Dorasani (2019) - full transcript
Shankar?
You are being released tomorrow, right?
Are you having trouble falling asleep?
I've been here for so many years...
Yes.
Not years...
You've been here for three decades.
You were wrongly accused in those cases.
I don't care about that.
I care about the struggle...
and the countless lives that were lost...
in the name of revolution.
You've become old... and weak.
Where will you go?
I'll go see Raju.
Yes.
Back then, we met
when the situation was adverse.
But our paths diverged.
I don't know where he is now.
Who's Raju?
A Naxalite?
No.
A lover.
JAYAGIRI VILLAGE
Son.
A man named Raju
used to live in this village.
-His house--
-Raju? He's my friend.
I guess he must be of your age.
-Anyone else by that name?
-Tell me his phone number. I'll check.
I don't know if Raju has a phone.
You neither know his address
nor his phone number.
We can't help you.
Raju? What does he do?
His father used to paint houses.
A painter?
Do we have any painters around here?
Not that I know of.
By the way, who are you?
My dear, my poetry is inspired by you.
You are the waves of the ocean
in my heart.
You are the rainbow
that stretches across the sky.
You are the moonshine
that melts the skies.
You are the ecstasy I want forever.
My dear, you are the pearl that dwells
in the oyster of my heart.
I know Raju.
I know the Raju you are looking for.
But who are you?
I...
I am his friend.
His friend?
How did you become friends?
I met Raju... in the police station.
-He told me about him.
-What did he tell you?
About his love... for the princess.
Shank...
Shankar?
-Who are you?
-I used to work for His Majesty.
I am Siddha.
Where is he now?
Did he marry the princess?
I came here as soon as I got out of jail.
Where is Raju now?
God, we're so late!
Your train never arrives on time.
Yeah, right!
Raju, go slow, okay?
I've rented this bicycle from Kareem.
Don't tell him that
the three of us rode on it.
He'll charge us extra.
That's right.
-Damn it!
-Oh, God!
Hey, Buchi! Are you blind?
Buchi?
-Go.
-Kareem is right there.
Go on, keep it there.
-Shit!
-Run!
What did you do this time?
A FRIENDSHIP THAT WILL LAST FOREVER
It's been ages since we came here!
As kids, we used to play here every day!
But ever since you've moved,
we haven't climbed this fort.
Yes, and he never skips school
to see us.
The last time we saw him
was during his summer break.
You don't know this, right?
Do you remember the mailman's
daughter Vasantha?
-Yes.
-Seenu is dating her.
Vasantha was in school with us, right?
Yeah.
-Is he really dating her?
-Yes.
Look at him, he's blushing!
That's His Majesty's car.
I have to make arrangements
for the festival.
I completely forgot about it.
You're studying too hard.
It's been years since you moved.
You look so thin.
Is Grandma taking good care of you?
Of course, not!
He looks miserable.
Nothing like that, Dad.
She takes good care of me.
You're here after so long.
And you're leaving just in four days?
Will you be able to stay for a month?
We aren't allowed to take
so many leaves, Mom.
I can stay for fifteen days.
My exams are just around the corner.
That's what you say every time.
Listen, there's a lady selling fish.
You think you have the money to buy fish?
I've borrowed two eggs and boiled them.
Come on, son. Let's eat.
Mom, I'm tired.
When will she come out?
Just a few more minutes.
She'll be here.
The princess has grown up, right?
I saw her two years ago.
-She looked like a kid then.
-Yes.
Even I had seen her a long time ago.
-She's still a little girl.
-Shut up.
Do not address her by the word "girl."
What if His Majesty finds out?
You're talking about them
as if they are your family.
I know them because Dad and I
visit them quite often.
Do you think the princess eats
cheap food like we do?
She eats rice with chicken curry
and yogurt.
They change recipes for every meal.
That's why she was glowing.
No, that's not the case.
Don't tell this to anybody.
The princess hit puberty three years ago.
What do you mean by "hitting puberty"?
That means...
Well, I don't know.
But it's supposed to be
something special for girls.
And that's the case
with the princess as well.
Listen. You were
recently circumcised, weren't you?
Is that what hitting puberty means?
Not at all!
It's completely different!
Really?
Then what does it mean?
You'll know when it happens to you.
You guys never tell me anything!
How am I supposed to just know it?
Please tell me.
What does hitting puberty mean?
It means hitting puberty in the face.
What does that mean?
God shall grant you
everything you want, Your Highness.
All the riches, diamonds and pearls.
Please give me something
in the name of God.
I'll bless you with all my heart.
Seenu.
I am here for Seenu.
Hey!
Why did you come here?
Come with me.
You shouldn't step into the fort.
You had asked me
to write something, right?
Here. Give this to Vasantha.
You have no idea how
impactful Raju's poems are.
"My dear...
I am the dream..."
Why did you do that?
Look over there.
That's Siddha.
He works for His Majesty,
just like my dad.
If he finds out...
No!
One cannot afford to fall in love
in this village.
-Let's just go.
-But why?
Don't worry.
I'll write another poem.
Go give it to Vasantha.
I'll lace it into a single braid, Padma.
I've got a lot of work.
-God, please. I'll look like an old woman.
-That's Vasantha.
Which one of the two?
The younger one.
The one who's lacing the braid.
Her father is here. What do we do?
-You see that telephone?
-Yes.
We'll pretend making a call.
Then you can go give her this letter.
Really? Do you even know
how to make a call?
And whom will you call?
I have the number to the fort.
Let's call them up.
No way!
-Please don't.
-Okay, we won't.
We'll put on an act.
Let's go. And don't be scared.
Hey, don't go looking like that.
No, I don't need it.
-Stand still.
-Much better.
Why are you unlacing the braid?
Seenu.
-Keep an eye on him.
-Yeah!
Hey, why is he pacing like that?
Maybe his radio is not
catching any frequency.
My dear...
I am the dream
And you are its form
Why is he reciting
the poem he wrote for me?
I am the cloud
And you are the rain
I am the poem
And you are the melody
I am the night
And you...
You are the moon
My dear...
I am the dream
And you are its form
I am the cloud
And you are the rain
I am the poem
And you are the melody
He wants money for his studies.
But we can't arrange for it.
We're broke.
And no one will loan us money.
We've got to do something.
We'll have to ask His Majesty.
Hey, Iloni!
His Majesty wants to see you!
Everyone comes to the office
to get the paperwork done.
And then there's His Majesty!
He brought the office to his fort.
But...
the princess will have to go sign
the documents for the registration...
in Darmasagar tomorrow.
How can the princess
go without His Majesty?
He's very busy.
Darmasagar is a different territory.
Otherwise, I'd have taken care of it.
-Really?
-Yes.
Sir, His Majesty wanted to see us?
When we threatened
to confiscate your harvest,
you said you'd pay your debts.
It's almost harvest time.
When will you pay up?
Don't think you can escape it.
Don't say such things, sir.
Please try to understand.
Fate has not been on our side.
Give us some more time
and we'll pay you back.
You're so arrogant!
Don't you dare talk to me like that.
His Majesty is furious.
He doesn't want you to
work on the fields anymore.
Go away! Get lost!
Sir... please don't say that.
We won't be able to survive
without the land.
That land is our only source of income.
We'll do anything you ask us to, sir.
Never try to argue with me again!
You filthy lowlife!
Try and learn something from your wife.
Pay the debt as soon as you can!
-Okay, sir.
-Okay, sir.
You should get an education.
In fact, everyone in this village
should get an education.
But we did, didn't we?
We were in school till the fifth grade,
weren't we?
Yeah, and we passed it as well.
So did his Vasantha.
It was so many years ago.
Why are you talking about it again?
Education can be pursued at any age.
It will make your life better.
Your parents can afford it
because you are their only son.
But our parents cannot.
Who will work in the fields
and take care of the cattle?
Who will work in the fort?
We want to get an education.
But we don't have a choice.
We need to work so that we can survive.
In fact, I was at
His Majesty's place last night,
repairing the motor.
You think we'll get better jobs
if we study?
You're a talented poet
and your father has the guts
to give you an education as well.
My father also wanted me to study.
But we are burdened with debts.
I know what you
and your family is going through.
I am not asking you to quit your job.
You can study and work at the same time.
