Maalai Nera Malipoo (2022) - full transcript

'I'm a squeezed, used up flower.
Yet people still wish to smell me'

'Reflection of the other end-
Hope that darkness gives.'

I'm coming, man, wait!

Listen up, man

Put some more

And pack it real tight

Pour some more of that lizol

This is a huge deal, man

Get me that bong

Go get the door, man.

No way, you get it



Get the door, man!

Come in

Hey! Go and get some water

Please sit down

Sit down, sit down

Your trip here was fine, right?

Yeah...yeah

All was good.

Is that your friend?

Yeah, my friend

- His name?
- Santosh!

Santosh

Thanks, brother

Was everything good the last time?



Last time

- Did everything sell well?
- Ah yeah!

All was good! It was great!

There wasn't any problem, right?

- No, Nothing at all
- All good

Keep checking the time

Brother

We have some stuff which is great

Do you want to try it out?

Of course, sure

Sure...sure

Hey!

Hey! Fill a bong and get it over here

No...no

Ocb sheets?

- Tell him
- Um...joint

(Chuckles)

Okay...okay

Hey!

Please boom, brother

Good stuff, brother!

Get me four packs of this one

And one pack from the previous one

Alright?

Wear your mask

Hey, the zip is broken

This is a problem, man

Yeah, Malar

In 10 minutes

I'll get down in Renigunta junction
in 10 minutes

Yeah

Yes!

Local...local yes

What do you mean why?
Cops of course

Our boys are ready with the vehicle, right?

That's enough

Why do you keep asking me questions?

The boys are there, right?

You hang up! I'll take care

Nowadays we can easily sell
a 200 pack for 500

You come, we'll do it

There are cops, man

'Who pushed me here?'

You are really late!

'Maalai Nera Mallipoo'

Ravi?

I'm leaving

It's really late

I have to take my son to school

Hey Lakshmi

Wait, I'll drop you in 10 minutes

That's not required

I'll take care of it

Alright.

There's money in my wallet

Take it

'Tomato 1kg is-'

Karna?

Hey?

Karna?

Karna, get up

It's already late

Karna, you have to go to school
Get up

Hey?

Get up
Its really late

Some more time, mom

Karna?

Karna, get up
It's really late

Hey don't you wanna go to school!?

It's really late, look

What's with you?

You've been saying 5 minutes
for a really long time

Get up now

Get up now

Don't trouble me, Karna

Are you going to get up or should
I pour some hot water on you

Hurry up

There is a PTA at 4, come alright

I know

I saw the message I'll be there

You didn't cause any
problem did you?

Why?

Here

Oh! The bus

Hurry up

Uh hello

Uh yeah yeah, He's on his way

Yeah yeah 2 minutes, please wait

Hurry up, leave

He's down, I've sent him

Okay

Mom, please be there
at four sharp

Uh okay dear, I'll be there

Bye!

Hello?

Tell me, sir

Uh yes, I'm good

He's just gone to school

Do you ever plan on
giving me the rent?

It's more than 20 days

How many times do
I keep asking you?

It's just trouble with you

Don't you ever think?

How many times?

It's the next month in a week

But you haven't even paid
this month's rent

Sir...

No sir,its a little

You better go to the bank
and pay me up

Or Just vacate

It's such a freaking hassle with you

Hang up now

Hello Ravi?

Oh Charu,huh?

Hey! I'm Lakshmi aunty

Your dad's friend

Hello?

Hello?

Hello, Raj na?

Hello

Madam?

I'm not able to even contact
you nowadays

Always that director client, huh?

No,anna

It isn't like that

Do you remember what
you told and left?

Did you forget?

It's been a week since you
answered my calls

Do I look like a clown to you?

I shouldn't have even let you free

I let you go only because you were pregnant

I've got two clients today

I'll come to the regular
pick up spot

You better come

You must never feel pity for these

No...

I...have to...

Hello?

You are here?

Malar sis, where are you?

