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Just how the Godavari originates in Nashik and flows all the way here,

my story began back in my hometown and lead me here today.

It's when these glasses came into my life,

that my story began.

My name is Chidambaram.

It's not the name given by my parents.

It's the name given by my villagers...

because I have a squint eye.

May I come inside, ma'am?

How dare you ogle at girls with that squint eye?

I know what to do with you.

That squint eye is pissing me off!

Go kneel down!

Hey, Pal!

Pal!

What is it?

Isn't Pal home?

No.

Where did he go?

He went to Rajahmundry.

Tell him to come see me once he's back.

He owes me money.

Okay.

He has been avoiding me.

Did he leave?

Bloody hell!

They're after my life!

I told you business in a different city is a bad idea.

Did you listen to me?

How were I to predict that he would cheat me?

I couldn't have dreamt of it.

How will you repay the debt now?

I have 102 degrees fever.

Give me a break! I will repay it somehow.

You're making it tough for me.

Yeah, right. You'll pay.

Bloody hell!

I have no peace at home.

People are showing up at our doorstep, demanding money.

Hey, son. You're back.

Nice.

It's your birthday today.

Did you give chocolates to your friends?

I don't want to go to school, dad.

Everyone is mocking me for my squint eye.

Even the teacher scolded me about it today.

I don't want to go to school, dad.

Listen, son.

People will find ways to mock us even if we have everything in the world.

If we have nothing, they will mock us for that too.

It's easy to throw words around, son.

They talk at random.

We can't move forward if we take it to heart.

Today, the same people who mocked you for the squint eye...

will call the squint eye lucky...

when you make it big in the future.

Do you understand?

My dad would always have my back.

But that day, he left all the responsibilities on my back.

Brother!

Huh?

Pal hung himself on the tree.

What are you saying?

Pal, no!

They say it's a bad omen to have someone with a squint eye in the family.

Poor man!

His father's downfall started when he had him.

Into your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brother,

and bid him eternal rest.

[prayer continues]

Pastor, stop!

He took a lot of debt and then offed himself.

We won't let the body move until we get our money back.

No! Please don't say that.

We will clear your debt somehow.

You will pay the entire amount?

It's not one or two rupees.

He took five lakhs in total.

How will you pay it? Where will you get the money from?

I have my son.

He will work and pay the entire amount.

Do you see how old he is?

What work can he do? How will you pay us back?

Sir, I beg you.

No, no.

We will pay every penny back.

-No, don't tell me all this. -We are all here.

How can they leave town without paying the loan?

Okay, do something.

If not, I will seize the house.

Alright, carry on.

In your mercy turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life.

[collectively] Amen!

Your dad's leaving us!

He has left us!

How dare you write cheap stuff in the girls bathroom with that squint eye?

They say it's a bad omen to have someone with a squint eye in the family.

He will work hard and pay you back.

Do you see how old he is?

You think I will believe you?

[overlapping chatter]

"You can't complain about the thorns on your path"

"How can life be so easy?"

"Move ahead, overcoming your own limitations"

"That's the only way"

"If you ask sincerely, is there any question without an answer?"

"Victory will succumb to you tomorrow, if you stand up for yourself today"

"Let's start the day with a smile"

"And forget our pain in that feeling of joy"

"Let's start the day with a smile"

"And forget our pain in that feeling of joy"

"This little life is a miraculous battle against anxieties"

"Is your heart exhausted from all the world's noise?"

"This little life is a miraculous battle against anxieties"

"Keep smiling like the King that you are"

"Ask the Earth why it's holding you back"

"Move gently with the breeze"

"Push the curtains of darkness aside with the light in your eyes"

"Don't quit the journey till you reach the destination"

"Be it the rain hidden behind clouds"

"Or the snow capped on top of mountains"

"Or the water flowing in the lake"

"It should all ultimately reach the ocean"

"It should all ultimately reach the ocean"

"Step forward as the will-maker of your own destiny"

Did you get hurt?

Why are you wearing glasses in the dark? Are you crazy?

Who's watching you now?

Leave me alone.

Sister.

Sister.

Tell me.

I am feeling very uncomfortable.

Why?

What happened?

We wake up early in the morning...

and walk so far in the dark to take a dump.

I can understand your pain.

I will talk to mom, okay?

Did you say that you have exams from today?

Yes, sister.

Alright.

Do well. Don't let this bother you.

Okay.

I will take care of it.

Mom!

I can't find my glasses. They were right here.

Where did you keep them?

I kept them right there. Look again.

They're not here.

How many times have I told you not to touch them?

Why don't you listen?

Check near dad's photo.

Huh?

Chidambaram!

Hey, Chidambaram!

Chidambaram!

Mr. Subbaiah!

His name is not Chidambaram.

For God's sake, he has a name!

He will pay the money when he comes to work.

It's been 10 days into the month.

When will he pay?

Tell him to come soon.

Let's go.

Wait! Take your lunch box and go.

Okay, mom.

Did you ask your contractor for money like you said?

It's been over 10 days.

I can't see Subbaiah's face every morning.

He said he will pay me today.

I will pay Mr. Subbaiah in the evening after work.

-Okay. Sort that today. -Okay, mom.

-Hey, Gali. -Yes, brother.

Do you know where Leela is sitting?

The wind is blowing that way, brother.

Damn, that's a snake pit.

-To hell with your wind. -Sorry, brother.

-Hey, Puli. -Yes, brother.

This route is smooth.

I'll go this way then.

Do you think the flash is working?

It's working!

Mine is also working, brother.

Leela must be on this side.

Turn on the light.

Wrong! Flash it that way.

She's not there. Flash it in that direction.

Aghhh!

Hey, that's her sister!

Keep flashing it. Leela must be with her.

What happened?

Someone is flashing lights at us, sister.

From that direction.

You morons!

Who is that?

You'll be dead if I come there.

Turn off the light.

What happened, Leela?

Some idiots are flashing lights at us from that direction.

Flash it at Leela.

Useless fellows!

Wait, I'm coming!

I'm going to end your lives. You're all so dead!

-Run, run! -I forgot to wash, brother.

I'll wash it for you. Now run for your life!

You shameless idiot!

How dare you flash lights at women who are taking a dump!

You rascal! Will you repeat it again?

Is this how your mother raised you? Idiot!

You're shameless.

If you come in front of me again,

I'll kill you.

Hey! What happened?

Mom, actually...

Which route did you take today?

You stepped on so many thorns!

I've been telling you...

to not wear those glasses in the dark.

Look, you're hurt now.

It's out, it's out.

Come, wash your feet.

[randomly singing]

Leela is here, man!

Pochamma is here too.

That poor guy.

We flashed the lights at them.

But Pochamma whacked him pretty bad for it.

It's okay. We're safe.

Useless fellows!

If you mess with my daughter again,

I'll crush you under my feet.

Leela.

Your lunch carriage is ready. Here you go.

Mom, Bujji is sad.

Why?

She's finding it uncomfortable to go outside for nature calls.

She's holding it until she reaches school.

