Kilukkam (1991) - full transcript

A tourist guide in Ooty shelters a mentally unstable woman in return for the reward offered by her relatives. Later, he comes to know that she is in danger from her relatives.

Oh!

- Tea.. - Coffee..

Tea..

- Take this bag as well.

Welcome..

Your dream in mist.

Honeymoon cottages, five-star

and three-star accommodation.

Rooms available at cheap rates.

Tea.. - Dormitories for

Rs. 20 per bed. Welcome..

Mr. Mishra, don't shout.

Porter..

Porter, coolie..

Guide..

Porter.

Welcome..

Your dream in mist.

Greetings, sir.

Go and find Inspector Jayan.

I'll finish that job today.

Yes, sir.

Your father, Judy, made me

a horse betting fanatic.

He was a wonderful jockey.

I have not seen my dad.

- I know that.

Your mom was from

the Odikkumad family.

Mr. Achu was your grandfather.

Somehow he ended up here

in Mettupalayam

to manage the accounts

of the Englishman.

Sir, the past is the past.

Sir, you should be concerned

about me.

I need a job.

I'm retired now.

I can't find a job for you.

Can you cook?

Can you look after the house?

I won't let Judy's son do such

odd jobs.

Let me see.

I'll try talking to someone.

Okay, sir.

We will meet tomorrow morning.

Thank God!

He's not coming this way.

I'll teach him..

Look at him coming.

Why did you bring him this way?

- My job is to be with him.

He walked this way.

So did I.

Hey, Joji.

Hey..

Did you say anything about me?

- What should I say about you?

I did say something..

What did you say?

- It was not about you.

So, you didn't say anything.

Thank God!

He is after me for the last

two years. - Why?

Even though he is retired, he won't

leave me. - Did you take his photo?

Yes, I did.

- What happened?

There was no film in the camera.

Give me a drink.

It's over.

He finished it.

We don't have his photo.

We must take a copy of it.

It's an absolute disgrace not

to have our father's photo.

For whom?

- The neighbours.

So you are concerned about them.

You don't have any issues.

It's not like that..

I have not kept this photo here

to please people.

If it was not for this great man

Justice Pillai

would have been nothing today.

I have read the notes.

The prosecution is weak.

They have presented the case

beyond a doubt.

It's a case

deserving life imprisonment.

If they appeal,

the case will be dismissed.

Seven years of imprisonment

can be given.

Did you eat anything?

- No.

Kittunni, haven't you finished

cleaning?

No, I will

teach all of you a lesson!

Have you finished washing clothes?

- Yes.

I will teach him a lesson one day!

Did you iron my clothes?

- Yes.

My God! This old man

is such a nuisance.

Come here.

- I'm coming, sir.

Did you change the bed covers?

- Yes.

Does he have the problem of

peeing in bed? Idiot!

Do your work diligently.

- Yes, sir.

He shouts as if he does

all the work!

Bring the plates.

- Is he going to beg?

I'm coming.

I can't hear you from there. So..

Have you been

calling me for a long time?

Damn!

Oh, were you here?

I just saw her.

Why are you gasping like a dog?

- I was busy with the chores.

What's this?

- That's a plate.

Is there anything to eat?

Give me two hours.

I'll prepare something. - What?

Just give me two hours.

I shall prepare something.

Wait!

- Yes.

Go out and buy something.

How can we wait for two hours?

Idiot.

No one

dared to arrest me till date.

You are the first one to commit

this mistake!

When I was jailed

I had told you that I would

take revenge on you!

I'm not afraid of you.

Let me see what you can do.

I have come out of jail

for the same reason!

Scoundrel!

Imbecile!

How dare he arrest

and handcuff me?

He jailed me.

I chopped both his hands off.

Now he will beg on the streets.

Hello..

- Oh! Joji.

It's like..

It is like?

Let me know when you retire.

What a job!

Joji, please ask someone

from S. B Sounds to come.

The assembly mike

is not working. - Okay.

You must take your medicines

regularly.

Don't lift any heavyweights.

Be careful about your back pain.

I'll leave now.

Did you ask the manager to give

you the estate account details?

Yes.

- Why?

I'll check the accounts starting

this month. - Don't you trust us?

You and your brother-in-law

have mismanaged the estate.

Last month, both of you spent

around Rs. 24,000.

He was very upset. He shared

his grief with me yesterday.

Did he tell you?

Are you God

to listen to his grief?

Listen, if you say such things to

brother-in-law

your disabled daughter would

be back home forever.

Let her come. She is my daughter.

I will take good care of her.

I have adequately compensated him

for her shortcoming.

Both of you are trying

to take advantage of her.

That's their problem.

What about my issue? - What issue?

Give me my share of the property,

I'll take care of it.

What if you don't have any?

- What?

Stay at the estate

and take care of it.

Then you'll get a salary.

Or else, come and stay here.

I'll look after the estate.

- Okay.

He is my son.

He's well-mannered, isn't he?

The present generation

is like this, sir.

I called you to pay

the electricity bill.

If I send him, I'd have

to starve for the next three days.

Let me tell you something.

You have built such a big house.

I find it difficult to manage

the household chores.

If you do not keep a cook here,

I'll be a dead man!

Oh! Joji..

- Yes.

...find someone for his funeral.

- What?

No, I mean a cook.

I will bring the bill and money.

He did not become this way

for no reason.

Did you see his son?

His wife is no less than her son.

She plays cards at the club

and gossips about other men.

She is pompous

and wears sleeveless blouses.

She'll never get into the kitchen.

It has been 20 years

since he settled here

after a tiff with his family.

I have stood by him.

He vents his frustrations on me.

That is my fate.

Hey, what are you..

- Can't you keep quiet?

So you are also with him.

I shall not spare you..

What is this?

Is it a firefly?

There's hardly any light here.

Can't you adjust the wicks

on the lamp? Where's the kerosene?

I am here to buy everything

and you finish them.

Get some water and a glass.

I have gas trouble.

Why did you get two glasses?

- Why? Are you not drinking?

Only I am going to drink.

Once I am drunk,

you can have the rest.

You don't have to show mercy.

You can have my share as well.

Hey, idiot. When two

people share a room

one may fall

short of some money.

I can adjust to a certain extent

but no one would like to stay

with a penniless person like you.

Hey, whose house is this?

This house belongs

to Late Bhoothalingam of Coonoor.

Now it's in Karuppaiah's custody.

I buy him alcohol and stay

in this house

without paying any rent.

Now you have joined me

as my roommate.

Listen!

I'll make it big someday.

You have been telling this

for a while now. You moron!

If you plan to

become rich by saving

your life will be useless.

That's why I save all my earnings

and gamble on horse racing.

If I win, it's a jackpot.

Otherwise, it's a gamble.

You just wait and watch.

At least for one day

before I die

I will live like a king in Ooty.

This is Nischal.

Stills photographer of India.

'KILUKKAM'

Coolie.

Yes, ma'am. Can I help you?

- Here. - Oh, sure.

'If I impress her,

I'll get Rs. 100.'

Ma'am, are you from Kashmir?

- No.

Okay, so you are a Malayali.

You must be from Kochi

or Thripunithura.

Only women from royalty

would have such good complexions.

You are a princess, aren't you?

I shall not ask you anything

if you don't wish to answer.

Ma'am, there are

a lot of places here to visit.

I'm a porter-cum-guide.

Pushpa!

- Yes, sir.

Haven't you loaded

the flower baskets yet? - Ma'am.

Please come. - I did, sir!

- Antony!

Start the vehicle.

- Hey, auto.

Ma'am, please get in.

This is a good customer.

Don't make a scene for money.

I'll sort that out for you.

Let's go.

This is the best hotel in Ooty.

Narayanankutty. Na..

Ma'am, he is Narayanankutty.

He is my friend.

She is Princess Nandini.

She hails from

the Thripunithura royal family.

She owns three to four hotels

like this.

Your keys, sir.

Yes, ma'am?

How can I help you?

I want a room.

I want the biggest suite.

There are no suites available now.

- Narayanankutty, don't say that.

I requested her to come.

Please don't insult me. Please.

They will vacate the room

in 15 minutes.

They have gone out.

They told us that they'd

check out in the evening.

Ma'am, please wait in the lounge.

I'll inform you when the room

is ready. - That would do.

Wouldn't that be enough? Yes.

Ma'am, please take a seat.

It's tough to get a room here.

Ma'am, you'll like this place.

All facilities.

Health club, swimming pool,

vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Wonderful restaurants

and 24 hours service.

He cancelled the booking

to allot us a room.

He is a decent guy.

Mr. Narayanankutty is a gentleman.

Ma'am, I think you are lost

in your thoughts.

You don't need my assistance.

You will get your room immediately.

This is my job

and my source of income.

This is how I make a living.

So, if you could give me

something..

This much money..

- Isn't that enough?

Yes, that's enough.

I shall come tomorrow as well

if you wish.

Narayanankutty,

please give her the room.

Mr. Potty, I owe you Rs. 82.

