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[shouting slogans]

We're right now standing in front of the Trivandrum Press Club.

All three major political parties in Kerala...

are holding a joint press conference, which means it's something important.

It's the first time in the history of Kerala that...

the ruling party, opposition and the third front are holding a joint press meet.

What could be the reason?

This is Maria.

After completing her bachelor's in nursing, she was getting ready to fly to the UK.

But she had to get married out of the blue.

The groom is Roy.

Where's the groom? Ask him to come quickly.

Aren't there a lot of girls in this world?

If anyone asked him why he still chose to marry Maria...

Roy had only one answer to say.

Because it was someone else he loved and wished to get married.

Roy!

She was the girl he loved with all his heart and wished to marry.

His one and only Annakutty.

♪ Alone I remain, on the path you walked ♪

♪ You'll linger near, as my body blooms ♪

♪ I wonder when we'll meet and part ♪

♪ You’re the lashing rain that gives me chills ♪

♪ The world fills inside me as maiden rain fall on me ♪

♪ As our eyes meet, it stirs waves within ♪

Hey, don't be late.

Hi!

Come here.

My mom!

Tell Maria.

Hey, Roy has come.

-He's got a letter. -Where?

It was Maria's decision to take the letter from Roy for Annakutty that changed everything.

See, this walk wasn’t toward the UK.

-Maria! -Yes?

♪ Hey! Hey! Hey! See, they tumbled to the ground ♪

♪ See, they tripped and tumbled to the ground ♪

♪ The small desires within you now lie scattered on the ground ♪

Maria, get up!

What the heck did you do? Moron!

Achaya, come over here.

I want to kiss you passionately tonight.

And that will bloom inside you as a flower.

We can name the first one as Karishma Kapoor Roy.

Just like the other night, tonight will also be just ours.

Sweetie, do come meet me at night.

That poetic letter of Roy's gave birth to many new tales.

Hey, Roy!

What happened?

Maria's parents were forced to marry her off to Roy.

Poor Roy!

He lost his Annakutty.

Your goddamn cigarette!

Is this the time to smoke? Come inside.

I can't do it.

This is your fate. Come on!

Well then, convey this to Maria.

I'm ready to marry her for the sake of our families and the people.

But she will get nothing...

nothing at all from me as a husband.

Tell her not to expect that from me.

It's better you don't give anything to her.

So you can also fly to the UK with her soon.

Rose!

It's okay, come inside.

My child, listen to me carefully.

Forget your birth and your parents' home.

I have never thought of you in that way, Roy.

But when I fell on top of you...

you could have pushed me away, dear.

Dear?

How come?

It just happened, Maria!

Wait...

You could have gotten up when we fell to the ground, right?

Well...

I was so tired, I couldn't even move.

All because of my immaturity.

Immaturity!

-Maria... -Yes?

Don't expect anything from me as a husband.

Anything at all!

All this is a part of it.

You can go to sleep.

Hm.

Oh God!

Please protect me.

Give me the courage.

Don't worry.

You can do it!

Yes, you can!

Maria... Maria...

Can I lie next to you?

I won't touch you at all.

It's a boy!

Baby...

Look...

His divine love, my foot!

He became a father in 8 months.

What to say!

It's all because of Maria's immaturity.

Oh, really?

Son...

Sweetheart, you can soon fly to the UK.

United Kingdom of Kerala

We've started.

Yes, coming.

Oh, we're screwed.

Dammit!

-Bro, we're screwed.-What happened?

There are police at the junction.

Who asked you to go that way?

Kumar.

Do one thing. Just wait there.

Okay!

Hey, how dare you?

These guys!

Hey!

Stay there!

Start the jeep! Hurry up!

-I'll talk to him. -Okay.

They are coming.

Rangan Chetta...

Hey, Balu. How did it go?

Police nearly caught us. Somehow we managed to escape.

Balu, such things are common in these kind of jobs.

This is not the first time.

Why the heck are you looking at me?

Hey!

As if...

Ask about the money. We can take it and leave.

Balu, you leave. We can talk about this later.

We have kept the bikes outside.

Rangan Chetta, what about our payment?

I'll transfer it in two days.

-Okay, bye then. -Hey...

-Have a drink. -No, thanks. Maybe another day.

Mary Kochausep (65) Thekathil (1950-2015)

Father, this is our Roy.

This is our Tony. Roy's son.

Father, I've got to tell you something.

Please advise them, Father. They don't come to church at all.

Why is it so, Roy?

Well, we don't have any problems as such in our lives.

Yes!

So are you saying only those with problems come to the church?

Roy, you should come to the church and pray.

Those who don't pray won't have the strength to face problems in their lives.

Act on your duties...

Believe in yourself, and never worry about the outcome.

-Isn't it? -Yes.

That's true, Father.

See you, Father.

Bye.

Get me some water and waste cloth.

-Go give it to him. -You do it.

Getting a decent or a good score in IELTS

is very important for students to survive in English speaking countries.

Tony, shall we leave?

No money.

Keep your book open.

Dude, I'm so bored. Check your account balance.

I checked just now. It hasn't come.

Sir...

The modules of the exam are one and the same.

To improve and master your skills...

The listening, reading, writing and speaking..

-Hi -Hi.

-What's your name? -Eka.

I want you people to remember the famous quote by the writer Bacon.

It says...

Reading maketh a full man...

conference a ready man and writing an exact man.

We’re all meeting at Rose Aunty’s tonight for Grandma’s death anniversary.

-You want to come? -No, man.

Come on, man!

For what? To see your dad's drama?

-No way! -True.

Your dedication, your commitment, your sincerity...

Alright, everyone. Listen up.

This is the last peg of the night. We're winding up with this.

-I want one more. -That's not possible.

-I'll drink. -Let him have it.

Tony, it’s almost over. You want one?

Chandrappa...

Will we have to come all the way to London...

for Mom’s next death anniversary?

-Have it, man! -I don’t want.

Then I'll have it.

Yeah, go ahead.

Of course. After all, today is a special day for me.

It's the day my mother left me alone and went up...

and my wife walked out on me.

Dad...

Son, you're not aware of this.

My mother had struggled a lot for me.

But my wife...

Life was just starting to fall into place, and suddenly she...

-He'll start crying. -Rose...

Think about my situation.

See, I couldn't marry the girl I loved.

And the one who married me didn't love me.

Chandra, just imagine. What if she hadn't loved you?

Would you still be like this?

-Roy... -What if Kunjumol hadn’t loved you?

Roy! That's enough for today.

Dad, come. Let's go..

-Come on. -Stop it.

Wait, just a minute...

-What happened? -Nothing.

Nothing.

Okay, bye.

Dad...

You miss them both a lot, don't you?

Who?

Yes, I miss my mother.

But I don't miss your mother.

Let's go, Tony.

-Of course. -Drive carefully.

Next, we have with us our dearest classmate...

someone we never imagined would end up in such a position.

I welcome Reverend Father Micheal Kuzhimattom to inaugurate...

this get-together named Sweet Memories.

