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Dear students

There will be a special assembly tomorrow...

for all high school and higher secondary students

Please note that attendance is compulsory

Thank you

♪ From untruth, lead me to the truth

♪ From darkness, lead me to light

♪ From death, lead me to immortality

♪ Let there be peace

♪ Let there be peace

♪ Let there be peace

Pledge

India is my country

All Indians are...

my brothers and sisters

I love my country

And I am proud of its...

rich and varied heritage

I shall always...

strive to be worthy of it

I shall give my parents...

teachers and all elders respect...

and treat everyone with courtesy

To my country and my people...

I pledge my devotion

In their well-being...

and prosperity alone

lies my happiness

Jai Hind!

Good morning, my dear students

Tomorrow is a big day for our school

The inauguration of our week-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations

and the Swami Arunanda Saraswathi Memorial Library block

will be held tomorrow

Our Chief Guest is Honourable MLA V.S. Sreedharan

We are delighted to have as a special guest...

Alex Xavier, our alumnus and founder of the APlus app

that revolutionised the field of education

The inauguration is in the evening...

and attendance is compulsory for higher secondary students

High school students can leave by 4 pm

Another important thing

Vidya Bhavan School has a great tradition of discipline

I'm afraid we are being liberal these days

If any of you violates the school's code of conduct...

strict disciplinary action will be taken against you

The girls must assemble...

on the left side of the old block at 3.30 pm tomorrow

The boys should assemble...

on the right side of the stage at 3.45 pm

Strictly, no howling, no whistling

I need pin-drop silence

-Am I clear? -Yes, ma'am

'A 15-year-old boy from Kollam studying in grade 10...'

'went on a date with his girlfriend a grade-seven student'

This isn't right, ma'am

You are right

Ma'am?

I told you not to hire an acting coach from the drama school

What happened?

The climax has changed

Now hero and heroine are hugging each other

Milan and Mili of grade nine are twins

But I banned them from using the same washbasin

Hugging is strictly prohibited!

I'll put an end to this

Don't stop the drama, ma'am

Just get rid of hugging

Weep!

It should come from within you

You need to feel it

Intense

Hey you!

Ruined it!

Oh no! Attitude

What are you doing here?

Don't you like the climax?

Hugging in the climax can't be allowed

My dear teacher

This is the daughter...

and this is her father

Can't a father embrace his daughter who has won against all odds?

Can't he?

Why don't you say anything?

Why is she making a face?

-No -Good!

Hugging won't be tolerated here

This father and daughter are in the same grade

Their arms may touch

-That too, only here -Where?

But they can't lock fingers

If you hug despite my orders...

I'll expel both of you from school

What year did Alex study here?

I think he was in 2001 batch

-In that old building? -Yes, the old block

-How old will he be? -He must be around 37 years

Huh, oldie!

Will be full of advices

I hope he leaves with the MLA

Hold it straight

You have been working with me for years

Still learned nothing

Brother?

Can you teach me to raise and lower this curtain?

-What? -I'm in charge of the stage curtain

But I've no idea how to do it

Can you please teach me?

I don't want to make a fool of myself before the audience

-Hold it... come on -Will you teach me?

How did you finish high school without learning this?

Rishi...

Ria, that's enough Go get ready

There's no time

Go, go fast

Lost the flow!

Aren't you done yet?

Move this here, make it even

♪ When she stands beside me

♪ Every glance brings joy

♪ Like vibrant colours that delight

♪ Stardust twinkles in my heart

♪ Like a mirror in my eyes

♪ Oh girl, who forever shines

♪ You are my only love

♪ When she stands beside me

♪ Every glance brings joy

Is your makeup done?

Yes, only hers is left

-What about the Kuchipudi team? -All done

Done

Come on

-Let's go? -Yeah -See you later

Why are you sweating?

Nervous about the dance?

Not at all

Binu, my friend

The principal wants to see you

-There you go -Why me?

-Why? -I think she wants to put on makeup

You wait here

I'll be back soon

-Okay -You will stop sweating by then

-Alright -For a moment, I became that old student

Why have such terrible thoughts?

Hey

Are you really nervous?

It's not that

I messaged you on Instagram yesterday

I didn't see it

But it showed 'read'

That must have been my Amma

Oh no! Is that a problem?

Idiot, that was me

I sent a reply too, check

♪ Sparing nor a wink or a word

'Hi Ria, I've been trying to tell you something'

-'All I want to say is...' -'I love you, right? Cringe!'

♪ Don't know when or why You became my desire

♪ Can't hear or see a thing

♪ What's up with me, I don't know

♪ Time seems to stand still

♪ And move at its own will

Ria, I like you a lot

I... I really love you

♪ Strewing colours along my way

♪ You are the verse of a song

♪ Giving wings to my fantasy

♪ You perch in my heart everyday

♪ With the faint rays of moonlight

♪ We weave dreams in daylight

It's salty

♪ You are my only love

♪ Like a mirror in my eyes

♪ Oh girl, who...

Hey!

How dare you do such a nasty thing on my campus?

I won't tolerate this

-Ma'am... -Shut up!

Both of you are expelled

I don't want to hear any apology or appeal

But...

-Ma'am, but... -The school management has some ethics

And commitment to the students and the society

I won't tolerate anything that violates our ethics

Let's call their parents first

And then?

They will shed tears and I'll take them back

What is the guarantee they won't repeat it?

They will be a bad influence on others

When you sit at home you will realise your mistake

I won't take any recommendations on this

Don't expect any mercy from me

Madam?

-What? -Alex sir is at the main gate

The man is 10 minutes early

Both of you wait outside

I'll deal with you once the guests leave

Troupe, parade Quick, march

I studied here Then why such formalities?

-Thank you -Please come

We didn't think you would come early

Generally, guests arrive late

I'd another programme nearby

I came straight here after that

If it's a problem I'll come back later

No problem, sir

The MLA isn't here yet That's why

-Let's wait in the guest room -Okay

-Thank you -Welcome, sir

Ria, I'm sorry

What about your family, sir?

My wife and kids are in Bangalore

I visit Ernakulam for business purposes

Our head office is located here

I was here when you called

I wanted to see the school...

Please

Hello

Alright

Sir, the MLA is here

-May I... -Okay, carry on

Ria, come with me

Don't touch that, dear

I want a balloon, mama

We will buy when we go back

Please sir

Now I would like to invite our honourable MLA...

V.S. Sreedharan for the inaugural address

Sir, please

Hello everyone

Good evening to all of you

November 16, 2013

Let me start with a quote...

from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's retirement speech

Chase your dreams...

but make sure you don't find shortcuts to success

What is its relevance 10 years later?

Two years ago an American company...

invested Rs 2000 crore in an Indian unicorn startup

India was shocked to hear this news

Later we found out that...

the company's owner was a guy born and bred in Malayattoor

Everyone, including me, was shocked again

The APlus app did not succeed overnight

As far as I know...

Alex Xavier nurtured this dream for 12 years

And worked hard to make it come true

That is the secret behind its success

That is what I want to tell you

Chase your dreams...

but make sure you don't find shortcuts to success

I hereby inaugurate...

the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of this prestigious school

Let me conclude my speech

The Kerala Assembly session begins tomorrow

There is work to be done in that regard

So allow me to take leave of you

-Thank you, sir -Alright

All students...

please sit down

Next, I happily invite...

