its benefits.

Especially pearl.

A pearl?! Where?

Not that!

Pearl facial.

He ruined it with soap. Just look at him.

You first learn to do your job properly.

Instead of blaming the soap.

Listen, I've brought something with me.

-Shall I put it for you? -No need. You want biriyani?

-Yes. -Shukhoor, no biriyani for him.

-Go! -I want biriyani.

I'm ready. Let's go?

-Nakulan. -Yes?

Should I come?

What?

Stop joking around and come.

It'll look bad if we don't go especially because it's next door.

Everyone's gonna ask about that.

Who are you scared of?

The townsfolk?

Do one thing,

take one glass of tea with you.

Let's see who wants to know about the good news.

What's this!

No one's gonna ask anything.

I'll be with you.

Is that okay!

It is okay.

Come.

Come on.

Shalini, all good--

You must be hungry. Go have biriyani.

Come with me. You said you'll shower and come.

There's no one to serve. Come on.

Shalini, he's gonna be busy.

Wait, listen.

Those two sides.

-Right side. -Rajamma.

All well?

It's inside. Put it in the cupboard, okay?

Shalini, dear. Nabeesu is making tea in the kitchen.

Please help her. Go on.

Hi baby! Will she cry?

She is usually okay.

Can I carry her?

She was sleeping all this time.

Don't know if she'll cry.

If there's a baby at home, you won't know time passing.

Look the perpetually pregnant woman is here.

Allah.

She's got her security.

Some curry for you?

Shukhoor!

-Shukhoor! -Coming.

Need to tell you something.

Allah! It's the nutcase.

It's over. I'll be right back.

Shukhoor, don't go.

Jithu!

Come here.

Can you do me a favour?

My dear Sumalatha, if his wife has to stop pregnancy

he needs to think about it.

There's a class in our school on family planning.

It's end of this month.

You do something and somehow bring him to that class.

He'll go back home after the class, no?

You eat some biriyani.

You want? Biriyani, biriyani!

Rice, rice.

Found him!

-Bring some cold water, please. -Okay.

Haven't you had kids yet, Nakulan?

No.

Why's that?

So, is it her problem or yours?

Neither of them.

You're the problem here.

-Get lost! -I didn't drink.

Oh, no! You didn't drink?

Then don't drink.

-Get going! -As if I need your charity!

Is he blowing a trumpet?

Who invited this nutcase for the wedding?

As if these lot need any invitation.

Everything from Mahe is duplicate.

He's saying it's all duplicate and chugging it.

Hold this, Shalini.

I've served downstairs.

Just upstairs left.

Please serve.

She deserves that.

Her daughter ran away with someone.

That's why she's so bitter.

Shalini.

Give tea to Shantha.

Her throat is probably sore from chattering.

I don't want your tea!

Whoever gave this lunatic tea to serve.

Shamelessly come here!

Barren female!

Why is she coming to such places?

Why can't she just sit in the kitchen, right?

She's here to ruin everything!

I'll do this.

-Not serving tea? -No, you do it.

Shalini, keep an eye on the milk.

Shalini.

How do I feed the baby milk around all these people?

Oh, baby....

Why don't you sit here?

Okay.

My baby...

Shalini.

Can you just hold him?

My sari has been stained.

I'll just wash it and be back.

Shalini.

Where did she go after handing you the baby?

To the bathroom.

If you give the baby to a barren woman,

it's bad for the kid.

Will get the evil eye.

If you're so scared about that, just go home and ward off the evil eye.

Should be fine.

You haven't eaten, right?

Shukhoor's wife is having tea.

Go sit with her.

Innu is manageable.

The other two are like Shukhoor. Just won't listen.

-That's how kids are. -Hi Shalini. Come sit.

Shukhoor tells me about you.

Don't mind what people are saying.

They're just jealous.

You can only have fun now.

After kids, nothing is possible.

You'll only have time to take care of them.

Hey!

It's a twin banana.

Eat that and have twins! Your father will give you good!

Give it to Shalini.

She needs it.

Right! If not twins, at least one.

Why are you guys on her case?

She'll have a baby when she has to.

Right, dear?

Hey...

Why are you sitting alone here?

What happened?

Nakulan, don't take me to any public event.

I won't come.

Tell me the matter.

Don't you know the matter?

Did anybody ask you anything?

There is no damn point in telling anything to you.

Why do you care about what people are saying?

They're saying all this because they see it's getting to you.

Can't you just understand that?

So, the problem here is, I can't understand a thing!

You don't have to worry about all this, right?

