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Nadodikkattu (The nomad wind)

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No one is stopping you

Oh great! So there's no tea powder!

I'm not going back to the shop again!

Let him buy it himself.

Great!

Nothing's been washed.

I told him to do the dishes last night!

I told him a thousand times!

My nails will be wrecked scrubbing off the dried-on food.

Dasan!

Hey Dasan!

This is going to be his last sleep!

Wake up, you idiot!

You’re not paying me to clean up your leftovers!

Who am I even talking to here? How many times have I said this?

I’ve never seen a roommate,

who is so completely inconsiderate

of the other person living with them.

Never in my life!

All my fate!

I have to boil the water,

wash the rice,

cook the dal...

going to be late again today!

Hey Dasan!

Vijayan... Isn't Chai ready?

Sorry sir, we ran out of tea powder

It's all right

Get the rice and curry ready quickly.

I’ll be back after my bath.

Otherwise we'll be late to the office

Now, hold your tiffin box.

No way!

I’ve been lugging your fat body all the way here...

on the cycle...

Just grab it and come

You two!

Come here!

The royal highnesses will be late every single day, is it?

Sir, you tell the ration shop to give us rice that cooks faster

What do you mean?

Exactly what I said. The rice we get now takes almost 2 hours to boil

Exactly

So eventually we become a little late

If I write to the Head Office...

If you have some job for us, just say so.

Who else would take on this job for the pathetic salary you offer?

I need all the stock files from 1975 onward on my desk in half an hour

From '75?

Yes

Complete stock?

Yeah

...should reach your desk in half an hour? -Yeah

Okay!

You come here!

You go!

Hey! You come here!

Who are you calling? -You get lost!

Did you put those shareholder reports in a cover?

Yes, should I tear it open and take the reports out?

Shut up!

Peon

Peon

Hey!

Yes -Buy me a tea

Hurry up!

Sir, I need to get the stock files from 1975 onward to the head clerk’s desk within half an hour.

Who’s stopping you? Getting me a tea will only take 5 minutes.

Yes, but I can't sir.

"I can't sir"

Get me a tea right now

Sir, it's been a while since you started bothering me

I need you to understand something...

I’m someone who passed B.Com with First Class.

And you, who barely passed 10th grade after ten attempts,

ended up a clerk

while I became a peon

is one of fate’s cruel jokes

A 10th grade graduate should never abuse a degree holder.

I can't bring you tea right now, sir. Sorry

Idiot! It’s you? That’s 50 paisa down the drain!

Let it! let it all be washed away!

The situation here keeps getting worse day by day

If this were a government office, we could have blockaded these people.

When the previous Managing Director was transferred, I thought things would improve around here.

Nothing changed.

I heard the new MD coming here from Visakhapatnam is a broad-minded person.

Then I guess we can share our troubles with that broad-minded person.

Just a regular clerk job would be enough for me.

Peon!

Yes! -Yes!

Dear mother,

I'm not repeating the same old question 'How are you there?'

A stranger's house is always a stranger's house

It’s not that I don’t want to bring you here to live with me

You need to wait a bit more.

Once the new boss arrives, I’ll do my best to convince him for a better position.

Everything will get better

Don't be sad for me

I’ll be fine and reach a good place.

Just continue your prayers to god.

Why can't you come and help me a bit in the kitchen?!

Shh... That girl will hear.

What if she hears?

You can say that...

She’s shown some interest in me.

(chuckles) To you?

You're such a big fool!

She’s an only child for her parents,

studying to become a doctor.

If you go behind her, you’ll end up getting beaten up.

I’m not some hopeless pre-degree loser like you.

I’m a B.Com first class graduate, got it?

Sure, my job right now isn’t great,

but I don’t look like you.

I’m more handsome.

She’ll tell her dad that she only wants to marry me.

After she finishes her exams, we’ll open a beautiful nursing home together.

Then I’ll celebrate.

I’ll be the manager.

And if you come in with cancer or leprosy,

you will be squeezed like this

And if you don’t pay, I’ll kick you out with that cancer.

What a beautiful dream...

...that will never come true.

It will. I will walk the walk.

You'll walk...

You'll walk on the streets like a beggar

Shut!

Shut your filthy mouth, will you?

Isn’t that my future 'doctor'? Stop the cycle.

No, Dasan. You're not worthy of her.

You stop the cycle.

Dasan, no!

Actually, how many more years until your house surgery is complete?

Why?

No, I was just curious.

I too always wanted to be a doctor.

Then why didn’t you become one?

I could’ve...

but I always thought my hands would tremble when cutting open the human body

Why don't you try for something realistic?

He’s talking about the case we filed in the labour court.

We were discussing it on our way. I shall leave.

Shall we?

Don't try to make me look bad in front of her.

We don’t even have money to buy poison, and you’re-

Oh my god!

Move, you!

What happened? What happened, huh?

What's this? Don’t you have eyes?

Actually, I was the one being careless...

You stay quiet. I’ll handle this... Oh no.

Mister! -Huh?

This happened because she crossed the road carelessly.

Hey fellow, if she crossed carelessly, why didn’t you apply the brakes?

Who are you calling 'fellow'?

What will you do if I call you that?

Fellow! Fellow! Fellow! Fellow!

Can’t a girl from an esteemed family even walk on the road?

Tell me the truth... did you hit her on purpose?

Watch your words.

I won’t! This girl is very important to me!

What do you want now?

A spear! Will you give?

I wont let you leave until we settle this!

(in English) Scoundrel!

What did you call me? 'Scoundrel'?

I know what scoundrel means

I didn’t pass B.Com First Class for nothing!

'Scoundrel' means? -It means 'bastard'!

Oh, is it?

Bastard, huh? Okay.

Arrogance... is something we don't tolerate.

Let this be a lesson for everyone.

Let it be.

How was that scene?

This is the hero’s first time standing up for the heroine.

Sentiments will follow soon

She’s definitely falling for me.

Yeah, right! If that man had hit you back, you would’ve been really humiliated.

That was also... possible

St-Stop!

Don’t be scared, girl! They’re our boys!

Panikar Uncle, where are you off to?

The new moon is coming, so I’m getting these cows injected one by one every day.

Why can’t you keep a helper at this old age?

You haven’t paid two months' rent, have you?

If I keep a helper, who’s going to pay them?-

Look at him joking...

You think we don’t know about the money you’ve stashed away?

Yeah, yeah. So, when are you paying the rent?

We’ll pay within 2 weeks

I don’t agree

You get going

I’ll come to your office and embarrass you both! Mark my words!

There’s nothing left for us to be embarrassed about

Is that so?

Come along, dear

Why have you all gathered here?

A call informed that the new MD will arrive at 10.

Is that so? -Yeah

Vijayan, our future god is on his way!

Really? -Oh, God save us.

He will!

Hearty welcome to our office.

Thank you

My car broke down on the way, and I fell into a mud pit

Oh my god! Please, come in, sir

Are you satisfied now?

You had to act all high and mighty in front of that girl, and now we’re both in trouble.

We’re getting fired for sure

Who could’ve predicted this would happen?

This is what happens when you jump into things without thinking twice!

And for my bad luck, I’m the one who deflated that tire.

I’m glad you did.

What?

Otherwise, I’d be alone in this mess.

I once stole my sister-in-law’s wedding necklace and left home

...thinking I’d save Rs. 10 a month to buy it back and return it.

It’ll never happen

Not in this lifetime.

Don’t be so upset.

How can I not be?

Even if they treated us badly, this peon job was our only livelihood.

Now, what are we going to do?

We can salvage ourselves if we use our brains properly

How?

Hey

What’s all this?

Sir, it’s us.

This is Dasan... no, this is Vijayan, and I’m Dasan

I figured that much. But what’s with this tomfoolery?

Err... his eyes aren’t well. That’s why the sunglasses.

And your beard?

That... He did not shave today.

If you skip one day, your beard grows this much?

It does.

I don’t know why, but it’s common in our family.

Beard growth is a special hereditary phenomenon for us.

Oh is it? Let that be.

Yesterday morning, with whose permission did you both step out?

The MD is furious because you didn’t even submit a leave letter

Sir, actually...

we had a sudden attack of diarrhea, isn't it?

Yes, both of us.

So in that rush...

Enough said. Tell it directly to the MD!

Sir

Yes, come in

Yes?

We’re both attendants here, sir.

Yesterday, due to severe stomach pain, we couldn’t write a leave letter.

Do you write leave letters with your stomach?

No.

You two... yesterday...

Sir, yesterday we weren’t here.

No that... -No, sir.

Yesterday we weren’t here.

On the road... when the car hit that girl...

Shall we get to work, sir? -Wait

But this beard...

Take off those glasses

I- Uh..

His diseased eyes have rotted. If he removes the glasses, you’ll be shocked.

Shall we get to work, sir? -Huh? Yes

Sir, here are the photos of the staffs from Mr. Sadasivan’s retirement ceremony.

This is what I told you...

If we use our brains, we can outsmart even the mightiest

Honestly, for the first time in my life, I have some respect for you

for coming up with this idea.

Yeah, right! Mr. Einstein!

You should fall at my feet for saving our jobs.

I don’t mind.

They say to get a job done, one has to fall at even a donkey’s feet.

You’ve got it wrong. It’s, 'To get a job done... a donkey has to fall at someone’s feet!'

Get out you scoundrels!

We don’t care about this pathetic company's job, anyway!

One day, we’ll secretly avenge those who hurt us... you’ll see!

This company will be ruined and bankrupt within six months!

Long live the revolution! -Long live the revolution!

Long Live the Laborer union! -Long Live the Laborer union!

Long Live the Laborer union! -Long Live the Laborer union!

Long live the revolution! -Long live the revolution!

We were just planning to butter up the 'broad-minded' guy for a promotion,

But as they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Let bygones be bygones.

Is there no other company around?

I’m not ready to give up.

We still owe Rs 500 to the provision store

milk money, two months' rent.

Until we land a job, we can survive on air as food.

Oh! Food! Food! You’re only thinking about food.

Then let's talk about the Sri Lankan Agreement

or the massacre in Saudi Arabia. How about that?

Let’s focus on figuring out our next step forward.

Then comes food.

There goes your future wife...

...after ruining our only livelihood.

♪ Due to money, due to women... ♪

♪ ...Our health got ruined, as well as our future ♪

I went to your office.

Is that so?

Uncle... we got fired.

I heard all the news.

