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Oh, no!

What a greedy tank this is!

No matter how long I pump the water, it never fills!

Master,

Master,

let me check on our daughter.

Switch off the motor once the water gets filled.

Switch off the motor once the water gets filled.

Listen, did you see this?

What's that?

Answer sheet of that papadam seller, Madhu's son.

Answer sheet of that papadam seller, Madhu's son.

No matter how hard we try, nothing will get into his head.

No matter how hard we try, nothing will get into his head.

See, two more marks and he would've passed!

See, two more marks and he would've passed!

Poor Madhu, with his asthma, toils in dust and sweats blood for this guy!

Poor Madhu, with his asthma, toils in dust and sweats blood for this guy!

Master, he barely needs two more marks.

Master, he barely needs two more marks.

Give it and let him pass the exam.

No way! That's not right.

He must study well.

He must learn by failing.

Only those who have learned from their falls have reached heights.

Only those who have learned from their falls have reached heights.

-Do you understand? -Okay, sir!

Come to class only after your father meets with me.

Come to class only after your father meets with me.

Master, didn't you switch off the motor--

Master, didn't you switch off the motor--

What!

He snores louder than the motor!

Are you exhausted, my dear Jaladhara?

Are you exhausted, my dear Jaladhara?

My Goddess!

My Goddess!

O, my mother!

C'mon, hold.

I mean, gimme a hand.

I have, man.

I have, man.

Watch out, watch out...

Argh!

Is this your belly or football?

Is this your belly or football?

Don't kill my confidence, man.

Come, come.

Come, come.

And once again, they've kept a play!

-Aren't they bored watching it? -Exactly!

-Aren't they bored watching it? -Exactly!

A cinematic dance would have been a better option!

Where's the glass?

Glass...

Isn't this the glass?!

Isn't this the glass?!

Where's the bottle?

This is not rum but brandy!

Whatever!

Eh?!

Eh?!

Is this Dolby?

Hush...

Did you hear that?

Did you hear that?

What's that?

Don't let it spill out.

-Man, come, let's go and see. -Gimme a second.

-Man, come, let's go and see. -Gimme a second.

-From the well?! -Is it?

Come, let's see.

TEACHER!

Who's screaming in the dead of the night?

Who's screaming in the dead of the night?

TEACHER!

Teacher, open the door!

MRILAANINI TEACHER!

What's wrong, Gireesh?

Why are you all here at this odd time?

If you both sleep like logs, a thief can rob your entire house.

If you both sleep like logs, a thief can rob your entire house.

What's the matter?

We caught the thief who tried to steal your motor.

We caught the thief who tried to steal your motor.

A thief?!

-Come inside once. -Why are you going inside?

Don't act like a child. Stay there.

Don't act like a child. Stay there.

-And where's the thief? -He's here.

This guy?

This guy?

No, no! He's Ambaran. A naive guy, ditto like me!

Thief is over there--

-Hey, bring him here. -Hurry up.

-Hey, bring him here. -Hurry up.

Be wary of him, Master.

Is what they're saying true?

Eh?!

What?!

What?!

Ah! The cops are here.

Move aside.

Oh!

What happened?

Make way.

I said to make way.

What's the matter, Master?

What's the matter, Master?

Rajendran sir, this guy came to steal the motor in our well.

Rajendran sir, this guy came to steal the motor in our well.

The townsfolk caught him red-handed.

Is that right?

Aren't you that Kurithara Ashokan's brother-in-law?

Aren't you that Kurithara Ashokan's brother-in-law?

Yes, the same, sir. Motor Mani!

Yes, the same, sir. Motor Mani!

His brother-in-law is no less.

They'll even steal a motor from a fish tank.

Both are two of a kind!

Both are two of a kind!

-Will give you a tight one-- -Oh, sir. Don't hit him!

Well, Master, since they all have witnessed it,

Well, Master, since they all have witnessed it,

I'm taking him with me.

Hey, AC! Where's that motor pump?

Hey, AC! Where's that motor pump?

Take the mainour, the motor pump as well.

-C'mon. Get going. -Sir...

-C'mon. Get going. -Sir...

Sir, you can't take our motor pump with you.

I've kept a bucket full of cloth for soaking.

I've kept a bucket full of cloth for soaking.

How can I do laundry without the motor pump?

Anyway, he didn't take away the pump.

Anyway, he didn't take away the pump.

Please let go of him, poor soul. All we need is our motor.

What are you even saying, Teacher?

What are you even saying, Teacher?

He's a seasoned thief.

Or will he come to steal on the very day of the temple festival?

Or will he come to steal on the very day of the temple festival?

Moreover, we teachers should set an example for all.

Moreover, we teachers should set an example for all.

We shouldn't support such a crime.

Sir, file the case.

But to file a case, we will need the mainour.

But to file a case, we will need the mainour.

Who's that?

Mani must have made a mistake.

Excuse him for this one time.

Excuse him for this one time.

What Pichappan said is right.

Mistakes are natural. Even cops make mistakes!

What?! What?!

What?! What?!

Oh! I didn't mean you, sir.

You may or may not file the case. I don't care.

You may or may not file the case. I don't care.

My motor pump should be here tomorrow.

My motor pump should be here tomorrow.

Or I'll make everyone draw water for me.

-What are you saying? -What shall I do now?

-What are you saying? -What shall I do now?

Complete all the formalities and file the case.

You said it!

Get going, you!

Disperse, everyone!

Disperse, everyone!

I'll remove your motor today!

Keep it, sir. I've got another one.

Hey, Gireesh...

Come here.

Come here.

Maybe she wants to appreciate me.

Tell me, Teacher.

How did you address me when you knocked on the door?

How did you address me when you knocked on the door?

-Mrilaanini teacher. -Pardon?

Mrilaa...nini teacher!

Mrilaa...nini teacher!

Have you ever used tongue-cleaner in your life?

Who the hell is this Mrilaanini teacher?!

Isn't that your name, Teacher?

-Mri-na-lini! -Mrilaanini, right?

-Mri-na-lini! -Mrilaanini, right?

Enough!

Just call me Teacher! That will do!

Just call me Teacher! That will do!

-Go now. -Okay, Teacher.

Go home.

Go home.

'JALADHARA PUMP SET SINCE 1962'

'JALADHARA PUMP SET SINCE 1962'

'JALADHARA PUMP SET SINCE 1962'

[Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court, Muthirangadi]

[Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court, Muthirangadi]

A strong tea for you, sir.

-Hadn't I ordered a light tea? -You may gulp that!

-Hadn't I ordered a light tea? -You may gulp that!

It's you, Teacher?! Teacher's regular, milk with less sugar!

Do you have a hearing today, George?

God knows!

God knows!

My advocate asked me to come. So, here I am!

Here's your milk, Teacher.

Sumesh...

Sumesh...

Come here.

-What is this? -It's your milk, right?

-What is this? -It's your milk, right?

It is milk, I know.

But what is this on the table?

Am I supposed to lick it?

Am I supposed to lick it?

No, no! Drink only what's in the glass!

In that case, can I pay only for half a glass of milk?

Nah, that won't do. Need money for the whole glass.

Nah, that won't do. Need money for the whole glass.

One should always respect food.

Go get a whole glass of milk for me. And clean up this place.

Go get a whole glass of milk for me. And clean up this place.

Alright.

Alright.

Will our issues be resolved at least today?

Ugh!

Ugh!

But Advocate Ravi is not picking up the call.

I thought I could definitely see him today.

I thought I could definitely see him today.

These advocates act like Gods sometimes.

These advocates act like Gods sometimes.

Nobody, including the petitioner and the accused have a clue of their plans!

Nobody, including the petitioner and the accused have a clue of their plans!

It has only been six years since you started coming to this court

It has only been six years since you started coming to this court

with the pump set case, right?

You've got all the time you need!

You've got all the time you need!

Please don't twist the knife in the wound.

I came rushing here leaving a wedding ceremony.

I don't know what excuse I could give them.

Teacher, weren't you seeking a groom for your daughter? How's it going?

Teacher, weren't you seeking a groom for your daughter? How's it going?

Best not to talk about it.

She is someone who plays the fiddle while Rome burns!

She is someone who plays the fiddle while Rome burns!

Let me try calling him once again.

I hope he picks up my call!

-Good boy! -Thank you, Teacher.

Please have your milk.

Please have your milk.

Alright.

Hello?

Hello?

Yeah, he's here. I'll give him the phone.

Advocate sir...

Advocate sir...

Will pay you later. You may go now.

Will pay you later. You may go now.

Not for that! Your phone was ringing.

Not for that! Your phone was ringing.

A phone is meant to ring!

What a nuisance!

What a nuisance!

Who asked you to pick up the call?

Huh?!

Didn't you ask me to be here at 9.30?

Didn't you ask me to be here at 9.30?

I've been waiting for you in the court veranda since then.

I've been waiting for you in the court veranda since then.

Now it's past 11:15!

Uh-oh! What shall I say to you!

Uh-oh! What shall I say to you!

I was about to start from here.

Suddenly, the Panchayat officers with a JCB and an elaborate set-up

Suddenly, the Panchayat officers with a JCB and an elaborate set-up

Suddenly, the Panchayat officers with a JCB and an elaborate set-up

came to demolish my home.

The stay order I gave them had expired, it seems!

The stay order I gave them had expired, it seems!

Then I somehow convinced them and send them back just now!

Then I somehow convinced them and send them back just now!

That's why I couldn't make it, Teacher.

That's why I couldn't make it, Teacher.

So, what's your plan for our case, sir?

So, what's your plan for our case, sir?

That's all set!

We've already sent a summons to all the witnesses.

We've already sent a summons to all the witnesses.

The trial will start in no time.

The trial will start in no time.

And then, soon after the hearing, comes the verdict!

That's all it takes!

That's all it takes!

Hey, you!

What are you even doing?

What are you even doing?

Where are you taking these coins?

My boss told me to bring whatever I find here.

My boss told me to bring whatever I find here.

Okay, suit yourself!

Hey, you!

-What's this? A banana?! -Can't you see?

-What's this? A banana?! -Can't you see?

Didn't you cook anything edible in your hotel today?

My boss asked me to tell you that we didn't cook anything.

My boss asked me to tell you that we didn't cook anything.

Ugh! I'm famished! Dammit!

Ugh! I'm famished! Dammit!

Damn, his wretched boss!

-You don't have any change, do you? -No, no!

-What's this? Is it your birthday today? -Count them.

-What's this? Is it your birthday today? -Count them.

These all are the candies you gave me.

These all are the candies you gave me.

You mean, instead of coins?

-Yes. Count and see if there are 10 or not. -Yes, there are.

-Yes. Count and see if there are 10 or not. -Yes, there are.

Take 10 rupees from your drawer.

-Why ten? -I need the change, get it.

-Why ten? -I need the change, get it.

Here you go! This is ten.

Pay me the remaining 84 rupees next time.

Okay, Teacher.

Here you go.

Here you go.

Brought homemade food but neither my advocate nor the thief is here!

Why should I carry this all the way back home?!

Why should I carry this all the way back home?!

Omelette, too, right?

-Yeah. -Super!

-Yeah. -Super!

Come here!

Homemade meals for 50 rupees!

Homemade meals for 50 rupees!

Huh?!

Coins...

Hey, Teacher?! Please don't take the meals.

Hey, Teacher?! Please don't take the meals.

I make this meal early in the morning... Let go of it!

I make this meal early in the morning... Let go of it!

so that someone can eat it!

Not for you to sell!

If it was for sale, can't I sell it myself?

If it was for sale, can't I sell it myself?

-Ugh! -C'mon!

They told me it would be over in a jiffy. Now it has been 7 years!

They told me it would be over in a jiffy. Now it has been 7 years!

Mr. George, watch the steps.

Mr. George, watch the steps.

Teacher, I'll tell you a story.

One day a buffalo was running for its life

through the forest.

through the forest.

And on the way, it saw an elephant.

And on the way, it saw an elephant.

The elephant asked the buffalo,

"Why are you running like this?"

"Why are you running like this?"

And the buffalo replied...

"There are people in pursuit to arrest cows."

"There are people in pursuit to arrest cows."

"There are people in pursuit to arrest cows."

The elephant curiously asked,

"But you're not a cow, but a buffalo!"

"But you're not a cow, but a buffalo!"

To which the buffalo wittily retorts...

"Yes, I am a buffalo."

"Yes, I am a buffalo."

But it would take me at least 20 years

But it would take me at least 20 years

to prove that in the Indian courts!"

On hearing this, the elephant started running faster than the buffalo!

On hearing this, the elephant started running faster than the buffalo!

This is our so-called "system"!

Goodness gracious!

Goodness gracious!

But why did you say this to me now?

But why did you say this to me now?

Nobody wants the milk or what?!

Nobody wants the milk or what?!

It's sitting right there.

Ah! The newspaper is just lying there too!

Looks like Teacher and her daughter are at loggerheads early morning itself!

It sure does.

What a bad start to their day!

What a bad start to their day!

What's wrong with him?

What's wrong with him?

Nothing! Seems like a good chap.

-What's wrong with it? -Nothing at all! It's good.

-What's wrong with it? -Nothing at all! It's good.

My daughter is adamant she'll only marry a guy with crooked teeth!

My daughter is adamant she'll only marry a guy with crooked teeth!

But she doesn't have a Government job like Teacher's daughter.

But she doesn't have a Government job like Teacher's daughter.

She'll be lucky if she ever finds a groom!

She'll be lucky if she ever finds a groom!

Searching for crooked teeth, it seems!

Only you can do it, sir!

Only you can do it, sir!

-This time, give me the funds! -Early morning on the phone!

Withhold two instalments and give me the rest.

Withhold two instalments and give me the rest.

Ambili!

Why didn't you pick up that newspaper and milk?!

Why didn't you pick up that newspaper and milk?!

Will it ruin your hands?!

-Yes, it will! -Always on the phone!

There isn't a snowball's chance in hell for Ambili to go wrong.

There isn't a snowball's chance in hell for Ambili to go wrong.

Hey, hey! Teacher!

-Listen... -Yes?

-I am asking all of you... -What's it, Teacher?

-I am asking all of you... -What's it, Teacher?

How many months has it been since you started this unit?

Six months.

Six months, right?

Six months, right?

Teacher, we'll include this month's rent

and pay up all six months together.

and pay up all six months together.

-Did I say anything about the rent? -No.

And every day in the last six months,

you've seen my daughter and I fight about how she wants me to marry her off?

you've seen my daughter and I fight about how she wants me to marry her off?

Not every day, just sometimes...

Did I ask you?

Today also, she brought photos of three guys working abroad.

Today also, she brought photos of three guys working abroad.

For a marriage proposal.

Once she became independent, she doesn't want her mother

and only wants to leave this country!

and only wants to leave this country!

-How sad! -It's okay if she wants to go abroad!

You can do video calls now.

You can do video calls now.

And you'll be able to see her crystal clear!

I didn't give birth to her via video call.

I didn't give birth to her via video call.

I carried her in my womb for 10 months and bore the pain of childbirth!

I carried her in my womb for 10 months and bore the pain of childbirth!