But don't do it just to get better jobs.
Education is for enlightenment.
Start by reading newspapers and books.
Education will make you independent.
You won't have to bow before anybody.
You're right, but...
Where will we get the books?
Tell me.
You can go to the library.
But you won't, right?
DHARMAVARAM LIBRARY
DISTRICT OFFICE
You don't need to get into the details.
I'll take care of everything.
Make sure...
Everything seems okay.
This land will be registered
under your name.
Please sign here.
Where's that file I asked you to bring?
We can't sell our land.
How will we survive?
Why are you selling the land
if you're feeling so bad about it?
Are you selling the land out of fear?
I need to talk to my father.
Can we do the registration after that?
Oh, God! How did you fall, you fool?
Hey, where were you looking?
You could have damaged the car.
Get lost!
The princess is so pretty.
May God bless her mother's soul.
She looks exactly like her.
Hey, what are you doing here?
The sub-divisional officer
was killed in a bomb blast.
Now they're attacking the police as well.
Let's go.
Seenu, it's getting dark.
Go bring some diesel for
His Majesty's car.
But why?
The village is burning.
He won't let the princess stay here.
He's sending her to the city tomorrow.
What is it?
Why did you wake me up at this hour?
Your father said that the princess
is going to Hyderabad, right?
Yes. So what?
I...
I am in love with her.
And I think she loves me too.
She also gave me an umbrella.
You...
YOU TOUCHED MY HEART
I COME TO YOU, LEAVING EVERYTHING BEHIND.
Hari, let's turn around.
What happened?
I'll tell you once we're back in the fort.
Ameen is here, Your Majesty.
Hello, Your Majesty.
Yesterday, the sub-divisional officer
was killed in a bomb blast.
Today, they didn't let the princess go.
I think the people are revolting.
That's why the government has sent
a new inspector to our station.
He's a little dangerous.
He will thoroughly investigate
this matter.
Your Majesty.
We'll search all the villages.
No matter where they're hiding,
we'll find them and we'll kill them.
We'll take care of it, Your Majesty.
You don't need to worry...
-or be afraid.
-What?
"Don't be afraid"?
You're telling me not to be afraid?
The police should be afraid, not me.
Now get to work.
Who is it?
Dad, it's me, Prathap.
Did they bring her back home?
What's your decision?
She'll be there after Dasehra.
Till then you look after the registration
of the lands in the city.
-I'll send the papers with Siddha.
-Okay, Dad.
Do you want us to come there for Dasehra?
Not now, Prathap.
I'll call you when
the situation calms down.
-Is everything okay over there?
-Yes, Dad.
-What did he say?
-She'll come here after Dasehra.
Whenever something happens,
he refuses to leave the fort.
And she ends up suffering.
By the way, somebody had called for you.
Who?
Somebody called... Saarayaa.
Not "Saarayaa." It's Sarayya.
What did he say?
He said he wants to talk to Dad.
Idiot!
He's in love with a girl
but he's afraid of marrying her.
He wants me to help him.
And will you?
If they are in love, they can get
married on their own, Barathi.
-Shall we go to the fort?
-No way!
-I won't go there.
-Come on, don't be scared.
I have an idea.
Chandri?
Yes, Your Highness?
Siddha is going to Hyderabad, right?
Please give this to him
so that he can buy something for himself.
Okay, Your Highness.
I wanted to give these
to Prathap in person.
-Please ask Siddha to take these.
-Okay, Your Highness.
"You touched my heart.
I come to you, leaving everything behind."
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Fill our pots with water
Fill our pots with water
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Fill our pots with water
The raindrops sing a song
The rainbow stretches across the sky
The waves touch the shore
The thunder roars loudly
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
The raindrops sing a song
The rainbow stretches across the sky
The waves touch the shore
The thunder roars loudly
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
Is our love coming alive?
Is our love coming alive?
Is our love coming alive?
Is our love coming alive?
Climb the tallest tree...
Climb the tallest tree
For the most succulent fruit
The cuckoo sings
Sitting on the branch of that tree
Fly away, birdie
The sound of your wings
Will shatter the walls of this fort
Break all the shackles
Break all the shackles
And find your path
Your smile is breathtaking
And your hair luscious
Your gait intoxicating
While your heart is filled with kindness
Let go of the fear
Let go of the fear
And leave everything behind
It's pouring heavily, isn't it?
Why are you singing the rain song?
It's not even monsoon!
Stop dancing in front of the fort!
Go away!
Planting that bomb was a grave mistake.
You thought you could get away with it?
We won't spare anybody.
Run.
Our next target is Shankar.
Send the search team as soon as possible.
Sir, there's a small problem.
We still don't know who stopped
the princess from leaving the village.
-It wasn't Shankar's brigade?
-No.
Perhaps there's another brigade.
Let's get serious about this.
The movement has taken many brave souls.
Leaving behind nothing
but bullet-riddled bodies.
There's no other way.
Only sacrifices can change this system.
But remember, a few clouds
cannot discourage the sun.
Go.
Go and start questioning
the lords in your villages.
Mark an end to this slavery.
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
Dear?
Devaki!
Devaki...
-What is the princess doing?
-Your Highness?
Dad?
You've been sending them poems
since you were a kid, right?
They've finally recognized your talent.
Look.
They published your poem.
Sir, she is a very clever girl.
She has definitely taken after you!
In fact, she is the cleverest girl
in our district.
Let's go.
My dear...
I am the dream
And you are its form
I am the cloud
And you are the rain
I am the night
And you are the moon
"You came to me,
erasing all the borders.
I found you, by bending the light.
You got me excited about your poems.
I am looking for you,
with my heart wide open."
Hey! How dare you!
-Oh, God!
-Your Majesty!
-Please forgive him, Your Majesty.
-I beg you!
-Please forgive us.
-He didn't know.
-Forgive him, Your Majesty.
-Please forgive him.
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
The flowers in the garden are blooming
The stars are twinkling brightly
In the night sky
Our youth is breaking all the shackles
And running free
The princess is falling in love
Walking the path of passion with joy
The princess is falling in love
Walking the path of passion with joy
Her heart is overflowing with desires
She longs to see him every day
He who comes running,
Just to see her smile
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling...
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling...
All the birds are singing...
Do you like it?
Then keep it.
What will I do
with this sari, Your Highness?
Wear it on the day of Dasehra.
I can't enter the fort wearing a new sari.
What if someone finds out?
The moon shines in the night sky
And you glow in its light
The moon shines in the night sky
And you glow in its light
The colors of the rainbow
Seem dull without you
The flowers lose their fragrance
Without you
I think about you all the time
It's a love I can't explain
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
The flowers in the garden are blooming
The stars are twinkling brightly
In the night sky
Our youth is breaking all the shackles
And running free
-Here.
-What happened, dear?
Nothing, Dad.
I'll eat later.
Are you okay, dear?
Yes, Dad.
It's just a headache.
It's pouring heavily.
Let me call Chandri.
You don't need to, Dad.
Then cover yourself with a blanket
when you sleep, okay?
Whose book is this?
Prathap sent it for me, Dad.
Really? Okay.
Good night, dear.
Who's that guy?
There's a painter named Iloni.
He's his son.
The dogs are barking.
The police are on the lookout.
I'll talk to His Majesty in the morning.
You should leave.
Be careful when you talk to him.
I hope he listens to you.
If not, we'll come back to talk to him.
We can't fight His Majesty.
Please don't do this.
He never owned the lands.
He took them forcibly.
We've been serving them for generations.
If no one fights back,
we'll die of hunger.
You're going to get us killed!
If he finds out
that you met the party members,
he'll order the police to kill us!
Please listen to me!
Think about your family!
That land belongs to my ancestors.
Let go of it.
You rascal! What are you saying?
How dare you talk like that to him!
Your ancestors lived on his land as well.
-And now--
-Bramayya!
Keep quiet.
Maybe he's not being
able to feed his family.
It's my duty to help him.
Where else will he go?
Yaadhi, go harvest the field.
It's your land.
I just want you
and your family to be happy.
Go, live your life.
Are you really letting go of the lands?
Let go of them?
Is that what I am supposed to do?
I will ask Siddha to take care of it.
Your Highness...
your brother sent these
new clothes and jewelry with Siddha.
It's Dasehra.
