All achievers are normal human beings
but it's their hard work that is extraordinary.
All teachers are normal human beings
but it's their snoring that is extraordinary.
Children's success belongs to them
but their failure belongs to us - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Unfortunately, our teachers don't realize this!
One who has never made a mistake.
is one who has never tried - Theodore Roosevelt.
One who has never copied in exams is
one who has never passed in exams.
Teach kids to make their own decision
instead of making decisions for them - Margret Mead.
Teach kids to select their own dress
instead of picking the dress for them.
I will catch that rat today.
Listen, what's wrong with him?
Since morning, he is up to something. I'm confused.
Sir, coffee.
Sir...
isn't this the gate outside?
Peep and you can see it. Why sit here and view it through the camera?
You won't get it even if I explain. Now, leave.
Hey! You little rat!
[If love is your weakness then you are the foolest person in the world]
Tulasi, stand up. - Sir...
7 marks out of 50!
Well done!
Looks like you aren't leaving school even after 20 years.
Now, how about this girl? - Sir.
What's this? - Deepavali crackers.
Deepavali crackers? - Yes, sir.
See that?
Look how much she respects this teacher.
No, sir. My father asked me to distribute it to all the teachers.
You may leave. - Okay, sir.
Shows up with atom bomb to embarrass a teacher!
Sir, who are you? What do you want?
Where is the Head Master(HM)?
HM has stepped out. Come tomorrow.
Do you know who I am?
How dare you speak to me like this?
You want me to phone the state education office?
Sir, why are you getting upset?
HM, sir has gone to attend a baby's 'ear piercing' function.
It'll take two hours for him to reach.
Please wait there until then. Come on, sir. Let me get you a chair.
Have a seat. - This is ridiculous!
I told him the truth... - Irresponsible!
What kind of school is this?
Sir... - Where the hell is HM?
Who set the fire over there?
Wait, I'm coming.
Sir...Sir, he'll be back soon - Irresponsible!
How can he behave like this?
Who is it?
Uh-oh! 'Donald Trump' is here but why?
I'm not going for a feast to follow me! Get inside and study!
This is too much! I can't tolerate it anymore!
I want to see the HM right now! - Sir... Sir, please...
Sorry, sir - Where are your eyes? Watch out!
Take it and get inside!
This guy's talking in English! - I want to see the HM right now!
He's all yours. See you.
HM is on a holiday, today.
I am Subramani. I'm the acting HM. Any help?
Do you know who I am?
Yeah! I know.
"Very, very you sir!" Do you need admission for any student?
A rat from your school... - A rat?
daily comes to my house and changes
all the writing that I have been writing.
So, he's talking about a rat. - And...
it spoils my whole day and my mood!
Sir, please don't mistake me.
This is a school.
If you're facing rat troubles at home...
then complain at your locality's Panchayath board
and they will take care of it.
You're a bloody bigger rat, man!
Could it be a raccoon problem? - Are you a teacher?
Sir, I swear...
I know English
but I can't understand the language you're speaking.
Please talk in Tamil.
Why are you tensed?
I'm the one they are looking for.
What is the matter?
I'll tell you later. We must escape from here first!
Not "We" but you!
Don't call yourself my friend! - Come on...
Friendship is as good as the love
shown towards a goat that is about to be sacrificed.
Stop kidding and give me some idea to escape.
I'm thinking...
Make it fast!
We are catching the teacher's attention!
What is it?
Give me your bag.
Why?
Just give it - What are you taking out?
Why do you need that?
Please come, sir.
Sir, let's start with this class.
Opening the calib...
Good morning, sir. - Good morning, sir!
Good morning.
Sir, check if the rat you're looking for is here.
No. Next.
Sir, next is the 11th grade.
Since the rat is not here, I'm sure it'll be in that class. Come on.
Why are you in a spot, Subramani? She isn't here nor there.
Sir, this is the last class.
The rat is in this class for sure. It's trapped. Come on.
Good morning, sir.
Yay!
Brother, put it here.
Put it here.
Will she stop all this?
Shanmugam...
send her to my tution centre.
I'll set her straight and ensure she focuses on her studies.
Sir, what is a girl child going to achieve after studying?
I'm sending her to school since it's nearby in the neighbourhood.
Sami... - Sir.
Tighten that wheel. - Okay, sir.
Look here...
our duty will be over once we marry
off our daughters as soon as possible.
Let her be happy and have fun until then.
Kamali, come here.
Come and read the news for me.
Daddy, are you sending me to school so that I can read the news to you?
I've been reading news to you for so long
that it has earned me a nickname "All India Radio - Akashvani"
Forget those jobless people who say so.
Now, read it.
Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE)
12th-grade results to be published today"
So, this is the reason why his highness is praying so hard.
Today our CBSE 12th grade results will be published.
It'll be out on the internet by 9 am.
Hence, we are here to check it.
The results are not even out, yet you're here with sweets?
So you are really confident.
Conf...
Only those who study hard will doubt their results.
We copy the answers and we've no doubts!
If we fail in this exam...
then we'll sue the publishers who published the book.
So, your elder brother's result will be out today.
Go, help them check their results.
Please come.
Vishwa, come on.
I'm going to check your result first.
Your hall ticket number?
First, check theirs.
Fine. You tell me your number.
"310505"
Hey! You've passed!
Quiet obvious.
Now, you.
"310566"
You're also cleared!
Superb! Now, you.
"310569"
Hey! You too have passed the exam!
"310289"
Pass! - Look at that, even I passed the exam!
But how? Unbelievable!
We studied really well.
Vishwa, now your turn.
"310..."
"310"
"564"
Visalatchi...
game over!
Hell's going to be raised in here today.
Why?
Your son failed.
What?
Your son failed!
Those guys came in with sweets even before knowing their results.
Being the only son.
I spent well and put him in a convent school in Tanjavur.
But this doofus neither studies hard nor is smart enough to pass exams!
Why gift me with such a son, Lord?!
I didn't ask you to study and become an IAS officer.
Get a degree to that we can proudly.
put next to your name in your wedding invitation.
Stop drinking the coffee and think what are you going to do next!
Kamali...
Go, bring your father.
He hasn't eaten since morning.
He is regretting it as if he has failed the exams.
Go, get him. - Okay.
Daddy...
come, let's have our dinner.
I'm not hungry, dear.
But I am hungry, daddy.
Come, let's eat.
Fine, I'll come. Leave me.
'In the CBSE 12th results published today...'
'96% of the girls and 92% of the boys have passed.'
'Chennai's PSK school student, Ashwin...'
'secured 1st rank in All India level by scoring 499/500.'
'Now let's check out Ashwin's interview with our reporter.'
'Hi Ashwin. - Hi'.
'Hi. - Hi.'
'1st rank in the national level in CBSE 12th grade! How do you feel?'
'I'm really very happy.'
'And of course, this is definitely a result of'
'a lot of hard work and hours of midnight oil.'
'At this juncture, I should thank my mom, teachers...'
'and friends for all their support and guidance.'
'Without which I would not have been able to achieve this.'
'Well, Ashwin you've secured the top rank in 12th grade, CBSE...'