Alright...alright

Don't you have a client later tonight?

Thank goodness!

I need a huge favour from you, sis

Karna has...
Two cubits

Karna has a PTA today

But...

I can't go today, sis

Could you go instead of
me as his aunt?

Ya...

Every time someone touches me

I feel like a bunch of worms
crawling under my skin.

I have no other option

Neither do I know anything

Look at her!

Bye...

Come on my heroine, madam

I understand why people
want you so much

Get on let's go

Brother, start the vehicle

Let’s go!

How much did you fix it for?

Two thousand rupees

How much is your share?

I've already gotten the advance

Dad, this is my bench mate Karna

Alright, son

How are you kid?

I'm good uncle

How are your studies?

I'm studying pretty well

Alright Karna, we'll leave.

Alright...alright, Bye.

'Flowers can also hurt.'

That’s why I'm waiting

Karna?

Where are your parents?

She must be coming, ma'am

Yes, may I help you?

Hi, looking for Karna,madam

'Received'

'Pay the next
month's rent in a week or vacate'

'There are clients
tomorrow, Same place pick up.'

Sister, I'm so sorry

I'm right downstairs.

I'm climbing the stairs

Yeah...yeah

Sister?

I'm sorry, sister

It got really late at the bank

That's alright

He's the one who's really upset

He hasn't spoken a word

He's just been sitting there all day

Okay, I'll talk to him

Are you really angry at mom?

Karna?

Karna?

I'm sorry, son

I suddenly got a call from work

You know I won't do this on purpose

Why would you say you'll come
when you cannot.

I got a call from work

Then why would you say
you would come?

You had no idea how
much I was expecting you

Work is your first priority only then is it me

Karna...they called me
all of a sudden

Both Mom & Dad came
for all my friends

Karna

I haven't even seen my dad...

You're my mother right?
at least you could've come

I told all my friends

That my mom will come

But tomorrow everyone's
going to tease me

Didn't I come? Am I
not like a mother to you

No, you aren't my mother

You aren't my mother nor is she

Karna, that's enough

What Suyodan said must be right

I really must be son of a b-

What Suyodan said is the truth

What did you just say?

What did you just say!?

What did you just say!?

Is this what you learn
from school?

Who's teaching you all this!?
Leave me, sister

I pay the fees with all my hard
earned money for you to learn this?

What is he saying, sister!?

It's Suyodan who told
me I might be one

What happened to your sense!?

Huh!?

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR SENSE!

Lakshmi

Lakshmi...

The Kids these days
know everything

And also...

Bad language

Is just like that

It's not that

He's raised without a man

That's why he's like this

I don't want anyone to
say that, sister

and also

If he knows what I'm doing...

It's not wrong if he knows Lakshmi

It's not wrong at all

Leave it, sister

When have you listened to me?

No...I'm good

He cried a lot, that's why he's sleeping

Alright

Don't scratch your head too much

It's getting late for me

I'll get going.

You take care

Who's the client sister?

Shankar, who else

You take care

Sister, thank you so much.

'Is Life dreams or just question?'

Sir I'm begging you

Please let me go

I'll come back I promise

Sister please...please tell him

Sir, Sir. I Promise I'll come back

I will...I don't want
my kid brought up here

Please

Let me go...Please

I promise to god

I'll come back

Let me go...Please...

Mother...

Mom hold up...Mom

Sir...let me go, sir

Please...

Sir...Sir

I'll come back for sure

My baby.

My baby shouldn't be
brought up here

Please

Why do you think people
go out to eat food?

to eat?

No for hunger!

Lakshmi

Here

Get a wedding chain with this

Take it dummy

'Karna, it was me
whom you saw inside'

Hello

Tell me, Ravi

Now?

It's past 12

Downstairs?

Okay...wait

I'll come in 5 minutes

Then?...

Tell me director, sir

What do you want to talk about?

[Music from Radio]

Why did you call me in the morning?

Oh that...

