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Annai Sivagami Nagar, Ennore , Chennai

Get out of the way!

Venkat, how did all this happen?

Won't you guys listen? Get off the way

Is he a saint?

- Your name. - S. Venkatesan.

- Father's name. - Shanmugam.

Mother's name.

Indrani.

- Age. - 23.

Place of birth.

Speak up! Place of birth.

It's easy to be born.

It's even easier to die.

Surviving in-between is most difficult.

Dedaye, 90 Kms away from Rangoon

1988, Burma

Hello. Greetings

Greetings! I'm Indrani's husband.

Oh! Hold on. I'll call her.

Call Indra. She has a phone call from India.

Indra "ma". Phone call.

Hello! How are you?

I've been waiting for your call. Did you find a job yet?

I did. I sell fish every morning.

In the afternoon, I work as a broker in the gold market streets.

I've arranged for you all too to come here.

How are the kids?

They're doing great. It's dad! Say "Hi"!

Renu!

And, how's Venkat?

You little twits! Come back here!

Our lives never knew sadness, until the first separation.

Don't worry.

There are many more like us over there.

Be safe.

And so, I left the only home I knew for a land I knew nothing about.

Choney!

Wanderer! We bid you farewell.

The world is your motherland.

Oh wanderer! Son of these lands.

Your journey will take you home.

Our ride is here.

Where ever you wander, where ever you look.

The sky is what you make it out to be.

The trees, the birds, and the mountains are forever your's.

Fear not, for you are a man of the people.

Better days lie ahead.

For each ending is just a new beginning.

There is no journey without a path.

Believe, life will lead you on the right one.

There is no life without a journey.

And so, live on the wanderers.

Madras

I was one among the hundreds of thousands of Burmese Tamils...

...who immigrated to Madras between 1960 and 1990.

Annaisivagami nagar, Burma Tamils colony, Ennore, Chennai -600057

Don't cry dear

Please wait

Venkat, this is our home.

Look at our new house

Come, Shanmugam

Is this your wife? What's your name, dear?

Indrani!

Indrani, all of us in this colony are from Burma.

You'll be fine here.

Come

I'm Kumar. What's your name?

I'm Venkat.

Come on!

This is Venkat. He'll hang with us from now on.

This is Imphal. That's his brother, Nonphal.

This is Sasi. This is "Pillayar" (Lord Ganesha).

Don't call me "Pillayar" (Lord Ganesha).

I'm Manivannan. That's what you'll call me.

How dare you?

I've told him not to go with those boys to the beach.

What if he drowns in the tide?

I'll never hit you again.

We need to start our own shop. Build our own home.

And for that, you need to study and make it big.

Fresh fish!

We are going out to play

(Angry crowd scolding and hitting)

Let me go! Please

Venkat. Look, they're beating the crap out of someone. Hurry!

Don't hit me!

Wait, let me check it out.

What's wrong?

Look!

It's the truck driver's fault.

These guys drive like maniacs.

These accidents have become too frequent.

Dad!

Dad wake up

Dad wake up

I never felt a father's fake anger real affection ever after that.

Few years later

I was unemployed, waiting for any opportunity to come my way.

There were plenty of others too, jobless like me.

Hold on.

Our's is taller. Take a look.

Hey! Back off!

Who cares about height? It's about who pulls their weight.

You sure have "weight" on your side.

He may be a rival fan, but he's always on my side.

My best friend, Kumar.

Break it up! Khakis are here.

What's the ruckus for?

Same rivalry as our time. Different movie stars.

- Don't bother. - Let's go.

Kumaran. He runs an "Atho" stall every night in the hood.

His assistant, Nonpal.

Hey Kumar! Three "Athos" to go.

This is Kesavan. He had some clout in the hood once.

But only because of who he worked for.

Please sit.

Siya (Boss)! Why did you take the trouble?

It's fine. How's business?

Staying afloat.

Gunaseelan. Respectfully known as, Siya (boss).

Kesavan is only respected because he works for him.

Bro. He seems cool with you.

Can you ask him to give me a job?

Siya, Venkat and his family have been our tenants for years.

He's looking for work.

I studied economics for two years in college.

My mom couldn't afford the tuition further.

So I'm looking for a job. Any job is fine.

Burma folk?

They came in 1988. His father was a gold market salesman.

These kids are trouble.

A fight broke out yesterday.

Fan club rivalry.

Nothing like that. It was all in fun.

It's fine. Just keep it away from the market.

The market is where we earn our living.

Bring him to the shop tomorrow.

You got it? Party time! Where's the treat?

He hasn't even started. He's still broke!

Did I ask you to pay? It's my treat.

Just tell me you have nice shoes.

I have so much clout here it's like I own the place.

- Good evening, sir - Good evening

- How are you? - Fine, sir

- See you - Okay, sir

He owns this hotel. We're really tight.

Don't go there. Let's go.

My special entrance.

Sasi, the smartest of us. We call him Tip Top.

We call him that because of where he works, and what he wears.

You're a true friend.

It's Karaoke Night. There won't be any dance music.

Sorry man.

Dude, chill! We're good with the free booze.

Say, "Cheers."

[Singing in Burmese.]

I lose myself...

When I find you.

So you can find me when I am lost.

My heart pines...

The world declines.

Killing me softly as I see you go.

Look at him. Looks little and innocent.

But treats us in such a posh hotel without spending a penny!

Who is she?

That voice! That body!

Oh. She's a freelancer.

What? She sings for free? Don't you pay her?

Dude! "Freelancer" means she's not full-time.

I lose myself...

When I find you.

So you can find me when I'm lost.

