(jingle for detergent)
(loud snore)
(ear-splitting bang)
(pounding)
''Scatter upon earth bounteous''
''With deeds miraculous...''
''...Saint who became famous''
You are so heavy, mother
Starve me l'll become lighter
'No need to starve Just stop singing!'
'That will be a little tough'
Ma, beans will do for lunch today
''Like infant Jesus whom you watched over Protect my dear son too forever''
''Like how you cushioned infant Jesus shelter my son too with your grace''
''Gods and guardian angels true''
''Walk with my son in his journey too''
''ln all ways Be with him always''
''May the light of my life be snuffed never''
''May the ocean of kindness fill my mind forever''
''lnfant Jesus born in a lonely barn-''
Hey! How many times should l warn you not to light the candle at the flag post?
Stingy fellow! Never contribute to the church
- Father, Praise be to the Lord -Amen
What a god fearing boy!
(humming)
What are you reading, Abu? Do you know the alphabets?
Get lost! l can figure out capital letters also
But capital letters are less in today's edition
Police caught Pappoye
Again, huh?
Hey boys! Did you see this news?
The Centre has approved the construction of a bridge here
lt's in the newspaper
Let's see Ourtown bridge?
'MP Das, the convener of the Bridge-building committee...'
'...and Onachan, CPl member were felicitated by the Chief Minister'
''ln songs full of pep and zippy ln winds blowing grains happily''
''Aflock of folks always cheerful For generations joyful''
''Abounding with tales of lore and yore''
''Sky is the limit for laughter encore''
''ln songs full of pep and zippy ln winds blowing grains happily''
''Ties of friendship celebrated in kinship''
''Hearts filled with many a whim Alpine dreams to the brim''
''Perched on a tender green shoot a petite parakeet sings a tribute''
''Will you come with me to admire this fresh scenery?''
''Will you come with me to see this land blessed by saints many?''
- Lilly! Will Suku come today? -Yes, he will
Pleasure is on its way
Get lost, you senile old men
Sitting jobless from morning
Sit here, fatso
l'll break your limbs if you sit here
What he broke once is hanging there
Guppy has made it into a work of art
Do you want to be Suresh Gopi's dupe?
Get lost, fatso
''Underthe umbra of a clear sky a new born sun peeps out shy''
''Showering colors in plenty To anoint this village with beauty''
''Diffusing upon a dark night ls it the crystalline moonlight?''
''Radiating radiance Rhinestone gems in abundance''
''Rainbow enhances the sky''
''Waves enrich land to beautify''
''Honeyed words flavor happiness Enticing eyes favor eloquence''
''Heart purified by breeze Face prettified with a smile please''
''Spring with exuberance ln wafted a fragrance''
''Listened intently by a silent shore afar''
''Amelody hummed by a midnight star''
''Perched on a green shoot Parakeet sings a sweet tribute''
''Will you come with me to admire this fresh scenery?''
''Will you come with me to see this land blessed by saints many?''
Nasseer?!
There's news about our bridge
What?
They are starting the construction
Pappan, 1 packet cigarette
No cigarettes here
Haven't l repeatedly asked you not to sell cigarettes so close to school?
But l haven't sold any, have l?
Where the heck does such dog crap come from?
'l am attending a wedding l'll meet you tomorrow'
Okay
'What, man?'
Our Pappan is in police custody
'So?'
-What's new?.! - Let's bring him out?
'Do you think l am your slave? Don't bug me!'
Okay
'Guppy'
Amina?
Has your chemistry teacher recovered from her bad stomach?
'l don't know Why, grandpa?'
To know if l have to pack your chemistry book also
'Grandpa, l'll do it Just leave it there'
You always forget stuff when you pack the books
'Then why don't you do my math homework too?'
Oh my God!
Not finished your homework?
What were you doing last night?
lf you antagonize the math teacher then you won't be her favorite
'That's okay'
How will you get an engineering seat with low marks in math?
'Grandpa, just leave me in peace'
Why does she need peace to pee or crap?!
Do you want lime pickle for lunch?
'l don't want lunch today'
Pack some pickle Good for digestion
Now my dear granddaughter, smile
That's my girl!
My Amina's loveliness must never be seen by jobless jerks here
Abu! Time forAmina to go past us
Go, wait for her
Handsome hunks that you are!
- Go stand somewhere else - Get lost!
''O' bud about to blossom Nectar overflowed fulsome''
''Have you prepared a feast my girl, simply so sweet''
- 1 minute - What is it?
''As you slowly stride Dreamy, starry eyed''
Bowl now
''Heart beats a tattoo, Amina''
''O' Miss universe...aha!''
''Lamp of dawn with an aura''
''My heart is overflowing with milk of kindness, darling''
''As you slowly stride Dreamy and starry eyed''
''Heart beats a tattoo, Amina''
What's Breaking News, Tinku?
You've been reading for 2 hours
And on top of it again in the evening
Will all this information come of use before you die?
Don't make fun of him
He knows everything about this world
The teachers in this school come to Tinku to clear their doubts
'lf my memory serves me right...'
'...he started reading almost 25 years back'
'He was looking for news about his lost mother'
'He neither stopped reading nor did he find his mother!'
Shah Rukh Khan is sprucing himself up for her
You got at least a glimpse Lucky fellow!
She doesn't look at any other boy in this colony
That's why l am a little hopeful
Just 2 eyes
'These fellows are forever harassing that old man'
''Strumming a heartfelt melody Bestowing a song of rhapsody''
''Spreading colors various from our motherland precious''
''Today let us felicitate this prayer nestled in our hearts' chamber''
''Strumming a heartfelt melody Bestowing a song of rhapsody''
''Spreading colors various from our motherland precious''
''Today let us felicitate this hymn nestled in our hearts' atrium''
Pappan, l'll see you in the evening
-Are you going into town today? - No, tomorrow
Don't come back with those scamps you call as friends
They drink tea and not 1 fellow pays, useless bums!
Dearest Nasseer My life depends on this lever
lf you had a problem couldn't you call me?
lt wasn't that complicated Otherwise l would have called
l am leaving now
You must come by 3:00 p.m Yesterday you were 5 minutes late
l was-
No excuses
lf l don't get to school on time my Amina will be waiting for me
Only 1 hour l'll be back by then
'lkka, you come 2 hours late these days'
'Shouldn't l be back home by night?'
'Don't forget l shell out a big chunk of my salary'
Sure you do What rubbish!
Be careful
''Youthfulness...here l come Sweetness please welcome''
Hi Black Molly
Come nearer and put this pan on your lap
She's irritated because no one has taken action to rescue Pappoye
We are all going now
Give us a 'dosa' Or we'll starve
l called Onachan and he just hung up on me
When l called, he yelled his choicest words at me
Let him come here l'll break his limbs
Don't!
