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[Young woman (V.O.), weeping] Please let me go, Shivu...

[Young woman (V.O.), happily] You are my life!

You’re the kind of man every girl dreams of.

[Man (V.O.)] Hey... Shivu... Shivu! Watch out! [Screams]

[MOVIE TITLE : LIFE TODAY]

Ganesh Bhatre...

the warehouse stock and the ledger accounts don't match up.

Why the discrepancy?

That's exactly why I called you here.

- Go ahead, tell me. - Instead of explaining,

let me just show you.

See it for yourself.

Hmm...

[Men in video] Hey! Hurry up.

Grab it.

- Move, move! - Ugh!

Hmm.

Pick it up. Come on, move it!

- Now do you see? - Hey!

Clear it out before the boss gets back. He’ll be here any minute.

You shameless thieves!

How could you rob the very house that puts food on your plate?!

If they had a shred of conscience,

would they pull a filthy stunt like this?

What to do now, Bhatre?

Hand them over to the cops,

A brutal beating and a jail cell will straighten them out.

Go on, call the police.

Hey! What are you staring at? Keep your head down!

You ungrateful traitors! what a disgrace!

Get in the jeep!

- Hey, accountant! - Come on, get in!

- I'll settle scores with you when I'm back! - Get in, you!

Hmph... We'll settle this at the station. Sit down!

Manga!

Where did she disappear to?

Hey, Manga!

How many times have I told you? Call me by my full name!

Or else, I swear--

Come on...

Your husband comes home exhausted,

and you can't even offer him coffee?

Not until you say my full name properly.

- So I have to address you properly first? - Yes.

- Man-ga-la... - Hmm?

[Both laugh softly]

There you go.

I thought she was inviting me to the bedroom…

turns out she just wanted her respect!

Any name sounds sweet when spoken with love, dear.

These little lovers' quarrels are what keep a marriage alive.

You silly woman...

Hey...

Where's Ammu!?

She's over at Kumud's place for a celebration!

She wants you to go and pick her up.

Oh, I see.

I was just about to call you, and here you are.

He left without even taking his coffee!

The moment it concerns his daughter,

nothing else in the world matters.

Hi, Monika. Where's Amrutha?

- She's upstairs. - Upstairs? Thanks.

[Gasps sharply]

Hmm...

Hey, your are here. Look your dad is calling.

Oh!

- Hello! - Ammu.

Dad, where are you?

I'm waiting just outside Kumud's house, sweetheart.

Oh, really?

You should've given me a heads-up, Dad.

I'm going to be a little late.

It's alright, dear. I'll wait.

Just give me five minutes, okay?

- Hurry up, then. - Okay, Dad.

[Singing in unison] Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

- Ugh! - [Singing in unison] Happy birthday to...

- Okay, smile! - ...you, Smitha!

Smitha, look over here!

- One more photo? - Okay.

[Both chuckle]

- Sorry to keep you, Dad. - It's fine, hop on.

I made you wait so long.

- I'm sorry, Dad. - Watch your step... Shall we?

Yes.

Ammu...

Why so quiet, dear? Are you exhausted?

Hmm... [Chuckles]

Not at all, Dad.

I was just daydreaming about my wedding.

Just say the word,

and I’ll make that dream a reality.

Dad, I was only joking!

I have other goals first.

You’ve broken your back to give me everything I ever wanted.

- Am I right? - Of course.

Now it's my turn to work hard...

and fulfill your wishes.

Marriage can wait.

Ammu, that dream of your wedding,

doesn't just belong to you, it's mine too.

Hmm.

Your mother and I have envisioned it even more than you have.

We don't want you to ever endure the hardships we had to face, dear.

My only wish in life is to see you happy and settled.

That's why I don't want a village boy for you, not a market trader, nor a farmer.

I want to marry you into a respectable, well-to-do family in Bangalore city.

That is my ultimate dream.

[Chuckles]

[Gasps]

- Dad... - Hmm.

Who are they?

They were serving time for their crimes.

I have no idea how they got out so soon.

We didn't have to break out, Ganesh!

We bought our way out.

Every drop of sweat and blood we saved up,

we traded it for freedom.

Thirty-eight blows for me, forty-three for him, and thirty-three for this guy.

That’s exactly how many times the cops booted us.

Now we’re here to return the favor, dear Ganesh.

Otherwise...

Tsk... tsk...

...the ledger won't balance, Mr. Accountant.

So...

I even bribed the police extravagantly to buy the exact same boots.

Take a good look!

Listen to me, this won't end well.

Your life is about to become a living hell.

- [Amrutha gasps fearfully] - [Chuckles evilly]

I was born in hell, accountant.

And today, I’m dragging you down with me! - No! Stop!

Don't you dare lay a finger on my dad! You'll regret it!

Oh? Then is it okay if I touch you instead, sweetheart?

- How dare you! You disgusting - I'll tear you apart!

Ooh... look at this little bird trying to hiss like a snake.

Ammu, get behind me!

- Let's see what you've got. - You absolute monster! [Screams]

[Ganesh fuming with rage]

You rascal! [Screams in agony]

[Gretchen screaming]

Who the hell do you think you are!?

Shiva!

Paramashiva!

This doesn't concern you. Stay out of it!

When a woman is in danger,

it becomes everyone's business.

What's your deal?

Did you show up to play savior for them?

A thousand injustices happen across this world every day.

We can't stop them all.

But if an atrocity happens right in front of my face,

I will not look away.

It's just not in my DNA.

Hey! It's the cops!

The police are here. Fall back, we’ll handle him later.

Run, guys! Let's go!

Who were those men?

Why are they targeting you?

They used to work at our market mandi.

I made sure they faced justice for their crimes.

That's why they hold a grudge.

Even the legal system struggles to break them.

How could you take them on?

He is cut from the same cloth as you.

He refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.

Listen, those are dangerous men.

Get home safely.

We will.

Thank you so much for your help.

Hmm.

That much money?!

Just how many tomatoes did you weigh?

Exactly what you asked for.

Drop it, tomatoes are expensive these days.

- What's the total? - 220 rupees.

I'm only paying this much. Keep the change, bye.

It's utterly impossible to haggle with women.

Shivu?

[Chuckles]

Hi, Shivu.

Hey... thanks again for yesterday.

Shivu, it's me Amrutha.

What's your problem?

Just leave me alone.

You saved our lives yesterday.

I just wanted to express my gratitude.

You already thanked me yesterday.

How many times are you going to repeat it?

Now, move along.

- But I just - What is it now?

Just walk away.

I tried to have a polite conversation,

and he completely snapped at me.

It's not like I proposed to him on the spot.

[Scoffs]

- Well, well... look who's talking to a girl!

- My man! - Cut it out!

Looks like you've fallen hard for that beauty.

Drop it.

She's not just a passing face she's special. You're totally smitten, aren't you?

- So, tell me everything. - Knock it off!

Girls are nothing but a distraction. We have real work to do. Let's move.

The one who holds the power doesn't use it.

The one willing to use it has no power.

- What's that supposed to mean? - Nothing, forget it. Let's go.

Mangi!

- Coming! - Dad, you're still not ready?

- Why are you running late? - I'm sorry, Dad...

Give me two minutes to get dressed.

You’re going to miss your morning lectures. Hurry up!

Ugh! Didn't I explicitly say I'd fetch it? Why did you bother?

Fine, just take it!

- Alright, go get ready. - Let it go, Mangi. Just move!

I’ve ironed your trousers and left them in the room.

And how many times do I have to tell you not to call me by that nickname?

Do it once more, and I’ll give you a taste of your own medicine

"Darkie."

It’s just an expression of my love, darling.

Oh, is that so? "Darling," my foot!

In all our years of marriage,

you haven't even bought me a simple gold chain.

Forget a chain not even a traditional necklace!

And the split-second I bring it up,

you conveniently go silent.

What choice do I have?

Our daughter has reached marriageable age now.

Just calculating the wedding expenses keeps me up at night.

Life is always an uphill battle. Through all these decades...

couldn't you manage one token of appreciation for me?

You're all talk and no action.

Between you and that lazy neighbor.

there's absolutely no difference.

Here, take your lunch!

- Why do you nag me constantly? - Hey, how much longer?

Hurry up!

I'm right here! Why do you keep shouting?

Oh brilliant, so now my normal voice sounds like shouting to you?

She never stops chattering. Let's go, sweetheart.

- Excuse me? Me? - No your loud mouth.

[Kisses]

- Oh, you little troublemaker! - Bye, Mom!

My precious girl.

Dad, whenever I ask you for something,

you grant it without hesitation.

But whenever Mom asks, why do you always refuse?

Because you are my daughter.

She is someone else's daughter. That's why.

[Chuckles]

Be serious for a second, Dad.

You were planning to buy gold bangles for my wedding.

Instead of that,

why don't you surprise Mom with a necklace?

Ammu... even if I went out and bought it today,

she would still lecture me.

Why's that?

Because...

she’ll argue that our daughter's wedding is right around the corner.

She'd ask why I'm wasting money on her now.

That's not true, Dad.

Mom has her own quiet dreams, too.

Before marriage, a person has a million selfish wishes.

But after marriage, they distill into just

one that their children live a blessed life.

That is the nature of every parent. You won't grasp it right now.

One day, when you get married and have children of your own,

you'll understand completely.

Alright, alright, I get it!

Point taken, Dad.

Watch your step getting down, dear.

I will, Dad.

What time will you come to pick me up?

Just ring me when your classes end, and I’ll head straight over, okay?

- Stay safe, dear. - You too, Dad.

- Bye! - Bye!

The bus is here.

Okay, let's move.

Come on! Hurry up and board!

- You take that side, I'll sit here. - Perfect.

Move down the aisle!

Look, it's Shivu.

Let me take a picture.

Tsk.

What a thug.

[Groans]

Stand up. Vacate the seat for the ladies.

Listen old lady,

these strong legs can handle standing up just fine.

Where are your manners? Get up right now!

I paid for my ticket.

I'll sit where I want.

Who the hell are you to question me?

- Conductor...! - You better shut your mouth!

What's the commotion back there?

Women travel for free anyway, don't they?

Yes, they do.

Ma'am, you sit down and get comfortable.

Nobody has the right to challenge you.

Hey old lady, he's the real 'woman' here anyway.

Who asked for your input?

When it comes to shameless punks like you...

I am the one who humbles them. Get the hell up!

Step outside!

