All these photos...
These are a few of my favorite works
Just them? No others?
These are a lucky few,
That have returned back to me.
Lots of smoke,
4 heads,
Adorned with a Veena & beautiful jewelery.
I was sure that's how gods looked.
I'm reconsidering my opinion after seeing you.
Why?
Don't I look like that?
Am I looking just like you?
No no... You look good.
You guys have been copying our style.
That's why...
We've switched into this now.
I am formless!
Your perception as the viewer,
Dictates my present look.
Same with the photos here,
You see these people...
If someone else looks at them,
They'd see the people they admire.
Interesting
By the way, Shall we begin the interview?
So,
Rama in Treta Yug,
Krishna in Dvapara yug,
Whenever a Yug comes to the end,
Gods reveal themselves.
Does your revelation now mean...
The world is about to end?
That's not in my hands.
It's totally up to you.
I just hand out consequences
Your reactions guide my next steps,
You created humans.
What do you think about us?
Good question.
You people...
Often look at videos of kids & puppies,
you find those cute right?
Ya
That's exactly what I feel about you.
But sometimes,
When they cross some limits,
-You get angry right? -Yes.
I do too.
So, what do you do when you're angry?
Open the third eye or something?
66 million years ago I think...
Don't remember the exact date.
Some beings crossed the limits,
I looked around for something
Then
I found this,
Threw it down hard on the earth.
All the dinosaurs died out.
Poor things
Didn't want to waste the land
So I made you guys.
Wow!
Coming to the most important question,
Why this pandemic?
So much change in a year?!
A tiny virus managed to scare an entire planet!
So many lives were overturned.
Ya, heard about it.
What do you have to say about this, chief?
I hear you guys have a vaccine or something?
Enjoy that for a few days
Alright,
But so much change in a year?
Change is inevitable!
But so much in one year?
Why are you bugging me about this one year?
I finally agreed to an interview after one lakh years.
What's this nonsense?
Sorry chief!
Not just a year!
Not just a month,
A lot of lives can go haywire in just one day!
In one day?
-Chief!
Print one lakh copies of these,
-Send them down for delivery. -Alright chief.
You guessed it right.
Those are fates.
What?
Do all those people have the same story?
Then?
You expect to sit down and write something different for everybody?
Ya...
Do I look like a makeup guy?
This world may seem vast to you,
Not to me.
They say life is a circle.
It's a thread.
Without any of you even realizing it,
You're all connected to each other.
You have no clue.
No clue what you mean chief.
Bring me that.
Everyone's life has the same story.
Their unique screenplay is life.
To properly understand this concept,
You need to see how 3 copies I sent down,
Became the fate of three different women.
Take a look at their lives.
Put it on!
Close your eyes.
♪ A crazy mess of lines... ♪
♪ Seemingly in a great hurry ♪
♪ He writes our destiny. ♪
♪ A crazy game of fates ♪
♪ He lives in a world beyond time ♪
♪ He brings us to earth with great fanfare ♪
♪ Every story is just the same. ♪
♪ Every unique screenplay is what life's about. ♪
♪ Wonder where destiny has in store. ♪
♪ Wonder where this path will take us. ♪
God's not going anywhere, You don't need to hurry.
-What do you need to pray for suddenly? -Here, take this.
I have my reasons.
Hold on man.
Do you know something?
Even god cannot help you if you aren't working hard!
-Sir, flowers? -No thanks.
Oh shut up man!
First, do something, then start praying.
I already did what I could.
And what's that?
I proposed to Sruthi today morning.
You proposed?
-Sent her a voice message on WhatsApp.
-Hi Sruthi, Good morning.
I finally plucked up enough courage to say this.
I like you a lot Sruthi.
Heard someone say this,
Loving someone means
Loving everything the other person likes.
I will always adore everything you like.
I will accept the good & bad.
If you agree,
I will marry you.
I adore your eyes.
If we marry,
Both our lives will be
as beautiful as your eyes.
Hope you respond to this early tomorrow morning!
Please!
[On Radio] Girls are easily flattered.
Are you f*****g blind?
I'm so sorry.
What sorry? Who'll pay if something happens?
Please don't say that!
You...
Idiot!
OK, Google... Call Anisha!
[On Radio] Look at how these bloody men think.
[On Radio] Compete with them.
[On Radio] Become strong, independent women.
[On Radio] You won't need a husband then.
F***!
♪ Like a beautifully structured mess, ♪
♪ The confusing path, called life. ♪
♪ Like some stunning illusion, ♪
♪ It causes so much bewilderment. ♪
♪ It runs at frantic pace to match the clocks, ♪
♪ Will it ever take pause even for a minute? ♪
♪ The frantic hustle & bustle of activity, ♪
♪ O Human life, that's your reality. ♪
♪ And so goes the fate of every story, ♪
♪ Does it ever change? Let's wait and watch. ♪
-Yes... Tell me. -Hello?
Got up just now.
Still hungover!
You?
I got up just now too.
Fed up with these night duties.
My head is about to split.
Mind your health.
Ya... You're one to talk to!
So what's up? You called me out of the blue.
I'm in Hyderabad now.
I'm done playing these side characters.
I have a web series offer.
Lead role.
That's good.
That's where my problem is.
They want to make the series look realistic.
Hmm. So?
It's a prostitute character.