You left me there alone and went off to do your own thing.

Hey, I had work to do there.

Ah, you only care about your work!

I'm the one hearing all those nasty comments.

So? What should I do now?

Should I go and confront everyone?

No! You can stay quiet!

Do me a favour.

Drop me back home.

After that, you can marry whoever you want.

I'm fed up.

You're the one who stirred up all this chaos in the first place, right?

Do whatever you want!

I am fed up too.

Mom... tea.

Why are you asking me?

She made the tea, right?

Did you both fight?

Yeah.

Go and serve him.

Let go of it.

Sit here.

Why are you concerned about the townsfolk and their comments?

Just accept that having a child isn't in our fate.

I am fed up, man.

I don't even want to set foot in my own house.

What's your latest problem?

Nothing new. The same old issue.

The townsfolk will keep singing the same tune and she'll keep crying!

And my mother will add extra spice to it.

I'm going crazy dealing with both of them.

The townsfolk are all nutcases.

There's a chart for this.

Have you seen it?

Chart? What chart?!

There are certain days when women are likely to conceive or not conceive.

There is a chart you can refer to.

This is that chart.

But this has only 28 days.

That means it can only happen in February!

What is this, Santhosh?!

But does such a setup really exist for this?

-Of course! -That's cool.

One of my friends in the Gulf told me about this.

Since I don't have much time here before I go back,

I asked him how to plan a pregnancy in that limited time.

That's when he found this online.

Look, have you seen this part marked in red?

These days, they are more likely to conceive.

And in that red

did you notice the one marked in dark red?

Nakulan, that day is...

-Really? -Yeah.

Full science.

First, ask and understand her menstrual dates.

And then, if you go as per the plan,

all your problems will be solved, dude!

Oh, no.

Shukhoor, can I forward it to you also?

It's helpful.

Did you notice those green dates on the chart?

They're supposedly the 'safe period.'

All three of my kids were conceived during those so-called 'safe' times!

The one she's carrying now is also green.

-You are a rare piece, man! -Fire brand, he is!

-Who pocketed the red? -Shukhoor!

Shukhoor!

Forward that chart to my phone.

I want to show that to her.

Sent!

18, add 2 is 20...

Following the chart,

the date is the 21st.

Give me the phone.

In that case, only 4 days left.

Will add a reminder.

What if we forget?

But...

what should be the title?

Shall we name it 'Kanmani?'

Really?

Come on, type it.

I did.

Kanmani.

This is enough.

Let take rest till that date!

-Nakulan... -Umm...

Will everything on the chart actually be correct?

Darling...

Full science.

Listen, let's keep this here.

Or the science will fail!

I don't like failing in science.

♪ Counting, keep on counting, counting ♪

♪ Counting, keep on counting, counting ♪

♪ Gently shedding shyness, you linger near ♪

♪ With that question heard, our baby will arrive ♪

♪ If you'd smile, sharing all your love ♪

♪ Quenching thirst, we'll celebrate, becoming three ♪

♪ In our home, swaying in the cradle ♪

♪ Our darling shall play, gazing at us curiously ♪

♪ Oh, my child, come, hold your father's hand tight ♪

♪ To take your first steps ♪

♪ I flavour baby food with sweet memories ♪

♪ Darling sleeps in heart's warm embrace. ♪

♪ Those baby lips, they steal my kisses with ease ♪

♪ Please, don't be upset with me ♪

♪ In need of a lullaby, to cradle our baby to sleep ♪

♪ A swinging doll, as their playmate to keep ♪

♪ In need of a lullaby, to cradle our baby to sleep ♪

♪ A swinging doll, as their playmate to keep ♪

♪ Oh, the moon, slowly peeking out from behind the cloud ♪

♪ I pray, tonight, you won't knock at the door aloud ♪

♪ No eyes watching ♪

♪ No need to blush ♪

♪ To rain on you with love I patiently await here for you ♪

♪ In our home, swaying in the cradle ♪

♪ Our darling shall play, gazing at us curiously ♪

♪ Oh, my child, come, hold your father's hand tight ♪

♪ To take your first steps ♪

♪ I flavour baby food with sweet memories ♪

♪ Darling sleeps in heart's warm embrace ♪

♪ Those baby lips, they steal my kisses with ease ♪

♪ Please, don't be upset with me ♪

Good night.

♪ In need of a lullaby, to cradle our baby to sleep ♪

Mom, where have you kept the dates and other dry fruits?

Why do you need dates now?

To eat!

Why else would I need it?

It's there on the shelf.

