OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO OUR FRIEND, SHERIN
Birds flying high You know how I feel
Sun in the sky You know how I feel
Breeze drifting' on by You know how I feel
It's a new dawn It's a new day
It's a new life for me, yeah!
It's a new dawn It's a new day
It's a new life for me!
And I'm feeling good!
Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free You know how I feel
Blossom on the tree You know how I…
Iniya!
Can we get married?
Alright.
No.
I won't.
If our relationship will continue only with the bond of marriage…
then is this the only worth of love?
I won't get married.
Alright. Let's not.
Let's hug each other and just be.
You will be mine. And I, yours.
Let's embrace death like this.
No!
Why should we die?
Let's become immortal.
What is this?
I am pouring my heart out.
And you are sleeping.
Hey, I am sleepy.
Fine. Sleep.
My sky is lit
By that fair moon
My sky is lit
By that fair moon
Clouds of love
-Stars of poetry -Don't sing, please.
Grace my skies
-In my skies -Don't sing!
-It is-- -Rene, stop it!
You're upsetting me.
What's wrong with the song?
You can listen to Nina Simone!
But not to Ilayaraja?
It isn't about him. I don't want any song.
You just hate him. That's why.
Hey, why would I hate him?
Fuck off!
See, he is like Michael Jackson.
He was a nobody who succeeded.
Look at all the respect he has earned.
This in itself is a political statement.
It's empowerment.
So many people are inspired by him. That is enough.
Why aren't you setting the same benchmark for the others?
-Like-- -Hey, you will never quit backing him.
Birds of the same feather. You will flock together.
What do you mean? Just be frank.
Hey, I can see you controlling your rage.
My femininity rustles like the brook
Come, drown in my elegance
Your smiling eyes
Get giddy with love
What use are words of now?
Stop it!
This song is not your problem.
I am.
Wow, an incredible observation.
Shut up!
What is your problem?
Be open about it. I'll help you.
Come, hug me.
Come on!
Come here, I said.
Hey, what's your problem? Shut up!
I am fine.
It is all in your head.
Throw that away.
I want to.
But it's eating my head.
-Am I? -No. I am my problem.
If my words and deeds are wrong. Then I am the problem, right?
If something is wrong, it is.
Set it right. Let's both do it.
You do that first.
I would definitely correct myself if it is wrong.
Oh! Really!
It's my bad then. Alright.
What is your problem? Just ask me straight.
I am not able to think normally.
-Anything meaning? -Everything!
Who is your first preference? How you treat me!
How you address me!
What do you mean by your Instagram post "Happy Birthday, my love Remant!"
Oh, no!
Hey, he is a friend.
I knew…
I knew that would irk you!
So you do know what you are doing.
Oh, no.
I am not able to stop.
Stop laughing. Or I would…
Oh! I am not able to handle this.
Move aside. Do I look like an idiot?
Don't shout. You are making me laugh more.
Why are you shouting now?
Oh, no!
Shut up, Tamil!
What?
Don't ever call me that.
Oh!
I am not "Tamizh!"
Call me "Rene."
Your actual name is Tamil. That's how I will call you.
It is I who decides how I should be addressed.
Who are you to change that?
Also it's "Tamizh", not "Tamil."
Let's see you say it right. Tamizh!
-Look at your face. -Hey!
Shut up and sleep.
I won't shut up What can you do!
Tamizh is my breath Tamizh is my life!
Tamizh! Tamizh!
All said and done but your "nature" doesn't change, right?
-What did you say? -Sorry!
"Nature?"
The "nature" of my caste?
When you were licking me just now…
-didn't you remember my "nature" then? -Die, you bitch!
Hey, shooting star!
It's a shooting star!
A STAR SHOOTS ACROSS!
Hey, hi Roshni!
Hi, Arjun!
I just saw your message.
You reached Pondy?
-Yes. Just reached. -All the best!
Absolutely. That's why I am here.
It isn't easy to make it as a hero in movies.
-All the best! -Thank you so much!
Hey… Roshni!
I miss you.
Don't you miss me?
Roshni, if you don't mind can we speak on a video call?
I just feel like seeing you. Just for two minutes.
No, my brother is here. Let me call you later.
-Bye. Have fun. -Wait, Roshni!
-At least a selfie. I want to see you. -Okay, bye.
Hello!
Wow! Just beautiful.
BEAUTIFUL
Thank you.
Diana!
Hey!
-Missed you. -Missed you, too.
-It's been a while, right. -Yes!
-How are you, Diana? -Superb!
And you?
-I am fine too. -Praveen!
-Ma!
-What are you doing there? Come. -Just a minute.
-Get in. I will be back. -Hey!
-Come soon. -Of course. Bye.
I am coming, Ma!
Bro!
Subier sir had asked me to come.
Arjun! Come along.
Hold this bag.
Hold.
Can we clean?
-Me? -Take it!
Hey!
Come here. Come!
How are you?
You didn't miss me.
Hi, Sekar!
-Hi! -Sir!
Sir!
Aren't you Sekar sir?
-Yes. -Why are you here?
Hi, Sekar! A new one from your gang.
Your acting was phenomenal in the film Madras! Bewitching!
-Thanks! -Please give me your hand.
-What is your name? -Arjun!
You shouldn't behave like this here.
He is also an actor just like you.
-Please calm down. -It's too dirty!
Then clean!
Yes!
Hello!
Madeline!
-Good? -I am!
-How are you? -Fine!
Good!
-Welcome! -Thanks.
-Hi, Madeline! -Hi!
-I am still single! -You are always trying to make me laugh.
Watch out!
-Hi, Master! -He shouldn’t do anything villainous.
Welcome, Subier. Please speak on my behalf.
-Madeline, poor guy! -What!
-Tell her. -He has been trying his luck.
Show him some mercy!
Subier, I have explained myself clearly.
I feel no attraction towards him.
You on the other hand, I am okay with. What do you say?
-Let me think. -Get lost, Subier.
Stick to doing plays.
-This is mine to accomplish. -Yeah, right!
What?
I swear, Madeline!
-Hi, Diana! -Hello, master!
-Hi, Arjun. -Hi!
Working hard on day one?
-You look fancy with that sunglass! -Master--
Please keep it on. Looks good.
-Thanks, master. -Okay. Carry on, guys.
-Hear that? -Hey!
-Yashwanth. -Hi, I am Yashvendran.
David!
Our rockstars!
-That is Ayyadurai. -Hey, come here.
Hi, bro! I am Arjun.
-Aren't you trying to be a movie hero? -Absolutely. How did you know?
Remove the sunglass!
Come here.
I perform comic roles in movies? Seen me?
-No, bro! -You will, soon.
Listen, you have come here to act. Do just that.
These guys speak about art and purity!
Watch out! If you get high on these discussions…
you would be stuck here.
Be careful.
Okay. Shall we leave?
-Go on! -Bro!
-Sunglass. -Fuck off!
-We don't even know the concept. -Let's see what happens!
-Hey, who is this? -Iniya!
Where is Rene? Why have you come alone?
I don't know about her.
What's up, guys?
I mean that.
Hi!
-Hi!
-I am Sylvia! -Arjun!
-Joel!
Hi.
Guys, I'm not giving my coke to anyone.
You want that sandwich?
-Give it to me. -Thank you.
Give me the chips.
One is enough.
We are looking for a house.
One slap!
-Where did you study? -In a boarding school!
What the fuck did you learn?
Come close.
Transwoman. Alright?
-What do you want? -What is the term?
-Transwoman. -That's right.
Sandwich!
Rene!
Welcome!
-Please come! -Hey, Rene.
Come, dance.
Oh oh oh Shining like a star!
-How are you? -Hi.
-Rene, this is Arjun. -Hi!
Hey!
You are the colorful bird That flits across the sky
Are you the exotic eve You little bird?
You are the life of any music My little bird!
All the birds look in awe When you spread your wings
You are the endless blue sky Spread in all directions
Come close to me Fill me with all your elements
Come dance with me Isn't this life to live?
Where is the time to be glum Cheer up now!
Feel it all!
Fly wild in the sky
Keep enacting this game of life
Ups and downs are the Only permanent things
This life is a boon, a happy one
Colorful and bright all day every day
Beat the drum, utter it loud
This world is equal for all, say it!
Say it loud
Oh, oh, oh Shining like a star
Like a moving star
We are the brightest things
No matter where you are from
-Or who you are -One, two, three, four
Plate made with corn A tomato is not cheap at all
Perform your special beats For my love returning from the army
Make your sweet dishes For the bold one who returns
Tie your eyes Seek him in the dark
Choose your finest meat Marinate it with the best spices
Watch that lizard walk Jump across the puddles, don't fall
The moon spreads its silver Decorating the roof is jasmine flower
Don't you dare stop your dance Keep moving!
We are the greatest!
We are the brightest!
We are the wisest!
We are the future!
We are the makers!
We are the shakers!
We are the fighters!
We are the righteous!
Hi, Iniya. How are you?
I am very well. You?
Why wouldn't I be well? I am super happy.
My dear!
No!
-No! -Karpagam!