Tough luck.
It's a good character.
Screenplay is a little slow,
It picks up towards the end.
Climax is awesome!
And the pay is good too...
But Deepak doesn't want me doing this role.
We're in the same problematic boat.
Hmm?
My dear husband,
The highly decorated Mr waiter,
Apparently broke an expensive mirror at his bar.
That thing is worth 25000!
Mr Waiter makes 10000 per month.
They're asking him to either pay the whole thing now,
Or work at that place for free for the next 4 months.
This is all my bad luck!
-Anisha!
Anisha! Anisha!
Why are you here?
What do you mean?
This is my house!
I'll come when I want!
Calmly listen to me Deepu, please!
Don't you dare touch me you rascal!
I don't care if you're my husband.
You know what? We're half married!
And that gives me the right to decide what you should,
And what you shouldn't!
This is my dream Deepu!
I finally got this chance!
-I'm a lead in a series! -So what?
You want bloody prostitute characters?
Look, mind your words.
Don't you dare try and slut-shame me!
Where was all this when you abused me?
Stop it Deepak!
Don't be so cheap!
Yes! I'm a cheap waiter!
This is my life.
Forget it! Give me your necklace!
No! I'm not doing that!
I start shooting tomorrow! I'm going! That's it!
Your folks skimped on my dowry because you have a government job.
Why can't you ever understand me?
What have you achieved in life? You want dowry?
I'm not giving this!
How dare you!
I'll lose face if my dad finds out about this!
Agreeing to marry you was a big deal!
How can you waste time acting so close to our wedding date?
If you talk about my job one more time,
I'll sue you for domestic violence!
Really? You'll go that far?
This is my life, my decision!
-Who the F are you to decide? -WHAT?
You...
Let me go Deepak!
F***!
You're done now!
Enough!
Enough is enough!
I'll video call you tonight,
You better be in Bangalore by then.
If you don't,
I'll come back here,
And if you're still here,
I'll douse your face with acid!
I care only about my reputation!
Make up your mind.
Marriage or prostitution!
Don't worry,
I'll still marry you after...
We got engaged so publicly.
I can't avoid!
-Hey sis. The previous call got dropped.
-Why do you sound like that?
I was just telling you about it,
His job situation.
We had a small fight about it.
-Oh no!
-Was it bad?
It was the usual!
OK... I'm late for work.
Need to go...
-I'll call you tomorrow. -OK sis. Bye.
-Take care of yourself.
-Anisha...?
-Got disconnected. What happened?
Deepak was just here.
-OK....
He said I was ruining his reputation.
We aren't even married yet.
When I pointed out his entitled behavior,
He was about to hit me.
-WTF!
If I'm not in Bangalore by tonight,
He threatened to throw acid on my face!
-What?
-Who does he think he is?
-Do you really think you should continue this toxic relationship?
Our silence enables them to behave like this.
-I told you long back!
-This guy always seemed off!
-But you never listened!
-Enough! You need someone to protect you.
-He may actually turn up tonight!
-Do you have any relatives there?
I don't know anyone except my crew.
-Then ask your director.
No...
It's unprofessional.
-Dude! Then go to the police.
Are you crazy?
-I'm serious Anisha! Go!
-Tell them you were threatened!
-They'll assign a lady constable to protect you.
-When he comes, the police will take care!
-This psychopath isn't worth your time.
Lemme think. I need some time.
-Yes. Before you decide,
-please be careful. At least from now.
-Take care!
-If there's any issue,
-Don't hesitate to call me.
-Idiot...
Bless me O great one.
How dare he threaten her like that?
You shouldn't have written that!
I'm simply returning what you give me...
How can that be?
What gives him the right to behave like that with her?
What right do you have
To commit all your worst deeds in my name?
I don't really get this...
People find faith in my many different forms.
You don't respect any beliefs other than your own,
Moreover, you go and disturb their lives.
Finally, winner is the strong one,
Excuse is the invisible one.
This is too easy for you.
Hey... You're talking just like us.
This is my dialogue.
I had to write it,
For you to use it.
Isn't it...
-Sorry... -Watch it.
I mean, watch the story.
OK chief!
Mom!
We're out of shampoo, I'm going out to buy some.
-OK.
-Don't forget your mask.
Ya alright.
Tell me.
-I proposed when the sun was rising,
-Now it is setting.
-What did you decide?
-How can no sound so cute?
-Whatte wow!
BTW, can I ask you something?
-Go on. All I want is for you to say something.
How will you be as a husband?
Will you beat or abuse your wife?
-Me?
-Beat you?
No way...
-How can I even think of hurting you?
-Only a fool would do that.
Where did you learn to speak like this?
-There's a coaching center near my house.
-10000 a month. Want to join?
It's dialogue like these...
Makes me a little worried about your intentions.
-No way! (Sneezes) Oh my god!
See... It's the truth.
-I have a common cold.
-You're conveniently using it for your superstition.
-How rude!
That's OK.
Sneeze again.
Sneezing twice is a good omen.
Sorry sis!
I'm running a cold since morning.
That's why...
What are you doing here?
I sneezed when I came,
So I just sat down here for a bit.
Here!
No thanks.
Leave it.
Did your husband find the money?
No man.
This has gone on too long.
Oh no... How about giving him your necklace?