Love you guys

This is Natasha & Team Signing off

Thank you every one

That chick...

She sang the first few lines in Burmese. Did you notice?

Really?

I was wasted after the first round. Did you notice?

Dude, I'll lie down here No not here, we've reached home

It's not every day a a girl just knocks you out.

Probably some rich kid. Out of my league.

Confidence!

You think this is a motel?

Move, mom! Get off my case.

Give him this.

You loiter around all day and come home for food.

How responsible!

Maybe, if you got a job, you could actually get your sister married off.

I got a job.

Doing what?

Buying used jewellery. Finding customers.

Like dad used to.

At Sowcarpet gold market.

14 grams. 920 miligrams.

Sell your old gold.

Get the old jewellery out.

I'll get them melted and sell them off.

Why today?

Crude oil prices are up. The dollar is weakening.

Gold will rise. Why not wait?

Siya liked me.

The market lingo, business tactics, the way of the bazaar...

He taught me a lot.

The road to success is in impressing the boss.

I have to deduct for the making and wastage.

Have some squid.

Is it tough, standing out in the sun yelling your head off?

Whatever. No big deal.

If only my father was alive to witness all this.

Like you're some big, respected official!

Tippu, don't be mean, man.

I feel his pain as a fatherless child.

Up your's!

Nonphal, pass me those sand crabs.

When will you take me to your club?

Let it shut down. Then I'll take you.

I got something that'll shock you!

Now what could that be?

Remember that chick we saw at your club?

- I followed her for a week. - That chick?

Turns out she doesn't live too far away.

Madhavaram K.K.R Town, 1st street

I thought she'd be filthy rich.

With an expensive car...

But she walked with her brother and waited for the bus.

Curious, I followed her into the bus.

Turns out, she teaches music to little kids.

So I grew a pair and decided to talk to her.

You spoke to her?

You're a rockstar, bro!

Thank you

I am Venkat, working in Rangoon Jewellers NSC Bose Road, Sowcarpet

- Do you take this bus every day? - Yeah.

We are friends hereon

She looked at me like I was a stalker and walked away.

Who the hell puts rice, lentils and coriander in Moinga Kowsway?

Go ahead, Dude.

Where's Venkat? Seems like a sharp kid.

Not really. It's all an act in front of you.

The moment you leave, he's gone.

I doubt he's interested in our work.

I told you I was going to open a bank account.

What's with the back-stabbing?

Why the hell would I do that?

Quiet!

Greetings

- Are they all here? - Yes, Sir.

Stop

Jeweller's association Chennai

For President post

Pusaram.

Do we agree?

Absolutely! We agree.

For Vice President, myself. Do we agree?

Absolutely! It's decided.

Next..For Treasurer...

Gunaseelan. Do we agree?

Yes, of course!

What's wrong with all of you?

That man lost 3 crores of our money saying he'd legitimize it.

He's put up a shop on the main road.

When will he return that money?

And you want to make him treasurer.

Come on, Arul. It's because of that loss...

That he's dealing used gold and let go of the main business.

That's when I learnt of Siya's massive debts in the market.

I don't care. Ask him to repay the association's money now.

Or let me be the treasurer.

Pusaram, he's right too. He should pay us back.

Please don't get angry.

Give me a couple of days.

I'll pay you back.

The money and position are not important.

My reputation is everything.

In two days, I'll have a plan to pay you back.

After that, whatever you decide, I will accept.

I've mortgaged the house papers and taken the cash.

I'll see you at home.

Don't make delay

Stop near that bridge.

Okay, Siya

I need to collect something.

Stay in the car.

Hello? I'm at Ajax Bridge. How long will you be?

Is it?

Who was that?

Get in the car.

Back up

- Venkat, let's go. - Get back in the car.

Let's go

No. Let's go

Pls get in

Boss, Get in.

Kumar! Trouble near Ajax Bridge. Hurry up.

Come fast men

Get there

Get Siya out of here!

Siya get in

Go, Siya

Please get in. He'll manage.

We can't just leave him here.

Kumar, help him.

Start the car

Who are you? Who sent you?

Gunaseelan. We're peers.

I made a mistake. Forgive me.

We can divide the market share equally.

What would you do if it was my neck and your dagger?

You tried to kill me.

Let me speak to Venkat.

What should we do with him?

Let them off with a warning.

Are you kidding me? They tried to kill you!

We're better than them.

He did beg for forgiveness.

Let's not escalate this.

Let him go.

Ok boss

Hey looks like Siya

Siya. What are you doing here?

Am I not welcome in your house?

Of course, you are. Welcome, madam.

Renu! Siya's here.

Welcome

Hi

I'll get mom.

What the hell is wrong with you? I heard you got into a fight.

Everyone's talking about it except you!

Siya's inside!

- Why didn't you say so? - Go inside!

Welcome. Please excuse the mess.

Renu, make some coffee.

You saved his life.

We owe you everything.

Siya, what's with all this?

Making fun of me

Thank you, my saviour.

Siya, you need to stop this.

I don't extend a hand to everyone.

Give me that.

Here, keys to my other shop.

You're not just a salesman.

You'll run my shop.

Take it!

Take your father's blessing.

I'm so grateful. Make a man out of him.

Take the van from our shed.

Take your friends along for help.

Boss had another shop in the same market

Tharni Import & Export

I was asked to take care of it

It's a Sunday. Just open the shop for good luck, and come home.

In this old shop...

We used to deal in gold imports.

Then, I got swayed by a financier...

And took 3 crores from our association...

And invested it in a movie to legitimize it.

The movie got shelved and I didn't get my money back.

All I had left was a huge debt.

That one wrong move has led to all this disgrace.

