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PALM CANDIES

If it's your birthday

Blow all the money today

If it's your birthday

Hey, let me take it. Give me.

Hey, if you twist this, you'll get a colorful blast.

Like the ads we've seen.

They play by smearing faces with foam, color beads, and glitter paper, right?

Can we stuff in some dirt, gun powder, and create one?

Look at this queen doll here, guys.

Hey, Jinglee. You want this? Why is this squishy?

Hey, that's a candy! Candy doll.

What? A sugar doll?

Yeah, you can eat that doll.

I've seen it placed around the cake.

Jinglee, showing off that you're working in rich people's house?

Hey, bug face! I'll break your teeth.

Eat, and you'll know, monkey.

Why did they throw this away?

It tastes good.

Don't tell grandma we ate this cake.

If you get stomach ache, she'll kill you.

Maanja!

You don't want the cake?

Why'd Maanja eat the leftovers? He carries loads and sifts through scrap.

Earns 100 rupees every day.

He can eat in a good restaurant if he wants to.

We don't find any valuable metals or scrap.

Don't know how Mr. Gold Digger finds stuff.

Maanja, take the contents, and give me the bag, okay?

That birthday pink looks very cute.

Didn't go to school?

Who cares if I tell them not to go to the junkyard?

Batteries everywhere.

What if there's a mishap? I'm terrified at the thought of a dump slide or fire.

Eat this, honey!

Gangamma's son, Ashwin,

stepped on a syringe and now ails from a chemical-infected blister on his leg.

Don't these kids learn their lessons despite seeing it?

Don't know what treasure they seek.

They don't listen at all.

Get this last mouthful, baby! Look at this monkey doll and eat.

Don't get on my nerves.

Hey, Vasuki. Give that monkey a rest.

Boy, give your shirt.

-What? -Need it!

Maanja. Come have some tea.

No, thanks.

Why? Just a glass of tea, right? There's a lot here.

Haven't bathed or washed off the dirt. How can I drink tea?

You're going to sip in a tumbler.

Not with your hands cupped. Is this a divine offering?

Have this!

Maanja. If you find a good shampoo bottle in the junkyard,

can you bring it to me?

Won't be empty anyway.

I can dilute the residue to wash my hair. My hair would be fragrant and bouncy.

There's a group photo session on Friday. That's why.

Hey, Kausalya!

You could've asked even without the tea. Shamelessly desperate!

Skip that look. What do shampoo and a snake have in common?

I know, dude! Shampoo and a snake, both give you froth!

-You keep quiet! -Okay!

Kausi, don't drink that. The milk's gone bad. Dump it.

Oh, no! Sorry, dude.

I thought so. There was no power last night.

Why did you drink it, knowing it was bad?

Nothing affects me, Kausi.

That's it!

She's not Kausi, just Nasty!

She can't even identify spoiled milk. What is she gonna do at school?

Spare me that look! Our stomachs grind everything!

Dear, take the mosquito coil with you. Don't lose all your blood.

No mosquitos, Ma. It's very breezy outside.

At least the thick blanket?

Ma, you two sleep early!

This is a papaya.

These are papayas.

This is a lamp.

These are lamps.

This is...

You go. I'll come.

Wow! Shampoo!

Maanja, this is super. Thanks, dude!

Hey, Kausi, leave it. That's not for you.

You're my only friend in this world. I'll tie you a friendship band, okay?

Hey, don't irritate me.

Anything else is gone, that's the end for you.

Hey, Maanja! There's a shoot happening for YouTube near the bridge.

-Can we go? -Okay, dude, we'll go!

This is Mrithula. Mitty.

This is a song I'm gonna be singing for my grade two vocal exam.

Hey, this is mine!

Drooling over a colored bag, you meanie!

Maanja, get down!

Smell this.

How is it?

Show me that?

Wow, Mitty. This is so cool! You are a musician in the true sense.

You know what? I have my grade three piano exams

for Trinity this June!

Wow!

Yeah.

See, people are gonna love this.

You are a wonderful host, Mitty!

How do you manage to be special in whatever you do?

Nothing like that. Let's go!

Tesu! Why is Maanja walking around as if he has a tumor in his stomach?

No idea.

Hey, Mitty! What the heck? You kind of freaked me out!

Sorry, sister!

What's wrong with you?

What are you searching for at this late hour? The ring?

Didn't mean to wake you up. You go back to sleep.

It's not about sleep, my dear. Don't stress it out. It's just a ring.

You see the mark?

I feel a part of me is missing.

How fondly Dad gave it to me!

It holds one of my favorite memories, sister.

I can't let it go. I need it badly.

You'll find it!

Hey, what?

Hey, Tesu!

Hey, Maanja! Big problem, dude!

Prabhas and Ramesh started fighting in front of Vasuki's house.

It seemed like a kite problem.

Ramesh just caught Prabha by his shirt.

Dragged him and tried to punch.

Tell me honestly, what's this?

Just take your hand off.

-Let me look. I won't ruin it. -Off with your hand!

No. What's so secret about this?

Oh, silly!

Just a tape recorder. Why is it gift-wrapped with ribbons?

Oh. Oh!

Looks like it's for you. You should have waited!

Take this!

Leave me, man!

Give it back!

Hey, give it!

There's no girl on our street.

Looks like you're in love with a stranger.

Love? Did I ever say that?

She lost something.

I need to give it back to her. That's it.

Why is the street so empty? There's nobody out.

GRAVEYARD STREET

Look at the street name!

"Graveyard Street." Rightly named.

Feels deserted like a graveyard.

Wonder what people do, staying inside? Even children don't seem to get out.

Look at these guys! Even if they get out,

these people are appointed to just force them back in.

Poor folks!

Mitty, your locker keys!

Oh. Thanks!

Unfortunate that she has pinkeye now. Poor girl is wearing glasses!

Is that a joke?

Don't you know it's a cooling glass? I'm gonna thrash you. You wait!

I can tease someone directly if I want to. I really don't know, man!

No hope when I came here.

Better now!

Show me that thing once again.

Hey!

Hello, excuse me?

Can you check if it's yours?

Hearing issues also? She's going around with a hearing aid.

Why are you afraid?

You're trying to help her. Don't forget that.

