All language subtitles for Uyir Thamizhukku (2024)_track3_[eng]

'Let us end caste discrimination'

'And stay united as children of Tamil
Revolutionist - Palani Baba'

'Thanks to all Magazines, Television,
Websites and all media people'

'BESANT NAGAR, CHENNAI
5 AM'

[phone rings]

Hello?

- Brother…
- Go on, Chidambaram.

I wanted to talk regarding
the hotel business at OMR.

I didn't get a response back regarding it.

Oh, what is the issue now?

After the CM left, we stayed in
power for four years.

through the mercy of
the Central Government.

Now there's no source of income.

Oh, brother…
Aren't you the party's treasurer?

What do you mean that you're helpless?

Just because I'm the treasurer,
should I give out all the cash?

You willingly give Gopi
how much ever he asks.

But you hesitate to give a dime when I ask.

Who told you?

Why would I favor him?

Someone from the opposition spun some
rumors and you blindly believed it!

I haven't--

Hurry up!

Brother!

Stab him!

Are you okay, brother?

Hey!

[whistles]
Hurry!

Come now!

Let's go!

Hurry, let's leave.

Hey, it looks like he'll survive.
Turn around.

'Uyir Thamizhukku'
[Long live Tamil]

'SAIDAPET'S MLA PAZHAKKADAI
RAMACHANDRAN HAS BEEN BRUTALLY MURDERED'

'HE WAS MURDERED WHILE ON A WALK
BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS'

Saidapet's MLA and former treasurer
of MMMK Party, Pazhakkadai Ramachandran

was brutally murdered early in
the morning by unknown assailants.

At around 5 AM during his walk
at Boat House Road,

was when this tragedy took place.

Police have recovered his body

and sent it to the Government Hospital,
Chennai for further examination.

His unexpected death has shocked
both his party and the public.

Rumors say Pandian from
the Revolutionary National Party

might have killed Pazhakkadai
Ramachandran over old disputes.

'REVOLUTIONARY NATIONAL FRONT PARTY
HEAD OFFICE'

- Long live the Minister!
- Long live!

- Long live the Minister!
- Long live!

- Long live the Minister!
- Long live!

- Long live the Minister!
- Long live!

- The soul of every party member!
- Long live!

- Future Minister of Tamil Nadu!
- Long live!

- The brave heart of Tamil Nadu!
- Long live!

Greetings, sir.

Hey, where's Pandian? Has anyone
heard from him? Can someone ring him up?

I called him, but he didn't answer.

Try again. Give it to me
when he picks it up.

Even a child would believe Pandian
killed him for revenge or political gain.

Even the police intelligence wing
knows that this is a possibility.

And they justify themselves
by saying they're a social justice party!

Pandian must be arrested immediately
and thrown out of the party!

'TEARFUL TRIBUTE'

'HOUSE OF TAMIL'

Did you find out where they took our men
after arresting them for the protest?

- I've asked them to find out
- Make sure to prepare a list.

- I'll let you know when they do.
- Don't forget!

I'll take care.

Sir, we received a message
that Pandian, is coming here.

- Is it?
- Yes, sir.

Is he coming here to create a scene?

He must be coming to show off to the media.

Listen up. Don't let him
in under any circumstance.

Sure, sir.

Things will change soon.
We will become the ruling party someday.

Don't worry, sir. We'll
have it under control.

Please do, sir.

'S. PANDIAN DISTRICT SECRETARY,
REVOLUTIONARY NATIONAL FRONT PARTY'

Is Pandian sir inside?

Yeah, he is.

He didn't answer my calls.

How will he answer when I have his phone?

Please try to understand the situation.

Pandian sir isn't
allowed to visit there.

If he does, it'll cause
law and order problems.

So the Commissioner sent me in
to personally convince him.

- Please cooperate with us!
- I see.

This is the car in which
Pandian sir travels in.

You explain it to him. And I'll do, too.
If he listens to us, then amazing!

- Brother?
- Yes, Balu?

Mr. Ravi Krishna Prasad,
Central Minister, is on his way here.

Is it?

There are rumors that the district
secretary of the ruling party, Pandian,

might show up when
Central Minister...

...Ravi Kishore Prasad is
coming to pay his respects.

Sir, stay on the line.
Sir would like to speak to you.

I'll hand it over to him.

- Yes, Mahalingam?
- Sir, Pandian is at his place.

What is he up to with his
phone switched off?

No clue, sir. But he hasn't
stepped out of his house yet.

That moron. Why does
he love stirring up a mess?

I'll make sure Pandian
doesn't come there, sir.

Hey, tighten the security around.

- Hey, let's leave, everyone. Come!
- Hey, Sudalai!

Where are you off to
when I asked you to convince him?

- But he left, though.
- He what?

- Yeah.
- What the heck?

You told me he'd only leave in this car.

That's exactly what we thought as well
but he left in the car parked in the back.

- Doesn't he inform you beforehand?
- Does it look like he does?

He must have thought of
it that instant and left.

He must be at Pazhakkadai's doorstep now.

Pandian's car has arrived, sir. Over, over.

Move aside

He shouldn't come inside

- Why did you stop our car with a barricade?
- Why did you stop us?

Did anyone order you to do this?

Brother, Pandian's men are also here.

And he is still inside his car.

If he makes a move,
I will kill him that instant!

Listen.

Our leader lived an honorable life.

And he must be given an honorable farewell.

More than all of you, I'm seething in rage.

And I'm holding myself back.

Let us first bid him a proper goodbye.

What the heck? They are neither
letting us go in nor giving way for us!

- I know, right?
- I will…

- Why are they allowing that car inside?
- Hey…

That's the Central Minister,
Ravi Kishore Prasad.

Oh, you'd let a Central minister in
but not someone from the state?

Greetings, sir.

[in Hindi] Greetings.

Please come.

Is that Pandian?

Pandia! Pandia!

Hey, many police were stationed
to keep you from going inside.

How did you step out of his car magically?

I'm very sad to hear this.

One must sit back and enjoy the show.

Instead of understanding its mechanics.

Pandia, even if what you said made no sense
your entry was impressive!

It took place at 5 AM, sir.

They haven't arrested his murderers yet, sir.

Sir, if you could put some pressure…

We should get justice.

It can be done if you put your mind to it.

- Please do the ne--
- Everyone is equal under the law.

- Don't worry, I'll ask them to take action.
- Thank you, sir.

Have a seat, sir.

Hey…

I don't see my girl anywhere.

Wait, so you didn't come here
to pay your respects?

Why would I when he wouldn't
let me marry his daughter?

Don't be an idiot.

Ask TNS to call Tamil downstairs.

Buddy…

How could you ask your uncle to do this?

You are one only when you do it.

- I'm serious.
- Go, do your job.

So all of you decided that I am one?

To heck with you all!

TNS sir?

Pandian wants to meet Tamil.

Could you make some arrangements for it?

You nitwit! Oaf.

Aren't you ashamed of being his pimp?

Why do you geniuses long so much
to get a glimpse of her?

Are you here to pay
your respects or to flirt?

You jerks.

Listen, I am already pissed.

You better escort Pandian out of here.

- If not?
- I'll cut it out of you.

- Brother?
- Piss off.

Imbecile.

Pandia?

I only asked him to call Tamil downstairs.

But his reply though…

He didn't hold back!

That's why I sent you knowing he would.

He said he'd cut it out from us.

Where is he looking at?

He meant the tongue.

Oh, the tongue!

- TNS?
- Yes, sir?

- Is his daughter here?
- Yes, sir.

- Call her, please.
- Yes sir, right away.

Yazhini?

Yes, sir? Okay.

Call Tamil downstairs. The
Minister wants to meet her.

Okay, sir.

Did you look at that?

See how she's put on weight

from stressing over not seeing me?

But still…

She looks amazing!

What do you think?

Alright, I'll take leave.

- Thank you, sir.
- Thank you.

In this dramatic environment, the district
secretary of the ruling party, Pandian

paid his last respects to Pazhakkadai
Ramachandran, creating ripples in politics.

We have with us the spokesperson
of the PTMK Party, Ms. Sivasundari.

Sivasundari, tell us what you think
about Pandian paying his respects.

We have a culture that we follow as a nation.

Matters are spoken at one's place
irrespective of a friend or a foe.

Even if problems
aren't fixed in life,

they hope they'll be settled
after they're gone

Pandian was no different.

He went immediately to pay his respects
despite being from the opposition.

Why did he have to make
an unnecessary visit there?

I knew he'd go there.

When we bring tea shop
and kiosk vendors into politics,

it may be a nice idea at first,
but will soon trample us down and rise above!

Such was the story of Pandian.

He was like this six years ago.

And he is the same even now.

The sensational Pandian,

once a cable TV shop owner,
aspired to be like MGR in his heyday.

"Who said there's honesty
Within a heart?"

"A philanthropist known as
Wisdom's teacher"

"Who said there's honesty
Within a heart?"

"A philanthropist known as
Wisdom's teacher"

"Do you know the tale those letters told?"

"The legend and legacy of MGR"

"Who said there's honesty
Within a heart?"

"A philanthropist known as
Wisdom's teacher"

"Do you know the tale those letters told?"

"The legend and legacy of MGR"

"A brother to Anna!"

"A great friend to his mates!"

"A leader to his people!"

"An ardent fan of his ways!"

"Born in Tamil Nadu, where tales grew,
A lonely man from humble roots he knew"

"From humble beginnings as
A scriptwriter's line"

"Ascended high as
South India's guiding star"

"In every endeavor,
He stood undefeated"

"In his garden of love,
Affection rose above"

"A star in the eyes of his people!"

"He's revered forever and ever"

"A giant with a heart to match in wealth"

"His principles towering
Mountainous fountains"

"Unyielding and un bested,
His strength competed"

"Endless accolades,
Forever casting"

"Fondly called as 'Puratchi Thalaivan'"

"Cherishing the charm he casted"

"To the destitute
His golden heart was the cure"

"Capturing hearts of all in Tamil Nadu!"

"Watch strapped on his left hand"

"His reign reached out,
Aiding the poor's lore"

"With a legacy of kindness so true"

"Who else could walk in his shoes, so few?"

"A giver whose heart echoes miles"

"Pure as a child's smile,
Free of guiles"

"A soul untainted by life's crosses"

"Always foresighted,
His plans were a suture"

"Who said there's honesty
Within a heart?"

"A philanthropist known as
Wisdom's teacher"

"Do you know the tale those letters told?"

"The legend and legacy of MGR"

"A brother to Anna!"

"A great friend to his mates!"

"A leader to his people!"

"An ardent fan of his ways!"

Dad! The cable isn't working.

Did you ring up to that MGR Pandian?

I did, dear.

Hello, Gandhinathan.

You borrowed money from me but didn't
invite me to your daughter's wedding?

Bose, I um…

- I wanted to invite you.
- Greetings, dear.

- Greetings.
- How are you?

I was the one who gave your father
money for your wedding.

- Serve him that coffee, dear.
- But Dad, this is for him.

- I'll make you another cup.
- Oh no, that's alright.