Alex Xavier sir for the keynote address

Good afternoon all

I was thinking

I'm coming to this school after 21 years

It was only a high school then

With just these two buildings

The new blocks were built later

But as I stand here today...

many memories come to my mind

There he goes!

Throwing up old stories

When I was invited to this event...

Radhakrishnan sir asked for only one thing

He wanted me to motivate you

To inspire you

But...

after seeing the changes here...

I wish to talk about something else

Things that have not changed over the years

It's best told through a story

The year was 2001 and I was in grade 10

A real incident that happened in this school

Yeah, fresh tale!

Why do guests always say old stories?

A time when the world was not at our fingertips

Only two or three shops in this town had internet

Ordinary people hadn't even heard about it

No iOS, no Android

Nothing!

Only Nokia 3310

Just a few rich guys in town owned it

Let's go to a classroom of that period

The classroom of Adarsh Madhavan, Abdu...

Indu and Muthalib

Grade 10-C

♪ I know not how thou singest, my master!

♪ I ever listen in silent amazement.

♪ The light of thy music illumines the world.

♪ The life breath of thy music runs from sky to sky.

♪ I would speak, but speech breaks not into song,

♪ and I cry out baffled.

♪ Ah, thou hast made my heart captive

♪ in the endless meshes of thy music, my master!

Wonderful!

Go

Heard that?

If you learn a poem by reciting it like this...

you can easily memorise it

So, when you come tomorrow...

learn the poem by heart

Then we will discuss its rhyme scheme

-Alright -Thank you, sir

Is there a problem if Lakshmi sir comes to know...

that we call him Lakshmi?

You bet! He will blow you up

I thought he knew

Muthe...

-What is this? -'Whysper'

I've seen this on TV, Najas

It's a health supplement for women

-Is that so? -Should be taken twice a day

It's available in pharmacies

-You are so wise! -It's true

I asked my sister

She didn't say anything

Is she deaf or what?

I too saw on TV yesterday

A girl grew wings after taking it

What a shame!

Health boosters for women!

What about guys?

You fool, it's not what you think

Muthu is making it up

Do you know what it is?

-I don't know -Thought so

Hurry up or tap will run out of water

-So what? -Will you draw water from the well?

I'm going to wash my hands

Not finishing your lunch?

-I'm full -Come on, Reji

I'll come after finishing my lunch

-What is the next period? -Physics

Good heavens!

I can't stand the sight of that woman

-Hi, Indu -Hi

-I'm off, Indu -Superb poetry!

Thank you

You recite so beautifully

Like a song

I like stories and novels better

-Me too -Me too

What happened?

You screwed up!

Are you happy?

What can I do if you have no guts?

Take this, let's go

Some Romeo he is!

Quick, we must reach the bakery before the puffs go cold

It's okay, we will reheat it

Can't run like old times

Go on, buddy

But what will I tell her?

She told you she likes novels

Tell her about a novel that you have read

-I've never read a novel -Go tell something

Indu

Yes, Adarsh Madhavan?

What is your favourite novel?

Do you read novels, Adarsh?

Of course

Novels, short stories

I love fiction

Have you read 'Adithyan, Radha and Others'?

Who are they?

-It's a novel by M Mukundan -Not read that yet

It's available in our local library

That is where I take books from

-Do you have a membership there? -Of course

Then you must read that book

I'll read it tomorrow itself

Okay

-If you want to read, buy it -You got Rs 5, Adarsh?

-Sure -Get lost!

Go!

Two Boomer bubble gums

Here you go

Come

♪ Eyes locking like guns

♪ This girl, at point-blank

♪ Aims the heart's core

♪ Along the school grounds

♪ Heart goes for a swirl

♪ What in the world is this?

♪ My heart pops like sesame pips

Did everyone write it down?

Muthalib?

Stand up

Stand up, all of you

Muthalib and friends come to the front bench

Muthalib, Najas and others will sit here from now on

♪ These pals are entangled

♪ Their guts tied in foolish tangles

♪ Wimps, all bark and no bite

♪ Clutching their own faults

♪ They stumble, no way to fix

♪ No cure for their tricks

Here, I'm off to the ration shop

All those who failed, stand up

Get up, get up!

Come

Come on

My tummy and back are hurting Mummy!

♪ Aah, mind’s a bubble gum

♪ Oh, it swells and bursts at its will

♪ When glances we steal

♪ See how shy it feels

♪ At just one blink

♪ Love's arrow hits swift

♪ What more to say

♪ When love dances in the eye?

♪ At just one blink

♪ Love's arrow hits swift

♪ What more to say

♪ When love dances in the eye?

♪ 'tis the age one blooms like jasmines

♪ 'tis the time one seeks pearls in seashells

(erotic song ft. 'Silk Smitha' playing on TV)

Smitha, don't act like Silk Smitha

No?

Brother?

What?

Where are the film magazines?

I scrapped them

Even old copies will do, brother

Bug off!

These boys are a nuisance

Some even take out the middle page

-I hope the duffer gets busted -Such a loser!

Tear it!

♪ 'tis the age when mind's a kite

♪ Hanging by a fine thread

♪ Tugged by winds of whims and wiles

♪ Swaying here and there

♪ Honeyed glances…

Where is he going in such a hurry?

The kids from school say he goes to the library in town

He is an avid reader

Oh big deal!

'My dear Rema and Appukkuttan'

'I hope you are doing well'

'By God's grace, I'm fine'

'Don't worry about Appu's studies'

-What more do you want? -Don't disturb me

♪ These kids don't care

♪ Even if Earth comes to a halt

♪ Round and round they go

♪ 'tis the age one blooms like jasmines

Scoot!

Hey

Come here, come

-What? -Sir, score?

-What? -We wanted to know the score

♪ You come to spar?

♪ Where’s your bow, O fiery heart?

♪ Come, let’s fight, then part

♪ O cotton-candy kids

♪ Never short of tiffs

♪ Your fiery fists

-We are taking this desk -No, you won't

Get lost!

-This is our bench -Idiot, it's a desk

Why such a big opening for donation box?

Our temple's income is petty

It will be easier for the thieves

Sura!

Please move aside

Go

Get the puja offering

Go

My dear Sura...

It's Saji, not Sura

Let's not talk about the thieves

About the opening...

Devotees come from as far as Andhra during the pilgrimage season

They have these long gold chains

that they take off and put in the donation box

Don't you want to be financially empowered?

May Goddess protect us all

What is the point in it, Raman?

Once we die, it's over

Yes, we leave the world empty-handed

Kochunni?

What is wrong with him?

He went to buy

But he drank it up

And you are smiling?

This is all that's left

Here, have it

Give me, come on

-Hurry up -Give

-Give me the pickle -Quick!

Oops! I feel tipsy

-Sir is here! -Oh no!

-Scram! -Escape! -He saw us -Keep running

Run fast!

'Lord Ayyappan is my refuge'

Tito, son...

Why are you standing there, Copper?

