Champion (2018) - full transcript
Towards the end of 16th century...
The French made their way into India
through coastal areas like...
Cochin...
Chennai...
Thoothukudi...
Pondicherry...
Vishakapatnam...
Mangalore...
Kolkata...
Gujarat...
Goa...
Mumbai...
The set their foot in all these cities
In all these places, where
they set their foot on...
their national game, football,
is still quite popular
Especially in North Chennai
Hit it! Hit it, Shantha!
Hit it!
Dude!
Awesome Shantha! Come on!
Who's the guy who scored the goal?
Shantha, boss. He's from Perambur.
1st year college student
And his friend?
Goldstar Gopi, from our
locality, Pulianthope
He didn't even pass
the 12th grade
Find out all the details
about both of them
Ok, boss
What was our boss telling you?
Looks like he has his
eyes set on those two
Well...
Why have second thoughts?
Imagine, you'll get 0.3 millions
It's not like we are asking you to murder
Just take the blame for the
murder our boss commits. Simple
At your current age, you'll
only get a 6 month jail term
Give it a good thought
Gopi, I don't have a
good feeling about this
You! What's your problem?
Give it a good thought and let us know.
Come, let's go talk to Ram
Gopi, no! Your football career
will be over for good!
Well, you are well off. Your dad
works in the Electricity Board
Only I know how much I'm
struggling to buy a tee and a shoe
What did he say?
- He hasn't given a reply yet
- You have no idea. You leave
Get lost!
This is going to kill you!
Balu!
Mom! Please! No! Please, don't beat me
How many time have I warned
you from playing football?
Again and again you go
behind me and play football?
You'll learn a lesson only
if I break your legs!
- Mom, please! Please, don't beat me!
- Now, come!
- Get in!
- Mom, please don't beat me!
My dear, Joe...
Are you upset with me?
Are you upset that I thrashed you
in front of your friends? Sorry dear
Listen, let's keep away from football, dear
I want you to study medicine and practice
as a doctor in a reputed hospital
Dear Joe, who else do I have?
Only you!
I won't play football anymore.
Now, stop crying
Our father in heaven...
Lord Ebenezer, who has lead us thus far...
Please bless this child
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit - Amen
Father, please advise him
to forget football and focus on studies
Mom, didn't I already give my
word that I won't play football?
There! He said it
He is a good boy.
He'll live up to his words
Super!
Give a round of applause for Jones
Rest of the boys, go to your classroom
After school, you all must report
to me in the ground at 4 pm
Ok, sir!
Won't your mom thrash you if she finds
out you've joined the football team?
Mom will thrash me only
if she finds out. Right?
Oh-ho! So you are going to
play without her knowledge?
Yeah right!
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
That was awesome, Jones!
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
If you keep playing at the school level...
then you can't fulfill your dad's
dream of making you a great player
Well, now I'm playing at school level
Next, at university level
Then somehow make it to the Tamil Nadu
team and finally, play for India, Pavi
Which era are you living in? Many have
made it to Indian team at the age of 19!
And then there is you!
Here, the application form
of the best academy here
You can make it to the Indian team only
if you train and play in such academies
- What's the academy called?
- Chennai metro football academy
Raman Vijayan, who played from '96 - '00
for India, is the coach here
Get selected to play for them and
you'll get the biggest break of your life
How are you aware of all this?
All the credit must go to Google!
Whoa!
The academy looks grand!
Look here, don't plead!
- Be confident when you talk. Ok?
- Ok
Please sign here
Your turn
Told you, this is one of the best academy
- Sir
- Tell me
Sir, good evening
Sir, good evening
- Sir, good evening
- Good evening
Greetings, sir
What is this?
Tell me, what's the matter?
Sir, I am Jones
From which school
- Government school
- Which place?
Vyasarpadi
Vyasarpadi? What's the matter?
Sir, I'm a good football player
Let that be
Are good at attacking with Razors?
How about hurling glass bottles?
Wielding a knife?
Dealing with Marijuana, then the powder?
- Answer me
- Excuse me, sir!
Stop stereotyping the North
Madras boys as thugs!
I don't deny the fact that such
rogues existed there but long ago
But now we are getting educated. In fact,
many have succeeded and are in abroad now
Times have changed but the way
you all look at us, hasn't
Forgive me! I apologize
Mr. Jones, in order to join this academy...
#1. You must get the certificates,
for the teams that you've played for
#2. You must provide
your conduct certificate...
signed by your PT
master or class teacher
#3. You must bring your parents
#4. The most important thing...
The yearly fee is Rs. 60,000
Sir, I'll show my football skills.
Just watch it once
Listen, you can step in the ground only
after paying the yearly fee of Rs. 60,000
First, go arrange it
Sir, just give me one chance
Please, sir
Now, leave. Take a hike!
Comes from a poor background
and wants to play football!
Hit it!
"Step up, my dear son!
You are the champion!"
"You are the one who
will fulfill my dreams"
"Keep playing and
progressing, oh my dear son"
"If you know where you're
headed, then you are genius"
"All that every father yearns for,
is for their son to fulfill their dreams"
"All that a father wishes is that his
son should live life on his own terms!"
"Your favorite game is the only thing
that will motivate you to wake up early"
"Keep practicing until body and mind sync
with each other and that"ll sculpt you!"
Mom, is dad an expert in cooking?
He is an excellent chef!
"The ground that you play in will teach
you a hundred lessons. So, concentrate!"
"Will power is what will take
you to the top. So, focus!"
"And when life starts playing with you..."
"by then you must have
learnt to be victorious"
Jaya, our son is an extraordinary
football player
Wait and watch, he'll surely
represent India one day
- Jones...
- Yes, dad
When I was a kid, I always dreamt
of becoming a successful football player
I dreamt of getting selected
in the Indian team
But none of my dreams came true
I want you to become a
successful football player...
and fulfill my dreams. Will you?
- Where's Anand and Jones?
- There's Anand
And then?
Where is Jones?
With Dhamu at Pulianthope, playing
sevens player football match
The sevens conducted by
the area councilor, Dhanasekar?
Yes
Damn it! Why did you let him play Sevens?
Any idea why Dhanasekar
conducts those matches?
He'll divert skillful and active players
into violence and turn them in to rogues
Do you know how many good
players have turned rogues?
To hell with you!
That's a foul!
A foul? That too in Sevens? Get
up and get on with the game
Stop staring and
stop showing off!
Who's that guy in Cement colored Tee?
Quite skillful and active!
No idea, boss. I'll find out
Well played, Jones!
I'll call you.
Do come for the next match
Pavi, why are you avoiding me?
Answer me!
Why would you play the Sevens match?
Don't you know Sevens
match is a violent game?
What if you had broken your arms or legs?
Wasn't it you, who wanted
me to join the academy?
How can I afford so much money?
I thought of I'll play
Sevens during weekends
And arrange the money in 6
months and join the academy
Even once you fracture any bone in those
6 months, your football career will be over
You tell me, what can be done
You need money, right?
I'll give you
Here. I had saved some Rs. 12,000
Have this for now
The remaining amount; as I've enrolled for
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics tuition
So, I'll collect the tuition fee
from home and give to you
What if your parents find out?
All they want from me is good scores
I'll study hard. Won't I
do that much for you?
Look here, Pavi, I can't repay you
so much money
Think twice!
You don't have to repay me this money
Instead, just give me your love
and take care of me forever
"An unknown fragrance
covers up my heart"
"The fragrance that of
the angel beside me"
"I could feel flowers
blossoming in my world"
"Feels like I'm living in an
isolated, pleasant island"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"I am lost in love and
looking for direction"
"But I'm enjoying this impact
that you have had on me"
"For the first time I am
having such unknown desires"
"Used to talk a lot but now I feel shy"
"Something is happening to
me and I am losing myself"
"My whole world has gone topsy-turvy"
"I can't feel anything else
and I have lost my mind"
"Stop making me feel desperate
and loved at the same time"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"If I ever get a chance to
hold your hands and walk..."
"my happiness will know no
bounds and I will walk forever"
"It suddenly rains in my world"
"I am an innocent soul, lost in love"
"Your love turns my world greener
and makes my dream look beautiful"
"I am very clear that I am lost in love"
"I hear my heart pound and sing for you"
"Nothing is clear but my
heart is overflowing with joy"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"An unknown fragrance
covers up my heart"
"The fragrance that of
the angel beside me"
"I could feel flowers
blossoming in my world"
"Feels like I'm living in an
isolated, pleasant island"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
'Jones, Pavithira'
Every month she collects fee
at home for her tuition
She has been cheating us!
This boy is a genuine fellow. Your
daughter gave him the money willingly
Look, money is not the matter here
If my daughter continues
her education in this school...
her life will be spoiled
Don't make hasty decision.
She is a smart student
Making her quit this school
half way will affect her life
Give me a little time, I'll talk
to her and set her straight
Madam, stop trying to convince me. Ok?
Please issue my daughter
a Transfer Certificate
- Mom, please no!
- I said, come!
Please let me continue in this school!
We've spoiled you enough
with our pampering!
- Mom, please!
- I said, let's go!
Mom!
Shut up and come!
"All those images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are now burning down into ashes"
Jones...
- Wait, I'll be back
- Ok
Master...
Didn't you see you at the
ground for past 2 days
Well...master, I fell sick
Don't you lie to me.
Your friends told me everything
Stop thinking and forget about her
Win over life and all that you want
will find you
I have put in a word to a coach,
Shantha at YMSC academy
I'll hand you a recommendation letter.
Go meet him
Ok, master
Good morning, sir
Good morning
Who are you?
I'm here on Senthil sir's order
- Jones?
- Yes, sir
Ok
Hold the ball and do push ups
Full name?
Jones Dhiraviyam
Father's name
Gopinath Dhiraviyam
Mother's name
Jayalakshmi
You are a good player, Jones
Thanks you, sir
You can join the
practice from tomorrow
Ok, sir
Before joining...
we'll need your parents to sign
an agreement. So, bring them too
Why don't you give me the form?
I'll get their signature
They must come here and sign the form
Since you're joining tomorrow,
bring them also
My dad is out of station
Bring him once he's back
Ok, sir
See you, Jones
Why did you ask him
to bring his parents, sir?
Senthil sir recommended him, isn't it?
Guess, who is that boy?
I don't know, sir
Goldstar Gopi's son
Gopi's son?
He left promising to bring
his late father
Let's wait and watch
Buddy...
I want to see my son play football
for India and become a great player
It would be great if you can train him
I have no problem in training your son
But he must be passionate about the game
We must not force them into anything
Try playing football with him
and see if he loves the game
If he is passionate then bring him to me
I'll let him join the club
Buddy, Shantha has a point
Ok, buddy
You promised I'll get the liquor
anytime now. Are you bluffing?
- Get lost!
- Here he is
Here you go
Hope you'll play your part as explained
Act it out once
Sir...
it's my dream to see my son
become a great football player
- Please let him join your club, sir
- Get up! People are watching!
Stop falling at my feet. Come on!
My son must become a great football player.
That's my dream
That's all you got to say. Got it?
So, don't I have to plead?
It's an injury prone area
Good morning, coach
What is it? Tell me!
- I'm out right now
- My father is here
I'll tell you later
- Dad! Dad!
- Coming
My dad wants me to become
a great football player, coach
Isn't it dad?
- Is it Gopi Dhiraviyam?
- Tell him, dad
What are you wondering?
Now, say it!
Tell me, sir
Shantha, forgive me!
In the desire for liquor,
I fell for this boy's request!
I'll never accept any favor
from such kids anymore!
Dad!