Take Rs. 100.

Shall I give the change?

- Keep the change.

I think he has got

a good deal today.

Hey, catch.

Open your mouth and gulp it down.

This is chapatti and chicken fry.

Eat your fill.

Let your hunger go away.

Where did you get

the military liquor from?

What do you mean?

I bought it with my money.

I am not a miser like you

who do not spend money.

This is a 100 rupee note.

Have you seen this before?

Did you rob that?

- That's your father's job!

Where else would you get

so much money?

Have you heard of luck?

- No.

Such a thing exists

and it's in my horoscope.

My luck has changed

since this morning.

A princess came with

that luck to me

today morning at Ooty

railway station.

Who's she?

Tell me.

She is so beautiful. Her eyes are..

Here. Hold it.

Her eyes are like diamonds.

Her nose is beyond description.

Doesn't she have a nose?

- Yes, she does.

But not a flat nose like yours.

Her face and nose

are rosy red like apples!

I thought she was a foreigner.

Her attire was awesome.

Her English is fluent.

Enough of your description.

No, you must listen.

She was impressed with my style

and asked me

if I would like to have

a nice time with her

and enjoy before we came back.

- Stop..

What does that mean?

- I meant..

Oh! I forgot that you don't

know English like me.

You know only two lines. 'Welcome

to Ooty' and 'Nice to meet you'.

That knowledge is enough.

I have managed to take care

of a glutton like you with it.

What if I don't need

any more favours from you?

She addressed me as handsome!

She said that

she would take me with her.

She meant that she wanted

to adopt a charming guy like me.

I agreed to it.

She gave me Rs. 1,000

and said goodbye, goodnight

see you tomorrow

and sweet dreams.

That's how it went.

- Hey..

Where does she stay?

- What?

Where does she stay?

- She stays at Hotel Royal Tower.

Princess Nandini is resting

in her royal suite.

We're meeting tomorrow morning.

I want to take a few photos of her.

You must introduce me to her.

Don't even..

I won't do that

because you are a scoundrel.

You don't have the status

to meet her. You are cheap.

I'll do a favour in the memory

of our friendship. - Okay.

We'll probably go

to Singapore next week.

Where to?

- Singapore.

While we are leading

a flamboyant lifestyle

you'd be roaming around

these streets

photographing tourists

to make a living.

Showing sympathy to you

I shall send you some dollars

occasionally.

I mean, Singapore dollars

in a money order.

How?

In a money order.

Now, you can gorge on this

as a treat on my good fortune.

Sir.

- Yes.

What's it, Antony?

- You're wanted at the hotel. - Oh.

Buddy, let me go to the hotel.

She might need my assistance.

I may not come tonight.

I might have dinner with her

and sleep there itself.

Please don't misunderstand me,

okay?

If someone asks for me, don't

say that I'm at Hotel Royal Tower.

It may be a disturbance for her.

Okay, bye, see you.

You are responsible for all this!

What's the matter?

- Are you blind? Can't you see?

You brought her here.

Princess! There she is.

Ask her.

What happened?

He promised to give me a room

and is now backing out.

If you are unable to give the room,

please don't make a person wait.

Didn't you promise me

to give her a room?

This is not a shelter home

to give a room for free.

Who says she doesn't have money?

- Ask her.

Did you tell them that you have

no money? - No, not at all.

This is not fair. Don't lie.

I know she won't say that.

You just ask her what she said.

- What did you say?

I said that my uncle was

the Prime Minister of Angamaly

and he would send the money

if they call him.

Didn't she tell you that her

uncle would send the money?

Can't you call up Angamaly..

Who is your uncle at Angamaly?

Prime Minister!

This donkey told me that this

hotel doesn't belong to my uncle.

Then I asked him if this

hotel belongs to his uncle.

He hurled abuses at me.

I abused him back.

One guy came to hit me

and I poked him with my umbrella.

When they pulled my umbrella,

I broke the portrait hung there.

When another guy tried to hold me,

I hit him with the phone.

Some other guy said that the hotel

belonged to him.

I abused him a lot.

When he told that he

would inform the police

I hit him

with the flower pot on his head.

He was taken to the hospital.

I didn't do anything else.

They are shouting

for such a trivial issue.

Are you mad?

Many people ask me the same.

Why is that?

Narayanankutty, what should I do?

I have not called the police

since I know you.

She has done damage

worth around Rs. 500.

If you give the money,

we will settle the matter.

Do you have any money

with you?

I gave you everything that I had.

I have 50 paise.

Ask him to give me the room.

Narayanankutty..

She is mad. Take her away

before she creates a scene.

Narayanankutty, I..

Will you take her away

or should I call the police?

Don't call the police.

This idiot has come to Ooty

with just Rs. 500.

I thought

she is from a royal family.

The Princess of Thripunithura!

Cars, bungalows, hotels

and what not!

I have never gotten

into such trouble in my life.

I didn't say anything.

- Sorry. It was my mistake.

This is the first time

that a beggar has come

in front of me in such attire!

That's a parrot.

- To hell with the parrot!

I have seen many mad ladies.

She is stylishly insane.

My God!

There is a squirrel over there.

Please catch it for me.

Not squirrel. I will get you the

moon if you get out of my life.

Return my money.

I'll go back.

If I had the money, I'd have

given that and hit you as well.

I'm hungry.

Then look up and eat

whatever you get.

I thought you were rich

when you gave that hefty tip.

It's quite heavy.

Do you have any stones inside?

Do you have anything to pawn?

I saw a mule

when I got up in the morning.

My situation is the same now.

I can't carry it anymore!

My God.

What's this?

Were you a street hawker?

You damaged my stuff.

Call someone else

to carry this crap.

Put them back.

- Why do you.. I will hit you.

You took my money,

broke my suitcase

and now are

you shouting at me?

Give me my money.

I'll go back.

Don't cry..

I'll put it back.

Do not cry.

She is truly insane.

She has started harming me.

I must be careful.

"You are in front of my eyes

and close to my heart."

Is she the one?

Hello, ma'am.

Welcome to Ooty.

Nice to meet you.

Don't you dare touch me!

Donkey!

What is this?

Is she mad?

Yes.

- What?

Then what were you talking about

the Princess of Thripunithura?

Come with me.

- Oh, God!

I told you the truth.

She is mad.

- My God.

I think she got out from

a mental asylum.

If you lend me Rs. 500,

I will drop her somewhere far away.

You deserve it.

You were showing off.

What did you say?

You will send me

money orders from Singapore!

When you do,

send Rs. 500 less.

I won't give you a penny

to help a mad girl.

Please don't ditch me.

- I can't help you.

I have no sympathy for you!

You were so bossy that day.

That's your good fortune. Enjoy.

- Then do this.

Let her stay here for one night.

She might kill me with a dagger.

I'm already repenting

for allowing you to stay with me.

I can't tolerate this nuisance..

- What do I do then?

Throw her somewhere.

- Is she an animal to throw?

You must let her stay here tonight.

I will do something about it

tomorrow.

Hey.

- Yes?

Okay. Hey, be careful.

Stay away from her.

I'm hungry.

Sit here.

I'll get food for you.

Bring it fast. Otherwise,

she won't spare your pigeons.

I want two ice-creams.

- Is that enough in this weather?

What else would you get here?

- Well

you get elephant eggs.

Do you want that?

No, I don't want that.

Buy some plaster too.

I want to seal her mouth.

She is so irritating.

Get some medicines

for my toothache also.

Hey, monkey.

- Leave my Dhoti. He is the monkey.

Come here..

- Will she come in? - Get lost.

Where are we going?

- We..

Have you seen hell?

- Yes, I have heard of it.

People are fried in oil

and given a bath in ice water.

- Yes.

I don't want to go there.

Where will we go now?

Let's go to heaven.

I have heard that it's very

beautiful

with many heavenly beings.

It would be awesome.

Where did he go?

Hey..

Hey..

Hi..

Hi..

Oh, my God!

Doesn't it feel nice to run

early in the morning?

I didn't find much joy in that.

Were you in a circus before?

- No.

Why didn't you join?

You have good stamina.

For how long

have you been doing this?

What?

- Globetrotting.

Don't you have relatives back home?

Where will we go now?

- Now, we shall..

I will take you to a place.

Oh, my God!

There is no temple to pray.

There are no temples.

Who needs deities in temples?

They only hear prayers

of temple priests.

If they get paid well,

they will praise God!

Gods get pleased when they hear

praises! They're Gods, after all.

Gods showers all their blessings

to these idiots.

They sell these blessings

in lots at the black market.

You won't find any middlemen here.

You can say your grievances

and seek blessings.

There are no coupons or money.

Come with me. I'll show you.

Let us stand here and pray.

What are you going to pray?

- I shall pray to God to take me.

I'm fed up.

Then..

- Then nothing.

I have come here

to take a decision.

God is the last resort!

How do we pray?

- Pray?

You must look there

and close your eyes.

Okay.

Don't open it for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes

you would hear a voice asking you

to open your eyes.

