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Towards the end of 16th century...

The French made their way into India through coastal areas like...

Cochin...

Chennai...

Thoothukudi...

Pondicherry...

Vishakapatnam...

Mangalore...

Kolkata...

Gujarat...

Goa...

Mumbai...

The set their foot in all these cities

In all these places, where they set their foot on...

their national game, football, is still quite popular

Especially in North Chennai

Hit it! Hit it, Shantha!

Hit it!

Dude!

Awesome Shantha! Come on!

Who's the guy who scored the goal?

Shantha, boss. He's from Perambur. 1st year college student

And his friend?

Goldstar Gopi, from our locality, Pulianthope

He didn't even pass the 12th grade

Find out all the details about both of them

Ok, boss

What was our boss telling you?

Looks like he has his eyes set on those two

Well...

Why have second thoughts? Imagine, you'll get 0.3 millions

It's not like we are asking you to murder

Just take the blame for the murder our boss commits. Simple

At your current age, you'll only get a 6 month jail term

Give it a good thought

Gopi, I don't have a good feeling about this

You! What's your problem?

Give it a good thought and let us know. Come, let's go talk to Ram

Gopi, no! Your football career will be over for good!

Well, you are well off. Your dad works in the Electricity Board

Only I know how much I'm struggling to buy a tee and a shoe

What did he say?

- He hasn't given a reply yet - You have no idea. You leave

Get lost!

This is going to kill you!

Balu!

Mom! Please! No! Please, don't beat me

How many time have I warned you from playing football?

Again and again you go behind me and play football?

You'll learn a lesson only if I break your legs!

- Mom, please! Please, don't beat me! - Now, come!

- Get in! - Mom, please don't beat me!

My dear, Joe...

Are you upset with me?

Are you upset that I thrashed you in front of your friends? Sorry dear

Listen, let's keep away from football, dear

I want you to study medicine and practice as a doctor in a reputed hospital

Dear Joe, who else do I have? Only you!

I won't play football anymore. Now, stop crying

Our father in heaven...

Lord Ebenezer, who has lead us thus far...

Please bless this child

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit - Amen

Father, please advise him to forget football and focus on studies

Mom, didn't I already give my word that I won't play football?

There! He said it

He is a good boy. He'll live up to his words

Super!

Give a round of applause for Jones

Rest of the boys, go to your classroom

After school, you all must report to me in the ground at 4 pm

Ok, sir!

Won't your mom thrash you if she finds out you've joined the football team?

Mom will thrash me only if she finds out. Right?

Oh-ho! So you are going to play without her knowledge?

Yeah right!

"Champion! I'm a champion!"

"Champion! I'm a champion!"

"Champion! I'm a champion!"

That was awesome, Jones!

"Champion! I'm a champion!"

"Champion! I'm a champion!"

If you keep playing at the school level...

then you can't fulfill your dad's dream of making you a great player

Well, now I'm playing at school level

Next, at university level

Then somehow make it to the Tamil Nadu team and finally, play for India, Pavi

Which era are you living in? Many have made it to Indian team at the age of 19!

And then there is you!

Here, the application form of the best academy here

You can make it to the Indian team only if you train and play in such academies

- What's the academy called? - Chennai metro football academy

Raman Vijayan, who played from '96 - '00 for India, is the coach here

Get selected to play for them and you'll get the biggest break of your life

How are you aware of all this?

All the credit must go to Google!

Whoa!

The academy looks grand!

Look here, don't plead!

- Be confident when you talk. Ok? - Ok

Please sign here

Your turn

Told you, this is one of the best academy

- Sir - Tell me

Sir, good evening

Sir, good evening

- Sir, good evening - Good evening

Greetings, sir

What is this?

Tell me, what's the matter?

Sir, I am Jones

From which school

- Government school - Which place?

Vyasarpadi

Vyasarpadi? What's the matter?

Sir, I'm a good football player

Let that be

Are good at attacking with Razors?

How about hurling glass bottles?

Wielding a knife?

Dealing with Marijuana, then the powder?

- Answer me - Excuse me, sir!

Stop stereotyping the North Madras boys as thugs!

I don't deny the fact that such rogues existed there but long ago

But now we are getting educated. In fact, many have succeeded and are in abroad now

Times have changed but the way you all look at us, hasn't

Forgive me! I apologize

Mr. Jones, in order to join this academy...

#1. You must get the certificates, for the teams that you've played for

#2. You must provide your conduct certificate...

signed by your PT master or class teacher

#3. You must bring your parents

#4. The most important thing...

The yearly fee is Rs. 60,000

Sir, I'll show my football skills. Just watch it once

Listen, you can step in the ground only after paying the yearly fee of Rs. 60,000

First, go arrange it

Sir, just give me one chance

Please, sir

Now, leave. Take a hike!

Comes from a poor background and wants to play football!

Hit it!

"Step up, my dear son! You are the champion!"

"You are the one who will fulfill my dreams"

"Keep playing and progressing, oh my dear son"

"If you know where you're headed, then you are genius"

"All that every father yearns for, is for their son to fulfill their dreams"

"All that a father wishes is that his son should live life on his own terms!"

"Your favorite game is the only thing that will motivate you to wake up early"

"Keep practicing until body and mind sync with each other and that"ll sculpt you!"

Mom, is dad an expert in cooking?

He is an excellent chef!

"The ground that you play in will teach you a hundred lessons. So, concentrate!"

"Will power is what will take you to the top. So, focus!"

"And when life starts playing with you..."

"by then you must have learnt to be victorious"

Jaya, our son is an extraordinary football player

Wait and watch, he'll surely represent India one day

- Jones... - Yes, dad

When I was a kid, I always dreamt of becoming a successful football player

I dreamt of getting selected in the Indian team

But none of my dreams came true

I want you to become a successful football player...

and fulfill my dreams. Will you?