'What's your future plan?'
'I want to get into B. Tech, Computer Science in IIT, Madras.'
'Nice Ashwin. Wish you all the best.'
'What would you like to tell your juniors at this juncture?'
'There's nothing new that I got to say.'
'It's the same what he said'
'In order to excel...'
'All I did is follow him.'
'And I encourage everyone to follow what he repeatedly told us.'
'Have a dream. Believe in yourself.'
'Work hard...'
'and you're destined to realize your dream.'
His parents are lucky to have such a son.
No matter how much gold they demand in dowry...
we must marry off my granddaughter to a well-educated boy like him.
'Had a great time with you, Ashwin. Thank you so much.'
'Thank you.'
Mummy, where is my sticker Bindi?
It's right there! Look properly.
I got that.
Kamali, what has happened to you today?
Why are you leaving so early?
Grandma...
This is new!
Come on, grandma.
Didn't you read my horoscope?
Yes. What's the matter?
What was the predicted
first and the last letter of the boy whom I'm going to marry?
Do you really need this when you got to school?
Just like that, I want to know. Tell me, Jillu.
Well, that one...
It was
a name that will start with letter A
and end with N.
Superb grandma!
Bye!
It became such a comedy.
There is something fishy about her today.
Hi. - Come on.
You look very beautiful today. What's the matter?
What's this new found shyness in you?
Are your parents looking for a groom?
Stop pulling my leg!
You're hiding something from me.
Nothing like that.
Stop thinking too much.
Look at that.
Ashwin looks so smart and fair.
He looks like a cinema star.
Don't even get me started on guys from our place.
Don't ponder too much.
Aren't you already engaged to that Pandian? Go, romance him.
Hey Akashavani, what's your problem if I drool at him?
It's not like he is your fiance or lover.
Mind your own business.
Get lost!
What's your problem? - Kamali!
What's going on here?
Got to your classes!
Come, let's go.
What?
Show me! - No!
Show me! - Silence!
Can't you be quiet?
Show me! - Leave it!
Give it to me! - Leave it!
Kamali!
Kamali, stand up!
Ma'am, it was her.
Valli, stand up!
Ma'am, she was the one.
No, ma'am, it was her.
It was her! - Shut up!
Both of you; out of my class!
I'll finish you off!
Get lost!
Hey!
What's in it?
Please, show me.
I'll tell you something but promise me you won't laugh.
I won't. Tell me.
I'm in love with this boy.
Good for you!
I am too in love with actor Vijay.
Both are not the same!
I'm sincerely and truly in love with this boy.
Even my grandma told me...
it according to my horoscope in Dharma.
Astrology in Vaideswaran temple...
I will marry a boy whose name starts with A and ends with N.
Why can't it be your uncle's son from Kumbakonam, Ashokan?
First letter A and last letter N; Ashokan.
Get lost!
Shouldn't have told her!
How much dowry do you think will be required to marry that fellow?
These boys born in the city don't marry
the girl of their parent's choice.
They fall in love during college and...
introduce her to their parents later as their fiance.
How will I reach him? I'm here and he is over there.
How is my love going to work out?
Do you think he'll come here? You must go there!
Look here, you too are a bright student.
You look beautiful too.
Study a little harder and get good marks...
then you can also join IIT. Simple as that.
Do you think I can do it?
"I can do it" attitude is what helped Edison to invent the bulb...
and Graham Bell to invent the telephone.
Try if you think you can.
Or marry the groom your parent's choose for you.
First letter A and last letter N; Ashokan.
Where are you off to?
I don't have time to waste. Got to study! Bye!
Mom, why are you too adding on to my woes?
I am unable to study!
Can't you grind in the flat rock instead of a mixer?
If your focus is on studies then no noise can disturb you.
Close your room and study, if you really want to study.
Here, stuff your ears with these cotton balls.
Get lost!
Physics!
A tough one to begin with? No!
Chemistry!
This is even worse!
Present continous, present progressive.
English!
How am I going to study all these?
Valli, Kamali on the phone.
What's up?
You wanted to study but why are you wasting time calling me up?
Stop irritating, I'm already upset!
What happened?
I frisked all the book thinking it would be easy.
Looks like it's going to be very tough.
Do one thing. Join Subramani teacher's tuition.
Him?
He roughs up his students real bad!
Pain is a part of love.
Stop pulling my leg.
Let's go there tomorrow. Will you join me?
Do I have a choice? We'll go.
Okay.
"Even if God gives up on you"
"Your will power can give you victory"
Got it? - Yes, sir.
You, say it.
"Even if God gives up on you! Your will power can give you pastry"
Can give you a pastry?
Come here!
Show me your hands.
Say it properly.
"Even if God gives up on you"
"Your will power can give you pastry"
Food is always on your mind! Does it look like I'm running a hotel?
Answer properly!
He is very harsh. No need to join his tuition class!
Do you want to join IIT or not?
So, move.
Keep moving.
Did you by-heart it? - On it, sir.
Can you say it properly? - Yes, sir.
Why are both menace here?
Why are you guys here?
To join your tuition classes.
Both of you?
No! Just her.
Why all of a sudden?
I want to join in IIT. Hence, I must score good marks. So, I'm here.
Does your father know this?
He isn't someone who is keen on educating a girl child.
He knows.
Looks like he has reformed.
But then...
getting into IIT is very difficult.
That is why she wants to join your classes.
Now, how about that!?
I don't know anything about IIT coaching. I'm a history teacher.
But then you teach the 12th grade, right?
Indeed but I teach history.
But then you teach history for 12th-grade students, right?
Yes but I teach history.
Then teach her!
I don't those subjects.
which is why I'm teaching Thirukural here, you doofus!
You must pass two entrance exams to join IIT.
Barring your 12th-grade marks
the entrance marks are what matters the most.
IIT entrance exam is tougher than NEET exams! Do you know?
Then what do I do, sir?
Look here...
If you really want to join IIT...
There is a coaching centre named Aparna Coaching Centre in Tanjavur.
Go, join there.
So you don't know to teach these subjects?
I swear I don't know.
But you take history for 12th grade, right?
I'll bash you up! Mind it!
Go, farm animals instead!
Why are you showing your teeth? Did you by-heart it?
They did the same thing yesterday, fools!
Look at him! - He'll never change!
Dude, hold it.
Sir, I would like to join IIT entrance coaching class.
Sir, what happened?
Why are you crying, sir?
What happened?
It's been two years since I invested 0.5 million
and started this Aparna franchise.
10 students came, inquired and that's it.
In order to get back my investment...
I'm running this franchise teaching spoken English and computer classes.
I'll surely join, sir.
I can't run the institute just for you.
Sir...
is there any better institute around?
Yes but then, no!
I don't get it, sir.
If you really want to get admission to IIT.
There are better institutes in Trichy.
Go, try over there.
Sir, can't we pass the entrance.
without attending any coaching classes from such centres?
Good question.
I'll give you a brief explanation.
Listen to it and then you make a call.
Every year at an all India level
more than 10 million students write the 12th-grade exam.