Do all men think in the exact same way?
Did he say the same thing too?
Why wouldn't he?
All is fair when it's not your stuff on the line.
I think its a case.
What?
I think she's here to file a complaint.
Why's she looking here?
She's walking towards us.
You handle this.
"Alivelu... Mango.."
Manga!
Hi.
I'm...
License?
Anusha.
Um... Anisha.
Tell me.
What's the process to file a complaint?
Complaint on?
A guy called Deepak.
He threatened to throw acid on my face.
Boyfriend?
Why do you ask?
If he's a boyfriend, then it's domestic violence.
If he isn't, then it's harassment.
There's a difference.
Don't confuse her with these details.
Go inside & register a formal written complaint.
The rest will be taken care of.
OK... Thank you.
Hold on.
Are you drunk?
-Drunk driving is a crime. -Ms Manga...
I should've known when you gave Aadhar card instead of a license.
Go file a complaint first.
Then we'll bring your parents in,
Talk to them, verify your story,
And then we'll decide what action needs to be taken.
Can't call my parents.
My mother lives in Bangalore.
How about Garden?
Garden?
Oh... you mean guardian!
No. There's no one here.
Please. Just listen to what I have to say.
Please. Try and understand me.
He's an idiot.
He threatened you with acid.
For that, you had to get drunk?
I was feeling a bit emotional.
So... How many movies have you done?
3 in Kannada.
One in Telugu.
What's the name of your Telugu film?
Not yet released.
So you think he'll come back again?
Look...
He's still sending me abusive messages.
Alright. Let it go. Listen now,
Point no.1
Register a written complaint first.
Point no 2.
You'll have to stay at the station tonight.
That's compulsory.
You have to.
Staying at the station is not possible.
What will people say?
Point no 3.
You will be assigned a lady constable.
Sister will accompany you.
No no no...
Station is impossible.
What if someone sees me?
No way!
How about point no 4?
You can come back to my place.
Even for that, you have to register a complaint first.
And if someone finds out you're drunk,
You'll be behind bars for sure.
Why don't you come as a favor to me?
Do I look like your bodyguard?
Not happening!
I can even pay you if you want.
Coming... Coming...
Listen. It's not about the money...
Why aren't you getting this?
Please think about it.
Hold on a minute.
What is it?
Sis. There's a way to get your husband's job back.
I will hit you!
Stay with her until morning.
She will pay.
I cannot do that.
Go tell her this.
She will force you to take some money.
Hesitate for a bit and take it.
Ya... but.
Isn't it wrong?
Listen sis...
What do we do when we want milk?
-We milk it. -Exactly!
-But what do we say after that?
'Buffaloes GIVE us milk'...
This is just like that.
Poor girl man.
Sis,
How much do you make?
-And you're worried about these cinema people?
Listen to me and go for it.
What about duty?
Getting leave might be tough for us.
Not for you.
Call the section in charge and ask for leave.
I'm a little scared Prasad.
Can't you do this for your husband?
Fine. Come back. See you.
OK girl.
I'm taking a huge risk for you.
Just for you, I'm coming along.
Oh, thank you so much!
Normally, you'd have to leave your car here.
Since this is off the record,
Sis will come in your vehicle.
Only her??
I thought you are bringing along a few constables too.
I'm coming alone after taking a leave.
This matter doesn't need the whole battalion!
Ask them to take leave too...
So many people skipping work is not leave,
It's a holiday.
Take her number down.
Send him your guest house location.
What was that guy's name?
Deepak Shetty!
I'll call you if there is any trouble
-Come off immediately. -OK sis.
Bring me some water.
Yes... Right away...
He sneezed just now
Better to take a sip of water before we start.
That's why.
-Catch!
Let's go.
Let's see what this guy of yours can do.
My dear,
You're drunk remember?
I'm driving.
Put on your belt.
Shouldn't your prayers be enough?
Honey...
Honey!
Honey, what are you doing?
I'm studying.
Very funny!
Now get up!
But why mom?
I said get up... Now up!
-But you're not telling me why... -Up!
-Come here. -Mom... What's wrong?
You're becoming very irresponsible.
Do you still think you're a child?
What's it, mom?
Why are your clothes always in my room?
Tell me... You always have an excuse ready right?
But why are you packing?
Going somewhere?
Tell me. What's your excuse then?
I will hit you...
Why?
I told you last Sunday...
Friday I have to be in Bangalore.
But today's Thursday...
It will be Friday by the time I get there...
I thought you were going Friday night.
You could have asked me instead of assuming.
Why is everything last minute with you?
I called the bank guys tomorrow.
Now, who'll sign as my nominee?
Does it have to be me?
You can ask him...
No thanks. I'll wait.
Then there's no other way. Call them Monday.
What? Aren't you coming back on Sunday?
I am. But the bank guy won't be.
Do what you want.
Don't sulk like that...
Why are you always angry with him?
You won't even talk to him properly
You'll never know how good he is
I don't need to sweep the whole house to know how big it is...
Don't throw dialogues at me...
I can do it better.
You're all packed up. Now go!
When will she learn?
Up there...!
Come in.
Is this your house?
It belongs to my uncle.
I mean, a friend of my uncle's...
They shifted to the USA...
This place is vacant.
Fearing COVID, they asked me to stay here instead of a hotel.
