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'All characters in this movie are fictitious and bear no resemblance to anyone, living or dead'

'No birds or animals were harmed during the making of this film'

'Thanks to TV, Print media Internet and Social media friends'

Thanks to the residents of Melur, Kambur, Karungalakudi Savarapatti, Kallampatti, Sooragundu in Madurai District

Deepavali!

From North India to South India

Whether rich or poor

This festival is celebrated by everyone.

And every state celebrates it in their own way.

But in our Tamil Nadu, We do it on another level

"Set your worries aside Blow the whistle besides"

"Tomorrow is deepavali festival to us"

"If you want the world to bloom and open the doors to heaven"

"Everyone must join in on the fun"

"One must take head bath after an oil massage."

"Must wear new dhoti and sari"

"Need courage to burst crackers all night."

"Come and join me, We need to take a selfie and post it."

"Life must light up like fireworks"

"Sharing happiness and joy"

"If you want the world to bloom and open the doors to heaven"

"Everyone must join in on the fun"

"Entering textile stores and exploring them"

"Buying colourful dresses"

"There's butcher's Knife, To chop mutton perfectly"

"While narrating old tales."

"Those who live in the cities, Come back home for holidays."

"A jolly festival, Deepavali"

"Man with just a rupee or For a man with a crore"

"Deepavali is equal to all"

"Life must light up like fireworks"

"Sharing happiness and joy"

"If you want the world to bloom and open the doors to heaven"

"Everyone must join in on the fun"

On the eve of Deepavali

The entire place is getting ready To celebrate the festival,

On the outskirts of the village, Stays an elderly man called Chellaiah

Who waits eagerly to fulfill, His grandson's wish for Deepavali.

Stop!

Switch off the vehicle and come.

Coming.

Once we take the goat from here

We must quickly find a good place to open the stall.

Vellaisamy? I was afraid that you might not come.

How can I not come, brother?

Take this. This is Rs.1500 less than what we agreed upon.

I'll pay the balance tomorrow morning After selling the mutton.

No problem. I must first take my grandson to the shop.

It's almost Deepavali, right?

I was afraid I may not be able to buy him new clothes.

- Count it. - No problem. I'll get the goat.

Karuppu…

Karuppu…

Karuppu…

Karuppu…

Oh my God! I lost everything!

- What should I do now, God? - What happened, dear?

Grandpa…grandpa…

It's gone! What am I going to do now?

What happened, brother? What happened?

What happened?

You tied the goat here only, right? Where did it go?

Looks like my woes will never end.

What do I do now?

I was depending on the goat to Buy new clothes for my grandson.

Gone…gone…everything is gone.

Brother…brother… Don't panic…calm down, brother.

- Get torch, boy. - How will I take him to shop now?

Oh my God!

Brother, it'll be somewhere here only.

You always tie it here, right?

Grandson always watches the goat.

What can I do now?

Tied it here only.

Where will it go, brother?

Did he take it to graze earlier?

Come…come…

Search all over the place with torch, boys.

Like a kid, it used to play around here.

Brother, don't worry. It'll be somewhere here only.

It never wanders away!

Hey, we'll search all over the place by using torch light.

Hey, you go that side.

My grandson loved it so much.

Oh God, I lost it.

Hey, put the light this side. - Run…run…run…

Hey, who is that?

Bloody thieves! Catch them!

You idiots! They're stealing my goat.

Catch them…catch them…

Come…come…

May you get ruined!

Catch them…catch them, boys.

Hey…hey…stop! Come…come…catch them…

Hey, stop!

THREE DAYS EARLIER.

Karuppu! Come!

Karuppu! Come on!

Karuppu! Don't be afraid. Come!

Let's splash water, come!

Hey…Karuppu…stop.

Don't splash the water.

Hey don't splash water on me!

Come on Karuppu!

Don't be afraid, come!

Don't splash the water.

Don't tease him, it's a sin!

Kathir!

Do you know?

My grandfather is getting fire crackers from Sivakasi!

I'll make this village run around in fear By bursting crackers near them.

My street is going to get destroyed!

My grandpa promised To buy them for me too.

What? Like last year's Deepavali,

You spent entire day with just one packet of crackers. Like that?

Hey, don't boast so much!

This year it may rain on Deepavali and We may not be able to burst crackers.

- Am I right, Kathir? - Yes, buddy.

Did you buy new dress, Kathir?

No.

I've already bought it.

The same one you brought that day?

Yes, one shirt on the inside, And another on the outside.

it's super, like a coat suit.

My grandpa too will buy something like that.

I'll come to your house tomorrow, will you show it to me?

Okay, I'll show you.

We too are going to Madurai to buy new dress.

My father has promised to take me.

My grandpa too has promised to take me.

Your grandpa will take you to the nearby Karungala.

If not he'll take you to Melur.

We're going to Madurai!

There, Chennai silks, Rajkamal,

And then, Pothys!

We'll visit those showrooms to buy the dress.

Your grandpa will never take you there.

Finished playing?

Both of you keep playing the entire day!

Always following you, like your wife.

Go and tie it.

Come, Karuppu.

Karuppu, eat.

- Grandpa! - Ummm…

Just 3 more days only for Deepavali.

Yes.

You said we'll go to shop tomorrow.

I'll definitely take you.

- Really? - Really!

I'll buy you a new shirt that you select, okay?

Umm…

Now, go freshen up.

And eat some food.

- Grandma! - Umm…

Grandpa promised to take me to shop tomorrow.

[Jewellery shop TV Ad]

Eat, boy!

How can you eat If you keep watching TV?

[Textile shop TV Ad]

Grandpa! Come quickly…come quickly.

- Come fast, it may end. - Coming…coming.

[Textile shop TV Ad]

Oh no, grandpa. The Ad got over.

Okay. It doesn't matter what they showed in the Ad.

Let's see it in the shop directly.

Oh no, grandpa.

I'll buy for you tomorrow, eat now.

- Ummm… - Umm…

- Grandpa! - Hmmm…?

- You know Mani, right? - Yes.

He bought that dress.

Shall I bring it? Would you like to see it?

Will you buy similar dress for me?

It's already dark, son.

Bring it tomorrow morning. I'll take a look.

Okay, grandpa.

Eat.

Hmmm…power cut?

Rs.600 for grandson's dress.

Rs.200 for mutton.

Rs.250 for fire crackers.

Rs.150 for her sari.

Rice, pulses and other items would cost another Rs.500.

Somehow it'll cost me between Rs.1500 to Rs.2000.

Where do I get the money for all this?

Take a look at this.

It's been a week since we got the bank notice.

How handsome our grandson looked with that gold chain around his neck!

That was the only thing left to him by his mother.

You kept it in the bank as collateral. Don't let it go!

We're in neck deep problems

And you've raised his hopes by promising to buy things for him.

He's a child without mother and father.

If you fail to buy the clothes for him, Won't he feel cheated?

Don't irritate me.

Do you think I won't buy things for him?

Go…go to sleep.

Yes. make promises as if there's money in your dad's bank account.

From which you can withdraw and buy whatever your grandson wants.

Won't I see how you are going to buy these for him?

Oh my God! I've to take care of this too!

Looks like I need Rs.5000 to manage this Deepavali.

Early morning 4 AM

How much time will you take to make a tea?

Be patient.

The milk is boiling, right? Why are you also boiling?

Enough of boiling it. Give me my tea.

To answer nature's call, they're taking my life early morning.

Stop talking and make tea quickly.

Wait. It's getting ready.

Why are you in a hurry?

You have nervous weakness also

Why don't you open the shop early morning, man?

This is what happens if you keep sleeping hugging your wife.

What? Did you peep in and see that?

She's not even letting me come anywhere near her.

Why are you adding salt to injury, man?

Did you father 3 children without going near her?

How are you still alive, old man?

- You still owe me money, keep quiet. - Palani, 3 teas please.

Ok.

What's up, Iyer?

Come.

Take it, sir.

Bhai, take it. Less sugar for you.

What happened? Why are so dull?

I was planning to take my grandson for Deepavali shopping.

I had pledged his gold chain for loan.

Bank has sent notice to pay interest immediately.

I need at least Rs.5000 to Rs.6000 now.

I don't know what to do.

In this time of desperate need, I don't even have Rs.500 or Rs.1000 to give you.

Every month my son used to send money promptly

I don't know what is going on in Saudi Arabia,

He didn't send money this time.

When I asked him, he asked me to adjust for this month,

Promising to send next month.