Then Pappoye's release will be delayed even more
Give me one of those bull's-eye?
Get lost!
Call me when Onachan comes
- Guppy? -Yes, sister?
l have told you a zillion times not to read those silly serial stories
Blow your nose
You allowed it to burn
Just a bit
No salt at all in Molly's 'dosa'
lf l go and tell her now she'll pickle me in salt
Now it's too salty
Fine! Don't eat it
-Why isn't this healing? - lt will, gradually
- See if it's warm enough - Ouch! Too hot
'Did you ask Pappan for the chit fund'
He said he'll pay tomorrow
'Warn him otherwise l will come in person'
l did
- Hejust laughed at me -Why?
'He knows it's impossible'
'We must buy a car'
Do we buy a carjust to collect this Rs 150 interest?
That's simply super logic!
'l was justjoking'
'How much pocket money do you have?'
'Rs 400...?'
'What happened to the rest?'
'l paid the school fees for Gracy's kid'
'You have been doing this quite often for Gracy'
'You must see the airs her son Philip puts on'
'He thinks he's the only one going to school in our colony'
'But isn't that true enough?'
'Then ask Philip to come and help you bathe'
''All through the day we shall pray-''
Ma, be quiet
Aren't we going to town tomorrow?.
'Sure, we have to'
What about the money...?
'We'll do something about it'
Okay, fine
Chechi?! How are things?
Get lost
Goodness! l just asked about the colony
-Aren't you going to school? -Why don't you go?
lf l had, l wouldn't be rotting here
Children must be smart like him
'Wonder whom l can con today!'
Onachan is coming
Let me deal with him
- Where are you off to? - Got some work to do
Here you go Oryou'll fret
Keep the towel Blow your nose
'He could get out only because cop Smith was there'
Otherwise we would have all died of shame
Why did you come, you rotten corpse?
Thought the Chief minister will come to bail you out?
Just read this news item
You must have done it without knowing, Pappoye?
Oh my God! lt was hilarious
Why don't you explain? lnstead of laughing!
He is mad
He snatched a gold chain and ran
He ran...so what?
So why wasn't a case registered?
Why indeed?
The chain he snatched wasn't real gold
He laughed nonstop for this?
l knew he was about to say something silly
Minister! Come back one day in a car with the Govt flag
Hey! Take me along too
Don't you have class?
The last hour is drill exercise
l want 4 guppies
Why do you always buy the same kind every time?
Just like that!
- Here - No, thanks
Take it
lnstead of the girl with the veil can't you date this girl?
lf it was me l would...!
That won't work out
There he comes!
Why is he always hovering around that kid?
He's scared of boys like you
Don't you dare!
Shah Rukh Khan has started his make up
Thank goodness my shop is at the back of the school
lf not l would be sheertrouble!
'Then the teachers would find it hard to tackle Pappan'
Wherever you go these boys are such a menace!
lf you do such stunts to impress Amina and hurt yourself...
...only we will be counting for you!
'Just continue counting'
90...91...92...93...94
Look! Nimmi
Hey! Stop it Go, sit inside
''A beautiful girl like you''
- 'Dosa'...how many? - 8
''lf we get together, it's a time to remember''
- l've packed 10 for you - But l want only 8
lt's okay, l know you'll be hungry later
- How is your mother? - Much better
Then go home
Don't loiter around here at night
Nimmi?
Side dish
Close your mouth Flies may get in!
'Dear people of the colony'
'Thanks to ourADF Govt and party members...'
'...our dream of a decade to have a bridge will soon be fulfilled'
And work will begin immediately
With your prayers and blessings we will soon have a bridge of our own
The engineer is coming!
Afamous engineer of Road and Bridge Corporation
Renowned engineer Thejas Varkey will be here to build our bridge
On December 23rd-
- Esthapan - Be quiet!
On December 23rd we will celebrate Christmas
And have a reception to welcome the engineerto our colony
Esthapan uncle is coming
'Why can't he mind his own business?'
Esthapan uncle and the ADF party will extend a warm welcome to the engineer
This is my humble announcement
Devil! l'll make sure his pension is blocked
Dear friends, you must be aware...
...our party's efforts and its paper work was stolen by some corrupt official
Yet on this happy occasion we wish...
...all of us join hands together
So you are out foryour share, eh?
l had no option Please help
Let me think about it
My boss will listen to anything l say
Okay
Actually l am the boss here
Okay
l want money
Only then things will work out
ls that okay with you?
Sir, he's asking a bribe
Then pay him
Otherwise your work won't get done
Sir, he's lying
Have you ever seen such a decent Govt employee asking for a bribe?
Lousy old man!
Sapless feeble freak!
What took you so long?
Got delayed, sorry
Why are you so angry?
l tried to con that old man with the white beard
But it didn't work out
He complained to my boss
Wonder who will be the next scapegoat!
'Asolution for mosquito menace Healthy Kerala'
Gosh! Snakes
Snakes will eat fish Let's go...quick
Let's go
Lalichan, what about the money?
l have it l will give it to you
How much do l owe you minus my commission?
Rs 3600
Bring it when you come for the welcome function on Sunday
l have no choice l'll be there
l am responsible for the engineer's well-being
Look how troubles come unannounced
Now l'll be kept on my toes till the bridge is constructed
Have you met him?
-Who? - Engineer
l got a message saying he was coming
What about welcoming him?
Krishnan sir has already arranged it
- Okay, see you - Hey! Don't go
What is it, da?
lf you pay me on Sunday l will buy it on Monday
You are a real gem of a boy, da
'Mani, that boy is heading this way'
So?
'Tell him l'm not here, partner'
lt will soon wear down the way you keep stroking it
Why don't you buy it?
Where is Joseph'etan?
He has gone out
Will he back now?.
Late evening
He asked me to lock up and leave
What will that 'face' in the mirror cost?
Joseph'eta, he saw you! You can come out now
Vamoooose! Bearded mirror!
What happened to all the other shops out there?
All shut down
What did they sell?
Same stuff like this
No wonder both of you sit here swatting flies
You must think before pricing your stuff so high
Awheel chair like this costs less overthere?
Why don't you go buy there?
My dear boy, have you any idea...
...how many days since you paid an advance of Rs 1000 and blocked this?
Tell me?
Whenever someone comes in here to buy this...
...l remember only your face
Then l find it impossible to sell it
l am quite upset about this
-What day is today? - Did you come here to ask that?
Tell me, Joseph
Today is Wednesday
Wrong lt's Saturday
Saturday is inauspicious l knew it the minute he came in
On Monday morning open the shop at 9 sharp
l will take delivery of it
What about the money?
lt's ready
- Swear upon your mother? - lt's ready
You mean 45-
Being happy is all fine But don't get drowned!
Goodness!
Lalicha, is everything okay Engineer sir is coming?