Close the container after you're done or ants might get in.

Hope Mom didn't sense anything fishy.

No chance!

Thanks to your overacting skills, she's probably thoroughly convinced!

Really?

Shall I turn off the lights?

Is it necessary?

Yes.

Pray well, okay?

How can I... in between this?

Of course!

Okay then, let us pray!

O, my Lord Ayyappa!

No, no, no! My Lord, Krishna!

Sorry, Ayyappa!

What's that?

That's the reminder.

What a great timing!

Get lost!

Rajamma...

Tell me.

What is it?

Here are some sweets.

Sweets?!

Our Rafeeq's wife has good news.

They just got married a month back.

All Allah's blessing.

Rajamma...

I know a Muslim priest who can give you a blessed string.

Tying it around your body might help with conceiving.

-Really? -Yeah.

My sister Ayesha's daughter, Sulfath, got pregnant

after wearing the string blessed by him!

Tell Nakulan and wife to go and meet the priest one day.

You stop worrying like this.

See you later.

Aha, what's that?

Sweets?

Fathima gave this. Rafeeq's wife is carrying.

Fathima knows a priest, it seems.

Why?

Are you planning on converting to Islam?

Fathima said that tying his blessed string

around the body will help with conceiving.

Don't you have anything better to do?

Are you buying into all of this?

No that.

Don't you know Sulfath? Ayesha's daughter.

It seems she got conceived after wearing his blessed string!

Maybe the priest personally tied it on her.

For everything, he has an argument!

Suit yourself.

Mom...

Mom...

There won't be any need for the string anymore.

It's been 5 days since I missed my periods.

O, my Krishna.

If everything goes well, I offer to light oil lamps.

Man, you can't confirm anything in just five days.

Wait for another five days and then take the test.

A five-day delay in periods is pretty normal.

-Really? -Yeah.

It's because you don't have much experience in pregnancy matters.

You'll learn gradually.

Anyway, I don't want to be a pro in this like you.

I just want this one to work out!

At first, you’re worried about whether you’ll get pregnant.

And once you do, you'll worry about accidentally getting pregnant!

None of these are in our hands, buddy.

They both said we can only confirm after ten days.

But I'm pretty darn sure.

My prayers have been answered!

This is the time we should give her proper care.

Don't let her lift a finger for a few days.

Exactly!

Sulochana next door had two miscarriages

because she didn't receive proper care!

Let me go home.

What if she is doing any work?

Yeah, go quickly.

What are you doing?!

Dear...

You don't need to do any work I'll do it.

No, Mom, I will do it.

No, you must take good rest these days.

Go, take a nap.

Go to bed.

["Adalodakam" Malayalam song playing on TV]

Dear...

You didn't eat anything.

Drink this.

No, Mom. Not now.

Come on, drink this.

You must be tired.

What happened, dear?

Nothing, Mom. I went to urinate.

Oh, my Krishna!

If we get a healthy baby, I offer to make him write on rice.

Why do you look dull?

Nothing.

If you are too bored here,

you stay with your parents for a few days after the test.

Nakulan...

I have something to tell you.

Tell me whatever you want!

Come on.

I got my periods today.

Mom.

Nakulan.

Nakulan.

-Get up. -What's it?

Can you get up? I wanna say something.

Ugh.

What's your problem?

Can you just get up?

Tell me.

Mom isn't talking to me.

Not talking?

If this is how things are gonna be, I can't stay here.

You must be imagining it.

The girl always bears the brunt of not having babies.

Not just here, but that's how it is everywhere.

Even you went to sleep without saying anything.

Like you, even I wish to have a baby.

Hey, I didn't mean anything like that.

I thought a lot about it.

We need to see a doctor.

We can.

It's good to consult a doctor.

Who will you show?

She has a friend in Kannur.

It's been 3-4 years since they got married.

Apparently, she took treatment for a while.

I saw that she posted a picture of her baby on Facebook.

We were thinking of going and seeing them.

What's there to think?

You should go.

Come, come.

Just give her a call.

Also, buy something for that baby when you go.

Okay.

-This one, right? -Yes, this one.

Get down.

Come.

Come in.

Been so long. How are you?

-Been a long time since we met, no? -Yes.

-Are you well? -Absolutely.

-Where's your husband? -He's inside. Come.

-Coming. -Dear!

The guest is here.

Hi.

Greetings. I'm Stephan.

-I'm Nakulan. -She always talks about you.

Mostly, how you didn't invite us for the wedding.

But I called your home.

What's the point? We aren't allowed there.

