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'All characters and events depicted
in this film are entirely fictitious'

'This labor of love was not filmed to hurt
the sentiments of any caste or religion'

'For this entire journey'

'For this entire journey
the sole cause well past midnight'

'The sole cause well past midnight'

'The sole cause well past midnight
was an unexpected dream'

'Sir, first I tried to make a film
about my own life, a kind of biopic'

'A truly soulful story'

- What is your name?
- Nandan, sami

Random scumbags are begging
to become temple priests, 'na

Only those who have a genuine need
should get a job in this quota system

No! This is against the law

Only if Brahmins study
without even time to breathe

They can survive

That's why it really hurts

Why should I give up enjoying life
and study so hard?

"O judges so conscientious"

'Sir, How Is Your Law Fair?'

'Only then I realized'

'Theatrical release is tough
even for films in patriotic genre'

'Chennai'

'I decided to shift from a biopic'

'To take a film on the life
I revelled and rejoiced'

'Our hero JP and Avantika
are getting married tomorrow'

Lift your leg high, sir

Swing it back now
That's right, sir

Sir, don't move, please

Smile...now squeeze her waist, sir

Madam, your reaction

'Sir, one last snap, pose with
madam lying on the bonnet'

'Liquor drinking prohibited'

'The night before
the actual wedding'

'A moment when everyone was
happy and relaxing peacefully'

'That episode marked
the re-entry of Raniya Shoukath'

'Episode #1'

I believe not even the tip of
my fiance's finger has touched your body

Hahn?!

Not even a millimeter in my body is
left untouched by your fiance's finger!

You have no idea about him

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Only if JP comes out of
this bathroom as a noble soul'

'Tomorrow is his wedding'

'But JP is a man with no morals'

You'll know very soon
his merit on morality

Just see how the girl I set up rushes out
of the bathroom yelling her throat hoarse!

'Will JP come out
of this bathroom?'

'Or as per Raniya's plan'

'Whether that girl will rush out
and complain against JP'

'Depending on the outcome
this ordinary incident'

'...will turn into
an extraordinary event!'

'Before we watch
this extraordinary event'

'Opposite the airport in Chennai'

'JP, a youngster lived in Nanganallur
hailing from a middle class background'

'We are about to take a walk
down memory lane into his teen-hood'

'For an incident to unfold'

'Many words, different (wo)men
and venues are pre-requisites'

'But'

'For an interesting incident to take place'

'God's grace is a necessity for sure'

Why did you butt in, ma?
Look over there

Sebastian is shooting a short film

Bah! You ruined it

Sorry, dude
Let's do it again

- Is that so?
- Start, da

Okay, go ahead

Action

'To ensure incidents are sweet and spicy'

'God's handiwork'

'That is'

'In JP's life, as you will see
God has His hands full 24x7'

Amma, not left as yet?

'Because'

Know how tough it is to shoot?

'All the episodes in JP's life
are entertaining'

Don't yell

'I am sure, audience will
experience this enjoyment'

'Episode #3'

'Year 2004, JP's exam
in his 1st year of undergrad'

'He was hurriedly
getting ready for college'

'He saw a flare of smoke
flash from his porch mysteriously'

'Smoke is his father's deadly enemy'

[coughing]

I can't stand this smoke, please go

Leave...go
Wheezing

Bhai...bhai

Bhaiii!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Appa...!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Appa got a sudden
wheezing attack

Amma has gone out of town
I have to take care of him

You know how much
appa means to me

[phone ringing]

[coughing]

[faking a cough]

[coughing]

[fake-coughing]

Code word is clear, moron

You bunked Practical exam
just as you said you would

'What was your plan, da?'

'How do you manage
to bunk so easily?'

You assigned some job
to our Salman bhai it seems

He took Benzoin incense powder
from my shop on credit

'To smoke out some dog'

'Bhai...!'

'Salman bhai!'

He's telling me
you will pay for it

What's up with you?

Come here

'After this episode the relationship
between JP and his father'

Appa, isn't it getting late
for work for you?

No...why?

You want to chase me out
and bring in some chick?

'Your 'self service' is
making you lose weight!'

'Watch out'

'2006'

'College Farewell Day'

'Episode #4
JP expressed his first love'

Did you fall in love with me?

I just can't believe it

Yes, Fami

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

This bag filled with evidence is proof

Can you tell me
how you followed me?

Every time you attended college

So did I

If you were absent
I would bunk too!

Are you mad or what?

For your kind information

My friend Jenny and I'll attend college
as if we had planned it earlier

We will be absent
on the same day too

Does that mean we are in love?

Not like that

I have even followed you to
the browsing center you frequent regularly

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Not even aware
your headphones had slipped'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Then you realized and
you scooted, am I right?

Fami

Sorry, Fami

Maybe the incident was demeaning

But I

Sincerely love you

I haven't even noticed you

May be so

When you turn to look at me
I turn away from you

Dai! Were you obsessed like this
for the past 3 years?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

I'm leaving for Chattisgarh tonight

Don't you dare
follow me there too

Bad enough the Maoists are a solid pain!

Who...? Maoist?

I don't mind living
without Fami, da

Wait and watch, I will marry
a girl from some other caste

'JP's father is a Central Govt employee'

'Though settled in Chennai'

'He would choose a candidate
only from his caste and vote'

But if this Press looks at us

'Why segregate people
based on their caste?'

'All men are equal'
They will go on this tirade

What do you mean
'All are equal'?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Your patriotism protests, right?

Everyone has a degree
of fanaticism in their minds

But only people in our country

'Blame it ONLY on casteism'

'By marrying a girl
from another caste'

'JP wanted his father
to be ashamed and insulted'

'The first move in his plan'

'Made him follow Fami, the girl
from Chattisgarh for 3 long years'

Her constant shadow
that tentacle Jenny

- Do you remember her?
- Of course, machi

Whether exam hall or theater
they maintained a track record

Don't call her 'tentacle'
She is a better bet than Fami

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'My friend Jenny and I'll attend college
as if we had planned it earlier'

'We will be absent
on the same day too'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Even our attendance is matching

I have even followed you both to
the browsing center you frequent regularly

On the day '7G' film was released

'You were not even aware
your headphones had slipped'

'You were busy watching
some 'hot' videos'

Hello...madam

Play 'Aal Thotta Bhoopathi'
from the film 'Youth'

For my girlfriend

'Sir, dedicating a romantic song?
You seem to be on cloud 9?'

You can float on cloud 9 too
playing this song, madam

'Deepavali'

"Rain fell as drops on us"

"Umbrella flew off our hands"

"O' girl, seated as rain-shower
in my heart and mind to savor"

"Ebony eyes sharp as a razor anew
my heart sliced right away right through"

"Light as a feather, my love so divine
losing weight, I flit, I float on cloud 9"

"Of your own accord, sweetheart
you changed too, never to part"

Tirunelvelli girls are super, eh?

Half sari, 'kumkum' on your forehead

'Jumki', braided hair
What a lovely sight!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

All yours!

Who wants this silly add-on?

"Rain fell as drops on us
Umbrella flew off our hands"

"O' girl, seated as rain-shower
in my heart and mind to favor"

"Ebony eyes sharp as a razor anew
my heart sliced right away right through"

"Light as a feather, my love so divine
losing weight, I flit, I float on cloud 9"

'Those who succeeded in life
must have been failures in first love'

'But if they had made
a success of their first love'

'They would have scored
even better in life'

'Will JP win her love?'

'Or cut a sorry figure'

'We will get to know
from the next episode'

'Episode #5'

Don't give me silly excuses
I'll get annoyed

I'll be back soon

If you come late

That's it, I'll be so bugged

- Hello...?
- 'Aunty, just listen to me'

'Your daughter has planned to elope
with her lover and get married today'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

What are you saying?

First tell me
Who are you?

'I am cautioning you not to
let your daughter go astray'

'Talking to me like a dumbo!
Go, find your damn daughter'

My dear...listen

We are expecting some guests
Don't go out, stay at home

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

What are you blabbering?

[mobile ringing]

Who the hell is calling you?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Give me the phone
I want to talk to her

Didn't you hear me?

GIVE IT TO ME

Vasuki, I'll call later

Look here

We are expecting guests

If you dare step out
I'll pickle you to pieces

She is coming
Don't let her go out

Ma, I need to wax
my hands and legs

I'm going up to the parlor

Will you let me out or not?

I'll come with you

I need to wax my hands too

Look, my hand is so hairy

Chee!

CHEE!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

You don't have the guts
to handle your daughter

- Hello
- 'What's up with you?'

'I gave up all my work and
waiting jobless here in the parlor'

'Are you coming or not?'

I am coming

Amma

Ma...!

No guest has turned up, right?

I will be back soon

I'm your daughter, ma

That's why she is suspicious

You might elope

Very funny!
Get lost...go

I grabbed her mobile and hid it, anna

Ask that fellow to bring his parents
We will finalize the alliance tomorrow

What temerity to plan
on eloping and getting married!

Nanganallur, bro

I did what you said
I didn't let her out of the house

Hope that good-for-nothing oaf
won't create any ruckus?

He won't, aunty

Because he has found himself a husband
in the registrar's office!

'Is there a shortage of
females in our country?'

'As long as they get together, fine'

'Kaadhatti'

Aunty, don't let Jenny out of-

Jenny out of your sigh...t!

Hi...!

Hi, Jenny

'Are you coming or not?'

This is a crucial match

And she calls you now for waxing

What is waxing?

Shaving

Watch the match

He hit a four

'I told him right then'

Go and wax happily

But he refused to go

I bought him 2 blades too

'World cup or waxing
Wonder who will win this toss!'

'Clear out'

[cricket commentary]

Madam, play 'Sakkarai Nilavae'
from the film 'Youth'

'Sir, why such a sad song?'

'Are you depressed?'

Please play this song
sadly for me, madam

"O moon so sweet above
You remind me of my lady love"

"You dissolved to disappear
as I was looking at you, dear"

"No peace of mind, I confess
Why do I feel so restless?"