Out of that only 1.5 million brilliant students
write JEE main entrance exam.
That is 10% of the total.
Out of that only 0.15 million students clear this entrance exam.
That is 10% out of that.
Only these students are eligible to write JEE advance IIT entrance.
Top 10,000 which is the top 10% of that...
Only they get a seat in IIT college
Now, only 1000 out of them...
that is the top 10%!
Only they get a seat in an IIT of their choice.
So...
if you admission to IIT then you must be one in a million.
Can't I make it to IIT?
Even if we want to study...
there are no suitable trainers.
We took birth in this rural village.
Competing with the students from the city is a mission impossible.
Kamali, wait.
Where have you guys been roaming?
Remember you told us about the Tanjavur coaching centre?
We had been there.
Oh! I see.
What did they say?
Don't ask us!
No one has an idea about IIT in this village of fools.
In fact, since no one joined for IIT entrance...
instead, they are taking spoken English classes to earn their living.
Why are you hell bent on joining IIT?
Love!
Well, sir... nothing... She has this new found love for IIT.
Do you know...
Where did she go? - Sir.
Oh! There you are.
Do you know him? - No, sir.
Dr Arivudai Nambi.
He was a great professor in Engineering colleges. Now, retired.
His love for his native brought him here.
Well, if he trains you...
You can make it to IIT.
Do one thing.
Why don't you take your father along and talk to that professor, tomorrow?
Sir, his father can't even differentiate between ITI and IIT.
Taking him along won't work out.
You go along with her and get it done.
Is it a must that I should go?
You talk so much but aren't you interested in higher studies?
More than eating, the real happiness lies in serving others.
How nicely she put across that she is bad at studies!
Look here...
I'll take you to that professor tomorrow
and request him to train you.
But I only want you to come. Don't bring her along.
You go and serve food to the poor!
Dad...
I have told you something about Kamali.
What is it?
Well...
What is it?
Kamali is lying about visiting Tanjavur to watch a movie.
I saw her with a boy. Confront her!
Kamali!
Yes, dad?
Where were you roaming?
I went to a movie at Tanjavur.
I did inform grandma about it.
Which movie? Ask her dad!
Which movie?
Actor Vijay's movie.
Ask her about the show timing and the theatre.
Matinee show, Vijaya theatre.
She is lying.
She wasn't at Vijaya theatre for the matinee show.
But she claims she was there!
So, am I lying? I was at Vijaya theatre for the matinee show!
Here's my movie ticket.
Excuse me!
I asked you to pay fees for your admission to Tutorial college!
Instead, you go for a movie and chill out with your friends?
Won't you change at all?
And he wants to tell on her!
You want to know where she had been to, isn't it?
I met the Subramani teacher on my way.
Where did you go?
Dad...
in order to write IIT entrance...
I had been to Aparna coaching centre to inquire about the details.
I saw you and Valli along with a boy neat Olympia centre.
He was a stranger who helped us with
the route to the Aparna coaching centre.
Subramani teacher spoke to me.
He said it is very tough.
Looks like you must clear entrance to get there.
He said "It's Kamali's desire.
let her write the exam and give it a shot"
Do you as you wish.
Okay?
If you clear it, go ahead and study...
or else, as per dad's wish...
you must get married next year. Sounds good?
Okay, dad!
Where are you going for your studies?
To Tanjavur?
Are you going to travel so far by bus every day?
Oldie, not in Tanjavur but IIT in Chennai.
I'll stay in a hostel and study!
Has your father gone nuts?
Why would he let a grown-up girl...
I was worried if dad would accept this.
Now he has agreed to it. Spoil it and I'll finish you off.
Hands off her! Stop showing off!
Are you excited that your father agreed to it?
Of course! Have no doubts.
He said you may go if you clear the entrance exam.
Your dad is so confident that you won't clear the entrance.
This is why like an angel he agreed to this.
You're so innocent!
So, there's such a twist in this plot?
Still, I like this deal very much!
Sir...
I asked you to come at 9 'O clock.
Grandma said "It's good.
to be early while going to meet an important person"
Being early is fine but not a day early!
Wait, I'll come.
Why do you look so different? You're unrecognizable.
Too much makeup!
Looks like you applied a year full of makeup for just today.
Grandma said "It is important.
to present yourself well, while meeting an important person."
Listen...
Discipline?
Your activities are quite strange today.
Nothing of that sort, sir.
Don't you come in and recite your grandma's philosophies. Got it?
Keep quiet and I'll take care of everything.
Wonder how I'm going to manage that.
Donald Trump with my English knowledge.
Sit down.
It's okay, sir.
Respect?
You have been acting strange since morning.
Nothing of that sort, sir.
Yes Subramani, what is the matter?
Well sir, this my friend's daughter.
She studies in our school.
She's a bright student.
Well, she aims to join IIT.
The funny fact is that there are no proper coaching centres around here.
That's why I brought her here, to you.
Stop it.
Come here.
Sir. - Not you. You.
She is the rat!
Sir, I think you've got it wrong.
She is a very nice girl. I know her very well.
No! No! It's her.
How dare you appear in front of me?
Do you think I'm an idiot?
Get out!
Sir, please hear me out. That...
Mr Subramani, before I lose my temper...
take her and get the hell out.
Get out!
Fine. Let's leave.
Yeah, you're spot on with all these!
So you are the rat!
You create all the ruckus and how can you be so innocent and quiet?
Sir, you were the one who asked me to keep quiet.
You did a great job. Now, shut up!
Sir, sorry.
Please convince him and ask him to train me.
You want me to talk to that Trump again?
Look here, if I go meet him again...
he will abuse me real bad!
This won't work out for me. I shall do one thing.
I shall talk to your dad...
and ask him to put you in a Teacher training or Nursing course.
The steering is also very tight...
Sir, you run so much to digest the food you consume.
Please take some time out and train that girl, Kamali.
I thought you had a good reputation.
Get lost.
Professor!
Please come, have a tender coconut.
Grown-up children are prone to do mischievous activities.
We must appreciate the good part of it. Instead, why be egoistic?
Please train Kamali.
Sir...
you're well educated but instead of living such a lonely life...
if you coach that girl, you can keep yourself also occupied.
Fine, ask her to come.
Okay, sir.
Wait.
Is it really him, who asked me to come?
Or are you pushing me in to a mess?
I swear, he asked you to come. Come on.
Here she is.
He is upstairs. Go.
Go.
I said, go.
What?
I'm scared - Don't be. Just go.
Sir...
The reason I asked you to come is...
because I need to apologize to you.
Firstly...
For behaving too harsh with you.
I should've not reacted that way.
I'm sorry.
Secondly...
I need to tell you...
I cannot coach you.
Sorry once again.
You may leave.
But why, sir?
Look here, IIT is not a joke.
It requires dedicated hard work.
On top of all
this isn't an exam where you can study things by-heart and pass.
You require a basic cleverness for this.
I don't think you have it in you.
And I don't want to waste my time.
That... was here.
You know chess?
A little bit.
Sit.
Smart move.
Sir, check mate!
Brilliant! You trapped me.