Dad!
Are you calling out
to your late father?
I know who you are, who's your father
and your whole legacy!
Sorry, coach
Fine, go bring Mrs. Jayalaksmi Gopi
I'll let you join
Bring my mother?
Go, bring her
Leave
Ok, coach
Looks like he'll go and
bring his mother right away
You have no idea about his mother
It's been 10 days
since we moved to this house
Your son?
I have put him the
government school nearby
Where did you say,
you are working?
At the Indira mill in Vysarpadi...
for a monthly salary of Rs. 4,500
Gopi wanted to make his son
a successful football player
Last time I saw your son, you must have
seen the way he dive kicked the ball
Ok Jaya, tomorrow bring him to my club
Please, no!
Please keep my son away from football
The moment my husband died
in a football ground...
I was done with this game!
- Jaya...
- Please! No, thanks!
We don't need it
Please don't force me
Football is not good for my son
Mom...
- Mom...
- Yes?
Do you know Shantha, the football coach
Why do you ask?
Well, the coach said he knows
you and dad, very well
Did he invite you to play football?
No, mom! Since I play football
very well at school level
My PT master said I have a
great future as a football player
He put me through to
Shantha master at YMSC club
Utter the word
'Football' again and...
that's it!
You better focus on your studies!
Now, go!
You heard me!
Come, have food
You eat!
Food's the last thing I need!
Jaya...
it's been a while since Jones left
Jones...
Come and eat
Your mom won't know if you have food here
Yesterday's lunch was
the last time you ate
If you keep starving like this,
you'll end up hurting yourself
Jaya! Jaya!
Jaya! Jaya!
- Your son fainted at the school
- What?
Your son fainted at the school
He has gone weak.
Which is why he fainted
I've given him glucose drips. Nothing
to worry. Ask him to eat properly
You may go, see him
Nurse...
- Can we take him home?
- The doctor will let you know
Mala...
- Can you please wait outside?
- Ok
What's with this attitude?
What is wrong with you?
I warned you to keep
away from football
Yet why are you so stubborn?
Can't you understand?
Jaya! No!
Open the door
Instead of starving and
making my life a hell...
you could've consumed poison and died!
I too would've followed you!
Why are you killing me
nice and slow?
Open the door! Jaya, open the door!
- Good morning, sir
- Good morning
As promised, Gopi's son
has brought his mother
Mom, the coach has arrived
Jaya, how are you?
Going on
Brother...
I tried my best to make him understand
Let him fulfill his father's
dream, when I'm alive
Please make a man out of him
Look here, Jaya
Gopi had a dream about him
I will ensure that is fulfilled
Trust me
See you, Jaya
Jones Dhiraviyam...
Sir...
You are going to be an Indian player
Sure, sir
"Step forward, you brave heart!"
"Be a champ, come on!"
"Win over yourself and come
prepared to win over the world"
Come on, boys! Speed up!
Come on! Go!
Run! Run! Run fast!
Don't cross over the line!
"Overtake thousands here and
you will be one in a million"
"The goal to win runs through
your pulses and veins"
Go! Pass! Pass!
Quick! Quick!
Move! Move!
"The mind will train your
body to be tough! So, rise!"
"Champion! I'm a champion.
Rise up like the kind tide!"
"Champion! I'm a champion.
This isn't just a game but life!"
"Champion, I am a champion"
"Let the game be your life and identity.
So, step up and face the heat! Come on!"
Jones...
you played really well, yesterday
Thank you
Sathish is a good friend of mine
Are you also studying in AKS college?
Yes, I study at AKS college!
Jones!
"Prepare yourself mentally and physically.
Motivate yourself"
"Be like both, the storm and the sun.
That is what is needed here"
"Keep progressing and time
will take care of the rest"
"Overtake thousands here and
you will be one in a million"
"The goal to win runs through
your pulses and veins"
"You are your competition! You
are the son of this soil!"
Come on, boys!
Pass! Pass!
Jones! Jones! Pass it to me!
Pass!
Jones! Pass!
Look, no one's here. Pass!
Oh! Come on, pass!
Dheena was running free on the right
It could've been an easy goal if
you had passed the ball to him
Why are you playing a selfish game?
Sorry, coach
Football is not an individual game.
It's a team game!
"Join hands and play like a team..."
"And victory will come find you"
"The dawn will surely bring light
after the night, no matter what"
"Run! Play! Your arms and
limbs are your strength!"
"Overtake thousands here and
you will be one in a million"
"The goal to win runs through
your pulses and veins"
"You are your competition! You
are the son of this soil!"
Go! Go!
Go boys!
"The mind will train your
body to be tough! So, rise!"
"Champion! I'm a champion.
Rise up like the kind tide!"
Yes!
"Champion! I'm a champion.
This isn't just a game but life!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Let the game be your life and identity.
So, step up and face the heat! Come on!"
Win the next match
and cut an even bigger cake
Sure, buddy
- Sana ordered this cake. Feed her first
- Is it?
Thanks
- All of you, look here
- Time to click a photo
Sana!
What are you doing here?
I'm with my friends
Who is he?
My elder brother.
Shows off too much
He's from the Mechanical department
Start!
Good! Good!
Well done
The boy's good, Shantha
He has got the skills
Still, let me talk to the club members.
I'll give you an update in 10 days
You know very well that they'll
make him sign a 3 year contract
He'll be entitled to a monthly salary
I League, ISL...He'll get a lot
of such opportunities to play
In fact he can play for India in the future
But to play in the main 11...
he must have at least played
and achieved in 1st division games
Ok, buddy! We'll meet you
after he achieves that!
Ok, all the best
If we must erect the tower
in some other house roof...
there are a lot of formalities
and procedure, Dhana
Ok, sir
That's impossible right now
Let's extend the lease
on Gopi's house itself, Dhana
Ok, sir
I'll do the needful for you
I'll seal the deal for you, sir
Please get the agreement copy ready
- I'll take care of the rest
- Ok Dhana. I'll do that
(chatter)
Hey! Fall at their feet
and get their blessings
Gopi, you have found an
excellent life partner
Lead a happy married life.
Please, get up
Suji, here have this meat liver piece
Look at Gopi.
He is not an outsider for us
He is family
Excuse me
Please, come in
I have already informed boss
Just come with the money for registration
We'll take care of it. Welcome
As promised, don't
forget my 2% commission
Welcome, Jaya.
How have you been?
I'm doing good
Mini...
look, Jaya is here
Here
So, what's up Jaya?
Sit. Sit
Hope your son is studying well
Leela...
Yes, he is
Saw your son when he was a kid
He must be a grown up now
Take this
- Hope you're doing fine, Jaya.
- Did you notice the doorstep of my house?
You would've seen the number
of people waiting to meet me
The central minister, Boopathy
has an immense respect on me
It was a time when things
were picking up...
unfortunately Gopi passed away then
Ask my men! Whenever a
problem rises up, I call out 'Gopi' first
- Tell her
- He's speaking the truth
The moment I saw you now...
I was reminded of him
Well, Jaya...
my daughter has come of age
People keep visiting me
Mini wanted me to have a separate office
Well, I'm considering your house
I thought I'll use that
Look, I'll pay you more that
what others are offering
It'll be my way of thanking Gopi
Please forgive me
Though we are not
living there now...
my husband's soul is still alive there
Someday when my son turns
into a man, we will move there
Please forgive me
I wish that at some point my son
should live his life in that house
Come on, don't cry
for such a silly thing
I thought the money will help you
It's okay
Good things will happen at the right time
Ok, Jaya...
Please, sit down. Mini, bring her food
Please eat before you leave
See you, dear
Boss is on his way.
Keep the car ready
Your brother is a cricket player
and so I thought you like circket
But looks like you like football
Dude...
a guy from Pulianthope
is stalking Madhi
He is blackmailing her, that if she
doesn't love him then he'll commit suicide
He stalks her every day
until she reaches her home
If her family finds out this,
then they'll make her quit college
Earlier, he tortured another girl in
similar manner and made her fall for him
She loved him sincerely
He used her for a year and then dumped her
His name?
Dhamu. There! That's him
Excuse me...
What is it?
She studies in our department
So what?
Please don't disturb her again hereafter
Which locality do you belong to?
Vyasarpadi
Any idea where I am from?
Pulianthope
Come on, Madhi. Why would you drag
these boys for this silly matter?
We very well know that you're a womanizer
If you create unnecessary issues...
we'll have to report
it to the principal
Got it?
Come on
So, you made him go crazy for you
She's Shabir's sister.
It'll become an issue later
Don't I know that she is Shabir's sister?
Didn't he spoil my plan to woo Madhi?
What are you going to do?
Just stay here and watch me
Wait, I'll be back
Back then, I was in 11th grade
and that boy was in 9th grade
He just took off when he found
out I was 2 years elder!
Really?
That was not Love at all
What happened?
Nothing
Can't you hear me?
Told you, nothing
What is it?
- Tell me, what is it?
- Nothing!
Damn you pervert! How dare
you lay hands on a woman!
Jones! No! We shall complaint
this to principal!
Stop!
Stop!
- I said, stop!
- Listen dude, no!
Jones, stop!
(chatter)
Don't you both fight anymore.
Be good friends hereafter, ok?
Ok, boss
You! What's the issue? Check them
- Stop! Who are you guys?
- Move!
- Take the bike and catch them
- Ok, boss
Naveen, hope you've a weapon with you
Yes! I do
Listen! You don't need this!
Stop!
Let go off me!
Hands off me! Leave me!
Leave him!
I said, leave me!
Move!
- Jones, let go of him
- Let me deal with him!
No, listen! Let go of him!
Listen to me, Jones.
He might die!
Jones, he might die
Leave me
Stop! What's your problem?
- What's is it?
- Guess, what he did?
He misbehaved with my classmate
Let of me! I said, leave me!
- Tell me
- Ask him!
How dare you misbehave
with a girl?
Who do you think you are?
Listen to me! Can't you hear me?
Now, quiet! Come on!
Stop him!
Stop it! What do you think you're doing?
Who are you?
How dare you lay hands on me?
Damn it!
Naveen, no! He is
Gold star Gopi's son!
Don't hurt him!
What? Gopi's son?
Yes!
Out of the blue I saw him
fighting with him
Fight for a girl?
Finish him off!
How dare you lay hands on
your own college girl?
You'll be dead! Now, get lost!
Don't you act like a pervert and
spoil our locality's name!
Don't you create unnecessary
problems in the locality
Then you'll also get killed
like your father got killed
- Naveen!
- Yes, boss?
What's the issue?
Silly issue, boss.
They're fighting over a girl
I'll take care of it, boss.
You carry on
Ok, let's go
All of you disperse
I said, leave! Leave!
You heard me! Now, leave!
Take him away
Come on, let's go!
We'll deal it later
Come on!
Then you'll also get killed
like your father got killed
Come on!
He too belongs to our locality
He is Gold star Gopi's son
He's our boy!
- He's my best friend, Gopi's son
- Don't look over there! Just come
Then you'll also get killed
like your father got killed
Brother please, just a minute.
Just a minute...
You said "You'll also get killed
like your father got killed"
- Uh-oh! Did I blabber it out?
- Why was my dad murdered?
Who murdered my father?
Who told you so?
- You said it, didn't you?
- Stop blabbing and get lost!
Please! Didn't you tell me 'You'll also get
killed like your father got killed?'
Please, tell me. Why was
my father murdered?
Hands off me! I'll lay one slap!
- Who's Rajiv Gandhi fighting with?
- Looks like someone from our locality
- Didn't I already tell you...
- Please, tell me. What did it?
