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PUDHU VILANGULAM, CUDDALORE DISTRICT.

Sir, no! Please don’t throw our things!

-Get out! -How dare you lay hands on my wife!

Run!

-Sir! Sir! -How dare you talk back to us? Get up!

Thrash me all you want, but I won't leave my home! Sir!

-Please don't hit, sir. -You’ve got some nerve, talking back to us!

-Sir, it was a mistake, sir! -Go on!

I hope you all rot in hell for this!

-Shanti, go home! -My dear!

-I told you not to follow! -Sir, please don't harm my wife!

Won't you listen?

Sir, we didn't do anything!

You monsters! Hell is where you belong!

-You’ll rot in hell! -You dare to curse us?!

Shanti!

Oh God... oh my God!

MAMA!

Dedicated to our Tamil kin who lost their land, their lives, and their rights to tyranny.

ERODE DISTRICT ANTHIYUR FOREST RANGE

We’ve dragged you through these hills for a week without food or water.

You've delivered food supplies to Veerabhadran multiple times.

Gun powder and ammunitions as well.

Hey!

You better tell us where he’s hiding.

Fine. At least just show us his food stash!

We’ll lace it with cyanide.

I haven’t given him anything.

I don't know anything.

Hey!

Don’t make me lose my temper.

Even my hands hurt from how hard I’ve thrashed you.

I’m running out of patience.

If you die here...

...let the God of these hills come

and do your last rites!

Hey! Lift him.

Throw him.

Sir.

Hello, Ramkumar.

Every time you take someone down, you do it differently!

Congratulations. You’ve been promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police.

-Thank you, sir. -You’re posted to...

Ariyalur district.

You are going to...

the political hotspot of Tamil Nadu.

The entire district, sir?

One man.

According to the IS report, the control room of North Tamil Nadu...

Kaduvetti.

Power circuit.

Jayankondam circle.

At his command,

whenever he rises for his people,

an ununiformed battalion is ready to lay down their lives for his words.

Nadunattu Padai. (Warriors of Central Tamil Nadu.)

What’s the accused’s name, sir?

He’s not an accused.

He's not a criminal.

He's a leader.

His name is 'Kaduvetti' Guru.

People call him fondly as 'Maveeran' Guru. (Guru the Warrior.)

When a leader gains this kind of love,

it is major threat for the government and for those in power.

Guru's rise is good for the people.

But not for the people's government.

So...

He must be stopped.

Will you finish him?

I'll do it, sir.

I let him marry my daughter,

and I gave him money whenever he asked.

But that wastrel...

comes home drunk every night, beats her mercilessly,

demanding more money.

My daughter's body is covered in bruises.

Hey!

Where in Kaduvetti?

The village or the colony?

Not the village, sir.

-Behave yourselves. Let them go. -Okay, sir.

-Muthuramalingam! -Sir?

-Come here. -Yes, sir.

Sir?

Take this old man along and get him some tea.

Come on.

-Take your time. -Come, dear.

Hey!

Where are you taking her?

Let her stay. I need to question her.

Come, sir.

Come!

I know you can't say everything in front of your father.

Tell me now.

Tell me what he did to you. Where did he hit you?

Where are you going?!

Get back inside!

-You think you can escape? -Hey! Hold her!

Go catch her!

Hey, stop!

Stop!

-Hey, stop. -I'll catch you for sure!

Catch her!

It's 27/8.

Look at that.

They caught you, huh?

Now, you're all tired from all this running.

We could’ve kept this private.

Why do I have to go through all this pain?

But, it's in the past now.

I'm still ready.

Sir?

-What?! -What is she doing?

VALOUR. EMPATHY. RIGHTEOUSNESS.

I went to file a complaint at the Jayankondam police station...

That Inspector harassed me.

Even when I pleaded with him, he didn't stop.

Let me go! Take your hand off!

My people come to you for justice,

and you ask if they’re from the colony or the village?

You think you can harass them if they’re from the colony?

So? You barge into the station and hit me?

Take him down and bury him right here!

He shouldn't walk out alive!

Will you ever think of laying a hand on our women again?

Serves you all right.

Sir...

What?

He comes home drunk and beats me.

-Who? -My husband.

-What do you want me to do? -Give him a beating and warn him.

Even I don’t know where to file a complaint right now.

There's someone called Guru in Kaduvetti. Go complain to him.

-So you’re not a real cop? -No.

Then you’re a dummy cop? Why did I waste my time with you?

-Hey. -Sir?

Where’s the station?

This right here, sir.

What is this?

It's in shambles!

It was fine till noon, sir... then Guru paid a visit.

Guru paid a visit?!

Yes, sir.

Hey, what happened?

Guru paid a visit, sir.

What happened to you?

Guru paid a visit, sir.

Where's the inspector?

Come with me, sir. Give me a hand.

Sir, this is the inspector you wanted to see.

-Sir, get up. -Inspector...

-DSP is here. -Hey, get up.

Inspector Gnanam?

Les, sir.

'Les, sir'?! What happened to your mouth?

Tell me what happened. Answer me!

Guru...

Guru paid a visit.

Guru, Guru, Guru!

Sir, don’t get worked up.

Every officer shows up all fired up,

but they fail to catch him because they never bother to understand him.

Sir, please listen to the whole history, and end it once and for all.

Did he get married?

Sir?

I asked if Guru is married.

Hey, no!

The water is spalshing on me!

Sounds like a girl laughing.

Someone must be taking a bath, Vaithi.

Brother, her father said she must be here. Come quickly!

Brother, look! There’s the bull.

There’s a girl there.

You came for her, didn’t you?

Hey, stand still and be quiet!

I’m not sure where this is headed.

Wait!

-Brother, let’s go have a closer look. -Go ahead.

Brother, take a good look. Don’t complain later!

Hey!

Hello!

Turn the bull this way.

I’ll break your face if you call him a bull again!

-Who are you all? -Listen...

we’ve discussed everything with your father.

We can sort out the amount ourselves.

The buyers should be able to see the bull, right?

Just turn it around.

You idiot! I’ll punch you if you come closer.

How dare you talk about selling my bull?

He's my life.

I won’t give my prince to anyone!

Yeah, right. Marry him and lead a happy life.

-Hey! -What? You want to marry her?

Who let you all into the village?

Careful with your words! You don’t know who you’re dealing with.

Yeah, right. How can I see when the person is this dark?!

He just stares at me with those wide eyes!

Listen...

This might be your bull, but that doesn’t give you the right to insult our Guru.

That’s enough! You’re just provoking her and making everything worse.

Let’s leave with whatever respect we have left.

-You get back to your work. -Hey!

No matter what you plan, nothing’s going to work!

I suggest you all leave before I lose my temper!

Oh my god, please get back to your bull.

-We'll all leave now. -Go bathe your bull. What a character!

Went to buy a bull, But found a wife for Guru!

Hey! Stop singing and drive.

Honestly, walking would've been better than riding with you.

Alright, you’re free to walk back to the village then.

Stop, stop!

What’s up, old man? Did you feed the bull?

Leave that. I don’t recognize you.

Really? You will when I show you the money.

Brother, show him the money.

Only then will the old man recognize us.

Here.

Oh, you’re the cattle broker, huh?

Do I look like cattle broker?

I’m here because my brother likes cattle. And you’re calling me a broker?

Just put the money back.

Listen, I’m not giving my bull away for money.

I’m giving it because of Guru’s good nature.

Get on.

I raised him like my own child, with so much love.

They took him when I wasn’t around.

I’ll do whatever you say.

Please tell him to return my prince to me.

Sir, I genuinely liked the bull.

With Pongal coming up,

I bought it to participate in Jallikattu.

Did I ever say I’d sell him?

I told you not to come back, didn’t I?!

This is all because of you!

Wait, wait.

Nothing happens without a reason.

The moment I heard about this, I made a decision.

Guru, return the bull to her.

Alright, sir.

And you should marry her.

You said you'll do whatever I say if I got the bull back, right?

You can take care of your bull like you always do.

Guru will take care of you both.

What do you say?

Hey, who dressed a butterfly in silk?

Who wrapped a saree on A bird so small?

Like candy hiding toys Inside a shiny shell,

You float above, Your scent drives me mad

A feast is set with leaves so green, But hunger stays, I’m caught between

Your fiery gaze, I fear to face In silent awe, I lose my mind

Oh trickster vine, come sway to me, You hold your gifts so playfully

Just one kiss on either cheek, I'll pay you back in crores of love

Come to me, my prince Give me all you love

Give a kiss so fresh and new, And set my heart on fire

When you tuck that saree low and tight, My poor soul goes for a toss

As your fold your veshti My heart can’t help but overflow

With love hidden inside And pretense on the outside,

You came dressed up, Speaking empty words

You who catch a rabbit with a twig Can’t you see two here, just as big?

Oh trickster vine, come sway to me, You hold your gifts so playfully

Just one kiss on either cheek, I'll pay you back in crores of love

No gems or gold or riches lie In my bare hands to offer

Only beauty, pure and raw, That's all I have to offer

Body is like a ruby, And teeth like pearl gems

And your sweat that flows like honey That's all I need, my dear!