"You are not in my life, my princess"

'Though JP struggled to win her back'

'His girlfriend dumped him for good'

'After that JP withdrew into a shell'

'Noticing his weird behavior'

'Doctor, psychiatrist'

'Even a numerologist advised him'

'Episode #6'

Your son is going through a bad phase

He must be hiding like a girl
in his room, as soon as the sun sets

So true, sir

He goes in to shower and comes out
with a towel draped around him like a girl

'My son?'

He beats Lion King hollow!

Problem isn't your home

Lady of the house is jinxed

Am I the cause for his behavior?

You were named after
one of your ancestors, right?

Yes, sir

'Kadhatti' was named
after our family deity

That female spirit is still
hovering around here

Your husband calls out your name
and yells at you daily

So that spirit can't
rest in peace it seems!

Forget all that

How do we redeem this now?

We can change her name
Only then your problems will be solved

What do I gain by changing
my name at this age?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Can you stop this habit
of yelling at her daily?

All that isn't necessary at all

'I married Kadhatti
only to test my vocabulary!'

Change her name

Change her name by swearing
on sugar, I'll bring it now

Genelia?

Which Goddess, sir?

Genelia

Genelia

Wow!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Whose name is the offering?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Pooratadhi'

[prayer for well-being]

Your name?

Genelia

- Kindly repeat
- Genelia!

Genelia?

Genelia...?

'Old newspaper for money'

Genelia?

What is your husband's name?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Bless Genelia and her family'

'Her new name is
Genelia it seems'

'Want to marry a hep girl?'

'Genelia'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Hey! Listen

What is this, da?

Gift

For whom?

Amma

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Do you love your mother so much?

Who else will I love
more than you, ma?

'Genelia'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

I told you it is permanent
when you came here

I can't erase it

About the job for my son-

My son beats Lion King hollow!

'Why do you lock
your room at 6:00 p.m, da?'

- 'Open, da'
- Don't torture me

Why are you in a jerkin
like James Bond?

I told you not to trust her

Look at your plight now
The walls are closing in

Your only hope is
getting a sucker for a bride

Why do I need one more loser?

I already have one in my family

[song from 'Raam']

"As I sing this lullaby"

"Mother, sleep like a baby"

"Always lean on me"

'Horoscope of Rajarajeswari'

'JP's father went on a spree of finding
a bride for his son from their caste'

'Thanks to his father's constant torture
to find him a bride, he started loafing'

'With that came jobless junk-heads too'

Oh my God!

'Beedi'

'They enjoyed wild rides
on empty roads'

'They felt no one could
counter or contradict them'

'First eligibility to be a rowdy is to
find an empty terrace and scream'

'Chennai is under our control'

'To be inspired by
villains in Tamil cinema'

We are the Chennai rowdies!

- We own Chennai, da
- Chennai is under our control

Nanganallur is Kanchipuram district

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Kanchipuram is under our control

We own Kanchipuram, da

One - two - three

This is Arokiyaraj's underwear

True to his name
Healthy and in one piece!

'JP and Sebastian'

'Ticked their haters list
one by one in St Thomas Mount'

'By taking revenge
in absolutely weird ways'

Look, it sags to one side
Must be Sabapathy's underwear

Mother Mary, these bloody mongrels
are burning holes in all the underwear

'None of the bigwigs in that area
expected this kind of rowdyism revenge'

'When no one dared to confront them'

'One girl alone
rose to the occasion'

'Sebastian's girlfriend Rebecca'

Listen, my friends are making me
bow my head in shame

Ganging up with him, piss drunk

You are confessing to Father about
ogling at middle aged aunties it seems

Father is lamenting night and day

You are demanding a B grade film
on cable TV early in the morning

Height of torture it seems

Even rowdyism can be excused
Your behavior is so juvenile

- Rebecca
- Hey! Just listen

If you want us to be in love

JP should be out of your life

Look, Rebecca

He is my one and only friend

Please understand

That is your problem

My father is well respected
in church and our community

Don't ruin it for us

Okay

Until you beg me to befriend him

I won't talk to him

- Bye
- Get lost!

He won't repeat his mistake

I stand guarantee

- JP...?
- Tell me

Please stop embarrassing my father

Didn't I tell you that day?

He is my one and only friend

Love birds!

Lovely love birds!

We rule Chennai city

We are the 'Chennai rowdies'

Chennai is under our control

Noticing your father's
juvenile actions

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Tell your father not to step
into our church, okay?

I care two hoots
if he rots in hell

Just leave my father alone

'After a few exercises
and experience, in 2011'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'This time'

'JP chose a mature girl and
started another love-journey'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'A post grad who was stuck for 5 years
in her Chartered Accountancy course'

'A girl from an orthodox
Brahmin household'

'Her good name'

'Akshaya Ramanujam'

"Hey! I am an 80's kid
I don't need Orkut"

"You are my target, sweetheart"

"Milk sweet from a Brahmin household
Cute and cuddly, my Miss World"

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

"My heart flutters like a butterfly
Seeing you, beats sky-high"

"I intend following you
My flight is solo in an auto"

"O' my dear petromax light
You glow ever so bright"

"The way you draw a 'kolam'
Your style so hot; premium optimum"

"Hey! I am an 80's kid
I don't need Orkut"

"You are my target, sweetheart"

"Milk sweet from a Brahmin household
Cute and cuddly, my Miss World"

"Our chemistry sure as heaven worked out"

"Hey! I am an 80's kid
Got electrified in high volt"

"You are 24 carat gold, my soul-figure"

"You blaze within me as tongues of fire
Yearning for you with desire; I perspire"

"Wait at midnight
moon light white"

"In the background I hear your voice
My mind starts to rejoice"

"I will legalize the document
You are my land permanent"

Basically I am

A very shy type

"Short-tempered koel
I want to see you smile"

I feel comfortable
talking only to girls

I feel the same way too

Shy type to the core
I talk ONLY to girls!

"You blaze within me as flames of fire
Yearning for you with desire; I perspire"

"Me like midnight
You moon light white"

"80's kid"

"My milk sweet"

"Sweetheart"

"Work-out"

"80's kid"

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Episode #8'

Ap-

Appa

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

I can't dream of marrying
anyone else other than him

Please

Why don't you talk to him
just once for my sake?

I am least bothered
about caste and community

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

But he is an alcoholic!

'I made a thorough enquiry'

He gets drunk like a skunk it seems

We have already gone through hell
because of ONE drunkard in our family

I don't want to add
one more to the list

Paaaa....please, pa

Just once, for my sake

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

It is 9'o clock now

Sunday night

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He is my son-in-law

But if he is fully tanked

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'The reason being'

We have already had a tough time
because of ONE alcoholic in our family

[phone ringing]

I'll be there in half an hour

I'll prove I am a teetotaler

I'll make your father accept
I am his son-in-law

'Take the water packet
for mixing the booze'

[whimpering]

Wait, your turn next

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Amma is calling me

Why is she calling you now?

- Hello?
- We just reached Tiruvannamalai

I can't find the charger
One with the small pin

Did you take it?

Why did you reach
so late at night, ma?

You had dinner, ma?

Jinx of a jerk!

Why this sudden flow
of care and concern?

'Are you drunk?'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

[angry tirade]

'Hang up, damn you!'

Guava toffee

Point #1

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

[loud belch]

Point # 2

If you booze, don't belch

Clear out!

Machi...machi

Dude

Machi, listen

Can you smell liquor on me?

How many times to tell you?
I'll break all your teeth, da

No one can point
a finger at us

We are safe, da

Again we are safe

Don't turn that side
Drunken louts are squabbling

Stinking to high heaven
Wonder what crap they drank!

Point #3

'Don't stand close to her father'

That man should reek of alcohol

Vanakkam

You know

You know why I didn't want
an alcoholic as a son-in-law?

My family went to the dogs
all because of a drunkard

Do you know who that drunkard is?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

I, me, myself!

'King Harischandra's greatgrandson!'

I got back home only last month
after being treated for my addiction

But I have a speciality

All I have to do is
just sniff any bottle of liquor

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Tell me, sir

Can you smell alcohol on me?

You are the one reeking of liquor!

The scent you can smell on my shirt

That's whiskey

But what I can smell from you

That is Bullet beer

7.5% strong

Are you selling salt to the sea!

You drunk street dog!

'Behave yourself'

"Let it be, forgo
Dude, let it go"

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

They dumped me showing
their casteist frenzy

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Best idea to spread
that rumor about her, da

She is safe

'A Few Years Later'

'All those who are jobless in life'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Yes, JP has also reached that stage'

'He fitted himself into
the shoes of a film director'

'He truly believed he is the only savior
of the wilting occupation of farmers'

'Concept was how corporate companies
are destroying agriculture in toto'

'But JP was always in doubt
if the corporate companies'

'...were national
or international'

'Despite that confusion he completed
his script with a solid message'

'In case is film isn't received well'

'He can get a name as
the preacher director'

'At least he will be invited as chief guest
to college functions in Kanchipuram'

- How is the story?
- Soooper, JP

Only snag is the screenplay
needs to be more gripping

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Out of focus and in the trac-

Adding incense to smoke?

Think you're Syd Field
to discuss screenplay

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Don't tell anyone

They will steal your concept

Don't tell anyone
They will flick it

'The story is still in rough draft stage'

'All this hype of his script being stolen
and someone else bagging an award'

'Gave him the shivers'

'Not only that'

'Films were being released
by the dozen on saving agriculture'

'He didn't want to be
an also-ran in that list'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Early dawn on Bakrid
an Islamic festival'

'He met her'

'Her name'

'Raniya'

'Raniya Shoukath'

'When you meet a few girls'

'You can easily carry on
with life without them'

'But the doubt arises,
why lead such a life?'

'His countless love-experiences
sent JP a strong signal'

'You will flip for this girl 101%'

'Fine, if a person who has
experienced it say so'

'But if voice of experience speaks?!'