- Where's Anand and Jones? - There's Anand

And then?

40

Where is Jones?

With Dhamu at Pulianthope, playing sevens player football match

The sevens conducted by the area councilor, Dhanasekar?

Yes

Damn it! Why did you let him play Sevens?

Any idea why Dhanasekar conducts those matches?

He'll divert skillful and active players into violence and turn them in to rogues

Do you know how many good players have turned rogues?

To hell with you!

That's a foul!

A foul? That too in Sevens? Get up and get on with the game

Stop staring and stop showing off!

Who's that guy in Cement colored Tee? Quite skillful and active!

No idea, boss. I'll find out

Well played, Jones!

I'll call you. Do come for the next match

Pavi, why are you avoiding me?

Answer me!

Why would you play the Sevens match?

Don't you know Sevens match is a violent game?

What if you had broken your arms or legs?

Wasn't it you, who wanted me to join the academy?

How can I afford so much money?

I thought of I'll play Sevens during weekends

And arrange the money in 6 months and join the academy

Even once you fracture any bone in those 6 months, your football career will be over

You tell me, what can be done

You need money, right?

I'll give you

Here. I had saved some Rs. 12,000

Have this for now

The remaining amount; as I've enrolled for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics tuition

So, I'll collect the tuition fee from home and give to you

What if your parents find out?

All they want from me is good scores

I'll study hard. Won't I do that much for you?

Look here, Pavi, I can't repay you so much money

Think twice!

You don't have to repay me this money

Instead, just give me your love and take care of me forever

"An unknown fragrance covers up my heart"

"The fragrance that of the angel beside me"

"I could feel flowers blossoming in my world"

"Feels like I'm living in an isolated, pleasant island"

"All those beautiful images inside me..."

"are slowly becoming a reality"

"All my yearnings and desires..."

"are sparking up and turning into flames"

"I am lost in love and looking for direction"

"But I'm enjoying this impact that you have had on me"

"For the first time I am having such unknown desires"

"Used to talk a lot but now I feel shy"

"Something is happening to me and I am losing myself"

"My whole world has gone topsy-turvy"

"I can't feel anything else and I have lost my mind"

"Stop making me feel desperate and loved at the same time"

"All those beautiful images inside me..."

"are slowly becoming a reality"

"All my yearnings and desires..."

"are sparking up and turning into flames"

"If I ever get a chance to hold your hands and walk..."

"my happiness will know no bounds and I will walk forever"

"It suddenly rains in my world"

"I am an innocent soul, lost in love"

"Your love turns my world greener and makes my dream look beautiful"

"I am very clear that I am lost in love"

"I hear my heart pound and sing for you"

"Nothing is clear but my heart is overflowing with joy"

"All those beautiful images inside me..."

"are slowly becoming a reality"

"All my yearnings and desires..."

"are sparking up and turning into flames"

"An unknown fragrance covers up my heart"

"The fragrance that of the angel beside me"

"I could feel flowers blossoming in my world"

"Feels like I'm living in an isolated, pleasant island"

"All those beautiful images inside me..."

"are slowly becoming a reality"

"All my yearnings and desires..."

"are sparking up and turning into flames"

"All those beautiful images inside me..."

"are slowly becoming a reality"

"All my yearnings and desires..."

"are sparking up and turning into flames"

'Jones, Pavithira'

Every month she collects fee at home for her tuition

She has been cheating us!

This boy is a genuine fellow. Your daughter gave him the money willingly

Look, money is not the matter here

If my daughter continues her education in this school...

her life will be spoiled

Don't make hasty decision. She is a smart student

Making her quit this school half way will affect her life

Give me a little time, I'll talk to her and set her straight

Madam, stop trying to convince me. Ok?

Please issue my daughter a Transfer Certificate

- Mom, please no! - I said, come!

Please let me continue in this school!

We've spoiled you enough with our pampering!

- Mom, please! - I said, let's go!

Mom!

Shut up and come!

"All those images inside me..."

"are slowly becoming a reality"

"All my yearnings and desires..."

"are now burning down into ashes"

Jones...

- Wait, I'll be back - Ok

Master...

Didn't you see you at the ground for past 2 days

Well...master, I fell sick

Don't you lie to me. Your friends told me everything

Stop thinking and forget about her

Win over life and all that you want will find you

I have put in a word to a coach, Shantha at YMSC academy

I'll hand you a recommendation letter. Go meet him

Ok, master

Good morning, sir

Good morning

Who are you?

I'm here on Senthil sir's order

- Jones? - Yes, sir

Ok

Hold the ball and do push ups

Full name?

Jones Dhiraviyam

Father's name

Gopinath Dhiraviyam

Mother's name

Jayalakshmi

You are a good player, Jones

Thanks you, sir

You can join the practice from tomorrow

Ok, sir

Before joining...

we'll need your parents to sign an agreement. So, bring them too

Why don't you give me the form? I'll get their signature

They must come here and sign the form

Since you're joining tomorrow, bring them also

My dad is out of station

Bring him once he's back

Ok, sir

See you, Jones

Why did you ask him to bring his parents, sir?

Senthil sir recommended him, isn't it?

Guess, who is that boy?

I don't know, sir

Goldstar Gopi's son

Gopi's son?

He left promising to bring his late father

Let's wait and watch

Buddy...

I want to see my son play football for India and become a great player

It would be great if you can train him

I have no problem in training your son

But he must be passionate about the game

We must not force them into anything

Try playing football with him and see if he loves the game

If he is passionate then bring him to me

I'll let him join the club

Buddy, Shantha has a point

Ok, buddy

You promised I'll get the liquor anytime now. Are you bluffing?

- Get lost! - Here he is

Here you go

Hope you'll play your part as explained

Act it out once

Sir...

it's my dream to see my son become a great football player

- Please let him join your club, sir - Get up! People are watching!