As her mother, I've certain responsibilities, right?

Of course!

All my wishes--

All my wishes--

There it goes!

-I'm going to break that today! -Oh, no!

-I'm going to break that today! -Oh, no!

Won't even allow me to have a conversation peacefully!

-You're right, Teacher! -Let me go!

We're also scared to talk peacefully!

We're also scared to talk peacefully!

She'll immediately sound the alarm!

Was this unit formed so that you can talk peacefully?!

Was this unit formed so that you can talk peacefully?!

No!

Then go and do your work!

Let go of my hand!

Let go of my hand!

-Okay, I did. Now go! -Yes, going!

Listen...

Listen...

Where's Kingini?

She'll get on the bus only if she gets a side seat.

She'll get on the bus only if she gets a side seat.

That's not the reason.

She doesn't like coming with us.

We are not her equals, right.

We are not her equals, right.

-Oho! -Oh, no...

Uh, oh... Teacher!

What's it?

What's it?

Kingini, you remember what I said, right?

I didn't teach you driving! You haven't seen anything!

I didn't teach you driving! You haven't seen anything!

-Got it? -Oh! Fine!

Go on!

Go on!

Oh, God, save us!

-What's up, Teacher? -What did you tell her?

I was telling her to be careful when she got out.

I was telling her to be careful when she got out.

Or else she'd hurt herself?!

-Why are you late? -Couldn't get a bus.

-Why are you late? -Couldn't get a bus.

That's when I saw Unni chettan.

How's that possible? Why would he come that way?

How's that possible? Why would he come that way?

That's right. Why did you come that way?

Actually... after I filled diesel, I saw her standing at the bus stand.

Actually... after I filled diesel, I saw her standing at the bus stand.

Here comes another one!

Move!

Don't make me take out the cane!

Don't make me take out the cane!

Hey! No need! Why do all that?

Why are you giggling?

You were just waiting for a car to hop on it! Go to work!

Uff! I'm off the hook!

Uff! I'm off the hook!

-Teacher... -Hey, you...

-Kingini... -Get lost!

Hey, where are you going?!

Hey, where are you going?!

Come back here!

-Always sniffing around women! -I was going to get some snacks...

-Always sniffing around women! -I was going to get some snacks...

Wait inside the car. I'll get the stuff. Start the car.

Wait inside the car. I'll get the stuff. Start the car.

Snacks, it seems!

Snacks, it seems!

Someone's got him hooked on snacks!

Coming!

HEY!

HEY!

-Arun! -Ya?

Get the keys from Teacher.

Get the keys from Teacher.

Hi, dear.

Will you get posted at Muthirangaadi school itself?

Will you get posted at Muthirangaadi school itself?

My name is on the rank list.

I'm praying I get posted here.

I'm praying I get posted here.

Even I'm praying, son.

That you get posted here itself.

That you get posted here itself.

-You're hopeful, no? -Hope is all I have.

Hey Unni!

How's your mother?

My sister is 7 months pregnant.

My sister is 7 months pregnant.

So, I packed my mother off to Govindapuram.

I pray you get the job soon. And then we have to take some decisions.

I pray you get the job soon. And then we have to take some decisions.

See you.

See you.

Get out of my house, you wretched woman!

Behave, you stupid old hag! Or I'll punch you!

-Yeah, right, you will! -You do stupid things...

-Yeah, right, you will! -You do stupid things...

... and then you take it out on us?!

-What will you do, huh? -I'll show you!

-What will you do, huh? -I'll show you!

-Be quiet! Everyone will hear! -Hello? Hello?

Let everyone hear! You think this will happen anywhere else?!

Let everyone hear! You think this will happen anywhere else?!

-Hello? -But what's the problem?

-Can you hear me? -There were only 5 cents of property...

-Can you hear me? -There were only 5 cents of property...

And this hag gave it off to her son without asking me!

-HELLO? -Tell me, what should I do with her?

-HELLO? -Tell me, what should I do with her?

Can you just shut up?!

All of you! Screaming your heads off!

All of you! Screaming your heads off!

If you don't shut up, I'll pack you off to jail for disruption of official duty.

If you don't shut up, I'll pack you off to jail for disruption of official duty.

Mind you!

Hello!

Hello!

Yes, that's the one.

A junction that has Dr. Ambedkar's statue.

A junction that has Dr. Ambedkar's statue.

You do one thing. Come with an elder who knows the route!

You do one thing. Come with an elder who knows the route!

Ramesh!

She always points her finger at me when she talks.

She always points her finger at me when she talks.

If she does it again, I'll chop off her fingers!

-You! -Ramesh etta! Take this old hag away!

-You! -Ramesh etta! Take this old hag away!

Lower it even further, man!

Sir! Quickly pass that smoke, sir!

It's time for the judgement.

I'll carry it.

-Got kumbilappam? -Hi, Advocate!

Do you have a hearing today?

Give me also one.

Give me also one.

Do you've cases, or are you only snacking?

Let me see the advocate and come.

-Give some of that. -Pass it there as well.

-Give some of that. -Pass it there as well.

The advocate is right here.

All this has gone right into your lungs.

You know this nicotine--

-Yes, you want? -I don't want anything.

-Yes, you want? -I don't want anything.

Is anything gonna happen, Advocate?

I mean...

I mean...

To be honest, he hasn't come today also.

Oh, no! Does he think this is child's play?

Oh, no! Does he think this is child's play?

My knees have given in from walking in and out of this court!

My knees have given in from walking in and out of this court!

You just call him.

He doesn't even have a phone!

What do we do now?

What do we do now?

Don't worry, you come with me.

Uff!

What the...

He's searching for it...

He's searching for it...

This guy has only this one stupid case or what?!

This guy has only this one stupid case or what?!

He has files from the beginning of time and is searching into oblivion!

He has files from the beginning of time and is searching into oblivion!

Putting on a show!

Your Honour...

My client,

Mr... Mr... Mri...Mrila... la...

Mr... Mr... Mri...Mrila... la...

-Mrinalini... -Come on, man!

Mr... Mr... Mri...Mrina...

You've been with this case for the past 6-7 years.

You've been with this case for the past 6-7 years.

Why can't you at least learn your client's name?!

Why can't you at least learn your client's name?!

Just pathetic...

The tongue that tastes salt and sour will falter and err!

The tongue that tastes salt and sour will falter and err!

I'm sorry, Your Honour!

Okay, okay. Continue, continue.

Okay, okay. Continue, continue.

The pump set stolen by the accused, Mani,

The pump set stolen by the accused, Mani,

from my client's house, Teacher,

has been a mainour in this case for the last seven years.

has been a mainour in this case for the last seven years.

Today also, Mani has not appeared before the court,

Today also, Mani has not appeared before the court,

disrespecting the court's precious time.

Therefore, under the Contempt of Court Act,

I am pleading with the Hon'ble Court

to cancel the accused's bail and issue a warrant immediately.

to cancel the accused's bail and issue a warrant immediately.

Objection, Your Honour.

Oho...

Your Honour, my client, Mani,

could not attend today because of work-related matters.

could not attend today because of work-related matters.

Despite being on bail,

my client consistently appeared on the designated

my client consistently appeared on the designated

days as required by the Honourable Court.

days as required by the Honourable Court.

Objection, Your Honour.

Oh, what's it now?

Oh, what's it now?

Your Honour,

jobs and wages are not matters to be considered in court.

jobs and wages are not matters to be considered in court.

Rules put forward by the court apply to everyone.

Rules put forward by the court apply to everyone.

I hope the court realises that the defence

I hope the court realises that the defence

counsel is mocking the court by playing

counsel is mocking the court by playing

cheap dirty tricks to save his client

who is not appearing before the court.

who is not appearing before the court.

I am pleading again and again in this court

I am pleading again and again in this court

that Mani should be issued a warrant.

Are you done pleading?

-Yes. -Then, please be seated.

-Yes. -Then, please be seated.

Your Honour...

The defence counsel is expressing his frustration because my client,

The defence counsel is expressing his frustration because my client,

Mani has not been found guilty even after so many years.

-Get lost, man! -According to Article 21,

-Get lost, man! -According to Article 21,

the Constitution of India states that if a person out on bail

the Constitution of India states that if a person out on bail

does not appear in court due to work-related matters,

does not appear in court due to work-related matters,

it should not be treated as a violation of the law.

If the court gives me time,

If the court gives me time,

I humbly inform the Honourable Court that I will ensure

Mani is present at the next hearing.

Mani is present at the next hearing.

We'll sure hope so.

Alright then...

Alright then...

The next hearing will be on the 15th.

Also, Advocate Swami?

Also, Advocate Swami?

If Mani does not appear in the next hearing,

as requested by the plaintiff's lawyer,

I'll issue a warrant and he'll be locked up.

I'm serious.

Don't just sit there and nod. You hear me.

Don't just sit there and nod. You hear me.

Teacher, don't come here with this court and case!

Teacher, don't come here with this court and case!

And don't make me repeat this! I swear!

Lalitha, I didn't see him in court.

Lalitha, I didn't see him in court.

So I just came to see if he was here.

You're talking as if the case began just last week!

You're talking as if the case began just last week!

It has been so many years!

It has been so many years!

Could you or the court do anything about it?

I'm not the one who decides whether he is a thief or not.

I'm not the one who decides whether he is a thief or not.

It's the court.

And for that, he needs to come to court.

And for that, he needs to come to court.

The court can't come to Eerathurathil Mani's house, right?

The court can't come to Eerathurathil Mani's house, right?

Oh, you don't talk too much!

This case has been torturing me for the past 6-7 years.

This case has been torturing me for the past 6-7 years.

It would've been better if he was actually a full-time thief!

Oh, Lalitha! You shouldn't talk like that!

Oh, Lalitha! You shouldn't talk like that!

How else should I talk, huh?!

You better get out of here or else I'll scream and call for people!

You better get out of here or else I'll scream and call for people!

I'm dead serious!

She and her stupid motor!

She and her stupid motor!

Oh, my...

Oh, my...

Teacher!

It's me.

There was a death. Mani chettan has gone there.

There was a death. Mani chettan has gone there.

Who died?

Bhargavan chettan from Thachara died this morning.

Bhargavan chettan from Thachara died this morning.

Oh, Bhargavan chettan died?

I didn't know.

I didn't know.

Ah, it was on silent mode!

-What happened to him? -Don't know.

Apparently, God summoned him earlier.

-Oh... okay. -Alright, Teacher.

Pichappan, if you don't want to die alone,

Pichappan, if you don't want to die alone,

divide your assets equally among your children.

That's true.

Look what's happening here, their dad's soul hasn't left Earth yet

and the kids are fighting over crumbs of his property.

and the kids are fighting over crumbs of his property.

Pichappan...

You're only coming now?

You're only coming now?

I just got to know.

-Is the burial over? -Yes, yes!

Bhargavan chettan's spirit is omnipresent, in air and brick!

Bhargavan chettan's spirit is omnipresent, in air and brick!

Is Teacher's case over?

Is Teacher's case over?

That's even worse than Bhargavan's story.

That's even worse than Bhargavan's story.

Her husband screwed her over before he left.

She took VRS and ever since been in and out of courts.

She took VRS and ever since been in and out of courts.

Ramesh, why can't you leave after the funeral pyres have extinguished.

Member, you know that Sushma handles everything.

Member, you know that Sushma handles everything.

What a spineless henpecked man!

What a spineless henpecked man!

Why didn't you call me, Member?

I called you.

What's this, Sushma?

-Why cause embarrassment? -It's because of my helplessness.

-Why cause embarrassment? -It's because of my helplessness.

For now, you go and keep your bags inside.

After the 40th memorial service,

After the 40th memorial service,

everyone can peacefully sit down and talk and decide.

-Okay? -Alright.

Ramesh, keep the bags inside.

Listen to me. Just go.

Listen to me. Just go.

Go on... go inside, children.

Give me the bags, Ramesh etta.

Go inside

Ananda...

Ananda...

I will leave only after we come to a decision.

I will leave only after we come to a decision.

Good that you're here, Mrinalini teacher.

I'm fed up telling these two!

I'm fed up telling these two!

It'll be fine.

Member, where's Mani?

He's over there with a stick.

Push it to the side.

Mani...

Oh, hi Teacher. What's up?

Oh, hi Teacher. What's up?

Why couldn't you come to the court in the morning and just show your face?

Why couldn't you come to the court in the morning and just show your face?

And come here after that?

You think I could tell Bhargavan sir,

die a little later, I need to show my face in court!

die a little later, I need to show my face in court!

Teacher, I strongly suspect that Mani colluded with Bhargavan chettan.

Teacher, I strongly suspect that Mani colluded with Bhargavan chettan.

You obviously will have such suspicions.

You obviously will have such suspicions.

Mani, don't play your tricks on me.

Mani, don't play your tricks on me.

Teacher, you can go around making kumbilappams and

rice packets and live off your pension.

rice packets and live off your pension.

I can put food on my table only if someone dies.

So you know you've hardships.

So you know you've hardships.

Then why don't you just come to court and admit that you wronged?

Then why don't you just come to court and admit that you wronged?

Yeah, right! Go and convince someone else!

Why don't you just withdraw the case, Teacher?

Why don't you just withdraw the case, Teacher?

You fool, my husband filed that case, I can't just withdraw it like that.

If he had just admitted to the police that he did it,

I wouldn't be spending my life in court like this!

I wouldn't be spending my life in court like this!

Mani!

You'll get it from me if you don't come for the next hearing.

You'll get it from me if you don't come for the next hearing.

I'll need to think about it.

-Huh? -Need to discuss it with the wife.

The wife?!

Did you eat something?

No, I'm really hungry.

No dearth of hunger.

I've left a rice packet for you over there.

I've left a rice packet for you over there.

She made everything herself.

Since you were coming, she woke up at 5 in the morning to cook.

Since you were coming, she woke up at 5 in the morning to cook.

-That's right. -Can tell you're a great cook!

-That's right. -Can tell you're a great cook!

Really...

I forgot to introduce them.

That's Kavitha chitta. That's Beena aunty.

That's Kavitha chitta. That's Beena aunty.

This is...

This is Chitta's daughter, Kingini. We are all a family.

This is Chitta's daughter, Kingini. We are all a family.

You looked very fair in the photo.

You looked very fair in the photo.

It's the climate here that made him dark.

Poor thing.

Anyway, once you go back to Istanbul, you can become fair.

Anyway, once you go back to Istanbul, you can become fair.

Anyway, looks don't matter.

So, by when will your mother come?

So, by when will your mother come?

She'll come soon. She's okay with everything.

If she was here, we could have discussed everything else.

If she was here, we could have discussed everything else.

So, uncle...

I'm the only child.

I'm the only child.

Once Mom is dead, all this house and property will be mine.

I've also bought 20 sovereign gold with my own hard-earned money.

Also...

Also...

after the marriage, my wish is to stay with my husband.

after the marriage, my wish is to stay with my husband.

If you're okay, we can fix the date.

How about 13th of August? Does that work?

How about 13th of August? Does that work?

Let us discuss this with his parents once and then fix things accordingly.

Let us discuss this with his parents once and then fix things accordingly.