Now do one thing... pay the rent and vacate the place.

Oh no! If you turn against us too...

After everything that’s happened, how can I expect rent from you?

Uncle, we’ve both... registered with the Employment Exchange.

Oh really? Then there’s nothing to worry about.

The employment order will arrive a day before your death.

Listen, you both have false pride.

These days, being educated... is worthless

Do you know how much a construction worker or stonemason earns these days?

Children... sitting idle, hoping for a government job is foolishness.

You need to start earning on your own.

How could I lower myself to such a level?

Stonemason and all... Is that why I passed B.Com first class?

Stonemason is not the only job out there.

Can't you get a loan from the bank?

These days, they’re giving up to Rs. 25,000 for unemployed people to start a business.

Get it and start some small business

But is it possible to get a bank loan without political influence?

I’ll get you one.

The thing about the loan is true. But here, it’s a bit challenging.

Sir, please don’t say that. Somehow, please help them.

They’re both very trustworthy.

Mr. Panikar, we’ve stopped granting loans in this district.

The only options now are backward districts like Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur etc.

Oh no! We don’t have any contacts there, sir.

Is there any other option apart from small-scale businesses?

Since they’re your people, I’ll suggest something feasible.

Loans of Rs. 25,000, Rs. 50,000 and all aren’t possible.

But I can offer Rs. 10,000 for buying cows.

Sir, educated men like us... taking care of cows and all...

There is no other option

Cows... is not a comfortable business

Yeah

Come with me. We need to talk. Sir, please wait.

What fools you both are!

I’m trying to help you by some means, and you’re resisting?

What’s wrong with cows?

I started my business with milk from just one cow. Now, come take a look at my barn

50 big, healthy cows are there.

I’ve built a shop in the market, three to four houses...

all thanks to selling milk from those harmless animals.

Including the house you live in. Did you know that?

Didn't know.

Well, now you do!

Rs. 10,000 or whatever it be, just take it.

I’ll get you two good Australian cows that give 25 liters of milk daily.

How much profit will we make daily?

It’s all profit!

Just a little oil cake, some cotton seeds, and a bit of bran.

Feed them that, and milk will flow like water from a tap.

If it’s that profitable, let’s do it ... be it cows or buffaloes.

How many cows can we get for Rs. 10,000?

The ones giving 25 liters a day? I’ll get you two.

Can we manage paying Rs. 50 daily to the bank?

Why not?

If we milk the cows morning and evening...

Forget Panickar uncle's words for a second...

we’ll get at least 30 liters of milk a day.

Right? At Rs. 5 per liter, that’s Rs. 150 for 30 liters.

Now, Rs. 50 goes to the bank, cotton seeds and oil cake will cost around Rs. 20,

and Rs. 10 for the person milking the cows. 50 + 20 + 10 is 80, right? What’s left?

Rs. 70 -Isn’t that profit?

Yeah

So we’ll have Rs. 2,100 left each month.

But tell me, why didn’t you want to take the loan in your name?

Because you’re luckier than me. -Oh really?

My star sign is Ayilyam (falls under the Cancer zodiac)

They say Ayilyam people shouldn’t take loans.

Oh, is that so?

Where are the four of you off to?

We...

Oh, we’re heading to Varanasi. Want to tag along? Make it five of us!

He was joking... Right...

(mumbling) ‘Where are the four of you off to?

You walk

Chathu brother, all our problems are solved!

From tomorrow, we won’t be in debt anymore.

Give me 2 kgs of oil cakes

Are you eating oil cakes instead of rice meal now?

It's for the cows

Hey Vijayan.

What is it, Dasan?

Why didn’t we think of this idea earlier?

What idea?

You know, instead of enduring bad treatment from our employers

and earning that pathetic salary, we could’ve started our own business like this.

Dasan, everything happens in its own time

We need to save some money after covering our expenses.

Now we have 2 cows, right?

Yeah -That should become 4, then 10, then 50, 100, 1000...

We’ll build a beautiful house!

...and buy a car

...a fridge

...an AC

...a VCR

...a TV

Uff! We’ll enjoy life!

Wow! The sound of them mooing is so pleasant!

So musical!

Feels like a siren for prosperity

Oh God, save us!

Looking at her udder, it’s impossible to get 40-50 liters of milk, sirs.

We'll be lucky if we get 10-12 liters, both in morning and evening.

Oh no! That can’t be right!

There’s no way we can get more milk.

But that’s not what Panicker uncle said!

Well, tell him to milk the cow then.

Look, actually how many liters is this?

Around 6 liters.

Oh no!

At least 10 liters should go to Raghavan brother's shop!

Add water for the rest.

You keep quiet.

We don’t want to profit by cheating someone. We're not that kind.

Alright, I'll come back in the evening.

Vijayan...

We should at least give 8 liters to Raghavan brother, right?

Let's...

...add water for the rest.

What?

We’ll add a little water; the milk is thick.

Let's add some then..

Sure

Let's add

(Oru Nimisham Tharu by K. J. Yesudas)

Since this was our first time, the milk quantity is a bit low, Raghavan brother.

It’s only 8 liters today. But since it’s fresh and pure, it’ll definitely benefit you.

When you’re doing business, you need to keep your word.

This is only for today.

If you insist, I’ll milk another 2 liters this afternoon and give it to you.

You should! I’ve stopped the other milk service for you two.

No problem. Then, please give me Rs. 40.

We need to buy some hygienic, nourishing food for the cows, right?

Father said it’s better to rob a bank than this!

What happened?

He said we already have plenty of water in our well.

He asked both of you to come to the shop.

If you don’t, he said he’ll come here with the whole village.

You hand over the money.

Give it

Look, we didn’t kill anyone or anything.

Give this to your father…

and listen...

Well, tell him we requested not to spread this around and make us look bad. Ok?

After helping you get the loan, you’re calling me a fraud?

When you tie cows in a new barn, their milk production reduces for a few days.

Well, we don’t want cows like that! -Then go ahead and sue me!

Uncle, you shouldn’t have done this to us.

Tell that milker to rub some ghee on the udders and milk them properly

Ugh! We already said that!

Tell him again!

Then you come and milk them

Tell that to your father!

God will hold you accountable for this!

Oh sure, God has nothing better to do.

Can’t even help people these days...

Who’s Vijayan?

Bank manager has asked you to come. If you don’t pay the installments, cows will be seized.

Oh, you’re from the bank? We’ll pay it tomorrow.

The agreement was to pay daily, wasn’t it?

Yeah, yeah... but we’re not getting the milk output we were promised.

That’s not the bank’s concern.

Don’t try to scare us with threats of seizing the cows.

In this cow business, we are the ones who invested to build the barn.

In a partnership business, if there’s a loss, both sides should adjust.

So, your intention is to cheat the bank?

Intention- Not our intention, but our circumstances...

No problem, we'll follow our procedures

Then you carry on.

Uh... No, sir... wait...

There was no need for you to be so rude to him!

If any action is taken, you don't have to fear...

the loan is in my name.

You want to see me behind bars, right?

Hey, a person who doesn’t trust his true friend...

that is, you... will never prosper in life!

The milk yield is dropping every day.

If you think it’s because of my milking, get someone else.

Just pay me my wages and let me go.

How many liters is it?

Around four.

What? Only four?

Yes. I've squeezed every last drop, even blood started to ooze out.

I’m done. Pay me my wages.

We’ll give it tomorrow.

No need. No worries. I’m taking this milk with me.

Hey! Keep that back!

You can’t do everything as you please.

This job is my only livelihood!

This is all because of you!

Yes.

Why are you sitting in the dark?

Our whole lives are moving toward darkness.

Don't say things like that.

Not just us... the whole world is going through bad times.

Drought, leaks in dams, power cuts, the Tamil Tigers (L.T.T.E)...

It's all havoc out there

But still, you said I was trying to put you behind bars

That wasn't needed.

That I... That was not needed!

Wretched creatures! Don’t they have any sleep?

Their mooing sounds like a war cry!

That’s because we didn’t give them oil cakes or water.

There were a few oil cakes left...

I ate them.

I see... That’s why I couldn’t find them.

They're the best cows you can get.

They'll give 20 liters in the morning and 20 liters in the evening.

Can you milk and show now?

The milker hasn’t come today, that’s why...

Then how can we trust you?

Humans should believe other humans.

Nice philosophy, but looking at the cow's udder, it looks like you're lying.

Oh, is that so? Then you may leave. I’m not selling it to you.

Tell the truth, how much milk will it give?

I told you, I’m not selling it to you!

What the hell is wrong with you?! 20 liters, it seems. Come on!

Vijayan...

Before the bank seizes them, we should sell them and make some money.

And?

And nothing... We should flee the country before the police find us.

Flee the country?

This place is hell. We have to escape somehow.

I’ve arranged everything for us to get on the launch to go to the Gulf.

What?

This society doesn’t want us.

But we have many empires to conquer.

That... would be cheating the bank, right?

You’re right.

But behind everyone’s success, there may be some black scars like this.

So don’t oppose it.

Vijayan, but...

Are you coming or not?

Gafoor ikka has promised that he'll allow us to board the launch boat.

Which Gafoor ikka?

Back in those days, we didn’t have an airport in Trivandrum like we do now.

Thousands of people reached the Gulf by boat, swimming, or however they could.

Can we get a visa without paying Rs. 20,000 today?

That’s the biggest fraud!

This generation lacks the willpower the older generation had.

We both... don’t have that much willpower.

What? Uh, no need.

I have the willpower to get you there.

But you’ll have to swim.

Swim?

Yeah, swim in the sea.

Wait, the launch won’t go near the shore?

It will, but not fully.

This launch is for smuggling goods to California.

To where?

To California.

But for you both, we’ll divert and pass by the Dubai seashore.

Then you’ll have to swim a short distance.

And if we get caught by the Arabic police?

You’re not going to swim where the Arabic police are stationed.

There are many Gulf seashores without any police patrol.

I know those places like the back of my hand.

All you need to do is...

...arrange for two Arab dresses.

What’s that for?

Once you reach the shore, wear them.

Which police officer would dare catch someone dressed like an Arab?

Yeah...

I’ll also teach you a few key Arabic words.

It’s simple. Say Assalamu.

Assalamu.

Assalamu.

Alaikum.

Alaikum.

Now, Wa alaikum.

Wa alaikum.

Assalam

Assalam

That’s all you need.

So, come with the money on the 7th. The launch will leave from here.