-Oh! Sorry. -Hey! Come.
-Sorry. -Come.
-It's fine. -Come.
-It's fine! -Come on!
-It was unintentional. -It's fine.
-It's okay. -It's okay.
-Dinner's almost ready. -Five minutes. Alright?
I love you!
Rene!
Love you!
Boss…
-Why don't you smile? -Please smile.
-You are so uptight? -You smile.
You eat. I will eat later.
-Give me something to eat. -Ready!
Did we force him to starve? Hungry, it seems.
-Diana, chutney? -That's enough.
Eat!
What is it?
Hey, Rosh!
Slow down!
Hello! Roshni!
Hi, Arjun! You called me last night.
Sorry. I had fallen asleep. What's up?
You didn't like me calling so late. Right?
I know. Don't lie.
Why should I lie?
I am on the phone till 2:00 a.m. sometimes.
-Nobody questions me at home, too! -2:00 a.m.?
-Who do you talk to? -Friends!
My gang of friends is huge.
We can go on for hours.
When you say friends…
does it include male friends too?
Excuse me…
By friends, I mean I have many friends.
Actually, I do have a lot of boys in my gang.
Why do you ask?
You talk to men all night?
Hey, don't be upset.
I am just asking you.
Do you have a boy bestie?
Hello!
-Hey, Arjun! -Hello!
-What do you mean? -Hey!
Angry?
Listen! These days…
boy besties are the violators.
That's the reason why I am asking you to be careful.
What do you think about me?
Don't talk like this to me.
I will take this to my dad. Understand?
Please don't mistake me.
Please stay away from boys.
Make sure that you don't get involved in some leaked visuals.
-That's it. -What? What the fuck?
Hello!
Hey, come here.
Hello, Roshni!
Why do the master and his wife
Like a droplet on the lotus leaf
The lover and his beau stay aloof
If friendship is all that is left
Why make a marriage out of love?
No one to call your own
None to make you a home
What is the meaning of your life?
Love!
Come here!
-Diana! -Farooq!
-Madeline! -Come.
-Move aside. -My love!
Sit down!
Is it something important?
What is it?
A play on "love."
-Hey! -Nice!
-Contemporary love reflecting the times. -Awesome!
-Love? -Why not?
It's a superb idea. Let's try.
But a fun story.
No tears! No tragedy!
Pure romance! Like my love for her.
Didn't you just say you don't like tragedies?
-Let me be hopeful! -Yes, sir!
A French girl and a Tamil boy trying to make her fall in love.
It will be a jolly story. Let's do it.
Love isn't all fun!
Love is pain.
Sir, this isn't about your love.
It can be about the psychology about today's generation.
Even about a contemporary love.
-About the complicated female psyche? -What!
What do you say?
Iniyan!
-Sorry. Not all women. -Iniyan!
We can't make a play on you.
Take my generation for example.
Master!
-I am old! -You look-- Right.
When I was little…
expressing your love for a girl
-was very difficult. -Correct.
Look at the technological developments now.
So many gadgets that open people's minds to communicate freely.
-Yeah. -So many love marriages!
Love is universal.
Earlier, there was divide between classes.
-Not anymore. -Yes, my sweet!
It is true.
Earlier, the ultimate aim of love was sex.
Can't say the same now.
-To love is to know yourself. -Yes.
There is freedom in it. Let's speak about that.
Also, let's break this sanctity that is weaved around love.
Also, gender. What I also feel is…
we can break the gender barrier using theater.
Yes. Is love only heteronormative?
Can't people of the same gender fall in love?
Let's discuss that.
Yes. Think about it.
Joel and I are witnesses ourselves.
So many transgenders like me are still struggling.
Somehow, we can live together.
Only love can shatter gender barriers.
When love enters your life, you start to think deeply.
It means that we are ready to choose what we want.
Love is love. Let's have fun!
Yes. Absolutely.
But people also murder their own children because they fell in love.
Honor killings in the name of love.
They burn down a whole village as opposition.
Love is not all that romantic.
Love is politics.
Absolutely, bro! Well said!
So many men make money tricking innocent women into relationships.
Perfect planning.
"Love Drama!"
A whole gang is faking love. My father talks about them.
Bro, what the hell?
It is a political hate propaganda against a specific community.
Was Ilavarasan's suicide a drama too?
That was a murder!
It's a fucking murder.
Cool down.
Sit, Rene!
He was killed.
Love isn't just love!
It is a political issue.
You degrade a certain community's expression of love
as "fake love" and "drama love"!
And if they carry on, you dare to kill them, right!
-She always keeps finding faults in me. -Rene is right.
Love is evolving across the world.
But here, especially in Tamil Nadu…
honor killings are in the rise.
-Even now-- -Master!
Not all love stories face this fate. Does it?
Only the "show off fakes" face this.
Hey, what the fuck?
Have you no sense?
Bro, why get all worked up? Chill!
-Are you a part of that? -Idiot!
-Watch your mouth. -Sit.
Don't take anything personally. It is a discussion.
Put forward your opinions.
Don't target anyone. Understand?
Arjun!
According to you, clothes and bikes are all women need to fall in love, right?
Let me speak. There isn't a worse insult.
-Karpagam! Why get worked up? -Nonsense!
I didn't mean that. Okay?
-But that is the truth. -Absolutely arrogant!
I have seen so many people.
They possess nothing absolutely.
But they dress up so perfectly.
So, what if they do?
This is my body, my clothes. What irks you about it?
-Hey, bro, I didn't mean-- -Their attire isn't your problem.
You want those "nobodies" to remain as they are. That is the problem.
Your woman chooses this "nobody" and you get all worked up.
We know Brahmanical ideology is behind all this.
Abolish that and everything will be fine.
Oh yeah? How is that so?
What the hell!
What about the middle caste men who murder and loot?
-Now you don't have any response? -I didn't mean--
-Calm down. -Hello, my friend!
Cool!
Chase that!
Hey, why are you getting angry?
Please calm down.
Rene, give me my chain back.
To judge a whole community based on sporadic mistakes is backward.
To accept to the "sporadic mistakes" is no different from what he says.
You accuse a particular community of this,
make this hate structural and pass it on.
When a certain community opts to love…
you call it fake. Let the play be a fitting response to these people.
"A play on love" is all I said.
Look at all the stories that come up.
Giddying!
Isn't that the job of an artist!
Love isn't simple.
-Look at how beautifully she eats. -Fuck off!
-Hey! -Hey!
No discipline. Silence it!
You still haven't kept it aside?
Sorry, master. Girlfriend!
So, is your love the pure kind?
-Mom! -Yes!
-I need to get ready! -What-- What are you doing?
Hey, can't you hear the child shouting?
Why are you sitting all dazed?
We live with you too. Do you remember?
Go, get her ready!
-Pa, you know Aditi, right? -Yes!
She is wearing the mask on her mouth without covering her nose.
You should wear it right. Okay!
-Teach her too. -Alright.
Teach your friends, too.
-Devi! -What?
My dad called to say that he will give that land to me.
-He asked me to take it. -Tell him we don't need it.
Hey, that is my grandfather's land.
It should be mine and I want it.
Your father has been telling everyone that I married you for your wealth.
Now it will just become true.
Why do you remember things said in anger?
Your family abused me too.
That's why I haven't gone back to them.
Hey, open your mouth.
Help me understand this. Falling in love is all we did.
Why weave so many stories around it?
Why do our parents care for things we don't?
-What did you just say? -Nothing!
Superb!
Stories behind love!
Interpretations that are weaved by the society!
-Thank you, wifey! -Hey!
Don't get lost in stupid ideas. Drop her at school.
-Careful! -Bye!
Darling, take care of him.
-Alright. Bye! -Bye.
Our families were friends.
Neighbors.
Her father and mine were good friends.
We were like family.
When I told my dad about us, he beat me up.
Devi disappeared.
Our families were backed by so many people.
I don't know where those people came from.
They needed something more than love.
They went back to my forefathers to check my caste before we converted to Islam.
To me and Devi, our relationship was very organic.
I wanted her and she needed me.
The others looked beyond that love.
They needed more "reasons." They weaved more stories.
So many interpretations.
All those stories were reflecting…
the society's mindset.
Let our play be about the stories that people weave.
That's an amazing idea, sir!
-Thank you. -I agree.
-Shall we go? -Yes.
Rene, you come.
Arjun! Come forward.
Imagine you are meeting Rene for the first time.
No! You have already met her.
You know each other well.
Imagine that you are falling in love this moment.
Express that feeling of love to her in some form.
Form? What exactly do you mean?
As in, when you fall in love…
you feel some things in your heart.
Give it some form and express it in your body.
With love.
Like in movie songs?
Is that right?
Okay. Let's see!
Hey.
I love you, Rene!
-What are you doing? -I--
Rene, help him!
Arjun!
Come.
Hold it tight.
Hold me.
Closer!
Come closer!
Lift me up!
Sorry!
-It's alright. -Sorry!
-It's okay. -Sorry.
It's okay.
Go back.
-It's alright. -Sorry.
Okay. Next? Oh!