The sooner, the better!

The sooner, the better!

We are okay. Right?

-Oh, no! Teacher is here! -Oh, no!

Oh, dear God! You jumped?!

-Whose car is that? -Oh, another team?!

Ottapalam registration?!

Ottapalam registration?!

See you around, Uncle.

Come, man. Ask them.

Teacher, Chippi's wedding is fixed.

Teacher, Chippi's wedding is fixed.

13th of August.

Who?!

Who?!

Who fixed it?!

-She did. -She?!

Aha!

You!

You!

Should I come there or are you gonna ask them to leave?

Look at them chilling out with women and eating snacks!

Looks like Istanbul is screwed.

Looks like Istanbul is screwed.

The guy is in Istanbul.

The guy is in Istanbul.

Why don't you give it another thought?

Don't care about any bull or cow!

My daughter won't leave Muthirangadi.

Hey, you! I am talking to you too!

Hey, you! I am talking to you too!

I shouldn't see you anywhere in this territory!

Uncle, take this idiot and leave.

Uncle, take this idiot and leave.

Start the car, you, Uncle!

Exactly, start the car, you, Uncle!

-Go on! -Off you go!

-Go on! -Off you go!

My dear... it looks like your life is...

fully screwed.

But you know what I'm thinking?

What if Mani chettan admits to the crime in court?

What if Mani chettan admits to the crime in court?

Have you ever heard of a plaintiff going to the accused's house?

Have you ever heard of a plaintiff going to the accused's house?

Who's the accused?!

Oh, I didn't mean Mani chettan is the accused.

Oh, I didn't mean Mani chettan is the accused.

I said it cos Teacher goes around telling that to the whole world.

I said it cos Teacher goes around telling that to the whole world.

Yuck!

Suni ettan is about to come. I'm going.

Suni ettan is about to come. I'm going.

Vegetables are so expensive these days.

Vegetables are so expensive these days.

Today's rates are different from yesterday.

Today's rates are different from yesterday.

And when I asked, they were like, there's some strike...

And when I asked, they were like, there's some strike...

Their bloody stupid strikes!

The case and the court have started coming home now!

The case and the court have started coming home now!

-What happened? -What more!

-What happened? -What more!

Have you learnt anything from the last 6-7 years?!

Just come to the point, Lalitha.

Just come to the point, Lalitha.

Did the police come?

Yes, they came.

Yes, they came.

They asked how you were. How's everything going?

They asked how you were. How's everything going?

And to let them know if we need anything. Then they left.

Now do you understand my relationship with the police.

Now do you understand my relationship with the police.

NONSENSE!

Your teacher had come asking for you!

Your teacher had come asking for you!

-And is this how you behaved with her? -No.

-And is this how you behaved with her? -No.

I welcomed her with a garland,

cradled her on my hips and kissed her goodbye!

cradled her on my hips and kissed her goodbye!

Shut up, don't lie!

What happened?

What happened?

-Should I come? -Um, no.

Did you need anything?

-I'll tell you what she needs! -Oh, mother!

Don't throw!

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

-Hold this! -Holding!

Everyone is snooping around to find gossip fodder!

Everyone is snooping around to find gossip fodder!

Leave the court and case outside this house!

Don't bring it to my house!

Don't bring it to my house!

Our daughter is of marriageable age. Don't forget that!

Our daughter is of marriageable age. Don't forget that!

Why didn't she come home this week?

Don't try to change the topic! You're one fibster!

Don't try to change the topic! You're one fibster!

Should I check on her tomorrow morning?

Should I check on her tomorrow morning?

Now go there!

She moved to another city to make a living cos her dad has the tag of a thief!

She moved to another city to make a living cos her dad has the tag of a thief!

Now if you go there, she won't even talk to you

Now if you go there, she won't even talk to you

and she'll stop coming home!

So, I won't go, right.

So, I won't go, right.

Case number 52/2019

Case number 52/2019

Petitioner, Nagankulangara, Southside committee.

Petitioner, Nagankulangara, Southside committee.

Respondent, Thadathil Prabhakarn Pillai, Temple committee secretary, Nagankulangara.

Respondent, Thadathil Prabhakarn Pillai, Temple committee secretary, Nagankulangara.

Case 63,790 rupees spent on Sharbath, drunk by the elephant, Baba Biglov.

Case 63,790 rupees spent on Sharbath, drunk by the elephant, Baba Biglov.

What?!

What?!

Baba what?!

Biglov!

Cool, huh!

Cool, huh!

Is the owner of the elephant, Baba Biglov, anywhere here?

Is the owner of the elephant, Baba Biglov, anywhere here?

Who's the owner?

Who's the owner?

It's me, sir.

Aha! Great attire!

Aha! Great attire!

What's your name?

Chirackal Sreehari.

Chirackal Sreehari.

That's wonderful.

Have you traded your name with the elephant?

Have you traded your name with the elephant?

You may proceed, advocate.

You may proceed, advocate.

Mr. Prabhakaran Pillai...

According to the complaint given by the locals,

According to the complaint given by the locals,

you have added a false figure of 63,790 rupees to the accounts

in the name of giving 6000 litres of Sharabat to the elephant.

in the name of giving 6000 litres of Sharabat to the elephant.

Do you deny this?

I deny it, sir.

I deny it, sir.

If it is a sin to provide water to an innocent thirsty animal,

If it is a sin to provide water to an innocent thirsty animal,

hang me to death, sir.

You mean, the elephant told you, 'I'm very thirsty. Bring me Sharbat?'

You mean, the elephant told you, 'I'm very thirsty. Bring me Sharbat?'

Objection, your honour.

Is this a court or a comedy reality show?

Is this a court or a comedy reality show?

What nonsense is the defence lawyer asking my client?

What nonsense is the defence lawyer asking my client?

Sit, Swami.

-I... -C'mon! Sit there!

He raises objection for anything and everything!

He raises objection for anything and everything!

C'mon! What's this?

Objection overruled.

Sir.

Sir.

Alright.

You've agreed that you gave 6000 litres of Sharbat to the elephant.

You've agreed that you gave 6000 litres of Sharbat to the elephant.

Who agreed?

None of us have agreed to it. We know very well that he stole the money.

None of us have agreed to it. We know very well that he stole the money.

Hey! Silence!

Sit there!

-Proceed. -Sir.

-Proceed. -Sir.

So, you claim that 6000 litres of Sharbat cost 63,790 rupees.

So, you claim that 6000 litres of Sharbat cost 63,790 rupees.

So, you claim that 6000 litres of Sharbat cost 63,790 rupees.

Can you explain the math in detail?

6000 bottles of water from Plachimada at Rs. 10 per bottle.

6000 bottles of water from Plachimada at Rs. 10 per bottle.

So, a total of 60,000 rupees.

Ten kilos of lemon. That is 440 rupees.

Ten kilos of lemon. That is 440 rupees.

And a tipper lorry to deliver all these.

And a tipper lorry to deliver all these.

3350 rupees.

A tipper for carrying water?!

What's this, Mr Advocate?!

I say this to the honourable court,

I say this to the honourable court,

he's a seasoned crook!

He is misleading the court pretending to be a fake animal lover.

He is misleading the court pretending to be a fake animal lover.

Therefore, under Sections 428 and 429,

Therefore, under Sections 428 and 429,

for acting in a way that was harmful to the health of Baba Biglov, the elephant

for acting in a way that was harmful to the health of Baba Biglov, the elephant

for giving the elephant a sugary Sharbat,

for giving the elephant a sugary Sharbat,

I request the court to punish him with five years of imprisonment and a fine.

I request the court to punish him with five years of imprisonment and a fine.

Objection, your Honour!

Objection, your Honour!

-Sit there, Swami! -But I...

I said to sit there!

I said to sit there!

There's a limit to what 'objection' can do!

Silly!

Silly!

So, the trial of this case is posted to the 4th.

Okay, then. Let's adjourn the court for the day.

-Sir! Sir! No can do! -Eh?

-Sir! Sir! No can do! -Eh?

My case is posted for today.,

Adjourn the court only after that.

Adjourn the court only after that.

But the court time is over.

It's not the court who has no time, but the judge!

It's not the court who has no time, but the judge!

-Advocate Ravi! -Shut your face! They've been playing with me for quite a long!

If this woman makes a fuss anymore,

If this woman makes a fuss anymore,

I'll charge her with contempt of court and put her in jail.

I'll charge her with contempt of court and put her in jail.

Yeah! Charge a case against me! Charge a murder case against me!

Shut up, you advocate!

Neither you talk, nor you allow me to speak!

Neither you talk, nor you allow me to speak!

You see, I will sue this judge in the same court.

You see, I will sue this judge in the same court.

-What the hell?! -Will sue him in no time!

[CANTEEN]

[CANTEEN]

Hey, advocate. Eat it if you want.

Hey, advocate. Eat it if you want.

Nobody is there to feed you like a child!

I don't want.

I don't want.

What did I say for you to sulk like this?!

-When the Magistrate denied-- -Give me.

When the Magistrate said about the court adjourning,

When the Magistrate said about the court adjourning,

you could have stopped him right there.

you could have stopped him right there.

The law doesn't support it, Teacher.

The court rules are against it.

Come on! Rules, my foot!

Come on! Rules, my foot!

I've been walking up and down this court for many years! Where are the rules?

I've been walking up and down this court for many years! Where are the rules?

Me too! I need some curry.

They are all together in this to extort our fees.

They are all together in this to extort our fees.

-No Pappadom? -Nah.

Did I take a fee from you recently?

Did I take a fee from you recently?

Didn't you take 1800 rupees from her last week?

Tha... That... That was after quite a long time!

Tha... That... That was after quite a long time!

Just two weeks ago!

Only 12 days!

Not 12, man, it's 14.

Not 12, man, it's 14.

Don't add the two Sundays.

Do you know, Teacher?

Do you know, Teacher?

In 2019...

In 2019...

That is, this year!

As per the estimates, 16 lakh cases are pending in our courts.

As per the estimates, 16 lakh cases are pending in our courts.

In which, 68,000 cases are from our district alone!

In which, 68,000 cases are from our district alone!

-Oh, God! -All white lies!

So, out of those 16 lakh...

So, out of those 16 lakh...

but...

I am just another case out of that 16 lakh cases!

I am just another case out of that 16 lakh cases!

Hey!

Hey!

Let me tell you a story, Teacher.

Won't let me eat in peace!

Won't let me eat in peace!

Will tell you a story.

Will tell you a story.

Once upon a time, in a forest, an elephant to a buffalo...

Once upon a time, in a forest, an elephant to a buffalo...

There he goes!

Oh, God! Please! I have heard it several times!

Oh, God! Please! I have heard it several times!

Please eat your food.

Or you'll end up starving after going home.

Or you'll end up starving after going home.

You want it or not?!

You want it or not?!

No, no! I mean, yes, yes!

I want, I want!

Hush!

Carry on.

Really?! The shop is closed?!

Darn!

Hello?

Hello?

Anyone here?

Excuse me!

We don't want anything. Nobody is here.

We don't want anything. Nobody is here.

Eh?! Hey, I'm Chippi!

Teacher's daughter.

Teacher's daughter.

Oh! It's you, Chippi?!

I thought it is some door-to-door seller.

I thought it is some door-to-door seller.

-It's okay, -Okay, Chippi.

I went to the shop. Your father was not there.

I went to the shop. Your father was not there.

-The key... -The PSC rank listers protest...

is happening at the Secretariat.

is happening at the Secretariat.

My father went there on my behalf to roll on the road.

Didn't you go?

I was born because my father went and rolled at the temple.

I was born because my father went and rolled at the temple.

So, I thought, let my father roll for this as well.

So, I thought, let my father roll for this as well.

I don't have ego issues, Chippi.

Great!

Great!

The key?

-The key! -Oh, the key!

-The key! -Oh, the key!

Wait a minute.

Chippi, my mother kept the key.

Can't find it in her usual spots.

She went to the house next door. Will be back soon. Get in.

No problem. I'll wait here.

No problem. I'll wait here.

The TV is showing my father being chased and beaten live.

Come in. Let's enjoy watching it.

Come in. Let's enjoy watching it.

Well! He deserved this!

Well! He deserved this!

Who's this girl?

Who's this girl?

She's Chippi, our Teacher's daughter.

-Can I sit here, Chippi? -Aha!

-Can I sit here, Chippi? -Aha!

You are all grown up, girl!

Were you out of town?

Were you out of town?

I never get to see you.

No, I am still here. I work in the village office.

No, I am still here. I work in the village office.

We used to be together in our Music classes with Saraswati teacher.

We used to be together in our Music classes with Saraswati teacher.

Chippy scooted when the number of students increased.

Your mother...

To get the key...

She will come.

-Shall I get you a coffee? -No, thanks.

-Shall I get you a coffee? -No, thanks.

Teacher always talks about you when she comes here.

Teacher always talks about you when she comes here.

Why haven't you married, kid?

Any problems?

Any problems?

No...

Or are you one of that...

Or are you one of that...

homo... homo.... no...

homo... homo.... no...

-homo... -What was that, man?

Oh, grandma... That's homosexu--

Oh, grandma... That's homosexu--

Yes. That's it!

Hey!

Why is she sitting in the dark and rolling her eyes?

You should've expected this while walking around, trying to get her married

to employed men of the town.

Please come with me, dear.

Please come with me, dear.

-Come. -No way! I'm going.

-Get down. -We will see.

-Get down. -We will see.

If that how it's gonna be!

You see when you'll come across a danger tomorrow...

You see when you'll come across a danger tomorrow...

What bigger danger can happen to me than this?

Teacher, come here.

I'm not saying this because she's your daughter... she's a psycho.

I'm not saying this because she's your daughter... she's a psycho.

Beware of her for your own good.

So, I'm leaving.

Will see you tomorrow if you're lucky to be alive!

I'm lucky, man.

I'm lucky, man.

-Go. -In case,

-you don't see me, call me. -All the best, Teacher.

-you don't see me, call me. -All the best, Teacher.

Why are you sitting here?

Don't know where to start...

At Prabhu's shop...

I saw Mary teacher.

Good God!

The road to Teacher's house...

so many potholes and gutters.

so many potholes and gutters.

Broke my back... Ouch!

MLA Sadasivan has to spent only 10%

MLA Sadasivan has to spent only 10%

of what he embezzles,

to make that road better.

to make that road better.

Did you take a shower?

Did you take a shower?

Then, shall we eat?

My back...

My back...

Hey!

Hey!

I have to talk about some things to the two of you.

Who two?

Who two?

Who are these two people?

Who are these two people?

To you, father and mother!

Aha! Okay, tell us.

When does a girl attain maturity?

When does a girl attain maturity?

-When? -When she turns 18.

-Right? -Correct.

-Right? -Correct.

When someone turns 18,

that person is given the right

that person is given the right

to think of their own and take decisions,

which is mentioned in the Indian Constitution, right?

which is mentioned in the Indian Constitution, right?

Yes.

In that case, all these actions of yours, Mother,

In that case, all these actions of yours, Mother,

are violations of the fundamental rights

of an individual's freedom of thought.

of an individual's freedom of thought.