You stir me deep with every move

What do I give for all your love, My handsome prince?

A hero guards his motherland, And his women with pride

Five tiger cubs I ask of you, My fearless queen!

Come to me, my prince Give me all you love

Give a kiss so fresh and new, And set my heart on fire

Kosala, have you seen my daughter-in-law?

She looks like a goddess! Make sure to ward off the evil eye.

It’s delicious! Serve it to everyone.

-Brother... -Hmm?

This is the lease amount collected from the mango grove,

and from selling coconuts, rice, and nuts.

All together, it’s five lakhs thirty-two thousand.

Dear...

Look over there.

Shall I deposit it in the bank?

When my son is born, he’ll earn for us.

We’ll deposit his money in a Swiss bank!

Association members, come here!

Our leader should be amazed.

This should go down in history as the biggest gathering

ever held in Ariyalur district.

-We’ll make it grand, sir! -Here. Take this.

Our leader should speak with pride about the crowd we’ve gathered.

-Start the work right away. Go on. -Okay, sir.

Hey!

Stop right there!

Are you drunk again?

Mani, you come here.

What’s your score?

1152, uncle.

-That’s a great mark. -Yes, very good.

-I’ve applied for Engineering in Trichy. -What?

You scored 1152 and you applied for engineering?

You supported me till 12th and paid for everything.

I didn’t want to trouble you again.

So what?

You’re settling for engineering?

How many doctors do we have in our village?

You should become one.

I'm here for you.

Study well. I’ll take care of the expenses.

Just focus on studying, okay?

Go on now.

I’ll slap you.

Never touch anyone’s feet.

Go now. I'll handle everything.

You! Stop drinking and take care of your son. Leave.

Pay the fees right away.

And make sure every term is paid on time.

Just ask me when you need money.

While your mom’s dreaming of putting a roof over her head

you’re busy doing charity?

So what?

This whole land is my home. Why do I need a separate one?

You idiot!

I asked for details about the accused, not his life story like he’s some martyr.

Are you from his caste or what?

I want to break his bones and throw him in jail today!

Now, besides Ravichandran’s murder,

tell me what other FIRs he has in this district.

Sir, I’m not from his caste or his family.

I’m from Madurai.

From arrest to FIR, from trial to conviction in a rape case,

justice takes a minimum of ten years.

But here...

if Guru finds out about a rape,

the rapist's body ends up as fertilizer for this cashew tree the very next day.

Oh God!

Do you see what they’ve done to my daughter in broad daylight?

How much pain did she go through?!

Isn’t there anyone to fight against such cruelty?

God, give me back my child! Please give her back!

Thilaga, my dear, you left me all alone...

Thilaga...

You've left mother alone!

What do I have left in this world now?

How can I go on without you?

Look at your mother once, my dear!

Do you see this? Look at what they’ve done to my child!

What do I do now?

You built schools for our children...

but these devils ruined her and threw her away like trash.

You must give us justice, Guru!

My daughter deserves justice!

Can such horrors happen on your land?

What is it? Do you need any help?

I need justice... for my dear friend Thilaga.

Covered in flies and ants,

my dear Thilaga was lying there like a rag.

I haven’t slept since.

My whole body is trembling.

The blood in my veins... it's from the food she fed me.

She wasn't just my friend. She was like a second mother to me.

Mom’s not feeling well.

She’s carrying a heavy bundle of firewood and calling for you.

Give me the cycle. I’ll get her medicine.

You go help her.

Thilaga...

I don’t think I’ll be able to come to school tomorrow.

Go home safe, okay?

Take care.

It wasn’t just one... Three of them did this to her.

Come on. Quick!

Brother, please let me go... Please!

SELVI!

Please think of me as your sister, brother!

Brother? Call me honey!

SELVI!

THILAGA!

Let me go, brother.

It's all for us! My god!

SELVI!

THILAGA!

THILAGA!

I can’t take this anymore, brother!

If she stays alive, we’re all finished.

My sweet girl...

Among the three beasts that did this to Thilaga...

I'm so ashamed to say this.

One of them... is my brother.

If they keep living in this village... I’ll follow Thilaga. I swear.

Look, we don’t want any trouble. Just leave.

Can’t you see any woman as your sister?

What kind of rotten minds do you have?

Walk away!

I came to cleanse this land. I’m not leaving!

You’re the lucky one. Start digging.

What luck? Are we digging up treasure or what?

Yes, go on. More power!

They should feel lucky to be buried in such sacred red earth.

Those who lay hands on our girls don’t deserve to walk this earth.

They belong six feet under. Dig!

Please let me go, brother.

Oh god! Brother, brother!

The third one is gone too!

Push him in.

Shall I fill the grave?

That’s it! We’ve got him.

If we dig up those graves, we’re digging Guru’s grave too.

Let's go. Come on! Show me the place!

Sir, wait. Please don’t rush.

Let's burn them.

The tiger flag is our flag Our ancestral land is our home

A land ruled for many generations Our name Padaiyachi, stands witness

To protect both land and women, We have men ready to shed their blood

For honor and valour, We have our guardian deity, Gurusamy!

The Cholas - our great ancestors We descend from that lineage

All lands are ours Our clan name carries weight

We are the clan of the Devaathi Devar

Like wild elephants roaming the hills, Our clan still thrives in this land

The valour of King Karikalan flows Still fierce within our blood

See our Vanni tribe We belong to the classical Tamil

When we go to battle, Both our hands become spears!

See our Vanni tribe We belong to the classical Tamil

When we go to battle, Both our hands become spears!

Lord Murugan is our first God, Draupadi is our Mother Goddess

For those who trust us, We give our lives

If enemies challenge us, We take their heads

We’ve won great battles That’s our pride

Dig into our soil It’s a land soaked with blood!

Let the land change, let the sky change But there’s no change in our gene

Though there are a hundred castes, There’s no difference...

On this soil, We are all children born of one mother

Though there are a hundred castes, There’s no difference...

On this soil, We are all children born of one mother

I hear they’re going after anyone who supports us.

Be careful.

They’ll hang me? Let them.

After a thousand years...

our brother has shown the world the courage of the Tamil people.

We’ll always stand with him.

If needed, we’ll give our lives too.

The Tamil race was first to rise Its laws became the laws of humanity

Every kind of land had its own rule But Tamil was the true empire

To preserve our language and race, We will walk through fire

Women’s honor and self-respect These are our pride

Before the moustache bristles, Our valor bristles

Valor is our only true wealth!

Every Tamil across the globe is our kin

But if someone opposes them Then we become rebels!

Every Tamil across the globe is our kin

But if someone opposes them Then we become rebels!

The Cholas - our great ancestors We descend from that lineage

All lands are ours. Our clan name carries weight

We are the clan of the Devaathi Devar

See our Vanni tribe We belong to the classical Tamil

When we go to battle, Both our hands become spears!

See our Vanni tribe We belong to the classical Tamil

When we go to battle, Both our hands become spears!

Sir, we joined the police force to protect our wives and children.

From the time of the British to today,

from constables in half-trousers to officers in full uniform.

Guru’s lineage has seen it all and always stood by the people.

In North Tamil Nadu,

in places like Ariyalur, Jayankondam, and Kumbakonam,

people of all religions Hindus, Muslims, Christians,

respected and admired one man. Guru's grandfather. Mr. Padaiyachi.

Also known as Rathinasamy Padaiyachi.

Before Independence

the oppressed weren't allowed to bathe or even fetch water from the common pond.

This was an unspoken rule in his village.

'When even goats and cows drink from this pond,

how is it fair to deny a fellow human the same?'

Like the guardian Ayyanar himself, he took a sickle in his hand and thundered,

'They will bathe. They will take water.

Anyone who tries to stop them will be cut in two.'

At a time when caste discrimination ruled, Mr. Padaiyachi shattered it without fear.

Padaiyachi, the guardian of the village, had one dream close to his heart.

He sent his only son, Jayaraman, to the military to serve the nation.

Jayaraman was assigned to aircraft maintenance.

While posted at the Tambaram regiment in Madras,

he married Kalyani, a relative.

It was during that time their son was born. Gurunathan, fondly known as Guru.

Jayaraman retired while serving his final posting in Jharkhand.

Guru was 11 years old.

When Jayaraman returned to his native village, Kaduvetti,

the local panchayat elections were announced at the same time.

Seeing the poor state of the village, he decided to contest.

But his relative, Ravichandran, strongly opposed him, saying,

'I’ve already won two times! You shouldn’t contest.'

Jayaraman firmly rejected him, asking,

'What have you done for the village with those two victories?'

Backed not only by his own community

but also by a significant portion of the Scheduled Castes,

he won and became the chairman, standing as a shield for the village,

just like his father, Mr. Padayachi, once did.