Seeing you like this pains me.

Bhai, have you ever said no to me?

It's ok, bhai. I'll manage.

Have you arranged for the money or not?

Whom should I ask?

You know the living conditions here.

People are struggling to meet their own needs.

Who would've surplus money?

I've 5 cents of land in Manangadu, right?

I'm planning to sell it.

I've given the documents to Sekar.

He has asked me to come in the morning.

If they pay any advance, I can manage this Deepavali.

- Kathir! - Ummm…

Get up, dear.

It is already morning. Come out, dear.

Grandpa will be in tea shop.

Wash your face and bring tea in this jug.

Why are you caressing mutton pieces?

Wait! Stop shouting. Let me do my work.

Uncle!

Looks like Vellaisamy didn't turn up as usual.

You're giving him too much slack, uncle.

Drunkard! Don't know where he's passed out after getting drunk.

Look at the sound of snoring. And still sleeping like a log!

I am going to have to do something.

This has become a daily routine with you.

You sleep like log after getting drunk at night.

Hello!

Uncle is going to be furious with you in the shop.

I told you to fire him, do you ever listen to me?

You keep saying he has been with you since the opening of this shop.

He does this everyday.

The shop is crowded with customers.

Shouldn't he have the basic sense to come early?

Let him come, I'll take care of him.

If you were going to wake me up by dropping the vessel on the floor,

Couldn't you've done it an hour earlier?

Uncle's son is going to snap at me.

Don't know what he is going to do.

Damn! I forgot my medicine.

Why is he going back inside?

I kept it here, right?

That's what I thought. I was wondering why you ran back inside.

Nobody can change you in this life.

Will you keep your mouth shut?

If I become a changed person, you won't have any work to do.

Take it, boy.

Come.

Look at that goat!

Look at how he demands a fritter!

And see how it is eating!

When the boy was quite small, I brought it as a goat kid

You know, right? After his parents died in an accident,

I vowed it to the temple.

If I call, It won't even turn to look at me.

But when my grandson comes from school

He'll yell 'Karuppu'. And it'll jump and run to him.

The boy loves it so much.

Don't know how he is going to react when it is eventually going to be butchered?

Come on, eat!

Okay, bhai. I have to meet Sekar.

- I'll leave. - Take care.

- Take it. - Give it to me, uncle.

- Vanakkam, brother - Hello!

Is he here?

Here he comes right on time.

What alcohol today?

What were you saying the other day?

If anyone drinks alcohol in your tea shop, you will break their head, right?

Here comes your cousin, doing exactly that.

Let him come! I'll pour hot water on his face today.

Oh my God! He's drinking it neat!

Why does he have that look on his face?

Is he going to throw up on me?

He's gargling!

Do you think I am an amateur drinker like you?

To drink alcohol with water and side dish?

Drinking is in my genes.

I'll mix water and alcohol in my mouth.

Mind your business, you fool!

Is that anything to feel proud of?

You look like a frying pan with ash smeared all over!

Get lost!

Damn idiots!

Grandpa! Shall I also come with you?

Let's go to shop from there to buy clothes.

I'm going to meet someone

I'll come back and take you to the shop, okay?

Grandpa, hold this for a moment.

- I'll come back in a moment. - Where are you going, son?

Wait, grandpa. I'll come.

Hey!

Mani!

Mani!

What?

Will you give me your Deepavali dress? I'll show it to my grandpa and bring it back.

- Wait, I'll bring it.

Kathir, come.

Wait, I'll come, grandpa.

It's not opening.

What are you doing near bureau?

- Mother, give my Deepavali dress. - Why?

I want to show it to Kathir. He wants to buy a similar dress.

No need.

You'll crumple the new clothes, Come out!

I can't take out the new clothes.

It'll get soiled.

It's very expensive, right?

He'll wear it on Deepavali, You can see it then.

What a fancy wish!

Do you think your boy is equal to my boy?

And you can wear clothes like him?

They drink only gruel for food but want scented water to gargle!

Grandpa, it seems the dress is too expensive.

Will you buy me another dress?

Who are they to say it's expensive?

However expensive it is, I'll buy it for you.

- Come. - Hmm

The nerve of that woman.

Grandpa! grandpa! That's the dress!

Hold it.

Enough of reading newspaper.

Take it.

Looking at his glare seems he'll make me mincemeat now

Look at the time of the Lord's arrival!

People who had come with you have gone home with the mutton.

You're still here.

Take it, and go.

Hey, am I saying all this for myself?

This for uncle's well being only.

Uncle! Go and have mutton and gruel.

Such a struggle to eat a piece of meat

Move…move…

Brother, be careful!

He's been waiting all morning to complain to the boss.

Vellaisamy!

If you come to shop at 7:30 am, How can the shop still be in business?

If you come late to work, The boss will have to go back to butchering.

They're already angry with me, Why are you adding oil to fire?

I'll stab you with this.

Ok ok, brother. Give me a good bone with plenty of marrow.

Don't get angry, brother.

How many kilos?

Half kilo, brother.

Are you waiting here since morning for just half kilo of mutton?

Mom, bye.

Have lunch and go!

No, I'm going out, I'll eat somewhere, mom.

Looks like your son is going now.

He must be in duty on time, right?

Don't you want to have breakfast?

I'll eat at the company. Bye, ma.

Did you inform your boss about quitting job from today?

Deepavali is just 2 days away.

Since, there's lot of work pending in company,

They told me to come and work for 2 more days.

I'll stop working from Deepavali.

I know what's on your mind!

Nothing is going to happen without Your fathers blessing

The Day after Deepavali, the groom's family will come for engagement.

Keep that in mind while working.

Yes.

Has your son left?

Yes. Your daughter?

She did too.

What do we do if this carries on?

Won't you ever stop your son?

How can I stop my son?

Why don't you stop your daughter?

How can I? She never cares for me or for my words.

I told her this is not possible.

But still, I'm scared about your son.

If we lose our honour in public, I will not be alive to face it.

Bye.

What happened?

It's my sister-in-law.

I don't know what my son sees in her daughter to be so charmed

They both love each other.

But, my sister-in-law's husband is adamantly refusing to give his daughter to my son.

Would my son listen to me?

He has gone to meet her.

Take it.

Morning ritual would've started in your home as usual, right?

Anything special?

Why is she being so silent?

Hey, what happened? Why that long face?

I'm scared. The Groom's people are coming for engagement.

I can come out to work for 2 more days only.

What are you going to do?

Do you know what thread is on your neck?

Sacred thread doesn't have to be turmeric yellow,

it can be black thread also that's used to ward off evil.

The God, who is witness to this is also black.

Not a big issue,

Just ego problem between your father and my father.

Who will talk first?

Let's see if they talk and agree for our marriage.

If not, let's run away.

What do you say?

I'm telling you the same thing I told you earlier,

When I tied the knot around your neck,

Who would dare to come for engagement with you?

They're coming a day after Deepavali, right?

The night before Deepavali,

When the entire village will be waiting to celebrate Deepavali,

Let's elope.

Okay?

Why are you hesitating?

I'm there with you, right?

Be brave!

- Shall we go? - ok.

Where's the land?

Oh its in the dry wasteland.

What will I do with it?

Moreover, what can I do with just 5 cents of land there?

No Sekar, wherever the land may be, price will appreciate in few years, right?

If you buy it now, it may help you in future, right?

For the situation I'm in now, I don't know what else to do!

Okay, uncle.

But I'm not in a position to buy it now.

Don't get upset, leave a copy of the documents,

if I find any buyer, I'll arrange for the sale.

Okay.

- Sekar, I need a help. - Go ahead, uncle.

- Deepavali is just days away. - Yes.

I've promised to take my grandson to shop.

He's waiting eagerly.

I came here hoping you'd pay me some advance.

You refused to buy land.

If you lend me Rs.5000, after Deepavali,

I'll take loan or do anything to repay you.

Come to my shop around 11 am, I'll try to arrange something.

Thank you so much, sir.

- May I take leave? - Okay.

All girls have come to work, she hasn't come yet.

Owner is standing here, he is going to yell at me for coming late.

Let him stand! Who cares!

Why are you afraid of him?

Madam is just coming.

No need to be afraid of him, just go.

Is this the time to come to work?

I think you'll change only if I talk to your father.

Welcome, sir.

Greetings, sir.

What would you like to see, sir?

I want to buy clothes for my grandson.

What's his age, sir?

He's 8 years old.