You!
Not you, Iniyan!
Yashwanth!
-I thought it was me. -No. Sorry.
-Yes, master! -Yashwanth!
-Do the same. -Okay!
Hi, go on!
Okay, stop! Try making it better.
Iniyan, come forward.
-Iniya. -Yes, come!
Come on!
Okay. Go!
My lover's touch
Erases my pining
When he steps back, I drown in fear
No lover is better than him
It is not death I fear Not one moment
If there is a next life
Would I remember him the same way?
That's what I fear!
Come on!
Come on, man!
Iniyan, come on!
Thanks!
You were fantastic!
You were great as well!
Iniyan!
-What? -My name is Iniyan.
Rene!
Oh.
Wow!
So many stars!
Wow!
I went to Ladakh once.
You should have seen…
how clear the sky was.
So many stars!
You could see the milky way.
A huge semicircle.
Wow!
Unbelievable!
I stayed up all night staring.
That was the first time I saw a shooting star.
-Have you seen one? -No!
It's unbelievably fantastic.
One second it is up there and it falls suddenly.
Will you show me the next time?
Alright.
Look, a shooting star!
Why are you looking at me?
Your smile is beautiful.
I know!
This universe is so magical.
So beautiful.
We are just a speck in all this.
But how much we fight?
If we accept how inconsequential we are…
we could be happy.
This is the time
When a lot of lightening appear in me
My thoughts flow down unknown avenues
I lose myself to you
No words justify this feeling
A lust consumes me!
Hey, who the hell are you?
You have consumed me entirely.
"You are that rare shooting star I see.
You took over me, gently.
Look how I have become a burning star.
Out of all the stars on the milky way, I gravitate on your trail.
You consume me.
Like the dense song of the fire.
You are formless, you are everything. You are magic.
You are dancing like the wild wind.
I am captured in the crescendo of the bewitching dancer!
I am but a yellow butterfly.
Let your feet never stop, Rene!"
My lover's touch comforts me
When he steps back, I drown in fear
Wow! Wonderful.
Fantastic.
You are going to play the lovers.
It is decided.
The song was good.
It was really good.
I am impressed. Can I give you a hug?
Yeah.
That was so good.
-So good! -It was good.
Madeline and I would have been good.
-Only-- -Thank you.
Looks like this play was written for you both.
Shut up!
I am the one suffering.
When you both perform, it doesn't look like you guys are separated.
We didn't separate because of one fight.
It's all the little misunderstandings.
We broke up as a result.
Sometimes I feel this is good.
For us both.
It doesn't look like you are that calm. Don't kid yourself.
-Guys! -My God!
Why do we like someone so much that we fall in love?
He is mine! She is mine!
How do we decide?
To me, it is the bodily attraction.
Bro, what are you saying?
Is that even love?
It is lust! Like a dog's love.
Hey!
Lust is not love.
Oh! Why did you like Roshni?
I like her, because…
-I don't know. -Please, tell me.
To be honest, my parents forced me. I accepted.
I know nothing about you.
I don't even know if I like you.
Why are you saying this?
Really! I know nothing about you.
Let me ask you the same. Why do you like me?
Your character!
What is my character?
I like your anger and…
Alright. Figure that out first.
Okay? Bye!
Physical attraction is where it all begins.
But something beyond that affirms love.
Fondness…
skill, love…
how responsible he is or how safe you feel with him…
pity even.
I loved my wife only after our marriage.
After having kids.
Until then, I had no idea if I love her at all.
I still don't know if she loves me at all! That's the worst part.
It was her first kiss that made me love her.
He is the only one who believes that I am a woman.
So, I decided to love him.
We don't need big reasons to fall in love.
A simple smile, a tear, a hug!
A bond without commitment.
It blooms so naturally in everyone.
"Me, whose body wears the gentle smell of fresh meat.
My house, that stands showing its skeleton.
Makeshift parai drum made with coconut shell and cow skin.
Youngsters who play them on the street.
To you, we all live in the far end of the village.
But, to me…
The village begins with us!"
-Hi! -That was good!
-The play? -No, your performance!
Why are you here?
-To see you. -Really?
No, I knew you would be here. I am performing tomorrow.
-Nice! -Rene!
Two minutes, let me change.
Your name is Tamil?
It's "Tamizh." Just call me Rene.
Why that name?
Because I like it.
Have you read this book called 100 years of Solitude?
By Gabriel Garcia Marquez?
-No, I haven't. -It's superb.
There is an interesting character.
Her name is Renetta. I like that name a lot.
That is why Rene.
Tell me this…
My name, my profession…
why gather so much information?
Why wouldn't I after what you did that day?
-I was gone, you know that? -Why?
Hasn't anyone kissed you before?
Of course!
But it was nothing like this.
Don't ask for another one. I won't.
Why?
I don't kiss people who don't like Ilayaraja.
What? So, you did look me up!
You read my Facebook post. Isn't it true?
It's true according to you. Not me.
I like him too. But…
Listen, I don't want to argue with you.
Also…
abolishing class will abolish caste…
What the fuck!
I can never accept this.
Please don't recite your poem.
Have you watched Annayum Rasoolum?
Hey, yes.
I was thinking about that too.
The hero of the film follows his lover so meekly.
You are so beautiful.
Yes, I am.
Isn't that why you are drooling after me?
Are you going by train?
-Yes. And you? -By bike!
Can I come too?
Really?
It's okay if you don't want me to.
I had no hope that you would come.
I didn't expect I would.
-Look at that! -Yeah, beautiful.
What's this place?
-Aluva. Periyar River. -Beautiful.
Let's go there!
-Stop! -Here?
Wonderful, right? Hey!
Are you mad?
-This is a very special place. -Why?
It's very close to my heart.
My first kiss…
was here.
Beautiful memories.
Her name was Jeevitha. She was stunning.
-Have you been in love? -Of course.
Many, actually.
Many, is it?
It's a lie, right?
Lots of lovers?
Why would I lie?
I fell in love in class ten.
He would wave from there and I would do the same.
I would go to the playground to see him.
My second love was in class 12.
One day he pulled my hair.
That day I felt very different. It's something more than that.
I could feel that love.
His name?
Why?
Just like that.
Later, when I became a model it was Milan.
We broke up. But still in touch.
Have you ever been with someone?
As in?
As in…
Have you done it all?
All?
You know what I am asking. Yes, or no?
Yes, of course. So many times!
Oh!
Why? Haven't you done it all?
I have.
Can we eat?
Are you okay?
Yes.
What a view!
Mountains… tea leaves…
A place like this would make you forget all your worries.
"Red tea!"
Have you read this book by P.H Daniel?
No!
Behind all this beauty…
is the hard work, pain and exploitation of three generations.
There is a very interesting love story in the book.
Story of Karuppan and Valli.
I hate love stories.
Right here!
Thanks!
Bye!
What is your problem!
I don't want you. Go!
Come.
Iniyan!
Iniyan, what is this?
Are you nuts?
Is this how you behave in front of everyone?
Are you fucking…
Do you even understand?
He was acting.
-Is this acting? -Rene.
Rene, calm down.
-Are you okay? -Sorry, sir.
-Just leave me alone. I will be fine. -Sorry.
What is wrong with you? Do you realize where you are!
Do you have to showcase your feeling?
Yes, I was wrong. Alright!
I was stupid.
I am sorry. Let me fall at your feet.
-Sorry. -Iniya!
I apologize to you all. Sorry, Subier.
Hey!
Sylvia!
Give her some water.
Rene, take this.
Are you okay?
Hey!
What happened? Be calm.
It will be okay.
-Sorry, Madeline. -Don't say sorry.
-I really didn't do it on purpose. -I know.
I actually loved her.
I know.
I really like her.
I lose myself when I see her.
I don't understand. I have kissed her thousands of times.
-I should change myself. -Don't say that.
-I should change. -It's alright!
It's okay.
Calm down.
I should change.
It was just a kiss.
She is lashing out at him. Poor guy!
He was a happy boy.
-But now… -Listen!
Even if it's an ex-lover, you cannot touch her.
As that Tamil film said, "No means no."
Forget it. It's not right.
Hello, that boy was wrong.
No. She was wrong.
He was only performing.
Bro, act your age.
If she doesn't like it, that's all matters.
She is close with Yashwendran!
Bro, he is just a friend.
-Tell me. -How could he be a friend?
He touches her hip, leans on her.
They are together 24 hours.
-He is just a friend. -How is that?
Your love interest Madeline… was hugging Iniyan so tight.
Is that friendship?
Where did you study?
A man and a woman hug and you call that love?
Why are you always talking about love?
One more time I hear that word, I will be very upset.
Do you understand friendship first?
We are all drinking and that guy is sober.
I will get mad. Tell him.
Listen, you should never force anyone.
"No means no!"
-What! -Boss, let me go.
I don't drink.
What!
People like me shouldn't drink. I will be totally out of control.
-There will be blood! -Oh, yes!
Drink, let's see.
No. Let me go.
Hey!
You should never compel someone. Hey, stay!
Then Iniyan shouldn't compel Rene, too. Understood?
