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Water… Water!

On a dry mountain, under the blazing sun,

if they could hang a Police Officer upside down from a tree,

Who could they be, and what’s their reason?

Go, go, quick!

-Hey! -Nab him, now.

- Don't let him go. - Hey, hey.

I spent fifty thousand on this dam, and they’re fishing under my nose at night!

It smells good!

Sir… Sir… Sir!

What is it?

File an FIR against them.

-Where are you from? -Madurai, Kaalavasal.

You’ll just say it and leave without a problem.

Don’t we need to earn a living here?

There was an issue last week. They destroyed the police station.

This week, they sent a carpenter to make up for it.

-Hello, sir. -Hey!

From any of the 12 villages,

Mela Kamaka Patti, Keela Kamaka Patti, Jalli Patti, or Sarathu Patti, Buskaran Patti,

I’ll file the FIR only if Rokka Puli says so.

[song plays]

If Puli Uncle comes, he'll be the one facing the FIR.

[song plays]

-Is Rokka Puli the inspector here? -Yes.

From DSP to Collector to Inspector, he’s everything in this district.

[song plays]

Nagesh, you bit me in the blink of an eye. Come, let’s go to the hospital.

Come with me!

Upon the Lord’s holy, Matted crown lies the noble serpent!

-Oh, my God! -A snake!

Doctor, where's the snake bite ward?

Why are you writhing like a snake too?

-Did you check him thoroughly? -Doctor.

Doctor, this snake bit me. I need treatment.

Why bring it alive? You should’ve just killed it.

What did it do to deserve death?

We’re the ones who took it's home.

What could it possibly do? Maayi, get that bag.

Place your leg here, sir.

-Take him to the forest and let him go. -Okay, brother.

Your townspeople are quite strange, sir.

At least you just tied up your leg when the snake bit you.

But he strangled himself thinking it’d stop the venom from reaching his head!

And now he's gone.

I’m out of words. Turn around.

Roll up your sleeves.

Later, we learned it was a swamp snake that bit him.

Such illiterates!

- So what did you study? - I've got tons of work, doctor.

What's the issue today?

Sir, we got that…

- dam bid legally! -Hey.

Why all the noise, you retro-shirt?

Who even asked you to bid on the dam?

The government did! So we placed a bid and got it.

-Why do I need his permission? -Don't you argue!

You should! Was it your town that drowned when the dam was built?

Was it your house or your street?

It was all our homes, our town, our farmlands, and our deity!

If you want to fish, you’ll need our permission.

Just because the government held a bid,

these people think they can come here to fish.

First of all, coming to the dam without our permission is a mistake!

- I will-- - Rokka Puli!

I was just going to sit.

I wasn’t planning to break it!

Answer him.

Why did you enter the dam?

Yesterday, I was reminded of my home.

So I took a boat to see it again.

There, I saw my home, swallowed by the water.

Suddenly, my grandpa came to mind.

I just broke down, crying uncontrollably.

I even saw a few fish swimming in my kitchen.

I just wanted to give those fish a home, so I brought some back.

But now they’re calling me a thief and beating me.

Sir, enough with the drama!

First, file an FIR against them.

He’s right, file the FIR.

But last night he fired at my people.

The shots echoed all over town.

-Oh, is that so? -Hey, bring that gun here.

This is the gun they shot with.

Are my people animals for you to hunt?!

Rokka Puli, no, calm down!

Today's my lucky day!

Even we officers must get the Collector’s permission to shoot.

But you’re the one asking for an FIR now.

Just go.

Pacha, look how Puli Uncle twisted the case to his side.

Yes, Sivappu. Puli Uncle can eat a hundred lawyers for breakfast!

Fish swimming in the kitchen? That was clever!

Rokka Puli!

The one who bid legally was made out to be the villain and arrested.

But the swindlers are respected, and people bow to them.

You’re wondering if this is justice, right? In this town, it is.

When the Vaigai Dam was built in 1959, twelve villages were drowned.

So the people were shifted to the cactus forest.

If the dam water recedes, their wells and lands will show again.

They’ll begin vegetable farming.

If the water level rises, it’ll all go underwater again.

And they’ll smuggle liquor and stash.

Not everyone from a cactus forest can turn into a Poet Vairamuthu, after all.

From celebrations to funerals, Rokka Puli is always there for Athanur’s people.

Do you think crying day and night will bring her back?

I don’t care how long it takes. Give me 25,000 and take the body.

She passed this morning, and flies are already buzzing.

- If we don’t act, it’ll get worse. - Let it be!

Heartless moron!

Take her now! If each home had pitched in, we could’ve paid it back.

But you delayed, and now it’s too late!

Give it to me.

Without 25,000 rupees, Pandi was helpless and couldn’t perform his mother’s last rites.

Rokka Puli stepped in for him too.

-Five ones are five -[Together] Five ones are five!

-Five twos are ten. -[Together] Five twos are ten!

-Five threes are fifteen! -[Together] Five threes are fifteen!

Teacher, Pandi’s mom told us to bring him.

Your mom is gone, so how can she call for you?

This is the boy whose mom took that girl's body.

I'm not going!

Listen, you asked to see your son, and here he is, brought from his school.

See him, take the holy ash, and go immediately.

Please don’t torment the newlyweds.

-Is he here? -Yes, now open your eyes.

Oh my, this isn't my mother. Leave me alone!

Pandi, please, stop.

Please, I’m begging you.

Your mother promised to leave her after she oils and combs your hair.

Please help me. It’s the only way I can get my wife back.

My fate is in your hands. I’ll touch your feet if I must.

See, I did it.

Don’t be scared. It’s your mom.

Pandi…

Why’s your hair such a mess?

Wherever you go, make sure you oil and comb your hair first.

Mother, my precious golden one

You’ve become my guiding god!

But your gentle lullaby is gone

A song I’ll never hear again!

You didn’t merge with the river

- Nor did you become the water itself -Hey, Pandi. Did you eat?

-No, brother. -Here you go. Eat this.

-Pandi? -Hmm.

If thieves see no one at home, they’ll take your grinders and mortars.

How about I keep it safe at my place?

A child without a mother

Has no shoulder to lean on!

Who will soothe his hunger?

- Whose lap will he rest his head? Pandi, food for you.

I'll take the woods with me.

Mother, my precious golden one

You’ve become my guiding god!

-Pandi, did you eat? -No brother, I didn't.

Fine, then go eat!

Who’s the one giving Pandi, Thangamma’s son, his food?

I think it’s his neighbors!

They’ll just point to the next house and he’ll end up unfed.

So send him food each day through our daughter.

My father sent you some food.

Mother, my precious golden one

You’ve become my guiding god!

But your gentle lullaby is gone

A song I’ll never hear again!

Pandi, why are you here and not at school?

I can’t count on strangers to feed me daily.

-So? -I've decided to work. Give me a job.

Can you even work, to be asking me this?

I can be a henchman.

A henchman?

Look at him so little, asking for a henchman job.

Do I look like a goon to you?

Focus on your studies.

Return the tiffin box at my home and get back to school.

Else, I'll end you.

He called me a goon.

Do I look like one?

That day, you humiliated me in the police station.

Today, we’ve got him alone. So show him who we are!

- Go. - Hey!

Hey… stop.

-What's your blood group? -He's asking my blood group.

Kill him!

Hey.

What's with all the skating?

Life hit him below the belt.

I don't hit people who are already hurt.

Just a moment.

At least you answer me. What's your blood group?

-I don't know. -Why don't you know?

Go, find it out!

Son, give me the knife.

-I will pay in lakhs. -Pandi, throw it to me.

-Promise me you'll give me a job. -Is this the time to ask for a job?!

Give me your word.

Pandi, I'll give you a job!

I asked you to give it to me.

Not stab him!

Isn't it my job from now?

Hand it over to me. I asked you to throw it not stab!

Come with me, Pandi.

A young bull fears nothing!

No obstacle can stop it's run!

A new bond has been forged for you!

Pandi, even if we get caught, the stash must not.

- Stash? - I mean… the stuff.

One of you get in on this side, the other from the far side.

It’s the cops! Run!

Hey! Stop!

Get him!

It's your time to stand proud, Dagger in hand!

Don’t let him get away!

You now have someone

Who’ll lift you onto their shoulder!

Pandi, it's been a year since she passed. Do you wish for anything in life?

A young bull fears nothing!

- I want to roll in money! - No obstacle can stop its run!

-Let's do it! Come on. - A new bond has been forged for you!

Everybody quiet!

This is the yearly auction for the fishing rights at Vaigai Dam.

Shall we start?

Wait, sir.

We’ll start as soon as the bidder arrive.

Who are you?

We’re the ones who grab the winnings off the bidder.

Sir, they’re locals.

They don’t place bids.

They steal from the ones who do.

Without Rokka Puli here, nobody will start bidding.

-Greetings. -Greetings.

-Greetings, brother. -Greetings, brother.

Greetings, brother.

Sit down.

Who’s this guy? He seems new.

-Let’s win this auction! -He's from Nellakottai.

God help him, he has no clue what’s coming.

One lakh is the starting bid for this year’s Vaigai Dam fishing rights.

That’s way too high. Reduce the rate.

In bidding, the amount goes up, not down.

The starting price is one lakh.

-Let’s see your bidding skills! -Shall we start?

One lakh plus…

one rupee.

One lakh ten thousand.

-What's your blood group? -Why do you ask?

One lakh ten thousand and…

one rupee.

-One lakh twenty-five thousand! -Don't be shy.

-What's your blood group? -What's yours?

One lakh twenty-five thousand and…

-one rupee. -Who the hell are they?

-Topping the bid with chump change! -Are we on the right track?

What?

-O positive, right? -Hey!

Who do you think you are, man? A doctor?

You won’t stop asking about my blood group!

No one escapes. I’ll cut those hands right off.

His time isn't right! God help him.

They’ve honed that sickle!

-Pandi is here! -Bash him!

There they go!

His sickle’s honed And ready to strike

Our man lands The final blow in the fight!

His hits are sharp and tight

Each smash echoes one name “Pandi!”

This Vaigai dam is our fort!

Call it yours, That’s when the war begins!

A pure soul He's our brother's blood!

Slip up once, You’ll face his fury head-on!

Good things will unfold

Victory awaits!

Good things will unfold For all the kind-hearted ones

Victory cheers echoes!

This land is ours! The one we call home!

Call it yours, Get ready for the fury!

A pure soul He's our brother's blood!

Slip up once, You’ll face his fury head-on!

They ruined my face!

Catch him!

Slip up once, You’ll face his fury head-on!