Where did you learn?
I learnt it myself.
Good.
What's your name?
Kamali.
Come tomorrow morning at 7 'O clock.
Sir, to play chess?
Your coaching starts tomorrow.
Thank you, sir.
JEE problems...
Chemistry, Mathematics...
Mom...
Who brought these books?
Your brother.
Out of the blue, he has this new found love for his sister.
From did his highness get so much money?
Visalatchi!
My earring is missing!
Sorry, sir. My watch is five minutes slow.
Then set your time right.
You're in a race. Now time is everything.
Sit.
Sir, are these books enough or should I buy any other book?
These aren't books but a guide.
I am here to guide you.
Study this chart and come.
Sir...
I know the alphabets very well.
Do what I say.
Okay, sir.
Grandma!
Watch out! Careful! She might fall.
Here, study the alphabets. You got a test tomorrow.
I don't get it.
Hello...
Uncle, it's me, Kamali. Where is Valli?
It's Kamali.
Hello.
How is the professor's class? Easy or tough?
Tough? Turns out he is a funny guy.
What do you mean?
I went today morning for class and he gave me an alphabets chart.
He asked me to study it and says tomorrow he'll give me a test.
What? Looks like he is a crackpot.
Was it for this we struggled so hard?
Now what?
Wait and watch. Tomorrow, I'll teach him a lesson.
Sir, sharp 7 'O clock.
Good!
So, did you study?
Yes. I studied throughout night, without sleep at all.
Good. Sit down.
Now, recite me the alphabets.
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L, M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z
Now say it from Z to A
Z,Y,X,W,V,U,T,S,R,Q,P,O, N,M,L,K,J,I,H,G,F,E,D,C,B,A
Good. What's the first letter.
A
26th letter. - Z.
17th letter?
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J...L,M,N,O,P
Q
12th letter?
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K...
Stop.
Hours of learning doesn't matter...
What matters is the way you learn.
Go, concentrate, study well and come back tomorrow.
Go now.
I'm talking to you.
A for 1, B for 2, C for 3, D for 4, E for 5...
Kamali, Valli is on the line - F for...
Hello.
So, did you teach him a lesson?
How dare you disrespect a great professor like him?
What's your story? Keeps having new twists every day!
I got to prepare for tomorrow's test. Now, hang up!
Studies and confusion go hand in hand!
I better stay alert!
A for 1, B for 2, C for 3, D for 4, E for 5...
J for 10...
She wanted me to learn alphabets yesterday and now look at her!
O for 15.
Are you ready?
Yes, sir.
Sit.
14th letter?
N - Good!
19th letter?
S - Very good!
N+S.
33
Good. Okay.
N2 +S2
Sir, 557?
Right.
Y2+K-B2*G2
Sir, 440.
Now you understand.
But you're taking a little too long.
Go home, practice well and come back tomorrow.
Okay, sir.
Kamali.
What is it? - Valli online.
Tell her I'm not at home.
Looks like she is not at home. Guess, she stepped outside.
So? She is studying?
How did you guess it?
I am her friend!
Morning, sir.
Did you practice well?
Sit down.
There are 10 questions on the board.
You got 10 minutes.
Okay, sir. - Do it.
Your time starts now.
Sir! Sir! Five more minutes please. - Your time is up!
Please give me five more minutes.
Can you say the same in your exam hall?
Your answers are right.
But you've answered only six questions.
It's okay.
Here, have some tea.
So, what did you learn in these three days?
The first day, my purpose was to make you concentrate.
Concentrate.
The next day, it was to make you understand the subject.
Understand.
The third day, it was to make your practice.
Practice.
See now...
Today you were able to answer six out of 10 questions in 10 minutes.
If you understand well and practice more...
You can answer all the questions within the given time.
IIT entrance is as simple as that.
The count of students who're writing this entrance...
and how many are clearing it...
You don't have to worry about all that.
In the exam hall...
You'll have a question paper in your hands.
There will be 90 questions in it.
You'll be given 180 minutes to solve it.
Two minutes to solve each question.
How many out of those questions
will you be able to answer correctly is what matters.
All the questions will be from the subjects you got.
So, don't be negligent like you were with the alphabets.
You must concentrate well and study all the chapters very well.
The practice again and again what you've studied.
Are you wondering "Then what am I doing here?"
Only exams.
Stage by stage. Chapter by chapter.
Every alternate day you'll have your exams.
One day exam.
Next day, I'll clear your doubts.
Okay, sir.
Approximately there are 300 days to go for your entrance exam.
So, by then you would be given the exam here almost 150 times.
So, the real entrance exam...
will be your 151st exam.
So, you won't have the exam fear then.
You would be confident.
You can do it within the time.
Do you get what I'm saying?
Yes, sir.
Now, I'm going to give you a mantra to succeed.
How did you drink your tea?
In a cup.
So, to taste your tea you need a cup, right?
So, to taste your success...
here's your cup!
This cup is going to be your mantra.
"C"
Concentrate on your class.
"U"
Understand the subjects.
"P"
Practice every day.
Never, ever forget this mantra.
From tomorrow your exam starts here.
You can go now.
Sir...
Can I have this cup for myself?
Sorry...
Can I have this mantra?
Sure.
No matter how much gold they demand in dowry...
we must marry off my granddaughter to a well-educated boy like him.
You have cleared the main entrance!
The advance will be even more tougher than the main exam.
You have to concentrate more. - Okay, sir.
Ashwin! Come here, dear.
Ashwin!
Eat first! Then you can go out and play. Come.
Love you, mom!
I love you, mom!
I got my hall ticket.
JEE advance entrance.
The exam centre is in Pondicherry.
I'm going tomorrow with my dad.
Were you awake throughout the night?
No, thanks, dad. I'm getting late.
At least have this juice. - Later, dad.
In this question paper...
Excuse me, miss...
Please maintain disciple. This is the JEE advance examination.
I have a small doubt with regards to the question paper.
What's your doubt? You want the answer to the questions?
Sir...
Where is Kamali?
She is right next to me.
I'll give the phone to her.
Dear...
Nambi sir on the call.
No matter what, just say you wrote the exam well. Okay?
Hello.
Sir, Kamali here.
How did you do the exam?
Sir, I have done it really well.
Most of the questions were from the tests you had given me.
Electromagnetism, wave optics from Physics.
Isomerism, name theory from Chemistry.
And in Mathematics...
Okay, okay... Relax.
I'm sure you'd have done it well.
If you secure a rank within the top 1000...
then you can choose good courses in IIT, Madras.
Don't think about anything until the results are out.
Just go chill out. Okay?
Okay, sir.
Here.
Why are you sporting a long face? Didn't you do your exams well?
I have done it very well.
Yeah right!
What's the big deal even if she hadn't done it well?
I understand that she is acting a bit crazy.
But this jobless fellow? He supports her!
(Chanting mantras)
Are your results out tomorrow?
Enough. Lord Pillayar might catch a cold.
Don't jinx it. Just leave!
All the best.
Wow! Amazing!
Lakshmi! - Sir?
Sir... - What happened, sir?