Isn't there anyone here?

About a month ago, My grandson and I, we came here.

Don't you remember?

Oh I do remember well now, are you doing fine, sir?

I'm fine.

Wait, I'll show the dresses, sir.

Look at this one

How about this.

Sir…sir…please don't pull out everything from rack.

What happened, sir?

He watched a TV ad and wanted a dress like this.

Do you have it, sir?

This blue colour dress, right?

Yes…yes, that's it.

We do have it, sir.

- Show me. - Wait, sir.

Where did I put it…

This one? No…

Umm…ummm…here it is!

Blue color, right sir? Take a look.

- Yes…yes…this is it. - Okay, sir?

Looks super!

It'll be great when the boy wears it, sir.

Very good, what's the price, sir?

We've to give it as set, it'll cost Rs.2000.

I can reduce it by Rs.50 or Rs.100. Shall I pack it, sir?

Why are you quoting such high price, sir?

What can we do, sir?

Children's clothes are more expensive than adult clothes.

- What can we do, sir? - Okay, sir.

- Keep it aside safely, sir. - Okay sir

- Don't sell it to anyone, sir. - Okay

I'll come with my grandson In the evening and buy it.

I'll surely keep it aside for you. Please do come, sir.

Don't forget, sir. Don't sell it.

No sir, I'll keep it for you, sir.

- I'll definitely come by evening. - Sure, sir, please come, sir.

Do you know this place well? We're here in broad daylight.

If we're caught, they'll rip us apart and salt our flesh.

Uncle, I've watched it for over a month, not a man comes or goes here.

Did you think this is just all trees?

Lorry, tipper, tar dispenser, fill this place up with so many items.

If we sneak in now, we can load our mini-van fully.

Come, let's go.

Ok I trust you. As long as we don't get caught.

Come on, boys. Carefully.

Hey…hey…bend down…

Come…come…come…

Come slowly.

Do you see these?

I can see someone going there!

You said no one comes here, but someone is walking this way.

He's gone.

Come…come.

Hey, come…come… Come, boys.

Don't make any noise.

Come…come…come…

Do it quickly!

Hold this

Oh my God!

Why are these dogs so big?

Did you make a plan to rob this place after observing it for many days?

You said you made a note of everything.

There are two buffalo sized dogs here.

Didn't you notice them before?

For trusting to come here with you,

we got caught by the dogs!

Ok, get ready to run!

The dogs are getting up too.

Oh God!

I've seen dogs which either Bark or bite.

These dogs are not barking or biting, these are doing whatever we're doing.

We can't do anything now, Except for running in all directions.

One…

Two…

Three…

Run…run…

Run…run, man…

Uncle, run!

It is chasing me only!

I'm just bones and skin, go that side, bloody dog.

Hello!

Please sit down, sir.

Tell me. Boss hasn't come yet.

Okay…okay, brother.

- Okay, I'll tell him, brother. - Close it fully.

Okay…okay, brother.

- Take it. - No, thank you.

Don't hesitate, take it.

Where are you from?

- Arittampatti. You? - Kamburu.

Tell me if there's any work like this.

Life is difficult without work and livelihood.

Forget it, brother.

Damn dog's life!

On the highway from Madurai to Chennai, There are hundreds of hotels,

In those hotels, you'll find people Of our age cleaning tables.

Ask anyone about his native place,

He'll say, I used to own lands, I was doing agriculture,

Now, everything is gone,

I'm cleaning tables here.

I was like them too, brother. Once upon a time!

Now, I'm struggling for a meal.

What do you do for living? Is my boss your relative?

Relative only but distant relative.

My job used to be to climb coconut trees to pluck coconuts.

There's not a single tree I haven't climbed in this region.

If I start climbing tree at dawn, I'll finish 1000 trees by dusk.

Now, I've grown too old.

No energy to climb trees.

Now, I collect coconut leaves fallen from tree,

Interlace it to make thatches, just make enough for gruel,

Barely managing to stay alive.

- Hello! - Sekar here!

Tell me, Sir.

What are you doing there?

Yes, Sir.

- Did Pandi call you? - No, he didn't call.

Call and ask him about payment.

He will come up with all kinds of Stories when it comes to repaying us.

I'll come to the shop by evening. Take care of it.

Sir, just a minute.

What?

One Mr.Chellaiah is waiting for over an hour to meet you.

Him?

- Is he close to you? - Yes, Sir.

- Shall I give him the phone? - No…no…don't do that.

I'm struggling to pay salaries and bonus to workers,

My situation is pretty bad, And he wants loan of Rs.5000.

Do one thing, if you have cash with you,

give him Rs.200 and send him away.

Shall I hang up now?

Yes.

Brother! Did sir tell you to give me money?

Yes, he told me.

Sir, He is stuck somewhere on work.

It seems he doesn't have cash now.

He told me to give Rs.200 for expenses.

No problem, brother.

I have money for expenses.

When Sekar comes, tell him I said sorry for troubling him.

Bye, brother.

Finish the cleaning quickly.

Brother, I've been observing this for a long time.

He has been staring at you angrily.

He'll surely pick up a fight.

Where's uncle?

He sent him home.

What happened, brother? Has uncle gone home?

Take it, no need to come to work from tomorrow.

Go.

What? You don't want me to work here anymore?

Deepavali is just 2 days away.

This shop cannot run without me.

We'll take care of it, you can go.

I'm not working for you, let your uncle come and fire me.

I said get lost.

Go away!

How dare you call me that!

- Brother, leave him. - Hands off me.

- Hey, hands off me. - Brother, talk it out.

Brother, leave him.

- Brother, brother. - Talk out the problem.

Leave him, brother.

Brother Brother! don't get angry.

I'll kill you.

Don't get angry, brother. Let's talk and fix the problem.

Do you think you have grown enough To talk to me like that?

In this same place, when your uncle was jobless

I gave him my goat to start his livelihood.

What? You? You helped us start this shop?

If you are so clever, why didn't you open a shop?

You should've run the shop, who stopped you?

You'll get drunk and come late to work, But we mustn't say anything.

We should shut up and sit.

Run a shop on your own, only then you'll know the difficulties!

Bloody drunkard! Talking nonsense While being drunk, get out.

Yes, I'm a drunkard.

Drinking ruined my life.

I was running my own business.

I lowered myself to work for people like you because of my drinking habit.

A butcher's knife is enough to start a mutton shop.

I'll open a shop right in front of your shop by this Deepavali.

Let's see!

How dare you insult me!

Kathir!

Yes, coming.

What?

Let's go to fishing and play.

You carry on, I'm going out with grandpa to buy dress.

- To buy dress? - Yes.

Okay.

- Shall we play evening? - yes. We'll play in the evening.

Brother…brother…

You're going to village, right?

Yes, sir.

- Please drop me in the village. - Please hop on, sir.

Please stop here.

I'll get down.

I'll drop you at home.

I have to wait till it's dark, I'll go, you carry on.

Why? What happened?

I had promised to take my grandson out for shopping.

He'll be waiting for me at the entrance.

I can take him to shop only if I have money, right?

I'll wait here for some time, after night falls, I'll go home.

- You carry on, please. - Bye, sir.

Okay.

Why are you crumpling all shirts?

Grandpa is taking me to shop today, right?

Shouldn't I wear good shirt?

How is this shirt, grandma?

Super!

Okay, but when will grandpa come?

He'll come anytime now, you first eat your food.

I'll eat after coming back from shop.

Okay.

- Muruga? - Yes, tell me.

- I'm your uncle Chellaiah here. - Tell me, uncle.

Are you in the middle of something?

No, uncle. What's the matter?

I need some money, I have to buy clothes for my grandson.

I'll repay you two days after Deepavali.

Hello?

I am still here. Tell me.

It'll be great if you could lend me Rs.2000.

Oh!

I'm busy now, I'll call you later.

- Grandma! - Yes

Grandpa hasn't come back yet.

Call him on phone.

I'll make the call, you come and eat.

No, let grandpa come, I'll eat then.

Kathir!

Didn't go to shop?

His grandpa didn't take him.

Oh dear! Why are you crying?

Why?

Yeah.

Where are you?

I'm outside, what's the matter?

You are asking me what's the matter?

You promised to take him to shop and left.

He's crying and asking me, when will grandpa come?

What do I tell him now?

I begged you not to promise him anything.

Did you listen to me?

You raised his hopes by promising to buy whatever he asks!

And just disappeared.

He's crying here.