But... Gafoor ikka...

What if we still get caught?

Who’s going to catch you?

You’ll only get caught if you fear being caught.

Believe you won’t get caught, and no one will touch you!

No one will catch us. No one.

I, Gafoor, am saying this.

Go with courage!

And don’t forget to bring the money on the 7th.

Nothing to worry.

Mother!

The front door was locked…

Damodaran and his family have gone to attend a marriage.

Where are you coming from now?

I haven’t received any letters from you for days.

I was caught up in some trouble.

When will all your troubles end?

The doctor advised against dirty water spilling on your leg, didn't he?

Who else will wash the clothes here?

This is someone else’s house, isn’t it? Can we just sit idle and eat?

Still…

Shall I get you some of those chenthamari leaves?

There is no point in applying these leaves for my arthritis, dear

How are your things with you? Will you get a raise?

That job is gone, Mom

I am not surprised. It is your shani dasha (tough phase)

I had vowed to offer coconut oil at the temple, couldn't light that too.

Everything will be fine, Mom

I'm not simply saying that

All our miseries will come to an end

I've come here to say goodbye.

Where to?

Have to go somewhere

There is no point in staying here

That's not needed, dear

I need to turn my life around somehow, Mom

But, If i don't see you once in a while...

...how'll I be at peace?

Here, keep this

I don't need anything

I have money, Mom

I… have a few things to fix

Not staying here for too long

I will write in detail

- So are you going? - Yes

- Eat something before going - No

They didn't lock the kitchen. I'll make something

It's not that… There's no time

I will write to you…

I will!

Ah, come, come.

Look, the uru (large boat) is about to depart

Hand over my money.

Aren't you coming, Gafoor ikka?

I am coming too

Thought not to create an issue after getting in.

There is no problem at all… the full amount is here

Everything from selling the cow, and collecting from here and there... it’s all here.

Our fate is now in your hands, Gafoor ikka

Is there any need to say that, and yeah...

- You’ve got the Arabic dress, right? - Oh yes, yes

- Alright, come then - Wait… Is this the uru?

Uru is outside. Don't we need to reach there?

Come, come

Come on, come here

Mind your head, okay?

Now place the box here, sit here, lie down...

whatever works for you.

And if the workers here ask who you are

just say Gaffoor ka Dosth... Gaffoor ka Dosth (Gaffoor’s friend).

I’ll handle the rest, okay?

What a good man this Gafoor ikka is.

Is there a doubt in that?

It’s through Gafoor ikka that so many people made it to the Gulf and became millionaires, you know?

- Is it? - Yeah...

A great man indeed.

Vijayan, why didn't we think of this before?

Everything happens in its own time, Dasan.

Those are the fishermen in the sea

Poor people, right? In an endless sea...

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ Like an arabic gold coin ♪

♪ in the sky, rose the moon ♪

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ Like an arabic gold coin ♪

♪ in the sky, rose the moon ♪

♪ O breeze, come humming the melody ♪

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ Like an arabic gold coin ♪

♪ in the sky, rose the moon ♪

♪ O breeze, come humming the melody ♪

♪ An empire born of dreams, blossoming in my hands ♪

♪ Fortune flourished in the soil where I stand ♪

♪ An empire born of dreams, blossoming in my hands ♪

♪ Fortune flourished in the soil where I stand ♪

♪ The world’s a sweet nectar ♪

♪ and I’m drunk on its wine ♪

♪ The world’s a sweet nectar ♪

♪ and I’m drunk on its wine ♪

♪ Heaven’s gates have opened wide, lifting the veil of poverty ♪

♪ O radiant world, how you shine! ♪

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ Searching for a flower, a melody graces my ear ♪

♪ The embrace of beauty’s form brings a joy celestial ♪

♪ Searching for a flower, a melody graces my ear ♪

♪ The embrace of beauty’s form brings a joy celestial ♪

♪ The heavens bloom like petals, and desire drips like honey ♪

♪ The heavens bloom like petals, and desire drips like honey ♪

♪ The breeze through pandanus flowers carries musk on its gentle stream ♪

♪ O intoxicating world, how you align! ♪

♪ In a landless horizon, on the endless sea ♪

♪ A bird of hope flew ♪

♪ Like an arabic gold coin ♪

♪ in the sky, rose the moon ♪

♪ O breeze, come humming the melody ♪

Sleeping soundly? Hey, wake up... Hey!

Wake up... we’re almost there.

What? - We've reached!

-Really? -Yeah!

By God’s grace, we’ve reached the shores of Dubai without any trouble.

Oh, God!

God, please save us.

This is an auspicious time to begin something good. The sun is just rising...

Don’t delay, jump.

Gafoor ikka, We’ll never forget this favor.

Once you find jobs... When you return to the hometown, just visit my house.

I don’t want money or gold.

My only wish is to see you both achieve great success.

God led Gafoor ikka to us

Gafoor ikka is our god

You’re like my own children.

Now don’t delay... put on your swimming clothes and jump.

That place you see is Dubai.

Could the dress have gotten wet?

No way. The case is made of plastic, nothing would’ve happened.

No time to waste... let’s change our clothes first

You're right. Let's change

Let's go over there!

Listen...

Pants and shirts underneath... and the Arabic dress on top.

Isn’t the Arabic dress enough?

Don’t question. Listen to someone who knows better.

That’s when they actually know better. -Hey, Vijayan!

Stop being so argumentative!

This isn’t your Kerala... it’s Arabic country.

An Arabic country.

Oh god! Who’s it? -Who?

Hey, those people are watching us.

Yeah, they’re definitely watching us.

After spending all that money...

It looks like we’re destined to end up in an Arabic jail, oh God!

I knew this would happen when I joined you!

How were we supposed to know there’d be so much security at the shore?

They’re not wearing police uniforms.

...not Arabs either

They’re dressed in pants and shirts.

I think they might be Indians like us, who came here illegally.

Why would Indians be spying on other Indians?

Hey, stupid. We’re not Indians anymore. We’re Arabs.

They’re probably just scared seeing us in Arabic attire.

Whatever happens, we’ll keep moving forward without fear.

Besides, there’s no point in being scared now.

If we try to escape, we might end up dead getting shot.

Oh no!

So... "Courage is the weapon of the wise" let’s move forward.

You go. -You got first

No, you go. -You go first.

You go!

Hold onto me... come on!

Oh lord!

I don’t think they’re Indians.

They don’t seem fazed by our Arabic outfits.

Must be some Indians who are never fazed by anything

Oh no! They’re following us.

If we walk too fast, they’ll get suspicious.

Let’s stop.

Do you have a cigarette? Cigarette? Cigarette?

We’re Arabs, remember? We shouldn’t fear anyone.

Right. -We won’t fear anyone.

(gibberish)

Hey, our bag!

Bag!!!

Thief! Thief!

Bag!!!

Give us back our box!

Where did they go?

Come!

Can’t find them.

Let's go!

Come in.

At the last moment, the police showed up from nowhere.

And then?

We somehow managed to run and escape.

It was planned in complete secret and the police still found out?

Were our signals correct?

Everything was correct.

One Arab put a cigarette on his lips.

I lit it... that was the signal, right?

We gave him our briefcase, and they gave us theirs.

But they hesitated to give it.

No... Maybe they got scared when they heard the police whistle.

Where?

Where are the dollars?

Where’s the cash?

Tell me! Where’s the cash?!

The signals were correct.

Stupid! I’m asking about the cash.

The Arab put the cigarette on his lips and I lit it.

Shut up!

Yes.

Who? Muthu?

Yeah, what is it?

What? When?

Where?

Oh my god!

The police caught two Arabs with $50,000.

Then how did the Arabs we met show the signals correctly?

Signals, my foot! Mister...

They’re C.I.D agents, got it?

C.I.Ds?

Yeah. Very smart C.I.D agents.

They figured out even our secret signals.

You’ve lost 6 lakhs in one go. Get out! And get lost!

Listen... Let’s open the case first and see what’s inside.

Maybe it’s money?

We’ll check later, but we shouldn't open it here.

That could be dangerous.

Oh is it?

First, let’s find some friendly Malayalees in the Gulf.

We can explain our problems to them, then open the case.

We shouldn’t open it until then.

That's right.

Just... Just listen to...

See, just listen to what I say. Will you?

I’ll try. -Okay.

I think there’s something wrong with our clothes...

Just by the way people are looking at us.

ButI’m not seeing no other Arab on the street

Arabs usually stay where oil is extracted.

That bus has Tamil writing on it, right?

Look!

Pa... Pa... “Paris”

“Paris”! Is there a bus to Paris from here?

Oh god! Will anyone travel to Paris by bus?

Maybe there’s a place called Paris in the Gulf, right?

Oh my God! This isn’t the Gulf.

This is not the Gulf!

Don’t speak nonsense, Dasan.

No! -Come

Look there!

“Indian Bank”

“Sree Visalam Chit Fund”

“Punjab and Sind Bank”, look!

No, it might not be like that. -Yes it is

No, no

Open your eyes and look!

It’s actor Bhagyaraj and actress Radha!

How can Bhagyaraj and Radha be in Dubai?

I don’t know anything…

Look “Raja Anamalai Memorial hall”

Oh no! -I’m done...

Hey, that fraud Gaffoor tricked us.

No, Gaffoor ikka wouldn’t cheat!

Who is he? your brother-in-law?

Why are you shouting at me?

Hey, we sold the cows, we jumped into the water...

swam and suffered so much... just to get to Madras?

That’s what I’m asking you.

Don’t talk to me. -I’m not talking to you.

(in tamil) Sir, where would you like to go? Please, sit down.

No need…

I’ll take you to a first-class five-star hotel.

(indistinct shouting)

I said "No," didn’t I?

(indistinct shouting)

Let go of the briefcase.

(indistinct shouting)

Let go of the briefcase!

Dasan, come here!

(indistinct shouting)

I trusted Gaffoor... it was a mistake

I’ll teach him a lesson when I get there.

If you go back, you won’t even get your bones back.

We’ll see -Will see

“Adayar Park”

Maybe... our luck is in this suitcase.

First, let’s change this attire

We spent 300 rupees for nothing.

Good morning sir, can I help you?

Uh.. No... Yes...

See, we need a suite. Before that will you please direct us to the toilet?

Sure. That way, sir

That way? Thank you.

Thank you

Come in!

They’ve arrived.

Who?

The ones in Arabic disguise... C.I.Ds.

Where?