Kamali has cleared the exam and secured a good rank!
232nd rank!
Just 232nd, right?
You are excited as if she got the first rank!
Dumbo! Dumbo!
You've no idea how great it is to achieve.
232nd rank in IIT entrance at an all India level.
You will never understand.
Sir!
You surprise me.
232 in all India level? It's really great!
So, as you wished...
you'll get seat in IIT, Madras.
Thank you, sir.
Actually, I must thank you.
All the best.
Go, chase your dream.
Thank you, sir.
Careful! - Kamali, come quick! - Coming!
Keep it in the trunk. - Okay, grandma.
Packed everything. Hope you didn't forget anything.
No! No!
Eat on time and take care of your health.
Okay, mom!.
Get good friends circle. - Okay, mom.
Okay?
All the best. - Get lost!
Here you go, dear. Keep this.
It's okay, grandma. I have enough with me.
Keep it. Buy something health to eat with this. Take care of yourself.
It's getting late!
Daddy, we're getting late. We'll miss the train.
Did you bid good bye to sir?
Bye, sir. - Okay, all the best.
See you, sir. - Okay, Shanmugam.
Come.
Look how eagerly Kamali has set off to do her higher studies.
Then there is you!
I know how eager she is and for what.
Why are you confusing me?
I'm giving a clear explanation but you are unable to crack it.
Bye grandma.
Okay, best of luck. - Thank you, sir.
Best wishes!
See you, sir - Okay, Shanmugam.
Drive.
All the best. - Bye.
Fill in the entry time.
Wrote down the vehicle number?
Yes? Fresher?
She is here to join. - Yes.
You'll have to travel a bit. Please wait, the campus bus will be here.
Okay...
A bus to travel inside the college?
Looks like you've got into a big college.
Saravathi hostel.
Room#308
The rooms are okay. Not bad.
Honey, you sound still worried.
Don't piss me off, mom. I've told you from the beginning...
that coaching centre is not good! You never listen to me.
Child! They are the best coaching centre in the city.
Do you know how much it cost me to get you there?
I know! It cost my Computer ambition.
With a rank above 1000, here I am about to do my Chemical engineering.
You did get a Computer seat in IIT, Guwahati for your rank.
But you didn't want to go there.
You're a sentimental idiot, just like your dad!
One second, mom.
Mom, I'll call you later.
Looks like new trouble!
Looks like I might end up with a country girl as my roommate.
I'll talk to you. Bye. Bye.
Hi.
- I'm Kamali.
And you are?
Nethra.
My dad.
Hi uncle.
You've achieved your dream.
Sentiment!
Here.
You might have a lot of expenses here.
Don't you worry at all?
Spend as you wish.
I'll deposit money every month into your account.
Okay?
How about some fun?
Well, Kamali...
What rank did you get?
232nd rank.
Come again.
"232"
Which department?
Computer Science.
My God!
I can't believe this.
So, what rank did you get?
I got to take this call... So...
Hello - Hey honey, what happened?
I'm pissed off to the core! Call me later!
Nethra, my dad's leaving.
See you, dear.
Bye, uncle.
It's a new place. So be careful.
Okay, dad - Be a good friend to everyone.
Okay? - Okay.
Study well and achieve your goals.
Okay, dad, the bus is here. - See you.
You start, dad - Okay. See you.
Do call us regularly. Don't forget.
Okay, daddy.
I made it to IIT, Guwahati.
I got computers as well there but...
Hi Nethra - You know, right?
So, the ranking here, I like it better.
I also like the infrastructure here and the faculties also.
So, did you do any research about them?
I've already started getting a few books.
Nice, what are those books?
I think I'll have to leave. Bye.
Why did you leave me behind?
You were not there.
Fine. Starting tomorrow, let's come together.
Okay.
232nd rank, right?
Which coaching centre did you study in?
Well, that... - FIITJEE or Bansal?
Resonance?.
No.
There are no good coaching centres in our village.
A retired professor, Mr. Nambi...
He coached me.
Really?
So, you started coaching from 10th standard?
No! Not at all.
It was in 12th grade...
I decided I want to join IIT.
Before that, I wasn't much interested in studies.
Henceforth, we are roommates.
And so...
I'll just tell you alone my secret.
I...
I'm in love with a boy.
It is to meet him...
I studied hard and got into IIT.
Is it?
Who's the guy?
I haven't confessed my love to him yet.
Once I propose to him, then I promise, I'll tell you first.
Does he know you?
He will know me.
My God!
I can't believe this!
I love Rihanna.
Do you ever listen to Indian albums?
Look at your roommate!
Nice dress.
All the best.
Thank you.
You just said "All the best" but why did she blush for it?
There is a Cinderella story behind her blushing. Come, I'll tell you.
Excuse me. - Yeah?
Can I sit there?
I'm sorry, what?
Window side.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
Please stop the bus! Stop the bus!
Uh-oh! I'm running late for class!
Good morning, everybody.
Morning sir.
Welcome to IIT.
My name is K.R. Srinivasan.
More than one million people try and get here.
But only the top 500 get to sit where you're sitting.
Be proud!
You're among the best!
But that, ladies and gentlemen, is the easy part.
The tough part is yet to begin.
73 people were out in the first year...
because they failed in both the semesters.
If you don't do well, you're out of IIT.
Period!
So, from now on, don't miss classes, quizzes...
deadlines and don't miss guest lectures.
And...
you never ever come late to my classes!
Sorry, sir.
Get in.
When you're here, you need to be here.
Focused!
Is that clear? - Yes sir.
Do I hear a yes?
Yes, sir.
Good!
I like that.
Now, let's get on with the subject.
Today we'll talk about differential equations.
And how that applies to our subject.
We will take the independent...
Computer lab? First floor.
Excuse me!
Can I help you with something?
Are you... Are you sure?
Thank you.
Okay.
Now, I invite Ashwin. The students coordinator.
Thank you, Preethi.
Good morning, everyone.
Can I hear the good morning guys? Wake up!
Our beloved director, professors and my dear friends.
It is my absolute pleasure and privilege
to welcome you all to this beautiful and amazing campus.
First a massive big big congratulations
to all the newcomers.
Guys, can we have a round of applause, please?
Thank you.
You should also try it.
Hey, why are you laughing?
Nothing. Cinderella's going overboard with her love activities.
Who is that Cinderella?
A crackpot. I'll tell you about her later.
You tell me.
Before going into the subject.
I want to say 'Hello' to one VIP...
who has failed all the subjects in our class?
Kamali!
Kamali, you came here with good rank.
But you just don't seem to have got the hang of things.
What's your problem?
Please say something. I'm asking you.
She is not here to study, sir.
Cinderella came in search of her prince.
Do you remember what I told you in the first class?
That you don't get through IIT by messing around and roaming around.
This is IIT.
Do you know what you're missing?
I want you to meet me in my room after the class.
You don't seem to have understood the value of this place.
Get your priorities right.
I hope you understand.
Next time you won't get another chance.
Do you know today's trending?
Just wait, I see.
Cinderella. - Who's that Cinderella?
This is so amazing. Who's that Cinderella?
