'Anushka'
‘Sonakshi Sinha‘
‘Jagapati Babu‘
'Santhanam'
Good Lord! What respect!!
Sir, you're a politician Why are you getting up?
Thanks to him, I became a politician
Let me respect him until I marry his granddaughter
Greetings, sir
Hey! Get him a chair
Kesavan, turn the crane at the temple a little to the left
Let it face the temple tower
Yes, drill the temple
Don't
Listen to me
I'm a Govt. officer
You deserve to die
Do you have any idea of the stakes involved?
Sir...sir, someone is coming
Son...sonny, who are they?
Who stabbed you?
If you want to save this village...
...open up the temple
Open the temple
If we have to save our village...
...our temple next to the dam should be opened at once
King Lingeswara built this temple near the reservoir 70 years ago
We should open it immediately
This isn't my order
The King wishes it so
I'm just repeating
(clears throat)
...what he himself told me in my dream
I thought as much
When the man who drilled the temple was killed by a wild deer...
...I knew something like this would happen
What do you say, MP bro?
If our village will benefit we should act immediately
Yes, we can open it
But you should know this
We are not eligible to open the doors of the temple built by King Lingeswara
My father promised the king only his heir will do the honors!
We heard the king's only son is dead
The king's grandson is alive
Wonder where he is now
Let's find him, whichever part of the world he maybe
"Hey! My bosom pal so true Come...shall we rock, dude?"
"Hey! My best friend and ally Shall we open up the sky?"
"If affection many a gallon, 24x7 doors will open in Heaven"
"We'll indulge in every trend diving for precious pearls, my friend"
"In our right palm, the endless sky and earth in the left, life is ours to fly"
"Hey! Well-wisher, so true Shall we live it up, dude?"
"Hey! Boon companion, bull's eye Shall we unlock the blue sky?"
"Friend, giving forever"
"Amigo" (Spanish)
"Fragrance spreader"
llAmill (French)
"Famous laughter"
"Amico" (Italian)
"Sparks sparkle in mid-air"
"My blood brother"
"Mitra" (Sanskrit)
"Giver renowned"
"Mitharya" (Sinhala)
"Scent Godsend"
"Dost" (Hindi)
"Cheer laden"
"Rakan" (Malay)
"Tongues of flame extend"
"Lady and love, meant to be relished In both cases don't cross the limit"
"Go with the flow to avoid misery Fish, don't swim beyond the sea"
"Gather your good fortunes together You need a friend to rejoice, remember"
"Follow your forefathers' policy Change with the times if need be"
"Hey! Close friend I most value We'll kick our heels, dude?"
"Hey! My guide and mind's eye Shall we unlock the sky?"
"Celebration spree Glee to the nth degree"
"Shall we sing readily? Shall we play headily?"
"Shall we dance feverishly? Shall we live it up lavishly?"
"Joy on earth is natural, sorrow artificial Don't carry a cross, additional trouble"
"In life's cycle, sorrow follows happiness Pal, don't lose control of your senses"
"Try living with a heart of gold Your joys will multiply manifold"
"Share yourself with everyone World will be yours to enthrone"
"Hey! My bosom pal so true Come...shall we rock, dude?"
"Fountain of laughter cheer laden Have a ball, paint the town red"
"Hey! My backup and back bone The boundless sky shall we open?"
"Fragrant present Godsend scent"
"Wholesome flavor to savor forever"
"If affection in plenty, 24x7 doors will open in Heaven"
"We'll indulge in every trend diving for rare pearls, my friend"
"Endless sky in our right hand, earth in left, life is ours to command"
"Best friend, my 'nanban' true Let's rock and roll, dude"
Sir, 'Lord of all lands'
Yes, my friend?
Even when you are in jail how do you dream away to glory?
Which cities did you wander today?
Bra-L“ London
Philippines Norway
Are we with you in your dreams?
- No - Thought as much
You'll bring us into jail with you
But if it's Germany you'll have solo fun
How do you go around the world in 7 days?
Do you think he is a scumbag like you?
He's blue blooded royal clan King Lingeswara's grandson
Haven't I told you not to bring up that man's name?
Sorry, my tongue just slipped!
You travel millions of miles in your dream, right?
Don't you want to see America and London 'live'?
Wish-list is plenty, fatso But my bank balance is zero
That's why I said 'let us pull off 1 last heist'
- You're turning a deaf ear - With you in our gang, huh?
When we went to steal in that bungalow...
...they went and rang the doorbell!
And he talks of a huuuge heist!
Politics is our best bet
Even as a councillor we can settle down in Canada
Hey! Aluminium amphora!
Why be stingy and settle for less?
Why not aspire to be a Governor, Prime minister or Chief minist-
Inspector is here
You'll deny us the joy of a helicopter ride
Praise be to You, Goddess Mahalakshmi
Look at Lord Ganesha's mouse showing off his cool coolers!
Bad penny back again, huh?
Good morning
Have you filed a case against them?
Not yet, sir
Why didn't you, man?
Haven't got any matter, sir
Don't you know about this gang?
They won't share their spoils
No one will come forward to bail them out either
Sir, why don't you let us out, just like that?
Phrase 'just like that' doesn't exist in my dictionary
But you simply get paid for sitting just like that?
I'll pierce this baton from your mouth to your back
Oh! You're a magician too? Show me a demo
It's not magic
If I really pierce you your life will be a tragedy
You can never get married
File a report against him
Here, sir
- Sir? - Who is that?
My name is Lakshmi, sir
Lakshmi...?
Place your right foot forward and step in as my lucky charm
Look at him drooling over the name 'Lakshmi'
Who is she? She sparkles...
...like Hindu ritual bronzes scrubbed with tamarind!
What do you want, dear?
Take out on bail, sir
Bail, huh?
Who, Mahalakshmi?
- Oh wow! - Shut up
Who is it you want to take bail for?
Aren't you King Lingeswara's grandson K.Lingeswaran?
Yes, what about that?
Then he's the one I need to take out on bail, sir
I have no clue who she is, sir
Shut up
The whole place knows you are the 'super star'!
Don't try to fool me
Listen, dear
Nothing happens here without Lakshmi, dear
- Without me? - I didn't mean you
I meant Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth
Not enough, dear
Like a girl who has hidden notes to copy in an exam...
...she's picking up notes from all parts of her body
Rs 10,000
Okay, dear
Release Lingaa alone
Lingaa won't come alone It's either all or none
He's a true-
...friend!
If you want me to release everyone...
...Goddess of wealth should be more generous
Ugh!
Yov!
That's disrespectful
You don't deserve respect
You are looting more than we ever did
File a case against us We won't step out
I won't forego money from Goddess Lakshmi on a Tuesday
I'll collect the rest later Take your gang and go
What a modest girl!
Serenity personified!!
Take them, dear
Hey! Leave now
Visuals are clear?
Yes, madam
- Audio? - Okay, madam
Come in
Oh gawd! Media Cover your face
- Get ready for the shoot - Light, come forward
Ready, madam
Roll camera
Rolling
'Good morning viewers'
'What you just now saw is the footage from...'
'...Shivarajanagar F23 A Police station'
'This inspector'
Yov! Turn
'Rajavarman'
'Without filing a case, you saw him clearly accepting bundles of money'
'This is the worst racket in our country at present'
'This is the basis of all thefts'
'With cameraman Devaraj Lakshmi from Public TV'
All of you kneel down
Shut up
What's with you?
I swear when I see you, it's like Goddess Lakshmi is in front of me
Such a moron, I saw the money and didn't see the camera, dear
These chaps only taught me to be corrupt and take bribes
I'm like a child Very innocent
I'll disregard my Tuesday sentiment and return the money to you, dear
Give me the money
Here, sir
All yours
Short by 6
ls that so?
Who flicked that?
I took it assuming it’s my share, sir
Just by the twist of a wrist he flicked 6 notes
He seems more criminal minded than us
You tore my dignity to tatters
Can I take them, sir?
Please do, dear
Come along with me
Ma...ma...madam
What now?
Footage you filmed
Hear it in Public
The public will only thrash me
'Public' TV!
You want me to open the temple in Solaiyur?
Are you trying to be funny?
If it has been locked for 70 years the doors are bound to be stuck
Take a few carpenters and get the door opened
Why call him?
Ho...joke, huh?
Good joke, laugh out loud Poor joke, turn the other way around
For a whole week, do you know how many people...
...have been hunting for you all over the place?
Stamp of a celebrity!
How did you find out?
I anchor a reality show
Instead of palaces, I looked for him in the cities he was born and raised
I never thought such royal blood will be holed up amongst rogues
Do you know your grandfather was the most revered king ever?
How can you resort to thieving?
Agreed, I'm a thief
I've also heard all the tales
My grandfather built a temple, dug a pond, served the people
What did he do for me?
What did he give my father?
Not even a tiled or thatched hut!
My father was a teacher till his last breath
Do you have any idea how much my parents suffered?
When I think of it, my blood boils!
My grandpa lived life royally, had his fun and passed away
I'm living in my dream world
Do you know how many days I've stood outside the palace?
I wasn't even allowed in
He drained his wealth to the last paisa and left behind only his name
I'd have deleted Lingeswaran too
But since it is Lord Shiva's name...!
So I shortened it to Lingaa
Eat, man Don't gape
You don't respect your grandpa one bit
Come to my village, you'll then realize how people worship him
Money brings name, fame and the whole works
But when you're in trouble, no one will lend you a hand
Holds good from mythological Karna to film comedian N.S Krishnan
All you want is money Isn't that why you steal?
Tell me how much, I'll give you
You thought the word 'money' will make him flash his 'close up' smile?
Money it seems!
Okay, how much will you give?
Don't be cheap
Listen girl, I'll get involved in a job only if my heart says so
Only if I've shed my blood and sweat, I'll accept money
But stealing is no sweat for a thief!
Dear, ear, eye, nose, mouth, limbs, heart and brain work as a combo...
...only when it comes to stealing
You can do any job and sleep in peace
But this is the only sleepless profession!
They won't understand
Zip-zoom!
I haven't finished eating
Stuff the rest in your pocket
Lingaa...please
You didn't let us finish our meal
We are all down to the last penny
But style we have in plenty!
Why?
For getting us out
Can I hug you?
Will you come just once to my village, please?
He'll tell only once You should take the hint
Shouldn't bug him like someone pestering for an insurance policy!
Job over? Zip-zoom!
'How can I take him home?'
Q“ Qawxh. "w charm?
Give Rs 8000
Who should give?
Me give
Say 'l Will give'
Teach this moneylender to speak proper Tamil
As if he'll ever learn! Bargain and close the deal
8000 bucks won't even last for 4 days, Sait
If you flick chains from modern girls, that's all
How do you know she's a modern girl?
Because they prefer chains light as feather
We would love to flick chunky jewellery
But such decked up women don't show up even in a grocery store
Will your wife be covered in jewels head to toe?
Oh! She loves wearing them
But all gold covering Imitation only
Why do you give her such cheap stuff?
As if you don't have real gold?
I have a gold mine!
But too many thieves around
Not you, man
He meant himself
Here...all yours
Why stress him out for no reason?
Lingaa, why team up with these petty thieves and settle for less?