His hits are sharp and tight

Each smash echoes One name “Pandi!”

Bro, I thought we’d smash four tables, not just two!

The fight isn't over!

That's my boy!

Officer!

Leaving before the auction’s done?

You finished it! Let's go!

-Then the dam is ours, right? -Yes, brother!

No more sneaking around to fish.

Do it legally from now on!

Curious why I asked your blood type?

It’s to help you out if you bleed like a tap fighting us.

So, what's your blood type?

-AB negative, brother. -Oh no!

That's a rare one.

-Guys, take him to the hospital. -Come on, guys. Lift him!

Give a hand.

Sir!

-Try dipping in the Vaigai Dam! -Brother Puli!

Hello, Panbalan.

Pandi, you’ve grown up so fast!

That's inevitable. What's the matter, Panbalan?

Regarding our business, brother.

The cops aren’t bothered.

We’re already giving them their share. So why limit ourselves?

If we scale up in Madurai,

we can make huge money!

No, forget it. Going back and forth to court is a pain.

Why bother? Pandi will take care of it.

Just say yes. We'll handle it.

-What say Pandi? -Yes, Uncle.

The dam got full and our lands went under.

We’ve got to eat too, don’t we?

Don't overthink it, brother.

Then let’s ask Karuppan. We’ll go ahead if he says yes.

Step down, Lord Karuppa!

Uncle!

That’s one of our forefathers.

Alright. Ask for god's word.

Kattu Karuppa!

My children stand here thirsty!

The land has no riches,

and the heavens offer no mercy!

A mirage doesn’t quench thirst,

and seawater can’t be swallowed.

Neither gain nor loss!

My kids are here with plans to start a business.

Please guide them, Lord Karuppa!

What is He saying?

Before that, give me your word.

-What is it? -Make me your business partner.

Hey, this line of work isn’t for you.

What business? You planning to sell drugs or what?

-Yes-- -Am I your partner or not?

You’re already a priest. Why not stick to that?

Hey! I'm the priest here. Not him.

He's asking for his cut in every damn thing!

Take him away!

He's such a trouble!

Alright, we'll make you our partner.

Once you step into this business, you’re in for life. No exits.

Whatever we do stays between us.

Walking away isn’t my thing.

I swear!

I swear on my Father!

I swear on you! What say?

-What’s Lord Karuppa’s answer? -Let me see.

Karuppa, let me join them.

Kushboo!

You wish! A white flower!

Guys, we got our answer.

-We shall start! -Shall we?

Let's get going.

Pandi, you never said what business we’re doing.

Why did you bring me to a sugarcane field?

Pandi, why is the band here?

-Are we celebrating? -No, we're having a feast!

-For me? -Go on. You'll get it.

Why are these sugarcanes so huge?

-Sugarcane? -I’ve never seen a wild one like this!

Hey, moron. These are bamboos.

Oh, we’re doing bamboo business now?

Pass it to him. Let him get started.

-Let's see the luck he brings. -Hi, I'm Kundhu.

-Business partner. -Nice to meet you.

-Thank you! -Please take it.

Karuppa!

What is this black stuff?

-Smells like stash? -Spot on!

What the heck!

Is it stash?

Look at them working so devotedly!

Hey!

Wait, are you guys stash smugglers?

-Yes. -I guessed it the second I saw your face.

Look at that stare!

-I can't get involved in this. -Hey! Hey!

Stop right there. Walking away isn't your style!

Hands up!

Turn.

You watch Hollywood movies a lot, don't you?

Yes, man.

You’ve got the perfect body for smuggling stash!

-You’ll rise to the top real quick! -I’m a celibate.

It feels like someone’s hugging me!

-Karuppa! -Shush, man!

What’s with the talcum powder?

So no one gets a whiff of the stash.

-What if they sniff it out? -You’re going behind bars!

Button up his shirt.

-Stand still! -Stop dancing!

-Suck that belly in! -Turn around!

How's the shirt?

It would’ve looked killer in a pink satin shirt.

Idiot, I was asking whether that shirt is tight or loose!

-Is it? -Parcel ready!

We need hands to carry the load…

[sings a folk song]

Help’s sorted out!

Mangamma granny!

Pandi!

Where are you off to?

To clear the nutsedge!

You travelled this far only to do that?

Then we’ll get paid like ten rupees!

I have a job for you, if you're interested.

What is it, Pandi?

Enough.

Neither of us can sing to save our lives.

I'll pay 100 each.

I have a job for you all.

-Interested? -Yes!

Put it inside.

Tie it up.

-What's all this? -Packed lunch.

Are you hiring people to smuggle stash for a low price?

Don't mind it, granny.

Tie that firmly.

What am I even doing?

He looks like the priest’s son…

You’re that priest’s kid, Kundhu, aren’t you?

Carpenter's son Nandhu.

You’re in this business now, so don’t act holy!

With lunch packed in hand, Carrying the stash

On the way we move, My man stops me mid-street

Granny, don't sing about stash!

-Sing some latest song! -Only Usilampatti Rani can sing then!

Rani, sing something for us, won't you?

-What beat should I go with? -Something that beats this heat!

Sing it in your own beat!

Whoa!

Set your pitch straight!

My legs so smooth and fine

The crowd came just to see mine!

My moves are a storm

Madurai will kneel in my name!

Alright, girl, stop bragging already!

Where are you from?

I’m Usilampatti Rani, My body’s slick and shiny!

They call me Usilampatti Rani, My body glows like honey!

I’m Usilampatti Rani, My body’s slick and shiny!

I’m Usilampatti Rani, My body’s slick and shiny!

Any way you gaze at me, I’m a sight your eyes will crave

However your eyes find me, I’m a feast they’ll never forget

That wild rose scent? It’s coming from me, silly!

That rose scent in the air? It’s from me, silly!

Chanting my name, This town speaks my pride

My name resounds around, This town speaks only my pride

-Hello? -Hello, Brother Rokka Puli.

You’re smuggling again, huh?

Someone informed the SP.

The Usilampatti special squad is on the outskirts doing checks.

Ask Pandi to be careful.

Don't tell me I didn't warn you.

Does my scent Enchant you?

What do I get in return?

Stay with me, I’ll make life feel like a party!

Play your heart out, Life’s full of fun!

I’m Usilampatti Rani, My body’s slick and shiny!

They call me Usilampatti Rani, My body glows like honey!

-Hello, brother! -You're ten minutes late?

They were running a smuggling inspection.

-Oh really? Take care, brother. -See you, brother.

-Where are you guys off to? -Madurai!

-Come on, we're having a feast! -A feast? I'm coming!

-Forgot what you’re hiding in there? -No one will know. It’s inside!

Standing tall in honor

That’s how our people lived

Sing praises of our people

For they’re the reason We live this life today!

For the packed lunch

Wild cats come in gangs Just to take a sniff

Beat it Beat it loud and clear

Let our laughs echo

When we cheer And dance together

Even the fish gets Sweaty at the sight of it

An ant took a bite At the mole on my hip

It's all too sweet, It can't handle!

Pandi, I need to take a piss. I'm scared.

-No need to worry. -Pandi!

The police is here. Oh god.

Your powder smell is blasting like crazy!

-Back to business again, huh? -We're going to hand out invitations.

Am I not invited? Let me have one.

Fast!

-That's my rent! -Interested in some beads?

Hey, is he your apprentice?

He's acting too much!

Okay, let me get another one.

-That’s the rent money for my other house! -Pandi!

Why are you standing there chatting with the conductor?

-Conductor? -Come fast!

We need to deliver this. Come on!

Inside the packed lunch boxes as well?

Invites won’t cut it. Pass me the bundle!

Go.

-That granny! -Beads, sir. Beads, sir?

-What's this? -It's a newspaper, sir.

Why the hell do you need that? Stop over acting!

Boys! Don't get caught.

You loud mouth! We lost ten invites because of you.

Forget about it. This cop keeps getting down.

Look at him go.

Are you blind?

Calling the cop a conductor and the conductor a cop?!

We should get your eyes checked.

The bus is here. Come on!

Where were you? We started panicking!

I told you to call me. Come, let's get inside.

Go in.

You're not listening to me these days.

Don't get mad, Uncle.

-We got the job done! -Indeed an amazing business!

Somebody snitched on us.

That inspector is two-faced, Uncle.

Acting all innocent to our face while snitching on us!

I have my suspicions on that inspector.

Shall we take care of him then?

Who is at the Madurai SP office?

It's our Sagaa!

Throw a little money, and they’ll join our side!

Uncle, we’ve got to change that inspector.

Done deal.

He's useless. Don't even mind him.

Hey, Rokka Puli!

-Inspector, are you're doing fine? -Thanks to you, I am not.

You made a mistake,

and you’ll pay for it.

After everything I did for you, you had me transferred.

Is Puli Uncle really powerful enough to transfer a cop?

We only talked about it, and he got transferred already?

A cop is nothing. If Uncle wants, he’ll shut the whole station!

Forget it. Let the villagers think I’m some big shot.

We can even get the Governor transferred. You’re nothing!

-Oh really? -If we decide to take someone out,

nothing can stop us!

-What was that? -Don't mind it, Uncle.

Of course, you're unstoppable!

There's a new force here to stop all of you!

Do you know who is taking charge?

Inspector Laila.

The police is here! Run! Run! Run!

Gambling in broad daylight? Forget it!

-Brother, don't go easy on her! -She's dead meat today.

Just because she's a lady cop, don't underestimate her!

You're a woman. You think you can boss us around?

You're a woman. How arrogant are you!

She’ll twist your arm till you look like a helpless quail.

How dare you!

What's got you so worked up about lady cops?

A cop is a cop!

No one’s messing with this place on my watch.

Oh cutie, what's with that attitude?

But don't you--

Hey, listen to me.

There's bitter gourd in here. And this has our 'son'.

'Son'?

Let them catch us, but not our son.

-Got it? -Yes, Pandi.

They can catch our son. But not us.

Hey, that looks like a checkpost.

It is!

A checkpost isn’t usually here.

This looks new.

What's going on here?

The police is here! Run! Run!

This is our 'son'.

-He's running away! -Constable!

I'm too old, I can't run. Stop!

-Inspector madam! -Yes!

Hey, he’s wrestling our madam!

I shouldn't touch any women. I'm fasting.

-Go, save her. -Let me be the hero.

Lock him up!

How dare you try to hit the police?

Thrash him up!

Make sure he can’t stand for the next four days!

-Loser! -Hey!

How dare you even try to touch our madam?

She didn't let me!

[moans]

Sir!

[moans]

Looks like he’s a Silk fanboy. I’ll deal with you later.

