Is Subbu coming or not?
Subbu! -Wait! I'll be back!
What about my meal? -All ready. Should I feed you too?
Serve yourself! -Hey, I'm a man!
Why so late? Come sit! -My apologies.
Why drag this out?
It's getting late.
Speed it up, sister!
They sing a devotional song like a rap song!
God is watching all your bloody faces!
Hey, Ani!
Where is he off to?
Hey, Ani! Just a minute!
Hold on, Ani!
Where did he go?
Ani!
Hold it, Ani dear!
Please stop, Ani dear!
Stop, Ani!
Come, Ilango!
Come, come!
No, no... don't go! Hold it!
Please wait for your mother!
Please, dear!
Take it, Thamarai. -Yes, sister.
Please pass it on.
This time, my husband is counting on the chit to pay for his sister's presents.
That's why I'm looking to bid no matter the cost.
How far are you looking to bid? -If it goes to around twenty.
Jayanthi's willing to go up to thirty!
"Thirty?"
Will you get it up to thirty five?
"Thirty five?" -Yes!
Care for some cashews?
Shall I begin?
Get on with it. Quit glaring!
He's got an attitude!
Starts at 3,000 rupees.
We have a couple of new recruits, my dear.
Explain it clearly to all of them.
The chit is for one lakh rupees. -Alright.
Ten people. Ten months.
"Ten monthsss..."
What, dear boy? Tell them the rules!
Ten people for ten months. The second chit is for the company.
Alright.
You must pay up by the fifth. No delays!
How is it possible by the fifth, sister? Can't we do it by the tenth?
In that case, when taking out the chit, we'll pay out only on the fifteenth!
Cool with that?
They're not here to pray.
They came to bid!
Money grubbing wretches!
If you are heading out of town, you must let us know!
Why? Will you accompany us if we do
Why? Will you accompany us if we do?
Mom...
If she speaks again, I'm calling this off!
Should I call your husband?
Quit teasing him!
You carry on, dear.
Let us know if you're heading out of town.
We don't want to be blamed for the rise and fall
We don't want to be blamed for the rise and fall of the payoffs!
Correct! -Got it?
Got it!
No recommendations!
Why would we go to that trouble?
Shall we start the bidding?
Yes! -Get started!
Starting is 3,000 rupees!
5,000! -Ms. Begum bids 5,000!
7,000! -Ms. Selvi bids 7,000!
8,000, dear boy!
Ms. Thamarai bids 8! Any further?
15,000!
-What? 15,000?
Raise it by a thousand!
Instead of one fell swoop! -It's my wish!
Bid if you can, or be quiet!
As if it's an IPL auction!
Like they're going to buy Kohli for one crore rupees!
17,000!
Ms. Prema bids 17,000!
20,000! -Ms. Easwari bids 20,000!
23,000, dear boy!
23,000! Ms. Dhanam bids 23,000! Any further?
Don't trust them, Easwari! They'll keep jacking it up!
Yeah! As if we're forcing her to do it!
She's bidding on her own sweet wish. So am I!
27,000, dear Ilango!
Ms. Deepa bids 27,000!
29,000! -Ms. Dhanam bids 29,000!
30,000, my boy! -30,000!
32,000! -32,000!
34,000, my boy! -34,000!
Stop it, you all!
35,000, Ilango!
35,000!
Ms. Easwari bids 35,000!
Any further bids?
Set for 35,000!
35,000, going once!
Hello? Yes, tell me.
Yes, I have plenty of company.
When did she come?
Okay. Bye!
Who was it, dear?
30,000... -Hold it!
I said 35,000, kid!
Brilliant!
35,000, going thrice!
So how do humans reproduce?
Sir! Sir!
I know, sir!
Have I done this chapter before?
No, sir!
Did someone else teach it?
No, sir!
Then how do you all know it already?
We watched on TV and movies, sir!
What the hell did you watch?
A man and woman get married and drink milk from the same glass, sir.
After vomiting, the baby is born, sir!
"After vomiting?"
The baby is born, sir!
Yeesh! -Sir!
Quit laughing!
Was he correct?
No, sir!
He missed one main point, sir!
Super, Videsh! -Sir!
We can't talk about this in public, sir! My mother said so!
Will that be your answer in then!
Will that be your answer in the exam? Sit down!
This chapter was prescribed...
...to ensure you understand it properly, and not get half-baked facts from films!
Only if we discuss it now...
If someone talks or behaves inappropriately with us...
...we will know to protect ourselves. Understood?
Deepika! -Sir?
Go tell your mother about this! -Okay, sir.
Continue.
Only if the 'thaali' is tied around the neck...
...will the baby come out from the stomach, sir!
You stood up to spew this crap?
The correspondent wants to see you, sir. -Okay.
Thank you, sir!
Don't be so happy that the bell rang!
I won't get to the next chapter until the whole class learns this one!
Since your father's era, excursions were just for a day!
We went to a theme park in the morning, and came back in the evening.
Overnight stays must not be permitted.
You've said it many times, sir.
I'll take care of it.
You don't know about these kids. They're horrible!
That too, the commerce group kids? They can't be trusted!
Like Mahabalipuram is to Madras, the Black Thunder park is to us and Karur!
There's plenty of time for that, sir. We'll handle it.
When's your next class?
Not now. Only in the afternoon.
You're free in the morning? -I have work.
Anything else, sir?
You wish to say anything? -No, no... I'll get going.
I've told my mother.
I don't understand.
I've told my mother about us.
Why did you tell her now?
How long do I have to wait?
The whole school already knows!
Saw the way he looked at us?
All that's left is graffiti about is both!
Thought it was better she heard it from me than from someone else.
She's come after a long time.
She was in a good mood too. So I told her.
What did she say?
I'm not sure. -Hey!
Tell me how she reacted!
I don't know!
She was neither angry nor happy.
She didn't say anything?
Well, she did say something.
She said she had her suspicions when I cried, hugging you on Farewell Day!
It was Farewell Day! Everyone cried and hugged!
But the school owner's daughter hugged nobody but you.
Did you eat onions?
I won't bite. Tell me the truth.
I had onion dosa for breakfast.
How many times have I told you?
When you're with a girl, never eat onions.
You never know when you'll get lucky!
Hey! Why stand behind me?
Step up front!
I have it all counted. There are 34 fruits inside.
I'll count them again at home. -Got it.
I wanted to say something...
Why are you putting that down?
Why not? -The fruits will get crushed!
It's not all that heavy. Hoist it up.
Very well... -What was it...
Oh... Narayana...
Yours was a late marriage, right?
Have kids soon. Don't waste time!
That's what I'm trying to do, sir.
Because when we get old, kids should be the ones to care for us!
We can't be playing catch with them.
No matter how well we care and provide, for them, the kids of today...
Who? You? -...respect neither their parents nor time.
Here he comes.
Sir!
Why are you late? I've been waiting for half an hour.
Don't lie, dad. Didn't you just get here?
The train arrived only five minutes ago.
Sure you'd say that!
When you stand in the smoke and dust, you'll know.
The sympathy card right away, huh? -Sir? Hello, sir.
Hey! What are you doing?
This is a bad habit! Put that away!
He just did his job. You must not spoil him like that!
What's with the look? -Sir...
Okay. If you wish, give him some fruit.
Here.
Why not give him all?
Give me that!
Hold on!
Enjoy!
Don't eat it alone!
Give some to your wife first!
You are petty, dad!
Do mangoes grow on your grandpa's trees? Drive slowly!
Like it'll ever go at 100 miles an hour!
I've asked you to get another car for years!
Why won't you do it?
Did I object when you bought yourself a new bike?
What's wrong with this car?
I've had it for 13 years!
Has it caused any trouble?
Just the seat belt's iffy! -Been 13 years. That's what I said.
Once I get a bonus, I'll fix it! Go!
Just one mouthful, Bhavesh! Just eat one!
He won't ever listen to me!
-I don't want it! -Just one mouthful! Good God...
I can't handle it! Just one!
Aren't you a good boy? Aren't you my precious?
Eat just one and then run around!
Here!
Mr. Krishnan! -Mr. Moorthy!
The song was great!
You watched it too? Super!
400 views!
You rocked it!
Be careful with the fruits!
Ilango! -Hello, uncle!
Mangoes from Salem?
Yes, uncle.
I'm waiting for a taste!
Like he'll even give you any!
Spoke to my brother, mom?
Shalu's wedding is fixed, I hear?
Your brother's wife called!
Everything happened so fast, right?
All good isn't it, mom?
Are the mangoes tasty, mom?
They're delicious!
Very tasty!
The Malgova Mango is in a league of its own!
This is Alphonso. Not Malgova!
Not as good as last time.
It tastes okay.
There's Malgova and Alphonso.
There's a mix of both.
Malgova for mom. Alphonso for Auchu.
Just a minute.
Take some more...
He has no time to even eat a piece of mango!
Of course! Would everyone be like this guy?
The board exam's coming up and he's not a least bit bothered!
My retirement money will all be spent on his education!
As if I'll study engineering like him!
I'll do B.Com!