Take a seat

Tito, my dear son...

If you tell the truth, I'll let you go

I promise

Tell me

Who else was with you?

Give me their names

Tell me, son

If you don't tell the truth you will be kicked out of school

Say it

Tell us who else was there

Everyone...

who split the bill during the Onam festival, Copper

But I'd it all by myself

Sir...

I know who were there

Let's get the whole senior bunch

Alcohol...

has become a serious issue affecting today's youth

So...

are you going to tell the truth?

Or should I call the police?

Why call the police, sir?

You drink on school premises

And now you try to mock us?

-That's what! -Not me, sir

It's forbidden for me

Me too

-Forbidden? -Yes

In that case, sorry

You guys can go

What about you?

Say it

Did you any of you have a drink?

We don't know, sir

What should we do with him, sir?

There is no room for thought

We will expel him

But sir...

What is the point of expelling only him?

We don't have enough evidence

Next time, we will catch them red-handed

Let him go now

Hey Tito!

Take him away

-Come on, get up -What a mess!

Tito, an average Indian...

-(Tito retches) -Yuck!

Listen up, boy

Local libraries get government aid

They can give you freebies

But don't expect it from me

You know me, don't you?

I'll burn you alive

We are getting government grants

But running a library is difficult

We should keep buying new books

Today's young generation is highly updated

So we need the best of world literature

We need to think ahead

We charge 20 rupees a month...

to keep this library updated

Isn't 20 rupees a bit too much?

Even a CD costs only 10 rupees

I came here because I can't cycle three kilometres

Then go be a Peeping Tom

It won't cost you a penny

But make sure you watch from a tree

You will need support to bear the sight

Let me give you a free advice

Try not to get beaten up

It's not the same as watching CDs and cassettes

Your imagination will grow

You will enter a whole new world

A big...

Nah!

In your case, just a small world

Your member will wake up

Besides, this is social service

A kind of sex education

It's true

If it's a service...

-it must be free, right? -Free? My foot!

Bug off! Nothing comes for free

A registration fee of 30 rupees is also required

Do you understand?

Thirty rupees?

Come back with 50 rupees

I'll give you the membership and the book right away

Which book do you need?

'Adithyan, Radha and Others'

Yes, we have that one

-Love is a costly affair, Appu -Yes, it is

How will you make 20 rupees?

Can you steal?

I don't know where Amma keeps the money

Not found it yet? You are so dumb

Coquette, Kiss...

Sweet Smile... such awesome covers!

Planning to watch and get things done?

You are not getting a discount, kiddo

Not even if you beg

I'll give you two rupees

Please give me the film magazine's middle page

-Scram! -Oh Lord

What will he do with a page? Lie down on it?

Uncouth fellow!

♪ Once upon a time, a horse was let loose

♪ And off it dashed on a wild ride

♪ Through forest and fields it flew like a breeze

Chellappan, a copy of 'Fire'

You are on fire, my boy!

♪ The vassals, one and all paid homage to the king

♪ Some refused and faced the king's wrath

There he is... You see this?

♪ People bowed to the horse in respect

Want a copy of 'Aisha's Washing Stone'?

Here, don't read from a tree You will fly high

♪ Clip-clop goes the horse over ditches

-'Sweet Nothings' -Eh? -'Sweet Nothings'

-'Sweet Nothings'? -The book

Just the right age for it

♪ Swish-swish, by the stream it glides

♪ Changing fates, with each merry stride

What! Can't I pee?

Sorry, he is a loyal customer

Now take your hands off that bottle

I'll put it on your tab

Be careful

I wonder what he will do with it

Chelappa

There were no center page last time

I think that duffer barber took the middle page

This place is going straight to hell

Hello, Mr Alien

Thank God, no one heard

I've told you not to call me Mr Alien

Keep your Naxal show-off to yourself

I'll bring my boys from Kochi and slit this

How are you, D'Souza?

Naxal uncle was just joking

Don’t bother your Kochi friends

Where is it?

Did you bring them?

-God, sleepless nights ahead! -My money?

Wait

Here is the full amount

-My dear Lord! -Rates will go up next time

-Please don't do that -Risk element is high

Son, this is a small village

-Business is dull -I don't care

Why don't you hike the rent?

They are straight from America

-Superb stuff! -Yeah?

Got any Chinese item?

It moves well here

I'm also a huge fan

-Let me see -Please do

What is it with 'Horse Power Extra'?

Lying wrong side up?

She is a stubborn one, never listens

But she is awesome

There is a story called 'She takes you to Heaven'

Outstanding!

I saw 'heaven' four times

Wanted to see it again But I was drained

Why try in vain?

We used to call it 'erotic book'

The name itself made you laugh

Telegram

Google Drive

VPN App

You have easy access these days

So Gen Z kids may find it silly

When I think back on the trouble that we took...

I find it funny too

Literature that satiated the sex drive of many generations

Erotic literature

They were sold like hot cakes in Chellappan's shop

Thanks to you we have no leftovers

Thanks a lot, keep it there

I'll buy you 'Wondercake'

Why are you late, Sudheesh?

I'd special class

But these boys didn't have special class

These guys are studious

He meant you

Listen, son

I'll be honest with you

Nowadays, getting educated is pointless

Do some business and make a few bucks

Look at me

I failed high school

I was sent to Coimbatore to work in a bakery

Today, I'm a successful businessman

This man!

Do you see this?

3310

I'm the third person in this village to own a mobile phone

Does your principal have one?

So, if you want a bright future do some business

-I'm off to town -What for?

It needs network to make calls

-You get it only in town -Okay

-Take care of the shop -Okay, go

♪ There once was a master

♪ Who bullied his workers

Did you get it?

He needs the full amount Won't take a penny less

And I'd to put up with his awful advices

You could have begged him

You know Naxal's history, right?

I was too scared to speak

Moreover, there are some nasty old men

They are ready to pay what he asks

Muthe...

If you chip in five rupees we will have a decent sum

We will manage the rest

I'm not crazy to throw away my hard-earned money

-Son? -Yeah

I need a pack of rose cookies

-Arun? -How much is it, son?

-Twenty rupees -Here

Here

Give me your money

You need 20? I'll give you 200

Business!

Do you know your father took a loan to go to Dubai?

I can't even pay the loan with what little he sends me

I'm struggling to make ends meet

And you are nagging me about some library

You better shut up

Read your school books first

Don't forget you are in the final year of school

Lakshmi sir asked us to read classics

Then ask him to get it for you

-Classics! -What are you two arguing about?

Nothing, sister

He wants money for library membership

We were talking about that

It will just be a waste of money

He hardly ever reads his school books

And he wants to read novels

Why this sudden interest in reading, Appu?

Aunty...

our teacher told us to read five books before Reading Day

That's why

Oh yeah!

You don't even read the daily

Talk about reading five books!

You need books from the library, right?

-Yes -Come home after dinner

I'll ask Smitha to help you out

She has a membership

Tell her what books you want

-She will get them for you -No need, sister

She is in college, right? There will be a lot to study

As if they teach Tarzan comics in Malayalam literature

You come, child

I forgot why I came, Rema

-What is it, sister? -Can you give me some tamarind?