Not a penny in pocket but you promised to take him to shop.

He's crying profusely, what do I tell him now?

I'm waiting for money only, I'll come as soon as I get money.

As a grandfather, I know what to buy For my grandson.

You're talking without knowing the situation, hang up.

Hey…

Calm him down and tell him that grandfather will come and take him to shop.

Okay?

I'll come.

Don’t cry, dear.

Grandpa will come and take you to shop and buy everything you ask.

Don't cry, my dear.

- Muruga! - Yes.

Since it is Deepavali time,

I don't have a rupee with me, please try elsewhere.

I too didn't buy clothes for my kids.

Do we need to celebrate Deepavali?

Celebrating Deepavali is for rich.

Will everything fall apart if your grandson doesn't celebrate this year?

Forget it.

Okay.

Can you see the marks?

Don't know how many teeth That dog had.

Did it think it was something else?

How dare he fire me!

Uncle!

Is the pain unbearable?

You're sitting sideways.

Fitness is very important to a thief.

You knew the dog was chasing, right?

Instead of running, why did you hang on to a tree?

Sure, Make fun of me now.

I told you over and over again That we should go at night.

did any of you listen to me?

If you go at night, will the dogs be kinder to you?

It was day time, so it bite you there.

Had it been night, it would've taken your flesh!

You know that?

I'm writhing with pain from the dog bite.

Are you making fun of me?

First, give me another shot.

That's all we could buy with the money we had.

If we have to drink some more, we will have to steal from someone here.

- That's it.

Can we pour hot drink on the bite wound?

How big of a man am I?

You don't know?

- How big of a man am I? - Very big!

He's a kid and he called me a bastard!

He…

Can he abuse me like that?

Can he?

He said that only once.

You've been chanting it since morning like a hymn.

Forget it.

He insulted me

One…one…

What happened?

He called me bastard.

Wait

Hey.

Why are you holding an empty glass?

I made a drink just now.

Someone stole it.

Keep quiet.

You're drinking too much without your knowledge.

What the hell do you know?

I filled my glass fully just now.

Some thief stole and drank it.

Mind your words.

Drunkards are like children.

Would children steal from anyone?

Hello boss!

One minute!

Look at that child's face!

Does he look like a thief?

Okay, boss…okay, you enjoy your drinks.

He looks like he'd steal from kids too.

Shall we steal from someone else?

Go, get another quarter bottle.

Only quarter bottle alone?

This won't be enough for even one of us.

No one in the village is afraid of us.

We are stealing on a small level.

And we get caught easily.

- Don't know what are they planning - Isn't it right what I said?

- We must change the game. - Yes…yes…

Did you see?

I stole his drink without his knowledge.

He's calling me a child.

Let's steal! let's steal whatever we can lay our hands on!

Meenamma, I got an idea.

Instead of begging money from everyone I meet

I've decided to sell our Billy.

Have you gone mad or what?

You're talking about selling Billy, Which you have vowed to donate to God.

To hell with God!

If God had solved my problem, why would I sell Billy?

Had his parents been alive,

They would've brought more than whatever he asked.

Just one dress for him, it has become an Himalayan effort for me.

Enough!

When we have the means with us,

why go ask others?

My grandson's happiness is important to me.

I've decided to sell Billy.

Let me see which God would gouge my eyes out.

Just a kid!

How dare he abuse me!

I'll open a shop right opposite his.

I'll do business and show him.

You abused me right on my face.

Lakshmi!

Lakshmi!

You get drunk and roam around the town.

Never think about bringing a rupee to home.

What? I'm talking to you only!

That little boy, He abused me.

Who?

- Your owner's son? - Hmm

My drinking habit is the reason for everything.

I've decided.

I've decided strongly.

To quit drinking.

That's why I spent every penny I had on drinks.

For this Deepavali, I'm putting up my own shop.

You'll open a shop? Where will you get money for it?

Hey! Who needs money!

I have expert hands.

No one in this district can skin a goat or chop mutton like me.

When father and son came to start a shop here,

who arranged everything for them?

It was me!

Don't I know how to open a shop For myself now?

Can't I get goats in this village?

I'll go.

I'll put up a shop in front of them and show what I am capable of!

Just a kid, how dare he abuse me like that!

Dad! Where did you keep it?

I don't see anything here.

It will be right there. Check properly, you fool.

I am searching, right. Why are you scolding me?

Don't know where it is.

Is it wrapped with a cloth?

Yes, it is.

- Bring it down, let me see. - It's damn heavy, father.

Watch out! It is very heavy.

Carefully bring it down.

Take it and clean it.

I don't know if you're telling the truth or lying to me again.

I don't know if you'll go and drink with this money too.

But for the first time last night, I saw you in tears.

Take this money, this may not be of much help, but this is what I could manage.

I had kept is aside for temple donation.

Everything will be fine, start with this.

Listen, I'll never drink again.

I promise on you.

What's up, uncle?

Aunty looks very happy.

You promised to quit drinking, will you really quit drinking?

- Clean this too, son. - Okay

In all these years, what did she ever ask from me?

At least I'll do this for her.

I've talked to Ramu for goats.

Come, let's go and pay advance.

- Take bicycle. - Okay.

Clean everything and keep it ready.

Okay.

Meenamma! Where's Kathir?

Will he ever be at home?

He leaves home at dawn to play with other kids.

Good, or he'll not allow me to sell the goat.

Look, don't tell him about selling the goat.

Okay.

- I'm on the way. - How long will you take?

Come quickly and take the goat.

Just 5 minutes, I'm nearby, I'll come now.

Have you counted them?

- Counted. - Load them into the van.

- Call owner and inform him. - Load them quickly.

Okay.

Load the kids too.

Looks like Deepavali business is on the rise.

- Keep moving. - I want 3 goat kids.

Don't load all goats, ok?

- I'll go now. - Go.

Why is he walking away silently?

I thought he was kidding, looks like he's serious.

What's this, brother? I'm talking to you but you're walking away.

Take this Rs.500 as advance.

I'll pay balance and take the goat.

I'm giving advance, why are you silent?

Are you giving Rs.10000 for me to accept it gladly?

You said you'll pay full amount and take the goat, right?

If you pay just Rs.500 as advance,

When will I get balance from you?

Won't I pay you the balance money?

I'll arrange and pay it, for now accept the advance.

Wait. You don't even have the money with you yet?

Oh my god.

I knew you'd come without money.

Can I lose my Deepavali business By trusting you?

I've already sold my entire stock, find the goat elsewhere.

Clear off.

Hey, don't overact for money.

Can't we buy goat elsewhere in this village?

Forget him, you come with me.

We'll go to man who sells goats regularly to Bhai.

I'm sure he'll give us some goats.

Go. Go and see if he gives.

You made me a regular seller to them.

I'm not denying it.

But, if I give you even one goat,

The owner's son threatened to Stop buying from me.

What do you want me to do?

So, he's more important to you than me, right?

You had a fight with them and want to start your own shop,

if you make losses in business,

you'll go back to work with Bhai again,

what do I do then?

It's all my bad time.

It's Deepavali time and I'm not getting one goat also.

Every street has goats but no one is willing to sell to me.

And you too are refusing fearing backlash from bhai's son.

Ok. We'll see.

Look, the man who told you not to sell goat to me, tell him,

I'll somehow find a goat and put up a shop,

At least for my pride, I'll do it.

- I'll do it. - Vellaisamy

Everyone is testing me.

Are you doing fine, brother?

You said 5 minutes but took so long to come.

Don't get angry.

I had booked goats in advance from few other places,

Took little extra time to fix deals.

Billy seems well grown.

- Well grown indeed. - Yes. Very well grown.

Brother, it'll be 15 kilos.

What? 15 kilos?

It'll be 20 kilos, pay Rs.15000 and take it.

Rs.15000? Too much!

Even Rs.700 a kilo will not work out.

Quote better price, brother.

You'd have inquired price in market, would I quote high price?

Tell reasonable price, brother.

I am the one in need, I don't have an option but to sell it.

Alright. Quote the price that will work out to you.

What are you doing, uncle?

Do you have sense?

You're selling the goat which you Vowed to be donated to temple.

It may become sin against God.

Hey, shut up and get lost.

Pay Rs.10000 and take it away.

Goat vowed to the temple?

What's this, brother?

What? Don't they butcher a goat donated to temple?

Will it live till death?

Anyway, if it is sin against God, then I am the one who will be punished, right?