Please come.

Father, may the lord be with you.

May you always be praised, now and forever.

Father...

Someone doesn't look so happy today.

Why?

Friends, I've got something to tell you.

For the next meet-up, we should bring Annakutty somehow.

-I'll make her come. -We should definitely do it.

-Isn't it, Chandran? -Of course.

I'm so happy to see you all like this.

This is the place I enjoy talking, apart from church.

Childhood is something we all yearn for a lot...

but don't get it back.

But we can relive it through our memories.

I hope today is one such day.

-Father... -Yes?

-I've got a wish. -What's it?

Before my son Tony goes to the UK...

You've already ridiculed me, so it doesn't matter.

If possible, we should arrange one more meet-up like this with Annakutty.

That means we have a lot of time.

Kunjumol, my son will definitely pass this time.

See how she's mocking me.

Rangan Chetta, Vinu's father is in the ICU in critical condition.

You!

Please send the money at the earliest.

No double tick.

I should have sent it.

-Hi. -Hi.

Aren't you guys going inside?

We went in and came out right away.

Oh!

New admission, right? I saw you yesterday.

But couldn't talk to you.

Why are you late?

I'm not interested in coming here.

But my parents won't let me sit at home.

Oh, we're the same.

So are you guys going out or something? Can I join you?

No... We're not in a situation to go out.

In case we're going, we'll definitely call you.

-Isn't it? -Yes, sure.

Okay.

Listen...

If we ask you for a favor in an unexpected situation...

We hope you won't refuse.

Refused.

Hey, we'll let you know if we go out.

Nice girl.

She's nice. But how are we going to arrange the money?

Dark!

Dude!

♪ Our hearts overflow with joy and laughter ♪

♪ The fire within me ignited a spark between us♪

♪ The desires inside us darted like the hands of a clock ♪

♪ Our dreams rise tall like trees lining the path ♪

♪ The waves soar to great heights ♪

♪ It unfurls joy around us ♪

♪ I'm crafting a small mansion in a corner of the sky ♪

♪ I'm on a boat in the middle of the ocean, battling the huge waves ♪

♪ The overcast sky cries out relentlessly ♪

♪ This celebration doesn't end, it goes on ♪

♪ My dreams bloomed along the path again ♪

♪ The waves soar to great heights ♪

♪ It unfurls joy around us ♪

♪ Our hearts overflow with joy and laughter ♪

♪ The fire within me ignited a spark between us ♪

♪ The desires inside us darted like the hands of a clock ♪

♪ Our dreams rise tall like trees lining the path ♪

♪ The waves soar to great heights ♪

♪ It unfurls joy around us ♪

What else is there to be done? Okay, bye.

You could have tried talking to them once more before calling Murugan's lorry.

What's there to talk about now?

It will be the same.

Aniyan Chetta!

Yes!

You're up?

You're early.

Vinu, get up.

-How about some black tea? -Okay. Add some cardamom and pepper.

What are you two up to?

This is enough here. You go to the other side.

I won't ask you about the exam.

Brother, that...

If you’re not interested in going, tell your dad.

How much does it cost to write an exam?

Around 20,000 rupees, right?

That poor man must be borrowing from here and there to arrange it.

I know that.

But I thought he would ask me to stay here when I fail.

Why are you doing so?

Just tell the truth to your dad.

He won't understand.

Then you better clear the exam.

You've the calibre for it.

Pass the exam and leave this place.

That friend of yours... my brother...

I don't have anything to say about him.

You're so happy here.

You get to do the job you like.

That's true.

I'm happy that I get to do the job I like.

But it isn't as easy as you think.

There's a lot of struggle behind this.

Don't listen to him. You don't have to go.

You tell the matter to your dad. It's not like he would eat you.

He might.

-Sister, one milk tea. -No.

How come?

Who kept this here?

Doesn't your father say anything to you?

What's there to say?

Sister!

-Come, I'll give you tea. -I'll be there in a minute.

Your result will be out tomorrow, right?

Don't worry. We can find a solution.

Are you happy?

If I had gotten one more beer...

Not that. I was talking about our life.

Oh!

I don't know why they are sending me for the coaching.

My dad and I know very well I won't pass the exam no matter what.

He's just trying to prove my brother wrong.

Quite natural!

I'm done fooling my dad.

Look at your brother.

He's so happy.

That's how one should live.

Things will get better.

Is there any issue, sir?

What do I say, Roy?

It's just a gastric issue.

Don't get stressed unnecessarily.

It's not like that.

That's how my situation is.

I can't be at peace until he goes abroad.

That will happen.

Just because you had cardiac arrest once, it doesn't mean you'll get it again.

You know how many times you've taken the ECG?

Every time it's some gastric issue.

Heart is not something that explodes easily.

Okay, I'll take your leave.

Okay.

You're right. It's a gastric issue.

Here.

Father, you know about the bank procedures, right?

They are saying it will take time.

Follow it up. Mathew had called me.

He'll be coming to Chennai soon.

We should arrange everything by then.

Alright, Father.

Is he studying?

Yes, Father.

Make sure he studies.

Okay, I'll call you later.

Okay, bye.

Superb! If I stop this IELTS coaching, they will marry me off right away.

Without ice.

Thank you!

I know why I can't make my own decisions.

It's my dad!

Can you say something in English? Like they teach in the class.

-Say something. -What do I say?

Dad is calling to check if I'm in the class.

-Don't pick up the call. -Start.

So let's discuss the step-by-step detailed analysis of each part of the exam.

And we'll focus more on the skills that are required to obtain high marks on each task.

Tony, listen here!

Dad, I'm in the class. I'll call you later.

Alright, listen to the class.

-Okay, dad.-Bye.

Wow, you did well.

Rangan Chettan asked if we're free tomorrow. What should I say?

Tell him we're free.

Bro, we'll have to wait for half an hour. Kumar will call us.

We have to wait?

Yes. He said he would call after some time.

Kumar! Is this even safe?

I just feel like leaving.

-What happened? -We shouldn’t have come today.

You know...

since I failed the exam again, dad is gonna be grumpy all week.

This isn't the first time you failed the exam, is it?

Dammit! Let's just get this over with first.

Shall we park the lorry over there?

-Oh no! Police. -Start the bike.

Bro, escape!

-Hey, let's go. -It's not starting.

Fast!

Get off!

Run!

Run!

Hey, stay there!

Go catch them!

Stay there!

Run!

Hey, stay there!

Hey, stay there!

Oh, you're here?

I thought you guys got caught.

Are the police coming behind you?

They would put us also in danger.

I had already told you that you won't be able to pull this off.

Better go do something else, boy!

Trying what they can't do!

You!

Move!

Stop it!

Move!

Tony, that's enough. Let's go.

Stay there!

Leave me!

Leave me!

-Move. -Stop it!

-You don't know me. -Stop it, Tony!

-I'll show you. -Stop it, Tony!

Come!

Tony, stop it!