I shouldn't see you around here anymore
Leave
I said, leave
Leave!
What are you doing here?
I asked you, what are you doing here?
Well...
My father's murderer...
Oh! What do you want to know?
What is that you want to know?
Why are you torturing me?
Come here
Come with me
Sit here
I said, sit
Hope your mom is doing well
Hope college is going good
Are you practicing football regularly?
Jaya, is working at the factory, right?
Yes...
What will you do after finding
out your dad's murderer?
- Well, my dad's...
- Study, play hard and become successful!
That's what must be running
in your mind! Got it?
Don't you confuse and torture
yourself unnecessarily!
Now, leave!
Listen!
I'm unable to play like before!
Who killed my father?
If I tell you,
will you finish him off?
Yes, I will
Guess, who could it be
Just tell me, who is it?
Councilor Dhanasekar!
Do you know, what a
player my friend was?
Why have second thoughts?
Imagine, you'll get 0.3 millions
They took advantage of
your dad's poverty...
and made him turn himself in
for the murder Dhanasekaran committed
Your father went to prison
But Shantha?
He became a successful player
After your father completed
prison time and came out...
Dhanasekaran took him in and
used him for all his illegal activities
I spoke to the minister. That
bank has agreed to give the loan
Invest in my chit fund and
pay every month without fail
I promise that in 3 years, each one
of you will become a boat owner
You borrow money from our boss,
Dhana and play Judas with him?
Hence, we come to an end to this prayer
session. All of you may take leave
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit - Amen
Fine, I'll call you back later
Daddy, buy me some candles
- We've enough at home
- Come on. Let him buy it
Here. Go and buy it
Dear...
Jones keeps asking
what work do you do
Jones is now a grown up
Quit this rogue lifestyle
Why don't you think of doing some business?
So one day, your dad...
quit working for Dhanasekaran,
just for your sake
He decided to set up a fast
food outlet of his own
- Hello
- Gopi...
- Tell me
- What happened? Did you inquire?
I went inquired at the shop you suggested
He paid up Rs. 50,000 less saying
that old jewels don't earn much
In any case, I still need 0.3
millions more for my food outlet
That too within a week
Ask David and Guna
Ask any of them and they think
he's asking without any hesitation...
and they avoid me without answering,
thinking I'll run away with the money
What can I do?
- Dhana?
- You mean my boss, Dhana?
Murugesan, who worked
under him for 20 years...
and he gave him only Rs. 10,000
for his daughter's wedding
I am running out of ideas.
My head is bursting
Whom else can we ask?
Give me some time. Let me think.
I'll get back to you later
Ok, fine
You! Stop disturbing us so early
with that irritating noise
Don't you have a better
time to do this?
Of course the noise will be irritating!
Aren't you getting paid Rs. 30,000
every month? I'm almost done here
The company that erected tower
were only ready to pay Rs.5000
I refused and convinced
them to pay Rs. 10,000
- Hope you are happy with the deal, Gopi
- Yes, boss.
For erecting the cell tower on my rooftop,
he collects Rs. 30,000 from that company
He cheated me by paying me just
Rs.10,000 out of it
I'm not letting this go so easy
You think he'll pay you
if you hold his collar?
He wants to make it big in politics
If he doesn't pay me that money,
I'll spoil his reputation around
How will that benefit us?
Will spoil his reputation; my foot
We require 0.3 million.
Think of an idea to get that
Dude, come let's go to the police
You very well know, how loyal I was,
to that fellow!
How could he even think of betraying me?
It's hurts, sir
Calm down. Come with me
Look here, Gopi, if your turn yourself
in then it'll also ruin your life
Don't be so furious
Let me talk to Dhana
How dare you tell our
boys that I betrayed you?
You think I don't know about it?
I thought you'll finally
come and confront me
But you went to the
police and turned...
Don't get upset, Dhana.
He's got a valid point
True! The tower deal is Rs.30,000/month.
I pay him only Rs.10,000. I'm not denying it
But every month, for past 7 years, I've been
depositing that 20,000 in my wife's account
For his sake!
Why deposit in your wife's account?
Sir, he is a prodigal;
very bad with saving money
Had I paid the full 30,000 every month,
he'll wipe it off all and become a pauper
With such a face!
Why didn't you say a word to me
regarding your outlet business plan?
Any idea how much I've saved for
you, in her account? Tell him!
Rs. 23,40,000!
Throw his money on his face.
Take it and leave!
- Ask him to leave!
- Boss! Boss!
He lied to your father that he had saved
up the money in his wife's account
He gained you father's trust back
Look, I know you for the past 16 years
You made a hasty decision
by involving the police
I considered you as
my very own, younger brother
There's a lot I had planned for you
Do you think I need your
money to run my family?
- Didn't it cross your mind?
- Forgive me, boss
My bad
Fine, I don't have any grudge.
My mind is clear
- Come, let's play
- Ok, boss
Mr. Neymar, we both
would also like to join
- Sure, boss
- Gopi, you play for the opponent team
Ask our boys to barge in!
Come on, Dhana. Pass it over here!
- Carry on, boss!
- Come, carry it through!
Hit it, Dhana! Hit it!
Goal! Awesome, boss!
Man mark!
Come on, man mark it!
Do it!
Guys, play the man-to-man
marking strategy!
Did you check that out?
To your positions!
To your positions!
The anger inside him because of your
father involving the police...
and his intention to have
all that money to himself
These things pushed Dhanasekar...
to murder your father!
They murdered him mercilessly,
right in front of my eyes
Gopi!
Gopi!
After your father's demise,
fearing you might get spoiled...
Your mother shifted from
Pulianthope to Vyasarpadi
She put you in a school
in the same locality
Study well, ok?
In order to prevent me from
blabbing this truth...
Dhana threatened me in person
In the name of being loyal
to your friendship...
if you blabber this truth anywhere...
your sisters' life will be ruined!
Do not spare him, Jones!
Jones, look over there
He will turn up here every week
to collect the chit fund money
So, what have you decided?
I won't rest until I finish him off
Stretch!
- Why are you late?
- Had to take care of some work
To the right!
Go!
Jones! Pass!
Shiva! Jones is doing it on purpose
He has been playing rough for past 2 days
Let's complaint it to our coach
Jones...
come here
What's your problem?
Nothing, coach
Run 5 rounds! Now!
They murdered your father
right in front of my eyes
Now, tell me, what's your problem?
Can't you hear me? Answer me
I've been noticing for a week now
Arrogance of being a very good player?
You'll meet your match, even
better players in upcoming matches
Don't be over confident
Look, don't you drain your
personal frustration here!
Once you lose the arrogance, the
anger will subside automatically
Now, go! Give me 5 more rounds
No matter how much you make me run,
this anger won't subside so easy
What's you problem? Tell me! Answer me!
Hey!
Jones?
Why are you crying?
Tell me, what happened?
Tell me
What happened?
Weren't we under the impression that my dad
died while playing in the ground. Isn't it?
Yeah
What about it?
Tell me
He was murdered, coach!
I won't spare him!
Don't make any hasty decision
I have friends in the police department
I'll handle this in a different way
No, coach
I'll find inner peace
only if I murder him
Look!
You have a beautiful
future waiting for you
Don't you miss it
Then...
meeting Rajiv Gandhi and knowing
the truth about your dad...
Don't tell your mom know about it
Only the first time
you'll need a reason to commit a sin
Then it'll become a habit
I made you play the ball so that you
don't follow your dad's footsteps
Your life begins from this league
Jones...
when you're about to begin this life...
please do not end up ruining it. Ok?
Ok, coach
So, boys...
coming July, the 1st division
league will begin
I have already told you all...
1st division matches are
like your 12th grade exams
If you shine well now...
you'll get an opportunity to play for
Tamil Nadu and in Santhosh trophy
And from there you can also get
opportunity to play for the Indian team
And Jones! This is the most
important match of your life
Your future starts from this league
Hey, look, Shabir is here.
He looks furious
- Please. No!
- How dare you?
Why are you beating me?
- Even after knowing me, how dare you?
- I didn't do anything
You!
- Wait and watch
- Please, it hurts!
It hurts!
- Die!
- Please! No!
- Die!
- Please, I'm innocent
- How dare you lay hands on my sister?
- I'm innocent!
Sana and Jones are in love!
What?
What do you mean?
I swear! Sana and Jones are in love
He laid his hands on her, in the bus,
and put the blame on me
She is your classmate
I'm sure you'll know
You better spit the truth
They keep talking to each other
all the time in the class
They even have lunch together
I think it's true
Keep going! Go!
Faster! Don't lose him
Hello
Dhana and Murugesan have
locked horns at SS market
Best chance to finish him off!
No one will doubt you!
I'm on my way to the ground
Damn it!
Are you really Gopi's son?
He brutally murdered Gopi in front of me!
- I'm coming!
- Dude, what happened?
Hold on! Where is he going now?
What happened? Wait!
- He took a left!
- At least tell me, what is it?
Take that road! Follow him!
Jones!
Miss this opportunity...
then you'll never get
another chance to finish him off!
Don't miss this opportunity!
I've placed a weapon near
that meter box. Take it!
Which station?
- Your name?
- Jones Dhiraviyam
- Age?
- 19
Look at Shabir's
condition, bhai!
Sir, you aren't allowed here
Sheela! It's ok
Doctor, what happened to my son?
He's got a severe wound
right next to his ear
We took a scan. He has
internal hemorrhage
Also, there is blood clot internally
We can tell you more only after surgery
Dear son, Shabir...
Dear son
Please don't cry. I have informed Shantha.
He is on his way
There. He has arrived
I told you already on that day...
My son doesn't need football!
Tell me, buddy
Who's Shantha here?
It's me
I'll call you back. Ok?
- Are you Adyar Inspector John's friend
- Yes, sir
Inspector is calling you
Please come
Hello, sir
Coach Shantha? Is that you?
Please, have a seat
Who is this lady?
She is Jones' mother
I spoke to John. Hence,
I haven't filed a case yet
- Thank you, sir
- What was the issue, sir?
Fight over a girl!
They locked horns and that
fellow tried to attack your son
Your son hit him back and he is now lying
in a hospital, in critical condition
His father is a big shot in their locality
If that boy passes away...
your son will have to
serve 7 year jail term
"In the canvas of the God..."
"you are a divine portrait"
"And when the anger gets better of you,
you lose all your colors"
"Initially the anger might seem huge,
but eventually it'll shrink down"
"Have patience"
"Have patience"
"Heart is not the kind of
character that carries a grudge"
"Life is a one way street, do not forget"
"Remember that even a
smallest of mistake can take away a life"
"Do not forget this
life lesson, oh dear"
"Remember even your shadow can betray you"
"Do not forget this
life lesson, oh dear"
Hold this
The surgery was successful, sir
Your son is out of danger
- Nothing to worry. Take care
- Ok, doctor
- Wait here. Bhai...
- Insha Allah!
- Bhai...
- Dhana?
- How are you, bhai?
- Come, Dhana...
I'm fine
- What the update on Shabir's condition?
- He is fine now
Well, bhai...
The boy who injured Shabir...
is someone very close to me
His mother is here to meet you
Jaya! Come here!
Come
Sir!
Get up! Just, get up!
Sir, my son didn't do it intentionally
He committed a blunder out of innocence
Even few moments ago, I was at
the church praying for your son
Please have a heart and forgive my son
Please forgive him! Please!
Iqbal, take back the complaint filed
We'd like to take back our complaint
Please sign here
Fine, take care of it
Give me some water
What did they say, Jaya?