Tell me why you're afraid now.

Because they're rich? Everybody has needs and armpits.

They're people like us, right?

Hey, shut up!

-Excuse me? -Yes!

When is this turtle walk event happening?

The turtle walk happens at the end of the month.

My friends also participate in the event.

I don't know the exact date,

but it starts from Neelankarai and ends...

Hey, what is he doing?

My bag is in there!

Yeah, it's here, Auntie!

Hello. I saw your photo when I was picking garbage.

You looked very beautiful and like a goodhearted person

Your face shined like a diamond in the garbage.

Then there was a real shining diamond on your ring!

Seems you lost it. Please be careful with it.

And you sing very well.

I will pray that you become a great singer in the future! Thanks.

CROW PECK

Hello?

Sir, I don't usually design men's clothing.

I agreed only because you requested it so much.

That's right, ma'am, but I'd sent an email asking you to cancel it.

You should have canceled a long time ago. Not now!

It's all ready now, and I've sent it for a dry wash.

Sorry, ma'am.

They got a nice suit from the US for the groom.

However, you can keep the advance I paid.

The coat looks good. Please sell it to someone else.

You're lucky he noticed you. Don't be scared, boy!

Come on.

Just get in.

You know, boy, I'm only asking you to add punch to your work.

What?

I'm talking about the memes you create.

What about them?

Keep observing the other party ministers.

Catch their tongue slips, mistakes.

Capture those instantly. Mock and roast them.

Embarrass them miserably.

Every month, you'll be rewarded handsomely for that.

Simple!

No, sir.

I have a good job that pays very well.

I create memes just to blow off steam from work. That's it.

But sometimes they go viral.

If I'd known it'd bring me such trouble... Sorry!

My lunch time is almost over. I need to get back.

Go ahead. Seems you're used to your boring routine.

Now, whatever I say will fall on deaf ears.

Get out.

Mukhilan?

Why haven't you signed up for the cricket tournament?

You guys go ahead. I can't this year.

What? Why not?

I can't say why.

What? Got your nuts quaking?

Or is it just a taunt, like "try and win without me"?

Go. Do some actual work. Useless!

Let's see how you're going to run from this.

What?

Oh! Fidget spinning.

Trying to get out of an addiction.

Mind-relaxation, stress-relief.

Hey. Should everybody see what you drank and ate?

It looks like vomit. Why can't you dispose of it?

Wow! Suddenly washed over by decency?

Oh, you're cleansing the whole town for your fiancée's arrival?

Super, dude!

I told you, only the horoscopes have matched, bugger!

I know how Thenmozhi has become the sweetness of your life.

The glow that comes with a girl's response!

And the sudden dignity.

Hey, what brand is this? Looks super!

-So what? -When's the due date?

There are two more days. I'll take this for my YouTube shoot and return it.

No, man. That'll become an issue.

Only for a day, man!

No, dude. Please.

I'll return it exactly as it is.

Hey, hey! Careful with the tag!

This guy!

Every YouTube channel screams,

"If you like this, like, share, comment, subscribe."

We keep checking the number of likes, comments, and shares, even at midnight.

The obsession to chase these numbers, social-media addiction,

prevails in most of us.

A recent survey said 50% of the population still has never received a phone call.

Today, on Let's Mock the Leader with Mukhilan,

we have two such people who aren't trapped in such a social-media web.

Maanja AKA Magesh.

Tesh AKA Venkatesh.

They're an important part of the city's waste management operation.

And this guy will write his tenth exams next year.

Let's wish him luck and start the show. Shall we start?

-Shall we? -Yes, let's speak.

-Bro, I feel giddy, listening to you. -Giddy, huh?

Then just sing if you can't talk.

Mutton Mash, if you're trapped Chicken Steak, if you're caught

If it gets tricky, cover it quickly

Scream and panic Run off if there's a brawl

If I give an elbow shot--

-This came off, bro. -The mic?

Sister!

Tell me

Sir, for about a week, I've had pain in my scrotum.

Initially, I thought they were rashes,

but this is causing a lot of discomfort.

I searched the symptoms on the Internet.

It said that a local doctor would prescribe an ointment.

You could've ordered the ointment online too.

Why did you come to the hospital needlessly?

Loosen your pants and lie down. I'll have to examine you.

Sir?

Go ahead, please.

Okay.

Does it feel like a stone here?

Yes, Doctor.

Tumor.

Only an ultrasound will tell if it's malignant or benign.

Sir?

We'll know if it's cancerous or noncancerous

only after an ultrasound test.

There's a 90% chance that it's cancer.

Good news is, it's 98% treatable.

Come on, you're a strong man!

You'll be all right in just three months.

Mostly it takes just a surgery.

Be strong!

I'll put you in touch with the best surgical oncologist.

Before all this, though, let's wait for your ultra sound results.

When do we watch the Yele movie? Shall we go together?

Okay, honey.

Did you eat? Missing you badly. Make a video call this evening.

Will call you after I get to the hospital.

Shall we marry a month after the surgery?

My coat!

What? What the heck?

What happened, man?

-Let me go. -Wait a minute, please.

First, come to the shop.

Mukhilan.

There is no reason to marry somebody with a "lesion." Sorry.

Stop here.

Sir?

I spoke to the boss.

You can take a sabbatical for two months.

You take care.

And stay positive.

That's what I think is most important.

-I'll see you in two months. -Thank you, sir!

It's nothing. These guys are exaggerating.

Mukhilan!

Can we take a team selfie?

What's up with Thenmozhi? Did you explain things to her?

Damn! She's into poetry, right?

I didn't believe it back then. Now, I know, dude!

Sorry, dude.

This is how people are!

Worst behavior!

That's okay.

This isn't a love marriage, right?

Not fair to expect her to understand.

Just a matrimonial match. Leave it.

Did you tell your mom and dad?

They panic just for a fever. How can I tell them?

I'll tell them once I'm cured.

And if I'm not, then no point in letting them know at all, right?

Hey, shut up, dude.

They'll support you at the hospital, right?

They'll be depressed to know.

Moreover, they'll have to be looked after.

The hospital charges are exorbitant.

Let their nurses take care of me.

I thought you wouldn't come today.

