Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020) - full transcript

See, the thing about love is...

...it's not about how one looks or
what work a person does...

...or the age, religion, caste, gender.
Nothing.

All that matters
is how they make you feel.

Come on! You got him!

Sir?

Sir?

Yes.

Sir, are you there?

I've chopped the veggies
like you asked me to.

You sure you don't want me to cook?



No, I told you that I'm cooking.

Whatever you do, don't wash
the dishes and incur my wrath.

You don't have to tell me every day.
Get going now.

Yeah, right!

You've broken all but three!
Soon I'll have nothing to cook in.

-Oh, and listen.
-Yes.

You don't need to come the next two days.

Why? Off to your daughter's?

No, I'm going for a yoga retreat
in Pondicherry.

Pondicherry?

Are you okay? Why are you all flushed?

Nothing. I'm fine.

Your age is messing with your memory.

Whatever. If you've got the dates
wrong, call me. I'll come.



I'm very sure. You may leave.

But if so, let me know.

Okay!

-I am leaving.
-Okay.

And don't forget to take your pills!

Okay!

Hey, ho! And the good times begin

I'm a lover boy waiting

A rockstar singing a love ballad

And woo-hoo! I now write fine poetry too

Why won't I sing all night?

I am a prince charming

I feel the butterflies in my gut

And a chorus on my lips!

Hey, ho! And the good times begin

I am a prince charming

I feel the butterflies in my gut

And a chorus on my lips!

Like I said, all that matters
is how they make you feel.

Foolish, happy...

...and most importantly, young!

YOUTH, HERE WE COME

Come in.

You have a lovely place.

Thank you.

The bag has wheels, you know.

Oh!

Tea?

-Tea?
-Yeah.

-Sure.
-Sit.

Light or strong?

Very little milk and one spoon sugar.

Okay.

-Here, let me.
-No, no, I can do this.

Superb!

-Come, let's go to the balcony.
-The balcony?

If someone sees us,
it'll spread like wildfire here!

What if it does?

-My daughter will kill me! Please.
-Fine!

Is that an antique boiler? Beautiful!

-Was it hard convincing them?
-Of course. They didn't want me to go.

"Don't be silly, Ma.
This disease is everywhere.

You're especially at risk at your age...

...and Pondy's full of foreigners!
Is there need for a yoga retreat now?

What happens if you fall sick ma?
Think about us and your grandkids, Ma!"

And?

So, I said "I spent 25 years
raising you and your sister...

...and 20 years caring for your father.

And my only joy for the
last five years is yoga.

And you want me to die
even without that? Okay."

And?

He felt guilty, I guess. He let me go!

What if he realizes you're here
instead of the yoga retreat?

Feels like the time I told my folks
I'm off for an interview...

...and partied with
Loyola college boys instead.

What? Like you never played
truant in college?

I did.

I just never imagined you that naughty.
I pegged you for a little saint.

I was naughty but I never got caught.

How's the tea?

Killer!

Oh, my baby

-I love the song!
-Me too.

Oh, my baby

You make me go crazy

Oh, my baby, I see you
And my heart goes crazy

So, what's the plan
for our "yoga retreat"?

Here's my awesome plan
for our yoga retreat.

Hey, wait!

-Careful! Don't move!
-Wait. You don't move.

Sorry. This happens a lot these days.

Not bad, you clean up well!

When you're as clumsy as I am,
you need to master this!

Anyway, the plan...

Go on.

-Open the fridge.
-Why?

Open it and see for yourself.

I see.

A glass of wine while I cook,
then over dinner...

...and another glass over a movie?
Alai Payuthey is on Prime.

I like it! Good job!

Want to freshen up?

Yes.

Take any room. All have washrooms.

Which one's yours?

The last one... on the left.

Oh, my baby

You make me go crazy

Oh, my baby, you make me go crazy

Oh, my baby, I see you
And my heart goes crazy

Oh, my baby, let's sail away
In this river of love

Is this love?

Have you lit my fire?

Is the silver moon our abode?

I went searching for you my baby,
And found myself

And when I looked for myself,
I found you right there

Oh, my baby

You make me go crazy

Oh, my baby

You make me go crazy

Oh, my baby, I see you
And my heart goes crazy

Oh, my baby, let's sail away
In this river of love

Wow.

What?

I just... haven't seen you
like this before.

Stop staring. You'll burn the food.

With you here looking like that,
who gives a damn about food?

Well, I do, I don't eat burnt food.

What's the alarm for?

If I had really gone to Pondicherry,
I would've reached now.

So, I'll call my son
and tell him I've reached.

Lower the sound, man.

-Smart!
-Thanks!

To good company.

To good company.

Thank you.

-Wow!
-What happened?

The food is delicious!

-Good job!
-Thank you.

What's your alarm for?

The PM's speech is now.
Shall we listen?

Nah! In five minutes, you'll be flooded
with texts saying he's amazing...

...or he's wrong. With full analysis!

Told you!

It's my son, Arun calling.

I've had too much wine.

What if I blabber the truth?

Call him in the morning.

Tell him that you've become old, so you
got tired and nodded off.

Good idea.

Maybe you should answer.

-Hello.
-Hello.

Ma! Why didn't you answer my calls?

I did now, didn't I? What happened?

Modi's announced a 21-day lockdown!

What?

-Yes, Ma! It's a lockdown!
-Lockdown?

-You've to leave right now, Ma!
-TV?

-Now? But...
-Yes, no!

This is serious!
You're putting all of us at risk too!

BREAKING NEWS

The PM's announced a 21 day...

-...nationwide lockdown.
-What am I supposed to do now?

-Wait a minute.
-What's happening, Ma?

-You can at least come by cab.
-Oh, no!

I'll ask your yoga retreat
to get you a cab.

-Please be packed and ready. Okay?
-Disconnect the call.

Yes.

How did he get the yoga retreat's number?

There's no yoga retreat! We made that up!
What's wrong with you?

Good lord. I forgot. Sorry. Right.

What do we do now?

Wait, so, who is he calling?

New number? I'll check in FindCaller.

-It says Arun. Your Arun?
-Yes.

How does he have my number?

I told him you're the yoga retreat's head.

-Smart.
-Thanks.

What do we do?

Okay, check if Uber or Ola are available.

The apps are crashing.
Everyone must be panicking.

Anyway we'll get one sooner or later.

It's a three and a half hour drive
from Pondy...

...so, he'll expect you around midnight.

And if we don't get a cab?

-I can't have him pick me up from here.
-Okay, fine!

Agreed.

What do we do now?

-It's him again.
-Talk to him.

-Hello.
-Hello, yoga retreat, how may I help you?

Listen, my mother
Lakshmi Rajan is at your retreat.

Please book a cab for her
to Chennai now!

-I don't care what it costs.
-Calm down.

We've made inquiries when the
lockdown was announced.

Unfortunately, cabs aren't
ready to come to Chennai tonight...

...as they'll get stuck there.

That's unacceptable! Where will she go?