But the washrooms at school are no good either.

What do we do now?

We got enlisted in the Government's Bathroom Scheme, you said.

We can start the work if we have 10,000 rupees in hand.

Let's pay it from the funds we saved for Sunitha's college.

We can slowly save up again.

Alright.

Let's do that.

She's all grown up now.

We should've done this sooner.

You go.

I'll feed your dad and come.

Okay.

I'm coming, dear.

Let me get water.

I really wish he ate on time.

Here's your lunch and water.

Eat on time, okay?

I'm going to work.

Leela, wait.

I'm coming.

I'll get started on this after work.

Oh, no! It's Pochamma!

Why is she coming this way?

My skipping stone is the biggest.

No, mine's the biggest.

Mine's big too.

It's not about how big it is. Mine has skipped the farthest.

My skipping stone went the farthest. Let's bet on it?

Yeah, let's bet on it.

Look who it is, guys! Chidambaram.

What's up, Chidambaram!

You changed your route.

Wait up. What's the hurry?

Hold on, man. Talk to us.

Suresh, I'm getting late for work.

My contractor will scold me.

Mention my name. He will let you go easy.

Nice!

Brother, Leela is coming.

Really?

Ah! Give me your glasses.

Give them back!

Suresh, no!

Stop it. You'll be fine.

Don't be selfish. Let me look like a hero too.

There she is, guys.

Not one girl. Many girls.

Leela, why are you acting like I'm invisible?

Where did you get those glasses?

You look like a clown.

Chidambaram, this is perfect for you. Keep it.

Come on! Why don't you give me some attention?

Am I your mother?

Or are you my niece that I give you attention?

Go to your mother and act all needy.

Don't mess with me.

Needy? Seriously?

I don't think I was desperate.

Why do you want to walk all the way?

Shall I drop you on my bike?

You'll drop me?

You?

Yeah! Yourself, myself, self-driving.

Damn! Why is she coming closer?

I'm not prepared.

Okay.

Boys.

She's supposed to sit in the back, right?

Leela, why did you deflate the tyre?

Don't say anything, guys.

Drop me now.

Attitude, huh?

Chidambaram...

Chidambaram!

Is Chidambaram here?

Yes, uncle.

Call him.

-Brother! -Yeah?

Broker Ramesh is here to see you.

Broker Ramesh?

Hello, sir.

Where were you, man?

I haven't seen you around.

I have loads of work.

I couldn't find the time.

Okay, tell me. Do you plan on going to Kuwait or not?

I told you that a batch is leaving by April.

But you haven't paid the advance yet.

Only you're late. Everyone else has paid.

Okay, it's your call. I will see you again.

Okay. Bye.

Girls, I forgot to tell you.

My parents have agreed for the marriage.

When are you guys getting married then?

Both our families are meeting this week.

They will set a date then.

She's getting married from our group.

Leela, you are next.

How far has your silent love story come along?

Will you finally talk to him?

Look at her.

There's no way!

She plans on having his babies just by staring.

Even if she talks, he has to reciprocate, right?

Let's see.

One-sided interest isn't enough.

He needs to like me back.

That's not it either.

There are so many factors.

I guess there's a time for everything.

Well, if you're anything, you're a sweet talker.

Okay, let's go and resume work.

Are you girls coming?

Yeah, we're right behind you.

I wonder when I'll finally go to Kuwait.

Why do you want to go there?

Why don't you become a Contractor here?

Have you ever seen my face without these glasses?

What does that have to do with going to Kuwait?

You won't understand.

Not just you, no one in this village can understand my pain.

If I move to another country,

I can finally live happily without these glasses.

I don't understand what you are saying.

How long will you remain a worker?

Our Contractor is taking up small Government contracts.

But he can't fulfill all the contracts.

Ask him to divert some of them to you.

You only said you're not making enough money.

You will become a Contractor in the near future anyway.

A Contractor? Stop it!

I'm not capable of that.

Trust me. Go and ask him.

You've been here for many years.

The least he could do is help you.

Okay. Let's see.

Finish the job first. He'll get upset otherwise.

Greetings, brother.

Well, you're looking glamorous than ever.

I do a face pack with curd, tomato and aloe vera before going to bed.

I guess everyone is taking note of the new found glow.

Not just take note. Trust me!

Our village women can't shut up about it.

Stop it!

This is just 1,000 rupees, brother. But you owe me 3000.

You caused damages in my last contract. So I took it from your paycheck.

Never mess up my contracts again. Go!

What an evil man!

Brother.

Tell me.

I need to discuss something.

Make it fast. I have to go.

Well...

You get a lot of contracts.

I know you're letting go of the small contracts.

I was hoping you could divert those to me.

The money I'm making isn't enough.

I want to execute these small contracts individually.

Who built that wall beside the kitchen in there?

I did. I built that wall.

Did you build it properly? It looks bent.

You've been working for so long.

But you can't even build a wall.

It's gutsy of you to ask me for small contracts.

If I give you a job, I have to appoint someone else to finish it.

No one will say you a thing if the contract is messed up.

But they will make my life living hell.

First learn how to do the job right.

Then you can dream of going solo.

Go away!

I made a mistake.

Forgive me.

I'll never bring it up again.

You asked for my money earlier. Here you go.

Thank you.

Why did you insult him like that, sir?

He built the wall properly.

He is a good worker.

I know that.

But I need to keep him in his place.

Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

Don't mind him.

The contractor is a loser.

He is jealous that you might become his competition.

No one can find faults in your work.

No, man.

Maybe that wall is really bent.

I've been doubting it since I built that wall.

I told you I'm not capable of it.

But you pushed me to go.

Now see what happened.

Will you just believe anything he says?

The wall is absolutely fine.

Come, let's go.

Chidambaram is riding away like a hero, girl.

His name is not Chidambaram.

Are you hurt?

Are you looking for these?

He didn't even thank you, girl.

Thanks.

Pay the monthly rent.

Or else, I'll show up at your house. Mind you!

Why is he torturing us everyday?

It's settled.

Hey!

How long will you hit the tree, dear?

Come inside.

Pochamma, get this mad man out of here!

We're afraid one of those stones might hit us.

They're also kids playing, for God's sake!

If you call him a mad man one more time, I'll break your jaw.

I didn't say anything wrong.

Be respectful.

If the stones hit anyone next time, we won't think twice before hitting him.

-Oh! You're a man now? -Hey, hey, stop it!

-I dare you to touch my husband! -Mom, what is this?

-Come home. It's not their fault. -You shut up! They're being insensitive.

I'll bury you alive if you throw words around.

Guys, get out of here. Go.

Dad, come with me. Let's go!

Come on, dad! Get up!

Get down.

Here? Why?

We're building a bathroom for them. Get down!

Pochamma.

Pochamma.

Are you there?

Come, come, Mr. Contractor.

Isn't your mom home?

She's off to work. She will be back in the evening.

Okay, show us where to build it.

Sure. It's this way.

This is the spot.

Give me the tape.