I never eat at my borrowers houses.

- You go ahead.
- Oh, Bose. Have you forgotten?

I already paid the debt
I owed you within a week!

Who will pay the principal amount
that you paid before the 7th?

Mind your tongue.
And don't get greedy, Bose.

I will complain to the police and
have you arrested for harassing me for usury!

- Dear?!
- Dad!

[phone rings]

How could you commit
crimes using...

...Lord Elumalai's name in
your finance business?

Did you think God will
turn a deaf ear to you?

How naive could you be, woman.

My Perumal saves murderers
who have killed thousands of men.

When He hasn't punished them,

why will He punish me, a loan shark?

Oh, no! Bose! Let her go!

I'll give you whatever you want--

My money is way more important
than this mangalsutra!

Who the heck are you?

Come on, Kamban Bose. Let's fight.

Come, you!

You're just a mere loan shark.

What do you know about the value
of a mangalsutra?

I'm an outsider.

I got that councilor seat trusting you.

I'm filing my nomination tomorrow.

I believed that you'd stand by me
and make me win this election.

I have no one else.

- Yes?
- Yes.

I'm a man who wants to abolish
local elections to abolish castes.

But you want my support
in this election and nomination filing?

How dare you?

How is my election contest
related to caste abolition?

Then?

Nobody votes based on caste
in parliamentary elections.

Even those who do are negligent in number.

In these local elections,

...people vote primarily for their
relatives and caste members.

That's the origin of this caste system.

Aren't we separated by that?

- Is that so?
- Of course.

If I become the CM,
I won't allow these local body elections.

You can do all that when people
give the nation in your hands.

Just come with me tomorrow. Okay?

Hey, I'm talking respectfully
as you are my uncle.

- You're ruining it.
- Hey, Pandia…

If we don't go with him, then who will?

Let's accompany him.

Hey, we shouldn't let
people like him grow. Get out.

Pandia! You are my only hope in this city.

- Gosh, he fell on his feet!
- Hey, get up.

Are you planning to become
the CM by touching feet?

Then you'll go around boasting
that you grew on your own.

- Aren't you ashamed?
- Please, Pandia.

No one can stop your success.

You're going to win
by a major vote difference.

I feel like I won already.

- Is this election necessary?
- Sudalai.

Kaliyappa! How have you been?

- I'm good!
- Ladder, that's our symbol.

- Vote for it.
- Yes, sure.

'THENI - ALLINAGARAM
MUNICIPAL OFFICE'

[crowd chants]

- Careful, careful.
- I feel like I won already.

- Manickam, what's our nomination time?
- 9.40.

I can't wait for that long.
Let's just go in.

I'll see to it.

"Oh my! Oh my!
Girl like a dessert!"

"Eyes like sickles,
Draw me in!"

"Ears, like betel leaves,
Dainty and fine!"

"In that velvety smile,
I'm so lost!"

"You speak without words!"

"What steps to take
I wonder!"

- Pandian, listen…
- That girl in yellow…

- Hey, that's Mookamma.
- Idiot.

The one who is in front of Sangilimurugan.

Who are you talking about?

Ah! This girl?

That's Pazhakadaiyar's daughter, Tamilselvi.

She has studied medicine in Madras.

They forced her to contest in this election.

But, I'm not sure…

- if she even has a vote bank.
- Is it?

Her's is ward 17.
Ours is 18.

It's too close, isn't it?

Tamilselvi-Pandi.

Tamil Pandi.

Sounds good.

- Uncle…
- What's your problem?

Why do you keep interrupting
your future councillor?

She'll come to the
city council if she wins, right?

Is this even a question?

She's also contesting to win.

She will certainly come
to the city council.

Then, we have to go in somehow.

Pandia, rules state that only,

...the winning party can set foot
inside the council.

I can't take people who came
to accompany me.

Please, understand.

- Is that so?
- I will win by 5000 votes.

But we only have 1000 votes in our ward.

"She's the spark that ignites,
Makes me come alive!"

"In her presence,
My heart soars!"

"Her walk, so gentle
Like a jasmine's sway!"

- You are the booth agent.
- Uncle…

What now?

Do you remember how you became my uncle?

Why are you talking about it now?

Come on. Think about it again.

Shall we think about it
after the nomination?

We don't have time.
Think about it now.

Should I think about it
from the right side or the left?

Hey, think from whichever side
is convenient for you.

Let me think.

This guy is harassing all
the women customers.

- He never gives us stuff without touching.
- Scoundrel! Come out.

Hey, come out man.

What are you doing inside?

You better come out now.

This pervert keeps asking
young girls if they want soft drinks.

- We should beat him black and blue.
- Did he give you Cola too?

This guy said he'll give groceries
only if I come to collect them.

Come out! You idiot.

That wasn't me.

- I fired him long back.
- Come out. I'll chop you.

Rogue! How dare you act this way.

- Come on
- Hey, wait… wait.

- What's the problem here?
- Pandia…

He harassed a girl.
Ask him to come out.

He'll come out in some time.

Oh no! My snake's missing.

[crowd clamors]

Wait… wait. He's gone inside
to bring him out.

Oh God! Why did they send a snake inside?

You pervert!
How dare you do this?

Gosh! That was huge!

- I'll cut you into pieces!
- Muruga, hold on.

Leave me, Pandia.
Leave me, man.

I told you to wait.

Is she your sister?

Should I raise my voice
only if we are siblings?

Do you even know what happened here?

I can tell by looking at her
tearful eyes and rumpled dress.

Can't you look at her tousled hair?

He definitely did something to her.

- Is this what you wanted?
- I didn't do anything.

Nothing happened man. Their fingers
briefly touched as he handed her the cola.

Is that it?

That's it. Go.

Nothing happened?

- Nothing happened?
- What?

No.

Nothing really happened?

How many times should I say?

- Nothing happened.
- Go now.

Looks like you expected more. Leave.

What's happening?

I heard he hugged her.

I heard that he raped her
when I was a few feet away.

But now, they say nothing really happened

and it was just a brief touch.

Tell the truth.
Why visit his shop if you don't like him?

- I like him…
- Then?

But that doesn't mean he can pull my hand.

They keep the public on their toes.

Where are you going to
find a groom after this age?

He saw everyone as mere customers.

But he saw you as his shop's owner.

Seize this opportunity
and start taking care of this shop.

Don't miss the chance.
Make her your wife.

Pandia!

You gave me life

and a beautiful wife.
How can I ever repay you?

From today,

I'm a slave to your town and you!

Why did you ask me to think about that?

Now is the time.

Time for what?

During each election, I see people waiting

for someone who will help
their lives and this land.

They have been yearning for such a leader.

That yearning reached
my heart through my eyes.

So?

So…

I think…

it should be me who contests
in this election and become their leader.

What is this?

- Tears of joy.
- It's obvious.

You plan to erase my signature
and reject me, right?

Stand aside.

Are you the proposer?

- Ye… yes.
- I shouldn't tell you this.

But, I've never seen
a selfless politician like you.

You're a member of the ruling party.

But you gave up your seat for a youth member.

I wonder if others are as selfless as you.

I can't stand this guy.

My nephew had this
hunger to serve his people.

- Yes, sir.
- I wanted to sate that hunger.

So I did this.

Will your party agree to this?

Tell him about your influence in the party.

There is no one in my party

who will oppose me.

You idiot!

Are you that dumb?

He might be interested in politics.

But our consent is important.

If commoners decide to contest in elections

then what's the need for
a party, party-head,

executive body, general body

zonal head, district head,
committee, and all these setups?

Why are we hear then?

If he's your son-in-law,
give him your daughter's hand.

How can you ask us to
give him a councillor seat?

This is not like selling groceries.

You can't just give away
seats when others ask for it.

- It's not like-
- Shut up. Proposer it seems.

What?

Did he bribe you?

No.

Sir, why are you scolding him?

I wanted it.

What? You wanted it?

Hey…

Do you know this party's history?

Do you know the number of revolts, fights,

the amount of bloodshed,

- the respect we earned…
- …the scams we did.

- Why?
- That's what the opposition says about us.

Can you shut up for some time?

Son, this party has seen
many murder cases and Goondas acts.

We've seen everything from MISA to POTA.

Hey, how can I accept
some random as our party's candidate?

You might not know me.

- But the entire town knows me as MGR Pandi.
- What?!

MGR Pandi.

MGR?

I have a vote bank of 30,000
without any caste influence.

30,000?!

- How?
- That's the power of MGR Pandi.

I wonder how long
they'll keep using his name.

That's the power he holds.

I deliberately avoided politics.

Now I want to serve my people.
But you're demanding too much.

What is this?

If Sudalai had withdrawn his nomination

we'll lose face.

He also looks like an influential person.

It's just a ward election, right.

Accept it. It might be beneficial for us.

It's confusing.

I agreed to this at your request,
but they don't want it.

- I'll contest as a competitor.
- Hello…

- Pandi, can you come forward?
- That's why I'm here.

What do you mean candidate?

- Are you from our party?
- Yes.

Since when?

Since yesterday morning.

To hell with you all.

There's no respect for my position.

I better leave politics.

Hello… Shanmugam!

Prepare a board with
my name as the District Secretary.

Man didn't waste a second.

Him? Yes, he said he'll leave this country.

Hey, get lost.

Cancel the board, man.

Look at him trying to take my seat.

My fate.

Hey, prepare a membership card for him.

- Hey, you.
- Yes, sir.

- Listen carefully.
- Okay.

Politics is not about you winning.

- It's about defeating the enemy.
- It's the same.

What the hell?
He doesn't even allow me to finish.

How dare he talk back at me?

- Hey…
- Sir?

Learn to accept what the leader says,
even if it's wrong.

Avoid interrupting

and sharing your opinions.

Do you even know what our party motto is?

You didn't tell me that.

Gosh, he just won't stop.

Boss, leave the chair.

You have your own worries.

Shouldn't I say anything?

Son, listen.

I'll make you a permanent
member of our party.

But look.

You look like someone
who glares at women at bus stops.

Get rid of these clothes
and wear our party's dhoti.

- Let's get started then.
- Of course.

'REVOLUTIONARY NATIONAL FRONT PARTY
THENI HEADQUARTERS'

Greetings, sir.

What's all this?

If you ask me to lay my head on a track…

or take charge of the party…

It's both the same for your brother Pandi.

[crowd claps]

Silence.

Why do you look like
a jewelry shop's mannequin?

- It's all an investment.
- You do have a plan.

Don't we all do?

Wear our uniform and come.

Don't wear all these.

Where do we get these clowns from?

- Then, I'll get going.
- Go, go.

- Get lost.
- Come, Uncle.

I granted him the councillor seat,
believing he was merely fooling around.

But I learned that he came to politics

just to woo Tamilselvi.

Sudalai!

Looks like they pushed you off that ladder.

Tell me. Who should I vote for?

Hey, why do you look like
you are next to a corpse?

Really?!

Don't you know that?

How about now?

Now you look exactly like a corpse.

What do you want me to do?

You may have a lot of hardships.

Show your bright face to the people.