Sure

Here

-Don't want a copy? -No, my wife will be mad

-Don't worry -No, thank you

The problem is you read alone Get her to read too

Brother?

-Do you have it? -No, I just had coffee, maybe later

Not that, brother

I...

-What? -Er... -Er what?

Eh-erotic book?

Aren't these ones enough for you?

-I'm looking for some variety -Variety!

Lucky boy! A new one came today

I'm a lucky bugger

It can't be put on display

Let me check

'Panthouse'

Whoever lives with these pantless girls?

Whatever!

Look how thrilled he is

Pray to God before opening

Aren't you...

Thayyil Moidu's son?

Papa!

Hey, stop there

Well, I know your father as well

I don't discuss my customers with anyone

Any doubts?

In '76...

the police thrashed me like a dog at the Kakkayam Police Station

Yet, Naxal Chellappan didn't betray his accomplices

-Do you know? -No

Who is he?

-That's me -No way! -It's true

I think he believed it

-Alright, see you then -Hey, stop

Come here, it's not a freebie Give me the money

Rent is 20 rupees for two days

After that, it will double every day

And if you lose the book, 600 rupees fine

If you plan to run off I know where you live

I'll come and shoot you

Money?

Here

-Did you break your piggy bank? -No, we raised money

So there are others too

-Nothing like that -Alright, good luck to all of you

-Chellappan, I got some cotton seed -So your secret is cotton seed?

-Do you take peppercorns? -Well...

Take this, I'll be right back

-Do you want them? -I've to check on someone

He can't wait till he gets home

Hey

Smart fellow!

Muthe, do you know what my greatest wish is?

-What? -I want to burn this school down

Along with two teachers

We can reach early by St George bus

But I'll still be late

Write your address below

Do you think Latha miss and Sanal sir are in love?

You think so too?

-Something is going on between them -Hey Appu

I've been meaning to ask for a while

So did you get the money?

Yes, got an earful

Next what?

My neighbour Smitha has agreed to help

If she has read it ask her to tell you the story

Why bother reading it?

That won't do

I want to bring the book to school and show her that I'm a great reader

Damn 'Adithyan, Radha and Others'!

It's like the release of a hyped movie

If you do what I say we can make millions

I wish we had classes on Saturday also

-Here -What took you so long?

Others are waiting

You aren't doing a favour, I paid you

-It takes time -Bug off!

Go

Shahad, got the money?

-Here you go -Save me, God -Good luck!

So how much did we make?

Excuse me

Thirty-five

-Excuse me -Good profit, right?

This is business

Did he go nuts after peeing?

I'm short of a rupee

-Can I give it tomorrow? -No problem, son

-What grade are you in? -Grade 7-B

-Cheeky boy! -Kids these days are savage!

Listen, guys

Let me tell you something

If anyone comes to know about it...

-You know Naxal, don't you? -Yes

He will shoot us all dead

I dread to think of it

Hurry up, Shahad

Give it

What is wrong with you?

Get lost

-Give me the book -Go

-Be quick -Nope -What is this? -I'll tell you

(counting)

What is seven times five?

How pathetic!

Arun, Sudheesh, do you know what is seven times five?

-Stop tapping your fingers and say it -How much is it?

None of them knows Why do they come to school?

Seven times five is...

We will make profit

-We will -Yeah sure

Come with me

Hey

Do you know what it was?

What?

Didn't we see Muthu near the washroom with a book?

Shahad and others were there too

-That's what -Who knows?

Do you know what book it is?

Maybe some school book

You fool, it's not school book

It's an 'erotic book'

No way!

It's true, Najas told me

-Did he read it? -Yes, he said it's terrific

It's foreign, with colour pictures and all

But how did he follow English?

Who wants to read? Seeing the pictures will do

Terrific stuff! Fully naked!

Have you seen one before?

Yes, 'Oyster', it's local

Never seen an English one How can guys like us get it?

I've not even seen a local book

Who will give to guys like us?

Why don't we ask him?

He is charging five rupees per head

-Rent is too high -Five?

Great!

Adarsh?

Adarsh, your answer is wrong

Answer is 255

Sorry, teacher, I got the product wrong

Alright, pay attention

-How can you just barge in like that? -I will

I like to barge in

-It thrills me -I'll break your egg-head

You see that?

Have you decided to study, Najas?

Muthe, the booking opens tomorrow

-Shouldn't we label it? -Of course

Can't bear to see this

How about we ask Muthu if we can take a look?

Are you nuts? It's in high demand

-Hey your... -Yeah, bring it

Abdu?

Shall we rat it out to Copper?

Then we will never get to see it

Hey

Let's nick it

Nick it?

Convex lenses are thicker in the middle than at the edges

It is also called a converging lens...

as it focuses the light to a single point

For example, our eyes

Hey, be careful with that

If you drop it, I'll slap a fine

What are the uses of a convex lens?

It's used in looking glasses...

Show me your hand

Alex, it's worn out

You will die young

Poor guy!

These are the major uses of convex lens

-Teacher? -Yes, Abdu

I took the wrong textbook

I got chemistry

I need my physics...

-Go get your physics textbook -Thank you, teacher

You might live longer

But not too long

Sudheesh, it's your turn

Now let's learn about concave lens

So what are concave lenses?

Lenses that are...

(reciting a poem)

(recitation continues)

What does the poet mean?

Even when the thief trod softly like a cat...

his mind...

was filled with amusing thoughts of the deed he was about to do

Although...

he knew it was wrong...

I repeat

Although he knew it was wrong...

these thoughts motivated him to do the act

Abdu, don't you want to go to paradise?

Paradise!

Hey you!

INTERVAL

Don't you want to go to paradise?

Hey you!

Abdu, what are you doing here?

What's wrong?

Nothing, sir

I took the wrong textbook to lab

-Came for the book -And did you get it?

No, I'm about to

Okay

Get it and go back soon

He had the countenance of a warrior...

returning victorious from the battlefield

In that moment...

he was elated with such confidence...

that he felt he could conquer the world

Why?

The thief succeeded in doing...

what he set out to do

(counting ribs)

Muthe?

What is it, Kochunni?

Can I take it home? I'll pay you 10 rupees

Take home charge is Rs 15

Go now

Baldie is out to scare people

May I come in, teacher?

Get in

He refused, Tito

Phew! Just escaped

-Copper got me! -Oh no!

But I managed to get away

Leave it

I flipped through the book

What do I say? Fantastic!

How could you do this to me?

I thought we were in this together

Don't shout, okay

I just looked once and Copper came

And then?

Adarsh Madhavan?

-Yes, Indu? -Speak of the devil!

What has gotten into you?

You seem distracted

Here is your physics note

I got it from the lab

Thank you

I forgot to pick it up, Indu

You seem really forgetful these days

Why can't things stay in one place?

Where the heck did it go?

Teacher!

-Good afternoon -Good afternoon, teacher

David sir is on leave today Take out your maths book

-Maths? -Nuisance!

What happened, Muthalib?

Got my math wrong, teacher

Take out your notebook

Teacher?

Where is Nalini teacher?