I literally had no money

My house owner had called and
was being a pain

I've told you right?

He's literally waiting for the
right moment to kick us out

That's why I had called you

oh...

Then okay

Puff?

'Corona has
spread from China to Korea'

'People please
be safe...'

Screaming at 1 am

What's wrong now?

Why are you acting weird?

Lakshmi

Let's stop whatever we're doing

I can't keep lying like this

I can't!

oh...

Open that dashboard

There's about six thousand
in that envelope

Take it

After the film's released
I'll give you more.

Hey Lakshmi!?

Lakshmi

What was that for?

Hey?

What's up?

What are you doing?

I'm talking over here

You're ignoring me and taking it

I'm right here you can tell me you know?

Hey!?

Lakshmi!?

Hey, Lakshmi wait...!?

Lakshmi

Karna?

Karna?

Hey?

What's the time?

Karna, you got to go to school...?

Karna?

Have you seen my charger around?

Hey?

Karna?

Where did he go?

Where is he?

Sister

- Did you happen to see Karna?
- No, dear.

When did you get here?

Just now.

Karna?

What's the rent for this place?

Six thousand...

Six grand, eh?

Pretty darn big for that price eh?

Alright

You go...

Get ready quick

A big client is waiting

Karna...

is missing from...the morning

Listen up, Lakshmi

The reason I let you go is because

That you promised you'd
come properly

Your phone has been switched off
from last night

No...sir

My charger is missing
That's the reason why...

Enough Lakshmi

Enough

Yesterday...

A client wanted you

I felt bad that you had
two clients yesterday

And declined the offer

I'm trying to be nice to you

And you better watch your line

Didn't I text you
about the client last night?

Sir...it's not that...

You better get ready
when I'm still cool

Go now...

Get ready, go!

Go!

He hasn't gone anywhere

Karna hasn't gone anywhere

Karna must've gone to school

Yes, Karna has gone to school

Sister two cubits of flower

You go wait in the auto rickshaw,
I'll get them

When Karna comes
tell him the keys are upstairs.

Give me two cubits, sister

What are you to that girl?

Me?

What are you to Lakshmi

Maternal uncle

Maternal uncle, huh?

Brother, let's go

Can you give me your phone?

I want to make a call

You have Malar sister's
number, don't you?

I do...

But she doesn't answer my calls

But try and see

This is the number, isn't it?

- She didn't answer
- Didn't I tell you?

Where are you from...?

Do you have this
normal type charger?

This charger?

I think it must be there

Wait, let me check

Ma, this TV isn't working

Sorry, Karna...

Sorry

I won't ever do that again

Sorry...

You don't usually do this

Stop now

Mom, could you fix that TV please

Alright I will

Is it good dear?

It would've been better
if it was hot

Why didn't you wake me
up in the morning

I did.

You didn't respond at all

You were sleeping really well

So I just left

I had some work at night

How was school today?

Thank you for reminding me

Mom, English madam has
given us a home-work

We have to write an
essay about our home

Write then, Isn't that easy for you

I mean yeah...

But I don't really know
anything about you

What work you do...

Pretty much everything.

That is...

You know...

No, ma.

I actually don't know
anything about you

Okay...I...

I...

I work in a call center

That's why...

I go to work around the evenings

The companies name is...

Raj call center...

Wait...wait wait

I'll note these down

Tell me.

Raj Call center

Nungambakkam...

Raj...

Call...

Center

Nungambakkam

Then...?

Then...what?

That's all, son

Tell me something about
my dad.

Dad...?

Dad...?

I've told you

He's an engineer in Malaysia

Engineer, huh?

The last time...

You told me he's a film director, mom

What...?

Don't talk like an idiot dear

You...probably...

Got confused watching the Television...
Alright?

I don't think I've ever
said anything like that

No Ma...
You did tell me

Okay

Tell me something about
my grandparents

We'll do all this

After we eat

Alright?
We can do homework later

You go eat
Didn't you tell it wasn't hot

Go eat...go

I'll tell all of this later

You quickly eat go

'God must be born human'

Here...here

Don't smoke here, it'll reek then

Two grand

Do you have Gpay?