There... At the reception.

Did they see you?

No…

Then why did you come here? To get me caught too?

Shouldn’t I tell you they’re at our place?

No!

The only means they can get to me is through you two. Get out!

Even if you get caught, don’t ever utter my name “Anandan Nambiar”

If you don’t get caught, follow every move of those C.I.Ds.

Yes sir! - Go away! And save me!

Hey, close the door. Close the door.

Shucks!

Ouch!

Money, right?

Yellow cloth.

There’s no money. What is this?

Look if it’s poison, we can mix it and die.

What is this? Salt powder?

Maybe when they saw us swimming in salty water, they must’ve thought we like salt.

Right! Then eat some!

You eat it first.

Hey, I’ll do anything if I get angry.

This is...

I suspect this might be intoxicating drugs.

Intoxicating drugs?

What would they gain by intoxicating us?

Can you please be quiet?

Our life could end with this.

We got this due to some misunderstanding

We can get killed for this

If it's some very expensive medicine, we'll sell it.

Good idea.

We’ll open the box, sit on the platform, and shout.

"Narcotics for sale! Come fast! Come fast!"

They’ll catch us and throw us in jail.

That’s better than this!

This isn’t like cheating bankers and selling cows in the market.

We’ll tell the truth and hand this over to the police. That’ll be best.

Oh no!

Come in.

What the hell are you doing inside?

We... we...

Why did you lock the door?

We just...

Idiot!

These C.I.Ds are no ordinary people.

They’re changing disguises minute by minute.

Now anything can happen. Jesus Christ!

You’re Malayalees, huh?

Yes! Oh God. Are you Malayali too, sir?

Sir, we were just taking a walk on the beach this morning.

Two people handed us this briefcase and ran away.

We told this to the officer here, but he’s not believing us.

Sir, can we leave?

Not that we don’t trust you.

But there’s a chance you’re surrendering because the police were about to catch you.

If that’s the case, sir, put us inside a cell and beat us.

Looks like you only get punished for doing good deeds these days.

Uh, see mister...

Vijayan. I’m Das. Ramdas

See, Mr.Dasan. The department is grateful to you.

But... no one can easily skip legal formalities.

Right now, the only people we have connected to this case are you two.

Oh no! Sir, is there no value for honesty here?

Just bring someone to bail you out.

Sir... then you bail us out

It’s not possible

Sir, we don’t know anyone here.

Think about it without panicking.

So many Malayalees are in Madras

In this crowd, there’s bound to be someone familiar...

...a native from your village?

There might be. But we don’t have their addresses!

We only know natives without addresses.

If that’s the case...

Until you find someone, I’ll have to keep you in custody.

Oh no!

See how it turned out!

Why couldn’t you just throw that briefcase in a dustbin?

Serving the nation, it seems!

Sir... A person near my house...

...very close to my house, actually, is working here as a taxi driver.

Puthanpurakkal Balan. PP Balan.

Oh! Since he’s a taxi driver, it should be easy to find him.

Now it is certain that they are C.I.Ds!

They’ve started searching for us with the inspector!

Oh no! My god! I think they’ve seen us!

Hey, start the car, quick!

The total result announced is 57 seats.

Out of them, the Left has won 43. What a wonderful victory!

Hey, start the car!

Look! Brother Balan!

He’s pointing at us!

Drive fast without turning back! - Go fast, you!

Come on, we’ll follow them!

Where do you want to go?

Anywhere, just go fast!

There’s no name for the place?

Chintadripet! Go fast!

Don’t look back. Just drive fast!

Why the rush? Did someone die?

Oh my God, this isn’t fast enough! Drive faster!

You see, this is an old vehicle... it can’t race like youngsters!

Turn right!

No, turn left!

You both make up your minds first! This isn’t the way to Chintadripet!

I said turn right!

Are you trying to scare me?

Speed is not enough! Go fast!

Then get some other cab!

I’ll kill you if you don’t listen!

Oh, so you’ve reached that level now?

Go ahead, kill me!

Brother Balan!

Brother Balan!

Who are you?

Don’t you remember me?

I’m NarayanaKutty’s son, from next door to your house!

NarayanaKutty’s...?

Son!

Dasan? -Yeah

Ramadasan? -Yeah

Don’t you remember?

In your house, when the bucket fell into the well...

I took it out!

I don’t remember.

It was me, brother Balan!

My brother Balan!

Brother Balan!

Only Malayalees have cheated me a lot.

Earlier, whenever I used to see people speaking Malayalam, I felt like in heaven!

Now, if I hear 'Malayalee'... I'm scared.

Can’t say when Malayalees will stab from behind my back.

We’re not...

I’m not talking about you two... I mean in general

Robbers, murderers, those who molest women and flee the village...

All these Malayalees come here ticketless by train.

Madras is full of them!

Brother, we’re...

I’m not talking about you. I said in general.

Just visit Central Station once. You’ll see.

Suspicious looking people with air bags in hand! A daily procession!

But, brother, we’re...

I’m not talking about you. I said in general.

Enough of you speaking 'in general'!

We’ve never molested anyone or stolen from anyone!

No I was talking about you. What will you do?

No, brother...

Somehow, you’ve got to save us.

I haven’t been able to save myself... how can I save you?

Stop joking!

You’re very popular back home.

Not a day passes without us praising you! Right?

Dear Ramadasan...

Your father, NarayanaKutty, wasn’t as clever as this.

Here, give it to me. I’ll hold it.

No, I’ve been holding it till now

No need, no need, no need.

Come along.

Lakshmi!

(in tamil) Why are you late?

(in tamil) Have the children slept?

Who are they?

You don’t know them. They’ve come from Kerala. Come.

Why?

I’ll tell you in detail afterward. You serve food.

Here...

So, whatever I heard was true.

What?

...that your wife is a Tamilian.

When I heard that there, I didn’t believe it.

Huh? What’s the problem with that?

Finally understood that I don’t have any deals with Malayalees anymore?

It’s a love marriage, is it?

Why does it matter. So what’s your next plan?

Leaving tomorrow, right?

This is your house, isn’t it? Very comfortable.

Five to eight people could stay here easily, right?

Right!

You didn’t answer my question.

Come and have food.

Come.

Tomorrow, there’s a train at 11:15 AM to Kerala.

Sleep now. I’ll call you in the morning.

Brother Balan...

Can I tell you something for a moment?

Brother Balan, I mean…

Don’t make me sad unnecessarily.

Brother Balan...

There’s no one to help…

After father’s death, our situation worsened.

My mother even had to sell our house to educate me.

She believed I’ll turn my life around someday.

Do you know...

My mother now lives like an orphan in a distant relative’s house.

Like the prince in Arabian tales...

...she hopes I’ll arrive one day with bags of gold.

I’m fed up, brother.

I never dreamed of a bungalow or a car.

All I wanted was a small job...

To send some money to my aging mother... at least enough to buy medicinal oil.

That’s my only wish.

Go to bed.

Whatever it is, will deal with it in the morning.

I’ve starved. I've been forced out of my rented house.

But even then, I never begged anyone. You know?

I'm not rich, but I had some respect among these people becuase of that

Now, I’m giving that up.

This happened about 5–10 years ago.

I took a trip to Madhuranthakam and was returning late at night...

Since it was late, there were no vehicles on the road.

Mine was an old Landmaster, and its headlights were bright like the rising sun.

From a distance, I saw a Ford car smashed into pieces.

I stopped the car.

I saw someone struggling in a drainage ditch, bleeding heavily.

I pulled him out and put him in my car.

Drove at 100 mile speed to the general hospital. Got there in 10 minutes.

By then, he would’ve died, right?

Dasan, I don’t like the way he talks.

We’re going to meet that guy right now!

Yes, come in!

How are you, Balan?

I thought you’d forgotten this poor man.

Oh, God! I have so many liabilities.

Liabilities, for you?

As long as I’m here, don’t worry about that.

Who are they?

Forgive me if I’m disturbing you.

You tell the matter, Balan.

They're vey important to me.

Tell me.

I don’t have anyone else to turn to.

Is there a job for the two of them?

I assume you’re both educated.

I’ve completed B.Com.

First Class! And he's pre...

B. Sc... Pre-degree

Do you want to join today itself?

I ask because this Balan is very important to me.

At least now you’ve come to me for help.

That makes me happy.

This Dasan is very important to me.

I'm important to him as well.

Since Dasan is a commerce graduate, let him work in the accounts section.

Same for me.

For now, you can work in the godown.

When there’s a vacancy, you can join the office.

But that’ll be difficult.

It won’t be. You’re only qualified for that. Just obey the boss.

That'll do.

So, we’ll start tomorrow?

That’s your call.

Like before, finding a house for ₹30 per month is impossible.

Even huts now cost ₹150.

Why did you come this way, Balan brother?

They’re from Kerala and need a rental house.

They can’t pay an advance, but they’ll pay rent on time.

Is there any vacant house?

I’ll try.

Okay. He’ll show you.

If I stay with you anymore, my livelihood will be ruined. Please move.

Hey, Balan brother… wait. One minute.

I mean... What will be our salary there?

I don’t know any of that.

Maybe ₹1000–1500?

That won’t be enough.

You’ll get ₹5000, and your friend ₹4000.

Together, that’s ₹9000. Isn’t that enough?

Are you mad? You might get ₹500 max.

₹500? Yuck.

No one is forcing you to go!

No… I…

Brother, I don’t have any money for buying some food and new clothes.

Then with what did you come here?

A big stomach and wide mouth is all you have as your own, huh?

Yeah...

Take this. Go and eat!

He’s asking what kind of house we need.

It should be a good one.

One bedroom is not enough, right? -Never!

Two bedrooms then!

And a spacious hall for guests to sit.

Why not! And an attached bathroom...

What about a prayer room?

Prayer room, let it be! -Let it be!

The front of the house should look really nice.

a nice garden, and a car porch too.

So, a fully equipped house?

Exactly!

For these facilities you mentioned, the rent will be ₹2000 per month.

What?

₹2000?! -Heard that right.

That's a bit...

How much can you pay?

How about ₹1500?

A bit lower.

₹1000.

A bit more lower.

₹750.

A little more, come on.

₹500.

Yeah, no. Lower. Bit more.

Just tell me how much lower you want me to go?

Around...

Around...

₹150... ₹150 is fine.

₹150!

Two bedrooms? -Yeah

Garden?

A car porch?

Bathroom attached? A.C?