How's the penthouse?
Like shit.
There are gaps between people even in the most cramped houses.
What is the point of these big houses?
You seem to have kids too...
You can use that bedroom...
What's my dear daughter doing?
Come...
I don't want.
Just a little bit.
I'll spit it out if you force me...
Even biryani?
Why do you take out your anger on me?
You cannot even sulk properly!
Oh, what will become of you?
Forget about that,
What time are you back on Sunday?
I'll be back Sunday afternoon.
Let's go to a movie then?
Whatever you say, my dear...
No need to be so cute also...
Anyway,
I can sense that you need a favor from me.
Actually, He is going to be late.
Can you stay up and make sure he has dinner?
I should have guessed it when you came in with the plate.
You're my dear little girl... aren't you?
Please do this for me.
Hmm... Fine.
For you.
My sweetheart!
Tell me...
Sis... What's happening?
Nothing much
That girl went into sleep.
Now I'm stuck here tonight.
Wonder when it’ll be morning...
Sis... Has she got any booze?
Maybe... Why?
Ask her to pour you a drink,
Pour it all on a table and wipe it off
So that you can think of your husband while you nap.
I'm going to slap you so hard!
Oh come on...
-You need to make stuff happen.
-If nothing happens at this time,
Filmmakers call it lag
And audience will complain. Careful.
-Move it along somehow.
-But how?
-Did you eat something? -No...
Go the ask the girl the same thing.
-She'll say the same thing. Then you take her out.
That's how you move it forward...
Will this work?
You need to come across as her brave protector.
Then we can demand money. Now go!
OK. bye.
Happy journey.
Go safe. Come back prosperous!
Fine. I'll take care of it now.
Coming!
You had dinner?
No.
Shall we?
No thank you.
This is ridiculous...
Some idiot threatens you,
And you decide to starve instead.
It's just my bad luck I'm caught in the middle.
Fine. Gimme two minutes.
Stupid.
Write it down.
*We're going out for dinner. Plan successful!*
Hey. Where are you?
Dear student,
Stand up on the bench.
My dear, no need for sign language.
I can hear you fine on the phone.
Shit.
Totally slipped my mind.
What are you doing here?
Are you mad I took a snap without asking?
Not really,
I thought it was cute.
So.. What now? Do I get something in return?
No no...
Anyway, It's up to me again.
Check your shoe rack.
There's a cover full of chocolates.
Go pick it up quietly.
Don't keep coming here.
Wait until tomorrow at least!
Boys are used to waiting for results.
Hey. I'm going now.
I think that's my Dad's car. Bye.
OK. Bye.
-Hey... -Huh?
Thanks for the chocolates.
-Happy new year. -Same to you.
OK. Bye now.
[On Radio] A stranger,
Right here... U-turn ahead.
[On Radio] Enters our life suddenly.
Turn.
[On Radio] And totally changes our entire mindset.
How much farther is it?
Um... 2 more minutes.
Right here.
Here?
Excuse me Ma'am...
Thank you.
Order please.
1 Veg Biryani
1 Lime soda
And a water bottle.
-1 Veg Biryani, 1 Fresh lime Soda.
-1 Water bottle. That's it ma'am? -What about you?
Thank you Ma'am.
You really don't want anything?
I'm on one meal for today.
Meaning?
I'm fasting.
You could've ordered a dessert at least.
You shouldn't force someone who's fasting.
God is not an excuse to ruin your health on purpose.
Oh really?
Neither is your supposed sadness!
Fine.
You got me!
You know...
What was the long drive for?
Did you have to eat here only?
Deepak's friends all live in that area.
If someone sees me and calls him,
I'm done.
But here...
Nobody will look twice at us.
Hi Anisha.
Hi... What're you doing here?
This is my friend's hotel.
So I keep coming here often.
This is my friend, Suhas.
Writer.
Hang on... Do you know me?
No, actually...
Then I'm struggling writer Suhas.
Do you write movies?
Yes. Why do you ask?
I have a really good story.
How do I give it to you?
You can keep it with yourself.
Actually, I already have a lot of stories.
I will call you as soon as I finish all of them.
What's this? Bodyguard already?
I'm not a Bodyguard.
I'm a constable. Manga.
Don't you know the difference between a cop & a bodyguard?
I do...
I was just kidding.
You don't answer calls.
You don't reply to DMs on insta.
What's your problem?
Are you both childhood friends?
Yes...
Right from when we were in school.
As a kid, I used to struggle to draw a circle in class.
She gave her bangle to help.
Later on...
To help me come & pursue cinema in Hyderabad,
She didn't hesitate to sell two of her bangles.
Did you fall for that?
It's nothing dramatic at all.
We're normally friends.
She occasionally loaned me pocket money.
She used to be so rich.
She didn't want to depend even on her mother,
She began this career to pursue her passion.
Strong legs I say...
You didn't invite me to your engagement.
Will you invite me to the wedding at least?
Is everything OK?
What happened?
Tell me!
He threatened to throw Acid?
Nasty scoundrel!
Sorry...
Come. I'm coming with you.
Let's see what he does.
There's no need for that.
That is why I'm here.
If he does show up,
All I need is just one call.
Our entire battalion will be there.
It's OK.
We can handle this.
You forget about this.
In 8th std, I think,
There was this guy in class, Avinash.