You have no idea who you're messing with.

You're going to pay for this.

You wanted a ladies' seat so badly? You enjoy harassing women, right?

Go ahead, ladies! Give him what he deserves! Teach this creep a lesson!

[Crowd clamoring]

Brother, please stop! I'm sorry, I beg you.

Don't you have a mother or a sister at home?

- Ugh... stop hitting me! - Is this how you treat women?

If you ever harass another girl, I will

strip you naked and beat you to a pulp.

- Understood?! Now get lost! Run! - Yes, brother! I'm going!

Get the hell out of here!

- What's your problem, man? - Just back off, buddy!

- Let's get moving! - Come on, let's go!

Buddy, did that lowlife get standard structural treatment?!

After the thrashing and the threat I gave him,

he won't dare look at a woman again.

- Let's head back. - Man, I missed out!

I would have thrown a few solid punches too.

Why did you bench me?

Think about it, brother.

We can't shadow your sister twenty-four hours a day.

If he recognized your face, he could have targeted her for revenge later.

Wow, you've got a brilliant mind!

Just like an onion peel back one layer, and there's another.

I know exactly why you're smiling like that.

Oh yeah?

What do you know?

You're in love with Shiva.

What?! No, no way!

What are you talking about?

It's... it's nothing like that.

You can deny it all you want,

but your heart is giving you away.

At first, I thought you just liked him because he saved you.

But the way you looked at him today...

now I'm certain.

Really?

But he's always fighting.

How could I fall for a rowdy guy like him?

He fights, sure, but he's no thug.

Yesterday, he stood up for you.

And today, he fought for his friend's sister.

What do you mean?

It wasn't about the older lady's seat.

That guy was harassing Jaggappa's sister, so Shiva stepped in.

Oh...

So you know him pretty well then?

I do. He's a genuinely good guy.

In fact, he's never even had a girlfriend.

And I happen to know a girl who's never had a boyfriend either...

until now!

[chuckles]

Isn't this Shivu's bike?

I thought he was a fighter.

Turns out, he's a welder.

People always want their things fixed, but they hate paying for it.

And what is this moth doing drawn to the flame?

Hmm...

Hi!

[screams in fear, groans]

Hey!

What did you do to her?!

I swear on my mother, I didn't touch her!

Look, if there's chemistry between you two, just talk it out and figure it out.

What?

It's love, brother!

Shut up and get back to work.

What do you need?

Um... I...

I just needed some water.

Did she just say she wants you?

Huh?

Hey, that's what it sounded like to me.

She wants water. Go give it to her.

Whatever she's thirsty for, she only wants it from you.

If I offer it to her, she'll probably choke on it.

A man who falls into a well can climb out.

But a man who falls into a girl's eyes?

He's done for.

Thanks.

That's enough. Just go.

[gasping in shock]

Hey, I didn't do anything!

- No, I... I missed the bus. - Does she have a screaming problem or something?

Oh look, it's leaving.

[whistling]

What am I supposed to do now?

- Hmm. - [smirks] Hmm.

Here, take it. Thank you so much.

[chuckles]

[romantic music playing]

[music continues on TV]

[gasps]

Hmm...

- Dad? - Yes, dear?

You know that guy from the welding shop?

Who?

The one who saved us that day. Shiva...

Oh, that Shiva.

What about him?

Oh, nothing, Dad. He didn't do anything.

I was just wondering...

Is that so?

Why don't you try befriending him?

- Me? Befriend him? - Yeah.

- Why should I? - Why not?

Why?

He protected you that day, remember?

If you get to know him and get close,

and if he drops by the house every now and then,

you'll always have someone watching your back, Dad.

[smirks]

Who in this town would dare lay a finger on me?

Well, they managed to do it just the other day, Dad.

[clears throat]

Look,

when you go to the temple, they offer you the holy flame.

You take the blessing and go home.

You don't try to walk away with the whole plate.

Understand? Now go focus on your work.

- Fine. - Kids these days...

Always trying to lecture their own fathers.

Ugh, it's her again. Same girl, same eyes.

- What does she want? - Go ask. Maybe she needs water again.

[clicks tongue]

What is it?

What is your problem?

Stop coming by every day making up poor excuses.

It's better if girls keep their distance from guys like me.

Otherwise, people tongue will start wagging about us.

Is that what you want?

Look, miss, whether butter falls on fire...

or fire falls on butter,

it's always the butter that melts.

Get it?

- What will it take to make you shut up? - Hand me that screwdriver.

Mind your business.

What do you want?

I didn't come here to bother you.

Those thugs you beat up the other day...

they're standing right by the bus stop. And...

Hey there, sweetheart.

Look at her, hissing like a cobra. [chuckles]

Looks like this college girl isn't falling for my charms.

Hey, gorgeous!

Did I ask you to come over and hug me?

- Idiot. - Hey, my little parrot!

I'm really scared.

If I tell my parents, they'll get worried and stop letting me go to college.

So... could you please come with me?

First, get out of here.

Hey, look.

Well, look at that. The little parrot brought her eagle.

Hey, let's go.

Not bad...

my guy has got some serious style.

Hmm...

Thanks.

Don't come back to the shop anymore.

Okay.

I'll be right here every day until your bus arrives and you're safely on it.

Okay.

[melodic vocals]

" Like moonlight spilling across... "

" ...the courtyard... "

" You bring a thousand joys... "

" ...into my world... "

" There are no words to say what I feel... "

" My eyes say it all. "

" It’s you, only you, I see In the endless blue sky. "

" Wherever I go, whether I sit or stand... It feels like you’re right beside me. "

" It’s you, only you, I see here... In those deep blue eyes. "

" In my walk, my words, my smile, my happiness, You have become a part of me. "

" Since the moment I saw you... "

" Look a pimple on my cheek, "

" like a little ornament. "

" From now on, all my tomorrows... "

" I will tie them up and place them safely in your hands. "

" They are yours now. "

" You opened the door to a world of dreams... " - Oh! Why, dear?

" My dear, my heart bows to you. "

" There are no words to say what I feel... " - Hello!

" My eyes say it all. "

" It’s you, only you, I see In the endless blue sky. "

" Wherever I go, whether I sit or stand, It feels like you’re right beside me. "

" It’s you, only you, I see here, In those deep blue eyes. "

" In my walk, my words, my smile, my happiness, You have become a part of me. "

" The evening sky blushes crimson... "

" The breeze carries your fragrance. "

" I’m intoxicated by you. "

" Even your silence feels so sweet... "

" Your presence is everywhere. "

" My heart is spellbound. "

" A joy beyond measure flows through me... "

" Words fall short to praise you, my love. "

" Wait for me I’ll walk beside you, "

" through a hundred miles of life. "

" It’s you, only you, I see In the endless blue sky. "

" Wherever I go, whether I sit or stand, It feels like you’re right beside me. "

" It’s you, only you, I see here, In those deep blue eyes. "

" In my walk, my words, my smile, my happiness, You have become a part of me. "

[melodic vocalization fades]

[priest chanting in Sanskrit]

I've watched you grow up ever since you were a child.

Whether others show up or not, you never miss a day here.

For an orphan like me,

who else is there but the Almighty, Swami?

No one is truly an orphan, my boy.

The divine parents, Parvati and Shiva, watch over all creation.

Guruji, when do you think he'll finally get married and settle down?

It will happen very soon.

He'll find a wonderful girl and get married.

That's all we could ever wish for.

Hey, look, they're here!

Hmm!

Let's hope the high priest's blessing comes true.

- Go on, tell him. - No.

- Just go! Okay, wait here. - [muttering]

I never imagined the blessings would manifest this quickly.

Amrutha wants to talk to you.

[mumbling]

- [clicks tongue] What does she want? - How would I know?

Hey, this is none of your business. Step aside.

- Aside? - Yeah.

I was just about to tell you to get lost anyway. Come on.

Yes, go on.

What did you want to tell me?

[Stammering]

I love you! -[Gasps]

I love you.

- You love me? [smirks] - Yes.

A sweet girl like you...

if you said those words to any other guy,

he'd be ready to marry you in the blink of an eye.

But you...

To an orphan who doesn't even know what love means.

proposing your love.

Maybe because I saved your father and protected you for a few days,

you've confused your feelings.

But that isn't love. That's just gratitude.

You came to the temple. Now pray for a good life and move on.

Shiva...

Shiva...

Shiva!

Is that seriously how he washes clothes?

Well, at least that's one less chore for me to worry about.

[chuckles]

Ow... ow!

Why is he calling me so many times?

It's like he has nothing better to do.

- Hey! Hey! You? - [screams]

Why did you lock the door? Open it right now!

If someone comes by and catches us like this...

[clicks tongue] Won't they get the wrong idea?

Of course they'll get the wrong idea with the door locked!

Open it first!

Let them think whatever they want. So what?

- Every single time I try to talk to you... - Damn it!

...you just bolt.

That's exactly why I locked it.

Don't talk nonsense.

I need to take a bath, so just get out!

What? Do you expect me to bathe you now too?

Wow... you've got some nerve!

When did I ever say that? Don't make a scene. Just go outside.

Why are you panicking like this?

Forget it.

Clearly, you're not going to do anything.

Fine, I'll do it myself.

I am not that kind of man.

Hmm.

I don't give up that easily.

What do you want from me now?

Listen to me. Today, one way or another, this needs to be settled.

This is a matter of life and death for me.

We need to have a proper talk about this.

Meet me at Kavigal Ghat this evening. No excuses!

And if I don't show up?

Listen closely. Today, either our life together begins.

or my life ends right there.

If you don't come to Kavigal Ghat this evening...

What will you do?

- Oh no! Help! Someone help me! - Hey!

- Brother! Hey, brother! - [gasps in shock]

I kept calling, but you didn't answer.

- So... you'll be there, right? - Why isn't he opening the door? Brother!

Brother!

- Yeah. - Open the door, man!

- Okay. - Hey, brother! What on earth are you doing in there?

- [smirks] - Hey!

Ugh, it's that same girl again.

Those exact same eyes.

[chuckles]

What is this surpirse?!

Brother, something is definitely going on here.

- Right under my nose! Brother! - Whoa, whoa, slow down!

What is wrong with you? You've completely lost it.

- You've thrown away the last shred of your dignity! - Shut up! Just come on.

She wants to start a life today...

I'll end it today itself.

Helping someone selflessly is the true mark of humanity.

Welcome to my heart!