Make sure you wash your hair.
You can wear these for the celebration.
My dreams are filled with anxiety
The excitement in my heart
Knows no bounds
My dreams are filled with anxiety
I am thrilled
My dreams are filled with anxiety
The excitement in my heart
Knows no bounds
My dreams are filled with anxiety
There are new desires in my heart
I feel free
Inside this cage of loneliness
My imagination has taken a new flight
Resting into the lap of anxiety...
My life is in the search of
Mystic pleasures
My mind is filled with tempting thoughts
They are teasing me to death
I am overwhelmed
With this warm feeling
The blush on my cheeks
Sends shivers down my spine
My eyes convey what my heart cannot
This feeling inside my little heart
Makes me glow like the moon
Bringing a bright smile on my face
We've ordered everything for Dasehra.
It will be a grand celebration this year.
The princess wants to go to the garden
for a while, Your Majesty.
What?
All the ladies will be there
with holy flowerpots.
All of them will be looking
at the princess.
Don't let her go.
I don't know where my desires
Are taking me
But I am following them
They are making my heart rejoice
I'm in a state of bliss
It's intoxicating
Every inch of me is trembling
It's making me float in ecstasy
The rush is confusing
Yet enchanting
The blush on my cheeks
Sends shivers down my spine
My eyes convey what my heart cannot
This feeling inside my little heart
Makes me glow like the moon
Bringing a bright smile on my face
It feels so good.
I have never been this happy.
Because here, there are no walls
restricting you.
I had no idea that the fort
looked this beautiful at night.
I think it looks more beautiful today.
Because you're here.
What do you like about me?
I...
The fact that you wait
by my window every night.
I like that.
What do you like about me?
I...
The fact that you come to the window
to look at me.
I like that.
What's your name?
And you...
Well, you're the princess.
No.
I am Devaki.
No.
You are...
my princess.
My dad wants me to go to Hyderabad,
to stay at my brother's place.
I won't let you go.
That day...
I placed those rocks on the street
and stopped you from leaving the village.
I'll do that again.
I have the red scarf you lost.
The scarf...
The one you lost in the garden.
Yes.
It's not an ordinary scarf.
It belonged to my mother.
It was her favorite scarf.
I am sorry.
I'll give it back to you.
It's okay.
You can keep it.
Your Highness.
Who's that?
A police officer.
I'll take your leave.
Your Majesty!
-Did you prepare the meat?
-Yes, I did.
Good.
Pack some meat for Ameen
along with two bottles of brandy.
Okay.
Your Majesty...
It's Dasehra.
The princess is very fond
of the blue jays.
Shall I take her to the garden?
Okay.
-But don't let her stay out late.
-Okay.
You went to see him
without knowing the consequences.
It was a grave mistake.
I have seen you grow up.
That's why I didn't inform your father.
If he finds out that he touched you...
he will kill him.
I am waiting for your word.
Tell me what to do.
I touched him too, right?
What you've done is enough.
Let him go.
What were you thinking
when you went to the fort every night?
Look at those wounds.
They seem like a mob thrashed him.
He never tells us anything.
He should've never done this.
He has put all of us in trouble.
That's enough.
I'll make sure he stays home.
Stop yelling at him.
This is what's spoiling him.
Stop pampering him.
If he stays here,
he'll create more trouble.
-Send him away tomorrow.
-Stop it!
Leave him alone, will you?
WE DECLARE A 48-HOUR CURFEW
IN THE MEMORY OF OUR MARTYRS
Have no fear, comrades.
This land has become more fertile
with the blood of our martyrs.
Comrade Yaadhi was murdered,
but he fought till his last breath.
And his murderers will stand accused
in the court very soon.
To protest the murders of our brothers...
we're declaring a 48-hour curfew.
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
There won't be any buses now.
You can leave after two days.
-Long live...
-Comrade Yaadhi.
-Long live...
-Comrade Aravanna.
-Long live...
-Comrade Tulasi Ram.
-Long live...
-Comrade Aravanna.
-Long live...
-Comrade Tulasi Ram.
-Long live...
-Comrade Somanna.
Where did you buy this shirt?
It looks good.
His Majesty's son...
Sometimes he sends clothes
for me from the city.
He also gives me money when he's here.
Your father might be
in the fort right now.
You can go see him, right?
Stop beating around the bush.
Tell me what you want.
Actually...
The thing is...
It won't be appropriate if I go, right?
Can you please go to the fort...
-and see how the princess is doing?
-You fool!
Be grateful that
Siddha didn't kill you.
But if he sees you again, he will.
You said you were leaving, right?
I thought you got over her.
I wasn't going to leave forever.
I know he thrashed me, but...
Stupid!
If he sees me with you, he'll kill me.
I never want to see you again!
I just saw that guy, Your Highness.
You can't forget him, can you?
I serve you.
But I am also a woman,
just like you.
Let me tell you something.
My mother was also a servant.
She gave birth to me in this fort.
She used to tell me...
that the lords who rule,
can even kill people
for the sake of their honor.
The lords may die,
but the lordship doesn't.
No woman in this fort
can ever wish for something.
Be it a servant...
or a princess.
Your mother would've talked
some sense into you.
But she died when you were just a kid.
And now they'll kill that boy
because you like him.
He's also a servant's son.
My dear, my poetry is inspired by you.
You are the waves of the ocean
in my heart.
You are the rainbow
that stretches across the sky.
You are the moonshine
that melts the skies.
You are the ecstasy I want forever.
We'll get caught if we post it, Raju.
But I'm stamping it for you,
without telling my father.
Hi, Raju.
That's a really big package.
Whom are you sending it to?
It's for my exams...
It's an application.
Very good.
You should study if you
want to stop serving the lords.
Sir.
Is His Majesty a bad man?
It doesn't matter if he's good or bad.
But he behaves exactly
the way a lord should.
And he's been like that
for a very long time.
So what if he is a servant's son?
It's me... Devaki.
Your Highness!
I'm Ramaswamy's daughter Vasantha.
How can I help you?
Actually...
Raju had once called me from your phone.
Yes, I remember.
Can you please ask him to call me?
Sure. I'll tell him.
He was here a few minutes ago.
He has posted a letter to you.
Really?
Okay.
Also...
Don't tell anybody that I called, okay?
Okay, Your Highness.
-Hello, Ramaswamy!
-Hello, sir.
I have a letter for the princess.
-For the princess?
-Yes.
We're all slaves to His Majesty.
But you're one lucky man!
He can neither help nor harm you.
I wonder if there are
more people like you.
Hey, what are you doing?
Why did you tear it?
It was for the princess.
I know, sir.
-But there are obscene pictures in it.
-What?
The princess is growing up.
It is not good for her.
Are you feeling bad?
I thought you might be feeling bad
about what I said this morning.
That's why I came looking for you.
It scares me to even look at the fort.
But now,
you are in love with the princess.
And she loves you too.
I cannot believe this.
You are a good man, Raju.
I just don't want you to get hurt.
I thought I could live without you.
But I can't.
I had a feeling
you'll come see me today.
Me too.
I knew you'd be thinking about me.
Which means... we are in love.
Are you sure... I can drink this?
When will you come again?
Whenever you think of me.
The rain will come tell me.
Bye.
What happened, Your Highness?
I'll go to Hyderabad.
Please don't hurt him.
The fort where your laughter echoed
Will now give shelter to silence
The celebrations are lost
The happiness is fading away
Go on, Princess
You've bore the burden of sorrow
All your life
No matter what you do
You won't be able to change the truth
Though the pain is unbearable
Stay strong, Princess
All the memories will soon fade away
Cherish them for one last time
It's a burden
That is too hard to carry
You can never break this cage
The memories pierce your heart
And the tears roll down your cheeks
Pull yourself together, Princess
This moment was inevitable
It's not easy to walk away...
From the love that blossomed here
Where you took your first steps
Nobody cares about your happiness
But no matter how hard one tries to...
They won't be able to forget you
You fell in love, Princess
Let that love be your sweetest memory
Let that fire of your longing
Be quenched by your tears
No matter what you do
You won't be able to change the truth
Bring yourself to accept it
Let your sorrows be your strength
Go on, Princess
And don't look back
Just move forward, Princess
Let your sorrows be your strength
Keep moving forward, Princess
Where were you?