He used to bug her a lot.
Idiot pinched her waist one day.
And then,
One fine rainy day,
There was a power cut in our tuition.
Suddenly we heard a scream in the dark.
When the power came on,
Avinash was stabbed on the thigh with something sharp.
That's it. End of story.
She was the only one who carried Geometry box to the tuition.
She used her compass...
That's who Anisha is.
You can handle this. I know it.
You were about to say something. Go on...
Oh no thanks.
If I say something,
It'll sound like those sad TikTok life quotes!
"Our dreams are big"
"Don't let anyone bring you down"
"All that noise makes no difference"
#TikTokLifeQuotes
Thank you.
Hang on...
Suppose in future something happens,
And people say shit to you,
"Who cares what people think?"
"Let's mind our own business!"
I have quotes ready for that situation too...
#TikTokLifeQuotes again!
Alright.
Hello
Alright, Alright! I'm coming.
I need to leave now.
You go on. We'll pay the bill.
There's no need for that.
This hotel is ours...
I have credit here.
You can write this in that account.
-See you. -Fine.
You know the good thing about these quotes?
You can Google them anytime,
And follow stuff that's convenient.
That doesn't mean the author is great.
The one who gets motivated by it is.
Go to your shoot tomorrow.
Call me
If he tries to do something,
I'll be there with our boys.
I'll take care of him.
That's it!
Ms Cop Manga!
I'm entrusting our girl to you.
-Take care of her. -Most certainly.
Suppose,
Can I call you if we ever get caught by cops somewhere?
What can you do if Sis catches us...
You're a constable.
Bye. I'll see you again.
You took your time.
I had my earphones in. I couldn't hear.
Why are you wearing this?
Are you feeling OK?
No.
Just feeling a little chilly.
How was your day?
Good so far.
Your mom left?
Freshen up. I'm serving dinner.
Wow!
You're serving?
It's a lucky day.
OK. I'll be ready in 5 minutes.
You're fasting right? For which god?
My dear husband.
That's not fasting.
It's called sulking.
What's that?
Liquor chocolates.
I want booze.
Not possible. It's late now.
I want it!
I'm telling you it's late now.
Where will you find booze now?
Stop. I'll go get it myself.
Hey... Stop!
I said stop.
I'll stop at a shop further ahead.
[Humming a song]
Boyfriend?
Mom
Come on...
I thought you'd have a boyfriend by now.
You've disappointed me...
I'm not as forward as you think.
Biryani?
You're ignoring those in front of your eyes...
And hanging on to those who aren't.
Sorry...?
Put the phone away...
And talk to people. That's all I'm saying.
Tell me...
What's this honey?
You act like I'm some strict college principal
Why do you hate me so blindly?
I'm trying to be your friend.
Why do you keep pushing me away?
You don't like me at all, do you?
Do you need some onions?
I'll take care of dinner. You can go.
It's alright.
I need to clean up after you're done.
I can handle it!
Why?
So that you can complain later?
-Me? -Who else?
Who complained to mom that I'm always on the phone?
Wasn't that you?
Why would I do that honey?
Get rid of your negativity first.
Then everything becomes beautiful.
Tell me what you need.
I'm here for you.
I bought the new iPhone12 for you.
But you're still using this old phone.
Don't you know why that is?
Mistakes do happen.
I was concerned about you. So I tracked your phone.
Is that a big deal?
Forget that,
Everything will be alright.
Fine.
You wanted to watch a movie on Sunday?
I've booked tickets for 'Krack'.
Let's go. Goodnight.
Stay right here. I'll go get it.
What happened?
That guy is clicking pictures.
I'm a woman...
Carrying a box of booze.
And moreover, I'm in uniform.
What if he leaks this on WhatsApp?
My husband will kill me if he finds out.
He'll kill me.
This is ridiculous.
You scare so easily. How will you protect me?
Oh let it be...
You think it's easy...
Someone else's pain always seems very small.
Our own pane always seems important.
Pane?
Oh Pain!
OK.
Ms Manga.
What's your name?
Alivelu Manga...
What's your husband's name?
Venkatesu
What is your profession?
Police...
What's that?
Po... Oh!
Isn't it?
Go...
Make a fist.
Stop!
Stop! Where do you think you're going?
-You rascal! -Madam. Sorry, Madam!
Show me your phone.
Show it. Now!
Your phone!
Give it here.
You want to take pictures?
Will you take pics like these again?
It's face-locked.
How dare you click stealthy pictures of women?
Don't repeat this again.
Go.
Look here.
Did he take good pictures at least?
Those weren't my pics. They were yours...
This rascal....
He's dead!
Hey, I deleted them already!
They think its a game. Taking pics like that.
F****** children.
Mango!
Do you know swear words?
You call this swearing?
What else do you know?
What else...? I dunno... That's it.
Mango you don't drink?
No way!
Why?
Why because...
How can I drink with this name?
But your husband drinks doesn't he?
Him... He does. It's his business.
Not my problem.
So that means you've tasted it too...!
What are you talking about?
Where do we go now?
Home.
I don't know the way from here.
I'll turn on the maps.
Comfort castle.
Here.
OK.
Let's go to comfort castle.
Hang on. I'll be back in a minute.
Damn door!
What's this thing?
Swimming goggles?
It's a VR set.