Then open your eyes.

You will find a light in the sky.

I know Jyothi.

She was my schoolmate.

She was your schoolmate. This is

the light appearing in the sky.

Haven't you heard of 'Makarajyothi'

at Sabarimala? Fire!

What should we do after that?

You can ask for blessings

to that light.

If you wish, this highland

would turn into a garden of roses.

If you wish for oranges,

there will be oranges.

Ice cream?

- Yes, sure.

Chocolate ice cream?

- Yes, but you must pray earnestly.

You must look in that direction.

Don't avert your eyes.

You must make your wish

once you see the light.

When you wish for money

talk about me as well. - Yes.

- Don't be in a hurry.

Did you understand?

Look over there.

Keep your umbrella aside.

Did you close your eyes?

- Yes.

Don't open your eyes. - No.

- Don't peek. Pray now. - Okay.

You will be able to see it now.

The light will come now.

Do not open your eyes.

- Okay.

Please appear soon.

Please come soon.

I ditched her.. Oh, God!

- Where did you leave her?

I left her at the top of

Mukurthi cliffs and ran back. - Oh!

Sinner! That place

is filled with wild animals.

There won't be anything

left of her.

Don't be sentimental now.

I left her there because of you.

I'll bash you up if you pity her.

I had my wall to the back.

- It's 'back to the wall'.

It all means the same.

Get me a drink.

I'm going to sleep.

Have you stored some liquor here?

Where's the liquor bottle

I bought the other day? - That..

I couldn't tolerate her

and I finished it.

Did you finish it?

- Yes. Let her go to hell!

I can eat with peace of mind now.

Don't touch that drink.

Hey!

- I don't trust you.

Damn!

She used to eat everything

I bought for us.

She was always hungry

and wanting food. Beggar!

Oh, my God!

It's the dress

I have dry cleaned for tomorrow.

There are six Parathas here.

Two Parathas are for you

and four for me.

This is chicken curry.

The chops for you

and half the gravy for me, right?

Gravy is enough for you.

- Once a miser, always a miser.

Beggars will always remain beggars.

God is with me.

What did you tell me

when you had gone for dinner?

Please don't misunderstand me.

Isn't that right, scoundrel?

It might be Mr. Muniswamy.

Please give him the photo.

That's not his photo.

- Is it?

This is it.

- It's a colour photo!

Give it.

Neither was there a fire nor light.

In fact, I saw nothing.

I found my way back

with great difficulty.

As I was running,

I saw an elephant.

But I escaped.

- How?

The elephant would have run away

after seeing her.

I'm feeling hungry.

I'm feeling hungry.

Have you decided

not to let me live?

Right?

- Hey, keep it back.

That was my dry cleaned shirt!

Nischal,

don't get agitated.

I may go mad any time.

I won't get agitated.

But I want to know your decision.

You have suffered a lot.

Just bear it for one more night.

I'm unable to think straight now.

We'll do something in the morning.

What will you do?

If nothing else works,

I'll strangle her and go to jail.

Do as you wish.

If we take out the dinner now,

she will eat everything.

If that's the problem,

let's wait until she falls asleep.

Yes, it's a problem.

Monkey.

Hey, monkey.

I can smell chicken.

I saw a chicken somewhere

in the fields.

No. I can smell chicken curry.

That might be a chicken

which ran away while being cooked.

Go and sleep.

- Please.

She has slept. Let's have dinner.

- Okay.

Come with me.

- Okay.

It is very spicy. Come here.

There is some food left.

Do you want it, monkey?

I know what her problem is.

She's gone mad due to gluttony.

I had told you that I could

smell chicken curry.

This monkey always lies.

You devil! I'm a chimpanzee

and not a monkey.

Do you know what they do?

They bite, scratch and hurt.

Leave me. I'm hungry!

I shall buy you

Paratha and chicken.

Where the hell would you get

Paratha and chicken at midnight?

I'll die of starvation tonight.

If so, feed her my corpse.

This glutton would eat that too.

Take her and go away right now.

Where do we go

on this chilly night?

I don't care!

Just listen to me.

- Don't say anything.

You're not staying

with me anymore.

Just listen to me.

- Don't say a word.

Will you leave or should I?

- Damn!

Did you see that?

- Yes.

Then what are you looking at?

Please leave now.

Get out. - What?

- Get out. - What?

Get out!

Get lost.

Get lost.

Chicken thief!

Oh! Please take away this devil!

- Come here!

Get lost!

- Move!

Don't put me in a mess.

Show some mercy. If I roam around

with a girl at midnight

people would misunderstand me.

All I have left is my self-respect.

Don't make me lose that.

I'm begging you.

That's fine

but massage my legs properly.

My legs are aching.

I shall pull your legs and..

- Hey!

I'll be hurt.

No matter what happens

I'm sending you back

on this train tomorrow.

If you try to get down,

I'll commit suicide on the tracks.

I must find a solution for it!

Either you or me. I promise that

I would take a decision.

I hope they are here.

One is here.

Thank God! The girl is also there.

Buddy..

Buddy.

- Shut up.

Just listen to me.

- Get lost. - Buddy.

Buddy..

- Don't touch me.

I blabbered something yesterday

because of hunger. - Something?

Please forgive me.

Fights are routine among friends.

Hey..

Okay, then. Give me Rs. 50.

- What for?

I shall go to Gokarna

or Coimbatore and do odd jobs.

Don't say such harsh words.

- We can get rid of this girl.

Don't get upset.

We shall find a way for everything.

- Speak softly.

She will wake up.

I must leave before that.

You keep quiet.

Didn't she wake up? - No.

- Dear Nandini.. - Hey..

What are you up to?

- Nandi. - Oh!

Dear, are you asleep?

My princess.

I'm hungry.

- The glutton has started whining.

Come out.

- Wait.. Poor girl.

Dear.. She is like our own.

Come here.

What's wrong with you?

- Come here.

I'm hungry.

Do you know me?

You are a monkey!

- This monkey

will buy you

Appam, eggs,

Paratha, chicken curry

Idli, Sambar, Dosa and curry.

Oh!

- What are your intentions?

You just come with me.

- Dear, come with me.

Come along.

Come on.

Here's your breakfast.

Idli, Bhaji and Sambar.

You can eat anything

in this shop. Go on, eat!

Hey, it's my breakfast.

Oh! Here.

Why are you creating a scene

just because this little child

touched your food?

I shall buy you more.

What happened?

- Nothing. Come with me.

What about her? - She will

sit there and eat. Come..

This is a newspaper wrapping

I got yesterday. Here.

'20-year-old

young girl is missing.'

Gosh!

I-Isn't this her picture? - Yes.

She escaped from a mental hospital.

We will get Rs. 15,000

if we help find her.

This newspaper

is ten days old. Here.

This newspaper

is three days old.

They have increased the reward

to Rs. 25,000.

I conducted a thorough research

on this matter.

Shall we hand her over now?

She is our golden goose!

Don't kill it.

What do you mean?

- I mean that

we must keep her

in our custody for ten more days.

The bounty will definitely go up.

We will get double

of what they are offering now.

How can we bear her expenses

for another ten days?

I'll take care of that.

Don't worry. - Talk sense.

We must get it done somehow.

If we struggle a bit right now, all

our miseries would vanish forever.

Look, she's the Goddess of wealth.

Don't push her away.

Damn.

- Please, Joji. Shake hands.

Shake hands with me.

Really? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

This is absolutely her.

- Yes.

"Let us nurture our life

in Ooty town."

"Let us build a beautiful castle

here, but keep quiet as of now."

"In this horse race"

"there's no one

to compete with us."

"We would hit the jackpot"

"and buy the whole town of Ooty."

"Let us nurture our life

in Ooty town."

"Let us build a beautiful castle

here, but keep quiet as of now."

"We shall bid adieu

to photography."

"Why not own

Photo town itself?"

"We shall shoot many movies

and you will be the superhero."

"Then money would multiply.

- Yes, definitely."

"I'll go around the world.

- Yes!"

"That's a good idea."

"In fact, it's a great idea."

"Hey idiot, today we are

here on the highland."

"Tomorrow we'd be

on foreign shores. - Yes!"

"We must travel in a foreign car

with a bunch of notes."

"We must spend lavishly

and drive the car at insane speed."

"I think the tyre condition

is not good."

"Apply the brakes."

"There seems to be a puncture.

- That's dangerous."

"This is the best chance of

our life. Don't let go of it."

"Let us nurture our life

in Ooty town."

"Let us build a beautiful castle

here, but keep quiet as of now."

"We shall have everything in life!

TV, AC and everything in Ooty."

"Let's convert the notes to votes.

I shall be the PM and you the CM."

"Oh!"

"Don't scare us."

"We shall overcome all hurdles."

"We need not beg. We can amass"

"a lot of money.

We must rule forever."

"That's right as per the law.

This is just the beginning."

"Let us nurture our life

in Ooty town."

"Let us build a beautiful castle

here, but keep quiet as of now."