You don't have cash?

9,7,8 double nine

One minute...

- 9,7,8, double nine
- One minute

Malar sister...

I just finished one client

I've sent 2 thousand to
your Google pay

You have it with you,
I'll get it later

Okay...sister

I'll get Google pay and stuff later

For now just keep this
with you I'll get it later

Karna...?

Hey...

I just got a text

You don't have school
till the 31st of this month

Yes! This is the best!!

Isn't it damn boring?

A little bit

Why don't you go down and
play with Arjun?

I don't know why mom

He doesn't even talk to me

I went to his house to
check upon him yesterday

He was watching TV

But when I called him out

He lied saying he was studying, mom

Ma...

Please pay up that TV cable, mom

I'm really bored.

I will...

I'm...waiting for an office call

I'll do it

Yes!! Finally

Ma, why are you wearing make-up?

When I wear make-up
only then will I look nice

You are pretty without
the make-up actually

But you look weird with it honestly

Hello?

You're here?

Yeah! I'll come in 2 minutes.

Where did you learn that word from, Karna?

Which word, mom?

The one you said the other day

Oh...

That day...

Suyodan and his friend's

Were teasing me saying that, mom

That's all

It's...

Something foul about your mother, Karna

Is that how you really think I am?

Hello?

Are you here sir?

Nope.

It's cancelled

What happened?

Some shutdown it seems

I have to pay my rent in two days

It's getting a little tough...

Whoever it is,
Anytime

I'll come, sir

I'm fine with two, even three clients

Anything is fine...

Okay, I'll let you know...

Okay sir...

'Budget'

'Rent - 6000'

'Veges - 2000'

'Meat - 1000'

'Milk - 200
Electricity - 400'

Definitely, sir

Just give me two days, sir

Just two days sir...

I'll send it to you for sure this time

I promise no delay, sir

There's some sort of huge shutdown
from tomorrow apparently

You send it today

Sir...I'm running short on
money right now

Please...just give me two days time...

I'm really having a hard time, sir...

Just two days, sir...

You should be happy I
haven't kicked you out yet

You think I don't know
what you do for a living?

I left you all this
while because you have a young boy

I told you the other day itself
that I need it by this day

Even yesterday my relative
was asking about the house

People are ready to move in

You better transfer
the money or vacate

- Every single time...
- Please sir

Hello...

Hello sir, one minute

Just one minute

Try to understand my situation
Sir, please

Give me one day

Time for just one day, sir

I spoke to you
in the language Tamil, right?

Do you not follow Tamil?

You pay or leave

Ruining my house's honour

Literally troubling me

Pay up or leave the house

Sister, I think the house owner
knows what I do

Karna doesn't understand now

But what if he ages a little bit
and starts seeing me differently

I'm scared

Don't worry
We'll take care

Hello

Is it Bernard?

Yes, tell me

I...

Two weeks back

You had asked me to come to Kings Lodge

For me

It’s a little...

I'm outside

I'll call you later alright

No...no

Listen to what I'm saying

Hello...?

Hello...?

Rs 2 thousand

A nearby lodge

A few days back

Thousand rupees

Sorry wrong number

Hello?

You let me know whenever

Do you know how it
feels to get smacked by a Latti?

Hello

Raj...sir

I've been...

Trying to reach you for while now

But you didn't answer

What is this new fond interest in me?

No...sir

I have to pay my rent in a few days

I literally have no money with me

Is there any client?

Why don't you ask director sir?

No, sir

I'm fine with even two or three clients

Are you even watching the news?

News?

We aren't even supposed
to shake people’s hands

What does that mean?

There's a lockdown

They've imposed the law 144

Lockdown?

[News about the strict COVID-19 lockdown
imposed in India for 21 days]

Hello?

Did you see it?