Keep calm, my friend.

We've arranged for all our participants...

-...to stay here during the lockdown.
-What are you saying?

We cook our own organic produce
in our own kitchens.

100% organic!

Once your mother is back home...

-...she will feel good and happy.
-What?

And she'll get a free
21 day yogic cleanse.

Let me talk to her about this.

Your mother is more than happy
with this arrangement.

-Yes.
-Oh!

Stay safe.

-We'll be in touch.
-What?

Hail Lord Shiva. Praise the Lord.

Salutations to the auspicious one.

-21 days!
-21 days!

-21 days!
-21 days!

21 days!

-21 days!
-21 days!

Oh my popsicle!

Your sly peeps make my heart skip a beat

Oh, my tutti frutti!

Your naughty ideas turn
My greys are black again

The night is breezy, time is lazy

And I'm here all hazy

Hey, my lion cub
Your words are strong and steady

And my heart is racing away

La di da di teddy
Your glances are a li'l dirty

And my cheeks are tingly

My heart is longing, let's get going

There's no need for words anymore

Good morning, beautiful.

-I need tea.
-It's there somewhere.

I'll make us both a cup.

Perfect. Just the way I like it.

Thank you.

Yours looks different,
like in the commercials.

It's how I like it.

So, you didn't like yesterday's?

No, it was nice!

Just different, that's all.

Then teach me how you like it.

We have 21 days.
I'll teach you everything.

Your cheeks, ruby red
Tell me a whole new story now

Your striking lips
Sing a lullaby of love now

Floating in the skies,
I want to soar higher

An electrifying passion, pulls me closer

I become stronger when I hold your hands

I melt away when I rest on your shoulders

I have no words to express
My heart's desire

How are you, Mom?

-Who was that?
-There is no one around.

Ecstasy, runs wild

And lights a fire within

Love brings us closer
And so does a bit of lust

Floating in the skies

I want to soar higher

An explosive passion, pulls me closer

When I'm beside you
I feel like a princess

I can tell you whatever I want
Not just impress

When we get together
Let's throw caution to the wind

Why do you always leave
the spoons in the dishes?

Today I'll cook.
You can do the dishes.

No need. I'll cook.

You cook every day and
I end up doing the dishes.

Let me cook today.

If your cooking was edible,
why would I sweat it?

"Oh, wow, Rajiv! You cook
better than a five star chef!

What a wonderful cook!"

All lies I see!

Fine! You cook and eat yourself!

-To heck with you!
-There! Your answer to everything!

Your answer to everything is to shout!

Who's shouting? Me?

Yeah, you!

-Am I?
-Yes!

Me, shouting? What nonsense!

Yes, even if you ask a 100 times...

What?

How many times to tell you to not
put your wet towel on the bed?

How many times to tell you to not put
dishes in the fridge with the spoons?

What's the big deal with that?

But my towel on the bed is a big deal?

The bed gets damp and uncomfortable.
It's gross!

It's my side of the bed, and I like
it nice and cool when I lie down.

Well, I like it when I can take a dish out
and eat it straightaway.

My fridge, my rules!

Oh, so it's your fridge now? How sexist!

What's sexist about that?
It's my fridge if I've paid for it!

I've not seen this face
of yours these five years!

I can't have the same face
for five years, can I?

But that's not the point!

The point is, what's the big deal
if I leave the spoon in the dish?

The spoons keep getting knocked out
and dirtying the fridge! Yuck!

Then don't knock them out!
You need to be careful.

Look who's talking!

You break everything
with your clumsy hands!

What?

At least I keep the bed dry and hygienic
and not sleep in filth like you!

Then roll around in it yourself,
you buffalo!

-What?
-You heard me!

-What?
-I'll say it again!

-What?
-I called you a buffalo!

-Hello!
-Hello yourself!

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

-What?
-My daughter! And her husband!

Oh, no!

Aren't the cops beating
those who step out at this time?

No idea!

-What do we do?
-No idea!

Come here! Let's go.

-Not there! This way!
-You went there!

Where?

-Pick this.
-Where are you putting the luggage?

Oh, no!

-What is--
-Come with me.

-Is there a way out here?
-Get in!

In a cupboard? Are you trying to kill me?

Hold this!

-Oh, my God!
-Hold this.

What are you doing?

Oh, no!

Who's there?

-It's me!
-What the hell?

She'll get suspicious
if she sees two cups!

Hi, Pa!

Chitra and Subbu,
what are you two doing here?

Where's my grandson?

Aunt's with him, Pa!

We got you some basics.
How are you?

-I'm fine!
-Pa!

You should have called! Why take the risk?

Can't we just check on you, Uncle?

Are you up to something naughty here?

At this age?

You better pray the police don't catch you
with those covid curls!

-Pa!
-Yes?

I'll keep the toiletries in your cupboard.

-Okay... wait!
-What?

The doctors say they must
first be cleaned and sanitized.

Safety first, right?

Then why is a wet towel on the bed?

-Which one?
-It stinks!

Oh... I like it when I lie down.
It's nice and cool.

-Pa!
-Come, I'll make some tea for us.

No, wait.

Are you okay, Pa?

It must be tough for you,
all alone here...

...without mom too, must be hard.

Come with us, Pa!

-Oh, no!
-My bags!

I'll drop off more vegetables
in a few days.

Please don't. I'll manage.

Okay! Bye!

Tell Aarav his grandpa misses him!

Bye!

Accusing me of being naughty! Jackass!

Thank God they didn't
take me with them.

Lord knows, I can't stand 21 days...

...with that hairy fellow and
his atrocious cooking!

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have put the
wet towel on the bed.

I shouldn't have put
spoons inside the fridge.

I'm sorry too.

How's the tea?

Perfect.

Actually you cook damn well.
I just hate doing the dishes.

I knew it!

But why should I worry
about dirty dishes?

Your wife's trained you well.

I want to say the same about
your sainted husband.

-But then I'd be lying.
-Hey!

-Hey!
-Hey!

Wait!

No problem. I caught it.

Hey! What is it?

Do you not like my tea?
Or do you not like me?

I don't even remember the last time
someone offered me tea...

...how can I not like you?

What will you tell your daughter?

Seven years ago when she brought
that clown Subbu home...

...and said she will only marry him,
I agreed, didn't I?

Why? Can't I fall in love?

By the way...

...what will you tell your son?

That I love you. Simple.

Ma! Who is that?

Pa!

-Appa.
-Yeah, kanna?

Where is amma?

I've been calling her.
She's not answering.

I'm on my way but I don't like it.

Do I really have to go and stay with him?

The agency said they would
send someone, right?

No, kanna. Your amma is
not okay with someone unknown.

And kanna, for you to drive everyday...

...to thaatha's place from ours
during the lockdown...

...is not advisable.

Why are you so nice?

This man has never accepted you.

It's been so long too.

Never made an effort...

Why are you thinking about
all that now?

He has always been nice
to my daughters.

Always?

You mean, during our annual visits
for an hour each?