He will be here The function can begin now
One day l'll be elected the Prime minister
Don't tangle with the color bulbs l paid forthem
l am slinking away, okay? l can't hang around anymore
Why?
Engineer is coming only after 7 - 8 days
What will happen to him?
The townsfolk will take care of him
He's trying to get me into trouble for quite some time
You have the correct amount now, right?
Hard worker! You got your way finally
l noticed this only now
Are you dancing today?
All these decorations were arranged by your papa from Heaven
Enjoy yourself
See you
Go on, speak l've already tested
Dear friends
The vehicle with lnfant Jesus is on its way from the church
When the cortege accompanied by angels and our reverent Father reach here...
...this event will be a grand celebration
Our dear engineer will arrive at sharp 7:00 p.m
l am now handing over the mike to our constable and talented artiste Smith
A poet within the Khaki uniform Haven't you heard?
Poet Smith That's me
This Christmas song l penned set to music by Michael Jackson...
...is sung by Michael Jackson, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth
Orchestra is conducted by our Mathukutty'chayan's Nallaidayan troupe
Enjoy yourself And bless me
''Gabriel's graceful appearance To always bestow benevolence''
''ln Bethlehem, in a barn a divine baby was born''
'Engineer Thejas Varkey Welcome'
''Gabriel to bestow compassion God's messenger with a vision''
''ln Bethlehem city was born a divine baby''
''Gabriel's graceful appearance To always bestow benevolence''
''ln Bethlehem, in a barn a divine baby was born''
''Stars in the sky twinkled pretty Songs of glory echoed in every city''
''Robed in all his finery royally Blinking his innocent eyes joyfully''
''Kicking his little feet briskly''
''Jubilation worldwide spread quickly''
''From far and wide gifts for the little angel arrived''
''3 wise men came to honor Sing in praise of the Savior''
''Whole world hummed this song By one and all who sang along''
''Your bounteous love will bless Heaven and earth with bliss''
''Conqueror of all strife Light of my life''
''ln my life's flow shine mercy's glow''
''Born in a manger in seclusion Lead a life of compassion''
''Fireworks of many a hue Fill the sky with a kaleidoscopic view''
''Gabriel's graceful appearance To always bestow benevolence''
''ln Bethlehem, in a barn a divine baby was born''
''Stars in the sky twinkled pretty Songs of glory echoed in every city''
''Robed in all his finery royally Blinking his innocent eyes joyfully''
''Kicking his little feet briskly''
''Jubilation worldwide spread quickly''
Nomo
Don't go, Akku
Don't say that, Nomu
l have an important task to do
Let me finish it and get back real fast
l'll take you all around the Himalayas afterthat
- Promise? - Promise
lf we continue in this manner we'll soon reach Delhi, brother
From there l'll take a train and have a comfortable journey
What do you know?. The roads ahead are very bad
We will face plenty of ice
You and your bike won't be able to move
Don't worry, father Akku will go by truck
l will take you also with me next time
You can spend some days at my house with Malu
Where are you off to?
ls it to some uninvited wedding feast?
Hey! Where are the others?
Sitting inside watching a film
Nonsense! Don't they know l have to go today?
Hang on We'll go now
Useless fellows-
There he is
lt will soon be over
No need l will hire another pick up van
Everything's ready Just a short while
The shop has to open Come, sit here
Bangalore Days This is an old film
Haven't you already seen this?
No one has seen it lt will end anytime soon
Sit here for some time
The scene after this
There!
That's the wheel-chair l saw Fully automatic
lt's very expensive
l want this one
What about the one you booked?
l want only this one
Not possible
How can you change your mind?
Do you know how much l'll lose?
Do you know how many customers l lost?
This won't work out, Mani
Here's your advance
This will work out, Mani
This works for me
Khalid? l am Joseph
Joseph here, l say
Are you busy?
Not at all Tell me
Have you seen the film 'Bangalore Days'?
Notjust me
My whole family has seen it
ln that movie the hero uses a wheel chair belonging to a girl
Have you any idea about that kind of wheel chair?
Bloody fraud!
Don't you know it was bought from my shop?
Someone wants an identical one
They are rather poor
How much does it cost?
Rs 1,10, 000
You can give me Rs 100000
He says Rs 1,40,000
Will he give it for less?
Any chance of a discount?
May be 10,000 less Fix it for Rs 90,000
He says 1,35,000
Swindler! How can you squeeze poor people like this?
Khalid, stop joking
l know how you deal with people
- Now hang up - Okay
You have struck a great deal lt's a superb piece
'lt can cover slopes very fast Almost 10km per hour'
'You can lie on it'
'lt can be converted into a bed'
'There are other mechanisms'
'Like helping the patient to crap'
''Boundaries laid waste Banks flood to inundate''
''Ambrosia river flows freely forever''
''With soothing love satisfying Heartfelt fragrance gratifying''
''To protect now like a canopy l shall accompany''
''Boundaries laid waste Banks flood to inundate''
''Swinging back and forth gently cradled in your soul diligently''
''l slept peacefully''
''Today you are my angel from above Rest your head on my shoulder with love''
''Your eyes sing to me a never before lullaby''
''l lose my way rarely When you are beside me''
''Like firefly tiny weeping in agony''
''Like the moon honeyed your smile lingers indeed''
''Wilting under the red-hot sun as yourfeathers fell one by one''
''To carry you, even if l ache My arms are willing foryour sake''
''Asweet bouquet you once gave me remains a melodious memory''
''Through infinite births in future mother, we will always be together''
''Who gifted me, l wonder this treasure called mother?''
''Boundaries laid waste Banks flood to inundate''
''Ambrosia river flows freely forever''
''With soothing love satisfying Heartfelt fragrance gratifying''
''To protect now like a canopy l shall accompany''
'Anthonyappan Colony'
l still have my doubts
Weren't you fully aware of the lie about the engineer's arrival?
Onacha, this is the 100th time you are repeating this
lf you ask me once more l won't bother about your age
l'll simply splash boiling milk on yourface
ls he God to be showered in milk from head to toe?
And look at his blessed face!
Haven't seen Tinku for the past few days
l really miss him
You'll feel better once he's back
Where can he go?! He'll be back in no time
Must be a great feeling to roam around on a bike
lnstead of loafing around can't such guys find a good job?
'Look at that No time even to shave'
1 glass tea
Brother
Shall l make it strong?
Sure
What about sugar?
Go ahead
Shall l make it strong and sweet?
Just to know your preference
Make tea like the way you usually do, okay?
'Give him tea'
Where are you from?
Quite a distance
Doesn't it have a name?
Manali
Kannamali
Our party is very strong there
Just you wait
One day this stove will burst
'My tongue is jinxed!'
What kind of tea is this?
l know to make it only this way
Lali here
What is it?
Onacha, the engineer has come
He'll be in the office in another hour and a half
Get lost
l feel so bad l fooled you
But today the engineer informed me directly
Just get lost!
