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Hello, friends!

The newly released movie, 'Bootcut, ' marks the acting debut of Vinayak Raj,

the son of director Bombay Raj, who gave us many hit films in the past.

Well, the movie didn't have any major hype.

Anyway... alright, the movie has just ended.

Let's go ask people for their opinion.

- Bro, how was the movie? - Awesome!

- Really? And the climax? - Heavy item!

-Bro, how was the movie? -Superb!

- It's good, chetta. - Chechi...

I didn't have any expectations. It was amazing.

-So it's good, right? -Yes, it is!

Bro, the movie... How was it?

So, this is your dad's "serious hospital case"?

Is it??

Why are you silent? It's you, right?

No, that isn't me.

You are such a liar!

They say everyone has seven doppelgangers out there.

But you, you're a limited edition!

Hey, girls are watching.

Don't ruin my image.

Let it get ruined. Why do you even need an image like that?

Not my image. Yours!

You're screaming like a cow.

Every Friday, you skip work to go to the movies.

Leaving me to run this place all alone!

If you're so crazy about movies, go act in one!

Why work here and ruin my business?

Damn! Useless fellow!

I would have...

What did you just say?

Oh no!

What did you just say?

Nothing. I didn't say a thing.

- Did you just swear at me? - No, no!

So what was it, then?

You said, "Go act in a movie, " and I said, "I would have. "

Oh, really? Then do this.

- Go on! Go right now! - Hey, hey...

Who's going to cast me in the movies?

I'll do my job right from now on.

Get out!

I said, get out!

Such a hopeless guy!

Hey! Watch where you're going, you idiot!

He's some migrant worker, dude.

[in Hindi] Hey bro, just go.

Wow! What a chick!

She's just a little girl, you oldie!

- Are you her father? - Yes!

Didn't Dummy show up?

No. I took off before he got there.

Why?

I got fired.

Well, this isn't your first time, is it?

Customers won't come in if they see his face, right?

Yes! That must be why nobody ever hires you!

Hey Spotty, we run our own business!

Yeah, right! A multinational company!

Tomato 100 for 2 kgs, 100 for 2 kgs! Ginger, ginger!

This is your "business, " right?

Perfect voice! Hire him.

You got screwed up at work, right? Hop in.

- Get lost! - Anyway, they gave you the boot.

Couldn't you have swiped two phones on your way out?

What are you saying? They'd notice if I took phones.

But they wouldn't miss a pair of headphones!

You're such a smart boy!

Wow, AirPods!

[GEMINI - Old "Circular Field"]

Whoo!

Yaay!

Out of the way, kid!

Hey Ashamma!

What's happening?

What is it?

I've been calling you for so long!

- My phone got switched off. - You and that phone of yours!

Has she gone mad?

-Don't hit me! -You're never here when I need you.

Tell me the matter before hitting!

My bicycle is missing.

So why is she beating him up for that?

Jyothi chechi went to get a Dairy Milk on my bicycle.

- She hasn't returned yet. - Oh!

What's the matter?

Do you know how long your sister's been gone?

I'm dying of worry over here.

But what's the point in hitting me?

Where is Dad?

Do you need anything else?

Half a kilo of dal!

Hey Ammal!

Did my daughter come here to buy some candy?

No, Kannappan!

-And a kilo of black gram too! -Okay!

Isn't she home?

No, she's not.

She might've gone to see some friends.

-How much black gram do you want? -One kilo!

Alright!

Hey, turn up the TV's volume.

-Huh? -Turn it up.

["Virumaandi" plays on TV]

No, no.

I wonder where she's gone!

I don't care. I just need my bicycle.

Chetta, they won't let me back in the house without the bicycle.

Just go, scram!

- Go! - Go home for now, dear.

- I'll talk to your parents. - Okay, okay.

Hey,

they've checked her friends' houses.

She hasn't gone to any of their places.

Did you hear from Dummy?

He must be tied up with something.

He's not picking up my calls.

Spotty, it's been way too long, right?

Why don't we inform the police?

I'm going to do it.

Hey, put up a post on Facebook.

- Should I? - Just do it.

Oh, dear God!

I'll make a lamp offering at the temple.

Please bring my child back to me.

- Jyothi K. - Age?

Twenty-three.

- Here, right? - Yes.

- Is this enough? - Yes.

Spotty!

- Hey! - Come here.

Jyothi is at Dummy's house!

Jyothi is at Dummy's house!

Jyothi is at Dummy's house!

♪ Viru Virumaandi... Virumaandi ♪

- Open the gate! Open it! - Spotty, take her away!

He eloped with my girl, and his whole family knew about it.

We only just found out ourselves!

Oh, cut the drama!

- Your family's full of frauds. - What is this, Mom!

Couldn't you find anyone other than this useless bum?!

Him and his piece-of-junk vehicle!

Yeah, right! As if your son is a pilot! Frog-face!

See!

He got close to you and stole your sister!

Don't even think about bringing another friend home again!

But he doesn't have any more sisters, right?

What's she talking about?

Hey, Ashamma! Nobody "stole" me!

This was my own decision.

You think you're old enough to call the shots now, huh?

There's no point in fighting about this here, Ashamma.

She's an adult.

Her decision is what matters.

Fine, let her decide.

She'll regret it later.

She might have had respectable proposals.

Yeah, right! As if proposals are pouring in.

Hey, watch your mouth!

Then what? Who would bother coming when they see you and our house?

I love him, and we're going to live together.

What is wrong with that?

There's nothing wrong with that!

Huh?! Oh!

Just great!

Ashamma...

If they're in love, let them be together.

Come.

Let's go.

♪ Isn't it a fort the green parrot made, Peck by peck, till the stones were laid? ♪

♪ Isn't it a small cut-out, all around, A circle where every side is bound? ♪

♪ Isn't it a fort the green parrot made, Peck by peck, till the stones were laid? ♪

♪ Isn't it a small cut-out, all around, A circle where every side is bound? ♪

♪ However hard the blows may start, Don't shed a tear, my steadfast heart ♪

♪ Wow, wow; this noble head, Is drawn with lines destiny has spread ♪

♪ However hard the blows may start, Don't shed a tear, my steadfast heart ♪

♪ Wow, wow; this noble head, Is drawn with lines destiny has spread ♪

♪ Fire, fire, fire, fire... These palaces burn with a consuming pyre ♪

♪ Fire, fire, fire, fire... A fight for hunger is their sole desire ♪

♪ People without a night or day, At the world's rim, they sway and sway ♪

♪ Blown by the wind, they fight to stay, Alive for just another day ♪

♪ O' those nameless kings... ♪

Hey!

Go home!

Chetta, the movie 'Gemini' was shot here, right?

Yes!

'Gemini' movie was shot right here.

Because of that, we got to act alongside Vikram sir.

That is how this place got the name 'Gemini'.

"O Podu!" [Punchline from "Gemini"]

♪ Hey, look around you, man! Whistles are flying across this land ♪

♪ This is where affection's born; I'm a king, you're a king; be sworn! ♪

♪ Come on, come on ♪

♪ Hey, in this burning sun's embrace, You work to death, yet keep your grace ♪

♪ Laugh through the pain life will bring; I'm a king, you're a king ♪

♪ Come on, come on ♪

♪ However hard the blows may start, Don't shed a tear, my steadfast heart ♪

♪ Wow, wow; this noble head, Is drawn with lines destiny has spread ♪

♪ However hard the blows may start, Don't shed a tear, my steadfast heart ♪

♪ Wow, wow; this noble head, Is drawn with lines destiny has spread ♪

[DESTINY]

Have Sonappan's wedding photos come in already?

- Yes. - Show me.

Play. It's your turn.

What is that thing on your face?

- Where? - There...

- Right here? - Yes.

- Here? - A bit lower.

It looks like a moustache from a cop movie!

Get lost, you moron!

- No work for you today? - Hey Spotty!

Hello?

Yes, what is it?

She got married a long time ago! Now hang up!

- There... in there. - You little bugger!

You still haven't deleted that post?

That one? I deleted it ages ago.

People are probably still sharing it!

You bugger! Wherever she goes, people from that place call me!

You're our go-to guy, aren't you?

So I put your number on the post.

"Go-to guy, " my foot!

Hey, get me the coin.

But Spotty... She chose Dummy!

Doesn't she have at least as much brain as you do?

- Who said he has brains? - Shut up, you dog!

You're all talking like he's the one who got them married.

Don't add fuel to the fire, Sudheesh.

You'll be coming to me for money this evening, won't you?

I'll show you fireworks then!

Hey, Oldie!

You've never bathed since birth, and now you've dyed your hair!?

You look like a black and white movie star!

Anyway, I look way better than you.

-Looking sharp, man! -Thank you!

Hey, please drop me at my college.

No, no. An electrician's at my place right now.

Please!

Electrician?

Yeah, there's no water from the tap.

That would be a "Plumber"!

The water tank's motor isn't working.

-Oh, then you're right! -Wait, I'm coming too.

I want that Python T-shirt.

Couldn't wash it, no water. I'll give it tomorrow.

-Hey! -Hey, wait, wait!

So, new tenants moved in, huh?

What's the girl like?

Come on, tell us.

Who told you about it?

Who else?

You did!

Let's go, shall we?

