'A Coastal Village In Kerala-Tamil Nadu border'
'This is a story that happened many centuries ago'
'In a village, a fisherman who went to sea stumbled upon a treasure'
'That treasure was a priceless friendship'
'2 words are oft-repeated in the annals of history'
'Fear and Betrayal'
'It is fear that instigates betrayal'
'In deep regret for betraying his best friend'
'...the fisherman spent his life submerged in tears'
'He wondered if he would ever be forgiven'
'In the end his friendship once more appeared as a ray of light to him'
'The backstabber continued the journey of the backstabbed'
'His heartfelt desire was to shower the world with peace'
'But this world opposed him'
'Finally the fisherman faced the same fate his friend experienced'
'The mortal remains of the fisherman, not given a formal burial...'
'...as per common belief is said to be under a tree in the Vatican'
'The Roman empire declined after this incident'
'Is the improper burial and the decline of an empire a mere coincidence?'
'Everyone pondered'
'As redemption, a man arrived fulfilling the expected'
'To grant him that peace'
'...he built a shrine for the fisherman'
'But can peace be attained so easily?'
'Rumors spread that the fisherman's remains contained mystical powers'
'Greed and fury of mankind hounded and hunted peace'
'To possess those powers...'
'...wars were waged between countries'
'But the world failed to realize the fisherman yearned only for peace'
'Finally the fisherman's remains reached the sea which he loved'
'The fisherman who was submerged on every Christmas day emerged'
'...to make amends for the friendship he betrayed'
'And returns to his resting place according to folklore'
'Let betrayal sleep there for the time being'
'That is a balm for friendship'
'It augurs well for this world too'
'Chennai'
'Shots fired on Christmas eve'
Here, bro
Good morning
Good morning, madam
Is it a good morning? What is this, Mani?
I said you are investigating but they published it
What's the tearing hurry? I don't understand
Swaminathan is to blame, madam
'- Proof reading is done - Shall I come later?'
'Only printing to be done'
'Mr.Swaminathan'
Complete everything in 1 week
What is this, sir?
Try to understand
This is a small crime-beat article Shouldn't waste so much time
I worked on it for a week I even went there
I did all this research Came up with so much work
Christmas night
Everybody was drunk
Jam packed crowd
It's quite common for such incidents to occur
That's what I too thought at first
But only after I spoke with the locals I realized
There's more to it than meets the eye!
In fact...in fact
I saw him there
The town too seemed very normal
But so much commotion the very next day!
Sir, even the cops have closed the file
Police...!
As if they will be bothered 1 more in their 10 cases daily
Exactly, that is what I'm saying
'This is very trivial'
Sir, there are many hidden stories in this small incident you're mentioning
Even to just listen...
'...isn't it confusing?'
That's why, sir
I want to write about everyone involved as separate chapters
When I do so...
...we'll get answers to all our queries
Why are you so interested?
'Anything personal?'
Nothing of that sort, sir
In case I don't like this article...
...you should go and interview that actress
Megha...?
What is the title of your story?
He's like my own son
I'll tell you whatever I know
Without missing anything Doss will share
Like a film star, he gives a new meaning to the word 'style'!
That fellow, huh?
He's a scumbag
Lazy bloody lout
I'll tell you the truth
Akka, I'll tell you everything
'I'll begin writing my story from here'
'From my mother's hometown'
'I don't have time for all this Please leave'
'Sir, please stop'
I've already told whatever I know
Allow me to speak
Peter, she's pleading, right? Why don't you oblige?
Shut up, you jinxed jackass!
If you're so concerned, go ahead
- Bloody pain! - Right, forget it
Madam, why do you beg him? I'll tell you everything
Okay, tell me
'So the story goes like thi-'
Hello...!
What is he telling you?
Don't believe a word he says
You nincompoop!
Trying to act funny with me, eh?
How do you know what happened?
Move aside
Can't you hear me? Move your bloody butt!
I'll tell you myself
Sit down then
Fine, I'll tell you myself
Sir, whatever you tell me I'll ensure confidentiality
'Crow; Peter'
'With prayers, we cast the net into the sea on that day...'
'...she fell into it too'
'So damn heavy 10 of us had to lug it'
'So thrilled it was such a big catch'
'But it was a mere log of wood'
'The other fishermen told me to throw it back into the sea'
'But I didn't have the heart to do so'
'It somehow found a place in my heart'
'Anything found in sea has to be shared 50-50 with Isaac sir'
'Even if it's a pair of sandals'
'But this is just a log of wood'
'Just a log of wood'
'On our way back, the engine stopped'
'We had to jump into the sea and swim to the shore'
'Without Isaac sir's knowledge they left the log in my house'
'That night I couldn't sleep'
'A single crow bugged me by cawing nonstop till daybreak'
'I tried shooing it away'
'I hurled stones too, all in vain!'
'Perching itself above'
'...the crow cawed at that log nonstop'
'That's when it dawned on me'
'This crow has been following me from the sea'
'Suddenly I got angry'
'I hurled the very same log'
'My God!'
'I couldn't believe my own eyes!'