Prayer room? -Yeah, yeah!

All for ₹150? -Yeah

Come! I know the right place.

They're asking Rs.175 for this house.

I'll negotiate it down to Rs.150.

It's owned by one of my relatives.

It’s a very comfortable house... take a look.

(in tamil) Wow! What a beautiful house!

(in tamil) It's just the two of you, right? You can perform samayal here.

"Samayal"?

Oh.. you don't know Tamil very well, right?

"Samayal" means cooking

Then, what do they call the Malayalam word "Samayal" here?

What "Samayal"?

So you don't know Malayalam very well, huh?

What does it matter? Somehow, we’ll manage to live. That's all!

(in tamil) We’ve decided to build the hospital here for the people’s benefit.

This isn’t just my decision... the government is doing this for your health and welfare.

So what I’m saying is, these lands belong to the government.

The houses and huts built here earlier have no official deeds.

From now on, the government won’t allow unauthorized construction.

This land belongs to us now.

So, the people living here must vacate immediately.

He’s asking everyone to vacate, right?

Forget it! It will remain the same. Who’s going to leave?

Who’s that guy giving the speech?

He’s a big man. Has got big influence in the government.

Kovai Venkatesan!

Oh!

Will this Venkatesan cause any trouble?

No, I told you already.

Come, let’s meet the house owner.

Come on. Come.

I walked into the office with complete caution.

How will it affect you if the C.I.Ds overhear me talking to you?

You're a well respected businessman in the city.

No one would suspect you of being involved in narcotics.

Keep your voice down.

Can't even trust the walls these days.

Till we get rid of those C.I.Ds,

we need to be extra careful.

That I will take care!

Yes!

Hey go!

Come in!

Yes, Mr. Dasan!

I didn’t know what the job was, so I was waiting outside.

Oh, I see.

Ask the clerk from the Accounts section to come here.

Yes, sir.

This gentleman will help you, Ms. Radha.

He is B.Com... -First class

Take him and teach him.

Okay, Sir.

All the best. -Thank you. Thank you very much.

Yes?

See the figures on the left page.

What?

See the figures on the left page.

There are four columns. Column number one...

Audited figures for the latest financial year.

As on 31/12/1986.

Column number two...

Audited figures for the previous financial year.

That is 31/12/1985.

(in broken tamil) Are there no chairs here to sit?

Column number three... Profit Before Tax.

Column number four... Profit After Tax.

Women like her, who don't respect men should be....

Doesn't even have the courtesy to seat me. Arrogant!

Mister, if you speak inappropriately I will complain to the MD

Oh my... But I didn't even say anything

So you are a Malayali, huh?

I am sorry, sorry. You please continue, I will listen

You arrive at these figures from our Profit and Loss ledgers.

There are some previous...

Oh my... I’m sorry! I’m sorry!

Are you mad? Stupid!

Sorry...

Sigh...

I’ll ask the peon to take you to the storeroom. - Okay.

(in Tamil) Carry all these sacks to the truck.

“Mootta”? (bedbugs in Malayalam)

Yes, Moottai. (sacks in Tamil) What is this? A bedbug factory?

Oh, I see. So carrying loads is the job.

Balan! You cruel man!

What is all this, sir? -What all?

How did they reach our office?

What is the meaning of all this? -Who are you talking about?

The same C.I.D.s...

...dressed as Arabs at the shore,

and then in civilian wear with the police.

Where are they?

One is in our warehouse, carrying sacks.

The other one is in our office, checking files.

Oh my god!

They joined today.

Their aim is to infiltrate the office, gather information...

...and put me in prison.

No more delays.

From this evening, don’t take your eyes off them. - Sir.

Before dawn, their dead bodies should be in the streets.

Okay, Sir.

Let the C.I.D. wing understand that this is what will happen to those who move against me.

Hey, Vijayan. We need to move forward with a very good plan.

Let’s say, for breakfast... On Monday, we’ll have dosa.

On Tuesday, Puttu...

On Wednesday, Idli...

On Thursday... -“Dosa-puttu-idli.”

Why not have everything together?

I’ve stopped working like your slave.

Aren’t you a great officer? I’m just a porter.

Puttu or whatever, make it yourself and eat.

Your character is getting worse day by day.

I don’t need your character certificate.

Did you say anything about me to that fraud Balan?

I’ve also gone to college.

A pre-degree isn’t such a bad qualification.

“Dosa,” “Puttu,” “Idli”...

You’ll never amount to anything.

You’re so perfect, right? That’ll do.

(in Tamil) We are looking for a different house.

How long will you give this excuse?

Do you plan on wasting more of our time repeating this? - Right!

Isn’t that the girl from our office?

Which girl? -You come.

No need for your usual enthusiasm around women, Dasan.

Some fight is happening there, don’t...

(in Tamil) There’s no point talking about it anymore.

There are other families in this area.

I’m saying this so that they also know about it.

Come in, Mom.

What’s the problem? Shall I intervene and solve it?

Mom, come here.

(in Tamil) This is your last warning.

We will give you one month.

By then, you must vacate the house.

(in poor Tamil) Hey, hey, what’s the occasion?

Who the hell are you? -I stay at that house.

We’re warning you too.

We’re going to build a hospital here.

The house should be vacated in a month.

As if! We can’t vacate the house we’re renting.

It’s not possible.

Hey! What did you say?? What did you say?

(in poor Tamil) Whatever you say, we can’t vacate the house.

Trying to fight with women?

We’ve heard so many threats like this before.

Who are these guys?

(in Tamil) Hey! Do you know who Leader Kovai Venkatesan is?

Whoever he is, tell him his influence won’t work here.

“Him”?? Talk crap about the leader, and I’ll break your teeth!

Break them if you can!

(in Tamil) What’s happening? -I don’t know anything. Someone’s about to die.

There won’t be any more problems!

Those people don’t even hesitate to kill someone.

We… I’m not so bad either.

Don’t worry, ma’am.

Actually, what is the issue?

This whole area belongs to the government, it seems.

This man called Kovai Venkatesan...

...is actually a Malayali with a lot of influence in the government here.

They say he’s been authorized by the government to demolish these houses and build a hospital.

I have no peace of mind, son.

We should ask them to build us new houses.

Where else will we go?

I didn’t know you lived here.

Do you know him from before?

We’re staff at the same company.

You go wash and cook the rice.

This is Vijayan.

He’s a porter at our company’s warehouse.

What’s the rent for this house?

Rs. 200.

For our house, it’s 250.

Isn’t it 150?

It was, but they increased it now.

Who else lives here?

It’s just us two.

My house is near Thrissur.

I graduated with a first-class in B.Com.

How far did you study?

She studied a lot. Still learning...

I asked you to make the rice.

From now on, whatever the problem is, just let me know.

Your friend seems to be angry.

Nah...

Got some work in the kitchen.

For me? -No, us.

See you then...

Hey! I seriously despise your character, okay?

Then why don’t you divorce me?

You’re my roommate, not my master!

That’s what I’m saying... Roommate, not master.

Don’t try to rule me.

Wash the rice, wash the rice. Who the hell are you?

(mumbling) “Wash the rice.”

Wash the rice!

As soon as I get my salary, I’ll visit home.

Please don’t worry about me anymore.

Our bad times will soon turn around, mother.

Even though Madras is a big city...

The poor can live here at minimal cost.

When I come home,

you should come stay here with me.

Stay here with me for at least 10 days.

Right next to where we live,

there’s a Malayali family.

Over there...

There...

Who is it?

Open the door!

"Open the door," huh?

I’m coming from A.N. Traders. -What?

A.N. Traders.

Oh! -The boss wants both of you to meet him right now.

Why suddenly... at night?

He’s flying to America on an emergency tomorrow morning.

He’ll only return in a month.

He wants to meet all the staff and assign tasks before leaving.

Oh, I see...

I’ve brought a car to pick you up. -Really?

Hey!

Vijayan... Hey, wake up... Get up!

The boss has sent a car and asked us to go.

Come...

Come on.

Where’s the M.D.?

Huh?

Hello...

Why did they attack us?

Who were they?

(in poor Tamil) Hey brother, stop in... front of that... company.

Understood?

It hurts!

Here you go...

Yes, come in.

Why did you want to see us, sir?

That...

The thing is... A.N. Traders isn’t doing anything illegal.

What?

So... I was saying...

Sir, last night something big happened.

Some guy took us with him, saying you were calling us...

Then many people came and tried to kill us!

See all this?

Really? And then?

Then... luckily we escaped.

They must have realized by now that defeating you both isn't easy.

You've had plenty of training for this, right?

Training?

Sir...

'Sir' who?

I am an innocent man. Please don't misunderstand me for no reason

What are you saying, sir?

Sir this is us, Ramadasan... -Vijayan

We are employees at A.N. Traders

For now, merely assuming the role of employees, right?

Role? -We are employees in every sense of the word.

Union leaders had come...

They didn't like me giving you jobs without asking them

No, I'll tell them

Just give me one month's time

By then, I’ll make sure your problem is dealt with... permanently.

So after 2 months, we will be made permanent, right?

Yes, Permanent. Permanent!

So till then?

Until then...

No... before that, I’ll take care of your problem for good.

So for now we don't have a job?

Job...

Well in one way, I don't need to give you a job.

Sir, what wrong did we do?

Sir, this is... backstabbing!

Go away.

Sir, we have no other option.

Me neither.

They say, "Don’t give someone a taste of something they can’t have."

They also say, "Don’t bite the hand that feeds you."

I won’t let anyone bite my hand!

Oh my... Sir, we are not 'hand biters'!

I asked you to get out.

Don’t assume that we’ll give up because of this!

What all did he say? I didn’t understand anything.

"Where sinners go, it will be hell."

That’s all!

Yes, wherever you’ve come with me, it’s been hell for me.

Yeah, right...

Hey, isn’t that the Circle Inspector we met that day?

Come...

Good morning, sir.

Oh, good morning.

We don’t know who or why, sir.

See... See all this...

I will investigate.

We need police protection, sir.

I think this was a consequence of the drug bust that day.

Have you seen those guys again, who gave you the suitcase?

Where will we see them, sir?

We lost the only job we had...

What happened? -Nothing happened, we lost it.

Sir, could you please talk to the M.D. for us?

Where did you work?

Over there. -Over there.

Oh my...!

Oh my god!

Stop, stop, stop! Please listen to me...

Why are you simply beating me up?

What wrong did I do?