Believing that education could eliminate inequality,

Jayaraman used his retirement savings

along with funds he fought to secure from the panchayat board

to build a school on the outskirts of the village.

-Come, brother. -Hello, sir.

Just because it’s a village, doesn’t mean you build it half-heartedly, okay?

Absolutely not, sir.

As much as the school has good ventilation it should also have proper toilets.

-Of course, sir. I’ll take care of it. -Good.

Here’s the list of current expenses.

And this is what we expect going forward.

Hey, careful!

Watch your step, or you’ll fall.

-Just remind them about the cement, sir. -I will.

-Hey, Kosalai! -Yes?

No one needs to go home for lunch today.

-We’ve arranged food for everyone. -Alright!

Dad, when are we opening the school?

As soon as it’s done, we’ll invite the collector for a grand opening!

-Okay, dad. -After that...

kids from all villages will study here.

When you grow up, build an even bigger school than this.

-Okay? -Okay, Dad.

Hey, Kodukka!

Back so soon? No work today?

Your cousin’s banned us from working in the fields.

Hey, can’t you keep quiet?! Why tell him everything? Shut up.

Why are you stopping her, Kodukka?

Who is roaming around with such arrogance in our village?

It’s because we voted for you, made you the chairman.

He said, 'You voted for the army man and made me lose.

From now on, village people get 10 rupees, you get only 5.'

He sent us away saying we can work only if we agree to those terms, sir.

Why don’t you go help them?

No need, sir. We’ll find some other work.

You stay right there. I'm coming.

Sir, no. Don't do this.

I don’t want to create trouble between you two.

Just come with me.

Sir, your cousin Jayaraman is here.

Let him come. What’s he going to do? Keep working.

Hey, cousin!

Kodukka!

If you dare bring these people to my field again, I’ll cut all your legs off!

Cousin, what’s this? Is this how you talk?

Would your fields have grown without their sweat and effort?

Who are you to decide who gets what pay?

Hey!

Mind your business.

Your army rules don’t apply here.

This isn’t army rule.

It’s what my father, Rathnasamy, taught me.

A real Padayachi isn’t just brave, he is empathetic as well.

I won’t allow discrimination in pay or anywhere else in this village.

If you keep this up...

You can’t live in this village.

Hey!

You're a dog who sniffed the whole country!

Hey!

You step into my land, and lecture me for these people?

-Hey! -You think you're...

You dare touch me? Get lost.

Jeyaraman, no!

Hey!

Hey!

Change your ways—

or I’ll turn you into manure for this tree!

See you.

Let's get going. Come.

Son, we descend from the great Raja Raja Cholan.

We must stand up to injustice.

-And punish the wrong. -Okay, Dad.

Never fear anyone.

Welcome, Uncle.

-Kalyani, how are you? -I'm well, Uncle.

-Greetings. -Everyone’s here? What brings you all?

The temple festival is coming up.

There are only two big families in this village. Yours and Ravichandran’s.

Because of the tension between you two,

even the rest of the family has split.

If both of you come together before the festival,

it will bring peace and make the event truly meaningful.

I have no problem with that.

I’m not holding any grudges. He’s the one who won’t let go.

-You should talk to him. -Yes, yes. We will.

-Just come with us for five minutes. -Where to, Uncle?

Just come with me.

-Come, Jayaraman. -Alright.

Dad...

I’ll come too!

You play with the kids. I’ll be back soon.

-Bye, Dad. -Bye, dear. I'll be back.

Continue playing.

Ravichandran! Jayaraman’s here. Come.

-Hey, get over here. -Uncle!

It’s enough that he agreed to apologize.

Let him apologize to God. We'll fix a date for the festival.

Hey! Apologize? When did I say I would?!

Did I ever agree to that?!

-As if I’ll bow down to this guy?! -Ravichandran, mind your words.

Don’t speak like that. He has to apologize.

- I won’t apologize! -Ravichandran!

-What will you do? -Uncle!

-Make me?! Shut up, all of you! -Quiet, please!

I know his character very well.

I only came because you elders asked me to.

You know what I’m like, huh? You want to fight me?

Think you’re some big deal just because you're chairman?

What will you do? Grab him!

Hey! Hey!

I’ll kill you all if you don’t run!

What are you doing?

Stop this!

Hey, run away!

Ravichandran, this is betrayal!

I don’t care if you’re the panchayat leader! Get lost!

-I curse you! -Kill him!

Hold him down!

Beat him to death!

Hurts, doesn’t it?

Hey!

You should've died serving in the army.

Why do you have to come here and ruin my life?

Either you should live in this village or me!

If me and my father lived an honest life...

my God won’t let you get away with this.

Let’s see what your God can do!

Dear God! Don’t you have eyes?

What am I supposed to do now?

How do I live without you?!

Dear God!

They tricked him, lured him out with sweet words

and hacked him to death!

You called this whole country your home, its people your own!

But your own kin slaughtered you!

Oh god! What will I do? Dear God!

I have no man in this family to avenge you.

My children are all so young!

What do I do now?

Mom...

Dont' cry, Mom.

I’m here.

I’ll kill that man the same way he killed my father!

You've got me, Mom. Don't cry.

I’ll only remove my kumkum after you cut off his head

and place it on our God's trident!

Only then will I remove these flowers... and break this sacred thread!

-Will you do it? -I will, Mom!

We’ve been cheated, Kodukka!

They killed the only man who stood up for our justice!

Till my last breath...

I’ll be loyal to your family!

Rise up, O fearless one

March on, O daring one

Dear, never forget the promise you made your mother.

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Step out of still waters Now drown through blood and fire!

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

Don’t bow down to fear again, Now stride like a fearless tiger!

March on, oh brave heart!

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Rise, pride of our Tamil clan!

One who shatters arrogance, rise up!

Rise, pride of our Tamil clan!

One who shatters arrogance, rise up!

Stitch the fire of the sun to your chest

Bind a thousand mighty elephants To your stride

Rise up, oh fearless heart!

You are the future of our Vanni tribe!

As the mountains erupt and shatter, Let the foes perish into thin air

The hens and the poor offer their praise,

To you, our savior, risen from the blaze!

You are our only defender!

Mother, why did you leave me?

Take me with you!

Brother...

The groom’s family that came to see your sister...

That devil Ravichandran ruined it, son!

Oh God...

He won’t stop until he destroys our entire family.

Oh God...

Haven’t you done enough?

You killed my father.

Now you’ve ruined my sister’s life too.

Is this what it means to be a man?

You dare to block my path?

You little prick!

-What are you staring at? -Brother...

You’re built like a pencil...

and you think you can stand up to me?

You’re still in college, right?

Finish your studies and run far away.

I won't be this forgiving always.

Prick!

Hey!

The same trident I stabbed your father with is still there.

You know that, right?

Now get lost!

My blessings, dear.

Get up.

Our lord Muneeswaran will always be with you.

Take your brother’s blessings too, dear.

No, no!

Our parents are our guardian deities.

May you have a beautiful life ahead.

-Take them to eat. -Alright.

Everyone go eat.

Go on, go! Eat well!

Son...

...have I placed a burden on you that’s too heavy for your age?

Mom, hasn’t that fear of not having a man left in the family finally gone?

I’ve done my duty as a brother.

There’s just one thing left.

As your son, I want to erase the pain that’s still in your heart.

Brother!

-Brother! -Vaithi, what happened?

Ravichandran’s beating up Kodukkan at the timber yard!

Guru! Go! Help him!

Jayaraman died just because he stood up for you people!

And now you’re training his son to kill me?

Beat this dog to death!

Fearless one! The barve-hearted knight!

The mighty one! Our defender!

Fearless one! The barve-hearted knight!

Rise up, oh fearless heart! March on, brave one, don’t stop!

March on, brave one, don’t stop!

Come, Jayaraman's son! Welcome!

Don’t hurt Kodukkan.

-You’re giving me orders now?! -No! Don't hit him.

-What are you staring at? Hit him! -Kill me if you want!

The son of Padayachi is here to teach me

that fire and enemies must be destroyed completely!

Don't beat the kid.

Listen to me for a second.

What do you have to say? What do you want?

What do you want?! Speak up!

I want your head.

Hear that, everyone? He wants my head!

O, fearless one

Our mighty defender O, fearless one

O brave-hearted knight

O fearless, our protector!

Crush them, my tiger!

Die!

O fearless one!

O fearless one

Kill him!

O fearless one!

O fearless one!

Oh god!

No! Don’t kill me!

Move!

Save me, please!

Please, let me go.

You butchered my father right here, in this very place!

Uncle, save me.

Save my life, Uncle.

You deserve it!

Kalyani!

Kalyani...

Tell him to stop, Kalyani.

Forgive me!

Please, forgive me!

I swear on our deity— I’ll never come near you again.

Let's forget everything, Kalyani.

You slaughtered the man who was our guardian diety!

Should I forget that?

My husband's blood...

soaked into this land.

Should I forget that?

No, no.

You know the struggle I went through to raise my children alone.

Can I ever forget that?!

No...