They took back the complaint
Thanks a lot
Dhana, you saved his life
He'll be thankful to you his
whole life for what you just did for him
Shantha, I just took you guys to bhai
Bhai let him go because
of the sympathy on Jaya
Auditor is calling. Attend
and check what's the matter
- Fine, we shall make a move now
- Ok
Come home tomorrow for lunch
Bring your son too
Ok
- Shantha, why don't you join too?
- Ok
See you
Ok, let's go
Get in
You! Come on!
Dear Jesus...
for the sins that I committed
with and without my knowledge...
please forgive and bless me
Amen
Let me take that
If not in studies...
I thought at least through
football he'll become a successful
We don't want any issues again
Please put some sense into him
Fine
What's your plan?
Sorry, coach
I won't poke my nose in that
girl's issue ever again
Don't you lie to me
like you did to others
Anand told me why you went there
and what took place instead
Hope you saw your mother's innocent face
No matter what, you won't change, right?
If something had happened
to that guy yesterday...
you'd be in prison and your
mother would've passed away
No way, coach
If Shabir hadn't played spoilsport,
Dhana would've been dead by now
I would've finished him off secretly,
exactly the way he murdered my dad
No one would've found out that I did it
But you'd know right?
Won't the guilt trouble you
after finishing him off?
Then can you ever play like before?
I have been awestruck by many
players while watching them on TV
But in person...
only a few have impressed me
And in your age group, only you!
You are something special by nature
I'm unable to deal with it, coach
I'm unable to control the
rage in me to kill him!
Your mom fell at that girl's father feet
and pleaded to him
She has got you a second chance in life
A woman, struggling all by herself...
and to raise a son like you, do
you've any idea how difficult it is?
Fortunately...
Dhanasekar is unaware of all this.
Good for you
Fine...
I'm asking you for the final time
Are you going to fulfill
your father's dream?
Or are you going to kill him and punish
your innocent mother by ruining your life?
Just...get lost!
How's Shabir now?
We brought him back to home
The doctor has advised him 15 days rest
Shall I come to your home
and pay him a visit?
No! No need!
My family has doubts about us
What doubts?
They doubt if we both are in love
Tell Shabir that there
is nothing between us
Goal! Yay!
Jones!
Coach?
Yes, coach?
Here, talk
Who's on the call, coach?
You aren't going to pay
heed to our advice
You'll pay heed only if the
right person advises. Now, talk
Hello, who's this?
Hello
Jones!
Who's this?
It's me, Pavithra
Pavithra!
How are you?
How's your mom doing?
I heard you haven't cleared you
Economic paper. You better clear it
Only if you complete your degree, you'll be
eligible to apply for jobs under sports quota
Ok
I'll be waiting for you, Jones
All the best
- Bye
- Thanks, Pavithra
Everything ok, his highness?
Back to the game, go!
Buddy...
How did coach find out about Pavithra?
It was me who told him
You told him?
Then how did coach
get her number?
- Again, it was me
- You gave him her number?
- Dude! Dude!
- How did you get her number?
Pavithra has been in touch with me.
She inquires about you every day
She said she'll stop calling me if you find
out. That's why I had to keep is a secret
Sorry dude
- Take your hands off. I won't hit you
- Buddy...
Buddy, please...
Buddy!
Dhamu! Why did Jones come
to the market other day?
I don't know!
- Drown him! Like that!
- Speak up!
- Speak up or else...
- That's all I know
I'll drown you here
- He's just repeating the same
- Drown him!
- David!
- Coming, boss
Don't stop. Continue. I'll be back
What is he saying?
Boss, Jones had been to
Perambur ground in his bike
He got a call and so midway he changed
direction and came to the market
But this boy has no idea about
who called him and for what
Boss, I saw him ten days
ago near the liquor shop
He was messing with that man, Rajiv Gandhi
What's up, Gandhi?
Looks like you're done
Come on, friend. Let's begin again
Listen! Gandhi!
- Tell me
- Don't turn your head at once
I'm here to spy on you
Dhana sent me
Our boys will come now
They'll try to bait you and pull
out the truth. Don't you fall for it
Didn't you tell Jones, the
truth about his dad's death?
Boss has a small doubt on you
Quiet. It's my boss
Yes boss
Reached?
- Yes, I did
- Put the phone in speaker mode
Ok, boss. Stay on the line
What's up, Gandhi?
Are you done for the night?
How about one more large?
- Pour me also a drink
- How are you, Gandhi?
Of late you're not to
be seen around, Gandhi?
David, first pour for him
You! Order some side dish
Gandhi...
Goldstar Gopi's son...
came to our boss asking for a job
Is he old enough to go for a job?
Haven't you met him?
- I did, back when he was a kid
- Now he is a grown up
I'd have known if I had
married and had a family
Time just flies
Poor Gandhi, he is innocent
Gandhi, enough. Go home
Don't get wasted. See you
Gandhi, go home safe
- See you, Gandhi
- See you!
Don't point at him.
You must have seen someone else
- Naveen...
- Yes Gandhi?
- Hope they didn't get any doubt on me
- No. Not at all
By the way...
how did Dhana come to know that
I told everything to Jones?
Gandhi! You just said it
- Time's up! All of you leave
- Leave, all of you!
You all heard us! Leave!
Sit down
I said, sit down
So, this is your brand?
The same brand for the past 20 years.
Never changed it!
This brand is what suits us, Gandhi.
It doesn't give us a hangover
Brother Rajiv Gandhi's
death smells fishy to me
I don't think he would've accidentally
fell off into the sewage, coach
Then?
Rajiv Gandhi told me the
truth about my dad's death
I doubt if Dhana found out that
In that case, Dhana would've finished you
off first. Don't confuse yourself
- Hello
- Hello, Jones...
Have your started back to home?
Yes, I'm on my way, mom
- I'll be at home in half an hour
- Ok
I'm preparing mutton dish.
Bring coach, Shantha along
Ok, mom
I'll bring him along
Do you want me to buy something
from Sundari's shop?
- Dude!
- What happened?
Hello, Jones?
What happened? Are you ok?
- Get up
- I'm fine
Hello! Answer me! Hello!
What happened, Jones?
Nothing to worry. Everything's fine
- Are you fine?
- Answer me! Hello!
Nothing to worry. Everything's fine
Jones! What happened?
Hello! Jones! What happened?
Mom, a car guy rammed onto my bike
rear, from the side. Nothing to worry
I hope you are safe
Yes mom. Nothing to worry. I'm on my way.
Now, hang up!
- I'll bring the coach along
- Hello! Listen...
- Give me that
- Yes boss
My wife has sent Rice
flour dumplings for Jones
Do give it to your son
Take it
What are you wondering?
Now, switch on the fan
Stop wondering and
make tea for my men
No, thanks. Please serve
our men waiting outside
Jaya...
Looks like Jones isn't take usual
'Water tank' route to the ground
Looks like he takes the market road.
My boys told me
Ask him to stay safe. After
all, that issue involves a girl
They might seem to be quiet but
will have heart full of vengeance
They'll finish him of silently
Look what happened to our friend,
Rajiv Gandhi
Don't know why, someone
finished him off
What's the use lamenting after dying?
Anything can happen in
a fraction of a second
Now...
There is Gopi's photo
Step forward, Jaya
Now, next to Gopi's photo
we'll have Jones'...
Doofus! Why are you looking
like you've seen a ghost?
I meant frame and hang Jones' certificate
It's a big deal to make to
the 2nd division in football
Oh God! Totally forgot
about why I came here
Go ahead, tell her
The RBT tower erected at your house
in Pulianthope has become too old
- Now, a new one must be...
- Stop beating around the bush!
Look here, Jaya...
The lease period of the tower,
in that house of your's, is over
I need to extend it
I've ordered to get the documents ready
All it needs is your signature
Either say that
you'll let us have it
Or you buy it from us
Sir, I was just dealing about your matter
As promised, I sealed the
deal on Gopi's house itself
Just a minute, sir
What's up, Jones? Back from the ground?
Yes
What's up, Shantha?
How's our boy? Is he in good form?
He's an excellent player
Don't lose your focus
I'll inform you by tonight on
when the registration will happen
Ok, sir
Ok
Mom!
What does he want?
Why was he here?
Can't you hear me?
He wants to buy our old house
- And?
- I said I'm ready to sell it to him
Why would you let him buy our house?
Any idea, what he did?
I know he's the one who
murdered your father
I knew it already
Even though I knew it...
I moved away from there and
came here just for your sake
I didn't want you to
fall in his eyesight
Now, you tired attacking him and that's
what made him come to our home, so far
If you again think of finishing him off...
then it'll be over my dead body
Mom, make it fast
- Come
- Coming
Collect the documents
Wait, face towards the east side
Good
Hand it over to my mother, Jaya
Keep it near the
God's idol and pray
Ok, dear
I'm very happy, Jaya
Brother...
My husband died on the ground
I very well know why and how he died
The reason I left this locality right
after his death was just because...
I wanted my son to lead a
happy and successful life
Even now...
the reason behind I'm letting you buy
my house, which is dear to me...
is because I still want my son to
have a happy and successful life
Please, nothing bad should happen to him
Boss...
I thought she'll refuse to sell
the house and lose her son
She is smart. She sold the
house and saved her son
I know...
that you'll finish me off
Go ahead
But one thing...
He won't rest until he finishes you off
He won't rest until he finishes you off!
Once the house registration is done...
- Finish him off!
- Ok, boss
No, sir. Not in my name
I'm registering it in my wife's name
Boss...
Do the necessary formalities
to extend the tower
Tomorrow's the 1st division match.
So, I'm out with the boys for lunch
Ok
Ok. We'll meet up tomorrow
So, boys...
tomorrow we play our 1st
match against FCDAV
So, first thing tomorrow morning, be
there at the ground at sharp 5:30 am
Ok, coach
We'll train for an hour
Then head to the match
Ok, coach
- Are our boys ready?
- Yes, boss
Hello
Our men are going to finish off Jones.
Save him, if you can
Hello! Hello!
Hello!
Tell me, coach
- Where are you?
- On my way to the ground, coach
Dhana's men have targeted you
Come to the border park. I'll come there
What are you saying, coach?
Round him up, guys!
Dhana!
Please! No!
Please don't harm. Let go of him!
Please tell your men not to hurt Jones!
Please, no!
Please, no!
Please! Please, no!
What's the problem?
Didn't his mother sell their house
to you as per your orders
Then what's the issue?
Drop the knife!
Please, no. He won't
come in your way anymore
He won't give you any problems. I swear!
What if he does?
I guarantee you. He won't!
He won't even appear
in front of you
Trust me! He won't. Please, leave
Drop the knife!
- I didn't do anything, coach
- Drop it!
No coach!
I didn't do anything!
Coach!
Coach!
Coach...
Coach...
How are you so sure
he won't come for me?
Once the heart is filled
with vengeance...
it will stay strong until death
I know you'll show up if he dies
I wanted to finish you off too
That's why I used him as
bait and got you here
Give it to me
I said, give it to me!
Coach...
Come on...
Come on...
Coach
Jones Dhiraviyam...
Sir...
You are going to be an Indian player
Sure, sir
Now, go
It's getting late. Quick! Go!
Like me, every youth from North Madras
will always have valor and be daring!
But we can't afford to buy a
football or a jersey or soccer boots
This poverty is our first problem
Second, we don't get good nutritious food
after becoming exhausted from playing
Third, the stamp of
'violence' on our back!
Every North Madras youth,
like me, who crosses...
these 3 problems and
steps in the ground...
is a CHAMPION!
The French made their way into India
through coastal areas like...
Cochin...