Tony!

Tony?

Why did you hit him?

He's the one who ratted us out.

Leave!

Is this the way to make money?

Is this why you were sent to study?

You! You better put an end to your antics!

Don't you dare come here again after getting into trouble.

You go talk to your dad.

Tell him you want to live here.

And work for it.

I don't understand what's on your mind.

I'm leaving.

Don't go at this late hour.

It's okay. Dad must be worried.

I came to drop him off here.

Shall I go?

Aniyan...

Aniyan..

Why haven't you made a decision yet?

I don't have anything more to say.

How does it work if he charges 6000 rupees per load?

Everyone else is doing it for 5000 rupees.

It's unfair to charge 1000 extra just because it's a new vehicle.

Oh, you think you can do as you wish?

Stop it! Be quiet.

Hear me out, Rajeev.

You can't come here drunk and spew nonsense.

Listen, it's not he who's talking now.

It's the PARTY!

Selvan, even if it's the party's decision, I'll only do what benefits me.

I'm ready to give him the standard rate. Problem solved?

Don't try to justify yourself.

Just do as we say.

Oh really? We're not ready to do as you say!

-Hey, stop it. -Sister, leave me.

Stop it!

I want to see how you're going to take your vegetables...

Who the heck are you? Your goddamn party!

What will you do?

Who are they? Ask them to leave.

-Stop it. -Get lost!

Selvan, he can deliver my produce.

-Brother, what are you saying? -Stop it, Vinu!

Don't you understand?

Rajeev, you can deliver my produce.

Come.

Let's go.

I'll show you who I am.

Got that?

Let's go.

This isn't the first time he's failed the exam.

Why are you so upset this time?

Hey, look at me.

Look at me!

Listen, he'll pass the exam next time.

Just give him some time.

Not all kids are the same.

-He can't stay here anymore. -Why?

You have no idea.

-He's heading in the wrong direction. -Oh, come on!

Roy, leave that issue.

And if you badly want to send him abroad...

you just...

call her...

Just call her.

Who?

Forget it!

Who did you mean?

She can get him to the UK easily. No need to clear the test.

To hell with her!

No one needs to do a favour for my son.

His goddamn idea!

He needs to go only if he’s doing it on his own.

My son and I are capable of that.

-Don't ever come to me saying such... -Listen...

Why don't you understand?

This is the 9th time he's failed.

-He's not smart enough to clear it. -Oh God!

Let him do as he wishes.

Or else take him to your workshop and train him.

Or let him go work in some mobile shop.

You can go abroad only if you clear the exam with good marks.

Well, there's no use in blaming him.

Like father, like son!

Dad, please stop it.

Tony will clear the test.

Pass? How's he gonna do it?

Leave it. Have this drink.

I can't leave it like that.

Just wait and watch! My son will write the next exam too.

That will be his last exam.

If he fails that one also, you find a buyer for my house and land.

I'll sell off everything and go somewhere.

He can do whatever he wants.

I won't stop with that.

I'll shave off my hair, moustache and beard...

and go stand in front of everyone like a fool.

Roy...

That's better than living like this.

Stop it!

What's he saying?

Roy...

Roy!

You had dinner?

Dad, did you eat anything?

-Dad, I'll pass the next exam somehow.. -No need!

I don't wish for it anymore.

Everyone asked me to remarry when your mom left me.

Have I ever failed to fulfill any of your wishes?

I treated you as a friend.

And because of you, every goddamn person is humiliating me now.

All this just because I failed an exam?

Who's Balu?

Roy has only one son.

I never stole or robbed anyone to raise you.

But what you did to me is unjustifiable.

Go ahead and keep smuggling sand.

Live however you want!

I'm in a tight spot.

Sir, please do something.

Roy, I told you this already.

The advocate said it's your grandmother's name on the sale deed.

And you haven't done mutation of the property yet.

What should I do now?

We will need either your grandmother's death certificate or the legal heirship certificate.

That can help us.

It's been ages since my grandmother died. How am I supposed to...

Anyway, I will try.

Sir, there won't be any other complications, right?

I hope you won't ask for my grandfather's birth certificate when I come with it.

No.

Where the heck do you think you're going? Moron!

Come and have this.

One more lime juice.

Add salt to it.

-No need of ice. -You!

I was off to your mother's. Any problem?

So it was you on the bike!

Yes, did you think I would leave just like that?

Is this how you talk to elderly people?

Stop it!

Stop it!

Move aside!

Who are they? Get up.

What happened?

Hey, Tony!

It's nothing.

A bike hit him.

But they didn't stop the bike.

There is no other issue.

Yes, Eka?

It's all done.

It's in Alappuzha on Monday.

Hello, Tony...

Okay, I will call you back.

Okay.

-Who's it? -Roy uncle.

Give it.

-Hello, Roy...-Listen...

How are you now? We were about to come over there.

For what? I'm absolutely fine.

You know why I called you?

Well, Tony...

Can you please tell him to write the exam?

Oh, he'll do it anyway.

Tell me how you feel now.

Fine, you don't have to tell him anything.

That's better.

-Cut the call. -What?

What's his problem?

Those far away and nearby...

Those dead and alive...

Those saved by the blessings of Jesus...

-What's it?-Hello, uncle...

-What happened?-Tony's result is out.

-Result?-Yes.

When did he write the exam?

He booked for another test right after the previous result came in.

And?

This is your last question.

Please tell us how you'll define life.

When I take my last breath...

I want to recall my choices that mattered the most.

♪ Hey, my decked up heart is feeling jittery now ♪

♪ I'm locking away all my dreams ♪

♪ It's a fulfilled heart that's getting withered away now ♪

♪ I'm feeling suffocated in this empty stream ♪

♪ Though my dreams unfold before me with clarity ♪

♪ The smoke blinds my eyes ♪

♪ Though my eyes are welled up ♪

♪ I keep them away without letting them spill ♪

♪ He is the one I hold dear ♪

♪ My dearest with a lot of desires ♪

♪ Simply, just for fun ♪

♪ My heart pounds with life ♪

♪ He is the one I hold dear ♪

♪ My dearest with a lot of desires ♪

♪ Simply, just for fun ♪

♪ My heart pounds with life ♪

♪ I've awaited it for an eternity♪

♪ At last, the wind turned our way, ushering in change♪

♪ It's pitch dark in this cage ♪

♪ The wound inside me is hurting badly ♪

♪ This is the season where all my forgotten desires bloomed ♪

♪ This is the time to celebrate ♪

♪ This is the time, favourable time ♪

♪ It's time for fun and frolic ♪

♪ He is the one I hold dear ♪

♪ My dearest with a lot of desires ♪

♪ Simply, just for fun ♪

♪ My heart pounds with life ♪

♪ He is the one I hold dear ♪

♪ My dearest with a lot of desires ♪

♪ Simply, just for fun ♪

♪ My heart pounds with life ♪

Get up!

Get up!

Stay there.

Who are you?

Hey, leave him!