Tell me. Will I be able to forget that?

And even now, you’re burning with vengeance to kill my boy.

If I let you live...

-No, Kalayani. -My clan will perish!

My God will not forgive me.

Guru!

Cut off his head!

Do it!

No! Please, no! Oh God! Someone save me, please.

My father, born from blazing flame

The one who gave his life

For those who cried in silence

He stood as their shield

If we've lived righteously,

my deity will not spare your life.

O fearless one O mighty knight

O brave-hearted one O our protector!

My Lord!

I’ll only remove my kumkum after you cut off his head

and place it on our god’s trident!

Only then will I remove these flowers... and break this sacred thread!

He must be hiding in there like a rat.

Drag him out!

Stop! This is the temple where our Jayaraman sir once lived.

No one steps in with footwear.

Wait here. I’ll go check.

Son...

the police are here.

Let's go.

I’m here.

Don't cry, Mom.

I’ll kill that man the same way he killed my father!

I'm here for you, Mom. Don't cry.

Our department couldn’t produce evidence in the Ravichandran murder case.

Even his own kids didn’t testify against Guru.

So the court granted him bail.

Once it was all over, the first thing Guru did...

was finish the school’s construction.

He handed it over to the village, sir.

You can’t fix a broken society with just weapons.

My father, Jayraman, always said, ‘Education is the path to equality.’

The kids who study here must grow up without any caste or religion dividing them...

and rule this world as one!

Vallalar Primary School is the first step towards that.

I've heard enough about him.

I have to see him now.

What?

-Is he here? -Not yet.

Brother, the DSP’s car is here.

Hey, it’s just the DSP, not the Prime Minister.

Why are you so anxious? Move!

Hey! Stop, stop.

-Hey, what brings you here? -We’ve come to meet Guru.

-What? -We’re here to meet Guru sir.

-Do you have an appointment? -Hey!

Why do we need an appointment?

You need one to meet someone important.

-An important person? -Idiots in uniform!

-How dare you?! -Sir, sir!

Hey!

What happened?

Please bear with them.

Did our brother say yes?

-Yes, he did! -What?

He’s agreed to see them.

-Hey... -What?

Go quietly, behave yourself.

You try anything funny, I’ll set your jeep on fire.

And next time... get an appointment! Got it?

We’ll go in just this once. Please.

Never forget this fear. What are you staring at?

This is my village. Go on!

I'll whack you all.

We don’t need the police here, Muthuramalingam sir.

Guru protects our village. We protect Guru.

Why do we need you?

The new DSP is here to take charge. We are here to pay a visit, sir.

Then go ahead. Get it over with.

Can no one enter this village without your permission?

You came all this way to ask that?

If you think you can handle me the way you handled my predecessors,

you're mistaken, Guru!

If you think I’m like the others you’ve dealt with...

you'll fail miserably, DSP sir.

This isn’t your hometown.

This is Kaduvetti.

If it were my place, I wouldn’t be sitting and talking.

I’d have put a gun to your head,

fired a couple of rounds, and walked away!

And that’s exactly why they transferred you here, right?

That too with a promotion.

They have their own intellingence wing inside our department, sir.

Guru, your history sheet is in my hands now.

That Ravichandran's head you left on the trident.

That case isn’t closed yet. You know that, right?

If you’d laid a finger on a cop —I wouldn’t have spared you.

But you went ahead and trashed an entire police station.

The blows you gave the cops...

one day they’ll come back to you.

You’ll know the power of police then.

Moreover, if I get even a scrap of evidence

in the Kathir, Chandran, and Manimaran missing persons case...

you’re done for!

Congratulations.

Come back with evidence.

You might be the protector of this village, but I'm your destroyer!

I’ll crush your men, your pride, your caste, everything!

And when I leave you standing all alone... I'll point this gun to your head.

Let’s see if your funeral pyre even lights up!

They say your people was born from a burning pot. Is that true?

Someone taught you history wrong.

Our clan wasn't born from fire.

We are the fire.

I'll be waiting.

Come.

We'll play.

Where did all the land go?

The cement factory owners destroyed it.

They got permission to dig 50 feet, but they’ve gone as deep as 3000 feet.

Every night, they release toxic gases into the air.

There’s no rain anymore.

With no greenery left for the cattle, how are humans supposed to survive?

Forty years ago, they bought just one acre for 3000 rupees.

Now they’re turning our land’s alkaline soil into cement

and making 80 to 90 crores in profits.

They promised jobs for every family. But not a single promise was kept.

People are dying of cancer and lung disease from the cement dust.

There’s death in this village every day.

And no one’s here to fight for us. Sir, you have to help us.

If we let this continue,

the whole of Ariyalur will become a desert.

Even if it costs me my life...

I’ll stand by your side in this protest until my last breath.

-Will you all stand firm with me? -We will!

Then spread the word to all affected villages.

Even if the army comes to stop us, we will protest this Saturday!

Guru’s protest must not succeed.

If it does, we’ll all have to resign and leave.

ARIYALUR DISTRICT COLLECTOR OFFICE

We can’t answer to our superiors.

Take whatever extreme measures you must. I'm giving you full freedom.

-Collector! -Sir?

You useless idiot!

What the hell is going on here?

I’m paying you ten times more than your government salary!

Some punk is rallying people to shut down the mine and seal the factory...

and what the hell are you doing?

If every Tom, Dick, and Harry decides to protest,

this state will become a graveyard!

This isn’t just a local issue— it’s international!

Any so-called 'son of the soil' rising up

is a threat to us capitalists and corporations.

Especially this community.

If they wake up to our atrocities, we’re finished.

Our grip on power will collapse.

Then none of my men can ever rule this state again.

We’re talking about 14,000 crores annual turnover here!

This government, these elections...

they all run on our money. You know that, right?

[In Telugu] What, Vijaybabu? Is this why I got you that post?

-Sir, it’s just that— -Shut up!

Declare Section 144 immediately!

Shoot anyone who steps out!

Don’t underestimate him just because you look like a giant.

He may be small. But he’s dangerous.

No one should dare raise their voice against the cement factory.

And most importantly, that man Guru...

he must be silenced!

Public announcement! Section 144 is now in effect.

Please do not leave your homes.

Anyone who violates this order will be shot on sight.

This is your warning.

Public announcement! Section 144 is now in effect.

Hey!

No one’s going to come out.

It’s all just talk.

They announced the protest for 10 a.m., and we’ve been here since 8.

Not a single person has shown up.

Sir...

-What is it? -Look over there... he’s coming.

Go!

Stop them!

Rise up, O fearless one

O brave-hearted!

Hey!

Rise up, O mighty one

Listen up, Guru.

If even one of you crosses this line, we’ll open fire.

Disperse in the next ten minutes.

Or we will shoot. No exceptions.

I’ll cross it.

If there’s a man here with real guts,

Shoot me!

Shoot me in the heart!

O fearless one

Rise up, O mighty one

But mark my words! If even a scratch lands on my body,

not one of your corpses will leave this ground.

You dare come into my village and draw lines for me?

We don’t just talk about bravery.

It runs in our blood. We are tigers born of fire and pride!

Call our leader!

Those in power try to strangle the voice of the people.

But today, our Guru has shattered the grip of power itself.

As long as Guru stands,

no one can lay a finger on me, on this land, or its people.

From this day, Guru is no ordinary warrior...

He is the brave defender of our land and our honour, Padaiyaanda Maaveeran!

- Padaiyaanda Maaveeran! -Long live! Long live!

- Padaiyaanda Maaveeran! -Long live! Long live!

The land acquisition for the cement factory must stop.

You're issuing a statement declaring this won’t continue.

If you go back on it...

-... the consequences will be dire. -We won't, sir.

Please, Guru sir. Sign this document.

Guru sir has signed!

The agreement ensures proper compensation for the land acquired

and guarantees a job for one person from each family!

From this moment, your countdown begins.

Your downfall has started.

Time will tell whether it’s your downfall or mine.

But you will leave behind all the wealth you’ve looted from my land

and run back to where you came from!

Stop your drama, Suryababu!

If we strike back, there won’t be a trace of you or your empire left!

My peace is gone.

My sleep is ruined.

My dignity is shattered.

That Guru should not live another day.

What is it, Muthuramalingam sir? You wanted to speak privately?

-Are you going to Aandimadam tomorrow? -Yes, for a wedding.

-Must you go? -I’ve given my word. I never go back on it.

The SP is planning to have you killed on the way.

And if that fails,

Suryababu has hired top rowdies to kill you at the wedding itself.

That’s why I wanted to warn you.

-Are you sure you want to go? -I have to.

The wedding is on the first floor. We’ll kill him there.

This sacred thread you tied on me for the wedding...

it won’t fall off that easily.

If we miss, we’ll get him on the stairs.

And if that fails, we’ll finish him in the parking lot.

Why are you still using these blunt weapons?

That Guru who keeps yelling about his land

must be hacked to pieces so badly that there’s nothing left to bury!

If someone’s out to kill us, we should strike first, and finish it with one blow!