And that too only till we were in school.

Kanna, just let it go.

Have you reached?

Yeah, yeah. I'll go.

Not fair, Dad.

Really.

Akka.

I bet you're doing well in California...

...with your doting husband...

...and appa and amma by your side,
during this lockdown.

Whereas I...

I'm back here.

Back at this place where it's been ages
since we've visited.

And it's the first time that I'm here
without you.

All alone.

To stay with him.

Our scientist.

-It's going to be just the two of us.
-Hi, kanna.

HIM AND ME

Mary, hold that. Push that pillow
to the other side.

Here, hold this.

Careful!

Turn it and pull it out.

There's a certain physics to all this too.

Sure, I get it.

But don't irritate her with all this
when she gets here.

I'll try not to talk to her at all!

Here, place this pillow over there.

The room looks fine, right?

Your face is covered with powder!

-Go easy on it.
-Is that so?

Allow me, please.
You just save your breath, okay?

My little girl...

...you left me and this home
bereft of music...

...when you went away.

And today, your little girl,
at the same age as you were…

...walks back here, to stay with me...

...bringing music back to my ears.

Hi, kanna.

Hello, thaatha.

For some time, it's going to be just...

HER AND ME

This is the bathroom, kanna.

This is your bed, kanna.

You'll find extra bedsheets
in this cupboard.

The towels too.
All are 100 percent cotton.

And for hot water...

It's summer. You might not need it.
In case you do…

...the geyser switch is here, outside.
Not in the bathroom.

Ten minutes will do.
Or, the water gets too hot.

And boiling water is not good for
the skin or hair.

"Don't irritate her with all this
when she gets here."

If you need anything, let me know.

Actually... if you need
anything, you let me know.

I mean, that's why I'm here, right?

I'm going to be pretty much
in this room.

I'll be working the whole time
on my laptop. Lots of calls too.

So, just ping me, thaatha.

Sorry.

Just... call for me.

Right-o.

You have WhatsApp, kanna?

I have WhatsApp.

And won't you need Wi-Fi?

I brought my own portable router.

I wasn't sure if there would be
Wi-Fi here, so...

I have Wi-Fi.

Anyhow, it would be nice
to see you work.

Maybe you could tell me
what you do, sometime.

Sure. Sometime.

Right-o.

Let me know if you get hungry.

I've stocked up on a lot of eatables.

Akka, thaatha is doing well.

The man is fit.

And he seems fine.

He could have easily managed by himself!

There is no need for me to be here.

I know he is mom's father.
That's the only reason I'm here.

I haven't forgotten the stories
we've heard growing up.

I mean, he hates appa.

He didn't even turn up at their wedding.

Made amma feel so abandoned all her life.

Severed ties with her completely.

Never once tried making amends.

When we used to visit him for Diwali...

...remember how mom and dad used to
wait outside the whole time?

While we brought him sweets...

...and he pretended to
ask us questions about school.

And only about science, at that!

Not once did he invite them in.

And how is it our fault
that he has put himself...

...in a self-imposed exile
for the last 30 years?

Not our fault at all.

Serves him just right.

Let him be alone.

I'll be damned!

The old man knows how to use WhatsApp!

Here, please help yourself.

What about you?

-I've kept some for myself.
-Please eat.

Dentures! This, I forget.

You carry on. I'll eat this.

Come in.

Please come in, kanna.

Yes?
Is there anything you want?

Could I have the Wi-Fi password?

Got your cellphone?

Just a second.

I've shared the password with you.

Oh!

Okay. Thank you.

Close the door.

Thank you, da.

The corona is spreading--

These people are
not maintaining social distancing.

Then they wonder how it's spreading.

The Wi-Fi signal is not strong
in the room.

Looks like I'll have to work from here.

You brought your own router, right?

Some problem. It's not working.

But you're in IT. Can't you fix it?

What's the problem with the router, kanna?

Maybe thaatha can have a look?

Seriously?

It has a manual, right?

Okay.

-Boss, everyone has network issues.
-Sir… Sorry, sir.

Aren't you that guy from Tirunelveli.

-You came with some...
-Yes, sir.

...very good recommendations.

That's why you're here.

Sir, I'll complete it, sir.

How could you say that today?

What were you doing all these days?

Sorry, sir.
I promise I'll complete it by Monday.

It's been two weeks already!

Sir… Please, sir. I beg of you, sir.

-Please, sir. I beg of you, sir.
-Siva, one second.

Deepika and Chirag are also on this call.

And they can't follow Tamil.

Could we stick to English, please?

I sorry, sir.
I try, I do Monday, sir.

-Complete work Monday, sir.
-Then, why did you promise earlier?

Then, why did you promise on a Wednesday?

Didn't he apologize?

So, why keep going on about
the same thing, Mr. Manikandan?

That's your name, right?

Do you have to scold someone this much?

Oh, Deepika and Chirag are there.

So, only in English.

Okay.

He said sorry.

I am also saying sorry on his behalf.

Forgive and move on.

Life is short, make it sweet.

Finally, the work has to happen
and be completed, isn't it?

Sorry, but who is this?
And why are you interrupting our call?

-I'm nuclear physicist, Doctor--
-Who is this--

The boy is from Tirunelveli.
My town.

Poor thing. And he apologized profusely.

I felt bad for him.
That's why I stepped in, kanna.

Sorry.

Don't worry.
The call is over anyway.

That was beautiful.

And Manikandan was being
really annoying anyway.

Who was that?
That was your grandfather, is it?

Please thank him on our behalf.

That was godsent.

Okay, he's calling.
I'll call you back.

Why the trouble, kanna?

You are already swamped
with a lot of work.

You don't have to cook too.

We'll make some other arrangements.

I love to cook.

I have to eat also, anyway.

Sorry, kanna.

I embarrassed you yesterday.

It's okay.

It's just that...

...it's been so long since
I heard so many voices in this house.

It felt like all those people were here...

...sitting in our hall...

...talking, making noise.

So, I got carried away.

I fixed your router.

It's upstairs, in the room.

It's working, I checked it.

Wow, that's incredible.

You know how to fix a router?

Looks like it.

You know, at the Atomic Research Center...

...I've only handled
radioactive material...

...and some national secrets.

I fiddled with this for a bit
and it started working.

You can peacefully work
in your room now.

Without any disturbance.

Most importantly,
without me disturbing you.

Tomato, Vitamin C.

What happened, kanna?
The router's not working again?

It works. But I like it here.

That's why...

Unless you want me to
work in my room.

No, no. Not at all.

Please work from here.

In fact, I enjoy the entertainment
your office calls provide.

Don't bother about the headphones.
Please speak aloud.

Animal Planet is the only channel
that isn't talking about corona.

Yeah, yeah. I'm connecting.

The team video calls is the new Bigg Boss.

Solid entertainment.

So says...

...my thaatha.

So, you've played Ludo?

Have I played Ludo? Ha!

I'm a champion.

Actually, it's all about
the mathematical law of averages.

Apply it and keep winning.