I can't look like that.

- Then move away.
- Away?

Hey, move back.

Hey, we were here first.
Why did you come in our way?

Let's give way.
Why should we create problems?

He's our opposition.
He'll take us for granted if we give way.

You keep quiet.

There should be another route, right?

Those lanes belong to the 18th ward.

These two lanes belong to the 16th ward.

This is the common way for all of us.

This usually happens.

You keep quiet.
I'll handle this.

Hey, you better go back.

We were here first.
You came in our way.

Coming in others' way
is your party's habit.

That's not what we do.

We just asked you to give way.
Why are you linking it with politics?

- Uncle, is he making politics out of this?
- Yes.

You became the candidate
by side-lining me, didn't you?

- He's talking about that.
- Is that so?

- Sundar? Is it true?
- Yeah, he's talking about you.

Hey, move the car.

Pandia, keep quiet.
A lion never gives way to a lamb.

I'll break his head.

They're taunting us.

In politics, we should be
ready to accept criticism.

- Give way to them.
- I'm leaving you for my brother's word.

Hey, keep quiet.

Hey, do you dare to pass us? Come on.

- Brother,
- You know nothing. Keep quiet.

They're no big deal.

Hey, who are you glaring at? Come on.

He's talking without respect.

Hey, come on.

Do you dare?

- Hey, come on man.
- Let's beat them up.

Guys, let's break their heads.

'THENI POLICE STATION'

Yes, sir.

Hey! Pandi's gang
assaulted my party men.

They even tried to kill my daughter.

I know you won't arrest them.
File an FIR, at least!

You would have done it

- if it was one of my men.
- Leader…

Everything was set up by lunchtime.

I guess MLA Thiruselvam
had a word with the SP.

SP asked me to talk about compromise
and not to file an FIR.

I can't go against SP's orders.

Listen up! My daughter is involved in this.
If you don't file an FIR…

I'll make sure the entire city trembles!

He must be in the lock-up
at least for a day.

Otherwise, they'll
consider harassing my daughter...

...as a badge of honor and flaunt it!

Looks like you've decided
that we won't come back to power.

How will I ever say that, Leader?

Then what's stopping you from filing the FIR?

Please don't pressure me.

Don't you know that
I'll only do things that benefits you?

So, are you telling me to let this slide?

He won't mess with your daughter again.

Make sure of it, then.

- Hey! Where is MGR Pandi?
- He'll be here soon, sir.

You guys said you'll be there in 30 minutes.

- Are you having a feast here?
- No, Pandi. He isn't leaving us.

- Hello, sir.
- Ask him what's his problem, man!

Muruga! Stay there.

So, Inspector…

A bribe-free police station,
and riot-free elections are a rare sight.

It happened all of a sudden.

I didn't file a complaint against anybody.

Look here! I called you here for an enquiry.

I'm doing fine. My family is doing fine.
Tell me about you… how are you?

You could have done this over a call.
Why did you make me come here?

Oh God! I didn't mean that.

They've filed a complaint against you.

- Complaint? Against me? Who is that?
- The ones who are behind you.

Who? Is it the one who looks like
his height and IQ don't match up?

Hey! Don't talk unnecessarily.
Things will get ugly!

Stop it, guys! Be patient.

They have filed a complaint saying
that you harassed Tamilselvi.

Tamil is here?
I didn't see her.

Tamilselvi madam won't come here.
He's causing trouble unnecessarily.

- You can talk to the District Secretary.
- Give me your phone.

- Hang on, sir. Let me call him.
- Hand me your phone, I say.

Is he trying to threaten us?

Don't mind him.

- Sir!
- Hey! Go over there and sit.

- How come losers are so full of attitude?
- Hey! Mind your business.

Shut up, guys!

- Hey…
- Look here, Pandi…

She won't come here.

- Then, I'll take leave.
- What's wrong with you?

Sit down for a minute.

Sit down, I say!

- Tell me.
- There won't be any case filed against you.

Okay.

You guys need to talk
to come to a compromise.

That's exactly what I'm saying.

A peaceful situation is possible
only when we unite.

Do you think they'll agree?

What say? Am I right?

You want to see Tamil, is that it?

I always question the injustice, don't I?

Okay, I'll take care.

Yes, sir.
Ask her to come, please.

Muruga! What is Tamilselvi's mobile number?

- Sir! Phone number…
- 9842155577.

Look, Pandi. You are
about to become a councillor.

Will it look nice if you
keep coming here?

Madam is here.

Pandi… your girl is here.

- They must know…
- Hello, madam.

- Sit down.
- Hello.

Why are these guys here,
and what are you people up to?

Tell me, Inspector.

Ma'am… please don't make this a big issue.

You are new to politics.
Why don't you compromise?

I remember telling them
not to file a complaint.

Ma'am…your dad wanted to
file a complaint. That's why…

I'll talk to him.

Thanks a lot.

Pandi! She's an educated woman.
That's why she forgave you.

You must learn from her.
That'll help you progress as a politician.

- Really?
- Pandi!

Pandi! Inspector is talking to you.
Look at him.

Turn to him, man!
Listen to what he's saying.

Tell me, sir.

- Compromise with them.
- Okay, sir.

You guys as well.

If this happens again,
I don't know what I'll do!

As if he knows what he's doing now.

- That's right.
- What are you mumbling about?

You keep whispering something to Pandi.

I was telling them how
smoothly you deal with things.

- Isn't that what I was saying?
- Yes.

So, what's there to think about?
You guys can compromise.

Shake hands happily.

Go on!
Shake his hands.

Even if Pandi holds back, this guy won't!

Let him enjoy, leave it.

Why are you hesitating?
Shake his hands.

Hey, that Inspector
arrested us for eve-teasing.

Now look at what he's up to!

By shaking my hand,
you expressed your trust in me.

I'll never betray your trust.

And I'll never let go of your hand.

Look at him playing with words.

Pandi! Enough. Looks like it'll take
forever for you to let go of her hand!

I forgot!

From now on, if you meet each other anywhere…

host the election campaign happily together!

What do you think?

You made us come here, right?

- Sir… give me back my phone.
- Here!

Uncle! When we were in school…

if we fight with one another
the teachers will ask us to hug it out.

Why didn't he ask us to do that?

- That's the only thing he didn't do.
- As if, Uncle!

Tamil!

Dear?

Yes, Dad!

It's already 9 A.M.
Are you not going to the canvass?

Come fast.

She's just a child.
You people must take her along.

Don't make excuses.

Dear! You aren't going to college.

You are going to the canvass.
Shouldn't you be there on time?

I know, Dad. I'm heading there now.
We'll definitely win.

I know that you will win.

The measure of our lead
in votes determines my honor.

Hey! Don't take the jeep everywhere.

Let her go by walk in a few places.

- Okay, brother.
- Dear?

Even if you meet someone
from the caste...

...we dislike don't hold back from
asking for their vote.

Each and every vote is important.

A good politician is someone who takes
every hurtful insult in a positive way.

Okay, Dad.

Who is out there?

Hey, Paraman… how are you?

- I'm fine, brother.
- How is your wine shop running?

Business is
going well, brother.

Your bar was crowded
last night! What happened?

Looks like your liquor
business will make you win!

How are you, brother?

Hello, madam.

I'm MGR Pandi.

Ping me if your TV cable gets damaged.

I'll be at your service 24*7.
Because this is also my home.

Okay.

Hello to the Mastermind of Politics.

Hello.

Come here.

Yes, Leader. Tell me.

Did you ask him to come?

No, I didn't.
They came here by themselves.

How dare they step inside
my house after causing trouble

and made my daughter go to the station…

Tell them to get out!

We can't treat him that way.
He's a candidate.

Hello!

I'm Pandian. Revolutionary National Front
party's 18th ward candidate.

Brother… he doesn't know about you.

Once I become a ward councillor,
we'll meet now and then, right?

- Hey! Won't you keep him updated?
- Why should I?

Vote for me if you wish your life
and town to flourish.

The name is MGR Pandi.
Ladder is our symbol.

Don't forget! MGR Pandi,
our symbol is the ladder.

Alright… you can
leave now. Okay!

- You too!
- Our symbol is a ladder!

- Our symbol is the ladder. Don't forget.
- I'll get going then.

See you, ma'am!
Vote for ladder.

Brother!

It's only because of our leader's
political etiquette that you are leaving alive

after stepping into the
lion's den with slippers on.

- Is that so?
- Don't mind him.

- No, Leader!
- Did you see that, Uncle?

Hey, you!
You are doing politics as a part-time job.

What are your plans for this land
and its people if you win?

If you had done something upon winning,
you might have some knowledge about it.

We have a set of principles.

I thought you weren't interested…

But looks like you are very eager.

Hey! Hand out our notices.

Give one to him.
To him, as well.

You pawned your
principles to that outsider.

What's there for you to boast about?

This isn't the party's principles.
These are Pandi's principles.

Uncle! Hand him one.

Here, give it.
Leader… take a look at this.

Okay. I'll read it myself.

Read it all you want.

"Land is for the one who cries."

You fool! It is,
"One who plows owns the land."

Hard worker gets a share of the profit.

Educated will get employed.

Food for the starving.

Peaceful city.

Clean villages.

Education for everyone.

Free medicine for the poor.

Inter-caste marriages.

Remarriage for widows.

Initiating kids' schooling
at the early age of 4.

Penalty for parents who opposes the law.

Downtrodden is allowed inside the temple.

The one who opposes will be sentenced.

Priorities for things made in India.

Impartial river usage rights.

Land smuggling will be eliminated.

Halting the conversion
of farmland into housing hoards.

Schools built by
politicians will be taken away.

Wine shops will be sealed.

Ursury will be abolished.

Those mentioned above
will soon be become the law.

Read it clearly, idiot!

- How did you find that he's an idiot?
- Hey, Pandiya! That was awesome!

Hey! Is this all on the list?

"Tamil, my mother tongue…

It is my educational language.

My educational language
is my networking language.

My networking language is my ruling language.

Tamil, everywhere…

Tamil in everything…

Tamil, I speak for.

Tamil, I live for!

I'd want to crown my
Tamil and cherish the sight."

Let's get rid of foreign languages!

Hey! Did you work too hard
for the election campaign?

As a ward councillor candidate,

...your law and principles surpass those
of a parliament member.

30 wards together form an MLA constituency.

One MP position is
comprised of five MLA positions.

This country is comprised of 542 MP.

Only one principle all around the country.

And only one law.

Is it enough for the GST to be popularized?

We must also popularize our Tamilian's
principle and make it a law.

The seed that gets planted
at the 18th ward…

will sprout at the parliament.

The one who planted it is MGR Pandi.

- Don't forget to vote for the ladder symbol.
- Okay… Okay.

Such a good soul he is!

- Please vote for
- [together] the ladder symbol!

- Please vote for
- [together] the ladder symbol!

Why don't you read it, Leader?
He has smartly done it.

Idiot!

Thanks to you. He decided to deliver
this lengthy speech just before leaving!

Seems like you would have offered him
a drink instead of telling him to leave.

You can't even read, you idiot!