A treasure
If people get to know about Her they will queue up to pay a king's ransom
Is it that easy to get Her?
I got hold of Her from so deep
Stop...!
So-
Why are you referring to that statue as 'Her'?
Why do you name hurricanes after women?
Tsunami, Katrina, Nila, Nisa
Women are same as hurricane
Both will be quiet to start with
But if anyone messes around...
...will turn the town topsy-turvy and into shambles
Then pretend as if nothing happened!
So where is this?
You mean the hurricane?
No...no
That statue
I thought I'll sell Her and get my sister married
But I had no clue if I could sell Her by breaking or melting?
I had a friend in the Customs department I took him into confidence
He advised me, 'Hey, Peter, don't sell it here'
'If we sell it in Calcutta, we'll get loads of money'
'We can split 50-50' he said
Do you know how much?
Lakhs...crores...millions
When I was wondering if I could trust him...
...he gave me an advance of 10000!
Imagine 10000!
But my hopes crashed
He ran away with Her and that was it
Later he called me one day
'Peter, She is missing', he said
He claimed someone had kidnapped Her
Have you heard of Isaac?
He also had an eye on my treasure
When he knew my plan...
...Isaac sent Richie to crack the whip on me
As in he tried to-
He threatened you and-
Yes
'Richie tortured me'
This statue...this myth
Your stories about Her is just local folklore, right?
How can someone from Calcutta know her value and steal it from you?
Hey! Why are you here?
I won't spare you today I'll kill you for sure
'Sir, do you know who stole it?'
'Villagers say it is Satan's handiwork!'
'Wonder whose curse it is'
Otherwise why should a chap working somewhere on the other side of the sea
...come back here all of a sudden?
You tell me
Have you always been in touch with him?
No, not at all
To collect the counterfeit goods Doss goes to Calcutta frequently
On one of those occasions...
...met this fellow
'Wondering why this face was so familiar...'
'...Doss put 2 and 2 together'
It was Raghu
Doss recognized him instantly
Who is this Doss?
P.P.Doss
Yours truly!
Oh! Okay
P.P...forget that!
I recognized him at once
He was Raghu
'But though I identified him'
'...it took a while for him to recognize me'
The moment he saw me...
...his past must have flashed before his eyes like lightning
'That day he asked me to stay right there with him'
'He spoke his heart out to me'
Your mother still lives there
All by herself
'She's selling fish in Isaac sir's market'
'She is happiest when she sees children'
'Remember the port you ran away from'
'She'll wait there with a sad face'
'Lost her husband and her son'
'Heart wrenching to see her like that in her old age'
Why don't you come back to your hometown?
Home town?
What will I do there?
Start some business
Sell foreign items
I don't have that kind of money
Also my work is very risky
They won't let go of me that easily
Only if you inform them!
'Don't whisper a word'
'Silently get into my boat'
I would love to
But escaping from this hell isn't easy
Don't think Just come
Why don't you understand what I'm saying?
They will kill me
Give me some time
I'll plan something
Okay, the boys will be waiting in the lodge for me
- See you - 1 minute
- Keep this - Hey! What is this?
Take it, I say
When you're free, visit my mother Give her whatever she wishes
If you need more let me know
- See you - Doss...?
How are the boys?
Boys...?
No one is around to pick up even a phone call?
'Most of them roam around fishing or some business'
'Suku and Balu are into catering'
'Hanif has gone to Dubai'
Antony in an ice factory-
Richie...?
Richie...!
'He killed a boy when he was a kid'
'How do you expect him to be?'
'Same status quo Rowdy of the 1st order'
'After you ran away, he was sent to a juvenile school'
'He was stuck there for 8 years'
When he came out...
...he joined Isaac sir
'You know about Isaac sir, right?'
'Now Richie takes care of sir's entire business'
Legal, illegal...everything
By the way...
...don't know why
...I believe Richie was looking for you as soon as he came back
Okay, you go
I'll make arrangements to take mother with me and I'll call you
- Doss...? - Huh...?
Let my plan be between us
Okay, see you
'Raghu wanted to go back to his town'
'But he knew Richie wouldn't have forgotten the past'
'Because what transpired between them was like that'
Run...break the pile
- He's running - Throw the ball
Stay right there
Pile up the stones...quick
Stacked 2 Stacked 3
- Hurray! - We won...we won
Why did you topple all the stones?
We won, right? Then why did you topple the stones?'
What's your problem then?'
[overlap of voices]
Just you wait!
Hey! Look over there Richie has stabbed Rahul
Raghu!
Wait for me I'm also coming
Raghu...!
Not that way
This way
'I came to my mother's home town with my dad who was transferred on that day'
'- What's the case? - He's our town pastor's son'
'He stabbed his classmate'
'That boy died'
'When he tried to escape we caught him'
'I was explaining to him his son's crime'
'Any witness?'
'Many were around during the incident, sir'
'- So we can't let go - Case filed, huh?'
'Taking him to court tomorrow Only then we'll know'
'- Juvenile court? - Yes, sir'
'That was when I saw Richie for the 1st time'
Hey! Get up I will teach you karate
How about kung fu?