-Hey, move your hand! -Hey!

Come, there's still space.

Buzz off!

Why don't you call that puncture guy too?

- Hop in! - There's so much space left!

-I don't want to die with you! -Then, sit there and rot!

Hey, shortie! Lower your head!

Hey Dummy!

Hi there.

-Will we get to see her? -We're not leaving until we do.

Is that her mom?

Yes.

-Are they a Tamil family? -Yes.

But her dad's Malayali.

They're building a new house.

-A new house? -Yes.

Her dad is in Singapore.

Let him stay there.

Where is she?

-She? Show some respect! -All of you are here, right?

She must've left town after seeing your faces.

Hey, Oldie! What's her name?

I don't know all that.

The moment I saw her,

I ran to fix my hair.

Shouldn't ruin the first impression, you know!

Smart move. Otherwise, she would have called you grandpa!

Can we get someone to unload our things?

Sure!

-But it'll cost 10,000 Rupees. -Seriously? That much?

-This is so much work! - One minute.

-Isn't it? -Where's he off to?

Can't you lower the rate?

No way!

-Aunty... -That's the rate!

I'll get some guys to unload this.

You needn't pay them anything.

What?

-I got it. -Hold this!

Hold it, hold it.

Hold it.

Oh God!

Make it fast! Move it!

Speed, more speed!

-Make way, coming through! -You'll regret this, man!

Hey Flash!

-Lift it! -Yeeeaaahh!

No one asked you to yell!

-Lift it! -Move, move!

Up, not down!

Hey, Shortie! Don't act like Hulk! Lift only what you can.

Go collect your pension, you oldie!

Your dad doing okay?

Move, move!

Put it down.

Hey, no! Take it inside!

Don't you want to see her?

[in Tamil] Not here. Place it inside.

-Okay, Aunty. -Bring it in.

Just set it down for a sec!

Are we there yet?

-Where, where? Where is she? -Phew!

Oh my God!

-Son... -Yeah?

Leave that cushion here and go.

Here?

Oh crap!

Flash! That shortie's struggling with a suitcase. Go help him!

-Did you see her? -Nope!

Shucks! But I saw her this morning.

Did she vanish or something?

-What is it, son? -Nothing...

Could I get a broom to clean up the place?

Hang on. Sandhya has gone out to buy all that.

-Who? -Sandhya, my daughter.

-Sandhya…? -We're cleaning too?

-Huh! -We'll do it!

It's like our own house, right?

Shouldn't we take care of it?

You two go ahead and do that.

-Do you guys drink rubber milk? -Don't you like to clean?

-Of course, I like it. -Then, let's start. Come.

[singing a movie song]

Oh, you are on time today!

-What, I can't be on time? Move! -It's over there.

What happened? Where's your gang today?

Some girl moved in as a tenant at Oldie's place.

-My friends went to check her out. -Who is Oldie?

You know Shyam, right? We call him Oldie.

What weird names you guys have!

Why didn't you go too?

Why should I?

That girl looks like Nagavalli, the scary ghost!

Definitely not my type.

Need a bag?

-Yes. -That will be ₹15.

- Payment via cash or card? - UPI.

We don't accept UPI here.

Only card or cash.

[in Tamil] I just have my phone.

[in Tamil] We don't accept UPI here.

[in Tamil] Why?

[in Tamil] Well... that...

I know Malayalam. Just say it in Malayalam.

And I know Tamil as well.

Let them remain here then. I don't want them.

Uh... Sister!

You just said you don't accept it?

Well, we do now. Just do it.

So, us customers have to dance to your tunes, huh?

It's not like that.

If you don't buy them, I'll have to restock all this.

That's why.

Good luck with that!

Oh no!

Dear...

Hey! Bring that chair!

Are you alright, dear?

Sit down.

Are you okay?

Does it hurt?

Does it hurt?

Does it hurt??

Okay, got it. It hurts.

There's always some issue with UPI.

If it doesn't show up in the account, the owner will yell at us.

Let's do this.

We'll deliver it to your house.

We'll drop you home too.

Pay by cash when you get home.

Hey, put those items in the vehicle.

Why?

Just put them in quickly.

-Come on, get up. -She's always bossing me around!

Where to?

Didn't you mention a place earlier? Just go there.

Earlier?

I am the Nagavalli you were talking about!

I should've just gone to college!

Hey, Oldie!

Come, let's do some work!

-Give me a break! -Come, Sudheesh.

Just shut up!

I'm done here!

Oh, it's him?

Here you go!

Huh?! Aunty!

-Here's some chicken. -Okay.

-Mom! -Yeah!

We're off. Bye, Ashamma!

-Where are they going? -Oh...

They're off to a movie.

-Oh. -Yeah!

-Bye, Ashamma! -Okay.

[Malayalam movie playing on TV]

She said she's moving to the UK.

Probably because she's scared of you.

Apparently, you can study and work there.

She said she will take Sonappan with her after a year.

Then she'll take me too!

Ugh! This guy!

Why don't you try something like that?

For that, I'd have to find a girl who's going to the UK, right?

You could just try going abroad yourself!

I can't even get a decent job here.

UK is out of the question.

Just find out about it first.

We can decide the rest later.

Look at our daughter.

She's completely ruined her life.

Anyway,

there's no point in crying over it now.

Good things only come if you're lucky.

Not everyone gets to have a good life like you did, Ashamma.

Yeah, right! As if I've had so many good things in my life!

That Shivagiri Chettan had asked for my hand in marriage.

Huh! Dummy's dad?!

Yes.

Thinking I would be suffering here for my entire life if I married him,

I married this man who was working in the Gulf.

Thanks to his film craze,

he neither went to work in the Gulf

nor does he step out of this house.

This is what I've been saying.

Find a proper job,

and then build a house.

How much longer can we live in this dog kennel?

Maybe I'll come later.

-Hey, come. Come inside. -Who are you?

-Want to go abroad? Then come in! -Yeah. Why though?

Come, let me explain.

Get in, please!

Come in! I'll explain everything.

Come!

You're not scared of flying, are you?

Take a seat.

She will give you an exact brief now.

Clear up all your doubts, okay?

So, Sandhya... First day, first customer.

-All the best! -Hmm.

Carry on, sir. Carry on!

Yes sir. How can I help you?

Sir?

I want to go abroad.

I'd like to know the details.

Which country?

UK.

Which course?

Course...

Course!?

I've completed my graduation. So, what can I do?

PG!

Yeah! PG.

Specification?

Anything works.

Aviation?

Okay, aviation.

What did you think of when you came in here?

Don't you know anything about this?

I'm talking to you!

Dear Akka (Elder sister)...

A neighbour referred me here.

He said you'd explain everything.

(In Tamil) Please, help me!

Certainly.

We always treat our customers well.

Which course did you study?

B. Com

MBA is a good option. Shall we choose it?

East London University has a two-year course.

-You'll have to pass the IELTS test. -Wait!

Not that.

-How much will it cost totally? -Huh?

The total expense?

About 20 lakhs including the fees and other expenditures.

20 lakhs? Okay!

Hello?

There is no need to pay the full amount at once.

About 9 lakhs will be enough for now.

You can pay the rest by doing a part-time job there.

But I should have 9 lakhs with me now, right?

We will help you to get a loan arranged. Please sit.

This won't work!

Sit down.

Sit, you bloody...

Huh?

What are you staring at? Sit down!

Ugh, this guy!

Do you own a house or a plot?

I have a house.

It is sorted then!

You can get 5–8 lakhs as loan for a 5-cent house.

We will handle this. Don't worry.

(Chanting) Govinda! Gopala!

(Chanting continues)

Hello.

(Chanting continues)

I was innocent, and still they called me a thief!

I was innocent... eh?

Say it with sadness, not with pride, okay?

Okay, got it!

I was innocent, and still they called me a thief!

I was innocent, and still they called me a thief!

Here is your blood.

Thank you, Baby!

Why can't you pack everything when you leave from home?

I forget everything once I'm in character.

Acting is my fashion!

Passion!

-What? -It's passion!

Yeah, passion.

Hey! Come fast!

Everything is set here. Don't mess up the play, okay?

- Alright! - All the best!

(Chanting) Govinda! Gopala!

(Chanting continues)

Has it started? Huh?

-Yeah! -Let me see.

Damn! Can't get through this crowd.

-Mind your leg. -Don't stomp.

(Chanting) Govinda! Gopala!

Chandrikamma, Chandrikamma!

Hey, Chandrikamma!

Look here!

Come here. The view is great here.

Come! The view will be better from there.

I'm not coming. You go on.

-Come, dear. -Ashamma, we're going there, okay?

Come up! This way.

Tch!

She thinks she can see the whole world from that rooftop!

Look at her laughing at us!

-Looks good, no? -Absolutely!

When you build a house, build a two-storied one.

What?

-Yeah. -What's up with you?

You just have to watch the event from the top, right?

Come, let's go to Maniyan's rooftop.

I'm not coming to someone else's rooftop!

Damn!

You only have an issue with others' rooftop, right?

Come now!

Come, no?

-No, let go of me. -Come!

-Come! -Where?

-Make way! -Hey, where are you taking me?

Amma, see that!

Watch now!

(Chanting) Gopala! Govinda!