No, Leader. It's all written here.

"Land for the one who cries."

Read that nonsense yourself.
Get lost, you!

He can't handle a smart one.

If he wins this election…

he'd be our permanent rival in politics.

They are here again.

I'll make him run for their life, look!

Hey! What's your problem?

Why do you keep messing with me
in the same place every day?

Hey! There won't be any trouble
if you leave way for us.

Else, things will get chaotic!

Do you know political etiquette?

Nice! He looks stupid,
but he's well aware of a few things.

And what is that?

It's just that… come closer.

If Rahul Gandhi and Modi meet face to face
at the Delhi parliament,

they'd smile at each other
and leave way, it seems.

- How do you know that?
- Don't you read newspapers?

What's your point now?

Hey! We must also behave that way.

Parliament is spacious
so they'll pave the way.

This is a narrow path.
We can't give way.

- He doesn't get what I'm trying to say!
- Even we don't get it.

Hey… I'm going to introduce
Delhi politics to Tamil Nadu.

This will become a national sensation!

- Long live!
- Political Genius Pandi!

- Long live!
- Political Genius Pandi!

I don't have a good feeling about it.

Hey! We have many
women in our ward, right?

Yes.

Let's leave way for her
and impress the ladies out there.

Look! We can forgive our rival here.
But it's a different story in the elections.

- [all] Long live!
- Pandi! Forgiver of the foe!

These guys are smart!
They got the message quickly!

Our political maestro
who teaches politics to the US!

Beat it!

Our political maestro
who teaches politics to the US!

Pandi! Doesn't matter what your excuses are.
What you did right now is wrong.

It was a mistake, right?

I didn't see her face properly.
Can we go and take a look again?

Hey! Stop this nonsense.

I pleaded with everyone I could for votes!

If we go again, I'll be mad furious.
I'm telling you.

Who is the candidate? You or me?

"This heartless woman
Shattered my heart into fragments"

"She made my brave soul quiver!"

"She has her way with words,
Hear me out, partner!"

"Made me forget all my principles!"

"I was a happy lad,
Living life all by myself!"

"With a single glance,
she ordered me to change the world!"

"What do you say, my friend?"

"She messing with my heart!"

"My angel right there"

"My heart suffers without her!"

"This heartless woman
Shattered my heart into fragments"

"She turned me into a fool!"

"Out of the blue, she appeared,
And etched a lasting home within my heart!"

"She merged with my soul,
And gently caressed my heart!"

"Under the scorching sun, she wandered free
Yet radiant like a full moon, for all to see!"

"She smiled my way,
Now, where did she vanish to?"

"She's as lovely as Alagar Malai,
As graceful as the Andal sculpture"

"Her hair adorned with flowers
Her beauty exceeds the sky!"

"All left me speechless
Even Tamil falters to convey her beauty!"

"What do you say, my friend?"

"She messing with my heart!"

"My angel right there"

"My heart suffers without her!"

"I melt away when you utter my name!"

"As you stroll, our fingers brush
Makes me go over the moon!"

"I've kept my moustache perfectly groomed,
Just so you can catch a glimpse of my smile"

"Your smile can melt a man's heart
Oh my, how are you so enchanting?"

"She made me change my attire!"

"She made me roam around the town!"

"She turned my face into festoons
That adorned the town!"

"I found love in nothing but her smile!
Now I order the celebrations to begin!"

"What do you say, my friend?"

"She messing with my heart!"

"My angel right there"

"My heart suffers without her!"

"This heartless woman
Shattered my heart into fragments"

"She made my brave soul quiver!"

"She has her way with words,
Hear me out, partner!"

"Made me forget all my principles!"

In the Local elections that
took place amidst the tense situations,

the results seem favourable
to the PTMK party.

The party has secured
22 places out of 33 wards.

The opposition party,
MMMK party has secured 11 places.

Tamilselvi, the daughter of the party's
District Secretary has won.

However, he got lost in his own 18th ward.

Pandian, the candidate
from that ward, secured the win!

Here comes the brave warrior…

A born winner…

The only person who can
restore Theni's pride!

We thank you for voting en masse…

This is why I told you back then
not to let this guy live.

You forgave him.

Now he's on our street, thanking the people!

Hey, shut up.

Are you trying to get him mad about him?

All because of this…

You are responsible.

Why do you need the party now?
Go on. Go home.

We didn't end up losing the ward,
but my house, too.

When he promised five years of free cable

even our party members
ended up voting for him.

- What could I do?
- You should've given them that.

Did you spend the funds the party gave you,
or did you pocket it?

You always doubt me.

First, ask them
if they and their relatives voted for me!

Get me a piece of camphor.

I'll set it on fire over
his head and...

...make a promise by putting out the
flame with my bare hands.

Oh, shut up!

Everyone, get out!

Go join his entourage and
greet everyone in town.

Why are you being so harsh?

We just lost this ward.

Besides, one of your family
members just won the post!

What's the problem then?

Why are you worried about it?

The town says,

Theni is proud to have you.

The victor is amongst you today

to give you his thanks…

When people down there are wishing you,
who are you looking at above?

- Pandia?
- Ask him to stop the car.

- Look here, Pandia…
- Stop the car.

Stop the car, he wants to share a
message with the public.

Hey, why did you ask him
to stop the car here?

I need to thank them, don't I?

Who do you plan to thank
on that deserted balcony?

Sethu…

Turn up the speech.

Your beloved Pandian,

is outside at your doorstep.

We request you to step outside
and collect your wishes!

They're asking us to
collect something outside.

Wait, let me go get some real quick.

Hey, wait.

- Where are you off to?
- They're giving something outside.

He isn't giving away pigs,
he's thanking everyone!

You're not even fit to raise pigs!

He's outside, poking fun at us
and this guy wants a freebie!

Go and sit down.

How the hell does the
party put up with you?

An you call yourself a senior.

Oh, now I get it.
We're not going anywhere now.

Turn off the car.

Give me the mike.

We'll get something to eat.
You continue thanking everyone.

Here, Pandia.

Respected elders and womenfolk…

Workers and scholars…

My dear brothers and sisters…

To those kind souls that voted for me,

and to friends in the opposition…

You wouldn't believe me,
but he just said it himself!

To those who're out to listen
to this simple man

despite being in the enemy camp,

and to my dear Tamil…

This victory that we have won today

is not mine but your victory.

That's the victory of the working class.

I'm here to make sure you enjoy
the fruits of this victory.

When I hear your claps,

and realize the affection
that you have for me,

I feel like sharing a
bit of history with you.

History?

Cuba, which was left picking up the scraps
from the imperialist America,

was rescued through a socialist uprising

by comrade Fidel Castro,
who established a socialist government…

Comrade Che Guevara who said

"It's better to die free,
than to live as a slave!"

Hey, are those relatives of Pandian?

- No idea!
- 'My enemy decides what weapon I choose…'

Hey! Send him away.

Or they won't go back alive.

People like Mao,
who roared back at the world,

have said something else, too.

- Do you know what it is?
- They don't have a clue!

Why are you boring to death
those who voted for you?

Why are you bringing up history
now that she has seen you?

In the city of Sparta…

The scenes of those brave warriors
fighting away…

When I think about it…

Is he mad or something?

…My eyes tear up,
and I get goose bumps!

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

Pandian is just trying to
thank people eloquently.

Thanks to those who voted for him.

I hope you all have understood the history
Pandian told us about.

Don't chase away the crowd
with your boring history!

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

Looks like she won't leave until she
hears the entire history of the world!

Give me that!
That's enough gratitude for a day.

Let's get going.
Let's get out of here!

Head back inside.

We still have to thank so many people.

Hey, why are you yapping on about something
that needs to be said in three words.

How else would she know
that I'm well-versed in world history?

- But how do you know any of this?
- Look behind me.

This guy?

- Who let the Tamil teacher get on board?
- No idea.

Hey! Are you a Tamil teacher
or a history teacher?

Pandia…

- Karl Marx. Here.
- Again?

Hey!

How dare you give him
Karl Marx despite what I said?!

I put a lot of
effort into that.

I spent money to get the
car ready, but this guy…

What you're saying makes sense, sir.

Pandian might have known her earlier.

[TODAY]
But their party cadre

are fuming about Pazhakadaiyar's death.

By going to Pazhakadaiyar's
home at such a time,

...he has brought
disrepute to our party.

Besides this, that girl believes
that Pandian killed her father.

Isn't this a huge shame to our party, sir!

Pandian isn't worried about the party.

He wants to marry that girl.

That is his primary concern.

Pandian is in love with Tamil.

What's your problem?

- How could you say that?
- This is all because of your leniency, sir.

They make fun of us by asking...

...how we could fall in love with
someone from the opposition.

Hey, Pandia…

Is this really necessary?

Go ahead and answer them.
Keeping silent makes you look bad.

You are under the view that falling in love
with a girl from the opposition is wrong.

But there are cases in public life,

where the father is an
MP from one party,

...but his daughter is a governor
from the opposition.

Public life is different
compared to one's personal life.

This is why our chief minister,
putting aside his differences,

met the leader of the opposition
at a funeral to pass his condolences.

These are the strengths of our party.

Learn about decorum in politics first.

Participate in all the events,
regardless of political affiliations.

That's the way to stay in power.

Super, Pandia.

Falling in love with
Tamil is my personal choice.

That would never cause any harm
or disrepute to our party's stature.

As you said, I've been accused of murder.

But that's just a rumour.

There isn't a politician in
our country or elsewhere

who hasn't been the target of rumour.

I'll get those involved
to admit my innocence in this murder.

Believe me.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you.

- Thank you.
- Hey…

You taught a lesson
to those who tried to make a ruckus!

What you said back
there made me...

...feel like immolating
myself for the cause!

If you ever get that thrilled,
don't do it.

You know the type that
tattoos the party flag...

...on their arm and has a calendar
with the leader's photo at home?

- They do that. Not us.
- Okay. Okay.

When did he become
a full-time politician?

That's why you still
haven't climbed up in politics.

Shut up and get in.

As if you're the governor! Shut up!

Hey, head down to Tamilselvi's house.

- I said stop! Listen to me.
- Stop! Don't you touch him?

- Stop. I said stop.
- Back off.

Hey, Tamil!

Come on out.

You hid for six years
because you couldn't meet me eye to eye.

Come outside!

Tamil!

Come outside now!

Why are you making a scene over here now?

Just please get out!

Hey, Pazhakkada's girl!

Do you know anything about political decorum?

Come down first.

I will not come down.

I'd much rather step over you.

That is why I choose to stay away from you.

Stay away then.

But I'll make you come seeking me one day!

Do you know why I'm here?

Are you here to reenact my father's death?

I came here to make you understand
I'm not behind your father's death.

I know very well.

You'd do anything to
get your hands on me!

This is the only thing you've understood.

That's not the only thing I've understood.

I know that you are a scoundrel.

But I promise you this…

You'll have to answer
for my dad's death one day.

Please get out of here.

Tamil still doesn't believe you.

Forget it.

She lost her father.

That's why she reacted the way she did.