Stop falling at my feet. Come on!

My son must become a great football player. That's my dream

That's all you got to say. Got it?

So, don't I have to plead?

It's an injury prone area

Good morning, coach

What is it? Tell me!

- I'm out right now - My father is here

I'll tell you later

- Dad! Dad! - Coming

My dad wants me to become a great football player, coach

Isn't it dad?

- Is it Gopi Dhiraviyam? - Tell him, dad

What are you wondering? Now, say it!

Tell me, sir

Shantha, forgive me!

In the desire for liquor, I fell for this boy's request!

I'll never accept any favor from such kids anymore!

Dad!

Dad!

Are you calling out to your late father?

I know who you are, who's your father and your whole legacy!

Sorry, coach

Fine, go bring Mrs. Jayalaksmi Gopi

I'll let you join

Bring my mother?

Go, bring her

Leave

Ok, coach

Looks like he'll go and bring his mother right away

You have no idea about his mother

It's been 10 days since we moved to this house

Your son?

I have put him the government school nearby

Where did you say, you are working?

At the Indira mill in Vysarpadi...

for a monthly salary of Rs. 4,500

Gopi wanted to make his son a successful football player

Last time I saw your son, you must have seen the way he dive kicked the ball

Ok Jaya, tomorrow bring him to my club

Please, no!

Please keep my son away from football

The moment my husband died in a football ground...

I was done with this game!

- Jaya... - Please! No, thanks!

We don't need it

Please don't force me

Football is not good for my son

Mom...

- Mom... - Yes?

Do you know Shantha, the football coach

Why do you ask?

Well, the coach said he knows you and dad, very well

Did he invite you to play football?

No, mom! Since I play football very well at school level

My PT master said I have a great future as a football player

He put me through to Shantha master at YMSC club

Utter the word 'Football' again and...

that's it!

You better focus on your studies! Now, go!

You heard me!

Come, have food

You eat!

Food's the last thing I need!

Jaya...

it's been a while since Jones left

Jones...

Come and eat

Your mom won't know if you have food here

Yesterday's lunch was the last time you ate

If you keep starving like this, you'll end up hurting yourself

Jaya! Jaya!

Jaya! Jaya!

- Your son fainted at the school - What?

Your son fainted at the school

He has gone weak. Which is why he fainted

I've given him glucose drips. Nothing to worry. Ask him to eat properly

You may go, see him

Nurse...

- Can we take him home? - The doctor will let you know

Mala...

- Can you please wait outside? - Ok

What's with this attitude?

What is wrong with you?

I warned you to keep away from football

Yet why are you so stubborn? Can't you understand?

Jaya! No!

Open the door

Instead of starving and making my life a hell...

you could've consumed poison and died!

I too would've followed you!

Why are you killing me nice and slow?

Open the door! Jaya, open the door!

- Good morning, sir - Good morning

As promised, Gopi's son has brought his mother

Mom, the coach has arrived

Jaya, how are you?

Going on

Brother...

I tried my best to make him understand

Let him fulfill his father's dream, when I'm alive

Please make a man out of him

Look here, Jaya

Gopi had a dream about him

I will ensure that is fulfilled

Trust me

See you, Jaya

Jones Dhiraviyam...

Sir...

You are going to be an Indian player

Sure, sir

"Step forward, you brave heart!"

"Be a champ, come on!"

"Win over yourself and come prepared to win over the world"

Come on, boys! Speed up!

Come on! Go!

Run! Run! Run fast!

Don't cross over the line!

"Overtake thousands here and you will be one in a million"

"The goal to win runs through your pulses and veins"

Go! Pass! Pass!

Quick! Quick!

Move! Move!

"The mind will train your body to be tough! So, rise!"

"Champion! I'm a champion. Rise up like the kind tide!"

"Champion! I'm a champion. This isn't just a game but life!"

"Champion, I am a champion"

"Let the game be your life and identity. So, step up and face the heat! Come on!"

Jones...

you played really well, yesterday

Thank you

Sathish is a good friend of mine

Are you also studying in AKS college?

Yes, I study at AKS college!

Jones!

"Prepare yourself mentally and physically. Motivate yourself"

"Be like both, the storm and the sun. That is what is needed here"

"Keep progressing and time will take care of the rest"

"Overtake thousands here and you will be one in a million"

"The goal to win runs through your pulses and veins"

"You are your competition! You are the son of this soil!"

Come on, boys!

Pass! Pass!

Jones! Jones! Pass it to me!

Pass!

Jones! Pass!

Look, no one's here. Pass!

Oh! Come on, pass!

Dheena was running free on the right

It could've been an easy goal if you had passed the ball to him

Why are you playing a selfish game?

Sorry, coach

Football is not an individual game. It's a team game!

"Join hands and play like a team..."

"And victory will come find you"

"The dawn will surely bring light after the night, no matter what"

"Run! Play! Your arms and limbs are your strength!"

"Overtake thousands here and you will be one in a million"

"The goal to win runs through your pulses and veins"

"You are your competition! You are the son of this soil!"

Go! Go!

Go boys!

"The mind will train your body to be tough! So, rise!"

"Champion! I'm a champion. Rise up like the kind tide!"

Yes!

"Champion! I'm a champion. This isn't just a game but life!"

"Champion! I'm a champion!"

"Let the game be your life and identity. So, step up and face the heat! Come on!"

Win the next match and cut an even bigger cake

Sure, buddy

- Sana ordered this cake. Feed her first - Is it?

Thanks

- All of you, look here - Time to click a photo

Sana!

What are you doing here?

I'm with my friends

Who is he?

My elder brother. Shows off too much

He's from the Mechanical department

Start!

Good! Good!