She substituted David sir in grade 10-C

I'm going to the local library

They got new Chinese folktales

-I want to check them out -Okay

If the principal looks for me, tell him

Only if he asks

Why can't you go after school, sir?

It gets busy after school

-I've kept the money -Alright

You are here?

Sir?

Sir?

I'm here, Naxal

What are you doing, sir?

Stop playing hide-and-seek

Walk out with pride

We should change with the society, right?

You...

Stop lecturing me, Chellappan

Has it arrived?

There is a new one

-China? -No

England

Then England it is

Go get it

Thing is...

it's out on a short ride

How dare you betray me?

But...

But you came late, sir

One of your students got it this morning

One of my students?

No... No!

-Who is he? -Not from your school

He had a moustache so he must be in college

As soon as he returns it I'll deliver it to your home

No, don't come home

Then I'll come to school

Look...

I understand how much you wanted it

I'll give it as soon as I get it back Now come down

Here is why I called you

Since the sports meet is over...

the PT period will be replaced by science and maths classes

Please don't cause trouble

In that case...

can I take time off?

Sure

But on loss of pay

No other issues

What is this?

Can't you come in slowly?

Sir...

I got a secret information, sir

What is it, sir?

The young generation is going astray

Say what the matter is

Sir...

One of our students...

is carrying 'that' book

-'That' book? -Yes

What do you mean?

-I don't understand -Sir, the other kind of book

The saucy ones

Books with dirty pictures and stories in them

You know 'erotic book'? Erotic book!

-Sorry, I didn't understand first -That's okay

I've heard about such books

But I've never seen them

I've never read them either

-Yes, I know -Never even seen one

When I got the secret information...

that one of our students has such a book...

I felt it's my duty to inform you

It's our responsibility to ensure that our students don't go astray

Certainly!

-I appreciate your sincerity -Thank you, sir

Tell me who he is

I'll dismiss him today

No student of mine should ever do it again

I don't know who he is

But give me half an hour

I'll find the guy

You?

Me and...

Sanal sir

-Who... me? -Yes, sir

Come on, sir

-We will start from grade 10 -May I?

Come on

Why don't we start from grade 8?

That's when I first...

Nothing

Where did you get this information from?

I've an intelligence team working for me

You don't need to know that

I suspect Vishnu Prakash of 10-A

Why?

He is drooling over girls all the time

Then let's get him, sir

-What are you doing here? -Going to staff room for chalk

Be quick, we are coming to your class

Okay, sir

Come on, sir

-Where is your bag? -There are about 30 teachers here

Bringing an erotic book to school right under our noses

is making a fool of all of us

-So if anyone has that book... -Sit down... you?

Now is the time to confess

But if we catch you we will resort to strict measures

You decide if you want to appear for the public exam in March or not

Teacher?

-The end of European hegemony -Move

-Please repeat, teacher -European hegemony

-and the beginning of Cold War -Hey

There is a problem

Lakshmi and Sanal are checking bags in A division

Oh no!

I think they will come here also

Someone who didn't get the book betrayed

If they find it say you bought it yourself

-Dog! -What else can I do?

I won't take the rap

Why don't we return the book to Muthu?

Now?

Hey

Will they check girls' bags?

I don't think so

Following which...

international relations...

What?

Can you keep something in your bag for me?

What?

Take it out

'The Thousand and One Nights'

Give

In February 1943...

Excuse me, teacher

What are you doing outside?

I took a short nap, sir

Sure sir, please go on

Get inside

We got information that someone brought a book to school...

that should not be here under any circumstances

Now...

if we find it with any of you...

Pothuval sir will deal with him

Muthu's fate is sealed

-Will he rat us out? -In terms of discipline

Boys!

Do not talk

Take your bag

It's not in your bag

But you know whose bag it is in Am I right, Najas?

I don't know, sir

That's a lie

I swear on my Amma, sir

Me too

I don't know anything, sir

Get up!

What did he whisper to you?

Dismissed!

He was saying none of us reads such books here

Especially boys

Silence!

-Let's carry on, sir -Okay, sir

Whose bag is this?

Muthalib's

Take it out

Quick

Mango?

-The poem by Vailoppilli? -No, it's mine

Sure, it's yours

Oh, so you do have a book

You call this a book?

Is that all you got?

Where did it go?

Such a pity!

Sit

Sit down

Sit

-You? -Sir

There is nothing inside, sir

Sit down, next

I wonder who has it

Show me your bag

Next

Here, sir

Sir

Nothing in here

Okay, teacher

Are you leaving, sir?

Why don't you check girls' bags?

These girls aren't so naive

Shall we run away?

Oh no!

You...

Do you drink?

No, sir

My father gave me money for snacks

So I got it from the nearby shop

Pickle and savoury mixture?

-Are you telling the truth? -Yes

-Sit -Thank you, sir

Tell me the truth

That's my bag, teacher

Take your bag

Oh dear!

It's over!

Hey, it's not in there

Nothing, sir

Okay

Ten-D

Okay

Now back to your notebooks

What are you doing here, Muthalib?

Stand outside

-I'll cut this hag to pieces -So where did we stop?

In February 1943...

through a legendary...

I really liked you, Adarsh Madhavan

But now I'm done with you

How did it feel?

No scars

So it's fine

Now that is settled

Let's see how we can read it

Where will we read it?

What are you made of, man?

I feel sorry for Muthu

You are always on a guilt trip

Idiot! We helped him by taking that book

Otherwise Copper would have finished him

That's true

Do you feel bad about that girl slapping you?

A little

You will feel better now Let's sit here

Sit

-Here -I'll take it

Look!

-Oh no! -Oh God!

-Run! -Let's go

Come

♪ It's scorching, it's blazing

♪ Heartbeats are racing

♪ It's scorching, it's blazing

♪ Feels like we are braising

♪ Racing to peek the spicy page-turner

♪ Ticklish thrills await us further

-Come, we have started -No, we got to study

♪ Ducking, diving and dodging stares

♪ Finding a nook but, oh no, more players

♪ Playing hide ‘n seek

♪ Until we are dead beat

♪ Don't let us get caught O sacred book

Hey!

Run, run, run!

Not that way, this way

Wrong side... hurry up!

Hey, stop there!

♪ Don't let us get caught

Are they racing to potty or what?

♪ O sacred book

Appu

-Stop there -Oh no, Smitha? Run

-Who is she? -Hey!

♪ O dear stolen book

♪ Don't let us meet defeat

♪ O dear stolen book

♪ Don't let us meet defeat

You must return the other book too

I'm lending it because you insisted...

♪ Within reach, temptation runs deep

♪ Satan’s favourite, so we are told

♪ Leading us down a path so bold

♪ Seeking spots, where none will see

♪ Seeking spots, where none will see

♪ Let’s hurry to satisfy desire’s plea

♪ Let’s hurry to satisfy desire’s plea

Lakshmi sir would have caught us

Is this your secluded place?

-There is no one around -Goddess comes here to bathe

-I'm off -You mean Goddess swims in this pond?

-Who told you that? -My grandpa has seen Her

Your grandpa is a funny man

He was cooking a story, you come

-He must have been a Peeping Tom -Buzz off!