Engineer, my foot!
- How much? - Rs 8
Here
500 rupee note?
Don't you have a lesser denomination?
This is not a KFCjoint
What's KFC?
The finance company run by Kerala govt
That is KSEB
Onacha, you will really become a minister, l'm sure
-Why whisperthat? - See if you can change this, sir
How can l give you something l don't have?
l have only 500s
There's a petrol bunk next door Break the note and get me change, sir
Looking for your mobile?
l had left it right here
Let it be here
First get me the change
You are a great guy roaming the world on your bike
How do we know you'll be back?
Make it fast, sir
Don't take all this seriously
These boys revel in pranks
'Give me that cake'
Get lost!
lnstead of peeling it why don't you skin it first?
-You have cigarettes? -Yes
How much was the tea?
Rs 8
Give me cigarettes for Rs 992, Kings brand
We haven't stocked cigarettes forthis huge an amount
Of course we have
Give it to him
Show yourtemper when you have your own shop, okay?
Buy yourself a lollipop with this
He's carrying such a huge can! Wonder if he has a ration shop?!
Onacha, the engineer has come
Oh God! Really?
l thought Lalichan was fooling me
Let me go and get everything organized
Get Mathukutty and his band to come there at once
-Will you pay me? - Sure
Come fast with these boys
Quick
(humming)
Hey! Aren't you also going there? Let me also come
My feet hurt
l would've reached faster if l had walked
Do you have a license to drive this?
He doesn't even have a house lmagine a license!
Both of us need to wear helmets
Who are you? What do you want?
'Engineer Thejas Varkey'
Do some work instead of hanging around
What the heck!
Where is Pappan?
He is still poking at the soot in his stove
He was so full of sentimental advice
Comrade, are the crackers ready?
l know your party can't survive without them
What? l didn't hear you
l said crackers are ready
l don't like its color
This is the latest color making waves
But don't forget we are building this bridge
Sure
Barges in here and talks of making waves!
What is this, Mathukuttycheta Like a bunch of fishermen
Don't you have uniforms?
Pappoye won't let me wear a shirt
lt's washed and drying
-Washed, eh? -Yes
That's great
When our guest comes you must ace it!
Afterthe fireworks it's yourturn to blast music
Bro, be assured we'll rock it
Good...alright
Come
All of you come
Make it quick
Trumpeters come
Sir, how's everything?
Are you absolutely shameless?
No, sir
l want my party and myself to take full credit for building this bridge
Only then l will have a decent foothold in the elections
Sir, do you personally know the engineer?
What if l did?
l just wanted to know the kind of person he is
That you will come to know by and by
You mean when he comes here?
What a pity!
Here comes my lucky mascot!
Run!
Shucks!
l'm sure you have an idea of the townsfolk here
This is how they are
The other day they arranged a grand function to welcome you
l got to know about it That's why l didn't turn up
How did you know?.
You had given me Lalichan's number, remember?
How's your stay at the guest house?
l think a tent would have been enough
l tried to get in touch with you many times
But you were off work for quite some time, right?
l had gone on a long journey l decided l wanted a break
l can always go back to work, isn't it?
Always on the move roaming
Lucky chap!
Lucky...me?
Sorry, l didn't mean it that way
l assumed such a remote village will be free of corruption
That's why l accepted this project
Not too bad
Only a few like Onachan
People like him are needed to add spice to life
-When do we begin? - Right away
lf possible, let us include the work of the approach-road
There is yet another case l'll let you know in due course
Let's see
We'll do a total clean up
By the way, shouldn't we have a get together?
Of course! We must
ls Lalichan here? l wanted to buy something
He usually hangs around eavesdropping!
''What's the sound at this hour? ls it the koel cooing with fervor?''
Chinnappa, can you make me a cup of tea?
l am busy with art work Please make it yourself
That's a cool T-shirt, sir
That too with your beard
l love it
Want it?
Will you give it if l say 'yes'?
l'll wash it and give it to you tomorrow
l'll wash it myself
Just in case you change your mind
Sir, if you are making tea l'll have some too
Stinking!
l can wash it and use it
We could have taken thejeep
Not at all!
lt's so good to ride against the breeze
Am l troubling you?
Krishnan sir has said you must be well taken care of
There is no word called 'trouble' in my dictionary
Anything you want, you can always ask Chinappu
He was employed to look after the overhead watertank
He always laughs when l ask him for anything
He listens to my Tamil songs and sits around creating art objects
Poor chap! He is my friend
ls he paid any salary?
Of course! Rs 10000
Rs 10000?
l take 5000 He actually needs only 2000
l give him that Poor chap!
Why are you laughing, sir?
Nothing
What to do, sir? l have 4 kids
ls your salary enough to make ends meet?
Not at all
l make up for it underthe table
l will also give you
l want only affection
Don't ask me for that alone, please
Are you hurt?
No, not at all
What is this, sir?
l bought that
For my Malu
- Who is that? - My daughter
Looking very smart!
- What if we had died? - Who the heck was he?
The indicator light is damaged Shall we ask him to pay?
How does he matter to us?
Do we really have to?
- Come - lt's now or never
l am sorry l was-
My foot you are sorry!
Oh! This chap, eh?
Do you have a pimple in your eye?
Where were you rushing to?
Our indicator light is broken
Why were your eyes not on the road?
- Pay us - But you are all fine
Money please!
You can afford to buy cigarettes for 1000 bucks
Money, sir
Now you don't have, eh?
Sir, people are coming lt will be embarrassing for you
Cash please
Pay up
Give it, sir
One more 500
There's plenty of tinkering to be done
Stop fussing and give, sir
Thinks no end of himself!
Okay, see you
Here's your key
Come, he has paid
Go...all clear
Let's get the indicator repaired
First see if the vehicle is intact!
No head lamps Then why indicators?
Why did you get another 500 from him?
We are 5 of us How can we share equally?
Now we get 500 each?
Let's go, sir
Sir?
Why do you look upset?
Nothing
Shall we go to the proposed site?
Sure, just drive straight down
- lt's quite close by - Let's go
He's Amina's grandpa
Amina's grandpa?
Yes, he's the gatekeeper here ever since this gate was set up
He thinks he is the lord and master here
lkka, how are you?
He is the engineer of our new bridge
Please sit, sir
On this track? Here on this bench?
No trains pass at this time of the day
Okay, let's sit inside
l have not come to sit and chat
What the heck?!
Ask him to keep it away and do his work
lkka, we don't need the bench
Mannerless fellow!
Parks the jeep on the track and pretends to be fair and right!
Shall l get you some black tea?
No, thanks
Sir, this area is a vote bank
There are around 10000 to 15000 voters living here
lf you calculate at the rate of Rs 10,000 per head...