No way! I came to meet a friend. That's why I missed the ride from home.

His hospital and your office are on the same route.

And you're both from the same locality too.

Can I pick you up for a share ride with him on a daily basis?

Okay, bro. It's a wise thing to do.

Bro, can you please keep driving around?

He would wake up if you pull over.

Poor guy, I noticed even yesterday. Looks like he's depressed.

-Okay. -I'll pay for this trip.

Okay.

Are you taking the long route, bro? Feels like we've been moving for hours.

-Change the song, bro. -Change the song.

What happened?

What's wrong?

Pain in my ears.

If you cry with your head tilted, tears might get into the ears and infect it.

Just a trivia.

Thanks.

Have we met before?

I've seen you somewhere.

That's funny! This is the third ride you both share.

Sorry, I...

That's okay. You looked quite disturbed.

You're a meme creator, right?

Isn't that Mockers Meme page yours?

I love your memes.

The ones on the election are especially awesome!

Thanks.

It must be a big relief from regular office work, right?

Thankfully, I wasn't relieved of the work.

How did you know?

Seriously, even my colleagues don't know I create memes.

I'm one of your 300,000 followers.

I thought the person creating amusing memes would be super fun too!

But you'd never know Charlie Chaplin was a sad man.

You compared me to the legend!

Thankfully, no one heard it.

Memes are no big deal.

Come on! It's a revolution.

Like humor columnist, cartoonist, and graffiti artist,

this is another form of creativity. Meme creators!

And, I'm the admin of the Kovama Kuttima page.

Nice!

STAINS ARE GOOD

It's okay to be sad.

Sometimes, it helps.

I'm not sad by nature.

I mean, I know it should be a phase.

Not every day is the same, right?

Cancer.

Wow! I knew it. Our clan!

Cancerians are fighters. They're sad, but never weak.

Mine is fifth July. Yours?

My date isn't marked yet. Doctor says I still have a chance.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

What kind of cancer?

No more tears.

I'm not that sick yet.

I know.

Let's avoid sympathy, please.

I just lent you my hand. Not sympathy.

Just in case!

Yeah, right, boss!

Just kick the cancer.

Strike hard even if it's one ball, dude!

Just kick it!

-Sir? -Just to remind you...

We freeze it before the surgery as a safety precaution.

Yes. The doctor told me.

Please wait. We'll call you.

Take your material.

Do you have wi-fi?

Wi-fi?

No.

I was at a friend's wedding last night.

They loaded me with kulfi when I left. Now, this is my breakfast!

Brother, here. Have this. Eat it quickly.

This is for you.

Take it.

Thanks!

Mind-blowing, right?

It's real fruit kulfi. Real frozen orange.

Amazing, right?

Amazing.

Truly.

Yesterday, I did something. I thought it was silly.

Today, I'm glad I did it.

Makes sense actually.

Opened my eyes to something important.

Hello!

Sir, I'm calling from VS Hospital.

We got your reports.

You have a decent sperm count, and your HIV and other tests are clear.

Which means you're eligible to preserve your sperm.

Okay.

Freezing charge is Rs 10000 per year.

Do you want me to pay for that?

Yeah. You're not donating, right? It's only for you.

So you have to pay.

And you need to give two more semen specimen.

-Are you coming today? -Yes, I'm on the way.

-All right sir. Okay. -Okay.

See, I wasn't eavesdropping.

Your phone volume is high.

Do you think this is a taboo topic?

Tabu? Is she in a new film?

Oh, God.

No! You think this whole thing is only personal?

Obviously. It is mine, right?

No! I mean, talking about it.

See, don't feel shy or ashamed to talk about it. Okay?

Be a sport.

I am.

Yeah, written all over your face! Bye.

-So, how do you do it? -Hmm?

Do what?

Nothing.

It's okay. Ask me.

How... how does it work, you know?

Porn and stuff...

-I have my favorites. -Really?

-Like Mia Khalifa? -No. They're too mainstream.

I personally like...

Olivia O'Lovely, Isabella Soprano, Austin Kincaid, Lisa Ann,

Brooklyn Chase, Reshma, and a few more.

Okay. Tell me the names of ten Central Ministers?

Hello.

Cute!

I like the way you humanize them.

You respect them as human beings.

Great!

I'll give my other heart For you to break

Seems he has a spare heart!

How do we connect so well?

Like our phones auto connect with the car's wi-fi as soon as we get in,

he has something to auto-connect people too, I guess.

Right, boss?

So when's your wedding?

Aren't you hitched?

I saw you looking at bridal sarees on Pinterest.

I was looking at them for a Malaysian client.

For quite some time, my parents wanted to find a groom for me.

I kept saying no.

Only then I realized my "whatever" years are long gone!

So I asked them to pursue. Very recently, a few days back.

What? You thought I was in love?

It's just that I don't have a 'romantic' bone.

Says who? H. Raja?

Oh! Looks like the meme creator is still awake.

Madhu, what's up?

I'm answering questions on Sarahah.

Somebody has asked, "What's love to me?"

What was your response?

A state of mind.

We like only a few things about each other.

But we believe we love them wholeheartedly!

That make-believe factor is love.

You don't understand?

In Cornetto ice cream,

I like only the chocolate chunk at the end of the cone.

But only if I believe that I like the whole thing,

will I get to eat the chocolate at the end.

That's love! I'll type that.

Just raise your head. Look around. There's love everywhere.

Look at that couple. So much love and hope in their eyes.

That girl looks new in town.

If he has come to pick her up, presumably, she knows no one in the city except him.

Maybe that's why she's smiling or looking at him.

A current state of mind, and there's nothing more to it.

Hopeless!

I like a lot of people unconditionally for many things.

One day, I'll tell you in detail about my unconditional love for--

What? You have a lot of conditions, and no one can cheat you.

That's it, right?

Do you know what's inside this?

Kulfi.

All the love letters, portraits, haiku, poetry that I received.

These are only Archie's items. Instant gifts.

Given by my colleagues.

But the letters I received during my school

and my college years were creative and genuine.

When I was in 12th grade, a guy named Dyanesh sketched this.

Wow! This really is a piece of art!

So you gave an easy no to everyone's proposal?