Get it done quickly!

-Mom gave me these sharpened tools. -Give them everything.

Debts and enemies should be dealt with swiftly.

They shouldn't be left to grow.

Finish it quickly.

-Go on. -Okay, Mom.

Son, are you going alone?

Let us come with you.

No one follows me.

How can you go alone at a time like this? Give me the keys, I’ll drive.

Don’t make me say it again. Move!

Vaithi, where are you going?

Back off! I’m already furious!

Sir, sir, sir!

-He's here, sir. -Who?

It's him!

Hey, tell me who it is!

Sir, Guru is here!

So you’ve chosen to die.

But you’re dragging these rowdies down with you?

This is just an advance.

What do you have to show for yourself?

Guru, Guru, Guru. You keep following him like a dog.

When will you live for yourself?

What do you want now? You want to kill me?

I’m going to sleep right here tonight.

Hey!

You murderes - who are here see what death looks like.

If any of you are truly men, kill me before I wake up.

Because if I do...

you’ll all close your eyes for good.

Look at your faces.

If you mix this in water, it won’t change color.

If you mix it in food, it won’t change taste.

But if you kill Guru...

your life will change!

Kill me if you have the guts!

That’s for you. A bonus.

If you don't do this... we'll kill you too.

Hey, hey!

You crazy fool!

If someone dares to sleep at death's doorstep...

won't you think?

What if he has a bomb strapped to him?

Screw you!

You think I’d betray for money?

This land grows not just crops, but courage and loyalty too!

Oh god!

Move aside!

We’ll die for our brother, and we’ll kill for him!

What are you yelling for?

One glare from you and we will knock you out!

You dare to raise your voice?

What are you doing?

I was checking if he’s asleep.

Why don't you fan him, you idiot!

You’re the one sweating bullets, boss.

I’ve done a lot of killings,

but I’ve never seen anyone brave enough to sleep in the enemy’s den.

Forget a few like you. Even thousands can’t lay a finger on our brother!

Get lost!

Money is more poisonous than poison.

And you’re worse than both!

What’s going on?

Damn, he’s awake.

Hey!

What are you all standing around for?

Your eyes are bloodshot. None of you slept, did you?

We made sure not even a mosquito bit you, sir.

-You’re the gang leader? -Until last night, sir.

Then what’s the point of that beard and mustache?

Bravery isn’t throwing knives at scared people.

It’s standing face-to-face against someone with courage.

I’ve seen too much bloodshed.

I want peace for everyone.

But if you cross my path again,

I won’t hesitate to kill.

No one in this house respects me anymore.

Vaithi, you're only getting back now?

Where were you all this time?

What's your problem?

Why do you always whine like this?

Hey, Vaithi...

why didn’t you tell Kodukkar before leaving?

What about you? Do you tell me where you go?

So I’m supposed to report everything to you?

I don’t owe you that.

-Then I don’t owe you anything either! -Hey!

You both keep hiding things from me.

When I asked you where you were going, you told me to stay quiet and left.

And he just disappeared.

I stayed up all night worrying about you two.

Am I just someone you both push aside now?

Oh god!

Listen... Kodukkar sir is mad.

-Mugilan, come here. -Yes, brother?

-Go buy some fresh goat meat. -Okay, brother.

Why? What’s going on?

-For biryani! -Don’t send him!

I’ll go get a nice tender one, or it’ll be tough to chew.

I'll go get a nice young goat, or it'll be hard to chew.

Fine. Go get two goats.

Brother! Brother! Turn on the TV.

There’s some important news about us.

Then go switch it on yourself!

Greetings.

Tensions are rising in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.

Various parties have begun releasing their lists of candidates.

The Makkal Paattali Party has released its first list.

In the Aandimadam constituency, Kaaduvetti J. Guru will be contesting.

Hey, what’s with the applause now?

I’ve already told you. We’re not getting into electoral politics.

Our Association is enough for us.

You always say that.

Son, this is your chance to make some money.

That’s exactly why I’m saying no, Kodukkar.

Elections shouldn’t be about grabbing power or making money.

They should be about improving the lives of those who rely on us.

Is that what’s happening now?

They’re cheating people openly.

We’ve always been honest. This game isn’t for us.

Welcome, Ganesh.

Greetings.

-How are you? -I’m doing well.

We’ve got word from Sathyamangalam Forest.

Veerbhandran sir wants to meet you.

That’s good news.

Go see the Elder One.

ERODE DISTRICT THAMARAIKARAI IRUTTUPALLAM

In the land of the warriors and kings, By the banks of river Kaveri

The lion of the jungle was born

The mustache of valor, A heart that knows no fear

That’s how the brave tiger was raised

He is the guardian of our pride

Woah!

What a shot, Guru!

Just like that,

you can’t miss your shot in the elections.

If Tamils are to survive, we must win.

Listen, protests on the streets have one name.

But speak the same words in the Assembly, and that’s democracy.

Our voice must be heard there.

The right people must hold power.

Because if we don’t speak up in the Assembly, random fools will

and their words will become law!

You think protests are enough?

Just like they locked me up in this forest, they’ll lock you up in your village.

They’ve sent one of the devils who tried to stop me... to stop you now.

Surprised? I know everything.

I know everything.

Listen...

If the majority community is kept struggling for basic survival,

...it’s easy to wipe them out. That’s how the enemy thinks.

That’s why we must unite all Tamil communities.

And only you can do that.

For that, you have to go to the constituent assembly. Yes!

That’s why I called you here. What do you say?

After everything you’ve said... I’ve decided to contest the election.

That’s it!

This is enough! You’ll win.

I want to hear that news on BBC from here in the forest!

These forests, these hills, this air—

Corporates want to turn it all into profit. They’ve surrounded us, Guru.

Guru, be careful. You have to be very careful!

I’m honored to meet a true warrior.

Is that so?!

If I’m the warrior of the forest,

then you are the warrior of the village. The warrior of the people!

Every five years they bribe you for your vote

and then they loot the whole state!

A group that doesn’t belong to this land or language

gives you money from what they’ve stolen.

Then they push you back into poverty. And you still take it.

You’ve bowed down. But will your children have to bow too?

Listen...

I don’t care whether you vote for me or not.

But to protect this land and our people... I will lay down my life.

The decision is yours now.

Member J. Guru from Aandimadam Constituency.

People here keep screaming about social justice.

Can any of you count how many Tamil members are actually in this Assembly?

More than 10 ministers don’t even speak Tamil as their mother tongue.

Over 70 MLAs aren’t Tamil!

That’s why you won’t even conduct a caste census in this land.

-Stop shouting. -Why are you shouting?

Stop shouting.

Stop shouting!

-Guru, please sit down. -This is your idea of social justice?

Can’t handle the truth? Get lost.

You’ve already turned thousands of our women into widows.

And now you want to open a liquor shop in Alagapuram?

Cancel it!

If you dare open it, we’ll smash it down.

Who are you trying to scare? It’s government policy.

We will open the liquor shop.

Sir, sir. Guru, sir!

The collector is inside.

You can’t lock up a government officer!

We were once the rulers of this land.

Government exists to protect the people. Not to destroy them.

No matter who it is. If they’re wrong, we’ll lock them up.

-Come on. -Collector sir, we're here!

This is the seventh Ambedkar statue we’ve unveiled in Ariyalur district.

If Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes stand united,

we will rule this country! These were Ambedkar’s words.

If not for him, the oppressed would’ve never seen justice.

Ambedkar is a towering leader we’re all blessed to have.

-Sir, I’m a teacher. -Greetings.

Until recently, I thought you were just a caste fanatic.

But ever since you became an MLA, you’ve done so much for the Irulars.

You’ve led Scheduled Caste people into the Alagapuram temple and honored them.

You’ve brought education to our people.

You’ve fought discrimination.

I’m sorry for misunderstanding you.

No need to say all that.

If everything goes well, I don’t just want our communities to rise

I want all Tamil communities to rise together.

Only then will I wish to die.

Let’s see what fate holds.

-I’ll take my leave. -See you soon, sir.

O fearless one! The brave warrior!

O fearless one! The brave warrior!

Mom! Some uncle has come home!

What?!

Uncle?

-Hey, stop! -Catch me if you can!

-You can't catch us! -She's got tricks! Stop running!

Hey, stop!

Looks like your kids gave you a grand welcome.

If you stay away for six to eight months like this,

even your own kids will start calling you "Uncle"!

What’s this, son? You’ve become so dark.

Yeah, right. As if he was glowing before!

Wow, such a chatterbox!

Alright, alright, come on. Let’s get something for your father to eat.

Yes, let's go.

Get up, guys.

-Greetings. -Hello.

You're a minister in the government.

And you've come to my house, at this hour?

It's all good news, Guru.

I need a word in private.

-You all go in. -Okay, sir.

Let's go.

There's 100 crores in there.

-What’s this for? -It’s all yours, Guru.

Just the first installment.

So you’re here to buy me?

Why say that?