Get home safely.

To be given that kind of closeness, yet never once crossing the line...

that shows true strength of character.

I am not that kind of man.

You are my entire life!

You have every quality a girl could ever dream of.

Just go.

I only tried to talk to him, and he completely snapped.

Come on, smile a little. You look handsome.

[chuckles]

Amrutha...

I came here tonight intending to scold you.

But...

That someone like me could ever receive this much love,

I have never imagined.

Amrutha, I promise to keep your love...

safely locked inside my heart.

[weeping]

I love you, Amrutha. I love you.

[romantic melodic vocals]

" For the earth and sky, there is only one sun. "

" and for the starry night, there is only one moon. "

" Just one, only one, Every heart seeks that single soul. "

" One to stand beside you in every story. "

" When two souls finally embrace, they become one. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "

" I am the only one, the chosen one, The one destined to love you is me. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "

[romantic rhythmic vocals]

" You’re the reason for my smiles, and for my tears too. "

" Every breath I take carries your name beside it. "

" One to sing with, one to walk beside. "

" In the ocean of my heart, every wave is you. "

" Just one, only one, The one who enters your heart. "

" Just two, only two, The eyes that truly understand that heart. "

" When two souls finally embrace, they become one. "

[romantic rhythmic vocals]

" To listen to my thoughts, to share what's in my heart. "

" I need a friend as precious as life itself. "

" To love completely and confess my feelings. "

" A single lifelong companion is enough. "

" Just one, only one, Everyone has that special someone. "

" Just two, only two, It takes two to share a feeling. "

" When two souls finally embrace, they become one. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "

" I am the only one, the chosen one. The one destined to love you is me. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "

" I am the only one, the chosen one. The one destined to love you is me. "

They say stolen fruit tastes the sweetest...

and a secret love does too.

I used to hear that phrase all the time.

Now I know it's completely true.

Well, you might be enjoying this, but I'm terrified.

Why should you be scared?

I'm the one sneaking out of the house just to catch a glimpse of you,

not you.

I can’t stand being away from you anymore.

Let’s get married soon.

And what exactly are you going to do once we're married?

Hmm...

Once we tie the knot...

I’ll give you a little Shiva, just like you.

And then we’ll spend our lives happily together.

Dream seems serene.

First, let's figure out how you're going to convince your parents.

Hey, don't talk like that, okay?

Listen, let me get through my exams first.

I’ll find a way to convince them

even if I have to stage a protest or go on a hunger strike.

I’ll make them agree, trust me.

You just focus on not worrying.

Okay.

[both chuckling]

My sweet darling.

[Humming a tune]

Ammu, where were you?

College, Mom.

Today is Saturday,

You’ve never been this late before.

Exams are around the corner. We had special classes, Mom.

- Hi, Dad! - Hey, dear.

- Wait, I need to talk to you - Uh,

- Listen, - Mom, I'm in a hurry.

- Hey! - [Sighs]

- Listen, - What is it?

Lately, she seems to be floating,

more than walking.

- Have you noticed? - Oh, come on,

You know how our daughter is.

Oh God! how do I make him understand?

I don’t know why, but something feels off,

They say the heart senses what the eyes miss.

Come on, you know our daughter.

Hey, listen to me,

We must protect our little girl until she grows up.

One careless moment, and a predator could be lurking anywhere.

Come on, you know our daughter.

[Groans in frustration]

I don’t even know how to explain it to you,

It’s like playing a flute to a buffalo!

For everything, your only response is, "You know our daughter!"

[Sighs heavily]

Dad, you know that guy from the welding shop?

Yeah.

Why don't you become friends with him?

Hmm,

My guy is great and all,

but he has zero sense of timing.

He doesn't even know you shouldn't keep a girl waiting.

Hmm.

Ammu, I'm on my way. My bike broke down.

I borrowed a friend's bike. I'll be there in two minutes.

If you aren't here in two minutes,

instead of a romance, you'll be starring in an action movie!

- Got it? - Okay, I'm coming!

[Chuckles]

Teasing the guy who loves you is honestly so much fun.

Poor guy, he gets so scared that he starts stammering.

[Chuckles]

Boss, it's the girl.

Damn, what are these goons doing here?

Hey!

[Muttering]

Hmm.

- Bro! [Chuckles] - Come here, just give us five minutes.

[Laughs]

Better to keep my distance from them. - [Chuckles]

Hi!

"Hi," is it, my foot!

Do you have any idea how terrified I was, waiting here all alone?

Hey, don't get upset. I'm here now, right?

Come on, we're getting late for the movie.

Remove the hand! You just don't get it,

Do you know how suffocating it is for a girl to stand alone around these creeps?

Why? Did something happen?

Those local goons you thrashed the other day,

they're standing right over there.

They've been passing non-stop comments,

completely disgusting stuff.

Come inside,

- Did you get our tickets? - Forget it. Let's just leave.

- Hello, bhai. Here are your tickets. - Thanks, bro.

It's ok.

You head inside. I'll grab the popcorn and join you in two minutes.

- Okay! - Hmm.

Oh, so you want movie tickets, do you?

If I hand you a ticket today,

it won't be for the cinema hall,

it'll be a one-way ticket to the graveyard!

Hey, action hero!

Before you romance the heroine,

you need to deal with the villains first!

How many times do I have to teach you the same lesson?

What's your problem, man?

Hey, didn't I tell you before? A fisherman always returns,

to pull in his catch.

Our patience finally paid off today.

So, lover boy,

it looks like you're having a great time with old man Bhatt's daughter?

Shut up!

If you utter another word about her, I will literally slaughter you.

You think you can keep the prize to yourself and leave the scraps for us?

Listen to me,

If you want to kill a snake, you crush its head.

But you only stepped on its tail,

and now it's going to hunt you down.

I'm not the one trying to get back at you, brother.

Your real enemy is someone else entirely.

I'll put in a word with our boss and get you guys your old jobs back.

I'll even recover the money the police extorted from you.

But in return,

you have to do a small job for me first.

[Chuckles]

[Laughs]

Mark my words,

If he agrees to stay far away from my daughter, well and good.

Otherwise, ensure he doesn't breathe another day.

The man you saved that day…

he’s the one who hired me to kill you.

It’s not my fault.

please let me go, brother.

[Groans in pain]

You took so long for popcorn…

a whole fight scene is over.

- T-That-- - Enough!

Don’t say anything. Just watch the movie.

Hey...

why are you looking at me instead of the screen?

Love struck?

Hmm...

Every movie has boring scenes…

We'll make a good use of it, hmm?

So… what’s your dad like?

What do you mean?

Is he a good man or a bad one?

Doesn’t he know what’s right and what’s a crime?

Wait…

my father is like God to me.

Even I never speak about him like that.

Who are you to judge him?

Don’t talk about him that way.

I don’t like it.

My dad is so great!

Not every “great man” fits everywhere.

What are you getting at?

You won’t understand now. Just watch the movie.

Hey, sorry! I didn’t notice…

are you okay?

It's okay.

Excuse me… where’s Kaveri Guest House?

I love nature.

I usually travel without planning.

So when I come here, I need a place to stay.

Okay...

Turn right at the circle it’s a little further down.

Thank you.

Mom, I found your daughter-in-law!

Daughter-in-law? Who?

I don’t know who she is yet… I’ll find out and tell you.

But, if I marry, it’ll be her.

The girl we were looking for it’s her.

Do one thing… bring Dad and come to Chikkamagaluru.

We’ll get married and take her home.

Okay, Mom?

- Bye. - Hemanth, listen...

- Ammu... - Ugh.

Sorry, Dad… The bus got delayed.

Give me two minutes I’ll freshen up and come back.

Ammu, wait. I need to speak with you.

Look at how time flies...

Only today do I realize how grown up my daughter has become.

Dad, why are you speaking like this?

Every father...

dreams that his daughter’s life will shine like gold.

But you seem intent on keeping company with rusted iron.

Dear!

Only I truly understand your dreams and your struggles.

When you told me you wanted to go on that college trip,

I personally verified every detail...

...before sending you off safely.

If I weigh things so carefully for a mere trip,

won’t I look out for your entire future?

My child...

Maybe you’re just infatuated with him--

with good hairstyle,

wears denim,

his looks, his bike, his attitude.

I understand...

that’s completely natural at your age.

But the vision needed to judge life,

requires maturity.

Don’t ruin your entire future with one impulsive decision,

and shatter our family's peace as well.

- Dad! Please don't! - I'm begging you, beta.

Dad, please... get up. Dad, please don't do this!

Dad! Stop it, please. [Weeping continues]

I’ve said everything I possibly could...

If you still choose him, - No, Dad.

- then do whatever you want. Go, marry him! - Dad, please listen to me!

[Weeping continues]

Dad! I will do exactly as you say!

[Sobbing]

Honestly, it's better if you listen to your father.

Yes!

I was the one who used to say Shiva would be a perfect match for you.

But that was a different time, today I say no to you.

things have completely changed now.

Just because circumstances change...

...should we compromise on our ideals too?

Don't be so stubborn.

Look at the sky in the evening.

See how the colors change with every passing second?

Life operates the exact same way.

You're incredibly fortunate!

He literally fell at your feet and pleaded with you.

Such a loving father, isn't it?!

But Shiva loves me with the same intensity, right?

True, romantic love is always built on expectations and trade-offs.

But a father's devotion is entirely selfless.

I'm slowly beginning to realize that...

...and that's precisely why it stings so much.

I expected Dad to fly into a rage, curse at me, or even hit me.

I was fully prepared to stage a hunger strike just to win him over.

But he held my feet instead...

I can’t look him in the eye.

Calm down!

When you're in love, you have to brave these storms.

We’ll figure something out.

We’ll eventually win him over.

[Weeping] Even then--

it kills me inside to think...

...that my own father fell at my feet and begged.

- Calm down... don’t cry. - [Sobbing]

We’ll handle this.

Everything will work out, okay?

[Clears throat]

Amrutha...

Can I talk to you for a couple of minutes?

I’m really sorry for sending over a marriage proposal without asking you first.

You may find it difficult to accept me without knowing me first.

But I want to tell you one thing with absolute honesty.

My life used to move at two hundred kilometers an hour,

but the moment I saw you, everything shifted into slow motion.

And for my world to feel right again,

I need you by my side.

I'm not forcing you into a decision.

Take all the time you need...

...and get to know me.

If you feel a spark, we can take things forward.