Yes

- What should we do now, sir?
- I’m hungry, mom

It's really getting hard for us, sir

We can't do anything right now

Only if this 21 days
gets over we can do something

I'll let you know once it's done

Let me know

Let me know if there’s any work

Alright...Alright

Then

Cash...

What?

Hello

Did you ask me something, huh?

Hello, can you hear me?

Could you help me with some cash?

Sorry...I mean...

Could you let me know
if there's any work

Alright...alright

I’ll let you know

Now hang up.

Okay, sir

Move aside...

Move aside...

Wanna come?

'Oh time, please save me'

Karna.

Yes, ma?

Bring me those coriander
leaves from the fridge

Here you go, ma.

Wait...

Is it alright?

Ma...

Can I ask you something?

Yes, tell me

No...

I get really weird dreams nowadays, mom

Um...a girl...

You'd look exactly like her
if you were young

She'd come and play with me
every now and then

She comes pretty regularly

Alright...

Why is this coming, mom?

She says really weird and random things

Why am I getting stuff like
this in my dream?

It's just a dream, son

Why break your head thinking about it?

Anything random comes and goes

The dreams I get these days
are really weird

How is it for you, ma?

'Hi...how are you?'

'Can we meet?'

Ma...they don't have it apparently

Okay, forget it

Hello, Malar sister...

How are you, Lakshmi?

I'm alright sister

What’s up, Lakshmi?

Nothing much

You tell me

How are you?

Where are you right now?

I'm doing well, Lakshmi

I'm here with Shankar right now

Shankar?

Ah that dope peddler?

Yes

You tell me
What's happening with you?

I can tell from your voice
that something is wrong

What's up?

It's really hard to say

I literally have no money

That's not the tough part to be honest

We have no ration also at home

I had rava all these days

I somehow managed with that

Yesterday even that got over

I literally don't know what to do

Um...ok

Forget this

You tell me...

Are things okay with you guys?

We are also going through a rough time

But Ammu helped us out

Their Transgender community

Gets ration and stuff from
NGO's apparently

Ammu?

Yeah...

She's the one who helped me out...

Oh...

You have her number, right?

I'm not sure if I do

I don't think I do

I'll send it to you

You talk to her

It's been years since
I even spoke to her

She won't mind

She asks me about you frequently

I'll send it to you
You talk to her

She won't take you in the wrong way

Alright. sister.

You silly girl

What's he doing?

Cutie.

What else would he be doing?

He'll be on the TV or the phone

What else?

Hold up

Aye Karna...

Karna...

Come here Malar aunty
wants to talk to you

Come fast

Hello, Malar Aunty

How are you?

Us?

We're good here

There’s no school also

I'm having a lot of fun

Yes...

Okay

What about you?

Wait, let me give it to her

Okay, you go...

Hello...

Yes, tell me sister.

He's one silly little boy

You are right about that

'Ask her about it'

What's up, sister?

Lakshmi...

Shankar is planning a project here

If we do it right
we can get back a huge lump

I'll talk to you about it later

Alright?

Okay, sister

You don't think about anything

You first...

Talk to Ammu, okay?

Okay...I'll talk to her

Alright...I have some work here

- I'll talk to you later
- Okay.

- You take care
- Yes, I will

I'll talk to you later

Bye, I'll hang up now

Yeah, I'll hang up now

Bye.

Ma, it's been a while
since the power went out

Alright...

Go down and check
if there's power in Arjun's place

You go, ma

I'm laying down comfortably

Hey...you're my sweetie, right?

Ma has to change and stuff

Please you go and check

Go on

Brother.

Here...

There's no power for the last 3 hours

That's the Fuse box, right?

Yes, it is

The fuse was burnt

But I've fixed it

Pay me 200 rupees, ma'am

Such a pain

There’s no peace in the house

Yes, Lakshmi?

Sister, can you loan me Rs 300?

The electrician is here...

Our fuse is burnt.

Wait here...