It will cost only 30,000 rupees for three years!
Is that all it costs?
Don't buy into that crap!
For his grades, whatever he studies will cost us a fortune!
Hey!
Cut your hair!
You and your damn head!
You're jealous!
Here. Come eat.
I don't want any. You carry on.
I only asked you to eat some mango. He makes it sound like some big chore!
What an oaf!
Why scold the child?
It's all your doing!
She named the elder one after her father!
When I asked her to name the younger one after your father, why didn't she?
Don't get started, mom.
Oh, be quiet!
"The name's not right! It's not modern!", she said!
She named him 'Anirudh'!
With a name like 'Anirudh', this is what happens!
What's wrong with a name like 'Saurimuthu'?
The man lived like a king!
Did he die a debtor like her father?
The miser!
He did not keep his promise.
Yet, she named the boy after a man who had been cheating us for years.
But she wouldn't go with 'Saurimuthu' for a name!
She won't even open her mouth!
Please be quiet, mom.
Why are you hushing me?
I'm only saying what happened!
Did her father fulfil his promise?
If he couldn't, he should've just owned up to it!
A pauper, he was!
Yes.
We are paupers.
You all hail from royalty!
And here's the king, listening to all of this!
Auchu... Please, Auchu...
Don't say a word!
Auchuni!
Yes! He is a king!
I raised him like a king!
Like he couldn't get such a damsel in Kerala!
The shrew!
It's all Saurimuthu's fault!
Please be quiet, mom!
What 'quiet'?
She addresses you with disrespect in front of me!
And you won't bat an eye!
But me? Your own mother?
You try to shush me!
Please be quiet, mom!
Your only weakness in this entire world, is her!
The very sight of her makes you tremble in fear!
You talk too much, mom.
That's enough for today. I'm going.
Don't go! -Good night!
Eat some before you go, my dear boy! -No need.
Let go.
After sucking out three mangoes dry...
..."it tastes just okay", she says!
Her and her dangling earrings!
No.
What exactly does he talk about?
He just goes on and on!
Since he fell in love, five Chief Ministers have been sworn in, and two of them died!
Even our friend Thiru got married and had two kids!
Hell, even I've broken up with three girls!
What did the white man say? "Eat, drink, be merry and die!"
What does that mean? Wrap it up quick and move on!
What?
What was it you said?
Yeah! I had three breakups because I didn't like them!
Who? You?
You broke up?
Here's what I don't get.
How many engineers live in these quarters!
You're one! You're another one!
You did Biotech!
But a tailor? I'm the only one, right?
I can score with Girija before you sew a hook on!
I can score with Padma before you tack a button on!
Can you do it?
Oh no! He's closing in on me!
Why do you lie like this? -Who? Me?
Can we talk to Usha?
Which Usha? -PT Usha! Shut up!
OK Usha.
You still speak to her?
She's a parent of one of my students. Her daughter's in the same class as Tipan.
Is this the hour to call a student's mom?
She picked up!
Hello? OK Usha?
Usha?
Who is this? -Mr. Ilango speaking!
Yes, brother!
Just a small help. Tailor Amal... -What about him?
He is being considered as a prospective groom for a close relative.
Because you know him well, I called to get your opinion of him.
Even if it was for some unknown girl, I'd still say this.
You say she's your relative too.
Please don't ruin her life by marrying her to him, brother!
I don't get it. What did he do?
He didn't do anything, brother!
Nor will he!
Nor can he!
He's useless, brother! Simply useless!
Okay! -My husband's back home.
There's plenty more! I'll tell you at school!
Have your laugh! -Why get caught in your own horrible lies?
"Simply useless!"
Scoring with Girija and Padma, huh?
Why such empty swagger? -Get away from here!
You'll hold it against me now, right? -Yes, I will!
Go ahead! -You laugh so much!
Do you know why she's called 'OK' Usha?
We're running late! Shall we go?
Exactly! You're running late! Beat it!
Hey! Mango crumb!
If you're no longer angry, can I show you something?
Okay. Close your eyes.
Open them when I say so.
Look!
The next release!
A new song? -Yes!
400 views so far!
Even Mr. Moorthy saw it!
Great comments too, Auchu!
How many times have I told you to change that name!
What kind of name is "2K Unni"? Sounds like a house broker!
How many houses have you moved?
"A house broker", she says!
That Unni Krishnan is "90s Unni". He's on Super Singer!
I'm "2K Unni". The latest! So I'm on the Smule app!
It looks like it's going to rain.
Shall I play it?
'Oysters galore... And, so are pearls within'
'Yet no time to open and see, my dear'
'There is the muse... And, there is music'
'Yet no time to pen songs, my dear' -How is it?
Can't you sing alone on this app?
The Smule App is designed to have people sing duets!
Then can't you sing songs with men about odes to friendship?
She's like an older sister to me, Auchu!
Don't I seem too young for her?
Spare me, man!
I'm better off with your mom! I'll go there!
Hey, Auchu!
I've asked you this before, but you mustn't get angry.
Shall I dye my hair black like you?
Why?
So you can tell everyone that you look much younger than me?
Not one hair must turn black!
Okay!
I'll listen to anything you say if you let your hair down and wear danglers!
Quite an actor, you are! -But I swear!
I've waited for a long time.
For you to come see me about this.
Have it. -Thank you.
I was afraid to meet you to discuss it, ma'am.
That's why.
Have you done things like a fearful man though?
You studied in the school I own. Now, you work there.
And you have the gall to fall in love with my daughter.
I find it hard to believe you are fearful.
Have your tea.
Where do you stay?
Pothanur Railway quarters, ma'am.
Your father works for the Railways, right? What's his job?
A traveling ticket examiner.
You studied biotechnology, didn't you?
Plenty of opportunities there in Canada and Germany.
What are you doing here?
My mother wants everyone to stay here as one happy family.
That's why I work at the school.
For your mother, huh?
I need to take this, ma'am. -Sure.
What is it, dad?
Where are you?
I'm out shopping for Shalu's wedding.
Your mom's not feeling well. Go home right away!
She already called twice!
She's not feeling well? What happened?
I don't know! Take your mother to Uncle George!
I'll finish up duty and join you. -Okay. Bye.
Sorry, ma'am. I haven't told my family about us yet.
That is why...
What happened to your mom? -It seems she's unwell.
I must take her to the hospital.
I'll get going. See you, ma'am.
Take care. -Thank you, ma'am.
In a flow, I said 'shopping'.
It's okay. I'll handle it.
Are you sure it's okay? -Yes!
Take your mom to the hospital. I'll call you.
Love you. -Love you, too.
Bye. Bye, ma'am.
It appears every name on their ration card is on there!
Mom!
Where do you suppose they'll stick the next name, when needed?
On the windshield!
All okay. No problem!
Blood pressure is normal.
Taking your medicines on time?
But, uncle...
Her BP is fine. But she's been unwell for two days...
I'm talking to your mother, right? Grown-ups are talking!
Carry on, ma'am.
I've been completely unwell for the past two days, doctor.
Tiredness!
No... I'm a little short of breath.
Exhaustion!
Anything I eat gives me the reflux.
Nausea!
It's like something is tightening around my stomach.
Food poisoning! That's all!
We found it!
Diagnosis done!
Now, I'll talk to you.
Women don’t like to discard food and so...
...dump leftovers into their tummies! That causes most of the problems.
Do you eat out a lot?
No.
You say you don't, but you've put on a lot of weight!
No one has any control over their eating habits anymore!
Tailor Amal's father was here before you.
He has hemorrhoids.
Have you seen it?
Open your mouth.
Open wide!
It seems that when he takes a dump, blood keeps flowing!
How would it be? Think about it!
Thought about it, did you? Feels like hell, right?
Yet, he can't control his tongue!
Two plates of mushroom masala goes in every day...
...and blood flows out every day!
And then, he has the gall to complain about my treatment and prescription!
Crackpots!
What's wrong with my mother, uncle?
Well...
Dear... please step outside and ask your father to come.
Wait, mom. Let me learn what this is.
No. Just get your father here.
No, the doctor...
Please, dear. Do this for your mother.
Doctor...
Could you call Jenny Aunty?
No... it's a female issue. I need to discuss it with her.
Where were you? -Where's your mom?
She's inside. Where were you? Why weren't you reachable?
We were on halt. I couldn't get a signal.
Here! Pay for the auto!
Just that at the Vadavathoor Junction...
Auchu...
Kiddo? -What happened, dad?
Nothing to be afraid of.
Just that... they want to run a couple of tests. That's all.
"Tests"? For what?
The usual tests!
The ones they normally do.
Give me the car keys.
Get going. I'll bring your mother home.
Hold on. We'll finish the tests and leave together.
No, son. It'll take a long time.
Just give me the keys. I will...
Your grandmother would be back from the temple and be alone.
So if you could go... -Okay, I'll leave.
Also, don't tell your grandmother about this.
She'll worry.
I'll explain it to her.
You get going, okay? Bye!
Well, doctor...
Does one line mean positive?
Or do two lines mean positive?
How, man?
How did this happen?
Well, I... no...