(Chanting continues)

Please, God! Make Sandhya fall for me!

Govinda! Gopala! Govinda!

(chanting continues)

Oh Maariyamma! (Village Goddess)

Save me! Save me!

Did you think we wouldn't find you if you escaped?

-Oh no! - Where are the sacred ornaments?

Oh my God! Oh no!

Oh God!

I was innocent, and still they called me a thief!

How can a loyal devotee steal the goddess' sacred ornaments?

Damn! It's badly burned now!

(sounds of play in background)

-Hey! -Yeah

Of all the houses for rent in our town,

why did Sandhya come to my house?

It's her fate!

No, no, no...

Oh, are you referring to the movie "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa" ?

-Yeah... -Eww!

Can you do me a favour now?

Ugh... what?

Just go to her and tell her...

that I jumped into the embers for her.

Eww!

Are you mad or what?

This is love, buddy! Love.

I can't do this!

Go tell the others.

No dude, I don't think they can do it.

You've got the skills for it.

You really can convince anyone!

You're really talented in acting, dude.

That's right though!

But, why should I do it?

(In Tamil) You're my best buddy, that's why!

I don't want to live under the name of a thief.

I hereby offer my life to my goddess.

(sounds of play in background)

Why is he acting like a perv?

What do I say now?

Dude, say it!

Please leave if you're not buying anything.

Nuisance!

What do you want?

Oh, it's you!

Why did you leave from the office suddenly yesterday?

I went to get cash, you know!

I cannot raise funds even if I mortgage my house.

Then, what should I do?

You want to go abroad now, right?

There are a lot of job opportunities there.

Some won't cost much either.

Why didn't you say it then?

Did you allow me to speak then?

If you're interested, bring your photo and other details to the office.

(in Tamil) I'll come tomorrow then.

Hmm.

-Say it, dude! -Akka!

What?

Sorry for that UPI issue.

Yeah, it's okay.

-Hey... -Hmm?

You know...

You know, people walk over these embers enduring all that pain,

just to fulfil their wishes, right?

But... look at that poor fellow!

His wish is going to remain unfulfilled.

Why?

You won't accept him, right?

-I don't get it. -Neither do I.

I already told him many times...

that you're way out of his league.

And you must already have a boyfriend, right?

Just like Malar from the movie Premam.

But, he won't listen to me.

Idiot!

Then Nagavalli… and now, Malar. Huh?

I hadn't seen you then.

Now, I did.

O' Mother Goddess!

Think of it, okay?

He's my buddy!

♪ A bouquet's bloom caught my sight, Like a bee, I came in flight ♪

♪ I'm racing for just one word from you Your blossom's dart has split me in two ♪

-Who? -Supermarket.

Sandhya!

- Who's that? - Cousin.

♪ You burn nearby with steady light, I long to sit beside your fire tonight ♪

♪ O blooming night, don't disappear! Come with nectar, stay right here ♪

♪ O blooming night, don't disappear! Come with nectar, stay right here ♪

-Shyam? -Sandhya!

What a surprise!

♪ From a seed did you bloom, a gem so bright? Did you see me step into your light? ♪

♪ Will you come in your pure grace? Will you come in time and place? ♪

What are you all even doing here? You haven't even brought a single customer!

If you can't do it, go find some other job!

He's getting on my nerves with this target talk.

What is this?

Your kindergarten photo won't work. Give me a new one.

Akka, will you give me a treat if I bring some customers?

♪ A bouquet's bloom caught my sight, Like a bee, I came in flight ♪

Can you give me your mobile number?

♪ I'm racing for just one word from you Your blossom's dart has split me in two ♪

♪ I roam like beetles under rain, Yearning for warmth again ♪

♪ You burn nearby with steady light, I long to sit beside your fire tonight ♪

Very good!

Akka!

Treat?

Stop calling me Akka all the time.

Sandhya, Treat!

Come!

♪ Who arrived like burning flame, And rewrote my fate and name? ♪

♪ She flipped my stars somehow, The one I need the most right now ♪

♪ A wave rolled in, kissed the sand, And lit a fire across the land ♪

♪ Should you go, what I'll endure Is hell's own fire; raw and pure ♪

Oh yeah! Throw the ball now!

Aim at his head even if it misses the stones.

Hey you! Get lost!

Hey Oldie! What are you doing?

Move that bike from there.

Hey you!

Move the bike I said!

-Are you deaf or what? -Give me your hand!

-Why? -Give me your hand!

No wonder, Sudheesh. Oldie is drunk!

-Drunk? Might be some syrup. -Hey, get lost!

Give me your hand!

Superb!

Bravo! Well done!

Thanks.

Hey Oldie! You got drunk alone, huh?

Stop fooling around and go home now!

You listen...

You too...

-Not you. -Why am I not in?

Go home then!

See this now.

Made my day.

Huh? Who is it?

Guess who made her day?

Hey, did you and Sandhya go for a movie date?

Say one more word and I'll smack you!

Leave him. What's the matter?

It's me!

What? You and Sandhya went out together?

-Yeah. -Seriously?

What? Can't we watch a movie?

Sure! You watch a movie, meet your girlfriend or whatever.

Why do I have to see all this?

Sandhya, blocked!

-Hey, we are just friends. - Oh, really? Friends?

Dude, that is the classic line right after you get busted!

Friend, bestie, sister!

I know you guys are in love, you moron!

They are in love?

Hey Spotty...

Did you take me to her office for this?

- Did he take you also? - He took me as well!

I've done all sorts of chores for her mom.

I even washed their toilet, you know?

-What about us? -You get lost!

We unloaded all that stuff, without even taking a penny!

Isn't it, Sudheesh? And now?

Hey Flash, he's drunk and rambling.

Yeah!

Is she mad to date me?

Correct! That's what I thought too.

That's why I dealt through you and not them.

So that I'll look better, you know.

But, Spotty....

It's a shame she doesn't even have as much sense as you do!

Might be her call...

Dude, buy me a quarter, please!

You recover from this shock first.

But, what does 'Made my Day' mean?

Want a tight slap? Get lost now!

I really don't understand, dude!

Get lost!

No, baby! Just hear me out.

I'm almost there!

I couldn't give it in that rush.

Sorry! Muah Muah!

Now don't be mad, okay? Please don't cut the call!

Hey! We'll handle everything!

You are ruining my marriage proposals.

Son! Drop the knife now.

It's dangerous!

Hey, no! It might hurt.

-I will kill you! -Oh no! Don't do it.

-Oh no! -Damn! Cut, cut, cut!

Damn it!

Who's that, disturbing my performance?

Sorry!

What is it, Spotty?

I came to take a photo.

Oh, is it?

We are shooting a short film here now.

You wait for some time, okay?

Okay.

Okay, ready? Let's go for a take then.

Okay, action!

I will kill you!

Son, should I check your horoscope for another match?

-Seriously? -Okay, cut!

Hey, Vimod, come inside now.

Vimod?

Vimod? Now! Come inside!

Come inside, Vimod!

Get in you....

There is no one here, man!

What? Where did he go?

Shucks! Where is this guy?

Hey Vimod!

Dude....

I think he left... He's refusing to answer when I call him.

That dummy was half-minded from the beginning.

Hey Maneesh...

-Found him? -He's gone.

Hey Praveen!

-Praveen, listen! -Hmm.

Who will we cast as the policeman now?

Shall I play a double role?

What do you say, Praveen?

You do your assigned role properly first.

Shucks!

Shall we postpone the shoot now?

You better complete this today itself!

How long can I shut the studio for this?

That fellow is already waiting, you see?

People already think this is an astrology centre now.

Damn it!

Praveen,

find someone and wrap this up!

His godforsaken short film!

Brother!

Would you like to act in my short film?

No, no, no!

-No need to be stressed. -No, I have to go to work.

See brother, it's no big deal. I will guide you thoroughly.

No bro, it won't work out.

Bro, how can you say that without giving it a try?

-Huh? -Indeed. Help us out, please!

Okay? Please, bro. Come on!

-I can't do it, man! -You can! Come on!

Swami, I'm Sub-Inspector Vishnubuddhan!

What's up, Buddha?

My gun's missing.

Where did it go?

-Swami, I said it's missing, right? -Huh?

Just check the astrological chart once now.

Otherwise, my suspension will become a dismissal!

Enough! This is exactly how you have to do it!

Okay!

-So, let's go for a take now. -Sure, let's do it!

-Ready! -Place the camera now!

-Let's go for this angle first. -Okay !

No, no, no!

This won't work.

What bro? What's up?

I can't do this, man!

Do what you just did.

I would have given it a try if there was no camera.

Bro, how can we shoot without a camera?

I can't face the camera, man!

What harm will a camera do to you?

-Huh? -See, I--

What's your problem, actually?

Huh?

I won't look good on camera.

See, brother...

We're not capturing your beauty with the camera.

We're capturing your performance. Come!

And, if you perform really well,

you will look good, naturally.

So, just nail it like you did before, okay?

Got it? Come on, let it come from within!

Hmm, all set?

Shall we go for a take?

Cool! Action!

My gun... Damn!

No issues! Let's go for another take.

Okay, ready?

Rolling! Action!

Just look into the camera now...

A gentle smile now!

Yes! A subtle, wicked smile.