Yes, of course.

Therefore,

Therefore,

how my life should be

is my personal decision.

is my personal decision.

Of course, it should be like that.

But the ones who drafted the Constitution...

But the ones who drafted the Constitution...

were people who were married and had children.

It's not for us...

but for your good, I asked you to marry someone from this town.

but for your good, I asked you to marry someone from this town.

Who's there to take care of you if you face danger?

When I hear the stories of several girls... Oh, god...

I can't endure it...

Oh, what a poignant person!

Oh, what a poignant person!

What about the incident that happened to me today?

Oh, no! What happened?

Oh, no! What happened?

When I went to get the key...

that old lady, that old hag...

right in front of that guy...

right in front of that guy...

Do you know what she asked me?

What did she ask?

Hey, old hag...

Hey, old hag...

Only because I was the daughter of such popular people...

Else, I would've knocked that old hag's brains out!

Else, I would've knocked that old hag's brains out!

No, isn't she an old lady... I'll knock her out...

No, isn't she an old lady... I'll knock her out...

Whatever dreams you keep building,

if I'm alive,

if I'm alive,

I'm not going to marry any teacher!

I swear on my mother!

I swear on my mother!

Oh, no! Did you say that?!

Did you say that...

Did you say that...

Do you know?

Before Master died...

holding these two hands of mine,

he said only two things.

One,

to marry you off to someone in this town.

to marry you off to someone in this town.

Maybe because he thought I'll have some company.

What about the second thing?

What about the second thing?

Let the first thing happen...

The second will come only then, right?

I need to know that now.

I need to know that now.

Dear...

He promised me not to tell you anything.

He promised me not to tell you anything.

When he had a sudden attack, did he pass away after saying all these?

When he had a sudden attack, did he pass away after saying all these?

This was what he secretly told me when you went to buy medicines.

This was what he secretly told me when you went to buy medicines.

Does she have any more questions, dear God!

If either of these don't happen,

If either of these don't happen,

how will that guy sit there peacefully?

See! By ruining my peace of mind,

I don't want my father to sit there peacefully!

I don't want my father to sit there peacefully!

Oh, no! How can you talk like that about your father, dear?

-Yes, I will. -Don't you go abroad then!

-Yes, I will. -Don't you go abroad then!

Did you know Kunjumon bought a new Gentleman Pump Set.

Did you know Kunjumon bought a new Gentleman Pump Set.

Well-digger Murugan said so. And since then, I've had no peace of mind.

Well-digger Murugan said so. And since then, I've had no peace of mind.

How can you even call that a pump?

Jaladhara Pump Sets are the best!

Jaladhara Pump Sets are the best!

Such high quality!

Such class!

Such class!

Stop.

Alright, then. Don't forget what I said.

Alright, then. Don't forget what I said.

Because I've forgotten it, I'm living like this!

Because I've forgotten it, I'm living like this!

I said it so that you keep at it!

Lalitha.

Our daughter came, didn't she?

Our daughter came, didn't she?

Yes, she's eating.

Then serve some rice for me too.

Then serve some rice for me too.

Next to her.

I'm doing something right now. Who will do this, then?

I'm doing something right now. Who will do this, then?

I'll do it.

Serve my food too. Right next to her, okay?

And give this to her. She loves it.

And give this to her. She loves it.

What's it? Banana fritters?

You figured it out! So smart you are! Go!

I'll do this. Go.

-Keep it next to her, okay? -Okay.

Eat the egg too.

Don't waste the curry, okay.

Don't waste the curry, okay.

Are you coming to eat?

Yes!

Yes!

When did you come, dear?

Tell me, how have you been, dear?

Tell me, how have you been, dear?

No! You sit, dear.

No! You sit, dear.

I'll sit elsewhere.

What's the point of feeling bad now?

What's the point of feeling bad now?

You caused her all that pain, right?

You caused her all that pain, right?

All these years...

I've been paying the price for it.

It has been so long.

It has been so long.

She can at least talk to me.

She told me something.

She likes someone.

She likes someone.

He's a Tamilian who works with her.

Did you see him?

I haven't seen him.

She showed him on her phone.

She showed him on her phone.

He looks good.

He doesn't look like a Tamilian.

He doesn't look like a Tamilian.

She said his family knows about them.

She said his family knows about them.

They like her too.

She said they really wanna come here to see us.

She said they really wanna come here to see us.

But with all these cases and fights around...

Sigh! Wonder what will happen!

Sigh! Wonder what will happen!

If God wills it...

everything will be okay by tomorrow.

-Mani. -Yes?

How old are you right now?

Hmm... 55 years this April.

Hmm... 55 years this April.

So, when this case began...

So, when this case began...

you were 48 years old, right?

Yes, sir.

Your Honour...

A person regains his youth again after the age of forty.

A person regains his youth again after the age of forty.

A person regains his youth again after the age of forty.

It is in that spirit that Mani climbed down the well

It is in that spirit that Mani climbed down the well

and carried out such an adventurous theft.

and carried out such an adventurous theft.

I have not stolen anything, sir.

Didn't you take it?

If I took it, I'd say I took it!

I'm also saying you took it.

This tacky pump that you can buy in Coimbatore for 500 rupees

This tacky pump that you can buy in Coimbatore for 500 rupees

has brought shame to our ancestral abode!

Ancestral abode?!

Where? The jail?

Where? The jail?

The place we live... we call it our ancestral abode.

It's not an abode! It's a hole!

It's not an abode! It's a hole!

Hey! Hey! Silence!

Mind your language.

This is a court.

Objection, Your Honour!

-Objection overruled! -But...

Advocate, I'll give you a chance to speak. Now you sit down.

Advocate, I'll give you a chance to speak. Now you sit down.

-I need five-- -Advocate, you sit down!

-Continue. -The Honourable Court is also aware of...

-Continue. -The Honourable Court is also aware of...

why a small generator case has been dragged on for so many years.

why a small generator case has been dragged on for so many years.

Correct!

For two years since this case began,

For two years since this case began,

this Mani was absconding!

He was on the run for two years.

He was on the run for two years.

Like a broken record, he keep repeating that he didn't do anything!

Like a broken record, he keep repeating that he didn't do anything!

Why would such a man abscond?!

Why would such a man abscond?!

-I wasn't absconding, sir! -Then?

I went with my brother-in-law to Karnataka to work on wells.

I went with my brother-in-law to Karnataka to work on wells.

Because of this stupid pump, no one calls me for work!

Because of this stupid pump, no one calls me for work!

Are there so many farms in Karnataka that all these suspects end up there?!

Are there so many farms in Karnataka that all these suspects end up there?!

There are plenty, sir. But there's no water!

Sir?

Sir?

My sister-in-law is in Karnataka.

Over there, the wells aren't as deep as ours.

Over there, the wells aren't as deep as ours.

Very shallow.

Which means he can easily access the pump sets!

People with brains won't put a pump in there, sir.

So, I don't have brains?!

-I was talking about your sister-in-law. -Hey! Hey! Silence! Is this market?!

-This is a court. -Advocate?

-This is a court. -Advocate?

-Proceed. -Your Honour...

I am requesting the honourable court to allow me to

I am requesting the honourable court to allow me to

examine two witnesses to prove that Mani is behind this.

examine two witnesses to prove that Mani is behind this.

Objection, Your Honour.

Objection, Your Honour.

What?

But...

Why? Shouldn't we examine witnesses for this case?

Why? Shouldn't we examine witnesses for this case?

We can examine, Your Honour.

Then what's your problem?

Your Honour, please give me a chance to say "objection", at least!

Your Honour, please give me a chance to say "objection", at least!

Hey! Sit down, Advocate!

You say objection to anything and everything!

You say objection to anything and everything!

Advocate Ravi, who's your witness? Call them.

Advocate Ravi, who's your witness? Call them.

Come.

Come on, spill the beans.

Come on, spill the beans.

-That's it! -Sir.

What leads you to say that Mani was responsible for this?

He's a renowned motor thief in Muthirangaadi Panchayat.

Moreover, I saw it.

Moreover, I saw it.

What more evidence do you need?

What do you have to say?

That day, a few hours before the theft happened,

I had seen him hanging around Teacher's house.

I had seen him hanging around Teacher's house.

After a while, when I heard all the commotion and went there,

people had grabbed him with the pump set.

people had grabbed him with the pump set.

And the police took him away.

Okay, sir.

All this proves that Mani here was responsible for this theft.

All this proves that Mani here was responsible for this theft.

The more time the honourable court gives to the accused,

The more time the honourable court gives to the accused,

the more the accused and his counsel will try to sabotage this case.

the more the accused and his counsel will try to sabotage this case.

Therefore,

I am pleading with the honourable court to declare him guilty

I am pleading with the honourable court to declare him guilty

and to grant justice to my client, Mrr... Mrinaalini teacher.

and to grant justice to my client, Mrr... Mrinaalini teacher.

and to grant justice to my client, Mrr... Mrinaalini teacher.

Your Honour.

Your Honour.

Hm?

Please allow me to ask Teacher, the plaintiff, a few questions.

Please allow me to ask Teacher, the plaintiff, a few questions.

Sure.

Advocate, now you be seated for a while.

Swami, you can start.

Have you got anything for that?

I'll show you now.

I'll show you now.

Did you see Mani stealing the motor?

Did you see Mani stealing the motor?

Would he have stolen it if I was looking?

Anyway, people saw him steal it.

So, only people saw it, but not you.

So, only people saw it, but not you.

And you just believed what they said, huh?

Objection! Obje... objection!

Objection! Obje... objection!

-Your... Hon... -Not you too!

-Honour... -What objection?

-Honour... -What objection?

Sit down and drink some water. Will help relieve shortness of breath.

Sit down and drink some water. Will help relieve shortness of breath.

First, Vatham, Pitham and now Kapham.

Three humours responsible for human diseases!

Three humours responsible for human diseases!

He should be at home if he's sick, Your Honour!

The court will adjourn by the time he's done coughing.

The court will adjourn by the time he's done coughing.

Cough and phlegm...

-Proceed. -Your Honour...

-Proceed. -Your Honour...

Respecting the time of the Honourable Court, please allow me to

cross-examine both the prosecution witnesses together.

cross-examine both the prosecution witnesses together.

Alright, proceed.

Alright, proceed.

Sir.

Sir.

-You're Ambaran, right? -Right.

Just like your name suggests, you look startled.

Just like your name suggests, you look startled.

-Is this your first time in court? -Yes, sir.

And how do you know Teacher?

And how do you know Teacher?

We're neighbours.

-You're Meledath Omanakuttan, right? -Yes.

-You're Meledath Omanakuttan, right? -Yes.

You have a nickname, Chameleon Kuttan, right?

Is it because you change your stories from time to time?

Is it because you change your stories from time to time?

Stop with the jokes and come to the point, sir.

Oh, so the witnesses are serious folks.

So, let me ask a question to both of you.

So, let me ask a question to both of you.

-You said you saw Mani stealing. -Yes.

Then what was the colour of the pump set that Mani stole?

Then what was the colour of the pump set that Mani stole?

Eh? Tell me.

Eh? Tell me.

I can repeat the question.

What was the colour of the pump set that Mani stole?

What was the colour of the pump set that Mani stole?

Colour, it seems!

You don't know?

-No. -It's fine.

-No. -It's fine.

There's someone here who knows. I'll ask that person.

You can go.

You can go.

Go.

Your Honour, kindly grant me permission to ask that person who knows it.

Your Honour, kindly grant me permission to ask that person who knows it.

Permission granted, Swami.

-Teacher. -Ya?

-Please come. -Me...?

Yes, please come.

Yes, please come.

Come.

Tell me, Teacher.

What is the colour of the motor that Mani allegedly stole from your house?

What is the colour of the motor that Mani allegedly stole from your house?

Um... what was it?

-Green! -G... gre... green...

-Green! -G... gre... green...

It could be green? You're not sure?

-Uhm... Ah... -Maybe blue.

-Uhm... Ah... -Maybe blue.

I think it was blue...

You think?! Now it's blue?!

You think?! Now it's blue?!

Now next colour?

-What's the colour of the motor? -I don't know!

-What's the colour of the motor? -I don't know!

Say it was red or white! Just simply say something!

Take the paper and look. The paper--

Take the paper and look. The paper--

Hey! Hey! Stop with the mime and

tell me the colour of the motor, Teacher.

tell me the colour of the motor, Teacher.

You know it, Advocate. Check the paper the police wrote and gave.

You know it, Advocate. Check the paper the police wrote and gave.

Take it and look. It's in there.

Don't you know the colour of your own motor, Teacher?

Don't you know the colour of your own motor, Teacher?

Sir, I don't know its colour.

Sir, I don't know its colour.

That pump set was in the well even before I got married and came to that house.

That pump set was in the well even before I got married and came to that house.

I had never felt the need to descend into the well and check its colour.

I had never felt the need to descend into the well and check its colour.

Also, it was midnight when they caught him.

The motor was wrapped in a sack and taken away.

The motor was wrapped in a sack and taken away.

So I couldn't pay attention.

And everyone knows that Mani stole it.

And everyone knows that Mani stole it.

Whoever was present there that day is a witness to it.

Whoever was present there that day is a witness to it.

Whoever committed the offence should at least have the heart to admit it.

Whoever committed the offence should at least have the heart to admit it.

That's why, Master, my husband, gave this case.

That's why, Master, my husband, gave this case.

And that's the only reason I've been coming to court all these years.

And that's the only reason I've been coming to court all these years.

Not because I'm crazy, sir.

Sir, no one has anything to say about this case,

which could have been easily solved,

which could have been easily solved,

but instead has taken so many years.

As each year passes,

I realise there is no value when I say it has been 6-7 years.

I realise there is no value when I say it has been 6-7 years.

There are people here who have been coming to this court for even longer.

There are people here who have been coming to this court for even longer.

When we ask about the verdict, they say,

there are cases pending and yours will be reviewed after those.

there are cases pending and yours will be reviewed after those.

And do they consider those?!

No! That'll also be pending, this will also be pending!

No! That'll also be pending, this will also be pending!

What kind of system is this, sir?

What kind of system is this, sir?

For people like me... with no justice in sight!

Well then, I also have things to say.

Teacher is only talking about the difficulties she faced in coming to court.

Teacher is only talking about the difficulties she faced in coming to court.

What about me? I've not even done anything wrong!

What about me? I've not even done anything wrong!

I have lost all respect and goodwill I had in this town!

I have lost all respect and goodwill I had in this town!

I'm sure even now she has enough money to buy 100 such pump sets.

I'm sure even now she has enough money to buy 100 such pump sets.

And yet, for the past 6-7 years, she chose to torture me like this!

And yet, for the past 6-7 years, she chose to torture me like this!

I have not done anything wrong,

and still I'm a thief in front of people!

and still I'm a thief in front of people!

Sir, just think about the condition of a thief's family in this town.

Sir, just think about the condition of a thief's family in this town.

Silence!

Speak only when you're asked to.

Whoever it may be.