Think of it as a gift. For your priceless talent and leadership.

You don’t even realize your own strength and talent.

And we know not everyone around you is happy about your meteoric rise.

That’s why Madam asked me to meet you.

You know how our Madam is happy to lift up talented people.

Trust and loyalty shouldn’t be one-sided, Guru.

Don’t waste your efforts anymore.

If you know my talent, you should also know my character.

When we’re hungry, we eat food. Not money.

The day I change sides...

will be the day I'm buried.

I believe in my leaders.

You're a seasoned politician.

More than that, you're a minister to my people.

So out of respect, take all this and leave this place soon.

What’s up, Mani?

You’ve been staring for so long.

Is that a picture of an actress?

Hey, be quiet.

You’ve been brushing this off as a dry cough.

It’s not.

This is your lung, Uncle.

Everyone thinks only the heart matters.

But the lungs are just as important as the heart.

See this black dot? Right here.

This one.

That’s the pulmonary node.

It seems to be abnormal in size.

-But it shouldn't be that way. -It is though!

So now what?

Your lungs have shrunk.

Oxygen intake is low.

t’s best to go to Chennai and get admitted.

I’ll come with you. This is serious.

I don’t have time for all that.

Just give me the medicines. Vaithi, go get them.

We'll deal with it later.

Brother!

You just left in the middle?

Sounds like it’s serious, from what he said.

Is coughing really that big of a deal?

On one side, the cement factory is destroying Ariyalur.

On the other, the coal plant is tearing down Neyveli.

Amidst all this, it's a problem only if I don't cough!

The government will handle that. You focus on your health!

The government is the one digging our graves!

If I go to that Chennai hospital like Manivannan says,

we’d have to sell everything we own to pay the bills.

Who has such kind of money?!

It won’t work.

You know why I left mid-consultation?

Because he won’t accept his fees if I'm there.

And you follwed me like an idiot.

Go, pay the doctor fees.

-Stop talking nonsesne -You always do this...

When that cement factory issue happened

you should’ve finished off Guru then.

[Hinid] But you let him go, Suryababu.

And you...

We dragged you out of nowhere, got you promoted to SP,

gave you power and weapons!

Yet you couldn’t even move a blade of grass.

Now Guru’s photo hangs in every home!

If we don’t kill him and bury him deep

and stand on his grave...

People like us can’t run our business in peace!

Okay, sir.

Within a month, I’ll put Guru’s corpse at your feet.

Let’s see.

Just until Madam lands from Delhi.

If we decide to handle it ourselves, we’ll deliver only his ashes to you.

-Understood? -Yes, sir.

-Tell him. -Yes, sir. We'll take care of it.

Important Announcement to the Public!

As part of the coal expansion project,

a new Lignite Corporation will be established.

For this, land acquisition and survey work will be carried out across 46 villages.

A public consultation meeting will be held regarding this.

All villagers are requested to participate!

There’s a public consultation meeting to be held under the RDO’s supervision.

As the MLA of this constituency, you’re expected to attend, sir.

They’ve sucked the lifeblood out of our land under the pretext of coal mining, sir.

There’s no groundwater left anymore!

How are we supposed to survive?

Back when we were kids,

we’d just dig a little with our hands and water would spring up!

That’s how rich our land was.

But now, even if we dig 1,500 feet, there’s not a drop left.

The villagers who gave up their land haven’t even been given daily wage jobs.

They’ve brought in other state people to fill all the permanent job positions, sir.

Do you know how brutally they beat and tortured us

just to drive us out of our own village, sir?

PUDHU VILANGULAM CUDDALORE DISTRICT

Sir, no! Please don’t throw our things.

-Get out! -How dare you lay hands on my wife?!

Run!

Who is it?

Old hag, the village is being cleared out. Why are you still hanging around?

I was born in this village.

I was married here too.

-Let me die in this very soil. -That’s a fine choice.

May your souls rest in peace.

You’re burning a blind old woman alive!

I curse you all!

Hey, run! Get out!

-Hey! -Sir?

The government already acquired your land for coal mining, right?

-Then what are you still doing here? -Why are you hitting me, sir?

Get up. Get out!

My God! Your people are being chased out with violence.

Won't you come save us?

These monsters have stormed into your village and are committing atrocities!

Won’t you come down and stop them?

How can we give away the land we’ve lived on for generations, sir?

I already said I won’t sell, and I don’t want your money!

Who the hell are you to say that? Everything belongs to the government!

You dare speak against us?!

This is my house. I won't leave!

Please don't hit us, sir.

We're innocent. Leave us!

Oh, my God! You demons! You’re destroying my guardian deity!

I curse every one of you!

-Shanti, go home! -My dear!

I told you not to follow! You don’t listen!

-Please! She’s pregnant! Don’t harm her! -Sir, he’s innocent!

Please let him go, sir.

-Take our kid and go inside! -You devils! I curse you!

-You’ll rot in hell! -You dare to curse us?!

Oh my god!

If the soul is taken...

Pain no longer lives!

But to leave one’s land...

The soul is crushed to dust!

Our souls are crushed to dust!

If the eyes are lost...

The hands and feet still lead us on!

If gold is gone...

We still have wealth, And weightless stuff!

But if the soil we sow is taken...

What is left of us?

What do we have?

If one god is gone...

there are still gods to pray to!

But if it is Mother Earth we lose...

Where shall we sow?

Where shall we go?

Where shall we go?

They took our home and land bit by bit, and those coal devils devoured it all!

For a scrap of work and a handful of food,

we were scattered everywhere, torn from our families!

When the police hit me,

I lost the baby growing inside me

it spilled out as blood and flesh down my legs, sir!

My husband... they took him away. He never came back.

Living like a refugee in my own homeland...

I’ve often felt like hanging myself, sir.

No one should suffer what we went through.

Never, ever.

Don’t let those coal-digging monsters into your village, sir.

Don't let them in!

Don’t... don’t let them in.

The cement factory people left us our homes

took our lands, and looted us.

But now new ones are coming to chase us away and loot the entire village.

History will show our way.

The enemy is not just coming to loot our resources.

He’s coming to destroy our history.

If he dares to trespass... Not just to grab a handful

but even to take a pinch of soil, his head won’t stay on his shoulders.

I swear on this land that was ruled by the great Raja Raja and Rajendra Chola!

Do you know what our holy books say?

For a family to prosper, it's okay to sacrifice one person.

For a village to prosper, a street can be sacrificed.

And for a nation to prosper, a village can be sacrificed.

In that sense, you are all truly blessed.

Who's blessed here?

Just like how they took 96,000 acres in Neyveli.

36 villages around our place were wiped off the map!

Yes, but doesn't that factory provide electricity to the entire country?

For the land we gave, we got neither proper compensation nor jobs.

We still live in huts, without electricity!

Look, this is a sacrifice for the nation.

We shouldn't be asking what the country gave us.

We should be happy that we have lands to offer to the country.

Those who oppose this are anti-Indians.

Traitors!

Guru sir! What is this?!

What if that had hit me?

To line your pockets with wealth, you dare come here to kill my people

and drain their blood?

All you see is the coal buried in this land...

but this land holds the flesh, blood, and bones of our ancestors!

I’ve already warned in the constituent assembly.

If anyone comes here for coal or electricity, we will resist fiercly!

If you still dare to step into our village and try to drive out our people with force...

I don’t care who you are. We’ll drag you to our doorstep

and sever your head!

Now get out. Leave!

-Sister... -Welcome.

-Brother. -Welcome, dear.

-How are you? -We are doing well, brother.

You bring that.

Honey...

Here.

Take this, dear.

No need, brother.

For all that you've done so far,

we will never forget you until our last breath.

We wouldn't need this help anymore, brother.

-Why? -Go on. Tell him.

I passed in the Group 1 exams, brother.

I've received the order to join as a sub-collector.

Wow!

Give him.

There’s some money here.

If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to ask me.

Why all this, brother?

He was a bad person. And he deserved to die.

You both should study well, get to better positions,

and marry into good families.

As a brother, I will do everything for you.

Take this.

Won’t you accept it from your brother?

Brother, bless me.

Didn't I educate you so that you wouldn't have to fall at anyone's feet?

That too, can a collector fall at my feet?

Soon, you should become the collector of this district.

-Have some. -Give it to them, Mom.

Take, dear.

Mom, she’s become a collector.

So happy! Isn’t this what you always wished for?

Brother?!

What happened?

Someone is thinking of you.

Why, someone?

Is there anyone who doesn’t think of our brother?

-Brother?! -Oh god!

Mama!

-Oh god! Brother, what happened?

What is it? What happened, son?

Oh my god!

I don't know what happened to my son!

Brother, look at us.

What happened?!

Oh God, his eyes are turning in!

What happened to my son?

What happened to my dear son?

Mama!

My God! Save my son!

When did you take these tests?

Just recently, sir. About three hours ago.

Okay.

Mr. Guru...

Mr. Guru!

Your lungs are severely damaged.

You need complete bed rest for at least six months.