It's been a long time, right?
They didn't have these back in the day!
Right. You don't know anything!
You are four months along already.
What do you intend to do?
What do we do?
Listen, dear.
Consider your age, your health, and your family...
...and then decide on what you wish to do.
A D&C or something else. You take the call.
We've found it late.
There's not much time.
Whatever you decide, get back in 2-3 days.
Delay any further, it will be too risky!
I am going to have the child.
Did you say you'll 'have the child', Auchu?
Well...
Well, Auchu...
I'll retire from work soon.
The settlement money will go towards Anirudh's studies and Ilango's marriage.
At a time when I should rest, I'd have to take up a job to support the baby.
Ilango will get married and have a child.
Two children of the same age.
One of them will call me 'dad'. The other will call me 'grandpa'.
Think about what everyone will say.
The doctor asked us to think it over for a couple of days.
Just think about it.
In this entire situation, you can only think about yourself!
No... -How it would affect you?
What others would think of you?
How they would call you? How much it would cost you?
No...
Some unrelated doctor...
She asks me to consider my health, my body and my mind, and then decide.
You don't have any such concern, do you?
"Can she do it? Can her body bear it?"
It never occurred to you to find out what's on my mind.
No, Auchu. I didn't mean it that way.
Everyone will gossip, right?
Since when do they not gossip?
Remember when we couldn't conceive for four years after marriage?
I remember all too well what they said!
They gossip when a 25 year old woman can't have a child...
...and when a 50 year old does have a child!
I am the one truly affected by all this.
I have the strength and courage to bear and raise a child.
I will have the child.
Stay with me, if you want.
If not, I'll handle it.
What are you saying?
Don't get emotional. Think practically, Auchu.
I'm sorry.
Like you said, you are the most affected.
Your body. Your decision.
So that's how it is?
You're not responsible in any way?
Should something happen, you can blame me for making this decision!
I didn't mean it like that, Auchu.
Our life. Our decision.
Let's have the child.
Really?
You'll be by my side, won't you?
I swear.
It's Ilango.
Are we really going for it?
Oh... well...
I swore upon it, didn't I? Let's do it.
Kiddo!
No problem, my son!
It's okay. Everything is normal.
I'll come home and tell you.
Can I get you something to eat...
He hung up.
Tell her.
When they come in, I'll leave.
I said that when the kids come in, I'll leave.
Ilango!
Ani!
Come here, boys.
What's wrong, dad? What did the doctor say?
Dear boy...
I'm sweating hard. Please turn on the fan.
Please get me some water to drink, Ani.
I'm thirsty.
What's wrong with mom?
I'll have the water first. -Here, dad.
Why are you sweating?
Let me drink it.
Tell us what the doctor said, dad.
Your mother...
What is it, dad? Tell us!
Your mother...
The doctor says...
We're going to have a...
What are you doing, Bhavesh?
Stop it, Bhavesh!
Hey! What are you doing?
I'll whack you!
Will you stop this or not?
Sorry, sir. Did he spray too much water? I'm very sorry.
To feed him one mouthful, I get tortured so!
I can't stand it!
It's okay. He's just a child.
Apologize to grandpa!
Will you apologize to grandpa or not?
Apologize to grandpa!
It's okay. Let it go.
He's causing trouble with all the old men!
He doesn't understand, sir!
Who? This kid?
Will you apologize or not? Do it!
I'm sorry, grandpa!
It's okay.
He apologized, didn't he? Take him and go.
Wave goodbye to grandpa!
Bye!
Get going, man!
Shall we go? Don't mess around with old men anymore!
Let's play outside!
I got this. Come on!
Tell us what the doctor said, dad!
Well... the doctor said it was nothing!
She is alright!
Good night! -Good night.
Ani! Good night. -Good night.
"Super! Thanks a lot for calling!"
"Tell them we said 'Hi'! Here's a song for you from the film 'Power Paandi'!"
Tell them.
This is a good film!
Most crappy films get sequels these days. Why can't they make one for this?
The two of them get married.
They have a child.
They live happily.
What if they made it like that?
It would be horrible!
Stay quiet, mom! You know nothing!
That other film... What was it?
"Maari"! Even that got a sequel!
This is a good film! They can make another right, Auchu?
Buzz off!
Here!
Why'd you get up? -It's getting late for school.
Come home early.
Are you coming with me? -No. I'll go on my cycle.
Dosai, mother-in-law? -No need!
Piece of crap!
Look at you drool!
I'll tell them this evening!
If you called us over to talk, you must talk!
Mom... What is it, mom?
Are you unwell?
Is she unwell?
What did the doctor say?
You've been trying to say it since yesterday, but it's stuck in your throat.
We're not little kids! We can understand!
I called you here to tell you.
Shut the door and come in, kiddo.
No. I'll stay here. India is batting.
How much must they score?
We'll win, right? -Yes.
Is that important now?
What happened?
Tell us what the doctor said!
Your mom was unwell for two days, right?
You took her to the doctor too, didn't you? -Yes, dad. I did.
Even I came to meet the doctor, didn't I?
He asked to run some tests too!
What did he say, dad?
The doctor said...
Uncle George, the doctor?
What happened, mom? -Uncle George said...
Our house...
...is going to have a new guest!
"Guest"? I can't give them my room!
Ask them to sleep with grandma in the living room!
It's not that, kiddo.
A little baby!
"A little baby?"
What little baby, dad?
Whose baby, dad?
Whose little baby, dad?
I asked you a question. Answer me! Whose baby is it?
Tell me, dad.
Whose baby, dad?
Whose baby?
Whose baby, dad?
Tell us, dad! I've asked you so many times!
Whose baby?
Well... it's ours!
I'm not saying it. The doctor says so!
Mom?
Did you return late from the temple, mom?
Unni dear... -Mom?
Haven't you slept yet?
Mom? -Yes?
That's the spot.
A little further up. Press it.
Press your mother's feet. -Got it.
Just like that.
Mom?
There's something I have to tell you, mom.
You want your own room! You'll only sleep in your own room!
Bloody wastrel! Why can't you sleep between mom and dad?
Is this my fault?
Why don't you sleep there?
The nerve of this jerk to hit me!
You know Veni has been unwell for a couple of days.
You know we even took her to the doctor.
Once you get old...
...the entire body is in pain!
Only ailments!
Only medicines!
Only pills!
O dear God!
O Kadampuzha Bhagavathi!
Why so much pain?
I'm not able to turn!
Press there!
Press nicely, son!
Press my feet! -I am!
Press well!
Mom? -Yes?
Krishnaveni...
...is pregnant, mom.
Who knows what God intends for any of us?
Nothing is in our hands!
It's all His game!
So you're okay with this, mom?
Suki Sivam said so on TV!
"No one can stop God from giving you what He wants to."
"No one can make God give you what He doesn’t want to."
We all dance to His tunes!
It's all His game!
Mom's okay with it!
She claims it's all His game!
Cool!
O dear God! You please take care of my children!
Unni dear... This is why I visit so many temples!
'My act of mischief...'
'...led to this bundle of joy'
'This gift of mine is truly unique'
'Won't this ball of roses continue to caress your hands?'
Biscuits, sir!
No need! Please leave!
Kids love it, sir!
Come back in ten months!
Sir!
Hey! What's wrong with him?
Why did he push his plate away?
Well...
What's wrong with you?
Krishnaveni!
The water would be hot now!
Take the bucket of hot water to the bathroom.
Let me do it, mom.
You sit down!
Would it wear her down if she did it? Sit down!
Krishnaveni!
Take the water!
Kiddo... Take grandma's water to...
Why bother the child in the middle of a meal?
Won't she do it?
Are her hands covered in henna?
Mom...
Didn't I tell you yesterday?
What did you tell me? Say it!
Kiddo...
Please close the door.
Where are you going, kiddo?
Is this an AR Rahman song to listen on a loop?
What is he saying?
What song? -Mom...
Didn't you hear anything I told you last night?
What? What did you say?
About everything being His game...
You said that.
Who played?
What game?
Am I not asking you?
Answer me!
Mom!
Krishnaveni is pre...
Pregnant!
She's going to have a baby!
Unni!
I've often said this.
I will pass on only after hearing the wail of a baby in the house.
Remember that?
I didn't mean yours, bloody sinner!
I meant Ilango's!
How cluelessly you stare at me, you moron!
Don't you at least have any sense?
Aren't you ashamed?
Whenever I watch devotional songs on TV, he is swift to change to a news channel!
Now look what happened!
Your own story will end up on the news!
I'll tell them myself!
You're scolding me too much! I'm going!
Stop!
Where are you going?
Turn around!
Look at me and answer!
Dear boy...
Just five minutes with your mother... Only five minutes...
How many times have I pleaded wito me?
How many times have I pleaded with you to talk to me?
But you never have the time!
You say you have to go places and run off!
How in the hell were you able to find time for this now?
Mom, you are embarrassing me.
Alright. You are a man.
Your father's blood runs in your veins.
You take after him.
But where was her sense?
Auchu...
Aren't you a family woman?
Did you let your dignity fly away with the wind?