...adds up to 100 million
Promises to sail a ship open a port and so on
Their budget will take care of this and they get a good name as well
Onachan is just a dummy
This is a game played by senior politicians of the party
'They are all our own boys'
What are your plans, sir?
Have you come by yourself?
Not at all They will follow
2 or 3 assistants
Care for some tea? This is our Pappan's shop
Oh no! l already did once
'Good tea'
'Okay, as you wish'
All fine with you?
2 or 3 people called We must go tomorrow afternoon
How many do you want?
Take 4 plastic covers
Let me leave Engineer sir is waiting
Lalicha?
What?
Did he mention anything?
No, why?
Nothing We'll meet tomorrow
Out of my way
These naughty imps!
Shall we go?
What is that boy doing there?
That boy?
He's the cleverest of them all
l kind of gathered that Tell me more about him
My previous boss Ganapathy sir started a scheme
Guppy cultivation
Since it gave no returns he stopped it
But when the mosquito menace increased in the city...
...demand for Guppies also rose
One day l mentioned this while having tea at Pappan's tea shop
lmmediately this chap began breeding them in that canal
Guppy cultivation
He's smart, sir
What's his name?
That's really strange
Ever since he started growing guppies people decided his name was Guppy
Guppy!
What about his family?
Only his mother
His father used to head out to sea for work
One day he was brought back dead
Then his mother suffered a stroke and she became immobile
After that she refused to send him to sea
The boy was now in a fix
So a tragic life, eh?
Yes, but he's an innocent chap
You call him innocent?!
Yes, sir Not the crafty kind at all
He does not have any dealings with the Panchayat, eh?
What do you think! l take care of it
Krishnan sir does not mind
My dear sir, l pay him Rs 3 for each pair of Guppies
How much?
Rs 2
Come again?
Sir, 1 rupee, 50 paise l take the other half
Haven't l told you? l have 4 kids
Sir...?
- Please don't let this out - Of course not
l am scared
You'll soon get over it
l have made a hole there
No tension
Come this way
- Let's go - How much more?
Suku'anna, make it exciting
Can we at least hear sounds?
How did this hole become so big?
l made it bigger
Go and read this book forthe time being
Peeping is an art
When you are old enough l'll call you
Go!
Let me also see
-You also go - Please, brother
Guppy, out
Next is you Heads ortails
Tails!
Now you are out too
Now give it to me, buddy
Go home, boys lnstead of sitting here in the dark
Hope he gets caught at home
lt's gone
l couldn't even get a proper look at the picture
Sit down, Lalicha l hope you drink?
Oh! l do, sir
Sir, our Onachan is here Can l call him in?
Sure, call him
Onacha?
Come in
Sir, please forgive me lt was a big blunder
Hey! Get up Sit down
l won't create any more trouble foryou
l'll sit, but tell me you have forgiven me
lf not, l'll drink all of this and eat the bottle too!
l have come here to build the bridge
So l need the help of politicians like you
l called you here to tell you this
1 minute
Lalicha?
Did you hear what he said?
What?
He called me a politician
My deepest desire from childhood was to be called a politician
Not bad
Look at this and drool
Haven't you gone to sleep yet?
lf you sit and stare at it then that's all you'll do
He will be late
Sit and drool over it
Wasn't that for me?
Sir will not be back for some time
Why not drink some and fill it up with water?
You have always been an expert in that
l know what happens in the office
Corruption king!
Onacha, l have 4 kids and l'm stressed out
You keep saying this like a parrot
lf you continue like this l'll tell our people
l have my doubts if they are your own kids
Go ahead and announce
Quick! Sir may come back anytime now
Quick! Close it
Gosh! My throat nearly got seared!
What's that?
Magazine Christmas edition
Didn't you read it, papa?
Don't beat me, papa
'Muthuchippi'
So this has to be placed here, right?
Shall l make you some black coffee?
Shall l make some more black tea for you?
Okay, go ahead
That makes it the 5th one
From his appearance looks like he is a little too fond of women
What is it, sir?
Nothing
lsn't this a drainage canal?
Why do we need a drainage canal here?
Then why is it here?
The Panchayat dug it, sir
When it rains heavily this place gets flooded
lf that's the case how can you block this canal?
Don't be worried, sir This is after all our own place
We can easily solve it
What is it? What's the problem?
Why are you here?
What is it, Pappan?
Nothing, my boy Sir was justjogging
Get lost, you half-pint
Half-pint is your-
Shut up! l'll kill you
Did you see his biceps?
'Am l your age?'
'God! He could have dunked me into the canal'
Remember l told you about an old man?
l think he is a little flirty l'll call you back
Can l ask you something?
What is it?
l have a little girl She's now 12 years old
You have a 12 year old girl?
Actually, she's my granddaughter, Amina
Her parents died in an accident when she was a baby
My life's desire is to see her become an engineer
What should l do after her schooling is over?
ls this why you were smiling at us every now and then?
Among all living beings only humans can smile
So l smile
Does Amina study well?
She's always 1st in her class
Then after her 10th grade let herjoin entrance coaching classes
- ls that all? -Yes, that's all
l am quite aware of this Time to close the gate
l don't want your black tea
Get away from here
Wonder if the others want?
Such a minor issue
Why not deal with it directly?
That won't be good enough
l must consider his age too
l want to make him cry
Beg at my feet
Youngsters like him mustn't show such arrogance
Call him, dude
Where is it?
Krishnan sir?
Where are you, Lalichan?
-At home -Why?
At my home
Okay, Lalicha Sorry
Why did you call?
That boy who grows guppies...?
Yes...hold on a minute, sir
Hey! Take her away
How much does he earn every month?
l don't really-
Sir, going by my estimate around 12000
Why, sir?
How much does our office pay him?
At the rate of Rs 3
Out of which l take Re 1 4 kids and all, sir
l know your share in this deal
Like that!
Tell that boy
Hereafter he will be paid only 50 paisa
Sir, but 50p is too less
Doesn't matter Just inform him
Krishnan sir does not usually interfere in such matters
Did you meet him?
How could l? l came here early this morning
Tell him l can't sell at the rate he quoted
lf he says he can't sell at that rate...
...ask him to stop his guppy cultivation
We don't want to deal with him any more
Right, Krishna?
Yes, but...?
So he is the one behind all this
Sir, but if we stop it...
...how do we supply guppies to meet the popular demand?
There was even a feature about guppy cultivation on a TV channel
Tell people we'll supply After all it's a small fish
How?.
Someone who's here to build a bridge...
...can easily construct a 10'x10' tank
l'll build you this big tank and fill it with guppies foryou
l shall bear all the expenses
This must happen We deserve this!
And you are the sole reason for it
- Me? - Do you think it's me?
Boys must be boys
Who do you think you are?