-Where's the baby? -Inside.

Come in.

A lot of people we know face this issue.

And to tap into that market,

there are infertility centres around every corner now.

When you go there

you'll see how many people are struggling for a baby.

We had lost all hope

and that's when we saw

Government's mother and child program in the newspaper.

We thought of going and checking it out.

We tried it after we thought it might work out.

After going there, we got him.

There's one Dr. Rajeev there.

He's really good.

Seethalayam. Homeopathy.

Come.

"100 Babies Born Through Treatment in Just One Year"

Total number of babies born in October, 4.

Don't worry.

The ovum growth is normal.

We're ready to take whatever medicine.

Our only prayer is to have a baby.

Right?

God is indeed listening to your prayers.

That's why the result is positive.

What more do you need?

Looks like there's not much rush today.

So, finally it happened.

You should treat.

Go and see him.

-See you next month. -Okay, Raghavan.

Alright.

It's been only 4-5 years since you all have been married.

Those two have been waiting for 20 years

to have a baby.

It has only been 1 and half years.

Why are you so worried already?

It is because...

we cannot tolerate the questions from the people in our town.

So, who wants the baby?

The townsfolk or you both?

For us.

Is it?

You sure?

There's no medicine in homeo to keep the people's mouths shut.

Now, if it's a baby you want,

I'll give you some sweet medicine.

There's no point in having a sexual relationship

being pressured by townsfolk

or by looking at ovulation charts.

These things should happen naturally.

In its own way.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Yes.

So, let's go into the treatment, right?

Yeah.

You know what's the medicine in the first stage?

Here.

"Run away"

Run away.

Nakulan...

Drop your work and leave your hometown and run away for a few days.

A few days without tension and other commitments.

By then, your mind and body will prepare itself for a baby.

So, what say? Running away?

What's there to think?

Go and have fun.

Right.

Come back here only after this first medicine.

Look at your smiles!

Next.

♪ Under blue sky, through our eyes Tinted like a peacock’s feathered hues ♪

♪ Again ♪

♪ And again ♪

♪ A chest cradling two hearts ♪

♪ The snowy breeze yearns, Gently nudging desire ♪

♪ O, rain clouds, gentle pour ♪

♪ Upon this night in love’s embrace ♪

♪ In the nest of snow-white blooms, We dwell ♪

♪ Just you and I ♪

♪ Our breaths quicken and linger ♪

♪ In this night, we meld like butterflies ♪

♪ As the sweetness of love pass by ♪

♪ Even twinkling golden stars ♪

♪ Gently fade away in shyness ♪

♪ Let me whisper my dreams in your ear ♪

♪ Let me serenade a melody for you ♪

♪ In this moment, As dreams nestle like doves ♪

♪ Let's listen to their song tonight ♪

♪ In our pursuit of fulfilment ♪

♪ These pathways bless our journey ♪

♪ Let’s welcome the new dawn Where smiles forever bloom ♪

♪ In this night, we meld like butterflies ♪

♪ As the sweetness of love pass by ♪

♪ Even twinkling golden stars ♪

♪ Gently fade away in shyness ♪

-Happy Birthday. -How are you?

Hello.

Shalini.

Did you recognise them, Suresh?

The ones near our house who have no kids.

Oh, understood.

He works abroad so he doesn't know what's happening in our town.

Rajamma didn't come?

It'll be late when the program ends.

Also, we came on the bike.

Time to change the bike and buy a car.

Isn't that how it should be when members increase.

Car is good.

But the loan repayment is a pain.

Is there anyone without a loan?

You don't have to go around town saying it.

Right, Nakulan?

Yes, yes.

Also, you guys enough with this.

Don't you guys want a baby?

We decided not to have one right now.

Once you've a baby,

it won't be possible to have fun like this.

And now is when you should enjoy, right?

Am I right?

Alright, then.

Also...

you know the pleasure of sitting together on a bike,

you won't get that in a car.

That's why.

See you.

So, my first medicine worked.

You learnt how to fend off people.

Very good.

Our minds should be strong.

Only then the medicines will work effectively.

You both need to take a test each.

I'll prescribe it.

Are you a smoker?

Eh?

Do you smoke?

Uh, smoking...

Slightly...

Smoking decreases the count.

Anyway, let the test results come.

If the count is low,

you'll have to stop smoking.

Here.

Just stop it.

It does no good.

Explain it to him.

So, alright then.

If cigarette smoking lowers count, what about Shukhoor?

The more he smokes, the more it increases.

Hey.