How do I hit the jackpot?
They all wear fake gold
I must only target a bank
You can't do all that
Even high tech men get caught
Listen, for 3 days in a 5 star hotel...
...Lalitha jewellery is holding an exhibition and sale
He'll give you 15 million bucks for just 1 necklace flicked from there
Huh?!
I will give you
That's a whammy 1 necklace is 15 million?
That's not just gold
Gold necklace studded with emerald
Wait, Sait
He's twirling his gray cells to see how to pull it off
ls emerald that expensive?
Of course
Besides, the necklace is an antique piece
We don't fancy aunties
Lingaa, before teaching me Tamil...
...help these morons to speak proper English
- Come this side - Yes, my lord
Tomorrow Lingaa coming with that 15 million antique piece
It isn't a walkover like you think
Nothing in life comes easy
But with effort nothing is impossible
Zip-zoom!
We buy jewellery every month
My husband gives me tonnes of cash
We'll buy jewellery and keep it safe in our home town
Where does your husband work?
He runs an elementary school
You'll telecast this definitely, won't you?
You'll even be raided by the income tax guys
Most welcome
We can admit their kids in our school also
Thank you Let's go
I haven't finished
I told you not to hire this I feel itchy all over
Hello, sir, which station are you coming from?
- Which place are you from? - This is my home town
Your dress is super Where did you flick it?
Where did you stitch it?
How much did you sell my chain for?
Rs 8000
Securﬁy
Sir...sir Just1 question
- Go away - Go ahead, ask
- Who is this? - My wife
What's her name?
- Meera - ls she a Hindu?
- No...Jasmine - Christian?
- Oh no! - Converted
- Nazar - Huh...?
Nazﬂya
What's your husband's name?
Manick Basha
ls it, raja?
Yeah...yea...ya!
Ask them to telecast my program at night
I'll be very busy during the day
- Okay, fine - Thanks, madam
Where did they disappear now?
CCTV camera is right above Note down the number
My hands are itching to 'lift'
Shall I just hide it in my 'purdah'?
Don't touch it The alarm will go off
What's the price?
30 million?
But that money lender said it was only 15 million?
This was worn by the queen of Udaipur
I don't want a necklace worn by some other lady
Get me a brand new one
- We'll take a look - Sir, there are many models
We'll look around, sir
You remember all that I told you
Printed it in my mind
Zip-zoom!
Record everything properly in the OB van
ls the camera visible?
No, it isn't
Why is he drawing a 'ko|am' on the cupboard?
- Madam? - What now?
When will you telecast my interview?
Sunday evening
Where are they?
Whom are you looking for, rani?
Of course you only
Your handiwork won't work here, raja!
If I take up a job I won't leave it half done
If it's not do-able I won't take it up at all
Same with me
I won't leave this place without getting you caught
Better luck next time
Where's your wife, raja?
She has gone in to change her dress, rani
Don't groan too much You might download right here
Sir, tea
- Yov! I just drank tea - This is special tea
Try it
Are you a new recruit?
Where's the usual chap?
His stomach was somersaulting So he asked me to take over
Ladies and gentlemen Time is up today
Please visit us tomorrow
Sir, closing time
Please leave, sir
Sir, time is up
Security...!
How strong your-
Sssshhh! You're too strong
What are you doing here?
I'm watching TV!
Trying to be funny?
Tomorrow I'll telecast your footage in the same TV
- Which footage? - The one I've taken
Everything has been recorded so far
Take a look at the camera
This camera-
Where is it?
Oh gawd! My camera-
Give it back
Do you know how expensive it is?
It was a tiny piece I had stuf-
How did you flick the camera from here?
lam a crook of the first order!
You and I will be shown in the same TV
Fat hopes!
I'll announce that both of us have come here to steal
Want to watch?
HeH0oooo“J
Who is it?
Who called out to me?
I'll really lose face Please be quiet
Wait...watch your step, sir
My respect and dignity will be 'gone with the wind'
I heard some sound this side
Go and check it out
Okay, sir
Then do what I say
They won't shut the door properly
This has become a habit
All these new recruits are bloody careless
They come here not to work but to flirt with girls
My boss should filter the applicants thoroughly
This is what happens if lazy louts are employed
Boss must give it some thought
Not take in all and sundry without interviewing them
Come...come
Why are you holding my waist?
Why did you take your hands off?!
He has locked us in
What will we do now?
- Chee...no - Drama queen!
You seem to have stored an entire store in your coat?
Take this
Mark the place I tell you to
Mark here
Are we constructing a building?
Make it smaller
Why are you breathing down my neck? Move a little
ls this a Govt. park?
Mark here
You couldn't have marked it smaller than this!
Make it bigger
You'll keep picking on me
Another mark here
I won't, you can do it yourself
You are such a sweetheart Please mark here
ls this your mark in 10th grade Math?
Yov!
- Security - Yes, sir
Your tea is making me drowsy
If my special tea is making you sleepy...
...means the deity of ill luck has leased your face!
You'll be fine if we sprinkle diluted cow dung!
What are you doing?
Wasn't it recorded empty yesterday?
I'm setting it up to make it play
All that won't set properly
'Thumbs down' is Kothandam!
If he wakes up, he will find out it isn't recorded
Bent-mouth blockhead!
Do you think Lingaa is dumb like you?
That's why he sent this
It's a sticker 'bindi' What will you do with this?
Now watch
Lingaa's con job
Doesn't it look recorded?
Dot...!
Don't get me caught with your village bumpkin bag!
Hide it
I swear you are super intelligent
What's up?
I've pressed 'play back' Will 'live' still get recorded?
1 minute
If one wants to view 'playback' will it record 'live' even then?
For sure
For sure!
Oh! Then you'll get caught
I'll handle it differently
Who is the expert adviser?
As if that's important now
Idiot, rascal Hang up now
Why is his tongue on a roll?
Has our anchor party got anchored by him?
Mr Meddle, poking his nose-
Get in...oh gawd!
What's wrong now?
You said everything will get recorded in 'play back'
- Yes, I did - Camera is outside, right?
ls that why you asked?
Yes
Goddamn goons!
Now I'm an accomplice in your bloody heist?!
I'll Cl0b-
He's eating without sharing
Why are you playing with these balloons you got from the kids?
What are you doing with my ‘dupatta’?
My...huh-
Hey! The alarm went off Let's go and check
Hey! Come away You'll get caught
Door close
Why did the alarm go off?
Go and check
Look into every room properly
They've started?
Super
My favourite Goddess, help me
They won't let me be in peace!
Useless!
He's sleeping Wake him up
1-2-3-4
Everything is in order
Where is this sound blaring from?
Why are you sleeping when you are on duty?
Sorry, sir
I swear you are a smart cookie!
You'll get caught now
You mean 'we' will get caught!
You...!
See if the security is checking...doub|e up
Why did the alarm get activated?
I don't know, sir
Everything is perfect
Jewels are in place
Terrified of lizards, huh?
- Only that - That's okay
Chee...make it go away
I think it's a short circuit?
No chance
My uncle is the chief electrician
Maybe a rat problem?
That old bandicoot is sure there's no such problem!
Turn off the alarm and turn it on again
Or else the manager will bring the roof down
- Gone? - Going...gone
All because you were careless and slept
Both of you check
Sleepyhead!
Rewind and check which alarm is causing such a racket
I can't find the mouse I'm searching for it
- Where did you keep it? - On this table
How will it fly away?
You slept That's why
Where are you disappearing again?
Can't even enjoy my dinner in peace!
Come...come back
Are you mad or what?
Playing like a kid with a ball now?
Can't you be serious?
They'll come here
Yov! Come along
Not a soul in sight
But where the hell is this sound from?
Don't know, sir
Totally confused
(voices overlapping)
Don't miss a single spot
Cupboard, toilet
Every bloody nook and corner
He'll yell at me louder than thunder
Why is this sound piercing my ear drums repeatedly?
Don't know, sir
Why did we stitch uniforms with 15 meters of cloth...
...and send a battalion behind you?
Height of inefficiency!
This sound is driving me deaf
Maybe a short circuit problem
It seems long circuit to me!
All the customers are badgering me
Shouldn't rent 5 star hotels for exhibitions like this!
Urgent, switch it off permanently
Heard him? Switch it off permanently
Must switch off the alarm permanently it seems
Whiz-king!
All this drama for the alarm to be switched off permanently
Yes, if you let go of me we can attend to the next job
Why has it suddenly hung?
Seems like magic I'm clueless
Fatso is denying the short circuit theory
We can see it in the CCTV clearly
It has got stuck
I asked you to check the monitor, did you?
I'm looking for the mouse, sir
You're just repeating the same dialog
What are you doing here?
You said the mouse was missing
- I found it, sir - Very good
- Snooper - Here you are
Quick...rewind and check
Check where the sound is blaring from
ls this a wedding cassette to rewind many times?
Even more important
'Narrow escape from being nailed to the cross'
Tell me
Now all floors fire
Okay, boss I'm ready
Sir, look over there
Oh God! Why are all the cameras covered?
Sir-
In this state of undress whom will you go and catch!
Get inside
I can see a balloon
Saw it up there? I told you so
Some kids have been playing with balloons
Not kids, a super eon man has planned this so cleverly
He is inside and something drastic will happen now
Yov! Why are we hearing fire alarms in every floor?
Come out...run
Run this side
No exit on that end
Run this side
Tell me
Everything is going as per our plan, right?
I'm taking everyone down
Direct them this way
Come this way
Your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, legs, brain, heart work superbly as a combo
If you use it to your advantage you'll go right up to our Parliament!
Why is everyone coming this-
Crowd is rushing in, sir
Please visit the temple in my village just once
Send them that side
Stop everyone
Keep an eye on the jewellery
There's no fire But the alarm is on
First switch off the fire alarm
Customers are in a state of panic
Where did you hide the necklace you stole?
Look at your neck
When did you fix it?
When we rushed out now
How do your parts work so smoothly?
- Sir...? - What, man?
Look here
Wretched hoodlums!
They literally prayed to this heirloom in Hindu fashion
Sanctified it and stole it
This is daylight robbery!
Do you really think it's a fair price?
Selling price is only 30 million
Whoever buys outside will only offer 20 million
Shouldn't I get at least 1/4 the share?
Okay, fish out the cash
Come tomorrow at 11 sharp
Collect your cash and cheerio!
Going back on your word?
You must trust me as a human
We also know...
...you must sneeze inside a flour mill
Don't state the obvious Cough up the cash
As if I'm loaded with cash 24x7!
My transactions are carried out at midnight
I'm also like Lingaa
If I give my word it will be to the last letter!
Quotable quotes to the 'punch line' king?
What if you abscond?
What, sir?
Trust him, man
Sait was born and brought up here
I know he owns a house in Rajasthan
Leave now and show up in the morning
Have we come here to beg?
'Oil can' is hand and glove with the 'Hutch dog face'
ls the Sait tipping you a handful of coins?
Why is he insulting me?
He's also one of us
Add tinker, tailor, security, spy to our gang!
Lingaaa!
He's going overboard as usual
Look here, Sait
I'm off now and I'll come tomorrow
I'd better see hard cash Or else you won't have a shop
- Okay - What's this?