Cinderella, don't just give up.
Who cares about backlogs? Love is what matters the most. All the best.
So, I am that Cinderella, right?
Oh my God! It's 12:30.
'The number you have called is currently busy'
'please try again later.'
Order, please.
Coffee.
It's a nice place to have coffee and a nice time as well.
This girl likes only coffees and toffees. - Don't try too hard.
I'll buy you a coffee.
Dude...
Do you know who that girl is?
The cupex girl dude.
Who cupped in all her subjects.
The Cinderella of our campus.
But who is this great prince?
Right now this is the million dollar question in our college.
Who knows?
It could be him.
It could be him or it could be you too.
Definitely, I'm not that joker.
Hey, what are we eating?
What happened?
What's wrong?
What is it, Kamali?
What are you doing?
I'm asking you.
Where are you leaving at this hour?
Kamali, please!
Your stop is here.
Early to bed and early to rise must be the habit.
Only then in the morning
you can wake up and study.
Then. - A detergent soap, 100 ml coconut oil and for two rupees...
Kamali!
What's with the surprise visit?
Are you here on holidays?
You could've called at least once in a while. Are you so busy?
Well, can't blame you.
You must be occupied full time in stalking Ashwin.
So, did it work out? Tell me!
Shut up!
Hey! What happened?
What happened?
Any problem?
Can't you even share it with me?
You're my problem right now! Just shut up!
Visalatchi!
I told you yesterday that Kamali came in my dream and look here she comes.
Hey! What's with the surprise visit?
Shouldn't I come home?
What happened to her?
Dear. - What?
Kamali has come down.
She isn't talking to anyone since her arrival.
Please go and check on her.
Kamali.
Dear Kamali.
She must be exhausted. She is in deep sleep.
Look here, she is educated.
If she has a problem, she'll tell us.
Don't confuse yourself.
Her taste buds must have died. Cook her favourite dishes.
Okay.
What a disloyal world, sir. - What?
Kamali has come down from Chennai. Did you know, sir?
Kamali is here. When did she come?
It's been two days. - Two days?!
Why didn't she meet me? - Oh, come on, sir!
She didn't even bother to meet me...
I will catch her.
Looks like Kamali has come down?
Yes, sir - Is she still sleeping?
Wait, I'll call her, sir.
Kamali...
Nambi sir is here.
"Nambi sir is here"
Get lost.
I should kick her first!
What's up, IITian? Is this the time to wake up?
Lazy girl! Come, let's go for a jog.
Two minutes, sir.
I see a change in you.
I mean...
A quiet Kamali is very new to me.
Welcome, Kamali. How are you?
Coffee.
He cleared all the photos from the wall
hung your photo and guess what he said?
"There is no meaning to all the awards that I won until now"
"This is the real award that I've won"
"Every year I must hang more students' photo on this wall"
"I must decorate my wall with my students photos" That's what he said
It the same kind.
Hi sister! - Hi sister!
How are you sister?
Hi.
We are upset with you! - Why?
Why? He keeps singing your praises all the time!
"Kamali won't do so! Kamali would've done it like this!"
"Kamali won't take much time!"
All he says is "Kamali!" "Kamali!" "Kamali!"
You're the reason we get scolding's from him!
This bun face Uppili has taken an oath.
Guess what? - What is it?
He says he'll secure at least a rank above you in the entrance.
Super!
Sit.
Sir, I shall leave now.
Why the hurry? I thought you'd be here for a couple of days.
No, sir. I must leave. I have an important class tomorrow.
Good! That's my girl!
See you, sir.
Kids, today our subject is Organic Chemistry. Okay?
Today we're going to revise all the gates.
AND gate, the NOR gate, the OR gate and the EXOR gate.
Shall I go through this once again?
Excuse me, sir? - Yes.
Can I go out? - Okay go.
Sir?
Yes! Kamali go ahead.
Sin x + xcos y + x d(y) + ycos x + sin y
+y d(x) = 0
Comparing with nd(x) and nd(y) = 0
M = y cos x + sin y + y
And n = sin x + x cos y + x
So, ?n/ ?I = cos x+cos y + 1
And ?n/ ?x = cos x + cos y + 1
So ?n/ ?y = ?n/ ?x
The given differential equation is exact
? (ycos x + sin y + y)dx + ?0dy = C
(y sin x + sin y)x + yx = C
I knew that you'd be here!
You don't mingle with anyone
and spend all the time alone in the library!
What are you studying so hard?
Aren't you bored?
Alone? Look at all my friends around me.
Albert Einstien, Alva Edison, Stephen Hawking.
Good one.
But not funny!
Fine, what's the matter?
We are going to Delhi!
For what?
Come with me, I'll tell you.
I don't have time to roam around!
There's a lot to study.
I'm not coming.
I hadn't save it. - I saved it. Now, come!
Wait, my phone
What is your problem?
Just come with me, I'll tell you.
Move fast!
Imagine, we both having a good time in Delhi for three days!
How?
A small test. We'll give that and it'll take us there.
A test?
Don't worry. I'm thoroughly prepared.
You sit next to me in the exam hall.
Choose the best answer types of question.
I'll show one finger and that means option A.
Two fingers for B.
Three fingers means C and four fingers means... - D.
Good! You got the idea.
Malpractice is not my style. Just leave me alone.
Nothing is wrong if we have to roam Delhi!
Where are we going? - Just follow me.
What? - Come.
What?
We'll go to the back.
Quiz?!
Why would you do this to me?
Other subjects are fine.
But talking in English is what makes me nervous.
If I go and screw things up on such a big stage then it'll be embarrassing.
Don't think too much.
Ain't I here to help?
Just follow me.
Good morning. Good morning, everyone. - Good morning sir.
All of you know, right...
Among all of you
the best two is going to be selected to represent IIT, Madras
in the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam memorial quiz competition
to be held in New Delhi!
Right?
All the best!
Do well.
Please pass it on.
Wait.
Okay.
Okay, time's up!
Thank you.
You didn't follow my instructions at all.
I guess, you must've screwed it up.
You missed an excellent opportunity.
Now, someone else is going to come with me.
All the best!
You know, I heard that the teams are
gonna be really strong this year, for the day.
Oh! Really? - I'm so excited.
Who is this Kamali?
That Cinderella girl.
But...I...I think there is some confusion. How is this possible?
May be one of her lucky days.
I'm so worried.
I think I'm gonna speak to the HODs now.
Looks like you are ready to go to Delhi? With fresh, washed dress?
What do you mean?
Haven't you seen it yet?
Seen what?
The quiz results are out.
Wow! Congrats!
I didn't get selected.
You got selected though.
Stop kidding.
Look here.
I'm not going.
What do you mean?
Look here...
I wrote that quiz exam because you forced me to.
Oh God! - I'm not interested in all this
In all these days here, do you have any other friends except me?
Are you happy with doing back
and forth between classes, hostel and library?
Going new places, connecting with new people...
It's a great opportunity to explore life more.
No thanks.
I... am not interested in going.
Trust me! You should go!
Tell me. - Are you on your train journey?