Well done

The boy's good, Shantha

He has got the skills

Still, let me talk to the club members. I'll give you an update in 10 days

You know very well that they'll make him sign a 3 year contract

He'll be entitled to a monthly salary

I League, ISL...He'll get a lot of such opportunities to play

In fact he can play for India in the future

But to play in the main 11...

he must have at least played and achieved in 1st division games

Ok, buddy! We'll meet you after he achieves that!

Ok, all the best

If we must erect the tower in some other house roof...

there are a lot of formalities and procedure, Dhana

Ok, sir

That's impossible right now

Let's extend the lease on Gopi's house itself, Dhana

Ok, sir

I'll do the needful for you

I'll seal the deal for you, sir

Please get the agreement copy ready

- I'll take care of the rest - Ok Dhana. I'll do that

(chatter)

Hey! Fall at their feet and get their blessings

Gopi, you have found an excellent life partner

Lead a happy married life. Please, get up

Suji, here have this meat liver piece

Look at Gopi. He is not an outsider for us

He is family

Excuse me

Please, come in

I have already informed boss

Just come with the money for registration

We'll take care of it. Welcome

As promised, don't forget my 2% commission

Welcome, Jaya. How have you been?

I'm doing good

Mini...

look, Jaya is here

Here

So, what's up Jaya?

Sit. Sit

Hope your son is studying well

Leela...

Yes, he is

Saw your son when he was a kid

He must be a grown up now

Take this

- Hope you're doing fine, Jaya. - Did you notice the doorstep of my house?

You would've seen the number of people waiting to meet me

The central minister, Boopathy has an immense respect on me

It was a time when things were picking up...

unfortunately Gopi passed away then

Ask my men! Whenever a problem rises up, I call out 'Gopi' first

- Tell her - He's speaking the truth

The moment I saw you now...

I was reminded of him

Well, Jaya...

my daughter has come of age

People keep visiting me

Mini wanted me to have a separate office

Well, I'm considering your house

I thought I'll use that

Look, I'll pay you more that what others are offering

It'll be my way of thanking Gopi

Please forgive me

Though we are not living there now...

my husband's soul is still alive there

Someday when my son turns into a man, we will move there

Please forgive me

I wish that at some point my son should live his life in that house

Come on, don't cry for such a silly thing

I thought the money will help you

It's okay

Good things will happen at the right time

Ok, Jaya...

Please, sit down. Mini, bring her food

Please eat before you leave

See you, dear

Boss is on his way. Keep the car ready

Your brother is a cricket player and so I thought you like circket

But looks like you like football

Dude...

a guy from Pulianthope is stalking Madhi

He is blackmailing her, that if she doesn't love him then he'll commit suicide

He stalks her every day until she reaches her home

If her family finds out this, then they'll make her quit college

Earlier, he tortured another girl in similar manner and made her fall for him

She loved him sincerely

He used her for a year and then dumped her

His name?

Dhamu. There! That's him

Excuse me...

What is it?

She studies in our department

So what?

Please don't disturb her again hereafter

Which locality do you belong to?

Vyasarpadi

Any idea where I am from?

Pulianthope

Come on, Madhi. Why would you drag these boys for this silly matter?

We very well know that you're a womanizer

If you create unnecessary issues...

we'll have to report it to the principal

Got it?

Come on

So, you made him go crazy for you

She's Shabir's sister. It'll become an issue later

Don't I know that she is Shabir's sister?

Didn't he spoil my plan to woo Madhi?

What are you going to do?

Just stay here and watch me

Wait, I'll be back

Back then, I was in 11th grade and that boy was in 9th grade

He just took off when he found out I was 2 years elder!

Really?

That was not Love at all

What happened?

Nothing

Can't you hear me?

Told you, nothing

What is it?

- Tell me, what is it? - Nothing!

Damn you pervert! How dare you lay hands on a woman!

Jones! No! We shall complaint this to principal!

Stop!

Stop!

- I said, stop! - Listen dude, no!

Jones, stop!

(chatter)

Don't you both fight anymore. Be good friends hereafter, ok?

Ok, boss

You! What's the issue? Check them

- Stop! Who are you guys? - Move!

- Take the bike and catch them - Ok, boss

Naveen, hope you've a weapon with you

Yes! I do

Listen! You don't need this!

Stop!

Let go off me!

Hands off me! Leave me!

Leave him!

I said, leave me!

Move!

- Jones, let go of him - Let me deal with him!

No, listen! Let go of him!

Listen to me, Jones. He might die!

Jones, he might die

Leave me

Stop! What's your problem?

- What's is it? - Guess, what he did?

He misbehaved with my classmate

Let of me! I said, leave me!

- Tell me - Ask him!

How dare you misbehave with a girl?

Who do you think you are?

Listen to me! Can't you hear me?

Now, quiet! Come on!

Stop him!

Stop it! What do you think you're doing?

Who are you?

How dare you lay hands on me?

Damn it!

Naveen, no! He is Gold star Gopi's son!

Don't hurt him!

What? Gopi's son?

Yes!

Out of the blue I saw him fighting with him

Fight for a girl?

Finish him off!

How dare you lay hands on your own college girl?

You'll be dead! Now, get lost!

Don't you act like a pervert and spoil our locality's name!

Don't you create unnecessary problems in the locality

Then you'll also get killed like your father got killed

- Naveen! - Yes, boss?

What's the issue?

Silly issue, boss. They're fighting over a girl

I'll take care of it, boss. You carry on

Ok, let's go

All of you disperse

I said, leave! Leave!

You heard me! Now, leave! Take him away

Come on, let's go!

We'll deal it later

Come on!

Then you'll also get killed like your father got killed

Come on!

He too belongs to our locality

He is Gold star Gopi's son

He's our boy!

- He's my best friend, Gopi's son - Don't look over there! Just come

Then you'll also get killed like your father got killed

Brother please, just a minute. Just a minute...