-That means Virtual Reality. -Oh...
Come... Sit.
This is called a VR set.
Virtual Reality.
What's that?
That means...
It shows us an imaginary world.
Like my idiot husband.
I'll show you.
Grab my phone.
Here, Put it on.
Wait.
Oh my god.
Don't worry & Don't move!
Oh no...
Come here.
Hold on to me. It's fine.
Come over here.
Come on.
Stand here.
OK. Ready?
Ready.
The lift is here?
Ya... It's here.
Are you on the 11th floor?
Yes... Yes, I'm here.
Now, Walk.
Little further.
Is it here?
Now walk.
Tell me now.
Who's your favorite hero?
Nani.
Dunno why,
When he cries, I feel sad too.
Favorite heroine?
That girl from that Mahesh Babu film,
The thin one.
Rashmika?
Yes. Rashmika.
One person, you like the most?
Are there so many?
I'm not counting.
I'm wondering if I should say his name or not.
Fine... Who else...
My idiot.
My husband, Venkatesu.
Is he good looking?
When he cleans up,
He looks like those smart Tamil Heroes...
Like Dhanush you mean?
Ya... He's Dhanush, I'm Sai Pallavi...
And our future kid is going to be a rowdy baby.
What's your favorite colour?
Oh my god... no!
You interrogated me very well.
Here. Now your turn.
I'm already drunk.
-My head will spin. -Nothing doing.
No backsies at this point.
Fine.
Lift is here?
Did you reach the 11th floor?
Yup!
Are you high?
Very.
Get on it then.
O.K.
Don't do that!
Now you tell me.
Your favorite film?
Queen
I want to do at least one movie like that.
Favorite heroine?
Rekha
Bhanurekha Ganesan.
Wow.
What are 'Paroxetine' tablets used for?
Why'd you touch my purse?
You gotta answer me. No questions from you.
For Depression.
It's an anti-depressant pill.
Ya... That.
But why....?
What is it?
You don't want to share?
My parents used to work in the same office.
They fell in love & got married.
Ego clashes at the workplace are common.
They started bringing those home.
My mom lost it one day,
And told my dad that she didn't need him to earn for her.
There was a huge fight.
Dad left the house.
Dad used to always come with me to pick up the progress reports.
Going for the same thing with mom instead made no sense for a while.
Mom used to take me out for mother's day.
But then she started taking me out for father's day too...
That's when I understood.
Dad is not coming back.
He doesn't want us.
My mom & I never discussed dad after that.
She taught me to make my own decisions.
She gave me the freedom to learn from my mistakes.
It was in intermediate I think,
I had a phone for the first time.
I don't what it's like to be on the phone with dad.
What would I have saved his number as?
Would it be 'Pop'?
Would it be 'Daddy'? I don't know.
Deepak is the first man in my life.
He promised to care for me like my dad did,
When he proposed.
Now he's behaving just like my father.
He's even talking just like him.
Why do they have this ego?
Am I not supposed to dream?
Am I not allowed to be proud of my achievements?
I couldn't accept that my decision was wrong!
Stubbornly in denial,
Whatever he does,
Whatever he says,
I'm tolerating it all!
I'm doing a mistake.
I attempted suicide twice Manga.
Everybody says,
I'm just like my mom.
I'm reliving the same life she did.
Should I be sad?
I'm not able to handle it like her.
Should I be ashamed?
She was a fighter.
This wasn't what she taught me!
I'm not like her.
I can't handle this.
I can't do it.
Bye Manga.
It's alright.
You're fine.
I'm right here.
-He'll come for me. -Keep quiet.
-Stop it. -He'll kill me.
Have courage. I'm here for you.
You'll be fine.
Calm down.
Calm down. Stop it!
You're fine. I'm here for you.
You're alright.
Understood?
Dude, you're still awake?
Yes.
Let's play a game.
No dude...
You have no say in this.
Come online.
Shoot him dude!
Ya ya. Anyway,
Where's the party after she accepts?
I'm so scared man!
Are you that desperate for an answer?
I don't know man.
I'm sincerely in love.
Damn it! Shit!
Anyway listen,
I just heard something.
I thought this was some time pass thing.
I had no clue you were sincere.
So I heard something today,
What?
You see...
I heard that girl is a slut...
Dude! How did you die?
You were saying something...
Actually,
You know Raghu right? My friend?
He had a thing going with that girl...
Then she dumped him.
Wasn't his fault.
It was a big issue back then.
His parents even pulled him out of that school
That girl has a lengthy flashback.
I just want you to be careful.
-Who told you this? -Who else? I have a friend.
He knows these things.
Bye. I'll call you back.
Sorry.
It's alright.
I'm used to this with my husband.
Nothing new.
Those big goggles really messed you up.
Don't worry.
Not just tonight.
I'll always be here for you.
Have courage.
Thank you.
I'm pretty sure Deepak just gave an empty threat. To scare you.
He's not coming here.
F***!
Come!
-No way! -Oh come on.
You can't curl up in fear every time.
Now I will scare him.
-You can even record it on your phone. -No, please. Don't make me.
Watch it again when you're scared.
Come on.
Wait.
Move along now. Come on!
Wait.
-Why's this guy here? -Who?
Mr Waiter. Your husband.
How do you know what he looks like?
Saw his photo when your phone rang earlier.