Did you get the cement bag I asked for?

It's inside.

Go with her and bring it here.

Okay.

Damn! I can't pick this up.

It's so heavy!

I'm going to call the Contractor for help.

Can't you see a whole human standing here?

I don't want to bother you, so...

You don't bother.

Come, let me help you.

Alright.

Open the bag and start mixing the cement. Bendakaya will be here soon.

Okay.

Here.

Have tea.

Come.

Chidambaram!

Yes, sister.

Please fill our door gap with cement before you leave.

Okay, sister.

I'll come in the evening.

Tell her to bring cement.

Also, sister...

Get a kilo of cement and sand.

It'll be easier in the evening.

Why don't you get some from the bank...

instead of me buying it?

They will have in excess.

I knew she would loot us. What a witch!

Hey, sister-in-law.

Is one kilo enough or should he send 2 kilos.

Damn! I didn't know you were home.

You should be at work now.

This is why I didn't go.

I'll ask my hubby to bring it.

So, is your name Chidambaram?

No.

Then why do you let people call you Chidambaram?

Both people and I have gotten used to that name.

Alright.

Chidambaram.

Who will take my glass?

Here.

Have tea.

Where is she? I don't see her.

Let's go.

Bro, you know she has a sister.

Miss Leela.

We're done for the day.

We'll come back in the morning.

Also, we ran out of sand.

We need a new batch by day after tomorrow.

Please arrange that.

Okay, Chidambaram.

Chidambaram.

Come early in the morning.

Miss...

What?

When will your sister be home?

Idiot!

She's a bit off, brother.

Chidambaram, I got tea for you.

-Chidambaram... -Yes, sister.

I bought cement and sand. Please finish my work today.

Sure, but...

My name is not Chidambaram.

Whatever.

Finish the job today evening.

Okay, sister.

Won't she take my glass?

Maybe Sunitha would've taken it if she was here.

It's okay.

Solomon...

I'm going to the vegetable shop. Keep an eye on the house.

Brother...

Solomon...

That's a nice shirt you're wearing.

What? My shirt?

Listen.

Is my shirt ripped somewhere?

-No, brother. -Check properly in the back.

It's not ripped, brother.

-Really? -Yeah. What happened?

Nothing.

"A beautiful maiden takes over his heart"

"They make a lovely couple, as they hold hand in hand"

"The whole town gathers to hear them whisper sweet nothings"

"They conquer every heart with their innocence"

"Is this true? Am I finally liking myself?"

"Is this miracle possible because of you?"

"I am floating on the clouds now"

"I can't express in words how happy I am"

"Your eyes have captured me You make my heart pounce"

"My day doesn't go by without you You're the Sri Valli to my Pushpa"

"Your eyes have captured me You make my heart pounce"

"My day doesn't go by without you You're the Sri Valli to my Pushpa"

"A beautiful maiden takes over his heart"

"They make a lovely couple, as they hold hand in hand"

"The whole town gathers to hear them whisper sweet nothings"

"They conquer every heart with their innocence"

"You're a Bapu painting come alive You have turned my life around"

"The darkness in my life has been dispelled with color"

"You're my sweet nightingale singing melodies in my ear"

"A smile of yours makes the saddest frowns disappear"

"I look at myself in the mirror and blush"

"This new-found confidence is surprising"

"It's safe to say that I'm falling in love"

Solomon...

I need to make a call. Let's go to the signal point.

Brother, whoo-hoo!

-Are you coming? -Yeah.

-Whoo-hoo! -Shut up!

Hey, we're celebrating Youth Christmas tomorrow.

I'll see you there along with your family.

Yeah, don't forget.

Alright then. Bye.

Isn't it wonderful here?

You're right. It's wonderful.

Take a picture of me here.

I have the most basic phone.

Pictures usually don't turn out that well.

Just take it as it comes. Don't start a sermon.

Okay.

It would be amazing to sit here and have rose milk.

True.

I see that you like rose milk.

I love it!

I have it every time I go to Rajahmundry.

Do you know what my dream is?

I want to sit by the Pushkar Ghat with my fiancé,

watch the Godavari,

and have a glass of rose milk.

Will you keep standing?

Sit down.

I'm okay. You sit. It's fine.

How is it fine?

Will you sit or not?

I will.

Did you never sit beside girls before?

No.

I can see that.

Here you go.

Wipe it.

Thanks.

Let's go. Looks like it will rain.

Okay.

So, what are you doing for Youth Christmas tomorrow?

The usual decorations.

Not that.

Will you be singing, acting or dancing?

No. I do the decorations every year.

I want to know why.

Well, I'm used to it.

Alright.

I'm going to sing tomorrow.

Come and watch me if possible.

Come on! I'll definitely be there if you're singing.

So, it's a promise?

I'll definitely be there.

I'll be there before everyone else.

Okay. Let's see.

"Where are you flying off to, little birdie?"

"Are you flying off to the soaring skies?"

"Is this true? Are you finally liking me?

"Is this miracle possible because of me?"

"I am floating on the clouds now"

"I can't express in words how happy I am"

"Your eyes have captured me You make my heart pounce"

"My day doesn't go by without you You're the Sri Valli to my Pushpa"

"Your eyes have captured me You make my heart pounce"

"My day doesn't go by without you You're the Sri Valli to my Pushpa"

Tomorrow is the Youth Christmas.

And we're the only youth in our gang.

Because I'm the only youth,

because Leela is going to sing sweetly at the church,

we have to get highlighted at the match somehow.

What should we do?

Wear a tiger nail on your neck.

Tiger nail? You give an idea, Gali.

You bought branded shoes at the market, remember? Abhibas.

Wear those. You will catch all the attention.

Abhibas and tiger nail.

I will wear Abhibas.

Tomorrow, I will be the boss!

Super, bro.

Mom, wait. You're out of control.

Take a good look at me.

Why are you wearing new clothes?

We bought them for your birthday, right?

If you wear these now, what will you wear for your birthday?

It's okay, mom. I just felt like wearing them.

So, how do I look?

You look really nice.

But...

You'll look much better without those glasses.

Stop it! You're always onto something.

The sermon is starting. Go.

Wait, where's the change for the donation?

-It's under the paper there. -Okay, you go.

Come fast.

Hey, Chidambaram! You're glowing!

What's the matter?

Hold on! Where are you going?

Suresh, I'm going to be late for church.

Wait, let me see that shirt.

Look at him, he's wearing a blingy shirt.

He's attending church even though it's crowded.

Chidambaram is onto something, guys!

What's up?

Hey!

-My name is not Chidambaram. -Guys, did you hear that?

Chidambaram's name has also changed.

Something is up. What do you think it is?

It's a girl's influence, brother.

-He's been hanging out with Leela a lot. -What!

Why are you so pissed? Apologize, guys!

-Sorry. -That's better.

Why are you so riled up?

Let me see some of that anger.

-Give me my glasses. -Back off, man.

What did you say? He's hanging out with Leela?

That's her goodness.

Come on! Why would she hang out if she didn't like him?