Zip-zoom!
Didn't I tell you he is one of us?
Are you scoring brownie points?
'If I take up a job I won't leave it half done'
'If it's not do-able I won't take it up at all'
'Why are you holding my waist?'
'I am a crook of the first order!'
"Mona, she's a dream girl 'celestine' With her smile she lights up like gasoline"
"Mona, creation oi perfection Mona, lethal fuel oi combustion"
"Hey Mona, my dear gasoline! My heart bounces like trampoline"
"Are your eyes a compass? Am I your Columbus?"
"l cast an anchor for you to tango Sea is like 4th of July firework show"
"Hey Senora...Spanish lady To fill up fuel I'm always ready"
"Hey Linga...let's jinga-ling If I'm gold, are you the king?"
"You set the ship ablaze Blue sea in orange flames"
"With the wind to conspire you set my heart on fire"
"Mona, you cast a spell so dizzy Mona, with fuel you ignited me"
"Mona, always in my thoughts lingering Mona, my catalyst gasoline darling"
"Your Mona is like Fort Knox treasury Shall I open, so gold coins you can carry?"
"You are my little princess My beautiful stimulus!"
"Like the strings of the 'sarangi' I yearned for you soulfully"
"When you caressed me I forgot myself solely"
"l was asleep solitary in a cannon's sanctuary"
"With your love you kindled me I sky rocketed delightedly"
"Did I flip for your skill fab or your super gift of the gab?"
"|nto my cold clever heart you shot many a fire-dart"
"No one has looted me ever in this way previously"
"Mona, in your aura mysterious fuelled by your impulse I obsess"
"Mona, my dear diesel gasoline! My heart springs like trampoline"
"A fish I baited with my arrow On a deer I raided a deathblow"
"Honey, with my eyes sharp as arrow I checked you out from head to toe"
"Gaso|ina, pouch drink in Puerto Rico plus your beautiful gasoline also"
"I took your biometric verification"
"I placed on your forehead as keys to my Heaven"
"Like a computer, I was locked, unexplored With your kisses you opened a new world"
"Hi-tech way your heart I hacked I saw myself in you in fact"
"No one has imprisoned me ever in this way previously"
"Mona, glam-doll genuine Fuelling gray cells like gasoline"
"Mona, mythological Saxon deity Gasoline is Mona's identity"
"Hey Mona, my dear gasoline!"
"if I'm gold, are you the king?"
"Are your magnetic eyes a compass? Am I your navigator Columbus?"
"l cast an anchor, when you comply sea is like fireworks on 4th of July"
Look this side
What do you want?
We've been together all these years
In the army, huh?
We were in jail caught for chain snatching
If you want a share out with it loud and clear
What share?
In the 15 million, if you part with 1 million each...
...we can settle down for life
What about the rest?
You can keep it
All are equal!
3 million each?
Boss! Show us your feet We'll prostrate our thanks
Here...my feet
They are saying you share the same blood as your grandpa
I'll really get mad if you bring up his name
Why hide like you saw your father in a wine shop?
I'm a man of principle
Handcuff me but keep all my stuff behind
- What now? - Police
The Police have caught Sait
Sir, you want the emerald necklace only, right?
Leave the rest behind
It must all be stolen stuff
Load all the seized stuff at the back
Shove this chap in front
3 million in 3 seconds vanished into vapor!
Sir...sir
He kept all the jewels locked up in his box
And only gave me imitation jewellery
He didn't let me enjoy any of that even once
He won't prosper Let him rot in jail
Lingaa, forget it
If not this, we can always flick some other piece
What?
Poor girl! Sait's wife is crying
You are blind to our sorrow but her tears touch a soft spot!
'Tar tin' is rolling towards us
Got the necklace
Give...give it to me
You must be kidding It's a miracle I escaped
Worried about a silly necklace!
Sait has squealed on you
You ask him for extra 50 bucks he'll bicker for half a day
Look how promptly he squealed on us
The police department is looking for you
If you get caught they'll take you apart
Get out of town immediately
I'll also escape from here
Shall we go to Chilikanur, in Andhra?
My uncle lives there Works in marketing
- What does he market? - Didn't you get it?
Player In Management Position!
You want us to join him? Chee...get lost!
I can't be beaten up by the police
My body can't take it
See you
Your friendship is cut
Get lost, moron
Linga, find out what's wrong
What happened?
I've gone mad I don't know anything
Police can't pin any case on a mad man, even if they catch me
We don't want your performance
One look at you and we know you're a mad monkey, get lost!
- My wifey whacked me - Hubby bit the wifey!
So-called friends!
I don't know anyone from out of town
Whom do you know inside the town?!
Idea is working out now
His train of thoughts has entered his brain
- Zip-zoom! - Yeah!
We thought it over for a looooong time
- What's your place? - Solaiyur
We decided to visit your village, Solaiyur
We cancelled Chilikanur So do we have a choice?
Now it gets a place in your heart, huh?
Otherwise they'll get us, no?
Only because we like it we decided to visit
Don't kill us with questions, please
Take us to your place
Oh! Are you also coming with us?
How can a king travel without his ministers, dear?
- Bro...? - Boss!
Where are the other two?
They've gone to their hometown
You mean both of them ran out of town?!
How did you find out?
The financier got caught...
...thanks to me
You black sheep!
The moneylender got his due for his misdeeds
You'll pay for yours soon enough
Why this venomous vengeance against us?
Not vengeance, man...plan!
My plan is to take the king's heir to Solaiyur
She isn't even a female! Let's go somewhere else
Zip-zoom!
Don't you know?
What?
That I'm a female
Why are you touching him?
Hands off!
Don't think you can attack
He's high voltage You'll be reduced to ashes
Hey...no touch
2 feet gap
What about no gap near the cupboard?
That was situational
You fell into my trap
This is also situational You fell into my web!
How?
I've called the police They'll be here in half hour
They'll bruise us black and blue!
We won't be able to take it
Then come without putting up your price?
Just nod your head
Please say 'yes'
O Kay
Aren't you getting too taken in?
0kay...okay
Long live the king!
Even if you say ‘no’...
...|ooks like the people won't let go of you!
I meant the respect they're flooding you with
Greetings, sir Welcome
This village is showering us with so much respect
Not for 'us' Butforthelead
All the grandmothers of this village are here
Your grandpa must have been quite the player!
He squandered his wealth...
...and made me a pauper instead of prince!
Just walk along with me
Wherever he walks he's got style-
Hype it up some more!
Greetings
Everybody is so happy by your arrival here
He's a politician from my village
He won by a huge margin in the previous election
But I didn't get your vote!
- Can we click a photo? - Be handy if cops get us
Raja, I have a very important appointment
- I'll take leave - Please...okay
Greetings, sir
I'm a poet
Our clan's custom is to sing in praise of the king who'll reward us
|’d like to follow that custom today
What does he want?
It seems he has begged by singing for generations!
To beg is to take with permission
That isn't wrong
My ancestors have said 'to steal is a crime'
How does he know about us?
That's what puzzles me
Please sing
If he sings, you must pay him
- Got money? - He won't ask!
'What will he bestow? What will he endow?'
'Wondering though'
'He'll shower gold Lavish gifts untold'
'If 'not enough' I declare He'll pile more on a platter'
'If even these don't suffice his own self our king will sacrifice'
'Even he1lforsake his life for our sake'
'Lord of compassion!'
Just throw him and squash him flat
Poet!
Old man!!
Kothandam, I left my gold bracelet in the car, please bring it for me
Shall I sing another song in praise of you?
Kots...come here
He wants to sing another song it seems
Please sing
'When shade is necessary nearby will be a tree'
'When enmity erupts a support will show up'
'After the dark night dawns sunlight'
'There is a bright future for each and every creature'
Boring bee! Everyone has a future, do you?
Yes, I can see it right before my eyes
Kothandam, I've kept a Rado watch along with my bracelet, bring that too
Sir, another small song
Kothandam, please wait
Akon hasn't finished singing
Last song
Shall I?
Good...go ahead
'Beautiful'
You?
Not you
'You are beautiful'
'Your walk is breathtaking'
'Your laughter is spellbinding'
'Tamil you speak is endearing'
'Only handsome man living'
'Most stylish man ever'
'You're Mr World forever'
Hold him, he has got epileptic seizures
Kothandam, along with the bracelet and watch there's a Rs 1000 bundle
- Please get that too - That's Rs 100000
Let it be
Bring that and take the car back home
Would be great if I could receive it from you
He won't come
Hasn't he gone only up to the car?
No...no, he'll drive straight back home
Then all that you wanted to give?
- Poet...? - That's me...me
When you sang in praise of me...
...how happy I was
You should be
When I said I'd give you bracelet, watch, money...
...how happy you were?
Of course
Then we are quits!
I never expected this from you
You'll borrow songs written by laureates Kannadasan, Vaali and Vairamuthu
And I should pay you, huh?
Get lost
Sir...!
Grandpa, you need not have any doubts
He's our king's grandson
I have all the proof needed, from his birth certificate to DNA test
I don't need any of those, dear
His face is proof enough
He shares that king’s blood
The same laughter Welcome, my son
You should open the temple the next Full moon night
Shall I go ahead with the preparations?
No rush, grandpa
We were planning to rest here for a while
You can stay here for many years
This is your place
This place is ours? How many acres?
Thanks a lot
Son, I need to talk to you in private
Shall we go in?
No need alone
Whatever it is, we can discuss here
It's very important
He's calling you in, right?
He might show you some bureau
Check if we can line our pocket!
Signal from inside
Owning such a big bungalow, why do you work in a TV channel?
If you rent it for a TV soap your bank balance will overflow
What can I do in this village?
At least in the city I can check out a few handsome hulks
Whaaat...? You go out on dates?
Why do you pounce like a monkey for that?
So many girls end up in a drunken stupor
After all she's only dating!
This village is under the impression the '|inga' in the temple is ordinary
Let me share with you something even my granddaughter doesn't know
It is made of emerald
Made with the most precious stone
After this temple is opened, with tight security...
...you should be the one to announce this fact to our folks
O Kay
This is valuable matter, sir
Here, sir
Thanks a ton
You've saved me from a huge crisis
This is life and death for you That is even bigger for me
Look over there
Next week, celebrating 'Cancer awareness'...
...I'll ensure these huge balloons float in the sky
When people are busy looking up in awe...
...we'll finish our job below
- Got it? - Understood, sir
It will definitely be done, sir
'Linga' studded with emeralds, huh?
If an emerald necklace is worth 15 million...
...won't an emerald linga fetch about 15C?
15C and 21C are all buses parked in Mandaveli terminus!
Cheapo!
Stop thinking at cow dung level
Junk piece!
It will be worth more than 300 millions
"Cash, dough, dollar, rupee, money"
But we have to wait for the full moon night
You'll wait patiently till 10 p.m for the wine shop to open
Can't you wait for this?
We can lift it only after the temple is opened
We'll do it today We'll do it right now
And then we can scoot from this place
Correct
Ideas and chips are same
If you delay, they lose the crunch!
Zip-zoom now
Hello!
Your latest plan is to steal what?
Linga-
Don't blabber, she didn't eavesdrop properly!
We're telling Lingaa about your height, weight and bright-
And the sun rises in the west!