-Keep an eye on him. -Silk has everyone around her finger!

-You have water? -No!

-Fetch me some! -Hey!

- [moans mockingly] - Shut it!

Look at him moan!

Hello, Boss! Where are you from?

Kerala. Alappuzha.

How's Shakila sister?

-She's great! -How is Silk?

-She’s damn good! -What's your case?

Stash. 10 kilograms.

Bro, they can catch us, but not our goods!

That's no big deal. My brother will take care of it.

-What is it? -Brother?

Why don't you join me?

Let's get out of here. We can talk about this later.

Madam.

Madam, they’re negotiating a drug deal inside the cell.

If we ignore this, they’ll make it their smuggling base.

Drag the new guy out and put him in the guest room.

-Okay, madam. -Tell me, boss.

Take this.

Madam wants you moved to the guest room.

-Let's get going. -Guest room?

Is there AC? And a bed?

Our AC will come today, with a bed just for you!

Boss, you're going to the guest room without me?

You're next!

-Oh god! -Brother!

Screaming will trigger them. Try moaning like Silk, they’ll let you go.

-Got it? -Enough already!

-Go! -I'll--

[moans]

Sir, are you sure this is the guest house?

Looks more like the 'worst house'!

Change the room!

Hey, do you think we run a lodge?

You expect a guest room for the mess you caused?

Sir! Sir! Sir!

-Sir! Sir! Sir! -Bash him up!

-Stop it, sir! -What is it?

Hit me wherever you want.

- But not here. - Why so?

Do you have a heat boil there?

No, sir. Laila resides here.

Who the hell is he?

Hit him exactly where he says I reside.

Madam, you won't get hurt, right?

Want one more on your nose?

Come on.

Sir, this is wrong.

You had the guts to hit a cop,

and you’re still being arrogant!

Thrashing you isn’t wrong at all!

Bash him up!

Madam!

He passed out from all the beating.

-What are you saying? -Check on him.

What the hell did you do?

-Move. Move. -Look at him.

-What the hell have you done? -You asked us to go for his heart!

We did just that. He blacked out.

-Are you for real? -Leave!

-Go! -Come, guys.

-Untie him. -Yes, madam.

Check on him.

Hold on, madam. Clearly, he's not wasted.

He collapsed from all the hits.

-Hello! Hello! -Madam!

He’s out cold, and you’re calling out to him like you’re on a loudspeaker?

-What's his name? -Pandi. Pandi.

-Pandi! Pandi? -Pandi. Pandi.

Madam, it’s okay in emergencies.

Please start the first night.

-First night?! -What he meant was…

A bit of mouth-to-mouth and he’ll snap back right away!

The one we learn in training sessions.

First aid. He meant that, madam.

Yes, madam.

-Why don’t you do it then? -If I do it, he won’t make it.

Look at my mouth.

Eww! Close your mouth.

Madam, Rokka Puli is here.

He'll burn the place down if something happens to Pandi.

Madam, Rokka Puli’s trouble. He’ll cut a throat for nothing.

Madam, it’s fine in an emergency. Just think of it as saving his life.

Yes, madam, don’t think of it as kissing him.

It’s just a medical procedure.

-We'll close our eyes. -Yes.

Turn around, guys!

The things I’m forced to deal with in this job!

Go on! Go on!

Kissing before marriage is wrong!

[screams]

My dear cops…

Madam, I thought there's no one out there for me.

You’re the first woman after my mom to caress my cheeks.

I thought no one would mourn me when I die.

But, I have you.

That’ll do for me!

It will!

-It will! -Alright.

-Sir, it was only a formality. He'll be here. -Make it fast!

You were spared because of the mom sentiment. Now sign!

Sir, forget about the jalebi you get every week!

Why?

You'll get it daily.

Your first night idea was wonderful!

You!

Morons everywhere!

They really did bash me up!

Uncle, why did you bail me out?

I would've stayed here for two days.

Who said you could do it?

I shouldn't have bailed you out.

Brother!

You're Pandi, right? Why did you sign it as 'Majnu'?

Madam's name is Laila.

That makes me the 'Majnu', right?

-Oh God! -What are you talking about?

-Don't worry about it. -I wasn't planning on coming.

Your mother’s spirit has possessed the lady next door.

What? My mother?

-She keeps doing it! -Pandi! Pandi!

-One smash and she's gone! -Pandi! Pandi!

Stop, Pandi!

Thangamma, are you craving chicken or mutton?

-Tell me. -Thangamma!

I'm going to kill you! Move, don't block my way!

[commotion ensues]

Look at that smile. Let go of me!

She keeps embarrassing me!

I'm hell bent on breaking her head!

Pandi! Pandi!

She's my wife. You may be a kid,

but let me be honest with you. I’ve never touched her in my entire life.

Mooka, you still haven't touched her?

-Yes… -Forget about it! That'll never happen.

Now everybody knows!

Twenty years of marriage and you still haven’t gotten together?

Yes, nothing happened!

-So she's still a fresh rose? -A rose?!

Get lost!

Come to me, I’ll oil your hair and comb it.

-Go to her. -Get lost!

He doesn't want to. Why are you forcing him?

He's Pandi. And I'm minor Pandi.

Let me bow to her so she’ll oil my hair.

Moron, go bow in front of a railway track!

If his hair is oiled, will you leave her body?

-Yes. -Do you promise?

-Yes! -Pandi, let her oil your hair.

Stop being so stubborn. Go.

She just wants to comb it not braid it!

So stop glaring and go sit.

Why are you humiliating me, Mom?

Everywhere I go, they mock me saying,

“Your mother is near the well, near the tamarind tree, near the river,”

and I feel so humiliated, Mother.

I'm ashamed.

Let this be the last time.

Get the holy ash and leave her. Okay?

Where can I go to mourn my pain?

This is the Andhra group the brokers informed us about.

-Greetings. -Greetings to you.

Welcome.

This is from Mysore.

This is from Idukki, Kerala.

This is a variety from Varusanadu.

[in Telugu] Yeah! Of course I know it's from there!

This variety is of high demand in Varanasi.

For the Aghoris, this is their nectar.

I need to deliver a ton of it in Rajahmundry.

Take it and get paid on the spot!

Uncle, looks like the payment will be huge.

If we miss this, we’ll never be rolling in money!

In that case, let's ask Karuppan what he thinks.

-Who's Karuppan? -[in Telugu] God, of course.

O mighty and precious Karuppan!

My boys are cracking a deal with an Andhra bunch.

Can they proceed or not? Is now the right time?

Give us your word, O Divine being.

Lord Karuppa, tell us what you think.

Uh-oh, we've got a red flower.

He's saying 'no' to this.

Karuppan said no, so tell them we’re walking out.

What’s with all these Karuppan stories?

In my state, Lord Vishnu is supreme!

[chants] Yedukondala Vaada, Venkata Ramana, Govinda… Govinda!

Such a funny lot!

Why are you laughing, achaari?

I'm not an achaari but a poojaari! (a priest)

-Don't talk like you know Telugu. -Oh, please.

Add ‘lu’ behind every word and you’ve got Telugu.

Exactly! Tell them what this is, man!

This is 'thengalu'.

-And this? -That's an 'applelu'.

-What about this? -That's a 'bananalu!'

Now this?

-Poo-- -Mind your tongue!

-I was going to say 'pookalu!' -That's more like it.

You guys are taking it too far!

They're Konda Reddy's brothers.

If he knows about it, he'll kill you.

I may not know Tamil,

but I know all it's cuss words!

-Mind it… -…you broker!

Don't try retaliating!

Karuppan has the final word. Get packing away. Now!

[both] Bye-byelu!

Please, hang on for a minute!

Why would you do this, guys?

What a deal we missed out on!

Hang on, please! We can talk it out!

-Did you get it? -Not yet, sir.

Keep searching! Don't stop for a minute!

Search everywhere, sir! Check the cupboards, too.

We're all doomed if we don't find it in time.

[in Malayalam] Did you get it, sir?

I'll beat you up if you say another word.

It's 10kgs of stash.

We must produce him along with it at court tomorrow.

-I know, madam. -But how?

It isn't a small amount to write it off as an excuse.

-But in vain. -We couldn't find it anywhere, madam!

-Don't give up already! Keep searching! -Come on.

You could let me go instead of searching for the lost stash.

This is all on you!

Madam, the SP of CID is here.

Everyone, assemble.

Now!

Nothing went missing and everything's filed.

-I'll deal with it. You may go now. -[all] Yes, madam!

Mmm.

-Hello, madam. -Good morning, sir.

Can I check the FIR copy?

Here you go, sir.

Okay, madam.

He must be produced at court day after tomorrow.

-Are the formalities done? -Yes, sir.

Pack the evidence securely.

And write in the exact weight of it.

If it’s off by even a gram, we’re finished.

Sir?

-What is it? -I want to pee.

-Take him away. -Yes, sir.

Your timing to pee couldn't get any better.

Madam…

-Can you give us some space? -Sure, sir.

I know I shouldn't help you out but I couldn't resist.

What if we buy a stash and replace what got stolen?

And where will you get 10 kilos of that?

-Who’s even going to help us? -I know someone.

He’d give his life for you, getting the stash is nothing for him.

-Who? -Your loyalist.

-And your slave. -My what?

Hello, sir.

-Want some fish. -Nah, not now.

Laila madam wants to speak to you.

-Alone. -Alone, you say?

You came all the way to meet me.

One word, and I would've come to the station.

No, I…

was wondering how to tell you this.

And I'm unsure where to begin.

I feel the same!

Like the river flowing through the Vaigai Dam,

and the chilly breeze sifting from the hills of Kodaikanal…

With you here, whatever you say next

will decide everything for me.

Pandi, I want stash!

What do you mean?

Even we smugglers don’t use it. Why do you want it now?!

Ten kilos of stash is missing at the police station.

I need to submit it to court tomorrow morning.

Can you get it ready for me or not?

I need my Uncle's permission. So, I'm borrowing your jeep to ask him.

That's a police jeep! You can't take it for a drive.

We can drive the cops crazy, so why not their jeep?

It would've been an omen if there was no priest. Good on you for saving the day!

We're right on time.

Were they all waiting for us?

O, Lord Karuppa…

Ah, they've begun.

Where were you, Pandi?!

-Come, give us all a hand! -Come, let's go!

Hold it tight. Stick it in!

Pandi, order flowers from Manickam from the Andipatti market.

-I wanted to-- -Where were you, Kundhu,

-instead of doing your job? -Getting there, sir!

-I um… -Get the Devadhaarapatti band here by dusk.