How do I explain?

I'm not able to do it spontaneously.

Chidambaram, this is perfect for your case.

If a tail-wagging dog suddenly grabs our leg, we feel threatened.

What do we do then? We shoo it away.

We don't take it home and raise it, do we?

We get rid of it.

That's called sympathy, Chidambaram.

If girls look at the crippled,

guys with handicapped arms,

and squint eyes, like you have,

they make the sound psst,

and look at you with sympathy.

If you think that's love, it's your foolishness, Chidambaram.

You should know your stature and where you stand.

You can't just build a stairway to heaven.

Take your dad for example. He could've minded his work and done well.

But he went to Rajahmundry, started a business and hoped to rule the world.

What happened? He hung himself to the same tree.

And you? You're chasing after a girl out of your league.

Be careful. You might be seen hanging to something later.

I'm not saying this out of anger.

I have societal pressure to maintain decorum of class around me.

That's why I'm doing all this.

Only the Lord can save you now.

Let's go, guys.

New shirt!

Sister Leela will sing a special song now.

"You've taught me a love without limits"

"You've offered me a lifetime of friendship"

"This song of love is dedicated to you"

"This song of love is dedicated to you"

"A new hope rises in me"

"My love for you goes into full bloom"

"A new hope rises in me"

"A lifetime with you would be my biggest blessing"

Solomon...

Hey...

What happened?

Who hurt you? What happened?

Why did God make me like this, mom?

He shouldn't have created me at all.

Why would you say that, love?

Did I ask to be born with a squint eye?

How is it my fault?

What happened? Who said all this?

Will you take every moron seriously?

You’re my sweetheart.

Look at me.

Get up. Let's eat.

Mom, leave me alone for some time. Go.

Solomon...

I made your favorite dal. Come, let's eat.

You don't have to cook for me out of sympathy.

I won't eat. Go away.

What did you say?

Sympathy?

Where did you learn to say all this?

Alright, don't eat.

Sympathy, my foot! You'll eat when you're starving.

Mom...

Come, let's eat.

Mom...

You don't have to show sympathy on me.

Please have a bite.

You'll feel weak otherwise.

Come on, mom. One bite.

But you said something about sympathy earlier.

I was out of my mind, mom.

I'm sorry.

Come, eat some.

You eat.

-Solomon... -Yeah, mom?

Remember this. People who love us and do things for us...

don't do it out of sympathy.

Where there is love, there is no sympathy.

Where there is sympathy, there is no love.

They can't co-exist.

Don't overthink, okay?

You've brought me against my will.

We should not talk like this.

We should talk without a filter.

If she talks too much,

I will simply walk away.

Oh, god! You don't talk. I will talk to her.

Pochamma!

Pochamma!

Pochamma!

What?

Has the family started selling flowers and fruits?

What, no! Where is your mother?

-My mother is not home. -When will she be back?

Not anytime soon.

Then we'll wait for her.

Die.

No, listen.

I came with the family. Coffee or tea, perhaps?

What?

Nothing.

Carries, carries.

How dare she say that?

That's just her way of showering love on us.

Sit down.

What the hell!

Put it down.

Hey, idiot!

-Put it here. -Sorry.

Rani, what brings your whole family to my home?

Is Suresh getting married?

Nothing much, Pochamma. Come, sit.

It's her house, mom!

I will sit. Tell me what the matter is.

Nothing really.

Suresh likes Leela.

She's my life.

Wait.

Both of them are at the right age to get married.

What's to lose if we get them married?

Yes.

What's to lose, if we get married before we lose you?

To this rogue? Hell, no!

My daughter and him? Not in a hundred years.

Rogue? My son is gold.

-Yeah. 24 karat gold. -Yes!

Who?

You?

Alas!

Did you ever go to the shop and earn a single rupee?

Why should he earn? We have a lot of wealth.

Yeah. But we won 1000 rupees by betting 100 in gambling.

You're right.

-You gambled again? -No.

He is lying.

He also lost 1000 rupees recently.

What a loser! He still wants too gamble.

-I told him. -Oh, god!

See, this is how it's going to be.

If I get her married to you,

my daughter's life is over.

No way in hell I will get her married to you.

Woah, alright! As if her daughter is a queen.

And beautiful.

Beautiful for sure, mom.

Shut up!

Guys, leave. Now!

One minute.

One minute.

You are like a mother to me.

-What the hell! -I mean, you're my aunt.

Mother-in-law...

I mean, Pochamma...

Oh, my god!

Did you see? Pochamma has the word 'amma' (mother).

You have to understand this kid's heart with your motherly nature.

Place your little princess Leela in my hands.

-You want her? -Yes.

-Why are you begging her? -Wait, mom!

Dad, why don't you say something?

-Pochamma! -Not with her! Talk to your wife!

I can't talk to her.

We can find a much better match.

Any match is better than yours. Leave!

We're so done with this. Let's go, son.

Aunty, my mom is just kidding.

The whole family is crazy!

Hey, pour that.

What's up? You've been awfully quiet.

It's nothing.

We need to finish building the bathroom by morning.

Leela!

Leela!

Yes, brother. Coming.

-Yeah? -Here you go.

Brother!

Mom wanted me to reach home early!

She owes someone money.

I'll pay them, have lunch and be back.

Okay, go.

Alright.

Come early.

Okay, brother.

Solomon, where's the other guy?

He went home for lunch.

Oh, is it?

Alright. Come inside and eat.

It's okay.

You eat inside. I'm used to sitting here.

Are you coming or not?

Boti curry (mutton).

You said you liked Boti curry, right? I made it for you. Have it.

'When people see a squint-eyed guy like you,

all they feel is sympathy, Chidambaram.'

Why are you leaving without eating?

I'm not hungry. You eat.

Are you kidding me?

I cooked your favorite food and you're playing games.

No, I'm not hungry. You please eat.

Miss Leela... Come, let's eat.

-Let's eat, Miss Leela. -I don't want to eat.

You just walked away, didn't you?

Go eat your lunch, go!

How is this so delicious, Miss Leela?

It's out of the world.

I don't need your sympathies.

It's not sympathy.

Ask me if I'll eat this for the rest of my life,

and I'll gladly say yes.

It's that good.

Really?

Yeah, it's amazing!

Is it? Give me a bite.

Come on! I'm salivating!

Do you have to wear those glasses even while eating?

I'm used to them, Miss Leela.

I've been meaning to tell you, don't call me Miss.

I'm feeling old.

Call me Leela.

I'm your age.

Like I said, I'm used to it.

Don't give me that excuse again.

Take the glasses off.

Miss Leela, return my glasses.

You look fine without the glasses.

What's your problem?

No, give me my glasses.

Give them back.

Whatever.

My mom saw a match for me.

They are coming this week to see me.

He is a building Contractor in Rajahmundry.

Get married before it's too late.

Later, even if you want to, you won't find a bride.

Don't tell me! Are you in love with someone?

Even if that were the case,

you don't have the courage to say it.

I'll get going.

If you love someone, express it immediately.