-Lord! -Oh no!

-It's the Goddess -Run!

♪ Don’t let us get caught

♪ O sacred book

I told you Goddess will be there

Our heads would have exploded if She had seen us

That was no Goddess someone was bathing

Come on!

If I don't go home now Amma will go mad

Do one thing

Go home, see you tomorrow

Wait

What about the book?

Take it home with you

I'll read it tomorrow. Enjoy!

-Go home with it? -Yeah

What if Amma finds out?

What to do then?

-It was your idea, so you keep it -Excuse me

Don't be so mean

Only you and your Amma live in your house

There are 10 people in mine

Understood?

There is no place to sleep Where will I hide it?

Be brave, okay

Oh no!

Hey!

Where were you all this time?

I was playing football, Amma

Football?

Come home after school Don't roam around

Go take a shower and light the prayer lamp

Exams are near but he's out playing football

(reciting evening prayer)

(reciting the prayer feverishly)

What is this?

How many times should I tell you?

Neither do you wash your lunchbox...

nor do you take your books out

You are a big boy now You should be ashamed, Appu

Don't make eyes at me when I say something

Wash your lunchbox from school tomorrow

Don't you get tap water there?

Such a lazy boy!

Sister

Sister

What brings you here at this hour?

There is something

Looks like it will rain tonight

And that yard is full of snakes

Bring a torchlight when you come at night

Amma wanted to return the soap she got from you

Oh dear!

Without this we would have gone hungry tonight

Soap!

Appu asked me to get him a book

It's his homework, right?

That's why I came now

-Where is he? -He is in the front

Alright

Appu?

Yes

I brought the book you wanted

-Where are you? -I'm in the washroom

I've kept it on your bed

I'm leaving

[woman weeping]

Rema

Rema

My dearest Rema

Oh no! It's Jalaja again

-He beat me up again -What happened?

He chased me around the house and thrashed me up

And made me run around that huge yard eight times

Cry silently or people will hear

If my parents were alive...

I wouldn't have suffered like this

Just be quiet, okay

-Kunjunni... Appu, take him inside -Come

The whole world will know if you scream like this

Don't worry Did you eat something?

Come and eat something

Do you have fish fry?

-Yes -Really? -Yeah

-Kunjunni -What?

Did your father hit her a lot?

Yeah

And Amma hit him back

Great!

-Appu? -What happened?

-Above the shelf? -Wait

Where is that children's magazine?

What magazine? It's not here

Yes, it is

I saw it, when I came last time

Aunty put it on top of the shelf

It's not this shelf, come on

-You got another shelf? -You put on weight

Read this for now

Here

You read it aloud

I'll listen to it lying down

Come on, start

-Start reading -Name...

Adithyan

Name of Adithyan's father

-Adithyan's father -Oh!

If my brother Madhavan was here...

he would have caught a fish and fried it for me

How can I drink this bland porridge?

Do one thing

Call me next time you get beaten up

I'll have something ready by the time you get here

I'm not going back

Oh no!

Still in bed!

Hey

Hey

Kunjunni

Wake up, your Amma is calling

Go

She has kept milk for you

Go fast

-He is like a snail -Where is my magazine?

Amma

-My hot chocolate? -It's on the table, go take it

What book is this?

Where is the book?

I'd kept it here

Oh no!

Not here

Where on earth is it?

Hey!

What are you looking for?

One of my books is missing

Which book?

-Physics -You made a mess of my wardrobe

It's okay

The book is in school I forgot to take it

Then let me go to school

What's wrong with him?

-Bye -Appu

Where did it go?

Oh my, a sickle!

You?

Oh God!

Is your aunty there?

Is your aunty home?

-Oh God! -Yes... no

What happened to you, uncle?

A coconut fell on my face

Coconut?

Then do I say my wife threw a coconut at me?

Has your aunty learned martial arts?

Oh God!

Cruella cut my kidney into pieces

French Revolution

From 1789...

Hey, how was it?

Couldn't read

Whether you read it or not I'll take it home today

Why? Your family went on a vacation?

Yes, for my niece's wedding

Teacher is coming

In their colonies...

Hey

There is a small problem

I don't want to read just want to see the photos

-It's not that -Then what?

The book is missing

Silence!

Who is talking there?

If anyone wants to talk I can wait outside

How can you do this to me, Appu?

I know you are lying

You don't want to give it to me

I swear on my Amma it's missing

I want to see it just once Then you can keep it

I kept it on top of the shelf to read it at night

That's when aunty and Kunjunni came

To hell with your aunty!

When I looked in the morning, it was gone

Trust me, buddy

I don't want to hear it

Tell me the truth

We don't know, we didn't take it

Hey guys...

Tell me the truth

Or you will see Muthalib's real face

Aren't we partners?

-You think we will do it? -Trust us, man

I don't trust anyone

If I don't get the book by evening it will tip the whole game

We get the game you are playing

You want to keep the money to yourself

Hey!

-I'll break your nose -No! -Stop it!

Come here

-Let him go, Muthu -I'll finish you - He will die

Sudheesh, run!

-Let go of me -No -Let go

Get lost!

There is no point sitting like this

I need a clear explanation in this regard

What a shame, sir

Class was suspended over an imaginary erotic book

It's not what you think, sir

We are yet to check grade eight

Enough

Enough with the drama

Poor children

At one point, even I doubted them

Anyway...

who gave you this information?

It's...

A well-wisher of our school

You believed a random person?

What a pity!

And you supported him

So pathetic!

No more inspection without my orders

No!

Understood?

There he is

Indu...

I don't want to talk to you, Adarsh

Indu, I just wanted to say...

I don't want to know

If you talk to me again...

I'll tell Lakshmi sir that the book is with you

Come

Sorry, Sudheesh

Please forgive me

I couldn't control my anger

Sorry

I didn't cheat you guys

Have I ever done anything without you?

Whenever I steal puff from the bakery...

I share it with you

Yeah!

Now please tell the truth

Did you take it?

Don't make me lose it

Yes, I stole it and sold it to someone else

What will you do?

I don't know

Hey!

Lord Almighty, 'Nascalite' is here

Goo-Good morning, sir

Where is it?

It's at my friend's house

I'll give it tomorrow itself

I didn't give it to your friend

-Did I? -No

At what time tomorrow?

Around nine in the morning

It should be at my shop by nine o'clock

If not...

You will come home!?

Your father Thayyil Moidu is a friend

So I won't come to your house

But Naxal will arrive in style

Where?

Where?

To your school

And I'll end your studies

Got it?

O Lord!

-It's for you as well -Please don't kill me

'Jalaja Bakery, Manikyamangalam'

If these difficulties go away by God, I won't miss a single fast

Muthe

How much money do you need...

to solve this problem?

Rupees 600

Do you have it?

We made 80 rupees from book rental

Minus 80 from 600 and we get...

(doing the math)

Yes, 520

So we need 520 rupees to solve this

If we don't pay up... he will come to school

-Isn't that so? -Do you have an onion?

Why?

If you sleep with an onion under your arms...

you will get a fever by morning

Then I don't have to go to school

Then he will come to your house

O Lord, such bad luck!