No, I'm on my way in a chariot.
So, I hear you started smoking?
Who told you?
Valli?
Nothing of that sort.
You better quit it or else I'll tell dad.
Go ahead! Tell him!
I'll also tell you.
What are you blabbing?
Valli leaked your secret to me. I know why you joined IIT.
Dear brother, Vishwa... I was just kidding.
Come on, don't get serious about it.
I don't want my brother's health to be affected. Hence, I advised you.
So tell me, what should I get my brother, from Delhi?
Good! Atta girl!
I don't want anything.
This oldie is pestering me.
Talk to her. - Sure.
Kamali. - Grandma.
I hear we get good quality shawls and sweaters in Delhi for less price.
Can you get me a few?
Sure.
Okay...
Why do you sound dull, oldie?
Isn't your daughter-in-law taking care of you?
She restricts a lot on my diet in the name of diabetes and cholesterol.
Give it to me.
You're travelling very far. Take care, dear.
Okay, mom.
Are you travelling alone?
No, our professor is coming along with us.
I and my senior, Ashwin are participating in the competition.
Ashwin?
Yes.
Really? Ashwin?
I said, yes!
Did you confess your love?
No.
Why? This is your best chance. Don't miss it!
Stop yapping away!
Hang up! I'll call you later.
Coffee! Coffee!
Coffee!
Ashwin...
Coffee?
No.
Coffee! Coffee!
Sir...
Coffee for you?
No.
Coffee! Coffee! - One coffee, please.
Coffee! Coffee!
Clean up. Clean up.
Why are you screwing this up so bad?
I think you're nervous.
Is it so obvious?
I'm trying hard to hide it.
But I'm unable to.
So...
Are you still in love with that boy?
I don't know.
But...
Definitely, he is my inspiration.
Right.
You're quite something.
Did you bring any books?
I have.
Here.
No, thanks.
Ashwin...
I know very well...
You have taken part and won in many competition.
But this is my first competition.
Which is why I'm so nervous.
Hope you'll manage if I make some blunder.
It's okay.
Just...
do one thing.
Read this book.
Okay. - I've underlined some important stuff.
Just go through it. It'll help.
(railway announcement in the station)
Ashwin... - Yeah. Yeah, I'll call you back.
Sir? - Got the keys.
Let's go. - Fine, sir.
Who was on the call?
Preethi, right? - Yes, sir.
What do you guys talk about for so long?
Sir, I can talk to her about anything under the sky.
You must be missing her today, right?
Yes, sir. Of course.
Let's go.
Hey, Ashwin.
Hey man!
Dude, don't you fall sick at all?
You turn up every year and win the cup!
I'm tired of losing to you, man!
See you, dude.
Hello.
Tell me.
Well, I am...
at the temple.
Just a minute.
Dear priest...
offer prayers in the name of Vasantha.
Lineage: Bharadwaj and birth star: Krithika.
Okay, shall I call you back later?
Okay.
Shall I help you? - No, thanks.
Hey, Ashwin...
Where's Preethi?
It's one of her unlucky days.
She couldn't make it.
She must be very happy.
She's got a relief from you, after all!
Just kidding, man!
Coffee?
Please.
Thanks.
Welcome.
Kamali...
He is drooling over you.
Don't encourage him.
Good morning, folks.
Warm welcome everybody to the Abdul Kalam Memorial.
All India IIT Quiz Championship.
We're about to begin the elimination rounds to decide the four finalists.
The top one in each pool will reach the finals.
May I request all the participating teams to get into the allotted halls?
We would start in the next five minutes.
Yes, sir, we'll do it!
All the best, do well. - Alright, sure.
Do well!
Thank you.
Do well. All the best, guys. - Sure, we'll make it.
Please maintain some silence.
When you don't know the correct answer, why did you press the buzzer?
Actually Ashwin, I misunderstood the question.
This is why I spoke to the HOD the other day.
I told him you aren't suited for this.
and I'd like to take Preethi along with me.
But he didn't understand.
Now, I'm gonna lose this competition because of you dumb, country girl.
What happened, guys?
Here we go!
That was a well-fought contest.
And we have the best four teams.
The qualified teams for the final battle are...
IIT Kanpur.
Yes!
IIT Delhi.
Yes! - Yes! Superb!
IIT Roorkee.
Oh yes! - I'm very proud of you guys!
Thanks...
And IIT Madras.
Yes! We did it!
I was worried.
Guys, we qualified.
Wha... what.. what's the problem?
Sir, actually we lost because of her.
Thankfully the Bombay guys made a mistake and got negative points.
That's why we are in the competition.
Otherwise, we would've lost.
Hi Kamali.
I know this guy Ashwin is
always obsessed with winning and nothing else matters.
Don't take it seriously.
It is fine to make few mistakes.
It's not the end of the world.
I bet a smart girl like you shouldn't worry about what he said.
Hello! Stop it.
You don't have to intervene and mess things up.
There is no problem between him and myself.
What are you saying?
I know him very well.
There is no problem here.
And thanks for your advice.
I'm not upset.
Hello and a warm welcome to each and every one of you.
You're with me, Pickbrain, here today at the national final...
of the APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Inter IIT Quiz Championship.
As this nation observes the memorial day of the great legend...
and the former president of our country.
One of the most inspirational leaders of our times.
We're delighted to bring this quiz life
to all of you across this nation...
to inspire the youth and celebrate knowledge.
Ladies and gentlemen...
It's time for us to get started here - Look Kamali is standing there.
today with this final.
All of these teams have made it to the national final...
after gruelling rounds of quizzing.
And now! We are all set...
for the National Final of the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Memorial Inter IIT Quiz.
Let me tell you something.
It does not...
Get...
Bigger than this!
Let's see who the teams are and have them introduce themselves.
Girish Tiwari from IIT, Roorkee.
Sujit Sharma from IIT, Roorkee.
This Varun Singh from IIT Kanpur.
And this is Dharwan Singh Negi from IIT Kanpur.
Shanuna Saxena from IIT, Delhi.
Anshul Roy from IIT, Delhi.
I'm Ashwin Anand from IIT, Madras.
Kamali Shanmugam from IIT, Madras.
Why is she wearing a dull coloured dress?
Couldn't she have turned up in a bright coloured dress?
Let me first explain the format and rules of the game...
before we start playing.
We will have three rounds of quizzing, here today.
The three rounds are named...
Ignited minds. - Kamali looks good in this dress.
Turning points and Wings of Fire.
All questions in the quiz will be played on the buzzer.
If you get right, you get +20 points...
on the first attempt.
If someone gets wrong on the first attempt...
the remaining three teams are allowed to play a second attempt
on the buzzer.
But the value of the answer comes down to 10 points.
So, first attempt, 20. Second attempt, 10.
The negative is a constant -10.
What is he saying?
Three rounds in total. Correct answer earns 20 points.
Wrong answer and the team will lose 10 points.
Let's begin with the first question.
What was the code name...
I repeat.
What was the code name...
of the first nuclear test...
conducted by the United States of America...
on the 16th of July 1945.
IIT, Madras has gone for it.