Chennai...
Thoothukudi...
Pondicherry...
Vishakapatnam...
Mangalore...
Kolkata...
Gujarat...
Goa...
Mumbai...
The set their foot in all these cities
In all these places, where
they set their foot on...
their national game, football,
is still quite popular
Especially in North Chennai
Hit it! Hit it, Shantha!
Hit it!
Dude!
Awesome Shantha! Come on!
Who's the guy who scored the goal?
Shantha, boss. He's from Perambur.
1st year college student
And his friend?
Goldstar Gopi, from our
locality, Pulianthope
He didn't even pass
the 12th grade
Find out all the details
about both of them
Ok, boss
What was our boss telling you?
Looks like he has his
eyes set on those two
Well...
Why have second thoughts?
Imagine, you'll get 0.3 millions
It's not like we are asking you to murder
Just take the blame for the
murder our boss commits. Simple
At your current age, you'll
only get a 6 month jail term
Give it a good thought
Gopi, I don't have a
good feeling about this
You! What's your problem?
Give it a good thought and let us know.
Come, let's go talk to Ram
Gopi, no! Your football career
will be over for good!
Well, you are well off. Your dad
works in the Electricity Board
Only I know how much I'm
struggling to buy a tee and a shoe
What did he say?
- He hasn't given a reply yet
- You have no idea. You leave
Get lost!
This is going to kill you!
Balu!
Mom! Please! No! Please, don't beat me
How many time have I warned
you from playing football?
Again and again you go
behind me and play football?
You'll learn a lesson only
if I break your legs!
- Mom, please! Please, don't beat me!
- Now, come!
- Get in!
- Mom, please don't beat me!
My dear, Joe...
Are you upset with me?
Are you upset that I thrashed you
in front of your friends? Sorry dear
Listen, let's keep away from football, dear
I want you to study medicine and practice
as a doctor in a reputed hospital
Dear Joe, who else do I have?
Only you!
I won't play football anymore.
Now, stop crying
Our father in heaven...
Lord Ebenezer, who has lead us thus far...
Please bless this child
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit - Amen
Father, please advise him
to forget football and focus on studies
Mom, didn't I already give my
word that I won't play football?
There! He said it
He is a good boy.
He'll live up to his words
Super!
Give a round of applause for Jones
Rest of the boys, go to your classroom
After school, you all must report
to me in the ground at 4 pm
Ok, sir!
Won't your mom thrash you if she finds
out you've joined the football team?
Mom will thrash me only
if she finds out. Right?
Oh-ho! So you are going to
play without her knowledge?
Yeah right!
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
That was awesome, Jones!
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
If you keep playing at the school level...
then you can't fulfill your dad's
dream of making you a great player
Well, now I'm playing at school level
Next, at university level
Then somehow make it to the Tamil Nadu
team and finally, play for India, Pavi
Which era are you living in? Many have
made it to Indian team at the age of 19!
And then there is you!
Here, the application form
of the best academy here
You can make it to the Indian team only
if you train and play in such academies
- What's the academy called?
- Chennai metro football academy
Raman Vijayan, who played from '96 - '00
for India, is the coach here
Get selected to play for them and
you'll get the biggest break of your life
How are you aware of all this?
All the credit must go to Google!
Whoa!
The academy looks grand!
Look here, don't plead!
- Be confident when you talk. Ok?
- Ok
Please sign here
Your turn
Told you, this is one of the best academy
- Sir
- Tell me
Sir, good evening
Sir, good evening
- Sir, good evening
- Good evening
Greetings, sir
What is this?
Tell me, what's the matter?
Sir, I am Jones
From which school
- Government school
- Which place?
Vyasarpadi
Vyasarpadi? What's the matter?
Sir, I'm a good football player
Let that be
Are good at attacking with Razors?
How about hurling glass bottles?
Wielding a knife?
Dealing with Marijuana, then the powder?
- Answer me
- Excuse me, sir!
Stop stereotyping the North
Madras boys as thugs!
I don't deny the fact that such
rogues existed there but long ago
But now we are getting educated. In fact,
many have succeeded and are in abroad now
Times have changed but the way
you all look at us, hasn't
Forgive me! I apologize
Mr. Jones, in order to join this academy...
#1. You must get the certificates,
for the teams that you've played for
#2. You must provide
your conduct certificate...
signed by your PT
master or class teacher
#3. You must bring your parents
#4. The most important thing...
The yearly fee is Rs. 60,000
Sir, I'll show my football skills.
Just watch it once
Listen, you can step in the ground only
after paying the yearly fee of Rs. 60,000
First, go arrange it
Sir, just give me one chance
Please, sir
Now, leave. Take a hike!
Comes from a poor background
and wants to play football!
Hit it!
"Step up, my dear son!
You are the champion!"
"You are the one who
will fulfill my dreams"
"Keep playing and
progressing, oh my dear son"
"If you know where you're
headed, then you are genius"
"All that every father yearns for,
is for their son to fulfill their dreams"
"All that a father wishes is that his
son should live life on his own terms!"
"Your favorite game is the only thing
that will motivate you to wake up early"
"Keep practicing until body and mind sync
with each other and that"ll sculpt you!"
Mom, is dad an expert in cooking?
He is an excellent chef!
"The ground that you play in will teach
you a hundred lessons. So, concentrate!"
"Will power is what will take
you to the top. So, focus!"
"And when life starts playing with you..."
"by then you must have
learnt to be victorious"
Jaya, our son is an extraordinary
football player
Wait and watch, he'll surely
represent India one day
- Jones...
- Yes, dad
When I was a kid, I always dreamt
of becoming a successful football player
I dreamt of getting selected
in the Indian team
But none of my dreams came true
I want you to become a
successful football player...
and fulfill my dreams. Will you?
- Where's Anand and Jones?
- There's Anand
And then?
Where is Jones?
With Dhamu at Pulianthope, playing
sevens player football match
The sevens conducted by
the area councilor, Dhanasekar?
Yes
Damn it! Why did you let him play Sevens?
Any idea why Dhanasekar
conducts those matches?
He'll divert skillful and active players
into violence and turn them in to rogues
Do you know how many good
players have turned rogues?
To hell with you!
That's a foul!
A foul? That too in Sevens? Get
up and get on with the game
Stop staring and
stop showing off!
Who's that guy in Cement colored Tee?
Quite skillful and active!
No idea, boss. I'll find out
Well played, Jones!
I'll call you.
Do come for the next match
Pavi, why are you avoiding me?
Answer me!
Why would you play the Sevens match?
Don't you know Sevens
match is a violent game?
What if you had broken your arms or legs?
Wasn't it you, who wanted
me to join the academy?
How can I afford so much money?
I thought of I'll play
Sevens during weekends
And arrange the money in 6
months and join the academy
Even once you fracture any bone in those
6 months, your football career will be over
You tell me, what can be done
You need money, right?
I'll give you
Here. I had saved some Rs. 12,000
Have this for now
The remaining amount; as I've enrolled for
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics tuition
So, I'll collect the tuition fee
from home and give to you
What if your parents find out?
All they want from me is good scores
I'll study hard. Won't I
do that much for you?
Look here, Pavi, I can't repay you
so much money
Think twice!
You don't have to repay me this money
Instead, just give me your love
and take care of me forever
"An unknown fragrance
covers up my heart"
"The fragrance that of
the angel beside me"
"I could feel flowers
blossoming in my world"
"Feels like I'm living in an
isolated, pleasant island"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"I am lost in love and
looking for direction"
"But I'm enjoying this impact
that you have had on me"
"For the first time I am
having such unknown desires"
"Used to talk a lot but now I feel shy"
"Something is happening to
me and I am losing myself"
"My whole world has gone topsy-turvy"
"I can't feel anything else
and I have lost my mind"
"Stop making me feel desperate
and loved at the same time"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"If I ever get a chance to
hold your hands and walk..."
"my happiness will know no
bounds and I will walk forever"
"It suddenly rains in my world"
"I am an innocent soul, lost in love"
"Your love turns my world greener
and makes my dream look beautiful"
"I am very clear that I am lost in love"
"I hear my heart pound and sing for you"
"Nothing is clear but my
heart is overflowing with joy"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"An unknown fragrance
covers up my heart"
"The fragrance that of
the angel beside me"
"I could feel flowers
blossoming in my world"
"Feels like I'm living in an
isolated, pleasant island"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
"All those beautiful images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are sparking up and turning into flames"
'Jones, Pavithira'
Every month she collects fee
at home for her tuition
She has been cheating us!
This boy is a genuine fellow. Your
daughter gave him the money willingly
Look, money is not the matter here
If my daughter continues
her education in this school...
her life will be spoiled
Don't make hasty decision.
She is a smart student
Making her quit this school
half way will affect her life
Give me a little time, I'll talk
to her and set her straight
Madam, stop trying to convince me. Ok?
Please issue my daughter
a Transfer Certificate
- Mom, please no!
- I said, come!
Please let me continue in this school!
We've spoiled you enough
with our pampering!
- Mom, please!
- I said, let's go!
Mom!
Shut up and come!
"All those images inside me..."
"are slowly becoming a reality"
"All my yearnings and desires..."
"are now burning down into ashes"
Jones...
- Wait, I'll be back
- Ok
Master...
Didn't you see you at the
ground for past 2 days
Well...master, I fell sick
Don't you lie to me.
Your friends told me everything
Stop thinking and forget about her
Win over life and all that you want
will find you
I have put in a word to a coach,
Shantha at YMSC academy
I'll hand you a recommendation letter.
Go meet him
Ok, master
Good morning, sir
Good morning
Who are you?
I'm here on Senthil sir's order
- Jones?
- Yes, sir
Ok
Hold the ball and do push ups
Full name?
Jones Dhiraviyam
Father's name
Gopinath Dhiraviyam
Mother's name
Jayalakshmi
You are a good player, Jones
Thanks you, sir
You can join the
practice from tomorrow
Ok, sir
Before joining...
we'll need your parents to sign
an agreement. So, bring them too
Why don't you give me the form?
I'll get their signature
They must come here and sign the form
Since you're joining tomorrow,
bring them also
My dad is out of station
Bring him once he's back
Ok, sir
See you, Jones
Why did you ask him
to bring his parents, sir?
Senthil sir recommended him, isn't it?
Guess, who is that boy?
I don't know, sir
Goldstar Gopi's son
Gopi's son?
He left promising to bring
his late father
Let's wait and watch
Buddy...
I want to see my son play football
for India and become a great player
It would be great if you can train him
I have no problem in training your son
But he must be passionate about the game
We must not force them into anything
Try playing football with him
and see if he loves the game
If he is passionate then bring him to me
I'll let him join the club
Buddy, Shantha has a point
Ok, buddy
You promised I'll get the liquor
anytime now. Are you bluffing?
- Get lost!
- Here he is
Here you go
Hope you'll play your part as explained
Act it out once
Sir...
it's my dream to see my son
become a great football player
- Please let him join your club, sir
- Get up! People are watching!
Stop falling at my feet. Come on!
My son must become a great football player.
That's my dream
That's all you got to say. Got it?
So, don't I have to plead?
It's an injury prone area
Good morning, coach
What is it? Tell me!
- I'm out right now
- My father is here
I'll tell you later
- Dad! Dad!
- Coming
My dad wants me to become
a great football player, coach
Isn't it dad?
- Is it Gopi Dhiraviyam?
- Tell him, dad
What are you wondering?
Now, say it!
Tell me, sir
Shantha, forgive me!
In the desire for liquor,
I fell for this boy's request!
I'll never accept any favor
from such kids anymore!