- She isn't believing me - Then say it so she'll buy it
We were discussing who the chap is back in the city you intend hitting on!
As if he doesn't know
Tell and then touch
No time to announce It's a spontaneous gesture
Heard that?
Even the stiff one bites the dust!
You angle to tangle I'm off to bed
I'm also not sleepy
Let's just stroll around the village
Why choose this time of night?
That's the fashion now
Day is too much disturbance
Yeah, it's like A.R.Rahman style
But remember not to go near the dam or temple
Why...why is that?
I believe ghosts frequent that place
'Smash you with a slipper'
'Bash you with a broomstick'
My father used to say ghosts will fly hearing this
Yeah! Zip-zoom?
Landing in this remote corner...
...building a temple with an emerald 'linga'
...if your grandpa had chosen Madras our job would've been eas-
Don't yell
Lord Shiva, guide us to-
Why do you carry this yellow bag like a gypsy who tells the future?
It's a retribution bag
If I carry it, no ghost can come near us
Liar! You're with us all the time
Your route is truly unique
All-ways!
Check if the wood is strong
Are you intending to make it into door jambs?
Get in soon Climb up fast
Stop harping like a bus conductor!
Who is that jumping into the temple compound?
Come fast
Wait, my yellow bag has got caught
Come
It is so ancient
What if someone else has stolen it before us?
Why do you invite bad omen?
We've taken the trouble of scaling this wall, we'll get it
- Get a stone - Here
Hit...hit
Hit harder
Are you breaking a betel nut?
It's a lock, give it one strong blow
Success!
Move aside
Did God know we were coming and latched the door on the inside?
Let's push bare feet with sanctity!
Well done
ls spider man living here?
So many cobwebs?
This temple doesn't look like it has been shut for 70 years
More like 700 years
Lingaa, this doesn't look like an emerald '|inga'
Then Abraham Lincoln or what?
Bring water from that well
You call the officers I'll go and call the villagers
Before you bring them they1|escape
What to do now?
Snake! Do something
How did you pull this miracle?
Just one glare and you made the snake disappear
Are you such a brave man?
Enough of pressing your foot on the sewing machine pedal
No other go
I can hear the alarm
Come...come quick
Come...come
Watch out
Your head Bend down
Who sounded the siren?
See if we can escape that way
Look there You look this side
Did you see face to face?
We both saw
Circle the temple
Go all around
Like crows diving for dried fish, they are zeroing in on us
No way out
We are dead meat They will skin us alive
Are we hard boiled eggs to be peeled?
- Arrogant ass! - Don't bite me
Bro is grinding his gray cells
He'll come up with something
Wait and watch
Move aside Give way
Greetings, sir
Who saw?
We did, sir
Do you know who jumped?
Our king's heir who has come from out of town and his 2 stooges
You nincompoop! He's of royal lineage
He's the grandson of the one who built this temple
Why do you get angry?
If we open the door we'll know the truth
Let's do that
If you give us permission we can open the temple door
If the heir whom I thought should open this door...
...is now a suspect, what's the point in waiting?
Open the door
Let the entire village lend a hand
Come, let's open
Push...push
Push harder
Push some more
'From His thick forest-like hair agleam and matted, flows a clear stream'
'In His consecrated neck hanging is a splendid garland of serpent hissing'
'Damad damad damad damad To this sound of the drum'
'He danced His divine Tandava May He shower prosperity, Lord Shiva!'
'From His thick forest-like hair agleam and matted, flows a clear stream'
'In His consecrated neck hanging is a splendid garland of serpent hissing'
'Damad damad damad damad To this sound of the drum'
'He danced His divine Tandava May He shower happiness, Lord Shiva!'
'In the pan of His matted hair agleam'
Praise be to Lord Shiva the destroyer of all evil
'In the well of his hair-locks Celestial Ganges st(r)eams across'
‘Dhagad dhagad dhagad flames on His forehead's surface‘
'With crescent moon as jewel on His head'
'May I find joy always in His constant Grace'
You gave me such a huge honor
I won't forget it in this birth and all my births to come
This village has been blessed even more than you, son
Someone said he committed a misdeed
We were the ones who made the mistake
We planned a full moon night to open Lord Shiva's temple
That was our biggest mistake
What's today?
'Holy night of Lord Shiva'
That's the day the Lord married his consort Shakthi
That's why we were made to open it tonight
Even if what you say is true...
...why jump over the wall to open the door?
If they had told us we'd have done this...
...in a grand, religious manner
He did so because the temple closed by the entire village...
...should be opened in the same way
You maybe unaware
Or some might have gone to their grave with this secret
But he knows his grandfather King Lingeswara only too well
Just like him, one day the king too came here
He came to our village from some unknown place
"1939 - during the British rule...'
Everyone is part of a looting gang, huh?
No, we are freedom fighters
A brave man is one who attacks his enemy
Not one who loots
Freedom is when one struggles for his country
Not for your house
We are also patriots fighting for our country
Then why did you jump on to a running train at midnight?
To kidnap you
Who?
We came to kidnap a British Collector
But I never expected him to be an Indian
Only the unexpected is always interesting
What do you gain by kidnapping the Collector?
I'll hold him as hostage and free our imprisoned freedom fighters
If you get them freed...?
We'll release the Collector
If they are arrested again?
Will you kidnap another Collector?
Fool! It you're truly patriotic instead of being so stupid...
...join the real freedom fighters and support their cause
If you want the non violent ‘ahimsa’ way, follow Gandhi
If you want to take up arms join Subash Chandra Bose's force
Use your brain
Don't wear a hood and fool yourselves
Go on...move it
Greetings, sir
I'm the Sub Collector of this district
Lingeswaran
- How do you do? - Fine, sir
Johnson?
Leave them Let them go
No, sir
Remember all that I told you
Careful
Don't get beaten up again
How far is Solaiyur?
6 miles, sir
Stop the train
Stop the train please
This has become a daily ritual here
Move aside, man
Blocking our way
Wonder what trouble they will cause now!
Yov! Bone marrow!
Why didn't you stop?
What, man?
You're also huffing and puffing just like your train?
Why did you come early today?
Aiyo! This is the right time
Oh! So you come late daily, huh?
Don't mess it up for me
You'll make me lose my job
Yov! Start the train, man
You'll move from here, huh?
Try leaving without giving us water!
My dear girl!
I can't give water Collector is watching me
So what? Why should we be bothered?
Each of us will give you 2 sweet potatoes
Just give us on the sly and 'chug-chug' away
I have a family to take care of
My job is at stake
Listen to me
- Collector sir - Gawd! He has seen me
Ask him to give us water
Okaaaay, sir
You'll break your insides, bone marrow!
This is for you, Bag-o-bones
My boss is watching
Collector sir 'Tanks'a|ot
No mention
Want a sweet potato?
Thank you
Naughty girl!
Oh my Lord Easwara!
Greetings, sir
I'm the village chief of Solaiyur
This is Sammandham, once a wealthy man
He's Kavi Bharathi Big shot in this village
He is-
A very good afternoon to everybody
Come to the point
We have handed over countless petitions expressing our troubles
We even sent telegrams
But it has all been in vain
If we submit 100 petitions...
...Co||ect0r will come He'll meet all of us
And promise to look into it later and disappear
They were all British And they didn't lift a finger
You seem to be one of us
We are sure this time we'll be lucky
As a Collector whatever I can...
...I'll do my best
Tell me what your problem is
Water is our problem
See the river over there
Look how dry it is
This is how it is 9 months in a year
We have to walk 6 to 8 miles daily to fetch drinking water
Otherwise, know the rail engine?
Half the crowd will rush to get hot water from the engine
Suddenly rains from somewhere will cause a deluge in the river
The flood will wash our village away
The boy standing there lost his father in the flood
This young girl lost her husband
The flood will even wash away the goats we rear for our livelihood
In this drought season we won't have water
Fields will be dry No rainfall
But hunger alone is here to stay in our village
In a nutshell, we are at a loss...
...whether this river is with or without water
My God! An entire family has fallen into a huge pit
That isn't a pit It's an old well
Poor souls!
Often our folks are forced to commit suicide
Bharathi! Imagine their anguish to end their lives like this
God knows how many more will die in this famine?
In a state of total despair unable to survive without food...
...they chose to end their lives
This is the plight of our village
This kind of farmer's suicide isn't a rare incident
It is a daily occurrence
Rather than live in misery if we ask them to find work outside...
...they refuse saying they were born here
To die in hunger like this what does it matter which soil?
Our pleas fall only on deaf ears
Wonder who will take total responsibility for this death toll
We don't know who will come and prevent all this, sir
Hereafter, not even 1 life will be lost due to famine in this village
I won't let it happen
Hasn't he eaten?
Not yet
Sir, why haven't you had your dinner?
If I skip 1 meal in a day it isn't the end of the world
Only if one is unable to eat even once a day...!
'If an individual is denied food we'll destroy this world, we would'
We have to build a dam for the people of Solaiyur
Yes, it is a dam
I want to build for the people of Solaiyur
Damn it!
Mr Lingeswaran, you got no idea the cost of constructing a dam
Not one of the Collectors present here is aware
Even I don't know
But you definitely do!
Why?
Because, you haven't passed just the Indian Civil Service
But an efficient engineer who has studied civil engineering in Cambridge
Yes, sir, I know as a civil engineer what the total expenditure will be
So how will we get such a huge amount?
Why can't you build it with the taxes collected in India?
How does the British Govt benefit by doing so?
If we block the waters which would otherwise reach the sea...
...and build a dam, how fertile the surrounding land will become!
Don't you know that as a Collector?
And are you unaware of the increased income you'll get?
And how much tax to levy on the farmer...
...should an Indian teach the British Govt, huh?
We are fully aware
No necessity for you to teach our Government
Mr Lingeswaran, first approve my plan that you objected
You see, if you laid a train track from Madurai to Cochin...
...Govt. can see returns
Won't that cost money?
L'[ Will, but-
In spite of it, at once you'll gain multifold, right?
That's why you built all these railroads in India
From gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, coral, pearl, lapis lazuli to pepper...
...count|ess products you planned to smuggle from here to your country
So you laid these tracks
Or else to enjoy with your family in hill stations
I am sorry
As Madurai Collector I can't approve this
Yes, we won't sanction the approval either
You're also working for the British Govt
So don't plan on what to give the people here
Think of what you can take to Buckingham!
In fact you should think of what you'll take when you finally go up
You are letting your tongue run!
Yes, wishing to do some good for my motherland, I'm talking too much
You have to get your salary from us
Don't forget that
I work as a Collector for the British Govt
Not for your salary
I want to serve the people
For the joy it gives me And for my satisfaction
What if we dismiss you from your post as Collector?
What's the use of being useless to everyone?
Why should you dismiss me?
I'll myself resign
By resigning your Collector's job...
...you've already failed
I haven't failed
I've just postponed my success!
I know where and how to get permission to build the dam
See you soon
No use trusting this Govt
Even the newly appointed Collector has resigned his job it seems
Only God can save us hereafter
Mymfabulous! What a palace!!
Do you want one like this?
What a joke?