You said "You'll also get killed like your father got killed"

- Uh-oh! Did I blabber it out? - Why was my dad murdered?

Who murdered my father?

Who told you so?

- You said it, didn't you? - Stop blabbing and get lost!

Please! Didn't you tell me 'You'll also get killed like your father got killed?'

Please, tell me. Why was my father murdered?

Hands off me! I'll lay one slap!

- Who's Rajiv Gandhi fighting with? - Looks like someone from our locality

- Didn't I already tell you... - Please, tell me. What did it?

I shouldn't see you around here anymore

Leave

I said, leave

Leave!

What are you doing here?

I asked you, what are you doing here?

Well...

My father's murderer...

Oh! What do you want to know?

What is that you want to know?

Why are you torturing me?

Come here

Come with me

Sit here

I said, sit

Hope your mom is doing well

Hope college is going good

Are you practicing football regularly?

Jaya, is working at the factory, right?

Yes...

What will you do after finding out your dad's murderer?

- Well, my dad's... - Study, play hard and become successful!

That's what must be running in your mind! Got it?

Don't you confuse and torture yourself unnecessarily!

Now, leave!

Listen!

I'm unable to play like before!

Who killed my father?

If I tell you, will you finish him off?

Yes, I will

Guess, who could it be

Just tell me, who is it?

Councilor Dhanasekar!

Do you know, what a player my friend was?

Why have second thoughts? Imagine, you'll get 0.3 millions

They took advantage of your dad's poverty...

and made him turn himself in for the murder Dhanasekaran committed

Your father went to prison

But Shantha? He became a successful player

After your father completed prison time and came out...

Dhanasekaran took him in and used him for all his illegal activities

I spoke to the minister. That bank has agreed to give the loan

Invest in my chit fund and pay every month without fail

I promise that in 3 years, each one of you will become a boat owner

You borrow money from our boss, Dhana and play Judas with him?

Hence, we come to an end to this prayer session. All of you may take leave

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit - Amen

Fine, I'll call you back later

Daddy, buy me some candles

- We've enough at home - Come on. Let him buy it

Here. Go and buy it

Dear...

Jones keeps asking what work do you do

Jones is now a grown up

Quit this rogue lifestyle

Why don't you think of doing some business?

So one day, your dad...

quit working for Dhanasekaran, just for your sake

He decided to set up a fast food outlet of his own

- Hello - Gopi...

- Tell me - What happened? Did you inquire?

I went inquired at the shop you suggested

He paid up Rs. 50,000 less saying that old jewels don't earn much

In any case, I still need 0.3 millions more for my food outlet

That too within a week

Ask David and Guna

Ask any of them and they think he's asking without any hesitation...

and they avoid me without answering, thinking I'll run away with the money

What can I do?

- Dhana? - You mean my boss, Dhana?

Murugesan, who worked under him for 20 years...

and he gave him only Rs. 10,000 for his daughter's wedding

I am running out of ideas. My head is bursting

Whom else can we ask?

Give me some time. Let me think. I'll get back to you later

Ok, fine

You! Stop disturbing us so early with that irritating noise

Don't you have a better time to do this?

Of course the noise will be irritating!

Aren't you getting paid Rs. 30,000 every month? I'm almost done here

The company that erected tower were only ready to pay Rs.5000

I refused and convinced them to pay Rs. 10,000

- Hope you are happy with the deal, Gopi - Yes, boss.

For erecting the cell tower on my rooftop, he collects Rs. 30,000 from that company

He cheated me by paying me just Rs.10,000 out of it

I'm not letting this go so easy

You think he'll pay you if you hold his collar?

He wants to make it big in politics

If he doesn't pay me that money, I'll spoil his reputation around

How will that benefit us?

Will spoil his reputation; my foot

We require 0.3 million. Think of an idea to get that

Dude, come let's go to the police

You very well know, how loyal I was, to that fellow!

How could he even think of betraying me?

It's hurts, sir

Calm down. Come with me

Look here, Gopi, if your turn yourself in then it'll also ruin your life

Don't be so furious

Let me talk to Dhana

How dare you tell our boys that I betrayed you?

You think I don't know about it?

I thought you'll finally come and confront me

But you went to the police and turned...

Don't get upset, Dhana. He's got a valid point

True! The tower deal is Rs.30,000/month. I pay him only Rs.10,000. I'm not denying it

But every month, for past 7 years, I've been depositing that 20,000 in my wife's account

For his sake!

Why deposit in your wife's account?

Sir, he is a prodigal; very bad with saving money

Had I paid the full 30,000 every month, he'll wipe it off all and become a pauper

With such a face!

Why didn't you say a word to me regarding your outlet business plan?

Any idea how much I've saved for you, in her account? Tell him!

Rs. 23,40,000!

Throw his money on his face. Take it and leave!

- Ask him to leave! - Boss! Boss!

He lied to your father that he had saved up the money in his wife's account

He gained you father's trust back

Look, I know you for the past 16 years

You made a hasty decision by involving the police

I considered you as my very own, younger brother

There's a lot I had planned for you

Do you think I need your money to run my family?

- Didn't it cross your mind? - Forgive me, boss

My bad

Fine, I don't have any grudge. My mind is clear

- Come, let's play - Ok, boss

Mr. Neymar, we both would also like to join

- Sure, boss - Gopi, you play for the opponent team

Ask our boys to barge in!

Come on, Dhana. Pass it over here!

- Carry on, boss! - Come, carry it through!

Hit it, Dhana! Hit it!

Goal! Awesome, boss!

Man mark!

Come on, man mark it!

Do it!

Guys, play the man-to-man marking strategy!

Did you check that out?

To your positions! To your positions!

The anger inside him because of your father involving the police...

and his intention to have all that money to himself

These things pushed Dhanasekar...

to murder your father!

They murdered him mercilessly, right in front of my eyes

Gopi!