"In this horse race, there's no one

to compete with us."

"We will beat everyone."

"We would hit the jackpot"

"and buy the whole town of Ooty."

"We must travel in a foreign car

with a bunch of notes."

"We must spend lavishly

and drive the car at insane speed."

Hey..

Who is the girl staying with you?

Which girl?

- What?

Who is that rich girl

staying with you?

She is not rich. She is very poor.

She is mad too. Let me go now.

- Hey..

I know everything.

It's not what you think. She isn't

well. I bought medicines for her.

Don't lie! You swine!

- I'm telling the truth.

I'm not lying.

She is really mad.

Hold me..

- What are you up to?

I think the news has spread.

What happened?

Street rogues have started

questioning me.

They must have found out from you.

You must have told

everyone about the money.

No, it's not that.

You must stay at home

with this mad girl.

Don't take her out for fishing

and bird watching.

I'm saying the same thing.

Didn't I tell you to fix the deal?

Idiot, we can't recover her

expenses if we let go of her now.

Let this drama continue

for a few more days.

I have spent Rs. 460 for her today.

It's my hard-earned money.

Listen to me.

I have found a suitable hideout.

You must move there with her.

- Where is it?

The place where the washermen

wash clothes. The Dhobi Ghat.

There is a vacant house there.

There are a few idiots

staying nearby.

The washermen would go

in the morning.

They don't read newspapers.

You can stay

with her for 10-20 days.

No one will recognise you there.

The reward would increase by the

day. We can fix the deal as well.

I'll hit you.

- No, don't hit me.

Do you want me to go around

with this crazy girl for 10-20 days

while you enjoy life here?

Anyway, you have no job as such.

You won't be able to hold

the old man's

coffee flask

for some days. That's a small loss.

He need not drink coffee

for a few days.

Hey, do some job

that fetches you money.

Listen to me.

You need not say any anything.

I'll tell you. Come here.

Hey, that's enough.

Let's go.

Hey, girl.

- It's me.

What were you about to tell me?

- We must change her appearance.

Even her father must be unable to

recognise her. How do we do that?

Let's behead her.

- Don't make fun of me.

Don't do it when

I'm talking seriously.

Listen, people might recognise her.

Her photo is published

in the papers almost every day.

That's why I asked

you to change her look.

Then tell me

in a way I can understand.

Let's do one thing.

Come.

Let's crop her hair until here.

Then we shall make her wear

spectacles. What do you say?

That's fine.

Shall I suggest something?

Let's give her a moustache as well.

People might recognise her?

- No. It will be nice.

Then, not just a moustache

let us make her wear a beard,

a turban and make her a Sardar.

How would that be?

- That would be nice.

I have not seen a moron

like you before.

Moustache, my foot!

Don't mess up everything!

Call someone to cut her hair.

Bring a mirror too. Go.

I'll cut her hair.

- That's the perfect job for you.

Let's get this done

by someone who knows it. Just go!

Monkey got scared!

I promise that I will hand her over

only after I slap her.

Where's monkey going?

He has gone to call someone.

- Who?

An uncle.

- Uncle! That's nice.

Stop there.

Don't run.

Don't touch me.

- Get hold of her.

Oh, no..

Hold her.

- Cut her hair.

Oh, my God! She's biting me!

Oh!

I need something like this one.

My God!

Hey, run.

Stop there.

Oh!

Please don't hurt me.

Okay. Stop.

You need not cut your hair.

I'll cut your hair today.

Leave me.

Hold her..

Yes.

Looks fine!

Lollipop.

Ice-cream.

- Ice-cream.

Oh!

- Come. Hold it.

Give me the monkey.

- Only I'm left.

Okay, this one. Here.

- Hey, come here.

I have arranged everything for you.

My total expense was Rs. 750.60.

The rent is separate.

All the groceries are..

Let that be. Come here.

What happened?

- Actually..

I will be staying here with this

mad girl for a few days, right?

Yes.

How do you wish to proceed

with the deal?

Do we need to have accounts

between us?

Yes, we do.

If we don't finalise things now,

we will fight later.

Don't you trust me?

- No.

You are the only one

whom I don't believe.

You are like a chameleon. No one

can guess when you would change.

Okay, Then it's a deal.

- Tell me the deal first.

You must make it clear what

my share is and what is yours.

Suppose we get Rs. 1 lakh,

how much do we both get?

If it's Rs. 1 lakh, you can take

Rs. 40,000 I need only Rs. 60,000!

Okay, that's fine. But you must

stay here with her. - Jeez!

I can't do that.

- So you can't do that!

I'm risking my life

staying with this girl.

I shall take 60 percent and you can

take 40 percent of the money.

That's because

I'll have to suffer her.

I maintain my body

with great difficulty.

Leave that topic.

I'm the one spending money on her.

What about that?

You can keep that account

separately.

I need 60 percent of the money

and you can have 40 percent.

Do you accept my deal?

Otherwise, I'm backing off.

Hey, don't be so hard-hearted.

I have hardships too.

Okay, then add Rs. 10,000 more.

- No.

Rs. 5000?

- No.

Okay. Rs. 1000.

- Keep quiet.

Okay, Rs. 500.

- No.

At least Rs. 200.. Rs. 100..

At least give me Rs. 10 more.

Don't be so greedy.

Take your share and eat it.

Monkey..

- What? - Little monkey.

What's this?

That's powder.

- No, it's a phone.

Okay, I agree.

Can't you make out a phone?

What's this?

- It's firewood.

No, it's a spear.

- So be it.

What's this?

- Keep it there.

It's a mouth organ.

Keep it there.

What's this?

- Your father!

Is that so?

I thought it's this one.

Come fast.

There are so many flowers

up there.

They are so beautiful.

You are spoiling the kids as well.

You troubled me there and so I

brought you here. But here too..

This is for my Joji.

You look so good now.

"Johnny, Johnny. Yes, Papa."

- Don't cry.

You can say that you were late

because the horse's leg slipped.

"Eating sugar. No, Papa."

"Telling lies. No, Papa."

- Come. - "Telling lies. No, Papa."

"Open your mouth. Ha ha ha."

Why are you late?

- "Open your mouth. Ha ha ha."

"Johnny, Johnny. Yes, Papa."

- Why are you crying?

"Johnny, Johnny. Yes, Papa."

- Why are you late? - "Yes, Papa".

"Eating sugar. No, Papa."

- Show me your hand.

You!

How dare you beat her?

Poor girl.

You! Stop!

Stop it. Stop!

How dare you misbehave? Don't

you know that this is a school?

Where did you get her?

You will spoil the kids as well.

If she comes again,

I will call the police.

Hey..

- Don't talk.

I'll kill you!

Go to your classes.

- Silence.

Silence, please.

- I don't like you.

You are not handsome.

Today, I won't spare you.

I had a permanent job.

I lost that too.

I'll slap you.

How dare..

- My God!

Who are you to push me? - I'll chop

your limbs and throw them away.

Do you think

that I would let you do that?

I should be slapped

for taking you to school.

Oh, no! You!

I don't need any of your

things here.

My clothes and doll..

- Take them and go away from here.

Get lost!

Your bloody clothes.

Your dirty stuff.

You..

You hit me.

You took money from me

and hit me.

I'm going.

I'll tell everyone.

I'll tell them that you took

money from me and then beat me.

Go and tell them.

Let us see what happens.

Get out..

I'll not go until you

give me my money.

I'll not give you any money.

Go and file a case against me.

Hey, open the door.

- Get lost.

Open the door.

Open the door.

Get lost, donkey.

Laxman, take all the newspapers

that have come today.

It's over there.

- Give it to me.

Here is the money.

What would happen

if you don't read the newspaper?

Have you stopped taking photos

and started selling groundnuts?

Yes, do you need some?

Mind your own business.

Who does he think of himself?

- Nuisance!

Nandini.

Nandini.

Nandini.

Nandini..

Nischal..

- What?

He might be calling me for money.

Hey, did you see her?

- Whom?

That mad girl is missing.

Oh, God. Damn! Do you know

where she has gone?

Why would I ask you if I knew?

- Where were you at that time?

I must be blamed

for giving you this responsibility.

Would she have committed suicide?

- Hey..

Why don't you look in the trench?

- Don't talk such things.

God, we must be able to find her.

We could give her corpse at least

and get the money

even if it's a small amount.

Stop murmuring and search

for her at the junction and park.

I'll search for her at the

suicide point and lakeside. Go!

God! Let her be safe!

I made a mistake.

I hope she is alive somewhere.

Hey..

Don't cry. I'm here.

Hey.

You were hiding here

and you made me run around Ooty!

So you like me.

Yes, I like you so much.

Then bring the ladder.

I'll come down.

How did you climb up there?

I used the ladder

to climb to the ceiling.

After that, the ladder fell down.

Go and bring it.

I've heard of human monkeys.

Now I saw it.

I can't take the ladder. Just jump.

I will catch you. - Okay.

Will you catch me?