Hey Janet, never ever underestimate me
Oh! Bless you
- Madam? - Not for me, thank you
That is fantastic
It's Italian, sir
Collector, sir, he is the landlord of Rayakottai
Nice to meet you
Evening
Governor is on the way
Be alert
Your Excellency! Maharaja is coming
Hey! He's Collector of Madurai, right?
Not anymore
He was the Collector of Madurai
But always a king!
Ladies and gentlemen and my dear friends
As you all know, His Highness the Maharaja of Kodiyur...
Raja Lingeswaran has so graciously invited us here tonight for dinner and...
...ce|ebration of his birthday
And to him I wish a very long life
Everything is made of silver and gold
He really is a very rich man
Yes, I've just come to know
Well! I have been here more than 10 years
I know Tamil Just a few words
But I understand it very well
Was this your father's place before it was yours?
So you are following in your father's footsteps?
Actually my ambition was to become an engineer
So my dad sent me to study in London
But his last wish was for me to study ICS
And become a Collector
Why ICS?
My father used to tell me quite often
Our ancestors had a lot of power when they were kings
They could do what they wanted for the people without constraints
But in your British rule only Collectors have the power
So he wanted me to become a Collector and I studied ICS
Then why did you resign?
I couldn't do what I wanted
Go on, what did you want to do? Tell me
I think this isn't the right place and time to discuss
It's always the right place and time to discuss things between friends, right?
With my resources I want to do a lot of good for my people
Who is going to object?
This isn't about objection
I want your permission
What do you want my permission for?
I intend building a dam for the people of Solaiyur
You are going to build this dam on your own
I have enough resources to spend on my own and build
Permission granted
Thank you very much
I'm really honoured on my birthday
God bless you, my friend
Thanks a lot
Congratulations
Excuse me, sir
What is it, Lawrence?
If an individual builds a dam in our British Govt...
...that's an insult to us, sir
Do you actually think he can build a dam by himself?
Impossible, sir
Then why bother arguing about it?
Right now, all these rajas are watching us closely
Already we are facing problems with Gandhi in the north
Why create a new one here?
We also need India's support...
...in the 2nd world war which has just begun
We need the support of each and every king on this table
We can't oppose any of them
You understand he'll never build that dam, don't you?
Absolutely not
Your Highness, my man here, Collector Lawrence, tomorrow morning...
...will bring to you the order you desire
That's what we were discussing
We didn't consent, so you used your birthday dinner as an excuse...
...and in a devious, cunning manner got the Governor to agree, right?
Didn't you come into India as traders...
...with East India company as a smoke screen
...and deviously deceived the kings here to loot our country?
Was what I did worse than that, Mr Lawrence Hunter?
Anyway permission alone isn't enough, Mr Lingeswaran
Without our support let me see how an Indian can build a dam?
Haven't you seen the Grand Anaicut in Trichy?
King Karikala Chola built it 2000 years ago
Look at Kodiveri dam in Coimbatore
It is strong even today
That was when they ruled as kings
All that a king needs is the support of his subjects
Always by God's grace I have my people's support in all ways
I don't care who supports you You can't build that dam alone
It's a challenge
To achieve a goal supporters will be in plenty
But one man as enemy will be the reason to make it happen
You'll be that reason to finish building this dam
It will never happen
Wait and see
ls he coming?
No, he isn't
Coming?
Not yet!
Hey, give it to me You aren't lucky at all
I'll take a look Give it to me
How long I've been asking for your earrings
Give that to me first
Why are you always eyeing my earrings?
My father wears studs
But he refuses to buy me a pair
Okay, when my father gets me another pair...
...I'll give this to you, okay?
- Promise? - I swear
That's half a promise You didn't pinch!
- ls he coming? - Yes, coming
- Coming...what's coming? - Some 'p|easure' is coming
'Pleasure'?
Horse carriage that the British use
Oh! See who's in it
Remember the Collector we saw in the station
He's coming
Why is the Collector coming?
- Hey, Collector is coming - Oh my God, Collector is coming!
Stop...!
Stop the car
Boss, some girl is running in the middle of the road
- Stop...stop - Yes, I see her
Please stop
Stop...!
Bharathi, stone
0h gawd!
Looks like someone set this nail deliberately
Move a little bit
Look out...water!
I showered in the morning!
Bharathi, I'm talking about being flooded
And you are simply walking away like that?
I heard some noise
Let me go and check
Our boys would've used explosives to dig a well
Why waste time?
You cleaned the car that was covered in dust in seconds?!
Drenched completely
Hmmm...who was it meant for?
- Math teacher - For what?
Because they didn't do the sums properly...
...|0ok how he has hit them
Hey, show him
Seems quite a hard blow Bruises are a ripe purple!
- Why didn't you show? - Why don't you...?
- Chee...! - Likewise
You saw the bruises
That's why
We did this to teach a lesson to the teacher
- So...whose idea was it? - Bharathi
You got the brain of an engineer!
Lord Easwara!
Hey! How can you call our boss by his name?
Good lord!
Didn't I tell you the Collector is a good man and won't get angry?
Who told you...?
Of course you'll be punished!
Sir, hold tight
You seem to be a pro
What's that village?
Palaiyur
Rain water has started flowing into the river
I don't know when this place will get flooded
I thin-
Do as I told you
When you do things on the sly, you do it happily, right?
You intend building a dam?
That would cost a king's ransom!
How much are they spending?
Permission is theirs Expenditure is mine
Cooperation is your contribution!
You'll be doing our people a huge favor
Why won't they cooperate? We'll take care of that!
Thank you very much
By the way, how will you collect that huge an amount?
I'm the only son of king Parameswara of Kodaiyur
Lord Easwara!
Does that mean you are a king?
I haven't come here as a king
But as an engineer to build this dam
You are a king not only because of your wealth
Even your heart is made of gold
Finally good time has dawned on our village
You've got the king himself in the palm of your hand
You're something else!
Sir, because of the rain the whole place is flooded
Won't it be difficult to build the dam now?
We must divert the river and then start work
Won't it be too laborious?
If you want your wish fulfilled you got to sweat it out
- Greetings, Your Highness - Come...welcome
This is my only child Mani Bharathi
She wants to work here Will you take her in?
A very naughty girl I've seen her!
But what work can she do?
Household chores Help the cook
She can do all that
But she's a teenager And this is a small village
Won't people here gossip about this arrangement?
I'm a follower of Bharathi, Tamil poet and social reformer
Like he visualized, I raised my daughter as a liberated girl
I don't care what the villagers will think
If you got any problems let me know!
She can work here as long as you're fine with it
'Tanks'
This was built for the employees of landlord of Rayakottai to stay
You intend staying here?
I've also come here only to work
But you're a king, used to an opulent life
Whatever heights we may reach...
...while sleeping we occupy the space of only our height!
Excellent...! I'll take leave
Sami Pi||ai...?
- Bharathi? - Father?
This is another level! Behave accordingly
You're the only girl here to have studied the most
Let that not make you high-and-mighty
I won't let it go to my head, father
Make sure you don't spoil my icon, poet Bharathi's name!
Are you the only girl here who has studied the maximum?
Of course, my father sent me to a faaaar off school of repute
- What have you studied? - 4th grade!
Hey, hit it hard
Bang on its head!
Sir, when can I join work?
- Your wish -'Tanks'
Hey! Why are you taking your own sweet time walking?
He feeds you thrice a day and also pays you, buck up!
Why are you looking at my face?
Paint properly...paint...paint
What a slipshod job!
It's still so dirty Wash it with water
'Was...was'
Sir, palm jaggery coffee
-Thank you very much - No 'mansion'
This is a flood zone
If we build the dam here water will get collected here
Sir...coffee
My God!!
What have you done?
Do you know how important this plan is?
You've become too playful these days
I don't want you working for me
Clear off
From now on just serve food
I don't even want food
Get out
I'm starving!
Sami PillaimSami Pillai
Everyone is fast asleep
Where do I find food now?
Wow...Bharathi!
Steamed rice cake is soooper
'Tanks'
We also agree 'Puttu' is real yummy
Can 'inside' coming?!
In this whole village, only my 'puttu' has a special flavor
My father swears by it
Hey hold...hold
My plan...grab all the papers
Catch the papers
3,4,5
3,11,12
Sir, forget it
We'll draw a different one
That was a crucial plan
I have to measure all over again
Easier said than done
Go back to work What do you know?
Sir, I didn't miss out even a single plan
There are 38 in total
- Thank you - No 'mansion'
Oh! Important plan Catch it...get hold of it
39...39
Catch...over there
How are you today Mr Lingeswaran?
Fine, thank you
I came this way to hunt
Looks like you're also hunting!
Just to see how you'll build that dam...
...I got transferred to Madurai
By deceiving the same Governor
Oh! I see
But doesn't seem like you're working on any dam
I think you're only working on wooing this girl
You're doing a good job Marry her, she's very pretty
Thank you very much
'Marry her She's very pretty'
"Oh king, Your majesty I'm not the only beauty"
"But unrivalled leader you are"
"Yes, you are our Super star"
"You wished to seize stars teeny-weeny You ravished this silver moon readily"
"Enamored by stars teensy-weensy you devoured this bright moon headily"
"Lion-hearted untold Will you touch my life with your soul?"
"Your eyes, pierce eagle-eyed in search of flowers denied"
"Your hands, fingers unbidden explore for roots hidden"
"l relished plucking stars itsy-bitsy I ravished this silver moon greedily"
"Sir Galahad the gallant knight! Will you touch my soul with your life?"
"Bold, blue-blooded beau Blend my soul with your life, will you?"
"From tusks of elephants five score ivory armor on your chest you wore"
"With my domes I invaded your armor to plunder your heart with my ardor"
"Southern flower untouched Cave island, honey drenched"
"Milky white swan you are I'm your hungry lover"
"Pot of desire nectarous Pearled waist sensuous"
"With your bosoms beckoning spread me a feast, my queen"
"You relished plucking stars itsy-bitsy You ravished this butter moon greedily"
"Dauntless in body and mind My life with yours will you bind?"
"Snow-white buds the sun hasn't seen hand them in my hand, my sunbeam"
"Conqueror of 7 lands and seas, this king craved for your pinky toe, imagine!"
"From basics to base 4 let's enjoy an encore"
"Let our souls venture to the summit of surrender"
"Evolved scripture Beloved sculpture"
"Let's revel in rhapsody Most revered majesty"
"Besotted by stars teensy-weensy I feasted on this full moon hungrily"
"Besotted by stars teensy-weensy you feasted on this gilded moon fully"
"Courageous to the core Will you touch your life with my soul?"
"My daring dashing beau Merge our life and soul, will you?"
Bless us, boss
May you be happy
What's this, Sami Pillai?
Her people are hell bent on ruling our country
I thought I could overrule at least one and show her hell
So I married her
What did that girl say?
Get back to work!
Not 1 or 2...I've spoken with all our village folks
Not even in his dreams can he construct this dam
You might think I'm lying
By this time our people would have chased that king out of this place
What if they change their mind?
No, they won't
I've set up our men in every village around here
That's why our budget exceeded a little bit
Bring me the good news that the king has left this place
I'll even bequest an entire village in your name
it's all in cash-
Subburaju, why is everyone smiling from ear to ear?