Hey, leave him!

Don't hit him.

Oh no!

Dad!

Please don't do anything.

Leave me!

Stop it!

If you didn’t understand why this was for, ask your son.

I would have beaten you on that day itself.

But I had to do something bigger than this for my father.

What did you feel when I beat up your father in front of you?

I felt twice as much as that!

Come on!

Go die!

Creating unnecessary problems!

What was the need to take it to this extent?

What should I do if someone hurts my father?

So what? We've got the police to handle it.

Sir!

You both stay away from here for the time being.

That's better.

You both come with me to Ernakulam.

We can try for a compromise in the meantime.

Father is right.

Let's stay away from here for now.

Father, take Tony with you.

I can't come because of the loan.

Oh, shut up! Loan, my foot!

Tony will come only if you go.

My dear Roy, please think sensibly.

Don't just...

Anyway, let's try for a compromise.

If you stay here, you'll be in trouble.

-You must come with me. -Father, if I come now...

Don't say anything.

Go with him.

How could you go attack an SI?

It will turn into a big problem.

Doesn't he want to go abroad?

Please leave without worrying.

Pray for us to Jesus always.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Amen!

No one got to know about it.

I heard they’re keeping away from here for the time being.

They haven't filed a case.

We cannot go to the court.

There are people who saw Rohith hitting him.

And there's ground support too.

I don't know the nitty-gritty of this case.

We'll know what they are up to only if we go there.

I really need to go back.

I can't delay the loan procedures further.

Tony will have to leave soon.

I'll come back.

I won't say anything more. Do as you wish.

Can we give it a second thought?

We got to consider his future too.

That's what I also feel. No need to file a case.

Solve this somehow.

He’s already stepped in a bunch of times to help sort out Rohith’s problems.

Are you sure they won't take it to court?

Tell me!

That's what I have been saying. They won't move legally.

Let's try to solve this somehow.

Didn't we talk to the advocate about that?

And we'll be meeting Perumpally soon. Everything will end with that.

Then why should I stay here?

Brother, let's proceed like this.

We can deal with him later.

Trust me.

Bro, good morning.

Sorry, father.. I mean brother.

You can call me bro.

-Do you have a c-type charger? -Yes.

I forgot to take it from home.

You got into trouble, right?

I heard about it.

Are you planning to go abroad? If they move legally, you'll be in trouble.

I just hope they do it.

I don't want to go.

You don't like working? Same here.

That's why I chose this.

-Charger? -I will give it now.

-Did you see my dad? -I saw him in the church.

Okay.

Father, please listen to me.

Well, our Annakutty...

Which Annakutty?

-Oh, yes! Annakutty? -She's here.

Where?

She's here nearby.

I was planning to take you and Tony there after two days.

Now that you're leaving...

Oh, I forgot to tell you something.

She had come for today's mass.

You could have met her then.

Then where's she?

She must have left.

Why didn’t you...

I'm a priest.

Why didn’t you tell me this earlier, Father?

Mud again.

It's because of that day's goddamn rain and slush that..

I lost my Annakutty.

-Of course. -What?

I’m sure she’s sad about it too.

I wonder how her husband is.

Whatever he’s like, she has to tolerate him.

She must be adjusting somehow. Poor girl.

Come inside.

Let's go?

We'll never run out of our old stories, right?

It's been only one month since we moved over here.

That's when I got to know that Father Micheal is here.

-Rony...-Yes?

Didn't she say Roy?

No, this is Rony.

Roy, you look so different.

You've gained some weight, with a bit of a pot belly.

You look very old.

Hi!

-Father, how are you? -I'm good.

This is my husband, Rony.

Hello...

Hey, I have told you about him.

-Roy from Kattapana. -Oh, yes. I know.

You know what, Father.

I sometimes tell Rony..

If it hadn't been for that day’s rain and slush...

I'd have been stuck with him!

Father, have tea.

Have it, son.

Actually, I have also slapped an SI. And that was at the station.

But things have changed now.

There was no computer or internet back then.

But that won't do now. It will blow up.

Vipin, it was a mistake.

He's planning to go abroad.

That's good.

That SI's son is also planning to go abroad.

And that guy is also a troublemaker like him. Oh God!

I didn't mean you're a troublemaker.

I’ve taken care of a couple of his other issues.

I'm focusing on that route these days.

Hello, Perumpally.

That boy is there with me.

Sir, they didn’t mean to do it.

That boy is ready to apologize.

I spoke to my brother-in-law about it.

My nephew is also planning to go abroad. That's why we're not moving legally.

Just do like I said.

Tell him we won't forget it just like that.

We can talk about it later. I will meet you in the evening.

Okay, bye.

He doesn't have to apologize. I'll handle the rest.

You go out.

No, Father.

I didn't help you expecting this.

Just because you said I intervened.

It's not our party that is in power. So don't misunderstand me.

Father, send him abroad at the earliest.

If the SI's son goes abroad, and he stays here....

You know how the police are, right?

Don't worry. Just give me a call if there's anything.

I'll deal with it.

You should go to Chennai tomorrow.

Go meet Mathews.

I'll go after two days, Father...

Why wait for two days?

Go tomorrow. Don't delay it further.

Father...

I won't be able to go.

Where?

Anywhere.

Means?

Father, I want to do something here.

I won't be able to stay away from my dad.

Really?

Let me make something clear.

It's for you that your father is struggling like this.

And now... you don't want to go!

-Father, I... -What the hell will you do here? Huh?

Please listen to me first.

If I could start some business...

What business?

Your dad told me about your business.

Is that what you're planning to do?

Do you know why your father is running around like this?

When your mom called him to the UK...

He didn't go.

Don't say anything more.

You're 25.

If you still can't decide for yourself, it's better you keep quiet.

Just listen to what I say.

Go to Chennai tomorrow itself.

Take Paulson brother with you.

Start the car.

Got it, sir.

Okay, good.

I will check and let you know about the university.

It's packed with students there now.

-You have friends there? -No, sir.

Then?

Cousins?

No...

Usually it's the ones who are already there encourage others to migrate.

But there's no use in going.

I think about it often.

It's sad that children of your age are not thinking about the opportunities available here.

Relocating to a foreign country now is not like it was in the past.

Maybe it's hard for you to digest.

I was your age when I went abroad.

I wasn't interested.

There was a lot of pressure from my family.

It was as if I was in a pressure cooker.

I made a lot of money.

But I lost my sleep.

Then...

whenever I came back home, I felt better.

Now, that's also gone.

I had no other choice but to settle down there.

Now even when I come here...

Have tea.

Oh God!

Well, sir... Tony isn't interested to go abroad.

What?

Sir, I've got only my father.

It's his biggest wish to send me abroad for studies and get me settled there.

It's because I wasn't interested in going, I didn't clear IELTS all this time.

But now I had to clear the test for my dad.

Now, I have no other choice but to go.

I'm talking from my experience.

I can understand your dad's emotions.

But isn't it fun to be here?

This freedom...