How are you going to get
Tamil to believe you?

The Revolutionary National Front party's
district secretary, Pandian,

has begun meditating before
Pazhakkadai Ramachandran's memorial

despite rumors of being
involved in the murder.

We are witnessing these scenes live…

Meditation has always
been linked to spirituality.

Or at least that is how it was
seen for thousands of years.

But today, meditation has been
closely linked to politics.

Pandian, the ruling party's
district secretary for central Chennai,

has taken to meditation at ex-minister
Ramachandran's memorial to prove his innocence

Let us wait to see the
political implications of this move.

Hey, I'm glad Pazhakadaiyar
wasn't around to see all this.

What? Are you wondering
why he's meditating?

Even if he's meditating,
he'll have an ear here.

Shut up and watch what happens.

- Hey, wait! Wait!
- Sir!

Please wait. Please wait.
One by one. Ask your questions one by one.

They say that you killed
Pazhakkadai Ramachandran.

Why are you meditating at his memorial?

This isn't meditation.

That is a battle for honor.

I began my political life
as a humble ward councilor.

Now that I'm a district secretary,
this accusation is on me.

I was patient all this
while just to...

...make sure that the party
name remains untainted.

The reason I'm here today is because

I don't want my patience
to be misrepresented in history.

I had frequently expressed my mental
agony to my party members.

And even though my conscience nudged me,

Pazhakadaiyar's soul brought me here.

Are you saying this because
you cannot face the case?

What is he saying?

I am in no way related to this murder.

Even if the press, media, or the opposition
call me a murderer,

talking to Pazhakadaiyar's soul
put my mind at rest.

Sir, you've changed
your appearance and behavior.

You're talking about things like the soul
that we don't really get.

What are you trying to tell the people?

Soul plus spirit equals to medium.

Medium… plus faith is a greater soul.

Soul politics.

Soul politics? That sounds new.

Does that already exist, sir?

When spiritual politics has a exists,

why wouldn't soul politics exist?

[claps]
[laughs]

- Sir? Sir?
- That's enough.

- That's enough questions, please get going.
- Please Sir

This is how people
blabber in front of the press

when they enter politics
from the movie industry.

We shouldn't mess with them.

If we did mess with them,

those clowns would use this to gain fame.

That's how Pandian is to our party.

Our leader used to say…

We need to keep those
who wave our flags with us,

but we should stay away from people
who use the party flag for their gain!

There might be a million
complaints against Pandian,

but the grass root workers of the party
are with him.

Make way! Make way!

Brother!

The main accused in the MMMK party treasurer,
Pazhakkadai Ramachandran's murder case

surrendered before the
Chennai High Court today.

The confession statement
of the accused, Veera,

who hails from Ayanavaram in Chennai,
has caused shockwaves in political circles.

The accused also spoke to the press

about the brains behind conspiracy
to murder Pazhakkadai Ramachandran.

Brother, it's the leader.

- Tell me, leader
- Pandian told me to kill him.

He promised to pay me five lakhs.

He gave me an advance of one lakh rupees.

He said he'd pay the
rest after the job was done.

Now, I get calls from
unknown people...

...who remind me of his
influence and threaten me.

That is why I surrendered
before the court today.

We need to do something big
for them to take action immediately.

I'll do it.

- Down with the murderous Pandian!
- Down! Down!

- Arrest him! Arrest him!
- Arrest Pandian right away!

Arrest that murderer Pandian…

You cannot escape by
killing an innocent person

who has done no harm to anybody.

We, the opposition party,
will never leave this issue.

We aren't going anywhere.

We aren't leaving till you arrest Pandian.

'PANDIAN RUMORED TO BE INVOLVED
IN RAMACHANDRAN MURDER'

'CHENNAI ENGULFED IN VIOLENCE
AS RUMOR SPREADS'

- Arrest him! Arrest him!
- Down with Pandian.

- Murderous Pandian…
- Down with him!

- Murderous Pandian…
- Down with him!

- Murderous Pandian…
- Down with him!

Down with police brutality!

Down with police brutality!

As rumors of the central district secretary

of the Revolutionary
National Front party, Pandian,

having ordered the murder of Pazhakkadai
Ramachandran due to existing enmity spread

violence has erupted throughout Chennai.

Pandian and his men have
filed an anticipatory bail

in the murder case of Mr. chandran,
treasurer of the MMMK party…

Okay, sir. I'll talk to
him and call you back.

Okay, sir.

Who will dare take action
against a big shot like you?

- They are just trying to threaten you.
- Brother…

AB has been dismissed.

An order has been issued
to arrest you by evening.

How dare they?

How can they arrest
a ruling party member?

- We'll see how they arrest you.
- It's an order from the High Court.

[News]

They diplomatically
influenced the High Court

via the central government

and received a directive under section 302
read with section 109 amendment 102.

Can you explain what you just said?

Attempt to murder and attempt to
murder through mercenary.

They haven't dismissed your AB

But it has been rejected
for the remaining six.

We are all with you.
But who are those people, unknown to us?

- No one else. It's you six.
- Us?!

Mercenaries?

- Do we look like that?
- Good or bad, you all stay together.

Just like how you experienced
money, name and fame,

you can become a politician
only when you experience prison life.

- Sir, one minute.
- Take turns to ask your question.

You are the District Secretary.

If you are being arrested, does that mean
you have enemies in your party?

This can even serve as an example of
how genuine our government is.

They say you paid for the
murder and there's proof.

What's your comment on it?

Digital India.

They say not to handle cash.

I monetarily help thousands
of people in a day.

It's not easy to give
cash to everyone.

So, I transfer.

A transaction has happened.
We'll have to check what reason he stated.

Sir… They say there's
strong evidence and

that this is the end
of your political career.

[chuckles]

"Evil might overshadow
righteousness temporarily,

but in the end, righteousness
will prevail!"

- Sir, tell us.
- Give us an answer, sir.

Everyone keep quiet.

Hey, keep quiet.
You get in.

Why did you ask everyone
to keep quiet?

So what?
Shouldn't you do the opposite?

I don't want them to think
the party doesn't support me.

- Long live…
- Revolutionist Pandian!

You entered politics for Tamil.

But in the end,
you've brought us to the court for murder.

Sethu, not just this court…

I'll handle even the UN committee.

Hey, don't say yes if the judge
asks if you murdered.

How will I accept
something I didn't do?

You always say I'm right.
So, I'm telling you.

That's different.
But this is murder.

I'll tell you exactly what you ask me to.

Then shall I accept committing the murder?

Crime no. 205/2021.

J1, Saidapet.

Remanded accused -
Pandian and six members.

Come on.

Hello, sir.

- Do you accept the charges?
- No, sir.

Do you have no ties
with the one who surrendered?

Yes, sir.

We have nothing to do with this.

Bail canceled up to January 14th.

Case no. 32; file no. 85.

Shanmugam - cognizable offense.

[Indistinct chatters]

- Greetings, sir.
- Greetings.

You have the documents
and our formalities are over, right?

What is it?

A small procedure.
Get the documents ready.

Sir, please.

No. Remand extended.

Move, move.
Please wait.

- Wait.
- What is it?

- Did you move your bail?
- No, no.

[Indistinct chatters]

Come on, sir.

- Greetings, sir.
- We are getting late, sir.

- Give me a minute.
- Okay, sir.

- Tell me, brother.
- Don't worry. You'll be proved innocent.

A bigger post is waiting for you.

I have nothing to worry about
when I have loyalists like you.

Are you scared?

Not at all.
You are my pillar of strength.

What?

Let me hold the baby.

- Constable.
- What is it?

Allow me to show this baby.

He wants to see.

Alright. Make it quick.

- Our leader
- Long live

Hey, what are you doing?

Pandian sir, open the door.

Try to open the door.

HEY!

Listen to me.
Open the door, sir.

Saidapet station?
Send the force immediately.

HEY!

Come out. Come.

Careful.

- Are you okay?
- Come on, guys.

- Are you okay?
- I'm fine.

- Are you sure?
- What happened to your hand?

Where did this anger come from?

We've already been
charged with murder.

- And now…
- It was all planned.

One wrong move and they
would have killed me.

Once you decide on something,
you must give your best.

And show no mercy.

Who do you think is behind this?

We are going to prison anyway.

We'll find out.

The jailer called me.
You continue with the rounds.

Okay, sir.

Kutty… Veera who killed Pazhakadaiyar
is getting released today.

Let's finish him off before that.

- What's the plan?
- Today is Thursday.

Everyone was asked to return
to their cells for the Superintendent's rounds.

They'll open their door
only for food after this.

Veera has to cross the ninth block
to go to his quarantine cell.

There's no one there.

I'm also one of Pazhakadaiyar's men.

Don't do this now.
I'll make arrangements for tonight.

Veera…

I'm here at your
place to kill you.

That's the power of Kutty.

This wasn't your plan, Kutty.

I heard you are trying
so hard to kill me.

So I schemed a plan
to bring you here.

Veera…

This is not your's or Kutty's plan.

Pandian, son of Shanmuga
Pandian and others.

Come soon.

- Hello, sir.
- Hello.

Next is Sahayam, son of Antony.

Come forward.

- Check if everything is fine.
- Sir is here.

- Greetings, sir.
- Hello.

Where is Mayil?

He's gone to Theni to
collect some evidence.

- I'm his junior.
- Sit down.

- We need your signature for your bail.
- Give it.

We've found out why money was transferred
to Veera's account from yours, sir.

He got money from you saying
he needed money for his child's operation.

We've submitted that as
an additional document to apply for bail.

Veera's statement in
the police record says

you've been holding a grudge
against Ramachandran for six years.

He's stated this murder took place
because he was against your love.

Tamil is very strong

to get you life imprisonment
in this case.

Is this okay?

You heard that.

I thought she was my life.

But she…

Dude!

I haven't seen him so low.

Does he love her so much that even
after all this, he still cares for her?

Love involves politics, in general.

But his political career started
only because of his love for Tamil.

He wasn't very serious
when he started courting her.

But his love for her increased
with every passing day.

Tamilselvi slowly started
falling for her.

Pazhakadaiyar didn't like it the least.

- Oh my God! She stopped to shout at me.
- Why won't he ever understand?

Why are you following me
like a hero now?

Do you want to make our love public?

- It would be nice if people gossip about us.
- Why are you inviting more trouble?

- Try to understand, Pandian.
- What?

My father has his doubts.
So, don't follow me around.

Oh, for that?

Please be patient.
I'll talk to my dad myself.

Okay?

I can't be without
seeing you, Tamil.

Do you even understand
the seriousness?

My dad wouldn't accept a guy
from another party as his son-in-law.

He already has his men
keep an eye on me.

For heaven's sake,
don't blow up your fight with Dad.

That's all I have to say.

Madam…

Parents will obviously be against love.

We'll have to handle it together.

After this, Pazhakadaiyar
didn't allow Tamil to go anywhere.

The Tamil Nadu government ruled
that signatures can't be in Tamil at that time.

In this pretext,

Pandian arranged a public meeting

in front of Tamil's house,
so he could see her.