You've chased the king out of this place, right?
Come and look for yourself
Rangan
Murugan...go
Palanisamy...go
Maintain the queue
Ramasamy
Muthaiya
Ganesan...?
Kuppusamy---?
What happened?
We came just like you said to chase him away from here
True, if we build a dam here...
...not 30 but 36 villages to the east will submerge
That's what I've been surveying all these days
Not to worry, 8000 acres of land in the west belongs to this man
Landlord of Rayakottai My childhood friend
He has offered you this huge extent of land
I thank him for his good heart!
I'm not good hearted
He is golden hearted!
I'm not giving this land free of cost
He has already paid me!
Whoever has land in the east, he has asked me to transfer...
...the same extent of land in the west in all their names!
It we construct a dam in the east, then in your land in the west...
...you can harvest for 3 seasons in a year!
Thank you very much
Thank you so much
But on 1 condition!
You must transfer in my name your eastern land that will be flooded
Only when I own all that land...
...can I build the dam without any hassle!
You don't have to donate it free of cost
I'll pay you twice today's value
Are you willing?
You're giving us sugar cane and paying us to eat it!
Will anyone refuse? Of course we are willing
Aren't you okay with this?
- We accept - We agree
Hey! Stop it
All that can't be done
That land belongs to my grandfather
How can I transfer it to you?
All that can't be done
Tell him you can't
Listen, he's giving his land to replace ours
And also offering to pay us twice the value of our land
Why?
For our village to prosper
That's going over your head!
This is my ancestral property
I refuse outright
ls the welfare of this village important?
Or your dead grandfather?
You're keeping quiet while he's letting his tongue run
You better accept it
Otherwise the whole village will unite and destroy your entire lineage
- What, man? - Of course
Say 'yes'
Or else we'll pack all of you to hell
Lord Easwara...!
If we had protested further...
...our own folks would've burnt us alive!
That's why we also accepted their money
He beat us with his money
You can beat me with your slipper!
What's the point in beating you?
Dammit!
True! All dam's fault!
But he can't be stopped
The dam will be built for sure
Lord Easwara...!
83, 84
Look at this It's pathetic!
Break it
Break it real hard
How can you ask students to help?
Stop this
Get up
You should study
"|ndian...join me en masse to build anew Himalayas"
"Youngster, bright and bold Let's turn rainwater into gold"
"Tiny drops of water make a river That droplet in history is your avatar"
"Lend a hand, strong man Your right hand will be the dam"
"Prop mountains, stop the river let's build a scientific cloister"
"Shall we unite and plan as one caste and clan?"
Mix the lime properly
Lower it
Lift it...higher
Lord Easwara...!
What are you doing standing in the way?
Gone!
Even if you're pregnant, you must bend and work
"Revel in a golden period Joy widespread"
Kusalambal 10 'anna'
- Nagaraj - % 'anna'
"|ndian...join me en masse to create a brand new Himalayas"
Hey ladies! You can't build this dam even if you become grandmothers
Hit you hard!
Hit you if you don't wear sandals at work!
Only iron helmets will protect you
Wear it...secure it firmly
Our king
When he comes to the court chamber
This was on his birthday
Boss...sir...?
- Hey! Who is this? - Aiyo! No 'mansion'
Subbu, ask them what they want
At once, sir
Eat well
What do you want?
Shall I serve you some gravy?
That's why, I warned you!
I told you, before starting a project of this magnitude...
...it's our practice to sacrifice a goat
Do we sacrifice for famine and also to eradicate famine?
Well said!
Shouldn't there be a limit for superstition?
It's safer to sacrifice
If you kill 100 goats, villagers will be happy!
Even if we kill you, the whole village will rejoice!
Shut your gob
Listen, if we build this dam without any mishap...
...I'll build a temple for this village
- There won't be any hitch - Glad to hear this, sir
Why are you back? Go and take rest!
It's just a small wound I'll get back to work
"Human race without water can't survive...so volunteer!"
"Change won't take place without human species"
"Come out into the light and like a tiger fight"
"Shall we join forces as one family, no fences?"
"Shall we bond and grow as people, no high or low?"
"As bonded beasts forever will we live hereafter?"
"Golden period to treasure"
Don't show your British arrogance here!
Come here Serve here
Okay, sir
Hey Shanmugam?
- Yes, sir? - Come here
Planning to get your daughter married?
She's still young What's the rush?
- But she's in a rush! - What are you saying?
Look over there
- Get lost - Don't play the tool
They are just kids playing with each other
And you're making a mountain out of a mole-
If you get them both married, you won't have any hassles later
How can you even say this?
You know very well that boy is from a caste lower than ours
Oh big deal!
How can caste be a criteria these days?
Look there
From barbarians to gypsies...
...castes, high and low
They are eating together without any discrimination
Can you differentiate by caste, creed or religion?
In those days even wells were segregated according to castes
Aren't we building the dam over there without hierarchy?
Tomorrow when we get water from that source...
...peop|e from all castes will go and fetch water
We will all work together for our daily existence?
How come caste comes into play only when you start a family?
Hey Vasantha!
- Get up from there - Father?
You brainless nitwit!
You are eating along with a boy from a lower caste
Are you all bird brained?
Sit according to your caste and eat
If you still want to eat, ask our caste to eat first
Then serve food to other lesser mortals
Hey! You think we are beggars to eat leftovers?
You stupid numskull!
Your skull is the thickest
Hey! Shut up
- People, get up - He's demeaning us
If they have an ounce of pride, let them go
If I send a couple of men like you behind Gandhi, we'll rule India...
...hass|e free for another century
Not 100 years, sir but 1000 years-
Aiyo! Madam is coming!
What the hell is this scoundrel always doing here?
Not 'Gounder', my lady I belong to another caste!
Sir, how come there isn't a single soul here?
Where have they gone?
Things are strewn all around
Bring it
Listen to me carefully
This is your life
This is the progress for your children
This is your future, livelihood, labor, food...
...c|othing, shelter, happiness, everything
Now, this very moment, to build this temple and dam...
...will you lend me your hand?
Or do you want to die of hunger and starvation?
And turn this village into a graveyard?
Decide for yourself!
One more announcement
I don't want any Mudaliyar to come forward to build this dam
Nor do I want Naidus
Chettiars, Gounders, lyers, lower caste, higher caste
Hindus, Christians, Muslims
Not a single soul
Beyond the barrier of caste and religion...
...if one of you in this gathering
...if he or she is an Indian
...and if the Indian blood is running in your veins
...I want only that Indian to come forward
I don't want anyone else
Sami Pillai, pull up a chair for me
I'll also sit
Do I have to sit facing these dumb people?
Turn it around the other side!
"Indian...join me en masse to build anew Himalayas"
"Youngster, bright and bold Let's turn rainwater into gold"
"Tiny drops of water make a river That droplet in history is your avatar"
"Lend a hand, strong man Your right hand will be the dam"
"Prop mountains, stop the river let's build a high-tech cloister"
Ladies and gentlemen
People of all castes, come and work in solidarity...cooperate
Aiyaiyo!
No 'mansion'
"Revel in a golden period Joy widespread"
"|ndian...join me en masse to create a brand new Himalayas"
‘Pongalo Pongal‘
'May your life brim with prosperity on this harvest festival day'
Sir, please forgive me
Plenty of events happened when you weren't here
What happened?
Sir, now I understand why millions follow Mahatma Gandhi
That king has a weapon more powerful than your cannon
I'm talking about man power!
Sir, you'll shoot something and my people will burn me to ashes!
Hey fool...!
You British villain!
Step forward and take a look
Saﬁsﬁed?
You shot this flag
Shoot now
Let's see how many flags you can shoot
That's an Indian for you!
"Dispelling Whites' darkness may Gandhi's nation become famous"
"Let Ganges hurry to touch Cauvery"
"Let us leave footsteps in our desert sands"
"Shall we bond as 1 nation with no discrimination?"
"Shall we win over Fate's endeavor?"
"Shall we create history? My precious rosary"
"Good times shall we see? Look forward to eagerly"
"Shall we rewrite history? Autographed with melody"
"Will life be hunky-dory? Sheathed in glory"
"Connect to win; nothing in this world is too big"
"isn't the sky that flies considerably huge in size?"
"But in front of wings sky is of no significance"
"Let us merge our nation without exclusion"
"Shall we be one nation without apartheid notion?"
"As one single force let's seal fate's doors"
"|ndian...join me en masse to build anew Himalayas"
"Youngsters, bright and bold Let's change rainwater to gold"
"Tiny drops of water make a river That droplet in history is your avatar"
"Lend a hand, Superman Your right hand will be the dam"
"Prop mountains, let rivers be still let's build an illuminated temple"
"Mountains propped Rivers stopped"
"Scientific house of prayer let's build now and forever"
"Let's live without bias Not be caste-conscious"
"Shall we conquer Fate's signature?"
"We built mountains substantial Shall we build a dam for survival?"
"Shall we rule our country, our flag fluttering in victory?"
Sir...he's coming
Sir, chair?
I knew you'd come in search of me
Mr Lingeswaran King of Kodaiyur
Only now you're standing in the place fit for you
Our ancestors didn't put you in your rightful place
That's why I'm standing Mr Collector!
What's the matter?
First, rain has flooded the western Ghats
And before the floods target us, we need the dam's shutter equipments
Otherwise are you worried, your dam will be washed away in the flood?
No, I'm worried this whole village will be washed away in the flood
How can I prevent that?
As District Collector, you have confiscated all the equipments
Why should I?
Ego
You suffer from a complex you may lose this challenge
I have nothing of that sort
Then grant me permission at once
O Kay
What's your 2nd problem?
Not mine People's problem
I transferred land from the landlord of Rayakottai to the people of this village
Your Govt has confiscated it
As per our Govt's orders, landlords can own only a certain amount of assets
It isn't the landlord's property It belongs to the people now
But our Govt already bought it
Thanks to your conspiracy
You ere-deﬁed me document by 2 years and cheated my mend
You found out, huh?
The whole country knows you inside out
So what?
What do you want me to do?
Simple
As a Collector, pass an order stating the farmer owns the land he cultivates
Can do, but now it is Govt. property
We can't lift our finger without any proof
I know only too well
State your rate
Do you want twice or 5 times the present land value?
I want 100 times the present value
My God!
Thanks to the dam it is now fertile and equal to gold
That will be its value tomorrow
"A lion can conceal its growl Tigers can smile and play foul"
"Some are pro in deceiving Wolf in sheep's clothing"
"Praise you right up to the skies And then drop you in an abyss"
"Within a bouquet there is a snake that will hiss"
"Even if the mighty elephant falls into a bottomless pit..."
"...no one can trample its spirit unshakable"
"Truth will triumph one day when you'll get a standing ovation then"
"Only you, this village will proclaim You deserve all the name and fame"
"Lies blow like a tempest But truth speaks the calmest"
"|nstead of thorns on that day roses will pave your way"
This is atrocious!
Let's meet the Governor Go to the High court
Or if need be, even to London High court!
We are running out of time now
This is not the work of a mere individual
It's a joint conspiracy!
Okay, I'll Pa)!
I'll pay your price
I need 4 days grace time
Why 4 days?