- Yes, sure. Just jump.

Do you promise?

- Definitely. I will catch you.

You are my darling! Jump.

Please jump.

Oh, God!

If I leave you inside, you will

play with fire and kerosene.

If I leave you outside,

you will trouble others.

If I take you with me,

my job would be in peril.

So, you can sit here and enjoy

the nature and people around.

This is the only way out.

It's better that I tie you up

rather than others doing it.

You sit here. Okay.

Hey, Muniswamy. The ox..

Run! Shankili's ox is on the loose!

Oh, God!

Hey, the ox is behind us! Run!

Run..

- Oh, no!

You must be tied to a pole

and beaten up. - What happened?

Are you a human being?

Why did you tie that mad girl

here? You're laughing?

Shankili's ox almost killed her.

When we saw her,

she was being rammed.

Her face was smeared with blood.

She was tied up.

She could only cry.

You are heartless!

No, lie down. Don't get up.

Is the ox all right?

Did the ox hurt you a lot?

Poor thing. Everyone beat it badly.

Did you eat anything?

- No, I don't want to eat.

I was trying to sleep.

- Then sleep.

What is it?

It hurts.

I'm not able to sleep.

Try to sleep.

You'll feel better.

"The mind is like the pinwheel top"

"that spins with thoughts."

"Go to sleep, my darling."

"Let the gentle moonlight

caress your cheeks."

"Feel the mist slowly."

"The misty month of 'Medam'

has engulfed the hill."

"Sleep on the couch

in the moonlit night."

"Let your disturbed mind

find solace."

"Go to sleep, beautiful girl."

"The stars are shining in the

dark night."

"The mind is like the pinwheel top"

"that spins with thoughts."

"Go to sleep, my darling."

"Did the darkness of the new moon

cocoon your eyes?"

"Which fragrance of the flower"

"did you take in your soul?"

"Did your memories fade by itself?"

"Was it the time that betrayed you

or was it the witchcraft of life?"

"You are the fading moonlight.

Go to sleep."

"Let the gentle moonlight

caress your cheeks."

"Feel the mist slowly."

Hey, Muthu!

I searched for you everywhere.

Where were you?

I had gone to vacate a house

in the neighbourhood.

You have time for all that.

But you can't vacate the Dhobis

from there.

Your master, Khan..

He took Rs. 20,000 from me.

He went to jail.

My job is still unfinished.

Don't get angry.

I'll figure out a way.

We won't vacate

this place at any cost.

We have no other place to stay.

This land belongs to the judge.

Let him come.

If he tells us, we will vacate.

- Yes.

Otherwise, won't you vacate?

Get lost, you scoundrel!

We won't vacate.

Hey, old woman..

- He is trying to kill me. Help!

This man is trying to kill me.

Oh, God!

Leave me!

Hey! Please get off me!

I will chop you into pieces.

The scoundrel is down and out.

Hey, where is that girl?

Mr. Muthu, I'm sorry.

Forgive her. She is mad.

I apologize on her behalf.

Please forgive us. - Okay.

I don't want to see that girl

anywhere here.

I will keep her locked

inside the house. Please.

Follow me.

- Hey, scoundrel..

I'm talking to you. If I hit you,

you will lose all your teeth.

Catch her!

You..

I'll..

I am not feeling good

for the past few days.

What happened now?

Many kinds of nightmares.

Thankam is getting more

depressed every day

for not being able

to bear a child.

All these might be

the result of my sins.

Did you come here to say this?

If you get emotional,

everyone will find out.

Let everyone know.

Do you have the courage to confess?

Do you?

No!

Then don't open your mouth.

Do not talk about this topic

in the future.

Joji..

What am I hearing?

A dog is moaning.

- Yes.

If that Khan comes here

you'll have to moan louder.

Why did you hit that Muthu?

They would have killed her

if I had not hit them.

You should have let her die!

Don't think

that you can let her live here,

even if you get Rs. 10 lakhs.

I'll write a letter..

No, I'll write a telegram..

No, I will call them.

Or else, I will visit their place.

Otherwise, I will ask them

to come here.

What will we do?

We must know who they are.

We must know why they need her.

Why do you have to bother

about that?

Let us take the cash

and leave this place.

He will be out on bail anytime.

He'll come here for sure.

Who? - Samad Khan.

Do not mess with his men again.

We will look very ugly

without arms or legs.

We must plan something

and leave this place immediately.

Shall I send a telegram.. No..

Shall I?

Tell me something.

We will gain nothing

and lose everything.

Or else..

Do anything!

What?

Tell me what is in my hand.

Phone.

No, a powder tin.

What about this?

I know that this is not

a mouth organ.

It is a knife.

Nandini..

Please forgive me.

I am not mad.

I was acting.

Please don't let them take me.

They.. They will kill me.

Please, Joji.

Please.

I have never seen my mother.

During childhood, I had fantasies

about how my father would be.

I was at the monastery

since I could remember.

The only things that reminded me

of my father

were the chocolate boxes

and clothes that came regularly.

All those were given

to the hostel warden.

But he never came to meet me.

I hid and saw him one day.

I used to call that man who sent

me sweets as Sweetman.

He later stopped coming.

But the chocolate boxes came.

Later, chocolates were replaced

by money orders

from various places.

He advised me through the letters

to study well

and get a better life.

I did not have an address

to write back.

I came to know

that I was his illegitimate child.

After that, I received a letter

saying that he had deposited money

in the bank in my name.

Every month, the bank would send

me the money for my needs.

That was the last letter.

I came here in search

of my father

who did not

call me his daughter.

He is here now.

Who is he?

- Retired Justice Pillai.

When I joined the monastery

I went to meet my father once.

Father was not at home.

Even though as a guest

my father's family treated

me well.

Ruku told me that my father

stayed separately from his family

because of me.

I do not know what happened

after that.

I was in a mental asylum

when I regained consciousness.

All of them were actually

cheating me.

I could not prove to anyone

that I was not mad.

Everyone was on their side.

Who would rescue a person like me

who had no one in her life?

I thought my life would end

in that room.

But I got a chance

to escape from there.

My memory of a father

is limited to the sweet boxes

that he used to send.

I want to see him, Joji.

I need to talk to him.

I need to hear him

call me his daughter.

That is my only wish.

When I saw you, I thought

that I could depend on you.

That is why I pretended

to be insane and stayed with you.

Don't sacrifice anything for me.

Let me see my father once.

Then you can let them take me

and collect the money.

Joji, please.

Please, Joji.

Joji.

Joji..

Joji!

Come here.

They called me.

They are on their way.

I have fixed the amount

at Rs. 80,000.

I will ask for Rs. 5,000 more

when they come.

But I have not told them the place.

Once we get the money,

we will enjoy!

Both of us have won the jackpot

together.

She is not the person

we assumed her to be.

What do you mean?

She is not mad.

- What?

She is an innocent girl.

I was sure

that there was something wrong.

Otherwise, why would someone give

so much money for a mad woman?

Leave it.

Let's just mind our own business.

They will kill her

if she goes with them.

Let them do anything.

Why should we bother?

We must get our money.

That's it!

Don't include me

in the money business.

Why? Don't you need any money?

I don't want any money

by harming others.

Oh! No problem.

I'll take the full amount.

Whatever,

I'll not let go of Nandini.

What did you just say?

You would not let go? - Yes.

She is not your property.

You need not talk much.

- I will!

I entered this business

to make five times my investment.

I'll make that money

somehow and I'll give it to you.

Yeah, right! I don't need anything

from you. - Then get lost.

No, I won't.

You fell in love with the girl

whose expenses I bore.

Have you started liking her?

Is that why you are hesitant to let

her go? What is your intention?

Do you want to

sing a duet with her

or do you want to make money

by selling her?

Damn! What did you say?

Don't talk nonsense.

How dare you hit me!

I will not spare you.

Nandini.

It is not safe to stay here

anymore.

He will not let this go.

That is for sure.

People may come

at any point in time

to take you from here.

Let us go to Mr. Pillai's house.

How can we go there

all of a sudden?

If you want to realise

your wish

you must first understand your

father.

You must understand his mind.

He should get to know you too.

Human affinity is more important

than relationships.

Also, the only place where no one

will come searching

for you is Mr. Pillai's house.

It is best for you to go there.

How can I get in there?

There is a way.

So, shall we go?

Hey, Joji.

I haven't seen you in a long time.

In your absence, I miss

the tea during the morning walk.

I had gone to Balussery.

Did you manage any deal?

- Yes.

Here is the deal.

- Who is she?

She is a distant relative of mine.

She stayed with her mom.

That lady died recently. I went

to enquire when I heard about it.

Now she's my responsibility.

- I see.

After the funeral,

her relatives went on their way.

When she asked for a job,

I thought of bringing her here.

What's her caste?

Her mother's caste.

I can see that on her face.

But she looks a bit sneaky.

That is because you are analysing

her from a judge's point of view.

She is innocent.

- Okay.

We cannot believe anyone

these days.