After yesterday, I've decided to put an end to all this.

I'm going to start importing gold again.

That shop has remained shut since I stopped bringing in gold.

I couldn't trust anyone with it.

I've mortgaged this house and some other property for cash.

I'm going to bring in some gold from Singapore and sell it here.

This is the only way I can pay my debts off.

Can you run that shop and help me out with this?

Siya, stop asking. Just say the word.

How much?

One.

Hey kid. Put this away.

When will you get there?

Around noon.

I'll take care of it.

We gave him all the money. How do we buy the gold?

Singapore

You were concerned about the money.

The paper mart "Chettiyar" and these people have an arrangement.

It's called "Hawala". A trust-based exchange network.

There might be some heat at the airport.

Don't worry. We'll reach it to you safely in a couple of days.

As promised, the gold was promptly delivered to us.

It was smuggled in without paying import duties.

And we re-sold it to local buyers.

What's the rate today?

Soon, people started seeking us out.

Got a fresh batch in. Get the cash ready.

In barely thirty days, we were all over the market.

Our phones wouldn't stop ringing.

The rate has gone up today.

Other merchants invested their money with us.

Our profits increased.

Siya used every penny to repay the association members.

Please come. Guna sent money?

- Total profit is 11 Lakhs. - What's 10% of it?

1 lakh 10 thousand.

Your salary.

Take this, mom

- Where is this from? - Business is good!

In those six months, I started respecting myself.

Earning a living gives one a sense of pride.

Venkat, Bro I need your help.

Can you come with me to my tuition centre tomorrow?

A goon is harassing me and my friend.

He threatened to pour acid on us if we didn't go out with him.

I'm scared. His name is Thilakan. He's very old too.

Is he Thilakan?

Yeah, why?

Ask him to stop harassing young girls.

Look at this bad ass! Threatening me.

Kiddo, leave

I'm sorry! I won't even go near those girls.

Who's your boss?

Aarumugam.

Where's Aarumugam?

Why?

I had to rough up Thilakan. I need to sort it out.

How dare you lay a hand on him?

You want me to call the Khakis instead?

Come. See what's going on

Please wait

It is that guy Look over there

What the hell is happening here?

He stabbed Thilakan.

Why's he still standing? Get the machete.

Sarcasm 'eh?

He harassed a young girl.

Hold on hold on

Girl? What?

That's my boss's daughter back there.

She's only seventeen.

He threatened to throw acid on her if she resisted him.

Why should women live in constant fear?

I asked him to back off.

He refused. I roughed him up.

- Where are you from? - Burma Nagar.

We got friends out there.

He was wrong.

I'll talk to him.

Next time, come directly to me. No machettes

Lay off my guys. Get out of here.

Brother. Venkat.

That was awesome! This is my friend.

That's her sister.

Venkat is like an elder brother to me.

Hi!

You guys go ahead Bye

Bye, brother

Thank you

You know I was so worried

I don't know how I would've dealt with this.

Sorry, I was a bit rude that day.

But we can be friends Friends?

The sky without you, is the fire that burns me through.

Every breath I take is for you.

The woman in you, defines the man in me.

My love, can't you see?

A moment in time.

Our eyes locked, our hands met.

Lost in you.

My sweet love...

You torture me sweetly.

Only you!

The flower that bloomed in my eyes.

The breeze that swept my tears dry.

The sky without you, is the fire that burns me through.

Every breath I take is for you.

The woman in you, defines the man in me.

My love, can't you see?

When I didn't see myself

I saw me through you

As the root immerse in sand

you engulfed my heart

No one knew the real me.

Until you, for all to see.

Your silence, my goddess...

Whisked me away like sand in the wind.

Glass doors on this side.

Gold items over here.

Some silver.

And some diamonds.

I have big dreams. Let's see if they come true.

All shall happen

For sure!

Syed Nawazuddin

I'm Manohar, Sir.

I'm Syed. Syed Nawazuddin.

I could have run this op' with my DRI officers.

But smugglers have eyes ears everywhere.

In most countries, gold reserves are kept in banks.

But in India, we lock it up in our homes.

This greed has led to a rise in illegal gold smuggling into India.

And in your jurisdiction, especially in and around Sowcarpet...

NSC Bose Road, and small Lanes like Kasi Chetty street, Mint street, Manady

It's happening under our noses.

Are all the business in the area into this?

No...no

Not all.

Some of them.

Gold is smuggled in from abroad and peddled locally.

Business is dictated by fluctuating rates.

They hide in plain sight, in broad daylight and peak business hours.

For them, it's business. For us, this is smuggling and gambling.

It's organized crime, with rules and their own association.

My main target is Gunaseelan.

He's resurfaced after laying low for a year.

If we nail him, we can apprehend the entire nexus.

Hey look, it's Natesan.

- Who the hell is that? - That chick, Natesan.

Her name is Natasha, you moron.

Hey, how've you been?

You're a big shot now.

Before, you'd follow me around everywhere.

Now, it's like I don't exist.

I'm still only after you.

This is the competition I'm auditioning for.

It can lead to singing in the movies.

It's my dream, you know?

Since you love music, I got you something.

iPod...for me?

Thank you so much

Let us in.

Manohar, nobody goes in or out.

I'm with a customer. This is disrespectful.

I know all about your customers and your business.

Manohar, search thoroughly.

Who are you?

She's a customer.

- Please leave. - Go

Did you not hear me? Leave!

You go home I'll call you later

Don't you hear?

- Open the locker. - Yes sir

There's nothing there.

Shut up!

Nothing here.

Just like I told you.

You'll slip, some day.

Who'll clean this up?