What?
Don't you get it?
Book me a cab. I am leaving. Are you kidding me?
-I will create a scene now! -Bro!
-Sit, please. -Why? Why should I?
-Sit. -I'll sit for you. One last round.
Bro, leave this be.
I came here thinking I will become an actor.
You are making me walk, dance. Martial arts and all this talk about love!
Politics too. What are you all talking?
I don't understand anything. I am going mad.
Is this what I came here for?
Wouldn't I have gone to Chennai, instead.
I just want to know one thing.
Will I or will I not get a chance to act in movies?
-What? -What?
Use that.
This move is good.
Thank you.
Muthu will like it, right?
Hey, why all glum? What happened?
Rey!
Why are you lost?
-Nothing. -Good morning.
Okay. Chill!
-Hi! -Hi!
Oh, you look handsome!
Thank you.
-You look good, too. -Thanks.
Hey, Joel!
Have you begun?
Gather everyone. Rene, come here.
Come on! Let's start rehearsals.
Shut up!
Did we struggle so much just to lose you!
Don't do this.
Idiot!
What's all that noise?
-They are in love, it seems. -They are in love, it seems.
-What? -She will marry him, it seems.
-Where does he belong? -Ask her.
What do you mean?
What caste?
I don't know.
I warned you.
I begged you to tell her "who" we are.
You ignored it.
Why are you hitting me?
Hey, call him and ask his caste!
Go!
Who he is, his name those are things you don't care about?
His caste is all you care about?
Yes, yes and yes!
-Hello! -Hello!
What caste do you belong to?
Caste?
-Mom. -Yes.
They want to know our caste. What is it?
We are… What caste do we belong to?
Caste?
What can we say?
I don't know. Let's ask the master!
Master!
That's right!
Which caste do we say?
Which caste can you say?
Even among the scheduled castes, there are many subcastes.
"I am higher, he is lower!
I belong to lineage of Kings! I belong to the lineage of Lords!"
Forget this! Go a little further.
The moment you claim lordship, 1000 castes would embrace you.
It is complicated.
What can we do?
It is a sensitive issue. We need to handle it with care.
Master, who should we fear?
We must be straight forward about who oppressed who.
That will sting!
What do you have against me?
We should approach this differently.
Let it go!
Cat caste!
There are two types of cats!
One wild and the other domesticated.
The wild cat meows like this.
And the domestic cat meows softer.
Let's meow!
That's it. Rene, you are the wild cat. Wait!
You be the domestic cat. Iniyan is the wild cat.
Let's improvise!
Wild cat caste! Say it!
-Wild cat caste! -Oh! Domestic cat caste!
No… wild!
-Domestic, right! -No! Wild Cat Caste!
-Oh! Wild Cat Caste! -Yes!
What! Wild cat caste!
-You are with a boy from there! -Yes!
Yes! Now we will discuss love and lovers…
and the stories society weaves around them.
When the lovers inform their families…
their caste and religious backgrounds…
their sexuality, class and many other stories come to play.
The question in front of us…
Why must I not love someone from the wild cat caste?
No! Never!
There will be many answers to this.
Because, the wild cat caste's love is untrue.
Our play's progression depends on these answers.
My love bloomed as naturally as it can.
Natural?
How is it natural for a wild cat to fall in love with a domestic cat?
This is all those fuckers do!
He would have cast his net carefully!
That is a net of deceit! A cheater's net!
That whole community is doing this!
Selliamma!
Save me!
Because I fell in love…
they buried me neck deep…
and crushed my head with a rock. My whole village did this.
And…
then they made me "God!"
How can I help you?
I am Murugesan!
An Engineering graduate!
I earned a huge sum.
I was…
murdered because I fell in love.
My village got together…
…and poured poison in our ears to murder us.
Even in death…
they kept us separate.
I ended up in a river!
And she, in a groove.
They burnt our bodies!
I am Gokulraj from Omalur.
He was murdered because he was in love.
But I was killed…
because I spoke to someone I liked.
They chopped my head and threw it on railway track.
We don't need this love!
Mine is worse than that!
I was in love with someone. He impregnated me.
"A lower caste woman's womb should never carry an upper caste foetus!"
They put a hand through my vagina…
pulled the foetus out…
and burnt it!
They threw me into a well!
Stop pretending!
I showered you with love! No one can protect you now!
Look how you shamed me!
Oh!
Why did you do this?
Didn't I feed you with these hands.
You are making me murder you with the same hands.
Oh, God!
Arjun!
What is this?
All this exaggeration!
What have you learnt in all these days? You are a father!
A 50-year-old educated man. You are well groomed.
But you trust caste.
Your daughter goes against it and finds a partner.
She is deciding to go against your caste. How angry you should be!
Get it?
Don't perform cinematically. This is theater!
Let me.
He is an aged man. Depict properly.
-Get ready. -Try it again!
Come on!
Stop pretending. I…
-Oh, no! -Come on!
Stop pretending! No one can protect you now!
I showered so much love on you. Look how you have disgraced me!
Oh!
-Grandpa! -What?
Here, take it!
I killed your sister with this to save our family's pride.
Save our lineage's pride! It is your responsibility.
-Kill her! Kill! -No, stop it!
Come on! Kill her!
Don't!
Wouldn't I have found you a good husband?
They will not even provide a burial plot for us.
You!
Don't do that!
-Hey! -Fuck!
Arjun, this is just a performance.
-Remember? -Are you okay?
-What is wrong with you? -Sorry, master!
If I ask you to kill, would you do it?
Such exaggeration! Be subtle.
Sorry, master.
-Come out, first! -Are you mad?
Yashwanth!
You be the father.
It's alright.
Go on, Yashwanth!
Come on. Let's do it.
You are making me murder you with these same hands!
Kill! Kill!
Wonderful. Good!
Good one!
Thank you! Thank you all!
Those who have scene papers just go through it in your mind.
Guys, just one second!
We have a small party at home.
Today is our first anniversary!
You all must come.
-Alright? -All of you must come.
-Master, bring your wife! -Definitely.
-Hi. -Hi!
Everyone's here already.
-Hi, guys! -Hey!
-Hi, Rene. Looking good! -Hey!
I know.
-Hey. -Nice party!
-Hey, Joel! -Hey.
The house is nice. Wonderful!
This is a huge achievement in my life.
In my struggle to prove my existence…
Joel has stood by me.
Don't worry. Let's have fun!
-Wow. -Come on!
Cut the cake!
Bro!
She looks exactly like a woman.
Boy, shut up!
Congratulations.
Guys, say cheese!
Hey, Joel!
No, I don't drink.
What's this?
Shut up! They are friends.
You are so backward. You will never change.
It doesn't seem so.
Just a second!
I don't really know. Something…
is bothering me.
What happened?
I performed today.
Everyone laughed at me.
They said I was not performing well and gave the role to another.
I am hurt.
My performance, thoughts…
if everything is wrong, what would I do?
I don't even want to be here.
Where are you now?
Here at Auroville.
I told you about the transgender couple.
It is their anniversary.
There is a party here at their house.
Everyone's here.
Alright. Go and have fun.
Where are you?
It's my friend's birthday.
I am going there.
Hey!
Do you really like me?
I don't know. I felt like talking to you.
I… I love you, Roshni.
I want to see you. Can you make a video call?
No, I am getting ready.
-I am not even dressed. -What?
-You aren't dressed? -Shut up!
Alright, let me get ready. I will call you later.
Have fun. Don't think about anything.
-Okay, bye. -Hello!
Send me a selfie at least.
-I will. -Hello!
I haven't slept a wink
My nights have become sleepless!
All things sweet, my love…
Have just become bitter now
The moon doesn't comfort me anymore
It burns my body and soul
You are the one I seek
Enjoy!
You are the one I seek, darling!
Why do you leave me suffering?
Come on, my love Can't you hear my heart?
Say Arjun!
Come on, have a drink!
Bro, let me be!
You are forcing me without knowing the repercussions.
Look at my man here!
He is waiting with that bouquet for hours!
Ask him what he wants first.
You should be having grandchildren by now. Look how you behave, Sekar!
What has age got to do with love, bloody rascals!
See, my love is here.
I will give her this and come.
-Okay? -Have one round!
-I will be back. Wait. -All the best, bro!
He will fail.
These flowers are for you.
I love you!
Come on, why don't you understand me?
I have no such feeling towards you, please.
I think it's time you stop bothering.
Don't wait for me.
Arjun, come here.
Sekar, heart break, is it?
-Fuck off, it's all because of you guys. -Hey!
Happy birthday to you!
What is it you are wearing?
Aren't you ashamed to roam almost naked like this?
-What? -Hey!
I can see your cleavage.
Shut the hell up!
One more word and I will get fucking angry.
What the fuck will you do?
Who are you fucking with?
There are two people here. I have come to flirt with them.
-What will you do now? -Do you want to know?
-Yes, tell me. -Wait and watch!
-Fucking whore! -What the fuck did you say?
You fucking dick! Yes.
That's it. This is fucking over. I am talking to my father about this.