Come, my dear nephew.

Nephew?

Would you like some coffee?

Isn't Leela home, aunty?

Aunty?

She told me to inform her if you came.

Let me do that.

Something is fishy.

Bendakaya!

What is it?

I'm getting married on the 12th of next month.

You all should come.

Sure.

Brother, wake up!

-What is it? -Pochamma had a visitor.

Why are you disturbing my sleep for that? Let me rest.

It's her dear nephew, she called him.

-Nephew/Potential son-in-law? -Yes.

They were discussing marriage as well.

Marriage?

Was Leela there?

No, but she asked me to inform her.

-Is it true? -Of course!

So, Leela... Did both your families have a talk?

Yes, they did.

Really? When's the wedding happening?

In March.

Wow!

I'm glad you're marrying the one you love.

Leela.

Yes, Solomon?

I need to talk to you.

Tell me.

Well...

Can we talk in private?

I'll be right back.

-Leela. -Yes, Solomon.

Well, the thing is...

What is it, Solomon?

I...

Hurry up! Girls are waiting for me.

Leela.

Even though I grew up here,

this village has always felt heavy on my heart.

I would keep thinking when I'd get to leave this village.

But it's when you moved here, that I saw the village in new light.

I don't know what to call this.

But I realized something.

And that is...

This feeling is called love.

And with you, I can be happy for the rest of my life.

If I were to measure how much I love you,

all the tapes I have would fall short.

I want to marry you.

Leela...

Leela, my glasses.

Solomon...

Lift your head up,

look into eyes,

and repeat what you just said.

No, Leela. I can't look at anyone without the glasses.

Alright then. Take your glasses, I am going.

No, no, stop!

Now repeat what you told me earlier.

I love you, Leela.

I want to marry you.

Can I ask you something, Solomon?

Yeah, ask me.

I get that you like me.

But...

do you like yourself to begin with?

Do I like myself?

I haven't thought about that, Leela.

I don't know.

If you can't love yourself,

how can you someone else, Solomon?

Why can't I love myself?

Did I say that I don't love myself?

I just said that I'm not aware of it.

Then come with me to the village without these glasses.

I'll tell you one better.

Look at yourself in the mirror without these glasses.

Loving someone is no big deal, Solomon.

Even a dog will love you.

But,

loving others, while not loving ourselves...

is not true love, if you ask me.

I don't know all that, Leela.

Do you love me or not?

You're a good guy, Solomon.

That's not what I'm asking!

Do you love me or not?

I like my mother, my sister,

this village and my friends.

Similarly, I like you as well.

Not in that sense, Leela.

Will you marry me or not?

If the guy is like this, I won't marry anyone.

Like this?

What do you mean?

Solomon...

I get it.

I get what you are trying to say.

You don't like squint-eyed people like me.

Why would you marry someone like me?

I get it.

Your mom is looking for matches anyway.

Big Contractors, rich guys, handsome guys.

Guys without any defect.

You would like them.

There's a guy in our village only. Suresh.

I heard that he came to your house, proposing marriage.

Go and marry him.

It's not your crooked eye that you were hiding behind those glasses.

It's your crooked mindset.

If you are like this, no girl in the world will love you.

Or marry you.

Have fun with your glasses and your life!

-Where is he? -He should be here by now.

There he is!

Oh, yes.

Hey, Anil! What a surprise!

When did you come?

It's been 2 hours.

You took so long to come.

It took you so many years to come home, eh?

It's not like that. I have to take a day off to come here.

That's a day's salary lost.

You're right.

What else is up in Rajahmundry?

Actually, I have news. But promise me you won't yell.

-What is it? -Well...

-I got married, man. -What? When? Who's the girl?

Recently. Her name is Lakshmi.

She's my colleague at the clothing store.

She's a really nice person. And we like each other.

And neither of us have a big family.

We got married in a small ceremony.

Mom, did you hear that?

He got secretly married in Rajahmundry.

It all happened so quickly, man.

I wanted to introduce her to you.

But both of us can't take a day off together.

-Here you go. -You always have excuses.

Are you still working in the same clothing store?

Yes, I am.

What about you? Did you become a Contractor?

A Contractor?

Life isn't so kind. I'm still a worker.

Shut up! Come to Rajahmundry. There are so many constructions happening.

You can rule this field there.

He will not make any progress here.

Alright. Let's see.

-Okay, I got to go. -So soon?

Have lunch and go. The curry is almost done.

Lakshmi is home alone. And the last bus will leave soon.

-What? -Let him go, mom.

-He might miss the bus. -Okay, aunty.

Go carefully. Give my best to your mom.

I'll bring her along next time.

-Take care, Anil. -Sure.

Solomon, all your cousins are getting married.

I wonder when your time will come.

Everyone's getting married.

What about me?

Hold on.

You need to talk to her. I'm not going to say a word.

-It's okay. Talk to her. -I just said I won't.

You talk to her. I'll stand quietly.

Call her.

Miss Leela...

Miss Leela...

Yes, Bendakaya.

The bathroom is ready.

Our Contractor told us to inform you.

-Got it. -Okay.

I made tea. Have it and go.

-Okay. -Hey! Let's just go!

No, thanks. We got to go.

Wait for 2 minutes.

Is your brother not going to speak?

I guess he's feeling under the weather.

Solomon, are you feeling ill?

Bendakaya!

Drink fast.

You start chitchatting everywhere. We have work to do.

Drink fast.

She doesn't like me, man.

She doesn't like someone with a squint eye, apparently.

She's not the kind to say something like that.

You spent quality time together until recently.

That was just sympathy, sir.

"It is true that I'm darkness without you""

"It is true that there's no tomorrow without you"

"I hide all my love, even though it's endless like the Godavari"

"I walk away in silence, even though it hurts like hell"

Brother!

Hey! Who gave you that bike?

Who else? Our Contractor.

He asked me to deposit money in Rajahmundry.

I brought his bike so that we can roam around the city.

-What are you doing here then? -I thought you'd join me.

Man, I have bad history with Rajahmundry.

You carry on.

I know you're feeling low. Let's quickly go and come back.

-Do I have to come? -Yeah, you'll feel much better.

Okay, let's go. I've been wanting to go away for a while.

That's awesome. Let's go. Whoo-hoo!

No, thanks.

Bro, what are you looking at?

Bro, come! Let's go!

Why aren't you saying anything?

What's wrong?

What are you doing here at this time?

Where were you all morning?

I went to Rajahmundry on some bank work.

Do you have any shame at all?

You came and professed that you want to marry me.

I told you how I feel about it.

Instead of understanding that, you're avoiding me.

What else do you want me to do?

How can I come back to you even after what you said...

and act like nothing has ever happened?

I can't be like that.

I'm also human. I have feelings too.

You said you don't like me.

And you can't marry a squint eyed guy like me.

You also said no one else would marry me.

Why should we still keep talking then?

Squint eye! Squint eye! Squint eye!

Can't you say another word beyond that?

You'll never be rid of that squint eye.