Will you stay here without creating

any problems?

Initially, they would listen

to everything.

Once they take charge,

they will change.

She won't create any trouble.

Will you?

The house must always be clean.

There are other chores too.

There is a jackass here.

You must make him do his work.

Where is Mr. Kittunni?

- He has gone to buy lunch.

He may come back by dinner time.

Then, your..

I forgot his name. Nischala?

- Nischal.

Tell him not to come

in front of me.

What about her salary?

- Give her anything you wish.

Go inside.

- Go.

Joji, I hope

she's not your girlfriend..

- No. I know that you are a judge.

Have you told that to her?

- Yes.

Sir, I have a doubt

in this calculation. Sir!

This is Rs. 75,000. - Yes.

This is Rs. 5,000. - Yes.

Total of Rs. 80,000.

I have just agreed to show

you the person. - Yes.

Your people must do the rest

of the work. - Yes.

Hey! Two of you go to the back.

Fast.

She might get out and run.

Be careful. She is harmful.

"Whatever Nischal does

never goes wrong."

Actually, this is not enough.

- Okay, I'll give more. - Nice.

She stays here, right?

- Yes.

Isn't she inside?

- Come with me.

I..

Come here.

Come on! - Yes.

- Quick. - Okay.

Come!

Did you come here

to see if I am dead?

I am not dead.

I will die only after I get to know

about her whereabouts.

Please listen to me.

- I do not want to listen.

If you are planning

to make money

all for yourself

before I get out of here

that wish would remain a dream.

Do not move your body too much.

- There's nothing more to move.

They've already done the damage.

- Lie down.

Just listen to me.

- Do not touch me.

Don't become emotional.

- Yes, I will.

Both of you

spent my money all these days.

Both of you roamed around

spending my money.

Finally, I was thrashed

for your deceit.

Do you still think that I cannot

be emotional?

I came to talk to you

with all seriousness.

I am so sorry

for what has happened to you.

I am so happy that you

are so sorry.

Do not expect any compromise.

I am not ready for it!

Just listen to me.

- No. I don't want a compromise.

Just listen to me.

- No.

Please.

- No..

I wanted to say

that a fool should not be advised.

- Is that so?

Yes, I came here to tell you

that fact.

Not to console you, idiot!

- Get lost. - Goodbye.

I will find her wherever you

try to hide her.

I did not understand anything.

What is the issue between you both?

Nothing! Get lost.

Go out and read the paper.

To hell with him.

What is it?

- Chicken curry. - Okay.

What are you doing?

- I thought I would greet it

before I eat it.

It's older than me!

You are just wasting my money.

Is there anything else left to eat?

Give it here.

It's fish curry.

Will you get me a stick?

- Yes.

Why?

- To kill the fish and eat it.

You have put the fish as it is,

sans any salt or even cooking it.

I shall bring the salt in a bowl.

- Okay, do one thing.

Keep around 10-15 vessels

on this table

with different spices in it.

I'll then serve myself.

- I'll do that hereafter.

Shut up. I am to be blamed for

giving shelter to people like you.

Can't you wash the plate?

- I have done it. - In cold water?

No, hot water. - W-Who asked you

to wash them in hot water?

Let me tell the truth. I washed

the plates in cold water.

What is it?

I thought you might need my help.

Haven't you kept your food inside?

- Yes.

Then, why do you

stand here while I eat?

Do you want me

to get a stomach ache?

My God!

Rs. 400?

Doctor, the bill is too much.

The more the injuries,

the greater will be your bill.

Doctor, are you joking?

- Get lost, fool.

Take care of your hand.

- Okay.

Hey..

Greetings.

Where is Joji?

I fought with him.

What?

- I fought with him.

Fight!

- Do you want to fight with me?

Yes.

Are you mad?

- No, I am Nischal.

Actually

Joji and I fought with each other.

Enemy..

Are you my enemy?

- Yes.

Joji beat up my men.

If I get him, I will kill him.

Otherwise, I will kill you.

Tell me!

I know..

How can I explain to him in Hindi?

I know..

- Then tell me.

I know..

My God!

Someone tell this man

that I do not know anything.

Tell me!

Rs. 10 lakhs and a car!

Whoever buys lottery from me

will surely win.

Do not talk much. Give me a ticket.

- Is that so?

You'll surely win this time.

- Will you win this time at least?

Do you want to get beaten by me?

Sit there.

Why are you sitting here

like a fixed pole?

Why the hell are you laughing?

Useless fellow!

Mister.. - Yes.

Give me your ticket here. - Why?

Give it here.

Do you know about it?

'KL 720'

'78431.'

Almighty!

Mister. - Yes.

- You'll win this time for sure!

I guarantee it. You must think

of God before you buy tickets.

Do you have a silver tongue?

- Mine? - Yes. - Just see..

It looks like

what you say will come true!

How can I speak? As soon as my

father gets up in the morning

Mr. Kittunni follows

him like a tail.

There is a way out.

Kittunni will go by himself.

This is his lottery ticket number.

He is illiterate.

You must read the newspaper

and convince him that he's won.

He will leave immediately.

Okay?

- Okay.

Mr. Kittunni. - Yes?

- The lottery results.

Lottery results.

Oh! I forgot.

Dear Sun God!

Make my lottery ticket

win at least this time.

Okay, read it.

- 'First prize'

'is Rs. 10 lakhs and an Ambassador

car.' - I have heard this before.

'First prize, ticket number'

'K..'

- Heard of K a lot.

'L..'

- Okay.

'Seven.'

- Seven.

'Two.'

- Two.

'Zero.'

- Zero.

'Seven.'

- Seven.

'Eight.'

- Eight.

Is it correct, Mr. Kittunni?

Yes.

'Four.'

- Four.

'Three.'

- Three.

'One.'

- What did you say?

One.

- One?

Yes.

I won!

Hey.

Where are you looking?

Are you acting crazy?

I called you.

Hey, no one becomes

a foreigner just by wearing

expensive clothes, smoking a cigar

or driving a banged-up car.

I will fix your waggon today!

You idiot!

You have been abusing me

for a long time.

I've heard it for all these days

because I had no other choice.

Any rich man can abuse a poor man.

You have abused me for 35 years.

I am now giving all that abuse

back at you.

Hey..

- Mind your words.

I'll smash your face in!

What did you think about me?

Did you assume that

I would serve you all my life?

I'll teach you

how to behave with servants.

I am appointing a few servants

in my house.

Then I'll take you there.

Look here. Here!

You may be thinking

that you were feeding

a rattlesnake.

Yes, you are right.

I am a rattlesnake.

You have given

a death sentence to many people.

Their curses will haunt you

till you die.

If I go away from here

you will end up

counting the stars

and struggling each day.

I'll come here in my own car

to see that.

I repeat, my own car.

I am not being arrogant,

you son of a bitch.

Shut up, rascal.

- Get lost, you di..

No.. Dumb-ass!

Come here if you dare.

Come..

I see..

Dumb-ass, I'll kill you.

How do I start?

Daddy?

No. Father?

No. Papa?

No.

Sweetman.

Shall I call him by that name?

Sir.

- Please don't kill me.

Where.. Where do I keep all these?

Keep them on my head!

You scared me!

The milk..

Are you my wife to get

me milk? Get lost!

I thought I would keep

these here before you sleep

so that you

are not disturbed.

Then you must have kept it

somewhere and gone away.

Is this the time for sweet talk?

Why do people write such scary

stuff? Damn!

I have been sitting here

for a long time.

Do you need a royal welcome

for you to come?

You must have done

all these earlier.

Is this glass so heavy?

Is that why you did not bring it

with the plate?

Why can't you answer me?

What is this?

- Apple.

I know that. Are you bringing

the dishes one by one?

Only this is there for lunch.

Why? Didn't you cook food today?

- No.

Eat the apple and drink the water.

If needed, I'll give two more.

- Give it to your husband!

I have not appointed you to act

according to your convenience.

What is such a Himalayan task

at this house?

A Himalayan task is better

than this. - How dare you backchat!

You have a problem when

I do not speak

and also when I speak.

What kind of nuisance is this?

You don't even let me do

my work properly.

Why can't you work properly,

useless girl?

Mind your words!

Then I'll call you Queen Mary.

You are not my daughter.

You are the servant here.

- I can do only one job at a time.

Kittunni!

He went away because

he could not bear your tantrums.

Wait there! I want to know

why the food was not cooked today.

When I went to cook rice,

you asked me for hot water.

But I took my bath in cold water.

You asked me to heat oil

when I went to fetch the hot water.

Did you do that?

You then asked me to go

to the grocery store.

Did you buy the grocery?

No. You asked me to mop

the house and then go.

But even that is not done.

That's when you asked me

to serve food.

I have washed some rice.

I'll give you that.

Go and tell that to your father.

I am telling it to my father.

What?

I'll make lunch for you

if you remain quiet for one hour.

I don't need it. I will not die

if I don't eat lunch for once.

Where is the apple?

Where is the apple?

- I ate it.