Forgive me, brother.

Don't know what sins have I already committed,

My son is sick and I'm running between home and hospital.

Find another buyer, brother.

Hey. Stop, please.

I'll reduce price also, please come back, man.

Oh God! Did I spoil the deal?

Where did you come from? Bloody idiot!

You are after my life, get lost!

Why are you getting yelled at by him? Don't you have any other work?

Go.

Grandpa! Are you selling Karuppu?

Tell me, grandpa.

Grandpa!

Grandpa will not sell Karuppu, dear.

No grandma, grandpa will sell it.

Grandpa, let Karuppu be with us.

Don't sell it, grandpa.

Poor Karuppu! Let it be with us only, grandpa.

Grandpa, poor Karuppu, let it be with us.

You silly boy! Don't you want new clothes?

Keep quiet.

I don't want anything, grandpa.

I want only Karuppu, grandpa.

Hey, take him inside.

I'll not go, I want Karuppu, grandpa.

- Don't sell it. - You little rascal!

As it is, I'm having difficulty selling it. Go away!

Look, don't you dare touch him, I won't tolerate it.

What's this new habit?

"O dear, can I bear to see your tears?"

"Can I bear the pain seeing tears drop from eyes?"

"Directionless life…"

"Left aimless on street…"

"Just a move will make thorns pierce into the feet…"

"With every passing day falling lower and losing hope…"

"O dear, can I bear to see your tears?"

"Can I bear the pain seeing tears drop from eyes?"

"No path…no travel…"

"If you've money, you can be fearless…"

"No way but why this pain?"

"To tread in no direction…"

"No dawn…no life… struggle of life never ends…"

"Day begins to end with night, not a trace of happiness in between…"

"Can I bear one more strike of thunder?"

"Can I sleep with painful unhealed wounds?"

"O dear, can I bear to see your tears?"

"Can I bear the pain seeing tears drop from eyes?"

Give me the money and take the goats you want

But I won't give on credit

- Don't you trust me, brother? - It's not matter of the trust

I took money and gave goats to others

How can I give you on credit?

Not only that, I can't come after you seeking money

- Ok, brother! Bye - Ok

"If there's no light, why we need eyes?"

"It there's no village, why does need a path?"

"Won't the dawn come regularly even tomorrow?"

"Life is struggling to cross the hurdles"

"Will the wet eyes tear the tears apart dreams?"

"Will life's waves cross the worries and reach the shore?"

"Soaring into the sky…"

"Am I not wanted on earth?"

"To blossom flower…"

"O dear, can I bear to see your tears?"

"Can I bear the pain seeing tears drop from eyes?"

"Directionless life…"

"Left aimless on street…"

"With every passing day falling lower and losing hope…"

Karuppu!

Karuppu!

Brother! What can I do?

I paid money a week before,

I've booked about 10 to 15 goats from a dealer.

Had you told me earlier, no problem.

Moreover, knowing that the goat is donated to temple,

my heart refuses to buy it, please forgive me, brother.

Why is he sleeping here?

Meenamma…Hey Meenamma…

How can you sleep there like that?

Look, where your grandson is sleeping.

Take him and put him to sleep inside.

Uncle, there's a goat in every home here.

But, we're struggling to get one.

Anyone would sell goat if we pay them, right?

Who would give goat if we pay just Rs.500 as advance?

I boasted about opening a shop of my own.

Okay, uncle. I'll go now.

Uncle!

Okay, you go.

Grandpa, don't sell Karuppu. Poor Karuppu, grandpa.

It's poor Grandpa.

Let it be with us, grandpa. Don't sell it, grandpa.

Would it be a terrible loss if your grandson doesn't wear new clothes?

Whatever it may cost, I'll buy it for you.

If you are so clever, why didn't you start your own shop?

Run a shop, who stopped you?

Go and tell the man who told you not to sell me goats,

I'll find at least one goat and put up a shop.

At lease for my pride, I'll do it.

Steal…let's steal anything we can lay our hands on.

Uncle, you know Chellaiah, right?

Yes, so?

He's selling his Goat, Tea-shop Pandi told me.

Why don't you talk to him?

Which one? The same one which roams with his grandson?

Yes. that one.

The goat is vowed to the temple, right?

So what?

Just because no one local is buying you, Can't I sell you?

Today, I'll rest only after selling you.

Look at it!

Look at how he is resisting me.

Bloody!

Will you come or should I butcher you right here?

Brother!

What happened, brother?

Nothing, tomorrow is Deepavali.

Entire village will celebrate By wearing new clothes.

And I'm struggling to buy new clothes for my grandson.

Look at this Goat's arrogance, He is refusing to come with me.

Since, it has been vowed to temple, no local buyer is ready to buy it.

So, I've decided to take it to the neighbouring village and sell it.

Brother, I was here to talk about it.

Tea shop Pandi told me you're selling your goat.

That's why I'm here.

I'm very happy to hear that.

How can I say no to you?

Vellaisamy, this Goat has been donated to Lord Ayyanar.

Decide and then buy it.

When I was roaming unable to buy a goat, which God helped me?

I don't mind if it is donated to temple, just tell me the price, brother.

It'll be 20 kilos, my price was Rs.12000.

For you, it is Rs.10000, just take it.

Okay, brother.

This is just for trust, brother.

I'll pay the balance by evening and take the goat, brother.

Take it, brother.

Vellaisamy, I'm selling this goat for my grandson.

It's enough if I buy the clothes he likes.

You'll pay by evening, right?

I trust you only.

Brother, have faith.

I'll surely come by evening, brother.

Okay.

Okay.

Jothi, I've arranged everything for our register marriage tomorrow.

When you come from your home, don't bring a paise with you.

Okay?

Just your Aadhaar card and tenth class certificate are enough.

I'll take care of all other things.

Hey, what happened?

Till now, my mom trusted me And sent me to work.

But it pains me to cheat on her and come.

Look Jothi, they'll never allow us to be together.

Moreover, we don't have any other choice.

Don't be afraid. Just come, I'll take care of everything.

Shall I hang up now?

Bye, ma.

When will your work get over?

Maybe early morning.

So late?

It's Deepavali time, right?

We have to pack everything.

- Bye. - Okay.

Go.

Bye, ma.

If I call for drinking, they'll come rushing.

If I call for help, nobody answers my calls too.

If I had saved all the money I spent on drinks,

I think I could live happily.

Bloody life!

I've decided to sell my phone also.

But no one is ready to buy it.

Everyone is asking me to come after Deepavali.

I got an idea, listen to me.

Our people don't celebrate Deepavali without mutton.

You fool! Don't I know that. That's why I want to start a shop.

Listen to me, uncle.

Let's visit every home.

Do you want me to beg?

You're an idiot, uncle. Listen to me first.

Let's go to every home and tell them, The cost of mutton outside is Rs.800 a kilo,

But if they buy from us, Its Rs.700 a kilo.

Moreover, they don't need to pay fully now,

Pay Rs.350 now, balance on delivery of mutton.

And on top of that, let's promise home delivery too.

- What do you say, uncle? - Yes…yes…

Our people will say yes if they get for Rs.100 cheaper.

Come, let's do it.

First, let's buy a notebook, book orders and then start our business.

Yes, uncle.

Hey, your father hasn't paid for his cigarettes.

Do you want chocolates now? Go away.

Hello Annachi! How's Deepavali business?

So so, nothing to be happy.

Annachi, give me a notebook and a pen with your hands.

Notebook and a pen? Are these two going back to school?

Rs.20.

Take it.

Uncle, Annachi's shop is lucky shop.

Let's start with Annachi's shop.

- What do you say? - Yes, you're right.

- Annachi! - Tell me.

You'll have mutton for Deepavali, right?

Do I look like a Brahmin?

I can chew bones with marrow to pieces, man.

It seems he'll chew bones to pieces.

Annachi, outside it is Rs.800 a kilo.

If you buy from us, it is Rs.700 a kilo.

No need to come early morning and stand in queue.

Mutton will be delivered at home.

Pay Rs.350 now, balance Rs.350 on delivery, what do you say?

Note Rs.350 for Annachi.

He may change his mind, Quickly write down his name.

Why are you pondering over it?

Rs.100 less and moreover home delivery too!

What else you want?

Home delivery?

Pay Rs.350.

You'll not cheat me, right?

Businessman stands by his words.

We do as we promise, mutton will reach home by morning, Annachi.

Pay.

It sounds promising but…

Make a note.