'Who is it, ma?'

It’s Lakshmi...

She needs some money

She plans on living her life
on loans I guess

Here you go.

Thank you so much

I'll give it back to you
as soon as possible

Lakshmi!

Is your husband
ever planning to come?

He's stuck because of
this corona and stuff

So I'm not sure.

Hmm...Alright if you say so.

Brother

Here you go.

Sir, the government itself said
it isn't mandatory to pay rent during these times

Go to whomever you want to

'A Journey towards Light
with the help from Darkness'

No, sir...

We're really in a tough time

Please try to understand me

You still have to pay last
months five hundred rupees as well

We also have families

No, sir, it's not like that

I'm really tight on budget now

Sir...I'll pay you this
month's rent with the next month sir

I'll keep up my words, sir

No, No sir...I promise I will

Sir, please

Ma, why didn't you spend time
with me like this ?

I was going for work, Karna...

I hardly had any time

Where really is my father, ma?

Everyone has both mother and father

I also have this yearning feeling, ma

To be with my father

I'm here for you...

Yes, you are

I'm really happy

But...

I wanna know how he is,

Where he is...

What he's doing

I really want to see him

Karna...

Hello?

Yes, tell me sister?

Lakshmi?

Are you free?

Alright...Listen...

You are alone now, right?

One minute, sister...

Wait...

Yes...tell me, sister

Do you have Rs 10 thousand with you now?

Rs 10 thousand!?

That much money?

Why do you want that much money?

This Shankar and his friends

They're going to place in Andhra
called Araku Valley

They're planning to smuggle some pot
from there

Because of this lockdown
the whole city is in short of pot

Now...

We can easily sell a 200 pack
for 500 rupees

If you can put in Rs 10 thousand

You can easily get back like
Rs 80 thousand for sure

Rs 80 thousand!?

Yes...

It is slightly risky

But if it works out

We're set

4 people are putting in

But...

Nothing

Rs 10 thousand?

Where will I go for that much money...

Lakshmi...

You know this Sheela, right?

Sheela huh?

Yes...I do know her,
we text at times

I wanted to tell you the other day

She's using this instagram,
whatsapp, telegram to earn money

Why don't you also do that?

No...sister

I’m scared people might find out

So what if they do know

You aren't causing any harm to
anyone to make a living, right?

It's just not that...

What if Karna finds out about it...

Lakshmi listen

Someday he is going to know

Do you get it?

Don't think too much

Okay...sister...I'll

It's really your choice, Lakshmi

These guys are leaving tomorrow

If things work out...

They'll plan the next trip pretty soon

You let me know, okay?

Think about it maybe...

Everything is going to be fine

Sister...sis

One minute...

Could you recharge the net pack
for my number

Please...

Alright I will...you think about it

Okay...

Last time

I'm gonna stop doing this

I have to start learning something else

I have to live for Karna

Last time

Last time

'Are you free?'

Are you there?

Yes, I'm good

Alright Sheela

I'll cut to the chase...

You're using this instagram
and stuff to earn money, right?

I also want to do that...

That's why I wanted to talk to
you and know how to do it.

Okay...firstly

Telegram...

Whatsapp...

Instagram

And in tinder and others

Create an account for you

Alright okay...

Don't use your real name

Keep like a nickname
or something

Take sexy pictures

Without showing much
of your face

And also posting nude pictures
will lead to your account being blocked

Take about 200 rupees
for sexting

300 for sexting with pic

Get about 500 for voice calls

And for video calls get 1000 rupees

And mainly get your
money through gpay first

And then start your service

A lot of people try to cheat you

Put it on your post
itself saying, 'money first'

Keep posting regularly
on instagram

Only then you'll receive client

Follow me with your new account

I'll give your account
a shootout.

Hello...?

Hello?

Hello who is this?

Hello ma'am this is
Karna's class teacher, Benze

Oh...

Yes, madam tell me...