The police arrested your parents.
Nobody knows why.
Perhaps His Majesty can help them.
Those morons, they took them illegally!
What if they kill them?
Go and ask His Majesty to help you.
Why are you all staring at him?
Can't you see that he's scared
to go to the fort alone?
Somebody go with him.
Iloni's son is here, Your Majesty.
Malli, keep him here.
And if you let him go, I'll kill you.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-He's here.
-Raju, he's here.
Your Majesty...
the police took Iloni and his wife.
Please do something
to get them out of jail.
He's their only son.
What's your name?
What's your name?
Posayya, Your Majesty.
What about you?
Komaram, Your Majesty.
Nagayya, Your Majesty.
Suri, Your Majesty.
I am sure they took them for a reason.
What did they do?
Or did you do something?
I don't he's guilty.
He's an innocent boy.
He moved away a long time ago.
He's studying and stays
at his grandma's place, Your Majesty.
Really?
He's a student.
Good.
But you'll know what happened only
when you go to the police station, right?
Do this.
I'll write an application for you.
Give it to Ameen.
They have a protocol to follow.
Let's see what they do.
Let them go.
POLICE STATION
Don't worry. He'll be back.
I wonder if my son
has eaten anything.
I don't know whose custody he is in.
I wonder what they might be
doing to my son.
Tell me, are you nervous
about going to America?
I am going to America?
But why?
What? Did they not tell you?
Your uncle is in America, right?
Your dad told us
that he's sending you there.
Your brother's already
making arrangements for that.
-It's me, Devaki.
-Your Highness!
I am calling from Hyderabad.
I need a favor.
Please find out where Raju is.
Oh, God! You're in Hyderabad?
The police arrested Raju.
They arrested him?
-Dad.
-I hope you had a safe journey.
Dad...
I was scared to
tell this to you in person.
I love him.
And I left him...
only for you.
For your honor.
So that you don't hurt him
because of me.
But you--
Come on.
The villagers fear me.
My daughter is a princess.
And you...
Your Majesty...
I'll always treat your daughter...
like a princess.
You'd asked me about the charges
that need to be filed on him.
Accuse him of being a Naxalite.
While the princess
was going to the city...
he was the one
who stopped her from leaving.
RAMAKANTH ALIAS RAJU
ANYONE WHO PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT HIM
WILL BE REWARDED 10,000 RUPEES.
We're Raju's friends.
If he intended
to join the Naxalites...
he would have told us, right?
Something's fishy.
I'm scared.
Raju will be safe, right?
He'll be fine. Don't worry.
He'll be back tomorrow.
I AM THE EARTH, YOU'RE THE SKY
I LONG FOR OUR UNION
MY DAY IS DULL AND THE NIGHT IS GLOOMY
WITHOUT YOU
So the lord's daughter loves you, right?
It's okay.
You can tell me.
She is his daughter.
She has his blood running in her veins.
Right?
Then what makes you think
that she loves you too?
Our bond...
It's not just an infatuation.
It's love.
What do you mean?
Love means...
It is love!
She lives in the fort,
yet, she had come to see me.
Is that not love?
No, it's just attraction.
It's not love.
We both know it for sure.
It is love.
But this love will never win.
And if you fight for it...
they will kill you.
You've started a revolution, right?
You think you'll win?
They will kill you too.
It's true.
They will kill me.
But in a revolution,
even death is victory.
Then...
Our love is also a revolution.
Dad...
Devaki is missing.
We looked everywhere for her.
There is a police officer I know.
I am thinking of filing a report.
Hello, Dad? Can you hear me?
Don't file a report.
I'll call you back.
"The police is going to
take you both someplace.
Don't know where."
Does that mean...
they are going to kill you?
My death is inevitable.
I don't fear it.
It will help the revolution.
But... I have planned something for you.
-Where is Raju?
-Who?
Who is Raju?
Pass me the bidi.
Where is Raju?
Where have you kept him?
-There's no one here by that name.
-I know he is here!
-Who are you?
-I am Devaki.
-Where is he? Tell me.
-Who is Raju?
There is no Raju here.
Don't you get it?
Here... This is Raju.
It's his photo.
Tell me, where is he?
He's this tall and...
You can keep this.
Please tell me, where is he?
Where is Raju?
The commissioner just took him away.
Where... Where did he take him?
Since you are in love with him, they...
You are doing this for me, right?
What if I die?
I am not doing this for you.
It's for the lordship.
Go on.
Why?
Can't you kill us here?
Why do you have to shoot us in the back?
There's nothing else you can do...
except kill innocent people.
Please leave.
Don't you think that ten men against two
is a bit unfair?
Fight me if you have the guts!
Sir, it was the tire!
Shankar...
-Shankar, get up.
-Let me be.
-You should go...
-Shankar!
...or else, both of us will die.
Shankar, the police are coming.
-Let me carry you.
-No! They will kill you!
Take the princess and run away!
-Go!
-Shankar, please--
I said go!
But we are almost there.
Don't you get it?
The lord's heir is fighting
against the lordship...
for the first time in history.
She's fighting for your love.
And if your love wins,
it will help this society.
Now go!
Go away!
Go!
-What are you doing?
-You are losing blood.
Leave!
Sir, I found them!
-Look!
-That's Shankar!
Your Majesty, the villagers...
Your Majesty, please forgive us.
They've put up posters stating that
our son joined the Naxalites.
He's an innocent boy.
But everyone in the village
believes it to be true.
He's not been home for a really long time.
Sir, we're scared to death.
Sir... we are at your mercy.
My son would never do something like that.
Those are false allegations.
I don't know how to make you understand.
Please forgive us.
Your Majesty, last night...
Bhairi saw Raju and the princess eloping.
He told the entire village about it.
I knew something was going on
between them.
They talked over the phone a few times.
Does your son think that
he's good enough for the princess?
How could he do this?
How dare he!
You son of a bitch!
How could you do this to him?
Come on, answer him!
I knew something was wrong
when he said
he wanted to educate his son.
He had planned this from the beginning!
You're from a lower caste, you fool.
This village has rules!
You wanted to be kins with His Majesty?
You trained him so well!
You made him join the Naxals
and entrap the princess?
Bloody rascals!
You thought he would do nothing about it?
His Majesty doesn't fear the Naxalites.
Your son will get killed.
Did he think that His Majesty
will give us our lands
if he kidnaps the princess?
God, stop talking nonsense!
They are young.
Maybe they do love each other.
Why else would she run away with him?
Hey, what are you saying, you witch?
Don't you fear His Majesty?
He's our god.
He's everything we have.
So what if they love each other?
They don't have the right to elope!
There's no way
they can leave this village!
We have to find them!
Let's go.
A new ray of hope...
Is sprinkling a sweet fragrance
Over our hearts
A strange dizziness...
Is leading us into paradise
Every inch of our bodies is trembling
It's making us fly high
Our love is unfurling
In this sweet high
Dad...
Tell me.
I heard what happened.
Please... stay strong.
It seems like Dad is very upset.
I think it would be better...
if you go see him once.
What you both did...
it wasn't right.
But it's already done.
I will talk to the police.
You don't need to worry.
Did the bullet hit you?
No.
No, Your Highness.
You don't need to address me that way.
What are your plans for the future?
I want to teach.
-He's a great poet.
-Good.
I told you my brother loves me a lot.
He makes sure he buys me this soft drink
because he knows I love it.
Don't get out of the car.
The police might see you.
I'll go talk to them about your case.
At first, the police refused
to listen to me.
But it's all good now.
Prathap...
I thought I could live without you.
But I can't.
I had a feeling
you'll come see me today.
Me too.
I knew you'd be thinking about me.
Which means... we are in love.
Raju won.
But it was Raju alone who won.
He won the moment the princess stepped
out of the fort for the sake of his love.
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
The flowers in the garden are blooming
The stars are twinkling brightly
In the night sky
Our youth is breaking all the shackles
And running free
This is not just the
story of Raju and Devaki
who were killed in the name of honor.
It's the story of many lovers,
who are still being killed.
This land is soaked with the blood
of those who were in love.
Witnessing this tragedy...
might bring a change
and that's the only hope with which...
I penned the story of this film.
You are being released tomorrow, right?
Are you having trouble falling asleep?