Hey!
Arjun, why is your face like that?
Why should she reveal her things?
What happened?
Is that what you call a cleavage?
Oh, no!
Wow! He drank the whole bottle.
Hey.
Oh, no!
Wow, you can drink this much?
I do drink sometimes.
But I should never drink.
Ask my friends.
Why?
Don't say a word!
The rays of sun spread their colors
In my heart as they touch!
The rays of sun spread their colors
In my heart as they touch!
My thoughts filled with colors
Rock me back and forth
My thoughts change colors
A rainbow fills my sky
It's true I speak my heart
-What's up guys? -Hey, bro--
-Anyone for salad? -Send them off.
You guys leave. Go.
-Hey, Praveen! -Yeah, Arjun?
He is drunk. Leave.
Hey!
What are you both up to?
Dancing and running around…
Coddling each other.
Hey, Praveen.
-Aren't you ashamed? -Arjun, shut up!
-Diana, leave. -Wait dude!
Shut up.
-What, Diana? -Hey!
-Fuck off! -What!
-What? -Watch your mouth.
-I will kill you right here. -Leave, guys.
-Diana, leave! -Look how he is glaring at me.
-Watch your words! -Go.
-Ravi. -Go.
-Sir, your lover has left. -Hey.
-Go after her. -Arjun.
-Stop this. -Sekar, warn him.
-I will chop him right here. -Oh, really!
-What the hell! -Listen to me.
-Listen to me, Arjun! Behave yourself! -Don't you want to go back?
Leave this.
Diana!
-Dude, beer! -Shut the hell up!
-Come with us. -Come on!
To hell with you! Why the hell are you doing this?
-Get lost! -Let him go.
I was just kidding!
You should make fun of them! Let me go!
Hey.
Why are you hitting me?
Fuckers like them are trying to hit me as well!
Why won't you question them?
I trusted you guys.
I should slipper myself.
I should slipper myself because I brought you here.
-Come here. -Oh, no!
Sorry. Look! There is no slipper.
-I only have a shoe. -Hey!
-I don't have it. -Wear it.
How much did he drink?
I should have judged him when he said he won't.
-Hey, come with me. -They've been through a lot.
They are finally celebrating their anniversary!
-Hey, come with me. -If you can't be happy for them,
at least don't ruin their celebration!
Who?
Joel and Sylvia!
Oh, yes! Sorry. Forgive me!
I forgot about it. Come!
-You are drunk! -Just like a woman.
-Her racks were like that. -You are too wasted.
Let me go! Let me go!
What it is, Sekar?
Who are you? Who the hell are you?
You act in two movies and you think you are a bigwig?
Who am I then?
Move!
I will stab you…
and it will leave your face deformed.
I will finish you all. You, weenie!
How dare you lay a finger!
-One whack-- -Hey!
-Hey!
Drop it!
-Arjun! -Dude!
Come closer. I won't hit you!
Come on!
Hey!
That guy…
who is roaming with your woman, let me kill him for you.
Subier will kill us all.
He will send us all away.
I don't get it. Who the hell is that guy?
-Hey! -You are high!
Who are you all?
With a drop of a hat you call it "politics"…
and…
talk about a play on love.
You laugh at my good performance.
Hey.
Who the hell are you all?
Teach me if I don't understand.
Isn't that why I am here?
-Don't cry. -You treat me like a slave, instead.
Hey!
-Do you know how hurt I am. -Okay, let's go.
Come, let's go.
-Don't cry! -Hey!
You both… No!
-I will spare no one. -Arjun!
-Stop him. -Arjun, stop!
-Stop! -Let me go!
Karpagam!
Let me go!
It's Karpagam. One minute!
-Karpagam! -Hey!
Idiot!
Sorry!
You are superb!
Nonsense!
Wonderful!
Who is this?
Isn't she yours?
What's all this Arjun? Come here.
-Master! -Come here!
What happened to him? He is drunk?
-Hey, Arjun. No, master.
You go with Rene, master.
-Sekar. -I will go dance.
Speaking the language of love From the corner of our eyes
Let's swim like the fish in the river
The feet of rain Seeing you
Gets to the ground To tap a rhythm
When my lip touches yours I become breathless
My dreams come true Stealing my sanity
Come join me Let's become the breeze
Our fingers intertwine Let's walk far away
Let my youth Sink into yours
Let my lips become yours
Free your body
From the worldly repressions
Endless, boundless joy fills me!
Let my youth Sink into yours
Let my lips become yours
Your gestures take me to the depths
The sky celebrates with us
Let coincidences grace us everyday
Kiss me without parting
When my lip touches yours I become breathless
My dreams come true Stealing my sanity
Let my youth Sink into yours
Let my lips become yours
Free your body
From the worldly repressions
Endless, boundless joy fills me!
Let my youth Sink into yours
Let my lips become yours
Free your body
From the worldly repressions
Endless, boundless joy fills me!
Hey!
Let my youth Sink into yours
Hey, Arjun!
Sink into yours
What the fuck are you doing?
Rene!
This will be fine. Hang it there.
Sekar!
-Okay, sir! -Continue the work.
-Sekar. -There is nothing to look at.
Do your work.
Yes, Arjun sir.
Bro!
Why do you sound formal?
I am devastated already.
Sorry.
Oh, no!
Why should you be devastated?
Subier has asked you to leave. Leave!
Bro!
Sorry!
I apologize.
I have…
hurt you all.
Really sorry.
But I…
have learnt a lot from you all.
This place…
has taught me a lot.
It has taught me who I am.
Sorry, master.
Rene.
Rene!
Sorry!
Forgive me.
I… I know!
I know you won't forgive me.
Sorry.
You shouldn't leave.
You must stay.
That's not possible, Rene!
He has a made a big mistake. He has abused you.
That cannot be tolerated!
Someone so politically incorrect cannot be a part of our team.
Sekar!
All of us here are clear in our politics?
We have a lot of political differences.
And political correctness doesn't come in a day.
Each minute of our lives…
every situation we face…
each mistake we make…
acknowledging and changing is political correctness.
It is a lifelong process.
I feel this is the right space and place…
for Arjun to become a better person.
He must take responsibility for all his actions.
Let him stay.
Let him face everyone he hurt!
Are you sure?
I guess, I agree with her too.
Arjun, stay back.
Play the role of the girl's father. Go wear your costume.
Let's start rehearsals.
What happened? You okay?
Yeah. I am good.
Come on, man. Chill!
Actually…
she has forgiven Arjun's blunder.
But when I made an unconscious mistake…
you know I apologized to her 1000 times.
You know…
I don't think she hates you.
If she hated you, she wouldn't let you be around her all the time.
I like him a lot.
What I wish for…
was his wish too.
His gestures weren't big.
My laugh… my beauty…
He made me feel like I owned it all.
The shining sun…
isn't for another.
Like the earth needs the sun…
I needed him.
And I took him.
The society and all the rules it has laid…
I rebelled against it all.
I chose him despite it.
No matter what, I need you.
Accept me, please.
Love…
Like a star that moves…
filled me with its magic.
Whatever you say…
I will never leave him.
Love you.
I love you.
With the fluttering butterflies…
I live.
I will live with him.
You miss her?
I don't know.
It's like…
Shall we go to the beach?
Hey, how! I was just thinking about it.
It's a vibe.
-Where's Diana? -I have no idea.
Hey, you see I am a little lost. Won't you ask about it?
You would have said it if you wanted to.
You didn't, so I didn't ask.
But Rene, whatever it is. Just chill.
"Everything will be alright." You taught me this.
Take care.
That bird there… that's how I want to fly.
For that, you shouldn't be human at all.
-Not funny! -No?
How can loving someone be wrong?
Our love happened like any one else's.
Now my mother says…
"marry someone you like and be happy."
If she had said this earlier, I could have lived with Ilavarasan.
He was always planning for the future.
He always wanted his friends and family to be well.
Each day I went to work…
he would offer to take me.
He would bring me safe on late work nights.
He was so loving.
If I fell ill, he would pamper me.
My dear people!
If I told you the story of our murders…
Like the bright lightning over the hill Your lamps would burn for hours
If I told you the story of our deaths
Nights would run into days Your lamps would lose oil
A woman's rage would kill So you make me God
My dear people…
Nights would run into days Your lamps would lose oil
If I told you the story of our murders…
He liked me a lot.
I fell one day as I was walking.
He lifted me off the floor like he would a child. So concerned!
Oh, my dear people!
We sacrifice our sons and daughters To your deceitful spite
You chop my head off!
Every time I feel alone I would want him with me.
He gave me so much confidence.
So affectionate.
That's why I loved him.
Do you not hear My screams of agony?
Have you shut your ears?
The brave man that I loved
He waited for me with no expectations.
That's what made me decide to travel with him for the rest of my life.
He will bloom as a flower He will fill this world with his perfume
Nights would run into days Your lamps would lose oil
He will bloom as a flower
He will fill this world with his perfume
He was so respectful of my family.
But my own family…
didn't respect him.