-But, I-- -Hey, what are you all up to there?!

-He doesn't seem to hear me out. -Pandi?

-How are you? -Vairam, hi! How are you?

I came two days ago for the ritual.

-But haven't seen you since. -How's your husband doing?

-He's good. He should be arou-- -How are you?

-I'm good. And you? -I'm good, too.

-How's work? -Going good so far.

-Get in, Vairam. Let's get home early. -Dad?

-Okay, Dad. See you, Pandi. -Make sure everything's set.

That's my order.

Before that, I…

-Look at his pompous face. -Hello, madam!

Be ready by 7 a.m. at the Kanavilakku bus stand.

We'll go in your jeep and get it.

-What is up with his attitude? -You!

Take that off! The nerve to wear an Inspector's cap.

-And the shades! -Oh, come on, please?

Don't act like you're the Inspector.

-Shall we go? -How will they give it to me?

Of course they won't if you're in uniform.

You've got to doll up wearing a Madurai poonam saree.

Isn't Madurai famous for it's jasmine flowers?

Sir, Madurai's famous for anything and everything!

Something's missing.

Jasmine flowers?

What are you glaring at? Get going.

When I see you, I can’t think straight My heart starts to accelerate

If you go, I call your name My love for you will stay the same

When you hold me, I come alive You’re the reason I survive

In your arms, my world feels new Every beat belongs to you

I bloomed like jasmine, soft and shy

You walked in silk, my reason why

Your eyes lit sparks, My heart caught flame

Since that glance, I’ve never been the same

KOLUKKUMALAI

-Do you have stock of the leaves? -It's off season, my boy.

BODIMETTU

I hope we get it here.

-Do you have some in stock? -Alcohol? Wait, I'll bring some.

VARUSANADU ULKAADU

-Hello, sir! -Yes, how can we help you?

-Do you have some in stock? -You mean goli soda? I do!

Keep walking.

Like a shy rooster, I burned in vain

Your glance drove me half insane

Your eyes could kill They’ve got that spark

Don’t raise the heat My heart’s going weak!

Drank the wine that filled your eyes

You’re my truth when time just lies

When I see you, I can’t think straight My heart starts to accelerate

If you go, I call your name My love for you will stay the same

- When you hold me, I come alive -Don't mess with her.

- You’re the reason I survive -Come with me, dear.

Nerve of you to check out a policewoman!

I bloomed like jasmine, soft and shy

You walked in silk, my reason why

Your eyes lit sparks, My heart caught flame

Since that glance, I’ve never been the same

We wasted the day by roaming around.

If you don't help me out, I will throw you in jail!

Throw me in? Your life depends on it, not me!

-Hello? -Meet me at the rail tracks on Kanava.

Okay.

-Did we make the right decision? -Yes, of course, madam.

We only have a day.

Why would he want us to come here, though?

-Ahoy, madam! -Didn't I tell you?

-He never backs on his word. -He really did it, after all.

We’ve been waiting for ages!

-You know how hard it is to source this. -Alright, hand it over.

How dare you hand over stash to the police?

Beat him and dump him in my jeep!

[all] Beat him up, officers!

From harvest to transport routes, we've tracked everything, sir.

Throw him in my jeep!

-Muruga, have you seen Pandi? -No clue.

-It's been two days since anyone's seen him. -Damn, two days?

-Have you sealed it tight? -Yes, madam.

Keep it in, then.

-Constable, take down the accused's details. -Okay, madam.

Madam?

Sir?

I know you replaced the lost stash with the one Pandi got you.

Lost? Who said?

-It's right here. -Oh, really? Bring it out, then.

You're neither the judge nor the court to order me.

You're here to report what's happening to the SP.

And your job's done.

-Constable, make sure it's locked well. -Sure, madam.

-You have the key, right? -Yes, madam.

-Keep an eye on them. -Yes, madam.

[recites] Praise Lord Nama Shivaya! Praise the holy lord!

Let's call him out!

I pray to both Hari and Shiva every day.

We humbly invite our deity to descend now.

Come, pay us a visit!

Come on, now.

Here I come!

What's with the drama around this case?

Have you made any arrests from your station limit?

Yes, sir, two at the Vaigai Dam station, Andipatti.

One's Kombuseevi Pandi, and the other is Binu.

Where did we go wrong, My Lord?

My children are crying in panic,

not knowing where to turn.

There’s no one to lead them.

They have so much left in life.

You let the town flood and the fields drown in ruined crops.

Hit the drums!

-Where's Pandi? -No idea.

-Haven't seen him. On it. -Catch him and bring him here.

Where could he be?

Finish them off discreetly.

-I shouldn't hear of this again in Madurai. -Yes, sir.

I thought I had no one in my life.

I know you replaced the lost stash with the one Pandi got you.

He's different. A loyalist.

-Your slave. -But I have you. That'll do for me!

-Hello, sir. -This a copy of the order.

There's a temple festival happening at Kamaka Patti village.

All of you proceed to bandhobast the event.

We're on guard at the station…

We can do that, too. Proceed at once.

Who has the lockup's keys?

It's with the… inspector.

Sister, open your eyes.

Come on. Let's go.

Toss the keys to them and let them loose.

Listen up.

Here's the keys.

You're free to go.

Got it?

On your feet, my son!

Take this.

May your venture be a success. I'm with you!

He marches in triumph, Every step full of power!

He walks with purpose Every move meant to move mountains!

What do you want, dear?

Save my people!

What will I get if I save them?

A meat feast every three months and, a sweet feast once a month is all yours!

I will do it. Beat the drums!

The sky and earth tremble, Drums roar like thunder!

He comes running, Our Vaadi Karuppan!

Breaking past the sacred guards, The guardian deity has arrived!

He comes running, Our Kaatu Karuppan!

Look, someone's here.

Yeah, my Uncle's here.

Twisting his mighty moustache, He comes to crush the fort!

He is Vandi Karuppan, Ondi Karuppan and Sangili Karuppan!

He is Vettai Karuppan, Kaatu Karuppan and Sattai Karuppan!

He strides in victory!

What Karuppan decides, He brings to completion!

He marches in triumph, Every step full of power!

He walks with purpose Every move meant to move mountains!

The sky and earth tremble, Drums roar like thunder!

He comes running, Our Vaadi Karuppan!

Breaking past the sacred guards, The guardian deity has arrived!

He comes running, Our Kaatu Karuppan!

Come on, quick!

Here you go!

Twisting his mighty moustache, He comes to crush the fort!

He is Vandi Karuppan, Ondi Karuppan and Sangili Karuppan!

He is Vettai Karuppan, Kaatu Karuppan and Sattai Karuppan!

Vaadi Karuppan, Ondi Karuppan!

Ondi Karuppan, Nondi Karuppan!

Periya Karuppan, Chinna Karuppan!

Muthu Karuppan, Thanni Karuppan!

No betrayal will succeed!

No evil intention will win!

One prayer, and he'll see to your end!

If you connive, he'll see to your end too!

He’ll make sure justice prevails and Bring the enemies to their end!

What is he doing?

What is this?

I heard it’s lucky to get something from a burning place.

-So, I got us something! -Huh?

He strides in victory!

What Karuppan decides, He brings to completion!

Oh God!

Why would they do this?

-They've burned the station to ashes. -That's right!

Madam, the stash is destroyed!

-Come on! -Sir, let me go.

-He's one of Rokka Puli's men. -Beat him black and blue!

-How dare you?! -Sir, please, don't!

Sir, stop hitting me. It hurts!

-Give us something. -Come on, spit it out!

Hey, enough! Stop it, I say.

Madam, the SP is here.

Sir, sir, sir…

Sir, I know nothing.

Sir!

[cries] I don't know a thing, sir.

Hey, put him on the table.

Come on, give me a hand.

-Grab hold of his leg. -[screams] Aaah!

[screams] Oh, my!

Sir, I don't know where they are.

I was with him when he burned this whole station down.

But now, I don’t know where they are.

-Sir, I know nothing. Please, let me go! -Got a knife?

A pen?

Pencil?

Yikes!

Who is this 'Roko Puli?'

Sir?

Is he one of the big guns in this town?

So they call the shots on law, order, and everything else?

But what about us?

They may have seen us however they wanted till now.

But from today,

when they see us, they must fear us, bow to us, and kneel before us.

Take the forces!

Oh no! The police are entering our town!

Have them here before evening.

Women, vanish into your houses! Men, disappear into the woods!

The Police are here!

You, stop!

Sir, don't enter with your shoes on.

-Search, now. -I know nothing.

Why are you creating a ruckus?

-Oh God! -Mom, look what they're up to!

Oh, lass with the red nose ring

look at you smiling-- Hey, wait!

-Where are you going? -Dad…

They say the police are arresting our men. Come on, let’s get to the woods!

You madcap!

We’re from a priestly family that dresses up as Goddess Kali and performs.

So why are you scared of the police?

Go hide in the grinding room.

I’ll handle the rest.

My dad's a big shot!

Whoa, look at him. Hey!

All the men are running and hiding,

-and you're parked here like a panda? -Sir!

I'm a big shot around here.

Your tactics can’t scare me.

-Dad's killing it! -Hey!

-Where's your precious son? -Oh my, he's looking for me.

Watch your words, sir. You have no idea who we are!

We perform as Goddess Kali.

Don’t provoke my wrath, you won’t survive it.

-At least let me try. -Try controlling him.

Come on, hit him.

I won't dress as Goddess Kali anymore.

Leave me alone. He's in the grinding room.

That old man ratted me out!

Sir?

Sir, you there?

[meows]

Sounds like a cat’s stuck inside. Just drag it out!

-Yeah, harder. -[meows]

Come out, I said. So you're a cat now?

This one's a rogue cat, madam. On your feet!

Tell us where they are.

Greetings, madam. The two criminals are heading towards the hills.

If you go there with your team, you can nab them.

-Happy now? -Come on, take him in.

Pandi, just like Malaiyoor Mambattiyan, Karimettu Karuvaayan and other vigilantes,

Rokka Puli has become one now.

-Oh, come on, Uncle. -What?

You torch a police station and now you’re showing off?

If I’d delayed ten minutes, you’d have died in that lockup.

I threw the only petrol bomb I had,

and it caught fire instantly.

How is it my fault?

At this speed, forget the mountain, they’ll be chilling in Malaysia.

Madam, look! They're standing right there.

[speaker] Rokka Puli and Pandi!

- Who is it? - Surrender now,

-or we’ll have to shoot and take you in. -Wow!

First, let’s see if your bullet can even reach this far.