Sudarshan is here

-Boss is here -Ask him for money

Why is he back?

-Excuse me? -What?

Can I get this month's salary now?

Why do you need advance salary? You are just a student

Shut up and get to work

I'll pay the correct salary on the correct day

Have I ever held it back?

Move! Don't get me started on the puff you have eaten

What will do I, my dear Lord?

Muthe...

-Shall I run away? -He has started again

-Bombay is best -Where?

Muthe

The book went missing since last period yesterday, right?

Yes

What was the period before that?

The period before was...

We were in the lab

I know who took it

Appu

Can you stop at the temple and pay for the puja offering?

It's your father's birthday

I'll get the offering later

Go now

Hey

Did you read the book I gave you?

No

That syllabus is over

Listen

There is no problem with reading such books

But bringing it home is a bit risky

One more thing

Not everything in it is true

What about the cover?

Front page is unmissable, kid

Damn the cover!

Help me, Goddess!

Here is your book

I've returned it in time

Don't blame me later

Okay

Hey

Hold these books for me

I'll pray and come back soon

Or keep them in your bag

I'll drop you off to school

Here

Why do you look as if you are hiding the book?

I mean, the erotic book

Just kidding

Go keep the books

But I'll definitely catch the guy

Whoever he is he will be finished

Have you ever seen any erotic book...

the kind Lakshmi sir was talking about?

I've seen them hanging in front of shops

-And you? -I've seen them in shops too

There goes Lakshmi

Oh my!

That man will last a lifetime

Even a snakebite won't kill him

Hey

Here

You got 520 rupees with you?

Doesn't your father work in the Gulf?

No Muthe, I got only two rupees with me

Let's go

Every kid in this school is dirt-poor

I'm in big trouble

They think that I took it

Muthu seems completely lost

We have to return it asap

I don't even want to read it

But...

There is a problem

Now what?

-I got it this morning -Then?

Just kidding!

Go keep the books

But I'll definitely catch the guy

Whoever he is he will be finished

Are you crazy?

Erotic book in temple donation box?

If it comes out there will be big trouble

Haven't you seen the movie 'Guru'?

Leave it

You are playing with the Goddess Herself

You won't pass high school and your head will explode

-But I... -Don't say a word, go take it

Go right now

-My bag -I'll take the bag

Hey Alex

Oh my dear Goddess!

Menon?

Menon?

Menon?

Menon?

-Menon -What happened, Pujari?

-What... -Do you see this?

Some miscreant left in the donation box

The temple has been defiled

We must react

We cannot turn a blind eye to this

Pujari, we shouldn't create problems here

I never saw this

I'll throw it away on my way home

Pujari didn't see it either

So it's settled

-But... -Close the temple, Pujari

O Lord, forgive all my sins

Goddess... Oh no!

Mother Goddess, kindly remove all obstacles

Oh dear! It's Indu's father

-Hello Menon -Hi

-Menon -Sorry Nair, it's an emergency

-Oops! Sorry -Everyone is busy

Sorry, I'm busy

See, he is also busy

So what I'm saying is...

I'm jobless and so are you

-So what do we do? -In that case...

-shall we have a drink? -Good idea

Where shall we drink from?

-Uncle, move -Oh dear!

Are you out to kill people?

Shall I get you some tea?

No, no, no, no

Dravid?

It wasn't me, Raman

-You ask him, Raman -Have you lost it too, Sura?

-Raman, you know me well -Know what?

I'm a good man but you see what he did

-Let's talk peacefully -Do you see my fence?

-No need to tell me -I'll kill him

-Let go of my hand -Stop it, Sura

Relax, Sura

I've told you many times I'm Saji, not Sura

Whoever you are What's the matter with you?

I mend the fence, he breaks it

I mend it, he breaks it

-It's been a month... -My dear Saji...

-It's Sura -Is that your problem?

(indistinct chatter)

Relax

Menon is asking you to calm down...

-Airplane! -Look how big it is, Sura

-See? -Yeah, right

You broke my fence?

(indistinct chatter)

Have you no respect for this poor Menon?

Alright, keep fighting

Move!

Stop fighting, let's go home

Excuse me, Sanal sir

-I think grade eight... -Hold your thoughts

I'm not going with you

Thanks to you, I'd to bear Copper's sermon yesterday

I'm sure it's in the school itself

-Then do one thing -Tell me

Look for it yourself

-I'm not coming -But...

His good-for-nothing intelligence

What?

Hey

Come here

-Mahima -Present, teacher

-Manoj T.V. -Present, teacher

Muthalib

-Muthalib? -Hey

Roll call

Didn't I drop you off in the morning?

Then where did you go?

I'd to... use the washroom

It should be part of your morning routine

Hurry up to class

What's wrong with you, Muthalib?

Stand up

I'm not feeling well, teacher

I feel sick

Got a headache too

My tummy is also hurting

May I use the washroom?

Go

Move, move, move

-Nandakrishnan -Present, teacher

-Najas -Present, teacher

-Omanakuttan -Present, teacher

Parvathy Krishna

Naxal will come any time now

I'll be done for

Get lost!

I...

I'll tell you...

It wasn't me but Abdu...

You!

-Rascal, scoundrel -Muthe, please...

Don't you dare say anything

-Let go of me -Hey!

Stop there

You put me through so much stress

-I'll kill you, rascal -Muthalib

Adarsh

Muthalib, stop it

What is this? Muthalib

I said, stop

-It's a fight -Stop it, boys!

Come on

Let go of me

Hey, stop it!

Muthalib, don't shinny him

Stop it, Muthalib or he will die

I won't let him go, teacher

-I won't let go -I told you let him go

Appu!

Stop it... Stop it...

Please don't hit me, teacher

Hey, move

Come here

Move

Hold out your hand

Hold it out, come on

Hold out, such audacity!

-Now your turn -Please sir

I said hold out your hand

Hold it out, come on

Sir, I told you an erotic book is circulating in this school

But you refused to believe me

You said your students were innocent

Look what happened?

They fought in front of the classroom

Summon their parents, sir

This high school has been following a great tradition for the past 30 years

Never before...

has such a heinous incident happened here

This school has consistently achieved 100% success

Not to mention discipline

You claim to be a believer

Yet your son turned out like this

Despite committing such an offence...

look how he stands before us

The boy is shameless

Here

Look, Moidu

Are these the actions of a 15 year old?

No

If he continues to study in this school...

he might be a bad influence on other kids

Adarsh's mother

Heard about your son's antics?

How many children do you have?

-One -Where is his father?

He is in Saudi

No wonder!

It's your fault

Mothers pamper their only sons way too much

And they end up like this

That's our tradition

I don't owe an explanation

The management and I have decided to expel both of them

You got anything to say, Rema?

Sir...

they are in grade 10

Can something be done?

Sorry Moidu, nothing can be done now

This is a serious offence

They will suffer its consequences

One more thing

Don't come here for the transfer certificate

Everything is kept ready

Sign and leave, that's all

I don't believe that what I'm doing will reform you

But if I give in now...

it will spoil the rest of my students too

It won't stop here with Muthalib or Adarsh

Who is giving it to them?

Where does it come from?