Stirred up a hornet's nest
l didn't understand Be more specific
That's his work
We don't have an option
Agree to the rate he quoted and go tell Krishnan sir
- Okay, l'll tell him -You have to
Go apologize to the engineer if you can
l have other plans chalked out for him
Then go ahead and harass him
As if he will let you!
Earthworm!
Look here, don't mess with him until he finishes his job
These guys have nothing to lose
But you and l stand to lose a lot
At least think of my situation
Oh! Come on, Lalicha Forever greedy
Where can l find Krishnan sir?
He'll be at the approach road taking measurements
You can go straight to him
Engineer sir will also be there
Pappoye, come with me
l'll come if everyone else comes
Go and apologize
Go
l'll apologize
l feel something is wrong
That's correct
Does he really intend to apologize?
Or is he planning to beat him up?
'Let us see'
What?
Tyres on this side are flat too
Let's go
You went to apologize...?
Quick...hurry
Sir, wait!
Beat him
Come on, do it
Whack him!
Boys, leave him alone
Come, let's escape
Don't
Now do you realize it isn't a minor issue?
Did anyone see?
No, only l did
Let's go to the hospital
What happened?
Pappan, we arejust back after apologizing
Everything is fine now
Aglass of Horlicks will be great
'Onacha, we must do something'
'Afterthat we can take a decision'
'How do l know who did it?'
'l saw it only this morning'
'What a pity!'
Since the sketch is ready you can all leave
l'll let you know when to return
This is too bad
l have some other unfinished work to attend to
(humming)
Sir, plenty of snakes there
Nuisance!
'What's wrong with this man? Calling me so late?'
Were you asleep?
Not at all, sir
Who is that calling in the middle of the night?
Who is that?
My wife has come down from my hometown
Aiyo! Sorry, Krishnan l'll see you tomorrow
Hey! That's okay You can tell me
No problem at all
Those canals dug along the roads
Do you really think that was a good idea?
l didn't think it was wrong, sir
During heavy rains, the school and entire neighborhood will be flooded
Do you feel the previous officer was a decent chap?
As far as l know he was a good man
You still have a soft corner towards that boy, eh?
Which boy?
Guppy
Not at all, sir
Never
l get so mad at him, sir
l swear, he makes me hopping mad
The way those boys badgered you on the road
l can't even think of it
- Really? - l swear
Tomorrow you have a surprise
'He and his surprise in the middle of the night!'
'Are you asleep, darling?'
'Why did you say l was your wife?'
'Should l have said it was my aunt in bed with me?'
'Why are you laughing?'
'l didn't laugh'
'Must be from your phone'
- Last night - Last night?
l was-
You?
l was-
Tea
Hope you are fine, Lalicha
You can go, Lalicha
What was the surprise you mentioned?
After the bridge is built-
lf it's a surprise let me also hear it
Are you or am l the village officer?
You, sir
Then l will listen to the surprise
Leave us alone
Acting too big for his boots!
He's hiding there
'Are you with your mother?'
'Move aside and listen to me'
l'll be back now, ma Your medicine is there
Roaming around in the sun
Yourface has tanned like those street kids
After the bridge work was over didn't we plan to repairthe roads?
Yes?
So the road behind the school must be widened as part of the plan
Not only that
Materials to build the bridge will arrive by that road
So that road must be strengthened
What do you say?
Does it? Yes, it does
Sure So?
l intend demolishing Pappan's shop and that boy's fish tank
- When? - Right now
This is a decision taken by the Govt, Mr Krishnan
A chance that fell right into my hands
l will get even with them, sir
Let us give them some time
lf we give them time, they will easily shift the guppies to another pond
That's no fun at all
Let us go right now
- Come quickly - Turn the vehicle around
Come
Lalichan had called
Fast!
He will come a bit late Has to inform everyone, right?
Drive faster
What is it?
Didn't you go there today?
No
A small problem
What is it, sir?
What is the problem?
A small problem We came to look into it
What is the problem?
Why do we need all that?
Be quiet, man Let's go
Demolish my shop if you want
But not theirfish tank, sir
Give them some time, sir
They will shift the guppies to another place
Wait Guppy
Pappan, look
Onachaaaaan
Pappan?
'Lalicha, ask them to stop'
'Hey! Stop it, man'
This advertisement is a comedy from start to finish
That will be good
We can finish it within Rs 100000
This is a little emotional
Will cost you 800000
lsn't this place stocked with knives, scissors and syringes?
Yes
Then we can add a bit of violence
Rs 120000 production cost
- Oh my God! - l can make it perfect
Hey Changulivalan! l don't have this kind of budget
May be l can spare 100000
Adjust a bit lt's forthe local TV channel
Then call the local people
Each frame of mine will cost you 100000
- lsn't this local? - lt was meant to be
Joseph'eta, return Rs10000 from the advance l gave you
lt's urgent
How can l do that, my boy?
lf you ask all of a sudden how do you expect me to give?
Why are you staring at me giving me thejitters?
l'll give you the money
Here...no, here
Who is that?
That's a long story
Tell me the story, may be it can be made into a good film?
l'll takejust the thread, okay?
Sister, Venda Sabu...?
You are just a kid Why source an assassin?
Nothing
Go there
l will do whatever is worthy of the money you pay me
Let me know when you get him alone
Off you go
l had reserved this Scotch for the day l finished the bridge work
lf l opened it today, it's because l am so happy
You'll never know how much, my dear Krishna
My dear!
Like in any other film there is a hero and a villain
A hero and a villain
And they fight all the time
Finally in the end we win
Can l ask you something?
This film you were talking about Are you the hero orthe villain?
Why do l come up with unnecessary dialogs at the wrong time?
Won't that boy bejust 4-5 years olderthan my Malu?
Remember l told you about an incomplete shopping complex?
Can you give me a proposal with an estimate to complete it?
lt's easier to sanction funds when people like you are involved
l can do it But don't ask me to build it
You don't have to l can do all that myself
Okay, l'll do it
Didn't you call Onachan and Lalichan?
They won't come any more, sir
All of them are unhappy
So l am the villain, right?
You carry on
Don't tire yourself standing l'll come later
'Are you asleep?'
Yes
ls this the place?
Yes
l'lljust look around
Sir, l'm just getting my mobile recharged
'Who is the client?'
lt's really badly constructed
'lt was for someone l know here'
'Not planned well at all'
'lt was lying in a mess'
'That's why l asked you to look at it'
l would have come with you
l just happened to pass by
So l got in
My driver pointed it out to me
lt's like a haunted place
Okay, let me look around
l'll call you later
Venda Sabu
-Who? - Venda Sabu
-Venda Sabu? -Yes
What do you want?
l have been assigned a 'quotation' job
Quotation? What for?