Dad!
Dad!
Are you calling out
to your late father?
I know who you are, who's your father
and your whole legacy!
Sorry, coach
Fine, go bring Mrs. Jayalaksmi Gopi
I'll let you join
Bring my mother?
Go, bring her
Leave
Ok, coach
Looks like he'll go and
bring his mother right away
You have no idea about his mother
It's been 10 days
since we moved to this house
Your son?
I have put him the
government school nearby
Where did you say,
you are working?
At the Indira mill in Vysarpadi...
for a monthly salary of Rs. 4,500
Gopi wanted to make his son
a successful football player
Last time I saw your son, you must have
seen the way he dive kicked the ball
Ok Jaya, tomorrow bring him to my club
Please, no!
Please keep my son away from football
The moment my husband died
in a football ground...
I was done with this game!
- Jaya...
- Please! No, thanks!
We don't need it
Please don't force me
Football is not good for my son
Mom...
- Mom...
- Yes?
Do you know Shantha, the football coach
Why do you ask?
Well, the coach said he knows
you and dad, very well
Did he invite you to play football?
No, mom! Since I play football
very well at school level
My PT master said I have a
great future as a football player
He put me through to
Shantha master at YMSC club
Utter the word
'Football' again and...
that's it!
You better focus on your studies!
Now, go!
You heard me!
Come, have food
You eat!
Food's the last thing I need!
Jaya...
it's been a while since Jones left
Jones...
Come and eat
Your mom won't know if you have food here
Yesterday's lunch was
the last time you ate
If you keep starving like this,
you'll end up hurting yourself
Jaya! Jaya!
Jaya! Jaya!
- Your son fainted at the school
- What?
Your son fainted at the school
He has gone weak.
Which is why he fainted
I've given him glucose drips. Nothing
to worry. Ask him to eat properly
You may go, see him
Nurse...
- Can we take him home?
- The doctor will let you know
Mala...
- Can you please wait outside?
- Ok
What's with this attitude?
What is wrong with you?
I warned you to keep
away from football
Yet why are you so stubborn?
Can't you understand?
Jaya! No!
Open the door
Instead of starving and
making my life a hell...
you could've consumed poison and died!
I too would've followed you!
Why are you killing me
nice and slow?
Open the door! Jaya, open the door!
- Good morning, sir
- Good morning
As promised, Gopi's son
has brought his mother
Mom, the coach has arrived
Jaya, how are you?
Going on
Brother...
I tried my best to make him understand
Let him fulfill his father's
dream, when I'm alive
Please make a man out of him
Look here, Jaya
Gopi had a dream about him
I will ensure that is fulfilled
Trust me
See you, Jaya
Jones Dhiraviyam...
Sir...
You are going to be an Indian player
Sure, sir
"Step forward, you brave heart!"
"Be a champ, come on!"
"Win over yourself and come
prepared to win over the world"
Come on, boys! Speed up!
Come on! Go!
Run! Run! Run fast!
Don't cross over the line!
"Overtake thousands here and
you will be one in a million"
"The goal to win runs through
your pulses and veins"
Go! Pass! Pass!
Quick! Quick!
Move! Move!
"The mind will train your
body to be tough! So, rise!"
"Champion! I'm a champion.
Rise up like the kind tide!"
"Champion! I'm a champion.
This isn't just a game but life!"
"Champion, I am a champion"
"Let the game be your life and identity.
So, step up and face the heat! Come on!"
Jones...
you played really well, yesterday
Thank you
Sathish is a good friend of mine
Are you also studying in AKS college?
Yes, I study at AKS college!
Jones!
"Prepare yourself mentally and physically.
Motivate yourself"
"Be like both, the storm and the sun.
That is what is needed here"
"Keep progressing and time
will take care of the rest"
"Overtake thousands here and
you will be one in a million"
"The goal to win runs through
your pulses and veins"
"You are your competition! You
are the son of this soil!"
Come on, boys!
Pass! Pass!
Jones! Jones! Pass it to me!
Pass!
Jones! Pass!
Look, no one's here. Pass!
Oh! Come on, pass!
Dheena was running free on the right
It could've been an easy goal if
you had passed the ball to him
Why are you playing a selfish game?
Sorry, coach
Football is not an individual game.
It's a team game!
"Join hands and play like a team..."
"And victory will come find you"
"The dawn will surely bring light
after the night, no matter what"
"Run! Play! Your arms and
limbs are your strength!"
"Overtake thousands here and
you will be one in a million"
"The goal to win runs through
your pulses and veins"
"You are your competition! You
are the son of this soil!"
Go! Go!
Go boys!
"The mind will train your
body to be tough! So, rise!"
"Champion! I'm a champion.
Rise up like the kind tide!"
Yes!
"Champion! I'm a champion.
This isn't just a game but life!"
"Champion! I'm a champion!"
"Let the game be your life and identity.
So, step up and face the heat! Come on!"
Win the next match
and cut an even bigger cake
Sure, buddy
- Sana ordered this cake. Feed her first
- Is it?
Thanks
- All of you, look here
- Time to click a photo
Sana!
What are you doing here?
I'm with my friends
Who is he?
My elder brother.
Shows off too much
He's from the Mechanical department
Start!
Good! Good!
Well done
The boy's good, Shantha
He has got the skills
Still, let me talk to the club members.
I'll give you an update in 10 days
You know very well that they'll
make him sign a 3 year contract
He'll be entitled to a monthly salary
I League, ISL...He'll get a lot
of such opportunities to play
In fact he can play for India in the future
But to play in the main 11...
he must have at least played
and achieved in 1st division games
Ok, buddy! We'll meet you
after he achieves that!
Ok, all the best
If we must erect the tower
in some other house roof...
there are a lot of formalities
and procedure, Dhana
Ok, sir
That's impossible right now
Let's extend the lease
on Gopi's house itself, Dhana
Ok, sir
I'll do the needful for you
I'll seal the deal for you, sir
Please get the agreement copy ready
- I'll take care of the rest
- Ok Dhana. I'll do that
(chatter)
Hey! Fall at their feet
and get their blessings
Gopi, you have found an
excellent life partner
Lead a happy married life.
Please, get up
Suji, here have this meat liver piece
Look at Gopi.
He is not an outsider for us
He is family
Excuse me
Please, come in
I have already informed boss
Just come with the money for registration
We'll take care of it. Welcome
As promised, don't
forget my 2% commission
Welcome, Jaya.
How have you been?
I'm doing good
Mini...
look, Jaya is here
Here
So, what's up Jaya?
Sit. Sit
Hope your son is studying well
Leela...
Yes, he is
Saw your son when he was a kid
He must be a grown up now
Take this
- Hope you're doing fine, Jaya.
- Did you notice the doorstep of my house?
You would've seen the number
of people waiting to meet me
The central minister, Boopathy
has an immense respect on me
It was a time when things
were picking up...
unfortunately Gopi passed away then
Ask my men! Whenever a
problem rises up, I call out 'Gopi' first
- Tell her
- He's speaking the truth
The moment I saw you now...
I was reminded of him
Well, Jaya...
my daughter has come of age
People keep visiting me
Mini wanted me to have a separate office
Well, I'm considering your house
I thought I'll use that
Look, I'll pay you more that
what others are offering
It'll be my way of thanking Gopi
Please forgive me
Though we are not
living there now...
my husband's soul is still alive there
Someday when my son turns
into a man, we will move there
Please forgive me
I wish that at some point my son
should live his life in that house
Come on, don't cry
for such a silly thing
I thought the money will help you
It's okay
Good things will happen at the right time
Ok, Jaya...
Please, sit down. Mini, bring her food
Please eat before you leave
See you, dear
Boss is on his way.
Keep the car ready
Your brother is a cricket player
and so I thought you like circket
But looks like you like football
Dude...
a guy from Pulianthope
is stalking Madhi
He is blackmailing her, that if she
doesn't love him then he'll commit suicide
He stalks her every day
until she reaches her home
If her family finds out this,
then they'll make her quit college
Earlier, he tortured another girl in
similar manner and made her fall for him
She loved him sincerely
He used her for a year and then dumped her
His name?
Dhamu. There! That's him
Excuse me...
What is it?
She studies in our department
So what?
Please don't disturb her again hereafter
Which locality do you belong to?
Vyasarpadi
Any idea where I am from?
Pulianthope
Come on, Madhi. Why would you drag
these boys for this silly matter?
We very well know that you're a womanizer
If you create unnecessary issues...
we'll have to report
it to the principal
Got it?
Come on
So, you made him go crazy for you
She's Shabir's sister.
It'll become an issue later
Don't I know that she is Shabir's sister?
Didn't he spoil my plan to woo Madhi?
What are you going to do?
Just stay here and watch me
Wait, I'll be back
Back then, I was in 11th grade
and that boy was in 9th grade
He just took off when he found
out I was 2 years elder!
Really?
That was not Love at all
What happened?
Nothing
Can't you hear me?
Told you, nothing
What is it?
- Tell me, what is it?
- Nothing!
Damn you pervert! How dare
you lay hands on a woman!
Jones! No! We shall complaint
this to principal!
Stop!
Stop!
- I said, stop!
- Listen dude, no!
Jones, stop!
(chatter)
Don't you both fight anymore.
Be good friends hereafter, ok?
Ok, boss
You! What's the issue? Check them
- Stop! Who are you guys?
- Move!
- Take the bike and catch them
- Ok, boss
Naveen, hope you've a weapon with you
Yes! I do
Listen! You don't need this!
Stop!
Let go off me!
Hands off me! Leave me!
Leave him!
I said, leave me!
Move!
- Jones, let go of him
- Let me deal with him!
No, listen! Let go of him!
Listen to me, Jones.
He might die!
Jones, he might die
Leave me
Stop! What's your problem?
- What's is it?
- Guess, what he did?
He misbehaved with my classmate
Let of me! I said, leave me!
- Tell me
- Ask him!
How dare you misbehave
with a girl?
Who do you think you are?
Listen to me! Can't you hear me?
Now, quiet! Come on!
Stop him!
Stop it! What do you think you're doing?
Who are you?
How dare you lay hands on me?
Damn it!
Naveen, no! He is
Gold star Gopi's son!
Don't hurt him!
What? Gopi's son?
Yes!
Out of the blue I saw him
fighting with him
Fight for a girl?
Finish him off!
How dare you lay hands on
your own college girl?
You'll be dead! Now, get lost!
Don't you act like a pervert and
spoil our locality's name!
Don't you create unnecessary
problems in the locality
Then you'll also get killed
like your father got killed
- Naveen!
- Yes, boss?
What's the issue?
Silly issue, boss.
They're fighting over a girl
I'll take care of it, boss.
You carry on
Ok, let's go
All of you disperse
I said, leave! Leave!
You heard me! Now, leave!
Take him away
Come on, let's go!
We'll deal it later
Come on!
Then you'll also get killed
like your father got killed
Come on!
He too belongs to our locality
He is Gold star Gopi's son
He's our boy!
- He's my best friend, Gopi's son
- Don't look over there! Just come
Then you'll also get killed
like your father got killed
Brother please, just a minute.
Just a minute...
You said "You'll also get killed
like your father got killed"
- Uh-oh! Did I blabber it out?
- Why was my dad murdered?
Who murdered my father?
Who told you so?
- You said it, didn't you?
- Stop blabbing and get lost!
Please! Didn't you tell me 'You'll also get
killed like your father got killed?'
Please, tell me. Why was
my father murdered?
Hands off me! I'll lay one slap!
- Who's Rajiv Gandhi fighting with?
- Looks like someone from our locality
- Didn't I already tell you...