In this situation where justice should have been denied to

In this situation where justice should have been denied to

the petitioner, who does not even know what colour her motor is,

the petitioner, who does not even know what colour her motor is,

this court is allowing for one more chance based on humanitarian considerations.

this court is allowing for one more chance based on humanitarian considerations.

This case has been adjourned for two months.

This case has been adjourned for two months.

The next hearing will be on July 8th.

On that date, you should also present the policeman who wrote the FIR.

On that date, you should also present the policeman who wrote the FIR.

Why make it two months, sir?

Make it twenty years.

Make it twenty years.

Meanwhile, I can rest, and my daughter will pick up and fight for the case.

Meanwhile, I can rest, and my daughter will pick up and fight for the case.

Honourable Judge, you live in this town.

And you always knew that Mani stole it.

And after all this time, now you ask the colour and dimensions of the mainour!

And after all this time, now you ask the colour and dimensions of the mainour!

God won't forgive you for dragging on this case like this.

God won't forgive you for dragging on this case like this.

You will be punished in the court of God.

You will see!

You will see!

Not one or two...

Seven years...

Seven years...

You've managed to ruin seven years of hope in one day!

You've managed to ruin seven years of hope in one day!

I was so embarrassed when the judge asked me that.

You've been chasing this case for so many years

and yet you don't know the colour of the mainour!

Why are you wearing this coat and calling yourself a lawyer!

Why are you wearing this coat and calling yourself a lawyer!

Teacher, that pump belongs to you!

I thought you would know!

I thought you would know!

Stupid pump!

How would I know!

That pump has been there in that well since prehistoric times!

That pump has been there in that well since prehistoric times!

How would I know its colour!

You always have some justification or the other for everything!

You always have some justification or the other for everything!

But when you're in court, you go blah blah!

If I had 1/6th of the time spent on those 6 years,

If I had 1/6th of the time spent on those 6 years,

I would've plead and won this case by myself.

I would've plead and won this case by myself.

Unni had told me back then

Unni had told me back then

not to give this case to this jobless lawyer

and that I'll be in trouble!

and that I'll be in trouble!

I was stupid!

Stupid Mani!

Stupid Mani!

What a sly thief!

My biggest mistake is my over sincerity to everyone!

My biggest mistake is my over sincerity to everyone!

Advocate!

If this is the state of affairs of my pump set,

imagine the state of this house.

imagine the state of this house.

I am reminded of Kunjunni Master's words.

I am reminded of Kunjunni Master's words.

The failure of many people is not in falling behind,

but in not trying to move forward.

but in not trying to move forward.

I think it's perfect for your current situation.

Sit and think hard about it.

Instead of trying to scare me with that look!

Instead of trying to scare me with that look!

Stop here.

To the bus stand.

You think she's never gonna talk to you all her life?

You think she's never gonna talk to you all her life?

No child can do that to their dad.

No child can do that to their dad.

Who told her about today's case?

Who told her about today's case?

I told her.

Then?!

You were so confident this morning before going to court?

You were so confident this morning before going to court?

And what happened?!

Do I decide what happens in court?!

Do I decide what happens in court?!

Why are you getting angry at me?

How can I not get angry?

It was cos of you that I lost my sweeping job at the bank.

It was cos of you that I lost my sweeping job at the bank.

Bricklaying isn't a bad job either.

Bricklaying isn't a bad job either.

Yes, I realised that when you took off from this place!

Yes, I realised that when you took off from this place!

Since then, that job has been the source of support for both our daughter and me.

Since then, that job has been the source of support for both our daughter and me.

Don't get me started!

Uff! Wish I could go somewhere and be damned!

Uff! Wish I could go somewhere and be damned!

So that you'll be off the hook!

But we will still be here, to suffer!

But we will still be here, to suffer!

No, Lalitha.

No, Lalitha.

I know one thing for sure.

I need to win this case.

I will go to any length for that!

I will go to any length for that!

-Sir? -Mm?

Please somehow help me out of this case!

Why are you getting scared?

And anyway, not like anyone's gonna hang you to death for this!

And anyway, not like anyone's gonna hang you to death for this!

Hm... let them hang me to death if they want!

I'm not scared to go to jail either!

I'm not scared to go to jail either!

But I want to win.

For my daughter's sake.

I was joking.

I was joking.

No lawyer would ever want his client to lose.

And it's not cos they love their clients!

And it's not cos they love their clients!

It doesn't matter which case, a lawyer has to win his case for his livelihood!

I was just reminding you.

I was just reminding you.

Let me finish counting.

Ugh, what kinda note is this?!

It's an old note. Original.

-Not the dummy ones you get now! -By the way...

-Not the dummy ones you get now! -By the way...

I've one thing to tell you, don't underestimate that Advocate Ravi.

I've one thing to tell you, don't underestimate that Advocate Ravi.

-Really? -He's the kind who...

plays his cards close to his heart.

We had a face-off during the Palathara case in 2003.

If he comes with the same unyielding vigour this time as well...

If he comes with the same unyielding vigour this time as well...

it's going to be a challenge for us.

But in the present situation, there's no chance for that.

But in the present situation, there's no chance for that.

-Therefore... -Therefore nothing!

I'm going to give you this too.

I'm going to give you this too.

What are you taking out?

No matter what I give you, it's never enough.

Hey!

Hey!

Keep this too.

That isn't included in this. It's extra!

That isn't included in this. It's extra!

Keep them coming! O dear God!

He just needs to admit it and it'll all be over!

He just needs to admit it and it'll all be over!

All this case and court business!

But he won't!

But he won't!

I know that he'll never admit it.

I know that he'll never admit it.

Teacher?

Who are you talking to?

You know... I...

I feel bad that I couldn't say everything I wanted to in court.

I feel bad that I couldn't say everything I wanted to in court.

Only today did I realise why they used to call you 'Firebrand Mrinalini'!

Only today did I realise why they used to call you 'Firebrand Mrinalini'!

What a performance! Oh, my, my!

What a performance! Oh, my, my!

Really?

-Did you notice Mani? -What about him?

-Did you notice Mani? -What about him?

He's not the same old Mani.

He has changed a lot.

There seems to be a mistake somewhere.

There seems to be a mistake somewhere.

Now do you understand?

Thieves know how to steal and slip through the cracks!

Thieves know how to steal and slip through the cracks!

You! Where were you all this--

Look who's here!

This is unusual...

I... Just cos I am letting go...

I... Just cos I am letting go...

It's best you keep quiet.

Kuriachan said you took leave for three days.

What happened?

I need to go to Pollachi.

I've a meeting.

I've a meeting.

Pollachi?

What kind of meeting?

With whom?

I am 25 years old!

I am 25 years old!

Yes, you are.

Eat... eat...

Unni said he was going to Pollachi for something.

Wonder if it was tomorrow?

Wonder if it was tomorrow?

Then you can go in the same car.

I don't need anyone's help.

I know how to go by myself.

-I am-- -25 years old!

You're 25 years old.

You're 25 years old.

You don't have to keep repeating it!

I gave birth to you. So I'll know.

Anyway, will need to put petrol...

So why... simply...

So why... simply...

waste money...

But why is he going to Pollachi tomorrow...

But why is he going to Pollachi tomorrow...

I don't understand... Unni...

Where did he...

-...in between? -we can buy--

-...in between? -we can buy--

-Unni! -When are you coming?

-That's fine! -Hey Unni!

-That's fine! -Hey Unni!

Are you deaf?!

-What? -When are you going to Pollachi tomorrow?

-What? -When are you going to Pollachi tomorrow?

Pollachi?!

-Me?! -Say it! So that she hears!

-Me?! -Say it! So that she hears!

I can go tomorrow, yes.

Speak louder, I can't hear you.

I'm going tomorrow!

Oh, so you're going to Pollachi tomorrow?

Oh, so you're going to Pollachi tomorrow?

When are you going?

I... I'll be going tomorrow morning.

I... I'll be going tomorrow morning.

Morning?

So when you go to Pollachi tomorrow morning, she's also coming with you.

So when you go to Pollachi tomorrow morning, she's also coming with you.

Take her with you, okay?

Yes, I can drop her.

Okay, alright.

Hello?

Uff! Pollachi?!

Uff! Pollachi?!

Sigh!

Sigh!

If Teacher was here, we could have at least had a chit-chat.

At the very least, she would have cussed me a few times!

This is so boring!

Why won't you talk to me?

Huh?

Huh?

Hm?

Why are you angry at me?!

What did I do?

What did I do?

Why are you going to Pollachi, Chippi?

There's no need for you to know that!

There's no need for you to know that!

Teacher didn't say anything. That's why I asked.

Teacher didn't say anything. That's why I asked.

I'm going because of her!

Huh? What did you say?

Huh? What did you say?

I'm going because of your Teacher!

Okay, don't have to tell your mother.

Okay, don't have to tell your mother.

You can at least tell me.

I'll think about it.

I'll think about it.

Now you have to think about it!

Ah, yes!

Ah, yes!

Tell me.

New Zealand?!

Tell them we can meet next week.

Alright.

New Zealand?!

I've heard that...

I've heard that...

there are a lot of earthquakes in New Zealand.

This is the 1HP Jaladhara pump set model that was in your house.

This is the 1HP Jaladhara pump set model that was in your house.

Colour is purple green.

Colour is purple green.

Don't think they'll ask again.

This is just for your information.

This is just for your information.

If we are going to present all the evidence after the hearings...

If we are going to present all the evidence after the hearings...

I don't think this case will finish even in the next 7 years.

Well, you held on for so long, right?

If this also doesn't work out,

If this also doesn't work out,

I'll give up my law practice

and do what you asked me to do that day.

and do what you asked me to do that day.

I'll give away my house to the Panchayat and start farming.

Oh! I thought that was already decided.

Oh! I thought that was already decided.

What's our plan?

SI Rajendran will appear tomorrow.

SI Rajendran will appear tomorrow.

If he rightly explains everything as per his statement,

If he rightly explains everything as per his statement,

we are safe.

We sent him so many summons and he never came all these years.

We sent him so many summons and he never came all these years.

-Will he come? -You see...

unlike before, this time it is an arrest warrant.

unlike before, this time it is an arrest warrant.

The moment he receives it,

he'll be here in a jiffy cos his backside will be on fire!

he'll be here in a jiffy cos his backside will be on fire!

Um... but in case that flops...

Um... but in case that flops...

If that flops?!

Here, here! Stop here!

-Stop here! -Stopping! Just be quiet!

-Stop here! -Stopping! Just be quiet!

Okay, I'll be back.

Okay, I'll be back.

Chippi, how about we have tea before we go?

Chippi, how about we have tea before we go?

Us, have tea? And go where?!

You wait around here. I'm off!

You wait around here. I'm off!

How's that possible?

Teacher specifically asked me to go along with you.

Teacher specifically asked me to go along with you.

Listen to me carefully!

If you dare come after me!

Unni, you know how I am!

Aha! Is that so!

Now don't go calling Mom!

I'll take a bus and go!

I'll take a bus and go!

Does she have eyes behind her head?!

Go!

Go!

-Going... -GO!

You'll only come to me if something happens to you!

-Brother, one tea. -One tea?

Where are you from, sir?

Muthirangadi.

Muthirangadi.

Name?

My name?

-Unni. -Unni, is it?

-Unni. -Unni, is it?

Why are you so stubborn, Chippi?

What more do you want?

What more do you want?

You've wealth, you've a good job.

You don't even have to take care of anyone financially.

You don't even have to take care of anyone financially.

Compared to that, just think about the situation in my house?

Compared to that, just think about the situation in my house?

That's not my problem.

That's not my problem.

Then?

If I don't stay away from my house right now,

Mom will get me married to some idiot from our town.

Mom will get me married to some idiot from our town.

And on top of it, her stupid case!

And on top of it, her stupid case!

It's so embarrassing!

You have a chip on your shoulder! That's your problem!

You have a chip on your shoulder! That's your problem!

Do you want tea or something?

No... I don't.

Listen, I'm also coming with you to Chennai.

Listen, I'm also coming with you to Chennai.

Best!

I just want to stay away from my house for a bit.

First, let me go, then I'll try for you.

Don't trick me!

Don't trick me!

Would I ever!

-You tell me. - Okay, I'll tell you.

-You tell me. - Okay, I'll tell you.

-Treat! -Where do you want the treat?

Where is she?

Where is she?

-Is it a surprise? -But me rose milk?

-Is it a surprise? -But me rose milk?

Alright will get you rose milk.

-Alright, okay. -Okay, bye.

Isn't that Anjali!

-Brother. -Yes, dear?

-Brother. -Yes, dear?

-Give me one paste. -Sure, dear.

Anjali, right?

Motor Mani's daughter?

Don't you recognise me?

Aren't you that teacher's pet?

Pet?! Who?! Me?!

Pet?! Who?! Me?!

What's wrong with you, huh?

Won't let me be in peace here also?!

Won't let me be in peace here also?!

Did Teacher send you?

Hey, no!

It's cos of your Teacher that I moved to this city

It's cos of your Teacher that I moved to this city

and had to tell everyone that I have no father!

And you won't leave me alone here either!

And you won't leave me alone here either!

I swear! I'm going to write all your names and hurt myself!

I swear! I'm going to write all your names and hurt myself!

Aha!

How can you just say that and go?

You talk like your dad is some righteous king!

You talk like your dad is some righteous king!

Did Teacher ask your dad to steal?

Did Teacher ask your dad to steal?

She wakes up in the morning to make lunch packets.

And she pays him money to come to court as well!

And she pays him money to come to court as well!

And yet Teacher gets all the blame!

And yet Teacher gets all the blame!

Isn't that just great!

- Hey! Who are you? What you saying? -Tamil?!

- Hey! Who are you? What you saying? -Tamil?!

-Maari akka! -Yes, dear?

This guy is saying something and all to me!

This guy is saying something and all to me!

-Come soon! -Coming, dear!

Who's that?!

What's it, dear? What's the issue?

What's it, dear? What's the issue?

He's pestering me.

Pestering?!

Hey!

You come to 'Border' Pandiyamma's area and do this?!

Are you from Kerala?

You come to our Meenakshipuram Panchayath, and tease our girls

You come to our Meenakshipuram Panchayath, and tease our girls

-in front of us? -Teasing? She's my neighbour.

Do you know him?

Do you know him?

-No, I don't. -You don't?

Leave...

Leave...

Go on!

She said she doesn't know you.

She said she doesn't know you.

And you're saying you do?!

Don't hit me!

Don't hit me!

Huh? What will you do, huh?

-I'll show you my true colours! -True colours?!

-I'll show you my true colours! -True colours?!

-How dare you! -Oh, no, Granny!

What Granny Manny, huh?!

-Who are you, huh?! -Yeah, ask him!

-Who are you, huh?! -Yeah, ask him!

You dare come to our town and pester our girl, huh?!

You dare come to our town and pester our girl, huh?!

-Imagine his nerve! -Bro... Bro...

-I know that girl! -How dare you?

-I know that girl! -How dare you?

Wait, wait...

Is he your husband?

Is he your husband?

Can't you understand? Answer my question.

Where are you from? Why did you come here?

Where are you from? Why did you come here?

-Come here! -Take him and go!