"My spicy 'biriyani'
You are my pulse, honey"

"Wherever you go
my feet will follow you"

"My tasty delicious 'biriyani'
You are my heartbeat, honey"

"Daily wherever you go
my feet will duly follow you"

"You pushed me into the alcove
of your soulful eyes, my love"

"With just a dismissive glance
do not reject me at once"

"My spicy 'biriyani'
You are my pulse, honey"

"Wherever you go
my feet will follow you"

"When I hum a tune within me
your moon-face I can see"

"My mind flies spontaneously
O' I am on cloud 9 blissfully"

"As Allah I will worship you
I'll go down on my knees anew"

"Your path, my dear parakeet
even my feet go gaga complete"

"My vision, heavy in my heart ardent
look at me for just a moment"

"Even if you don't look back at me
I'll follow you diligently daily"

"My tasty delicious 'biriyani'
You are my heartbeat, honey"

"Wherever you go
my feet will follow you"

"I will tan your skin as sunshine rays
I'll track you down like a train always"

"The way you sway every second
embeds in my heart spellbound"

"Imagining me to be a fish
you lure me with utmost relish"

"You are my lap when the cool winds blow
My destiny where my heart beats a tattoo"

"Myriad drops of my life's expression
My heart beats in your direction"

"You are my Goddess precious
My crescent moon auspicious"

'Mattress for your cot'

[vendor peddling]

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

"Wherever you go
my feet will follow you"

"To the ends of the earth
I'll follow you, birth after birth"

"My spicy 'biriyani'
You are my pulse, honey"

"Wherever you go
my feet will follow you"

"You pushed me into the alcove
of your soulful eyes, my love"

"With just a dismissive glance
do not reject me at once"

"My tasty delicious 'biriyani'
You are my heartbeat, honey"

"Daily wherever you go
my feet will duly follow you"

By the way you didn't
answer my question properly

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Or long hair?'

Pccht! Tell me

'Tell me, JP'

Till now I've never given
my likes and dislikes much thought

I have no idea either

I know

Boys who say this
prefer only long hair

Correct?

'Don't you like only long hair?'

'What JP hated in Raniya specifically'

'Her incessant questions'

I've uploaded songs for you

You like Yuvan's songs, right?

That's why

You like his songs, right?

Hmmm, I do

Then why were you listening
to GV songs in your house?

Which is your favorite country?

Do you like a boy baby
or a girl baby?

What is your favorite number?

Do you like tattoos?

Oh my gawd!
Again, huh?

Which is your favorite color
in nail polish?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Do you like the 2nd toe, next to it
to be longer or shorter than the big toe?

I like it when you zip your lips, di

I'm wearing a maroon shawl for
the function only because you like it

Do you like maroon or do you
have any other preference?

Parrot green

Oh! Soooper, da

What design do you like
in parrot green?

Bugging daughter of a bugger!

That shade of green is horrible

She wants to know
which design I like in that shade!

Thank God you didn't tattoo her name!

I know you like to travel

But what kind of travel?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Forget religion or any rubbish'

'He decided to ditch Raniya'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'JP gave her a first time episode'

I'll show you

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

One whole night of travel
from Cuddalore to Chennai by bus

I fought with the conductor
for not playing any songs

The 'biriyani' I ate just before boarding
rumbled in my stomach

I had to find a loo urgently

I saw a speed breaker coming up

I took my bag and jumped out
with great alacrity

In broad daylight where everyone could
see me, I crapped out in the open!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

My airs and graces
I showed off in my area

My father's pride in his caste

None of those
mattered to me

Only when you control a particular urge
you will realize its importance

Fact, right?

Isn't that a fact, Raniya?

Continue

Take 1 step forward

If you look at it superficially
that spot is one where I was disgraced

But if you go into my mind

The spot that helped me
in an emergency

It is a soul satisfying spot!

Every time I cross that place

I have a soft corner for it

In my bowel

Okay, what is the connect
between that feeling and this place?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Exactly where I washed
my feet after crapping!

Chee!

My favorite spot

What are you saying?

Dirty bloody mongrel

It is a fact I narrated this episode
to make you puke! So what?

Plaguing me with 'What do you like?'
What will you do knowing what I like?

Here...I like this shitty spot

Will you light a lamp here
and pray to this spot?

Dumbo bimbo!

Get lost!

'Bugging me about what I like
Boys like a million things'

'Can I tell you all that
and be lovey dovey to you?'

'One more silly question
from any female, that's it!'

'Yes, he misses it terribly'

'Raniya's...'

'Biriyani!!'

'All the boys who break up
with their Muslim girlfriend'

'...will understand this pain'

'Days sped past'

'When a girl stepped out'

'Her annoyed parents used to ask
Don't tell me you are wearing a churidhar?'

'At least wear a 'churidhar', dear' was
the new request by the same parents'

'JP had seen enough girls
from both time frames'

'Such a Casanova did not get a bride
due to his jobless status'

'If everyone works who will protect
the equilibrium of the world?'

'He started quoting Karl Marx'

'Live without sweating it out'

'But that career should decide
the fate of every toiling worker'

'JP found that kind of job
in politics which worked in his favor'

'He befriended Karunakaran
who was his caste leader in Alandur'

'Blood ties and bonds make one's life
Kith and kin are everything'

These dialogs bring forth
thunderous applause in a cinema

But the same film will deride a caste

What is a relationship?

Who are your relatives?

They are from the same caste, right?

A sense of belonging to
your caste is not wrong

Frenzied hatred to caste is a crime

'Even watching his old videos
give goosebump moments'

'He joined a party and
resorted to rowdyism'

[flurry of angry voices]

'A mother and father living somewhere'

'Raise their beautiful girl and
send her to a good school and college'

'Train her in extra-curricular activities'

'Teach her discipline and
a sense of duty for 25 years'

'She exists only to marry and reform JP
Living somewhere with no mission in life'

'This was JP's father's firm belief'

Will you find a proper job?

Or will you marry a girl
from our caste?

I'll marry a girl from our caste
who has a lucrative job!

"I don't want to play any games with you
Just your true love for me will do"

"I am happy if you and me become 'we'
You don't have to say a word to me"

"I don't want to play games with you
Just your true love for me will do"

"No need to explain to each other
My life is complete if we are together"

"When you set your eyes on me dearly
my dreams dawn afresh clearly"

"My mind and heart rejoice eagerly
when I see your face each day so early"

"I don't want to play games with you
Just your true love for me will do"

"I am happy if you and me become 'we'
You don't have to say a word to me"

"You made my dream infinity
come true now in reality"

"I want us to whisper words of love
throughout our lifetime like we do now"

"Caress of our fingers; first time
progress in our bond sublime"

"The brush of your nails on my lip
will make our love-fights flip"

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

"You make me sit, my dear
right beside you so near"

"I don't want to play games with you
Just your true love for me will do"

"I am happy if you and me become 'we'
You don't have to say a word to me"

"When you set your eyes on me dearly
my dreams dawn afresh clearly"

"My mind and heart rejoice eagerly
when I see your face each day so early"

"I don't want to play games-"

'JP's father's advice 24x7'

'Son, zip your lips
when you step out'

'But JP will always turn a deaf ear
to his father's pearls of wisdom'

'After JP told her,
The spot where you are standing'

'Exactly where I washed
my feet after crapping!'

'Raniya could not stand in any spot
nor was she able to even wash her feet'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'You have no idea about him'

'Given a chance he will even flirt
with your mother on the wedding dais'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Hey! Salman bhai

You said after circumcision
my sex life will be the envy of all!

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

I'm aching all over, da

You ruined my sex life

'I trusted you and
my life is limping now!'

I rushed out of the bathroom now

It's only 4 days since your 'sunnat'
Give it some time

'If you're in a tearing hurry
before the sutures dissolve?'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

I'm sure you wouldn't have spared her
even if you were throbbing in pain!

You would have latched her in
to ensure she doesn't escape!

'Did you see for yourself
who is rushing out?'

Look at my fiance's morality
He locked that girl inside

He is informing the police

Naive numbskull!

Does your story end with this?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'An interesting episode then, sir'

'That is the climax of our film'

There's no story at all
Only episode after episode, huh?

It's a different try, sir

It is enough if the viewers get
positive vibes after watching our film

'That film will be
a blockbuster hit'

Wait, huh?

[mobile ringing]

Yes, Saba

Subash who worked with us
in the previous script

By any chance did you give him
'Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam' script?

Tell me...why?

I heard he has narrated your story
in 2 production houses

'Don't know if this news is confirmed'

'But still...why don't you
call him and verify?'

Okay, Saba

'Only if Brahmins study here
without even time to breathe'

'They can survive'

'Only those who have a genuine need
should get a job in this quota system'

'No, this is against the law'

'Random scumbags are begging
to become temple priests, 'na'

Bro, if this script sees the light of day

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Brother

Sir, now I'll go to the cli-

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Now we move on to Libra'

'My moon sign!'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Is she a lunatic?'

'How dare you malign
my daughter as mad?'

[extracts from 'Chithi-II']

'Avantika who was hopping mad
did something calm and composed'

'Showered tender love and care on him'

'Total TLC!'

Why do I need all this, dear?

You are a man who goes out
You'll need it for sure

You are a man who goes out

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'A man who is shut within
4 walls of his house'

'Hears this dialog
like a broken record'

'Imagine how furious he will be?'

'JP decided something
against his conscience'

'Yes, he decided to find a job'

'Episode # 10'

'Using this concept, we can
slipper all those casteist fanatics'

'No To Caste
Or Religion'

'You'll see a big board
Caste means No'

'If you can't find it
ask for YouTube Channel'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'He is a fierce casteist of
the first order in Alandur, sir'

'He ruined a Party's reputation
with his biriyani obsession'

- Let him come inside
- Boss

Be ready to handle an issue

JP, our caste will do anything for you

I'll be there for you

My resume

You are using casteism
as a camouflaged identity

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Sir, identity should be used
only to unite a set of people

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Identity of being an Indian is
the unity in diversity we are proud of

That doesn't mean we should
regard Pakistanis as enemies!