Bringing the car to an abandoned place and...

Just because you're strong, does that mean you can do whatever you want?

Who are those guys? -Who??

Those guys you helped get jobs at A.N. Traders... Who are they??

One of them is my native.

Other one? -I don't know that scoundrel!

You won't say, huh?

Only if I know, I can tell you

I will let you know who they are!

I've been telling him to go buy kerosene since 6 o'clock.

He didn't listen

Now he’s back, smiling...

"The shop is closed"

What will I do with him?

Isn't it too early for the shops to close? -They really closed, ma'am

At first, I also doubted

I went and looked

Don't know why, today all shops closed early...

Did you get fired from the job?

Nah...

Not fired...

Some Union issue...

Once it settles, I will be made permanent with a promotion.

That's not what I heard

Yeah... What you heard might be a little different.

But what I said is the reality

Anyway, It's not that difficult to get a new job here.

But... back to the kerosene problem...

That... This... I... had cut up all the vegetables for the curry

That's when this kerosene... thing... happened

Why twist your words so much? You need kerosene, That's all right?

If you understood, can't you give it to him?

I know right...

Are you looking for another job?

Where will I look?

Oh yes, I'm looking!

I am searching... I'm... B.Com first-class, afterall

Even M.Com first-class people are walking around jobless...

Exactly... But that is M.Com first-class... and this is B.Com...

That is... That's how it is... yeah..

I don't think the shops were closed

How do you know that?

Ma... Ma'am, I was thinking what a fool I am...

Actually I didn't come to get kerosene!

It was the grocery shop that was closed...

How can I cook rice without the rice grains?

I told him a thousand times!

Is there rice here?

As soon as the shop opens in the morning... I will return it..

Give him, dear

Sigh... Thinking what a fool I am...

So you don't need kerosene, right?

No need... But then...

Since you gave it to me, it wouldn’t be right to return it, right?

How many different companies and jobs have we tried...

Let's try in movies or something

Yeah, right!

Since I'm a little handsome, I might get a chance

But your situation is tough...

'Wanna try in movies,' huh?

Why you are laughing?

No, I liked your joke

I was being serious -Yeah, that's why I felt like laughing

If you keep pushing me, I'll start begging like crazy.

And if some fool gives me a chance,

you'll have to get my secretary's approval just to meet me!

If a situation like that comes up

At that moment, I will.... hang myself to death...

Then get ready to hang yourself!

From today, I am going to start trying...

Ok then... You walk ahead..

Even if you starve to death, your nature will never change...

Last night we pigged out on the rice that she gave.

I will just thank her and come back

Do whatever the hell you want!

The rest you'll see on the big screen!

Get Lost!

Where is your friend going?

Told him to buy kerosene and rice before the shop closes, right?

I wanted to say something to you...

No formalities needed -Yes,Yes

There is no need for that since we are so familiar...

Anyway.... to get a job here.... Which way should I go?

See, that way...

You are really funny.

I did not expect this much when I saw you first.

I didn't want to finish all my jokes as soon as we met.

So.... about what I said?

About what? -To get a job...

Could you recommend me somewhere?

I am BCom First Class, So...

Have you really studied in a college?

Why?

No, it's like you don't have confidence

You keep saying about this B. Com First Class...

Oh my... I swear on my father!

I am B.Com first class

Sir, excuse me

Where is the house of Malayalam Film Director IV Sasi??

Over there...

(Raagendu Kiranangal by S. Janaki)

What is it? -Who am I looking at?

You look exactly like in the movies!

Who are you?

I am a fan of you, Seema Ma'am

I have seen Avalude Raavukal 17 times

Similarly Arudam, Vartha, Anubhandham

In all these, you acting was wonderful

And?

Is Sasi Sir here?

What's the matter? -I... I want to act in movies.

Have you acted before?

If you ask like that... Yes.

Recently, I played an Arab.

In a movie?

Not in a movie, in real life... I mean in a play... a play!

Why don't you just continue acting like that?

Can you please tell Sasi Sir...

Where is he?

He's in Bharani (jar)

What? In a jar?

At Bharani Studio.

Start! -Running!

Action!

I don't think the culprit would be foolish enough to leave his pistol here after committing murder.

To have a fight with Azeez..

Cut! Cut!

What?

Slow down the movement, I’ll follow closely.

Okay.

Okay, Camera!

Jairam, I'll let you know of the trolley --Ok sir

Soman, I will zoom out. -Sir...

Jairam, widen the shot when the inspector enters. ... Okay, Sir.

Sir, I had gone to your house...

Soman, want a rehearsal?

No need. We'll go for a take.

Seema Ma'am said you’d be here.

What do you need? -A small chance to act.

Move there.

Hey! Get up, man.

I’ll act really well, Sir. -Who's stopping?

What role, Sir? -Sachi.

Let’s see. -Move aside!

Sir, don’t ignore newcomers.

Hey, What's this?

Everyone was once a newcomer

In Gayathri, Soman sir was a debutant.

Please tell him, Sir.

Agreed... But just let us take this scene.

Hey... -Come here.

Let’s take it. - Jairam!

I don't think the culprit would be foolish enough...

Move here! Move here!

What is this? Get him out of here.

The gun! The gun!

Sir!

Sir!

Sir... I’ve had enough, Sir. I’m fed up.

The police have decided to shoot on sight.

Shoot who? - Me!

One of the C.I.D officers chased me with a gun.

I’ve worked for you all this time, but I can’t do it anymore.

Varghese... if you too abandon me in this situation...

Pereira called from Goa.

There’s an offer for the biggest business deal of our lives.

Because of you, we lost the deal that day.

We need all goods delivered quickly.

We can’t afford to lose this deal.

They’ve already reached the hotel and our office. Where will we store the goods?

For once, let's handle it from here.

Brother Balan!

You bad omen... Have you come to get me killed?

What are you saying?

I was coming to your house.

No problem, just go straight, turn left, and the 7th house it is.

Not to see your house

I wanted to talk to you about something.

The beating from last time... it still hurts.

My dear Dasan

I haven’t hurt anyone. Don’t make me go through another beating.

This is from the father of two children.

Brother... What will I gain from hurting you?

Why can’t you understand that?

This much understanding is enough. -Not enough

Help me get back to work... -I won’t tell the boss.

There must be a reason you were fired.

No reason at all!

Honestly, brother...

I’m starving... I’m broke.

The blind and the lepers can beg and survive

Unfortunately, Puthiyapurakkal Narayankutty Nair's son has health and strength.

So, I can’t even beg.

Dasan...

Go eat something.

I didn’t come for money... The job...

I don’t want to go back to him. Let’s look for something else.

You take this... -No brother

I’m the one offering.

Not now. If needed, I’ll come for it later.

Mom said she hasn’t seen you all day.

Busy looking for a job? -No, nothing like that.

Where is the other guy?

Haven’t seen him for two days.

Didn’t you look for him?

He’s not a kid. Maybe he got a job.

So... do you have to cook for yourself?

Yeah... That’s the only problem now.

Mom took this when the postman came.

Seems like many people vacated their huts fearing Venkatesan..

Where’s this from?

What happened?

Nothing...

Noth... Nothing... just a small news.

My mother passed away.

Will someone send a letter for things like this?

Is it like he can show up after the funeral?

Poor child, how sad he must be.

It's his mother after all.

I don’t think he has any money.

He doesn’t even have anyone to comfort him.

I have some cash, maybe he needs it to go home.

You’re right, where will he get money from?

You give it to him.

You also come.

I can’t. I can’t see him like this.

How can you say that, mom? Let him feel some comfort.

Alright. You take it and come.

Son, don’t worry about not having money to go home.

You can get ready, Dasan.

It’s been 3 or 4 days since everything happened.

I have no one to go back to.

But still... your family.

I have no home, no family.

Why are you sitting in the dark?

Mom asked you to eat something.

Come...

I’m not hungry at all.

Mom said you have to eat.

Come, I need to take the utensils back.

I’m making things difficult for you, right?

In what way? Just bringing you food once?

Yeah right! It was really difficult.

We’re not that inhumane, okay?

Oh, no... not like that. -Then eat.

I’ve been thinking of bringing Mom here...

There’s no point worrying about it now, right?

My mother suffered a lot to see me succeed.

What to do? My fate isn’t good.

She stayed in a distant relative’s house.

They couldn't tell earlier because they didn't know my address

Two days ago, they found my address under my mother’s suitcase.

Nothing is under our control.

We can only watch as tragedies unfold.

My father died in an accident. He was a driver.

That morning, he left after taking his lunch from me.

He said he’d come back early to show me a movie.

But even after 11 PM, he hadn’t returned.

Then, an ambulance stopped in front of the house.

Even after many days, I couldn’t believe it.

When I wake up, I imagine him sitting on the verandah, calling my name.

After a while, I tried to move on.

Have to move on, right?

Sorry. I shouldn’t have said all this now.

I said it because I didn’t now how to make you feel better.

Where are you going this morning?

I was just standing here, not knowing where to go...

Saw that the door was locked.

You left early, huh? -Yeah

I felt uncomfortable just sitting at home...

Thought I’d call you for tea... but you had left.

That's also why I left.

I'd say, that’s very lame of you.

To be honest, for everyone who met me...

I’ve always been a burden.

That’s up to them to decide.

Maybe... -Not maybe, it is.

Then it is.

You have a lot of complexes, don’t you?

No, just one. Inferiority...

Inferior to everybody.

It’s not really a complex. Just the truth.

Who should I live for?

What should I live for? I don’t know...

That’s a horrible situation.

I don’t know if you can understand...

Not having a goal is the reason for all this.

Don’t say that.

My goal was my mother’s happiness...

That’s over now... Now, there’s nothing left.

Thinking like that is the problem.

I’m not just saying it. Why do you think you’re alone?

We’re all here, right?

But to give to those close to me...

I don’t have anything.

(in tamil) Where? - There itself...

"Wanted a graduate typist..."

Yes? - Leader has come...

Who?

Leader Kovai Venkatesan.

So? -Come.

I don’t want to see him.

It’s better if you go when he calls...

If not, will he cut my head off? Get lost, mister.

Boss, the young man isn’t coming.

What?

what?

(in tamil) You don’t know about me?

Aren't you a Malayali?

Talk in Malayalam. I know Malayalam.

Your goal is not a government hospital for the poor, right?

Private nursing home, right? For whom?

Even for a small fever, you’ll do a surgery and loot the people, right?