Come on! Hunt them down like birds!

-Here you go! -They're firing. Let's go!

-Stones are my bullets! -They're shooting for real. Let's go!

-Go on. -Mmm?

Firing, are they? Let’s roll this rock on them.

The Police won't let us live.

Know what living is?

It’s making death wait.

-Come on, let's do it. -Sure!

Madam, something isn't right.

-Karuppa! -Karuppa!

-Oh my God! -Everyone, run for your lives!

-Come on, run. -Madam, stay safe.

-Oh no. -Oh, my!

-Come with me. -Uncle, before they shot at the sky.

Now they're aiming at us. Sir, please don't kill us!

Give it to me. [speaker] Hey!

Come down here!

Give it.

Uncle, look.

-It's him. -Get down!

We're done for!

He's a traitor!

I wanted to roll in money,

and now I’m about to dry up and die in this heat.

-So your big dream is to roll in money, is it? -Yes, Uncle.

Do you know why big shots dress in white?

-Mmm. -What's with all the watching?

Get up that mountain.

-I dare you to come. -What is he up to?

Madam, looks like he’s hiding weapons under his dhoti.

That's right! Uncle's fuming with rage.

They’re not hiding it for fun, madam. There must be a reason.

Madam, they won’t let us leave here alive.

I come in peace, I come in peace.

Huh?

Don't shoot.

Don't shoot us!

Do you see this?

Is he for real?

-Are you seeing this? -Yes, we are. Now come down.

Pandi, see that?

-We burned it pretty well! -Of course, Uncle.

You did all this just to go in peace?

To live in peace, we must demand it!

You!

Sir!

Sir!

How dare you attack a police station?

Sir, sir, please stop it!

Sir, please don't hit him.

I can’t see it. Hit me if you want to!

-Come on, hit him as well. -Did I speak too soon?

Hey, hey!

Sir, sir.

Hit me all you want,

but I can’t bear to watch my uncle get beaten before both my eyes.

Then how about you watch with just one?

Hey, beat him up too!

No, don't hit him.

-Sir, sir. -STOP IT!

Sir, you said no hitting if we surrendered.

But your hands say otherwise!

We said no shooting if you surrendered,

not no hitting!

-Come on, continue. -Sir, sir.

Sir, wait.

-Hey! -Sir, sir.

-We’ll confess to our crimes. -Yes, we will.

We'll accept our crimes.

We burned this station down,

-but we’ll build a new one for you. -Oh!

How dare you talk back? Come on, beat him up!

Oh, God. No, no.

-We won’t confess to anything. -Yes, we won't.

-We aren't admitting it. -Oh?

-You’ll commit it, but won’t accept it? -Then, you deserve this.

-Beat him up. -Sir, no.

They hit us no matter what we say, Pandi.

So don’t say a word. Just stand tall and firm.

Sir, can I get their confessions and file a case against them?

-We must brief the press. -What case are you going to file?

Section 425, damage of public property,

-Section 152, Section 353. -No!

Saying

two local drug smugglers burned

a whole police station will only bring us disgrace.

We won’t be able to call ourselves police.

So tell the police it was a fire accident in the station.

-Okay, sir. But those two-- -File a case saying…

they were illegally manufacturing explosives under Terrorist Act 15.

Anti-Terrorism Act.

And file an Explosives Act case so they never get out.

But, sir…

Just obey my orders.

Yes, sir.

-Get their confessions. -Come on, say it.

Mmm.

My nephew Pandi and I destroyed this police station and…

-burned it to ruins. -Correct!

What is this?

What do you mean, 'burned it to ruins?'

-You were manufacturing explosives. -What?!

Explosives?

Fine, write as you wish.

Why agree to it so quickly?

Manufacturing explosives is a smaller case than

burning down the station.

-Is it? -Yes!

Sure!

Madam, I have a question.

-Mmm. -Right!

The court will accept it if you say I made the explosives.

But he’s just a kid, will the court accept that?

We’ll figure it out. You just sign.

-I can't! -[officers] Hey!

Because, I can't.

-Mmm. -Fingerprint, huh?

-Huh. -Here you go.

Go on, sign.

-When did this happen? -When you gave him that 'first night' idea.

Everyone here knows me as Majnu.

-Can I sign as Majnu? -I’ll sort you out!

-Aren’t the beatings enough? Just sign. -Okay.

Why does it sound like a wild boar snoring?

No, this sounds more like a bear burping!

Sounds like someone’s eating.

Well, he’s not a boar or a bear.

Roasted chicken!

What is this, Uncle?

Fried quail.

Egg!

Here you go!

You, bear!

Uncle, he's getting on my nerves.

-We'll deal with him. -Hey!

Why only you get a feast?

Because I told the police about you two.

-Oh! -And now I'm enjoying.

Sir, we did manufacture the explosives.

but he’s the one who supplied the materials.

Oh, having supper after supplying?

On your feet! Roasted chicken and fried quail, is it?

Sir, wait.

-Ready! -Beat him up, sir.

Enjoying a fancy meal, are you? Now enjoy this…

and the jail porridge too!

Come on!

Let's go!

Sorry.

I'm the reason for all of it.

I never expected this.

But, a lot has happened.

You did escape from your problem and now you're happy, right?

That will do for me.

This isn't just another case. It's Section 15.

Madam, to hell with your 15. I've even seen 420s.

-420? -Madam…

Your sorry feels like freedom.

-I'll be back. -What's with this attitude, madam?

If the Anti-Terrorism Act is confirmed he'll be imprisoned for a year.

-A bail won't be granted. -What about my life?!

-You won't have any! -I'm not with them!

Rokka Puli, Rokka Puli, Rokka Puli!

-Greetings, Sir. -Pandi, Pandi, Pandi!

-Sir, here I am. -Kundhu alias Balakrishnan.

-Balakrishnan? -Here, Sir. Amidst these two!

-Who is Kundhu? -Sir, that's me.

-Come on out. -Only for you to throw me in, Sir.

Why is Puli Uncle there?

Wait. You'll see how he'll get out of this in no time.

Dear Honor, Rokka Puli, Pandi, and Kundhu alias Balakrishnan

manufactured explosives illegally.

-They're terrorists? -So I request you to

charge them under the Anti-Terrorism Act, conduct a thorough investigation,

and punish them accordingly, My Lord.

-Were you manufacturing explosives? -[unison] Yes, Sir.

-Did you use a tiffin box for it? -That…

-Tiffin box? -Talk to him.

-Yes, Sir. -Yes, we did!

Who were you planning to attack, and why?

He's going to get us caught.

-What do we say? -I don't know. Ask her!

Why are you looking like that?

-Why didn't you train me for this? -Hey!

What's all the murmuring?

Which town and who were you planning to attack?

-Tell me, which town is it? -Pakistan, Sir.

-Pakistan? -Yes, Sir.

Pakistan keeps bombing our country like it's nothing.

So shouldn't we respond?

Sir, a relative of mine was in the army.

He died in a bomb blast last week.

For this nation, we’ll lay down our lives!

If I attack inside the country, I’m a terrorist.

If I do it outside, I’m a nationalist.

Sir, you're protecting the law. We’re trying to protect the whole nation.

Sir, if they bomb Kashmir today, what stops them from bombing us tomorrow?

What’s there to destroy in this town anyway?

Our town already looks bombed out.

Our methods aren’t right, but our intentions are.

Every citizen must serve the country.

-Like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. -Like the Great Bhagat Singh!

-Just like Captain! -Huh!

Captain?!

They're moved!

Listen, this isn't a theatre.

Enough with the whistles and claps. I'll smack you all!

Stop it! Silence.

- Silence. - [crowd] Praise Captain!

Captain?

Yes, he’s the one who beats up terrorists.

-Isn't he your friend too? -Mmm.

-Am I right, your Honor? -If you want to serve the nation,

-try joining the army. -Okay, Sir.

- I'll even recommend you to join them. - Thank you, Sir.

-But according to-- -Enough is enough!

Case dismissed!

Didn't I say? My Puli Uncle eats hundreds of lawyers for breakfast.

We should’ve gone with the station-burning case. Now look at them, celebrating.

Hey, beat it!

Beat it, I said!

Come on, dance!

You think only you can dance?

I dance better.

In 90 days, I’ll make sure a bullet lands on both your heads!

Hey, you--

Why did you stop me, Uncle? I'd have shown him hell!

Hey, haven’t you had enough already? He’s a psycho.

Use your brain as much as you use your muscles.

Who is he to give us time?

We'll earn well in just two months and…

get him transferred to a different town.

Only money speaks loud!

A path was carved!

- A light was kindled! -What are they all up to?

Yes, they’re getting the motor and oil ready.

Hey, what's happening?

The water has receded.

So we’re going to farm the land. Go see it for yourself.

In a vast land, from a noble home

We farmed beneath the blazing sun!

Even stripped of our name, we’ll rise!

Even under heavy burdens, we’ll live!

Even stripped of our name, we’ll rise!

- Even under heavy burdens… -Look at that!

Yes, Uncle. The farmland's visible.

Let's get started!

In a village fair, a deep well lay

It's waters full of fishes

From their tale bravery was born!

From their tale bravery was born!

One step is all it takes

Take it and march with pride!

March with pride!

- As if this groom is anything special! - Mangamma, leave it.

Chandramurthy, enough!

Thavam, what’s the issue now?

He came from Pondicherry last week to seek Mokka’s daughter in marriage.

He agreed to take 10 sovereigns before the wedding and 10 after,

but now he wants it all at once.

You, what's your problem?

I want 20 sovereigns of jewelry, or I’m not marrying her.

Rokka Puli, it took everything to arrange ten.

How will I get the next ten so quickly?

Mokka Rasu, we’ll get it ready before she moves in with her in-laws.

- I’m here for you. - Alright, man.

Hey, hey, halt!

We have an important guest here for the wedding ceremony.

Give it to me, man.

Madam, you came at the right time.

It would be great if you could give the thaali.

- How does it taste? - It’s so good!

Great, dig in.

Here!

Madam, I never know when you’ll smile at me or glare at me.

At least say something nice.

Stay just like this and I’ll tell you.

Pandi, why are you dancing in the rain?

Thangapandi, go tie the cow.

People are struggling as heavy rains lash Madurai district.

Those around the Vaigai dam are facing severe impact.

As the dam filled, farmers near the banks were affected.

Oh God! All my crops are gone.

How will I arrange my daughter’s jewelry now?

Nothing is left, the entire land is gone.

Dear, take him in and give him food.

It’s never rained this heavily in years, sir.

The Kerala rains made the dam overflow.