Look...
Oh my god!
How does he know I'm here?
He can hear you!
He'll kill me.
He's going to kill me tonight.
-Oh stop it, will you. -He's going throw me down a cliff.
Come... Come with me!
No, you don't get it!
I said come!
You keep shouting silly orders like my boss.
OK. I'm giving you another order. Go inside!
What about him?
You can come out after he leaves. Go.
Don't do this... Please!
Alivelu Mango... Go!
Go! Go I said!
Hello madam!
I'm here for Manga.
Call her out. It's already late.
I need to take her home.
Come inside.
How did you know she was here?
Mine might be a cheap phone, but it still has maps.
I searched for Comfort Castle.
It brought me here.
Manga isn't coming.
You can go.
What's that?
Do I have to prove she's my wife?
Manga!
-Manga... -You!
How dare you shout in front of an inspector?
Sorry madam.
I didn't know you were the inspector.
I hear you're beating her.
And also abusing her...?
Fold your hands! Fold them!
You carelessly lost your job.
What do you think about yourself?
Is she your wife or your slave?
Who gave you the right?
That's not what happened
You want her jewellery is it?
I have something special for you.
Police jewellery. In jail.
Madam,
Now you are just making stuff up.
Why would she even complain against me?
-No... -But she did.
FIR is registered too.
According to IPC section 498A, Domestic violence is a crime.
Do you know the fine?
50,000!
And also jail.
Tomorrow you will be arrested.
You can go now. Go on.
Madam. Don't say that, please.
Even when I had Corona, I didn't let the ambulance take me.
What would my neighbours say?
That's why I went into home quarantine.
If the police come to take me now,
I'll lose my reputation.
Where was this reputation when you screamed at her?
Only your reputation matters?
Hers doesn't?
All of you look down on your wives.
Seeing your wives earn becomes an ego problem.
This has been going on too long.
Come on! Stop it.
Don't overact here.
Please stop it madam!
Ego it seems.
I was happily running my little store in Chittoor!
Why did I leave that to come here and work in a bar?
Because she got transferred here.
Why would I come if I was egoistic?
I lost my job.
I have to beg her for money even for a smoke...
It's not easy.
It's not like she doesn't take out her work stress on me!
Can't she adjust a little?
Do you really feel this way?
Or are you just acting in front of me?
I wish I could act so well!
I could have fooled her into giving me her necklace,
And maybe got my job back.
So? You'll snap at her?
Who can a man even snap at?
It's always his poor mother,
Or his wife.
That's all we know.
Fine.
I'll talk to Manga. You can go.
Can you call her out once?
Go!
OK madam.
Mission accomplished!
It's done.
Manga...
Manga what happened?
It's nothing.
Come on. You can tell me.
I was the one who had corona first.
He couldn't leave me to suffer in a room alone.
He stayed and took care of me.
He got infected too.
He smokes and drinks...
The moron didn't even worry that it could get serious for him.
Thank god.
Both of us managed to fight it off.
Let bygones be bygones. Cool it.
He's always taken good care of me.
But I....
I never...
Tempers and frustrations
Are common among couples aren't they?
What's this girl?
Doesn't Mr waiter do this to you?
Corona my dear...
You can't go around kissing people.
It's fine.
You have antibodies.
*Can I ask you something?*
*Do you know any Raghu?*
*I saw what you deleted!*
*Sorry. I didn't mean it like that.*
It's okay. Now I know that you're just like all other men!
No point in waiting till morning. My answer is NO!
Why do you keep bugging me?
Sruthi please listen to me.
What is it?
Calm down.
Please don't cry. It makes me sad.
What do you want?
Relationships work out when we're open & genuine.
Is that so?
Tell me.
What's your problem?
Not. Let's meet at the cafe tomorrow.
11 AM. We can talk there.
I will not.
Please. Just this once.
You decide if it's the first time or the last.
OK? Please?
Fine.
OK. Goodnight.
-Sleep. -Bye.
I'm booking a cab. It'll be here soon.
Wait! So soon?
What if Deepak comes?
Let him.
Alright.
I'll start after daybreak.
Suppose you leave at 7.
What if he comes at 8?
You leave at 8.
What if he comes at 9?
Then why did you bring me here?
I was scared then. I'm not now.
Anisha today is different from what she was yesterday.
You know,
You pulled off a great performance last night.
Thank you.
I really believe in myself.
That's why I'm fighting so much to become an actor.
When we were little,
Our parents often played dead, remember?
My mom did it too.
They used to close their eyes, lay still
And enjoyed our love as we cried hard.
We're just the same.
To bring out someone's fear,
You gotta act a bit.
We're all actors, without remunerations.
We took it a step forward,
And made it our profession.
That's all.
But what will you do if he does show up?
I dealt with your husband.
Do you still think I'm scared?
I can handle Deepak.
You're right.
You managed to scare my husband.
This guy will be easy.
Hello!
Ya. We're coming down in 2 minutes.
OK my dear. I'll see you.
Wait.
What's your favorite food?
Oh, don't do that now.
Answer me.
Don't fuss about it.
Semiya upma is an absolute favorite.
Oh really? Let's do it then.
Oh.. Manga....!
Come here.
I shouldn't make my husband wait any more.
I'll go now.
Take care.
Manga!
No.