I don't have ready cash Only immovable assets
To make final settlement for the sluice gate...
...I have to sell gold and silver from my palace
To pay your exorbitant rate I'm forced to sell the palace
I need time to finalize the deal
Why sell it to some random stranger?
I'll give you money to pay for the sluice
Give me the palace
With all the gold, silver, furniture and fittings
Done
Tomorrow I'll come with my palace documents
Wait...!
Janet, can you please take her inside?
If you want our deal to be implemented...
...2 conditions
You shouldn't tell anyone what transpired between us
Ettappan like Brutus will hide behind you
2nd condition?
Accept the dam was not built by you but by the British Govt
I'm prepared to go to any length for the dam and my people, okay?
Will you keep up your word?
See you tomorrow
Very good, sir
I've prepared an order...
...stating the Rayakottai land belongs to the farmer
Hand it over safely at the Collector's office
Yes, sir
Come...come Come fast
Look, he bought these lands for peanuts from us
That's the land document
He's selling our lands to the British!
Holy cow! Look at those piles of currency notes
He's taken many more such boxes before
How do you know?
One of the cops here is my nephew...he saw them
Why is the dog barking?
SecurHy,check ifanyoneisthere!
Let's scoot
All the silver is in the car
How can you still smile?
You built a dam for the people You lost your name and wealth
You lost your title and palace
But I haven't lost my peace of mind
How long will you live hoarding all this?
For what I did today...
...many generations will benefit in years to come, you moron!
Come, Sami Pillai
Why is this '|inga' green in color, sir?
It's made of emerald
Really costly
We'll tell your father to appoint tight security
O Kay
We'll inform the village later!
Yes
- Hey Dubash! - What, ma?
Where are your wife and children?
Gone to her parents' house
Why?
For the next delivery
Where are all our people?
Noidea
Everyone is aware we are opening the temple on Lord Shiva's Holy night
Your majesty, please call a chaste virgin
With goodness of heart let her light the lamp
The whole village will be prosperous!
Bharathi, light the lamp
He'll soon want you to light his heart and home too!
You took the call before me, huh?!
Go,dear
Leader...chief!
Why are you dragging him?
Chief...please listen to me
Go away
Better clear out of this village
Hereafter, you don't have the right to step into this village
What are you saying?
You don't know
You didn't see
But we all did!
We saw him accept a box filled with loads oi cash from the British Collector
Who...he did...?
Did he take money from our enemy?
Yes...see if he can refute my allegation!
Your majesty, did you take money from that British Collector
Yes
Now do you believe me? He himself has accepted
Ask him why he did so?
How can he answer that?
How can he reveal what happened there?
Blue blood it seems!
It's an insult to him
Hey! Why should he be humiliated?
Sami Pi||ai!
As if we won't know if he doesn't tell us!
He told us if the dam is built...
...then all lands to the east will be submerged
So he bought them from us for pittance
Then he sold it to the British for a king's ransom!
And went to and fro collecting box-load of money from the Collector
Isn't it the truth? Tell them
We saw him hand over our documents to the British Collector
Yes
Why did he give our documents to him?
Land that may submerge in water should only be with the builder
What are you saying?
Ask him that question
If the dam was built by the British Govt or by him?
Sir, was this dam built by the British like they are saying?
Yes, this dam was built by the British Govt
Then all these days why did you act like you built this dam?
Forget that
He gave us the land owned by the landlord of Rayakottai...
...which he bought to replace ours
Isn't that also a drama?
Show him the notice
Did you take a good look?
He has sent us a notice asking us to return those lands!
British took those lands from the landlord of Rayakottai long ago
Readit
What's your answer?
We've lost our lands
What do we do now?
I know what to do
I will take him apar-
Stop there
Don't even dream of stepping into this village again
Go away
Correct, how can he tackle the British?
Let's all tall at the feet of the Collector and request him
He'll return all our lands I can guarantee you that!
Why should a king stoop down to do all this?
Business, naturally
He has done the same wheeling and dealing all rich people do
He isn't guilty the way you all think
I'm talking from my experience!
Look at his face
Does his face look like he'll harm anybody?
Old lady, you'll vouch for him and leave this world
We have to live with it
Go...go and build some more palaces
What are you looking at?
Listen! It's hard to build
But easy to demolish!
After all this, if you still wait here...
...we'll ourselves destroy the dam we built with our sweat and toil
Want to see that happen?
HE will take care of everything
Thank you very much
He betrayed us and built a temple like he's a saint!
Let's first shut the temple doors
Come on
"Truth will triumph one day when this world will glorify you then"
"Only you, this village will acclaim You...you sure deserve that fame"
"Lies blow like a storm But truth speaks slow and calm"
"On that day, in your life you'll win over all strife"
"Don't buckle under Don't sign over"
"Don't knuckle under Don't melt under pressure"
"Don't weep...never Don't lose hope ever"
"Don't let the doors close Your dream don't lose!"
"Even Lord Rama cried"
"Yudishtra was also teary eyed"
"But you however didn't weep"
"You will never face defeat"
stoppppp!
Please stop
Hey! That's our girl Stop the train
Bharathi, what are you doing here?
Where are you going? Get off the train
How can you leave the place you were born-
Train is moving
Will you get down or not?
Tell me to die and I'll gladly do so
But I won't go back to that village
The people there don't have a heart
But I lit the lamp with good faith in my heart-
Who denied that, my dear?
If you don't like me...
...drop me in some other village, but not Solaiyur
Had it been like before...
...on|y the houses along the banks of the river would've got swept away
Wonder what will happen now!
What will happen?
Dam will break and the whole village will get washed away!
Kill-joy! Why are you always negative?
If I'm positive, dam won't break, huh?
You foul-mouthed fe||ow...!
Hey! Our king studied engineering abroad
He'd have built it real strong
If you believed that why didn't you stay behind?
Why are you struggling along with us?
Shut up, man
Nothing has happened to the dam, it is safe
Good time has finally dawned on our village
That golden-hearted king will only think of our welfare
I told you people Did you listen?
Brainless blackheads!
Hurray!
Good time has begun
Solaiyur can at last enjoy a golden period
Greetings, sir
What's news?
The newly built dam survived the storm and flood
It has passed the test
The king is a shrewd businessman But he's an engineer who knows his job-
All that's irrelevant
Sir, only you should maintain the dam your British Govt has built
You should open the sluice for our fields to be irrigated
To enable our farmers to cultivate their crops...
...please provide water by opening the sluice
Your Govt should return the land belonging to the landlord of Rayakottai...
...to us farmers, so that we can cultivate the lands, sir
You can levy whatever tax you want Just give our lands back to us
- Yes, sir - Please, sir
If I should do what you want then embed a culvert on that dam
'This dam was built by the British Govt'
...should be the inscription
Invite me formally to cut the ribbon
Only then I'll allow it
Nonsense!
How can you take credit for something you didn't do?
Are you not ashamed?
Go inside at once
Why should I?
Whatever you wanted to grab from that king, you did
Isn't that enough?
Like a coward you now want to usurp his name also
Would you change your father's name also?
Shut up You cunning dastard!
All of you are stupid
You have no hang ups licking anyone's feet?
Who built that dam?
You don't know
But I do
'I want 100 times the present value'
- Okay, I'll pay'
'I'll give you money to pay for the sluice'
'You shouldn't tell anyone what transpired between us'
'For what I did today...'
'...many generations will benefit in years to come, you moron!'
'Come, Sami Pillai'
Hey! What are you doing, idiot?
Look! Your king sold his palace to this man...
...to get the order for you to be the legal owners
See my husband's-
Sorry
The Collector's signature on it
That man, that 'rajah' is your God
Don't you ever come looking for this devil here again
Get out of here
Madam, even amongst the British there are a few good souls!
You proved it today
We are deeply indebted to you
Where are you going?
I'm ashamed to live with you anymore
I want to leave you
I can't cope with this anymore
You are an embarrassment
Listen! But there is nothing wrong on my part
I just behave according to the Govt
It's known to the world...
...our Govt has been looting this country for generations
But there is real justice And even bravery in it
You are nothing but a coward
And I will not live with a coward anymore
But I did all this for you
For what?
For me?
You wanted to bury me in that palace
Janet! Please, Janet
Let go of me
I can't live without you
I can't live without our child
Please, Janet
Then do one thing
'Built from 1939-1944 by King Lingeswaran'
I am sorry for what I have done
This dam was built by King Lingeswaran only
Not the British
Thank you
Traitor
We won't spare your life
Stop! Trying to escape?
King Lingeswara Forgive me
Why are you so deep in thought?
By mistake we closed the temple he built
We will beg his forgiveness
Bharathi, we should throw ourselves at his feet
And only he should open this temple once again
We don't know his whereabouts
He sold this palace
When he left he gave all of us land for our upkeep
Thanks to his generosity we live without any wants
The last we saw of him was when he took the '|inga' from this temple
He told us, 'Solaiyur is my village and my relatives still live there'
'I plan on residing there'
He has many such palaces
Why don't you ask around there?
Let's spend the night here and look for him in the morning
We can't go back without finding the king
Father, I'm hungry
Where will I find food at this time of the night?
Please bear with your hunger till tomorrow morning
We are all as hungry as this little boy
Yes, chief
Sir?
Who is it?
We were told we can get food here
Come inside and sit
Come
Eat this 'puttu' first Food is getting ready
You said you were hungry
Eat...why are you getting distracted?
Please eat
Bharathi, dear
Welcome, father
Eat first We can talk later
All of you eat
What's all this? I can't bear to see you like this
lam fine, father
You must be hungry Please eat
Where's Collector sir?
He's in the backyard
You first eat
0h gawd!
I have sinned
What I did was unforgivable
When did you come?
Please forgive me
Forgive this sinner
How can you say this? You're all big shots
More than you?!
Stop crying, please When did they come?
- Just now, sir - Did they eat?
No
First serve them dinner
O Kay
"A conch even if burnt remains white, dude"
"There's an air about nobility They carry a definite dignity"
"Even if exiled by our society our king will always be royalty"
"Even if fallen from grace helping hand is never in disgrace"
"Even if he loses his land and everything in hand..."
"...no one can rob this engineer of his inimitable cheer"
"Truth will triumph one day when this world will glorify you then"
"Only you, this village will claim is a man worthy of name and fame"
"Lies blow like a hurricane But truth unhurried has its say"
"On that day, in your life you'll win over all strife"
"Don't give up hope Don't lose faith and mope"
"Don't be low-spirited Don't be broken hearted"
"Trust in 'This too shall pass' It'll be the nightmare that was"
How was the dinner?
Was that dinner? It was a royal feast!
Feast, huh?
How is the dam?
It must have withstood the wind and stormy weather
Unshakable As strong as you
No one can shake it even for a 1000 years more
How are our people back home?
Forget all that Why are you like this?
You saw me as a king, Collector, engineer
And now you're seeing me as a cook, you mean that?
What work we choose to do isn't important
But it is important to love whatever we do
You gave comfort and stability to people in 36 villages
But now...|ike this-
What do I lack?
I have this hall built by my father to welcome tired travellers
I have the means to feed my guests without saying 'no'
Didn't you see the cows giving us fresh milk daily?
What else do I need?