Go hide behind those glasses as always!

Why did you get ready so early for church?

Mom, I'm going to Rajahmundry.

Make something for yourself and eat.

I will grab a bite outside.

Why are you going so suddenly?

I have to go. I have some work.

I took some money from the cupboard.

Okay, bye. I'll be late for the bus.

[collectively] Praise the lord!

Hallelujah!

Be seated.

People who know me,

who don't know me,

and who are about to know me,

hear me out loud and clear.

The Lord is all around us.

He listens to our prayers.

To absorb your pain and bestow peace on you,

he works his miracles through a messenger like me.

Each one of you has experienced many humiliations and struggles.

Today, I'm going to show you a miracle.

-Are you ready to see it? -[collectively] Yes!

The Lord has spoken to me about a sister of ours.

Let's get to know what her pain is and pray for her.

-Shall we chase her pain away? -[collectively] Yes!

[collectively] Praise the lord!

-Where are you from? -***.

-What's your pain? -I have pain in my legs. I can't walk.

-Since how many years? -3 years, sir.

-Will you walk with my help? -Yes, sir.

Think of the lord with sincerity.

May the lord grace you with a miracle.

Hey, lord! My sister has been struggling to walk.

They've been to many hospitals, and have spent a lot of money.

Make her walk again, lord.

-Amen! -Amen!

-Amen! -Amen!

-Amen! -Amen!

Stand up.

Think of the lord and stand up!

-I can't walk, sir. -Think of the lord and walk!

Say Hallelujah out loud, everyone!

[collectively] Hallelujah!

Our sister, who couldn't stand up in 3 years, is standing now.

It's the lord's mercy.

[collectively] Hallelujah!

-Say it loudly. -[collectively] Hallelujah!

Take a step, sister. Think of the lord and do it.

Walk forward. Witness the lord's miracles.

-Say it loudly. -[collectively] Hallelujah!

-Think of the lord and run! -[collectively] Hallelujah!

Sir...

You have to show me the way.

What's your problem?

This squint eye is my problem, sir.

I've gone through a great ordeal because of it.

I'm experiencing a lot of humiliation.

Even the girl I love is leaving me because of it.

You have to show me a solution to this.

You have to get rid of my squint eye.

The Satan resides in you.

That is why you're experiencing this turmoil.

I'll pray for you and fix your eye.

Krupakar will explain everything to you.

This three-day expenses will be one lakh.

One lakh?

-Is it a one-time payment? -Yes.

I can't arrange so much money at once.

It's okay. Pastor is travelling to the US for 2 months on missionary work.

You arrange the money in the meantime.

2 months?

That's too late.

I'll arrange the money somehow and see you.

Why are you so late?

The bus broke down on the way.

Alright. Let's have dinner.

I'm not hungry. You eat.

-What are you looking for? -Where are the cupboard keys?

They're on the cupboard. Go look.

Mom, is this all the money we got?

Yeah, that's it.

Why are you checking the money all of a sudden?

It's nothing.

Where are you going at this time?

You go to sleep. I have some work outside.

Hey!

Go inside. I'll be late.

Mr. Subbaiah!

-Mr. Subbaiah... -Who is it?

It's me. Solomon.

Who?

It's...

Chidambaram.

Oh, it's you?

Who is it?

It's Chidambaram.

You tell me.

I need some money.

Is this the time? Come back in the morning.

No, Mr. Subbaiah.

I need...

I need one lakh rupees.

Why do you need so much money?

Has your mother fallen sick?

No, sir.

Something else came up.

Alright. What am I to lose?

I'll only get the interest.

And I trust you anyway.

I'm just cautioning you.

No, I'll be fine.

I'll pay you back no matter what.

-Okay, come back in the morning. -Mr. Subbaiah!

You'll definitely loan me the amount, right? If not, tell me right now.

I'll find other ways.

I will, man. Go home. Don't disturb my sleep.

-Are you sure? -Yeah, yeah. Go home.

-I'll come in the morning. -Alright, man.

Mom, I told you to sleep. Why didn't you?

Where did you go?

Answer me!

Where were you?

I went to Mr. Subbaiah's house to borrow money.

A loan?

But why?

I knew it when you asked for the almirah's key for the first time.

Why do you need a loan so badly?

You wouldn't understand, mom. Forget it.

What's not to understand?

Try me and see if I can understand.

Apparently, I can get my eye fixed.

I went to Rajahmundry to inquire about the same.

That's also why I'm taking this loan.

This may be a small thing to you.

But to me, it's a huge problem.

It's my karma!

What are you doing, mom?

What do you mean fix your eye?

Are you drunk?

Which idiot told you that he could fix your eye?

I told you, you wouldn't understand.

Not just you. Nobody in this village understands my pain.

Because I'm the one experiencing it.

Solomon...

What do you mean fix your eye?

You're not blind!

-What do you lack? -Don't you see, mom?

I do lack something.

Everyone notices my eye before they notice me.

They judge me based on it.

I'm afraid that in some years, all the people I love will abandon me.

I'm also afraid about what you're doing.

Mom, you have nothing to worry about.

I have decided to get my eye fixed.

Don't stop me.

Mom...

My neck is hurting from walking with my head down.

Let me lift my head up at least now.

Alright, you can get it fixed.

But, let's clear all the debt first, do some savings and then do it.

Let's not take another loan. You'll be crushed, trust me.

Mom, I trust that I can repay the debt.

You don't worry.

This is what your dad did too.

He hung himself, unable to repay the loans he kept taking.

You didn't take a loan this whole time.

The thought of a loan really scares me now.

Don't worry, mom. Dad and I are not the same.

I'll never repeat his mistake.

Hey!

Think about it once again.

I'm really worried.

Mom, let me go. Don't be scared.

Shall I come along?

No, mom.

You take care of yourself.

-Hear me out. -No, mom.

Hey...

I'm giving you a loan without any surety because I trust you.

Why do you need so much money anyway?

I want to get my eye fixed.

Get your eye fixed?

Are you mad or just innocent?

You wouldn't understand. Wait for 5 days and see.

-See you. -Woah!

Alright. See you at 9 tomorrow morning.

Don't be late. We'll be ready for you.

Leela, are you headed home?

-Yes, uncle. -Come, let me drop you.

-Are you coming from work? -Yeah.

Where's your girl gang?

They went to the market.

I wanted to go home.

By the way,

what was Solomon doing at your house so early?

Oh, Chidambaram?

-His name is Solomon. -Whatever.

He came this morning asking for money.

Is that so?

How much?

One lakh rupees.

One lakh rupees?

-Why does he need so much money? -I asked him the same question.

That idiot told me he's getting his eye fixed.

Leela, what are you doing here?

Is Solomon home?

What happened?

Where did Solomon go?

He went to Rajahmundry.

Is it?

-Did he have some work there? -Umm...

He went with some Contractor.

He will be back in a couple of days.

Do you have his number?

Hold on, I'll get it.

"How do I make it through?"

"How do I survive this?"