Isn't it time to plant the next seeds?

First let his seeds get planted.

Pass a puff.

Nakulan, we need to prove that

the count is okay without stopping smoking.

Why do you need to prove?

You already have four.

That's right.

So, you prove it.

That doctor should be stunned seeing your count.

Right, Jithu?

You are right.

This is our problem too.

You shouldn't lose to her.

Stay on top of it.

You don't worry and go do the test.

We'll deal with the rest later.

Hello. What's it?

Sister,

aren't there any male nurses here?

No, it's just us.

What's it?

The thing is...

Se... test...

How will I understand if you whisper?

Speak up.

Here.

Oh, semen test.

Why are you so shy to say that?

Are you doing it from home?

Or from here?

From home...

You need to bring it here within 20 minutes if you go home.

From here.

Okay.

Collect in this.

In this?

The toilet is over there.

Is there anyone in here? Can you get out soon?

Ah, come in!

Come, sit down.

What's up?

-Result. -Oh, the result.

This count won't be enough.

I'll give you medicine to increase it.

Also, please stop smoking while taking the medicine.

I had told you, right?

Here.

Don't make him smoke.

It'll increase. It obviously will.

You could've put in some more effort.

Easy for you guys to say.

Only I know what I'm going through.

So, that puts an end to your smoking.

And it was when I quit smoking,

that Mom said astrology would succeed where science failed.

-Come. -Mom.

Too many people here.

Let's come another day.

-No. -But...

Anyway, how can an astrologer help?

I don't trust your doctor at all.

He said you'd have kids if you went on a tour.

Just be quiet and come.

What all is she saying?

Jupiter is not watching over whatever you're doing.

That's why you're stuck like this.

Jupiter needs to be favourable for childbirth.

What's your calling?

-Calling? -He means job.

I'm asking what your job is?

I run a stone masonry business nearby.

Hmm...

Looks like you're under the curse of Goddess Earth.

Curse?!

What's the current rate of stone?

Eh?

First quality is around 32.

It's ideal for Jupiter to be in its highest position

so that one's job won't face any obstacles.

You have no divine blessing at all.

You need to gain God's affection.

Then your job and its results will all become better.

Any remedies for this?

Do the Santana Soubhagyaa ritual at Sri Krishna temple and wear the amulet.

At Peralassery Temple, a cradle

and an offering of eggs to the snakes.

Muzhukappu offering at Guruvayur temple.

These things you need to do immediately.

And the things you need to do after that,

I'll clearly write it and give.

Pray hard.

The ritual is almost over. Keep the donation ready.

Donation?

Excuse me,

how much should we give?

It's up to you.

The priest should be satisfied,

only then will the ritual become fruitful.

How much should I give?

1000.

1000?!

Give.

Go and pray at the entrance.

Make an offering for fulfilment of your prayer.

Krishna.

Please grant my son a baby.

I offer lighting up all the oil lamps here.

All the oil lamps?!

Not my face. Look there and pray.

Krishna.

Please grant my mother some brains.

Kamalakshi...

Long time no see!

I didn’t go anywhere.

How would you notice me when you're picnicking

with your son and daughter-in-law?

Kamalakshi Auntie!

What brings her here?

No idea. Let's see.

I got the news about your son from Fathima.

Am I supposed to know all this from others?

Is that all our relationship is?

-But... -No, don't embarrass yourself now.

This is the item!

Sukumarakritham, the Ayurvedic medicine.

This is even mentioned in Sanskrit epics.

In the past, troubled by childlessness

Kunthi drank this and children were born.

And not one or two,

but she delivered 100 kids in one go!

One hundred.

With that same force,

she waged war against Lord Krishna in the past.

Since it's your son's matter, I didn't think twice.

Bought it from the first store where it was available.

Tell them both to take a spoonful before bed each night.

Just three months!

She will be in her third month.

Son...

Yeah.

Why say no to just this? Get it!

Come here, dear.

-How much, Auntie? -Just 600 rupees.

-Oh, only 600 rupees?! -Yeah.

Oh no, I don't have any change.

Just 1000 right. It's okay.

Here.

It's for your child, after all.

If it works out, don't forget my treat!

Of course, he won't forget it.

Okay then, I am off.

Have tea and go.

No. I am already late waiting for you. I am off.

Hey...

Have the medicine on time.

Nakulan...

There's no manufacturer's name on this.

If we eat it, will it screw us up?

Not sure if eating it will screw us up,

but if we don’t, Mom will kill us!

Let me try.

See...

Should we really eat this?

Let's eat it.