A sense of belonging to
your caste is not wrong, sir

Caste fanaticism is a crime

You think Chennaiites
discriminate based on caste?

Shall I name the caste
which flourishes in Mylapore?

Do you know how many head offices of
caste affiliated parties exist in Chennai?

In every phone owned by
every resident of Chennai

Do you know the existence of
a WhatsApp group glorifying their caste?

A groom getting married in Chennai

Just check which caste
he chooses his bride from

Listen, I'll give you 2 minutes

In that stipulated time
your casteist body

...should leave my office, got it?

Okay, how many subscribers in your channel?

5 lakhs

Boss, listen

'Caste Means No'
YouTube channel

Caste means no

- YouTube channel
- Wave your wand!

Everyone in our caste
subscribe to this channel

'X Community
Matrimonial Center'

'Brave Rebels
Family Function'

'All members of our caste
Subscribe to 'Caste Means No' now'

'Velan Family Temple
for our caste only'

'Salem Kshatriyas
WhatsApp Group'

'Caste and clan mourn
the loss of K.Pandian'

How can it boom like this?

Sir, what is this?

Subscribers are increasing like honey bees

Hey JP

What did you do?

Within half an hour

Escalated to 1 lakh subscribers

Next week is
All Party Caste Conference

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Leave the room for a minute

- Sir
- Step out

Caste fanaticism will scar us

If scarred we will scratch our wounds, out!

Should you sell your soul
to run this channel?

Okay, you fill the amount

JP, I am fine with
whatever salary you want

You don't lie
in a similar fashion, sir

Which lie?

Chennai has no
caste discrimination

'A sense of belonging to
your caste is not wrong'

'Frenzied hatred to caste is a crime
Amidst 90% who believe this'

'JP is one of them'

'But he doesn't know'

'The grip of casteist politicians'

'...is innocent men like JP'

'JP changed into one of the pillars
that supported casteist society'

'He started working in the Party
along with his YouTube channel job'

Read this dictionary and implement
what has to be done, clear out

'He wasn't the least bit sad
to favor a particular caste'

There are only 2 types
of castes in Tamil Nadu

We openly claim to be
caste based Party

Nominate a candidate
from our caste specifically

That's one type

Claiming to be a party
for the state of Tamil Nadu

'Choosing a candidate from the majority
caste in that area is another type'

In the end, caste is the crux
of all the parties

'Using caste as an excuse'

'JP hogged 'biriyani'
in every shop possible'

'The word 'biriyani'
was enough to tempt him'

'Clad in a politician's attire'

'He would gatecrash
any wedding for that biriyani'

Whose wedding are we attending
lured by this 'biriyani'?

If our people find out
it is a dishonor to our caste

Don't serve

No one in my family is a drunkard

Who are you?

What is your problem?

HUH?

Disrespecting the fact
I belong to the groom's side

If I set my mind to it

The bridegroom will
cancel this wedding, huh?!

Listen, my boy

This is my daughter Thamarai's
attending puberty function!

'Puberty function of
S.Thamarai'

"I am a lotus who bloomed for you sublime"

"I haven't slept in a long time"

'Rebel People's Welfare Party'

'JP's political episodes continue'

[song from 'Idhu Namma Aalu']

That's all
Story over, sir

Who is the hero in your mind?

Sir?

I write all my stories with
the people around me and myself

[mobile ringing]

'Hello, sir'

- 'I am script doctor Rajesh speaking'
- Go ahead

- 'Where are you, sir?'
- In my office

'I am downstairs
Shall I bring him up?'

- Bring him
- 'Okay, sir'

My team has heard
a sensational story it seems

I want to listen to that too

'We can meet afterwards, huh?'

- You can go, sir
- Okay, sir

Which company did he narrate?

I never thought he would do this

Subash's phone is switched off

Has it been approved?

I'll call you later

Register your script at the earliest

Don't share this with
random riff-raffs, okay?

It will work out really well

- Hey...hey!
- Who are you?

- What is it?
- Bro

- 1 minute, sir
- What are you up to?

- 1 minute, sir
- Give the script

- I want it back
- Brother!

What are you doing here?

What, bro?

Sir, I know him

Bloody crook!

I trusted you
and shared my story

You stabbed me behind my back

Bro, did you tell ME your story?

When, bro?

I registered this script, bro

Bloody thief!

Hey...hey!

What?

Both of you get out

Sir, legally this is my script

Even if 1000 more like him crop up
they can't do anything, sir

Look at the seal to prove
I've registered it in Writers' Union

Sir, will you dare make this film?

You think you can make this film
without me in the picture?

I swear I will sue your company and
stage a protest in front of your office

Will you stage a protest?

I never said I'm making this film

Doesn't matter if he protests
Winning story, sir

- Don't lose this chance
- Yov! Shut your gob, man

Sir, ask him what proof he has
for registering his script

Have you registered it?

I haven't registered
this script of mine, sir

At least have you mailed
a copy to your own ID?

No, sir

- I didn't, sir
- Then how do I believe it is your story?

Sir, this is my very first script

Didn't I tell you, sir?

I wrote this story 5 years ago

Sir, what is written over there?

No one can tell a story
better than the author, right?

I'll narrate this story
better than him, sir

You can verify with his script, sir

Sir

If he narrates my story

...will it become his script, huh?

A story can be narrated better
by anyone, sir

'Bro'

Only the author can express
the nitty-gritty and nuances neatly

'I will decide who really wrote it'

You start your narration

I'll have a cup of coffee
and a smoke

- You go ahead and listen
- Yov! Wait here, man

Go on, start

How many stories to listen in a day!

Bro, finish in an hour

'Life of a man who owns his caste
with pride was presented'

'To the audience to enjoy
a feel good entertainer'

'Compromised and presented
in the first half of this film'

'But the second story however'

'A man who lost his livelihood
based on caste discrimination'

'His trials and tribulations'

'This story is a page from reality
without any compromises'

'This has not been penned
for the audience to like'

'But for them to
understand stark reality'

'Because this is a story
that has to be told'

'Easwaran temple
Kumbakonam'

'For the kind information
of all devotees gathered here'

'As sacred offering is in progress'

'We request all the devotees to
contribute your mite in cash or kind'

'In the canopy near the main tower'

'Temple donation box for
devotees' contribution is available'

What is this, sami?
New priests seem to be included

Is there any special
festival coming up?

Special event is finding
the 3rd groom for you!

Just shut up and
focus on selling flowers!

Chenniyappa, convert the coins
into notes and bring it in

Why is this Sandamuni losing his cool?

Do you know the history
of this temple?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'Taking turns every 3 months
to perform rituals here'

'Some random Govt official and
a priest from Ramamurthy's lineage'

'Allegedly hand in glove
stole the priceless deity'

'Instead of forgiving the culprits
they were dragged to the police station'

'Those 4 families were banned as members
in the Priests' Selection committee'

'A new committee has been formed'

'That explains the anger
of those 4 families'

'Chennai'

'Due to a shortage of tags'

'Candidates can enter the hall
without an official pass'

Madam

Do you think...I should
attend the interview or not?

What is bothering you?

2 quotas are reserved for
general and scheduled caste

3 candidates for each post

6 applicants in total
Finish interviewing and leave

Usually 1 person heads a panel

When Sundaram sir is already
heading this panel

Why should I go there
and be a silent spectator?

Why be silent?
Keep your ears to the ground

Mr Sundaram has colluded
with Systems Officer

I heard he is favoring the applicants
from Bharat Training Academy

That's why I have
included you in the panel

Does he know you doubt his integrity?

He is well aware

I had to appoint him
based on his seniority

But only based on your approval
the candidate will be confirmed

Only with the concurrence
of all the board members

This decision has been taken
exclusively in this panel

How is Sandamuni affected
by this new committee?

This is the only occupation
for their entire lineage

By some search and research

If a random priest is selected
who isn't part of their family

Will Sandamuni agree?

Oh! Parameswaran's relative?

As long as you are our family, fine

Have you travelled abroad?

Your tuft seems to be westernized

Our Vedas proclaim
one shouldn't cross the seas

If we do so, as a Brahmin
we lose the right to perform rituals

I don't even possess
a passport, uncle

Grandma, what is 'general quota'?

'People from any caste
can attend the interview'

Whoever is the best performer amongst them

They are chosen
for that specific post

What is 'SC' quota then?

SC stands for Scheduled Caste

They are really struggling
to make ends meet

You know our rickshaw puller uncle

People like him

'To give them a better lifestyle'

'Govt has reserved
a specific number of seats'

That's called SC quota

Only those belonging to that caste
can be given the post

Why should they get such a preference?

Give that to me

You are a good swimmer, right?

Soooper swimmer

But if a boy who has never
seen the sea or even a pond

...is asked to compete
with you in a race

Is that an equal chance?

How is that possible, grandma?
Isn't it 'not equal' basis?

In that case the boy is
given a safety jacket

If you swim for 1 mile

It is enough if he swims only 800 feet

This is a Govt order

This is called 'Reservation'

Okay, grandma

Won't the talented swimmer be upset?

'He will take a hatred
to swimming, right?'

I have to pay fees for your brother
Haven't I helped you a lot already?

This is the last interview
you'll be attending

Understand my plight, da

'Take up a job somewhere'

Will you pay or not?

Who recommended the crematorium
in Madippakam to you, 'na?

No proper facility
for water over there

'Shouldn't you consult me
before you book?'

- Who will run around for water?
- I have reached the next street

Where are you?

- Will you give me money or not?
- I am at a funeral, son

I have informed
Venkat in the next street

Collect it from him
Don't hound me like this

Are you heading
to T.Nagar, my dear boy?

Will you drop me please?

'From transporting the deceased
up to performing the final rites'

'I have the right contacts'

'Who else in Chennai can offer you
this competitive a rate, uncle?'

Narayana, go immediately
to Ceebros Apartment

Krishnamurthy, listen

A girl in her teens
passed away in Shastri nagar

- Take rice husk for the last rites
- Okay, uncle

'My dear boy, couldn't you get
a better route than this?'