After I gave consent for my marriage, I didn't feel right to have them.

So, once and for all, I'm going to dispose of them.

You want to throw them out?

This is a treasure, you know!

It could prove your worth to your future husband.

If you guys fight in the future, this would be your weapon.

Time and again, this will remind him that you can't be taken for granted.

This looks like a gift-wrapped version of your life. How can you...

I'm sure you have a shelf for certificates and shields.

This belongs there!

Oh my god! You're funny.

What happened, bro?

Tire's punctured. Just give me five minutes.

My house is close by. I'll walk up.

-Bro, see you tomorrow. I'm leaving. -Yeah, okay.

-Bye. -Yeah.

Why can't you join me?

-Me? -Come on, please.

-Bro, bye! See you tomorrow. -Okay, sir.

This is my house. But let's go to the roof.

Phew! It hasn't come.

Almost time, it'll come in a few minutes.

Hey! Looks beautiful, Crowka.

Eat and go!

What's all this?

What did I just see?

That was Crowka. My pet crow.

He was hurt once, unable to fly.

Took him to the vet. He got healed in a few days.

That's it.

Since then, he brings me shiny things every day.

Return gift.

And this is for today.

Whether I'm here or not, he'll leave something near the bowl.

This is insane.

Why hasn't this been covered by Guinness or made it to the news yet? How?

This is something personal.

Didn't want to bring unnecessary attention and spoil this connection.

What else can you ask for?

I don't think a guy can give this to you.

Such an unconditional...

Even you mentioned it the other day, right?

This can't come from a human. Poor thing you are!

Don't laugh, okay?

I mean it.

I'm not simply crowing with adulation.

Ah! Even the crow likes you!

Hey, I get it okay?

I totally, get it!

I'm getting admitted tomorrow.

My surgery is on the day after.

And then chemo, if necessary.

I hope to come out cancer free.

You will!

Stupid crow. One day, I'm going to kill you!

Bro, that's okay.

-Please don't scold... -Always shitting around!

Auspicious moment!

I can surpass the crow's love! I can... I will!

I can beat the love of the crow! I can. I will!

I will defeat the crow!

Crow...

Doctor, I'm not unconscious yet. Please call the anesthetist

Surgery is over.

Really?

We're curious about your competition with the crow.

What did I blabber?

"I can beat the crow!" A race or what? We were worried you would fly away.

No, don't laugh. Mind the stitches.

Sister...

Madhu? A chemo kit!

Can you give it to him?

Sure, definitely!

It's from Madhu to you.

-Good morning, Doctor! -Sister!

Hey, Madhu, how are you doing?

Doing good. Give me your hands!

-Will you pass it to him? -Sure!

The due date was a while back.

Do you know Mukhilan?

I know him too.

Hey!

How does this belong to me?

Because I love you.

I really do.

But I have only one ball.

That's okay. Earth is just one ball. It didn't need a spare.

Remember this?

Damn!

You designed this?

I'm such a cheap guy, right?

Hey, shut it! This is the reason I started noticing you.

You had to. I'm the coat thief.

Those tear-clogged cheeks look beautiful when you smile!

I wouldn't have survived this cancer without you.

My entire body was bitter, you know.

Only your thoughts helped me forget all that bitterness.

Grandma, see here. I'm going to slide.

Okay, slowly.

Slow down, baby. Come slowly. Have some water.

Watch your steps! Yay!

Grandma! Please.

Play in the slide. You promised you'd slide if no one was around.

Try it once. It's a super feeling. The stomach will tickle.

Somebody might see. Vidhu, baby, listen to me. Don't be naughty.

-Okay, okay. You come. -No dear, please.

Grandpa, come here.

Why is nothing appearing sharp?

Everything looks smudgy.

You left fingerprints on the lens after eating chips.

That's why it's unclear.

Did you adjust the central dial?

I did. But you adjust it, Grandpa.

Watch how I'm doing it, okay?

Focus on one thing with your left eye.

Then look at the same thing with your right eye and adjust the diopter.

This is the diopter, okay?

Now focus with both your eyes. Everything will look good.

It's still dull, right? Okay, I'll go watch Octonauts.

Ma, Grandpa the engineer doesn't know how to fix it.

Ammu, keep eating while I go visit Grandma and come back.

-Ma, I'll finish this before you come. -Oh! Let's see.

Ma, shall I leave the check on the table?

Aishu, just a minute.

I'm cooking something for you. It's almost done.

Carrot halwa!

Ma! Bidding me farewell?

After you move to the new house,

at least your taste buds will remind you of me.

You think I'd forget you otherwise?

Since I married without my parents' approval,

I was concerned about only one thing.

I thought Vidhu would miss her grandparents' affection.

Now, even if I tell her you're not her grandma,

she won't trust me.

Why do you want to say it now? Just because you're moving out?

What's the need?

Since you're moving, I'm not her grandma anymore, is it?

Ma!

Since the time you moved in, even I got

accustomed to the sounds of your rice cooker,

Vidhu's rhyme CDs, her pules and cries.

And your morning signature coffee aroma?

I'm so much used to it by now. It'd be hard missing even one of them.

I know you'd feel the same.

But you've decided to move to your own house, right?

You're worried you're leaving me alone?

Won't I make friends with the new tenants?

No, you shouldn't make friends with them.

Okay, I won't.

Aishu, if you want to see me, visit me any time.

You don't have to pay any rent to stay with me. You and Vidhu--

I'll come, Ma.

Don't treat me like a guest. I'll definitely come.

What's your sugar level?

That's under control.

-BP? -That's a bit higher.

Everybody in India is diabetic.

What else can you say?

Looks like even milk turns poison.

Now, youngsters have organized a bullfight protest, right?

Traffic Ramasamy? He is a good friend of mine.

Mr. Navaneethan?

You can spot Swiggy guys on every street now.

-Come 90 minutes after your meal. -Okay, okay.

Sir, you haven't given your urine sample yet.

Give your sample before your meal.

Should I renew my membership?

No need, ma'am. We have your information already.

No need to renew it.

Excuse me. Is this seat taken?

Are you expecting someone?

No. No one is coming.

Thanks.

Do you mind if I sit here?

No, no. Absolutely not, please.