"This dawn has seen darkness but no light"

"A shadow engulfs me"

-Brother, dial this number quickly. -What?

He's not answering.

He will check his phone and call back.

"I have looked for you"

"In every nook and corner"

"For you"

"Don't leave me hanging"

"It's my fault; Please come back"

"Don't leave me hanging"

"It's my fault; Please come back"

Bendakaya, did Solomon call you?

No.

Why do you care anyway?

Huh?

Why do I care?

Why are you talking like that?

What else do you expect?

You said really hurtful things.

Hurtful things?

What did I say? -Seriously?

You're acting surprised after insulting him for his squint eye.

Why do you care if he wears the glasses or not?

Some people mock him for his glasses,

while some bully him if he takes them off.

Why does nobody think about how he feels?

Maybe he likes it behind the glasses.

Maybe he is happy that way.

Poor guy left the village for the first time because of your insults.

God knows where he is, or if he has hurt himself.

Remember one thing, Miss Leela.

If something happens to my brother,

I'll hold you fully responsible.

"The fault is all mine"

"The fault is all mine"

Try calling him now.

It's ringing, Leela.

"I thought I was no match to you"

Why isn't he answering?

"I don't have the guts to face you"

Idiot! He's not answering.

Don't open this mask for three days.

I'll come and pray for you every day.

You'll witness the Lord's miracle on the fourth day.

"With a hope of tomorrow"

"I fight to be with you, even though my heart is burdened"

"I am alive, but shelved in a cage"

"An unknown grief takes over me"

"Your thoughts stir at the bottom of my heart"

"All my broken hopes and shattered dreams stare at me"

"Where do I go?"

"I can't live without you"

"I would never leave you and go"

"I can't live without you"

"I would never leave you and go"

He's not answering.

"I wonder what's going to happen"

"Am I destined to be with you?"

"I can't live without you"

"I would never leave you and go"

Sunitha, hurry up! We're getting late.

Coming, mom.

Leela, aren't you coming to the church?

No, mom. You guys carry on.

Alright. Dad hasn't come home yet.

Go find him.

Let's go.

Dad...

Dad, let's go.

How long will you keep throwing stones at the tree?

Dad, let's go!

Come.

Alright, come on.

Leela dear...

Leela dear... Come here.

10 years back, I killed my best friend with my words.

Pal!

I don't like what you're doing.

You wanted to start a business in Rajahmundry.

I thought my best friend will finally settle down well.

That is why I got you a loan from Subbaiah with my surety.

But he's showing up at my house every day.

I don't know what to do.

Please pay him back and get me out of this.

Raju, what do you want me to do?

My business partner cheated me and fled with the money.

You know I would repay the debt if I had the money.

I asked for a loan in the neighboring village.

If he comes through, let's repay Subbaiah immediately.

You've been saying this for over a month now.

When will he come through? When will you clear the debt?

Taking a loan is easy. But your grace lies in repaying it on time.

Why did you take a loan if you can't repay it?

Subbaiah came this morning and destroyed all the stuff in my house.

Try to understand why I'm so furious.

Bloody hell!

Everyone is after money!

What should I do?

I expect it from them.

But you're my friend. How can you not have my side?

It would be good riddance if I just offed myself.

You want to die?

You're right.

It's truly good riddance if you do that.

I killed my best friend Pal.

I killed him with my words.

I shouldn't have said those things to him.

The guilt is eating me up.

But I can't even cry wholeheartedly since that day.

Maybe that is how God has punished me for my mistake.

You didn't kill him, dad.

He did that in a moment of weakness.

You can't punish yourself for so many years.

Leela, don't make the same mistake I did.

I don't know what your thing with Solomon is.

But I know this. You like him.

If something goes wrong in the future,

I don't want you to suffer like me.

No, you shouldn't.

You'll never be rid of that squint eye.

Go hide behind those glasses as always.

Can I get 2 rose milk, please?

-With noodles or kova? -Make it plain.

All your problems will be solved from today.

O' lord, squint eye has been troubling this kid.

We have kept our faith in you in the last 3 days.

Catch that scoundrel!

Who are you guys?

We're the victims of your money looting ring.

Don't create nuisance here.

Go to the police if you have a problem.

We knew you would say that. That is why we brought the police.

He has looted many people of their money and lives, sir.

Couldn't you find something better to do?

You're cheating people in the name of religion.

It's impostors like you who are bringing disgrace to genuine Pastors.

-Catch him, guys! -You can't cheat anyone anymore.

Let go of me!

He's an impostor?

A fake?

My money.

My money.

My eye.

Leela! What are you doing here?

I have the same question.

Looks like the whole of Pullangi is here.

-What? Who else is here? -Chidambaram.

Really? Where did you see him?

He was over there. He said he was going home.

-Where is he now? -Maybe he went to the bus stop.

Are you sure?

Leela, wait! Leela!

Do you know what my dream is?

I want to sit at the Pushkar Ghat with my fiancé,

watch the Godavari,

and have a rose milk.

Leela got married to someone else.

I lost all the money.

How can I go back to the village now?

Death is the only way out.

There's someone drowning! Hurry!

Son!

Don't worry, mom. I'm nothing like dad.

I'll never repeat dad's mistake.

Brother!

Brother!

That squint eye must be lucky for you.

You made it out alive.

Solomon!

When did you come? Where are you going with that bag?

I came on some work.

I'm headed back home.

Shut up! There are no buses to our village at this time.

Let's go home.

No, I have to go back.

Don't say another word. I swear, you can't go back home now.

Let's go.

Why do you seem so low?

Hold on.

-Brother, one cone ice cream. -Okay.

Lakshmi loves cone ice cream.

-Do you want one? -No, thanks.

We're almost home. That's the house right there.

It's locked.

She shoulld be home by now. I guess she's on the way.

Wait for 2 minutes. She will be here.

She's coming.

I don't see anyone coming.

I can hear her footsteps.

That could be anyone.

Don't I know how my wife's footsteps sound?

Guess who it is.

Who is it?

Solomon brother?

Yeah.

He's always talking about you.

-Open the lock, Anil. -Yeah, let's go.

Come inside.

This is our sweet abode. It's huge, isn't it?

-Eat fast. It will melt. -Alright, alright.

Finish it before it melts.

Did the owner say anything because you left early?

Why would he? He knows I don't care about him.

-Is it tasty? -Yeah.

Thank you.

I cooked in a hurry. Please don't mind if it's bad.

No, sister. It's really tasty.

Why are you having such small bites?

Here you go.

Do you want some? Finish that. I'll serve again.

The curry is delicious!

So, what's up, Solomon?

What's the matter? You've been quiet the whole time.

Did you run away from home or something?

What is it, man?

Hey!

What happened?

-Anil... -Huh?

I have to tell you something.

I get that you love me.

But, do you love yourself to begin with?

You don't want anyone to be like you.

Then why would anyone want to be with you?

You don't like someone with a squint eye.

Your mom is looking for matches anyway.

Go marry him.

If you're like this, no girl in the world will love you.

She said she doesn't like me.