Yes... that's it!

This is the problem.

Hmm?

What's the problem now, huh?

Oh my god!

You were superb, bro!

I simply did what you asked me to. That's all.

Have you done any acting before this?

I used to act in school plays.

Until eighth grade.

If my face hadn’t turned out like this, I would’ve…

- Hey, where are you?

Hello sister, I am in a hospital now.

I will call you back.

Okay!

Are you interested in acting in movies?

Who isn't interested to act in movies?

See this?

A movie audition is coming up at our town.

Just give it a try.

Are you kidding?

You go and tell them. It will be useful for them.

In which dark era are you living?

You think they cast people in movies just based on looks?

Times have changed!

See, my brother, if you have the talent, and are willing to work hard,

your looks don't matter.

For that, one needs to be lucky!

You came here to get a photo clicked, right?

And didn't you act now?

Just attend the audition, man!

If you’re chosen, your destiny will change.

Good morning!

Hmm.

Blessy sir's new movie just got released.

Shouldn't we go watch it?

Ashamma! Hey, Ashamma!

Ashamma!

Did you see my sandals?

Hey, have some mercy.

Not like it's for booze!

For heaven's sake!

-Here, take it! -Good lord!

-I'll be late. -Where are you off to?

I was looking for a job abroad, right? I've got an interview.

Are you going dressed like that?

Is this what you wear to an interview?

What? Isn't it cool?

Ultra cool!

Now go get changed!

-Listen. -Hmm?

You should be well dressed to land a good job.

It's not like going for a movie!

-Do you have ₹200 to lend? -Hey, Spotty! Got a date or what?

-You son of a... ! -Hey!

Get lost, you son of a clown!

Okay!

Here, keep this with you.

Stop swearing around with them and crack the interview.

Where's your interview?

Interview...

Bro, got 500 bucks to lend? It's an emergency!

Hello? Damn it!

Brother, where's the audition venue?

You need to register inside.

Thanks bro!

Hey bro!

You gave me 500 bucks the other day, right?

Can you lend 500 today too?

So, I can give you back 1000 bucks, no?

(Continues talking on phone)

Okay, next!

That way!

Hmm...

Fill in your details.

Write your name and phone number.

Hmm!

500 bucks!

There's a fee?

Yeah, registration fee!

Can you please adjust without it?

You can't register without paying it.

Huh, that's that. Okay?

Okay.

Hmm.

No bro! Nothing related to movies!

I quit it long back.

Can you send 400 bucks, then?

Then send me at least 300, no?

Huh? Okay! Thanks dude!

Oh yes! 500 bucks! Take left from there, okay?

Chitra! Fancy number, huh?

Excuse me! One second, please!

Brother, here's ₹430.

I'll Gpay the rest to your number, okay?

It'll just be ₹2 short!

-Hey, you see-- -No worries, okay? Keep it!

G-Pay number?

-What? -Your G-Pay number?

Hmm. Scan this quickly.

-Anchor Shine. -Actor Shine!

-Well, since I read it quickly-- -Idiot!

Hmm...

Hello?

-Hello? -Yes, tell me!

I've sent a list on WhatsApp.

Please deliver it home tomorrow!

Done!

Okay! Take left from there.

Thanks brother!

Hey, come here!

Untuck your shirt.

Come on, do it!

Hmm.

Alright, now roll up your sleeves.

Come on, hurry up!

Okay! You may go now.

Take left from there.

Go fast!

Dream on!

Rich look, beggar's life!

Listen, I've paid ₹2 for you, okay?

Come on now, hurry up!

Chithra, you continue!

So, you're from Palakkad?

-Yes, Palakkad. -Have you acted in movies before?

No.

Say that dialogue emotionally.

No need to cry and overdo it.

But, do it with sadness.

Okay!

Siddhu was my friend.

But... not anymore.

After that incident,

I never saw him again.

Good. Very nice.

So, the shoot will be on the 25th of this month.

In Palakkad itself.

-Am I selected? -Yeah!

Collect your gate pass at the registration desk.

Fine, you can go now!

Thank you sir!

Hey, hand me that paper.

Oh, yeah.

Sorry!

-Left from here, right? -Hmm.

-Got it? -Yeah!

(Shine counting cash)

Bro, I was told to say that I'm selected.

Yeah, yeah.

Don't you know you can't pick a ride from this stand?

She's my wife. What are you even saying?

You can pick her if you want.

But not from this stand!

Ask her to get in from the next junction.

My dear brother, I am serious.

Oh! You think we are kidding with you?

Sister, take that auto if you want to go.

Brother, this is my husband! I called him here.

She is coming from the hospital. Please understand.

Hey you! Don't get sentimental now, okay?

Don't try to act smart with us!

Always claiming it's his wife or daughter.

We've seen all these tricks!

-Her husband it seems! -Ew!

-Stop, stop! -Why are you talking like this?

What's happening here?

You think you can just run your mouth?

We'll do what we want. You try going with her from here.

What will you do, huh?

-You better leave from here. -Sister, you get in our auto.

No way! Come, let's go.

Hey, where do you think you are going?

Get in our auto now!

Why are you repeating the same thing, brother?

-You get lost! -Hey, brother!

Why are you making a scene? Let them go!

Who are you now, huh? Who are you?

-Get lost from here! -Why are you doing this?

(argument continues)

Hey!

This is a hospital compound. Back off now.

How is this fair, sir?

He's not from this stand.

We won't let outsiders pick rides from here.

Sir, let me explain...

Hey, shut your mouth!

Sir, we've been here since morning.

We hardly manage to get two rides a day.

How can we tolerate this from another auto driver, then?

Sir, this is my husband!

He came to pick me up.

They're creating unnecessary trouble.

It's not like that, sir.

I told you I'm coming from the hospital, right?

Sir, I'm pregnant!

Then why didn't you tell me?

I wanted to tell you after getting home.

-Hey, move that vehicle from here. -Sir--

I'm not well. I want to go home now.

Then you take her home.

Come!

Who are you?

-Huh? -A friend.

Sir, he is my brother-in-law.

Then, you too get inside.

Everyone disperse now!

Quick, quick! Disperse!

Fill this now!

Hey, don't waste it!

Try watching Goat Life. You'll know the value of water.

How was the interview?

There's another test next week.

I have to clear it!

Keep your expectations low.

You might clear it then.

Amma, she is pregnant!

-Really? -What's with the excitement?

It's natural for women to get pregnant.

Shouldn't we go see her?

Go on your own!

I'm not coming!

I'm not going anywhere!

She went off alone to get married, right?

Let her have the baby alone as well.

Carry on, carry on!

₹1230.

I said, ₹1230.

Keep all that inside.

I can bring it only until here.

It's home delivery.

Not door delivery, right?

Keep it inside!

Huh?

Hey! Why did you lock the door?

What's your problem, huh?

What problem? I don't have a problem!

Open the door! Someone might--

You don't answer my calls.

You come to my office when I am not there. Why?

Hey, if someone sees us, it will be a huge issue.

Please open the door!

-Please! -My mom will come anytime now.

Tell me before that or it will become an issue for sure.

Tsk!

My friends have been gossiping.

Why give them an opportunity…

We know we’re just good friends, don’t we?

Oh, so we are friends?

Exactly!

But what do those idiots know?

Hey! Have you never been in love before?

Yes, I have.

Who was she?

Leave it! Give me my money now so I can leave.

I won't pay you until you say it.

Okay...

Jiji...

Was it one-sided?

No. It was two-sided.

Oh! And then what happened?

What about it?

We were in love back in college.

Then, she got worried whether my spots were contagious.

So she dumped me.

Won't dump you.

No, she really did dump me.

I said, I won't dump you!

Don't want your money now?

Yeah!

Are you free this evening?

Evening...

-I will get late after work. -Oh!

Won't it be an issue if you are late for office?

No issues! I can handle it.

Tomorrow is Sunday, right? Shall we go somewhere?

Oh no! I can't take two days off back-to-back!

You just told me you are going for work today, right?

We just got started and you're lying already?

No!

Actually...

There's a film shoot today.

You can just tell me that you're going to watch a film shoot, right?

-I'm not going to just watch it. -Then what?

I'm actually going to act in it.

-Hey, don't kid me. -Seriously.

I got selected for a movie. Today's the shoot!

-You got selected for a movie? -Yeah!

Mother promise!

Superb! You could have said it earlier, no?

The thing is that...

When I was a kid, I acted in the movie ‘Gemini’ with my dad.

But when the movie released…

everyone else was in the movie, except me.

My bad luck! I told everyone I was in the movie.

I was mocked by everyone.

So I haven’t said things like that to anyone since.

Even if you don't tell others, you can tell me, right?

Don't lie to me again, okay?

-All the best. -Okay!

I would've taken leave if you had told me earlier.

See you!

Okay, let's go!

-Let's go back. -What's up?

Come on! Let's leave.

Don't you want to act?

I'm already shivering seeing all this!

Why?

I don't think I can do it.

What happened?

Look at that crowd! Feels like a temple fest.

I can't do anything with this much crowd around.

Get down!

I said get down!

How did they even select you?

I don't know.

They chose you because they saw something in you, right?

Don't worry! Do well, okay?

Go, go! Rock it!