I grew okra, sir. Now it’s all ruined in the rain.

- Even the onion farmer isn’t complaining. - Why are you crying over okra?

I’m meant to do the honors next week, and I have no idea what to do now.

That day, I agreed because you gave me your word.

Now he’s left my daughter here, demanding 10 sovereigns before he’ll take her back.

I have to send her back.

If you could give me 50,000,

I’ll fix everything and return it.

Pandi, get me 50,000.

There’s no money at home, Uncle.

Everything’s tied up in police and court cases.

Even for sowing onions, we appealed to the commission office and got it sorted.

Alright. Everyone, go home. I'll let you know in sometime.

We’ve struggled for every meal all our lives.

The god meant to help us is underwater.

Who else can I go to?

Only God can save us!

You’ve done so much for this town.

Please, help us with this too!

Don't worry. We'll handle it.

- Who’s that in the car? - No idea, brother.

- Hello, Panbalan. - So, how are you?

- Pandi, how are you? - Not as good as you.

Brother, I worked hard to get that Andhra deal,

but you disagreed and turned him down.

But I didn’t give up. I finished the deal with others’ help.

That is how I got this car, my two houses in Madurai,

- and just 25 acres of coconut grove. - Just 25 acres?!

But no one handles the Varasanadu variety like you.

Only you can do it.

There’s still big demand from Varanasi. It isn’t too late.

If you could pack and send 5 tons to Rajahmundry without thinking twice,

- You can easily make five! - Five?

- It’s five crores! - Five crores?!

It's just five crores!

Here's ten lakhs, brother.

Nobody gives an advance in this line of work,

but I’m giving you one.

Think it over and decide. I’m leaving.

Panbalan, wait. Drink some buttermilk.

I'll get going.

Karuppa, my lord! They’ve received an advance for an Andhra deal.

Will it bring profit? Will it win?

Please show them the way, Karuppa.

O Lord, show them a way!

- May the white flower come. - Bless us, Karuppa!

Hey, wait.

Uncle, what if Karuppan disapproves?

We’ve got the advance already.

Give this Mokkarasu and ask him to get the jewels.

- Sure thing, Uncle. - We’ll get started.

Lord Karuppa!

- It’s come up. Shall we harvest it? - Of course!

Light it up and celebrate Let's dance till dawn breaks

This herb-filled land feeds us!

Rise up, serve a feast For the whole village!

Our Lord Karuppan Underwater water nods his head

He gave direction to the lost villagers

Worms eat fish, cranes eat fish!

Hunger hits all There’s no fault in it!

Damn, the cops are here!

Quick, hide everything. Move it!

Don’t panic. Keep a straight face.

Just keep working.

Salaam Alaikum!

What’s going on here?

We tried farming, but it all got ruined.

So we’re moving to the straw business.

SP wants you two at the station.

You, Rokka Puli! How’s that work of yours?

Sir, watch your tone!

My Uncle is an elderly man. Let me go, Uncle.

Pandi, keep quiet!

- Shush it! - What did you say?

- Please talk with respect, sir. - Enough, Pandi. Quiet!

Sir, no need for respect.

Why did you call us here, sir?

Sit down. I’ll tell you.

Sit down, man!

What, you need a sofa to sit?! Sit down!

- Sir, disrespect brings disrespect. - Relax, man.

- No, sit down. - Let go, Uncle.

No problem sir, we’ll sit.

Do respectable work if you want respect. Understand?

So, Rokka Puli, are you married?

- Yes, sir. - Got any kids?

I have a daughter.

Is she married or living at home?

She’s married, sir.

Get up, man.

You need to sign at the station every evening. Got it?

He’ll come later. You go now.

He spoke out of turn.

I’ll apologize on his behalf.

I’ll teach him some manners before I send him back.

You can go!

Everyone, come in.

This isn’t right, sir.

Please, don’t.

Sir, sir!

Rokka Puli brother, they made you come too?

These cops aren't sparing anyone. They've brought everyone in.

Sir, please don’t beat me!

Ah, no!

Oh, my!

God… they’ve beaten him up so badly.

How cruel can they be?!

Come here, my son.

Come on, sit down.

My God!

Oh no, so much blood.

- Uncle, please. Uncle, gently. - Hold on, son.

They beat him up like this? How is this fair?

Sir, that SP is a psycho!

Drop everything. He won’t leave you otherwise.

Our home and our five acres of land, they once stood near the dam.

The dam’s construction swallowed everything.

They threw us onto the streets.

My dad ended his life over the debts.

My mom couldn’t repay them, and she died too.

More than crying for her death,

I cried fearing her body would rot without her last rites.

That day, I realized money’s worth.

If you expect us to give up everything, then return the home we lost.

Because you gave up your 12 villages,

today Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, and Sivagangai all have drinking water.

But our thirst remains unquenched.

Come on, Pandi. Careful.

- Uncle… - Slowly.

Amma!

Come Pandi, I’ll oil and comb your hair.

Come, my dear.

You slept without eating? Get up, dear.

Pandi, your mom’s here. She wants to meet you again.

Pandi…

Come Pandi, I’ll comb your hair.

Come on, let me comb your hair.

Why have you been tormenting this family for 20 years?

Have some mercy. Let them live their lives.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, think of me and pray to God.

I swear I won’t return.

Make a promise, son.

Do it!

My, my! Looks like he’s not ready to move on even if his mom is!

Pandi, your struggle's just for a day. But mine's forever.

We never got to have our first night!

Leave after making the promise!

- Uncle, the station looks chaotic. - We’re on our way, sir.

Hey, why are you here?

You told us to sign in the evenings.

We’re already searching for the SP. Your timing is terrible, go now.

The SP is missing?

The SP is missing it seems. Now is the right time to go to Andhra.

It's only the smell of garlic that can surpass the smell of stash.

If we pack it tight with garlic, no one will suspect anything.

We’re going to meet Garlic Selvam, a man addicted to praises.

So let’s praise him and heap appreciation on him!

I bow to the universe!

Hello, Selvam!

Rokka Puli brother! Pandi! Welcome you two.

What brings you here?

Pandi, you know? Selvam's heart is as pure as the white garlic.

Wow! Sit down, brother.

Not just that Uncle, he's also a man with a golden heart.

Wow, wow! Take a seat, son.

Okay, brother.

-Logu, bring us tea. -Sure, boss.

Tell me, brother. What can I do for you?

We’re getting into the garlic business too.

That's an excellent choice!

Just give me the numbers and I'll start exporting right away.

Five tons to Rajahmundry, Andhra.

-Looks like you found a big buyer? -Yes, brother.

-Which type of garlic do you need? -There are types?

Isn’t garlic just one kind?

Son, this is one of the varieties.

This one's harvested from hills and this is for rasam.

This is the one we want.

-You want this? -Yes.

-To be sent to Andhra? -Of course!

-To Rajahmundry? -Yes, brother!

-This is from Rajahmundry! -Oh, damn!

Something isn't right.

-Tell me. -Huh.

Are you really into garlic or is it something else?

Smuggling, are you?

Yes.

-That isn't wrong at all! -That was close.

I started this business after smuggling 600 kilos to Rajahmundry once.

Is it 400 or 500 kilos?

-Five tons, brother. -Damn, 5 tons, eh?

That's 5,000 kilos. Sounds massive!

But if you get caught, you'll see hell!

If not, it's heaven!

I'll arrange for the supplies. Which lorry are you planning to take?

If you can get the supplies, why not the lorries?

Wow, sure!

-Your lorry will do! -Just take it, man.

I'll also send a driver with you. Hey, Padayappa…

I’m here, boss.

Lord Muruga!

Pandi, he’s an expert in astrology.

He sees the stars, picks the right time, and the ride goes smooth.

-Greetings! -Greetings.

-Boss? -Come here!

Brother here is taking a big load to Rajahmundry.

-Help them the way you helped me! -I will!

I'll handle everything.

He’s very talented, brother.

He knows Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and a lot more languages.

-What if Kerala police catch you? -Take a look, boss.

[broken Malayalam] Sir, there's loads of garlic in this lorry.

It has to be delivered by 5 PM, sir. Drink your tea.

See?

Now, do it in Telugu.

[broken Telugu] Sir, there's loads of garlic in this lorry.

Please let me go, I have a delivery to complete.

Punjabi?

[sings] Balle, balle, there's nothing else than garlic in this lorry!

-Can we trust this guy? -Hey, I don't know!

If we go to China…

-That’s enough, I believe you. -Alright, brother.

So what salary is this talented chap expecting?

I’m not in it for the money, I'm in it for my boss!

[in unison] Wow! Wow!

Do it, fast!

Be it Mysore, Ceylon or even Idukki

Nothing matches our sweet Varasanadu!

The siren sound might wake the forest

But police laws can't shake our spirits!

Hey poojari, tie that properly!

-Brother, the load is set. -Okay, let’s start the ritual.

Oh sweet Lord Muruga of Marudhamalai!

You're the Vel who saved Devar's pride!

I never imagined I’d end up praying to God for this.

I hope He gets us there safely.

- Hey! - I’m the priest here.

- I’m the priest here. - I’m the priest here.

-Do you know how the lemon got it's name? -No idea.

-Boss? -I don’t know, Padayappa.

-Pandi? -I don’t know.

So, no one knows?

A lonely little fruit begged God for attention.

God tasted it, winced, and whispered, "It's bitter, Let… me… moan!"

From that bitter little sigh, the name lemon was born!

Why are you annoying us with your terrible jokes?

It’s not a joke, it’s a message.

- Get the truck started. - I’ll do it right away.

- Custard apple got its name-- - Stop making jokes!

I’ll smash the pumpkin.

We have to go all the way to Andhra. Hurry up. Move aside a little.

Hey, you stay back and look after the village.

Look after what? There’s nothing to take care of in this village!

I’m coming with you, Pandi.

If three of us go, it’ll be profitable. If four of us go, we’ll end up with a loss.

- Did you steal this truck? - This is the key!

- Now it won’t stop until we reach Tirupati. - Get it moving.

- Move aside, or I might run over you! - Pandi!

Remember when I smuggled stash around my belly just for you?

Don’t you remember?

Looks like the monkey wants a banana. Give it to him.

Let me come with you. A banana? You, heartless!

- Looks like he’s not giving up. - Now you’ll remember Pandi.

Pandi! Pandi!

Don’t you remember that day? We were dancing in the fields while smuggling--

He really thinks he’s a movie star. Look at him putting on a show.

I’m done with these guys.

- Hey, Pandi, all set? - Yes, uncle. What about you?

All good. Why’s he staring at the sky?

Pandi, can you see Revathi?

