Sweet Kaaram Coffee (2023–…): Season 1, Episode 7 - Hearing is not listening - full transcript

Here.
Try this.

It will be perfect for the party.

Is it too much?

Remove the earrings.

Why don't you leave your hair open?

All eyes will be on you tomorrow!

I can't step out with my hair open.

Chandru definitely wouldn't allow it.

What will Chandru not allow?

Hi, Chandru.

We weren't expecting you home this early.



The Major has invited us over
for a party, right?

We were just trying out some clothes.

We were just about to head over
to my mother's place to pick up Raja.

Let's go.

Is this how you are going to go?

No.

After I get changed.

I think you look great, Sundari.

You should definitely wear this tomorrow.

I'll see you.

Sundari?

Actually, I've informed the Major
that we can't make it tomorrow.

We're going to dinner as a family
to celebrate my promotion at work.

You're more upset about
not going to the party



than being happy about my promotion.

Oh, no!

Nothing like that.

Fine.
Where are we going tomorrow?

-Let go of me.
-Where...

Thank you.

Come on. Let's go.

Anna?

15, Norton Street, Egmore.
Only five minutes away.

Remember the route we take
from school to home?

Give this uncle directions
and he'll take you home.

I'll finish up something
and be back soon.

Get going.

Take care of your brother!

This moon has come

It has come silently

It has brought a message
That you and I will meet

Looking at it
My heart has filled up

It has celebrated
It has built dreams

This heart...

It says to the moon

Today, here

Stop this night from ending

Where is this night enough?

Is it?

-Care for some tea, Vikram?
-No thanks. I'm good.

Vikram's filling out the forms.

Shall we call appa?

No, let the doctor come.

Let's listen to what he says,
and then call your father.

Anyway, I need five minutes.

How long has it been?

That's not your paati's doctor.

And, that's not paati.

I thought she was faking it.

She had asked Vikram...

to take her to Dharamshala.

I wasn't even speaking to her.

And, I spoke too much.

So far, I have never
been disrespectful to her.

And to think that's the last thing
I could have said to her...

feels terrible.

You can't always be perfect, Amma.

To always respect her age.

To always smother your anger
for her happiness.

How long can you keep that up?

Not speaking your mind...
filtering your words...

You can't always just be thinking
of everyone else's ticking clocks, Amma!

Between living the life I want...

and ensuring it doesn't hurt others...

there needs to be a balance.

Mr. Singh!

Yesterday, when I saw Julia so happy...

it hurt, Ma.

I felt like I hit rock bottom.

But now, it all seems so trivial.

I don't understand it at all.

That's how it is, dear.

When you get a heart attack,
you forget your headache.

That's not it, Amma.

If something worse happens,

would it make paati's situation better?

That's true.

Basically, nothing lasts.

That's the only constant.

Why does everything have two sides to it?

Why do I have to choose
between one and two?

Why can't one just be one
and two just be two?

You're blabbing
because you are sleep-deprived.

I don't understand anything.

Now I do.

What are you doing outside the ICU?

Sundari's not here.

She's upstairs.

Aththai.

Paati.

Hey.

Both of you broke the fourth rule
of this trip.

You pretty much ditched your comrade.

Hey!

I was just kidding!

I've gotten old, hence the low BP,
dehydration, acidity...

all banded together and struck me down.

All I need is a bottle of mineral water

some antacids...

and lots of chocolate.

Little Miss Sundari will be fine!

Don't cry, kutty!

Nothing will happen. I'm fine.

What, dear?
I'm fine.

Hello?

Hello, Rajaratnam.

Raj...

Do you know how many times I called?

Your phone was always off.

If there's an emergency,
who do I call?

Tell me.

Okay.
Never mind that.

Why are you calling at this hour?

Your mother wasn't feeling well.

But she's fine now.

Nothing to be afraid of.

Just some acidity and dehydration.

It's nothing, right?

As always, she's chatty
and up and about, right?

We'll take care of her
as per the doctor's instructions.

I'll bring her home soon.

Hello?

I said I'll be back home soon.

With your mother.