Nakulan,

what if I deliver babies endlessly like she said?

We're not at war with anybody.

Listen...

Taking this medicine alone...

will not make you pregnant.

-Nakulan, I think he's a rich guy. -Really?

I've made him sit there.

I served him juice too.

Did you ask them about the stones?

I did, but his reply was strange.

-About kidney stone. -Kidney stone?!

That, he knows some medicine for the kidney stone, it seems.

Come.

-Take a seat. -Hello.

Nakulan, right?

Sir, you came for the stone, right?

A lot of people come to collect stones,

but only one comes to solve your life's puzzle...

That's me, Suresh. 'Caption' Suresh!

Did you mean Captain?

No. Not captain, it's 'caption'.

They call me Suresh, the caption master,

because I nail the perfect caption every time!

For example...

Stone by stone, we rock your world, Nakulan's Masonry!

I just made it up.

Cool, right?

-One Mr Jithu, isn't he your friend? -Yes.

He is the one who told me about your problem.

I have solved many similar problems.

What problem are you talking about?

That you don't have children.

People see not having children as a big issue.

Who actually has the issue?

Well, who has the issue isn't an issue for me, personally.

But we 'Fruitful' people can't ignore it.

See...

Where 'Fruitful' goes, babies follow!

That's this product's caption.

Since it has zero effects, there are no side effects at all.

With this, you will get results within three months.

We are on another treatment now.

Why?

What is the need?

It's all a scam.

You mean this?

Not this, but the other thing is a scam.

This costs only 4000 rupees.

'A baby for 4000 rupees!' That's the other caption for this.

Oh, no! Don't miss this auspicious time. Stand up!

Here you go.

But... I...

Shall I have a discussion with my wife and let you know?

Give your wife a surprise.

She doesn't like surprises.

So, you don't want this?

No.

Whatever! You never miss the water till the well runs dry.

Huh?

I was saying there's a lot of water content in this and you still didn't buy.

Irritating guy!

Such a fruitless guy!

-Hello? -Hello, Nakulan...

Don't forget to buy the pregnancy kit.

Okay.

Hey...

It's alright.

Don't cry.

Nakulan...

See this.

Two lines...

Eh?

Yes.

Are you carrying?

Eh?

Yes.

Two lines?

Mom...

Mom.

She's carrying, Mom.

Those two lines on the pregnancy kit

were the ultimate gear change in our lives!

It put a full stop to the townsfolk's fiery questions.

What followed were not questions, but arguments galore!

Claims and assertions!

Now you believe my words, right?

Sukumarakritham has worked out!

You promised a treat, dear, Don't you remember?

As you please.

-See you later. -Okay.

O, my Lord.

Listen...

Did your daughter-in-law bring the good news?

-Yeah. -Really?

-Yes. -Wow.

Did your son's visa come?

Yes, it did.

You heard everyone's prayers.

Why not mine, my Krishna?

No one who bought and wore Santana Soubhagya amulet

from here has remained childless.

The Lord Krishna here is so powerful.

Also, our temple priest's expertise too!

-Yeah. -Don't forget the offerings.

Where's Mom?

She's there.

-Where? -See, there.

Good God!

Come.

Come, come.

Mom.

Come here.

What's it?

Light the lamps.

If you stay there any longer, the number of offerings will increase.

That's why.

Light up the lamps.

You've teased me so much about my wife's delivery, right?

Do you know what the most beautiful sight in the world is?

The nurse will come from the labour room

and show us our baby.

That baby's face is the most beautiful sight in this world!

My wife keeps giving birth again and again

just so I can witness that sight over and over.

Shukhoor, do you know what the biggest pain in the world is?

-What's that? -It's labour pain.

Once you experience it, you'll stop your bloody sightseeing!

15980.

15980.

Ugh!

We can't go on like this!

It will get messed up.

After going behind priests, astrologers, and all,

the business affairs are falling apart.

Having a child is far more important than your masonry business.

So, better complete all the offerings.

But for that, we need money, right?

You keep making extravagant offerings!

She got pregnant only because of my prayers and offerings

not because of your supposed 'smartness'!

Despite countless claims from others,

Nakulan's unforgettable expression

after hearing this from Amma is priceless!

Rafeeq's first shot ended in a miscarriage

and now his main gig is coming home every month

with the ovulation chart.

I know many tried to snatch the credit,

but you gave them all an earful.

Actually, it's my chart that did the trick for you, right?

Yes, man.

Your chart is the baby's real father.

-In that case, let me get inside the car. -Yeah, make it quick.