I've been here for so many years...
Yes.
Not years...
You've been here for three decades.
You were wrongly accused in those cases.
I don't care about that.
I care about the struggle...
and the countless lives that were lost...
in the name of revolution.
You've become old... and weak.
Where will you go?
I'll go see Raju.
Yes.
Back then, we met
when the situation was adverse.
But our paths diverged.
I don't know where he is now.
Who's Raju?
A Naxalite?
No.
A lover.
JAYAGIRI VILLAGE
Son.
A man named Raju
used to live in this village.
-His house--
-Raju? He's my friend.
I guess he must be of your age.
-Anyone else by that name?
-Tell me his phone number. I'll check.
I don't know if Raju has a phone.
You neither know his address
nor his phone number.
We can't help you.
Raju? What does he do?
His father used to paint houses.
A painter?
Do we have any painters around here?
Not that I know of.
By the way, who are you?
My dear, my poetry is inspired by you.
You are the waves of the ocean
in my heart.
You are the rainbow
that stretches across the sky.
You are the moonshine
that melts the skies.
You are the ecstasy I want forever.
My dear, you are the pearl that dwells
in the oyster of my heart.
I know Raju.
I know the Raju you are looking for.
But who are you?
I...
I am his friend.
His friend?
How did you become friends?
I met Raju... in the police station.
-He told me about him.
-What did he tell you?
About his love... for the princess.
Shank...
Shankar?
-Who are you?
-I used to work for His Majesty.
I am Siddha.
Where is he now?
Did he marry the princess?
I came here as soon as I got out of jail.
Where is Raju now?
God, we're so late!
Your train never arrives on time.
Yeah, right!
Raju, go slow, okay?
I've rented this bicycle from Kareem.
Don't tell him that
the three of us rode on it.
He'll charge us extra.
That's right.
-Damn it!
-Oh, God!
Hey, Buchi! Are you blind?
Buchi?
-Go.
-Kareem is right there.
Go on, keep it there.
-Shit!
-Run!
What did you do this time?
A FRIENDSHIP THAT WILL LAST FOREVER
It's been ages since we came here!
As kids, we used to play here every day!
But ever since you've moved,
we haven't climbed this fort.
Yes, and he never skips school
to see us.
The last time we saw him
was during his summer break.
You don't know this, right?
Do you remember the mailman's
daughter Vasantha?
-Yes.
-Seenu is dating her.
Vasantha was in school with us, right?
Yeah.
-Is he really dating her?
-Yes.
Look at him, he's blushing!
That's His Majesty's car.
I have to make arrangements
for the festival.
I completely forgot about it.
You're studying too hard.
It's been years since you moved.
You look so thin.
Is Grandma taking good care of you?
Of course, not!
He looks miserable.
Nothing like that, Dad.
She takes good care of me.
You're here after so long.
And you're leaving just in four days?
Will you be able to stay for a month?
We aren't allowed to take
so many leaves, Mom.
I can stay for fifteen days.
My exams are just around the corner.
That's what you say every time.
Listen, there's a lady selling fish.
You think you have the money to buy fish?
I've borrowed two eggs and boiled them.
Come on, son. Let's eat.
Mom, I'm tired.
When will she come out?
Just a few more minutes.
She'll be here.
The princess has grown up, right?
I saw her two years ago.
-She looked like a kid then.
-Yes.
Even I had seen her a long time ago.
-She's still a little girl.
-Shut up.
Do not address her by the word "girl."
What if His Majesty finds out?
You're talking about them
as if they are your family.
I know them because Dad and I
visit them quite often.
Do you think the princess eats
cheap food like we do?
She eats rice with chicken curry
and yogurt.
They change recipes for every meal.
That's why she was glowing.
No, that's not the case.
Don't tell this to anybody.
The princess hit puberty three years ago.
What do you mean by "hitting puberty"?
That means...
Well, I don't know.
But it's supposed to be
something special for girls.
And that's the case
with the princess as well.
Listen. You were
recently circumcised, weren't you?
Is that what hitting puberty means?
Not at all!
It's completely different!
Really?
Then what does it mean?
You'll know when it happens to you.
You guys never tell me anything!
How am I supposed to just know it?
Please tell me.
What does hitting puberty mean?
It means hitting puberty in the face.
What does that mean?
God shall grant you
everything you want, Your Highness.
All the riches, diamonds and pearls.
Please give me something
in the name of God.
I'll bless you with all my heart.
Seenu.
I am here for Seenu.
Hey!
Why did you come here?
Come with me.
You shouldn't step into the fort.
You had asked me
to write something, right?
Here. Give this to Vasantha.
You have no idea how
impactful Raju's poems are.
"My dear...
I am the dream..."
Why did you do that?
Look over there.
That's Siddha.
He works for His Majesty,
just like my dad.
If he finds out...
No!
One cannot afford to fall in love
in this village.
-Let's just go.
-But why?
Don't worry.
I'll write another poem.
Go give it to Vasantha.
I'll lace it into a single braid, Padma.
I've got a lot of work.
-God, please. I'll look like an old woman.
-That's Vasantha.
Which one of the two?
The younger one.
The one who's lacing the braid.
Her father is here. What do we do?
-You see that telephone?
-Yes.
We'll pretend making a call.
Then you can go give her this letter.
Really? Do you even know
how to make a call?
And whom will you call?
I have the number to the fort.
Let's call them up.
No way!
-Please don't.
-Okay, we won't.
We'll put on an act.
Let's go. And don't be scared.
Hey, don't go looking like that.
No, I don't need it.
-Stand still.
-Much better.
Why are you unlacing the braid?
Seenu.
-Keep an eye on him.
-Yeah!
Hey, why is he pacing like that?
Maybe his radio is not
catching any frequency.
My dear...
I am the dream
And you are its form
Why is he reciting
the poem he wrote for me?
I am the cloud
And you are the rain
I am the poem
And you are the melody
I am the night
And you...
You are the moon
My dear...
I am the dream
And you are its form
I am the cloud
And you are the rain
I am the poem
And you are the melody
He wants money for his studies.
But we can't arrange for it.
We're broke.
And no one will loan us money.
We've got to do something.
We'll have to ask His Majesty.
Hey, Iloni!
His Majesty wants to see you!
Everyone comes to the office
to get the paperwork done.
And then there's His Majesty!
He brought the office to his fort.
But...
the princess will have to go sign
the documents for the registration...
in Darmasagar tomorrow.
How can the princess
go without His Majesty?
He's very busy.
Darmasagar is a different territory.
Otherwise, I'd have taken care of it.
-Really?
-Yes.
Sir, His Majesty wanted to see us?
When we threatened
to confiscate your harvest,
you said you'd pay your debts.
It's almost harvest time.
When will you pay up?
Don't think you can escape it.
Don't say such things, sir.
Please try to understand.
Fate has not been on our side.
Give us some more time
and we'll pay you back.
You're so arrogant!
Don't you dare talk to me like that.
His Majesty is furious.
He doesn't want you to
work on the fields anymore.
Go away! Get lost!
Sir... please don't say that.
We won't be able to survive
without the land.
That land is our only source of income.
We'll do anything you ask us to, sir.
Never try to argue with me again!
You filthy lowlife!
Try and learn something from your wife.
Pay the debt as soon as you can!
-Okay, sir.
-Okay, sir.
You should get an education.
In fact, everyone in this village
should get an education.
But we did, didn't we?
We were in school till the fifth grade,
weren't we?
Yeah, and we passed it as well.
So did his Vasantha.
It was so many years ago.
Why are you talking about it again?
Education can be pursued at any age.
It will make your life better.
Your parents can afford it
because you are their only son.
But our parents cannot.
Who will work in the fields
and take care of the cattle?
Who will work in the fort?
We want to get an education.
But we don't have a choice.
We need to work so that we can survive.
In fact, I was at
His Majesty's place last night,
repairing the motor.
You think we'll get better jobs
if we study?
You're a talented poet
and your father has the guts
to give you an education as well.
My father also wanted me to study.
But we are burdened with debts.
I know what you
and your family is going through.
I am not asking you to quit your job.
You can study and work at the same time.
But don't do it just to get better jobs.
Education is for enlightenment.
Start by reading newspapers and books.
Education will make you independent.