Sorry sir

Hello

Where are you? I need to see you.

Be at my place by 11:50.

I can't come so late to...

I knew what was coming.

Either I have to find another job...

Or I have to find another girl.

As usual, Natasha surprised me.

I just come back, okay

Come in. Why are you standing here?

Music and a party. What's the occasion?

It's my mom's birthday.

Even though she passed away, we still celebrate it.

Since we've grown close, I wanted you here.

Dad asked me to call you too.

Your information was wrong, Arul.

The shop was clean.

Your men must've tipped them off.

They're rookies. They'll slip soon.

So this is why you called. I was freaking out.

Why were you freaking out?

Because of what happened at the shop...

I feared, you wouldn't want to see me again.

I trust you.

Your business is yours.

Money isn't real Venkat Only seems real

Let it go. Like you told me that day...

Start your own shop. Something simple and small.

I never questioned if I was doing the right thing.

But for you, I want to do the right thing.

I'm just afraid you might get into trouble.

It's been on my mind. So I had to say it.

Sometimes, a small moment is all it takes to make a big decision.

That's what was on your mind. Do you know what's on mine?

What would that be?

Nothing

It's you mom's birthday. It'd be rude not to give you a gift.

Gift...?

No gift is not...

Dude, what if her dad saw you?

Natasha! Don't worry about me!

I will grow old and bald only with you.

I'll be fine!

Get in, before you hurt yourself.

I heard your son is a film student.

Siya got this from Singapore just for you.

Costs a bomb!

Make sure he studies hard. Education is everything.

Why are there cops outside Siya's house?

For our protection, Bro.

Hey, isn't that our "Pillayar"?

Hey, he's not the old chubster.

He's Head Constable, Manivannan!

Don't cops have a fitness test?

How does "Pillayar" become police?

Do you remember those seminars?

For widow remarriage schemes.

Do you know who pioneered it?

The mom of a guy I know.

I've heard of step-mothers.

But this guy had a step-father.

His widowed mom hooked up with a Burmese guy.

He couldn't bear it, so he runs an Atho stall and lives with grandma!

He's a cop! Are you crazy?

He started first

Sorry Manivannan. Are you okay?

We will show him one day

Which son is a student? Eldest right?

It's you! Not bad at all.

Someone from our hood studied well and became a cop.

- How are you? - I'm good, Siya.

You had a nickname, didn't you?

It's on the tip of my tongue.

Yeah, "Pillayar"!

Wasn't that it?

Manivannan, start the car.

Laughing? when I talk?

All I want, is to find a nice groom for my sister...

I'm doing alright with my girl too.

I'll just hang on till Siya repays his debts.

Then, set up a small shop in the market, where I started.

Once I make enough for it, I'll tell Siya I want out.

It's not like we're born gold smugglers.

We just gave it a shot.

What's up?

You always talk about finding such a great groom for your sister.

Is someone like me not good enough for her?

What did you say?

When we came to India, your grandma sheltered us.

When my father died, she fed us.

You got me a job and saved my life!

Who else could possibly be good enough for my sister?

You are our man

Cheers

I thought we could become family. That's all.

Not just family.

If I ever put up that shop, we'll be partners.

We'll be big shots in Sowcarpet!

And you...

Go catch fish.

I won't leave you

Try catch me now

Then we'll discuss about partnership

Stop there

Shut her mouth!

Remove her pants.

As if you are new

Turn his head!

Look at them

Look at you

It's all cool.

Filthy dogs!

You got some nerve!

Get your hands off her!

You are over reacting.

My pants!

Run, you sick swines!

Will kill you guys if next time

Underwear romeo

Let me complain to your mom

With sand crabs in tow...

A blazing party we throw!

Let's feel that beat.

My bro's hooked up, yo!

Journeyed from foreign lands...

A son of the soil.

He packs a punch!

And that's not just a hunch.

Atho and Moinga...

Our Burmese grub!

The way we dress...

Our stylish mess!

The hood's rockin'!

For this weddin'!

The town's partyin'!

Don't by shyin'!

Blessings and wishes for the Mr. and Mrs.

Shower your blessings...

On the man and his wife.

As Lord Peelikaan Muniyan watches over us.

Emptying our purses...

We shower them with gifts.

For each other we stand.

The cash we're countin'!

Damn, we're tirin'!

It's all for our own.

From those we love.

No Tom, Dick or Harry...

But a gem of a guy.

In the blink of an eye...

Scored! How sly?

Keep it together.

Hold on for ever.

It's about give and take.

Don't let it break.

Have a beer...

Fight, don't fear.

Hug, kiss, make-up...

Just don't break up!

Friends turning family.

You were always the one for me.

Pinch me, if it's a dream...

A match made in heaven, I'll scream!

Journeyed from foreign lands...

A son of the soil.

He packs a punch!

And that's not just a hunch.

(chorus verses)

Few days later

Guna, I'm impressed by how quickly you've repaid your debts.

You have a strong team.

Grab the opportunity. Do something big.

One big deal.

I'll ask the association to front you the cash.

I'm not getting any younger. I've been president for 14 years.

Make us some money in this deal. You'll be the next president.

Boss!

Good morning, sir

Greetings, sir

(sings a song in a mocking manner)

I never expected this.

I've got my reputation back.

They show me respect.

Pusaram is asking me to do that one big deal.

Those who mocked me, cheated me...

I'll get back at them with this deal.

The association will front us.

We'll import the gold and sell here so everyone can make money.

I need to get back what I lost.

I never expected this, just as I was about to get out.

With the money we make, start your own shop.

Siya used all his contacts to smuggle in gold in kilos.