To break your hands and legs
Better escape as soon as possible
Otherwise-
Otherwise?
l got hit by an iron rod
No point in beating up an unconscious man
So l waited for you to regain consciousness
Stop it!
l'll go right away
l have other 'jobs' to do tomorrow and the day after
Go
l know who sent you
Your guess is wrong
lt's late
Otherwise l'd have shown you
Nothing to worry
Doctor says he can be discharged in a couple of days
Sir, whatever l have to say l've already told you
l did not see the person who stabbed me
There's no point in you repeating what we find difficult to believe
Please cooperate
l don't have any complaint
Okay, sir
We'll investigate in our own way
Okay
You really don't know?.
Oh! Here you are
Guppy, someone stabbed our engineer
No one knows who
Did anything happen to him?
He is alive
The hospital is swarming with police and the army
Army?
That was just to rhyme! Why are you sitting here scared?
What about Venda?
lt was not Venda l called and asked him
Rubbish! l saw him go away after stabbing him
Did Venda lie to me?
He is a hired killer Why won't he lie to you?
You are right
When police asked he said he didn't see his assassin
Not see the man who stabbed him?
Will anyone believe that?
Even the police didn't
He still stuck to his story, Onachan said
Venda came without even covering his face with a mask
lf he confesses l'll be trapped
Does Venda know your name?
Why should he know?.
He can say it was a boy
Everyone will know it was me
By not revealing the culprit's name...
...what if he is planning to take revenge on you?
How?.
Suppose he comes and stabs you in return
Don't get upset l am there for you
'That's what you think!'
Your mother was looking out for you
Don't stress
Mother
Don't you want to bathe?
l have already heated the water
Just bring it for me
Why did you do it? l would have come
Take me to the bathroom
You never listen
lt's already 3-4 hours late
l was worried l'll fall sick if l delay further
l'll bring the towel
Eat your porridge
You skipped lunch
l can bathe by myself
l'll eat later-
l said l'll manage!
Mother
l did not read it
l did not even open the book
Pappoye gave it to me
l threw it into the sea
l swear l won't do it again, mother
Mother?
Come here
l wanted to tell you it was wrong That's why l behaved like that
lt's okay
This is normal curiosity for boys of your age
We must forgive them
That's all
When you pretend to be asleep don't forget to snore, okay?
Oh God! l completely forgot
Were you upset when l didn't let you help?
Upset?
l went to the seashore
l sang, danced and took a good nap!
l can't sleep
Why?
l didn't bathe because you weren't there
Not even in the morning?
No
l came out after you left
Neither in the evening
My body is itching all over
Make some hot water l'll bathe and then sleep
l've been watching you the past few days
You look dull and depressed
What happened?
Sure, before that my face was fair and awesome!
Stop joking and come
Let's catch some sleep
l was simply pulling your leg
You don't have to be offended
Why are you worrying?
That engineer got what he deserved
Be quiet! lf any one hears my mother will come to know
But you didn't do anything
l thought you stabbed him
Why are you staring up there like this?
ln case l get 'biriyani'
Haven't you seen in some movies?
When clothes fly the heroine comes to pick it up
Keep looking!
That old man's underwear will come flying now
Today is Sunday
l have great hopes
And the sea breeze is quite strong
Sunday or Monday All you can see are 2 eyes
Hope someone has not cast their evil eye on her
Lady Molly, why don't you go inside?
Snubbed her
Grandpa has chest pain
What?
Grandpa is suffering from chest pain
Amina, my dear Cover your face with the veil
Hair looks lovely But the face...?!
Amina, wearyour veil
Nothing will happen to you God won't let you fall sick
What is this, grandpa?
Crying? Shame on you
l got so scared
Grandma, not for me
He was worried about his health too!
lt was your enemies who brought you here on time
lf it wasn't for them...!
Enemies?
Come in, boys
Show your face
Let grandpa see you properly
l used to hate you
l didn't know you were such good boys
Forgive me, boys
We saw Amina's face forthe first time
lt was because she asked we rushed you to the hospital
lf Amina asked, we would even operate on you, grandpa
Shoo those dogs away
Sir?
Oh Chinnappa! What's news?
Are you okay?
Sure
Hey! lt is lifting of its own accord
Tea
l made it
Not only tea l brought you food also
Not bread and omelet
Yummy rice and curry
Happy?
Very good tea
Why didn't you make for me earlier?
You are young and healthy
Youngsters must make tea for older ones
And your tea is so tasty
Then how come now?.
Now you are in bad shape
''My dear flower, carmine Your perfume so divine''
''My porch is your garden sublime''
''Your words like a flute's lilting music''
''You are a petal, satin smooth magic''
Pappan, l'll give you the money tomorrow
My dear Unni drink 1 more cup of tea
l'll come again tomorrow
Lalicha, l wanted to meet you
Why?
Tea, please
Didn't they harass this boy with the excuse of widening the road?
Why is no one around now?.
Will they break down this tea shop also?
God made sure of divine justice!
He's getting discharged tomorrow
He has many plans up his sleeve
But keeping it close to his heart
ls Krishnan sir aware of his plans?
He doesn't know anything
Whoever stabbed him will pay the price!
Hey!
Who wants tea?
''Eyes welled up with teardrops''
''Words for no reason drenched in sobs sudden?''
''Mist spiraled heavenwards Dissolving like nimbus clouds''
''May your lingering tears soon fade away into oblivion''
''May your heart be filled with lofty dreams to be fulfilled''
''Away must be drawn for a rainbowto be born''
''Chariot of your dreams you must fly without restraint in the azure blue sky''
This is my whatsApp number
''Scars in your heart must heal Your eyes devoid of tears or ordeal''
Careful
''Search for a dawn bringing an auspicious beginning''
That nurse is very smart
Not bad but l think she's always on Facebook
''Whimpers in your mind at last will be a thing of the past''
''Like kindled flame of a dying wick Joyful memories will revive double quick''
''Whether night''
''Or daylight''
''l will be back to see yourface beam cheerfully''
''You shall be with me forever l shall be your protector''
''Let us usher in times exciting''
''May your lingering tears soon fade away into oblivion''
''May your heart be filled with lofty dreams to be fulfilled''
''Away must be etched for a rainbow to be sketched''
''Chariot of your dreams you must fly without restrain in the azure blue sky''
''Scars in your heart must heal Your eyes devoid of tears ortrials''
''Search for a dawn bringing an auspicious beginning''
What will you do with this?
Paint it and place it somewhere here
Will you paint it?
l don't paint Guppy does
He does it very well
He does all the painting here
But he has a problem
Whatever he paints ends up looking like the guppy
You are so heavy
l can't leave a part of me at home, can l?
Stop here
lt isn't only you l wanted to see
Pappan will be here soon after closing his tea shop
''Before l go to bed daily l thank you profusely''
''You've given us so much indeed l am grateful to you for every deed''
Focus on her face
'Guppy is a cheap fish usually kept as pets'
'Breeding that fish, selling them and saving up money...'