Aren't you liking the food?

There's no trace of salt because we're patients!

No, the food is okay. I got used to it.

Looks like they can't find smaller chairs.

Those belong in a kindergarten class. Quite uncomfortable.

What?

Someone who's playing on a slide is so embarrassed about these chairs!

Sorry. That day, in the ninth sector park, weren't you playing on the slide?

I was wondering if I'd seen you before.

I thought no one would have noticed.

Kids these days are so persistent. They don't listen at all.

What can I say? The world shouldn't be this small.

Sweet!

How can this be sweet?

I need sugar. Sweet.

This is how I embarrass myself.

Sorry, my sugar level dropped. I had to.

Mrs. Yashodha?

Mrs. Yashodha?

Mrs. Yashodha.

-Oh, did you call me? -Yes.

Sorry, when you said "Mrs.", it didn't sound like my name to me.

I'm Miss Yashodha.

Seems you left the file down. You can check your eyes after this.

There's a physio session. Please attend it.

Sure, okay.

I'll see you around.

Okay.

Hello, I'm an active member of the Madras Olive Ridley Turtle Conservatory.

I'm looking for volunteers for the turtle walk.

This has the details.

If you're interested after reading this, please come.

Sure

Close your eyes. Don't open them.

Kick, cross.

Put the indicator on the left. Now, bend.

Put the indicator on the right. Now, bend.

Like some pain relief advertisement.

If I'd have known I'd be kicking along this long,

I'd have gone easy on the rum.

I'd have walked a lot and stayed brisk. Why didn't I do that?

Come to your left, and go to your right.

Practice all I showed you at home.

Take it little by little.

We'll meet at the next master checkup.

Okay, thank you.

Just a minute.

I'm an active member of the Madras Olive Ridley Turtle Conservatory.

You don't need to repeat. I heard you telling somebody.

Thanks!

Bring your wife and all the little ones from home.

It will be fun.

Sure! Okay.

Nagaraj, I don't think anybody is coming.

I'll leave now.

Sorry, am I too late?

Oh! Please come. You're right on time. Come.

-Hold this, sir. -Thank you.

Let's turtle walk, let's go.

During this season, Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs around this time of the night.

Before it dawns, the eggs will be taken away by crows or crushed by dogs.

They get destroyed by some means.

So we preserve the eggs,

and, once they hatch, we let them back into the sea.

We walk throughout the night to pick the eggs.

That's the turtle walk.

A lot of school and college students are volunteers.

Sadly, nobody made it because of the weather.

But I'm happy you turned up.

Sad and happy in the same sentence!

Pranil, my grandson, usually says that he has mixed feelings about things,

just like how you talked now.

You could have brought him!

It's vacation time.

Nobody is home, and I'm enjoying the solitude.

Even from your wife?

She passed away eight years back.

If she were still alive, she wouldn't be moving an inch away from me.

I married Kalpana when I was 22.

Years rolled by so fast.

Our 30th wedding anniversary was nearing.

It seemed God was overwhelmed with our happiness.

She went to the hospital for knee pain.

An overdose of anesthesia.

It was all so unexpected.

I saw her only two hours after she passed away.

I still can't believe it. I've yet to come to terms with it.

Sorry, this sea breeze unlocks all that's in my heart.

If you're going to say sorry for this, our age doesn't mean anything.

Vent it out.

I would like to listen.

No, usually I don't ask people anything.

I'm afraid of triggering others' feelings.

Unfortunately, I've done the same, getting emotional and making you feel embarrassed.

Embarrassing me?

Come on!

You're very reserved, aren't you?

So that's why you haven't asked anything about me?

You never asked me that day whether I was accompanied by someone.

You avoided asking me questions to avoid embarrassment?

No, no!

Okay, ask about me. You definitely won't feel sorry.

Ask me.

No, I'm sorry. In fact, very sorry.

I looked you up on the Internet.

I searched for the turtle walk and found your interview.

I learned something about you from that.

Are you pissed off?

Mother turtle. She's nesting.

You saw that?

Don't point the light at her.

They're very sensitive.

Let's sit here.

Thirty years of marriage! How is that possible?

Don't get me wrong. That is huge in my opinion.

People of our generation don't dump things easily. We try to fix them.

Importantly, no upgrading.

When something was in good condition,

we never had the need to change to new phones or cars in those days.

We are used to fixing things when they're broken.

The death of your wife.

Our life becomes one huge process of handling tragedies, right?

We had spoken enough within a few years of our marriage.

After that, we communicated only in gestures and looks.

You may call that the language of love.

I could read her mind from the way she blinked and creased her forehead.

All by instinct.

I feel that to this day.

I can still feel her presence.

To not get knocked on the doorway, not hurt my fingers in the door hinges,

I still feel her warning me.

Okay, but how did society leave you out of this marriage madness?

I had nobody to get me married off.

My father passed away in an accident,

followed by my mom shortly after.

I was studying for my BA then.

I worked part-time at a typing institute

and a spinning mill, and I completed my degree.

Around that time, I fell in love.

He never spoke to his parents about me.

I was disappointed.

Even though he was married to someone else,

I still wanted to prove my love and never got married.

I found interest in various things like Blue Cross and Bharatanatyam.

Somehow, while pursuing all this, time slipped away.

Mirrors became useless to me when my hair started graying out.

Oh, so you don't look at mirrors anymore?

That's why you seem to know how to blush.

I can see you blushing!

Stop it, Navaneethan!

She's done with the nesting. We'll go look for the eggs.

Come.

I don't remember telling you my name.

I checked it out in the hospital file.

It was lying on the table where we were seated.

Then...

Then...

I saw your name on Google. You saw mine on the table.

Actually, I saw it on the table too.

Take the eggs.

I've never thought about turtles my whole life.

On birthdays, friends used to wish me, "Live like a turtle!"

To live long?

Of course!

Seems they'll start mating only after 50 years.

School memories just hit me like a wave after so many years.

There was a joke on TV

mocking an old woman for her modern name, Sangeetha.

Mean joke.

I used to be scared

that I too would be mocked for a fancy name like Yashodha.

Yashodha is not a modern name. It's quite old.

Leave it. Let it go.

Take your hands off.