Hey, it's not that. Sandhya?

-Hmm? -See, what I'm--

Bye!

Dude! When did you reach?

Just now.

What role did they cast you in?

Huh?

-Come! -Yeah.

Everybody, please pay attention.

Hello? Here, here...

Everybody listen here!

Everyone repeat the slogan after me, okay?

Don't turn around and look at the camera. Understood?

Who made you the assistant director here?

Idiot!

I just told you not to look at the camera, right?

Everyone ready?

Sir...

Everything's set. Let's go for a take.

Say action and do it yourself.

What? Any trouble?

Okay, sir.

Hold this.

Touch up, please!

We got scammed, right?

This is totally normal.

It's your first time, right? That's why.

Then why did you pay after knowing it's a scam?

I thought I'll get a good character at least in this one.

-Sir, I'm ready! -Oh, okay.

(clears throat)

Okay, roll camera!

It's rolling.

Action!

Down with the corrupt authorities!

Down with the corrupt authorities!

Does brutality have a score?

Does brutality have a score?

Hey, just do it before they scold you!

If such a score exists,

your score is 100/100.

Your score is 100/100.

Down with the corrupt authorities! Down with the corrupt authorities!

What rubbish costume is this?

Sir, can we take a photo?

-Let the shot be over, okay? -Sir...

Let the shot be over, man!

-Good morning, sir! -Hey, Vinayak!

So, this scene is about--

The protest following the boy's suicide

due to the management's harassment.

-Yes, yes, I know. -Okay.

You are addressing the students at the protest. The dialogue--

Here it is, sir.

I already read it.

This is so dramatic. Will it work?

It's the interval scene. Don't we need some drama in it?

It's a back-shot, right? I'll manage it with some gestures.

I'll do the dialogues in the front shot.

It'll be even better if the energy level is high!

Let me see. Come!

His father is a director. That arrogance shows!

Scoundrel!

-You proceed! -Okay, sir.

(Crew arranging junior artists)

Moron!

Is the frame okay, sir?

Not okay!

Give me the glasses.

-Okay, let's go for the shot. -Hi sir!

One minute, let me set the frame.

Isn't it done yet?

Hey, move to your right.

-Hey you! There, that side! -This side right?

Sir, this guy?

You place that blue shirt in front!

Sister, please move. Please!

Don't just stand there, come on!

-What's up? -Hold this!

-Hey, where are you going? -Wait, one minute.

-Hey, stay here! -Just a second!

-Is it okay now, sir? -Oh, enough!

-Brother. -Hmm?

Did you take money from me for this?

What happened now?

Did I pay ₹500 just to stand in the sun here?

Come!

-What? -Come!

Move!

Move!

Stay there!

Give me the script.

Hmm...

Here...

Go act out the entire dialogue standing there!

What say?

Can't do it, right?

Here you go. Then stay there, okay?

This is more than enough for guys like you.

Shine, brief the junior artists once.

Okay, sir.

So, as soon as Vinayak sir finishes his dialogue,

everyone must clap, okay?

Ready sir!

Okay, okay. Let's go for the shot.

- Come on, quick! - First position, please.

Move a bit!

Enough!

Roll camera!

-One minute, one minute! -Damn! This fellow!

Who put this guy in the front?

Huh?

- Who was it? - Who did it?

Who did it?

No idea, sir.

Hey Shine!

What is this? A horror movie?

I'm trying to compose a good frame and suddenly this!

Don't keep staring at me! Move that guy to the back!

Yes, sir. I'll move him right away.

Hey... come on. Come!

-Hurry up, man! -Ready sir, ready sir!

Put a better looking face up front now!

Okay, sir! Doing it now!

Is this guy okay, sir?

Yeah! Okay, okay.

Okay. You come here.

Move!

-Okay? -Okay, ready sir.

-Roll camera. -Rolling!

Action!

This protest isn’t ours alone!

It is for every student who will set foot on this campus in the future.

A thousand iron fists will rise against us!

We must face and overcome many challenges!

But do not lose heart!

March ahead!

As Gandhi once said,

"First, they ignore you.

Then, they laugh at you. They ridicule you.

After that, they will attack you.

But in the end, you will triumph!

INTERVAL

Hey, hey hey!

Hey! Get out of here!

I just finished cleaning here!

-What's going on? -Hey, my boy!

-What an amazing thing you've done! -Huh?!

I watched your short film.

You never even told me!

What's going on?

-You didn't show it to your mom?! -No.

Show it to her.

What for?

-Go on, show her. -What's this about?

Take out your phone.

Hand it over.

Take a look.

-What's this? -I'll tell you.

-Short film! -You ruined your life.

Now you want to ruin his as well?

What rubbish!

It's not rubbish. Acting is an art.

I'll smash your head with a pan!

-Asha! -Give that to me.

-Asha, what are you doing? -Cinema, my foot!

If I catch you doing this sort of thing again,

I will break both your legs!

You are not Asha! You are a Nirasha (disappointment)!

An utter disappointment!

And you're an utter loser!

Don't you worry.

You can't blame her for it.

Well...

The fault is entirely mine.

Listen!

This is all good so far.

But you must be very careful.

Many will claim they can get you a movie role for money.

Don't fall for traps like that, son.

You'll just end up broke and with your life in ruins, like me.

Hey, start announcing.

Tender mangoes! Tender mangoes!

Do you know where Jyothish lives?

Jyothish? Ask those guys over there.

They know him.

₹100 for two kilos!

-Ash gourd-- -Chetta!

-Ash-- -Do you know where Jyothish lives?

-Who? -Jyothish.

Do you know where Jyothish chettan lives?

-Jyothish? -Yes.

-Hey, who is that? -No idea.

We don't know him.

Damn!

Start recording.

Tomatoes! Tomatoes!

-Green chilli! Green chilli! -Jyothish chetta! Hey!

Dude, he was asking for Spotty!

What's up? Your phone is switched off.

My phone keeps turning off on its own.

It turns on only when it's in the mood!

-I called to say thanks. -What for?

If you weren't there for me,

my short film would never have released.

Thanks!

What's the matter?

Are you still upset about what happened at the shoot?

No, that's not it.

Don't dwell on it. Try to be active.

We have our next gig to do, right?

What for?

So I can be mocked in front of a hundred people?

I already get enough of that here.

I don't need more of it from other places, either.

Think of it as a learning experience, chetta.

Hey, I've had a thousand such lessons in my life.

I could write a textbook with all of them!

Didn't you say the film industry has changed?

Nothing has changed in the film industry.

And it's not going to change either.

Is that so!

Fine, you do this then.

Lock yourself up in your house.

Come out only when everything has changed.

Got it?

Hey, Spotty!

-Come here! -He's an actor now!

People have started to come asking for him.

What's up, Spotty? Heard your short film is out.

Aren't you going to tell us about it?

-A short film? -Yes.

-So you haven't seen it yet? -No. Show me.

It's pretty good, man!

Check it out.

Huh! Are you playing a cop, Spotty?

I have to go. I have work at the shop.

-Hey, just sit. -How much did you pay them?

Huh?!

They won't give you a role unless you pay them, right?

They wouldn't give you a role even if you paid!

Cut the crap, zip it, and get lost!

-Okay, Mr. Superstar! -Just sit.

Look at you, Spotty!

Short film, girlfriend!

You're living like a king!

It's the same old story.

The pretty girls always fall for the biggest losers!

-Yes. Just like your dad! -Huh?

Why did you have to bring my dad into it?

You've all been teasing me for long enough!

What's the problem if she fell for me?

The problem is not with you, it's with her!

What? What problem would she have?

Hey, hey! Why are you raising your voice?

Why are they mocking me?

They talk as if they're perfect.

Hey, Spotty... keep your voice down.

I will raise my voice. What will you do?

Let it go, Spotty. We're only messing with you because we like you.

There's a big difference between liking someone and mocking them.

-Wow! -What a punchline!

What is this, a short film?

What was that? "Liking" and "mocking"?

A line like that doesn't suit a face like yours, Spotty!

-Hey! -What?

-Never call me that again! -What?

-Don't call me Spotty again! -Huh?

- What else would we call a Spotty-- - Didn't I tell you not to call me that?

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

-Oh no! -Hey!

Let go of me!

-Hey! -How dare you?

-Hey! Leave him! -No, Sudheesh! No!

-How dare you hit me? -Leave him!

-Move aside! -Hey, hey, hey!

-Leave him! -Stop it!

-Stop it, I said! -Leave him!

-Get lost! Scram! -Let him go!

Get up and leave, Spotty!

-Are you crazy? -Move aside!

Move aside!

Have you all lost your minds?

Let go of me!

-Leave me! -Here they go again!

Get lost!

Hey! Why did you hit them?

Don't take it too far, Spotty!

"Too far"? Didn't I tell them to stop calling me that?

Look, I get what your problem is.

But you know how they are, right?

You understand what, exactly?

I get it, Spotty!

If you really get it, why did you just call me Spotty?

We're friends, right?

Doesn't matter who it is. I don't want to be called that.

Oh, I see! You've got a girlfriend and now you've changed!

Don't you guys call me 'Flash'?

So, should I hit you for that?

You moron!

You run at lightning speed, right?

So your name is a compliment.

It's not the same for me!