Leela explained it clearly. What's your problem?

Don't you see it?

My squint eye is the problem.

If my eye was normal,

I wouldn't have gotten cheated by that fake Pastor.

Or taken one lakh rupees loan.

Or... jumped into the Godavari to off myself.

What are you saying?

I don't even know what to say.

Should I scold you or be happy that you survived?

Moreover, what's wrong in what Leela said?

She asked if you live yourself.

If you have self-love.

She's right to think that someone who can't love himself...

cannot possibly love her.

What's wrong in that?

If she doesn't like you, why would she try so hard to make you understand?

She's trying to make you realize your self worth.

If you keep worrying about the squint eye and what people think,

how will you process all this?

Any woman would doubt if a man would stand up for her,

if he never stood up for himself.

Stop hiding behind those glasses...

and take a look at the world without them.

You'll understand.

Both the friends seem to be having a serious conversation.

Are you going to be up all night?

-You go sleep. I'll join you. -Come fast.

You must have wondered why I got married to Lakshmi.

Do you know why I was so elated to marry her?

She never thinks she is inferior to anyone.

Today, you wanted to get the squint eye fixed because someone mocked you.

Tomorrow, they will mock you saying you're a coward.

Which Pastor or Doctor will you run to then?

This is what Leela is trying to tell you.

But you can't understand it.

When the ones who love you for your real self, don't have a problem with you,

why do you have a problem, man?

Your dad didn't have a problem with your squint eye.

Neither do I or your mother.

And Leela, especially not.

Why do you care what the world thinks?

Look, your dad agrees with me.

People will mock us even if we have everything.

If we have nothing, they will mock us for that too.

It's easy to throw words around, son.

They talk at random.

If it pours heavily, they will stress about floods.

If it doesn't rain, they will stress about drought.

We can't move forward if we take everything to heart.

No matter what anyone says,

let it pass through your ears like butter.

It's already dawn.

Lakshmi, wake up. I'll go get chicken from the shop.

Alright. I'll make it for you.

Where are you headed?

I have to go.

Why don't you stay for a couple of days?

It's already been too long. I need to go.

I don't want your money.

Keep this.

Be brave. The Solomon I know isn't a coward.

"How long will you carry their weight unasked for?"

"Get to the other side of these anxious thoughts and feel the light"

"Get over the disappointment and leave your old self behind"

"Become the absolute truth and walk with pride"

"The mirror will introduce a new you"

"Become the light no flaw can put off"

"Realize what really matters"

"Everyone is flawed"

"Learn to see beyond the outer shell"

"The real beauty lies within the heart"

"Let go of the fear and discover your strength"

"Life is meant to be lived happily"

-Brother, two rose milk, please. -Bro, I'm here. Look at me.

Funny, bro. Is it done?

"Realize what really matters"

"Everyone is flawed"

"Learn to see beyond the outer shell"

"The real beauty lies within the heart"

Is that Mr. Raju?

So you've been lighting these candles over the years?

I always wondered who it might be.

"Your hope finally spreads its wings"

"It takes off up into the sky swiftly"

"Break the shackles and keep marching"

"Even your naysayers will sing praises of you"

"As your eyes lighten up, all your doubts disappear"

Hey! When did you come?

Forgive me, mom.

What happened?

Hey!

Hold on a minute.

Look at me.

"As your eyes lighten up"

Where are your glasses?

"Realize what really matters"

"Everyone is flawed"

Hey! Where are you off to again?

"The real beauty lies within the heart"

"Let go of the fear and discover your strength"

"Life is meant to be lived happily"

Sister, Solomon is coming.

Where the hell were you?

Are you out of your mind? Couldn't you call at least?

I've looked for you everywhere. How could you just leave?

-You have a home here. -Leela, wait. Calm down.

Calm down for a minute.

Take a good look at me.

Solomon.

Didn't you go to work yet?

What are you doing here, Solomon?

I've cleared your Contractor's payment.

Didn't he pay you guys?

Well...

What happened?

-I need to talk to you about something. -What is it?

The thing is...

What?

I love your daughter.

I told her the same and...

she told me to get your approval.

If you approve, I want to marry your daughter and take good care of her.

Open your mouth.

That's such good news!

I feel so happy.

Really? Do you genuinely like me?

Who wouldn't like you?

I can't find a bigger man than you for her.

When your dad took heap loads of debt and killed himself,

all the loan sharks raided his funeral and overwhelmed your mother.

That's when you stood strong in her support.

I feel so proud every time I look at you.

What about...

my squint eye?

Doesn't that bother you?

Son, any disability is limited to the body.

It can't taint the heart.

And you have a pure heart.

By the way, did you tell your mom?

No. I wanted to get your approval first.

Alright. Take her along and meet your mom.

Sure.

Leela, please forgive me.

What for?

All those things you said didn't get into my dumb brain.

I imagined stuff and...

tried desperately to fix my eye.

I borrowed one lakh rupees and gave all of it to the Pastor.

I lost all that money, Leela.

It's okay. What matters is that you're safe.

It's not a petty amount. It's one lakh rupees.

It will easily take two years to pay it back.

Why so long?

We can pay it back in a year if we work together.

Okay.

Solomon...

There's something I need to tell you, too.

What is it?

I'm sorry.

What for?

Suresh and his gang wrote 'Leela is my wife' on the bathroom door.

But I mistakenly reported your name to the teacher.

How dare you write cheap stuff on the bathroom door with that squint eye?

You got away, Suresh. Lucky you!

Chidambaram is being whacked for your antics.

Yeah. I was shivering, thinking I'll get caught.

I've been trying to apologize ever since.

But you never gave me a chance.

Also...

Happy Birthday, Solomon!

Thank you, Leela.

Leela...

I also...

need to tell you something.

What?

Well...

I...

I love you, Leela.

"Look, the world is bursting with color"

I love you again!

"Heart is having micro explosions of joy"

Hey, Chidambaram!

You guys are being too much.

Shit, he's coming!

Suresh, are you going to hit me?

Go ahead.

Are you going to snatch my glasses?

Sorry. I threw it in the Godavari this morning.

Are you going to scold me? Go ahead.

Do it wholeheartedly.

You wrote 'Leela is my wife' on the bathroom door when we were kids.

But I got whacked for it.

What did you say back then?

'Hey, you've just become a loser!'

Now look. Leela is really my wife.

Now tell me. Who's the loser here?

Are you calling me a loser?

Do I have to specifically call you that?

When did he become so gutsy?

It's the woman's influence, brother.

He's been hit with it strongly. Can't you see?

Hey, Chidambaram!

Hey, loser!

My name isn't Chidambaram.

It's Solomon.

There's a Chidambaram in all of us.

He hides his flaws and lives in fear.

Searching for problems even when there are none.

Just like our Chidambaram has conquered his flaws and fears,

we want you to overcome yours and take a good look in the mirror.

You'll be the most beautiful thing you've seen.

Hoping that nobody goes through what Chidambaram endured,

yours truly, Vinay Ratnam.