- Please, tell me. What did it?
I shouldn't see you around here anymore
Leave
I said, leave
Leave!
What are you doing here?
I asked you, what are you doing here?
Well...
My father's murderer...
Oh! What do you want to know?
What is that you want to know?
Why are you torturing me?
Come here
Come with me
Sit here
I said, sit
Hope your mom is doing well
Hope college is going good
Are you practicing football regularly?
Jaya, is working at the factory, right?
Yes...
What will you do after finding
out your dad's murderer?
- Well, my dad's...
- Study, play hard and become successful!
That's what must be running
in your mind! Got it?
Don't you confuse and torture
yourself unnecessarily!
Now, leave!
Listen!
I'm unable to play like before!
Who killed my father?
If I tell you,
will you finish him off?
Yes, I will
Guess, who could it be
Just tell me, who is it?
Councilor Dhanasekar!
Do you know, what a
player my friend was?
Why have second thoughts?
Imagine, you'll get 0.3 millions
They took advantage of
your dad's poverty...
and made him turn himself in
for the murder Dhanasekaran committed
Your father went to prison
But Shantha?
He became a successful player
After your father completed
prison time and came out...
Dhanasekaran took him in and
used him for all his illegal activities
I spoke to the minister. That
bank has agreed to give the loan
Invest in my chit fund and
pay every month without fail
I promise that in 3 years, each one
of you will become a boat owner
You borrow money from our boss,
Dhana and play Judas with him?
Hence, we come to an end to this prayer
session. All of you may take leave
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit - Amen
Fine, I'll call you back later
Daddy, buy me some candles
- We've enough at home
- Come on. Let him buy it
Here. Go and buy it
Dear...
Jones keeps asking
what work do you do
Jones is now a grown up
Quit this rogue lifestyle
Why don't you think of doing some business?
So one day, your dad...
quit working for Dhanasekaran,
just for your sake
He decided to set up a fast
food outlet of his own
- Hello
- Gopi...
- Tell me
- What happened? Did you inquire?
I went inquired at the shop you suggested
He paid up Rs. 50,000 less saying
that old jewels don't earn much
In any case, I still need 0.3
millions more for my food outlet
That too within a week
Ask David and Guna
Ask any of them and they think
he's asking without any hesitation...
and they avoid me without answering,
thinking I'll run away with the money
What can I do?
- Dhana?
- You mean my boss, Dhana?
Murugesan, who worked
under him for 20 years...
and he gave him only Rs. 10,000
for his daughter's wedding
I am running out of ideas.
My head is bursting
Whom else can we ask?
Give me some time. Let me think.
I'll get back to you later
Ok, fine
You! Stop disturbing us so early
with that irritating noise
Don't you have a better
time to do this?
Of course the noise will be irritating!
Aren't you getting paid Rs. 30,000
every month? I'm almost done here
The company that erected tower
were only ready to pay Rs.5000
I refused and convinced
them to pay Rs. 10,000
- Hope you are happy with the deal, Gopi
- Yes, boss.
For erecting the cell tower on my rooftop,
he collects Rs. 30,000 from that company
He cheated me by paying me just
Rs.10,000 out of it
I'm not letting this go so easy
You think he'll pay you
if you hold his collar?
He wants to make it big in politics
If he doesn't pay me that money,
I'll spoil his reputation around
How will that benefit us?
Will spoil his reputation; my foot
We require 0.3 million.
Think of an idea to get that
Dude, come let's go to the police
You very well know, how loyal I was,
to that fellow!
How could he even think of betraying me?
It's hurts, sir
Calm down. Come with me
Look here, Gopi, if your turn yourself
in then it'll also ruin your life
Don't be so furious
Let me talk to Dhana
How dare you tell our
boys that I betrayed you?
You think I don't know about it?
I thought you'll finally
come and confront me
But you went to the
police and turned...
Don't get upset, Dhana.
He's got a valid point
True! The tower deal is Rs.30,000/month.
I pay him only Rs.10,000. I'm not denying it
But every month, for past 7 years, I've been
depositing that 20,000 in my wife's account
For his sake!
Why deposit in your wife's account?
Sir, he is a prodigal;
very bad with saving money
Had I paid the full 30,000 every month,
he'll wipe it off all and become a pauper
With such a face!
Why didn't you say a word to me
regarding your outlet business plan?
Any idea how much I've saved for
you, in her account? Tell him!
Rs. 23,40,000!
Throw his money on his face.
Take it and leave!
- Ask him to leave!
- Boss! Boss!
He lied to your father that he had saved
up the money in his wife's account
He gained you father's trust back
Look, I know you for the past 16 years
You made a hasty decision
by involving the police
I considered you as
my very own, younger brother
There's a lot I had planned for you
Do you think I need your
money to run my family?
- Didn't it cross your mind?
- Forgive me, boss
My bad
Fine, I don't have any grudge.
My mind is clear
- Come, let's play
- Ok, boss
Mr. Neymar, we both
would also like to join
- Sure, boss
- Gopi, you play for the opponent team
Ask our boys to barge in!
Come on, Dhana. Pass it over here!
- Carry on, boss!
- Come, carry it through!
Hit it, Dhana! Hit it!
Goal! Awesome, boss!
Man mark!
Come on, man mark it!
Do it!
Guys, play the man-to-man
marking strategy!
Did you check that out?
To your positions!
To your positions!
The anger inside him because of your
father involving the police...
and his intention to have
all that money to himself
These things pushed Dhanasekar...
to murder your father!
They murdered him mercilessly,
right in front of my eyes
Gopi!
Gopi!
After your father's demise,
fearing you might get spoiled...
Your mother shifted from
Pulianthope to Vyasarpadi
She put you in a school
in the same locality
Study well, ok?
In order to prevent me from
blabbing this truth...
Dhana threatened me in person
In the name of being loyal
to your friendship...
if you blabber this truth anywhere...
your sisters' life will be ruined!
Do not spare him, Jones!
Jones, look over there
He will turn up here every week
to collect the chit fund money
So, what have you decided?
I won't rest until I finish him off
Stretch!
- Why are you late?
- Had to take care of some work
To the right!
Go!
Jones! Pass!
Shiva! Jones is doing it on purpose
He has been playing rough for past 2 days
Let's complaint it to our coach
Jones...
come here
What's your problem?
Nothing, coach
Run 5 rounds! Now!
They murdered your father
right in front of my eyes
Now, tell me, what's your problem?
Can't you hear me? Answer me
I've been noticing for a week now
Arrogance of being a very good player?
You'll meet your match, even
better players in upcoming matches
Don't be over confident
Look, don't you drain your
personal frustration here!
Once you lose the arrogance, the
anger will subside automatically
Now, go! Give me 5 more rounds
No matter how much you make me run,
this anger won't subside so easy
What's you problem? Tell me! Answer me!
Hey!
Jones?
Why are you crying?
Tell me, what happened?
Tell me
What happened?
Weren't we under the impression that my dad
died while playing in the ground. Isn't it?
Yeah
What about it?
Tell me
He was murdered, coach!
I won't spare him!
Don't make any hasty decision
I have friends in the police department
I'll handle this in a different way
No, coach
I'll find inner peace
only if I murder him
Look!
You have a beautiful
future waiting for you
Don't you miss it
Then...
meeting Rajiv Gandhi and knowing
the truth about your dad...
Don't tell your mom know about it
Only the first time
you'll need a reason to commit a sin
Then it'll become a habit
I made you play the ball so that you
don't follow your dad's footsteps
Your life begins from this league
Jones...
when you're about to begin this life...
please do not end up ruining it. Ok?
Ok, coach
So, boys...
coming July, the 1st division
league will begin
I have already told you all...
1st division matches are
like your 12th grade exams
If you shine well now...
you'll get an opportunity to play for
Tamil Nadu and in Santhosh trophy
And from there you can also get
opportunity to play for the Indian team
And Jones! This is the most
important match of your life
Your future starts from this league
Hey, look, Shabir is here.
He looks furious
- Please. No!
- How dare you?
Why are you beating me?
- Even after knowing me, how dare you?
- I didn't do anything
You!
- Wait and watch
- Please, it hurts!
It hurts!
- Die!
- Please! No!
- Die!
- Please, I'm innocent
- How dare you lay hands on my sister?
- I'm innocent!
Sana and Jones are in love!
What?
What do you mean?
I swear! Sana and Jones are in love
He laid his hands on her, in the bus,
and put the blame on me
She is your classmate
I'm sure you'll know
You better spit the truth
They keep talking to each other
all the time in the class
They even have lunch together
I think it's true
Keep going! Go!
Faster! Don't lose him
Hello
Dhana and Murugesan have
locked horns at SS market
Best chance to finish him off!
No one will doubt you!
I'm on my way to the ground
Damn it!
Are you really Gopi's son?
He brutally murdered Gopi in front of me!
- I'm coming!
- Dude, what happened?
Hold on! Where is he going now?
What happened? Wait!
- He took a left!
- At least tell me, what is it?
Take that road! Follow him!
Jones!
Miss this opportunity...
then you'll never get
another chance to finish him off!
Don't miss this opportunity!
I've placed a weapon near
that meter box. Take it!
Which station?
- Your name?
- Jones Dhiraviyam
- Age?
- 19
Look at Shabir's
condition, bhai!
Sir, you aren't allowed here
Sheela! It's ok
Doctor, what happened to my son?
He's got a severe wound
right next to his ear
We took a scan. He has
internal hemorrhage
Also, there is blood clot internally
We can tell you more only after surgery
Dear son, Shabir...
Dear son
Please don't cry. I have informed Shantha.
He is on his way
There. He has arrived
I told you already on that day...
My son doesn't need football!
Tell me, buddy
Who's Shantha here?
It's me
I'll call you back. Ok?
- Are you Adyar Inspector John's friend
- Yes, sir
Inspector is calling you
Please come
Hello, sir
Coach Shantha? Is that you?
Please, have a seat
Who is this lady?
She is Jones' mother
I spoke to John. Hence,
I haven't filed a case yet
- Thank you, sir
- What was the issue, sir?
Fight over a girl!
They locked horns and that
fellow tried to attack your son
Your son hit him back and he is now lying
in a hospital, in critical condition
His father is a big shot in their locality
If that boy passes away...
your son will have to
serve 7 year jail term
"In the canvas of the God..."
"you are a divine portrait"
"And when the anger gets better of you,
you lose all your colors"
"Initially the anger might seem huge,
but eventually it'll shrink down"
"Have patience"
"Have patience"
"Heart is not the kind of
character that carries a grudge"
"Life is a one way street, do not forget"
"Remember that even a
smallest of mistake can take away a life"
"Do not forget this
life lesson, oh dear"
"Remember even your shadow can betray you"
"Do not forget this
life lesson, oh dear"
Hold this
The surgery was successful, sir
Your son is out of danger
- Nothing to worry. Take care
- Ok, doctor
- Wait here. Bhai...
- Insha Allah!
- Bhai...
- Dhana?
- How are you, bhai?
- Come, Dhana...
I'm fine
- What the update on Shabir's condition?
- He is fine now
Well, bhai...
The boy who injured Shabir...
is someone very close to me
His mother is here to meet you
Jaya! Come here!
Come
Sir!
Get up! Just, get up!
Sir, my son didn't do it intentionally
He committed a blunder out of innocence
Even few moments ago, I was at
the church praying for your son
Please have a heart and forgive my son
Please forgive him! Please!
Iqbal, take back the complaint filed
We'd like to take back our complaint
Please sign here
Fine, take care of it
Give me some water
What did they say, Jaya?