I've called to inform you
that Karna is promoted to

Class(grade)6

The classes will be
conducted through the online medium

Alright, madam

Ma'am we are starting
the classes next week

Do you have the necessary
device for Karna to learn?

Come again, madam...

Do you a laptop or a smart phone
for his online education?

Yes, we have my phone...

So there isn't any problem, right?

No...no no problem

Okay ma'am I'll add this
number in the whatsapp group

Okay, madam

Thank you, madam.

Hey Karna

Hey your madam had called

Beenzee or something

Benze ma'am?

Yes

You're promoted to grade 6 it seems

And from Monday you have online class

Okay?

Ah no!

Why?

Sister, I have about 8 thousand
in my account

Shankar is leaving in 2 days

You send it to me by tonight

Sis...

Did you guys make
good profits from last time?

It went very well

In...four days...

How much...

How much ever...was sold...

We made good money

Don't worry, Lakshmi

Nothing wrong will happen

- It's not that
- Trust me

It's not that I'm scared

There won't be any problems, right?

There' won’t be any problem Lakshmi

Whatever you say must be right

It'll take 3 days for Shankar
to go and come

Then

After selling the money I myself
will come and give you the cash

Somehow arrange Rs 10 thousand
and send it by night

Send it to my Gpay

Alright, sister

Hello?

Hello who is this?

Hello Ravi...

It's...

Lakshmi here...

Oh

Hi

Hi...

How are you?

I'm good

Give me a second

Hello?

Hello, can you hear me?

Yes, I can

Are you good?

Yes, I'm good

How is Karna?

He's good.

How's

Charu...

You're wife.

How are they?

Everyone's good

Poor Charu, she has online
class everyday

Even Karna has classes from tomorrow

Ravi...

I need Rs 3 thousand

Urgently

We're going through a hard time...

I'll pay you back as soon as possible

Okay

You don't have a problem with it, do you?

No.

This number, right?

Yes, the same number

Hang up
I'll send it to you

Thanks

After I get the money

I'm going to leave all of this sister

I'm going to learn something like tailoring
and going to pursue that

Sister!

Don't get mad that I'm asking
you over and over

There won't be any problems, right ?

Nothing will happen.

If they cross the check post,
then its chill

It's not that

I've sent literally
all the money I have

I have a little just for daily expenses

That's why I'm scared

But if you say it's chill then it's cool

Don't worry, Lakshmi

Nothing will happen

I myself will come
and hand you the cash

Alright, sister

Alright, I'll talk to you later

Okay...

I'll hang up now

Is it nice?

From tomorrow your class starts

You have to attend online classes

Alright?

Eat patiently

'Aren't dreams
an alternate broken piece of life?'

Karna!

'I don't like to stay here'

'It's paining me
Let me go'

'I don't know what work
to take other than this'

'Let me go'

'I can't
Let me go'

Karna!?

Hey, Lakshmi

- How long do I wait?
- Did you see Karna?

Ka...Karna came over here only

How long do I wait?

Where is Karna?

He wouldn't have
gone anywhere

You come close...

Come close.

Oh, no! He wouldn't have
gone anywhere

You come close, Lakshmi

What are you doing over there?

There's a client waiting
over there

Come fast.

Look at her face and
her stupid self

Look at her walk,
walking like a buffalo

Such a pain

Idiotic buffalo

Karna...Karna, where did you go?

Why did you run way?

You're lying to me.
You're just a bag of lies

No...

Wait up...

Karna...!

Conclusion
Reality...

Present, ma'am

Mom!

Yes?

House owner uncle has texted

What does he want?

Pay 2 months rent by next weekend

This guy!

Alright, send okay to him

Okay...

Hello?

Hello who is this?

Pad cat huh?

There's no one like that...

In Instagram?

Your name?

Tell me, Raj sir

Interview?

Why are they interviewing us?

Okay

When?

Sunday? Which is tomorrow?

Alright
No problem

Where should I come?

Alright, can you send me
the right location?

Send it to my whatsapp ?