In short, the baby has a bunch of owners now, right?

Looks like our homeopathy isn't even in the picture!

Well, we're used to this.

Anyway, it's great that you got pregnant.

Consult a good gynaecologist in your hometown.

-Did you start smoking again? -No.

Okay, then.

Shall we go?

What happened?

Nothing.

Are you okay?

Lie down.

Isn't Rajamma at home?

Feels like nobody's around.

Oh, so you didn't get the news?

Nakulan's wife has chickenpox.

Really?

She got chickenpox?

How did she get that?

Nobody in our town has chickenpox now.

No idea.

This is such a tender time for the baby in her belly.

Oh, my God!

Chickenpox during pregnancy can for sure lead to a miscarriage.

I feel so bad for Rajamma.

How can she bear this pain!

Is she badly hit by chickenpox?

Did you go there and check on her?

I can go and meet her.

Since I've already had chickenpox once, I wouldn't get it again.

I also had it once.

I will also come with you next time.

Is it my fault that I got chickenpox, Nakulan?

Mom scolded me left and right, saying we didn't take proper care.

Don't take it personally.

You call the doctor once.

Nakulan...

Would something bad happen to our baby?

No.

Nothing will happen to the baby.

Call the doctor fast.

Hello?

Doctor, this is Shalini.

Tell me.

Doctor, I've got some rashes on my hand.

I'm worried it might be chickenpox.

Do one thing, Shalini.

Just WhatsApp me the photos of the rashes.

Let me check and then tell you.

Send it fast.

Okay, doctor.

I will call you back.

Alright.

Give me.

Show me.

-I've forwarded it. -Nakulan...

Nakulan...

The townsfolk got the news.

Everyone's saying a miscarriage will definitely happen.

Will all our prayers and offerings go in vain?

The townsfolk have no say in this. It's up to the doctor.

Then you take her to the doctor.

Mom, this isn't an ordinary disease, but chickenpox.

She's called the doctor and informed.

He said he would call back.

It's the doctor.

-Rajamma... -Yes, doctor.

Rajamma...

Why isn't she replying?

Isn't nobody here?

Your so-called friends are here!

If they start talking rubbish and upset her, they'll see my true colours.

Keep quiet. They'll hear you.

Let them. I don't care.

Hey,

What a horrible news this is!

Where's Shalini?

She's inside, talking to the doctor.

Be seated. I'll bring tea for you.

When you are so tormented like this,

how can we even think about having tea?

Doctor, will this negatively affect my child?

This won't affect the baby at all.

Those rashes will clear up in about 10-13 days.

Instead of worrying like this, try to be happy.

The happier the mom is during pregnancy,

the happier the baby will be.

So go ahead, watch cartoons, listen to songs,

do some light dancing, these are all good for you right now.

Call me if you need any help.

Okay, doctor.

Where did she get this from?

Who knows where she got it from.

She came home with a fever.

And then we noticed the rashes on her hand.

Don't worry about that.

Nakulan and Shalini are young.

If a miscarriage happens, it's okay.

She'll get pregnant again.

What are you saying?!

Have you all decided that I'll lose my baby? Huh?

Shalini, go inside.

Just keep quiet, Mom.

We were just trying to console you, dear.

Is this how you console me? By saying I'll have a miscarriage?

You get out of the house right now.

Or I'll leave this house.

Did we come here to get humiliated like this?

You better leave now.

Otherwise, she might bring tea for you.

That's why your fate is like this.

First, you should learn to control your tongue.

Stop this bitter talk.

What did I say wrong?

Why are you arguing with them like this?

To ruin everyone's peace!

There's nothing here that could ruin the peace of mind.

The doctor said there's nothing to worry about.

The doctor advised me not to overthink it

and to stay happy until the illness passes.

How can I be happy if anyone says that I'll lose my baby?

Did the doctor say that?

He said nothing would happen to the baby.

Krishna, my Lord, save us.

Nakulan, right now you need to support her.

Let those bloody townsfolk say whatever!

You only listen to your doctor.

-Didn't the doctor tell Shalini all this? -Yeah.

Listen, even if there was anything else,

would the doctor tell a pregnant Shalini everything?

Would he do that?

Jithu, leave our company

and join Kausu and gang.

I think you belong there.

Listen, Nakulan...

I had asked about this to a medical rep I know.

What he said and what the townsfolk are saying

is pretty much the same thing.

You don't get worried listening to him.

Let's go and see Rajeev doctor.

He will tell everything clearly.

You don't have to come. We'll go.