So, your needs

are being satisfied fully.

Go inside and get me something.

Give me some apple. I am hungry.

- I ate all of it.

Who asked you to eat it?

You will not die

if you don't eat for once.

Damn! We have not gotten

any news about her.

I had asked the Inspector General

to take the matter seriously.

We will get hold of her

if she has not left this state.

He has promised me.

I just hope

that she does not meet her father.

This is wrong.

He's her father too.

Mother has kept father away

from this house by abusing him.

No one must blame mother

for anything in this house.

Get lost. What have you done here

other than spending father's money?

Your father was the judge.

Go and preach to him.

If I am spending his earnings,

that's not for free.

It's the cost of bearing the burden

of a handicap like you.

Do not talk nonsense.

Our need is to get hold of her

before she meets uncle.

We should do that

rather than blaming each other.

If she meets uncle, things will go

out of our control.

People will support her

if they get to know the truth.

Yes. People love to insult

rich people.

Okay. Come with me.

I was sleeping peacefully.

Why are you troubling me?

I thought this would get worn out

if kept unused.

Servants need not

bother about that.

There are many chores left to do.

Why can't you do that?

I have finished all the work.

Why don't you wash all the

bed sheets and pillows?

That is the job of the washerman.

- I have no money to give them.

I am giving you three meals a day.

Then why don't you do it?

Go!

Stop it. Idiot!

Are you deliberately doing all this

to trouble me?

I will not let you stay here

for a minute. Get out right now.

I will not go out that easily.

Oh, do you want provident fund

and gratuity? - I don't.

I'll go only with Joji.

Is that so?

- Yes, it is so.

Then I shall bring him here

right now.

I will not let you stay here

at any cost.

The judge?

Where is Joji?

- We haven't seen him for two days.

Tell that scoundrel

to come to my house.

Is there any problem?

- He needs a tight slap from me.

What is the issue?

- I need to get a slap.

Is that so?

- Yes.

Why is the old man

searching for me? - No idea.

Do not lie. He wanted to slap me.

What happened?

- We fought with each other.

He is searching for you

to send me back with you.

Why did I leave you here?

To fight with him

or to sort everything out?

What can I do?

I tried every possible way.

He is so arrogant.

You are talking

about your own father.

Does that mean I must not complain?

He creates some problem every day.

He'll trouble me

even if I'm sitting idle.

Okay.

I'll stay away for few days.

You must reconcile

within that time.

He is innocent.

He just pretends to be stern.

Joji, do not worry.

Nothing wrong will happen.

Hey, who is this?

What?

Hey..

Where is my moustache?

It is on your face.

- I asked you where the rest is.

I do not know.

A cockroach

might have nibbled it.

I know the cockroach

very well.

You look good now.

You looked like a wild boar

with the pointed moustache.

Now it is good.

At this rate, you might chop

my head off citing beauty issues.

There's a limit to everything.

I spare you because you are a

woman. Otherwise, I would have..

I would have beaten you

black and blue.

I would chop and boil you

on the stove.

Then, I would pour kerosene

on you and burn your body.

I'll send you packing

within 24 hours if I am alive.

To hell with your cockroaches.

Pull the brakes.

The canal is close by.

Your horse might turn that way.

How much?

- Rs. 20.

Rs. 20? - Yes.

- I don't need your horse cart.

It was better to lie

in the hospital.

Heck! These birds have dirtied

the premises.

Hey, stop there.

I will not stop. I can recognise

you even without the moustache.

I do not want you.

- I know that you want the photo.

No. Wait there. Let me tell you.

I don't want to hear anything.

- Where is Joji?

So, did Joji sent you here?

Isn't he happy yet?

Would he be happy only after I die?

Hey, there's a pit over there.

- Pit.. No..

Hey..

What is it?

Hot water for you to take a bath.

- Keep it there.

Keep it there!

Do not touch it.

Do not touch anything

in this house.

I understood everything.

Joji is hiding from me.

You will not get anything

from this house till he comes.

You will starve and turn mad.

There is a limit

to subduing someone.

Oh! - Do not try to subdue me.

Get lost.

No one can rule me.

What happened?

- Do not touch me.

Oh!

Hey, lift me up.

Can I touch you?

- Yes.

Oh!

Where is it?

What?

- Car?

I am hungry.

I have not eaten anything

for seven days.

Where were your servants?

Master, do not flog a dead horse.

You did not call me master

on that day.

I might have called you sir

or judge.

Is that wrong?

No. You had called me another name

on the day you went to buy the car.

Will you believe me

if I tell you a truth?

Yes, tell me.

I do not remember that.

I remember.

You had called him dumb-ass.

- Are you still not satisfied?

She is the one responsible

for everything.

She lied to me that I won

the lottery.

She said that if I buy a house

and car

she would leave this useless job

and work at my house.

Look at her..

Hey, he is laughing!

"My footwear is from Japan

and the trousers from London."

"My red hat is from Russia,

yet my heart is Indian."

"My footwear is from Japan

and the trousers from London."

"My red hat is from Russia.."

Has he gone mad?

No. He laughed loudly.

He really did!

Okay. Let me see if it's time

to tell the truth.

He likes me a lot now.

I vanished a few days back,

and I will reappear here tomorrow.

Then we shall discuss his likes

and dislikes.

Who is it?

First, I thought that he is mad.

Later, I understood.

Kittunni's case is enough to prove

the judge's change in nature.

He has stopped swearing at me.

He now creates a fun atmosphere.

- That girl is smart.

She made the judge

dance to her tune.

Who is she to Joji?

He said that

she's his distant relative.

I did not die because the old man

doesn't have good aim.

I removed five bullets

from your body.

Was there a missile inside?

I just remember the sound

of a bullet and a spark.

Police are standing outside.

- Ask them to come inside.

You've been charged

with attempted robbery.

Make it a case of attempt to murder

and ask them to hang me.

Where were you?

Sir, I was at Cuddalore

with two foreign ladies.

I came to know everything when I

came here. Where is she? Nandini..

Come here.

I must be beaten for helping her

to find a shelter.

Let go of her.

She is a kid.

Sir, keep quiet. She is grown up.

She is not a kid.

Just listen..

- Do not say anything!

You addressed me as scoundrel

because of her.

When? - You called me a scoundrel

at the tea shop. - Y-Yes.

Who was responsible?

She was responsible.

You said that you would file

a habeas corpus against me. - Yes.

Who is responsible?

She is responsible.

You said that you would tie me up

and kill me. - No. - Slap me?

Y-Yes.

- Who is responsible? It's her.

And look at her! You! - No! - Go

and get the luggage. Come with me.

Get out. Go!

- Joji.

Yes?

Enough.

- What?

It is..

- What?

She is..

- I know that I am wrong.

When she requested me,

I thought she was an innocent girl.

Actually, she is innocent.

- But she is a brat. - Keep quiet.

I will not let her stay here.

I just made a mistake..

- I know, sir.

You gave her a job here

listening to my request.

I am ready to take up

any punishment for that.

Why don't you go to Palani

and shave your head bald?

Get lost.

- Okay, I see.

Actually, I wanted to say..

I did feel bad initially,

but now..

Now, you are angry at her, right?

- No. - Get out, idiot.

You came into this house like

a kitten and enjoyed the royalty.

Get out now!

- Let me say.. - Get out.

Her face says that she is arrogant.

- I told you not to interfere. Go!

Then.. Joji!

- Yes.

I scolded you.

- It's because

you could not scold her.

I understand your feelings.

I am not angry at her.

- Yes, there's a limit.

After that,

you must beat her up.

You did not hurt her because she

was a girl. - Listen to me.

You must have beaten her to death.

No one would question you.

I was ill.

- She wouldn't have cared.

It was because of her..

- That all problems were created.

I know. She must not

stay here anymore. Go!

Joji! - What?

- Don't utter a word. - What?

She will not go from here,

no matter who asks her to go.

She will not go from here.

I will not allow that.

We have no issues between us.

I like her very much.

Just listen to me..

- You need not say anything!

Can I call you by a name?

- Okay.

Thief Pillai..

"In the warmth

of the month of 'Meenam'."

"The giant cuckoo"

"wanders everywhere"

"in search of a bud

on the mango tree."

"Open the windows of your heart"

"to the season of spring."

"The scattered notes"

"of music"

"could not gather themselves again"

"and tried to find their way

through the ups and downs of life."

"My dreams have blossomed"

"dear cuckoo."

"The music of the sunrays"

"has gone mute."

"On your lips"

"I'll be the tune from now on."

"You are the nectar"

"of the flower."

"And do you yearn"

"for the tears of sorrow?"

"Why is there a need for melodies

on the broken strings of a veena?"

"In the warmth of the month

of 'Meenam'."

"The giant cuckoo"

"wanders everywhere"

"in search of a bud

on the mango tree."

"Open the windows of your heart"

"to the season of spring."

"The beautiful flowers"

"with elegant colours"

"even if used"

"is searched by the bee."