This is the street 'soundi' Brahmins
gather for funeral rites

Kesava, leave right now
to Besant Nagar

Husband outlives the deceased
Auspicious funeral, go and supervise

You maintain a proper tuft, right?
Take an additional 500 rupees

'All segregated and shunned items
in society have a specific demand'

Why did you stop here?

1 minute, please wait

'Everyone is materialistic'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Are you also a 'soundi' Brahmin?

Aiyaiyo! Not knowing this
I asked you for a lift

And I even held on to you!

I could have taken an auto

I have to go home and bathe
to cleanse myself

Lord Vishnu, save me
from such idiots

Hello...?
Hey! Wait

Our priest uncle has
sent a wallet for you

I believe your wallet
is in a tattered condition

I met him yesterday in Kumbakonam

You are attending
an interview it seems

Come out in flying colors, da

A Brahmin has to do
much more than merely study

He has to pledge
his heart and soul to succeed

Only then he can lead a decent life

'A place of worship that claims
all men are equal in front of God'

'A Govt that proclaims
all men are equal in the eyes of Law'

'Wait and watch how
you are treated today'

'Laws they devised'

'Rules and regulations
within their code'

'Does it cater to
the common man's needs?'

'Ignoring the clan called
Below Poverty Line'

'Why ride piggy-back
on a vice called caste?'

'Just for today'

'We shall witness the interviews held
in 2 venues for religious and Govt jobs'

Excuse me

Come in

Sir...?

- Shall we take another copy?
- 'No need'

Do you have an idea of the responsibilities
of the Assistant Commissioner of Labor?

Yes, madam

For all manual laborers

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Labor Department ensures
the rise in their economical status

Our forefathers have been laborers
in some generation or the other

In the next generation

We have molded ourselves
to secure a sophisticated job

'So the progress
of these laborers'

'...is true development'

'If they don't progress'

'...the next generation
will remain as laborer'

About your family

Er...family hails from Kumbakonam

We reside in Nanganallur now

You've attended interviews 5 times
Still why haven't you been selected?

Do you realize your problem?

'A Brahmin has to do
much more than merely study'

[overlap of voices]

'Not enough if a Brahmin just passes'

Assume you are now
Assistant Commissioner of Labor

2 days since you got married

You are just leaving for work

Your newly married wife asks you
to drop her on the way at Marina beach

'You agree and you take her
on your 2 wheeler'

At that time there is a sudden downpour

She leans on your shoulder and
takes you totally by surprise

'Today is my birthday'

Shall we have a good time
getting drenched in the rain?

You get a call from your office

You have an important file
with you regarding Labor Inspection

They want you to bring it over
intact to the office within an hour

Your bad luck you can't find
any cab nearby

On one side, you have to bring the file
dry and intact in an hour to your office

This is an imperative call

'On another side, your wife asking you
to spend quality time with her'

In this kind of situation
what will you do?

Sir

I am scared to get
drenched in the rain, sir

Of my own accord, I will
turn down my wife's request

If she compels me
I'll drop her right there

And take the file to my office, sir

'Okay, Jeyaram'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

You must be aware already
But let me still inform you

What you have already scored in
your written exam marked out of 500

Plus the score in this interview
marked out of 75 will be published

You can stay and find out
or check it online tomorrow

I'll wait and check it, madam

Okay

He doesn't know to
appreciate life at all

No emotional intelligence whatsoever

He's lying he will abandon
his wife just like that

Did you notice a flash
of poverty in his eyes, sir?

He cannot handle
a complicated situation, madam

'I agree, sir'

His dialect is a dead giveaway, right?

A Brahmin like him can't secure
a job in today's rat race

No chance

He must be affected by something

Sir, I am talking about his poverty

- 'Yes, madam
- Okay, let's stop this'

30 is enough!

- 'Maran, call Immanuel
- Okay, sir'

This is an ancient temple, my boy

Tamil poet Manickavasagar
has sung a hymn here

Govt has undertaken it now
and is supervising the rituals

'Consecration function
will be performed soon'

Hey you! Come here

Yes, I called only you

What's your 'gothram'
as in lineage segment?

'Soundi' who partakes in last rites?

- Which Vedic school are you from?
- I learnt Hindu scriptures formally

Give me an opportunity, sami

You addressed me as 'sami'?

Show me your certificate

'Hindu Religious &
Charitable Endowments'

'Tiruparankundram, Madurai'

This is an ancient temple

Govt passed an order allowing
employment of priests from all castes

Govt started Vedic schools
and taught Hindu scriptures

A stay order has been passed now

When the Japanese hurled a bomb
in World War II

People migrated to
Kumbakonam from Chennai

People were petrified to
step out of their house

Fearing for safety, opening the temple
even then and performing all the rituals

I come from such a devout lineage

What is your name?

- My name is Nandan
- Where are you from?

Samathuvapuram
Usilampatty, ma'am

Yeah

What is Samathuvapuram?

Our Govt has built apartments for people
from all castes below poverty line

They are housed together
in the same complex

That area is called Samathuvapuram

Then this concept has been
useful for everyone, right?

Yes, madam
My family benefitted

Even people from other castes
found it useful

They rent the house allotted to them

Generally it has been
beneficial to everyone, madam

'Esakki, mop the floor quickly
My throat is hoarse yelling at you'

'Interview is in progress, Esakki'

- 'Dilly-dallying, huh?'
- Brother

Show some respect, anna

'Isn't she older than you?'

Sorry, boss

You sang a different tune
when you wanted this job badly

'Will you do a spic and span job?
And make it fast, Esakki'

Tell me, da

I asked you a favor

'You want money, huh?'

'What did you do with the cash
I gave you this morning?'

'Forever begging for money'

Appa...!

I don't want your money

You beat Shylock hollow!

'What will you do
hoarding money like this?'

I called to ask you Esakki's #

'Which Esakki, da?'

Esakki, pa

The old maid from the slum
who works next door

'Why do you need her #?'

Leave now

I told you to clear out

What are you glaring for?

Pipe down

I said, stop glaring

How dare you!
Who are you?

Where were you hiding all along?

Who was hiding?

I was at the go-down

What kind of dialect is this?

Are you from Madras?

Govt Vedic school, huh?

What is your name?
Tell me that first

Dasan

Ranjith Dasan is my name

What did you say?

Ranjith Dasan

You think you can scare me away?

Why is it only you are allotted
the priest's post?

Why can't we be eligible?

Even if we ring the bell till our arm aches
we'll get hardly Rs 5, come and see

Share our meager collection

[mobile ringing]

Hello? I'm in an interview

Don't bug me, pain in the neck!

I'll buy it on the way back home

You make quail fry for me, okay?

- 'Sandamuni, what is the commotion?'
- Anna

It's already late

'What is this meeting in aid of?'

Come along with me

Random scumbags are begging
to become temple priests, 'na

- You should step in as-
- Yov!

Treat us with respect

Son of a gun, I'll rip you apart

Who are you, my boy?
Freely using cuss words like trash

Oh! 'Son of a gun' sounds
like trash to you

'Scumbag' is a precious gem, right?

There isn't any problem
with the meaning

Your problem is who utters those words!

I hold a certificate too

Even I learnt the scriptures
in the traditional way, yeah!

1 year
12 full months

I took a Govt course
so I can become a priest

I am one of 207 students
who learnt the scriptures perfectly

After the first batch
the course was discontinued

'No one came forward to teach either'

207 students were in my batch

207, mind you

Not one was accepted as a priest

Why? Who is to blame?

'Look at his guilty stare!'

He claims he has studied
our holy scriptures, 'na

But the way he speaks
is totally Madras slang, 'na

'Some of the words he uses
goes way above my head, 'na'

An...anna?

Hear me out

If you interview these 2 men

I won't enter the sanctum sanctorum

- Chenniyappa
- Yes, sami

Grab the temple keys
from Sandamuni

'Push him out
by the scruff of his neck'

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Ask them to come to the pillared hall
with the rest of our priests

- 'Yes, swami'
- I will interview them too

'Sandamuni, how many times do I repeat?'

'Don't sit near the kitchen
like a reptile, clear out'

'When the Japanese bombed Tamil Nadu
only 2 cows died it seems'

'Not a single human casualty'

'Lone priest was Sandamuni's forefather
who braved the Japanese attack!'

'He was such a gasbag this morning'

Only Naren, interview candidate
hasn't turned up, sir

I have shouted my throat hoarse
What should I do now, sir?

We don't have to wait
for irresponsible fellows

- Ask Rajendran to come in after 5 minutes
- Okay, sir

Maran, my grandson Vikram
is sitting out there

Take him to the canteen
and get him bread omelet

"Lungi-man sells his ware daily
Street to street he pedals gaily"

Hey! Return it next week
I have to watch a film

You lead such a jolly life

1 film a week

Employee, di

Chittu

You dare go to the theater
I'll break your limbs

I'm scared of your mother
I have an exam at 2:00 p.m, bye

Amma, your son is back

Anna, where did you vanish?

'Ask him if he ate anything'

- Hey! Talking to you
- 'Where did you disappear?'

I've been trying your # whole night
You didn't pick my call

You said you have an interview
to attend at 9:00 a.m

Slam the door in my face
You are good at that!

Both my children act extra smart
and show least respect for money

Mother-in-law!

Are you using a soap
from head to toe?

'Why?'

I can smell the scent of soap
That's why I asked

'Why would I use soap
when it is so goddamn expensive?'

You have cash on you to spend, right?
Buy me a soap so I can smell good

I sneaked a soap in here and
you are threatening to abuse me

As a new bride, didn't you promise to
look after me like your own mother?

Grandma, think you'll get to
act as Dhanush's heroine?

- 'Wretched female'
- Maa, that's my soap

Fat hopes!

Your father was born only because
your grandpa fell for its scent on me!

- 'Will you grudge me that?
- Shut up!'

'If you steal soap and bathe
will you be clean of all dirt?'