It would be smuggled in by people clueless about what they were carrying.

Touring musicians.

Passengers.

Flight attendants.

Specialist smugglers.

And many such people brought us our gold.

We've brought in a lot of gold. It's a huge risk.

There's too much heat from the DRI.

We can't sell it here.

I've hit up an old contact in Rangoon.

Can you take the gold there?

If we can bring it into Chennai, Rangoon is no big deal.

It's our backyard.

If we do this right, a lot people will benefit.

They're going to Rangoon. Must be big.

We'll nab them at the airport.

You can load your cylinders.

I haven't forgotten what you said.

This one trip can fix everything.

I'll be a changed man once I'm back.

I love you

We set off to Rangoon, on the same route I traveled as kid to come to India.

Rajamundry

Chennai airport

Sir, they're not at the airport.

Calcutta

Siya had contacts everywhere.

Local dealers in every city were at our service.

We're halfway there, in Manipur.

IMPHAL - Manipur

Our next stop is Moreh.

Moreh

Moreh, a small town on the India-Burma border.

The last Indian town, this side of the border.

Here people from both the countries do trade

Moreh Market

Who are you calling?

Choney, my childhood friend. He has a shop here.

Choney, where are you?

Come here!

- How have you been? - All good.

- And at home? - All good.

Your friends?

Meet Tip Top and Kumar.

Greetings!

Your fake "mapotae" is ready.

It'sll be very useful to you here

Bro, what's he saying?

This "mapotae" is a local ID card.

With these, we can pass off as local Burmese Tamils.

Bro, my friends. Help them cross the border.

I've informed the driver.

I'll see you in Rangoon.

What are they going to do in Burma?

Bad omen, man.

Stick a turtle in his mouth!

Indian army's last border check point

Why stopping?

Where are you going?

Mandalay. What's inside?

Fruits

Open the door

Who is that? - Army

Permit paper? Ok

Bill copy?

You can leave now

India - Myanmar border region

- Border bridge? - Yes.

- We're in Burma? - As soon as we cross to the yellow side.

Mandalay

Get down.

I'll hop in front.

Rangoon. The land of my birth.

See how he's staring at us

Here only he said. We need to go in.

You made it!

- Yo Kaeney (Fool)! - It's Choney.

Boy am I glad to see you.

- This is it. - Great!

What is it?

We are Gunaseelan's men.

Come on in.

Siya, Guna's men are here.

Keep it down. Slowly.

What will they do with so much gold at this age?

Shut up. He's the local association president.

It's good.

All done, Siya. We have the money.

Super! Give me some time.

Stay nearby.

I'll tell you where to take the money.

Once you hand over the money, I'll take it from the papermart "Chettiyar" here

Give here

It won't fit here.

Check the bathroom. There may be a false ceiling.

How are you?

I miss you. When are you back?

Bro, keep chatting with your local chick.

I'm going after some international ones.

When are you taking me there?

Next time, but by flight.

Whatever you say.

Siya's calling.

Siya...?

Tell him I'm in the shower.

But first, a little gift.

What gift?

Okay, bye

Siya gave this address for the money drop.

We need to drop it off at 2 am.

2am, Yangon - Mandalay Highway

This is the police. Please pull over to the side.

- Cops? - Are they talking to us?

Don't stop. We'll get caught.

- What do we do? - Keep calm.

Say we're going to the Hindu temple.

Where to?

Hindu temple in Mandalay.

Step out of the car.

What are they saying?

Out! Come on!

Step into the light.

- Native town? - Daeria.

- Which temple are you going to? - Pelikan.

Check the car.

Are you carrying anything illegal?

- Drugs? - No, Sir.

Gold?

Any fake dollar, currency?

"Mapotae".

Yes here

Give men

Anything?

No. The car is clean.

Hereafter don't drive this fast You can go

Venkat, let's go.

Let's get out of here!

What's wrong with you?

The money!

Where's the money?

Where the hell is the money?

Where?

Where?

Where did it go?

Six Crores!

Where?...

Those cops must have stolen it.

Are you nuts? In front of all of us?

It's not even our money!

Venkat don't panic

We made the exchange and went straight to the hotel.

Venkat let's go to the hotel

Yes dude

Yes come. Lets check in the hotel

Careful. We will find it Take the car.

Excuse me.

Let me speak.

Can we see the room they stayed in?

There are new guests there.

We need to check it out.

Not possible.

We lost something.

Then please fill out this lost and found form.

We don't have time for all that!

Hey, come here.

Did you find anything while cleaning their room?

No, nothing.

What the hell do you mean?

Calm down

Why don't you call the police?

We can't go to the police.

I think the old lady played us.

She gave us the money and then had her men steal it.

I'm sure it is her. Let's go.

They will be dead meat if they'd cheated

The money is gone.

No one else knew about this deal.

I want my money. Where is it?

How dare you?

Don't forget who you're talking to.

Get out! Your 6 crores is peanuts for us

I warned you about these Tamils.

See how they behave.

- Watch it! - I dare you!

Hit me! I dare you.

Stop it. Calm down.

Leave now or I'll call Guna.

Don't. We'll leave. For now.

You better pray we find the money.

Calm down. I'll talk to him.

You need to calm down.

This association has done much bigger deals.

and no one here will stoop that low.

Distrust is never good for business.

With the military regime here..

they just might throw you in prison for tresspassing or smuggling.

You'll go in for years.

Go home.

Don't worry. We'll find it.

But how?

It could be your local friend too.

Oh just shut up.

I'm so lost.

We're wandering aimlessly.

What do you want me to do?

Venkat! Boss is calling man

No. Don't pick up

Who is it?