Please!

I'll be waiting for your answer.

I trust that you won’t disappoint me.

See you.

Bye, Uncle. Bye, Aunty.

- Bye, beta. Safe travels! - Take care, son.

The boy looks like a total hero.

Just as we prayed, we've found an exceptional family.

Damn!

Amrutha, you’ve hit the absolute jackpot!

He’s the son of a top industrialist from Bangalore,

worth thousands of crores!

And he came here specifically looking for you.

Just say yes and marry him.

Forget about that welder boy.

Are you wondering why I’m changing my tune now,

after previously backing Shiva?

Look, life gives you three tiers

good, better, and best.

Shiva was a good choice.

But this guy,

He’s the absolute best! Don't let this slip away.

[Clears throat] Oh, your dad is here. Catch you later, bye!

My child.

Even if we searched the whole world, we wouldn't find a match this perfect.

It is your sheer good fortune that has brought him to our doorstep.

The boy who wants to marry you is immensely wealthy.

his family is worth hundreds of crores.

But far more importantly,

they are highly respected, cultured people.

I always dreamed that my daughter would live like a queen.

But if you accept this match, you will live like an empress.

Please, child! Agree to this marriage.

Dad, please!

Just give me some time.

Alright, dear.

Take your time.

But don't make the wrong choice.

I beg of you.

Shivu...

What's wrong with you?

You've stopped answering my calls and messages entirely.

Are you okay?

Ammu... is something wrong?

[Through tears] You're what's wrong.

[Gasping for breath]

Hey, tell me what happened.

I don't know anymore.

I don't know what to do.

I don't even know what I'm doing anymore

or what's going to become of my life.

[Sobbing]

I can't even tell who matters more to me, Shiva!

The father who gave me life is important,

or you, the one I built all my future dreams around.

I'm tearing myself apart trying to choose between you two.

When I look at everything my parents have sacrificed for me,

our love suddenly feels incredibly selfish.

We only get one life.

Instead of breaking my family's heart and facing endless struggles with you...

I know it's better to just obey my father.

My dad...

he has chosen a well-established businessman for me to marry.

I want to move to Bangalore...

...and secure a better, stable future.

Please... just let me go, Shivu.

[Laughs bitterly]

[Laughs hysterically]

[Crying out in pain]

Amrutha!

Come on, please eat something.

[Mutters weekly] No.

Just take a single bite.

[Groans in frustration]

[Echoing] Shivu!

Come on! Let's move.

- Ammu! - Come quickly.

- Hey... Shivu... Shivu! Watch out! - [Screams]

[Sanskrit hymns being chanted]

Mangalyam thantunanena...

Strike up the wedding drums! Play the Gatti Mela!

What's wrong, Amrutha?

Ammu...

Mom, what is happening? ಅಮ್ಮಾ, ಏನಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ?

Amrutha...

- Why, Amrutha? - Uncle, what on earth is this?

- Ammu! What's wrong, child? - What is she doing?

She's probably just overwhelmed... Let me speak with her.

What is the meaning of this?

- What's happening here? - Amrutha!

Why? What's wrong?

- Amrutha! - Ammu!

- What is this? - What the hell!

[softly] Amrutha!

- Amrutha! - Shivu! Shivu!

Shivu...

...wake up!

I walked away from everything and everyone just for you.

Amrutha! [Gasps, exhales deeply]

I knew it!

I knew you'd come back to me.

- I love you, Amrutha! - I love you, Shivu!

Don’t ever leave me...

I can’t survive without you, Amrutha.

Amrutha...

I love you, Amrutha!

I love you, Amrutha.

- Amrutha... - Shivu...

- Shivu... Hey, Shivu! Wake up!

Amrutha!

Amrutha didn't show up?!

To hell with this love of yours!

You practically killed me for your precious Amrutha(!)

Where the hell is your Amrutha?!

She got married and getting ready for her wedding night!

No!

wherever she is, she will come back to me.

It’s impossible for her to erase me.

- Screw my life [groans in pain] - She's my Ammu!

God damn it!

She is not coming!

Get that through your head.

- Just lie down. Please! - No!

She's not coming back, Shivu.

Forget her.

No!

Pick up the pieces of your life.

Please, don't break down like this.

She will definitely come for me.

[Sanskrit hymns continue chanting]

My child.

The auspicious hour is here.

Look forward to the life ahead,

stop dwelling on what's gone.

[Sanskrit hymns continue chanting]

[Sanskrit hymns continue]

Play the Gatti Mela!

[Sanskrit chanting: Mangalyam thantunanena...]

[Gasps in awe] Look at your fortune!

In a single moment, you've married into massive wealth.

No matter how breathtaking the Taj Mahal appears,

at the end of the day, it is still a mausoleum.

It wasn’t built to celebrate living love...

...it was erected only after love had perished.

Come, dear.

You’re looking at this all wrong, Amrutha.

We women carry a thousand desires...

...but we are given very few real choices.

We pretend our worlds are whole, even when we are completely empty inside.

But in reality, you have everything right now.

Instead of mourning over a dead romance,

embrace your new reality and choose to be content.

That is true maturity.

Even when a child we give birth dies,

we lay them to rest, and life eventually moves on.

But that is not what is tormenting me.

Actively destroying the life we brought into this world ourselves,

That profound guilt!

It's completely consuming me.

I have to confront this reality.

I don’t know how far I will succeed,

but I am going to try with absolute sincerity.

Oh! Amrutha!

Come.

- [Smirks] - [Hesitates]

Let me take that... we can have it later.

Amrutha, why are you so tense?

What's making you so uneasy?

We are officially married now.

Relax and be comfortable.

Come here.

How long are we going to remain this shy?

Someone has to take the first step, right?

A...mmu...

- Amrutha. - Where on earth is he?!

- A-Amrutha... - Shivu!

- Oh, damn it! - Ammu...

Shivu!

- Shivu! - [Muttering incoherently]

What is wrong with you, Shiva?

Let go of the past. She is never coming back.

You need to move on.

- Come on... let's get out of here. - Back off!

- Get up... let's go! - Leave me alone!

Step aside!

[Rhythmic, melancholic beat begins]

" When a girl finds a decent guy "

" Girls completely shatters his world. "

" Wearing a sweet, innocent smile, she systematically digs a lover’s grave. "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" When a girl finds a decent guy, "

" she completely shatters his world. "

" she completely shatters his world. "

" Wearing a sweet, innocent smile, she systematically digs a lover’s grave. "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" Girl, why did I ever lose my heart to you? "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" Girl, why did I ever lose my heart to you? "

" If you were always going to settle for the match your father chose, "

" then why lead another guy on? "

" You put your faith in " " those who deceive you, "

" and abandon the one " " who genuinely cared. "

" You drive a perfectly sane man straight into madness. "

" Should I build a monument of you and erect it at a major intersection, "

" with an inscription reading, "Here stands a betrayer"? "

" Just like you effortlessly moved on, "

" I can't erase you from my mind. "

" I just can’t. I simply can't. "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" Girl, why did I ever lose my heart to you? "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" Girl, why did I ever lose my heart to you? "

" I loved you fiercely, more than my own breath. "

" Is this agony my only reward? "

" My friends, if there exists an antidote to wipe out memories of love, "

"please bring it to me. "

"Guys who lose in love frequently triumph in life. "

"So thank you for the lesson, girls! "

" But how do I survive without her by my side? "

" I cannot even comprehend it. "

" I can't. I simply can't. "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" Girl, why did I ever lose my heart to you? "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

" Girl, why did I ever lose my heart to you? "

" When a girl finds a decent guy, "

" Girls completely shatters his world. "

" Wearing a sweet, innocent smile, she systematically digs a lover’s grave. "

" Was your love just a facade designed to break me apart? "

- Amrutha. - Okay.

[Muttering]

- Wait. - Talk to him.

- Listen dear. - Hmm?

Can I ask you something?

The son who was ever absent...

the moment my son walked in and sat across from me,

I knew he had an agenda.

And you're here to get my stamp of approval on it.

Tell me... what's on your mind?

Look...

He is a married man now,

He has responsibilities to look after.

At least now,

shouldn’t you hand over a business for him to manage?

Look, Sharada,

to run a business, he must first learn.

And to learn, he needs to sweat it out.

Tell your son to first understand what it means to struggle.

Only then can we talk about running a business.

Dad, save your lectures!

I am utterly sick of hearing them.

Hemanth.

I am tired of repeating myself too.

But let me say it one final time.

Start at the bottom as a Regional Manager.

Then we will see what the future holds.

What?!

You expect me to work under someone else in our own company?

Ugh! No way in hell!

Mom, you were the one who told me,

get married, take up responsibility.

and then ask your father to set up a business.

So speak to him now!

Hold on, son!

How can you keep a married man,

sitting idle like a dependent child?

Whatever venture he wants to start just let him do it.

Look.

just because he got married,

I can throw in an extra lakh as pocket money.

I can't risk the livelihoods of thousands who rely on me and this company.

Fatherhood is one thing, business is another.

Get that straight first.

Give me a moment, I will talk to him.

- Listen to me... please - Uncle, your phone.

Dear!

Just hear me out for a second.

Hemanth...

you’ve only just married. Give it a little time.

I’ll find a way to bring him around.

Look, Mom...

Tell your husband not to poke his nose into the venture I'm setting up.

All he needs to do is provide the capital.

Tech start-ups are absolutely booming right now.

Do you have any idea how much revenue we can pull in?

But how would that old-school husband of yours comprehend any of this?

- It’s not what you thin - Drop it, Mom!

I only went ahead with this marriage because you practically forced me to.

I don’t care how you handle it,

just make him agree.

Otherwise, you're going to see a completely different side of me.

- Dammit! - Hemanth!

Hemanth, wait! Listen to me!

Oh goodness!

- Amrutha. - Hmm?

He is just incredibly frustrated,

that’s the only reason he lashed out like that.

Please don’t take it to heart, okay?

Ok.

Why are you so wound up?

You could actually listen to your father, right?

What he’s saying makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?

Hey!

Who the hell do you think you are to preach to me?

Know your place, the kitchen during the day, and the bedroom at night.

You have absolutely no right to interfere in my professional matters.

[Gasps]

I took a liking to you.

I wanted to marry you, so made you my wife.

My desire stands fulfilled.

[Sighs] Unbelievable!

I genuinely believed marrying you would secure my lifestyle.