Gopi!

After your father's demise, fearing you might get spoiled...

Your mother shifted from Pulianthope to Vyasarpadi

She put you in a school in the same locality

Study well, ok?

In order to prevent me from blabbing this truth...

Dhana threatened me in person

In the name of being loyal to your friendship...

if you blabber this truth anywhere...

your sisters' life will be ruined!

Do not spare him, Jones!

Jones, look over there

He will turn up here every week to collect the chit fund money

So, what have you decided?

I won't rest until I finish him off

Stretch!

- Why are you late? - Had to take care of some work

To the right!

Go!

Jones! Pass!

Shiva! Jones is doing it on purpose

He has been playing rough for past 2 days

Let's complaint it to our coach

Jones...

come here

What's your problem?

Nothing, coach

Run 5 rounds! Now!

They murdered your father right in front of my eyes

Now, tell me, what's your problem?

Can't you hear me? Answer me

I've been noticing for a week now

Arrogance of being a very good player?

You'll meet your match, even better players in upcoming matches

Don't be over confident

Look, don't you drain your personal frustration here!

Once you lose the arrogance, the anger will subside automatically

Now, go! Give me 5 more rounds

No matter how much you make me run, this anger won't subside so easy

What's you problem? Tell me! Answer me!

Hey!

Jones?

Why are you crying?

Tell me, what happened?

Tell me

What happened?

Weren't we under the impression that my dad died while playing in the ground. Isn't it?

Yeah

What about it?

Tell me

He was murdered, coach!

I won't spare him!

Don't make any hasty decision

I have friends in the police department

I'll handle this in a different way

No, coach

I'll find inner peace only if I murder him

Look!

You have a beautiful future waiting for you

Don't you miss it

Then...

meeting Rajiv Gandhi and knowing the truth about your dad...

Don't tell your mom know about it

Only the first time you'll need a reason to commit a sin

Then it'll become a habit

I made you play the ball so that you don't follow your dad's footsteps

Your life begins from this league

Jones...

when you're about to begin this life...

please do not end up ruining it. Ok?

Ok, coach

So, boys...

coming July, the 1st division league will begin

I have already told you all...

1st division matches are like your 12th grade exams

If you shine well now...

you'll get an opportunity to play for Tamil Nadu and in Santhosh trophy

And from there you can also get opportunity to play for the Indian team

And Jones! This is the most important match of your life

Your future starts from this league

Hey, look, Shabir is here. He looks furious

- Please. No! - How dare you?

Why are you beating me?

- Even after knowing me, how dare you? - I didn't do anything

You!

- Wait and watch - Please, it hurts!

It hurts!

- Die! - Please! No!

- Die! - Please, I'm innocent

- How dare you lay hands on my sister? - I'm innocent!

Sana and Jones are in love!

What?

What do you mean?

I swear! Sana and Jones are in love

He laid his hands on her, in the bus, and put the blame on me

She is your classmate

I'm sure you'll know

You better spit the truth

They keep talking to each other all the time in the class

They even have lunch together

I think it's true

Keep going! Go!

Faster! Don't lose him

Hello

Dhana and Murugesan have locked horns at SS market

Best chance to finish him off! No one will doubt you!

I'm on my way to the ground

Damn it!

Are you really Gopi's son?

He brutally murdered Gopi in front of me!

- I'm coming! - Dude, what happened?

Hold on! Where is he going now?

What happened? Wait!

- He took a left! - At least tell me, what is it?

Take that road! Follow him!

Jones!

Miss this opportunity...

then you'll never get another chance to finish him off!

Don't miss this opportunity!

I've placed a weapon near that meter box. Take it!

Which station?

- Your name? - Jones Dhiraviyam

- Age? - 19

Look at Shabir's condition, bhai!

Sir, you aren't allowed here

Sheela! It's ok

Doctor, what happened to my son?

He's got a severe wound right next to his ear

We took a scan. He has internal hemorrhage

Also, there is blood clot internally

We can tell you more only after surgery

Dear son, Shabir...

Dear son

Please don't cry. I have informed Shantha. He is on his way

There. He has arrived

I told you already on that day...

My son doesn't need football!

Tell me, buddy

Who's Shantha here?

It's me

I'll call you back. Ok?

- Are you Adyar Inspector John's friend - Yes, sir

Inspector is calling you

Please come

Hello, sir

Coach Shantha? Is that you? Please, have a seat

Who is this lady?

She is Jones' mother

I spoke to John. Hence, I haven't filed a case yet

- Thank you, sir - What was the issue, sir?

Fight over a girl!

They locked horns and that fellow tried to attack your son

Your son hit him back and he is now lying in a hospital, in critical condition

His father is a big shot in their locality

If that boy passes away...

your son will have to serve 7 year jail term

"In the canvas of the God..."

"you are a divine portrait"

"And when the anger gets better of you, you lose all your colors"

"Initially the anger might seem huge, but eventually it'll shrink down"

"Have patience"

"Have patience"

"Heart is not the kind of character that carries a grudge"

"Life is a one way street, do not forget"

"Remember that even a smallest of mistake can take away a life"

"Do not forget this life lesson, oh dear"

"Remember even your shadow can betray you"

"Do not forget this life lesson, oh dear"

Hold this

The surgery was successful, sir

Your son is out of danger

- Nothing to worry. Take care - Ok, doctor

- Wait here. Bhai... - Insha Allah!

- Bhai... - Dhana?

- How are you, bhai? - Come, Dhana...

I'm fine

- What the update on Shabir's condition? - He is fine now

Well, bhai...

The boy who injured Shabir...

is someone very close to me

His mother is here to meet you

Jaya! Come here!

Come

Sir!

Get up! Just, get up!

Sir, my son didn't do it intentionally

He committed a blunder out of innocence

Even few moments ago, I was at the church praying for your son

Please have a heart and forgive my son

Please forgive him! Please!