You sold your palace You lived a life of royalty-
I'm the king here too! Your daughter is the queen
Am I a king only if I live in a palace?
Wherever one is, to be happy and to give people what they lack...
...whoever follows this way of life, is a king
However much you may justify...
...we want to see you as king like we did before
This isn't good enough
We'll return the lands you gave us villagers
You buy back the palaces you sold
May you live as the king we love for 100 years majestically
Even now I can go back to my old life if I wish
I'm educated with ample mental strength
And my body has a firm backbone
But I've seen that side of life
I like my present lifestyle
I asked my wife Bharathi She said she's happy this way
If heart beats with happiness...
...one can be happy anywhere
if that joy is missing here wherever one goes-
Sir, come back to our village
We'll treat you like royalty
In my lifetime I wanted to leave something memorable behind
Solaiyur dam is my identity
Having built it my work there is over
Don't hold whatever happened in your heart
Sammand ham-
Why rake up the past?
Forget it
Son-in-law?
Can I call you so?
Can he call me 'son-in-'law'?
Very funny!
At least come and open the temple you closed
What's broken once cannot be patched up
Please don't compel me
I'll take leave
See you, Bharathi'ka
See you, dear
Father...?
If I feel like seeing you and my mother...
...I'll send word Will you visit me?
Karunakara, come here
Tell the people back home the king is happy in his palace
If you tell all this, they won't understand and they'll feel sad
We toiled for their happiness Please keep that in mind
But Your majesty, when you are ready to forgive us, come back to Solaiyur
The temple you built will until then be closed
This is a promise I make on myself!
The promise made by my father...
...has come true today 70 years later, through his heir
Just as the king wished...
...the temple has been opened on Lord Shiva's Holy night
And the sacred offering to God has been made
And the man who made this happen for us...
...you're accusing him of being a thief?
Not just this idol
The temple, dam, green fields and 100s of villages around this place...
...all belong to his family
They gave it to us graciously as charity
Why would he steal his own possessions?
Lingaa...?
Why l-ingaa?
Don't call me Lingaa hereafter
Call me Lingeswara
I'm privileged to have been named after my grandfather
You said you were going back home...why?
I don't want to spoil his name
Wait, I won't stop you
Takeit
My grandfather kept this in memory of king Lingeswara
Son, hear me out
The king didn't tell me in my dream to open the temple
That was a lie
The chief engineer who inspected the dam said
'If you want to save this village open the doors of the temple'
We've opened the temple now as per the engineer's last wish
But we are in the dark about the danger in store for this village
Villagers think the engineer was killed by a wild deer, that isn’t true
I saw 4 men stab and kill him
When we thought our village will be totally destroyed...
...the king, your grandfather came in time to save all of us
Once again our village is facing danger 70 years later
Only you must protect us
To save the village, why did he want the temple opened?
But we were the ones who opened the temple
Hey! Give me your yellow bag
'A very good morning to viewers of Public TV'
'In order to create Cancer awareness...'
'...Mr Nagabooshan, MP of Solaiyur has released a latex hot air balloon'
Greetings, sir
You're putting up your price it seems
I can't do it, sir
I'm too scared to do it
Let me go, sir
This is exactly what he also said
I won't
I won't bow down to your vile threats
The dam IS strong
I've certified it faces no danger sealed and even signed it
That's what I want
Where is it?
It's safe and sound in the place it should be
Hey! Go in and search
Get hold of him
As soon as you get his report, burn it
If I don't find it?
Burn the house down
Hey listen!
If Uthaman bore the brunt of the wild deer's antlers...
...remember you've taken 15 million from me as advance
You'll end up as a mound of ash!
Don't, sir
Tell me what I should do
You'll come tomorrow for the dam inspection, right?
You'll be drilling a hole for 50 meters, right?
In those small holes, place bombs given by my men and connect them
Certify the dam is weak and you can go your way
Will the bomb explode, sir?
I'll detonate them one by one
The explosion will be drowned by the sound of the water
But if the dam breaks because of the explosion?
Bomb is mine Village is also mine
Will I destroy my own constituency?
Go...go See you tomorrow
He wants to discuss something important
He'll be here anytime, madam
Hey Latch u
Why did you want to see me?
Sit inside
How much longer should I wait for you?
Did I ask you to wait?
You didn't
But you know this is a childhood bond!
I know
Even my beard is going grey!
You didn't have it dyed aspiring for a minister's post!
Look at that!
Come and talk to my grandpa tomorrow
ls it raining or what? Today is my lucky day!
Luck always piles up in a heap
That's also said of trouble It never rains but pours!
Call the contractor
Why are you blocking the road?
To find out why you've assembled here
As if you don't know!
None of you know?
We are here to inspect the dam
With the court order
And police protection
Hey! ls he trying to scare us?
Are we thieves to be scared of them? As if we've never seen a cop!
You came and inspected this same dam last month
What happened to that?
Good question
This has become a habit for them!
Tell him, he has every right to ask
True, our engineer came to inspect the dam
But he died before he could submit his report
He didn't die of natural causes
He was murdered
Look, that's a different case
If the engineer had submitted his report...
...then our visit now is totally unnecessary
Who told you that he didn't submit a report?
Certifying this dam will be strong even after 1000 years...
...sealing it with Govt stamp, signed and scanned
...it has been thrown inside the temple
Everything inside the temple was old
Only this 'rudraksha' was new
This new armor against negative vibes has come to save our old dam
Insert this pen drive into your laptop and check
Get your laptop
Okay, sir
Oh no! You deleted it
It's on its way already on a worldwide procession
Too late to try and push it under the rug
Sir, its already in Facebook, Email, Twitter, V-chat, I chat-
Enough!
They got the message
- Lingaa? - Sir
They've anyway come here Let them do their duty and go
If the previous report is endorsed again...
...it is to our advantage!
MP sir, they aren't here to inspect the dam
But to place bombs to destroy the dam
Who said so?
You did
What do you mean?
Lakshmi sweetheart, you recorded all that he said in your OB van
Please play it for him
LED screen ready?
Look over there
She's a very bad girl, sir
See you
No one can guess where she will place the camera
Look there You can't miss it
Good news!
We'll get the certificate tomorrow attesting that the dam is damaged
You've paid me only 50%
Transfer the remaining amount 40 billion into my Swiss account
We just won't miss it this time
They aren't coming to inspect the dam
But to place the bombs in strategic points
Even if anyone files a case to the Supreme Court...
...that the dam is strong
If they come and check, dam will obviously be weak!
Transfer the money tomorrow
Yov! Playing the fool with me or what?
Did I use my party, office and influence...
...to build a new dam for 400 billion bucks
And got sanction from the centre?
You're cribbing to pay me a 20% commission?
You'll also earn 25 to 30%, right?
Transfer the money immediately
Why glare at her? She's my girl
I had my doubts about you
That's why I sent Lakshmi to your balloon function
- You...! - Hey!!
Scumbag!
You move 1 step forward I'll burn you alive
Now I know you murdered that poor engineer
You pride yourself in being...
...a Member of Parliament?
You tried to kill the people who voted for you?
How can he kill us?
We'll squash him to a pulp
Come on
Hey Lingaa! You take 1 step forward my men will kill your innocent people
I'll kill this girl
Don't move
ls there only 1 dam in India?
Your deposit is safe with me
If not this contract I can get you another
Listen to me
You don't know about my political connections
Crap!
Drive straight to Madurai airport
speed up
With bashed up faces...
...are you trying to blow up our dam?
Move it Or I'll shoot
What are you saying?
I'll convey the message to him
They've dismissed you from the party
I lost 40 billion
I lost my dignity with the villagers
I lost my post as MP now
The girl I wanted to marry betrayed me in every way
After everything is ruined for me why should this village alone exist?
Not just Lingaa
The dam that was of no use to me should also be destroyed
Hey...hey...drive straight to the balloon function place
Get the nitro glycerine bomb we have stocked
Put it inside a balloon
I'm on my way there
How much longer?
We'll go up in a little while, sir
Go...go up fast
I don't know anything about this, I'm not involved
You think you can escape after doing all these villainous acts
Yeah...via Sri Lanka
There's a yacht waiting for me
It won't happen
Who can stop me?
Look over there
Hello...! Bike is cool
But it has no wings, my dear fellow
How long will it take to be right above the dam?
3 minutes according to my calculation, sir
Set the timer for 3 minutes
I'll strap the bomb on to you and wheeeeeeee!
In another 3 minutes, you, your Lingaa...
...the dam his grandfather built, this village, everything
...will go up in smoke
What are you doing?
I will kill you
Switch on the burner
Get up and switch it on
Strap the bomb on to her
Lingaa, are you ok-
Lakshmi
Hold
Hold on tight
You're a respected elder and how can you bow your hands to me?
I feel I am seeing King Lingeswara in person
Why don't you live with us here, son?
This is your village
I'll take leave, sir
Let me achieve something to prove I lived in this world
And then I'll be back
In the last minute they blew our cover
Our dignity and self respect will be in tatters
I thought I shouldn't tarnish my grandfather's name
Looks like that is a pipedream, Lingeswara
Oh! The mastermind, huh?
I was wondering why he hadn't made his special appearance?!
Do you know who he is?
He's 'Finishing Kumar'
Asst. Commissioner
However important a case, he'll only give his finishing 'Celluloid' touch!
Why are you saluting me, sir?
I came here to catch you with proper evidence
But after hearing your grandfather's story...
...I got a new found respect for you
Sir, what's the problem?
Don't worry
Since he saved the dam and protected the people here...
...Govt is conferring an award
So I've come in person to escort him right royally!
My friend!
We know him
Still there's a minor enquiry
Will you get into the jeep quietly?
Thanks a ton for saving our self respect, sir
Welcome
We won't leave you and go away at all
You are only our king
They will betray you and then fall at your feet it seems!
I took you into my gang I should blame myself
Bye
I will handle you later
STOPPPPP! Wait for me
When the whole village was gathered she could have come then, right?
She got up at 4 a.m and went into the dressing room
The way girls dress up is like a mechanic...
...taking his bike apart and reassembling it
Grandpa, bless me
May you be happy, dear
Don't run in slow motion The next show will begin
Do you want me to take her also for enquiry?
We can get them married in your august presence
Okay Done
For her height she can even get into a lorry without help
Her hand is taken!
Zip-zap-zoom!
"Indian...join me en masse to build anew Himalayas"
Subtitles by rekhs
"Youngsters, bright and bold Let's turn rainwater into gold"
"Tiny drops of water make a river That droplet in history is your avatar"
"Lend a hand, the entire clan Your right hand will be the dam"
"Prop mountains, stop rivers specific let's build a classic cloister scientific"
"Shall we unite and plan as one caste and clan?"
"Shall we unite in solidarity as a sea of humanity?"
"Let our villages converge With zeal and zest plunge"
"Revel in a golden period Joy widespread"
"|ndian...join me en masse to build a brand new Himalayas"
"Human race without water can't survive...vo|unteer"
"Change won't take place without human species"
"Come out into the light and like a tiger fight"
"We shall bond as 1 nation with no discrimination"
"As bonded beasts, will we live hereafter, tell me?"
"Golden period to treasure Delight in and nurture"