"I am the flower"

"of the autumn night"

"that yearns for a life from you."

"Come to me like a little bird

to taste the nectar of love."

"The scattered notes"

"of music"

"could not gather

themselves again"

"and tried to find its way through

the ups and downs of life."

"My dreams have blossomed"

"dear cuckoo."

"In the warmth

of the month of 'Meenam'."

"The giant cuckoo.."

So you've reached here,

haven't you?

Why did you come here?

I will kick you out if you

have come here for your rights.

Get out of here!

Get out.

- I-I won't.

Won't you?

What is this?

Your father has let her stay here.

Where is dad?

- He has gone to Coimbatore.

She must go from here

before dad comes back.

Otherwise, things will get worse.

What is it?

What is the matter?

Where can I find Joji?

Move your cart aside.

Sure. But before that,

I need to tell you something.

What is it?

- Did you slap Nandini?

Who are you to ask that? When did

you start to disrespect me?

I was the one

who left Nandini in that house.

So, you have such a job too!

- Damn!

Don't dare to touch her again!

I will throw your bike

off the cliff!

You may go.

Dad, do not play games.

Joji, what does

this hide and seek mean?

You are playing

hide and seek.

Dad, daughter and her guard need

not act in front of me.

Shut up.

Do not tell me to shut up

which you do

when you fail to find an answer.

Do not stand here for a minute.

Get out.

I'll go now. But I will come back

with everyone.

Nandini..

Mercy. So my daughter has come

to meet her father.

But why did you act for that?

To take revenge

or to claim your rights?

Joji, your act was very good.

You were close to me.

So you understood me completely

and made me a fool.

Leave that.

What do you gain

from this business?

I did not do

anything intentionally.

I did it for Nandini..

- Stop.

Do not elaborate.

You will take time to explain

as your plans were twisted.

I am not in a mood

to listen to it.

I am.. I am shocked.

Do not ask me to go away.

I will not go

even if you ask me to.

I struggled a lot

to see you

and talk to you.

I wanted to go back

without hurting you.

I did not intend

to hide anything from you.

When I became close to you

I felt the greed to see you more.

I knew that it would not be

possible if I tell the truth.

So I kept postponing my departure

to the next day.

I got the love

that a father could give

his daughter for a lifetime,

in these few days.

Those memories are enough for me.

I have a request.

Don't sacrifice anything for me.

Do not lose anything.

Kittunni!

Why did all of you come here?

All of us have decided

to stay with you henceforth.

What if I do not like it?

We know your likes. That is why

we've come here to object to them.

We felt privileged that

you were a supreme court judge.

But, now..

- Oh! What happened now

to damage your honour?

- What can be worse than this?

If you forget your family

and walk around with your

illegitimate daughter,

how would anyone respect us?

Damn!

Stop it, swine!

What will you lose,

other than what I have given you?

I live on my terms.

My job is not to create

honour for you.

Father.

I am never against your wishes,

Father.

But you must remember that

you're choosing this life

by giving up your family.

Mr. Pillai, do you know

all these people?

No! No one is aware

of the relationships.

But luckily, the children know

their father.

What wrong did we do

to force you to hate us?

When we stopped you

from meeting

this girl, you ditched

everyone, including her.

Now, when she came into your life,

you forgot us.

We need to know whether you

need your family or that girl?

Father, just tell us who is

supposed to get out from here.

Father, please tell us.

Let there be an end to this.

I'll never ask you to go from here.

You can consider this

as my selfishness.

This is a matter

of the lives of many people.

Nandini, I hope you have the heart

to understand everything.

Muthu, where is Samad Khan?

It's urgent.

That girl has left

the house.

If my father-in-law changes

his heart, things will get worse.

She must die at any cost.

Khan!

Khan..

Khan..

Where is Nandini?

So, are you Joji?

You are the one

who beat my men up.

I was waiting to meet you.

I have come to get Nandini.

I could have killed that girl

if I wanted to.

But I did not do that.

I kept her here.

I knew that you would come

here for her.

Where is Nandini?

Do not touch him.

This market belongs to me.

These people would beat you up

on my command.

I will give you another chance.

This is my kerchief.

I am keeping it here.

If you manage to take it from here

you can take the girl and leave.

I've heard that you are very brave.

I want to see your might.

What are you people staring at?

Go and do your work.

Mr. Pillai, come out!

Mr. Pillai, come out!

I know that you

wouldn't have slept yet.

You wouldn't be able to sleep.

Your daughter, whom you

threw out of your house

was attacked by some thugs

sent by your son and son-in-law.

I had to fight

in the marketplace.

Your daughter is alive

because I am even worse than them.

I know that you are aware

of everything.

You have a lot of money.

You can hire many more thugs.

I am ready to face them.

Just tell me the time and place.

You are a judge

who has given justice

to many people based on truth.

How could you

let go of your

daughter when she came

yearning for you?

Why didn't you think

about respect

and honour when you

begot her?

I will take care of her

if you do not need her.

She lived

without a father until today.

She will live like that henceforth.

But if anyone has an objection,

let me know right now.

I know that the father

does not have the guts.

Let anyone who has the guts

come before me.

I came to know that.

Does no one have the guts?

Goodnight, Your Honour.

Goodnight..

Sir.

Last night, I was drunk

and I said things I shouldn't have.

I want to repeat my words

today in sobriety. That is why

I waited here to meet you.

I understand a drunkard's truth

and a normal person's lies.

Joji, I have no one

to call my own either.

My family

comprises of people who just need

my wealth.

In a way,

I am also an orphan like you.

I had only one godfather.

Barrister Govinda Menon.

I used to take tea

to his law office.

He supported me in my journey

to becoming a supreme court judge.

I had to conceal many truths

for that person, whom I worship.

But it is not required anymore.

Your Nandini will soon get

her father back.

I give you my word.

Believe me.

I am going to pass the judgement

of a case that was pending

in my conscience for years.

I brought up and educated Nandini.

I had to let go of my family

because of my relationship

with her.

I had to do it.

I abandoned her as well

and stayed here alone

for many years.

Most of you would know

how she ended up

in the mental hospital on the day

she came to meet me.

I know the reason for it as well.

But she has come here searching

for her father again.

But that is not the case

I am judging today.

Do you remember Nandini's mother?

Years back, when I was the judge

and you were the prosecutor

you met Devaki, a beautiful girl

who was charged with prostitution.

I do not remember.

- Really?

Why do you have to drag

unnecessary matters here?

Answer to the point.

Do you remember? - No!

22 years back, you came to me

saying that Devaki was pregnant

and that would cause dishonour

to your family.

I remember that scared

face of yours.

Are you trying

to frame him and escape? - No.

There's no question

of escape at all.

I did not feel sympathy for you.

But I feared that

your father, who made me

what I am today,

would commit suicide.

I took responsibility

for the mistake you committed.

So, Nandini's father?

- It is him. Your husband.

Why? Is it so hard to believe?

There is only one witness

to this incident. It was Devaki.

She is not alive today. But do you

disagree with what I said?

Then I am ready to accept her

as my daughter.

I do not deny anything.

Yes, she is my daughter.

If you would accept her

as our daughter..

No.

Any passer-by can be a father

to an orphan.

If this is pleaded and proven

in court

the father would have to bear

a daughter's expenses.

But will she get care and love?

Would that father call her

a daughter with all his heart?

I met the father whom I had

come in search of.

I do not need anybody's approval.

This is my father.

I need only him.

Please do not deny my request.

I had already decided in my heart.

I can't erase it.

Daughter!

That is enough for me.

I will not disturb you again.

I'll never meet you either.

You must allow me to love you,

at least in my heart.

She is alone.

If you could take care of her..

Sir, I do not know if I could

take good care of her.

But I do have a heart that

knows how to love

and two hands to cuddle.

But that is not enough to survive.

Do you love her?

- Yes.

What about her?

I have not asked her.

I must go back.

To the nuns who brought me up.

I have a room there.

I have a plate to eat food

and a glass to drink water.

There are many sisters

who know to love.

I will stay with them

for the sake of the children

like me who come to the monastery.

Hey, hello.

- I got to know that you came here.

To be frank, I faced only

difficulties after we parted ways.

Why did we fight for a girl

who came from somewhere?

We did not fight.

You fought with me. You..

Leave it..

A princess from Thripunithura

came here

to witness a puppet show with me.

She went away after the show ended.

We are left behind, right?

- Did that girl go away?

She is going tomorrow.

She's gone to say her goodbyes.

Didn't she say anything to you?

Yes. She said goodbye.

People who became close to us

can gesture a bye any time

without bothering about

the depth of that relationship.

Let it go.

If it's goodbye, let it be so.

Everyone who comes here

is a tourist.

They go back after enjoying here.

People like me and you

are just clowns

who keep them happy

to earn our living.

We have no right

to love or desire them.

We can say just two words to them

from the depth of our hearts.

Welcome and goodbye.

If we limit ourselves to that,

we will always be happy.

Always..

- Happy. - Happy.

Coolie!