Simply scaring him.

We, doctors often tell women who conceive

to be careful for the first three months.

And people think that means

just avoiding travelling that shakes the womb,

or scooter rides or falling into potholes etc.

But that's not enough.

We cannot give medicine to pregnant women.

So they need to be careful to not fall sick.

No point saying that now.

Will there be any problem for the baby because of this?

That's what we want to know.

Usually, chicken pox during pre-mature stages

poses no problem

to the mother or baby.

But there is also a possibility

for complications during 6 to 13 weeks.

Unfortunately...

Shalini is in her 6th week.

If the fever increases,

it might progress to pneumonia.

Then, recovery chance will be very difficult.

We can't tell her all this and worry her.

Can we? So our aim should be to

make sure she gets over this disease as soon as possible.

And for that, we must convince her

that nothing will ever happen to her baby.

Doctor...

The baby?

There's a possibility abortion can happen after a month.

But it's not like it happens

in all cases.

The scanning report will show if the baby

has any other health issue.

What kind of issues, Doctor?

The main issues are often cardiac related.

The gynaecologist will know when they scan.

Nakulan...

You guys can say something to comfort me.

But what do I tell her?

I don't know what to tell her.

Listen, no point being emotional.

Try to see it in a positive light.

Nothing will happen.

Do you know how much we longed for a baby?

If she finds out we might lose that baby,

she won't be able to bear it.

I know that.

I just pray nothing happens to her.

Nothing will happen to her.

I don't know what to do...

I'm scared.

♪ This lone mind, rain-drenched ♪

♪ Now burns like coal ♪

♪ As tiny fingers bid farewell in pain ♪

♪ A small canoe, adrift halfway ♪

♪ Rows steadfast, Towards the distant shore ♪

♪ This heart, parched and bare Amidst pangs of pain ♪

♪ May the child’s innocence Be birthed and guarded ♪

♪ Silence treads a different path ♪

♪ For a lullaby, Like a feather’s soft caress ♪

♪ As my sweetheart Finds solace in my embrace ♪

♪ For tales to unfold, When darkness wanes ♪

How are you able to smile like this?

If I don't smile now,

both of us will be crying.

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

I don't see any cardiac issues.

So, the baby won't have any other issues, right?

We can't say there won't be any problems.

In such cases, it is usually cardiac problems.

And right now, we don't see it.

But there's a chance the baby could have

some disability related to ENT.

What does ENT related mean, Doctor?

Mainly, hearing and speech.

There's no surety, just a chance.

What should we do now, Doctor?

You both go home and think and decide.

If you want to continue with this.

And just let me know your decision whatever it may be.

Tell us, Mom...

what should we do?

We prayed and prayed for the baby in her womb.

God will ensure its protection.

Nakulan...

our baby will be able to speak and hear, right?

I'm getting scared.

Even if that happens...

You can be the ears

and I will be the voice for our baby.

Then why be scared?

It's our baby.

She endured a lot of pain when she should have been happy.

♪ In the enchanting glow Of unwithering dreams ♪

♪ Let's stroll hand in hand ♪

♪ With spirit and strength To soothe the soul's cries ♪

♪ We spread the quilt of moonlight ♪

♪ Let our darling rest, In sweet slumber's embrace ♪

♪ Blessed with colourful dreams ♪

Do you've your phone?

Yes, I do. Why?

Put our baby's picture on Facebook, okay?

Everybody needs to see.

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

♪ I am reborn, a mother ♪

Are you nervous?

Don't worry.

You know that sight I was telling you about?

The most beautiful sight in the world.

Shalini's bystanders?

They're calling for you.

Go!

Hey.

Stop overthinking.

Nothing will be wrong.

Nakulan, what about the test?

He didn't even realise you got chicken pox.

There's nothing wrong.

Nothing.

Take a selfie.

Did he sleep?

Mm...

He slept.

At first, you’re worried about whether you’ll get pregnant.

And once you do, you'll worry about

accidentally getting pregnant!

Nakulan.

Playing with the kid, eh?

How old is he?

-One and a half. -Oh, one and a half, eh?

Why stop at just one child? Don't you need one more for backup?

Hi, dear...

All good, I hope?

Suhara... do you have any other wish?

I'm tired of getting pregnant.

Let's just stop this.

Why aren't you saying anything?

"According to WHO, 17.5% of the global population and 11.7% in Kerala face infertility."

"Janani, a low-cost program launched in 2012, has brought over 3,000 smiles."

"This film is dedicated to the children born through Janani and their proud parents."