I welcome, the 18th Ward councillor
and our party's pillar, Pandian

to say a few words.

Sit, sit.
Please sit down.

My dear

elders…

My respected senior members
of the party on the dias…

Hey…

Our leader himself didn't say anything.
Why has he arranged for this meeting?

You didn't question him either.

He's spent his money
to arrange this meeting.

Why would you question him?

Just keep quiet, brother.

I was one among you.

But he brought me here to do service,

gave away his position for me,

And I call him "Mama" with love.

When Ma Manidhar Sudalai spoke lastly

he proudly said I'd say a few words.

But I'm not here for that.

I'm here to warn you that
we have a huge problem to address.

"In the mist, a delicate
tendril arises a beginning

between blades, a
dewdrop glistens"

Like honey from a
snow-flower - pure sweetness.

In a fruit, the taste lingers

Milk exuding from fresh grass - a treat.
Gifted by cool, rejuvenating waters

Yet above all, I declare
- my soul is Tamil!"

There is his Tamil teacher.

So, that's how he's talking.

"Internal and external, in life's weave,
Adorned beautifully in every stride

A timeless language, with
no beginning or end

A living world language
that continues to thrive, our language

Our very own,
That is the illustrious Tamil tongue"

and that's how Kalaignar
made the Tamil language a classic.

"Unblemished like the union of languages

Without the frailty of whispered norms

Unwithered like robust trees

Undiminished like undeterred humans

Our distinct language
stands tall in the world

From rooted days, the living
language is Tamil"

is how poet Pavalar Perunchittiranar
praised Tamil language.

Akananuru, Purananuru,
Naladiyar, Natrinai,

Nalla Kurunthogai, Ainkurunuru,

Pathitrupathu, Paripatal,

Pattinappalai, Inna Narpatu,
Iniyavai Narpatu,

Kar Narpatu, Kalavali Narpatu,

Muthollayiram, Malaipatukatam,
Maturaikkanci, Netunalvatai…

How can one dare say no
to Tamil, which has classics

to narrate the culture
upheld by my ancestors?

What do you think of yourself?

What do you think?

Is it because you
think you have all

the rights or because
you know Tamil?

Can you live without Tamil?

My dears, if you cannot live
without Tamil even for a day…

Please understand I
can not even survive

one day of my
life without Tamil.

What a speech!

Usually, the united government
will act like the father-in-law

and the state government,
like a son-in-law.

Father-in-law wants his son-in-law
to listen to his words.

But the son-in-law wants
to lead a respectable

life without being
dominated by anyone.

Does this happen? Never.

So, there's always a fight.

And that's the fight going on now.

The fight today is for Tamil.

And that's because Tamil is my life.

I want Tamil to be free,
and anyone who stops that will not live.

Even if someone shot me,

hanged me,

or blast my heart with a cannon,

no one can take
Tamil away from me.

Why didn't you
keep water, Aunty?

I told Selvi.
I think she forgot.

…one cannot survive, yes.

Dear…

Don't you even care the least that
he's insulting your father in public?

Why should I care, Dad?

Right. Ramachandra, you
always spoke of the party.

But now, you have an enemy
inside that party house.

Everyone in the town will
start questioning me.

Before someone finds out
what you have done

and my political career comes to an end,
let me end my own life.

- Why hold on to this pathetic life!
- Dad, what are you doing?

Have you gone crazy?

Yes, my daughter is crazily in love.

And I'm crazy about politics.

Two crazy people cannot
exist in the same house.

I wonder what I did wrong
that you are getting worked up, Dad.

I love someone I like.
That's all.

- You go inside.
- Can't I love someone?

- Don't I have that right?
- That's not what I meant.

It's alright if he was your classmate,
or someone you know

or even if he was
an uneducated fellow.

All I'm saying is no for someone
who is in my opposition party.

Is my life also politics
to you, Dad?

All you know is politics.

Pandian is also a politician.
Why don't you get me married to him?

If he is a politician,
then who am I?

He has never cast his vote once.

But he's a politician in your eyes.

Wow, my daughter compares
an experienced politician like me with him!

Alright, he is a politician.

But he doesn't belong to my party.

Don't you get that?

You recognized his love.
But he's trying to bring me down using you.

You haven't understood that.

That's what you think.
He has no intention to win you.

You know what? If I ask him
to leave politics, he will do it for me.

But you wouldn't do that.

You'll disown us for your political career.

That's who you are, Dad.

I have seen you all these years.

And I know you well, don't I?

Brother, listen to me.

You baited me for your political career.

- Let her live her life, brother.
- Dear… Ms. Doctor.

Yes, that's who I am.

I'll disown you all.

This house, your education…
The party made it possible.

It wasn't a cakewalk for me.
Got it?

District Secretary is not
just a post, but power.

If an uneducated
person like me could

control the police, or
government officials…

It happens only in politics.

I raised you using that power.

But you bring a random stranger,
calling him your boyfriend

and you expect me to get
you married to him.

Forget him.

Got it?

Even now, you are talking politics.

He loves me truly.

I don't want to miss him.

Your dignity is also
important to me, Dad.

I promise, no harm
will come to that.

Tamil loves Pandian.

Even though Pandian and
Tamil are separated

they still live in each
other's thoughts.

The mid-election date for Saidapet,
Chennai, has been announced.

The Indian Election Council has announced

the date for the mid-elections after the
death of Pazhakkadai Ramachandran.

Chief Electoral Officer
Suresh Gupta announced

the elections will be
held on March 16th.

The election date has been announced.

I want you to contest in this election.

Sir…

I don't want to get involved in politics
or this election with Dad not around.

I entered politics only because
Dad wanted me to.

Neither could I live like he wanted
or how I wanted to.

And politics is the reason behind it.

Please don't for me.

Case number 56. File number 21.

Pandian and others, bail petition.

Seven accused in the
murder case of MMMK party

treasurer Pazhakkadai
Ramachandran's murder,

including the ruling party's central
Chennai district secretary, Pandian,

Sudalai, Kannan, and Kabilan
were released on conditional bail today.

[in unison] Long live!

We will definitely win
in this election.

Our parties vote-

[in unison] Long live!

What is that sound?

Pandian is on his way.

[in unison] Long live!

Isn't it too loud, sir?

Hey, it's good for our party
when someone on the inside grows.

Hey! Keep your mouth shut.

Greetings, sir.

Welcome Pandi
Sit down.

- Greetings, sir.
- Greeting.

Look, Pandia.

You are contesting
the upcoming by-election.

Oh no!
I don't want to, sir.

You don't want to?

Hey!

I told you to contest against Pazhakadaiyar
in the previous election.

You turned it down for Tamil.

So I didn't compel you then.

He's no more now.

Look. I want you to contest
and win this by-election.

Sir, please don't take me the wrong way
because I'm opposing this.

You know things better than anyone here.

Tamil was the reason I entered politics.

But Tamil is under the impression
that I had her father killed.

I must prove to her and the party
that I didn't do it, sir.

Don't pay heed to what
our party members say.

I'm saying this for your good.

Contest the election and win!

If you win the election and become
the MLA and then the minister,

would Tamil turn you down?

No, sir. Please forgive me.

I'm not going to contest in
the upcoming election.

That wouldn't work out.

Please let me go.

Please, sir.

What have you done?

The chance to become an MLA
has sought you out the second time…

But you shot it down in an instant!

Uncle!

I entered politics for Tamil.
I had no idea of becoming an MLA or an MP.

I could get you an MLA seat instead.

You could become the additional
coordinator of the party quickly.

- Think well
- Say Yes.

You could visit Delhi often.

Then, if you convene
a general committee

meeting, you'd become
the general secretary!

You're missing out, careful.

So, Pandia,
where are we headed to now?

- To memorial
- Huh?

- Again?
- Uncle!

Memorials play a powerful role
in Tamil Nadu politics.

Many political reforms happen there.

Hey, what's Tamil doing here?

I knew she'd be here.

Fine, let's see what happens.

Hey… come back.

Why is he calling me back?

Where are you running off to?
I shouldn't have brought you here.

Be mature

What are you doing here,
leaving him all by himself?

I slap you

Hey! How could you call yourself a gentleman
if you get mad at the drop of a hat?

But I never claimed to be a gentleman.

I'm useless, man! Useless!

Fine, forget it.
At least you admitted it now.

Hey! Hey!

Why are you visiting
my dad's memorial?

Get out right now!

Hey! Memorials are state property now.

Haven't you been to
Marina Beach lately?

Besides, your dad's memorial
isn't just important to my political life

It is important for our love too.

Hey stop!

This isn't your party office
for you to make a mockery of!

Look. Your dad needed to go.

He wasn't a saint, despite
what you think.

But don't you want to know the truth
about who's behind his death?

I came here to tell you that.

I'm not here to worship him like you.

You think I'm one of those cringe
fellows you hang out with,

who pander to every word of yours?

They might pander to me,
but they are good people.

But everyone around your father
was either a criminal or a fraud.

They are the reason he's
resting here today.

Are you insulting my dad?

Hey!

I had never even considered
insulting your dad, even when he was alive.

Doesn't matter. I met your
father's killer in jail.

This kind of political gaming
is exclusive to your party.

Don't try to fool me.

I play games in
politics all the time.

But I've never played
around in our life.

Now look, Tamilselvi.

My party wanted me
to contest your father's

constituency in the
upcoming by-election.

But I turned it down
because I love you.

After my father's death, his party wanted
me to join them, and I turned it down.

But now, I've made up my mind.

I will contest the upcoming by-election.

Try winning it.

Why are you challenging me to a competition
when I'm here to tell you the truth?

Do you think that looks
good for either of us?

[scoffs] Fine.

If I competed against you
in this election and won,

- What do you do?
- What should I do? Tell me.

We're holding our wedding reception
the day after the results are announced.

Okay?

Okay.

[in unison] Long live!

- Our Victory leader Pandian
- Long live

[in unison] Long live!

Till yesterday, you said you
wouldn't contest the election.

Why did you have a sudden change of heart?

I'll file my nomination first.

I'll give you an interview
after that. Okay?

Sir, one minute

How do you feel about
your chances of winning?

Sir, just answer this--

Sir! Sir! Please wait.

Why?
What happened?

Two of Tamil Nadu's biggest
parties are outside.

Who's inside?

A candidate from the
national party, sir. Please wait.

They hardly make it above NOTA.

Why are they even
contesting this election?

Those are the rules, sir.

Be patient.
Let's follow the rules.

Rules? He has never followed
a single one in his life.

Why is he talking about rules today?

Hey, when a tiger steps back
it's about to pounce on its prey.

Look there.

Sethu, the tiger isn't in
the mood to hunt.

It's in the mood for love.

Sir… the…

About… your mind set while
filing the nomination…

- A few words about it, perhaps?
- I'm here because of Tamil…

Wow!

- And I'd always stand by Tamil.
- Wow.

Disgusting.

[claps]

Hand it over.

Why are you handing it over?

To offer support…

Do you plan to tear up
the form as payback?

- Here.
- I've seen this somewhere before.