So you'll only call me
when my mother is unwell?

You wouldn't bother otherwise, right?

I know that's what is important to you.

Whenever you called home,

you'd only ask about her or the kids.

How are you?

Tell me, Kaveri.

How are you?

I...

"...am happy.
I am free.I am having fun."

I want to say "No" to all that.

I swear...

I wish to say that I'm not doing well.

That's what I wish to hear from you too.

But if you said that,
it would be a lie.

I can't anymore, Raj.

You could've talked to me.

If I did, would you have heard me?

Even if you did,
would you have understood?

Tell me now.
I'm listening.

I'm a plaything to you, aren't I?

You do what you please with me.

Have you ever made me feel
like you truly needed me?

Have you once told me
that you wanted me?

Why?

Saying that would've bruised your ego.

But had you told me that...

I'd have known I was important to you.

I'd have felt happy
there was someone who loved me!

I would've felt like
I was treasured in my home!

This trip has given me this, Raj.

It feels like I've firmly
planted my feet on ground.

I was stumbling around
without any hold.

But now, I have found my place.

Kaveri?

Are you saying it's all over?

No, Raj.

Everything will stay the same.

Nothing will change.

Only I have changed.

Hey. Don't change too much.

I like you just the way you are.

Oh, I'm aware!

Do you think I'm a typical husband

who only misses his wife
when she's away!

Why would I think that?

Why?

Did you miss me?

Shall I send you some money?

For the tickets
or to settle the medical bills?

Being a financier to everyone all the time
isn't your only job, Raj.

Why?
What's wrong with that?

I'm not the only one trapped in a box.

You are too!

Always playing the part
of the responsible head of the family!

Even while brushing your teeth...

you'd be muttering "The head of the family
is brushing his teeth".

That's not all you are, Raj.

I know.

Where did you go, Raj?

Where have we gone?

I still have that twenty rupee note
you gave me twenty years ago.

That's the Rajaratnam I want.

I miss that Raj and Kaveri.

Were you mad at me for leaving?

Not at all.

I was jumping with joy
that my wife was out of town!

Sometimes, I'd feel a bit angry.

Especially when Bala ordered pizzas
and pastas.

The worst!

You guys eat out every day?

Do we have a choice?

You didn't pass on your skills
to anyone here!

"Cuisine Queen!"

Rajaratnam?

Did you just praise me?

How are things there?

Are you cooking for everyone?

No! No!
No cooking here!

This is our escape trip.

Kaveri...

let's start over.

This time...
To remember me by...

I'll give you something better

than a twenty rupee note.

But next time...

escape with me.

I think the patient is diabetic.
That's the only issue.

Anything else we should consider?

-Let's wait for the test results.
-I think so too.

-Okay. Tell Mr. Sharma that I said "Hi."
-Sure.

-Yeah? It's good to meet you.
-Take care, son.

The doctor had a couple of questions.

Nothing to worry.

SP is doing perfectly fine.

For her age, her vitals are strong
and steady, which is no surprise to me.

Can we go then?
Is it okay to leave?

We'll figure that out.

Who takes care of her at home?

My father.

In fact, taking care of her
is his only job.

How long has she been on Lisinopril?

Sorry... I meant her BP medication.

I'm not sure.
I can call my father and check.

Or my mother...
Where is she?

Sundari's a diabetic, right?

I mean, I've heard Kaveri complain.

Is she on metformin?
Or also on insulin?

No... she's just on medication.

I can call my father
and check what tablets.

What about other medications, supplements...

calcium, iron, zinc...

and most importantly, Nivi...

I need to know if she's allergic
to any particular drug.

I thought you might know.

Never mind.
I'll talk to Kaveri.

I couldn't find her, so... yeah...

"De... De...

Definitely...

needed.

This..."
What the hell is this?

I dozed off while talking
to you both, didn't I?

When I woke up,
you two had taken off!

Come on!
Get up!

"Come on, get up?"
At this age...

if I got up with a start,
I'd fall and break my bones!

Just do what I say, Paati.
Get up!

Is there a wheelchair?