They took back the complaint
Thanks a lot
Dhana, you saved his life
He'll be thankful to you his
whole life for what you just did for him
Shantha, I just took you guys to bhai
Bhai let him go because
of the sympathy on Jaya
Auditor is calling. Attend
and check what's the matter
- Fine, we shall make a move now
- Ok
Come home tomorrow for lunch
Bring your son too
Ok
- Shantha, why don't you join too?
- Ok
See you
Ok, let's go
Get in
You! Come on!
Dear Jesus...
for the sins that I committed
with and without my knowledge...
please forgive and bless me
Amen
Let me take that
If not in studies...
I thought at least through
football he'll become a successful
We don't want any issues again
Please put some sense into him
Fine
What's your plan?
Sorry, coach
I won't poke my nose in that
girl's issue ever again
Don't you lie to me
like you did to others
Anand told me why you went there
and what took place instead
Hope you saw your mother's innocent face
No matter what, you won't change, right?
If something had happened
to that guy yesterday...
you'd be in prison and your
mother would've passed away
No way, coach
If Shabir hadn't played spoilsport,
Dhana would've been dead by now
I would've finished him off secretly,
exactly the way he murdered my dad
No one would've found out that I did it
But you'd know right?
Won't the guilt trouble you
after finishing him off?
Then can you ever play like before?
I have been awestruck by many
players while watching them on TV
But in person...
only a few have impressed me
And in your age group, only you!
You are something special by nature
I'm unable to deal with it, coach
I'm unable to control the
rage in me to kill him!
Your mom fell at that girl's father feet
and pleaded to him
She has got you a second chance in life
A woman, struggling all by herself...
and to raise a son like you, do
you've any idea how difficult it is?
Fortunately...
Dhanasekar is unaware of all this.
Good for you
Fine...
I'm asking you for the final time
Are you going to fulfill
your father's dream?
Or are you going to kill him and punish
your innocent mother by ruining your life?
Just...get lost!
How's Shabir now?
We brought him back to home
The doctor has advised him 15 days rest
Shall I come to your home
and pay him a visit?
No! No need!
My family has doubts about us
What doubts?
They doubt if we both are in love
Tell Shabir that there
is nothing between us
Goal! Yay!
Jones!
Coach?
Yes, coach?
Here, talk
Who's on the call, coach?
You aren't going to pay
heed to our advice
You'll pay heed only if the
right person advises. Now, talk
Hello, who's this?
Hello
Jones!
Who's this?
It's me, Pavithra
Pavithra!
How are you?
How's your mom doing?
I heard you haven't cleared you
Economic paper. You better clear it
Only if you complete your degree, you'll be
eligible to apply for jobs under sports quota
Ok
I'll be waiting for you, Jones
All the best
- Bye
- Thanks, Pavithra
Everything ok, his highness?
Back to the game, go!
Buddy...
How did coach find out about Pavithra?
It was me who told him
You told him?
Then how did coach
get her number?
- Again, it was me
- You gave him her number?
- Dude! Dude!
- How did you get her number?
Pavithra has been in touch with me.
She inquires about you every day
She said she'll stop calling me if you find
out. That's why I had to keep is a secret
Sorry dude
- Take your hands off. I won't hit you
- Buddy...
Buddy, please...
Buddy!
Dhamu! Why did Jones come
to the market other day?
I don't know!
- Drown him! Like that!
- Speak up!
- Speak up or else...
- That's all I know
I'll drown you here
- He's just repeating the same
- Drown him!
- David!
- Coming, boss
Don't stop. Continue. I'll be back
What is he saying?
Boss, Jones had been to
Perambur ground in his bike
He got a call and so midway he changed
direction and came to the market
But this boy has no idea about
who called him and for what
Boss, I saw him ten days
ago near the liquor shop
He was messing with that man, Rajiv Gandhi
What's up, Gandhi?
Looks like you're done
Come on, friend. Let's begin again
Listen! Gandhi!
- Tell me
- Don't turn your head at once
I'm here to spy on you
Dhana sent me
Our boys will come now
They'll try to bait you and pull
out the truth. Don't you fall for it
Didn't you tell Jones, the
truth about his dad's death?
Boss has a small doubt on you
Quiet. It's my boss
Yes boss
Reached?
- Yes, I did
- Put the phone in speaker mode
Ok, boss. Stay on the line
What's up, Gandhi?
Are you done for the night?
How about one more large?
- Pour me also a drink
- How are you, Gandhi?
Of late you're not to
be seen around, Gandhi?
David, first pour for him
You! Order some side dish
Gandhi...
Goldstar Gopi's son...
came to our boss asking for a job
Is he old enough to go for a job?
Haven't you met him?
- I did, back when he was a kid
- Now he is a grown up
I'd have known if I had
married and had a family
Time just flies
Poor Gandhi, he is innocent
Gandhi, enough. Go home
Don't get wasted. See you
Gandhi, go home safe
- See you, Gandhi
- See you!
Don't point at him.
You must have seen someone else
- Naveen...
- Yes Gandhi?
- Hope they didn't get any doubt on me
- No. Not at all
By the way...
how did Dhana come to know that
I told everything to Jones?
Gandhi! You just said it
- Time's up! All of you leave
- Leave, all of you!
You all heard us! Leave!
Sit down
I said, sit down
So, this is your brand?
The same brand for the past 20 years.
Never changed it!
This brand is what suits us, Gandhi.
It doesn't give us a hangover
Brother Rajiv Gandhi's
death smells fishy to me
I don't think he would've accidentally
fell off into the sewage, coach
Then?
Rajiv Gandhi told me the
truth about my dad's death
I doubt if Dhana found out that
In that case, Dhana would've finished you
off first. Don't confuse yourself
- Hello
- Hello, Jones...
Have your started back to home?
Yes, I'm on my way, mom
- I'll be at home in half an hour
- Ok
I'm preparing mutton dish.
Bring coach, Shantha along
Ok, mom
I'll bring him along
Do you want me to buy something
from Sundari's shop?
- Dude!
- What happened?
Hello, Jones?
What happened? Are you ok?
- Get up
- I'm fine
Hello! Answer me! Hello!
What happened, Jones?
Nothing to worry. Everything's fine
- Are you fine?
- Answer me! Hello!
Nothing to worry. Everything's fine
Jones! What happened?
Hello! Jones! What happened?
Mom, a car guy rammed onto my bike
rear, from the side. Nothing to worry
I hope you are safe
Yes mom. Nothing to worry. I'm on my way.
Now, hang up!
- I'll bring the coach along
- Hello! Listen...
- Give me that
- Yes boss
My wife has sent Rice
flour dumplings for Jones
Do give it to your son
Take it
What are you wondering?
Now, switch on the fan
Stop wondering and
make tea for my men
No, thanks. Please serve
our men waiting outside
Jaya...
Looks like Jones isn't take usual
'Water tank' route to the ground
Looks like he takes the market road.
My boys told me
Ask him to stay safe. After
all, that issue involves a girl
They might seem to be quiet but
will have heart full of vengeance
They'll finish him of silently
Look what happened to our friend,
Rajiv Gandhi
Don't know why, someone
finished him off
What's the use lamenting after dying?
Anything can happen in
a fraction of a second
Now...
There is Gopi's photo
Step forward, Jaya
Now, next to Gopi's photo
we'll have Jones'...
Doofus! Why are you looking
like you've seen a ghost?
I meant frame and hang Jones' certificate
It's a big deal to make to
the 2nd division in football
Oh God! Totally forgot
about why I came here
Go ahead, tell her
The RBT tower erected at your house
in Pulianthope has become too old
- Now, a new one must be...
- Stop beating around the bush!
Look here, Jaya...
The lease period of the tower,
in that house of your's, is over
I need to extend it
I've ordered to get the documents ready
All it needs is your signature
Either say that
you'll let us have it
Or you buy it from us
Sir, I was just dealing about your matter
As promised, I sealed the
deal on Gopi's house itself
Just a minute, sir
What's up, Jones? Back from the ground?
Yes
What's up, Shantha?
How's our boy? Is he in good form?
He's an excellent player
Don't lose your focus
I'll inform you by tonight on
when the registration will happen
Ok, sir
Ok
Mom!
What does he want?
Why was he here?
Can't you hear me?
He wants to buy our old house
- And?
- I said I'm ready to sell it to him
Why would you let him buy our house?
Any idea, what he did?
I know he's the one who
murdered your father
I knew it already
Even though I knew it...
I moved away from there and
came here just for your sake
I didn't want you to
fall in his eyesight
Now, you tired attacking him and that's
what made him come to our home, so far
If you again think of finishing him off...
then it'll be over my dead body
Mom, make it fast
- Come
- Coming
Collect the documents
Wait, face towards the east side
Good
Hand it over to my mother, Jaya
Keep it near the
God's idol and pray
Ok, dear
I'm very happy, Jaya
Brother...
My husband died on the ground
I very well know why and how he died
The reason I left this locality right
after his death was just because...
I wanted my son to lead a
happy and successful life
Even now...
the reason behind I'm letting you buy
my house, which is dear to me...
is because I still want my son to
have a happy and successful life
Please, nothing bad should happen to him
Boss...
I thought she'll refuse to sell
the house and lose her son
She is smart. She sold the
house and saved her son
I know...
that you'll finish me off
Go ahead
But one thing...
He won't rest until he finishes you off
He won't rest until he finishes you off!
Once the house registration is done...
- Finish him off!
- Ok, boss
No, sir. Not in my name
I'm registering it in my wife's name
Boss...
Do the necessary formalities
to extend the tower
Tomorrow's the 1st division match.
So, I'm out with the boys for lunch
Ok
Ok. We'll meet up tomorrow
So, boys...
tomorrow we play our 1st
match against FCDAV
So, first thing tomorrow morning, be
there at the ground at sharp 5:30 am
Ok, coach
We'll train for an hour
Then head to the match
Ok, coach
- Are our boys ready?
- Yes, boss
Hello
Our men are going to finish off Jones.
Save him, if you can
Hello! Hello!
Hello!
Tell me, coach
- Where are you?
- On my way to the ground, coach
Dhana's men have targeted you
Come to the border park. I'll come there
What are you saying, coach?
Round him up, guys!
Dhana!
Please! No!
Please don't harm. Let go of him!
Please tell your men not to hurt Jones!
Please, no!
Please, no!
Please! Please, no!
What's the problem?
Didn't his mother sell their house
to you as per your orders
Then what's the issue?
Drop the knife!
Please, no. He won't
come in your way anymore
He won't give you any problems. I swear!
What if he does?
I guarantee you. He won't!
He won't even appear
in front of you
Trust me! He won't. Please, leave
Drop the knife!
- I didn't do anything, coach
- Drop it!
No coach!
I didn't do anything!
Coach!
Coach!
Coach...
Coach...
How are you so sure
he won't come for me?
Once the heart is filled
with vengeance...
it will stay strong until death
I know you'll show up if he dies
I wanted to finish you off too
That's why I used him as
bait and got you here
Give it to me
I said, give it to me!
Coach...
Come on...
Come on...
Coach
Jones Dhiraviyam...
Sir...
You are going to be an Indian player
Sure, sir
Now, go
It's getting late. Quick! Go!
Like me, every youth from North Madras
will always have valor and be daring!
But we can't afford to buy a
football or a jersey or soccer boots
This poverty is our first problem
Second, we don't get good nutritious food
after becoming exhausted from playing
Third, the stamp of
'violence' on our back!
Every North Madras youth,
like me, who crosses...
these 3 problems and
steps in the ground...
is a CHAMPION!