-Hey, Spotty! No game today? -Buzz off!

Watch where you are going!

What's with him?

Was he trying to kill me?

What? Cat got your tongue?

Listen! I will beat up my dad or even kill him.

Who is he to question me!

So what if you hit them?

Will they stop calling you that name?

They'll just mock you again, right?

If they do it again, I'll hit them again.

Oh! And what if they still don't stop?

Then I'll hit them again.

Which means...

you're going to be really busy.

-Busy? -Look...

You'll see them every day when you step out of your house.

They will call you that, and you will get into a fight.

Others will see this and start calling you that name too.

Then you'll have to fight them too.

That's a lot of work, isn't it?

Are you making fun of me?

You're the one who said you'd hit them for it, right?

If you do that, this is what will happen.

Then what should I do? Just stay quiet when they call me that?

Why do you even care what they say?

Why did you hit them?

Because they called you by that name, correct?

Yes.

Okay.

So, if you want others to respect your name, is hitting them enough?

Shouldn't you do something to make your name respectable?

So, what have you accomplished?

What have you done for yourself?

What can I do?

What do you like?

Tell me.

Don't laugh, just tell me.

I went to that acting gig the other day because I like it.

And I got thrown out of there too.

And like you said,

you think they'll stop mocking me if I make something of myself?

That guy shouting downstairs; can you still hear him?

Move up in life.

Then such baseless talk will no longer reach you.

♪ As you turn to a wave on this winding street ♪

♪ I'll be the shore where our souls will meet ♪

♪ In a distance that time can't erase, You are the seed in the earth's embrace ♪

♪ In a form that forever will stay, A vision of beauty passing my way ♪

♪ When the autumn leaves descend, I'll be your shade till the very end ♪

♪ Through the narrow path I'll endeavour, To flow as a season, like a river ♪

♪ As you draw near my sight, My sorrows fade like rain in light ♪

♪ With this love's unending glow, My heart will tremble soft and slow ♪

-So, you're committed now? -Yes.

Must be just for time-pass, right?

Not for time-pass. I'm serious about him.

Seriously? Him?

Why? What does he lack?

Like he has too much of everything.

You all look at him like he's flawed.

But he doesn't feel that way about himself at all.

That's his strength.

♪ You, my lady, are the melody Of the first breeze that came to me ♪

♪ I will be the words in rhyme, For your tune through endless time ♪

♪ On this night you arrived, like wine, The forest lit up with lightning's shine ♪

♪ You became my heart's desire so true, Tell me, what magic is woven in you? ♪

♪ You came with a world of wonder to share, And stood before me, beyond compare ♪

♪ Come closer now and sit with me, Sit softly here, where hearts are free ♪

♪ From this moment, we are one, Beneath the moon, beneath the sun ♪

♪ In a distance that time can't erase, You are the seed in the earth's embrace ♪

♪ In a form that forever will stay, A vision of beauty passing my way ♪

♪ When the autumn leaves descend, I'll be your shade till the very end ♪

♪ Through the narrow path I'll endeavour, To flow as a season, like a river ♪

♪ As you draw near my sight, My sorrows fade like rain in light ♪

♪ With this love's unending glow, My heart will tremble soft and slow ♪

-Uncle, see that? -Hey, get down!

Hey you! Stay there!

I'm talking to you! Where are you going?

-Who are you? -Huh?

Why are you here? Answer me!

What were you doing here at this time of night?

Answer me! Who are you?

-I was simply... -"Simply" what?

Why did you "simply" jump over the wall?

What did you come here to steal?

No... stealing... I...

Open your mouth! Why are you looking over there?

Leave him, Shakthi.

Spit it out!

What are you staring at?

Why did you come here?

I just came to meet Shyam.

-By jumping the wall? -Shyam?

Aunty, tell the guy downstairs to come outside.

They've all gone to Palani.

They went to Palani?

So what's your next excuse?

-Say it! Open your mouth and speak! -Hey!

He's a friend of the boy who lives downstairs.

He comes here often.

Why are you making a scene on the road?

Come upstairs now.

-Let's go. -I don't like the look of your face.

Get lost!

You look like a thief! Scram!

Hey! Get out of here!

Are you gonna leave or not?

Stop gawking around here. Go on, now!

Anyway, we should be careful.

These days, thieves scout houses during the day and rob them at night.

That kind of news is all over the TV.

Yeah. Also, he looks very suspicious.

Grab that bag.

Why are you standing there as if you didn't see me?

I'm starving. Come, let's eat.

Hey... sorry.

I didn't think that they will show up yesterday.

Hello? I'm talking to you.

What is it?

-Sorry. -Okay.

If you have something on your mind, just say it.

There's nothing on my mind.

Are you angry with me?

I'm not angry at anyone.

I can tell by your face that you're angry with me.

Why are you lying to me?

How would you know if I'm angry?

Don't judge me by my face, just like your family does.

Understood?

What can I do if he acted that way?

What can you do? You can only stand there and watch, right?

That's all you can do, whether they call me a thief or beat me up.

You'll just stand upstairs and watch like a Goddess,

offering nothing but your presence!

So you mean I should have said that you had come to see me?

Yes, you should have said that. What's the big deal?

You lecture me constantly. Can't you do something?

That's not it.

So why couldn't you just say I was there to meet you?

Why? Are you ashamed to tell your parents about us?

Oh, that's right. I'm not rich or good-looking, am I?

Adding filters on your photos isn't enough.

First, you need to change what's inside you.

Dude, come on!

Hey, hey!

Hey, Dalmatian!

You could only find my girl to fall in love with?

-Hey, Sudheesh! -Yes.

Let him take a few punches.

Dude, they're beating him up!

It's not you getting beaten up, right?

Shut up and play!

Come on, play!

Throw it here!

You follow her on Insta and she follows you back.

But I've been following her since childhood!

You have the nerve to get between us!

Hey!

Who did that?

Play more carefully!

Hey, grab him properly!

Hey!

All okay?

Yes!

Yes, yes!

Come on, throw it!

Come on, hit it!

Hey Shakthi!

What happened to you? Hey!

Hey, what were you doing?

Throw, throw, throw!

What a great throw!

-That's it! -Yaaay!

Hey, Superb! Superb!

Hey!

-Get up! -Hey...

Pick that guy up and get out of here!

Otherwise, they will throw marbles--

Hey, lift him! Lift him!

Let's get out of here.

Come, hurry!

What was all that about?

You got beaten up pretty badly, huh?

Don't worry about it.

Just take a hot bath when you get home.

If I weren't so tall, I would've hit them myself.

Here, drink some water.

-Here you go. -Take it.

Give it to me.

Here you go.

Drink up.

-Hey Sudheesh... -Yes?

-Who were those guys? -I don't know.

Probably some new friends of his.

♪ O purple flower up on the hill ♪

♪ I'm the white lotus in valleys still ♪

♪ The distance between us asks in vain ♪

♪ “When will the two be one again?” ♪

♪ The shore stands still in quiet array ♪

♪ O purple flower, far away ♪

Your name and details, please.

Name: Jyothish K. N.

I've come from Palakkad.

-Nihal... Thiruvananthapuram. -Okay, you can leave now!

Go on!

♪ O fire, O fire, don't cease, don't swell ♪

♪ Don't scorch the bloom with your heated spell ♪

♪ O fire, O fire, don't cease, don't swell ♪

♪ Don't scorch the bloom with your heated spell ♪

♪ Without a door to open wide ♪

♪ Without your laughter by my side ♪

♪ I'm the purple bloom where the hill winds sigh ♪

♪ You are the white lotus where waters lie ♪

You're looking gorgeous!

A Vijay Sethupathi movie just came out.

Shouldn't we go watch it?

Your daughter's releasing something soon, right?

Don't you want to see that?

There's still time for that release, right?

And that hasn't got a big fanbase, right?

-Hey, Ashamma! -Yeah?

-What is it? -I need ₹2,000.

Haha... in your dreams!

I need it to apply for a passport.

Come. I'll borrow it from Binu.

₹2000?

-Ashamma... -What?

Vijay Sethupathi...

Book five tickets for the evening show.

Five tickets?

Yeah. Just get them.

Let's go!

-Hello? -Hello.

-Is this Jyothish? -Yes.

Okay. My name is Navneet.

I work as an assistant director in movies.

Okay. Tell me, chetta.

We saw your short film.

Actually, we've been trying to contact you for a while.

We only managed to reach you today.

Well, my phone has been faulty, chetta.

-Is it?

The pre-production of our movie is happening in Thrissur.

So, for one of the characters,

can you come and attend an audition today?

-Hello?

-Hello? -No, chetta.

I'm off to get some work done.

-Is it? -Yes.

The director liked your performance.

That's the reason I called.

Hmm. No issues, bro. Okay.

Okay.

If it happens, it's gonna be one for the books.

Hey, Saint!

We; father and son, are about to take an exam.

Wish us all the best now!

(Theme from "Pranchiyettan and the Saint" plays)

[Palakkad to Thrissur]

[Palakkad to Thrissur]

Come on, get in! Get in!

Get in! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Hey kiddo! Heading to Thrissur?

No, chetta.

Come on, get in! Get in! Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Come on, get in! Get in! Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Come quickly! Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Come quickly! Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

Has the Thrissur bus left, son?