It's not safe for you to stay here.

You're here illegally.

Risky here. Go and come back quickly via passport and visa

Till then I'll keep looking for the money, buddy

Answer it. Let's just tell Siya.

Tell him what?

That I lost his entire life's earnings?

How do I tell him that?

Not telling him is worse.

Yeah. Just speak to him.

Kesavan is probably spinning stories about us already.

Talk to him.

I trusted you blindly.

You had ONE job!

We looked everywhere.

We threatened the hotel staff.

It was no use.

I still think it is the old lady and her gang.

They pretended to do business and then stole it from us.

They're millionaires. They don't need to steal from us.

This is pocket change for them.

Thete is a limit for everything, Siya

They've stolen the money and are putting up an act.

Leave them to me.

I'll bring their families in and break a few bones.

The money will automatically show up.

How can you say that?

I don't trust you either. Shall we bring your family in?

Up your's!

Calm down, All of you

Yes, sir.

Are your boys back?

Not yet.

Too many security checks, it seems.

They'll deliver the money in a couple of days and return.

It's everyone's investment capital That's why bothered.

I've nominated you for president.

It'll get confirmed in 4 days.

Let's finish this before that.

Of course, sir.

I never expected this.

I'm not pointing fingers.

You heard him.

You see what I'm going through?

Figure out something.

Anything!

We'll do whatever you ask us to do...

Don't ask me!

Stay away from the market and the hood.

We'll get screwed if the merchants find out.

I don't care what you do. I need the money in three days.

This is my only chance for presidency.

I can't stand insults further.

If word spreads that I screwed up again, I'll...

(stutters in sadness)

Boss..please boss..

You're going too easy on them.

Every rookie will cheat you.

Hey..If we don't get the money back..

I'll skin you alive!

6 crores!

Siya trusted me blindly.

I let him down.

Everything always starts so well for me.

And then, some how...

It all comes crashing down!

I was going to quit after this. All of it!

My mother had such high hopes.

Relax It's gonna be okay

It's an old office. My grandpa worked security here.

I used to bring chicks and get high here.

We'll be safe.

What dude?

I've never felt so helpless.

I felt the end was near.

We should've stayed in Rangoon.

Imagine the stories Kesavan would've spun.

We did the right thing.

We wouldn't be able to face anyone.

Not like it's any better now.

I have an idea. Hear me out.

What?

Those merchants like Pusaram have loads of cash at home.

We can break in and take a little from each one.

Are you trying to get us blacklisted from market? Use your head.

Let's see if you have a better idea.

- Did Choney call? - Nope.

Boss voice: If word spreads that I screwed up again, I'll.

I got it! This is it!

What now?

Remember we ran into my hotel owner?

He has a son.

Let's nab him. He's got a crapload of cash.

He'll pay.

If we get busted we'll be in for a long time!

You want to open a few more "Atho" stalls to earn the cash?

I think he's right.

My situation didn't give me the luxury to make a choice between which is right and wrong

So, what's your plan?

Now, you're talking!

We'll nab him when he goes swimming at his school.

We need to deal with the driver.

And as backup, we need a gun.

Where have you been?

Hurry up before anyone sees you.

Dhanasekhar!

Imphal!

Boys from the hood. Tip Top and "Atho" Kumar.

I know them.

Greetings

What can I do you for?

Blow or chicks? We got it all.

Chinese, Thai, Ukrain, Uzbek Russia, and local.

Say the word.

No, not chicks.

No chicks?

Something else?

Coke, ecstasy. Heaven awaits!

Not that

We need a gun.

Some clients you've brought me.

I've got it. But it's not cheap.

Okay

You didn't buy it from me.

Don't drag me into anything.

Okay

Made in Italy, Made in Germany Made in Meenjur, Manali (nearby hoods)

Bro, pick a cheap one.

13,500 Plus 1250 only

With bill?

No no.. I didn't mean to...

See you around

Why do you need a gun? What's going down?

As we're dealing with so much cash it's just for business safety.

Yes. Safety first! Dealing with a lot of cash? are you?

Don't even ask. It's raining cash! (frustrated tone)

Which way to Sholinganallur?

That's in the other direction...

Take the main road. Go little ahead..then..

There will be an U turn..Hey..

Move it!

Hey hey.. He's come

Hold this

Hold his legs Come on, quick

He's heavy man

Venkat, Start the car

Watch it!

Careful. His head.

Heavy like a sand bag

Like a whale he weighs, God

Wait outside.

Here, practice your lines.

We have your son.

If you want him alive...

You have 48 hours to come up with 6 crores.

We want it in 100s. Not withdrawn from a bank.

The serial numbers should be random.

With so many conditions, he won't want his son back!

Let him worry about that. Why are you so worked up?

You make the call then!

They'll recognize my voice!

Private number Put it on loudspeaker

Hello

I'm sure you understand what's going on.

We won't jerk you around and we expect the same in return.

6 Crores, cash.

Nothing more or less.

I'll call you back with details.

Keep the cops out of it.

Don't forget, you have another kid.

Put my son on! I'll get the cash.

That's it. 48 hours. And we're clear.

Inspector Manohar's phone bill.

With the statement

He's been tipping off Gunaseelan and Venkat regularly.

That's why they keep escaping us.

I'm taking him off the team.

Find me another cop from that area.

Someone clean, please.

Sorry, sir

Hello

David, asst.commisioner here. Is it Manivannan?

Sorry dude

Tomorrow 11:30pm. The broken bridge by the highway.

Drive yourself. Drop the money. Take your son.

Sure

I'll be there.

You'll get the money. Don't hurt our son, please.

What's that noise? Check it out!