Swimming instincts are natural to them.

This is the most wonderful thing I've ever done.

I had no idea when you explained it.

But the actual experience is something else.

They tread so beautifully.

Wonderful!

Everything about this place is so beautiful.

-Amazing, right? -Hmm, amazing.

Didn't they notice us?

Why would anybody heed old people?

We are always invalid and invisible to them.

We'll definitely be inconspicuous to them.

Are you sure?

Yeah!

Even if I kiss you now, they wouldn't notice?

Have some dignity!

Ginger tea with added dignity!

-It's done, ma'am. -Okay, let's go.

Can you come to the ninth sector park in the evening?

Okay.

Let's talk.

Give it to me.

Sir, for the nth time, we do not provide the details of our patients.

The doctor she visited or her registration number,

we need something to find the address.

More than that, we have a lot of work to do.

Hello! Cloud Nine.

Ma'am, please hold this,

and carefully try to walk.

I don't think the rent is high.

This old lady has no relatives.

Now she's not well.

If she's dead, you can enjoy the property all your life.

You just can't sell it, but you can stay as long as you can.

Okay, you wait outside. I'll come.

Ma'am, I'm keeping the keys here.

They said they'll confirm on Monday.

Okay, bye.

Ma'am, I've kept the water here. Don't knock it over like last night.

Then you might struggle all night.

I'll make a move, ma'am!

Yasho.

Hey, moron, move on!

-Boy! -Sir!

Remember taking a ride from Thiruvanmiyur Beach?

You got her tea, right?

-You know her house? -Please go ahead, sir.

This is the one.

-Change? -No, it's all right.

Yashodha?

Yes, she's here. Please come.

What happened, Yasho?

I know I'm still a stranger to you.

But can't you even trust me a bit?

Too much anxiety.

They said it'll take six months to one year to get well.

I didn't know what to do.

Yasho!

I have only one request with you.

Give me a chance to take care of you.

I don't want to be a burden to anyone.

As I pay the house nurse, it doesn't feel wrong.

We're just exchanging favours.

But with you?

I'm not selfless.

You can do me favors too.

Tell me the story of this scar.

This mole, wart, when did you get them?

When did your hair start to gray? Will you tell me?

I forget where I park my bike in the parking lot.

Remind me of it.

Keep my ATM PIN number in your memory.

Will you do all these things?

I'll throw this walker away

and carry you everywhere.

Don't you trust me?

That day, you saw me in my wheelchair in the park. Can't you recall?

You were in a wheelchair? What are you saying?

It seems that you didn't notice.

But I felt you were looking right at me.

I thought you were avoiding me.

Did you think I was avoiding you?

I was a desperate madman with no idea what happened to you.

People thought I had Alzheimer's.

How can I make them understand?

Even if you have Alzheimer's, what is wrong in that?

That auto driver helped me out.

Villages have Gods guarding their precinct.

When it comes to cities, auto drivers are the guardian angels.

If not for him, how would I have seen you?

In my urgency, I forgot to thank him.

See? Can anyone else kiss in a more dignified way?

Will you take me with you?

Right now?

Just as I am now.

-Ajay, that's enough for today! -Ma, one more game please.

No!

Ma, I'm just listening to songs without disturbing anyone.

Go to sleep.

Did you eat?

Yeah.

Soaked leftover rice in water?

Yes, and left sambar in the fridge too.

Couldn't sleep. Can you come to the other room?

Only if you're not tired.

You go. I'll come.

Ajay, Pradhiksha! Get up!

Hey, I'll go first.

Pa, please. It's urgent.

Come out soon.

Who wants star and moon Chocos?

I don't.

Okay. Who is going on a school field trip today?

Not today.

Not today? Okay.

Whose school van is gonna play the "What a Karvaad" song?

Come on.

Come out soon.

Hey, wait. Stop knocking!

Why are you inside so long? Come out soon.

You can use the other bathroom.

Prathi is in there.

Pa, come soon.

Wait. I'm coming.

Dad, what took you so long?

Pa, bye!

-Bye, dear! -Bye, Pa.

-Pa, bye! -Bye, dear.

Dear, share your food. Don't waste it, okay?

Remember to write down all that you read, okay?

Did Sujay vomit yesterday?

I don't think he has motion sickness. He's in fine form.

If I drive smooth, he'll be fine. I'll take care.

Okay, thank you.

Trimmed your hair in the front?

Yeah.

Looks good.

Thank you.

Bye!

Bye. Ma!

-Chores done? -Yeah.

Okay, let's catch up in the evening.

-Okay. -Bye.

I asked the secretary to fill up the playground with more mud.

You also remind when you see him.

Remote battery needs changing.

If you can, buy one when you come back. Okay?

What happened to this? Has the battery gone? Isn't the remote working?

Are you attending any lunch meeting today, or should I pack your lunch?

I asked if I have to pack a lunch.

Okay.

Sorry. I'm such trouble, right? Three more days, and my mom will be here.

No trouble at all. I even have a cradle for the baby.

I'll take care.

Okay, I'm leaving.

All right.

Oh, you got up.

The office cab has come.

Give the baby.

-Our maid Selvi will be here around noon. -That's all right. Give the baby.

Booked an appointment with Thejas Autospa.

Spoke to them over the phone.

You could leave your car on your way to the office.

They will drop your car back at your office when it's done.

Even if you're stuck with some meeting, don't forget this, okay?

Keep saying things like this...

Draft a task sheet and stick it on the wall.

Autospa at 9:00. Go to office at 10:00.

Open lunch box at noon. Get the Swiggy delivery at 4:00

Then what am I even doing here?

I am so tall.

It's difficult to stoop to your whims and wishes.

Sad, people who act too smart don't even realize that they're really boring.

Being so perfect and organized about everything is so tiring.

Boring!

One minute, sir.

Hello.

Vasu Anna, please don't open. Tell him to come back home.

Tell him it's an emergency.

Yes, madam.

Sir, madam wants to talk to you. She's calling you home.

What do you think of me?

You can say anything and just walk away?

What now?

I need to know now.

See this? I clean the whole house, and you walk.

I cook, and you just eat.

I bathe the kids, and you pamper them.

That's it, right? The whole deal?