Your amma could never beat me...

She really misses you.

Amma...

You shouldn't have cut her off.

Just because she married a man
you didn't approve of.

Thaatha, was it because
he was your lab assistant?

Or because he was
from a different caste?

I am a scientist, my dear.

Social constructs don't matter to me.

Then, what happened?

Why have you made him the villain?

He is a good husband to her.

To amma.

She is happy with him.

Do you know?

There isn't a thing he wouldn't do
for his daughters.

But he didn't do everything for mine.

Sorry, da.

Sorry.

Kanna, can I come up, da?

Yes, thaatha.

Come, join me for tea.

-Sure.
-Hold this.

Have your tea, kanna.

I was working with Kalam sir.

I was in a good position.

But, I resigned that job
and came here...

...to the city.

Your grandmother...
God bless her soul.

...would often joke and say...

..."you stop being practical
only when it comes to your daughter."

My daughter.

Your mother.

She had an amazing voice.

Like the Gods were singing through her.

The voice of an angel.

I would often say that.

Confidently, with pride.

All I ever wanted was
for everyone to hear her voice.

And I was right.

I know.

She was spectacular.

I was a pioneer in my field.

I've received many awards.

But when your mother sang on stage...

...watching the audience applaud
as she wowed them...

...I found life's purpose.

I felt relevant.

Do you understand?

I wish I had recorded her voice.

I wish I had, back then.

What's your WhatsApp profile
status, kanna?

"A.R. Rahman.

Thank you very much
for being born in my lifetime.

Thank you for the music.

For, in it is my will to live."
Right?

What if someone in Rahman's
life had stolen him from the world?

From you.

From the millions of fans that boy has.

And the joy you get from his music
was never to be known or heard.

My dad is a good man.

He loves amma.

But he snuffed out my daughter's voice
with his love.

I know my dad.

That's not him.

You may know your dad.

But you don't know the man she married.

The family she married into.

They are good people.
All of them, I know.

I know that a girl must eventually
get married and go to her in-laws'.

But why should I have to lose her voice?

Why should the world lose it?

Is it right to cage a koel's voice?

When I lost her, I lost my will to live
in the outside world.

So, I locked myself up here.

And I've never said that
I don't want to see your mother, kanna.

But...

...I believe it's your mother
who can no longer face me.

Sorry, kanna.

I don't want to make you cry.

Don't cry, dear.

Please don't cry.

Kanna.

Sit here, kanna.

The lockdown is over.
They're letting us step out.

I spoke to Mary.

She said she will be here on Monday.

It was so nice to have you around, kanna.

You are a lot like your mother.

And a little like you.

I asked her why.

She said that given a choice
between my dad...

...and everything else in the world...

...she would choose my dad.
Always.

I don't know if she said that
because it was me asking.

Perhaps if you asked her,
you'd get an honest answer.

But it's also not fair that
she let us believe...

...you didn't want to be
a part of our lives.

Not fair at all.

Your mother...

...wants you to believe
that your father is a good man.

Flawless and perfect.

There's nothing wrong with that.

But I wonder...

...where she got that idea from.

Right-o.

Can I make some tea for you?

Actually, I have something for you.

Ready.

Discovering.

Pairing successful.

How did you get this?

Not important how.

More important why.

Be my messenger, kanna
Take this message to my father

Be my messenger, kanna
Take this message to my father

I tried with all my might
To touch the vast sky

I stretched out my branches
And grew as tall as I could

But didn't get uprooted

Yes, I found love

Even after time has dissolved

Even after the distance has doubled

To let him know that
My affection has not wavered...

...Kanna, be my messenger
Take this message to my father

Kanna, be my messenger
Let him know the truth

Lockdown is over, thaatha.

Want to step out into the world?

-Wait, I'll take it for you.
-No, please don't worry about it.

-No, I'll take it. You talk to thaatha.
-It's okay, I'll take it.

-You please take care of him.
-Of course.

-Please take care of him.
-Sure.

Thank you.

Thaatha's here.

Dear, there are some clothes upstairs.
Didn't you pack fully?

I was thinking of visiting often.
You don't want me to?

Hey, come on!
Of course, you should.

Especially on Wednesdays.

You see, I don't want to miss
that sales team call. Okay?

I know mom and dad will be back soon.
But still, stay safe.

I haven't said this to anyone.

But today, I feel like saying it.

God bless you, my dear.

Thank you, thaatha.

Careful. Wear a mask.

Yes.

Be my messenger, kanna

Let him know my truth

I'll be back soon.

COFFEE, ANYONE?

Surprise!

Hey, Paapu! I didn't know that
you were coming!

That's the surprise!

You and your childish pranks!

-Hello, Dad.
-Welcome, Valli.

Welcome to India, sister.

Shall we go, Ganapathy?

How did the quarantine go?

Delhi was the quarantine center
for the London resident.

And Cochin, for the Dubai resident.

What are you saying, Dad?

If my sister, Valli opens
her third eye...

...people in quarantine will run and hide!

What do you mean?

To come home and see my parents...

...I can manage anything!

Shall we go directly to the hospital or
is it only tomorrow?

What did you say?

Mum!

Visiting hours would be over by now.

And there could be restrictions.

Then tomorrow, is it?

Let's see.

Where is Ramya? Has she come?

Will she come?

It's been a year since Ramya and
her mother spoke to each other.

And to think she stays the closest,
in Mumbai!

How can we do this without Ramya, Dad?

Don't you call her?

She doesn't answer my calls.

I let her be!

Why is she angry with you?

This is the problem with a late child.

She's been spoilt silly.

She lives like a gypsy!

This fight with mum is unnecessary!

Let her come. I'll deal with her!

Mum's the queen of our house!

Tamil poet! And, an orator!

Mrs. Soundara Mahendran!

In a few days, it's her 75th birthday!

But now, she is in a hospital.
Speechless, and unconscious!

She is on life support.

I can't bear it.

Also...

...how is this possible, Dad?

For two months,
she has been in the ICU!

Saras.

What is this, Dad?

What have you done?

How did they discharge her?

Where is her life support?

Where is the ventilator?

How will mum survive, Dad?

I brought her home ten days back!

I set an alarm at 4:00 a.m.
every day to call you.

You told me she had to be in the ICU
for four more weeks.

Why have you brought her home?

Where is the nasal feeding tube?

Where's the oxygen supply?

I've got an oximeter.

Her saturation levels are fine.

The NG tube is not necessary.

I haven't starved your mother.

She is on PEG feeding.

Mum stays with me!

No more ICU.

Stay here if you can show her some love.

If not, please leave.

I shall take care of her.

Dad's being stubborn.

-Not sure if he'll listen!
-Tell me.

Caused by brain stem hemorrhage.

Two percent recovery rate in the UK.

Yes.

She looks pretty normal,
her eyes are open.

-But lacks focus.
-What is it? Pontine, is it?

Pontine stroke? How do you spell it?

-P-O-N--
-No, what kind is it?