Trinity.
Absolutely right!
They have got the first answer!
Conducted as parts of the Manhattan project...
This nuclear detonation test was code-named "Trinity"
And in fact, it was inspired by the poetry of John Dunn.
Well done IIT, Madras.
20 points to you.
Moving on to the next question.
What in India is produced under...
the manufacturing specification IS1.
As in the number one.
IS1?
I know the answer.
Kanpur has gone for it.
It's the Indian national flag.
Absolutely brilliant!
Yes!
India's first product, is technically, our national flag.
Well done IIT, Kanpur. 20 points to you.
What a way to get started.
Wonder what's the point table standings.
What a bad time for a power outage, at my home!
That's the end of first round of the quiz.
Please come, sir. Have a seat. - Get up! Sit there.
Let's take a look at where the teams stand.
IIT, Kanpur is leading this quiz with 70.
Right behind them are IIT, Madras with 60.
Following them are IIT, Delhi with 40.
Our team is still in second place?
And on 20 are IIT, Roorkee. - Shoe? I left them at the entrance.
Time for us to move to the next round of this quiz final.
Time for us to play "Turning points"
Here's the next question.
Hands-on the buzzer.
Concentrate.
Which British artist painted the famous painting...
of the industrial landscape called "The Pond."
Ashwin?
Yes, Kanpur?
L. S. Lowry.
L. S. Lowry is absolutely right!
Kanpur is on a roll.
Laurence Stephen Lowry...
will give them 20 points.
Who became the chancellor of Germany for one day.
Just one day!
After the death of Adolf Hitler, during the second-word war.
Yes, Chennai!
Joseph Goebbels
Brilliant answer! - Yes!
Yay! - Yes! Yes! Yes!
Did I hit her a bit too hard?
What a contest we have witnessed!
Sensational quizzing...
and we still do not have a result.
IIT, Madras and IIT, Kanpur have given it everything that they have.
And now, we have a tie between these two teams.
This is surely going to be very, very interesting.
We're going to have a tie-breaker round
to select our champion for this year.
It's a face-off between IIT, Kanpur and IIT, Madras.
But first, allow me to explain the rules.
There would be five questions.
But this is going to be an individual round.
Each team can choose one member from the opponent team...
who will face my question?
Each question carries a value of 20 points.
If you get it right on the second attempt, 10 points.
On either of the attempts, the negative would be a minus 10.
Can I now ask, IIT, Madras to choose...
Who they would like to pick from IIT, Kanpur?
I guess, he'll choose you.
Sir...
Varun Singh.
I like it.
Alright.
Can I now request IIT, Kanpur
to pick up a person from the IIT, Madras team...
who'll play in the tiebreaker.
Go for Ashwin.
I don't want to take a chance.
Kamali Shanmugam.
Alright, both the teams have made their decisions.
The wrong answer will earn us minus points.
Press the buzzer only if you are sure about the answer.
Varun Singh from IIT, Kanpur.
Kamali Shanmugam from IIT, Madras...
to move forward for the face-off!
We now have the two contestants who will face off...
and play for their respective institutes.
As the nation watches them, the fate of this quiz depends on these two.
May the best among them emerge...
the Champion!
So, hands on the buzzer.
Here we go.
What term from the world of boxing...
describes the orthodox style...
leading with the right hand of the right foot...
rather than the left.
IIT, Kanpur on the buzzer.
Southpaw.
Southpaw is absolutely right!
Perfect! - Yes!
Good start for Kanpur. 20 points to you.
Ashwin, she'll do it. Relax! Okay.
Moving on to the next question.
Who is the first Indian...
to win an academy award...
popularly known as the Oscars, in the year 1983.
Bhanu Athaiya?
IIT, Kanpur are on the buzzer, yet again.
Can I have your answer, please?
Bhanu Athaiya.
Bhanu Athaiya, it is!
IIT, Kanpur is playing extremely well...
and surging ahead in this quiz final.
They are making it very, very difficult for IIT, Madras.
Trust, both of you are ready for the next question.
Who was the first Indian...
I repeat.
Who was the first Indian...
in independent India...
to have won an individual medal at the Olympics.
Milkha Singh?
IIT, Kanpur are at it again.
If you get it right...
You are the champion.
Milkha Singh.
Milkha Singh is the wrong answer!
You get a -10.
Oh my God!
Well!
IIT, Madras are you making an attempt?
K. D. Jadhav.
I'm afraid I am not able to hear you. Can you speak up, please?
K. D. Jadhav.
K. D. Jadhav...
is...
the right answer!
I told you.
I tell you what
IIT, Madras are not going to make it easy for IIT, Kanpur.
It's time for the penultimate question of this national final.
"One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world"
This is a quote by a famous Noble Laureate.
Who are we talking about?
Come on, Kamali! You know the answer.
Both the teams are in deep thought.
Come on, Kamali!
Come on!
IIT, Madras has gone for it. Go ahead.
Malala Yousafzai.
Yes!
Absolutely right!
It is Malala Yousafzai! - I told you! I told you!
IIT, Madras has made a remarkable come back in this final!
It was a chance that you could not have missed.
She's got the 20 that she needed.
What do I say? We now have a tie within this tie.
One question to go.
We still don't know who is going to win.
And it is the final question of the Quiz Championship.
Whoever gets it right, will win the title.
The pressure is unbelievable.
As has been the performance of both the contestants.
But now it's the moment of reckoning.
The question!
The great Walt Disney...
under the company name, Laugh-O-Gram produced seven fairy tales.
Which one was the seventh and the last that he produced?
IIT, Madras has gone for it.
Cinderella.
Cinderella?
IIT, Madras has made it!
Yes!
That's my girl!
I couldn't have done this.
Yes!
Yay! We won! - We did it!
Brilliant answer!
Kamali has made IIT, Madras the Champion...
at the APJ Abdul Kalam Inter IIT Quiz.
Congratulations Kamali Shanmugam.
You have made your family and IIT, Madras is proud!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Congratulations Ashwin. Congratulations Kamali.
Thank you. - You certainly have the wings of Fire!
And you're the champions! How does it feel?
It's your day.
I have no words to express my feelings.
I'm so thrilled...so excited!
Not because we won the competition...
but personally, I won myself.
My fears... my doubts...
It's a long journey for me from Nadu Kaveri to IIT and here.
It's a beautiful experience.
Now, I feel as a confident girl.
And I should really thank Ashwin for being my inspiration.
Thank you, Ashwin.
And I want to say a few words in Tamil.
There is someone whom I can't thank enough with words.
Nambi sir.
My mentor.
He is the sole reason, I am standing here today.
I can thank him only with my actions and results.
Thank you all.
Thank you.
You were sceptical to educate a girl child...
but today Kamali is the identity for the whole of Nadu Kaveri.
Are you still in love with that boy?
I don't know.
But...
Definitely, he is my inspiration.
'And I should really thank Ashwin for being my inspiration.'
Coffee! Coffee!
Excuse me.
Just a minute.
Kamali...
Coffee?
Okay.
Thank you.
Coffee! Coffee!
So, it's me?
Maybe.