-Huh? -Has the Thrissur bus left already?

Come quickly! Thrissur! Thrissur! Thrissur!

(driver continues calling)

-Hello. I'm Vimal, the director. - Hi, sir.

Your performance in that short film was excellent.

Thank you.

It was me who called. Navneet.

You had a guy who never laughs crying with laughter here.

-Right, Shine bro? -Hahahaha.

Come, have a seat.

Scoundrel!

Not you, I was talking about myself.

I was hoping to get that role.

I wouldn't have laughed if I knew this!

-Shall we run through the scene? -Yeah, let's do it.

-Good heavens! -Huh?

Shibuchayan is here!

Put him there.

Look! Here's your hero!

Let's get started and wrap up the shoot as fast as we can.

If not, he'll give us the slip again.

Sir, won't it be a problem keeping him here like this?

I once held his father, Bombay Rajan, captive like this to make him direct.

-So, believe me, I can manage him! -Bro... - Don't touch!

It's me! It's me!

Vimal!

Vimal...

Everything's on track, right?

So, shouldn't we start the movie?

We were on that very topic.

Hello, Shibu sir! When did you arrive?

Right, we need to have a discussion.

We need to!

Ah! Hello, baby!

I'm in India.

No, no, no. Not coming.

What on earth has he smoked up?

Why on earth did I sign up for this movie?!

Who is he?

Sir, he came for the audition.

Oh...

Okay!

Is that makeup on his face?

No, sir. They are real.

Oh.

That's good.

Having someone like him in our movie will be good.

It will be politically correct.

Alright, let's begin.

-Jyothish-- -Wait a second!

I'll do it.

Go on, cry for us.

Come on. Just cry.

Give us a good cry.

Sir, doing it suddenly might be difficult.

We could give him some content and--

Oh, come on! Do you give content when you direct?

Well, okay then. I'll give some content.

Imagine your dad just died.

Cry now.

Cry emotionally.

Bring it on!

Oh, no!

I didn't ask you to make weird faces like that.

I told you to cry.

Sheesh!

Damn! You don't even know how to do that? What is this, son!

Fine, I'll give you an easy one.

Let's hear you laugh.

Ah, exactly like that!

Laugh like that.

Come on, laugh.

In the movies, if they tell you to laugh, you laugh.

If they tell you to cry, you cry.

Laugh like that guy!

I said, laugh!

Laugh like that!

Hey! Why can't you laugh?

I can't do it, sir.

How can I trust these guys and invest money in this movie?

What a joke of an audition!

Even he can't draw a crowd;

and you want this guy with his paint peeling off?

Sir...

Leave.

You can go, son!

Where do you find such specimens?

You must have searched really hard for this one!

Are you on the same stuff as our hero?

Are you all morons?

-Have you kept my passport in it? -I've put it inside this bag.

Pack this as well.

I already packed pickles, Ashamma.

Take this too.

You won't find these things over there.

Hey, hurry up.

Yes, I'm leaving right after dinner.

How was the movie, Uncle?

It had so many twists.

You take her to the airport, then we'll go watch it again.

Okay.

Do you want to join?

-Come, sit here. -Look, Sir is here!

Welcome home, my son!

Where were you?

Do you know how many times I called?

My phone was switched off.

Just change your phone.

Shall I get you some food?

-You ate? -We just ate.

You go ahead.

-Did you cook? -No, we bought some Biriyani.

Phew! Then we're safe!

Here you go.

-Water... -Okay.

Hey! I saw you on a bus heading to Thrissur.

Where did you go?

I got a sudden call for an audition.

So I went there for that.

Really? Did you get the role?

No.

What did you tell me when you were leaving?

What?

What did you tell me?

You took money from me saying you needed it for your passport, right?

I will do it tomorrow.

I'll get it done tomorrow, okay?

Where's the money I gave you?

Is this all the money I gave you?

I spent the rest when I went for that audition.

Hey! I earn that money by picking scraps and leftovers!

-And you spend it so carelessly! -What are you doing, Mom?

Move!

-Asha! -Leave him, Mom!

Get off! Why are you hitting me?

If I repay you, will you be satisfied?

Let it go, kiddo.

-You be quiet! -I don't want your money!

I just want to see you succeed in life!

But I don't see that happening!

She eloped with someone and threw her life away.

And now you're following in your father's footsteps!

Other people are finding ways to get ahead in life.

You just go on begging for roles and end up with squat.

Don't tell me to look at others and be like them!

I'll do what I want.

You're always nagging me about building a house.

There's no peace in this house, and you want to build another?

You were smart to get out of this house!

At least you got away from all this!

Hey!

This house isn't the thing that needs changing.

It's your mindset!

Always trying to live like other people will only lead to a wasted life!

So, what do you think?

That they'll make you a movie star?

Once they see your face, that's the end of it.

Come on! Come on!

-What is it, Shyam? -Sandhya...

Did Jyothish show up there?

No. Why?

Well, his mom just called me.

He took off from home last night.

He hasn't come back yet.

Hello?

-Hello? -Yeah...

-Let me know if you hear from him. -Okay, Shyam.

-Where are you going? -I'll be right back, Dad.

Hello, Shyam. Did you find him?

No, Sandhya. We looked everywhere. But...

-We couldn't find him. -Did you check in the shop?

He hasn't gone there. Wonder where the hell he is!

Hey, you!

What are you doing here?

I've been looking all over for you!

Are you putting on this act to get over an argument?

Are you crazy? Everyone's been looking for you since this morning!

Aren't you ashamed?

Hey, I'm talking to you. Face me and talk!

What is your problem?

Tell me what your problem is!

Do you know how long I've been looking for you?

You just switch off your phone and let others--

Where did this boy go?

Who leaves home over a simple scolding?

But, you slapped him, didn't you?

Look who's talking!

I wasn't alone! You slapped him as well!

Yeah.

Why did you slap him?

For being disrespectful to me?

The thing is...

That's how it is in the movies.

They'll give one tight slap at the end of the scene!

Thank God he didn't hit me back.

-Asha... -Yes?

Get the lamp.

Huh?!

Get yourself ready and come over.

Okay.

You will come, right?

Yes.

-Who's that? -I think she's the heroine.

Huh?!

-Take it. For you? -No, thanks.

Hey!

Why are you here? Huh?

-I asked him to come. -Huh!?

He came to speak with my Dad.

Why aren't you saying anything, Uncle?

What can I say?

She has already decided everything herself.

What? Already decided?

You! Get out of here!

Shakthi, please don't!

You keep quiet.

-Get out of here! -Listen to me, Shakthi!

Stop staring and get out of here!

Hold on, Shakthi!

-Is this the house? -Look! It's that guy!

-Hi! -Hi, hi!

Sudheesh...

The mark we gave him is perfect, isn't it?

Absolutely!

These guys are here too?!

Mom, let's leave.

What is it?

It's their family matter. They will sort it out.

Hey, what happened?

Come, Dad! Let's not waste time.

Stay any longer and you'll be their next target!

Who's that boy?

Who knows!

-Where to? -Leaving so soon?

Hey! Watch where you're going!

Huge place, huh?

Nothing special. Our house is two-storied as well.

She told us everything.

However, I will not approve of this alliance...

...because neither of you know what life is yet.

- It's not like that, Dad. - Then?

Then what? I've seen the ups and downs of life more than you have.

You won't understand if I tell you.

You will only learn it the hard way.

I know.

What do you know?

Like what?

A little...

Oh!

In that case, tell me...

What's the price of one kg of rice?

Dad, please!

Let him answer.

Answer me. Okay, let's leave that.

What's the price of sugar?

What? You don't know?

If it's Surekha rice, the price is ₹48.

It's ₹50 for Matta rice.

And it's ₹40 for loose sugar...

and ₹45 for packaged sugar.

Huh!?

He works in a supermarket.

Let me be very clear.

I will not let you marry someone who works at a supermarket.

No, Dad. He's trying for something else. I know about it.

What is it? What is he trying to do?

Tell me, son. She said you're trying for a new job.

What kind of job are you aiming for?

-Well... -Tell me.

I... I'm trying to become a film actor.

A what?

An actor...

I'll have the usual.

So what did her dad say?

He was silent for a while.

Then he suddenly took off.

Our parents will never understand how we feel.

If you're serious about each other, you should just get married.

The very people who are against you today

will be hopping on the back of your vehicle someday!

Exactly like this!

Huh!? Hop on.

Where are you off to? I'll drop you!

Hey!

Go to hell!

[In Loving Memory - Ganesh (28)]

He had a heart attack.

He suffered from heart problems since he was a child.

Yes, Chetta.

Yes.

This month's payment is due!

What?

You haven't paid for the milk since last month.

-How much is it? -900 rupees.

Nine hundred...

Chetta...

Here you go, chetta.

We don't need milk from tomorrow.

Come.