-Go on! -So sorry! Go start the car!

-Go on! -So sorry! Go start the car!

Scram!

-Sorry, akka! -If we ever see you here again!

-Sorry, akka! -If we ever see you here again!

Oh, my dear!

-Start the car! -Oh, Granny is here!

-Start the car! -Oh, Granny is here!

Hey! Have you had kids yet?

Hey! Have you had kids yet?

Kids?!

If you don't, try to make three or four.

If you don't, try to make three or four.

He's going to cheat on you and abandon you!

Just start the car!

Just start the car!

You've got a canary-like wife and yet you're chasing crows!

You've got a canary-like wife and yet you're chasing crows!

How dare you! Start the car!

Go on!

-We're leaving! -Yes, going, going!

-We're leaving! -Yes, going, going!

-Sorry! Sorry! -If you ever come here again...

Akka, it's not starting!

What not starting?! Go away!

-We're going. -Sorry, sorry.

-We're going. -Sorry, sorry.

Don't ever come back this side!

Don't ever come back this side!

How dare you step foot in this town!

But Chippi...

What exactly did that guy in white t-shirt say?

What exactly did that guy in white t-shirt say?

It wasn't clear.

Be grateful they didn't beat you to pulp!

Be grateful they didn't beat you to pulp!

That was clear to you, no?

That was just...

That was just...

Just a misunderstanding between that girl and me.

Just a misunderstanding between that girl and me.

I have no connection with that girl. I swear!

Unni... let me tell you one thing!

Unni... let me tell you one thing!

You're becoming too much, Unni!

Listen, you don't have to keep reminding me

Listen, you don't have to keep reminding me

of my name by calling me 'Unni' all the time!

You respectfully addressed me as 'etta' when you were younger.

If you call me 'Unni etta', nothing is going to happen to your "Surveyor" job!

If you call me 'Unni etta', nothing is going to happen to your "Surveyor" job!

You think husband in Tamil Nadu means the same as husband in Kerala?

You think husband in Tamil Nadu means the same as husband in Kerala?

You think husband in Tamil Nadu means the same as husband in Kerala?

Were you investigating this case?

Um... The...

Um... The...

Um...

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Swami? Cross.

Thank you, Your Honour.

Thank you, Your Honour.

Rajendran sir?

How many years has it been since you retired?

How many years has it been since you retired?

About...

Maybe two, two and a half years.

Maybe two, two and a half years.

And how long since the case has been registered?

That is... two... three...

That is... two... three...

thr... not three.

Around four, four and a half years. Right?

Around four, four and a half years. Right?

-Hey, no... -Not four and a half?

-Hey, no... -Not four and a half?

You're asking me?!

Me?!

Me?!

Your Honour, he retired six years ago.

Your Honour, he retired six years ago.

Now he is saying it has only been two

or two and a half years since he retired.

This March, it will be 7 years since he registered this case,

This March, it will be 7 years since he registered this case,

which was also investigated by him.

which was also investigated by him.

And he is saying it has only been four, four and a half years!

What's the meaning of all this, Your Honour?

What's the meaning of all this, Your Honour?

Objection, Your Honour!

Okay, Advocate. Proceed.

Your Honour...

Your Honour...

A policeman starts his peaceful retirement life only after 56 years.

A policeman starts his peaceful retirement life only after 56 years.

Yes, that's right.

Isn't it common for some people of that age

Isn't it common for some people of that age

to experience restlessness and tension?

to experience restlessness and tension?

My dear Honour!

What?! Dear Honour?!

Sorry, Your Honour. I meant my dear Your Honour!

Sorry, Your Honour. I meant my dear Your Honour!

A slip of the tongue.

Your Honourable court has seen how this officer has

Your Honourable court has seen how this officer has

given conflicting answers to the questions I asked.

given conflicting answers to the questions I asked.

Kindly allow me to cross-examine him further.

Go on... go on...

Go on... go on...

Thank you, Your Honour.

-Um... Rajendran sir? -Yes?

The pump set that you supposedly took from my client, Mani that day.

The pump set that you supposedly took from my client, Mani that day.

Can you tell me which company it was?

It was a pump set?

That was...

That was...

Company...

Ja... Pa... Pa...

Ja...

-Ja... Pa... -Japa, Japa, Japa!

-Ja... Pa... -Japa, Japa, Japa!

-Not that... -A new company, Japa!

If he doesn't even know this,

If he doesn't even know this,

there is no point in continuing this argument, Your Honour!

Because the prosecution itself had said that

Because the prosecution itself had said that

he had prepared the charge-sheet against my client, Mani.

he had prepared the charge-sheet against my client, Mani.

Such an officer shouldn't have any

difficulty in answering these questions.

difficulty in answering these questions.

Since the prosecution is loaded with cash,

they are manufacturing false witnesses

they are manufacturing false witnesses

and wasting the precious time of this court.

and wasting the precious time of this court.

-Who's loaded with cash, huh?! -Hey! Hey! Silence! Silence!

This is a court! Sit down!

-Sit! -Advocate Ravi!

Lock them up, Your Honour!

-Your Honour. -What?

I need to speak to the witness.

I need to speak to the witness.

Ah, okay.

-Thank you. -Speak!

-Thank you. -Speak!

What's it?

What happened to you?

I...

I...

Don't remember much about old things...

I'm not able to quickly recall them.

For some time now...

feels like my memories are...

feels like my memories are...

fadi... fading away...

That's why.

Do not believe this, Your Honour.

Do not believe this, Your Honour.

When they realised things are not going their way

the prosecution has come up with a new underhanded tactic.

the prosecution has come up with a new underhanded tactic.

Cannot recall, it seems!

Like he is a small baby!

Like he is a small baby!

They're purposely making the Hon'ble Court look stupid, Your Honour!

-Never! -We shouldn't let them make us look stupid!

-Never! -We shouldn't let them make us look stupid!

Us?!

Honourable Court...

Please forgive me.

Considering the health problems of my witness,

Considering the health problems of my witness,

I request the crossing to be stopped.

Please allow me to present the second witness,

Please allow me to present the second witness,

who will be coming from the Gulf, at the next hearing.

What is this, Advocate?

What is this, Advocate?

-You're becoming an international failure! -So true.

The ones who crawled at your feet like ants

The ones who crawled at your feet like ants

are now strutting in front of you like moths!

Not me, others!

Not me, others!

Listen up! Next time also if it is going to be this way,

I'll take a decision on my personal risk. Mind you!

I'll take a decision on my personal risk. Mind you!

The next hearing for this case will be on the 28th of next month.

The next hearing for this case will be on the 28th of next month.

Come!

Come!

-Here. -Can I go?

Oh, dear Advocate! You said he was going to come

and make a big splash! And what happened?!

and make a big splash! And what happened?!

You taught him everything.

And he came and blabbered something and left. What is this!

And he came and blabbered something and left. What is this!

Teacher, there has been some foul play

that happened here to mislead the court.

that happened here to mislead the court.

What foul play?

Oh, didn't you understand, Teacher?

Oh, didn't you understand, Teacher?

What he meant is that I orchestrated this foul play.

That is, I influenced the policeman

That is, I influenced the policeman

and made him change his statement.

Then why don't you also say that I'm the one who is prolonging this case?

Then why don't you also say that I'm the one who is prolonging this case?

My dear bro!

My dear bro!

I also took an oath before I donned this coat!

The accused was absconding for two years.

The accused was absconding for two years.

It took two years for the charge-sheet to reach court!

It took two years for the charge-sheet to reach court!

Are you saying all that was my brain?!

Now you're gonna bring some guy who's working in some desert

Now you're gonna bring some guy who's working in some desert

in the Gulf as your next witness and make a profit out of that!

I don't have that kinda brains!

I don't have that kinda brains!

Teacher, some lawyers will go to any lengths to win a case.

-But no point, regardless how far you go! -Correct, Mani.

-But no point, regardless how far you go! -Correct, Mani.

Alright, then.

Hey, Bhattathiri!

Hey, Bhattathiri!

There is a story of a legal battle between us sixteen years ago.

There is a story of a legal battle between us sixteen years ago.

Do you remember it?

Palathara rape case.

Palathara rape case.

An 18 year old who raped his step-mother.

An 18 year old who raped his step-mother.

After his mother's death,

the step-mother who came into his family was more interested in their wealth.

the step-mother who came into his family was more interested in their wealth.

You advised his step-mother, Prabhavati Thamburatti

You advised his step-mother, Prabhavati Thamburatti

to wait till he turns 18 years old.

to wait till he turns 18 years old.

That was the infamous rape case of an 18 year-old.

On hearing the charge sheet that was prepared with your help,

On hearing the charge sheet that was prepared with your help,

which was much worse than some cheap adult magazines,

which was much worse than some cheap adult magazines,

that boy broke down like a baby.

If I had shown greed for money back then,

If I had shown greed for money back then,

that boy wouldn't have gotten justice.

that boy wouldn't have gotten justice.

The value of the fees that the boy gave me after the verdict of that case

The value of the fees that the boy gave me after the verdict of that case

is much more than you can ever imagine!

is much more than you can ever imagine!

Listen to this as well.

Listen to this as well.

The reason I took this case was cos I knew you were the defending lawyer.

The reason I took this case was cos I knew you were the defending lawyer.

Keep that also in mind, Advocate Bhattathiri!

Keep that also in mind, Advocate Bhattathiri!

Is Lalitha there?

Lalitha?

Lalitha?

What is it, Mani chetta? She is over there.

What happened? You're in a good mood today?

What happened? You're in a good mood today?

There's good news. I'll tell you.

Hey Lalitha.

Hey Lalitha.

What brings you here?

-I'll tell. First, put this on him. -What are you doing?!

-I'll tell. First, put this on him. -What are you doing?!

-Come over here. -Let go! I've got work.

Do that later. First eat kumbilappam.

Do that later. First eat kumbilappam.

They're paying me to eat kumbilappam, no!

They're paying me to eat kumbilappam, no!

-Get going! -Then come here, I'll tell you.

We're going to win the case.

We're going to win the case.

Who told you?

Advocate Bhattathiri.

Best person!

He's come up with a new trick to increase his fee!

He's come up with a new trick to increase his fee!

Not like that!

Rajendran sir had come today.

Rajendran sir had come today.

And all his statements were against Teacher.

Which means, in our favour!

Does that mean we'll win the case?

Then, just that Gireesh left.

Then, just that Gireesh left.

He's the one who lied to the police that I stole the pump.

He's the one who lied to the police that I stole the pump.

He's not gonna come.

Why won't he come?

He has been in the Gulf for the past 5 years.

Advocate said he won't leave his job and come just to bear witness.

Advocate said he won't leave his job and come just to bear witness.

Are you sure?

I swear on our daughter.

I swear on our daughter.

You eat this kumbilappam first.

Or Teacher's soul won't forgive us.

Or Teacher's soul won't forgive us.

Here.

And tell our daughter only after we win the case.

All that's fine.

But after you win the case, if you go back to your old job!

But after you win the case, if you go back to your old job!

I'll chop you into pieces!

No! I won't make you a murderer!

No! I won't make you a murderer!

What?

Jaladhara!

Arun!

Arun!

Teacher, I think Chippi came and left.

-Oh, is it? -I got to know everything.

-Oh, is it? -I got to know everything.

-What's that? -That Rajendran sir came to court today.

-What's that? -That Rajendran sir came to court today.

Oh, that!

Is Mani going to win, Teacher?

Is Mani going to win, Teacher?

Who told you that?

Who told you that?

I mean... there is talk going around town like that.

I mean... there is talk going around town like that.

Is the town going to pass the verdict on the case?

Then we should have called the whole town and resolve the dispute as a community.

Then we should have called the whole town and resolve the dispute as a community.

The hearing just got over.

And already, Mani has won, Teacher has lost!

-Uff! -Listen...

I was only talking about the people in this town.

These people spread unwanted rumours

about my son.

That's why I said.

That's why I said.

Teacher, Chippi came and took the keys.

She came early?

She came early?

Yes, when I asked her that, she was like,

"Why can't I come early" and took the keys and just left!

"Why can't I come early" and took the keys and just left!

-Wonder what's next! -I forgot to say something.

I will most probably move to the Gulf.

Oh, no! What about the rank list?

The Government took away the rank list!

There was no use in me getting beaten up at the Secretariat!

There was no use in me getting beaten up at the Secretariat!

Gulf?!

Do tell Chippi.

Do tell Chippi.

Aha, you are here.

The brave woman who has the Indian Judiciary dancing in the palm of her hands,

The brave woman who has the Indian Judiciary dancing in the palm of her hands,

the most popular, the apple of the eyes of the townsfolk,

the most popular, the apple of the eyes of the townsfolk,

Mrinalini teacher!

How come you don't have that usual glow on your face today?

How come you don't have that usual glow on your face today?

You know, Unni,

You know, Unni,

that soul-crushing grief when you lose

all your hard-earned reputation in a single moment.

all your hard-earned reputation in a single moment.

I think that's what's on this face.

Teacher, I'll get going.

Unni.

Why did I go to Pollachi?

Why did I go to Pollachi?

Say it, Unni.

She went to look for another job.

She went to look for another job.

Another job? Why?

These questions right... Why? For what?

These questions right... Why? For what?

What's wrong with that? What's wrong with this?

Do it like this. Do it like that.

Do it like this. Do it like that.

I've been hearing this since I was born! And I'm fed up!

I've been hearing this since I was born! And I'm fed up!

So I took that decision!

Leave this place and find another job!

Leave this place and find another job!

But now I'm thinking, no need for all that.

Because the ideals you and Master upheld,

Because the ideals you and Master upheld,

that wrongdoers should be punished

and that mistakes should not be repeated,

and that mistakes should not be repeated,

have all been shattered today.

The talk of the town is that Mani won the case.

And you, who went behind this case for all these years

And you, who went behind this case for all these years

has now become a clown in front of the townsfolk.

has now become a clown in front of the townsfolk.

But... the case--

This is the first time I'm seeing my daughter so happy.

This is the first time I'm seeing my daughter so happy.

Good or bad...

It's because of me.

It's because of me.

And that makes me so proud!

These are not the words of a teacher.

These are not the words of a teacher.

But a mother's happiness.

How's it going? Does the car have mileage like before?

How's it going? Does the car have mileage like before?

Here! Drive and see for yourself!

Here, that's three lakh rupees.

Somehow bring him.

Somehow bring him.

Do you think there will be any benefit in Gireesh coming

after spending all this money?

after spending all this money?

It will be beneficial if the lawyer is good.

It will be beneficial if the lawyer is good.

I only meant that you think it through once more.

I only meant that you think it through once more.

There's nothing to think about.

There's nothing to think about.

I gave his mother my word that I'll bring him back.

Three lakh rupees for a word?

Very nice!

Did you get swayed when you saw all that money?

Did you get swayed when you saw all that money?

Teacher...

I became a case-less lawyer only now.

I became a case-less lawyer only now.

There was a time when people used to offer

There was a time when people used to offer

whooping amounts to hire me as their lawyer.

Back then also, I never got swayed by money.

Back then also, I never got swayed by money.