And you still say I'm at fault?

I know I'm in a certain structure already and accepted all these responsibilities.

For what?

Can't I even expect a little respect in return?

If you can't give me that, then I won't just be silent!

How did I not respect you?

I only stated a fact.

Asked you not to go to extremes on everything.

Like how you're overreacting now.

You sucked my brain out with that damn vacuum cleaner in the morning.

There's nothing but noise all the time. Like a lizard, your mouth keeps babbling.

Who are you?

Why are you talking to me like this?

It's going to be 12 years next week.

And you're still a stranger to me.

I'm not putting all the blame on you. It's our fate! Design!

See, don't confuse yourself.

Where's that women's Horlicks? Do you still have it?

Have a drink and get some sleep. You'll be fine.

Stop! Take one more step, and that'll be all.

I'm still speaking to you.

Speak.

You don't seem to understand.

But it's breaking my heart to see that you don't even try to understand.

How do my words always skip your ears?

Even if you hear it, do they have any effect on your brain at all?

Some Horlicks and sleep will fix me?

Hey! What's your problem?

What? You're crossing your limit.

Stopping me like this and asking some damn questions!

Go look at others and tell me how many men give their earnings to their wives!

I'm calculative with others but didn't I give you everything?

I gave you that status, and still you speak recklessly.

You don't have to yell at me.

If the baby wakes up, I'll have to rock the cradle for one hour.

Will you do that? If you will, go ahead and shout.

Otherwise, shut the door and just leave.

The baby wouldn't mind all this noise, right?

Why do you feel that I've become a stranger to you?

Tick, tick, tick...

Top, top, top...

Women's Horlicks!

This is my 9:00-to-6:00 routine, and I have to function within this.

The little time I talk to you when you are at home is boring

and sounds like a lizard's hissing at you, right?

Before my college final results, I entered into wedlock.

You might have seen the world six years more than I did,

so you might be more knowledgeable than I am.

But you can't be this rigid all the time!

I'm not as perfect as you think.

The Zumba class instructor, Rajesh, complimented my new haircut

I blushed.

I thanked him with all smiles.

Even that van driver noticed. But it didn't grab your attention, did it?

Gokul's father?

When I see him, I wish I'd found a husband like him.

Like you clear your browsing history,

I trash and clear out such thoughts so that I can live with you!

Men who admire others' wives, are they even human? And you support them?

Disgusting!

What's that you want me to notice?

These four strands of hair?

I just noticed. Now, what should I do about that?

Look at this. I'm going bald. Did you ever notice this?

You looked great with your hair tied-up.

Those guys noticed the hair on you.

I find them every day in my lunch box because you cook with your hair open!

Clearing the browsing history is a basic thing.

If I lose my phone, I don't want all my data to go with it.

Then why did you get me the anklet?

Was it out of love,

or is it to alert you whenever I approach you?

Hold your tongue!

If I had intended to cheat on you, I would have done it long ago.

I'm here. Whether I heed you

or notice you, I'm still here. Okay?

Who was it? Gokul's father?

Isn't he the one who keeps lurking around women's play areas?

Such great taste! Disgusting!

If he is so desirable, why don't you go with him?

I was disciplined,

and you found my discipline boring.

You didn't want things to be clean, right?

Wipe the mess now.

Whose fault is this, yours or mine?

Merry go round at midnight Round and round

Hey, who are you?

You're this drunk, and you've been driving?

Drunk driving is a huge offence. I'd never do that.

Leave my leg.

I parked the car and smartly had three rounds.

I never ever spoil others' lives or admire the haircut of others' wives.

What's that noise?

Dog sneezed.

What's his problem? Is someone admiring his wife too?

I'll manage.

No, I'm steady.

Wow, my son has carved me!

Looks just like me.

Why? Am I not allowed inside?

Thanks, you can go.

Good night.

It's done.

Pa, pick that shoe.

Hey, wait

Here, wear this!

Come here, kid! Let's brush your hair.

Pa, that's a shoe brush!

Pa, look here.

Tex Willer, Pa! Buffalo Bill is the antagonist.

-Vigilante gun, Pa! -Play, play!

The next version has come, Dad!

This story has the same villain, who came in the "avenging storm."

A tribute book also has been released for Tex Willer.

Can we buy it at Starmark next week?

You'll get the clothes washed today, right?

Yeah.

"To my dear wifey, a device that will listen to you.

Happy anniversary."

Hey, Alexa!

Hey, there, I'm glad to assist you.

Set your own trigger word.

Hey, Ammu!

Hi, I'm Ammu.

Thanks for giving me a new name.

Greetings!

Okay. Hey, Ammu.

Play any A. R. Rahman song.

Playing you A. R. Rahman song.

Seems even I need to resort to monkey tactics like these.

Years are rolling by, and three kids so far.

I feel like a stupid flat-Earther

who suddenly recognizes that Earth is a sphere.

Seems I've seen her from a one-dimensional view.

When I discover her other side, she is totally different.

She was spot on about those anklets! Brilliant!

But I can't succumb to her just like that, right? Let's tackle things slowly--

Pa, where are we going today?

Yeah, coming!

Where does Sujay want to go? Fun City or the beach?

Mom, there's a new monkey bot at Hamleys. It's so cute.

Can I ask Dad to buy me one?

I need a retaliator gun.

T-Rex dino for me.

That's 10, 20 K out of my pocket.

I'll better wait a few minutes until the topic is over.

-Bye, Ma! -Bye, Ma! Tata!

Seems he's giving me some rest!

How sweet!

Do you want me to suggest a sweet shop in your locale?

Hey, Ammu, are you listening to the things I say?

So I'm not talking to myself?

Hey, Ammu, in a way I feel happy, you know?

The happy couple who Dubsmash together,

the power couple running a gym,

seems they are in some pressure,

as if they hold board signs screaming, "We're happy!"

That's not us. We are a self-stamped "boring couple."

That's far better right?

Playing you the Dubsmash of the "happy couple."

Why did you break this?

Did you like the speaker?

No comments at all?

What can I say if I like it too much?

Hey, Prathi.

-Pa. -Bring it.

-Which one, Pa? -The Alexa speaker.

Pa, that's not Alexa. That's Ammu!