You can’t step out.

And mask is a must.

Will he recover if he follows all that, Doctor?

No, no. What I mentioned are just precautions.

For actual treatment, there are two options.

You can either take the patient to Singapore for treatment.

Or consult Dr. Rajasekhar, a pulmonologist here.

He can do a lung transplant.

How much will that cost?

A lung transplant will cost around one crore.

One crore, Doctor?!

In fact, it's a complicated surgery.

Think about it.

Vaithi...

Come here.

Why are you taking it off?

Nothing’s going to happen to me.

I haven’t saved anything for my family.

I’m already in debt for about 2 crores.

It’ll all fall on my son.

If we add one crore more for this,

and something happens to me...

He’s just a kid...

How will he bear all this?

But what about the treatment?

I’ll be fine.

And even if something does happen...

I’ll still be at peace.

If it comes to that,

no one should mourn for me.

I stood by my people...

without compromising or backing down.

And I won!

From now on,

no one can ever chase them off our land!

SIX MONTHS BEFORE

Go back! Go back!

Go back, you thieves!

Go back! Go back!

Go back, you thieves!

Mr. Guru, you're deliberately provoking the emotions of innocent people!

This is wrong.

I order everyone here to disperse immediately.

As a collector, it's my order!

This is our land.

We don't have to leave.

You should!

-Sir... -Tell me.

There are Scheduled Caste people in this crowd too.

If we speak to them separately, maybe they’ll understand and leave.

Go ahead. Try.

Those of you from the Scheduled Caste! Leave this place now.

I’m telling you for your own good.

This Guru doesn’t want you to rise. He doesn’t like seeing you equal to him.

He’s using you as pawns for his personal gain!

You, the so-called educated men in uniform are behaving so cheap!

Don’t you have any shame?

Before these political parties even came to power, we all lived together in unity!

You cannot divide us anymore with this dirty politics!

We know who our brother Guru is.

Shut your mouth and get out!

You people don’t understand.

Not just you, even if lakhs of people gather like this,

no one can stop us from taking this land for mining expansion.

Who’s taking whose land?!

The school we learned in, the ponds we bathed in,

our diety’s temple, the fields that fed us, and our very own homes!

You want to snatch all of it, drive us out,

and loot our village down to its last breath!

Are you even human?

Aren’t there other nations that produce electricity?

Do they mine it with the blood and tears of their poor?

They generate power from air, waves, waterfalls, from the sun itself!

They even generate it from waste!

With so many ways,

why do you insist on destroying the only life we have?

You want to give light to some distant city by throwing us into darkness?

Do you think we’re fools who’ll stand by and watch?!

Stop it!

I'll have to use the force.

Not just this force. Bring even more!

Bring everything you’ve got and step into our land.

Just remember whose land you’re stepping into!

From here, our ancestors conquered lands from the Himalayas, Sri Lanka

Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore.

We conqured all the Southeast Asian countires from this very place!

And now you’ve set foot here with your force.

We will fight back. We will destroy you!

The choice is yours!

Do you want your life or our land?

It'll stir up trouble, sir.

Guru, you're trying to incite a riot.

We’re leaving for now. But...

you will have to answer for this soon!

Go back! Go back!

-Go back, you thieves! -Now you can close it.

We'll fight back at the right time. Now, let's leave.

Go back, you thieves!

Go back, you thieves!

Go back! Go back!

To protect yourself and this land...

always...

salways stand united.

The girl with that teasing charm, All dressed up, looking sharp!

She came alone, walking like a breeze. I'm waiting quietly too,

Planning to take her with me

My beauty!

She’s the pride of this whole district!

Just to see her face, I’ve rushed all the way here!

Yes, my buddy!

That’s right, darling!

Will she come?

Will she come or won’t she? Ask her if she’ll come!

Will she give me a kiss or not? Ask her kindly!

Will she come or won’t she? Ask her if she’ll come!

Will she give me a kiss or not? Ask her kindly!

When the evening flares up, I wake up, sleep gone.

My body trembles, Wandering around, tongue-tied.

In my thoughts, I surrender— Like a saree, I fold myself in

At her dazzling steps, I lose myself the moment I see her

Will she come?

Will she come or won’t she? Ask her if she’ll come!

Will she give a kiss or not? Ask her kindly!

My dad himself chose my groom, Now stop barging in through the gap!

Is that so?

My uncle chose this groom too, dear

Even if I lie beside you, it won’t be wrong!

I'm the shiny teak that grew on its own!

If you’re a bold man, show me your game!

Oh girl, you’re more than enough for any man

Let’s turn the tables and make the boys watch!

When I think of you, my hands reach out.

In your beauty something pulls me in

All that sizzle, all that heat— It shakes my heart where I stand

That intoxicating beauty cuts me deep

Will she come?

-Will she come? -I won't!

Will she come or won’t she? Ask her if she’ll come!

Will she give a kiss or not? Ask her kindly!

Brother, police is here.

It's only the police. Don't be scared!

Beat it

Step forward and show your strength!

I’ve rubbed my whole body With spicy salt and chili!

Your skin tempts me Even without trying, it draws me in

You’ll eventually break down You can’t resist this pace!

Hey, my beauty isn't free Just showing up isn’t enough!

Words alone won’t make me yours You think this is a story?

Should I write off Ariyalur to you? Is that enough for you?

Who can match my Jayankondam farm?

A slap, a punch, the fight starts! Move aside, save your shirts!

Why feel shy? Throw it away Your twin moons are inviting me!

Will she come?

Will she come?

Will she come or won’t she? Ask her if she’ll come!

Will she give a kiss or not? Ask her kindly!

Even if you come lined up in a row, I won’t come!

Even if you shower me with money, I won’t give you a kiss!

Will she come or won’t she? Ask her if she’ll come!

Will she give a kiss or not? Ask her kindly!

Ask her if she’ll come... Ask her kindly!

Ask her if she’ll come... Ask her kindly!

Welcome, SP sir.

I’m glad you came to our festival.

I'm not here to enjoy the dance.

I’m here to arrest you!

-Hey, hey! -Hold on!

Hold on. Wait!

What’s the reason?

National security.

For the crime of using dangerous weapons

to threaten government officials.

Shovels, crowbars, ploughs.

These are farming tools, used to grow food!

You call these dangerous weapons?

What about the machine guns you brought to kill our people?

What were those for?

-For gardening? -Hey!

Let's go.

Stay calm, everyone.

A time will come when we’ll use the same law against them.

Time will change.

I’ll return to you all soon. Until then, be patient.

SP sir! One second!

We know what kind of officer you are.

Aren’t you the same encounter cop who shoots people in the name of an arrest?

You’re taking away our Guru uncle.

If anything happens to him...

it won’t stop with you. We’ll wipe out your entire lineage!

Be careful.

Hey!

Who are you staring at?

You've only injured your hand so far.

Better watch your head!

Keep our uncle safe!

Not just me...

even our future generations won’t fall for your tricks.

I’ll be back soon, okay?

Sir...

a fourth National Security Act case has been filed against you.

Could you sign here acknowledging the summons?

There's nothing new in it.

Just that I agree not to oppose the coal mining expansion.

That I won’t criticize our leader.

That I’ll guarantee all of this and apologize.

Sign it!

And we'll drop the 4 NSA and 3 Gunda Act cases by tomorrow.

So, you’ve filed charges not by law

but by your own convenience? Is that it?

You know how the system works, Guru.

Just sign it.

You may change your laws as you please.

But even if I die,

I will never bow to your dictatorship!

File whatever you want under the criminal code.

Lock me up as many times as you want.

Even if you shoot me in the heart. I’ll never apologize!

Mother-in-law...

Guru has refused to apologize.

But if we apologize as his family and sign this,

the government says they’ll release him.

What crime did my son commit?

Did he loot the nation? Did he hoard wealth?

He protested for the sake of the people!

Is that a crime?

These people can’t touch him.

Hey!

Why are you still here?

Run away!

If I come there, I’ll be thrown in jail too!

Sir...

the jailer said you haven’t eaten properly in two days.

He asked me to bring your food directly to your cell.

Please eat, sir.

Take care of your health.

I’ll see you soon, sir.

Don't eat that.

There’s poison in it.

The system will always try to eliminate those who fight with righteousness.

You're our asset.

Brother...

what's your name?

Prabakaran.

Mr. Gurunathan,

there are many cases filed against you.

Why do you think that is?

Their problem with me is that I stayed loyal to my people.

They tried to buy me. I refused.

They tried to kill me. They failed.

As long as I live, they know they can’t acquire our lands

for the corporate masters they actually work for!

-So, they are using the law against me. -Objection your honor!

Wait, wait!

Why are you so agitated?

If someone protests for the rights of the people

is this how you take revenge on him with malice?

Just because you hold power, does that mean you can do anything?

Don’t you have any shame?

Listen here, Mr. Public Prosecutor...

This court strongly condemns the government’s action

of acquiring land against the will of the people.