Our parents... relatives...

Hanging out with friends...

Drinking and enjoying with them...

Picking up fights...

Where are you going leaving all this?

I fell into the trap.

Sir, I told Father Micheal that I don't want to go.

Then?

He asked me what I was planning to do here.

Then he scolded me.

I didn't have an answer back then.

Our life's decision-maker should always be us.

Or else you'll have to listen to your parents like me...

do a job that you don't like and spend all your life making money.

Finally, when you die, you'll get to take rest.

That's what rest in peace is.

Okay then.

Take it.

I'll talk to Father Micheal.

Tony!

[train announcement]

Father, I want to talk to you.

Even if my dad threatens to die, I won't go anywhere.

I want to live here!

The way I want!

If I go abroad for my dad, every minute I spend there

will turn my love for him into hatred.

I don't want to live like that.

This is my life.

I'm old enough to make decisions.

And...

I didn't have an answer to your question that day.

But I have a clear answer today.

But...

I want someone to understand me. Please.

-Hello Father... -Annakutty...

I want to see you.

What's the matter, father?

I'll tell you that in person.

Okay, we can meet.

Why didn't he tell this to Roy earlier?

He struggled a lot to get the loan.

Now when everything is ready...

I can't say this to him.

Father, why are you forcing him?

Don't send him if he's not interested.

What does Roy get from forcing him to go?

Annakutty, you have no idea about this.

Roy has been behind this for some time now.

If we tell him now that Tony doesn't want to go...

Anyway, you talk to him.

Try to convince him somehow.

Annakutty, what do you want?

Tea or coffee?

Anything will do.

Hey, get us two cups of tea.

Now tell me.

Why did you want to meet me?

-Roy... -Yes?

We should be the ones to decide what we want in our life.

That's the best way to live, right?

Annakutty...

I'm also upset about it.

This wasn't chosen by us.

All that...

just happened.

There's no point in feeling sad about it now.

Just try to adjust to this life.

Why are you laughing?

Oh God!

I was talking about Tony.

What happened to him?

Well...

He doesn't want to go abroad.

Don't want to go?

He wishes to do something here.

It's without any interest that he studied all these years for you.

And it's for you that he passed the test this time.

Not just that...

I'll send him abroad.

If something happens to me, he shouldn't be alone.

That's all.

I want to send him there.

When you show your emotions and ego on him...

it's his dreams that you are destroying.

If he wants to live here, let him do that.

Why didn't you go when Maria called you to the UK?

Because you wanted to live here.

Stand by him to fulfill his dreams.

If he ever feels like seeing his mother, let him visit her then.

Annakutty...

Don't think that I'm disregarding you.

That will make me sad.

I've been seeing him for 26 years.

I can't believe my son had to seek a third person's help to communicate with me.

I didn't realise that he's past the age where he would obey my decisions.

Hello...

Hello...

It's me, Maria.

Annakutty had called me.

Tony is old enough to make his own decisions.

I had wanted to call him many times to get to know him.

But I didn't do it because I thought that would hurt you.

I don't know why I'm calling you now, but...

If his dreams are something we can help him achieve...

I have the right to be a part of it, right?

Roy, hope you both are fine.

Roy, please keep the phone in front of your face.

Roy, that phone...

Please...

Okay.

Bye.

His mother just called me.

-Who? Maria? -Yes.

Tony was a baby when she left us.

I begged her to come back, but she didn't do it.

Yes, we need money to live.

When she had made enough money she invited us to the UK.

How could I leave my sick mother and go?

I know about it.

I was just saying.

Gradually, she stopped calling.

She got married to someone there.

I never complained about this to anyone.

I will never do that.

"Her son!"

Even though I raised him, now I've become the father who's going against his wishes.

Let it be so.

I felt relieved to know that...

he would have his mom and siblings if something were to happen to me.

That's why I decided to send him there.

I'll let him do whatever he wants.

Sit there.

What mistake did I do, Father?

Anna aunty...

Dad...

They are my classmates from the IELTS center.

They also wish to do something here like me.

Before going to Chennai, I had told Father that I don't want to go abroad...

and that I want to stay here with my dad and do something.

Hearing this, Father asked me a lot of questions.

I didn't have the answers to those questions back then.

But...

that trip gave me the answers to all those questions.

Sir, can you please hold this?

Tony!

If you've no plans to go abroad...

start observing the things around you seriously.

You'll get ideas then.

Be happy, Tony!

-Sumathy, hang that garland on that hook. -Okay.

Kerala is a state that has a climate well-suited for floriculture.

Especially districts like Idukki and Wayanad.

Flowers like chrysanthemum, jasmine, rose, jungle geranium, tulsi...

are the kind that's most used in temples.

Yearly, around 3 million flowers are used in temples alone.

And these flowers are coming from places like Thovala, Shankaran Kovil...

Madhurai and Salem.

These flowers are bought from regular farmers at around 80 rupees through bidding by mediators.

And it's sold in our state to retailers at a margin of nearly 80%.

So we can avoid such profiteering by cultivating flowers in our state.

There are a lot of options for such things over here.

But the sad part is that no one is even ready to give it a try.

And those who wish to do it are not getting any support.

I know someone who has done the same and inspired me to do this.

It's no one else.

Vinu's brother, Aniyan Chettan.

I visit them often.

After doing engineering and marrying the girl he loved...

he's successfully living the life he wished for happily.

By doing horticulture.

When I go stay with them...

I get a positive energy.

So dad...

I wish to do floriculture.

♪ A new dawn bloomed as a flower ♪

♪ With a gentle smile on the face ♪

♪ Every path walked and every wound borne is adorned with petals ♪

♪ The days enveloped in darkness ♪

♪ The nights that inflicted pain upon us ♪

♪ All the paths walked and the burdens borne are coming to an end ♪

♪ Our minds are burning with intensity ♪

♪ Blazing like an inferno ♪

♪ Whatever it is, we're ready to fight ♪

♪ Come, spread your wings and fly high ♪

♪ Let's craft a new world ♪

♪ Let us battle until the walls crumble to dust ♪

♪ Come on, let's not waste time ♪

♪ Even when you get drowned in these waves ♪

♪ Even when your steps falter ♪

♪ Keep walking with your head held high ♪

♪ Hey, I seek the essence of your words ♪

♪ My legs throb with pain as I wait alone carrying the world ♪

♪ It grows into a mighty tree, bearing fruits for us ♪

♪ Let's build a nest on it as birds ♪

♪ To sip the honey and to share it with others ♪

♪ Come with me as my companion ♪

♪ By staying guard in the sweet cage ♪

♪ Let's stay together on this journey ♪

♪ Our minds are burning with intensity ♪

♪ Blazing like an inferno ♪

♪ Whatever it is, we're ready to fight ♪

♪ Come, spread your wings and fly high ♪

♪ Let's craft a new world ♪

♪ Let us battle until the walls crumble to dust ♪

♪ Come on, let's not waste time ♪

♪ Hey, I seek the essence of your words ♪

♪ My legs throb with pain as I wait alone carrying the world ♪

♪ A new dawn bloomed as a flower ♪

♪ With a gentle smile on the face ♪

♪ Every path walked and every wound borne is adorned with petals ♪

♪ Come, spread your wings and fly high ♪

♪ Let's craft a new world ♪

♪ Let us battle until the walls crumble to dust ♪

♪ Come on, let's not waste time ♪

♪ Hey, I seek the essence of your words ♪

♪ My legs throb with pain as I wait alone carrying the world ♪

-Who are you? -We're from the village office.