Where's the kid?

He was just eating here man

Lock the main gate

Tippu..You check the back gate

Buddy? Is he there?

Not here Lets check inside again

Kid! You won't fit. Let's go.

Trying to escape? You smart kid?

He's just a kid. Don't hit him.

Grow a pair, you twits! Untie me and fight me like men!

'Just a kid', huh?

Will hang you upside down

The kid is trouble. Still a day to go.

We need to take turns watching him.

Bring the kid.

Hello

- Have you left? - Just about to.

- Is the cash ready? - Yes, of course!

No cops!

Not at all!

Coming alone?

Yes, alone!

Ask about our son

What about my son?

He's coming safe

You can start

I'm so nervous. Turn on the radio.

Ok

"Our topic of discussion today..."

"If you're home alone on a weekend, what all will you do?"

Lots of listeners are calling us.. Lets see who's..

Turn this off! What is this crap?

If I was home alone...

I would find a hot chick.

I would bring her home, and...

Stop it.

I was going to say I'll show my home around

Don't act so innocent.

Let it go man. How much original content will they come up with?

There's a lot of competition.

You too?

Have you thought about how we'll make the drop?

We got it covered.

Being so stuck up all the time isn't helping anything.

Yes he's right dude

Get your mind off it. Talk about something else.

Lets not get too conscious. Shut up man..

Switch on the light

It wasn't me!

It just went off!

What have you done?

Why'd you hit the damn brakes?

It's a stupid dog!

He's alive!

Is it?

Start the vehicle. Someone may spot us

Hit on the shoulders only Hey take care of him

Go fast dude

I saw a hospital on the way. Let's leave him there.

Put it in his pocket. His dad's number.

There.. here.. drop him over here

Come man

Hey.. you, fool!

Stupid Venkat Get inside the car

It's a small boy. Get the stretcher

Hello

We were on our way. Your son got hurt.

He's in Ponneri hospital.

We don't want the money. Go see your son.

Hello

Why did you load the gun?

A kid could be dead.

He'll live! You took your eyes off the road.

The cops will be on it. We're screwed!

I'll turn myself in.

It's Siya.

Don't answer.

Let's think.

What's up, Kesavan? Long time, no see.

You're playing the big leagues these days.

We're just selling used jewellery.

Oh, don't be so humble.

Gunaseelan's gang has quite the rep.

"Atho" Kumar and Tip Top were here.

They'd crap their pants seeing a knife.

They're buying guns now!

All because they work for you.

They did what?

Why'd they buy a gun?

Don't pretend. They told me about all the cash you're rolling in.

Ask Siya to give me a shot too. I'm not bad at business.

They bought a gun!

"Atho" Kumar has the nerve to tell him they're rolling in cash.

Why do they need a gun?

I warned you not to trust them.

I knew they'd be trouble.

I can earn back any amount of money.

I won't be cheated.

If they're trying to cheat me...

I'll make them beg for death.

Businessman's son's kidnapping and attempted murder.

The search for the culprits intensifies.

The motive could be a business rivalry...

Or a current or ex-employee...

Or an ex-employee looking to make a quick buck.

The police are leaving no stone unturned.

What about the kid?

Thank God. He's alive.

It's all over!

You guys will get off easy. Not me.

I'm so screwed!

They're looking into ex-employees.

I'm already pissed off! Shut it!

Siya is waiting for the money.

I don't know how he's coping.

Oh! You still plan to come up with the money?

Get real!

Shut up

Go ask him for some more time.

Not on the phone.

Face to face.

Don't look at me.

The cops must be looking for me.

All of us going together is risky

I'll go.

It's all on you, man.

If you can't buy time, at least ask Siya to shield us from the cops.

If it comes to that, I'll surrender.

I will not reveal anything

Stop saying that!

We're equally responsible.

Get going.

Careful dude

It's been three days.

He doesn't answer. He doesn't call.

And he's taken her husband along.

I thought he had finally straightened out.

He won't change.

No. He'll surely call.

I couldn't get through.

If he calls me, I'll let you know.

Drink up. Let's get some Biryani.

I'm craving some "Atho".

I'll beat the crap out of anyone who mentions "Atho".

Why does that piss you off so much?

Venkat and Sasi are alright.

But that swine, "Atho" Kumar...

Why does he care what we do?

He thinks he's a gangster.

When did a damn hawker start pushing us around?

We need to shut him up.

Or no one will take us seriously.

We'll lose all cred.

I don't care.

The hand he slapped me with...

I'm going to break it.

Why break it. We'll cut it off!

I've reached Tippu. I'm heading home first.

I'll meet Siya first thing in the morning.

Inform Venkat

Let's see what you've got!

You should've stayed out of it.

Who's that?

So badly injured

Where are Venkat and Sasi?

Why didn't you cry for help?

Why didn't you cry for help? Hang on brother

Manivannan! Come here!

What's with all the blood?

They stabbed Kumar.

Kumar?

What the hell happened?

Can you hear me?

Call an ambulance!

Dream Stay Hotel.

We kidnapped the boy.

We screwed up!

Call for a vehicle. Qucik

Venkat and Sasi are in danger.

Tell Siya.

You guys were doing alright. Why did you get into this?

Please inform Siya, "Manivannan".

Slow down

What did we do to deserve this?

An act of Karma?

Did I bring my grandson here to die like this?

Was it for this?

Renu, my dear

Indra. Your son used to be with him always What now?

Not able to bear this pain

Venkat! How could you let him die like that?

Am dying here

They have killed my dearest

My love has gone away

My soul has passed away

I'm going to kill the scoundrels who did this!

Where are you going?