You won't have to bow before anybody.
You're right, but...
Where will we get the books?
Tell me.
You can go to the library.
But you won't, right?
DHARMAVARAM LIBRARY
DISTRICT OFFICE
You don't need to get into the details.
I'll take care of everything.
Make sure...
Everything seems okay.
This land will be registered
under your name.
Please sign here.
Where's that file I asked you to bring?
We can't sell our land.
How will we survive?
Why are you selling the land
if you're feeling so bad about it?
Are you selling the land out of fear?
I need to talk to my father.
Can we do the registration after that?
Oh, God! How did you fall, you fool?
Hey, where were you looking?
You could have damaged the car.
Get lost!
The princess is so pretty.
May God bless her mother's soul.
She looks exactly like her.
Hey, what are you doing here?
The sub-divisional officer
was killed in a bomb blast.
Now they're attacking the police as well.
Let's go.
Seenu, it's getting dark.
Go bring some diesel for
His Majesty's car.
But why?
The village is burning.
He won't let the princess stay here.
He's sending her to the city tomorrow.
What is it?
Why did you wake me up at this hour?
Your father said that the princess
is going to Hyderabad, right?
Yes. So what?
I...
I am in love with her.
And I think she loves me too.
She also gave me an umbrella.
You...
YOU TOUCHED MY HEART
I COME TO YOU, LEAVING EVERYTHING BEHIND.
Hari, let's turn around.
What happened?
I'll tell you once we're back in the fort.
Ameen is here, Your Majesty.
Hello, Your Majesty.
Yesterday, the sub-divisional officer
was killed in a bomb blast.
Today, they didn't let the princess go.
I think the people are revolting.
That's why the government has sent
a new inspector to our station.
He's a little dangerous.
He will thoroughly investigate
this matter.
Your Majesty.
We'll search all the villages.
No matter where they're hiding,
we'll find them and we'll kill them.
We'll take care of it, Your Majesty.
You don't need to worry...
-or be afraid.
-What?
"Don't be afraid"?
You're telling me not to be afraid?
The police should be afraid, not me.
Now get to work.
Who is it?
Dad, it's me, Prathap.
Did they bring her back home?
What's your decision?
She'll be there after Dasehra.
Till then you look after the registration
of the lands in the city.
-I'll send the papers with Siddha.
-Okay, Dad.
Do you want us to come there for Dasehra?
Not now, Prathap.
I'll call you when
the situation calms down.
-Is everything okay over there?
-Yes, Dad.
-What did he say?
-She'll come here after Dasehra.
Whenever something happens,
he refuses to leave the fort.
And she ends up suffering.
By the way, somebody had called for you.
Who?
Somebody called... Saarayaa.
Not "Saarayaa." It's Sarayya.
What did he say?
He said he wants to talk to Dad.
Idiot!
He's in love with a girl
but he's afraid of marrying her.
He wants me to help him.
And will you?
If they are in love, they can get
married on their own, Barathi.
-Shall we go to the fort?
-No way!
-I won't go there.
-Come on, don't be scared.
I have an idea.
Chandri?
Yes, Your Highness?
Siddha is going to Hyderabad, right?
Please give this to him
so that he can buy something for himself.
Okay, Your Highness.
I wanted to give these
to Prathap in person.
-Please ask Siddha to take these.
-Okay, Your Highness.
"You touched my heart.
I come to you, leaving everything behind."
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Fill our pots with water
Fill our pots with water
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Rain, rain,
Fill our stomachs with water
Fill our pots with water
The raindrops sing a song
The rainbow stretches across the sky
The waves touch the shore
The thunder roars loudly
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
The raindrops sing a song
The rainbow stretches across the sky
The waves touch the shore
The thunder roars loudly
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
Kids jump like frogs in the rain
Is our love coming alive?
Is our love coming alive?
Is our love coming alive?
Is our love coming alive?
Climb the tallest tree...
Climb the tallest tree
For the most succulent fruit
The cuckoo sings
Sitting on the branch of that tree
Fly away, birdie
The sound of your wings
Will shatter the walls of this fort
Break all the shackles
Break all the shackles
And find your path
Your smile is breathtaking
And your hair luscious
Your gait intoxicating
While your heart is filled with kindness
Let go of the fear
Let go of the fear
And leave everything behind
It's pouring heavily, isn't it?
Why are you singing the rain song?
It's not even monsoon!
Stop dancing in front of the fort!
Go away!
Planting that bomb was a grave mistake.
You thought you could get away with it?
We won't spare anybody.
Run.
Our next target is Shankar.
Send the search team as soon as possible.
Sir, there's a small problem.
We still don't know who stopped
the princess from leaving the village.
-It wasn't Shankar's brigade?
-No.
Perhaps there's another brigade.
Let's get serious about this.
The movement has taken many brave souls.
Leaving behind nothing
but bullet-riddled bodies.
There's no other way.
Only sacrifices can change this system.
But remember, a few clouds
cannot discourage the sun.
Go.
Go and start questioning
the lords in your villages.
Mark an end to this slavery.
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
Dear?
Devaki!
Devaki...
-What is the princess doing?
-Your Highness?
Dad?
You've been sending them poems
since you were a kid, right?
They've finally recognized your talent.
Look.
They published your poem.
Sir, she is a very clever girl.
She has definitely taken after you!
In fact, she is the cleverest girl
in our district.
Let's go.
My dear...
I am the dream
And you are its form
I am the cloud
And you are the rain
I am the night
And you are the moon
"You came to me,
erasing all the borders.
I found you, by bending the light.
You got me excited about your poems.
I am looking for you,
with my heart wide open."
Hey! How dare you!
-Oh, God!
-Your Majesty!
-Please forgive him, Your Majesty.
-I beg you!
-Please forgive us.
-He didn't know.
-Forgive him, Your Majesty.
-Please forgive him.
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
The flowers in the garden are blooming
The stars are twinkling brightly
In the night sky
Our youth is breaking all the shackles
And running free
The princess is falling in love
Walking the path of passion with joy
The princess is falling in love
Walking the path of passion with joy
Her heart is overflowing with desires
She longs to see him every day
He who comes running,
Just to see her smile
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling...
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling...
All the birds are singing...
Do you like it?
Then keep it.
What will I do
with this sari, Your Highness?
Wear it on the day of Dasehra.
I can't enter the fort wearing a new sari.
What if someone finds out?
The moon shines in the night sky
And you glow in its light
The moon shines in the night sky
And you glow in its light
The colors of the rainbow
Seem dull without you
The flowers lose their fragrance
Without you
I think about you all the time
It's a love I can't explain
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
The flowers in the garden are blooming
The stars are twinkling brightly
In the night sky
Our youth is breaking all the shackles
And running free
-Here.
-What happened, dear?
Nothing, Dad.
I'll eat later.
Are you okay, dear?
Yes, Dad.
It's just a headache.
It's pouring heavily.
Let me call Chandri.
You don't need to, Dad.
Then cover yourself with a blanket
when you sleep, okay?
Whose book is this?
Prathap sent it for me, Dad.
Really? Okay.
Good night, dear.
Who's that guy?
There's a painter named Iloni.
He's his son.
The dogs are barking.
The police are on the lookout.
I'll talk to His Majesty in the morning.
You should leave.
Be careful when you talk to him.
I hope he listens to you.
If not, we'll come back to talk to him.
We can't fight His Majesty.
Please don't do this.
He never owned the lands.
He took them forcibly.
We've been serving them for generations.
If no one fights back,
we'll die of hunger.
You're going to get us killed!
If he finds out
that you met the party members,
he'll order the police to kill us!
Please listen to me!
Think about your family!
That land belongs to my ancestors.
Let go of it.
You rascal! What are you saying?
How dare you talk like that to him!
Your ancestors lived on his land as well.
-And now--
-Bramayya!
Keep quiet.
Maybe he's not being
able to feed his family.
It's my duty to help him.
Where else will he go?
Yaadhi, go harvest the field.
It's your land.
I just want you
and your family to be happy.
Go, live your life.
Are you really letting go of the lands?
Let go of them?
Is that what I am supposed to do?
I will ask Siddha to take care of it.
Your Highness...
your brother sent these
new clothes and jewelry with Siddha.
It's Dasehra.
Make sure you wash your hair.