And you think this three lakhs will?

And you think this three lakhs will?

And the little money that you pay me.

And the little money that you pay me.

That's only for my food and to live decently.

That's only for my food and to live decently.

And I give you my word that Gireesh will be here.

And I give you my word that Gireesh will be here.

You can rest assured and leave.

You can rest assured and leave.

-Alright then. -Okay, Teacher.

-Alright then. -Okay, Teacher.

Also, that day, didn't you tell Bhattathiri about

Also, that day, didn't you tell Bhattathiri about

the fee that guy gave you which was very valuable?

What was it?

What was it?

It is this gown.

It is this gown.

Teacher! Teacher!

-This is quite unusual. -What's it?

-This is quite unusual. -What's it?

You're taking the bus to go around. I was being serious.

You're taking the bus to go around. I was being serious.

I didn't know Chippi's plan.

How long have you been with me?

How long have you been with me?

Oh, dear Teacher! Come and get in the car.

I'll fall on your feet. Don't create a scene.

I'll fall on your feet. Don't create a scene.

Oh! You'll fall on my feet?

Come on, fall on my feet. Come on!

Come on, fall on my feet. Come on!

Oh, maybe your dog will fall, huh?

Get up! Get up!

Stop embarrassing me! What a humble and meek guy you are!

Stop embarrassing me! What a humble and meek guy you are!

Go and get into the car! Go on!

You go! Go!

You go! Go!

Come!

How old is she now?

Oh, wow! We don't realise how fast the kids grow!

Oh, wow! We don't realise how fast the kids grow!

I don't know if I'll be able to come for the wedding cos of the case.

I don't know if I'll be able to come for the wedding cos of the case.

That's good! I'll see, okay?

That's good! I'll see, okay?

It's Sarojini teacher's daughter's wedding.

The bride and groom will go to the Gulf right after the wedding.

The bride and groom will go to the Gulf right after the wedding.

That's how good people get their children married off.

What?!

What?!

Nothing.

Do you ever think about Chippi?

Who else will think of my daughter but me?

Who else will think of my daughter but me?

Not like that.

Do you ever think of her dreams?

Her dream is to go abroad.

Her dream is to go abroad.

We have the means to have a good life here.

She can marry a Government officer and live here.

She can marry a Government officer and live here.

As a mother, I'm not just thinking about her dreams but also about her future.

As a mother, I'm not just thinking about her dreams but also about her future.

That's not the reason she wants to go abroad.

That's not the reason she wants to go abroad.

Then?

This is why I am saying, you don't know anything about Chippi!

This is why I am saying, you don't know anything about Chippi!

You somehow want to win this case.

You somehow want to win this case.

That's all you think about.

That's why you spent three lakh rupees to bring Gireesh here.

That's why you spent three lakh rupees to bring Gireesh here.

Honestly, is this pump set case more important than your daughter?

Oh! How come you're feeling all responsible suddenly?

At least you're thinking about my daughter, even if I'm not.

That's good!

That's good!

Now just stop somewhere.

My throat is dry, I want tea.

My throat is dry, I want tea.

What's with the deep breath?! Why?!

What's with the deep breath?! Why?!

-All this sudden concern? -This is why I said you won't understand!

I don't need to understand everything.

I don't need to understand everything.

Stop twisting and turning!

The steering will come off!

Here's your tea.

Teacher...

Teacher...

Give that.

Here, have some.

-No need. -Have it.

What did you say?

What did you say?

That I spent money and brought Gireesh from the Gulf to win this case?

That I spent money and brought Gireesh from the Gulf to win this case?

Didn't you see their condition when we went to their house?

He's the sole breadwinner of that family, his mom and two sisters.

He's the sole breadwinner of that family, his mom and two sisters.

He went there to make money to get his sisters married off.

But ended up in jail.

But ended up in jail.

When his mom cried and said there was no one to help them.

When his mom cried and said there was no one to help them.

I gave her some money.

I did not make him a witness in the case.

I did not make him a witness in the case.

He's an eyewitness according to the FIR from the police.

Drink your tea.

Come here.

-What's it? -Just come.

Why are you so bothered about my daughter, huh?!

So much that you're questioning me?

-The reason is... -Hm?

-Only when I went to Pollachi I realised... -What?

-Only when I went to Pollachi I realised... -What?

Why she is so adamant about going abroad.

-Why? -Because of this case.

Of course, I know that.

Of course, I know that.

I wanted you to think about it with your heart, that's why I...

I wanted you to think about it with your heart, that's why I...

You don't have to do all this hard work to make me think with my heart!

I know she is her father's daughter.

I know she is her father's daughter.

She is stubborn and has a sense of false prestige exactly like him!

She is stubborn and has a sense of false prestige exactly like him!

How can I let her be? She's a girl!

Not just that--

-Teacher, glasses. -Take it.

Give it.

-Give me one of that! -So greedy!

-We paid for it, no! -So?

-We paid for it, no! -So?

By the way, who did Chippi meet in Pollachi?

By the way, who did Chippi meet in Pollachi?

That... it was when I dropped Chippi that incident happened!

That... it was when I dropped Chippi that incident happened!

-What incident? -Mani's daughter came...

Eh?

Eh?

What are you saying? Mani's daughter? Why did she come there?

I mean, when Mani's daughter came, I asked her,

I mean, when Mani's daughter came, I asked her,

"Why is your father extending this case?"

And she began this whole drama there!

-Is it? -And then everyone beat me up!

-Is it? -And then everyone beat me up!

And you let them beat you up!

You should've told her this is her misfortune for being a thief's daughter.

You should've told her this is her misfortune for being a thief's daughter.

What else do you do with thieves?!

You hand them to the police and then to the court!

You hand them to the police and then to the court!

When I said that only, they...

How dare they do that to you?!

-Teacher. -Why are you here?

-I came to see you. -Why? To take me to court as well?

No, dear.

Haven't you had enough of torturing me?

Haven't you had enough of torturing me?

Just leave me alone! I don't wanna see you!

Just leave me alone! I don't wanna see you!

I told you, no! Why talk to her!

Calm down.

Calm down.

Please stop, Anjali.

Please listen to me, dear.

Despite what you think, Master and I didn't purposely brand your father a thief.

Despite what you think, Master and I didn't purposely brand your father a thief.

When he tried to steal the motor from my house,

When he tried to steal the motor from my house,

it was the local people who caught him and handed him over to the police.

In fact, I told the police not to file a case.

Then it was Master who said, whoever committed the crime should be punished.

Then it was Master who said, whoever committed the crime should be punished.

If he at least admitted once that he stole it...

But he didn't... not even once.

It's good to be headstrong but not against poor people like us.

It's good to be headstrong but not against poor people like us.

What you said is right.

My father is a thief.

My father is a thief.

And I'm the daughter of a thief.

You also have a daughter.

She studied and got a good job.

I also had similar dreams, Teacher.

But people obviously look at me as the daughter of a thief, right?

But people obviously look at me as the daughter of a thief, right?

And I still bear that torment.

And I still bear that torment.

I won't defend my father and say he did no wrong.

But you could've easily forgiven him for that wrongdoing.

But you could've easily forgiven him for that wrongdoing.

You're right.

You're right.

I could've forgiven.

But if Master hadn't taken such a discussion back then

But if Master hadn't taken such a discussion back then

it would've been the biggest mistake to do to your family.

it would've been the biggest mistake to do to your family.

Mani has never stolen after that incident.

You must remember that.

I've never felt that this case was a mistake.

I've never felt that this case was a mistake.

Anyway, right or wrong, it is for the court to decide.

Anyway, right or wrong, it is for the court to decide.

But don't hate your father because of this.

But don't hate your father because of this.

Don't stay away from your house and hometown like this.

Don't stay away from your house and hometown like this.

That's all I have to say.

That's all I have to say.

Teacher.

Teacher?

We're home.

We're home.

Teacher... tomorrow--

How come your praying so fervently?

Are you praying to God to call you to Him before you lose the case?

If so, I'll also join.

If so, I'll also join.

I'll also get some peace.

Instead of chasing some thief, if you just sat at home without a care,

Instead of chasing some thief, if you just sat at home without a care,

you wouldn't be losing sleep over it!

You're gonna have more sleepless nights!

People have started saying

People have started saying

that you are paying and taking care of thieves and lawyers now!

Every morning you dress up and go like you're off to some wedding!

Every morning you dress up and go like you're off to some wedding!

And then go supply food to all the thieves and lawyers!

And then go supply food to all the thieves and lawyers!

Ugh! So embarrassing!

Why are you staring at me?!

The whole town is talking about you and your ways!

The whole town is talking about you and your ways!

Everyone says you're mad.

Everyone says you're mad.

And you didn't feel like defending your mother when people said that?

And you didn't feel like defending your mother when people said that?

Well, that's how kids should be.

Then what do you expect me to do?

Then what do you expect me to do?

Like how you pick up fights with those thieves,

should I also pick fights with all these people?

should I also pick fights with all these people?

You don't have to fight with anyone, dear.

Also, these people are not the ones who take care of my expenses!

Also, these people are not the ones who take care of my expenses!

And neither do you!

Even this job, that gives you the courage to speak against me like this,

Even this job, that gives you the courage to speak against me like this,

remember, you got it cos I am this way!

You were saying, right...

that I embarrass you?

that I embarrass you?

You are the child of two teachers.

You are the child of two teachers.

If this small thing caused such a big embarrassment for you.

Imagine the plight of the children of those thieves?

Imagine the plight of the children of those thieves?

Sometimes, try to put yourself in other people's shoes.

Only then will you realise how lucky you are!

Only then will you realise how lucky you are!

Understand?

Here you go.

It's Dad's death anniversary tomorrow.

It's Dad's death anniversary tomorrow.

I know.

I wanted to tell you something.

I wanted to tell you something.

I won't be against any of your wishes ever again.

I won't be against any of your wishes ever again.

You can live as you please.

You can live as you please.

To live like you have no children, despite having them...

To live like you have no children, despite having them...

To live like you have no children, despite having them...

I am really living with that pain right now.

Your happiness is all I want.

Your happiness is all I want.

You can go.

Mani!

Gireesh has come.

Gireesh has come.

He has?

He has?

Why? Are you scared?

He's really scared.

Advocate, are you scared?

No! Why should I be?

You don't have to be scared.

Maximum, try and tell the truth.

In between, you can also slightly exaggerate

and just say whatever you know.

and just say whatever you know.

Also, if you show too much honesty you won't be able to stand up to him.

Also, if you show too much honesty you won't be able to stand up to him.

If I say whatever I know, I'll be in trouble, you'll also be in trouble.

If I say whatever I know, I'll be in trouble, you'll also be in trouble.

What I meant by whatever you know is,

to remember whatever I taught you and to say it as it is.

to remember whatever I taught you and to say it as it is.

Not to blurt out the truth and become the Man of Truth!

Understood?!

Understood?!

Understood.

I've not understood anything he has said in the past 5-6 years.

I've not understood anything he has said in the past 5-6 years.

How did you understand in one day?

People with some sense will understand.

People with some sense will understand.

Oh, wow! The advocate is cracking jokes! Everybody, laugh!

Oh, wow! The advocate is cracking jokes! Everybody, laugh!

Stop joking, Teacher.

I'm being serious.

Oh, alright.

Oh, alright.

They might ask you the same question in different ways over and over again.

They might ask you the same question in different ways over and over again.

No matter how many times they ask! You should've only one answer!

"I did not steal it."

"I did not steal it."

I did not steal it.

And what if that doesn't work?

It will work. I have a crooked plan to make sure it works.

It will work. I have a crooked plan to make sure it works.

They will hatch several plans.

They will hatch several plans.

We shouldn't fall for any.

What kinda plans?

What kinda plans?

Only they'll know, right?

What's this, Teacher?

Now even if all plans fail,

I've got a trump card.

I've got a trump card.

Must be the colour of the motor.

What's with the mocking tone?

What's with the mocking tone?

Most of the witnesses in this case got screwed over cos of that one question.

Most of the witnesses in this case got screwed over cos of that one question.

Mani, do you remember the colour of the motor you stole?

Mani, do you remember the colour of the motor you stole?

Do you think in the middle of the night I'll stand and

observe the colour of the motor or try to make a run for it?

observe the colour of the motor or try to make a run for it?

I don't remember it.

You shouldn't remember it! If you do, just forget it!

You shouldn't remember it! If you do, just forget it!

Because you didn't steal it.

You're not a thief!

You're not a thief!

Advocate, can you please repeat that once again?

Advocate, can you please repeat that once again?

They might ask you the reason you went there in the middle of the night.

How about I say I went to see Teacher?

Oh, no, no!

Oh, no, no!

It might mean something else!

Oh!

If they ask, I'll cross-examine.

Don't think too much and lose your head over it!

Don't think too much and lose your head over it!

We are gonna win, right?

Of course! We are gonna win.

Of course! We are gonna win.

And Mani will be sent to jail for four years!

No doubt!

We will win and Teacher will be screwed!

We will win and Teacher will be screwed!

Okay, so give me my fees and go.

And for your fees, here's some murrel fish for you.

And for your fees, here's some murrel fish for you.

Murrel fish?! Oh, my Goddess!

Take it and go! I'm a Namboodhiri! Don't you know it's forbidden!

Take it and go! I'm a Namboodhiri! Don't you know it's forbidden!

-But we got it from the temple pond. -Is that so?!

Then why don't you bring some frogs from there too?! I'll eat it!

Then why don't you bring some frogs from there too?! I'll eat it!

Take it and go!

Let's go. Come on.

Let's go. Come on.

Murrel for Bhattathiri!

Murrel for Bhattathiri!

What's wrong with you, Teacher?

What's wrong with you, Teacher?

If he's found guilty in court, they'll send him to jail.

If he's found guilty in court, they'll send him to jail.

Did you think the Magistrate would hug him and send him home?

According to IPC Sections 380, 457 and 458,

According to IPC Sections 380, 457 and 458,

According to IPC Sections 380, 457 and 458,

I can easily pack him off to jail for 26 years, at least!

I can easily pack him off to jail for 26 years, at least!

-Oh, no! -But...

Unfortunately, it is the Magistrate court.

Unfortunately, it is the Magistrate court.

Let there be no doubt, I will make sure he's locked away!

Let there be no doubt, I will make sure he's locked away!

Oh, no! Did I ever tell you to lock Mani up in jail?

Oh, no! Did I ever tell you to lock Mani up in jail?

What did I want?

He needs to admit to the crime in court!

He needs to admit to the crime in court!

What stupidity are you saying?

What stupidity are you saying?

Is the court your playground?

Answer this one question, Teacher.

Answer this one question, Teacher.

Are you ready to withdraw this case right now?

-Withdraw it now-- -You won't be able to!

-Withdraw it now-- -You won't be able to!

But Mani shouldn't go to jail.

Don't utter another word, Teacher.

I was 29 years old when I first appeared independently for a case.

I was 29 years old when I first appeared independently for a case.

From that day onwards until now...

I have seen many lawyers who have stood in pride and

I have seen many lawyers who have stood in pride and

bowed their heads in front of the Indian Judiciary.