Is that what your deadbeat father taught you?
Your kids are all grown up!
And yet, you dangle your earrings, style your hair, put on lipstick...
...and wear chudidhars!
While you're at it, wear jeans too!
Like a sixteen year old girl!
Now I understand your art of seduction!
Isn't that how you roll?
Isn't that how you got him under your thumb?
You're no 'Auchu'. You're a pouch that has him all folded up!
Such conceit!
Stop! -Where are you going, Auchu?
Where are you running to? -Stop it, mom! Auchu!
Where are you going, man?
Please, mom! I'll be back in five minutes!
Keep going! Run after her!
I'll be right back! Give me a minute!
Running after her is what filled her stomach!
I won't eat! -Just once, Bhavesh!
Auchu! -Bhavesh!
Stop, Auchu! -I won't eat!
Apologize to grandpa! -I'll kill you!
Mr. Krishnan! -Auchu!
Shut up and get lost! -Thank you!
So that's why you said it!
About making a sequel to that Rajkiran film?
Excellent!
We sure can make one!
But why bother making a sequel to that?
If your own story can be made into a film, the whole town could have a laugh!
Instead of getting her son married...
...and hosting a baby shower for her daughter-in-law...
...it seems she will hold a baby shower for herself!
Some mouth, she has!
Don't get worked up, Auchu.
It's not healthy.
Good thing she can't climb down the stairs!
If she could, she'd let it rip across the whole neighborhood!
You know what she's like.
She'd yell in anger, but then she'd forget it all.
Like hell, she'll forget!
She's been rambling for 30 years about me not bringing 3 sovereigns of gold!
Did I get pregnant on my own?
"He's a man! He takes after his father!"
She gives you one hell of an endorsement!
It's only me she humiliates!
"Am I a family woman?", she asks!
"The deadbeat's daughter wears anklets and earrings!"
What's it to her what I wear?
And the usual 'she's not a native girl' crap!
If she cared so much about that...
...why couldn't she find you a match from Kerala, like she did for your sister?
You sought me out because you wanted me!
Then why does she hold my Tamil roots against me?
Who did she marry? A Tamil man, right?
Saurimuthu, right?
Not Mammooty or Mohanlal!
Don't get angry, dear!
What's with the bloody sandal mark?
Watch where you're going! -Sorry!
She always drags my father into things!
Please don't cry, Auchu.
I apologize on her behalf.
Shall I show you something to cool you down?
Show me one more damn thing, I'll bloody kill you!
That crap is what led me here!
He'll show me, it seems!
What's the time?
Turn around. I need to give your mother her medicines.
A new song...
"New song", it seems!
'Is life but a riddle?'
'Who has all the answers?'
Hello? -How many times must I call? Where are you?
I'm busy right now. I'll call back.
How's your mother? All good? -No problems. I'll call back. Bye.
'Will my hand slap me?'
'Will my finger harm my eye?'
'These relentless tears turn my eyes into a river'
Ilango's home.
Touch that latch and I'll kill you!
'The entire town laughs, oh my'
'Yet another feeding bottle to buy'
'Another baby on the way, buddy?'
'Johnny, Johnny... Yes, Daddy?'
'Coming up, is a new baby?'
'Eating sour mango? No Daddy'
'The entire town laughs, oh my'
'Johnny, Johnny... Yes, Daddy?' -Sister Veni!
'Coming up, is a new baby?'
'Eating sour mango? No Daddy'
'The entire town laughs, oh my' -Super!
'The entire town laughs, oh my'
'Yet another feeding bottle to buy'
'Another baby on the way, buddy?'
'O have mercy'
'O, sweet daddy'
'You're on your way to us' -Master!
'The bat of Kapil Dev...' -Hey, Master!
'...scores yet another six' -Stop, Master!
'O, sweet daddy'
'You're on your way to us'
'Our good names have become memes'
'Oh so embarrassing'
'O sweet daddy'
'Here comes our big daddy'
'Big daddy is quite the rowdy'
'O sweet daddy'
'Here comes our big daddy'
'Big daddy is quite the rowdy'
Hey! Are you drunk so early in the morning?
That's what the doctor said!
It happened without our knowledge!
Is this something that happens without one's own knowledge?
Are you talking to Vasu?
What happened?
It has formed. -What has formed?
A baby has formed!
Really? How? -Exactly!
Where's Ilango, sir? -He went out.
Isn't Ilango around? -He went to school.
Isn't Ilango here? -He's not back yet.
His bike's parked downstairs. -Really?
'If you pay us a visit we find it quite shameful'
'We pay back our dues in instalments of insults'
'An old body charmed by Cupid's revelry'
'The magic the duets have wrought within our greying daddy'
'The ticket examiner has gotten himself caught'
'A ticket purchased to Kasi landed him in Goa'
'His bathroom melody is now a citywide chartbuster'
'The world has turned upside down... The problems keep piling on'
'Life stomps you down a mudhole and walks you dry'
'Drumstick stew has landed you in soup'
'You couldn't stay away... In baby diapers, you shall pay'
'Why did you ever go near your alluring mate?'
'O sweet daddy'
'Here comes our big daddy'
'Big daddy is quite the rowdy'
'O sweet daddy'
'Here comes our big daddy'
'Big daddy is quite the rowdy'
There's no coffee, Auchu. Just tea.
Coffee's unhealthy, right?
Put some cardamom in the tea.
Stay put. I'll answer it.
It's okay. I'll get it.
Hello, aunty!
Sowmya...
How are you doing?
How are you, dear?
I'm fine. -Please come in!
It's been so long since I saw you!
Probably be around four to five years?
It could be, aunty.
Aunty...
What's all this for? Please sit!
Are you in charge of the entire school, dear?
Super! -Thanks, aunty.
Ilango!
He's bathing!
He'll be here soon.
How's your health, aunty?
My health? It's okay.
Just a little shortness of breath, that's all.
It's just that Ilango hasn't come to school for a week.
He does not pick up my calls either.
When we last spoke, he said you were unwell.
That's why I came to see you.
Yes, as I wasn't feeling well for a week, he took a few days off.
As he's been taking me to the hospital, he couldn't come to work.
Don't you know her?
It's Sowmya!
"Sowmya"? -Ilango's friend!
The school owner!
Oh! Sowmya! -Hi, uncle.
Why are you standing up? Sit down.
Please sit. -Sit, dear.
Want some tea?
No, uncle. Thank you.
Cardamom flavor!
No thanks, uncle. I don't drink tea or coffee.
Good habit! Isn't it? -Yes!
To be honest, I drink tea because I have bowel trouble in the morning.
I've got used to it...
Are not schools good business these days?
What's the school fee like for kindergarten?
I don't know, uncle. I'll check and let you know.
No problem!
Nowadays, kindergarten costs more than medical school, doesn't it?
See! Your friend!
Wearing socks and with towel!
I am offering tea, but she's saying 'no tea'.
Why are you speaking in English?
You're here for the meeting, right? It's getting late. Shall we go?
Okay, aunty. -She hasn't had anything to eat, dear.
You came to get me for the school meeting, and cycle test, yes? Getting late, right?
Get her a cold drink from the store... -It's okay, aunty.
I don't store any drinks in my fridge.
Open up those big bottles even once, and they go flat!
So... -Let's go!
It's okay, aunty. I'll come again some other day.
Alright then. -Bye.
Please stay for a meal next time! -Sure, aunty!
See you, uncle.
Tell me tomorrow about the kindergarten fee.
Okay, uncle.
You're wearing a T-shirt to school?
What is it? -The towel!
How was my English, Auchu? Pretty cool, huh?
Really good, yeah?
Where are you going?
Sit next to me for a while.
I'll put the towel to dry and join you.
Sure. -I'll be right back!
Thank you for paying visit!
Why couldn't you call before coming?
You show up unannounced!
Can't I come? I won't anymore!
I didn't mean it like that!
Then what?
There are problems at home.
I told Mr. Varadarajan before taking the week off.
Who is Varadarajan to you?
You tell him everything, but not to me!
A week ago, you told me your mother was ill.
You didn't answer my calls and texts, and stopped coming to school!
I come home out of concern, and you ask me why I came?
Did I ask you why you came?
I didn't mean it like that.
If you have so many things to hide from me...
...let's call it quits. I don't need this.
Hey! Like I don't have enough problems!
Do you know what's going on? Don't mouth off without all the facts!
Then tell me! How else would I know?
My mother is pregnant.
Your mother is what?
The Chief Minister of Gujarat!
My mother is pregnant.
Why are you laughing?
I asked you a question! -'The entire town laughs, oh my'
Why are you laughing?
This is why I've been avoiding everyone!
Quit laughing!
Stop the car!
Just stop the car!
Having her laughs! -I wasn't laughing at that!
Listen to me, Ilango!
Hear me out!
I wasn't laughing about that.
Then why did you?
When we were talking, your father asked me about the fee for kindergarten.
At the time, I didn't know why.
Now, I do!
Sowmya hasn't changed one bit!
Not a hint of pride! A very good girl!
Where is her mother? -In Karur.
She has a school there, doesn't she?