- Let me at least hold on to it.
- Fine. Hold it.

Brother. A selfie!
A selfie, brother!

"They'd come running for your vote"

"Don't fall for it!"

"They'd tempt you by flashing the cash"

"Don't take it!"

"What have they in store for us?
Not a clue!"

"Who'd win, who'd lose?
Nothing makes sense!"

"We're the ultimate losers in life!"

"Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
Everyone's wrong here"

"Anyone who gives a clean chit
needs to be kicked!"

"They'd say the sweetest things
Just to get you to be a slave for five years!"

"They'd throw promises your way
Before you realize what you need!"

"They'd use caste, religion, and race
to split votes and hunt you down!"

"The ruled and the ruling
Take turns moving up and down!"

"What happens when you sell your vote
For his notes?"

"They depend on your vote for a living!"

"The democracy is being bled out!"

"All thanks to money's clout!"

"The democracy is being bled out!"

"All thanks to money's clout!"

’TAMILSELVI RIDES THE
SYMPATHY WAVE IN SAIDAPET’

’TAMIL LEADS PANDIAN TRAILS’

’REVOLUTIONARY NATIONAL FRONT PARTY’

Greetings, everyone.

Our party's reputation…

is banked on the upcoming by-election.

We need to do everything
to make Pandian win.

Please share your suggestions
on how to make him win.

Why don't we announce a plan

to improve the Saidapet constituency, sir?

We can't announce any plans, sir.

The election dates
have been announced.

Why are people who don't
know the election rules here?

The people are used to receiving money.

They are expecting so much.

He's right, sir.

They are waiting to
know how much we're

ready to give and
when we are giving it.

Cadre salary scheme.

Cadre salary scheme?

We could pay them a salary, I suppose.

But how could we win?

People in higher positions like
MLA, MP, CM, and the PM

are paid a monthly salary
by the government, right?

He has figured out
something new!

People who hold positions draw a salary
and enjoy a position of power.

But a grassroots party
worker toils for the party,

immolates himself if his leader dies
or goes to prison if there is a protest.

He puts up posters for his leader's
birth and death anniversary,

and dies in the end, without the leader
ever knowing about his existence.

The work he puts in
is true service.

[claps]

Let's change that service to work

and deposit the money directly
into the account of every party worker.

Watch what happens then.

They'd give it all they've
got for the election.

The sweat he puts in to make
sure we get votes,

will work like the petrol
we fill our cars with. It'll be like fire!

How could we lose then?

If we pay only the cadre, how would
the people who expect money vote for us?

When did I tell you to
stop paying the public?

Pay the people like you normally would.

But announce the cadre salary scheme.

That'll become the talking
point in the arena.

Our victory is inevitable.

Why are party workers queuing up?

Have they promised to give booze
and biryani in the ATM?

They've promised a salary.

Salary for party workers.

Long live Dr. Tamilselvi
for her Cadre salary scheme!

[in unison]Long live.

Long live Dr. Tamilselvi
for her Cadre salary scheme!

[in unison]Long live.

We'll vote for…

…Tamil who introduced
the Cadre salary scheme.

How would Pandian win now?

My vote…

…is for Pazhakadaiyar's
daughter, Tamil.

My vote is for Tamil.

People prefer Tamil,
so she's bound to win.

The cadre salary scheme…
such a wonderful scheme!

Where did we slip up, Pandia?

Someone on our side
must have told the opposition.

The Election Commission is acting strictly.

How else could we get them the money?

Only innocent people are
limited to a single option.

Politicians like us
have a thousand ways.

Pandia…

It might have been our plan,
but the opposition has copy-pasted our stuff!

If we were to implement it,
wouldn't it look bad?

If Dio offered free talk time

Caretel and Roadafone,
whether they like it or not,

follow the same thing, don't they?

Pandia… that's business.

This is politics.

You know better than anyone, sir.

They do their business like politics.

But politics is our business.

[chuckles]

Tell me what to do.
Let's do it.

We'll do it with a bang.

I'm going to send a QR
code to all our party workers.

We'll tie up with some of
the biggest shops in Chennai

and pay our party workers through them.

When they scan the QR we send,

they'll receive an OTP code
on their mobile phone.

They can share that OTP
and collect the money.

Breaking past the sympathy
wave in Saidapet, Pandian…

Dear…

The situation on the ground
is changing every day.

They've also begun giving away cash.
If we fail to make an impact,

the election will become tough.
We need to be careful.

- Okay, tell me what we should do.
- 10,000 rupees for a vote.

If we start doing that
to all their party workers,

they'd fall for it,

and even the people
voting for them for ages will vote for us.

But… such a huge amount…

Your father had a friend.

Wait. I'll be back.

Have a seat.

Tell me, TNS.

So the money we had asked for the election…

50C.

Don't ask for money
based on the past.

Ask Ramachandran's
daughter to sign

the documents if
she wants the money.

- Agree to it.
- Okay, sir.

Please vote for the ladder symbol.

Here, sister. Please don’t
forget to vote for us.

- Hey, Punyakoodi…
- Yes, brother?

Your nephew Suresh, is he still
living with you after getting married?

It's been two years
since he moved to a different constituency.

There goes two votes… fine.

Make sure you cast all six votes
in your family for the ladder symbol.

Oh, why would you tell them this?

- Who else will our followers vote for?
- No, brother…

- Why are you hesitating?
- Stop hesitating, dear.

I'll tell them myself.

The opposition party paid us
10,000 per head, totalling 60,000.

Our younger son suddenly
fell ill with dengue.

We were unsure if he'd even survive.

We took the money from them.

And I feel guilty about it.

We're voting for them this time.

When you've already
decided to vote for them.

Why did you welcome us then?

Hey Uncle!

Why are you shouting at him
when he's already in a fix?

Brother, please don't mistake us.

Oh, come on.
Nothing of that sort, dear.

- Your son's fine now?
- Yeah.

- That's all I need to hear. See you later.
- Okay, brother.

- See you.
- Sorry, Pandia.

Sorry. We took the money.

- Forgive us this once.
- Next election is all yours!

- [in Malayalam] Forgive me, sir.
- Don't take it to heart, bro!

We aren't voting for you this time.

- Sorry, Pandia. I sold my vote.
- Forgive me, bro.

I will surely vote for you
in the next election.

They paid everyone 10,000 a head!

They bought out our whole constituency
and turned them against us!

Hey, give me some cover.

If not, they might click
a picture for Insta.

Listen.

How will we survive
if our people start becoming aware?

Like we've never lost an election.

With the ballot counting of
Saidapet Elections starting tomorrow,

Sathya Sai, Commissioner, Election
Commission of India, said in an interview

that the distribution of money
to voters has been prevented.

He said that democracy has recovered
from the influence of money.

They've paid the people, and
we've done the same.

And this Sathya Sai celebrates
like it's their victory.

Nowadays, only money
speaks when it comes to voting.

No one will respect
you otherwise.

- How else do you expect us to win?
- Our warrior of Social Justice!

- Long live!
- Did you see that?

Look at them celebrating so soon!

This is all a part of his plan.

SAIDAPET BY-ELECTION POLLING
WILL BEGIN AT 7 AM

The most awaited by-election
for the Saidapet constituency

started at 7 AM today
and is continuing at a good pace.

- Greetings, ma'am.
- Best wishes, sir.

Yes, ask me.

What do you think will
be the result of the election?

It will be an interesting
and splendid sight to behold.

[laughs]

Sir, we've heard that candidate Tamilselvi may
have the upper hand due to her father's passing.

What are your thoughts on it?

EVM.

- [all] What is that?
- Electronic Voting Machine.

So, you disagree with
the traditional voting system?

Oh, ma'am, looks like you're trying
to send me back to selling cable connections!

Many people in our nation
trust this system to run a party.

What do you mean, sir?

No, no, don't take it the wrong way.

Only when people
press our symbol on

the EVM will we
stand a chance to win.

This is what I meant.

"They lock our lives in the ballot box
Watch out!"

"They'd use our vote
To change our future, wake up!"

"Lavish lives, funded by us all"

"Their allies too rise and never fall"

"The democracy is being bled out!"

"All thanks to money's clout!"

"The democracy is being bled out!"

"All thanks to money's clout!"

As the voting closed at 6 PM,

the electronic voting machines
were securely sealed and transported.

The ballots have been brought
to the Election Counting Center

at a college campus at Guindy, Chennai.

Strong security arrangements
have been made.

Paramilitary forces and the police have also
formed a two-layered security net.

THE POLL COUNTING OF SAIDAPET
ELECTIONS BEGAN AT 8 AM

COUNTING WILL BE SPLIT INTO EIGHT ROUNDS
AND RESULTS ANNOUNCED -ELECTION COMMISSION

Welcome, dear.

The counting of votes for the Saidapet constituency
by-election began at eight in the morning.

The counting will be split into eight rounds,
and results will be announced accordingly,

said the Election Commission.

Let us see how the situation
is after the results.

The results of the first round
of postal ballots are here.

The results of the first round
of Saidapet by-elections have been announced.

Tamilselvi, daughter of Pazhakkadai
Ramachandran and candidate of MMMK Party,

has garnered a total of 119 votes.

Pandian, candidate of
Revolutionary National Front Party,

has garnered a total of 138 votes.

Pandian leads with a 19-vote
difference this round.

[claps]

PTMK PARTY LEADS THE FIRST ROUND

- Congratulations, brother!
- Hold on, hold on.

It's just the postal ballots that
have been counted.

Let's see what the next
round has in store.

TAMILSELVI WON 119 VOTES

Hey,

don't worry that the count of
postal ballots dropped.

ROUND-1

Tamilselvi of the MMMK party
secured 4560 votes by the end of round 1.

Pandian from the opposition leads
by receiving 6500 votes.

It's worth noting that Pandian
was also ahead in the postal votes.

VOICE OF TIME

It's said that Saidapet is MMMK's fort.

As a journalist, what are
your views on this?

Look, this is a by-election.

This isn't the general election.

These play a vital role only
in general elections.

A party was in power from 2006 to 2011.

During that time, the ruling party
won all the 11 by-elections.

Then the government changed.

That government lasted from 2011 to 2016.

Seven by-elections were
conducted during that time.

It was the ruling party
that won all those elections.

Then from 2016…

Tanjore, Thiruparankundram…

the recent Aravakurichi
by-election…

The ruling party won in all of these.

So the ruling party has always
won the by-elections.

That's what will happen this time too.

The result of the second
round of counting is out.

Tamilselvi has secured 6678 votes.

Pandiyan gets the backseat
with 4331 votes.

’PANDIAN LAGS IN THE
SECOND ROUND COUNTING.’

Sir, why are you getting tense?

This is from wards 13 and 14.

They have the upper hand in those wards.

Wait for the next rounds.

We'll surely beat them.

Uncle, who's that woman
in the counting office?

Devi.

Nirmala Devi?

How can you joke at this time?

I just wanted to confirm.

- Did you call her?
- I tried, but she isn't picking up.

- Try again.
- Okay.

Third round results are out.

Tamilselvi has received 35,857 votes

and Pandian secured 20,447 votes.