I've already lost your dad.

Your sister lost her husband.

Who all will you kill?

They'll come back for you.

You're the only man left in the family!

Put it down!

Look.

I never questioned you all these days.

I don't care who did this to him.

Let it end now.

Before his corpse is brought home...

I don't want another one carried out.

Yes sir

I don't know who did it.

He was brutally stabbed.

Something about Dream Stay Hotel, a kidnapping...

That Sasi and Venkat are in danger.

Inform Siya "Manivannaa"

That's all he said. And then, in my lap, he just...

We always fought.

But he was a good guy.

Hey! Calm down

I am sorry, Manivannan

Calm down. Don't cry

Find out everything you can about this kidnapping.

- Ok? - Ok, sir

I'm Kumar. What's your name?

I'm Venkat.

Siya, I've known Venkat since childhood.

He's looking for work.

You're always talking about finding your sister some great groom.

Am I not good enough for her?

Venkat?

I know who killed him!

Why did we go to Rangoon?

Why did all this happen?

Why did we nab that kid?

Why? For all this?

It was those sick perverts! The ones we beat up at the beach.

They killed him.

- Is it? - Yes

I just found out.

- Where are they? - Nearby. Let's go!

Lets go now

Were you able to find out what the motive was behind the kidnapping?

They don't even know who the kidnappers are.

Turns out, that hotel owner is a money launderer.

He cleans up a lot of black money.

We getting closed somewhere

Anyhow in kidnap case,

Sasi and Venkat are the key to all of it.

Tell me..

The room next to our's was booked by Tip Top in his own name, 'Sasi'

The hotel staff saw him go in there.

Venkat are you on line?

Venkat are you there? You hear me?

Hey, come!

Why did you do it?

- Of all the people... - What?

What were you doing in the room next to our's?

Answer me.

Answer me now

Why do you think its in my name? What was I doing in the other room?

Just sometime back You asked me why all this was happening.

It was all planned.

Check the bathroom for a false ceiling.

Keep at it with your local chick.

I'm going to check out some international ones.

The money, the kidnapping, all went as per plan.

But that fool, Kumar! He had to screw it up!

I wasn't happy sending him to his death.

But he really messed it up.

It's a long term plan

It's all on you.

If it comes to that I'll surrender.

Why did you do it?

You guys will become family, business partners, set up a shop...

But I should just catch fish! How's that fair?

I have dreams too.

Siya was so good to us.

How could you betray him?

Gunaseelan tried to clean up 3 crores of association money...

through that hotel owner by investing in a movie.

But the hotel owner cheated Gunaseelan.

Gunaseelan started his operations back up out of desperation.

Yes, I got it

Gunaseelan was trying to recover the money he lost to the hotel owner.

He masterminded this and used those boys.

So, it is all about the kidnapping

Siya planted me in that hotel to get his money back.

He promised me his shop, but you came along!

Who is this guy? He's got guts!

Quit the hotel. I have a better plan.

He's a straight-up guy. He won't do it.

We'll make him do it.

All those who cheated me, insulted me...

I'll get back at them with this deal.

Instead of being loyal to me, they'll start their own business, is it?

He played you so he could extort double from the hotel owner.

I want the money in three days.

I'll turn myself in.

He wants to go to the cops.

If he goes to the cops, we're all screwed.

Split them up.

Send "Atho" Kumar here.

Whoever shows up first, get rid of them.

Sir

Venkat's gang killed "Atho" Kumar.

Kumar's gang is out for revenge.

I've received information.

It's a gang war.

Just go.

Ok, sir

- Is Gunaseelan here? - No, sir.

- Cover his house. - Sir!

- Right away. - Ok, sir

What happened? Are you hurt?

What didn't I do for you?

I saved your life.

I made your problems my own.

You killed Kumar. You corrupted Sasi.

You ruined my life!

I made a man out of you!

You made me….?

Calm down!

It's just business.

We can put it all on Kesavan and walk free.

I'll give you as many shops as you want.

Take this house too!

I'm loyal.

But I'm not a fool.

Don't!

Forgive me!

I'm an old man.

You're like my son.

Forgive me.

This one time.

You may not know what death does to a family.

I've lived through it since I was a kid.

The biggest pain was to realise that those closest to me betrayed me.

I wondered why I had to endure so much so early in life.

I could only think of one reason.

There are no good or bad people in this world

All are unfortunate people in search of fortune.

Venkatesan, on charges of kidnapping...

Illegal possession of a fire arm, attempted murder...

Even though you aren't implicitly involved.

You were an accessory.

On the recommendation of DRI officer Syed Nawazuddin...

Venkatesan is granted a reduced sentence of four years imprisonment.

It's easy to be born.

It's even easier to die.

Surviving in-between is most difficult.

4 years later

SHANMUGAM JEWELLERS.

Hi All the best

Hi Venkat.

Hope you like it.

The first 25 years of life teaches you to live the rest of it.

With that experience I can run this shop honestly

I can now differentate between those who wish me well...

And those trying to use me.

All thanks to the friendships, loss and betrayals I've survived.

Strength is not about crushing the powerless.

Strength lies in a man's ability to rise back up.

Subtitled by PHOENIX INSPIRED

Wanderer! We bid you farewell.

The world is your motherland.

Oh wanderer! Son of these lands.

Your journey will take you home.

Where ever you wander, where ever you look.

The sky is what you make it out to be.

The trees, the birds, and the mountains are forever your's.

Fear not, for you are a man of the people.

Better days lie ahead.

For each ending is just a new beginning.

There is no journey without a path.

Believe, life will lead you on the right one.

There is no life without a journey.

And so, live on the wanderers.