No, it doesn't seem like that.
They say it's locked-in syndrome.

How could this happen suddenly?
Could it be due to hypertension?

Okay.

Should we take a second opinion?

They are all going to say the same thing.

Not in front of her!

Dad, I'm not raising my voice.

I am not even angry.

I am calm.

Mum should be in the hospital,
under the care of the doctors.

Home remedies will not suffice.

I followed your advice until now.

Enough!

Dad, sister and I have
done our homework.

Look! She has done a complete research.

We have a plan in place, Dad.

Darling, this is not your PhD thesis.

I was there, watching her suffer!

Only after coming home,
I see my old Soundara.

Mom won't get cured at home.

Please, Dad. This is not right.

What is right, what is wrong?
Who is to decide?

And if it were right... for whom?

For you? Me? Or her?

This is how I plan
to take care of my wife.

Help me if you can... or just let me be.

SISTER VALLI

It's ringing.

Hi, sis!

The two of us have reached.
Why are you not here?

Mum asked me to leave, for good!

Why would I come?

Mum's in a coma.

I know. Locked-in syndrome.

-Dad's called you numerous times.
-I didn't answer.

Why didn't you?

He's your father.

What was the need to have me
at the age of 48?

I was a mistake.
Just an accident. Just a slip.

I shouldn't have been born.

Don't be melodramatic.

Can you just forget it and let go?

You both are at fault.

You just pandered
to everything mum said.

It worked well for you.
Not for me!

Why did you quit your high paying
bank job and leave to Mumbai?

Because it was bloody suffocating!

I would've died!

But you were brilliant!

By now, you would have reached the top.

Yeah! This is exactly what mum said.

I quit my job, she yelled at me.

She humiliated me and
threw me out of the house!

And so, I left.

I struggled like an orphan in Mumbai.
Do you know that?

Anyway, if mum can be this adamant...
I can be too!

Ramya, grow up!

Well, you grew up.
Just the way wished for.

All tall and wise.

Are you both happy in life?

Sweetie, this is mum's 75th birthday!

And both her favorite daughters
are with her.

She does not need me!

Enough with the sob stories.

My sister, Valli... it was you who
brought me up!

If you are down in a coma, let me know.
I'll stay beside and nurse you.

Ramya, this is not the time to misbehave.

Okay, I have to go.
I have a recording. Bye.

Sweetie, it's okay if you don't come.
At least call on mum's birthday.

For dad's sake, call.

Okay, bye.
Bye. I've got to go.

Say that you will call!

Okay.

Why are you in such a hurry?

I've got to go. Bye. Bye.

No match for your coffee!

What did we name your coffee?

Kalikkam, the potion.

So strong!

Almost poison!

But the good kind!

The potion that wakes everyone up.

Hot and strong!

Just like you!

Sister?

Any issues at Rahul's school?
Did they call?

-Did Anand pick him up after work?
-Hold on!

This is Madras. Not Lancaster.

Come, you jet lag queen!

Soundara, guess what's happening
out in the world?

Thanks to the lockdown, everyone
is stuck at home.

The dogs are rejoicing that the
masters are with them.

And the cats are frustrated that
they're not leaving home.

Both are pets.

But see how different they are?

Sister.

My dearest Soundara!

What are your thoughts on becoming
a grandmother again?

So many years...

...and so many disappointments.

I will be late, but it will be
a false alarm!

So many Gravindex tests
and numerous IVF trials...

But now, out of the blue...

Mum, it happened!

I'm going to have a baby!

Is this what they call a miracle?

You conceived Ramya late. Right?

But, isn't she the brightest star
of us three?

Now, wait and watch.

This late comer will also be a bright one.

Will you?

Just the way you used to do
before my science exams.

Bless us both!

Oh, God!

I look hideous!

Mum!

Mum...

...can you hear me?

Mum, your hand...

Mom, can you hear me?

Can you hear me, Mum?

Your hand...

Saras.

What's with you?

Mum's hand was there.
Now it's come down here.

Have you gone mad?

Isn't it enough that dad has
gone cuckoo, and now you?

What's this on your forehead?

What's with the laughter?

-Why are you grinning?
-Dad is here.

-What?
-Come.

Do you realize what you're doing?

You're talking to mum, just like dad.

What's happened to you?

Dad will now happily sit
on his high horse.

I love you, my grumpy sister.

Hey! Stop it!

Two pink lines! Positive!

-Oh, my--
-Social distancing!

Oh, my God!

One, two, three...

Let's celebrate...

You gave us...

...the gift of joy and love...

Let's celebrate...

You gave us...

...the gift of joy and love...

Let's celebrate...

You gave us...

...the gift of joy and love...

Oh, my child!

"A street slang names an ancient
Tamil literature."

The first letter is "I", ends with "T".

Naladiyar?

Doesn't match with street slang!

What could it be?

What? Do you know?

Inna Narpathu.

See? I cracked it before you.

We've been doing these crosswords
together for years.

A pointless job.

But, we will fight over the newspaper
to solve it.

You would read the clues, and
I'd figure out all the words.

Alright. I'd figure out half of it.

No? One-third?

Dad, how's the pudding coming along?

Sweetly, my daughter!

Hey!

-Don't add egg in the cake.
-Oh!

Mum doesn't like eggs.

Okay.

-Sister.
-Yes.

You tell him.

-Me?
-You're dad's pet.

How do I do it?

Dad...

...Saras and I have spoken to the doctor.

They will send an ambulance
and take her in.

No.

Dad, this is not right.

If something happens to mum...

...the guilt will kill us.

What do you want to do?

Plug machines into her body?

I've given her my word.

She doesn't have to be
treated like an object.

I can't watch her suffer!

Are you sure she is not
suffering right now?

What if she falls down? Who's responsible?

We are not equipped for this.

Sister... your phone.

-Dad... what she's--
-Shut up!

Hey, Anand!

What's this, Anand?

How can they do this suddenly?
They're changing?

I am in India now. Can't you talk?

Give the phone to the head teacher.
I'll talk.

Yes, Ms. Parker.

Surely the fact that
I'm a full time mum, should help.

You do have a point.

But honestly it's too soon
to take the decision.

But ma'am...

...we don't have a choice, do we?

Yes, I do. Thank you.

What happened?

They called from Rahul's school.

He is not able to focus on anything
except music and sports.

He's dyslexic, Dad.

They want to move him to a special school.

This wouldn't have happened in this house.

Mum wouldn't have let it come this far.

She would have sensed it earlier.

I missed it.

We were both busy at work.

And didn't spend enough time with Rahul.

We left him with babysitters and
ruined his future.

Look here.

I'm an older version of Rahul.

My grandson has taken after me.

I didn't even go to school
till the fourth grade.

Words made no sense.

Alphabets would dance out of the page.

Words would flip around.
I couldn't understand a thing!

My education was purely auditory.

I faltered... made blunders,
but somehow I learnt.

What did you say it was called?

-Dyslexia.
-Yes, your father was dyslexic too.

But they hadn't coined the term back then.