Dear!
You haven't gone to work for a week, have you?
I took some time off.
Just that... in two weeks, we need to go to our hometown for Shalu's wedding.
You need to take time off for that too.
That won't be a problem, right?
So, you're planning to attend the wedding, are you?
I'm not going.
How can you not go to your cousin's wedding?
Will the wedding be called off if I don't go?
I'm busy. I can't come.
What keeps you busy enough to not attend the wedding?
I have plenty to do!
I can't list out all of them!
Who isn't busy?
Did we suddenly spring this on you?
Did we not plan this a while ago?
What's your deal? You'll take time off, right?
No. I already told mom.
I can't take time off during the board exams.
"Can't take time off?"
What's everyone saying?
I have decided! We're going to the wedding!
Are we little kids?
To come and go and piss in the fire as you please?
You'll do whatever crap you want without thinking and we must agree to it!
No can do! I have decided. I'm not coming to the wedding.
With whose permission did you decide?
Who must I ask?
Does everyone here take permission before doing anything?
What is he saying, Auchu?
You keep shooting your mouth off!
Where did he learn to talk back like this? -Wait.
It's the first wedding in our family, dear.
It will be appropriate only if all of us went together.
Only if we share in the joys and sorrows of others, will they do the same for us.
Right?
If only we grown-ups go, leaving you both behind...
...won't your aunt and uncle feel bad?
What will others think?
Did you think about that?
About what others would think?
What's the big deal if we don't all go to the wedding?
Will no one show up for your baby shower?
Pull over!
Unni!
Hey Unni! -Biju!
How long has it been! -Are you doing well?
Speaking Malayalam, are you?
Is everyone fine? -Yes.
Hello, sister-in-law. How are you?
This is Bijulal, mom.
Like I'd ever forget him! -Aunty!
Didn't we attend both of his weddings?
You have two wives, don't you?
Oh God... -What happened to your hair?
Just like him, I lost all of mine!
Alright, mom. Please be quiet. -Come on in!
Auchu! -Welcome!
Watch your step. -Come, Auchu.
Careful! -Come along!
Kerala hasn't changed one bit, Biju!
Kerala does not change at all!
Hey! The groom has an MBA degree! Not an MA!
We don't have a 'B', sir!
No B? -Shall I remove the degree?
No need. MA is a fine degree by itself! Let it stay!
Alright, sir.
Unni is here!
Welcome, Unni!
Are you well, brother? -It's been ages since I saw you!
Welcome, dear!
Step down, mom!
How are you, dear? -I'm fine.
Hello Unni!
Excellent!
Was your trip comfortable? -This way, everyone!
Damn... all of you men are balding!
Okay, come along! Come!
Watch your step!
Careful, mom.
Lovely decorations, Vasu! -Of course!
It's the first wedding in our family! Has to be a grand one!
Welcome, brother!
Welcome, sister-in-law! -Welcome, everyone!
Welcome!
How are you, Veni?
Since I heard the news, I have trouble believing it.
Never mind the bride and groom. Everyone's eager to see only you!
Where are the boys?
The thing is... Anirudh has exams. Board exams!
Sure, Anirudh has exams.
Where is Ilango?
He works in the same school. He's busy during exam time too...
Remember what we said when we invited you? That everyone must come!
Are you going to take me inside? Or see me off from here?
Ever since I got here...!
A tea for mom!
"A tea for mom", he says!
No need! Quit it with this! -Come on, mom!
Careful! -Come along!
Go easy! Come, mom! -Doofus!
It appears no one will pass!
Are you busy?
Evening?
Got work then too.
Oh... okay.
Just that you have no one at home. I wanted to come by.
I wanted to come by your house.
Alright then. Come!
No need. You said you were busy, didn't you?
No... I'll be done by the evening. Yes, indewish.
No... I'll be done by the evening. Yes, indeed. Come if you wish.
"If I wish?"
No! I wish it too! Me too!
Please come, okay?
No. Don't stress, okay?
I'm not stressed! Not at all!
I swear I'm not stressed!
Only if you don't come! Please come!
Will you come?
I said 'get down'. Do it!
Why get down here? Don't you live there?
We can't show up together in a car! You don't know my neighbors!
It's a closed car! -Be it a car or a bike, same thing!
Get down quickly! -Okay, go on. I'll follow.
Don't follow. Take the back side! Okay?
Once I reach, I'll call you. Come after that.
Put on your headphones.
Hello? Where are you?
Near the back gate!
Come on now! -How?
What 'how'? Crouch underneath it, dummy!
No one saw you, right?
No. -Listen carefully.
The next five minutes are critical. If you make it unscathed, you're a king!
Quit talking crazy and hang up! I'm coming!
For heaven's sake, don't hang up!
This place has no CCTV cameras. Why then are you so scared?
Oh really? Look towards your right!
She is Babloo's grandma.
She's equivalent to eight CCTV cameras!
Don't ever make eye contact with her.
She's a predator!
Look to your left!
Is there an ironing cart there?
Yes, there is.
Go to the guy and ask if there are any vacant houses.
Why? -Just go ask!
So he'll think you're a prospective client and not suspect you!
Any vacant houses here, brother?
This is a housing quarters, dear.
Not 'here' here. Ask if there's any in nearby Sundarapuram!
Not 'here' here. How about nearby at Sundarapuram?
Give me your number. I'll check and tell you.
Okay. 978...
Hey! Don't give your number!
Would you give it out to anyone?
I'll come again in two days, brother.
Alright. Come in two days.
You moron! He wouldn't even have noticed me!
You don't know about my hood!
Just do what I say.
Do you see a lady in a green sari coming your way?
Yes.
Smile at her. -For what?
I only asked you to smile! Not glare!
If you smile, she'll think you're from around here and not suspect you.
Who are you?
Do you live in these quarters? Which house?
Say 'Mr. Moorthy's house"!
Mr. Moorthy's house!
Oh well!
Why did she react like that?
Mr. Moorthy is our neighbor.
His wife being out of town, she's suspicious and so the mocking smile.
Hang up, you oaf! I'll come by myself!
Please don't hang up!
The last mile. You cross it, you're the queen!
Do you see ten women at the utensil cart up ahead?
They are this neighborhood's news and gossip network!
If you can avoid them, keep your head down, turn left and climb up right...
That's it! Mission Accomplished!
That's it. Just five more feet!
Four more feet!
Hi! -Just two more feet!
Abort mission! Mission cancelled!
I'll call in two hours!
Just hang up!
I told you to leave!
Fine, I'll go! -Hey! Come!
Are you a Tamil film heroine, to cuddle every kid you see?
No one would've noticed me to begin with!
You had me chatting up random folks! Loon!
Where are your slippers?
At the entrance! -Hey!
What the hell are you thinking?
Know what a huge risk it is to bring a girl in here?
And you coolly leave your slippers out?
Aren't you a least bit scared? -Why are you so worked up?
I'm scared.
I've never brought anyone home before.
You should try it!
What would you do if I did?
Been a long time, right?
You said you were busy! -Indeed, I am busy!
Did you eat onions?
Oh stop!
You are always checking the smell of my breath!
Are you a traffic cop? Wish to cook onion raitha in my mouth?
I don't want your kiss!
Go hide there! Head back! -Why?
Biscuits, sir! It's fresh!
No need! Go!
There are some new flavors, sir!
You've been selling the same since I was born!
I've come here for so long! At least buy some today!
I don't want any! Go!
It's okay if you don't want any. How about ma'am?
What 'ma'am'?
The one who came in here in a violet chudidhar!
There's no one like that! Get going!
You don't have to buy any. Just sample one!
Will you leave if I sample one? -Yes!
Is it tasty? -Yes!
Onion flavor!
(Old song plays on the TV)
Did we just hook up yesterday?
Then why so shy?
What's wrong?
Are you okay, Ilango?
Tell me what's wrong!
You tell me!
How could my parents do this!
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'A wedding banquet and dishes galore'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'A wedding banquet and dishes galore'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Holy matrimony in God's Own Country'
'Holy matrimony to our dearest sweetie'
'Holy matrimony with pomp and splendor'
'Holy matrimony in our lovely home'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Wedded bliss... O wedded bliss'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Wedded bliss... O wedded bliss'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'A wedding banquet and dishes galore'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'A wedding banquet and dishes galore'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Welcome one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
'Wedded bliss... O wedded bliss'
What is it? -Please stay here.
Don't go anywhere. I'll come get you.
'Wedded bliss... O wedded bliss'
What are you doing?
Thought it would look good if I dyed it a bit...
It'll look good. It'll look very good!
I carry this load and get gawked at by strangers since I got here!
And you're getting a dye job done?
What's wrong, Auchu? Did anyone offend you?
Do you not hear these people mocking me in Malayalam?
Your sister put me in a separate room, to ensure I wasn't seen when the groom came!
You didn't know that too, right?
Did she do such a thing?
If a man has a child at 50, he's one hell of a stud!
But if a woman does it, she's a tramp, huh?
Auchu...
Can I get it dyed just until the wedding...
No need!
I won't dye it. Okay?