Revathi? Who’s that?

Uncle, you don’t know her?

[sings a song from En Aasai Machaan]

Cut it out.

I wasn’t talking about that Revathi. I meant Revathi the star.

She’s a star too!

I meant the star in the sky. Look!

Tell me if it’s visible only then can we start.

What’s he talking about?

It’s usually up in the sky.

Ah, I can see it.

- How did you get here? - Huh? I came in a helicopter.

- Hey! - Fine, I grabbed onto the truck.

Does it matter? If I’d stayed back, I would’ve told the cops.

- You would’ve? - Yeah!

Cut it out. Back to Revathi.

- Brother! - Can you see it?

Just tell him you can see it. Otherwise he won’t let go until you say you do.

- Yeah, we can see it. - Yeah, we can see it.

I can finally see it too.

Now don’t drop your hands turn around and see if you can spot Rohini.

- Yeah, we can see it. - Yeah, we can see it.

Finally, the stars have aligned.

Let’s get moving without wasting any more time.

He is one true clown!

Says another clown. How do I deal with both of them?

Uncle, what are you looking for up there?

I’m checking if I can spot Radhika.

- Quit messing around. - Hey, don’t tickle me!

Brother, in about five kilometers we’ll reach the last checkpost of the Tamil Nadu border.

At this one, We're done if we laugh.

What do you mean?

The cops there have a really serious demeanor.

We have to look more serious than them.

If we even grin, they’ll search us and the truck.

Drop the gate and do a thorough check.

- Where are you from? - Madurai!

What’s in the truck?

Garlic.

Uncle, this is scary!

Garlic!

- Can I take a look? - No!

Oh no, it might pop the bag.

It did!

Why’s he sniffing?

Pure garlic!

- Go on. - Yes, sir. Yes!

- We’ll take our leave, sir. - Bye, sir.

Bro, the way you acted all serious, you looked just like our village deity!

Man, that was tough.

I really don’t know how people stay serious all the time.

Alright, what about the next checkpost?

- If you're serious, you'll be done! - What?!

Yeah, there’s this guy a total laugh machine.

Kamal Haasan?!

What’s inside?

Garlic.

- Where’s it headed? - Rajahmundry.

- I’ll come around to that side. - Don’t run your mouth and get caught.

What’s the real load you’re hauling?

Stash!

Stash?!

Is it the smoking stuff?

Stash, it seems.

Oh no, we’re caught.

Do you know how hard it is to smuggle?

And you guys look like total simpletons.

Enough with the jokes, move along.

- Uncle. - Huh?

Using the smile-and-glare trick to dodge the checkpost.

-I don’t feel good about this, Uncle. -Hey!

Don’t worry. Our Lord Karuppan will take care of us.

By God’s grace, if we get past the third checkpost too…

- Bro. - Yeah, Padayappa?

The next checkpost is in Kadappa.

It’s not easy to get through that one,

they do a full inspection there.

You’ve got to come up with a way for us to slip past that checkpost.

What is this? Selvam said you’d handle all the checkposts!

It’s not my fault, brother. The timing is a bit unlucky.

I was checking for Revathi--

No, no, I meant Rohini--

- I’m hungry. - You’re hungry all the time. Get lost.

Ten parottas!

Uncle, maybe we should check out the checkpost first before heading in.

You’re right.

Inspect every vehicle thoroughly and make sure you check the trunk too.

- This is a very important checkpost. - Okay, sir.

- What is this, Uncle? - What is it, Pandi?

The security is so tight.

I’m wondering how we’re even going to get past this checkpost!

Uncle! I think he’s looking at us.

-Yeah. -Let’s turn around.

- Bro, two teas! - Okay, bro.

- Make them strong. - Okay.

Stop, stop! Turn off the vehicle.

What is this? They’re even checking the ambulance.

Hey, take a look at that truck.

There’s a van coming let’s hitch a ride.

- Can you drop us at the dhaba on the way? - Yeah, hop in.

We need to make a decision soon.

- Yeah. - We have to do something.

Are you Tamil?

Yeah.

Let’s get going.

Uncle, everything will go as planned, right?

It will. The One above will take care of us.

Look at these lazy buns… sleeping.

Hey, wake up! Hey, wake up!

Hey, wake up! Hey, wake up!

We’ve got a checkpost to cross. Get up.

So, did you come up with a way to get past it?

The One above will take care of us.

The One above? Who’s that?

Hey, wake up!

We need to cross the checkpost by 3 a.m. Hurry up, wake up!

This isn’t an auspicious time to start…

Get up, bro.

Wait, let me grab my slippers.

- Start the truck. - We should get some parotta.

We have to wait for the right time.

Hey, careful!

Has he gone crazy?

Hey, hurry up!

- Get the truck ready! - Hurry up!

Hurry up!

- Uncle, it’s almost 3:30. - Hurry up!

- Padayappa, faster! - Oh, Almighty, save us!

Bro, drive faster we’re only 200 meters from the checkpost.

We’re almost there. What’s your plan?

The One above will take care of us.

What, did you bribe some higher officials?

- Hey, stop the truck! - They’re stopping us.

Bro, you said the One above would take care of us.

Now the cops are pulling us over.

- Why aren’t you saying anything? - Stop! Stop!

Sir!

- What’s inside the truck? - Garlic, sir.

- Where’s it headed? - It’s coming from Madurai, sir.

Sir…

Something feels off. Hey, get off the truck.

- Hey, get off the truck. - Yes, sir.

You, get them off the truck.

Brother, how are you so calm?

I might look calm,

but I’m scared to death.

- Oh no! - Hey, check the truck!

- They’re going to check the top. - I’m scared, Uncle!

I think the One above won't help us!

Thanni Karuppa…!

He’s here!

- Sir, it’s raining. - Get lost.

- Keep moving. - Thank you, sir.

Open the checkpost!

Open it, open it!

Move! Move!

- Bye, sir! - Karuppan has shown us the way.

Faster, don’t stop!

That was close!

Sir, they’ve gone.

Why isn’t it raining here?

When you said ‘the one above,’ did you mean the rain?

No!

Are you Tamil?

Yes!

Is this a fire engine?

No, sir. This is a rain-effect truck.

-A what? -It’s used to make it rain at film shoots.

We just finished a shoot in Andhra and we’re heading back home.

How much does it cost to make it rain?

We were asleep and you handled everything!

-This was nothing for me. -Your brain isn’t normal.

-It’s the supreme of all stars! -That’s true.

Sir, please come here!

- What happened? - It’s raining here, sir!

Come here.

- Look here, sir. - Why isn’t it raining on this side?

Sir, look over there.

Hey, who are you?

Sir! Rain effect, sir!

Sorry, sir we were ten minutes late.

Hey, get down from there.

I don’t know who they are, sir. Two guys gave us money

and told us to make it rain at the checkpost.

I don’t know anything else.

- How many did you say? - Two of them, sir.

- Hey, Padayappa! - Huh!

Put on a good Tamil song.

I’ll play your favorite.

You pulled off something huge, I’m dedicating this song to you.

Hey, Padayappa! Why is everything written in Hindi on these cassettes?

Did you bring the wrong ones?

That’s what I’m wondering!

I brought Kamal Haasan songs, and this guy definitely isn’t Kamal Haasan.

What’s going on?

Brother, the cassette isn’t wrong,

the lorry is!

What?! We got into the wrong truck?

- Muruga! - Karuppa!

Uncle, this is Hanuman. Our truck had Lord Murugan’s photo!

What have you guys done? Get down!

- We’ll figure something out. - Get down!

Get down! Step aside!

The whole truck is covered in Hindi writing how did you not notice that?!

Calm down, brother. It’s no big deal.

We’ll just go back and get our truck.

- Go back? - Yeah!

- You want us to go back? - Yes.

How dare you?!

You looked at the stars, but not at whether it was our truck?!

- Did you even check?! - Uncle!

Don’t call me that!

- I’m going! - You could’ve checked before hopping in.

Uncle, you jumped into the wrong truck before any of us.

Hey, move it! Let’s go, Pandi!

This is on you.

Don’t argue with me!

He has the nerve to argue with me.

Five crores, five tons… everything’s gone.

Where on earth am I supposed to find the truck with our stash?

Oh God!

Oh no, he’s here.

- Hey, where do you think you’re going? - Stop!

- Stop the jeep! - Oh no, not again.

Chokka, check the truck.

- Hey! Search it thoroughly. - Hey!

You thought slipping past the checkpost would let you escape?

Sir, there’s spirit in here.

So you’re smuggling alcohol?

- What is this? - This is getting worse.

Sir, I have no idea what you’re talking about.

There’s just been a mix-up with the truck.

A mix-up? You confuse slippers, not trucks.

If this isn’t your truck, then whose is it?

Sir! That’s our truck!

Sir, it’s the Singhs’ truck, sir!

This isn't ours!

Sir, I parked at the dhaba. He took my truck instead of his.

Sir, he’s saying it’s his truck!

Hey, brother, hurry up. Come tell him.

Sir, check the registration papers. The truck is registered in our boss’s name.

What are you carrying in your truck?

Crude oil barrels, sir.

You idiot those are smuggled spirits.

- Barrels of alcohol! - Sir, I don’t know anything about that.

They loaded it, and I’m just transporting it.

Alright… but which one of you is responsible for the rain?

- Sir, if I could make it rain-- - Hey, brother, say it in Tamil.

I’d be growing wheat in Punjab.

Why would we be driving trucks?

Yeah, sir we’d be farmers too! Why would we be trucking around?

Sir! I figured it out!

- What? - Remember what that rain-effect guy said?

He said there were two of them.

They’re four.

Those two must be the smugglers.

- Sir! - Sir, what kind of logic is that?

Two out of the four could’ve stepped out for a break, or gone to buy alcohol.

You idiot now you want logic?

Arrest him.

Sir!

Sir, we didn’t do anything!

- Come on, let’s go. - Hey! Stop right there!

- What are you carrying in your truck? - Garlic, sir.

Should we tell him the garlic story?

- Look here, sir. - Check the back.

There are so many types of garlic, sir.

This one, if you mix it in milk and drink it before bed,

-you'll be as powerful as a horse! -Yes, sir, double strong.

Look, it fell off.

- Hey! This truck shouldn’t stop anywhere. - Sure, sir.

You please take this home.

Sir… is it really double strong?

Load it into our jeep.

Pandi, we'll go?

- Puli, brother! - Yes.

We’ve reached Konda Reddy’s warehouse. We can make the exchange soon.

Bro, we went through so much trouble to get this here.