You sulk,
You fast for stupid reasons,
That's why you've gotten so thin.
What now?
What is my stupid reason?
I... Don't know.
I just know that you're hungry.
Sorry for behaving poorly with you.
First your mother,
Now it's me...
This isn't new. Leave it.
BTW
Why did you come there?
Today is our marriage day.
I came there to wish you.
But you weren't at the station.
I forced Prasad to tell me where you went,
Then I knew where you were...
You went to make the money I asked for.
I was worried about what you were doing for that.
So... I came there.
Hello madam!
It's me.
Oh.. Hi!
Just a minute.
You said it was your favorite,
So Manga made Semiya upma.
Thank you.
Today is our happy marriage day!
Oh... Happy anniversary.
Thanks.
But I must say.
You acted really well.
I really thought you were a police officer.
Thank you.
I'll go now.
-Just a minute. -Yes?
Please wait.
Sell this and get your job back.
Oh my god, no!
No way.
No thank you.
Manga will kill me if she finds out.
This is trash to me now.
I have no use for it.
Let it be useful to you.
Anisha madam... No.
She wouldn't want me to do this.
Tell her you took out a loan.
Actually, I've never lied to her.
Fine.
I shouldn't say no to you.
But I won't sell it,
I'll use it as collateral.
I will definitely return this in 6 months.
OK.
Also, one more thing.
Be careful about whom you marry.
Instead of someone who worries too much about the past,
You need to find someone willing to build a future with you.
If he bothers you again,
Just lemme know.
I'll bring guys from my bar.
Once they enter, no one stands a chance.
Alright.
I'll go now.
Madam!
You relax now.
Go happily shoot in the afternoon.
All the best.
This way...
I'm extremely sorry Sruthi.
No Praveen, this is not going to work out.
Why not?
What do you even know about me?
"Being in love means liking everything about another person,"
you said that when you proposed.
Do you even know what I like?
I don't want to.
Why?
I don't drink coffee.
That's not coffee.
It's hot chocolate. You love it.
Sruthi I asked you out to a coffee shop.
I never said which one.
Did you bother to ask?
You're here.
This is the only coffee shop you know.
I know that.
It's not a coincidence that we're both wearing white.
You wear white on Fridays.
Black on Saturday.
There's a pattern in your dressing.
Messages manipulate our words a lot.
The feeling is not in what's written.
It's in the mood of the person reading it out.
Even if I say something nice,
You might read it as a cuss word.
I don't F***** care who that Raghu is!
My only concern is,
It's not about your past, It's about our future.
The guy who lives with us is not my father.
Dad died when I was very young.
My mom married her colleague after that.
He was a divorcee.
Raghu was my best friend.
I told him about my father.
He took advantage of that,
And tried to blackmail me.
When I didn't agree to his demands,
Just to mess with me,
He started sketching my image
& even my phone number,
On the college walls & bathrooms.
The entire college was judging me for it.
He was the first person I ever trusted.
I'm...
I'm extremely sorry Sruthi.
No...
Don't be.
You don't need to be sorry.
I'm so sorry.
That's how all characters are linked.
-Tell me... -Bro
What?
Fine.
The boys will be ready by evening.
We'll take care of it.
It's either him or us.
Thanks bro.
Done?
There's one more twist.
Rolling titles right after that.
Super.
-Hello sir... -Sit sit.
Venkatesu, how are you?
-Good sir. Yes -All good?
-How are you, sir? -I'm OK. Coffee?
No sir.
So, what's up?
Sir...
Deepak!
Come here.
Hello sir.
Yes dad.
Is this yours?
No sir.
Then?
Actually...
It's OK. You can tell us.
This belongs to my wife's friend.
She decided that she has no use for it anymore.
She saw I needed money. So she gave it to me.
Her fiance threatened to throw acid on her face. Nasty rogue!
Product of failed parenting.
Arrogant rascals.
She was so afraid last night.
Anyway,
You don't want to hear about some stranger.
If you can give me some money for it,
I can go.
Wait right here.
47
48
49
50!
50...
Reminds me of that domestic violence penalty.
So Deepak unwittingly paid the fine for harassment...
Anisha Kashinath, Sruthi Kashinath!
That must mean they're sisters!
Now, Manga came to help Anisha when she was in trouble.
What if Sruthi is in trouble?
Sruthi's sister Anisha might come help.
I told you, this is a thread.
2 cowards,
Spent a night together
And found courage?
This is something new chief!
In an average human life,
Various emotions are packed in different boxes.
Like your bank lockers.
The corresponding keys to those boxes,
Are assigned to random people.
When your life reaches a point where that box needs opening,
That random person will automatically enter your life.
The keys corresponding to your maturity box,
Are with a girl named Pravallika!
She has already entered your life.
She dumped me after a 2-year relationship.
That's when your maturity box got opened.
Forget about the interview for a while.
I have a request.
Sure.
I want to see what these people are doing after a year!
Impossible.
Learning your future is against nature.
Please chief!
They don't know me, I don't know them.
Please show it, chief!
Then do as I say!
And I will show the future.
Sure Chief!
Don't release this interview now.
Let's postpone for a few years.
I changed my mind.
Chief!
Just do as I say.
OK Chief!
Put it on.
Chief!
Why did you write such a sudden death?
When your time is over,
You will be brought back!