What’s it, sir?

We received a complaint regarding this land.

Who's its owner?

-Tony!-Yes?

Just a minute. He'll come now.

What’s the issue, sir?

We got a complaint that you've encroached on government land.

Encroached?

Sir, there has to be some mistake.

This land's owner's name is Murali.

We took it for lease.

That doesn't matter to us.

Since there's a complaint, you can't do anything without taking a clearance certificate.

But sir, how can you say so?

Wait, please talk to the owner.

That's not needed.

If you have any doubts, come to the village office tomorrow.

-Let's go. -Sir, we can sort it out now.

-Sir.. -Move, Chandran Sir is calling.

Gopi sir, there's some issue with that theatre road.

-Sir, please.. Just a minute. -We've been waiting for so long.

What about the others who are waiting?

Sir, we came before them.

This is a government office. Things don't work easily here.

Sir, please give us 5 minutes.

Government procedures take time, kids.

-Who’s the owner of the land? -He's out of station.

We had taken it on lease.

There's some issue with the title deed.

A resurvey might be needed.

Sir, the owner is travelling.

Let him come back.

-But sir... -It's not in your name, is it?

Sir, is there any solution?

Let's go.

Dude...

Even if Murali sir comes and submits all the documents...

they will delay this claiming issues in the title deed.

He was talking about some clearance certificate too.

So?

So it's better we pay them something and sort it out.

-Pay what? -Dude, we all are stuck in this.

That man is saying he would help us.

Come, talk to him.

Brother, didn't we talk just now?

Sir is on leave today. But I understand your situation.

I'll help you out.

It's a simple case. We can deal with it in a simple manner.

Hey, no cash dealings.

No cash dealings.

We had ordered four cushion chairs for village officer's room.

That's when you guys came.

Sir will not tell you anything directly.

But the bill should be in my name.

-Cushion chair? -Yes.

It's just a matter of 25,000 rupees.

Let youngsters come forward.

Only then it benefits us.

I'll solve this issue.

We got a notice from the village office that...

you're doing farming on illegal land.

Madam, it's not an illegal land.

Anyway, you'll have to stop your work there for now.

Madam, we started this with a lot of expectations.

Can you help us in some way?

You should have inquired properly before starting it.

I can't help you in this.

Bring the clearance certificate from the village office first.

Sir, can you please help us with this?

Didn't I already tell you that this would take time?

Sir, these chairs were sponsored by us..

What? This chair?

What do you mean?

We're the ones who bought it.

That peon had asked us to do it.

Get up!

I said get up!

His chair, my foot!

Get out!

Get out!

Why did you mention the chair to him?

-We thought he knew about it. -Everyone knows about it.

But give me some time to deal with it.

If it would take time, what was the need for the chairs?

Oh, I see!

I'll show you!

-I'll show you! -What are you saying?

-Hey! -Tony, no!

Tony, leave him.

Hop on.

Come on!

Tie this over there.

-Aniyan... -Yes?

Simon is behind this.

Didn't he mess with Simon once?

He's taking revenge now.

But we had solved that issue.

Even if the party says it's solved, they won't let go of an opportunity to take revenge.

Your brother is also involved in this, isn't he?

What's going on here?

-Sir, floriculture. -Oh!

Sir, what's the issue?

What plant is this?

How do we sort this out?

If he apologizes to him and pleads, maybe they will stop.

And we might have to pay them too.

Hey, come here.

I know these flowers are of no use.

Do you have ganja with you?

Sir, what are you saying? This is not ganja.

I don't want to sort this out like that.

Even that village officer is on their side.

It's easy to say that.

We have invested a lot in it.

But I can't fall at his feet.

Let me check first.

Sir!

Sir, please...

You're not gonna fly to the UK.

Didn't you go to Dinesh sir's house once?

Those chicks look good.

I don't mind paying you a visit occasionally.

Step back!

Stand aside!

Take their photos.

-Move them from there. -Stand here.

Yes, over there.

Stay there!

Move.

His goddamn business!

Go check over there.

Check the entire compound.

Farming it seems!

Sir, over there.

Not even a single leaf should remain.

Why are you silent?

Cat got your tongue?

Simon, I have been doing as you told me.

Rajeev has been taking my produce for the money you quoted.

And Benny, this is between us.

Why are you dragging them into this?

The excise had come today, accusing them of cultivating weed.

He and his friends have invested a lot of money in this.

Please end this here.

Ani, don’t you remember how he tried to act all smart that day?

Don't think we aren't capable of beating you up.

We were actually planning to give you something bigger some day...

That's when you yourself gave us an opportunity.

This is our place.

We are the ones who make the decisions here.

-His goddamn flower... -Hey, stop it.

We can sort this out.

Trust me.

You come back tomorrow.

There will be some more people here then.

You just need to fall at my feet in front of all of them.

This will get sorted then.

Got it, you idiot?

You!

Tony!

"Ganja Cultivation Masked as Floriculture"

Dear, what's all this? How will I face the people now?

-Dad, this is not true. -You better stop this.

We don’t want to chase trouble at this age.

You know how I managed to convince our parents, right?

Look at the news. I know it's not true.

You know it's not true. Can't you support me...

No, I can't support you anymore.

Clear the IELTS test at the earliest.

If I see you going behind this business again, I'll show you!

-Father, it's not like that. -Then how?

You've got a younger sister.

You better clear the exam, go abroad and save this family.

Mother, please...

I can't leave it halfway.

-Dear, please try to understand. -Why can't you support me?

Why are you saying so? Don’t you want to settle down in life?

Dad, if you say this again, I'll just leave.

-Where is the key? -Dad took it.

I'm the one who paid for it.

You can't use it for your ganja business.

They came home and made a scene, right?

Hey, it's nothing. Don't worry about that.

It's not a new thing.

Don't see it as just your issue.

This is something that everyone who hopes to work independently here goes through.

Dad...

Dad...

Dad, I'm ready to go abroad.

I'll live there.

I knew you would say this.

I wanted to hear you say this.

Where are those people who supported you?

The ones who took your side.

You're someone who knows to eat only if someone feeds you.

But they don't know this. That's why I wanted to send you abroad.

But you wanted to live here.

People who leave things halfway will never succeed in life.

It's better to die than run away from problems.

I didn't have to bow in front of anyone till now to raise you.

But my son is standing in front of me like a loser.

A person with courage will tackle the problems.

Not like you...