Drop the act and get up!

Come on!

Are we running away?

Pretty much.

-Pick me up and run!
-Come!

-Don't open your eyes!
-No!

Where are you taking me?

-Set your hands down.
-Okay.

-Done.
-Now open your eyes.

-Okay, and?
-Look straight ahead.

Taj Mahal!

Oh man!

It really is the Taj Mahal!

The real deal.

It's so beautiful!

You look very cute in this green gown.

Like a kid!

You brought me here blindfolded
to show me this?

I thought the drama would suit you.

-Paati.
-Yes?

The doctor said
you had a drug overdose.

You've been on way too many meds.

You got no sunlight or fresh air
while being locked away in your room.

Tell your father that!

Don't leave out a word!
Embellish it a bit too!

Appa is naive, Paati.

He cares a lot about you.

He only wants me alive.

What about you?

That's not enough.

I know nothing about you, Paati.

Nothing!

If three ladies went on a trip together,
we would assume they're really close.

But be it you or amma...

We all had our reasons when we left.

It's amusing to think about it.

Enough being alone, Paati.

I know I came here for my own reasons.

You must have known too.

Both of us know

why amma came along.

But you?

This trip is not just about being free
and living a little, is it?

It's that too...

but not only that.

There was no storm in Goa.

Lord Murugan didn't show up
in your dream either.

Wow, Paati!

You're not even denying it!

When I think about it,

you masterminded this entire trip.

You are the reason that we are here.

And I'm glad!

But why, Paati?

Both of you blindly followed me
without even knowing the real me.

I want to go to Dharamshala.

I need to remember what it feels like

to smile.

Why?

Aren't you always laughing
when you're with us?

When surrounded by clowns,
of course I will laugh!

I mean something else.

I want to smile... from my heart.

Who is in Dharamshala, Paati?

Deva.

You asked who, right?

I told you the name.

Deva.

Kutty?

Will you take me to Dharamshala?

Will you please come with me?

Let's go, Paati.

Thank you.
Thank you, Kutty!

Hello?

Hello?

Who's there?

Hi...

-Sorry, but I didn't mean to be lurking...
-You are?

I came to see if Niveditha was back...

Karthik.

Bala.
Nivi's brother.

-No, they're not back yet.
-Oh.

Again...

I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to...

It's okay.
They didn't tell us either.

They left suddenly.

You had come home the other day, right?
My father told me about it.

Oh! Please don't ask about that.

In fact, I thought it was your father.

That's why I was trying to hide.

Any idea when they're coming back?

Day after tomorrow.
They're flying back.

Oh, okay.

-Alright, thanks. See you.
-Yeah.

She blocked you?

Where are you headed?

Just planning to go buy a pack.

Do you smoke?

-I'm a cricketer, bro.
-Oh yeah!

How does Niveditha play?
Is she good?

I mean... I know cricket is her life
and all that.

But does she have what it takes?

She's damn bloody good.

Okay, see you.
Bye.

Aththai?

I called Raj yesterday
and told him we'll be back tomorrow.

But let's not change
our plan, Aththai.

I do hate it when he changes his plans.

He'd promise to come.

I'd be waiting.

He'd suddenly call and casually say
he'll be delayed by another two days.

I used to hate it.

This is called "karma."

Let him suffer.

It's a superb concept.

I wanted to show him who I was
and send him on a merry chase.

But actually, he's a poor chap, Aththai.

He truly is a good man.

He's a good son.

A very good father.

Also a good husband...

Excuse me...
I just have to take this.

-Sorry!
-No problem, dear boy. Okay.

Amma.

We'll leave on Saturday.

After your test results are in
and the doctor gives you the all clear.

The gang has left!

Took a lot of forcing
to make them leave.

They care a great deal about you.

"Sundari this, Sundari that..."

Only Vikram didn't leave.

He said he'd accompany us to Dharamshala.

You didn't "force" him to leave?

Don't go there!

She'll start blabbering!

He's going to hear you!

Behave yourselves!

Tell me we'll go to Dharamshala,
and I'll be on my best behavior.