Take it.

Rs.350.

Profit.

Can I go now, Annachi?

He is thinking so much to give us the money.

They bought a notebook from me, And took away Rs.350.

Will they come with mutton or not?

Bye, sister.

Mutton will reach your home, sister.

- Sister! - Yes?

I didn't give the money trusting him, I gave him the money cause I trust you.

Tell them to deliver mutton tomorrow morning, without fail!

Now, this pressure too.

Oh my God! Still selling at Rs.800 a kilo!

Too expensive!

It's Rs.700 only with us.

- Mutton will delivered by morning. - Okay brother

Deepavali rebate!

What are you looking at?

Order serial lights for my shop tonight, along with your shop.

- What are you doing? - Why are riding the bicycle into my shop?

Rs.100…Rs.200…you do so much business but so little cash.

Note down Rs.250.

- Why? - Rs.250?

Mutton will be delivered To your home on Deepavali.

Were you planning to go to the shop and buy mutton in the morning?

That's why!

You already owe me more than Rs.1000.

There's Rs.70 short for half kilo.

Come, uncle.

This is day light robbery!

Hey!

Hey come, man.

He is a middle aged man! But look at how he's sleep scratching mud.

Hey Kumar!

Look at me!

Who is it?

What is it?

Deepavali is coming, right?

Oh my God!

You'll buy mutton, right?

Oh my God!

No need to get up early morning and stand in queue.

We'll deliver it to your home.

Oh my God!

Mutton is just Rs.700 a kilo.

Oh my God!

Pay Rs.350 now, Balance on delivery of mutton.

Oh my God…Oh my God!

Come, let's go.

You carry on scratching mud.

Did you see, brother?

How they're collecting money to celebrate Deepavali?

Oh my God!

Go back to sleep, brother… sleep, brother…

Trying your smartness on me, been sleeping under this tree for years.

Brother Vellaisamy, you don't come on time to work.

Are you planning to collect money from everyone and celebrate Deepavali?

Not only Rs.800, even if it is Rs.1000, I'll buy outside only.

They want to sell mutton it seems.

Brother, money for my tea.

Though I quit drinking, people will not stop from branding me a drunkard.

Brother, forget about him. He is a useless bugger.

I'm ordering 1 kilo mutton, Rs.300 advance.

Pay to him.

Even if you pay Rs.1500, I'll not give you a bit of dung.

Who wants that? Sell that also.

It's getting late and he hasn't come yet.

Oh no, he's calling.

Vellaisamy!

Brother, on the way to your house.

Come fast, I have to take my grandson to shop.

No problem with funds, right?

No problem, I've arranged for the funds.

- I'll be there in minutes. - Okay.

- Come quickly, please. - Coming, Coming.

Look, don't embarrass me In front of the village.

You've taken money from people, keep that in mind and do your work.

What can we do with just Rs.4000, uncle?

I don't know what to do!

Okay

Let's give this to Chellaiah and talk to him.

Wait, I'll wear shirt and come.

Did you see your son?

I'm struggling for money to buy a goat.

He's counting cash here.

Father, this is my hard earned money.

I've saved money to buy something.

You're talking as if I stole it from someone.

Yes, your father's honor is going to dogs,

Is that girl more important to you than me?

You saved money to buy clothes For your aunt's daughter only, right?

I'm not saving to buy clothes for her, father.

Don't make wild accusations.

Hey, I know everything, you fool.

Textile shops are open all night.

I'll repay you before dawn by selling mutton,

you can go and buy clothes then.

Give cash to me now.

He's asking you, right? Give him, he'll repay by morning.

Give it to me. Do as she says.

She'll say it with ease, I know how much I struggled to save it.

Take it.

Don't go away, I have to pay cash and bring the goat.

Okay…okay.

Hello!

Jothi! When will your work get over?

After 11 pm.

But I told my mother I'll be back by morning only.

So, they won't search for me till morning.

Okay…okay…I'm going out on some work.

Wait there for me, I'll come.

Okay.

He went to get serial lights, where is he?

- That's his house, right? - Yes.

He went long back, he hasn't come back yet.

- That's bhai's son, right? - I have plenty of work to do.

That's him, uncle.

- Stop closer to him. - Why at this hour?

Hey Ali! How can you even call yourself a man?

Won't anyone sell me a goat just because you told them to?

Just for pride, though just one goat, I'm going to put up a shop.

Watch, I'll come back with goat and open shop in front of your shop.

Hey, get going.

What arrogance!

Oh my God! I've lost everything!

What will I do now, God?

Catch those thieves!

They're stealing my goat!

Escaped!

Hey, catch them!

Where does this road lead to?

To Vellalapatti.

Whichever route they take, they can't cross Vellalapatti.

- If we chase them, we can catch them. - Brother, come…come.

- Get in…get in… - We can catch them.

Get in quickly, kiddo.

Start quickly.

Brother! Did you see a mini-van carrying goats?

- Yes, just now they sped this way. - This way?

- Go quickly. - Go fast.

Mini-van sped away, right?

May be thieves.

God created…gave it to me… Enjoy it…hey…

Why are you butting them?

Why don't one of you sit back?

It is stinking with dung and goat urine.

Why don't you go and sit behind? And I'll drive.

Hey, why are you fighting?

I'm shit scared of getting caught.

Your fighting is only making the situation worse.

We were just about to get caught.

You know that, right?

Drive faster!

Yes, buddy.

We must sell all goats before we get caught.

Hey, wait, boys. We stole just 5 goats.

We can get big money only if we steal 5 more goats.

Okay?

Then, let's go to steal few more goats.

What?

Again?

Who is it?

Your uncle!

You took advance money and searching for a goat now, you fools.

The Goat went missing just 10 minutes ago,

who gave you information so fast?

Entire town knows that you're searching for missing goat.

Look, you've taken money from me.

Mutton must reach my home by morning.

Deepavali is tomorrow morning, right? Mutton will reach your home.

Don't torture me, cut the call.

Who was it?

Annachi, uncle.

Have they started calling?

Vellaisamy, forget about the goat.

Villagers will make fun of me.

I'll return your money.

Brother, forget it.

Villagers will talk like that only.

We'll search all night, We won't return without the goat.

You don't worry, brother.

What? Search all night?

Looks like I am stuck here.

Did I get into this mess in emotion?

why are you going so slow? Go faster!

Tell me.

- A mini-van with goats… - Yes, went this side just now.

- This side? - Yes, go fast.

Come on, go fast.

Which side should I turn, father?

Go north, they would've gone that side.

Hey, don't make noise, sneak in silently.

What if the goats bleat.

Whose house is it?

Someone is talking on phone.

VIP of the town.

Panchayat President's house.

At any time he has 50 to 60 goats in his house.

If we sneak in now, each of us can grab one goat.

Okay?

Brother, I'm scared.

Panchayat President is talking on phone outside.

Let's sell these 5 goats and celebrate Deepavali happily.

Wait, let's steal 5 more goats and celebrate grandly.

I'll smack you, always pessimistic.

He's talking on phone turning that side ignoring us.

I have plenty of work.

- Come, let's go - Come

You won't listen to me

- We have to pay the employees. - Go, I'll come.

At this time, you asking for money.

We'll see after the Deepavali.

- Okay? - I think we'll get caught.

Come

Let's see.

Come

After taking an oil bath.

Bloody, he's talking alone outside.

Remove it

Careful! Go…go…

Go inside Go

Catch it

Catch the one

Go and catch it

What are you doing man? Lift it.

Then, what else did I want to tell you?

Do it quickly.

Wait a minute.

- Hey! - He seen us! GO!

Who is there? Go…go…!

Hey, stop there They stole our goats

Hey! Stop! Stop that vehicle!

Search all four directions.

If you catch them, kill them.

- Okay. - I will take care of everything else.

- Start the vehicle. - Come fast.

If they're caught, they're dead.

Hey, stop!

Who are they at this hour?

- They appear new to area. - Did you see a mini-van with goats?

No, but why?

They stole goats.

Stole goats?

What are you saying?

Go and find them.

Why is he getting tensed?

I have a few goats with me, don't know from where they came here?

This guy!

Hello!

found the goat?

No one sold you goats,

so you thought of running shop with one goat,

but how could this happen to you?

I've ordered serial lights for your shop too.

Will you come back before dawn with the goat?

Vellaisamy…are you still there?

Hello!

Uncle! Look there! Doesn't that look like a goat?

They went in a mini-van, how can it be here?