- Keep that in mind. - Sure, bro. Don’t worry.

Greetings, Reddy. We need to see brother.

- Greetings, Puli sir. - Greetings.

Brother is doing a pooja.

-What pooja? -A holy pooja!

Buddies and all the homies here

Every crowd and every cheer

Gopalas singing loud and clear

Crossed the borders, gathered near!

Let’s cross the borders!

Will you come, oh will you come

I’ve hyped myself up, I’m burning, come on

Will you come, oh will you come

Till the dawn breaks, bend close and kiss me on

Come on, come on, come on, come on Bring the energy, keep it bright!

Come on, come on, come on, come on Now climb the peak!

- Pandi, we nailed it, didn't we? - Yes, Uncle.

-[in Telugu] See you soon, Reddy. -Konda Reddy, we'll meet again.

-Shall we go, Pandi? -Hold on a minute.

I have something to return. Take it and leave.

Padayappa, he already gave everything, right?

-What else is there? -Yes, exactly.

Looks like Reddy has something more for us.

Pandi, this is next level.

They're giving us gifts!

-That red-- -That red is mine.

Yellow is mine.

Then blue's mine.

-Okay, what about your Uncle? -Hey!

Open it!

Oh, my!

-What’s this? -Thenga (coconut).

Say it in Telugu.

'Thengalu.'

Luuu?

Next!

-This is an apple. [in Telugu] Say it in Telugu.

-Apple in Telugu is-- -Didn’t you say you know Telugu?

Watch me now.

'Applelu.'

-Luuu? -Yes, luu.

Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

Oh, trying to take revenge?

-Achaari! -Greetings, Reddy Sir.

My brother asked, right? Say it now.

'Mallipoo.'

'Malarlu?'

-No, brother. -Reddy?

-'Pushpalu?' -No.

'Pushpa 2-lu?'

No!

He's saying no, so why don't you give him what he's expecting?

Watch and learn! Reddy, look…

'Flowerlu.'

-Reddy! -Get lost!

-Uncle-- -Girls, where are you going?

Why are you even raising your hand?

Didn’t we give you the five tons you asked for?

Did you guys give it for free?

Didn’t we pay five crores?

Didn’t you pull the same stunt on us in your town?

So, take this!

You may be the shark back home,

-but here, he’s the whale! -Hey!

Hey, sharks are much worse than whales!

Broker, you’re talking too much. Watch your tongue.

Hey, be quiet.

Aren’t you the ones who steal fish from the dam and eat them?

Giving you a five crore deal was our mistake.

Reddy…

acting all macho just because this is your town?

-If this were our place-- -Don’t you argue!

[echoes] Don't you argue!

Don't you argue! Don't you argue!

He sent that dialogue right back at you, Uncle!

Go back to your village.

Go!

How dare he talk to me like that?!

-The audacity of him! -Oh God!

- Oh, no, no, no! - Hey, hey, careful.

- Oh my! - Look!

That booth's done for!

Hey, what happened? Get down and check.

Who broke the gearstick? I did?

Oh, God…

-It's completely shattered! -What happened, Pandi?

-Why did you do this, Uncle? -How dare he talk to me like that?!

Now what? You want revenge, don't you?

So, shall we go with plan B?

[song plays]

How many families have to suffer?

How many lives should be ruined?

Just because we suffer…

we shouldn’t ruin others.

Let our problems stay with us.

Shall we go with plan B?

-First, tell me what Plan A was. -I’ll tell you.

Plan A.

We go, deliver the stash and take the money.

What about Plan B?

We snitch about the stash!

Hello, Andhra Police?

At outer Rajahmundry, in Konda Reddy’s godown…

-There are five tonnes of stash. -Nice, right?

-[in Telugu] Who are you? -Hey!

-We’re the ones who kept it-- -Give me the phone!

Don't you argue!

After taking money, you expose them?

Hey, that’s how we are. Start the vehicle!

-Come on. -I will.

What are you thinking about, Uncle? Reddy can't touch us.

-What did you do to the SP? -Huh?

-Uncle… -What did you do to the SP?

If he’d beaten me till my last breath, I’d have let it go.

But since he tested our self-respect…

What, you need a sofa to sit?! Sit down!

Is your daughter good looking?

You think I’ll just let him go?

That’s why I hung him from a tree.

By now, he’d be dead.

What you did scares me.

but I like it, Pandi.

-Padayappa, drive the vehicle fast. -Sure, brother.

-You fulfilled my wish, Uncle. -Of course I did!

They said money feels like cotton to sleep on, but it’s poking me!

Is this how the rich lie down?

Uncle, shall we buy a mill with this money?

No, running a mill's tough.

Then, shall we buy the dam?

It’s government property. They won’t give it.

What is this, Uncle?

You don’t want the mill, they won’t give the dam…

what do we do with all this money?

We don’t have to do anything. This money will do something to us.

Hey, Pandi, what’s that?

Uncle, it’s the police!

That SP is alive!

He won’t die. We have to kill him.

[in Hindi] Now he won’t get away.

With these two rifles, we have to take on the whole force.

-Hold the gun. -Uncle…

Hold it, Pandi!

-Run, they’re shooting! -They’re shooting too, sir!

Rokka Puli, Pandi, put your guns down and surrender!

-We won’t drop the guns. -But you should.

You won’t put them down?

Hey, we have police guns. We won’t drop ours.

You drop yours!

Why are you all lying down? Move forward!

No one step forward.

We’ve surrounded this place with landmines!

-What?! -Yes.

Yes.

Go back, go back. Step back, man!

Please, no one move.

If you step on a landmine, your leg will get blown off.

Hey Pandi, know what living is?

We’re standing at death’s door. How is this important?

It’s making death wait.

And, if we spend some of this, it can happen.

Didn’t you ask what this money would do?

See what it’s doing now.

Call them for a talk.

Laila, we want to talk to you personally.

Come in!

What’s happening? He’s calling her like his wife.

-Exactly. -We’re calling you to talk.

Come on inside.

Laila.

-Is your gun loaded? -Yes, sir.

-If you need it, use it. -Okay, sir.

-That won’t be needed at a;;. -Go safe, madam.

There's a landmine over there.

Left! Left!

Why is Madam playing hopscotch?

Have some patience. Jump like that!

To your left!

It looks like he’s guiding a vehicle in reverse.

-Inspector! -What is it?

Why'd you do this?

You hung an SP, an IPS officer, up in the air?

So you mean to say what they did was right?

Uncle, put the gun down. She’s my girl.

You blew a small issue out of proportion.

You chased after money.

Even with all this, you still can’t do anything.

-Understand? -Wait a second.

This money hasn’t started talking yet.

This is five crores here.

We’ll split it in half, one for you and one for us!

Let’s settle the deal.

After you take this money, you must let us go without filing a report.

Yes.

Anything else?

Madam, honestly,

for the work we did in Andhra, Uncle deserves a Padma Bhushan

Or I should get a Bharat Ratna.

Exactly.

Is that all, or should I ask for a place in the SP's quarters too?

No, no… think bigger, madam.

At least talk like your age!

Do you even know the SP?

You think he cleared IPS just to get bribes from you?

Does he look like someone who’d take money?

-Wait right here. I’ll be back. -Hey, stop it, man.

Does he look like someone who wouldn't take money?

If it's money, even a corpse will wake up for it.

Won’t he?

He practically yawned for it!

Get lost. I shouldn’t have come inside.

-Let me go. -Madam, we’re all villagers.

-We might sound rough. -We're just like little kids.

-Please take care of us. -Who, you two?

Not for my sake, but for ours. Please do it.

Take five lakh in advance.

-What happened? -Sir.

They’re saying they'll handle the formalities.

What do you mean 'formalities?'

They’re asking us to let them go, saying they’ll give two crores.

This is the advance amount of five lakhs.

I… I said no right away, Sir.

I'll go return it now.

-No, why do we need it, Sir? -Laila.

Sir?

Nice deal.

-Nice, huh? -What?

-Sir! -But on one condition.

-I want two crores. -Yes, sir.

-The rest of you can share the rest. -Okay, Sir.

-So the deal is confirmed, sir? -No sir.

Why, guys?

They’re the ones who set up the landmines, sir.

They’re extremists, sir.

I've decided to take the money.

Is it money or duty?

You people decide.

-Shall we arrange a meeting, then? -Why not?

I knew something was off when he wore a raincoat under the burning sun.

Please come up with a profitable decision.

Has he gone crazy after that head injury?

I can’t run my life on the peanuts we call a salary!

Please come up with a good decision.

Okay.

Sir, we gave it a thought.

Aren’t we working for money, anyway?

So, we thought we might as well take it.

Rokka Puli, Pandi?

The deal's okay. Put the guns down and come outside.

Hey, come out, you guys.

I just have to buy a house. Make it two!

Thank you so much, sir. You’ve brightened our lives.

-Laila, how is it? -Enough is enough.

Yes!

Thanks!

Uncle!

Uncle!

-Uncle…Uncle! -Pandi?

Uncle, nothing's going to happen to you.

-Uncle… -They betrayed us!

Uncle…

Uncle!

Are you even real police?

Take position!

Make it quick!

Uncle! Uncle!

Load!

Aim!

Fire!

Move forward!

Aim!

Fire!

Laila!

Uncle! Uncle!

Uncle!

Why is this whole village running after money?

-Come on, let's do it too! -Yes.

Sir, did you step on a landmine?

Is this that so-called landmine?

Uncle!

Even if the seasons drift by Air becoming just air again

The bond that breathed with us Will never fade away

-Tell me your wish. -I want to roll in money!

Let's do it!

But what’s truly yours Will never be washed away in tears

When the monsoon floods the Vaigai Crossing every dam and boundary

A love that refuses to die Rises and lives within that tide

Know what living is?

It’s making death wait!

But you left without a word You slipped away

This grief I carry now is one I can’t share with anyone

Rivers may drown in their own flood Towns may sink beneath the water

But what’s truly yours Will never be washed away in tears

Rokka Puli's death garnered the government's attention…

leading to a few people from the 12 villages getting a government job at the Vaigai dam.

The displaced were given fishermen IDs and a fair bidding system.

You've seen so much.

-Is this dam useful to you? -Of course, brother.

-It's for the good, sir. -It’s definitely for good.

We find it useful.

Honestly, this is something that deserves praise.

The Vaigai water has never crossed Melur.

Only because this dam is here, we got a school and a police station.

Opportunites grew!

These entire six districts has no water shortage.

From Virudhunagar Lake to this river system, it supplies water to everyone.

-So, you should call it good. -Yes, it’s good.

Happy to hear that, Brother.