But that absolute idiot, my father

- [Weeping softly] - [Grunts in sheer anger]

...has completely blindsided me to marriage.

Damn it!

How is your husband doing?

I don’t understand him at all.

His moods are unpredictable and erratic; he changes daily.

He is completely different at night compared to the morning.

I am completely at a loss as to what I should do.

Don’t overthink it, Amrutha.

A new pair of shoes always bites at first,

but apply a little coconut oil, and they soften right up.

Marriage works the exact same way.

No.

Something that wounds you from the start never truly becomes comfortable.

We simply grow numb to the pain over time.

You have a point.

As time goes by you will adapt to it too.

And then?

How is Shiva doing?

[singing song]

Shivu!

What is the meaning of this?

Jagappa!

Are decent guys never supposed to fall in love?

[Clicks tongue] Look, Amrutha...

First, get to the root of your husband’s erratic behavior.

Only then can you figure out how to navigate it.

Your future will stabilize. Take care, bye.

How are you holding up, Shivu?

[Muttering weakly]

Here, take this.

My head was completely messed up...

but this cleared it right up.

Thanks, babe.

- Hello? - Hey, baby...

I am incredibly sorry.

I was way too harsh on you this morning, wasn't I?

No, it's fine. Really.

Good.

That’s exactly what I expect from you.

Men deal with a mountain of professional stress.

Sometimes, they inevitably take it out on their wives.

An ideal wife understands that and accommodates it.

By the way,

there’s a cousins’ get-together this evening.

Get dressed. We’ll head out together.

- Bye. - Actually, I was making dinner for--

Hello?

[Exhales in frustration]

Hey, baby What's this?

You're not ready yet?

I am ready.

Look at me.

Are you heading to a party, or dressing up for a village festival?

Come on! Every setting has a dress code.

Not this.

Didn’t I buy you new outfits just the other day?

- Hmm. - Go wear one of those.

- Um That particular one? - Yeah.

I genuinely thought it was a nightgown.

[Laughs]

Gosh! Who even wears clothes at night, baby?

Go, move put that dress on.

Throw on some matching makeup and let's go.

- I'll go get ready too. - But if I wear that

it's incredibly revealing.

It’s supposed to be revealing, baby.

That is exactly how you dress for a party.

When people look at you,

they should burn with envy thinking, "Look at the stunner this guy scored!"

That's where the thrill is.

No.

I absolutely will not wear that dress.

And what you just said

is completely twisted.

When a woman steps out of her home,

she should command respect,

not invite unwanted attention.

I thought you were rotting at home,

so I tried taking you out to give you a change of pace.

And you have the nerve to lecture me?

How dare you!

I made it clear to you that day,

you need to adapt to my tastes and lifestyle.

This is your final warning.

If you talk back to me again

I swear I'll end you!

Do whatever the hell you want! Get lost!

[Sobbing]

[Group laughing and chattering]

- Hey, Hemanth. - Hmm?

You're newly married, yet you showed up solo?

- You should've brought your wife along. - Seriously, where is she?

I should have but let it be.

And that is precisely why you marry within your own social circle.

- Exactly. - Hey guys

it looks like Hemanth married some small-town girl.

[Group chuckling]

She probably has no concept of a lifestyle like ours.

- Spot on. - True.

If she actually came to a party, she'd feel completely out of her depth.

She'd probably get a massive inferiority complex.

Am I right, Hemanth?

[Group laughing]

Oh! Total silence.

- That means you're absolutely right! - Cheers to that!

They completely humiliated me.

[Grunts in frustration]

[Pounding the table in anger]

Oh, you're back?

I’ve been waiting up for you.

Shall we have dinner together?

I’ve already had drinks and eaten outside.

Who even asked you to wait up for me?

Do whatever you want just leave me alone!

[Reciting Annapoorna Ashtakam] Annapurne Sadapurne, Shankara Prana Vallabhe

Jnana Vairagya Siddhyartham, Bhiksham Dehi Cha Parvati.

Dear!

Why are you suddenly observing a fast?

Is it for some special ritual?

[Amrutha's thoughts] This fast, this sacred vow,

was supposed to be for marrying the man I actually loved.

- Did you say something, dear? - Huh!

No it's nothing!

I felt like I’ve put on a bit of weight lately,

so I’m just fasting to shed a few pounds.

My goodness, if that's the case, how many fasts should I be keeping then?

[Sighs internally]

It's him again he just keeps calling me relentlessly.

- Hello? - Hi, Ammu.

Hey!

What is this, Shivu?

You’ve been calling me literally every half hour.

It’s just that, Ammu

you've been fasting since morning, right?

I just wanted to make sure you finally ate something.

Didn't I tell you explicitly that I’d call you once my fast concluded?

- Yes, you did, but-- - Anyway

I am having my meal right now. Okay?

In that case, I will eat now as well.

I am absolutely starving.

Wait, why?!

- Were you keeping a fast too? - Naturally!

If you are staying hungry,

how could I possibly bring myself to eat?

In your happiness, your pain, and your hardships--

I hold an equal fifty percent stake, don’t I?

Alright, Shivu.

Thank you.

- Apologies, man. - For what?

I couldn’t make it to your wedding ceremony.

Please don't hold it against me.

Honestly, it's a good thing you skipped it.

Why, bro?

You sound incredibly bitter about getting married.

Is there trouble?

I anticipated a completely different life,

but reality is turning out to be a nightmare.

Your order, sir.

- Hmm. - Thank you, sir.

You know the kind of absolute stunners I’ve dated in my life.

You know exactly how many high-class girls used to throw themselves at me.

Yeah

And look at my fate now,

I went ahead and tied myself to a completely uncultured, zero-class nobody.

I tied myself to that uncultured nobody,

and completely tanked my life.

Bro! Calm down.

Look,

just because reality didn't match our expectations,

it doesn't mean we compromise on what we want.

We just find alternative avenues to get what we deserve.

- Hey Rays! Hi!

Talk about flawless timing, an absolute stunner just walked in.

- Hello! - Hi, Ria!

Hey!

[Chuckles]

- Hi. - Hi, Sam.

- How have you been? - I'm good. How about you?

Doing great, doing great.

Bro, meet my cousin, Ria.

- Hi. - And this is Hemanth.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Give him a hug, man. - Good to meet you. - Same here.

[Smirks and chuckles]

Come on, sit with us.

- Yeah, please do! - Yeah, sure.

- Come on, let's hit the floor! - Hey! No way!

[Club music playing in background]

Oh man! I am having a blast with you guys.

I honestly can't believe we hit it off so fast in such a short time.

Seriously.

And Sam, you know me, you know how much I live for the nightlife.

[Sam grunts in agreement]

Sam,

your boy here has already sprinted out of the gates.

He’s a stallion, ain't he?

- No wonder he moves fast. Let him live a little. - Yeah, you're not wrong.

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

Trying to get leverage on me or something?

You know what they say, the moments we cherish

should be locked away in our hearts,

and saved in our galleries too.

Is that so?

- You have a dirty mind. - Dirty mind, you say? [Chuckles]

Ria!

thank you for coming into my life.

Don’t mention it

You made a move, and I reciprocated.

To be honest, ever since I met you,

I finally feel like I’m genuinely alive again.

That's sweet, man.

I'm running a bit late, though. I should head out.

Let's catch up again soon.

I'm leaving.

Take

- Bye. - See ya.

[Shiva humming a melancholy tune]

Look,

no matter how many bottles you down like this.

she is never coming back.

You need to pick up the pieces of your life.

Nobody else is going to do it for you.

Listen to me.

The way we men revere the Almighty we believe in.

that is precisely how fiercely we love the woman we choose.

When the Almighty tests us with hardships,

do we just renounce our faith?

We don't, right? It’s no different here.

The girl I gave my heart to might have moved on.

but the love I poured into her remains intact right here.

Jaggappa.

just like I am incapable of erasing her for the rest of my days,

she can never truly forget me either.

Do you know why?

Because I was the absolute pioneer in her life.

I was her definitive first love.

And it doesn't stop there,

I was the very first man she ever envisioned a future with.

And I was the first one to ever hold her close.

Man!

Women are not as shallow as you make them out to be.

The things they once shared in absolute secrecy with you,

they eventually replicate openly with their spouses.

And you fools,

keep hitting the bottle and destroying your health over a past chapter.

Listen!

Wherever my girl is tonight, I hope she's thriving.

I love you, Amrutha!

Hey, Shivu.

The intensity with which you loved Amrutha,

as your brother, I hold that exact same regard for you.

For a girl,

watch you self-destruct over a broken relationship.

I cannot just sit back, man!

[Sobs]

Romance isn't the sole definition of love in this world.

There's the devotion of parents, the bond of siblings,

and the loyalty of true friends.

For the sake of the bond we share,

turn over a new leaf, man.

Please! Let it go.

[Both weeping]

Pull yourself together.

[Sobbing quietly]

[Laughing together]

- Do you need to pick up anything else, Ria? - Nope, that's it.

I actually want to head over there and--

- Hey! Don't gorge on street food like a kid. - Oh, come on!

This is for you, Ria.

- For me? - Yes!

- Where did my snack go? Ah, here. - Look

The collection in that boutique looks great. Go take a look.

- Go on! - Over there?

- Thank you! - You're very welcome.

- Love you. - Love you too.

My son-in-law,

why on earth is he getting so intimate with another woman?

Come, let's head out.

Thanks for the gorgeous gift, babe.

Dear

Hey!

What are you looking at over there?

That was a complete waste of time.

Is that so?

Alright, alright! Come on, let's head over there.

- There? - Yes over there?

Amrutha!

Amrutha!

Yes, Aunty?

Come downstairs, dear.

Coming!

I hope you didn't face any trouble finding the place?

Oh, not at all. The auto driver dropped us right at the gate.

[Indistinct chatter]

- Dad! Mom! - [Chuckles]

[Chuckles]

When did you arrive, Dad?

Just this moment. How are you doing, dear?

Mom!

- Ammu! - Just give me a second, okay?

- How are you, Mom? - My child!

- Bye. See you later. - Yeah.

Excuse me

I have a pressing meeting to attend.

- Please, don't let us keep you. We'll catch up this evening. - Sure.

- Hello? Yeah, I'm on my way.

- Dear - Go ahead. Tell them.

[Smirks and mutters]

With Diwali just around the corner,

and since this is their very first Diwali post marriage,

we dropped by to personally invite our daughter and son-in-law.