Come, let's see.

Calf!

It was black, I thought it was Goat.

Thought?

Uncle! See them, they're roaming as a gang.

What are you doing here?

Who are you guys?

We came after thieves who stole our Goat.

Something was moving here, we checked, it was a calf.

Where are you from?

Kambur, sir.

You work in Bhai's mutton shop, right?

Yes, brother.

You had come to the shop to buy mutton, I've seen you there.

Are they stealing goats from every village here?

They stole goats from my house also.

I'll find them at any cost.

If you see them, give me information.

- Okay, brother. - We'll not spare them.

Give me your number.

…591184!

If you find them, Call immediately.

I will surely tell you.

- Shall I go now? - Okay, brother.

Don't worry, search for them.

- Start the vehicle. - Go, quickly.

They're stealing goats from every village around here.

Don't know which way they went.

Start the vehicle.

Go, quickly.

Don't worry, aunty.

Your husband will definitely find the goat.

I'll go now.

I have to start preparing savories and sweets.

Okay, you carry on with your work.

Why are you putting money into this box, grandma?

This money is for God.

When we sacrifice the goat for our family God,

We have to buy things With this money only.

If I keep this inside the house,

Your grandpa will use it for something else.

That is why I am keeping it here.

By morning, we will sell all the goats,

And celebrate Deepavali grandly,

10 goats in total,

Even if we sell each for Rs.7000,

W e'll get Rs.70000!

Let them search all night for us, We won't get caught!

A mini-van went this side, did you see it, brother?

Mini-van?

We didn't see any van going this side.

You jinxed it now!

You mentioned them, And they're waiting for us ahead.

You idiot! Look! We're done for!

They stole goats and ran away.

No, we didn't see any mini-van.

- What can we do now? - Keep quiet.

Switch off the light.

Let's go.

Did he see us?

Thank God, they're going away.

I think they're going away.

Why did the van suddenly switch off the lights?

What happened?

I think a mini-van is parked there.

- Get down, let's check. - What is he saying?

I didn't see anything there.

Go quickly.

If they are the same guys, they're dead.

They're coming back.

We're dead.

The kids are lighting crackers.

They lit it on fire!

He has seen us.

Look!

Isn't it them?

They found us!

- Yes! - Catch them.

I'll get the bike, you run after them.

Turn the van.

Go fast…go fast Turn!

Go fast. Fast.

Go quickly!

- Catch them! - Go…go…go.

See if they're following us.

Yeah?

Uncle, we found them.

We're going on Natham road, come quickly.

I'm coming.

Turn bikes to Natham road.

Jothi, it's me.

How long should I wait here?

Shall I leave now?

The owner is also asking, why I'm still here.

I'm stuck with a problem here.

You stay there, I'll come.

Hey, Jothi!

- Hello? - What's the problem?

Don't worry, I'll buy the clothes and fire crackers.

Grandpa, I don't want new dress.

I want Karuppu.

If you find Karuppu, will you sell it again, grandpa?

When will you come here then?

I said I'll come, right?

I'll come however late it may be!

Jothi, wait, I'll call you later.

Father, goat thieves are going.

Start the vehicle. Quickly.

Stop. Stop!

Go! Go!

Go! Go faster! They're catching up.

Hey, stop! Stop the vehicle!

Go! Go! Don't leave them.

Hey! Stop!

Come quick, come!

Go! Go!

They're very close!

Go! Go!

Stop!

They are catching up!

Stop!

Go! Go! Fast!

Go fast! They're very close!

Stop the vehicle!

Turn back and see how close they are!

Stop!

Catch them…catch them.

If we're caught, we are done for!

I warned you, did you listen to me?

We got caught stealing again

They are going that side.

If we get beaten up, let's get beaten up together.

Catch them…catch them.

Drive faster!

Hey!

Go…go…go…

Turn…turn…turn…

Turn quickly, man.

They're catching us, turn quickly, man.

Go…go…go faster…

They're here, boys!

Go…go…go…fast

Why are you slowing down? Go faster!

Fast…fast…faster.

What happened?

- Wait. - What happened?

Come and see!

Let's go! What are you doing?

They're very close! Start quickly.

They're very close.

Start the vehicle

Vehicle is tilting to one side.

Run…run!

Run…run…run…

Stop, Uncle!

They are running

Stop, man

Stop there!

- If you're caught, you're dead meat. - They are running

See, they are running

Vehicle tilted on side.

Did they escape?

All of you come with me.

Some of you search for the goats.

They crashed their vehicle.

And escaped.

I've seen their faces.

They can't escape from me.

Leave them, we'll catch them later.

Where should we search for goats?

Search around this place.

Where will the goats go? They will be here only.

- Search here. - Go that side.

Uncle, you search there, we'll search this side.

All the Goats will not go anywhere, They will be here only.

Hey, you go that side.

Where is it?

Looks like bushy area, where could it be?

Search…search.

Put some light there.

Search that side.

Nothing is here.

- Uncle! - What?

There's a goat here.

Come and see if it is our goat.

Hey, that's our goat.

Why are you just looking at it? Pick it up.

Not ours.

Pick it up.

Careful!

Go and search that side.

The goats may get stuck in a thorny bush out of fear.

This side has barely any light.

I can see something like a goat here.

Karuppu!

It will be somewhere here only, look properly.

Karuppu!

Uncle!

One more goat is here.

- Dad, come. - Check if it is ours.

It is our goat.

Pick it up.

Pick it up carefully.

It's our goat…ours.

This is also theirs.

Nephew, keep searching. It will be somewhere here only

Tie it near the vehicle, let's search for other goats.

Carry it carefully.

We found 4 goats, 2 are missing.

How come you're here at this hour, Meenamma?

Should I have to check what time it is To come and meet you?

- I'm here on some work. - Okay, please come in.

I've walked to your place, my legs is paining, can't climb those steps.

I'll sit here.

Okay, sit down.

What's the matter?

My grandson wanted new clothes So his grandfather tried to borrow money.

But nobody was willing to.

We had a goat at home,

So, he planned to sell that for money.

But some thief stole it at night.

Oh God! Then?

Both grandpa and grandson have gone to find it.

I was worried about being unable to buy him clothes.

Then, suddenly I remembered.

I had kept a donation box behind my home.

I saved coins and rupees.

When I broke it open

it had Rs.1000!

But mostly coins only.

If we take these coins to shop, they'll look at us cheaply.

So, I've come to you to give this change and take big currency notes.

Take it.

Please sit here, I'll come back.

Son, Chellaiah's wife Meena is here,

She wants to buy new clothes for her grandson,

She has this bag of coins worth Rs.1000,

Keep this with you and give Rs.1000 in notes.

Are you doing ok, aunty?

I'm ok.

How about you, son?

I'm fine.

I'll come in a moment.

Take it, ma. Give it to her.

My darling!

Your mom is in the kitchen, Go and wash your hands first.

You touched those fire crackers.

Give these fire crackers to your grandson.

Why all this now?

Your grandson is like my grandson, right?

The bag only had Rs.1000 in change.

Why is there an extra Rs.500.

My son gave me Rs.500 for Deepavali.

What will I do with it?

Add that to your money, And buy a good dress for your grandson.

Why all the unnecessary trouble?

No trouble at all.

Come for lunch tomorrow along with your grandson.

Okay?

Okay, I'll take leave now.

Go carefully.

Okay.

Careful.

I told you to go long time back, why are you still here?

If your father coming to pick you up?

Is that boy coming?

Oh my God!

I warned him, did he listen to me?

Why is she calling me at this hour? What problem could she have?

I trusted you and paid him.

What should I do now? Tell me.

Should I buy mutton from shop or will your husband come back?

These people?

People have already made the mutton curry And enjoying it.

These people have gone in search of goat now.

They have to find the goat first, skin it and then chop into pieces,

And then you will take that mutton home, and then cook it.

Good luck celebrating Deepavali.

Tirupathi warned me earlier.

Bloody drunkard!

Its my own fault for trusting him And giving him money.

Will your husband come or not?

When will he come?

Tell me, whether he'll come or not.

Tell us something. Is this trouble necessary for us?

Look, don't abuse unnecessarily.

The situation is like that, He has given us an opportunity to abuse him.

Your money is safe.

I'll arrange something, please be quiet for now.

How many kilos for you?

He's just asking. He hasn't delivered a kilo yet.

- Give me a kilo. - Hello!

Who is it?

It's me, Vellaisamy's wife here.