Great scholars were like my
grandson and me.

Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking.

Don't worry my, daughter.
Everything will be alright.

Wait.

Selfie!

Mum?

We'll take one more with mum.

-Yes. Okay.
-Why you taking so long?

-Wait.
-Is mum ready?

Ready.

Three, two...

Valli... look here.

Three, two, smile.

Very good! Superb!

What a lovely shot!

I should also be optimistic like dad.

Can I try talking to you?

Can you hear me?

I can't sleep.

Can I be next to you for a while?

Do you hear me?

When Saras was taking the selfie...

...I thought I saw your eyes move.

Were you aware of us?

I need you.

We all need you.

Dad.

Ramya is calling.

I thought she wouldn't.

-Ramya's on call.
-Give it to me.

Hello, Dad!

-Ramya.
-How are you, Dad?

Just a minute.

Dad, I've got to go.
Just tell mum that I wished her.

Wait!

Dad.

Mum.

Can you see me?

It's 12 o'clock, Mum.
Happy birthday!

You don't wish to see me, is it?

Is that why you're like this?

Mum, say something.

Please say something.

Maybe a poem?

Yell at me.
Tell me I caused your doom.

It's been so long since I saw you.

I missed you.

I've missed you my whole life.

But I'm in a good place now.

I'm happy!

You brought me up well.

You would chase me around with a cane
and send me to music classes.

I owe you a lot.

Because of you, I found my joy in life!

How did you do it?

You have raised
all three of us into strong...

...and independent women!

It's a miracle!

All three of us
are different versions of you.

That's probably why I can't apologize.

But I say it from within.

Only you can't hear it.

You're always with me, Mum.

O my lord

O wanderer

Mum's hand...

Sister.

Did you see?

Dad, mum's...

Soundara

My dear, Soundara

Happy birthday to you

It's your birthday today
It's a bright day

It's the day when we forget all

Our worries, like children do

Happy birthday to you

Soundara... where are you?

Dad.

Dad.

Dad.

Dad.

Is it alright?

Needs more milk!

-It needs--
-Does it need more milk?

The aroma is so good!

Whose coffee is it, after all?

Mum.

What's this!

Coffee...

Coffee, anyone?

REUNION

Who is it?

Aunt Bhairavi?

It's me, Sadhana...

...Vikram's school friend.

We will rock you!

You used to sing Western music!

You used to drag Vikram along
to school culturals.

It's the same Sadhana!

You have a great memory.

What's with the surprise visit?

My bike broke down.

I'm so sorry to barge
in like this.

Oh, please come in.

-I shouldn't have kept you waiting!
-Thank you.

Oh, God!

I used to tell Vikram's father
all the time...

...that you will go places.

I haven't gone anywhere!

I sing on the weekends
at the Blue Lotus Hotel bar.

Nice!

Just trying to book
a cab, Auntie. Sorry.

My cab requests are getting canceled.

Don't worry.

Vikram will be home shortly.

He will drop you home.

-Sure?
-Of course!

Where is Vikram?

Check the vitals.

Yes, Ma?
I saw six missed calls from you!

Are you okay now?

Yes, I am okay.

I was cleaning up the kitchen.

Why did you have to do it?
You have domestic help!

All of them have left
fearing the lockdown.

Don't worry, I'm on the way.
Do you need anything?

I don't need anything.

Your friend is waiting for you though.

Which friend?

Hey, Sadhana!

-Vikram!
-What a pleasant surprise!

Sorry, man.
My bike just...

Oh, come on.
No problem at all!

Just give me five minutes.
I'll get ready.

Sure.

By the way... you look different.

-Oh!
-Suits you.

And you look like a geek, as always!

Wait, I'll be back.

Sadhana, can I get you
something to drink?

No, thanks, Auntie.

You said you worked at a bar.

Food and drinks must be
free for you, right?

No, Auntie.
Only snacks and soft drinks.

We need to pay for other drinks.

They make really good cocktails.

Mojito...

...cosmopolitan.

Yeah.

Hello, Sister?

-Doctor.
-Yes.

The ulna fixation patient,
Jitendra Prasad--

Yeah, I wanted him to be shifted
to the government hospital.

Is he okay?

Sir, they called from the hospital.

The patient has gone into distress.

They suspect it is COVID-19.

What?

COVID?

-Hi, Sadhana.
-Hey!

I don't think I can come down.

I just got a call.

I think I may be exposed to COVID.

COVID?

Oh, shucks!
I'm sorry to hear that, Viks.

Are you okay?

I think one of my patients got infected.

So, all of us who came in contact
with him...

...be it me, the nurses, attenders...

...we have to self-quarantine ourselves
for 14 days.

Oh, no!

What are you saying?

How are we going to manage?

I'll make some arrangements.

Don't worry.
Just relax.

Please sit down and rest, Ma.

My mother falls under
the high-risk category.

Diabetes. Osteoarthritis.

I don't know what to do.

Okay.

Listen, you have enough going on.
Don't worry about me.

You take care.

I'll get home somehow.

Where are you going now?

Well, I have to pick up my bags, and...

...I need to catch a bus
and go to my mother's place.

All okay?

Why all of a sudden,
that too during a lockdown?

It's just...

...some flatmate issues, rent...

Nothing serious.

My mom also felt...

...it's not safe for me to stay alone
in Chennai at this time.

So, just going home.

-See you.
-Just a thought...

...why do you have to travel
on a crowded bus and risk it now?

Don't do it.

Why don't you...

...stay here with us?

Just for a few days!

Are you kidding?

You are most welcome to stay with us.

Are you serious?

Come on.

This is safer than buses and crowds.

Sadhana, do you want to
sleep on the bed?

No, Auntie.
This is just fine.

Hello, Ma?

I am not coming home now.

I'm staying at my friend, Vikram's place.

We are not alone.
His mother is home too.

Okay?

I'll talk to you later.

Good night.

Auntie!

I'm going to cook some awesome biryani!

-Yes!
-Oh!

Here are the ingredients.

No, no.
Give it to me.

Onion.

And we chop.

-We both have--
-Oh, careful!

Be careful.
It's really sharp.

Is that smelling good or what?

It's ready!

It looks amazing.

Vikram will love this.

Let's give it to him?

Okay!

Vikram.

Viks!

Your food is here.

Oh, I'm so famished.

It smells amazing.

So?

How is it?

The biryani?

Or the chef?

Superb!

Hey!

Your nose is bleeding.

-What?
-There is blood.

-Are you okay?
-Oh!

Yeah, I'm fine. I just...

I just bumped my head in the kitchen.

Are you sure?

Enjoy your lunch.
I'm fine. Seriously.

Hey... the BP apparatus
is in the cupboard.

Just take it.

Auntie!

-Shall we play some rummy?
-Sure!

So, did you play cards
with Vikram's father?

Yeah, right!

His life revolved around patients,
the hospital, and medical books.

What about romance?

It was nonexistent.

He would do it almost clinically,
like giving an injection.

But...