A thermal power plant cannot be started without the consent of the locals

in Jayankondam and its surrounding areas.

If any work has already commenced toward that project,

it must be halted immediately.

The right to protest peacefully against projects that threaten

their very livelihood is a democratic right, guaranteed to all citizens.

A fact both the government and the police must always remember.

Due to the government's failure to provide sufficient evidence

for the charges filed against Guru alias Gurunathan,

this court hereby dismisses all cases filed against him

and orders his immediate release.

and orders his immediate release.

Uncle... did you suffer a lot in jail?

Uncle...

What’s the matter?

I’m back now, aren’t I?

Come on.

You didn’t go to school?

No, Uncle.

I wanted to see you.

Brother...

you’ve lawfully reclaimed our lands.

But you said those corporate monsters are closing in.

How are we going to escape them?

EIGHT MONTHS AGO Guru, listen carefully...

The entire nation belongs to them.

Their father, Thambani, is one of the top 10 richest men in the world.

Sir...

Stand up, Guru.

Get lost.

See, Guru-ji.

My father gifted me this project.

And it is my dream project.

Initially, we are investing 35,000 crores.

Her father gave her 35,000 crores for this VLC project!

You are not able to understand.

Come on, Guru ji. Join our club!

I get that you're expecting more.

That’s why I came to speak in person.

What do you want from us?

Which country do you want property in?

Which island do you want your beach house on?

If you agree to this and support us,

we’ll deposit 500 crores into your Swiss bank account as the first instalment.

Second instalment 500 crores.

Final settlement.

The total amont we'll be giving you...

will be 1000 crores!

Tell me... what else do you want?

I want my people to live in peace.

Damn it...

I want to hand over this land safely to the next generation.

I thought that because you’re a woman, you’d understand our emotions.

But...

you’ve shown me that in business, there’s no difference between men and women.

Not just you. Your father Thambani himself can’t buy me with money.

What?

Why?

Why don’t you take this project to those countries

where you offered to buy me property?

There are plenty of places in the world for you to run your business.

But for us, from birth to till the day we die... this land is our entire world.

Not just your business plan, your mindset also needs changing.

Guru, wait!

It’s 1000 crores we're talking!

When will you ever see that kind of money again?

What?

Is this your ancestral property?

You’re going to loot our land and pay us with our own stolen wealth?

Don’t think that power will always stay in your hands, Suryababu.

One day...

all the Tamil communities will unite.

You’ll feel our fury then.

Hey, Guru!

We control Delhi.

If you make us your enemies...

you won’t live long.

We beat the hell out of petty thieves who sneak into our village.

And you people have come to loot the whole damn village?

We’ll bury you alive.

If you still dare to come... bring it on!

Who is it?!

They are coming!

-Come on. Come with me. -No, let me fight!

-Your life is important! -How dare they...

Listen to me!

-Come with me. - Mugila!

We need to go. This isn't the time.

Son, it's not the time to fight. Come with me.

You're gonna be okay.

-Mugilan, take him to the hospital! -You come with me, son.

Go! Quickly! I’ll be alright.

How many innocent lives must this hand have taken in the name of fake encounters?

When Tamils were oppressed,

we rose up in just three places across the world.

First... the sandalwood forest.

Second... this cashew forest.

Above all... in the Vanni forest!

Why are you all so determined to wipe us out?

If anyone dares set foot on our land again... we’ll kill them!

Uncle...

you’ve been through so much for us.

No.

Let all these struggles and protests fade with me.

Only education will give you real power.

Education is important.

Don’t just aim to work in the government...

You must rise to a position where you can rule it.

Only then...

you can protect the arts, culture, traditions, and the history of our Tamil people.

I can't be around forever...

to protect all of this, right?

Oh, Mother Draupadi! Please save our brother Guru!

Mother Draupadi! Save our brother!

Oh, Mother Draupadi! Please save our brother Guru!

Mother Draupadi! Save our brother Guru!

Mother Draupadi! Save our brother Guru!

Mother Draupadi! Save our brother Guru!

Oh, Mother Draupadi! Please save our brother Guru!

We pray to the Almighty for the complete recovery of our Hindu brother Guru,

whose health is in a critical condition.

May He grant him full healing. Ameen.

We pray to the Almighty Son, Jesus,

for the complete recovery of our brother, Guru, who has always stood by us.

We ask that He grant him full health,

so that he may recover and live with us, in perfect well-being.

Lord Muruga, save our brother Guru!

Lord Muruga, save our brother Guru!

Where did you leave me and go?

We didn’t even have a roof over our heads.

It was Guru sir who built this home for us.

If his life is in danger, I’ll sell everything I have to save him.

Please save Guru sir.

The life we live, the food we eat...

it was all given by our brother.

Please, save our Guru brother.

Here’s eight lakhs and some jewelry I saved

over the years for my daughter’s wedding.

Nothing is more important than Guru brother’s life.

Please save him!

He will survive this and come back to conduct my daughter’s marriage.

No matter how many crores it takes to save our brother, just say the word!

We’ll give it all for him!

My God! Are you seeing this?

The very God who gave us life is now lying in the hospital.

What’s the point of an old woman like me living?

Take my life instead. But give Guru his life back!

Dear God!

Just say the word, brother.

Our people are ready to pour in crores to save you.

You and mom...

always used to say I never earned anything.

What more could I earn than this?

The money they made through years of hard work,

sweating and bleeding...

the entire fortune they put together, bit by bit...

should all of that be spent just to save my life?

Their willingness to give up everything for me... that alone is enough.

It feels like...

I’ve lived a hundred lifetimes.

In a time when people are willing to sell their own heads for money

someone like you, who refused all the wealth that came to your doorstep,

should be affected with such an illness?

How would a disease know who’s good or bad?

Being righteous... isn’t about pride.

It’s our way of life.

It’s the way of the Tamil.

That truth gives me peace.

Even if I die now...

I’ll die content.

But if I get the lung operation,

there’s a chance I might survive.

But...

after that...

in the body conditon I'll be in...

there’s a 99% chance I’ll lose my voice.

What? You’ll lose your voice if we go through with the operation?

Yes.

If I can’t speak for my people...

if I can’t raise my voice for their rights...

then what’s the point of living?

I don’t want that.

It's enough.

At this young age,

I’ve suffered so much pain...

faced countless betrayals.

That’s enough.

Enough!

You took away my husband when I was just a young woman

Now my son... the one who fights to save others.

Please, don’t take him from me too.

I’m begging you, my God.

My heart trembles at the thought of losing you.

Please don’t abandon us all, brother.

To think...

that the world can’t go on without us

... that’s ignorance.

All through history,

to protect our land, our language, our people...

warriors like Karikalan, Raja Raja Cholan, Rajendra Cholan, Kirubakaran,

and Periyavar Anbarasan were born.

Just like them...

someone else will rise to protect this land.

He’ll fight like me. With no compromise.

He’ll unite the Tamil people...

and lift them higher!

Believe in that.

Brother?!

Brother!

Guru...

Guru...

Oh my god!

Look at me, brother!

Brother, brother!

Look at me once!

My dear son! My prince!

Oh God! My dear God!

Doctor, doctor!

Can you please check?

Sorry.

Brother!

Brave warrior who fought with honor!

The one born for victory!

You lived your life for The people, O valiant one!

Heir to the mighty Chola line!

A force no conspiracy could defeat!

You've vanished, forgetting Your people, O valiant one!

Even the cashew groves Sing your name.

You're guardian of our land

Even when the boiling rice, Will chant your praise.

You're the clan deity of This village, our guiding light

Our river has dried up

Our hills lie wounded

Even unborn children Cry from the womb

Brave warrior who fought with honor!

The one born for victory!

You lived your life for The people, O valiant one!

Heir to the mighty Chola line!

A force no conspiracy could defeat!

You've vanished, forgetting Your people, O valiant one!

Our guardian diety!

Who do we have now, brother?

You rose to face the one Who killed our leader

You stood as a shoulder To the Tamil people of Eelam

You came to this earth As a protector

You gave the gift of education To the poor

When harm touched the land, You drew your sword

When women were harmed, You waged war

You were our porridge and our salt

You were our tears and our strength

You were our very blood

Now the streets... Will have no voice

Will have no justice

Brave warrior who fought with honor!

The one born for victory!

You lived your life for The people, O valiant one!

Heir to the mighty Chola line!

A force no conspiracy could defeat!

You've vanished, forgetting Your people, O valiant one

My prince!

My prince, why did you leave me?

Mama!

Brother!

Our leader full of love, Yet you left us halfway

You left us your honor As our inheritance

Who do we have now?

Oh, my dear! Why am I still holding on to this life?

The fields have turned to ash

The hearths where We boiled kanji lie broken

Our people march, right behind you!

Entire race is behind you, You never died!

You live on within our hearts

Brave warrior who fought with honor!

The one born for victory!

You lived your life for The people, O valiant one!

Heir to the mighty Chola line!

A force no conspiracy could defeat!

You've vanished, forgetting Your people, O valiant one