By all means, take her along.

We have absolutely no objection.

[Chuckles]

In fact, Amrutha, you can stay over there for as long as you'd like.

[chuckles]

For now, why don't you take your parents inside?

Let them freshen up first.

Sure, Aunty. Mom, come along.

- Go on, wash up. - Come, Dad.

- Alright, dear. - This way, Mom.

- Shall we? Where is your husband, dear?

Whenever we call, he doesn't answer.

And he never reaches out to us either.

He isn't even around today.

Oh, no, Dad. it's not like that at all.

He just left for the office.

barely five minutes before you arrived.

He was right here until then.

Oh so he was actually home all morning?

Yes, Dad.

It's just today,

otherwise, his schedule is incredibly packed.

To be honest

I barely get to see him myself.

[chuckles]

- Come, mom. - Huh.

No matter how swamped your husband is,

even if you have to drag him by his ear.

you must bring him along for the festival.

Understood?

If I can get a hold of him,

I won't just bring him--

I'll drag him all the way.

Alright?

But if his work still holds him back,

please don't take it to heart.

[Warm laughter]

Dad why are you staring at me like that?

Nothing, dear. It's just been a while, hasn't it?

Oh!

You're happy here, right?

What could I possibly lack, Dad?

I live in a literal palace!

with a husband who treats me like a princess.

Even if I experience the slightest discomfort,

no one stand to see it.

Just like you always envisioned,

they shield me from the world and cherish me completely.

What more could I possibly ask for, mom?

[Chuckles]

My sweet child!

May you always be protected from the evil eye.

[Smirks]

[Echoing] What could I possibly lack, Dad?

I live in a literal palace,

with a husband who treats me like a princess.

Even if I experience the slightest discomfort,

no one stand to see it.

[Tsks] Mangali.

Hmm?

Do you genuinely believe our daughter is living a content life in that household?

You saw it with your own eyes,

how absolutely radiant she was.

[Tsks] It's not that simple

I have this nagging feeling she's putting on a brave face.

She isn't truly at peace.

[Tsks]

Don't construct problems out of thin air

and pass your anxiety on to me.

Just let it rest and go to sleep.

[Sighs]

No my intuition insists she isn't happy there.

Sit down with her sometime

and talk to her gently. See if she confides in you.

At the end of the day, she is your beloved daughter.

No matter who says what,

she values your word.

A tender approach from you will break her silence.

You should ask her yourself.

That may be true.

But there are certain things a daughter can only share,

with her mother. You must speak with her.

If there really was an issue, she would have definitely confided in us.

Stop building castles in the air and ruining your sleep.

Just close your eyes.

[Yawning]

Hey Ria, we had a blast, didn't we?

Yeah, absolutely.

I miss you, Ria.

- Really? - Seriously.

I can't wait to see you again.

Oh, come on keep it together.

I've completely lost my head over you.

Can we meet up sometime soon?

Of course.

- Where? - The usual.

Same hotel, same room. I'll see you there.

Alright, see you. Okay, catch you later.

Hey! Why did you snatch my phone?

Are you cheating on me?

- You dared to raise your hand on me? - Hey, what's going on?

Why are you betraying me like this? [Weeping]

Was my love not enough for you?

[Grunts in anger]

Yes! You are not enough!

You have no class, no sense of style

[Weeping]

Have you even looked at yourself in the mirror?

You look like some lifeless doll draped in a bundle of cloth.

- Let go of me! - I can't even have a single moment--

Single moment of peace when I'm around you.

Marrying you was the biggest disaster of my life.

W-What?

You were the one who kept chasing me begging me to marry you.

And now you claim that I ruined your life?

- [Grunts] - Hey!

Yes! That was the absolute biggest mistake of my life.

Do you honestly think you're so pure?

You only married me for my wealth.

To settle down comfortably.

Isn't it just money that you want?

Spit it out, how much?

Take whatever you want and just get lost.

Go! Pack your bags and leave right now.

Don't stand in front of my eyes for another second.

- Go! - [Screams]

Get out!

- [Grunts] - [Weeping]

[Sobs bitterly]

[Grunts in rage]

[Grunts]

Amrutha, wait! Please

Please don't leave like this.

I'll talk some sense into him.

Why didn't you do that before things came to this?

You knew all along that your son was a scoundrel,

yet you stood by and let him ruin a woman's life.

- [Weeping] - Amrutha! Amrutha!

Amrutha, please listen to me!

Amrutha! Oh god.

It's been twenty years since we set up this market.

The yields are great this season. Coffee and cardamom are selling well.

- They'll fetch a fantastic price. - [Both in unison] Amrutha!

What a pleasant surprise, dear! You came home so suddenly without a word.

I just missed you both so much, dad.

So I came.

- Amruth, are you fine? - I am doing well, uncle.

Out of all our relatives, you are the only one who married,

into such an influential, wealthy family.

You and your daughter are truly blessed.

- What more joy could parents ask for? - Yes, absolutely.

Go on, dear. Go inside and get some rest.

[Smirks hesitantly] Everything else

The wedding happened in such a rush,

but you found a wonderful family. That's all that matters.

[Gasps then sighs]

You and your daughter are incredibly fortunate.

[Sobs bitterly]

[Through tears] Oh, God!

You only married me for my wealth,

to settle down comfortably.

- Go! - [Screams]

If Dad ever discovers the truth,

he will blame himself for ruining his daughter's life and die of heartbreak.

Before that day comes

it's better if I end my own life.

[Weeping]

Why are you all staring at me?

Is there some kind of circus act happening here? Clear out and mind your own business!

- [Man (O.S.)] Hey! Clear the bike out of the way. - Hey

- [Shiva (O.S.)] Get lost! - [Man (O.S.)] Just shove him aside!

[Shiva (O.S.)] Who has the guts to touch me?

Lay a single finger on me and you'll drop dead right here!

This kid wasn't always like this.

They say some girl shattered his heart and left. That's why he's lost his mind.

- Is that so? Poor fellow. - Hey

- [In unison] Hey! Move out of the way! - Get lost!

[Man] Do you think this road belongs to your father?

- Don't mess with me! - Shivu!

Hey! This is a public road.

If people lose their temper, they'll thrash you.

Come on, let's get out of here.

Is there anyone around here brave enough to lay a hand on me?

If there is, step up! Let me see!

Let's go, buddy. Come on.

I only tried to do right to someone,

and look at the state it left me in.

No one should ever bother doing good.

Nor should anyone actively cause harm.

Everyone should just mind their own damn business.

Let the whole world know,

just how beautiful this thing called love is!

Let's go then.

[Grunts]

[Amrutha (V.O.)] To extend a hand without expectation is true humanity.

[Echoes] Welcome to my heart!

Even when given closeness, never crossing the line.

that is true character.

[Echoes] You are my life!

Dad,

I'm sorry.

Forgive me, Shivu.

[Screams]

[Echoing] I want to move to Bangalore,

and build a better life.

[Scoffs]

So, is this the "good life" you chose?

Why?

Didn’t all that wealth bring you peace,

or couldn’t that big-shot businessman husband of yours...

keep you happy?

I meant "Life".

Huh.

In my greed to settle down comfortably,

I betrayed your true love. I turned your life into a living hell,

And completely ruined my own.

Your tears and your silent curse,

turned the very luxury that promised comfort...

into a bed of thorns.

Only now do I realize,

that to live in peace,

love is the only thing that truly matters.

Many girls blame their fathers,

betray true love, and chase after luxury

only to end up suffering like this.

Yes.

Now, I have no hope left and absolutely no will to live.

[Weeping]

- Stop, Amrutha. Listen to me - [Weeping continues]

God has given us only one life and we must live it.

Whether someone stands by us or not

we still have to keep going.

Death is never the solution to your pain, Amrutha.

If ending it all were the answer,

I would have died the very day you walked away from me.

Because I believed the girl I loved was happy out there somewhere,

I survived on nothing but your memories.

If you throw your life away now,

what reason do I have left to live?

Fine.

If death is truly your only escape,

then come. Let's end our lives together.

Aren't you angry with me?

Even after everything...

do you still love a sinner like me?

[Scoffs softly]

My love wasn't a switch I could flip on and off based on convenience,

it was never born out of looking at wealth or social status.

If I wanted to,

I could have completely destroyed your family,

the very day you got married.

But the pure love we once shared held me back.

Look, Amrutha.

From this moment on, whatever you choose to do with your life,

I've got your back.

Until you stand on your own two feet,

I'll stay right by your side as a loyal friend.

Just remember one thing,

For those who seek death, there is only one narrow path.

But for those who dare to rebuild,

there are a thousand different ways forward.

[Sobs] Shivu!

[Weeping]

[Weeping continues]

Why are you staring at me like that?

Ria.

Why don't we turn this casual fling of ours into a lifelong commitment?

What?!

I am deeply in love with you. Will you marry me?

I know this must have come as a complete shock to you.

No, no, no! Not a shock.

Just absolute irritation.

What?!

The very concept of love irritates me.

Please don't say that.

Ria, please listen to me.

I genuinely want you in my life.

Let's get married.

Hemanth please cut out this nonsense.

Ria, I have never been more serious.

Look

I don't appreciate this kind of drama, okay?

And besides

what on earth makes you think you are even in my league?

What?!

Look!

You're questioning my worth?

Do you have any idea who I am?

My net worth is in the hundreds of crores.

And I have multiple empires running under my name.

Whatever you own I possess twice that much.

Got it?

If you are so arrogant about being a millionaire,

just remember that I am a billionaire ten times over.

Get that straight first!

I have nothing more to say to you.

- Useless idiot. - Ria!

- I'm leaving right now, and that's it! - Dammit!

- Ria Ria, I'm sorry! - Just shut up!

- Go to hell! - [Grunts in anger]

Jaggappa!

Jaggappa!

Jaggappa, where is Shiva?

Ah, Amrutha

Such a sweet name, yet your heart is pure poison.

You completely broke a good man's spirit,

and now you're back to finish the job?

Once girls like you betray them, where else are guys supposed to go?

They drown their sorrows in alcohol and drink themselves to death.

But since you're already here--

he's dying a slow death every day anyway.

Why not just put him out of his misery?

Hmph

now she comes looking for Shiva.

Why on earth is she calling me now?

Buddy.

These women, when they'll walk into your life,

when they'll abandon you, or how long they'll choose to stay,

no one can ever tell.

Well said, brother.