Oh God!
What a test, O God!
What's wrong? Why do you behave so?
What is your problem?
If you still don't understand my problem, no point talking to you.
Then don't! Go!
What to do if you keep responding like this?
You'll get it only if you experience it yourself.
What must I 'get'? You're embarrassed your parents had sex.
'The entire town laughs, oh my' -Let's go to another mall!
Shout it out for everyone to hear!
I don't want to talk about it.
I want to talk about it!
What do you expect?
You expect your parents to seek your permission?
"Dear Ilango... Can we please... Are you okay with it?"
Quit being so lewd!
What's lewd?
If we got married...
...how would we be in our forties and fifties?
What do you mean?
We'd be great!
Nothing wrong with that, right?
Would we only be talking about kids, education, school fees and medical bills?
Because we are parents!
We'd only go for pilgrimages to Kasi and Rameswaram!
We wouldn't go anywhere else! Because we're old and we are parents!
No love. No romance. No sex. Right?
Suppose...
If this is your idea of marriage...
...leave me out of it. Let me go.
You talk like a wise guy!
Always play the breakup card!
You'd get it if your mom got pregnant.
If my mom got pregnant, it would've been a bigger issue.
Now do you get it?
My dad's dead, right?
Hi.
When I was little, I was afraid to sleep alone in the dark.
I slept between my mom and dad.
When I'd wake up in the middle of the night...
...they wouldn't be there!
I'd cry and bang on the next room door.
My mom would open it.
Not once has dad opened it.
I remember it well!
You should've seen her face! She'd be so embarrassed!
It seems hilarious now.
Mom and I had a good laugh about it just a few days ago.
You talk to your mom about such things?
Daughters can discuss anything with their mothers.
Thank goodness I am not a girl!
Now I understand your problem!
The colorful shoes, tattered jeans, and the little English you speak...
...makes you think you are modern. But you're not modern!
How do I put this?
We've been in love for years, and are going to marry each other.
Think about how scared you were to bring me home for a day visit?
You made such drama about it!
Did we meet to plan out a murder?
It was just a kiss.
If you can't be normal about that, how can you accept your mom's pregnancy?
For you, a mother is a God.
Here's what she can and can't do.
These are what dads can and can't do.
You've arrived at your own conclusion!
Contrary to that, they love each other and are having a baby.
You can't accept it.
Because your mind is conditioned that way.
Social conditioning!
Did you tell your mom about this?
Not yet. You tell her yourself.
Tomorrow is her 50th birthday.
A small get-together.
She wanted me to invite you.
Your mom? Asked you to invite me?
I swear she did!
I love you.
Don't make a fuss. Just come.
Bye. -Bye.
She said you didn't inform Shakti. -Really? I did inform.
Why can't you come in? Must you be ushered in?
I looked around. No familiar faces.
I was shy.
Okay, come.
Do the flowers look classy?
What's so classy about it?
It cost 1,500 rupees. That makes it classy.
Do I look pretty?
You look beautiful.
Come.
Mom?
Hi, Ilango! -Hi, ma'am.
Happy Birthday. -Thank you.
Everyone fine at home? -Yes.
Ishita!
Take him inside, dear.
Please help yourself. -Okay.
Yeah.
Hi, sir. -Hello.
What are you staring at? -Who is that?
Sowmya's boyfriend?
Her best friend.
Hey!
How many times have I told you to call her 'aunty', and not 'ma'am'?
I am so used to it.
I get scared when I see her.
Do you like my shirt? -It's nice.
I even wore a T-shirt inside.
The shoes?
They're nice!
Why fish for compliments? Is it your wedding day?
Today is Shalu's wedding.
Hey! Don't you get started!
I'm sorry, Shalu.
You lie about exams and you're partying? I can hear the music!
"Partying"? Hold on a second.
(Someone sings a love song)
Sir?
Who are you singing to? -What?
The party's over there! Go sing there! Beat it!
Idiot!
Hello?
That was some beggar, Shalu.
I swear I'll visit before you go!
Sure, lie your mouth away!
Your mother's here. I'll put her on.
Aunty, it's Ilango!
Is it Ilango? -Yes.
Ilango?
Ilango!
Disconnec...?
It got cut off...
Phone turned off midcall. Got a charger? -Give it to me.
Not drinking, sir?
We mustn't invite Sudha to any party!
What a gossip freak! -Why? What happened?
I'm just saying. Enough of hosting such people.
Let's do away with parties for a while.
Mom?
I need to tell you something.
She's what?
How?
"How"? The usual way.
Is this a joke to you?
It's not a big deal, mom.
Getting pregnant while having a son at a marriageable age is not a big deal?
Mom...
How did it happen at their age?
How can they be so careless?
Okay. I understand.
It happened in the heat of the moment. I get that.
But after?
They would've had time.
They could've gone to the doctor and done something!
They did go to the doctor.
After much thought, they decided to go for it.
They thought about it, did they?
What did they think about?
"Who are we? How old are we?"
"What is our family's situation?"
"What is our financial position?"
Did they consider all of that and then decide to have the baby?
Good God... A disaster!
You're saying unwarranted things, mom.
Listen to me, Sowmya.
I have no one else besides you.
I'll do anything to make you happy.
If you tell me you wish to marry Ilango, I definitely won't stop you.
And you know it.
But think about it.
Do you really need this?
Do you want to live in a family like this?
When you move over to his place after your marriage...
...who do you think will be tasked with raising that child?
You!
That kid will sleep between the two of you.
You're overthinking, mom.
I'm only saying what's true.
They are not well-off.
They live in an 800 square feet quarters.
His father will retire in a couple of years too.
Look... Ilango is a good boy.
We've known him for years.
I don't deny it.
But his family is a disaster!
Knowing all this, I don't want to thrust you into it!
God...
Would such a thing ever happen in a good family?
These days, who gets into such trouble? Horrible!
This family is a circus I don't want to buy tickets to!
I forgot my phone.
Just a minute, ma'am.
Go. We'll talk later.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
I eavesdropped on the good things you said about me and my family.
But it's alright.
In such horrible families as mine, eavesdropping is quite normal, isn't it?
But it just hit me:
Why did I needlessly feel embarrassed when my mom got pregnant?
People like you think low of us, anyway.
There's no new shame in this.
Enough. Get going. Quit talking needlessly.
She spoke for quite a while, and you let her to.
But now, you stop me?
You're speaking to my mother!
And she spoke about my mother!
Aren't you stepping up to defend your mother?
Then I should defend my mother too.
Must I not defend my mother, ma'am?
Am I right, ma'am?
What was that you said?
"Disaster".
You know English well, right?
Define 'disaster'.
Storms. Earthquakes. Tsunamis.
These are disasters, ma'am.
If a fifty year old man still runs behind his wife, it is not disaster.
What is it called then?
Love!
How do you define a good family?
Your family?
Because you're rich. And you grow trees inside the house.
How often do you see Sowmya in a year?
Twice? Thrice?
You said she shows up at least twice or thrice a year.
Or am I counting high?
Even I know all about it!
But if I'm late by even an hour, my mother calls me ten times.
When I lie sick in bed, my father takes four days off from work.
Like you said, our house is small. A housing quarters.
You were accurate! An 800 square feet tiny house!
But we've never felt the tiny house too small for us.
Just a minute, ma'am!
That's enough, Ilango!
Let it go, Sowmya.
Let him speak.
Thank you.
As always, very kind of you, ma'am.
You were right about everything.
You just got one thing wrong.
You called me a 'good boy'.
I'm not a good boy.
Had I been a good boy, I'd have been happy when I learned my mom was pregnant.
I would've understood her decision...
...been supportive and by her side now.
Because I know...
My parents will raise that child with much love.
That's how they raised me and my brother.
That's how they'll raise my sister too.
I got carried away and said 'sister'!
Touch wood!
Is that all?
Quite sarcastic, you are!
That's all for now.
If there's anything else, I'll come to Karur and tell you!
Karur, right?
Ilango!
Hey!
Your behavior is very cheap!
Go apologize to her!
She'll talk crap about my family.
And I must apologize for defending them?
Tell her to apologize!
She was addressing me, not you!
Does it matter?
Wasn't it her twisted mind that came out?
That's enough!
Will you apologize to her or not?
Go to hell!
I've been ringing for an hour! What the hell?
I'm not a bloody watchman!
I'm really pissed! I'll break your face!
Go ahead!
Get your shots in, all of you!
What happened?
What the hell happened?
A git in school.
Varun Prasad.
Really? -He's here.
What's up, Anirudh?
We heard some about your father.
Even at this age, your dad's train zooms right past stops!
Give me your address. I'll tell him to stop by!
Why you...
Did you really tell him that?
Nice wit. But couldn't you have also hit back?
Why glare at me?
Took the hit enough to swell up your face!
He goes to the gym.
So much has happened.
I told someone else too what you told him today.
But your face isn't swollen.
They don't go to the gym.
What is this?
This?
You don't know what this is?
Soft drinks! Want to have some?
Shall I have a taste?
Like you've never had soft drinks before! You sly dog!
You drink beer, don't you?