Brother, I’m a Malayali only.

Venkatesan from Palakkad

My rise from an ordinary venkatesan in Palakkad to Kovai Venkatesan wasn’t quick or easy.

It came by taking care of and getting rid of many people like you.

So vacate the house quietly... or else...

Nothing will happen.

Like how you became Kovai Venkatesan from an ordinary man from Palakkad...

Let me try too. Don't try to mess with me!

Is that so? No worries.

See... see you later.

What happened, boss?

He won’t vacate... Let’s go.

That venkatesan came, huh?

While I’m going crazy here, he’s here to build a hospital.

Then? -Then nothing

Why are you going crazy?

I don’t know what to do.

Don't know where to go.

How many days can I live without a job?

In the afternoon, your mother brought rice and curry to the room.

I felt like a patient stuck in bed.

There's no point in saying you dont have a job.

You should find one.

You seem to have false pride.

Me?

I have neither false pride nor regular pride.

I am not advising.

You'll see people shouting "bottle" on the street, carrying them around.

They do business with empty bottles.

Even that is a job, you know.

Think about it... even a rickshaw puller supports his family.

Is there a rule that says you must only do a white-collar job?

Nothing like that. I'm open to any job right now

Then don’t hesitate. Think about it.

Choose a job in mind.

If you want to start a small business...

I can even lend you some money.

You can pay it back with interest.

Brinjal... lady’s fingers... bitter gourd... Tomatoes... potatoes...

Tomatoes... brinjal... lady’s fingers... bitter gourd.

Tomatoes... lady’s fingers... bitter gourd... snake gourd... greens.

(in tamil) How much are the tomatoes? -Five rupees per kg.

Five rupees?

It was four rupees in the market yesterday.

No madam, these are pure tomatoes

That means?

That means "beautiful tomatoes" See these?

You see these drumsticks?

See this lady's fingers... onions...

See, look at these. Should I get you half a kilo?

Okay.

Tomatoes... bitter gourd... potatoes... snake gourd... spinach...

Dasan!

Das!

Hey Dasa

Hey! Vijayan! Where have you been?

I was around here.

When I went to the room today. I met that girl's mother.

I learned about your situation.

Just understand that good people don’t last long in this world.

Did you find a job yet?

Where would I find one?

Met a old gambling comrade from village

I stayed with him for a couple of days.

At least I didn’t have to worry about food.

Then he started to show annoyance.

No point blaming him, though.

He’s working at a tea stall, so I left.

Have you stopped your "B.Com" "first-class"?

What B.Com?

All that matters is surviving.

Has something started between you and her?

Hey, get lost.

He needs to know unnecessary things!

Vijayan, you try doing some job like this.

This job? Me?

Is that why I came from there to here?

Can I get half a kilo of onions?

You focus on your business. I’ll be at the room.

Give me some onions.

How much? -Half a kilo.

Plastic bucket!

Plastic goods, plastic items!

Plastic Bucket!

Buy Plastic items!

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

Mother is taking a bath.

Take this fish and put it in water.

Why did you buy this?

It’s not for you. I’m only making rice today.

If I prepare it, it won’t be good...

Keep it and come. I need to settle accounts with the boss.

Which boss? -Keep it and come

Hey, did you call me "Boss"?

What's the confusion? Not "Boss", more like "financier"

Business wasn’t bad.

But I’ve realized there’s tough competition in this field.

Even though I incurred a small loss...

I lowered the price to manage.

I’ll hand over today’s to you.

No need. You can give it to me later.

If I keep it, I’ll spend it.

You can't keep spending like that.

If you don't have anyone to question or guide you...

You’ll lose track of it all.

Who said there is no one?

There is?

Of course...

Not just for this, but for everything.

To scold me...

To guide me...

To keep me on the right path.

It's lucky to have someone like that.

Someone to share my troubles with.

I’m covered in dust and dirt.

Let me take a bath

Make a nice fish curry, okay?

♪ Oh, evening of May, what graces your lips? ♪

♪ Is it the radiance of my beloved’s bliss? ♪

♪ Oh, my darling! Tell me ♪

♪ You're a beauty descended from the sky ♪

♪ Oh, evening of May, what graces your lips? ♪

♪ Is it the radiance of my beloved’s bliss? ♪

♪ I took a lifetime of penance just to see you ♪

♪ Fallen flowers of the past bloom once more ♪

♪ I took a lifetime of penance just to see you ♪

♪ Fallen flowers of the past bloom once more ♪

♪ Your presence awakens a song at my core ♪

♪ Your presence awakens a song at my core ♪

♪ Joy fills my heart as I drink the divine ♪

♪ Oh, evening of May, what graces your lips? ♪

♪ Is it the radiance of my beloved’s bliss? ♪

♪ A butterfly rests on the vine in its dream ♪

♪ The river of love flows loud with its stream ♪

♪ A butterfly rests on the vine in its dream ♪

♪ The river of love flows loud with its stream ♪

♪ You’ve poured sweet honey into my soul ♪

♪ A touch of heaven that made me whole ♪

♪ You’ve poured sweet honey into my soul ♪

♪ A touch of heaven that made me whole ♪

♪ A garden of melodies adorned with blossoming joy ♪

♪ Oh, evening of May, what graces your lips? ♪

♪ Is it the radiance of my beloved’s bliss? ♪

♪ Oh, my darling! Tell me ♪

♪ You're a beauty descended from the sky ♪

♪ Oh, evening of May, what graces your lips? ♪

♪ Is it the radiance of my beloved’s bliss? ♪

She’s betraying on me while recieving salary from me, isn’t she?

Perhaps she didn’t realize he’s a C.I.D officer.

Whether she knows or not, it’s too risky to keep her in the office.

She could report all our plans every now and then

The only way is to fire her.

Yeah... that is the only way

Firing someone without prior notice raises questions!

He fired us that day, giving some vague reason.

We had considered organizing a strike...

...but we didn’t have enough experience to get the support of the other employees.

This situation is different.

Didn’t you ask him for an explanation?

I was too upset by the news.

I didn't feel like questioning him.

This is exactly why people turn into Naxalites.

You can’t blame Naxalites for chopping the heads of dictators like him.

Should I do something like that?

No need son, don’t cause any trouble.

It's needed! Trouble is needed!

Sometimes trouble is necessary to bring reformation!

I won’t let you go hungry. I’m earning, after all.

Still, I must confront Nambiar.

That's not needed.

Please! Don't try to stop me!

It’s not just for your sake, but for my own peace of mind... I have to confront him.

Please! Please!

Where are you headed?

He fired Radha from her job.

Why?

I’m going to find out.

You can’t stand it when she loses her job, huh?

But you don’t care that I’ve been unemployed all this time.

Right!

Ever since you met a fair-skinned girl, I don’t matter to you anymore.

Exactly! -What?

And I should stay jobless forever? -Yeah, exactly.

You have no sense of conscience.

I don't.

Dasan, I was your friend once.

You were.

So now I'm not?

No! -What?!

Bad workers blame their tools.

What?

It's an old English saying. -So?

To hide one's incompetence, blaming their own tools!

Blaming the pen for bad handwriting...

...or cursing the axe for not knowing how to chop a tree.

You need to find a job on your own!

You walked away, saying, “The rest you'll see on the screen.”

Then what happened?

You too Brutus?

Even you’re mocking me now, huh?

I’ve had enough. I'm going to take my life

Oh... Well it makes no difference to me.

It doesn't!

How did it go? -All the signals were correct

Forget the signals. Did you confirm the stuff... or is it underwear?

No sir, everything is in order.

We ensured the police and C.I.D couldn’t inspect anything at the beach.

Sir, tea...

Get lost, you!

Look at the time he’s bringing tea.

Periera is waiting at the Hotel.

Call him to come here immediately. -Alright, sir.

Oh my god!

Okay then!

Everything is disclosed!

There is no escape, we are nearing to our end!

Kunjuraman!

Sir, tea...

Oh, God! He’s brought tea again.

This isn’t about tea. A C.I.D officer is outside.

If asked, say we’re not here.

Take it. Go, go!

Come!

Where is he? - Who?

The owner of A.N. Traders.

Call him! I need to talk something!

Told me to say that no one is here.

As in? Even if he's inside, told you to say he isn’t here, right?

Not that. -Then?

He’s gone out.

I’ll sit inside then. -That you can’t!

How can you say that? I need to see him!

Whatever it is, you can't stand here!

Oh is it? I’m not allowed to sit inside or stand here? Oh!

Don't need anyone's permission to stand outside, right?

You don't.

Then I’ll stand here.

Varghese! -Sir...

Everything is falling apart.

Periera will come soon... everything down the drain.

We’ll use our last resort.

The car is in the front yard, right?

We’ll try to escape with this briefcase in the car.

How? The C.I.D is waiting outside.

That’s why I said 'last resort'!

We’ll drive the car at full speed.

Staying here with this briefcase is too risky.

That's right!

If we can escape from here...

...we’ll head straight to St. Thomas Mount

It's a deserted place. So we'll ask Periera to come there.

If we’re lucky, we can exchange the briefcase there.

Ok sir.

Sir! Nambiar sir!

Huh, he was in there?

Then why didn't he stop when I called?

Oh! He must’ve been scared that I would beat him.

Hello Mr. Periera! How are you?

Hello Mr. Nambiar!

Boss!

Oh my god! C.I.D! Escape!

Boss!

Start the car, quickly!

Boss!

Full speed!

About our job... Boss, just a minute...

About our job...

There is no escape for us!

They’re watching our every move.

To stop our car, they must’ve sent a wireless message.

It would be smarter to switch to another car.

But taking the briefcase home now is too risky.

There’s an old abadndoned mill nearby.

Venkateswara mills.

We can hide the briefcase there safely.

Let me tell you something. -What?

We can't survive if those C.I.D officers are kept alive.

They’re destroying all our plans.

Only one option left.

Bring Pawanayi from Bombay!

Pawanayi?

Yes! He’s a top professional hitman.

If we pay him, he’ll make them disappear without a trace.

No evidence left behind.

We’ll inform boss to get him here as soon as possible.

Pavanayi must come.

Hello Mr. Pawanayi! -Very nice to meet you.

Thank you. -I've heard a lot about you.

Mudhiraj Chettiyar is your friend, isn't he?

He's more than a friend.

He was my advisor in many ventures.

Be seated.

Thank you! -Did you see Mudhiraj recently?

Yes!