...he took such good care of me
for 35 years!

Do you have no plans
of getting married?

No, Auntie.

My mother asks me all the time too.

What about Vikram?

I heard there was a girl in college.

Yes, there was this girl called Sam.

But I think it wasn't too serious.

-Oh!
-He never introduced her to us.

Now, his life is all about
work, work, and work.

He wants to become a better doctor
than his father and grandfather.

But no social life whatsoever.

Neither does he have one, nor do I.

Is that so?

Back in school,
he was quite the outgoing guy.

When he used to sing with me...

...a lot of girls had a crush on him.

Seriously? On him?

You'll be surprised.

He scored 91 percent in some exams.

His father, the great Doctor Ramasami...

...belted him for missing out
on the 97 percent cut-off.

He stopped singing after that.

Now, it's all gone.

Poor Vikram!

Actually, he had written some
pretty terrific poetry.

Oh, yeah?

-You didn't know?
-No!

You know what?

I'm going to get it for you.

Sadhana, what are you doing, huh?

You were supposed to give
my mother company, not gossip with her.

"I stared starry-eyed,
At the stars in the sky."

Wow!
Sam must have loved it.

-Nothing happened.
-Oh, my god!

-My stuff.
-It's just your bag...

-What am I going to do?
-What is it?

It's lockdown.
I can't even get more stuff!

-What is that powder?
-That looks like cocaine, Ma.

Drugs!

-Auntie, pen! A pen!
-Pen?

Pen, paper, something.

-What for?
-Auntie.

-You are awesome.
-Oh, my god!

Everybody...

Yes, I got it.

Nothing in this whole world
Can make me feel the way you do

Taking me up to heaven,
Got me trippin' just on you

Feeling my body over
Just the way you like me to

Doing it your way, my way,
Every way that we want to

Don't stop
Got me addicted

You know, I like it wicked!

So smooth, got me hypnotized

On days, oh yeah
You see it in my eyes

Don't stop
Don't, don't, don't stop

Don't stop

Don't, don't, don't stop

Come on, sing it with me!

Don't stop
Don't, don't, don't stop

Don't stop!

Don't, don't, don't, don't!

Don't stop!

Don't stop!

Vikram?

Yeah?

She has been asleep for such a long time!

Ma, please check on her.

How do I do that?

She seems okay.

No, Ma, we need to check her
blood pressure and pulse.

Please, you have to do it.

She is your friend.
You do it!

You were the one who wanted company!

Vikram!

Ma, please.
I can't come down.

At least splash some water
on her face.

Yeah.

The pulse oximeter is in the drawer.

Yes.

-This thing?
-That's the one.

Just clip it on her finger.

Auntie.

91.87.

Okay.

-Is that fine?
-That's good.

-Yes.
-It's good.

What happened?

Don't worry.

-Sorry.
-You are okay. I am here for you.

I'm here.

Ma.

What?

Negative!

You don't have corona.

Thank God!

Now, I am here for you.

Sorry, I fucked up...

...in front of your mom.

It's okay!

But, how did you get into this?

You wouldn't understand.

Because my dreams were just
too big for me.

When we started this
event management company...

...we were working 18 hours a day.

I just needed the coke.

It was like fuel.

If I didn't have it, I would--

You are judging me.

-I can see it!
-No.

I know what coke can do, Sadhana.

Yeah, right!
What do you know?

It's not like you spent
your rent money on coke...

-...and you don't have a home to go to.
-Hey!

Hey, what do you mean?

Do you think I have no problems?

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Vikram.

Give me something?

Just diazepam.

-No, Sadhana.
-Please!

-Just one half!
-No, I cannot change you--

I cannot switch you
from one substance to another.

You're killing me.
Please, I need it.

No, Sadhana.

I know it's hard.
But you have to get through this.

Fuck off!
You stupid nerd.

Even before the corona lockdown...

...this darn arthritis had me
in a semi-lockdown.

Hey!

Why don't you wear a sari too?

Who would want to see me in a sari?

I just came to help you.

If you want to help me,
go to Doctor Ramasami's bar.

Get some rum,
and make me some fresh Mojito?

Really?

Yeah! It's been a long time.

Okay, guys.
Say cheese.

Very nice.

One more.

Seven days sober!

-Cheers!
-Cheers!

Okay.

Sadhana...

...just go easy on the booze, okay?

Stop scolding her, son.

Like you have never tried
any of this!

Who, me?
What do I look like to you?

-Yeah, right!
-Yeah, right!

No, it's the third left.
It's a dead-end.

It's a red brick house.
You can't miss it.

-Yeah.
-What's going on?

-I'll call you back.
-Whom are you talking to?

-Why are you sneaking up on me?
-Who was it?

It's a bloody drug dealer, right?

I'm not going to answer that.

Sadhana, it's a fucking chemical.
It's taken control of you!

Dude, are you like my savior now?

You took care of me for ten days,
and you think you are--

You know what?

This is my life.

My choice.

I want it.

I'm leaving.

Where will you go during lockdown?

I'll go somewhere.
Just let me go!

Sadhana, open the door.

What happened?

-What did you say to her?
-I didn't do anything!

I told her to give up her habit.
Is that wrong?

-Sadhana.
-Sadhana, come out.

He said it for your own good.

He took such good care of you.

No! I can't do this.

I feel so useless.

I am causing trouble for everyone.

-Hey!
-I shouldn't be here anymore.

Sadhana!

Sadhana, don't do anything stupid.

No, please!

No, please let me be. Please!

Just leave me alone!

I'll get the spare key.

Sadhana.

Just leave me alone!

In a highland track
On a bullock cart

There goes a maiden!

Why are you singing all wrong?

In a highland track
On a bullock cart

There goes a maiden!

On the branch of a mango tree
In Manamadurai

Perched was a parakeet which asked me

Are my eyes real pretty?

Are my feathers real pretty?

When posed with this question
What would I...

...I sing?

That was superb!

Your son...

...he is the real talent.

We must have performed this song
a hundred times on stage.

And yet, he somehow strived
to sing it wrong!

You fraud!

But it worked.
Thanks, I feel better.

Why do you insist?

You don't trust me.

Of course not!

You may think you can
stay away from it.

But with coke,
a single relapse can--

Yes, it is hard.

I know.

Look, I don't know what I would have done
without you and auntie.

Really!

Despite her arthritis,
she took such good care of me.

Physically and emotionally...

...I really needed that support.

Then, why are you leaving?

Because this is my problem.

I have to face it.

I'm going to seek professional help.

I've finally found the courage to do that.

I need to visit my mother.

Reconnect with music.

I have a lot to do.

Auntie!

Hey!

Your music and your laughter
breathed life into this house.

Can't you stay a little longer?

Oh, no!

Then I'll never be able to say goodbye
to you and this house.

Viks, you should start singing again.

Auntie, ask him to
practice a little every day.

Yes.

His father isn't around anymore.
So, you can't blame him!

I can't blame my father, fair enough.