No, I don't. It's bitter.
Then how would you know it's bitter? I'll tell dad!
Go ahead! He'll ask you for two bottles!
You dare talk bad about my dad?
The whole city does! -The whole city can talk bad about him!
But we shouldn't!
Because dads are divine to their own!
My father is awesome!
Yes! My father is awesome!
Is that cumin water?
Drinking tea causes acidity, right?
I had gone to Kochi.
Not one design was good!
A huge city in name only!
But every shop is extremely dull!
I bought all these in Kannur. Superb, yes?
Is this for me? -Take one, Veni!
Isn't it nice?
This color!
Mother-in-law!
This is for you, mother-in-law.
Here you go.
Alright?
What is it, Veni?
Seems like nothing matches your taste.
Nothing like that. I'm still looking.
You get stylish ones in Coimbatore, don't you?
Isn't that what you like?
So fashionable! So modern!
Right?
Nothing like that.
The wedding guests were all talking about you.
Every single one of them.
Shalu's mother-in-law asked me at least 400 times!
Me too!
But you don't worry much about it all.
Takes a lot of courage!
Even your kids felt too embarrassed to come, but you bravely did.
We don't have that kind of courage.
Indeed.
We still worry about family honor, self-respect, children, elders and such.
Let me look at the pretty faces who take care of elders!
You're not courteous enough to take care of your own mother!
But you will take care of elders, huh?
Why I ought to spray you with dung!
There stands the queen of Travancore!
Name at least two of my medications!
Do you know what ailment I have?
When I was laid up in the hospital last year...
...did even one of you come by to see me?
We did come and see you at the hospital, mom!
My mistake!
I spoke without thinking!
Dear God, how blessed I must be for them to come visit me!
Shall I talk to Vijay TV and get you an award?
"Take care of elders", my foot!
She took care of me!
Be it day or night... Without sleep...
She lay on the floor with a table fan...
She bathed me... She gave me my medicines...
She cleaned up after me...
She took care of me!
Not just once, but for thirty long years!
And you dare try to lecture her?
A bloody shrew with a moronic sidekick!
Mother-in-law... -You be quiet!
I come here after so many years.
Did any of you offer to let me stay back for few more days?
How would you?
Listen!
I can't play maid for your children anymore, can I?
There's no need for this.
Quiet down, Krishnaveni!
She's going to have a child. She's the one who will raise it.
Did she ask for your wealth?
How does this bother you, you imps?
Dear!
Your mother's causing a ruckus over there! Come!
Oh no! Don't know who's facing the fire!
Let me check! -Go on!
Do you know how well she's raised her children?
You've met Ilango and Anirudh, right?
Mom! Why cause trouble in a wedding house?
One tea for mom!
Buzz off! I want neither tea nor pee!
You stay quiet!
Shalu's gotten married now.
Won't you all start right away?
"Where is the baby? When is the baby shower?"
Do babies simply fall from the sky?
Only when husband and wife are together and in love, can it happen!
It's right if it comes when you're 20, but wrong if it comes when you're 60?
He's in love with his wife!
How does that bother you?
What's it to you, I ask?
Sorry, Anu.
Take Anu inside, sister-in-law.
This happens when mom does not take her medicine.
What medicine?
Anu? -Take it easy.
Why are you doing this, mom?
Ever since we got here...
They kept giving her dirty looks and dropping her nasty hints.
How much can she put up with?
Just now they were interrogating her like for some murder!
Who cares what they say?
Let them.
Why do you get worked up?
Let it go, mom.
You don't know, son.
When your father was alive, he never did one damn thing right!
He never took one good decision!
Without my consent, he got you married to her.
What is this, mom?
Just listen!
The one good thing he did...
...is her.
God has sent me this girl for my sake!
What a good girl!
Such a gentle one!
She doesn't know much about the world.
Ma... -Her entire world is only the four of us!
Until now, I've never spoken highly of her even once!
She never expected me to, as well.
I've scolded her so many times...
But my dear child...
Not once has she talked back at me!
I'll tell you now.
More than my own children...
...she means a lot more to me!
Unni...
Please take me back home.
I can't stay here even a minute longer.
Okay, mom.
But once we get home?
No fighting with the kids!
I'll get some water.
"Water"? Get me tea!
Tea? Right! -Yes, tea!
Sit down, dear.
Please forgive me, dear. I've said a lot of horrible things to you.
Bravely have the child. I will help raise it!
Ilango's resignation letter.
Any trouble between you?
Since my school days, have I ever gotten personal with you?
Haven't I always addressed you 'sir'?
Let it remain like that.
I didn't mean it like that.
If a teacher quits, it may be because he doesn't like the job..
If a teacher quits, it may be because he doesn't like the job...
...or he's got another job.
Finish up the formalities from our end and have him serve his notice period.
That's about it.
Alright.
Sir?
Please don't take it the wrong way.
Mom's home.
Mom...
Care to eat, son?
I'm sorry, mom!
Don't be, my boy...
It's alright, dear.
Don't cry... -I'm sorry, mom.
Don't cry, dear.
Sorry...
Never mind, dear.
It's only me, your mother.
Sorry, mom. -It's okay.
Your father is back too.
Go talk to him.
It's been so long since I saw my grandson.
How have you been?
Cutie!
At the wedding, they tormented your mother.
She hasn't smiled in days.
She's been incredibly stressed out!
I'll get your water.
Dad...
Sorry, son.
'No need for a million temples'
'A father and a mother will suffice'
'Every God in the world resides in our home'
'There is none among us who has no one to care for them'
'In the home of God, there is no limit of love'
'No need for a million temples'
'A father and a mother will suffice'
'There is but only one life... Are our hearts too little?'
'Let us forget our woes and revel in our ties'
'Let us relish mistakes with our loved ones'
'How many are blessed with the boon of such a happy life?'
'We deem it a gift from the Almighty and will guard it for all of eternity'
'This is a garden of love'
'A nest of a loving birds'
'Mother and child... What a sight to behold'
'For this is a home which celebrates love'
'My act of mischief...'
'...led to this...'
Hello... -Hi.
I run a NEET coaching center.
You've come alone? -She's gone in for a scan.
How many months along? -Nine.
Super! You've planned at the right age!
But we're late. Right, dear?
We've been married for eleven years.
Eleven years!
Eight months!
Twenty three days!
Exactly!
But you're awesome. You did it at the right age.
The thing is, sir...
The whole baby deal... changing diapers... the urination... all of it...
Ilango!
Shall we go? -Yes, mom.
Get going!
I need to meet your father!
'Can broken hearts be mended?'
'Can hearts be broken by love?'
'Can hearts that love ever part ways?'
'Can hearts that part ways ever get to care?'
'Can a heart drenched in sweet memories ever forget the past?'
'In an attempt to forget the past, will it not remember it all over again?
'How many are blessed with the boon of such a happy life?'
'After letting such a boon slip away before our eyes...'
'...crying within, is it tears we will pour for the shrub of smiles?'
Dear...
Mom!
Haven't slept yet?
Sowmya and you don't speak anymore?
Did you two quarrel?
Apologize to her, son.
I won't do that, mom.
How'd you feel if someone spoke to your mom like that?
Same for her, right?
Her anger is justified.
Does that make what her mother said right?
Even if she was wrong...
Who doesn't make mistakes?
Dwelling on it will only lead to anger and hate.
Why blame the poor girl for what her mother said?
Let's not talk about this, mom.
Let it go. It's over.
Please.
Whenever your dad and I quarrel, even if I am the one at fault...
...he never hesitates to apologize.
Because he cares more about me than his ego.
You've seen it, right?
This is just as hard for her, as it is for you.
Go talk to her for my sake.
I don't know how to say this, ma'am.
I acted wrongly that day.
I was angry.
I was drunk.
Regardless, nothing justifies my behavior.
I'm genuinely sorry, ma'am.
I was embarrassed about my mother's pregnancy.
But now, I understand her decision and am supportive of her...
...and it's all thanks to Sowmya.
But I've let her down.
That's what makes me feel guilty.
Please don't think I'm a horrible person based on that one instance, ma'am.
My family isn't bad.
In fact, they're very good people.
I've never seen a man treat a woman with as much respect as my dad treats my mom.
Looking at my parents, I'm surprised how a married couple can so be in love.
If Sowmya and I were to get married, I really wish we can be like them.
Because if a husband and wife can still be in love at the age of 50...
...what more does one need, aunty?
I got carried away and said 'aunty'.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
Please tell Sowmya I'm sorry.
If it's okay with you, please tell Sowmya that I miss her so much.
Sit down.
It came to me in a dream.
Definitely a 'Saurimuthu'!
Be it a boy or a girl, I'm fine either way, mom.
But... I have a feeling it's a girl!
We've even decided on a name.
Auchu! -What did we decide?
Uthara Unnikrishnan!
90sUnni's daughter is named Uthara.
I'm 2KUnni! My daughter's name is Uthara too!
Right? -Let it go!
Be it a boy or girl, the baby will be called 'Saurimuthu'!
You're taking this too far, mom!
You keep calling her 'Auchu', right?