'...to buy his mom a wheel chair is the story of this young boy'
Hey! Stop
You are overdoing it This is only for News channels
Explain to her
Changulival Which channel will it come in?
Don't call me that l am Chink
Whatever it is! Which TV channels?
HDFC?
They'll come to mortgage your shop
Specify the wheel chair is free of cost
'This is the journey of a kind-hearted man...'
'...who helped a boy to get a wheelchair for his mother'
My life was spent in social service 24x7
- Right? -Yes
Mani knows all about it
That's how l noticed that boy
Poor chap!
He struggled a lot to save up...
...to get his mother a semi automatic wheelchair
His wish soon shifted to a fully automatic wheel chair
That's all
Joseph'etan is a kindhearted and generous man
lt was his wish to give the boy a fully automatic wheelchair...
...as a surprise
Come here, Mani
That was superb
l noticed you walking around in between the shots
Ensured it was live lt was good, wasn't it?
Why don't you join me as an assistant director?
No thanks, Chinka l'll go in for short films
Assistant directors never get dates of artistes at all
Will he come back to work in my shop?
Don't be scared
- He can't touch you - Easy foryou to say
Scared, huh?
ln a way fear is good
When you come face to face don'tjust stand rooted in fear
Why?
Just run As fast as you can
l'll start following my mother's advice
l won't loiter around jobless l'll work with Esthapan uncle
Why make mothers teary eyed and anxious?
Aren't you going home?
No
- What about your mother? - l can manage that
Pappan was looking out foryou
l am not going there any more
Suppose that engineer comes that way
How long will you slink around hiding and avoiding?
My dearest grandpa Why don't you sell this rickety bike?
lf l buy a new scooter now
By the time you start college...
...it will look old and rickety
ls that okay?
Then don't buy one now
l knew you would say this
What is the name of that boy who just cycled past us?
Why do you want to know?
Just like that Tell me, grandpa
Everyone calls him Guppy
What sort of a name is that?!
They make fun of him
Guppy is the name of the fish he breeds
The ones yourfriend brings foryou
Do you know his real name?
l have heard his mother call him Michael
Wonder if he remembers?
Why Michael?
That is the name of an angel
Our Koran also has the same angel Mikail
Grandpa?
Engineer sir has come
Let this fan remain here
lt belongs to the State Govt
But the Centre has rights over it
Sit down, sir
- Sit - No, sir
Sit down, brother
Are you a permanent staff in the Railways?
No, sir, this is a temporary post
l must pass a written exam to become permanent
So if you lose this job you won't get another, right?
l was assigned this job to fulfill the dream of this village
But l realized it was only for some personal motives
Which politician has the time for progress...
...when he's busy filling his own pockets?
There is absolutely no need for a bridge here
So l stopped work saying it wasn't technically feasible
May be politicians like Onachan may find another to replace me
But forthat to happen at least 2 more Govts will change
Which grade is Amina now in?
7th grade
So another 12 years to go before she completes her engineering
lf this bridge is built, you will lose yourjob and your income will stop
With your weak health condition you can't take up anotherjob
l did not know all this, lkka
But beyond all this, it is Amina's future
Her happiness
l realize these were the reasons which prompted you to act this way
An indiscretion done with good intentions at heart
Amina mustjoin a decent engineering college
This card has my number Call me if you need any help
l am leaving tomorrow
My son...!
Look, they are watching
l wouldn't have built the bridge even if you hadn't done all that you did
But l am happy you are also a reason
We were able to save 100 million of tax payers' money
Amina?
You must take care of your grandparents
They have gone through a lot to educate you
Can l get you a black tea?
No need
''When time ticked by did darkness coveryour eye?''
''Did it burn like an inferno Heart full of thoughts aglow''
''Was it embers burning to ashes with moist eyes misty lashes''
''Quiet sobs as memories surge shattering your heart to emerge''
Sister!
Sir?
Where is this boy Guppy's house?
Over there
But you won't find him there
l sent him to pluck some coconuts
Where?
Just go straight ahead
There's a coconut grove there
You'll find him
Will you come down or shall l come up?
l'll pelt you with stones Better come down
lf l call the police...
...everyone will get to know what you did
Especially your mother
Greetings! Are you still here, sir?
You were not to be seen for quite sometime
Safety pin Foryour shorts
Please give this to your daughter Malu
Come
Sit
Make sure the pin doesn't hurt you
See you
Pappan, can l borrow your cycle?
l want to see my mother
Joseph'etta, what is this?
Not like that
Look here
lt is a visual beauty
Worming into people's hearts
What the heck?
ls it a worm?
No! Like a centipede
Mani, l don't like this
Shouldn't we bathe her?
l'll be back
l'll come back and bathe her
'Afew days later'
'Black tea man is on his way to pick up his granddaughter'
'Nowadays he is a changed man'
-You are early today -Yes
- Shall l get you black tea? - Okay
Come
Hey! Look who is coming?!
Our Tinku
Come, Tinku Sit here
Where did you disappear, old man?
You got us all worried
l came back this morning l was at Palakkad
l read about an old lady who was sick and sinking
l went there Accepted her as my mother
l looked after her for some days
'She died'
lsn't that him?
That engineer...?
Thejas Varkey
Do you know him?
Not personally
But l have read about him
He came here to build our bridge
But it didn't happen
People here cooked up reasons and forced him to stop work
That is the real reason
Go away from here
Give him this tea
How do you know about him?
He used to be in the News for a while
The over-bridge was a dream come true forthe people of Omallur
'He was the engineer who built it'
'On the inauguration day the entire town assembled'
'The Chief minister was also gracing the occasion'
'But he didn't come'
When he was coming with his family forthe inauguration...
...his car met with an accident
'His wife, 7 year old daughter and his parents died'
'Even now every year, people of Omallur...'
'...light candles in memory of that tragic day'
'Later, resigning from the Road and Bridges corporation...'
'...there was a News feature saying he was on ajourney'
This was about 3-4 years back
'May be this was his first assignment afterthat'
So his daughter...that doll?
ls he mad?
He'll come back
Don't be upset and magnify it
'They will lift you up in their hands...'
'...so you won't strike your foot against a stone'
'HE nobly roams to help you, amidst clouds in skies blue'
'Deuteronomy'
He calls my daughter and his friends' daughters too as Malu
Yes, Lalicha lt's a kind of madness
Amadness he refuses to get treated for
And his beloved madness
His Malu
''Mist spiraled heavenwards Dissolving like nimbus clouds''
''May your lingering tears soon fade away into oblivion''
''May your heart be filled with lofty dreams to be fulfilled''
''Away must be etched for a rainbow to be sketched''
''Chariot of your dreams you must fly without restrain in the azure blue sky''
''Scars in your heart must heal Your eyes devoid of tears or ordeal''
''Search for a dawn bringing an auspicious beginning''