Yes, Malar sister will be coming today

I'll ask her

Okay, sir

Everything is going to be
alright from tomorrow

Why?

I don’t know why
I just feel it will

Hello Malar aunty

When are you coming?

You aren't?

Why?

Next to me...?

Wait, I'll hand it to her

Ma!

She sounds really weird

Hello...?

Yes, tell me
When are you coming?

Sister...

Why is your voice sounding weird?

Sister!?

Wh...What's wrong sister?

What about my money then?

Sis...Sister...I have to pay
my rent in two days

What are you saying!??

Hello?

Hel...?

Sister?

Sister!?

Hello!?

Ma, what's wrong?

What's happening, ma?

Hello?

Everything will be alright...

Everything will be alright...

Everything will be alright...

Everything will be alright...

Ma, what happening!??

Nothing, you come

Let's go

Please answer, sister...

Please answer

Please sister...answer the call

Answer the call please

Answer the call please!!!

Pick up, sister

Pick up...

Fucking answer the call

Please answer...

Answer the phone

Please answer the call

What do I do now?

Hello Sheela?

Do you have Shankar's number with you?

Could you ask around
if someone has his number

It's a little urgent

No no...there's no problem

If you get it
please send it to me

Everything will be fine
from tomorrow huh?

Everything will be fine
from tomorrow huh?

Ma, what's wrong?
Open the doors

Karna, nothing is wrong

I'll wash my face and come

You go to the hall

Sorry, Karna

Ma, tell me what's wrong

Ma, please open the door

Ah god! Ah god! Ah god

2 month's rent!?

I have to pay 2 month's rent!

Why couldn’t you think straight?

Why couldn’t you think straight?

Ma, tell me what's wrong

Karna, sorry...nothing

I'm right outside

Ma, please open the door...

Ma, please open the door...

Ma...Ma...

Open the doors, ma

Open the door

I'm coming Karna

I'm getting scared

Ma...!

Ma...?

Open the doors, ma

Ma, what is the problem?

Nothing, Karna
I’m having a head ache

You're Lying

You're Lying

I'm not a little kid to fool

There's some problem
but you aren't telling me

No, Karna

I'm not lying

I'm not lying

Everything is for us

- Don't cry
- Everything I do is for us.

Don't cry, ma

Don't cry

I’m here for you

Whatever happens
I’m there, ma

Don't cry now

Please...

Sorry, Karna

Sorry

Everything will be fine

Everything will be fine

Everything will be fine

Everything will be fine

Everything will be fine

Is the shot ready?

Yes, ready

Thank you so much

Why are you thanking me?

Mad girl

I did it for you only

So why thank me? alright?

Then how are you?

Hmm I'm good

It's been ages since I saw you

That's true, are you good?

- Yes, I am good
- Okay

- How is your son?
- Him? He's having a lot of fun

Do you have his picture?
Show me

Check for the focus
Okay?

- Shall we go to the shot?
- Yes

Here you go, see

Swipe the other side

Shall we go for the take?

He's very cute and chubby

Look there

They both should cover

What's her name?

His name is Karna

Not him, her...

Malarvizhi or Malarkodi...

Malarkodi

Is she well?

How were you all
affected in this lockdown?

We suffered

- Being close to...
- Once more please

We suffered a lot, being in a close
proximity is what our job is

But now it seems impossible

How can we work...

When we aren't even supposed to
shake each-others hands

Living a daily life has
become a struggle

Then what did you guys do?
Did you save up any money then?

I left back to my home town
to stay with my parents

We had no other option but

Using Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp

Finding clients and living a life...

What did you guys do?

We had NGO's supporting us

Please repeat

We had NGO's supporting us

How do you guys
do your job in this Instagram and stuff?

We post stories

Then post pictures

Video chats

This how we find clients and earn

We get new clients also...

Karna, I've got some work

Don't come inside for a while

Do you want this on or ?

Should I remove it?

Huh?

Give me a minute...