You can wear these for the celebration.
My dreams are filled with anxiety
The excitement in my heart
Knows no bounds
My dreams are filled with anxiety
I am thrilled
My dreams are filled with anxiety
The excitement in my heart
Knows no bounds
My dreams are filled with anxiety
There are new desires in my heart
I feel free
Inside this cage of loneliness
My imagination has taken a new flight
Resting into the lap of anxiety...
My life is in the search of
Mystic pleasures
My mind is filled with tempting thoughts
They are teasing me to death
I am overwhelmed
With this warm feeling
The blush on my cheeks
Sends shivers down my spine
My eyes convey what my heart cannot
This feeling inside my little heart
Makes me glow like the moon
Bringing a bright smile on my face
We've ordered everything for Dasehra.
It will be a grand celebration this year.
The princess wants to go to the garden
for a while, Your Majesty.
What?
All the ladies will be there
with holy flowerpots.
All of them will be looking
at the princess.
Don't let her go.
I don't know where my desires
Are taking me
But I am following them
They are making my heart rejoice
I'm in a state of bliss
It's intoxicating
Every inch of me is trembling
It's making me float in ecstasy
The rush is confusing
Yet enchanting
The blush on my cheeks
Sends shivers down my spine
My eyes convey what my heart cannot
This feeling inside my little heart
Makes me glow like the moon
Bringing a bright smile on my face
It feels so good.
I have never been this happy.
Because here, there are no walls
restricting you.
I had no idea that the fort
looked this beautiful at night.
I think it looks more beautiful today.
Because you're here.
What do you like about me?
I...
The fact that you wait
by my window every night.
I like that.
What do you like about me?
I...
The fact that you come to the window
to look at me.
I like that.
What's your name?
And you...
Well, you're the princess.
No.
I am Devaki.
No.
You are...
my princess.
My dad wants me to go to Hyderabad,
to stay at my brother's place.
I won't let you go.
That day...
I placed those rocks on the street
and stopped you from leaving the village.
I'll do that again.
I have the red scarf you lost.
The scarf...
The one you lost in the garden.
Yes.
It's not an ordinary scarf.
It belonged to my mother.
It was her favorite scarf.
I am sorry.
I'll give it back to you.
It's okay.
You can keep it.
Your Highness.
Who's that?
A police officer.
I'll take your leave.
Your Majesty!
-Did you prepare the meat?
-Yes, I did.
Good.
Pack some meat for Ameen
along with two bottles of brandy.
Okay.
Your Majesty...
It's Dasehra.
The princess is very fond
of the blue jays.
Shall I take her to the garden?
Okay.
-But don't let her stay out late.
-Okay.
You went to see him
without knowing the consequences.
It was a grave mistake.
I have seen you grow up.
That's why I didn't inform your father.
If he finds out that he touched you...
he will kill him.
I am waiting for your word.
Tell me what to do.
I touched him too, right?
What you've done is enough.
Let him go.
What were you thinking
when you went to the fort every night?
Look at those wounds.
They seem like a mob thrashed him.
He never tells us anything.
He should've never done this.
He has put all of us in trouble.
That's enough.
I'll make sure he stays home.
Stop yelling at him.
This is what's spoiling him.
Stop pampering him.
If he stays here,
he'll create more trouble.
-Send him away tomorrow.
-Stop it!
Leave him alone, will you?
WE DECLARE A 48-HOUR CURFEW
IN THE MEMORY OF OUR MARTYRS
Have no fear, comrades.
This land has become more fertile
with the blood of our martyrs.
Comrade Yaadhi was murdered,
but he fought till his last breath.
And his murderers will stand accused
in the court very soon.
To protest the murders of our brothers...
we're declaring a 48-hour curfew.
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
-Long live the revolution!
There won't be any buses now.
You can leave after two days.
-Long live...
-Comrade Yaadhi.
-Long live...
-Comrade Aravanna.
-Long live...
-Comrade Tulasi Ram.
-Long live...
-Comrade Aravanna.
-Long live...
-Comrade Tulasi Ram.
-Long live...
-Comrade Somanna.
Where did you buy this shirt?
It looks good.
His Majesty's son...
Sometimes he sends clothes
for me from the city.
He also gives me money when he's here.
Your father might be
in the fort right now.
You can go see him, right?
Stop beating around the bush.
Tell me what you want.
Actually...
The thing is...
It won't be appropriate if I go, right?
Can you please go to the fort...
-and see how the princess is doing?
-You fool!
Be grateful that
Siddha didn't kill you.
But if he sees you again, he will.
You said you were leaving, right?
I thought you got over her.
I wasn't going to leave forever.
I know he thrashed me, but...
Stupid!
If he sees me with you, he'll kill me.
I never want to see you again!
I just saw that guy, Your Highness.
You can't forget him, can you?
I serve you.
But I am also a woman,
just like you.
Let me tell you something.
My mother was also a servant.
She gave birth to me in this fort.
She used to tell me...
that the lords who rule,
can even kill people
for the sake of their honor.
The lords may die,
but the lordship doesn't.
No woman in this fort
can ever wish for something.
Be it a servant...
or a princess.
Your mother would've talked
some sense into you.
But she died when you were just a kid.
And now they'll kill that boy
because you like him.
He's also a servant's son.
My dear, my poetry is inspired by you.
You are the waves of the ocean
in my heart.
You are the rainbow
that stretches across the sky.
You are the moonshine
that melts the skies.
You are the ecstasy I want forever.
We'll get caught if we post it, Raju.
But I'm stamping it for you,
without telling my father.
Hi, Raju.
That's a really big package.
Whom are you sending it to?
It's for my exams...
It's an application.
Very good.
You should study if you
want to stop serving the lords.
Sir.
Is His Majesty a bad man?
It doesn't matter if he's good or bad.
But he behaves exactly
the way a lord should.
And he's been like that
for a very long time.
So what if he is a servant's son?
It's me... Devaki.
Your Highness!
I'm Ramaswamy's daughter Vasantha.
How can I help you?
Actually...
Raju had once called me from your phone.
Yes, I remember.
Can you please ask him to call me?
Sure. I'll tell him.
He was here a few minutes ago.
He has posted a letter to you.
Really?
Okay.
Also...
Don't tell anybody that I called, okay?
Okay, Your Highness.
-Hello, Ramaswamy!
-Hello, sir.
I have a letter for the princess.
-For the princess?
-Yes.
We're all slaves to His Majesty.
But you're one lucky man!
He can neither help nor harm you.
I wonder if there are
more people like you.
Hey, what are you doing?
Why did you tear it?
It was for the princess.
I know, sir.
-But there are obscene pictures in it.
-What?
The princess is growing up.
It is not good for her.
Are you feeling bad?
I thought you might be feeling bad
about what I said this morning.
That's why I came looking for you.
It scares me to even look at the fort.
But now,
you are in love with the princess.
And she loves you too.
I cannot believe this.
You are a good man, Raju.
I just don't want you to get hurt.
I thought I could live without you.
But I can't.
I had a feeling
you'll come see me today.
Me too.
I knew you'd be thinking about me.
Which means... we are in love.
Are you sure... I can drink this?
When will you come again?
Whenever you think of me.
The rain will come tell me.
Bye.
What happened, Your Highness?
I'll go to Hyderabad.
Please don't hurt him.
The fort where your laughter echoed
Will now give shelter to silence
The celebrations are lost
The happiness is fading away
Go on, Princess
You've bore the burden of sorrow
All your life
No matter what you do
You won't be able to change the truth
Though the pain is unbearable
Stay strong, Princess
All the memories will soon fade away
Cherish them for one last time
It's a burden
That is too hard to carry
You can never break this cage
The memories pierce your heart
And the tears roll down your cheeks
Pull yourself together, Princess
This moment was inevitable
It's not easy to walk away...
From the love that blossomed here
Where you took your first steps
Nobody cares about your happiness
But no matter how hard one tries to...
They won't be able to forget you
You fell in love, Princess
Let that love be your sweetest memory
Let that fire of your longing
Be quenched by your tears
No matter what you do
You won't be able to change the truth
Bring yourself to accept it
Let your sorrows be your strength
Go on, Princess
And don't look back
Just move forward, Princess
Let your sorrows be your strength
Keep moving forward, Princess
Where were you?