Last week, I went to Beirut for a killing

Even Chettiyar was on that flight.

Where in Kerala are you from?

The northern side.

Near Kanjangad, a small village called Ravaneswaram.

I fleed to Bombay in my youth.

How did a Kanjangad guy end up with the name "Pavanayi"?

My real name is P.V. Narayanan.

But the name "Narayanan" doesn't suit a murderer.

So, I modified it a bit and rebranded P.V. Narayanan to Pavanayi.

People shudder when they hear the name "Pavanayi."

Not just common folks...

Even the police and military fear me.

Well...

Let me be clear about one thing.

I can’t stay here for more than two days.

On the 20th, I committed a murder in Haryana.

Tell me your targets soon.

I’ll want to leave soon with the amount we discussed.

I don't think this murder is as easy as it may seem to us.

They’re C.I.Ds.

Two clever and strong C.I.Ds!

You just need to identify them...

You see... I'm a professional killer!

Look here.

I have all sorts of lethal weapons

Our native Malappuram Knife to...

...Ultra modern Machine gun

Or telescopic guns that shoot up to 5 km.

This is a bow and arrow. Used by Gurkha guerrillas.

Then materials to make bomb...

Even a time bomb system...

Just let me know your choice.

Whatever is in your arsenal... but act fast!

One of the C.I.Ds is disguised as a vegetable seller.

...pushing a cart.

Very good! I’ll plant a time bomb in that cart.

How?

♪ You are Malgoa in the group of mangoes ♪

♪ You are Malgoa in the group of mangoes ♪

What?

Please tell me this address.

This is... Uh...

This is... go straight...

Then, turn left.

Come again?

Go straight and turn left.

4th street from there.

You can see the name board.

Thanks a lot. -Okay

Dasan!

Oh! Brother Balan!

It's been a long time since we met.

What have you been?

No more excuses!

Not one, you need to kill two people.

That too... highly intelligent people.

I won’t repeat this mistake.

Like the Gurkha guerrillas of Darjeeling, Why don’t we use the bow and arrow I showed you?

You can use whatever crap!

Crap won't do!

Someone here in Tamil Nadu tried to attack a music director with a transistor bomb.

How about that?

I told you, there's no issue whatever crap you use!

Come back to me only after killing those two.

Okay!

I’m going to use the transistor bomb.

I'll meet you only after my successful operation!

Goodbye! -Bye.

Bloody shit! He didn’t switch it on!

We're screwed! He’s planning to pawn it off.

If the pawnbroker switches it on, a lot of trouble will follow.

He might even escape.

Somehow, we need to get it back.

At any cost! Go!

Sir!

Is this radio for sale?

What if it is?

I don’t need anyone’s consent to sell my own radio, do I?

What’s your price? -You want it?

How much will you give?

Whatever you ask. -What?!

Taxi!

Vijayan...

I don’t believe your story.

Finding a transistor in the middle of the road and all...

Tell the truth, you started stealing, didn't you?

Don’t eat that banana... give it back. I won’t earn any merit by feeding you!

Hey, Madras is a highly mysterious city.

Didn’t your vegetable cart burst in broad daylight? How did that happen?

Similarly, this transistor is another wonder. Got it?

What's that noise?

Let's see what's going on.

Sir, please don’t throw our things outside. We’ll vacate soon.

Dasan, dont! go! Stay here!

Hey, isn’t that Venkatesan?

Doesn’t matter... you come on. -Let's see!

What's the noise? -Dasan, I said, don’t...

You come with me! Let's see what the fuss is about!

I said no! -Move away!

Sir no! Sir, sir, sir!

Where will we go in this night?

Leave my hand!

Give us one week extension!

Yes sir, give us one week!

No, i have told you many times. -Sir this is injustice!

Go away!

What's going on here?

Dasan, don’t get involved unnecessarily.

You let go of my hand!

We can’t just stand by and watch.

Sir, please don’t break the things.

Vacate, or you won’t live to regret it.

Is it? Well, that's not going to happen Mr. Venkatesan!

Beat this rascal!

Beat this guy!

Mr. Venkatesan! No problem if you ask them to beat me...

But the first person to touch me, I’ll chop him down.

(in tamil) What did he say?

He said he’ll chop the first person to touch him.

Oh no, is it?

Anyone willing to die, come forward.

Hey, lazybones, beat him.

First, you beat him, then we'll follow.

Doesn't anyone have the courage?

You come, leader. First the leader should come!

What is your name? -Dasan! Ramdasan

From now on, Ramadasan is our leader!

Leader Ramdasan, Long Live!

What's the Circle Inspector doing on top of this?

Hey, these police matters are beyond our comprehension.

There may be many rooms in that...

...and they may be discussing something confidential.

They'll handle things like these in secret places, not in the main road.

Come!

Welcome, my boys!

Waiting for long?

Circle Inspector? -Yes, Yes, Yes.

I'm the one who sent the man dressed as a police officer to tell you that the inspector is calling.

Who are you?

A poor professional killer who lost his dignity because of you.

What?

I've easily assassinated many dangerous people.

But that day...

From the bomb placed in your cart...

and the transistor bomb, you escaped unbelievably!

So it was you who planted the bomb?

Hey, scoundrel! You ruined my livelihood!

I will punch your face. -Hit him!

Stop it.

Listen Boys...

These are some pretty deadly weapons...

From ultra-modern Bofors machines to our country knives, I have it all.

Hey, Dasan, who’s this nutcase?

Look man! I am no nutcase! I am Pavanayi.

A real professional killer!

I'm giving you a choice that I rarely offer my victims.

You can select your own weapon!

You want to die by bow and arrow?

Or bomb? Or just a pistol is enough?

Come on!

No?

I will select.

The Malappuram knife it is.

Pavanayi was fooling the police for years.

This death will shake the underworld!

It will bring relief to the people.

I can't believe this is true.

It's true, sir. Pavanayi is dead.

When I said I didn't believe it, I meant it in a figurative way.

We've done many good things for the department, haven't we?

Of course!

Then, can't you take us into the department?

I'm not joking.

To survive, we're not hesitating to become policemen too.

Whatever it is... this is a murder case.

Bail is required.

Sir, don't speak without conscience.

There's no one to bail us out.

If you want, hang us.

Don't get upset... Legal formalities...

No. I'll release you on my own risk.

Come when called...

If we don't die of starvation by then, we'll come.

...and Pavanayi is dead.

What all did he say?

Malapuram Knife, Machine gun, Bomb, to hell with everything!

I told you earlier, those C.I.Ds are dangerous.

I’m not sure if we can keep our business running.

Sir, tea...

Did I ask for tea, Kunjuraman?

Get lost!

Yesterday, Pereira called me.

He is scared.

But we need to exchange our goods, right?

When I insisted, Pereira agreed to come

We can do it at the same location where we’ve stashed the goods.

Pereira will come there.

Since it is a deserted place, there will be no problem, sir.

Everything is in God's hands

I’ll call Pereira again.

And tell him to come by next 15th.

I’ll talk to him personally. -Ok boss!

What man? Are you angry at me?

Why?

When I thought about it, it was indeed my mistake

If we evacuate so many people...

Where will they stay?

Caught up in building the hospital, I overlooked this.

Moreover, I was a bit arrogant myself.

You were an eye opener for me. Thanks a lot!

Thank you so much. Forgive me.

It's okay, sir. Great men like you shouldn’t apologize to me.

No... It's not like that... A mistake is mistake, no matter who does it!

I came here because we need to talk and decide on something important.

What thing?

We'll discuss it in detail.

When will you be available?

We...

We’re always available here.

You’re my friend. My dear brother.

And you’re the same to me.

Shall I leave?

Sir...

Since there’s no issue between us...

...may I ask you something? -Go on.

Come!

Do you think you could arrange a job for us...

So you both are jobless?

The job we had is down the drain, sir.

Oh! Why didn’t you tell me this sooner?

Nevermind. This Kovai Venkatesan will find you both a great job with really good pay.

Really good pay, as in...?

We’ll get at least Rs. 2,000?

I'll get you more than that.

In that case, could you find a job for three people?

Who’s the third person?

A girl from that house... poor people.

Oh! I see. Understood!

No, it’s not like that.

Alright, I’ll leave now.

I’ll let you know the time and place to discuss the matter.

We need to find a venue first, right?

You just inform us. We’ll come anytime, anywhere.

Okay then, I’ll go.

Don't forget about the job...

What a sweet man, right?

You only understand someone when you get close to them.

Right!

Why didn’t we meet this man earlier?

Everything happens in its own time, Dasan.

I’ll tell Radha she’s getting a job... she’ll be so happy.

Shall I come too?

Why?

I’m starving. If I get something to eat...

What a shameless person! Don’t you have any self-respect?

No. -Then, come.

I’ve lost my dignity, Babu.

I’m coming after meeting them.

Our locked factory, Venkateswara Mills...

I’ll call them to come there on the 15th.

Babu, gather some of our men.

There’s no other option but to eliminate them.

Will they really show up?

I spoke to them in way that they’ll come for sure.

By the 15th, before sunset, they must say goodbye to this world.

They should learn who this Venkatesan is! -Yes Boss!

Where is Mr. Nambiar? -He will come soon.

There's bodyguards, right?

Yes, so no need to worry.

He mentioned 'Venkateswara Mills,' right?

Yes.

I don't see anyone around. -They might show up soon.

Listen, no need to raise voice against him anymore...

Let Venkatesan build the hospital.

We’ll ask him to pay us some money.

For what? To cheat those poor people?

Hey, Venkatesan promised us jobs, didn't he?

Then why need money?

Greetings.

They arrived right on time.

Take them to the godown and finish them off.

Yes boss!

How are you brother?

Shall we head inside to start the discussion?

Okay.

Come on.

Who opened the godown?

Was it you?

Oh no, It wasn’t us.

Oh... my god!

Hey, those are the drug smugglers who took our briefcase!

Looks like the same people. -Right?

We're screwed, sir! Those C.I.Ds are coming!

And they’ve got backup.

What? -C.I.D! Escape!

What? You brought goons here to fight me?

I'll kill you both!

Finish him off!

Hey, give us back our briefcase!

Hit him!

Hey, you hit him first! -No, you go first!

You hit him! -You go first!

Why are they hitting each other?

Oh no!

Save me! Save me!

Sir, all our problems are inside this.

Help us atleast now, sir! -Arrest them!

Nadodikkattu (The nomad wind)