- Lakshmi? - Yes.

Tell me, please.

What is your husband doing?

He is a very stubborn man.

He's not answering my calls too.

What's the matter?

A small help.

You mustn't get angry.

Tell me, please.

If not to you, whom would I help?

Do you need money?

No need of that.

My husband collected advance from people promising mutton on Deepavali.

He went to buy a goat but hasn't come back yet.

It's Deepavali by dawn.

People who paid the money are here for mutton.

I don't know what to do, so I called you.

How many kilos?

About 15 kilos.

Okay, I'll send mutton with my shop worker.

You weigh it yourself and distribute it.

Okay, I'm very happy. Thank you.

Okay, shall I hang up?

Okay.

In another 30 minutes, your mutton will reach you.

Go home.

She said mutton will come, right?

Let's go.

I'll come back if the mutton doesn't come.

Go…go…

You have come by walk for meat

Go

Hey, old woman, go!

Barely have any teeth but want to chew bones.

This house

Don't get scared, come.

Jothi is your sister-in-law's daughter, right?

She works for me.

All the other girls left by midnight.

She stayed back there.

When I inquired, she told me the matter.

It seems she and your son love each other.

So, they've decided to elope tonight.

But your son, who promised to take her with him, didn't turn up.

Technically, I should've taken her to her home.

But if I leave her there,

I don't think they'll Let her be with your son.

So, I brought her here.

They are young, love each other, Let them be.

Okay?

Take care.

Bye, madam.

Didn't find your goat yet?

No.

Don't worry, you'll find it.

Boys, come.

Keep Searching.

They found their goats, where's our goat?

We tried to buy a goat Vowed to temple,

Do you think that's why all this happened?

Nothing like that, search properly.

Stop…stop…stop here.

We are done for the day, Boss.

We'll close the shop and come.

Have you kept everything in racks, Kumar?

- I'll fold this and come. - Take the keys.

- Lock the upper floor. - Okay.

Quick.

Greetings, madam. Tell me, madam.

- Want to buy dress. - Kumar, serve the customer.

Come, madam.

Tell me, what would you like to see?

Children's dress.

Boy or girl?

For my grandson, he's about 8 years old.

See this, madam.

Not this one.

Not this one.

See, if this is the one.

Not this one too.

They show on TV ad, right?

That dress.

White on the inside…

My husband said he inquired in your shop only.

Kid wears in ad.

Don't forget, sir. Don't sell it.

No sir, I'll keep it for you, sir.

- I'll definitely come by evening. - Sure, sir, please come, sir.

They show many things on TV, how would I know?

How will I know which one you are talking about?

Shouldn't I go home to celebrate Deepavali?

Crumpling every dress here.

I'm showing so many, but she says no to everything.

Madam, the outside shirt will be like coat, that dress?

Yes, that one.

Two days ago an elderly man had come to inquire about that dress.

He's my husband.

Kumar, take that dress.

With VK on it.

Yes.

This one, madam?

Yes, this is the dress.

This is the dress.

Okay, madam.

Kumar, fold it, pack it and bring it to my counter.

Okay, brother.

How much?

Rs.2000, madam. But Rs.1800 is enough.

How much you have, madam?

I've Rs.1500 only.

Okay, madam, please give.

Give me.

Take it, madam.

Celebrate Deepavali happily.

I'm very happy.

Okay, madam…okay.

- Bye. - Okay, madam.

Uncle, there are two goats are here.

Shall we take one and put up the shop?

Just like us, people who have lost them would be looking for them, right?

They'll come for them , let's go.

If we give information to locals, they'll find the goat for us.

It is already morning.

Brother!

Brother!

I'm not saying it for the sake of it, your Goat's life is very strong.

They found so many goats, but your goat managed to give us a slip.

Deepavali has arrived.

I don't know how to answer To the people back in village.

Forget it.

No use of searching for it anymore.

Let's go back and mind our work.

Brother!

Come, let's go, brother.

Satisfied? Are you happy now?

When the entire village is celebrating Deepavali,

You stopped an old man from buying new dress for his grandson,

You left me and my grandson in tears, and made us run from pillar to post,

Hereafter I'll never step into your temple.

- I swear on you… - What's this, brother?

How can we live without family deity for good and bad?

Don't get angry, brother.

The day you offered goat as donation to the temple,

it has become God's property.

So the God has just taken his property.

Now, it's between God and the Goat.

Come, let's go, brother.

Come, brother.

Vellaisamy, take your money.

Return it to the people.

Take it, brother.

Shops will be open soon.

Buy the dress he likes.

At least let him be happy on Deepavali.

No, no.

People who gave you the money will insult you.

Take it, please.

All struggles for this Deepavali only.

I couldn't start a shop as I wished.

At least let him celebrate happily with the dress he likes.

Come, let's go.

People who gave me the money will humiliate me and call me a dishonest drunkard.

That's ok. It's nothing new to me.

Let them say whatever they want.

Son, you saved money to buy sari for her, right?

Take it, buy sari for her.

Oh my God! Looks like people who paid are there.

We found the Goat, I'll come in few minutes to deliver the mutton.

My foot!

People who paid you were here at 4 am.

I didn't know what to do!

Then, I called Bhai on phone.

He sent mutton, I've already delivered mutton to people who paid money.

Come home first.

By the way, where's your son?

Give the phone to him.

He's here only.

Son, your mother wants to talk to you.

Ma?

You're very brave, son.

The girl is in our home now.

I've already informed her parents.

Come home quickly, okay?

Don't be afraid.

I'll not send her with her parents.

I've called them to ask their daughter's hand in marriage to you.

Don't waste time, come home quickly with your father.

Give the phone to your father.

Okay, mother.

Dad.

Tell me.

What did you speak to him about?

Talk to Bhai first.

Hello?

If your mother takes a decision, it's always right.

But, she won't tell me what that is.

- Bhai! - Vellaisamy!

Tell me.

I committed a mistake, please forgive me.

Forget it, its not a problem at all.

The way my son spoke to you was wrong.

He's a young man, he spoke in a fit of rage.

Don't take all that to your heart.

Come and meet me, we'll discuss.

Okay, bhai.

Thank you very much for giving mutton, bhai.

It's not a big deal, forget it.

I'll meet you personally.

Vellaisamy, for your good heart, nothing bad will happen to you.

People paid money for mutton, And you gave it for my grandson's dress,

Without bothering about how people would insult you!

Bhai sent mutton to save you from humiliation.

Help is something which we do for each other in exchange.

Don't worry, let's go.

What happened? Why did you stop?

Why is he looking at him like that?

If I call, it'll not even turn its head.

But when he comes from school, He just yells Karuppu,

it jumps and runs to him.

You're a cunning crook!

What happened, brother?

If he calls Karuppu from a kilometer away, it'll come running to him.

He was searching the entire night along with us.

Not once did he yell out his name.

We were searching for the goat.

He was with us all while long, Making sure we won't find Karuppu.

Call it.

I'm telling you.

Call!

Grandpa will not do anything to it, call it.

Karuppu!

Karuppu!

Karuppu!

Karuppu!

Karuppu!

Where were you all night?

Were you scared?

Shall we go home?

Come.

Hello! Is there anyone up there?

Throw a rope, please.

We're in a deep ditch!

Save us, please.

Shout louder!

Please come and save us.

Someone please climb up and go.

He is fighting for his life.

Is he still alive or dead?

You pushed everyone into ditch and talking now about getting out.

Someone please save us!

Who did it? You!

I told you to stop with 5 goats.

We may die here!

Die!

Bring the savories quickly.

I will go and give it to Bhai.

Coming.

- Packed everything, right? - Yes

Take it. When I wanted to start my own shop,

you gave me money that you saved to donate to God.

But I couldn't start shop as I wished.

Will nobody eat mutton after Deepavali?

You wanted to start your own shop, right?

Keep the money in your pocket.

When you start your own shop, use this money for it.

Okay?

Alright. Let it be your lucky hand.

Serve some food to kids.

Okay.

I'll come back in few minutes.

Like the Lord Murugan, I went around the world looking for a fruit.

But Lord Ganesha got the fruit By going around his parents.

You bought the dress with saved money, right?

Whether I bought it or you, it's the same.

Money I saved is also yours, which I saved over long time.

Our grandson must be happy, that's all we need.

Kathir, come. Let's have food.

Coming, grandpa.

Karuppu!

Karuppu!

Eat!

You want one more? Have some more!