The police arrested your parents.
Nobody knows why.
Perhaps His Majesty can help them.
Those morons, they took them illegally!
What if they kill them?
Go and ask His Majesty to help you.
Why are you all staring at him?
Can't you see that he's scared
to go to the fort alone?
Somebody go with him.
Iloni's son is here, Your Majesty.
Malli, keep him here.
And if you let him go, I'll kill you.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-He's here.
-Raju, he's here.
Your Majesty...
the police took Iloni and his wife.
Please do something
to get them out of jail.
He's their only son.
What's your name?
What's your name?
Posayya, Your Majesty.
What about you?
Komaram, Your Majesty.
Nagayya, Your Majesty.
Suri, Your Majesty.
I am sure they took them for a reason.
What did they do?
Or did you do something?
I don't he's guilty.
He's an innocent boy.
He moved away a long time ago.
He's studying and stays
at his grandma's place, Your Majesty.
Really?
He's a student.
Good.
But you'll know what happened only
when you go to the police station, right?
Do this.
I'll write an application for you.
Give it to Ameen.
They have a protocol to follow.
Let's see what they do.
Let them go.
POLICE STATION
Don't worry. He'll be back.
I wonder if my son
has eaten anything.
I don't know whose custody he is in.
I wonder what they might be
doing to my son.
Tell me, are you nervous
about going to America?
I am going to America?
But why?
What? Did they not tell you?
Your uncle is in America, right?
Your dad told us
that he's sending you there.
Your brother's already
making arrangements for that.
-It's me, Devaki.
-Your Highness!
I am calling from Hyderabad.
I need a favor.
Please find out where Raju is.
Oh, God! You're in Hyderabad?
The police arrested Raju.
They arrested him?
-Dad.
-I hope you had a safe journey.
Dad...
I was scared to
tell this to you in person.
I love him.
And I left him...
only for you.
For your honor.
So that you don't hurt him
because of me.
But you--
Come on.
The villagers fear me.
My daughter is a princess.
And you...
Your Majesty...
I'll always treat your daughter...
like a princess.
You'd asked me about the charges
that need to be filed on him.
Accuse him of being a Naxalite.
While the princess
was going to the city...
he was the one
who stopped her from leaving.
RAMAKANTH ALIAS RAJU
ANYONE WHO PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT HIM
WILL BE REWARDED 10,000 RUPEES.
We're Raju's friends.
If he intended
to join the Naxalites...
he would have told us, right?
Something's fishy.
I'm scared.
Raju will be safe, right?
He'll be fine. Don't worry.
He'll be back tomorrow.
I AM THE EARTH, YOU'RE THE SKY
I LONG FOR OUR UNION
MY DAY IS DULL AND THE NIGHT IS GLOOMY
WITHOUT YOU
So the lord's daughter loves you, right?
It's okay.
You can tell me.
She is his daughter.
She has his blood running in her veins.
Right?
Then what makes you think
that she loves you too?
Our bond...
It's not just an infatuation.
It's love.
What do you mean?
Love means...
It is love!
She lives in the fort,
yet, she had come to see me.
Is that not love?
No, it's just attraction.
It's not love.
We both know it for sure.
It is love.
But this love will never win.
And if you fight for it...
they will kill you.
You've started a revolution, right?
You think you'll win?
They will kill you too.
It's true.
They will kill me.
But in a revolution,
even death is victory.
Then...
Our love is also a revolution.
Dad...
Devaki is missing.
We looked everywhere for her.
There is a police officer I know.
I am thinking of filing a report.
Hello, Dad? Can you hear me?
Don't file a report.
I'll call you back.
"The police is going to
take you both someplace.
Don't know where."
Does that mean...
they are going to kill you?
My death is inevitable.
I don't fear it.
It will help the revolution.
But... I have planned something for you.
-Where is Raju?
-Who?
Who is Raju?
Pass me the bidi.
Where is Raju?
Where have you kept him?
-There's no one here by that name.
-I know he is here!
-Who are you?
-I am Devaki.
-Where is he? Tell me.
-Who is Raju?
There is no Raju here.
Don't you get it?
Here... This is Raju.
It's his photo.
Tell me, where is he?
He's this tall and...
You can keep this.
Please tell me, where is he?
Where is Raju?
The commissioner just took him away.
Where... Where did he take him?
Since you are in love with him, they...
You are doing this for me, right?
What if I die?
I am not doing this for you.
It's for the lordship.
Go on.
Why?
Can't you kill us here?
Why do you have to shoot us in the back?
There's nothing else you can do...
except kill innocent people.
Please leave.
Don't you think that ten men against two
is a bit unfair?
Fight me if you have the guts!
Sir, it was the tire!
Shankar...
-Shankar, get up.
-Let me be.
-You should go...
-Shankar!
...or else, both of us will die.
Shankar, the police are coming.
-Let me carry you.
-No! They will kill you!
Take the princess and run away!
-Go!
-Shankar, please--
I said go!
But we are almost there.
Don't you get it?
The lord's heir is fighting
against the lordship...
for the first time in history.
She's fighting for your love.
And if your love wins,
it will help this society.
Now go!
Go away!
Go!
-What are you doing?
-You are losing blood.
Leave!
Sir, I found them!
-Look!
-That's Shankar!
Your Majesty, the villagers...
Your Majesty, please forgive us.
They've put up posters stating that
our son joined the Naxalites.
He's an innocent boy.
But everyone in the village
believes it to be true.
He's not been home for a really long time.
Sir, we're scared to death.
Sir... we are at your mercy.
My son would never do something like that.
Those are false allegations.
I don't know how to make you understand.
Please forgive us.
Your Majesty, last night...
Bhairi saw Raju and the princess eloping.
He told the entire village about it.
I knew something was going on
between them.
They talked over the phone a few times.
Does your son think that
he's good enough for the princess?
How could he do this?
How dare he!
You son of a bitch!
How could you do this to him?
Come on, answer him!
I knew something was wrong
when he said
he wanted to educate his son.
He had planned this from the beginning!
You're from a lower caste, you fool.
This village has rules!
You wanted to be kins with His Majesty?
You trained him so well!
You made him join the Naxals
and entrap the princess?
Bloody rascals!
You thought he would do nothing about it?
His Majesty doesn't fear the Naxalites.
Your son will get killed.
Did he think that His Majesty
will give us our lands
if he kidnaps the princess?
God, stop talking nonsense!
They are young.
Maybe they do love each other.
Why else would she run away with him?
Hey, what are you saying, you witch?
Don't you fear His Majesty?
He's our god.
He's everything we have.
So what if they love each other?
They don't have the right to elope!
There's no way
they can leave this village!
We have to find them!
Let's go.
A new ray of hope...
Is sprinkling a sweet fragrance
Over our hearts
A strange dizziness...
Is leading us into paradise
Every inch of our bodies is trembling
It's making us fly high
Our love is unfurling
In this sweet high
Dad...
Tell me.
I heard what happened.
Please... stay strong.
It seems like Dad is very upset.
I think it would be better...
if you go see him once.
What you both did...
it wasn't right.
But it's already done.
I will talk to the police.
You don't need to worry.
Did the bullet hit you?
No.
No, Your Highness.
You don't need to address me that way.
What are your plans for the future?
I want to teach.
-He's a great poet.
-Good.
I told you my brother loves me a lot.
He makes sure he buys me this soft drink
because he knows I love it.
Don't get out of the car.
The police might see you.
I'll go talk to them about your case.
At first, the police refused
to listen to me.
But it's all good now.
Prathap...
I thought I could live without you.
But I can't.
I had a feeling
you'll come see me today.
Me too.
I knew you'd be thinking about me.
Which means... we are in love.
Raju won.
But it was Raju alone who won.
He won the moment the princess stepped
out of the fort for the sake of his love.
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
All the galaxies in the universe
Are smiling
All the birds are singing
The flowers in the garden are blooming
The stars are twinkling brightly
In the night sky
Our youth is breaking all the shackles
And running free
This is not just the
story of Raju and Devaki
who were killed in the name of honor.
It's the story of many lovers,
who are still being killed.
This land is soaked with the blood
of those who were in love.
Witnessing this tragedy...
might bring a change
and that's the only hope with which...
I penned the story of this film.