'Hey! Eat something and go'

'What's wrong with you?
Are you in some kind of trouble?'

'I called your owner and he yelled
saying you don't work for him any longer'

'Why are you
in this tearing hurry?'

Will you earn to foreclose
the mortgage on our house?

So damn irresponsible
Not even picking my call

How long can I work
my butt out for this family?

Talk to me, da
Are you in any trouble?

Hey!

- Buy 'beedi' for your grandpa
- Shut your damn mouth!

[mobile ringing]

Hello?

I'm your neighbor Satish
calling from Kumbakonam, bro

'How are you?'

Your father called me

You wanted to talk to Esakki it seems

Hey Esakki

'Esakki'

'Esakki, here'

- 'That Brahmin brother from Chennai
- Who is it?'

'Your ex-neighbor'

Here, talk to him

HULLO...?

'Hullo?'

Taking our God for granted, clear out

First get out of here

If you enter the temple premises
I'll break your limbs, get out

Think you can be a priest?

You need to be qualified
to worship our God

Get out of this temple

'Is it enough to study the Vedas?
What caste are you?'

'What audacity to think
we will accept you!'

'Priest'

Sami, give us a spoon
of the Holy water

'Do you know the meaning
of the word Swami?'

Hulllo...?

HULLO...!

Esakki?

'Have you gone deaf?'

Esakki-

'Esakki grandma
How are you?'

My dear boy

'I have no complaints at all'

How are you, sami?

I'm fine, grandma

Hearing you call me 'patti'

'May your entire generation prosper'

'Saaaami'

For many years I've been
wanting to call you 'grandma'

I was scared people around me
will take a dig at me

Only now I've shrugged that fear
of what others will think of me

Tell Satish I said this

'To treat you with more respect'

What is he saying?

They asked for Holy water
offered to God

Finish your sentence, boy

Will you address me
as 'anna' or uncle?

Or can you use
our Brahmin slang 'voi'?

They asked me, 'sami'

How did you address me?

'Sami'

You said 'sami'
That's the keyword!

Now you know where you stand

Listen to me

Don't call anyone 'sami'
other than God, Esakki 'patti'

That is the root cause
of many problems

Wife or office?

What will be your priority?

Anyway some friend of mine
would have driven himself to work

I'll call and ask him to come

I'll ask him to buy
a yummy cake on the way

'Why do you need a cake now?'
he will ask me in a bugged tone

'Today is your sister's birthday'

'Your presence will make it soulful'
I will lay it thick

I'll take the cake from him

I'll send the file safely through him

'Smart'

After that my wife and I will
enjoy relishing the cake

'I heard he is favoring the applicants
from Bharat Training Academy'

'That's why I have
included you in the panel'

[mobile phone ringing]

Hello, who is this?

Sir, good afternoon
I am Naren speaking, sir

I'm a candidate for the interview
for Assistant Commissioner of Labor

How did you get my #?

'Sivaraj anna from Saidapet
gave me your #'

- Oh! He gave, is it?
- 'Yes, sir'

- 'I am his relative'
- What is it?

- Tell me
- I'm delayed a bit, I'll be there

'Sir, can I talk to someone
from the panel of interviewers'

'Please help me, sir'

No chance at all, son

No one is allowed
into the interview hall

Phone not allowed
I'm an ordinary peon

- Hang up now
- 'Sir...sir'

'Listen, all of you'

Those who want to become priests

Without offering food to our God
Vedas proclaim they shouldn't eat, right?

Those who drank coffee or tea
from that stall, leave right away

'What an anti-climax
after waiting for so long'

'Drinking coffee made
our chance go down the drain'

Why are you staring?
Get up and go

Haven't you watched an interview?

'Drink coffee once more
You'll feel good'

'I will come up in life
even if that's a problem for you'

Machi, to clear my hangover
I'm glad I had tender coconut water

God exists for sure

'Yes, machi
God is there'

I'll talk to you later

What are you looking at?

How to topple me down?

I know all the mantras by rote too

All the prayers are available
in YouTube channel

Ask me whatever question you want

Wrap the thread around
the ritual pot in a lattice pattern

What...?
'Kalasam'?

Go ahead

By all means

- No problem
- 'Go'

In this kind of critical situation
whom will you give priority to?

I definitely choose office only

But I console my wife also

You know we are made
for each other also

A good family should be like that, ya

Because my family

Our family

I marry only...very poor girl

I don't know dowry

Also

You know

Don't share your personal history, mister

Okay, sir, but I marry girl

A poor family

How will you leave me?
Tell me, madam

How will you leave me?

You can leave, Mr-

Honest Raj

Honest Raj?

You can leave now

Shucks!
Oh God!!

'How to kalasa thread suthing'

'Only after you get the hang
of this, enter the temple'

I can't hear a word you say

'Sir...sir'

Your leg

Is he still on the line?

- My dear boy, hang up
- 'Please, sir'

Why are you being such a pain?

Hi all

Hello, ma'am

- Hi, sir
- 'Please be seated'

Thank you

'So tell us about yourself, Varsha'

I'm born and brought up from Delhi

My dad is from Tiruvanamalai
Mom is from Ghaziabad, U.P

Love marriage

My dad is an IAS officer actually

Collector?
Which district?

Vizhupuram district, ma'am

Sundar sir knows my father very well

Actually he and I are friends
on Facebook too

What is your aim in life?

Ma'am, only the poor are affected
by the laws regarding Child Labor

In reality shows young children are forced
to perform in 'Super Singer' programs

They are being tortured for TRP rating
Isn't this a Child Labor problem?

They all should be punished, ma'am
A new law has to be passed

That is my aim
I'll fight for that, ma'am

Varsha, if this is your aim
you should change your mind set

All these clauses have been drafted

If the parents are not benefitting
financially in any manner

Child-acting is approved

'Don't fix your aim in life
reading forwards in WhatsApp'

Even if you want to create awareness
for the general public against child labor

Won't you need children to act
in it to make your point?

What will you do then?

Bathrakali, she will find out for herself
in a few days after she gets the posting

She may not know
the nuances in our Law

But we should praise her vision

Good

She has voiced her opinion
strongly in Facebook often

'Even I have shared her stories'

Okay, Varsha
You can leave

Results will be announced
in the evening

- Wait and see
- Sure, sir

Thank you so much

[holy chant]

Let's go

Black beads as garland, you moron!

Breathtakingly beautiful

Amazing decoration

Bathrakali, the rich won't have
societal concern is an age old theory

'Varsha isn't even capable
of conducting a labor inspection'

'I can see in her
the high class mentality'

She is educated

'But she lacks emotional intelligence'

She is so confident
that she has a brain

Thorough knowledge of
labor laws alone won't do, sir

She is strongly-

She should realize the daily struggles
of the people and empathize with them

Bathrakali, she is
the daughter of a Govt officer

I'm not favoring her
because I know her

If we need her father's help
in one of our families tomorrow

We should stand united
in helping each other

Then why boast about unity?

Don't you think I'm right, sir?

Sir is right, madam

He's correct

We can give her 40 marks

Alright

"O' Lord, repeatedly I took the birth
of grass, plant, tree, worm on earth"

"Several types of beast and bird
Snakes that slithered in this world"

"I was born as stone,
human, ghost and demon"

[extract from 'Shiva Puranam']

Did you see that?

Instead of letting the man from my caste
into the sanctum he is asked to sing

- Chee!
- We have rules on untouchability

- There is something called Vedic rules
- Yes indeed!

One who buys a ticket for Rs 100
can see God within arm's distance

One who buys for Rs 50 should
pray to the same God from a corner

Which Vedic law specified this?

Bathrakali, sign against Naren's name

- Sign for member 2
- Okay

We can leave

- Sir
- What?

Sir, this candidate Naren
is known to a friend of mine

- He is almost here
- His time is up

Take your phone
and leave the room

Have you forgotten
phones not allowed in here?

'Clear out'

'Bathrakali, please sign in that column'

'We can leave'

Sir, just listen to him for a minute
- 'Maran'

- 'Are you dumb or what?'
- Sir is on the line, talk fast

- HOW DARE YOU!
- Sorry, sir

Naren, interview time is up

Sorry, sir
I've almost reached

I'll be there post noon
Got a bit delayed, sir

What do you mean 'bit delayed'?
Interview is over

'Sir...sir...listen to me'

I drive a call taxi in a company

Last night I was involved
in a minor accident, sir

By the time I could finish the formalities
in the police station and claim insurance

I was dead beat, sir

My owner was so strict, sir
He said 'finish this or you are fired'

- Which area are you from?
- 'Melmaruvathur, sir'

'A little interior, I'll be there
by noon, got a bit delayed, sir'

You should have fought
with the owner and come here

Sir, I get paid today
Situation was not right to fight

Otherwise I would have
tried to convince him, sir

My younger sister is working, ever since
my father passed away 2 years ago

That's why for the past 2 months

Even I have been
driving this call taxi

You are fit only to drive those cabs

Useless fellow!

Okay, see you

Shall we wait a bit
and give that boy a chance?

Sorry

It's getting late for me
I want to leave

What gall to call up
the peon and talk to us

I will wait here

I'll wait for him to come

He is in Chengelpet now

'I knew we would be at loggerheads
if 2 heads were appointed!'

'Clash of wills!'

"O' Lord Shiva, trapped into a birth cycle
impoverished, too weak for survival"

Anna...?

So soul satisfying

How well the boy sings

Devotional goose bumps
from my head to toe, 'na

I swear, 'na
I mean it

Surprising to hear
Sandamuni advocate equality

- What is your motive?
- Nothing of that sort, 'na

In the II World war

As soon as it was announced
Japan will win

Immediately it was your forefathers
who rushed to learn Japanese!

Why rake the past now, 'na?

Anna, the key

Key, 'na

I know why you are trying to get your way

You don't like Varsha, am I right?

How is Varsha connected to this?

Oh!

You don't know?!