Other parties have got 6010 votes

and NOTA has 208 votes.

- Didn't I tell Pandian's idea won't work?
- Be patient.

He's going to lose anyway.

We lost anyway.
Come let's leave.

- Long live
- [crowd]Our leader!

Third and fourth round
results are declared.

Your party's candidate
Tamilselvi is leading.

What if it's all sympathy votes?

It's not sympathy.

Wasn't he talking about
the history of by-elections?

Now listen to what I say.

In 1989, by-elections

were held in

East Madurai and Maruthakudi.

Just three months after
the ruling party came to power.

Who do you think won?

It was the opposition party.

In 1999,

a by-election was conducted in Natham.

Do you know who won?

It was the opposition party.

There was another by-election in 2009.

Again, the opposition party won.

These journalists always
support the ruling party.

Wait and watch.
We are winning this time.

[phone rings]

[whispers] Pandia, our leader's calling.

Let him speak.

Just talk to him.

- Yes, sir.
- How many times should I call you?

- Why aren't you picking up?
- I was watching the results.

Saw that?
Did you see the results?

We are losing despite
being the ruling party.

There can't be a greater embarrassment.

- Greetings, brother.
- Greetings.

- Greetings.
- Greetings.

Which round is this?

'ROUND-5'

Hey…

You entered politics
for the girl you love.

You struggled with her.

In the end, you are losing to her.

How can you bear this?

Are you telling me that
I won't get her back?

Let's see.

Tamilselvi is still leading
with 58,330 votes after round 5.

Despite being the district secretary
of the ruling party

he's facing a major setback
even after two rounds of counting.

What do you think is the reason?

Is it because of the murder
accusation against him?

Nothing like that.

All these don't work when
it comes to politics.

- For all I know, he gave up for her.
- Sir…

Don't talk about unnecessary things.

Allow me to talk during my time.

I'm not going to interrupt when you talk.

What I mean to say is we all know

the relationship between
Pazhakadaiyar's daughter and Pandian.

Maybe they thought one of
them could become the MLA.

I agree. He's telling the truth.

We are the ones who missed it.

- [crowd] Ruling party!
- Down, down!

- Check what's happening.
- Go, go and see what's going on.

A confusion in…

After round six of counting, tension arises
as party members attach each other

due to the large difference
in votes in wards 15 and 16.

Vote counting has been halted temporarily.

- What is all this?
- Wait, patience.

They started, didn't they?

They'll cause confusion.

What if there's a huge difference in two wards?
Why can't they announce the results?

They are afraid of losing.

The ruling party will
do anything to win.

We have to be alert.

This debate is useless.

- I'm leaving.
- Paraman, wait. Please, sit.

Please, sit.

- I'm leaving.
- Please, sit. Sit down.

The Election Commission conducted
a regulated election.

Why are you doubting it?
Is it even possible to tamper with the results?

Do you think the Election
Commission is allowing this?

- That's what is happening now.
- Please, sit down.

We've received a breaking news.

Viewers, let's see the
breaking news we have.

We have the results
of the seventh round of counting.

Tamilselvi is leading

with 83,377 votes.

[crowd cheers]

Pandian has got 78,771 votes.

We can see that

they have a difference of 4206 votes.

Evidently, Tamilselvi

retains Saidapet, her
father's constituency.

Greetings, brother.

What's happening?

We're leading.

We are declaring the eighth round results.

Pandian's total votes are

1,03,011.

Tamilselvi leads with 1,17,234 votes.

That's it!

- [crowd] Long live
- MLA Tamilselvi!

- [crowd] Long live
- MLA Tamilselvi!

- [crowd] Long live
- MLA Tamilselvi!

Sir, it looks like you are celebrating
even before the results are out.

We are leading in all the rounds.
I know well about Saidapet.

My experience says so.

- What if the result changes in the end?
- It won't.

We've been leading so far.
It will remain that way.

It's like we already won.

Even your CM may not
get his deposit back in Saidapet.

Because this is my father's fort.

Ask them what
happened in the sixth round.

Okay.

- What's happening?
- Tamilselvi's supporters.

Victory celebration, is it?

Dad,

I swear to contest in the election

and win against the man
who killed you.

This is my promise.

- Saidapet king our Tamilselvi
- Long live

- MLA Tamilselvi
- Long live

Your party's candidate is
so close to the finish line.

Sources say she'll win.
How do you feel?

Doesn't she deserve that victory?

Pandian is not even a politician.

I know the whole story
behind his entry into politics.

Sir, how can he even compete
with an educated woman?

You said something different before.

You told that they stopped
the sixth round of counting with a plan.

What do you say now?

That's not what I meant.

He was complaining a little while ago.

Now he's changing his
stance seeing the results.

So now the Election Commission
is working fine?

I didn't mean that.

I said the ruling party
paid people digitally.

But the Election Commission
didn't pay attention to that.

Are they the only people who bribed them?

Didn't you bribe them
in the name of Cadre salary scheme?

They're the pioneers of the
'Thirumangalam Formula'.

They're not dignified
enough to talk about us.

Do not talk about our dignity.

Pandia…

That jerk Sarathy…

He left this phone in our car.

I checked it because he kept
getting continuous calls.

That snake!

He's called Tamil every five minutes.

I saw him talking to someone the day
we introduced the Cadre Salary Scheme.

But now it's evident.

He's been the rat.

He took that phone
with that video we took in the jail.

I searched for him.
But he escaped.

He shouldn't escape.
We have to catch him.

He stabbed us in the back.

The sixth round of counting
which was halted

- is now complete and--
- Dear…

Be happy.

Everyone will call you
MLA Tamilselvi from now on.

You have proved you are
Pazhakkadaiyar's daughter.

You can walk with your head high.

Open this.

I think it's the sixth-round result.

What happened?

- It's 170.
- That's it?

What happened?

Sixth-round results are finalized.

The message says 170.

- Is it the 15th and 16th ward?
- Yes.

Call and find out more details.

It's ringing, but she isn't answering.

I think she would have texted
because she isn't in a position to attend.

Hey…

It's the public's win if
you win the elections.

And if you lose, they lose too.

Uncle!

Brother…

What will you do if I contest
against you and win this election?

You tell me.

We get married the day
after the results are out.

Okay?

- What?!
- Yes, we get married.

Okay.

But what if I win?

I'm contesting in this election
only because I want to marry you.

In case you win and I lose…

I'll be as good as dead.

You don't have to live
like a dead corpse.

Just die.

ROUND-6

Tamilselvi has secured 170 votes

after the sixth round of counting.

Hey, Tamil has secured
170 votes and not us.

Then how many votes did we secure?

Come on, tell soon.

Pandian has secured 15,412 votes
at the end of round six.

Pandian has won this election by 621 votes.

The Saidapet by-election counting occurred
in eight rounds, and results were announced.

Pandian has won this election by 621 votes.

Congrats!

Wasn't this the best result?

- Absolutely.
- How is that, Pandia?

15th and 16th wards are fully supportive.

What was that magic
in the sixth round?

Shall I tell you a small story?

- You too?
- Yes.

Alright, go ahead.

There once lived a king.

He selected ten people
from his kingdom,

gave them each a cow,
ten thousand cash

and gave him one month time to rear it.

For what?

He conducted a competition
to test his people's honesty.

What was that?

Those ten people raised the cattle well.

He asked them to milk the cows
and bring them to the palace.

- And?
- One among them

spent the money on
his house instead and slept.

On the day the king called them,
he milked the cow, boiled and drank it all.

Oh my!

So his wife said, "Hey, fool!"

- Me?
- No, to him.

"Hey, fool. You drank all the milk.
What will you answer the king?" she asked.

- Good question.
- For which he brilliantly replied…

"I'm not an idiot like that king.

He'll give cow, money,

and wants us to pour the milk
into the same pot.

But I won't do that.

That king wouldn't know if
I poured water into that pot

when everyone else pours milk."

What a brilliance!

The king now opened the pot.

There was no milk.

Then?

Everyone had poured
water intelligently like you.

How did you like that story?

Super, brother.

Stop it.
That was a good story.

Why did you narrate this story now?

How could he ask this?

Isn't that a valid question?

Hey, fool…

- You said him, right?
- No, you.

What did they tell me
when we went campaigning?

- What did they say?
- We've got money from them, Pandia.

I'm feeling guilty.

My vote is for them.

Yes, but you didn't do
anything about it.

How could I leave it like that?

I would have if it were the usual election.

My life is tied to this.

I gave it a thought.

What you said feels right.

You need to be loyal.
That's politics,

At the same time, you can't
just give up on this party.

So, leave aside your vote.

Cast the vote of your other family members
to that party and you vote for me.

You won't feel guilty then.

What do you say?

That's a good idea.

That's it!

- Let this be between us.
- Okay.

He agreed to vote for me
believing this is a good idea.

Okay.

But he's just one man.

So, I said the same thing to everyone
in the 15th and 16th wards individually.

Everyone thought it was
just one vote from a house

and everyone voted for me.

- How was that?
- Long live… Pandian.

- Long live…
- MLA Pandian!

So, unknowingly we've
all voted for Pandian.

[laughs]

I'm telling the truth.
Trust me.

You are supporting him for no reason.

Pandian met with your dad's murderer
at the jail and has got his confession.

Pazhakkadaiyar had
given millions to Bopanna

to safeguard and no
one knew about this.

When Pazhakkadaiyar
asked the money through TNS,

Bopanna said being the
opposition, they couldn't

do anything and refused
to give the money.

Because Pandian was Pazhakkadaiyar's
only enemy in politics,

he asked Veera to kill your dad
and pin it on Pandian.

Pandian told the
media that he didn't

do this and would
find the murderer.

So, Bopanna planned
to kill Pandian as well.

But that plan flopped.

Fearing Veera might turn an approver,

Bopanna wanted Veera to
be killed inside the prison.

That was why I came to the prison.

This is the truth. I'm also ready
to become an approver in your case.

I swear, Pandian is a good man.

And he also loves you deeply.

Damn it!

Financier Bopanna - arrested.

It's come to light that
Pazhakkadaiyar had a business dealing

with financier Bopanna.
Due to some conflict in the business

Bopanna hired men
and murdered Pazhakkadaiyar.

Veera confessed to the police

that Bopanna pinned this
murder on Pandian

using the political grudge
between them.

Sorry, Pandia. I really hurt you.

Please forgive me.

It's a pleasure to talk
and embrace Tamil.

You won, Pandia!

So, when's our marriage?

That's where the problem is.

What is it?

We contested against
each other in the election.

What will the people think
if we get married immediately?

They'll troll me on social media.

All the YouTube channels
will also do the same.

Oh my God!

Isn't there a way for
us to live together?

There is.

What's with the sudden London plan?

It's very important
in my life.

It gives me goose bumps
to think about it.

I'm really very excited.

What do you mean, madam?

I mean, it's a medical conference.

What's special, sir?
Why are you going to London?

- It's for Tamil.
- What do you mean, sir?

Relax. I'm going for
a Tamil conference.

'FAREWELL'