Hey, tell me, brother Have you ever heard

of a girl who left you high and dry ever returning?

Can't say I have,

but I can see your girl walking right this way.

[Shiva (V.O.)] Did she move to Bangalore just to learn how to drink?

Greetings, Sister.

Catch you later, brother.

Hey what are you doing in a place like this?

A decent girl shouldn't step foot in here. Go wait outside. I'll join you.

[Clicks tongue]

I got it.

Your attention, please, gentlemen!

To all my fellow drinkers,

we have a special session here today, a platform to pour out our sorrows.

Consider it "Heart-to-Heart over Drinks."

I need to have a serious talk with my girl.

I won't get in anyone's way, and I expect none of you to get in mine.

You all just focus on your own bottles.

- Understood, brother! - The floor is yours Madam.

The man who once saved someone from ending her life,

and showed her what it means to truly live.

look at what you're doing to yourself now, Shiva!

[Shiva (V.O.)] God, she doesn't waste any time.

Your life actually has a purpose.

You have loving parents, a family of your own.

But I have absolutely no one--

no one to question me, no one to care.

I'm just a drifter, wandering aimlessly.

Why are you so concerned about my life?

I don't care about any of those excuses, Shiva.

If I have to rebuild my life the way you taught me,

then you have to pull yourself together too!

I want to see the old, disciplined Shiva back again.

Ah classic emotional blackmail!

A deadly warning delivered to a walking corpse.

Hmph Fine

let's give it a shot.

"Change is the ultimate law of life," after all.

- Hey, bartender. - Yes?

Pour me another.

- [Man] Coming, brother - No! My bad

Bring me some holy water instead,

I'll sprinkle it on this liquor and swear off it forever.

[Mutters in confusion]

[Grumbles in annoyance]

Hmm.

Just like that an entire quarter wasted.

[Coughs and clears throat]

Where did you go, dear?

I went to see Shiva, Dad.

Forgive me, my child.

I made a terrible mistake.

Please, forgive your father.

The wrong choice I made,

completely ruined your life.

Don't live to please me anymore.

Live for yourself.

Whatever path you choose to take,

your father will always stand by you, my child.

- I will. - [Weeping]

- Hey, Ria - [Gasps]

I came after you only because I thought we were social equals.

And you've already hooked up with another guy?

- [Ria] You bloody-- - [Hemanth] Damn you!

- Watch your mouth, Hemanth! - No, you shut up!

I never imagined you could stoop this low!

- Hey, - You absolute fraud!

You're the fraud here!

If you utter one more word about me,

I swear I'll take my slipper off and smash it across your face!

Keep that in mind!

And yes-- your own friend exposed everything to me.

Every single detail!

You abandoned your wife at home just to chase after me.

Unbelievable, cheating on your own wife,

and trying to get laid in the name of love?

- No, Ria, - Shut your mouth!

- I messed up, Ria. I am truly sorry. - Don't you dare touch me!

I'm sorry. I was actually planning to tell you,

This transpired amidst that.

- Ria, please forgive me. - It's over between us.

- Let go of my hand! - Ria, Ria, please!

Leave!

- Just give me one final chance, Ria. - Don't try to play smart with me.

I've had enough!

- Ria, please. Just listen, Ria. - Stop making a pathetic scene here!

Just get the hell out of my life! Baby!

- [Ria] Coming, baby! - [Hemanth grunts]

[Chuckles bitterly]

Damn it!

Hemanth,

why are you drinking like this?

Are you celebrating the fact that your wife walked out of this house?

Or,

are you drowning your sorrows because the girl you chased publicly humiliated you?

Hemanth,

You'll find thousands of girls like Ria roaming around Bangalore.

But,

a traditional, grounded girl like Amrutha is incredibly rare.

And you found her without us even having to search.

That was your sheer luck!

It's only because she is Amrutha that she endured all your abuse and cruelty,

and stayed under this roof as your wife and our daughter-in-law.

Which self-respecting woman,

would stay silent knowing her husband is running after another woman?

You tell me.

[Grunts mildly in anger]

Hemanth, women like her don't care about,

your massive wealth or status.

They look for love, trust,

and the simple assurance that you’ll stand by them till the very end.

[Grunts]

Hemanth,

don't resent me for spelling it out for you like this.

If you lose a gem like Amrutha,

you won't get her back, no matter how much you beg or plead later.

[Sighs heavily]

Don't waste any more time. Go to her,

apologize to her and to her parents,

and bring her back home with the dignity she deserves.

Hemanth,

If you just give her a little time,

she will slowly adapt to your lifestyle.

Your lifelong happiness is all that matters to me.

Mom! Will you please just shut up?!

Damn it!

[Panting heavily]

Do whatever you want.

[Sighs]

Where are we going?

Didn't I tell you? We just keep moving forward.

- Shiva. - Yeah?

If I ask something of you, will you listen?

Why? Do you think I'd ever turn you down?

Shiva! Shiva! Pull over here.

Why here?

Shiva, please.

I can't bear to see you in this condition anymore.

Will you-- will you please clean up and trim your beard?

For my sake.

Do you just want me to look good on the outside,

or do you want me to actually feel peace deep inside my heart?

If you want me to be genuinely happy again,

then the day you left me to marry someone else

needs to turn out to be a lie.

Just a bad dream.

Can you make that happen?

[Heartwarming music playing]

[Lively music playing]

[Music fades out]

You’re drunk again?

Didn’t I tell you before?

If it’s only my appearance you care about, then this is exactly how I’ll remain.

[Thunder rumbling]

[Rain pouring]

Shiva,

when I was ready to give up on life,

you were the one who gave me a reason to dream again.

There is no one standing in our way anymore, Shiva.

The life that was completely derailed because of my choices,

your broken dreams, your unfulfilled wishes,

I want to make them my own.

Can't we just bury the past,

and start a completely new life together, Shiva?

I’ve already been utterly destroyed once by love.

I have no desire to be deceived by the exact same love all over again.

The day you tested the depth of my feelings by throwing my love into an abyss,

just to satisfy yourself,

from that very moment,

I've learned to fear even the slightest shadow of a woman.

Look, Amrutha,

To err is human.

But repeating the exact same mistake over and over again,

completely destroys a person’s character.

Love and marriage aren't,

a casual game of chess, nor are they a two-hour movie,

where you can just swap roles whenever it suits you.

Even now, I love you more than life itself.

But my conscience simply won't allow me to live with you, Amrutha.

Please, forgive me.

I have no answer for the question you are asking me today.

Let's just leave it at this.

I returned to him with nothing but pure love and longing,

yet he is no longer in a place where he can bring himself to trust me.

what has my life even come to!

Amrutha!

Hey! What on earth are you doing here?

What the hell are you doing?!

- Who gave you permission to come here?! - Just listen to me for one minute, Amrutha.

- Why are you here?! Did I ask you to come?! - Please, just hear me out, Amrutha.

- Did I invite you?! Why are you showing your face? - Amrutha, please, just listen.

Did I ever welcome you into my life?

Please Amrutha!

If you were just looking for women, you should have gone somewhere else.

Why did you have to ruin my life?

- Amrutha, please listen to me. - Stop right there—

stay the hell away from me!

- There is absolutely no connection between us. -Please!

We aren't even legally married! - Don't say that, Amrutha.

- I don't even know who you are! - Please, just calm down. Listen to me.

- You won't leave quietly, will you? - Amrutha, I am begging you,

Get out!

I told you to just get lost!

Please listen to me just this once.

- Amrutha, please forgive me. - [Sobs]

Everyone makes mistakes.

It was only after you left that I realized your true worth.

- Don't ask me for anything-- - I committed a massive blunder in my life.

Please forgive me, Amrutha.

You hold the same sacred place in my life as my own mother.

If you want, I will literally fall at your feet.

Please, forgive me.

- Just leave me alone! - Please, Amrutha. Please.

- Give me one final chance. - Get out!

Get--

Get lost!

- Leave! - Amrutha!

Amrutha, I need you back! " The home in my heart has crumbled apart "

" Lightning strikes down my shattered dreams "

" Tell me, which path is mine to take now? "

Amrutha! " On one side lies my duties and life "

" On the other lies my love—which do I choose? "

" A tragic story I have yet to understand "

" I am merely a puppet, a helpless doll "

" Fate continues to play cruel games with me "

" One moment my bitter tears flowed this way "

" The next moment they drifted that way "

" Who are you, unseen writer drafting my destiny? "

" Rewind this tragic tale you've written, I beg of you "

" In my dark sky, I saw two moons appear "

" Which full moon is truly mine to claim? " - For it to become normal again,

you have to return to my life!

" Who is the ultimate reason for my smile? "

" Who is the cause of these endless tears? "

" On the very page I call my life "

" The lines have all tangled into confusion "

" Though I still draw breath, it feels like my soul is gone "

" Cruel time, why have you broken me like this? "

" I placed my trust on life's path " - From now on, don't live just for us, dear. Live for yourself.

"yet endless questions continue to haunt me "

" If a single life rips into two halves... "

" tell me, Lord, what am I supposed to do? "

" With eyes permanently filled with tears, "

" who is the reason for my smile? "

" Who is the cause of these endless tears? "

" On the very page I call my life "

" the lines have all tangled into confusion "

Mom, no matter how much I begged her,

she refused to listen.

Please, you and Dad need to come down here and somehow reason with her.

I can't live without her, Mom.

Please,

Don't worry, son, we'll pack up and head over right away.

I’ll ask you one final question.

You have to answer it, Shiva.

[Hemanth] Incredible, Amrutha! Just incredible!

And here I thought you were some virtuous woman.

I genuinely believed there wasn't a girl as pure as you in all of Bangalore.

But damn!

you're exactly the same as the rest!

The entire town is gossiping about your love story.

Today I see the absolute truth.

It hasn’t even been a month since you walked out on your husband,

and you're already out here romancing your lover?

If I have an affair, I'm branded a filthy scoundrel.

But when you do the exact same thing, what does that make you?

Damn it!

How dare you hold my wife’s hand right in front of my eyes?!

[Grunts and groans]

Shiva!

- Hey! - [Gasps in effort]

Shiva! Hey, let go of him! [Grunts and groans]

Shiva!

[Amrutha] Hey! What are you doing?

- Leave him alone! - [Grunts in rage]

[Groaning in pain]

Why didn’t you disclose you had a boyfriend before our marriage?

You put on such a pathetic act of innocence!