Paapathi and Eenamuthu's love Enraged you so…
Stopped us on a forest path You chopped us to pieces
You discriminators of love! You slaves of pride and arrogance!
You try to kill the sun Would your will be done?
I don't know if I would ever feel the same attraction with anyone else.
I don't want it too.
The darkness would engulf You would never see light
I only have one thing to say…
This village that didn't let us live…
these politicians…
if they want to milk our sadness…
there is nothing more shameful.
You try to kill the sun Would your will be done?
A million rain drops Make the rivers and the ocean
A woman births this earth She is the soul of this existence
Love is the only thing That will be ever present
My people
Oh, my people! Hear my story!
My people
Oh, my people! Hear my story!
Oh, my people!
Hear my story!
I will not spare you!
-One second, Yashwanth. -What happened?
Why did you stop?
What happened, Arjun?
-Sorry. -What happened?
Master…
why should I kill my own daughter?
This is how honor killings happen.
We must portray that.
Why should we?
Meaning?
Even if it isn't true…
let's unite them in the play.
Seeing that may be good things will happen.
A…
a hope!
Is that you really!
Not bad.
Yes, why must we kill?
Let's think.
After all this drama for love, it is only right to bring them together.
I think we should consider this.
May be the society wouldn't change…
but at least one person, may be the father accepts this.
This would become positive.
Why should we give a false hope?
Also, how would someone like him change so suddenly?
Like me, master.
Haven't I changed?
How conservative I was when I came here.
After coming here and meeting you all…
a lot has changed in me.
I don't know.
It's hard!
So many murders!
That too, they kill their own child.
This society has created…
all these customs and rituals.
To kill…
When each of them…
were killed, then those young ones…
would have suffered so much!
A human being to love another…
is such a sin that you kill?
No!
I will explain to my father.
If children decide to oppose the parents…
then, to kill them is more painful than what the parents go through.
Just like my change of heart…
my parents would…
change too and I believe that.
So, I think this would be a positive approach.
Okay!
Go with that.
We will try.
Yes. Let's try.
Okay.
We will go with that.
-Yeah, let's start. -Ready!
Hi!
Thanks, Rene.
For?
For everything.
I really appreciate what you did today.
Just a thought.
It occurred to me, so I said it.
But if it were to happen truly, it would be amazing.
It will. It must.
No other option.
What is your plan now?
Nothing.
Then come. Let's go eat something.
Come.
Come!
What he said is right.
-Something positive will change people. -Hey, Rene!
-Off to somewhere? -To eat. Come!
-We ate. Bye! -Okay, bye!
Aren't you angry with me?
A lot!
Then how do you…
You are trying to correct yourself.
It is a good thing no.
What is your girlfriend doing?
There was a problem. So…
We broke up.
What happened?
Forget it.
You would be so pissed. I don't want to be yelled at.
Why would I be pissed?
But if you don't want to tell, that's fine.
How do I…
She was in a sleeveless dress.
It was slightly low cut…
and it revealed…
Why are you laughing?
-This is why I didn't want to say. -Sleeve…
I felt weird. I questioned her and…
I crossed a line. It's my mistake.
Now she is gone too.
I am wearing a sleeveless dress. Is that okay?
No! It suits you so well.
You can wear anything. I would never mistake it.
Hello, I don't care. That's your problem.
Why are you insulting me?
Roast chicken.
Thank you.
Thanks.
And beef fry.
Thanks.
I pity you.
Will you have beef?
Eat!
You speak so well.
You read a lot?
Should you read to speak?
Of course, I read a lot.
A communist?
Ambedkarite!
Food is so good.
Eat!
What now?
What have you done?
I warned you to not speak to her so.
-Ma, ask them to let me go. -What did she do?
What do you mean? Have you found someone there?
Yes, I have found a girl. What now?
Go to hell! I didn't bring you up like that.
Do something like that and your father will murder you.
Ma, let me call you back. Bye.
-All okay? -Yeah.
Let's go.
Wow, pole star!
-You like stars? -Yeah!
So beautiful!
I can keep gazing at them. All night!
Remember the sequence we worked in the morning?
-Yeah. -So, get into the pairs.
And I want to try it at different levels.
Okay. So, let's start with…
Where is your pair?
I want you to try it at this level. On the gallery itself.
And yours… yeah! Come down, please.
Make sure you have enough space.
Come, my life Let me live a bit!
You are my life! Let me live a bit!
The melody of love
Fills our souls
This golden time
If it goes away Tears will be all that is left
Two, three!
You are my life! Let me live a bit!
I brim with happiness in this love
My life overflows with goodness
Feels like the first day of existence This love consumes me so
Our hearts become one
Like a spring that gives birth to a river
Don't do that! It's not funny.
It's not funny.
Rene has grown close to that guy?
Oh!
Unbelievable!
You are dating Madeline too. That's unbelievable for me!
Me too!
I need to get over Rene!
She is occupying my thoughts all the time. This is too much!
Can't you see it is fake?
You think she finds this easy?
Actually…
she decided long back. She doesn't want me.
By the time you realize your mistake she would have gone very far.
Don't lose her.
I let you slip away I want you back, now
I will handpick our memories Sow them as stars
The many forms of our love
Engulf our dreams
Come, throw this sorrow away!
Watch the clouds walk Carrying our love
Come my life
Leave me. Don't look at me like this.
Stop it! Answer my question.
What do you want?
You. It's you who I want.
-What is this? -Ma, stop!
-Why are you hitting a grown-up boy? -Hey, stop!
One more time I see you there, that's it.
They know how to take care of their lives…
-Stop all this nonsense. Fuck off! -Don't you--
-Leave! -Auntie!
-We were just speaking. -It's not your fault.
-Why are you talking to him? -Why are you shouting?
I will shout.
Yes, I have a problem. Leave if you want to.
All these video calls are tiring me!
Don't you feel like talking to me? Why are you angry?
Hey, why are you crying?
Don't you dare call me again.
Get up!
Don't sit here!
There is nothing called love.
You can't be one with us. Leave!
Let's hack them! Kill them!
Get ready!
Come here.
I brim with happiness in this love
My life overflows with goodness
Feels like the first day of existence This love consumes me so
A spring becomes a river Rumbles along gracefully
WILD CAT, DOMESTICATED CAT
Come, my life Let me live a bit!
I brim with happiness in this love
My life overflows with goodness
Leave!
Feels like the first day of existence
A spring becomes a river Rumbles along gracefully
Every living being…
lives its course of life.
But us, human beings…
have ruined our lives
over false pretenses.
What is that you want?
You! Only you!
My life overflows with goodness
Wow! Amazing! Very nice.
Good job, guys!
Superb!
-Master! -Keep coming.
Thank you!
Final rehearsals are over. We will do the public show next.
Okay? Good scene.
-Hey! -Yes.
Here you are.
Why? What happened?
My grandmother is unwell, it seems. I am going to visit her.
Why are you saying that with a grin?
She has died 1000 times.
Let this be the actual one. Bye.
Don't worry. She will be fine.
-Okay. -Come back soon.
-Bye! -Bye!
Are you upset?
Iniyan, right?
Leave!
You have been off since the play.
Why don't you rectify this?
See, I will, if I want to.
I have only done what I want to, thus far.
So…
Actually…
who is Rene?
Is she the one we see?
Or is she the one you hide?
Shut up!
Just leave.
When I see you from afar…
I am in awe.
But when I get close…
What?
You feel that I am a broken mirror?
Yes!
I am a shattered glass.
I collected each piece…
recreating myself.
Maybe…
to people who see me, I could be a bold person…
or an angry, arrogant woman.
I am that.
I need that.
-Why? -Because…
as a young girl, once when I was heading to my school through the fields
I had to step down, shattered, into the slush for every upper caste man.
The streets that belonged to everyone…
turned hostile each time I walked past.
That one time when I picked tamarind fruits…
a voice threatened me.
I ran for my life and was shattered.
When I was abused for bathing in the well using caste slurs…
I ran naked, shattered.
When teacher asked me what meat I eat…
I said "beef", courageously.
"Shut up, you fool", the teacher said.
When I was in class ten
my dad played the drum.
My classmates insulted me.
I hid inside the house, shattered.
When I availed the college scholarship…
many envied my scholarship and insulted me.
When my friends shared their food with each other…
leaving me out because I had beef, I was shattered!
When I trusted Iniyan with all my heart…
he insulted me with my caste identity.
Witnessing this caste that shadows me…
I grow tired.
I shatter a little each time.
I recreated myself.
I desperately want to show that I am stronger and braver person.
With all the arrogance and clarity.
Absolutely perfect!
Because…
I am not just me.
This is my social identity.
This is me. This is who I am.
I love you, Rene!
I love you, Arjun!
I mean, for real.
I want you.
I don't think I can live without you.
Arjun.
Please accept me.
Arjun, you…
No!
I know what you feel.
I will never be a casteist guy anymore.
I have no issues at all.
Wear what you want.
It is up to you.
I need you. That's all.
I have tried with all my might.
Love isn't based on one's appearance.
I understand that.
I don't even know why I am crying.
Arjun.
-Please, Rene! Please. -Arjun! Hey!