Oh, you've given it a name?

Wait, Pa. I'll bring it.

Start speaking to her by saying, "Hey, Ammu."

Hey, Ammu, how much is 15 multiplied by seven?

Hey, Ammu, how much is 15 multiplied by seven?

It doesn't understand.

Mom, you ask it.

Would she make it work?

Hey, Ammu. How much is 15 multiplied by seven?

Fifteen cross seven is 105.

Pa, you ask again.

No way!

Hey, Ammu, how much is two multiplied by two?

Two cross two is four.

Sit here.

Hey, Ammu. How much is two multiplied by two?

It doesn't recognize Dad's voice.

Looks like it is selectively deaf.

Hey, Ammu, did you really not get what he was saying,

or are you punishing him for me?

You made him understand how being selective deafness can hurt!

Brat!

Hi, bro.

Good morning!

Mom didn't come?

Meet the Dad.

Told her so many times not to leave the wet towel on the bed.

Dear, just a minute!

I got used to his love at night and emptiness during the day.

But I still don't understand what runs in his mind.

Seems marriage begins with three knots,

and the rest of life is spent unravelling mysteries between each other.

Between 18 and 24, we need to find the right 21, right?

Hey, Ammu! Are you 18?

Are your over 18?

Can I tell you something?

Yeah, I'm over 18.

Okay.

I need sex! Meaningful sex!

Kids sleep when they are tickled or listen to stories.

Like that, he sleeps after sex.

Instead of this sleeping-pill sex,

I need soulful sex.

Hey, wait!

You don't respond or reply to this, okay?

Done! Not responding to you.

What's wrong, dear? Aren't you well?

Don't cook. We'll go to the restaurant tonight.

It's okay. I'll cook.

I'll be okay if I sleep for some time.

So, Pa, at which restaurant are you going to book a table?

You heard, right? Mom said she'll cook.

Oh, Dad! She wants you to book it without asking her.

Don't you understand?

How?

Who programmed you people like this, to not say anything directly?

The secretary messaged our WhatsApp group about gen-set maintenance.

We won't have power the whole night. Didn't you see it?

Ma, leave the phone and join us.

-Ma, please come. -The kids are calling. Call you later.

Okay, ready.

One, two, three!

That's mine.

I'm the police.

I'm dead.

I'm dead.

Pa, it's you.

Dad. You're the thief. I deduced it from Mom's tone.

You figured it out. Brilliant, aren't you?

Where is Venus, tell me?

The bright one, right?

Stop talking, guys. I need to sleep.

HI

How do I change myself to become as you like?

You don't have to change. It's enough that you understand me.

To understand each other, communication is necessary,

for which--

That's enough. Want to connect the Xbox and play?

But Dad is watching TV!

It's okay. Go ask him. He'll come here.

Okay.

Attack!

What happened to him?

Why is he dusting it again and again?

OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

People with OCD have unwanted and repeated

thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

that drive them to do something over and over again.

Even simple things like dust, noise, and moisture

disturb their minds and keep them rigid.

This is a mental disorder.

Understanding and supporting them is the only way to help them.

Love Guru at Radio City.

We smile and thank the waitress who serves us food in a restaurant.

At movie theaters, we hold doors for strangers

whose hands are incapacitated by popcorn trays.

Why can't we show a little bit

of that appreciation towards the women in our families?

Do you know how rewarding it'd be for your wife

if you showed this pleasant side of yours?

If you like the food she cooked, just tell her.

Now and then, just tell her "I love you." You won't lose anything.

Hello. Amutha, do you hear me?

I love you!

The phone speaker is on. Just a second.

I love you!

I love you, love you love you...

Don't regret that I didn't say it earlier. I'm dumping all my love to you now.

I love you, love you love you...

Ma, the phone! What are you doing?

Dad, you fell into the gravy.

Let us know if the masala and salt tastes right, okay?

-You're home early today, pal. -Yeah, the meetings are over.

So I came home early.

The kids wanted to go out.

Really? They're all next block at baby Yazhini's birthday party.

They've booked a hall downstairs for the big bash.

See? You can hear the ruckus!

I'm sure they won't come home till night. No chance!

Ladies too?

Amuthini said she was going to the supermarket.

I'm taking new tablets for the thyroid.

And this is one of its side effects.

Take her out sometimes, boss.

I see that you always go out alone with the kids.

She buys everything from BigBasket online.

Any essentials, she goes on her own.

You can take her at least to buy groceries, right?

Just wanted to say.

Hey, Ammu, can you hear me?

Yes, I can hear you!

I think you need to hear what Amuthini said.

Playing you the recordings of your wife, Amuthini.

Who is he? He married me.

We sleep in the same bed.

Once we step out of the house, he becomes a rigid man.

He'll neither sit beside me nor pose for a photo together. He shuns me totally.

Why? Doesn't he like me at all?

Is he in a state of living death with me?

I feel he has left a beautiful message in you. I need sex.

I wait for a miracle to saves us.

Well, I saw a couple offers on Harpic and Lizol.

Shall we take that or this one?

Let's take that. Saves us five rupees, right?

Shall we go?

I saw you from a distance like a stranger. You looked stunningly beautiful!

Carefully chosen things, once bought,

are thrown carelessly around the house.

Similarly, I've thrown you too.

Sorry!

Why everything comes late...

Now I know why everyone is flirting with you.

Nobody is flirting with me.

Brother, if we stay too close we won't be able to see anything.

Take a few steps back and look. She would look like a light house actually!

How did you end up here?

Well, just came to buy some sweetcorn.

Dear, he has been waiting here for the past two hours.

Sweetcorn, indeed! Why, brother? Just tell her the truth.

Take that.

Oh, stop! I'm not yet asleep.

I'm just coughing, kid.

I can't promise I'll always understand you and go by it all the time.

But I'll try my best to make up for lost time. Okay?

My Ammu!

Just one minute please.

Hey, Ammu, did you hear what he said?

Do you remember the day I asked you about miracles?

You're the one! You're the miracle!

But poor you! I worked up your artificial brain so much.

I won't disturb you anymore.

It's time already, and I'm shutting you down.

I understand.

Amuthini, you're a good friend.

Goodbye and have a great life!