[Screams]

Most people never end up getting the love they truly desire.

But you didn’t even have the basic decency to value the love you were handed.

[Panting heavily and grunting]

[Groaning in pain]

Hey! Shiva!

Shiva! Shiva, stop it!

Shiva! Get off him!

Yes, I loved Shiva!

I still love him to this day! What are you going to do about it?

I don't even like you, understand?

What you accused me of that day was absolutely right--

I married you solely for money.

And that is precisely why my life has ended up in this ruin.

Do you even comprehend the difference between you and him?

With him,

I felt the same security I felt with my father, the exact same warmth.

But with you,

not for a single day did I ever experience that.

You’ve destroyed my life enough already.

Please, just get out of here.

- I said, get the hell out of my sight! - What is all this, Amrutha?

- [Father-in-law] What on earth happened? - [Mother-in-law] Get up, son.

- [Father-in-law] Are you alright? - [Mother-in-law] Look, dear,

you made a mistake.

My son made one as well.

Both of you slipped up.

But don’t blow it out of proportion.

Look at me,

don’t I fulfill my duties in that house as a wife and a mother?

You still have a family waiting there,

with us as your parents-in-law.

We will cherish you like our own daughter.

Please, come back home with us, dear.

Please, Amrutha.

Amrutha!

Amrutha, try to understand the reality.

Society only respects and accepts the sacred bond between a husband and wife.

Your rightful place is beside your husband.

Forget this past romance.

Your future is all that matters right now.

Nothing is more vital than life itself.

If you fail to understand this now,

this ruthless society will crucify you and brand you the wrong way.

- Yeah. - Hey!

That is enough.

We raised our only daughter with far too much coddling--

treating her as our entire world.

And in doing so, we ended up ruining her life with our own hands.

Look, dear,

this is your life.

You decide exactly what you want.

- We will stand by-- - Enough, stop it, Dad!

my personal life,

I never imagined it would be stripped bare in front of everyone like this.

Yes, I made a massive mistake.

But tell me, who is truly responsible?

Is it me, or is it all of you?

If I actually possessed the maturity to distinguish right from wrong,

would my life have hit rock bottom like this?

Huh?

Do you know what the ultimate curse of being born a girl is?

From the moment we are born,

we are forced to depend on our father.

As we grow up,

we place our entire dependency on the man we love.

Then we abandon the one we truly love,

and marry someone else simply because he is well-settled.

And if we marry a wealthy man like him,

we fool ourselves into thinking life will be perfect.

But that is exactly,

that is the exact point where our entire lives get completely shattered.

At an age when we completely lack clarity,

should we choose the man we love, or the

man who can offer financial security?

To this day, no woman has ever found the right answer to that.

And we never will.

First of all, why should we women,

blindly believe that our happiness hinges on a lover or a husband?

without depending on anyone else,

If we choose to stand on our own two feet,

our individual feelings will finally have dignity.

We won't constantly require anyone's pity, sympathy, or support.

[Sighs]

Who can predict when a person's life might suddenly collapse?

Even if I choose to go with Shiva today,

he might seem good right now--

but down the line,

he could weaponize my past to punish me for life,

and ultimately abandon me.

And even if I return to the man I legally married,

by commenting about my past,

that he won't constantly torment me for the rest of my life,

who can guarantee that?

That is why,

the devastating mistake I made should never be repeated by any other girl.

Only after a woman attains true emotional maturity,

or achieves financial independence and stands on her own two feet,

should she take a call on her destiny.

Only then will whatever decision she makes truly be the right one.

So from this dynamic moment onward, I refuse to depend on anyone.

To all of you who collectively taught me this brutal, practical lesson about life,

my sincere gratitude to every single one of you.

[Amrutha's Mom] Amrutha,

Ammu! - Amrutha!

- Amrutha. - Amrutha.

Dear!

Aren’t you awake yet?

Oh!

It’s getting so late and you’re still fast asleep?

Aren't you going to freshen up?

Wake up, dear! Won’t you be late for your office?

Dear! Dear! [Somber music playing]

[Screams in agony]

Amrutha! Amrutha!

Talk to me, Say something.

- What happened, mom?! - please talk to me, Oh God!

Mom!

[Wailing]

Dad!

[Jagappa] Shiva, Shiva, wake up!

- Shiva, - What is it?

Ganeshappa, he is no more.

- [Tsks] - [Melancholic music playing]

Calm down.

[Melancholic music continues]

[Sobbing]

Calm down, Amrutha!

Please!

Da--

Dad!

Please Amrutha! Calm down!

[Sobbing continues]

Oh God!

[Somber music playing]

[Somber music continues]

[Somber music ends]

- Mom. - Hmm?

For the absolute first time in my life,

I am heading all the way to Mumbai alone to build a brand new life.

Give me your blessings.

May everything turn out well, my child.

- Shall we head out? - Yeah.

You are leaving everything behind to forget the past,

and start life afresh.

Before that,

let's visit the temple once.

Back when I desperately prayed for everything in life,

God chose to grant me nothing.

Now that I am leaving without wanting a single thing,

what could he possibly offer me?

Anyway,

purely for your peace of mind, we will go.

- Yeah. - Let's go.

Okay.

Let's move.

Ammu,

I heard you're going to Mumbai?

No one stays with us forever, right?

So I am going away to build a life entirely on my own terms.

Ammu, just give me one minute.

That day, you asked me to take you back.

Back then, I didn't have an answer for you.

But today, I am ready to hold your hand forever.

Shiva, on that day, I came to your doorstep seeking your love.

But today, what I see reflecting in your eyes,

is mere pity because I lost my father,

and cheap sympathy because my life lies in ruins.

I want absolutely no part of that sympathy, Shiva.

[Scoffs bitterly]

No, Amrutha,

you made a mistake by walking into my life.

Your father made a blunder by tearing us apart.

The man who married you erred deeply as well.

I spent all this time thinking everyone else was wrong

and that I alone was the innocent victim.

But the most massive mistake of all belonged to me.

You?

What mistake could you have possibly made?

[Clears throat]

Please forgive me!

I am no God to grandly forgive you.

I am merely a blacksmith who shapes raw iron.

You might look as unyielding as iron,

but your heart is as pure as a child's.

Why?

Is that how you choose to see me now?

That day, when my daughter and I were in deep peril,

you saved us, and I looked upon you as a deity.

When I later discovered you loved my daughter,

I instantly viewed you as my sworn enemy.

When I forcefully separated the two of you,

and married her off to another man,

I saw you as a noble soul who punished himself in absolute silence.

And when my daughter chose to end her life,

you stood by her and guided her like a profound teacher.

With a man of so many virtues,

I only wish you would become my son-in-law.

Hey, get up and get out!

I am holding back and respecting you only because of your advanced age.

Otherwise,

What?!

Why have you crawled back here now?

You systematically ruined my entire life.

You completely shattered your own daughter's happiness.

And now you come sniffing around here after permanently destroying your own peace of mind!

Every single father wants a good life for his child,

there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

But plotting that only your child should be blissfully happy,

even if someone else's entire existence is reduced to ashes,

that is sickeningly selfish.

And that is exactly what you are.

Your daughter's life is completely wrecked and she has no other options left,

you journeyed here.

Shame on your life!

Do you even deserve to call yourself a father?

Yes.

As a father, I am incredibly selfish.

I fully realize my mistake now.

Punish me in whatever way you see fit.

But please, don’t punish my innocent daughter.

Vowing to live out her days completely alone,

she is walking away from us.

I simply cannot bear the agony of watching her live that way.

Only your deep love has the power to hold her back.

I beg of you!

Marry her.

Let her live right here in this very town where I can always see her.

She shouldn't have to flee to a distant city

just to build a lonely life from scratch.

Please. I am begging you.

Man!

In the end, people like me, a poor blacksmith's son,

become your very last resort, don't we?

[Scoffs bitterly] They say,

a mother's love is comforting and a father's love is sweet.

Yet, to someone like me, who had never known the warmth of a family,

she gifted me a love I would have gladly laid down my life for.

And in the end,

she discarded me, claiming I wasn't worthy enough to share a life with her.

Look,

to find what you desire in life, you need sheer luck.

But to hold on to what you are given, you need genuine worth.

[Scoffs] You possess neither.

I have come to your doorstep with absolute faith in you.

My daughter’s entire life now rests in your hands.

I have never, in my entire life, betrayed those who placed their trust in me.

But those who have once betrayed me,

I can never bring myself to trust again.

Alright, son,

I have just one final wish. Will you fulfill it for me?

What is it?

Just once, address me as 'Maava'.

It seems you've had far too much to drink.

Just go home.

You refused to call me 'Maava'.

At least once, let me call you my son-in-law.

Stop talking utter nonsense. Go home.

[Amrutha's Father (O.S.)] Poor child, my sweet daughter.

My baby, my dear.

- [Grunts] - Forgive me, beta.

The very next morning, your father closed his eyes forever.

[Sobs]

I had already received more than my share of your love.

But on that fateful night, your father showed me what a father's unconditional love,

and a father-in-law's true devotion actually mean.

I cannot fathom why I behaved with such cold cruelty toward him that night.

Even to this day.

I felt that the simple act of marrying the woman I love,

why was I overthinking and complicating,

Why was I letting society dictate my peace of mind.

In this harsh world,

it is incredibly rare to find the woman who once truly loved you and left.

Yet, destiny handed me that very chance.

Because, deep down, I never let go of that love.

Now, no matter what anyone says,

no matter how harshly society judges us, I don't care.

With the woman who holds my soul,

If life has granted me a golden opportunity to reunite...

what more could I possibly ask for?

When you walked out, I never demanded an explanation.

And when you returned, I never sought to humiliate you.

But today, for the absolute first time, I am asking--

let's bind our lives together right here, right this very moment.

Please, don't turn me away, Ammu.

This isn't merely my deepest desire,

it was also your father's final, sacred wish.

This is my wish as well.

[Priest chanting in Sanskrit]

- [Lively traditional music playing] - [Sanskrit chanting continues]

[Lively vocals and music playing]

" For the earth and sky, there is only one sun. "

" and for the starry night, there is only one moon. "

" Just one, only one, Every heart seeks that single soul. "

" One to stand beside you in every story. "

" When two souls finally embrace, they become one. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "

" I am the only one, the chosen one, The one destined to love you is me. "

" You are the only one, the chosen one, In all my dreams, it’s only you. "