♪ The splendour of this rainbow fades away ♪

♪ At the cloud's far edge where shadows play ♪

♪ The path lies hidden, veiled from sight, To shine again in a future light ♪

♪ The time I live now falls in line ♪

♪ With storms and monsoon clouds entwined ♪

♪ I've reached a place where I see me clear ♪

♪ Yet in heaven's halls, no soul draws near ♪

♪ The time I live now falls in line ♪

♪ With storms and monsoon clouds entwined ♪

♪ I've reached a place where I see me clear ♪

♪ Yet in heaven's halls, no soul draws near ♪

♪ Though seas lie still without their roar ♪

♪ And waves have kept away from shore… ♪

♪ My days fall one by one in line ♪

♪ While monsoon storms and clouds combine ♪

♪ I've reached a place where I see me clear ♪

♪ Yet in heaven's halls, no soul draws near ♪

♪ My days fall one by one in line ♪

♪ While monsoon storms and clouds combine ♪

♪ I've reached a place where I see me clear ♪

♪ Yet in heaven's halls, no soul draws near ♪

Jyothish, this is an audition call for a new movie.

I've applied. You should too.

-Let's go. -Okay.

Sir!

Hey, Jyothish!

Just a second.

What brings you here, sir?

I had a movie-related meeting here.

Oh, is it? Your new movie?

No, it's the same film you attended the audition for.

That movie?

The producer and the main actor had a fight,

and the movie got shelved.

So I came here to meet with a potential new producer.

And did he agree to it?

He said he's okay with it.

The budget will be small.

But I'm okay with that.

I can drop you off at the bus stand.

It's okay. My friend is on his way. I'm waiting for him.

-Okay then, sir. -Alright.

Jyothish...

For this movie, I'm only casting fresh faces.

The audition will be held this month.

You should come and attend.

I'm not coming, sir.

It won't be like the issue last time.

We have a new producer, right?

Oh, no! That's not what I was thinking.

I'm done with all of that.

This is my role now.

Reshmi KR?

Here you go.

Do you remember that ward?

Hmm...

You even drank rat poison for her, right?

Hey, that was an accident!

It's not like I was sad because she dumped me.

Oh, sure!

What was her name again?

Viji?

No, it's Jiji!

Ganesh and I fell in love around the same time.

You little devil!

So that's why you brought me food daily along with him!

You could've at least told me, right?

Or, brother-in-law could've told me, right?

Actually, he wanted to talk about it!

I told him not to.

Back then, that felt right to me.

I was just being selfish then.

Sometimes I feel like,

I shouldn't have done it at all.

But if I hadn't left with him then,

maybe I'd be suffering way more than I am now!

Jyothi Ganesh?

And...

It was my decision, right?

I'm happy about it!

Here you go.

Hey!

It was my decision, right?

I'm happy about it!

-Hey Nihal! -Oh! They called you too?

-Yeah. -I see!

What happened to your face?

Nothing much!

I got to act in a baton charge scene.

They beat me up for real.

Anyway leave it!

So, did you get selected?

They said there will be one more round.

Hope they call me back!

Let's see!

-Shall I get in now? -Yeah, go on! All the best!

Vimal, shall we do it one more time?

We've done it so many times already, bro!

Well, I need to be in the costume to get into the character.

-Sir! -Hey Jyothish! Come, have a seat!

So, you always do this or what?

Saying you won't come initially and showing up after that?

-Shall we try this scene then? -Okay.

Bro! Please!

What is this bro?

Man, I can surely do it better than him!

I stood with you even when that producer ditched you. Don't forget that.

Leave it bro! Let's do something in the next project.

Now, let me take his audition!

-You hear me out once-- -Let's talk about this later, okay?

Let me do this now.

Jyotish! Let's try one scene.

After many years, you are confessing to your wife,

that it was you stole her nuptial necklace.

This is the situation.

Hey! Let me show you how it is done!

Okay, let's do this! Ready!

What is this, Shine? Please move.

You just try with me once. I've got this!

Please move, bro. Let him do it!

You get lost! So yeah...

Who's the wife? Vimal? Alright, watch this now!

Okay?

You wait outside for sometime! I'll call you.

I won't go, brother!

I'm going to perform now.

-What did you say? -I said I am going to perform now.

-Seriously, huh? -Hey, Shine, come here!

-What? -Don't create a scene.

Please stay away.

What did you just say?

Don't make a fuss now. Please!

Let him do it now.

Okay, shall we?

-Sir? -Yeah!

Shall I walk in from there?

-I'll walk in and sit on the chair. -Sure. Do that!

Follow him, okay?

Ready?

-Ready. -Roll camera!

-Rolling sir. -Action!

Hey, Sandhya. I have to tell you something.

-You rascal! -Hey! Hey!

-Can't you understand? -Shine, let go of him!

Shine, leave him alone!

(indistinct arguments)

This incident happened during a movie audition in Thrissur.

See, it's all over the news!

-Unbelievable! -Look, our hero!

He just got famous, right?

-Yeah. -He's in a whole new league now.

-Oh no! -Relax, will you?

Gently, okay?

This is what happens when you don't listen to me.

-Calm down now! -Oh, no, It hurts!

It won't fit in mom. It hurts! Take it off.

Hold it properly!

I'm just figuring out how to lock it's wheels.

What a clueless idiot you are!

Oh, I was a hospital staff or what?

Calm down both of you.

How are you now?

Why did you come here now?

I told you we'd meet once I'm discharged, right?

So what?

Mom, this is Sandhya!

Yeah, we know!

(In Tamil) You're from?

-Coimbatore. -Oh, it's nearby only, right?

-Jyotish! -What's wrong in asking?

-Shut up! -Dad...

He's the director.

What did the doctor say?

-Everything okay? -My leg is fractured.

-You're discharged, right? -Yeah.

We're leaving too.

-So, shall we leave together? -Sir...

When should I come for the next round of auditions?

What? Just stay home and rest for now.

You're going nowhere until you get better.

Exactly. You should take some rest.

You don't worry about this.

I can come anytime.

Just listen to us!

Get better first, then come.

But, won't auditions be over by that time?

You should focus on your health now.

That's what's important right now.

Indeed! Opportunities will keep coming.

We'll surely meet.

Okay?

Come, let's go!

Okay.

Can you audition me right now?

Can you do it?

They said the vehicle's arrived, right?

I don't know.

-Shall we try it like that then? -These are those guys, right?

-Uncle. -Yeah?

Did they come again?

They are auditioning him.

Jyothish

Let's try doing a scene first.

If you're selected in that,

there'll be a final round of audition.

-Everything will be decided after that.

- Okay? - Okay, sir.

This is the key of your late father's Bullet bike.

Your mom sold this bike to me.

Now you have to get it back from me.

That's the situation.

Understood?

Yes.

Hey, shoot it on the phone.

Just sit back and do it!

It's okay, mom.

Ready?

-Hmm. Ready. -Action!

-Brother. -Yeah?

Here for donations?

-No-- -There is nothing here.

No bro...

You bought a Bullet yesterday, right?

That belonged to my dad.

Uh-huh?

So, I need it back now.

Is that all?

Or should I hand over my properties also?

Brother, listen to me...

That Bullet is the only memory I have of him.

I learned to ride on it.

-In school-- -No need to get sentimental now.

You didn't think of these things while selling it yesterday?

-Now you suddenly-- -What's happening here?

Brother...

My mom sold it to make money for my visa.

I'll return all your money.

Please?

I bought it as a birthday gift for my son.

How can I take it back from him now?

Brother, we'll buy him an even better one instead.

You know something...

That bike has an engine leak.

You'll get stuck with it!

That's all, right?

I'll deal with it.

You can leave now.

Brother, just a second!

I won't even get my visa if I pay you back!

If I'm still doing it,

it's because I treasure it that much, right?

Isn't it?

You can buy some other gift for your son.

But I had only one father, Chetta.

See, I can pay you more than you paid for it.

Then, you do one thing.

Pay me one crore rupees.

Fair enough?

Not possible, right?

So, you better forget about it.

Brother...

When my father passed away, I was in second grade.

To call our own, we have only his bike.

There isn't even a photo of him.

And now that it’s gone...

It stings inside.

Please...

I'll fall at your feet...

Ugh, you're such a pain!

Can you please get out of here?

How can you be so heartless?

My father died in that bike.

My brother-in-law died of a heart attack while riding it.

That bike is a curse! A true curse!

That's why I kept it at home, never taking it out.

You better return my bike!

Or else the same fate awaits your son too.

You are sending your son to his death.

Some father you are!

Think, for once! Just think!

See you in the final round.

Come back after you get well.

-Hmm. -Okay!

Well done, my son! Well done.

I'm really happy.

- It was really good. - I'm really happy.

Superb, man!

-Nailed it! -Exactly.

Come! Let's go now.

Well, what did they say?

There is one more round.

I have to pass that too.

Oh...

Keep your expectations low.

Then you may crack it.

You will crack it!

♪ In a night formed of dreams ♪

♪ Only moonlight gleams ♪

-Action! -Hello everyone!

I'm Jyotish K N.

I used to watch a lot of movies since childhood.

That's the kind of passion I have for acting as well.

What did you say?

Actor.

"Acting in movies!"

That's the standard line for anyone who is jobless.

I'm serious.

This is the first time in my life I'm saying this to someone's face.

If I can say this much,

I will become an actor!

We present to you, our debutant actors, Nihal, Jyothish, Rishi

This is not the end.

This is an opportunity.

An opportunity to believe in myself.

An opportunity to keep moving ahead,

without ever giving in to defeat.

DESTINY