I have lost plenty of cases.

But all of them were genuine.

But all of them were genuine.

And it has remained that way until now!

Therefore,

Therefore,

this case is not just personal to me, but also a matter of my pride.

this case is not just personal to me, but also a matter of my pride.

Hence, Advocate Kuttarathil Ravi will go to any lengths to fight this case!

Hence, Advocate Kuttarathil Ravi will go to any lengths to fight this case!

Let there be no dispute about that!

Let there be no dispute about that!

Ugh!

Hi Unni.

Hi Unni.

Did you sleep?

No, it's just that... Can you come here?

No, it's just that... Can you come here?

No, nothing to worry.

I wanted to tell you something.

You are a teacher, you're educated and sensible!

You're asking me to change the course of a case when the judgment is tomorrow.

I can actually put you in jail for trying to influence the Magistrate.

I can actually put you in jail for trying to influence the Magistrate.

I'm giving you the consideration of being a woman.

Please leave.

Sir... sir...

Sir... sir...

I wasn't trying to teach you the law or anything, sir.

I don't know what to do or where to go...

Sir, I don't wanna hurt anybody.

Sir, I don't wanna hurt anybody.

Mani should admit to the crime, that's all Master told me.

Mani should admit to the crime, that's all Master told me.

That's the reason I filed this case.

Only now did I realise how twisted the case has become and that Mani will go to jail.

Only now did I realise how twisted the case has become and that Mani will go to jail.

That cannot happen, sir!

Is there any way to prevent him from going to jail?

Is there any way to prevent him from going to jail?

You're still not able to understand despite everything I said?

You're still not able to understand despite everything I said?

A court decides the judgment of a case based on evidence.

I can make a judgment only based on the evidence presented by your lawyers.

Blood relations and friendships, none of that matters!

Blood relations and friendships, none of that matters!

Nothing left to say, right?

Nothing left to say, right?

Please leave, Teacher.

-Please! Please! -Sir, if you could...

-Please! Please! -Sir, if you could...

There are rules to everything, Teacher.

-Okay, okay, sir. -Please go.

-Okay, okay, sir. -Please go.

Alright, sir, bye.

What all are you doing, Teacher?

I cannot understand anything.

I cannot understand anything.

You come. We've somewhere to go.

Come. Come soon.

Come. Come soon.

Teacher?

Mm?

I've something to tell you.

After today's case, I need to go to my house.

After today's case, I need to go to my house.

Mom had called.

What happened?

What happened?

It's regarding sister's delivery.

Doctor asked her to get admitted early.

Also...

Also...

Mom said we need to come to a decision about me.

Mom said we need to come to a decision about me.

So, I need ten days leave. It's okay, right?

So, I need ten days leave. It's okay, right?

If you ask me if it's okay...

Who else but you to take care of everything here?

Who else but you to take care of everything here?

So you also feel a decision will be made today, right?

So you also feel a decision will be made today, right?

Oh, that's not why.

I've been wanting to tell you for a few days.

Mom will be alone once my sister leaves after her delivery.

Which means...

Your marriage, am I right?

Your marriage, am I right?

You think I don't think about all that.

Let it get over.

Let it get over.

Let's get today's thing over with.

I don't know why...

After a really long time...

After a really long time...

Master's absence feels suffocating.

Master is with you.

Whatever decision you make, it is one he would make too.

Whatever decision you make, it is one he would make too.

Case number 72/2012,

Case number 72/2012,

Eerathurthil Mani,

witness, Thiruvelakil Gireesh.

witness, Thiruvelakil Gireesh.

Gireesh.

Gireesh, do you know this person?

Gireesh, do you know this person?

I'm asking you, Gireesh.

Do you know this person, Gireesh?

Do you know this person, Gireesh?

I don't know him.

I don't know him.

Huh?

How does he know if he doesn't know him?

Look carefully one more time.

Don't you know this person?

I told you, sir. I don't know him.

I told you, sir. I don't know him.

I have never seen him.

Objection, Your Honour.

Objection overruled.

Objection overruled.

Listen, Advocate Ravi?

Listen, Advocate Ravi?

Advocate!

-He's calling you. -Can't you hear me, Advocate?

Listen, Advocate Ravi...

The petitioner's witness is saying that he has never seen the accused, Mani.

The petitioner's witness is saying that he has never seen the accused, Mani.

Do you have anything to say to that?

Do you have anything to say to that?

Yes, Your Honour.

I do.

I do.

Okay. Proceed.

So...

So...

You've never seen Mani?

You've never seen Mani?

Then how did your name come into this witness list?

Then how did your name come into this witness list?

Objection, Your Honour.

What's it, Swami?

Honourable Court, please give me a chance to say something.

Honourable Court, please give me a chance to say something.

Okay. Proceed.

Okay. Proceed.

Your Honour, despite the main witness, Gireesh

repeatedly saying that he doesn't know my client,

repeatedly saying that he doesn't know my client,

the petitioner's lawyer is wasting the court's

valuable time by asking unnecessary questions.

valuable time by asking unnecessary questions.

My client has never stolen anything in his entire life.

My client has never stolen anything in his entire life.

Your Honourable Court, kindly do not promote this drama that

Your Honourable Court, kindly do not promote this drama that

the prosecution is playing to convict my client!

Advocate! If it wasn't to steal, did Mani climb into that well to gather moss?!

Advocate! If it wasn't to steal, did Mani climb into that well to gather moss?!

Advocate! If it wasn't to steal, did Mani climb into that well to gather moss?!

Not moss! But--

Hey! Hey! Silence!

Hey! Hey! Silence!

This is a court!

Sorry, Your Honour, I became too emotional.

Sorry, Your Honour, I became too emotional.

And that's because...

As the Honourable Court is aware, the police sub-inspector who

As the Honourable Court is aware, the police sub-inspector who

prepared the FIR for this case was brought here last hearing

prepared the FIR for this case was brought here last hearing

and he had changed his statement.

After that, they challenged us saying they'd bring the main witness, Gireesh.

After that, they challenged us saying they'd bring the main witness, Gireesh.

And now Gireesh is here.

And then what happened? This man is saying they've never ever crossed paths!

And then what happened? This man is saying they've never ever crossed paths!

What does the Hon'ble Court understand from this?

What does the Hon'ble Court understand from this?

Nothing to understand, Your Honour!

I have submitted medical records to the Honourable Court

that proves that the witness, Retired SI Rajendran, who appeared last time,

suffers from Alzheimer's disease or dementia!

I request you to go through those documents kindly.

I request you to go through those documents kindly.

-Give that here. -How did you do that?

-How's that?! -You're something else!

-How's that?! -You're something else!

Okay. You can continue.

Now, coming to this witness.

Now, coming to this witness.

Despite having such substantial evidence in the FIR,

Despite having such substantial evidence in the FIR,

if Gireesh has changed his statement,

it can only mean one thing.

it can only mean one thing.

It most definitely is due to bribing from the defendant.

It most definitely is due to bribing from the defendant.

Ugh! Your Honour!

The petitioner's lawyer is making unwarranted statements

The petitioner's lawyer is making unwarranted statements

towards my poor client who can barely pay me my fees on time!

towards my poor client who can barely pay me my fees on time!

This is a premeditated move on the part of the

This is a premeditated move on the part of the

prosecution to intentionally convict my client.

The prosecution witness stated that he hadn't seen my client!

The prosecution witness stated that he hadn't seen my client!

Maybe, back then, the statement was recorded at the

instigation of someone to make my client guilty.

instigation of someone to make my client guilty.

Am I right, Mr. Gireesh?

Ah...

See! He said, "ah, yes!"

Objection, Your Honour!

What's it, Advocate?

What's it, Advocate?

Okay, proceed.

So, Gireesh,

you're standing by your statement that you've never met Mani. Right?

you're standing by your statement that you've never met Mani. Right?

Yes.

Yes.

So like the defendant's lawyer asked,

who instigated you to give a different statement back then?

who instigated you to give a different statement back then?

Say it, Gireesh.

Who instigated you to?

Was it Chandran Master?

Then who?

Teacher?

Or was it SI Rajendran?

If it weren't any of them...

did Mani himself ask you to give a statement against him?!

did Mani himself ask you to give a statement against him?!

Did you tell him?!

Did you tell him?!

-No. -If that's the case...

-No. -If that's the case...

you will be arrested for being a false witness.

you will be arrested for being a false witness.

Do you want to tell the truth and go home?

Or do you wanna go to jail after coming as a witness?

Or do you wanna go to jail after coming as a witness?

You can decide.

Your Honour, when their witness changed his allegiance by telling the truth,

Your Honour, when their witness changed his allegiance by telling the truth,

the petitioner's lawyer is trying to intimidate

the petitioner's lawyer is trying to intimidate

him and bring him back to their side.

It's not intimidation, Your Honour.

It's not intimidation, Your Honour.

From the beginning until now, I have always stood for the truth.

And I will continue to do that.

I am speaking based on the statement given by the witness, Gireesh.

I am speaking based on the statement given by the witness, Gireesh.

I am requesting the honourable court to give

appropriate punishment, under IPC Sections 447 and 380,

appropriate punishment, under IPC Sections 447 and 380,

to this accused who trespassed Teacher's house

to this accused who trespassed Teacher's house

to this accused who trespassed Teacher's house

and carried out the theft as per the statement.

and carried out the theft as per the statement.

Objection, Your Honour.

Okay. Swami, proceed.

The prosecution is laying out these IPC sections based on the FIR.

The prosecution is laying out these IPC sections based on the FIR.

The prosecution lawyer himself stated that the police officer

The prosecution lawyer himself stated that the police officer

who investigated this case and prepared the FIR has Alzheimer's.

who investigated this case and prepared the FIR has Alzheimer's.

You Honour, on what basis can we take the FIR prepared

by a police officer who suffers from amnesia?

by a police officer who suffers from amnesia?

Your Honour.

From the examination of retired SI Rajendran's

From the examination of retired SI Rajendran's

medical records which I submitted earlier,

Your Honourable Court would have realised that,

Rajendran has contracted the disease within the last five years.

Rajendran has contracted the disease within the last five years.

Rajendran has contracted the disease within the last five years.

The case was registered on October 10th, 2012.

The case was registered on October 10th, 2012.

Today is August 28th, 2019.

Today is August 28th, 2019.

Which means that he did not suffer from

Which means that he did not suffer from

Alzheimer's disease when this case was charged.

Therefore, it is not possible to dismiss this FIR as baseless.

Therefore, it is not possible to dismiss this FIR as baseless.

Your Honour,

no matter what evidence is presented by the prosecution here,

no matter what evidence is presented by the prosecution here,

the fact that the main witness stated that he did not know my client,

the fact that the main witness stated that he did not know my client,

makes all these accusations unsubstantiated.

makes all these accusations unsubstantiated.

What is the point in continuing with these baseless arguments, Your Honour?

What is the point in continuing with these baseless arguments, Your Honour?

I humbly request the honourable court to give justice to my poor client, Mani

I humbly request the honourable court to give justice to my poor client, Mani

from the hands of the prosecution side

who are trying to twist the truth time and again.

who are trying to twist the truth time and again.

That's all, Your Honour.

Now, I guess the prosecution doesn't really have anything else to say?

Now, I guess the prosecution doesn't really have anything else to say?

Do you?

Case number 72/2012, October 10th.

Case number 72/2012, October 10th.

The pump set case, where the supposed theft was carried out from the house of

The pump set case, where the supposed theft was carried out from the house of

Mrinalini Chandran who resides at Nedumchirayil,

3rd ward, Muthirangadi Panchayat,

3rd ward, Muthirangadi Panchayat,

between 11 and 11:45 p.m.,

by the accused, Eerathurthil Mani.

In the absence of clear evidence and witness statements,

In the absence of clear evidence and witness statements,

the prosecution has failed to prove the case beyond doubt.

the prosecution has failed to prove the case beyond doubt.

Therefore, this Court unconditionally acquits Mani with the benefit of the doubt.

Therefore, this Court unconditionally acquits Mani with the benefit of the doubt.

Therefore, this Court unconditionally acquits Mani with the benefit of the doubt.

At least that put an end to Teacher's arrogance.

Have it, Dad.

Teacher...

At least now try to think,

At least now try to think,

if what you did is right or wrong.

Victory is not just fighting for truth.

It is also when you do not support a wrongdoing.

Do you hear me, Teacher?

Do you hear me, Teacher?

Forgive me, Teacher.

Forgive me, Teacher.

On one hand, I was sad that my daughter wasn't talking to me.

On one hand, I was sad that my daughter wasn't talking to me.

And on the other...

the sadness of not being able to tell you the truth.

the sadness of not being able to tell you the truth.

Despite knowing I am a thief, you still show me love.

Despite knowing I am a thief, you still show me love.

I've suffered a lot in the last 7 years.

I've suffered a lot in the last 7 years.

It's alright, Mani.

It's alright, Mani.

I know everything.

But I felt sad when you suddenly behaved like that towards me in the Court.

But I felt sad when you suddenly behaved like that towards me in the Court.

Leave it. At least everyone is happy, right?

Happiness...

I only won in front of the court, right?

I only won in front of the court, right?

But to my conscience...

But to my conscience...

It was me who stole the pump.

It was me who stole the pump.

Since you've won the case, you don't have to confess anymore.

Since you've won the case, you don't have to confess anymore.

Right now, we have both won in front of truth and conscience.

Right now, we have both won in front of truth and conscience.

Even though it was a little late,

it is a big deal that you can confess to your mistakes.

it is a big deal that you can confess to your mistakes.

And for that, you need to have some goodness in your heart.

And for that, you need to have some goodness in your heart.

That's all Master and I wanted.

That's all Master and I wanted.

Not everyone is perfect, Mani.

Not everyone is perfect, Mani.

Everyone has some flaw or bad habit.

Those who give up something for others will feel happiness.

Those who give up something for others will feel happiness.

But those who snatch others happiness will regret when they realise what they've done.

I had no idea.

I had no idea.

It was your daughter who told me that you let me win.

It was your daughter who told me that you let me win.

After the case is over

After the case is over

you wanted to decide on something, right?

Your daughter's wish?

Your daughter's wish?

You should agree to it if it is good.

You should agree to it if it is good.

Yes, teacher.

Our children's happiness is important for us, isn't it?

Our children's happiness is important for us, isn't it?

I also have some responsibilities.

I also have some responsibilities.

I want to marry off my daughter to a good guy.

Is the guy abroad?

Is the guy abroad?

Of course, that is what she likes.

Is that necessary, Teacher?

Is that necessary, Teacher?

Why not?

I have to get my daughter married, no?

He is the one who foiled all her marriage proposals.

He is the one who foiled all her marriage proposals.

I've been observing your games for a while.

You can't be blamed.

She's equally clever. Made for each other.

She's equally clever. Made for each other.

Let them live happily, teacher.

I'll go then.

-Teacher... -Oh?

I haven't eaten anything.

I am hungry.

I am hungry.

Your share is right here.

Here you go.

Today I won't eat this alone.

Today I won't eat this alone.

A share of your love,

A share of your love,

I want to give it to my daughter too.