Arjun, don't be a child. Please.
Arjun, get up!
Arjun, try to understand.
You try to understand me.
I can't live without you. Please.
I don't feel any such thing towards you.
You will. Just wait.
I feel it and you will too.
I will wait for you.
I want to live with you. That's all. Please.
Arjun!
Why? Stop crying!
Don't cry. Come!
Fine. Don't cry.
It's okay.
Come and feed her the final food.
-Let her pass peacefully. -Grandma!
Grandma!
Arjun here.
Look at me!
Grandma, look at him.
See, Arjun is here!
See him!
Ma, come here!
Don't cry!
-He is here. -Why am I here?
She has been like this forever. She will live for another decade.
Shut up!
Why are you so warm?
Take a hot water bath.
It's hot! Why are you pouring hot water on me?
-Leave me! -Do I look mad to you?
How can you not bear this?
-Tell me. -Chithra, bring the sambrani,
Ma, I don't need all that.
Put the phone aside. Leave that.
-Ma! -What?
I need to speak.
What?
Remember you asked me if I am interested in some girl?
I am.
-Shut up. I don't trust you. -Ma!
Truly.
Her name is Rene.
I love her.
I want to marry her.
Hey, come in.
-What's all this? -Ma!
She performs with me. She is a good person.
If you see her, you would love her.
Ma, you always do what I wish for.
Please, let me marry her.
What is her caste?
Ma!
Is that important?
Listen, I can talk to your dad only with this information.
Ma, what happened?
What is it?
How do I say this? Your brother is going to ruin us all.
He is in love with someone.
What!
Listen, collect the dried clothes from the terrace.
He is going to bury us all alive.
He is…
He is in love with a scheduled caste girl.
Oh my God!
Why are you crying?
-Stop crying. -Wait a minute.
-Why are you closing the door. -Aunt's here.
-What happened? -Calm down.
Look at me!
Why are you crying? What happened?
Nothing.
Her stupid son is in love.
-With whom? -Who the hell knows?
It shouldn't matter.
Being in love is normal.
If she is a good girl let us get him married to her.
-Hey! -How dare you say such a thing.
Get him married, it seems.
How can you say that?
Remember what a great man your grandfather was?
You keep reveling in the past.
-Is the past so bad? -Hey.
He killed his own daughter because she went against his orders.
-You take pride in that crime? -Shut up, I said.
Watch your tongue. Won't mom have concern on her son?
Oh, no!
If your father hears this they will burn him alive.
I am scared for my son.
Save my son.
-Mom, let's make him understand. -What would you say?
If you refuse, he will hold on stronger. He is as adamant as we are.
Oh, no!
Sister-in-law!
What?
Come see mom.
Ma!
Ma, what is it?
Arjun!
What about Arjun?
Arjun!
Arjun's wedding?
Look, brother!
She wants to see Arjun's wedding before she dies.
Don't procrastinate.
The bride is ready. Speak to her family.
Hello, Uncle! How are you?
Our mom is in her deathbed.
I wanted to discuss something.
They are young. They will fight.
Ignore it.
My mom wants this to happen.
That's why I called.
They have agreed.
This guy…
They have asked us to decide the date.
Alright. Senthil!
-Let's go discuss it with the priest. -Okay.
-Dad, Uncle, just a second. -Come with me.
-Mom, let me talk. You aren't talking too. -Come with me.
-Stop, Mom! -Come with me.
What's all this?
That…
-Get in. -Mom, talk to dad.
Please be quiet.
-Why all this drama? -Let me take care of this.
Mom, they are preparing for the wedding. Either you talk or let me talk.
-What did I tell you? -How do I tell your dad?
-If we tell him, we'll be done for. -So?
I won't marry that girl. Grandma will be fine.
Let me talk to him.
What the hell are you thinking?
-One tight slap! -Sister!
This is not going to happen.
-What's this? -What do you mean?
Shut the fuck up and get married.
I don't want to hear another word.
-I am so furious. -Listen, watch your mouth.
This is my life to take care.
-You stick to your business. -Keep quiet.
Watch what he is saying. See how he treats me.
-What is she doing? -You think he will pay heed.
He won't.
Let me tell dad.
When he beats him to pulp, he will understand.
-I am going to tell him myself. -Hey!
You don't have to.
Stop. Don't do that!
-Chithra, I will talk to him. -Ma, talk to him.
Dad, listen to me!
What they hell are you up to?
Listen to me! What have you done?
Rascal!
I will kill you.
-What have you done? -Listen to me.
-Please, go away. Let me talk. -Brother.
Uncle, tell me!
Please leave.
This will ruin our reputation.
-Leave, all of you! -Leave.
Why are you shouting? Be quiet!
How could he do this to our great family?
How will anyone respect us after this?
If the political party knows about this
-they will treat us like low lives. -Hey!
She has given birth to a disgrace.
-How dare he do this? -Hold on!
-Please, calm down. -Has he brought her along.
He has just told us.
-Be happy about that. -Hey!
-Shut the hell up. -Wait a minute.
All your screams will only attract more attention.
I know how to make him listen.
Go, prepare for the wedding.
Darling!
Did dad hurt you badly?
Why is he so brutal?
Ma…
why is my wish not important to him?
He is asking the same too.
Why is his wish not important?
He is crying.
I never expected any of this to happen.
-It's my fate! -Mom, stop this.
Your aunt is saying…
that I didn't bring you up properly. That's why you are a rogue, she says.
Ma!
-Stop crying. -What else do I do?
If you behaved yourself would anyone disrespect me so?
I am cursed.
It's alright, Ma. Stop crying.
Darling…
your dad is worried.
He is unwell too!
He is a grown man.
I can't see him cry like this.
Ma, dad will really like that girl if he meets her.
Can I call her here?
What do you say? Ma!
-Any woman will want you. -Ma!
It's all for money.
Making a rich guy fall in love
-is a lucrative business for them. -Ma!
-It is true love, Ma! -Bullshit!
Don't make me say nasty things. Don't I know about these low lives?
A little space is all they need to take over.
Stop it, Ma!
This is not right.
Listen, I am not saying wrong things. Look at me!
Don't make us suffer.
You will get a hundred women.
Will it be the same if you lose us?
Have I ever gone against your wish?
Not that girl, please.
-Ma, I know what you are doing. -Hey!
-My sister just told me everything. -What did that bitch say?
Ma, why are you abusing her?
Ma, let me go. Please.
-What are you doing? -Ma, let me go.
-What's all this? -Ma!
Ma, stop this!
Sister!
Don't interfere in this.
We will sort this out between us.
I won't let you get away with it. I swear on my father.
You hit me!
Why should I be alive after this? Let me die!
I am the problem. So let me die.
You can't stop that.
You think I will live after you?
I will be dead before you.
You live happily.
Ma, stop it!
-Go live with her. -Ma, stop it!
-I am killing myself. -Ma!
-Don't you dare touch my dead body!
Ma, please stop it. Don't hurt yourself.
Ma, let go! Sister!
Ma, stop this. Sister!
Please open the door. Ma!
Ma, stop this. Please don't do this.
Ma, let go!
Go bring some salt and chillies.
Someone has cursed my son.
I need to ward him off the evil eye.
Will he ever go against my words?
He is getting married.
That is so good to know.
I was hopeful. You all were worried.
-He is our blood. -Go on, all of you!
Get everyone's blessings.
-Ma, give this to him. -Give it to him.
-Come here.
-Give it to your grandson! -Get her here.
-Take it! -Take it.
-I won't give it. -Why?
-Give him that. -It's getting late.
Brother, let her be.
Give it to him.
Why?
I don't want my grandson's life to be ruined like mine was.
-Ma, give it here. -What is it?
Listen to what she says.
She doesn't want her grandson's life to be ruined.
She's not happy with this marriage.
Give it. Give.
Listen to her wishes.
Stop the wedding!
-Why do all this? -What if she dies?
-Come on, let it go. -Arjun, take it easy!
Amazing.
If not for my grandmother…
I would be married now.
See how they believe that a thread would keep two people together.
What is a life that you can't like with your heart?
-Arjun, cake for your failed wedding? -I didn't order it.
Superb cake.
Congratulations, bloody rebels!
-Did any of your order this? -No, master!
-We didn't ask. -It was him.
Who?
He looks smart.
What a wonderful bunch of actors. Wow!
Sekar, hi!
-Hi, man. -I watched your rehearsals.
Mind blown! What a performance.
Wow!
For this wonderful play that you are staging…
I give you this cake as gift.
"Congratulations bloody rebels!"
Eat, sir!
Feed me, too!
-Wow, come on enjoy! -Nice mask!
Thank you. Iniyan, eat!
Arjun, what is this?
-Sekar, eat please. -Do you know him?
Your role…
What is it, bro? All okay?
Who the hell are you?
-What do you need? -Me?
The master cat!
What if I had gotten married?
I would have laughed at you.
Why Rene?
Wouldn't you have missed me?
Definitely not!
Do you feel nothing towards me?
I do…
but not what you expect.
I will wait.
I will wait until you feel love.