Iqbal, take back the complaint filed

We'd like to take back our complaint

Please sign here

Fine, take care of it

Give me some water

What did they say, Jaya?

They took back the complaint

Thanks a lot

Dhana, you saved his life

He'll be thankful to you his whole life for what you just did for him

Shantha, I just took you guys to bhai

Bhai let him go because of the sympathy on Jaya

Auditor is calling. Attend and check what's the matter

- Fine, we shall make a move now - Ok

Come home tomorrow for lunch

Bring your son too

Ok

- Shantha, why don't you join too? - Ok

See you

Ok, let's go

Get in

You! Come on!

Dear Jesus...

for the sins that I committed with and without my knowledge...

please forgive and bless me

Amen

Let me take that

If not in studies...

I thought at least through football he'll become a successful

We don't want any issues again

Please put some sense into him

Fine

What's your plan?

Sorry, coach

I won't poke my nose in that girl's issue ever again

Don't you lie to me like you did to others

Anand told me why you went there and what took place instead

Hope you saw your mother's innocent face

No matter what, you won't change, right?

If something had happened to that guy yesterday...

you'd be in prison and your mother would've passed away

No way, coach

If Shabir hadn't played spoilsport, Dhana would've been dead by now

I would've finished him off secretly, exactly the way he murdered my dad

No one would've found out that I did it

But you'd know right?

Won't the guilt trouble you after finishing him off?

Then can you ever play like before?

I have been awestruck by many players while watching them on TV

But in person...

only a few have impressed me

And in your age group, only you!

You are something special by nature

I'm unable to deal with it, coach

I'm unable to control the rage in me to kill him!

Your mom fell at that girl's father feet and pleaded to him

She has got you a second chance in life

A woman, struggling all by herself...

and to raise a son like you, do you've any idea how difficult it is?

Fortunately...

Dhanasekar is unaware of all this. Good for you

Fine...

I'm asking you for the final time

Are you going to fulfill your father's dream?

Or are you going to kill him and punish your innocent mother by ruining your life?

Just...get lost!

How's Shabir now?

We brought him back to home

The doctor has advised him 15 days rest

Shall I come to your home and pay him a visit?

No! No need!

My family has doubts about us

What doubts?

They doubt if we both are in love

Tell Shabir that there is nothing between us

Goal! Yay!

Jones!

Coach?

Yes, coach?

Here, talk

Who's on the call, coach?

You aren't going to pay heed to our advice

You'll pay heed only if the right person advises. Now, talk

Hello, who's this?

Hello

Jones!

Who's this?

It's me, Pavithra

Pavithra!

How are you?

How's your mom doing?

I heard you haven't cleared you Economic paper. You better clear it

Only if you complete your degree, you'll be eligible to apply for jobs under sports quota

Ok

I'll be waiting for you, Jones

All the best

- Bye - Thanks, Pavithra

Everything ok, his highness?

Back to the game, go!

Buddy...

How did coach find out about Pavithra?

It was me who told him

You told him?

Then how did coach get her number?

- Again, it was me - You gave him her number?

- Dude! Dude! - How did you get her number?

Pavithra has been in touch with me. She inquires about you every day

She said she'll stop calling me if you find out. That's why I had to keep is a secret

Sorry dude

- Take your hands off. I won't hit you - Buddy...

Buddy, please...

Buddy!

Dhamu! Why did Jones come to the market other day?

I don't know!

- Drown him! Like that! - Speak up!

- Speak up or else... - That's all I know

I'll drown you here

- He's just repeating the same - Drown him!

- David! - Coming, boss

Don't stop. Continue. I'll be back

What is he saying?

Boss, Jones had been to Perambur ground in his bike

He got a call and so midway he changed direction and came to the market

But this boy has no idea about who called him and for what

Boss, I saw him ten days ago near the liquor shop

He was messing with that man, Rajiv Gandhi

What's up, Gandhi?

Looks like you're done

Come on, friend. Let's begin again

Listen! Gandhi!

- Tell me - Don't turn your head at once

I'm here to spy on you

Dhana sent me

Our boys will come now

They'll try to bait you and pull out the truth. Don't you fall for it

Didn't you tell Jones, the truth about his dad's death?

Boss has a small doubt on you

Quiet. It's my boss

Yes boss

Reached?

- Yes, I did - Put the phone in speaker mode

Ok, boss. Stay on the line

What's up, Gandhi?

Are you done for the night?

How about one more large?

- Pour me also a drink - How are you, Gandhi?

Of late you're not to be seen around, Gandhi?

David, first pour for him

You! Order some side dish

Gandhi...

Goldstar Gopi's son...

came to our boss asking for a job

Is he old enough to go for a job?

Haven't you met him?

- I did, back when he was a kid - Now he is a grown up

I'd have known if I had married and had a family

Time just flies

Poor Gandhi, he is innocent

Gandhi, enough. Go home

Don't get wasted. See you

Gandhi, go home safe

- See you, Gandhi - See you!

Don't point at him. You must have seen someone else

- Naveen... - Yes Gandhi?

- Hope they didn't get any doubt on me - No. Not at all

By the way...

how did Dhana come to know that I told everything to Jones?

Gandhi! You just said it

- Time's up! All of you leave - Leave, all of you!

You all heard us! Leave!

Sit down

I said, sit down

So, this is your brand?

The same brand for the past 20 years. Never changed it!

This brand is what suits us, Gandhi. It doesn't give us a hangover

Brother Rajiv Gandhi's death smells fishy to me

I don't think he would've accidentally fell off into the sewage, coach

Then?

Rajiv Gandhi told me the truth about my dad's death

I doubt if Dhana found out that

In that case, Dhana would've finished you off first. Don't confuse yourself

- Hello - Hello, Jones...