You would have discussed
everything with the secretary

Varsha and Naren have scored
the same marks in the written exam

3 candidates as per Reservation
from their caste vying for only 1 seat

Immanuel hasn't fared well

So

Anyway he won't be eligible

Only Varsha and Naren
are left to be considered

One of them will be selected

So you agree

You are marking students
being fully aware of their caste!

Varsha is a girl

Don't ruin a girl's life

Sir, life is the same
be it a man or woman

Don't try to bait me with
your pro-female sentiments

Only candidates below poverty line
should get a job in this quota

Govt has not passed any such order

Not by the Govt

It is a rule by yours truly, Bathrakali

I won't leave

Give this boy a chance

Otherwise

I won't co-sign for Naren

Oh!

Okay, let's go

You stay here all by yourself
and interview him

So you will extend all help only to
students from a particular Academy!

You will ignore common people

I'm certainly making a note about this

You have selected Rajendran
Which Academy did he pass out of?

I am fully aware
of your hidden agenda

'So he is the one
who leaked out the questions!'

Bathrakali, I know how to
counter your accusation

But not now

Okay

For your sake, I'll allot
10 minutes extra time

Bring him by then
right in front of my eyes

I will personally interview him

Please wait

'How can he be here in 10 minutes, sir?'

'Hide the passport
Be quick'

I hid it

'Then hide the photo
we clicked in Singapore'

'Tell them your son
doesn't hold a passport'

If he crosses the sea

According to our scriptures
he can never become a priest, careful

'That old man has sent
that Ebony & Ivory pair over'

'To spy on my nephew'

This girl looks lovely, no doubt

But you are saying

...her family can't be
without eating meat

My husband doesn't touch onion
Not even 1 clove of garlic

He stopped going to our family deity temple
because they resort to animal sacrifice

My son offers cow's milk to
Lord Shiva and only then he eats

Please find some other groom
for that lovely girl

I agree we are orthodox
but even we aren't so fastidious!

What diligence!!

Glad you realize

Hygiene is not caste based!

- Dasa...?
- Ranjith Dasan

Hahn, Ranjith Dasa, I agree
whatever you say is right

But the way you say it is wrong

What is this, sir?

- Naren
- 'Hello?'

I'm Bathrakali
speaking from TNPC

- 'Tell me, madam'
- Do you have Skype on your phone?

- Yes, madam
- 'Switch on video call mode'

We can start the interview

- 'Okay, madam'
- Okay

No, this is against law

'I can't accept this'

Why not?

Doesn't our Chief minister
inaugurate offices officially

Through video conferences?

Only candidates below poverty line
struggling, should get a job in this quota

He desperately needs this job, sir

How can we interview him online?

Sir, how is swiping of cards alone allowed
for the offenders to pay traffic fine?

Why can't we conduct
an online interview?

All this is possible

You can start, madam

Yov! Sit down

I don't want any problem

I'm already hassled
by too many calls

Hey!

You think no end
of yourself, huh?!

How dare you take the sanctity
of our temple for granted, huh?

If you become the priest
how will we come here to worship?

- I'll get even with you outside
- Yov! Pandian

- Can't you control yourself?
- You can ask any favorite God

Verdict will be
you committed a crime

Why are you making a scene?

'Why are you creating a ruckus?'

He is fighting for your cause too

You should be joining hands
with him in all fairness

In the so called caste hierarchy

'Sandwiched in a safe spot
your arrogance is speaking, eh?'

Other castes listed beneath yours
is the false pride egging you on

Lead your life

Continue to live with that false pride

Get lost, man!

Okay

- Let's start
- Okay, ma'am

Madam

- Naren?
- 'Madam'

What is your opinion on child labor?

Madam

As far as child labor case is concerned

The owner goes scot-free
after paying up the fine in court

'The Govt will follow up and admit
those children in a decent school'

'All these rules are okay'

'But...'

Generally the children don't opt to work
to appease just their hunger alone

They may come to sustain
their family too, right?

A drunkard father
who can't make ends meet

They may come for the sake
of the grandpa who is bedridden

'Or a sister who is still unmarried'

They can be working
for that reason too

Otherwise

Finishing college

Running from pillar to post

Unable to find a job
and sitting at home

Supporting an older brother like me

'That can be a reason too, madam?'

That's why, madam

'Instead of focusing on child labor'

'Looking after the family
which is below poverty line'

An union is definitely needed, madam

'Only the Labor Department can do this'

Instead of questioning the wrong

To prevent the crime as such

That's law according to me, madam

All of you, listen

I will announce the 2 candidates
selected in the final round

Balaji

Nandan

How can he do this?
Will our God accept it?

Of course God will agree

God accepts the one rupee I offer

Why won't the same God
accept a priest from our caste?

You call this a temple?
Can't sit here, let's go

This is not a Trust
showering compassion

It is Law

How can law drafted for mankind
not be applicable to humans at all, sir?

'Law will give preference
to humanitarian concern'

'If the same words are mentioned
as a clause in TNPSC selection'

'Sir, you can discuss
any subject under the sun'

'But kindly don't talk about law'

'You have to listen to him also
He has a point to express too'

- He's a psychologist
- Are you making any sense, madam?

That is not the point

Naren cannot be marked
less than Varsha for sure

Okay

Varsha gets 40

So Naren will score 40 too

That's all, right?

Get to know our law, Bathrakali

Our Law will always
give due respect to elders

Yes, Kali

Written marks of the candidates
who attended the general quota interview

Can I take a look?

Unable to answer
even 1 question smartly

Such boys sport
a pathetic look easily

Tell me why
I should select you

Whatever the caste may be

Knowing it is such a huge temple

Aspiring for a hefty sum as collection
anyone can fight to become a priest

It is my right as a Brahmin

Our birth right, uncle

[clearing his throat]

'In the Scheduled Caste quota
3 candidates should be shortlisted'

'Immanuel has fared badly
in the written exam'

'2 candidates vying
are Varsha and Naren'

'Only one of them will be selected'

'Both have scored the same mark'

As per her Date of birth
Varsha wins due to seniority

She will get this post by default

'Get to know our law, Bathrakali'

'Our Law will always
give due respect to elders'

My dear little sparrow
Your brother will get this job

'You can go back to school this year'

That isn't priority, anna
Let's take our grandpa to a hospital

We have postponed it for 2 years

We can attend to him later

I'll be most happy
if you don't have to work

Chittu

Are you still there?
Why have you gone silent on me?

My little sparrow is scared
to sit with her homework daily!

Brother, hope you won't
let me down this time?

Can I really go back to school?

"O' judges so conscientious"

"Won't justice dawn as a blessing on us?"

"O' judges so virtuous"

"Won't justice dawn as a blessing on us?"

Madam

Sorry

Can I talk to you
for a minute?

Yes, go ahead

10 years ago

My mother used to
keep cribbing in Kumbakonam

Wanted us to rebuild
the walls of our house

My father didn't pay heed to her words

One day

It was a heavy downpour

Just as amma feared

The wall collapsed in the rain

When we heard about it

My father and I

We were laughing saying it saved us
the expense of breaking it down

When we reached home

Under the rubbles of the wall
we found my amma

[thunder rumbling]

Staring at the wall

My mother reached God!

Sorry

Whatever questions you asked me

I answered truthfully

A son who lost his mother
because of a thunder storm

How can he enjoy the rain?

Madam

Did you select me?

Please tell me, madam

Law is blind to the problems
your family has to deal with

Income certificate is
not a criteria for selection

Once when Kamaraj
was our chief minister

10 seats were allotted
on the basis of a scholarship

He was asked to select the students

He selected 10 students
within 10 minutes without hesitation

When he was asked
how he could decide so easily

In those 10 files

The parents didn't even know to sign
He saw their thumb prints

His job was made easy

You need a good heart, son

You need a good heart that knows
the pain of those below poverty line

Caste doesn't matter

That essential factor

When it is missing amongst men

How can it exist in the laws
drafted by them?

You

Please look for another job

Hello?

Hey...dai

Nanganallur boy?

How did you fare
in the interview?

Don't force me to try
for a State Govt job

Hey! Tell me in detail

What happened?

I can't compete forever

[clearing his throat]

Both of you, wait out for me

- Okay, uncle
- I'll call you

'Tell me what happened
Is the interview over?

Foregoing my passion I've had enough
of struggling, listening to your advice

What is that supposed to mean?
You listened to me, huh?

Derided as a 'soundi' Brahmin
who partakes in funeral rites

Do you want everyone to treat
your generation as an outcast?

- Tell me
- Yes, I'm untouchable

Our own Brahmin community
treats me like that

Doesn't matter if all of them
treat me like that

People from other castes regard me
as superior, disqualify me from the 'quota'

I've said this often to you

A Brahmin has to study
pledging his heart and soul

Only then he can survive

That's why it really hurts

Why should I give up enjoying life
and study so hard?

All those who played with me
in my childhood have secure jobs

I'm the only one gawking!

This is social injustice, uncle

The injustice you see
right before your eyes

It is the outcome of the hardship
they faced many decades ago

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Discrimination amongst devotees
based on caste in the temple

We are the culprits, da

We threw our weight in the temple
They are discriminating in jobs

What sin did I commit?
Do you have an answer for that?

I don't belong here it seems

I don't know all that

This is my motherland

If you start digging the past
of every citizen

The lineage of this land
will only be the insect kingdom

If I insist on equality I'm asked
if I will be a manual scavenger

As if people from all castes
are competing to clean the drainage

I am viewed with
a jaundiced eye, uncle

How am I any different from everyone?

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

For my sake just attempt
this exam one last time

'Uncle Vaithi, don't you know?'

I've crossed the age limit

Brahmin applicant has to be
within 30 years of age

I am not eligible to try again

Where is our nation heading?
You are bent on me getting a Govt job

Out of curiosity
let me ask you

Is poverty determined by
who wears the sacred thread?

Poor is a person
below poverty line

They should have a separate quota

Whatever the caste
they may belong to

Till the rich avail these concessions

The reason 'reservation' was implemented
won't be effective even in 100 years

Balaji

Uncle

Come here

I want only you to come
Nanda, wait there

"Where did humanitarian concern
dizzied dissolve into oblivion?"