Okay, ladies!

I've booked a truck for your car.

-So, it should reach Chennai safely.
-Thank you!

From now, only flights and cabs!

Great!

And, SP...

I've spoken to the doctor.

You're good to go.

Thank you!

Well done, Paati!

Thank you so much!

That's awesome, Paati!

So?

So...

I'll just wait outside.

It's okay.
Sit down.

-Really? Thank you.
-Hindi, it seems!

So?

Deva?

Dharamshala?

Very well then...

Does this look like
a rapid fire round to you?

Okay!

Ten questions maximum.

I'll only give "yes" or "no" answers.

Think hard and ask, Kaveri.

You're the umpire, Vikram.

Done!

-You okay with that, Kutty?
-Okay!

Start!

Where did you first meet him?

Team Nivi and Kaveri
have lost their first round.

This cannot be answered
with a "yes" or "no".

Discuss with me before you ask, Amma!

How else can I ask this question?

Did you meet Deva
before your marriage?

No.

Was Deva your boyfriend?

No!

Don't lie, Paati.

Mr. Chandru is my first
and last boyfriend.

Wow!
A virtuous wife!

Of course!

Oh, my God!

Drama!

Only thirty seconds left!

Almost time for me to pee.

Yes! I'm with SP on this.

Ladies! Ten seconds gone.
Twenty more to go.

So you've never met him at all.

He doesn't know who you are.

One-sided love?

No!

Last ten seconds, please.

Okay! The two of you were in love,
that's it.

Nothing else happened.

He's your soulmate.

Wait a minute!

Is he the artist who drew
your portrait "Titanic" style?

Not applicable!

Answer only with a "yes" or "no",
Madam SP.

Did Nivi get you there?

What is this, Paati?
All "yes" and "no" questions.

You guys are right.

But the questions weren't.

What's the big deal?

Just a few more days.

-Yeah?
-Hello!

Hi.

I'm Sundari from Chennai.

-I came to see Deva.
-Oh!

Hi!
I'm Rashmi.

-I'm the caretaker of this property.
-Oh!

Please come in.

-Hi, Rashmi.
-Hi.

Interesting interiors.

-Thank you.
-Very nicely done.

Please have a seat, everyone.

Tea?

Milk or black?

Milk tea for all of us.

Alright.

And you?

Well... I'll go with anything.

Surprise me.

Alright.
I'll just be back.

Kutty?

I'm sorry, da.

For ruining your Goa plans.

There is no way
I would have made it this far without you.

Thanks, Kanna.

I accept cash and any online payment.

I know you see yourself as the hands
that tirelessly work for this family.

But it's your hand
holding all of us together.

Thank you, darling.

Paati is giving the vote of thanks.

Oh stop!

-Can I help you with that?
-Yeah.

This smells really good.
What is this?

It's Kangra tea.

-You live on this property?
-Yeah. I'm from here.

Lovely garden!
Can we sit outside?

Yes.

-What's your name?
-Vikram.

-And where are you from?
-Bangalore.

-Have you been there?
-No. Not yet.

Hopefully soon.

How long are you here for?

No clue.
As always.

Your tea.

No need.

I just want to go home.

Be quiet, Nivi!

Who do you think you are?

What?

You were mad at Karthik
and ran away from Chennai.

You became friends with Vikram.

Now you're running back to Chennai
because Vikram has upset you.

What is your name?

Kanyakumari Express?

Amma!

What?

Tell me what's wrong.

I honestly want to go home.

You, paati, appa, Bala...

You are enough for me.

Bala too?

Alright, Kanna.

Let's go home.

We'll be happy!

Just us!

Okay?

But now let's be there for paati.

Come.

Deva?

Deva!

Deva!

Deva!

Su...

Sundari!

There isn't another person
Like you my friend

My friend

There doesn't exist a friendship

Like ours anymore

I've run, searched and seeked many truths

There isn't a comparison
Like your companionship

Every second in our lives
Is getting dissolved

Without further delay
Let me spell the truth out

We are the limitless sky

Let's live this ephemeral life
More deliberately