Have your started back to home?

Yes, I'm on my way, mom

- I'll be at home in half an hour - Ok

I'm preparing mutton dish. Bring coach, Shantha along

Ok, mom

I'll bring him along

Do you want me to buy something from Sundari's shop?

- Dude! - What happened?

Hello, Jones?

What happened? Are you ok?

- Get up - I'm fine

Hello! Answer me! Hello!

What happened, Jones?

Nothing to worry. Everything's fine

- Are you fine? - Answer me! Hello!

Nothing to worry. Everything's fine

Jones! What happened?

Hello! Jones! What happened?

Mom, a car guy rammed onto my bike rear, from the side. Nothing to worry

I hope you are safe

Yes mom. Nothing to worry. I'm on my way. Now, hang up!

- I'll bring the coach along - Hello! Listen...

- Give me that - Yes boss

My wife has sent Rice flour dumplings for Jones

Do give it to your son

Take it

What are you wondering? Now, switch on the fan

Stop wondering and make tea for my men

No, thanks. Please serve our men waiting outside

Jaya...

Looks like Jones isn't take usual 'Water tank' route to the ground

Looks like he takes the market road. My boys told me

Ask him to stay safe. After all, that issue involves a girl

They might seem to be quiet but will have heart full of vengeance

They'll finish him of silently

Look what happened to our friend, Rajiv Gandhi

Don't know why, someone finished him off

What's the use lamenting after dying?

Anything can happen in a fraction of a second

Now...

There is Gopi's photo

Step forward, Jaya

Now, next to Gopi's photo we'll have Jones'...

Doofus! Why are you looking like you've seen a ghost?

I meant frame and hang Jones' certificate

It's a big deal to make to the 2nd division in football

Oh God! Totally forgot about why I came here

Go ahead, tell her

The RBT tower erected at your house in Pulianthope has become too old

- Now, a new one must be... - Stop beating around the bush!

Look here, Jaya...

The lease period of the tower, in that house of your's, is over

I need to extend it

I've ordered to get the documents ready

All it needs is your signature

Either say that you'll let us have it

Or you buy it from us

Sir, I was just dealing about your matter

As promised, I sealed the deal on Gopi's house itself

Just a minute, sir

What's up, Jones? Back from the ground?

Yes

What's up, Shantha?

How's our boy? Is he in good form?

He's an excellent player

Don't lose your focus

I'll inform you by tonight on when the registration will happen

Ok, sir

Ok

Mom!

What does he want?

Why was he here?

Can't you hear me?

He wants to buy our old house

- And? - I said I'm ready to sell it to him

Why would you let him buy our house?

Any idea, what he did?

I know he's the one who murdered your father

I knew it already

Even though I knew it...

I moved away from there and came here just for your sake

I didn't want you to fall in his eyesight

Now, you tired attacking him and that's what made him come to our home, so far

If you again think of finishing him off...

then it'll be over my dead body

Mom, make it fast

- Come - Coming

Collect the documents

Wait, face towards the east side

Good

Hand it over to my mother, Jaya

Keep it near the God's idol and pray

Ok, dear

I'm very happy, Jaya

Brother...

My husband died on the ground

I very well know why and how he died

The reason I left this locality right after his death was just because...

I wanted my son to lead a happy and successful life

Even now...

the reason behind I'm letting you buy my house, which is dear to me...

is because I still want my son to have a happy and successful life

Please, nothing bad should happen to him

Boss...

I thought she'll refuse to sell the house and lose her son

She is smart. She sold the house and saved her son

I know...

that you'll finish me off

Go ahead

But one thing...

He won't rest until he finishes you off

He won't rest until he finishes you off!

Once the house registration is done...

- Finish him off! - Ok, boss

No, sir. Not in my name

I'm registering it in my wife's name

Boss...

Do the necessary formalities to extend the tower

Tomorrow's the 1st division match. So, I'm out with the boys for lunch

Ok

Ok. We'll meet up tomorrow

So, boys...

tomorrow we play our 1st match against FCDAV

So, first thing tomorrow morning, be there at the ground at sharp 5:30 am

Ok, coach

We'll train for an hour

Then head to the match

Ok, coach

- Are our boys ready? - Yes, boss

Hello

Our men are going to finish off Jones. Save him, if you can

Hello! Hello!

Hello!

Tell me, coach

- Where are you? - On my way to the ground, coach

Dhana's men have targeted you

Come to the border park. I'll come there

What are you saying, coach?

Round him up, guys!

Dhana!

Please! No!

Please don't harm. Let go of him!

Please tell your men not to hurt Jones!

Please, no!

Please, no!

Please! Please, no!

What's the problem?

Didn't his mother sell their house to you as per your orders

Then what's the issue?

Drop the knife!

Please, no. He won't come in your way anymore

He won't give you any problems. I swear!

What if he does?

I guarantee you. He won't!

He won't even appear in front of you

Trust me! He won't. Please, leave

Drop the knife!

- I didn't do anything, coach - Drop it!

No coach!

I didn't do anything!

Coach!

Coach!

Coach...

Coach...

How are you so sure he won't come for me?

Once the heart is filled with vengeance...

it will stay strong until death

I know you'll show up if he dies

I wanted to finish you off too

That's why I used him as bait and got you here

Give it to me

I said, give it to me!

Coach...

Come on...

Come on...

Coach

Jones Dhiraviyam...

Sir...

You are going to be an Indian player

Sure, sir

Now, go

It's getting late. Quick! Go!

Like me, every youth from North Madras will always have valor and be daring!

But we can't afford to buy a football or a jersey or soccer boots

This poverty is our first problem

Second, we don't get good nutritious food after becoming exhausted from playing

Third, the stamp of 'violence' on our back!

Every North Madras youth, like me, who crosses...

these 3 problems and steps in the ground...

is a CHAMPION!