"When God's chariot is driven
by men in beasts' skin"

"Which is God's destination therein?"

"When flowers are scorched by hatred
how can honey be collected?"

'Tamil Nadu Govt Order
Caste No Bar for Temple priests'

"Who is laughing senseless, insane
when morals are broken time and again?"

"O judges so diligently conscientious"

'Govt Training School
For Hindu Priests, Madurai'

"Won't justice dawn as a blessing on us?"

"Where did benevolence
wilt and wither in every sense?"

"When God's chariot is driven
by men in beasts' skin"

"Which is God's destination therein?"

"O justice of peace meticulous"

"Won't equ(al)ity dawn on us?"

"If born poor, such a pity
(s)he is clothed in poverty"

"Wordless is national integration
Woeful at the unfair discrimination"

"Authorized arbitrators"

"Won't square deal be our savior?"

"Whom do I demand an explanation?"

"Where do I halt in my exploration?'

"In a casteist drunken stupor
even the Goddess of Justice in slumber"

"Racism beyond redemption
Shame and disgrace as companion"

"Can the poor man earn his daily bread?"

"His bruised feet tread
on stone-strewn paths ahead"

"Virtues roam the street
as refugees in dire need"

"Contradictions start trending
disguised as morals descending"

'Soundi' Brahmin is coming
All of you turn the other way

'Get inside'

'None of you should see him'

'Hey! Wretched boy
Why are you hanging around here?'

'Lalitha, lock this boy in a room
till the 'soundi' brahmin leaves'

'Such a brat he is
Roaming around here'

What will a young boy know?

'Anna, will you please leave soon?'

"Which caste is superior?
Topic of the conference here"

"Anguished scream of the victims
Muted by the wind tones down and dims"

"O judges so diligently conscientious"

"Won't justice dawn as a blessing on us?"

"O God who graces to bless us
Show us your path of righteousness"

"Castes and sub-castes dominate
Law as mere lip service is our fate"

"Caste & creed play havoc in our life
Color prejudice adds to our strife"

"Turn a deaf ear to idle gossip
What is the good news for kinship?"

"How many more lives to sacrifice
before we sit under the Bodhi tree wise"

"Will equality reign supreme
only by crushing the poor man's dream?"

"Tired of protests and struggles in vain
Affected people weep together in pain"

"Will democracy in a state of hibernation
wake up to the call of our nation?"

''Sir, How Is Your Law Fair?'

Do you have any other question to ask?

I just want to thank you
multiple times, madam

To all of you

Thank you, madam

"O justice of peace meticulous"

"Won't equ(al)ity dawn on us?"

'Nandan'

'Naren'

'Brahmin boy'

We show the three of them
looking very sad, sir

'And we fade out slowly'

"Won't justice dawn as a blessing on us?"

How is it both of you
narrated the same story?

'Our boy narrated it better, sir'

'Your call, sir'

But you told me

Audience should exit
the theater with hope

That hope is missing
in your story, huh?

The story is incomplete, sir

2 more very interesting episodes
I still have to narrate

I haven't shared that with anyone

'In the next shot'

'Law is no hindrance
for those who shower kindness'

'Love and kindness
are pillars of progress'

'Both of them are reading
this quote in the same moment'

'Happens cinematically in that spot'

You wait here, alright?

'In and around Palakkarai area'

'I have performed 'pooja'
in all the temples, uncle'

- I won't
- I want my phone back

'How long will you play
some silly game?'

I won't

Aiyo! Okay, fine

You should be here
till I come out of this room

'Sundar sir knows
my father very well'

'Actually he and I are friends
on Facebook too'

'She has voiced her opinion
strongly in Facebook often'

'Even I have shared her stories'

What is your opinion on Balaji
who was a priest in your temple?

Super boy
No bad habits at all, 'na

In and around this area

For any special 'pooja'
in whichever temple

Only he will be called, 'na

That boy was born and brought up
to promote our scriptures

Those who follow an orthodox lifestyle
have spoken highly of Balaji, 'na

Yes, Sandamuni

I met a dung-cake seller
in the street near Balaji's house

I asked for his opinion too

Imagine even a dung-cake seller
is praising Balaji

Is that so?

Let me talk to him

What does he know
about orthodoxy, 'na?

That's why I asked you to give
your phone to him, give it

One of the devotees is insisting
she will marry only Balaji

He said she is as good as my sister

- Really?
- Such a well-behaved boy

No priest is better
than Balaji in Palakarai

I thought you'll support Nandan
Stabbing me behind my back

Yov! I'm asking you?

If you want me to
support you, I will

You are my friend, da

I can't support random fellows

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Friend, huh?

Hi, ma'am

'TNPSC exam board panellists
are stick-in-the-mud and arrogant'

'Changes for the good can never happen
All empty vessels making most noise!'

'What if this Govt
collapses or continues?'

'We are the sufferers!'

'Whatever the exam, only if palm
is greased, you'll get the jam'

'We are educated idiots'

'We have been converted into idiots'

'Authoritative arrogance!'

I am telling you
Reduce her marks!

Hello

Look here

If you dare come anywhere
near social media

'My shoe will speak!'

'Hang up now'

Sami, once when Balaji flew
to Singapore to perform a 'pooja'

'Even though the air hostess'

...begged him to sit
next to an American female

He refused point blank

He is a priest who doesn't break any rules

- Singapore, huh?!
- 'Don't tell him!'

When did he go?

He goes every year without fail

Continue

- Even last month
- 'Don't tell him'

He was called to perform
the consecration rituals-

Stop it!

According to our scriptures

Those who want to be priests
should not cross the seas

Nandan

Come

'Shower, rinse and dry your dhoti'

'Come to perform the 'pooja'
in our temple tomorrow morning'

May God bless you with
abundance of knowledge

That's how my story ends, sir

Audience will feel a surge of hope
after watching the film for sure, sir

Sir, legally this is my script

Can't it be coincidental sync
sealed in our minds?

Sync or sink, seal or steal
I will be the judge

Get out of my room

Get out, man

Films rarely have a good run
though these buggers steal cleverly

He's just a loser!

You have tied up the knots well
for all the characters

But that chap who failed
in the TNPSC exam, huh?

Brahmin boy

He doesn't know how lucky he is.

Sir, that boy has no end
only in the film

Actually he is a real life character
who inspired me to write this script

My name is Jeyaram Prabhu

I am addressed as JP by everyone

'Madam, I was in 6th standard then'

'I couldn't even have 1 meal a day
and I was denied scholarship'

'All those who got a scholarship'

'I used to look at them wistfully'

'In the eyes of this society
a boy who is said to be an outcast'

'My close friend Sendhil'

'He got a generous sum
of Rs 3000 as scholarship'

'He gave it to his own father
who was a teacher in our school'

'On that day
just like this rain'

'In my 'Things I hate' list'

'I added our
Indian Constitution too'

'Articles 14, 15 & 16
Right to Equality'

'That boy had a dream,
a passion right from childhood'

'Not supporting his childhood dream'

'His uncle Shivacharyar forced him
to attempt TNPC exam'

'Not wanting him to become
a 'soundi' Brahmin like his father'

'He compelled the boy
in a violent outburst'

'Unable to try for TNPC
and appease his uncle'

'Unable to continue
his dream and passion'

'He was stuck in a hell hole'

'He couldn't clear the exam either'

So he took the pages
of his life's experiences

Started weaving those episodes
into an interesting plot

He stepped out of his Brahmin ambience
and started travelling to fulfil his dream

You don't have to complete the rest

Isn't that Brahmin boy's name JP?

So this film is a solution
to the problems faced, right?

In a generic way he cribbed
about the quota system

Then he resorted to intense
research on Reservation

Quota system should not be taken lightly

He realized it is a revolution

'But he wanted to rectify
the flaws in the current quota system'

'And weighed the pros and cons'

I'll do anything to repay you
for your kind help, madam

Then I have a suggestion

You have secured a job
in this quota now, right?

You should not try to secure
a job for your son in this quota

In your own caste, those who are
economically, socially backward

Some deserving candidate
should get that job

Definitely, madam

So if the rich should not get
a job in this quota system

What should be done, grandma?

The people in a particular caste

...should ensure the affluent
should not seek a job in this quota

Without being bothered
about caste-votes

We need a conscientious politician
who will implement this in the system

For all this to happen
we should abolish caste system

Fine, grandma
Why not do that then?

Caste cannot be abolished

It has merged with God

Oh! Then should we
abolish God then?

'But as God is always essential
for man's peace of mind'

'Instead of eliminating God from his life'

'He decided to abolish
problems surrounding divinity'

Instead of advising
'Ensure personal hygiene and enter'

Because a few treated us like outcasts
based on our caste for no fault of ours

God's image was blackened

God did not discriminate human beings
on the basis of their birth

These were man-made rules
using God as an excuse

I'm here to erase the blemish
that has fallen on our Gods

If I go in and perform the rituals

The lower caste will be
elevated to sainthood

Then hierarchy won't exist
in word, not even in thought

Super, I say

'Did you write this
with you as the main character?'

'No, sir, I will always imagine the life
I like to lead with myself as the hero'

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He doesn't know how lucky he is.

'People I like will play
the hero in my mind'

'A.Vaidyanatha Iyer
Indian freedom fighter'

'He supported entry of lower castes
into Meenakshi Temple in 1939'

'A.Vaidyanatha Iyer'

Your pain will turn into pleassssure

Praise the Lord!

God bless you, my son

'But he narrated the story
with more feeling than you'

So I should take
that board off the wall

I assure you, I will
produce this film

You never know, our audience
will make our film a blockbuster

'On behalf of World Tamil Community'

'I am proud to be the recipient
of Tiruvalluvar Award'

'Not just poet Tiruvalluvar'

'The entire Tamil society did not list
'caste' in their literature or records'

'For humanity to return to the roots
of that Tamil casteless society'

'I continue my journey without bias
to caste, creed or religion'