I'll just call my grandchild 'Chow'!
Auchu? False labor, right?
It's coming on! -Check this out!
I know. You're only faking.
Oh no... -Let it be.
It's good! She gets it every two days!
It's real labor! Get over here!
It really hurts, I say!
Come! -I'm sorry, Auchu!
Sniggering along! -Thought you were faking!
I can't bear it! -Easy!
Ilango!
How is Ilango?
He must be fine.
He came to see me today.
He spoke measured words this time.
But he spoke well.
He apologized and told me that he misses you.
I've told you this before. He is a good boy.
In fact, he's a very good boy.
They've raised him well.
What are you gaping at?
Go talk to him!
Sowmya?
Tell Ilango that I'm sorry too.
Watch your step, mom! -Careful!
Careful, dad!
Where are you off to, Mr. Krishnan? -I can't take it!
Night show with the family?
Buzz off!
Yes, we're going for a movie!
Want to join us?
Do you have no other work? -Come, grandma!
Get lost! -Naughty granny!
Always standing on the balcony! -Come along!
I'll give it to you someday! -Get in, grandma!
I'm in! -Right!
Here.
Grandma's mouth never rests!
Jem Hospital, right? -Yes.
Call once you get there. Let me know if you need help.
Take care of her.
Be brave, Sister Veni! I'll come see the baby tomorrow!
All will be well. -Okay.
Travel safe!
Didn't you turn off the light, Auchu?
Sorry, son. Please drive.
I'll get help, dad!
What's with the crowd, sir?
Chief Minister LKG had a heart attack. They've admitted him here.
How sad! A good man.
I thought he'd be the next Prime Minister!
The Chief Minister LKG has also been admitted here, mom.
Bring out her gently.
Hop on, granny! -Let go!
Shall I carry you?
The pregnant woman is in the back!
Sorry, sister. Move aside, sir.
Come on, Auchu. -Careful, mom!
Oh my... -Careful...
You can't come in, sir. Only her husband can. Please wait.
Don't sign off on a caesarean delivery!
I'm going to try this the natural way!
Got it?
Can you do it? Won't it be hard, Auchu?
Did I get into all this not knowing how hard it will be?
Don't you sign for it!
I'm going to try a natural delivery!
I don't like taking injections on my back!
Okay, Auchu!
Dad!
What happened? -Your mom refuses a caesarean.
She wants to try for natural delivery.
What are you saying? How can she do it?
She's adamant. I tried convincing her, but she won't budge.
Who is Krishnaveni's attendant?
Hold on, dad.
Yes, sister?
Dad... -Why was she pointing at me?
You're needed inside.
But I... I didn't do anything!
To be with mom during delivery!
Good God... I... Men aren't supposed to be in there!
What are you saying? -Hey!
Why were you at pregnancy counselling for 3 months?
True, right? Okay. -Get going!
Alright. -Dad!
Got a phone?
Yes. I'll call if I need anything.
Not for that. Take a video for memories!
Yeesh! You kids want videos for every damn thing!
Who the hell will they show such videos to? Who would even watch them?
Take a video, dad!
Push, ma'am! That's it!
Just a little more! Push!
She's moving her arm. We can't find her vein.
No need for IV. Just give her a shot!
What the hell, sir? Don't just stand there! Come in!
Push hard, ma'am!
Push!
Auchu! How are you doing, dear?
Why so late? Where were you?
Did you want me here?
I didn't know, Auchuni.
I'm so sorry!
You're only dilated three centimeters. Want to take an epidural?
It'll save a lot of pain!
Push! -No! I'll do it naturally!
Tell her no caesarean! -Push!
She says she wants to do it naturally! Why the syringe?
You are only a nurse! Call the doctor!
The doctor will come in later. We are here to handle this.
Push! Breathe!
Take a deep breath! -Come on, Auchu!
You can do it! Rock this!
You can! You can! -Breathe!
You can! -Shut up!
Sorry! -Just a little more! Push!
Push!
Thirsty... I need water. -Push!
What? -Bring her some water, sir!
Go get it! It's right there!
Push! -Here's your water, Auchu!
Gently! -Drink up, Auchu.
Don't drink too much.
The glass... -None for me, Auchu.
Where do I keep it? -Keep it there, sir!
Push! Push!
I did it! -What is it, ma'am?
Push, Auchu!
Come on, Auchu! Come on! -Push! That's it!
Come on! Come on! Come on! -Push!
"Come on"? Is she playing a cricket match?
Say something motivational!
Auchuni!
'Oysters galore...' -Good God...
'Yet no time to open and see, my dear'
What the hell are you, sir?
She likes it when I sing! Yes!
Tell her, Auchu!
Shut your mouth.
Excuse me, Auchuni?
Shut your damn mouth!
Sorry, Auchu. I sang because you like it.
I can't bear it!
Oh God!
"God"? Awesome! Call out to Jesus!
"Jesus"? -Saying it will take the pain away!
Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!
Say "Jesus", ma'am! -What is this, Auchu?
Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!
Muruga! Muruga! Muruga!
Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! -Muruga! Muruga! Muruga!
Muruga!
I missed you.
I'm sorry.
Hey... Who is that girl?
Ilango's flame.
Ilango's girlfriend!
Push! Push, Auchu!
Think the baby's here!
Please check if it's a boy or a girl, sister!
Get out!
Two more centimeters to go!
Just a little more! Push! -Look at this, Auchu.
She talks to me so rudely!
No... I can't do it...
I can't handle this guy nor the pain!
Go ahead with the injection!
Jab me in the back, sister!
No, Auchu! -Do it, sister!
You said you wanted to do it naturally! -I can't bear it!
You can do it! No shots needed!
You can do it, Auchu! You'll rock it!
Motherhood is great! Femininity is sacred!
You're a lioness, Auchu! Come on, Auchu!
Hey!
Shut your mouth!
Motherhood Shmotherhood!
Try experiencing this, you male oaf!
"I'll show you this! I'll show you that!"
You ruined my life, you bloody sinner!
It's my body! I'll get jabbed where I please!
Lioness, shmioness! It's my wish!
I'll get as many shots wherever I want!
I'll get them all over! Do it, sister!
Give me a shot, sister!
Congratulations!
It's a girl.
They'll be shifted to the normal ward shortly.
You can see them then. Mother and daughter are doing well.
Auchu...
How are you, Auchu?
How are you?
Did I scare you?
Ma...
How is the baby?
She'll be in soon.
See for yourself.
'O sweet lilting moon...'
'A rose that wilts not'
'Like a mother, you gave me life anew again'
'O apple of my eye... O joyous burden...'
'I shall hold you in my arms and lull you to the world of dreams'
'With the wind ruffling your hair and drifting lightly on gentle streams...'
'...you found your way to us all, O beautiful one'
'Dancing in a shower of dewdrops upon a swing of flowers...'
'...you reached the Tamil shores, O two-legged moon'
'I shall be the wings to make you soar'
'I shall watch over you with no quibbles any'
'A zillion joys abound the very second I saw you'
'Upon my lap you will remain for the rest of my days'
'The moment you were born was when I saw the face of God'
'I bow down at your dainty feet'
Ilango...
Take a photo of us all, son.
Sowmya...
You join in too, dear.
Unni!
While we're at the hospital, you get a procedure done too!
If not, we might be right back here same time next year!
Super!
Okay!
Yay! Awesome acting! Super acting!
"How come the dialogue..."
"Does the dialogue matter?" That's what this is!
Okay? Check this out.
If anyone makes me feel awkward here, I'll kill them!
Shall we send them all out? -Okay.
'The time we spend together...'
Turn this side.
I can't do this with you!
Watch this! This is how it'll go down!
Action!
What did you say? Say it!
You're no 'Auchu'!
You're a slouch that has him all folded up!
That's not it! It's "You're no 'Auchu'."
You're a pouch that has him all folded up!
Action, ma'am!
You're no 'Auchu'! -You're no 'Auchu'!
You're a pouch...! -You're a slouch!
Not 'slouch'! It's 'pouch'.
A pouch that has him all folded up! -A slouch that has him all folded up!
Who is that slouch?
It's not 'slouch', ma'am. It's 'pouch'.
That was great! -Thank you.
Just one more time!
"Bang! Wham! Pow!" That's all you have to do. Turn here.
Do it like this.
Yeah, something like that. Okay?
You gold digging, opportunistic mongrel!
You opportunistic...
Mongrel!
Get the water!
After what you called her, she'll get you squat!
'What about her?'
'What about the full moon?'
'What about sweet relationships?'
Let's dance, baby!
'A dainty girl caught my eye'
Say your line!
Ready, guys?
So what if you have to sleep between mom and dad...
So what if you have to sleep between mom and dad?
Careful!
Is this my fault?
Why don't you sleep there?
Cut!
Almost nailed it! Damn!
Cut! Okay!
That'll do, sir!
That's pretty much the extent of my acting!
'Welcome, one and all'
'Welcome to our wedding'
This film is 'Veetla Vishesham'.
It'll be quite the cinematic event!
Thank you!
And Cut!
Okay! Pack up!