Inquilab!

Inquilab Zindabad!

♪ We are the wick that burns with undying might ♪

♪ We are the endless rain, seeded with fury ♪

♪ We are the rising song of winds of change ♪

-Hello, Sandeep sir.. -Yes, Tony?

-Sir, I need a help. -What's it?

Sir, I need the contact details of a few people.

Sure. Whose details?

♪ This is the wings of knowledge ♪

♪ This is the dance of the heart ♪

♪ This battle spreads ♪

♪ This ocean screams ♪

♪ This is a lightning strike ♪

♪ This is the truth of the society ♪

♪ This is the wings of knowledge ♪

♪ This is the dance of the heart ♪

♪ This battle spreads ♪

♪ This ocean screams ♪

♪ This is a lightning strike ♪

What happened?

What's your next plan?

Father...

I want to meet our chief minister.

Chief Minister?

Is there anyone else on your list?

It's a big procedure...

Maybe if we get someone to recommend for us...

So it's not possible for a common man to meet our CM without a recommendation?

Well...

You might be able to see him if you go to the secretariat.

Hey... can we do something like this?

The way we protest has to change first.

Then only decisions will be made.

♪ Here comes someone, cutting through the blaze of protest ♪

♪ The sun is burning up above like a guardian angel ♪

♪ Here comes someone, cutting through the blaze of protest ♪

♪ The sun is burning up above like a guardian angel ♪

Hey, what's this?

It's been 48 hours. I don't think we're going to get a reply.

Listen, should we go to the secretariat?

♪ There's an honest leader with a kind heart ♪

♪ The sun extended its hand to wipe away the sadness ♪

♪ The sun extended its hand to wipe away the sadness ♪

Sir, is it possible to meet the CM?

-What's the matter? -It's to give him a complaint.

-What complaint? -Sir, I want to meet him in person.

-Meet him in person? -Yes.

Apply online.

I already did that. But didn't get a response.

Hand your complaint over there. Or talk to the police.

Sir, I am ready to wait. I want to meet the CM.

If you have any complaint, hand it to them. Don't come back tomorrow.

♪ This is a land adorned with countless cities ♪

♪ On this land of hills, all religions are equal ♪

♪ This is a land adorned with countless cities ♪

♪ On this land of hills, all religions are equal ♪

♪ The land of hills is growing far and wide ♪

♪ We have an honest leader, like the sun that shines bright ♪

♪ The sun stands with a smile spread across its face ♪

-Sir, when's the CM coming? -That event got postponed.

-When will he be coming next? -I don't know.

-Hello, Tony... -I'm waiting outside.

-Tony, he has come. -I'll call you later.

-Move aside. -Sir!

Sir! Sir!

Please sir...

♪ We scaled the heights of talent, rising as the heart of wisdom ♪

♪ Small paths vanished, dreams darted forward ♪

♪ New beginnings blossom throughout this land ♪

♪ Someone is coming, cutting through the blaze of protest ♪

Our CM's hands are always clean.

The party secretary said these accusations can be cleared by one good deed from the CM.

There's a chance for a riot here.

The opposition claims that the aim of this plan is corruption.

"Chief Minister, the minister of corrupttion!"

"Chief Minister, the minister of corrupttion!"

The police cleared out the party workers who had arrived with black flags.

It's so crowded. Will it be possible to meet him?

We must meet him somehow.

Felix, everyone is waiting for the grand entry of the CM.

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!

-Move! -Tony!

Sir, don't hit him.

Sir, don't hit him.

Sir, please.

Tony! Tony!

Sir, don't hit him.

-Please, sir. -Stop it.

Sir, don't hit him.

Sir, don't hit him.

Tony...

Get up.

Get up!

♪ Horses will lend their thunder to our weary steps ♪

Take him from here!

Go!

Come!

Come.

♪ The season of flowers is searching for us ♪

♪ When we move around as the gentle breeze ♪

♪ The world reddens like the flower ♪

Inquilab!

♪ We are the wick that burns with undying might ♪

♪ We are the endless rain, seeded with fury ♪

How did it go?

Did you meet the minister?

You gave the complaint?

CM is not someone we common men can meet easily.

A common man might not be able to meet the CM easily.

But a CM can easily meet a common man if he wants.

Can't he?

♪ Here comes someone, cutting through the blaze of protest ♪

♪ The sun is burning up above like a guardian angel ♪

There have been mixed opinions about this in our society.

Is there politics behind it?

It's something that needs to be taken seriously.

It could have been done by one person or a group of people.

This was there in many places in the city and on social media.

If we want to protest against this government, we have our own ways to do it.

I think it was done by his party to get the sympathy of the people.

Kerala's own minister who was elected by the people, can be insulted in any way.

I think terrorists are behind this.

Whoever it is, we know to give a befitting reply.

I don't think political parties are behind this.

Something like this is happening for the first time in the history of Kerala politics.

MISSING

My name is Tony.

I'm behind that much-talked-about notice.

I don't belong to any political party.

This was not done to insult anyone.

I have a grievance.

I tried a lot to meet our CM to talk about that.

But I couldn't meet him.

It might have happened with a recommendation.

But is it right way?

Don't the common men who elected our CM be possible to meet him?

Of course.

I'm not blaming the CM for it.

He might not be even aware of this.

The truth is that common men's grievances are not heard inside the magical circle...

that has been formed by his party workers and supporters.

That's why I had to do this.

I want to meet the CM somehow.

Till then...

I'll continue with my protest.

Hello sir...

-Whats the update?-Sir, he'll be arrested in 10 minutes.

-No need. -Sir, our team is almost there.

It's not needed. I don't have any complaints.

Sir...

Don't take any action for the time being.

-Stephen.. -Yes, sir.

-Don't arrest him. -Okay, sir.

Don't you know you'll be arrested if you do such nonsense?

Then what am I supposed to do, sir?

If common men are not able to live here peacefully...

then what should we do?

What will I do if the entire population of Kerala starts doing this?

What's your complaint?

It's because I didn't have any interest in going abroad...

I started a venture here by putting in so much effort.

But the things my friends and I had to face...

We received a complaint regarding this land.

-I'll help you out. -We got a notice from the village office.

Get up!

It's the party!

We will have to pay them.

You've got any ganja?

We'll only decide the things here.

You might not be aware of such problems.

More than this...

there is something else that you should know.

Sir, how old is your daughter?

23.

She is also 23.

My name is Jyothy.

I'm from Pathanamthitta.

My family consists of my parents and my younger sister.

I was in the UK.

I had taken PSC exams until 2 years ago.

I even cleared it.

My family was so happy that day.

I saw my parents beaming with joy for the first time.

It was my dad's dream that I get a government job.

He distributed sweets to our neighbours.

Everyone had a lot of expectations.

Later, when we enquired about the job,

they said that position has no vacancy.

When we asked the reason, they didn't give us a clear answer.

I wrote PSC tests again.

I got selected this time too.

But I didn't get the job again.