You are wasting your time.
-Eat little. -No, I am full!
Trust me. Sorry!
-I have a crush on him. -Oh, his mask!
-I have a crush. -Me too!
No!
Diana!
Eat some!
-Sorry! -Okay.
I am sorry too.
What is the color That appears in your heart?
When the breeze caresses you
When the sun warms this earth
What is it that runs in your mind?
How they ebb and flow
The colours in my thoughts
See how my thoughts
Burst into million colors
I speak the truth I am bearing my soul
My dear, my darling!
One drop of rain
-Gives life to this earth! -To this earth
A little bit of love…
-Sends shivers through my body! -Sends shivers through my body!
My dreams dance like
The roots of a banyan!
-Like the waves that loiter -Like the waves that loiter
-My heart makes patterns! -My heart makes patterns!
-The cuckoo that sings its heart -Hey!
Sings the song of my soul
Stop this, brother!
-Why are you disturbing her? -What are you doing?
I am just singing.
I don't get it.
-A beautiful song. -We don't know who we are.
Sing later, come on!
-I was singing. -Don't disturb. Leave.
-Leave, I said! -Go on!
I am not disturbing. I am just singing.
-I am just singing. -Enough of this singing.
-Don't make me disrespect you. -What are you talking?
Bro don't speak like that. Thanks, leave.
-Sekar, don't threaten me! -Leave, bro!
-Play some other song. -Okay, I am going!
The clinking bangles in your hand Fill my heart with love
Shit.
You scared me.
What are you doing here?
Just sitting.
You sang so beautifully. It felt so good.
Thanks.
Ilayaraja is superb!
You must agree that he is. There is no avoiding it.
Each time I listen to this song…
it gives me so much pleasure.
The prelude…
just that music without lyrics.
Chanceless!
Wow!
So magical!
The chorus with his voice added…
The song has so much life to it.
Yeah!
So beautiful!
Like the stars in the sky.
Ilayaraja is the king of music.
Master!
I am good. Thank you. How have you been?
Good, master. I have been waiting for your call.
Yeah.
Consider it done, master.
Yes!
Sure. You don't have to worry.
I will take care.
Careful!
-Hey, take this. -Yeah, sure.
Place it there.
Place it over there.
Check the grip.
Drop it.
-Lower it. -It's getting late.
Mic testing.
Okay, take your props.
Music instruments have come?
Why is he here?
Wow!
What is it, bro? All okay?
Brother!
-Hey! -What do you want?
Let me come closer and explain.
Where is your bestie, Reneta?
In the name of friendship, you both…
Am I correct?
Stop talking shit!
Master, send him away!
Bro, leave from here.
Why should I? Is this your property?
-Hey! -Leave him!
Aren't you from Pudhupettai?
-Hey, let him be. -Ms. Bhavani.
Careful with all those video calls!
Even that won't happen. Watch out!
Hey.
What's your problem? Let me go!
Why are you getting angry? He is trying to stop the performance.
This permission was hard to get. I don't want anything to go wrong.
I will never stop the play.
You must perform.
Watch what happens after that!
-Why should I put up with this nonsense! -Leave!
Sir, leave now.
Come when the play begins.
Karpagam, where is she? Your partner?
She has a girlfriend. He has a boyfriend.
-What creature is this? -Hey!
That's all the respect you will get. Learn some respect, man.
Oh, learn some respect! Let me learn from your play.
What about the costumes?
Perform!
Let him stay. Let's get ready. It's late.
-Hi! -Hi!
Man, you look cool!
-This is good? -You look so good.
Thank you so much!
Is everyone ready?
Ayyadurai.
-Rene? -What?
You look amazing.
I am happy
-What is it? -Looks like you are happy.
Yes, I am.
I am floating in the wind.
Who with?
-What? -I am floating.
I am super happy.
-Are you all ready? Master wants you all. -Ready!
-Guys, let's go! -Yeah, get ready.
Do well. Okay?
Rene, you need to go.
Iniya, all okay?
-Yes, All the best! -Perform well.
Good evening! Thanks for coming!
The title of this play…
is "Wild Cat and Domestic Cat."
Superb!
Love…
is a very natural feeling is burdened with fabricated intentions.
It is abused as "fake love."
In order to protect caste, religion and class…
how our families behave is the story.
My lover's touch
Erases my pining My lover's touch!
Erases my pining In separation my sorrow spreads
He who loves me the most than anyone
It is not death I fear Not one moment
If I ever have another life What happens then?
I hope we find each other again!
That's my fear!
Wider than the land Higher than the skies
Deeper than the ocean itself
My love for him is such
My king, my love!
My heart hears his call
It skips a beat each time
To separate the uniting of hearts
The piercing sun arises now
That's what I fear
That's what my heart fears
A man of his words My forever sweetheart
He would part me never
Would you leave me, love? Would you speak harsh words to me?
Like water filled in a fresh mud pot I crumble with love for you.
I yearn for something I can't be having
Hold on, this will pass
We will win this war to unite again
Hold on this will pass
We will win this war to unite again
Even a small separation Feels like years
A flower never leaves its sand Like that we will be
We suffer in separation so!
Even if the present passes
If future is bleak too
She, my lover
Will always be mine!
He is me
She lives in my heart
You are me!
My lover
She is me
She lives in me
She fills me
I suffer in separation
Oh, my dear lovers!
These two people are in love, it seems!
Is love even true?
Love has been here forever.
This love… is pure!
So, is there impure love too?
Look at his face!
Look at his clothes. He is Wild Cat Caste.
She is Domestic Cat Caste.
When you see this…
this… this… this…
appears to be "fake love"
What's this noise?
She is in love. He is in love.
Hello, sir. I am the director.
-Thanks for coming. -That's fine.
There is too much crowd.
-Take care. -I will take care of it.
-Thank you! -No problem, sir.
What's his caste?
I don't know!
-You bitch, call him and ask. -Constable.
-Go behind. -What's this?
Why are the police here?
Am I lying?
Ask them to leave. I will take care of this.
No police should come here until I say so!
Go now!
Alright, sir. Alright!
And that's the reason why--
Come on. Let's leave!
I have…
The police has left.
I don't want this love.
Super! Super!
I was in love with a guy.
He impregnated me.
An upper caste child shouldn't be in a lower caste's womb.
Subier, what a fantastic play.
-What happened? -My God!
Superb, Arjun!
Hey.
Love!
What do you mean?
There is no such thing.
They have fed our children this nonsense!
That's why these low lives dare to sit next to us.
Look, are we all the same?
Fair skinned, brown skinned, black! Make them understand.
Hey, buddy!
Love knows no caste, no religion!
No gender, it seems!
Kill the one who says this! All will be fine.
-What is it? -Oh wow!
He is fair. He is dark!
How can we all be the same?
Ramakrishna, let's go!
So, what are we all then? Were we born loafers?
-Fuck off! -Dude!
-We were born chivalrous! -Yeah, right!
It seems they both love each other, truly!
-Oh-- -What is all this nonsense?
Let me ask you this.
How will a Wild Cat fall in love with a Domestic Cat?
That girl has fallen for his "real" love, it seems!
Shut up!
Don't we know the truth?
It's all lust. One pregnancy will sort all this out.
If we let this go on, the Domestic Cat Caste will be erased.
The Wild Cats will take over.
Wow.
Superb!
Hello, the God has spoken!
I am skilled in burning houses. I will do just that.
We are all experts in railway track murders.
Superb!
Why are we all here? Won't be chop them to pieces?
We are the royals, the lords!
Louder!
He has been this way.
I keep noticing, too.
We are strong! What can they do!
-I have been noticing it. -Superb!
Who the hell is he?
Hey, let him be. It's your turn. Go.
Why are you here?
They should tremble in fear to near our Domestic Cat Caste women!
-Yes! -If they do…
we should kill them.
What is all this nonsense?
What the hell is this? Who are you making fun of?
We are going to chop you up.
Stop the play! Get off the stage.
Ayyadurai!
My dear, Arjun!
Let him go!
Hey!
Diana!
Hey, get up!
Don't--
Don't mess with me!
-Darling! -Open the door.
-The door-- -Open… open the door!
I will kill you!
Oh, no! Let him go!
Let him go!
Hey! Let him go.
Don't touch me.
Teach me some respect! Teach some respect!
Teach me some respect!
Teach me! Come on!
Teach me!
I will not stand by and watch.
We have a culture and we have customs!
We have beliefs and rituals…
that is so freaking beautiful!
That's our roots!
Are you trying to erase it?
What is that?
Casteless, genderless love?
Aren't you all ashamed!
I won't allow this!
We won't allow this!
Die! Die!
-Rene! -Yes?
May I recite a poem?
You, me…
the sky, these stars!
Shooting star!
So unexpected!
-Look! -See!
-It's superb. So bright! -Wow!
-It's superb! -Wow! It's so pretty.
This is so magical!
See!
-Look! There! Did you see that? -So nice.
It disappeared in the blink of an eye.
-What did you pray for? -What did you pray for?
I prayed for Dad's performances to not be hindered by fights.