-But please don't ruin poetry for me.
-Oh, buzz off!

"I stared starry-eyed,
at the stars in the sky.

The stars gave me company.

They shone into my eye.

The stars were foolish,
they knew not my mind.

For I was in love
with the deep blue sky."

That wasn't for Sam.

That was for you, Sadhana.

MIRACLE

Miracle!

When was the last time
you heard this word?

With the current happenings...

...you must have given up
your hope, almost!

Corona is anywhere and everywhere!

Will a miracle happen?

Can we believe in it?

Miracles happen.

If you go back to your childhood...

...you might have wanted something...

...and might have cried for it.

Yeah?

You have got
beaten up and slept it off.

When you wake up the next morning...

So, that's it!

No way to escape, right?

That is the power of miracles.

A relative...

...might suddenly turn up at your house...

...and would have given
what you longed for.

Thus, miracles happen!

Don't share this open secret
with anyone.

Neither will they believe you nor
will they allow you to believe.

Hidden this open secret within us.

Whoever... finds it...

...they get all the benefits.

Miracles will happen!

You will see lots of wonders in life,
if you believe in miracles.

Miracle! Miracle!

A miracle will happen now!

A miracle will happen today.

A miracle will happen tomorrow.

Miracles happen every--

The corona count
in Chennai crosses 500 cases today.

All necessary precautions are
being taken by the government.

The government is extending
its full support--

Let's all keep believing in our lives...

...that a miracle is happening.
It will definitely happen.

Miracle! Miracle!

Hey! That guruji is getting on my nerves.

Switch it off.

What about you?

You are listening to the COVID updates
like it is a cricket scoreboard!

You better shut that off
and prepare lunch!

Damn you!

We are left with just 17 bucks.

Let's hit the streets. Maybe some
social worker will offer us tamarind rice.

Miracles do happen.
If you trust in miracles--

Listen to this.

You will see lot of wonders.

A miracle will happen.
Believe it, bro!

Tomorrow our fortune might change
and shower money upon us!

Don't push me!

We lie here like a lazy lizard
and expect money to shower?

What a jerk!

Bro!

There is a chance of getting
our hands on some heavy cash!

I keep telling you but you won't heed me.

What will you do if they find a cure...

...for corona tomorrow?

Think about it.

You're right!

-Bro!
-Yes, bro!

A money launderer.

He's got loads of black money
at his office.

Because of the corona situation...

...he can't stash it at his home
or in his office.

So, he split the cash and
hid it in several old cars.

And parked them across several
abandoned places in the city.

What? Who told you this?

A friend of mine!

The money launderer's business partner's
close associate's friend!

100 percent true!

Twice a day,
a person will check on these cars.

Just wait. Someone might come
to check this car too.

How much cash is stashed in each car?

Two to five million.

This is unbelievable!
Someone has made a fool of you!

Oh, is that so? Damn you! Let's go back
to the streets for tamarind rice!

Silent, bro. Someone's coming.

I told you so.

Idiot!

You're right, bro!

Bro!

Tamarind rice or biryani?

Only biryani! Always and forever!

Bro, let's begin.

Bro!

Superb!

Hey, bro!

Open the back door.

Oh, God!

Not even a penny!

Two to five million?

You've been fooled!

-Bro.
-Yeah?

You saw the guy checking the car
earlier too, right?

That moron might have come
to steal the tires.

-Bro.
-Yeah?

Why don't we steal the tires?

Four tires and one spare.

We can make 15 grand easily.

True that!

All four tires are damaged!

At least the spare tire is intact!
We can make three grand at least.

Sorry, bro!

That's fine.

Let's hope for a miracle.

I hope so.

What happened, bro?

Check this building out!
Full of software companies.

Let's steal a laptop.
At least we can watch movies on it.

Why just one? Let's steal three!

One for movies and the others for sale!

Oh, no!

Why are you still carrying the tire?

Considering our current luck,
I don't want to go home empty handed.

Is this a software company?

Yes, bro.
Now, search for the laptops.

I have found the computer.
Let's take it.

Bro! We can't carry that home.

Look for laptops.

To hell with our fortune!

-Bro, come here.
-Yes!

We found a laptop. Let's leave.

Just one?
You said there will be more.

Enough. Let's not be greedy.

Superb!

Let's move fast.

Why would they have sacks
in a software office?

Bro, come here.

What happened?

Sugar packets.

Sugar packets?

Bro, are you out of your mind?

This is cocaine!

-What? Are you sure?
-Yes, bro.

Bro!

This sack is full of cash!

Oh, bro! Loads of cash!

Oh, yeah! This is the luckiest day
of our lives, bro!

Bro.

Is that a ghost, bro?

That is a ghost.

Shut up!

Let me check.

Bro.

Don't leave me alone, bro.

Shut up and follow me.

Shall we call an ambulance?

Wait.

Bro, he is dead.

Looks like suicide!

He seems to be a big gangster.

Imagine the mess he must have been in!
Despite having so much.

Look at us! Fighting for tamarind rice
and biryani.

Bro.

Should we forego the money and leave?

Are you out of your mind, bro?

Let's leave with the money.

Bro! Don't pick up the cocaine sack.

Okay, I'm taking only
the sacks of cash!

Bro, why are you carrying the tire?

Evidence, bro! This is a crime scene now.

This tire will be evidence,
if left behind.

That's smart, bro.

Let's move out quickly.

Bro!

Bro!

Bro!

Bro!

Bro!

What happened, bro?

Bro, that's a real ghost.

Are you out of your mind?

Let's escape before
he comes to his senses.

Careful.

Fast.

Bro.

What are we going to do
with all the money?

We will get caught
if we make any moves now.

Let the pandemic end.

Let the situation get back to normal.

Till then, let's catch up on
Mahabharatham on the laptop.

-Mahabharatham!
-Mahabharatham!

Miracle! It is a miracle!

I will finish my movie.

I don't need anyone's help.

I will finish my movie. Miracle!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

This laptop is not working, bro.
It's stuck.

Rowdy lady!

I think we went to
a film production office yesterday.

I think the guy we saw is the director!

Bro, look at this. Cocaine bags.
Like the ones we saw yesterday.

Remember?
I thought it was original cocaine.

And you said those
were just sugar packets.

Looks like you were right!

Everything is fake!

Are you stupid?

So, like I said yesterday...

-Guruji.
-...how many of you believed in miracles?

-Guruji!
-How many of you experienced...

-...a miracle yesterday?
-Guruji!

Come.

What's the matter?

-Guruji...
-Maintain social distance!

What happened?

Our goods near the abandoned site
is missing, guruji.

How much?

15 million.

Good for nothing, all of you!
Dumb idiots! Get lost.

Useless.

Shift. Action.

So, how many of you
experienced the miracle yesterday?

How many of you believed in my words?

Did the miracle happen?

-Bro?
-Yeah?

This tamarind rice is awesome!

Corona, free tamarind rice
and guruji talks.

This is bliss, bro!

True, bro! Bliss! Bliss it is!