Finally, I gave up my dream of getting a government job.

Later, my uncle suggested that I try going abroad.

When we inquired at a nearby agency, they said I don't need to write IELTS...

I just have to go there and study.

Then I'll get a job with a high salary.

For that they asked us for 30 lakh rupees.

That amount was beyond our means.

Yet...

By taking loans from banks and borrowing money from people...

my parents managed to arrange the money.

For me.

And I went to the UK.

Filled with hope.

But I was just one among a million people.

The situation there was different from what the agency portrayed.

I had to work in many supermarkets and hotels.

By doing the dishes and cleaning the toilets, I lived there somehow.

Forget my expense.

There was no point in staying there if I couldn’t send money to my parents every month.

I couldn't study. I went to the university only for one week.

Because of my mental and physical state....

I couldn't study anything.

If people on student visas work beyond the permitted hours...

the labour security will deport them.

I somehow managed to escape without getting caught many times.

But...

they caught me the last time.

And they sent me back to India.

But I haven't gone home.

I'm in Mumbai now.

The job I do here...

I...

I'm ashamed to say it.

I'm ending this.

I'm going to end everything.

I'm not doing this video to blame anyone.

But...

this is for the people who set out abroad with big dreams.

I've got only one thing to tell them.

There are many people who went there long ago and made it big.

But now...

it's filled with people like me.

I wish...

I wish I could work in my country.

My father...

My mother...

♪ Oh, snow flower ♪

♪ Your face shines in front of my eyes ♪

♪ "My life burns beneath the blistering sun ♪

♪ To give up this life one day ♪

♪ Tears build a castle in my heart ♪

♪ You can sleep there gently hereafter ♪

♪ Oh tiny petal, bearing thousands of dreams ♪

♪ Who's going to stay beside you till evening ♪

♪ Who's there with you to keep you company ♪

♪ Darling, you have gone on a journey ♪

More than 3 lakh students from Kerala go abroad each year.

We could have utilized their knowledge and skills for our country.

When you go for an election campaign...

there will be thousands of party workers behind you.

How many of them are below the age of 40?

Have you ever thought about how things would be after your time?

Still, there are many who trust you.

They might not attend your party meetings or shout slogans for you.

But it's because of the votes from such people that...

the ministers and MLA's are sitting on their chairs right now.

Don't turn a blind eye to it, at least now.

This year, 3 lakh students went abroad from here.

Next year it will be 5 lakh students.

And in 10 years?

Our Kerala will turn into a senior citizens' state.

Why would that be?

Sir, think about it.

Every vote you get should be based on the actions you do, not on your promises.

So for at least once...

try to win without sticking posters on walls.

♪ Enlighten the world with wisdom for the young ♪

♪ Stand by them without faltering ♪

♪ The roots dive deep inside the ground ♪

♪ Let it dive deep inside ♪

♪ The flowers bloom above us ♪

♪ Let it bloom ♪

After a few months

We're right now standing in front of the Trivandrum Press Club.

All three major political parties in Kerala are holding a joint press conference, which means it's something important.

It's the first time in the history of Kerala that...

the ruling party, opposition and the third front are holding a joint press meet.

What could be the reason?

Sir, Keralites are surprised by this sight.

We all are waiting to know what this is about.

Two great disasters have affected our state.

Flood and covid.

During that time...

we faced them bravely, irrespective of our politics, caste or religion.

A disaster like those...

perhaps something bigger has been lurking here for some time now.

If you take the entire households in Kerala...

in 70% of the houses, one or two members...

sometimes more than that live in foreign countries.

In most of the houses, it's just old people with no one to look after them.

We admit that it's the mistake of our political leaders, including me.

But are we the only ones who are responsible for it? Never!

The parents and teacher here...

the ones who went before them...

All of them are a part of it.

Even before a child is born, their parents decide...

in which foreign country he should live.

The situation of some of our people who went abroad is pathetic.

We say this with so much pride that...

wherever we go in this world, there will be Malayalis.

If this is going to continue...

there won't be any Malayalis in just one place.

That will be Kerala.

When we try to set up something here...

the government system sometimes makes us feel like quitting.

When things like that happen, you should stand up against them and bring it to our attention.

When one voice becomes the voice of many, it becomes more powerful.

Decisions will be made.

♪ Nights of pain, go away ♪

♪ Oh, flowery breeze, fly closer ♪

Youngsters have started saying this for fun.

United Kingdom of Kerala!

♪ We aimed for the blue yonder and seized it ♪

This is our land.

"When you hear the word Bharat, you should swell with pride"

"When you hear the word Kerala, your blood should boil"

So the knowledge and skills of our children should be utilised in our land.

If the politics, society, enterprises and health departments should sustain...

new generations should take over.

We conducted a study on why our students are leaving...

and why they are not interested in living here.

As a solution to it, we're introducing a new project to you.

♪ Oh, let it bloom ♪

♪ The leaves that inflicted pain bloomed wisdom ♪

♪ Paint the flowers with hues fiercely♪

♪ Sing this tale to the wind that blows this way ♪

♪ Oh, beautiful times, embrace us ♪

♪ We've got the whole world with us ♪

♪ Days and nights stood by us, staying guard ♪

♪ The heavens blushed in crimson fire ♪

♪ Our hearts speak only in the language of truth ♪

♪ Let us join hands and rise as fire ♪

♪ Let your voice fight for you ♪

The Great Youth in Kerala!

This is your last question.

Please tell us how you'll define life.

When I take my last breath

I want to recall my choices that mattered the most.

When I take my last breath

I want to recall the moment I made the most favourite decision of my life.

For the successful person that they knew...

When people gather around me during that time...

they should feel a sense of pride for having known a successful person.

There are countless paths to achieve this.

My decisions might hurt my loved ones a lot.

But in the end, one day...

I'll be able to see them looking at me with so much pride and happiness.

There are lots of ways in this world to achieve that.

My life should be a journey towards those findings.

Instead of living in a foreign country as an outsider...

I wish to live in my country, where I have complete freedom...

in this God's own country, which I feel is the most beautiful place in this world...

by facing whatever obstacles that come my way...

with my parents, siblings and friends.

It was this wish of mine that inspired me to make this movie.

♪ Come, spread your wings and fly high ♪

♪ Let's craft a new world ♪

♪ Let us battle until the walls crumble to dust ♪

♪ Even when you get drowned in these waves ♪

♪ Even when your steps falter ♪

♪ Keep walking with your head held high ♪

♪ Hey, I seek the essence of your words ♪

♪ My legs throb with pain as I wait alone carrying the world ♪

♪ It grows into a mighty tree, bearing fruits for us ♪

♪ Let's build a nest on it as birds ♪

♪ To sip the honey and to share it with others ♪

♪ Come with me as my companion ♪

♪ By staying guard in the sweet cage ♪

♪ Let's stay together on this journey ♪

♪ Our minds are burning with intensity ♪

♪ Blazing like an inferno ♪

♪ Whatever it is, we're ready to fight ♪