I want to know everything

I'm reporting this to the police

Sir...

let's rethink that

What for?

Excuse me, sir

Just a minute

This is a messy case

If we inform the police there will be an uproar

Our reputation before other schools will be ruined

-New admissions will reduce -Then?

Tell me what you have in mind

Our children should hesitate to even think about this

I got a clear-cut plan

You just support me, sir

Okay?

Come

Come on, sir

This special assembly...

has been convened for a specific purpose

Many of you already know about it

Our school and our society itself...

uphold certain moral values

These boys were engaged in some despicable acts...

which challenge these values

We aren't ready to brush it off...

as teenage curiosity

Therefore...

they don't deserve any mercy

Why do your parents...

send you to school?

To learn

We teachers come to school to teach you

Not to fuel your sexual curiosity

So now

These two boys...

who are likely to become anti-social elements

of this village in the future

Muthalib and Adarsh Madhavan of grade 10-C

will destroy the obscene book that they read...

before your very eyes

Now

On behalf of these boys...

their parents will read out this letter of apology

Muthalib's father

K.T. Moidu

Come

Muthalib M.T.

a grade 10 student...

of Vidya Bhavan School...

has read...

an erotic book...

and distributed the same to other students...

thus defaming...

the morality and reputation...

of this school and its students

I, Muthalib's father...

on behalf of my son...

sincerely apologise...

to this school...

its teachers...

and students

Adarsh Madhavan's mother

Rema Madhavan

Adarsh Madhavan

a grade 10 student...

of Vidya Bhavan School...

has read...

an erotic book...

and distributed the same...

to other students...

thus defaming...

the morality...

the morality and reputation...

of this school and its students

I, Adarsh's mother...

on behalf of my son...

sincerely apologise...

to this school...

its teachers and students

Amma

Amma

Amma

Amma...

Amma

"From untruth, lead me to the truth"

"From darkness, lead me to light"

"From death, lead me to immortality"

"Let there be peace"

Sir...

Who are you in this story? Appu, Muthu or Abdu?

After 21 years this is just a story for you

Back then, it was about a few lives

The hormonal changes and curiosity in a 15 year old...

might be the reason why they did that

Here's a question for you

Are Appu and Muthu really guilty?

Did they deserve that punishment?

No

So who is at fault here?

There is a chapter in biology

It's called 'Reproduction'

In those days, no teacher taught that chapter in class

Some teachers even asked students to study it themselves

Aren't you being taught that chapter?

No?

No?

Children's curiosity along with lack of sex education...

lead them to learn things from outside

That's what Muthu and Appu did

Tell me, ma'am

Would you have done the same thing if you were principal then?

No

Your principal said, 'No'

In that case those kids can perform today

Can't they, ma'am?

What do you mean, sir?

Do you want us to support this?

How can you compare those who brought an erotic book to class in 2001

with those who did such a vulgar act...

inside a classroom in 2023?

Did this happen due to a lack of sex education?

Justifying coming-of-age mistakes is a new trend

Sir, you tell me what to do

How do I handle this?

Explain everything to them in detail?

Shall we play a game?

Yes, sir

Do you see the colourful balloons placed to celebrate school's 75th anniversary?

Those are helium balloons, sir

Touch it and you will be fined

Is that so?

-Why don't we take them? -Sure, sir

Hey, only when I ask you to

It's just a game so don't get too excited

With your permission, ma'am

Boys first

See those red balloons?

Go get them on my signal

Not everyone will get it

And stop when I tell you to

-Ready? -Ready

The game starts...

now!

Run, run, fast

Careful

Don't fight

Be careful

Stop

Those who got red balloons, come forward

Come on, everyone

Now it's the girls' turn

The girls must collect yellow balloons

The boys could collect only a few balloons because they fought

-Ready? -Ready, sir

You can't beat the boys with this energy

-Are you ready? -Yes, sir

That's the spirit

Okay? Ready, set, go!

Hurry up

Look out

Run, run, run

Time up

Stop

Stop

Those who got the balloons come to the front row

See how well they played and beat the boys?

So...

Next game

Blue for boys

Stop

Green for girls

Stop

If you didn't get a balloon, don't worry

You have one more chance

Pick up an orange balloon in five seconds

Come on, fast

-Is the game over, sir? -No

Let's move to the next phase

When I say, some colours should be paired

There is a time limit

If you can't do it, you are out

You will be really out

All eyes on the screen, here it comes

Sir?

What about us?

My friend, the game has just begun

Wait and watch

Ma'am

Do you know what is special about the colours in front?

Red, blue, yellow

What is special about these three colours?

-They are the primary colours -What?

They are the primary colours

Correct

What happens when one primary colour is combined with another?

Secondary colour, sir

We already learned it

So what are we waiting for?

The primary colours are paired

Now we need the secondary colours

You said you already learned it

Chase the secondary colours

One more thing

Primary colours can only be paired if secondary colours are present

-Okay -Ma'am...

What is the secondary colour of red and yellow?

I don't know, I teach biology

In the case of light, I don't know

But in the case of colour, orange

-Let's go -Run

Shaun, the secondary colour of blue and yellow is green

Go get it, quick

Ma'am, see how colourful your children look

How about we fly these balloons together?

Yes!

Then let them fly high

And hold your hands

Do you have a problem standing together like this?

The last time we stood like this we were in grade three, sir

That's it, ma'am

It's quite simple

Fertilise the roots instead of the bud

When discrimination ends, problems end

Let them grow together

Is it okay?

I think it's the principal

Who are you? What are you doing here?

We are former students of this school

Grade 10 batch of 2005

Are you planning a get-together here?

Not here, ma'am

-We gathered at a nearby resort -Okay

We were about to leave after lunch

Just came to revive old memories

That's why we are here

Ma'am, we want to go to the old block...

and take some photos

If we had your permission...

Why not? Please go on

-Take as many photos as you want -Thank you

Just inform the security

-Thank you, ma'am -Okay

And one more thing

First, women can go and take photos

Then the men can go

Okay

♪ It's scorching, it's blazing

♪ Heartbeats are racing

♪ It's scorching, it's blazing

♪ Feels like we are braising

♪ Racing to peek the spicy page-turner

♪ Ticklish thrills await us further

♪ Ducking, diving and dodging stares

♪ Finding a nook but, oh no, more players

♪ Playing hide ‘n seek

♪ Until we are dead beat

♪ Don't let us get caught

♪ O sacred book

♪ Don't let us get caught

♪ O sacred book

♪ Don't let us get caught

♪ O sacred book

♪ O dear stolen book

♪ Don't let us meet defeat

♪ O dear stolen book

♪ Don't let us meet defeat

♪ Hard to find, harder to keep

♪ Within reach, temptation runs deep

♪ Satan’s favourite, so we are told

♪ Leading us down a path so bold

♪ Seeking spots, where none will see

♪ Seeking spots, where none will see

♪ Let’s hurry to satisfy desire’s plea

♪ Let’s hurry to satisfy desire’s plea

♪ Don't let us get caught

♪ O sacred book

♪ Don't let us get caught

♪ O sacred book

♪ Don't let us get caught

♪ O sacred book