If you're really gutsy touch my nose
Go on, touch my nose
I'll teach you karate Like Jackie Chan
You'll get it from me
Oh! No...don't
'How did you know Richie?'
We've been friends from our juvenile school days
After his release from the juvenile home he found the inspector and gave him hell
He was beaten up black and blue
That's why Isaac sir told us to join his team
Like letting a lion free
After that no one could control him
But he's like a film star
'I came back to get a job in my hometown'
No one is letting me survive How fair is this?
I agree we must pay rent for the boat
Why should we share half our catch too?
If he wanders with 10 stooges is he Jesus or what?
Rubbish!
I know his true colors
When we are here to work, why-
If you want you can be sissy like the chaps in town
I can't do that
'Conning everyone pretending to be a noble soul!'
Don't you know about Isaac? Why spite him?
Does Isaac have 2 horns or what?
This town thinks he became rich by renting boats
- Then what? - Hogwash!
He made his money by smuggling
'He can't any longer'
I'm here now, right?
Just watch me in action
Sir...?
'What is your name?'
Bhuvanesh
What is yours?
He lives life on his own terms
Not scared of anyone except Isaac sir of course
Richie isn't like a son to me
He IS my son!
Richie
Richard.K.Sagayam
'Hail Mary, full of grace'
'The Lord is with thee'
'Blessed art thou amongst women'
'And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus'
- Juvenile superintendent Ravi's daughter? - Yes
Father, the reason I came-
- After the prayer - Okay
'You're writing the story now'
Yes, Father
Do you have any recent photo?
I don't keep personal souvenirs here
This is God's abode
But I heard there is a photo in the juvenile home
'I haven't seen it till now'
Which photo?
It was taken when he joined the juvenile home
Who told you about that photo, Father?
Richie did
His deepest desire was to get it back somehow
'I think there was something in it that he really liked'
Anyway
How often did you visit him at the juvenile home?
He wouldn't have reformed even if I had visited him often
Wild and hot-headed
'So you never visited him?'
In the beginning I went quite a few times
Hoping he will change
But it wasn't of any use
Do you know him very well?
Actually, no
I've seen him a couple of times
That's about it
Whenever I visited my mother I came here for summer vacations
At that time-
Can we start the interview?
Father, don't think of this as an interview?
I would like to understand what happened then
I just want to listen to your side of the story
'On that day many foreign tourists had come to the church'
He had also come to visit me
'Vehicles are not allowed'
'That's why the people of this town...'
'...celebrate this festival with pomp and splendor'
'Even now many dive in search of the statue, Father?'
Statue is not the important factor here
Only forgiveness
That's the page we should take from St Peter's story
He's my son only
- God bless you - Thank you
Training a new batch?
You look 100% like a rowdy
'After school, can't you finish your undergrad?'
Aiyo, sir, will you stop your preaching for a while?
You can see doctors and engineers in this world
Like that I am a rowdy!
Should you come in with that, eh?
Sorry, boss, next time I'll leave it in my car
Don't act smart in God's abode
Praise be the Lord
God bless you
How do you switch over from scowl to smile in a second?
A smile guides your way always
A gun strengthens me in all ways
It seems 3 days ago you got into a brawl and broke Lawrence's nose
Who is that Lawrence?
3 days ago I fought with so many and broke countless noses
I'm a professional rowdy, daddy
Lawrence, son of Mr Francis
He came and complained to me
I am praying here
But if my own son does-
Son?
Your own son?
Forget that
Did you ask Francis why I broke his son's nose?
He ran away before I could do a good job, bastard!
Mind your language
Is this how you'll talk to your father?
My father?
You are the Father for this entire town, father!
Richie, why are you like this?
Where did you leave me to be raised?
After all I'm from a juvenile home Can I become a Reverend?
Richie, you-
Okay, I'm leaving now
Richie
The Lord Almighty will bless you
Tell bye to Jesus also
Where did he go after meeting his father?
Tell bye to Jesus also
Hey! Where can I find Lawrence?
Why?
I need to settle some score
- What score? - Nose account
That's weird!
Hey! Lawrence
You'll borrow money from me and buy booze with it
If you're asked to repay your loan will you complain to Father?
School boy!
Now it's a perfect job
Your father is making a big hue and cry I broke your nose
If I don't bash your nose properly my reputation is at stake, right?
Shouldn't this be the proof of a job well done by Richie?
No hard feelings, huh?
Only dealings
It's gone
Vanished into thin air!
'Radha akka is jobless Look over there'
Pccht! Ignore her
Come on, throw it here
'Hey! Pass it to me'
Wait...wait...wait
Stacked 1
Stacked the 2nd stone
Even the 3rd
Sheer God's grace
Yaaay! I won
Hey! Democracy
'Go to Kumar's shop He'll hand you a bag'
'- Bring it here - Okay, bro'
Why do you send kids to bring liquor for you?
Won't you take a swig if he brings it?
No need to giggle, okay?
Hey! What is your name?
Democracy For the people
By the people For the people
'Hey! Democracy'
Yov! Wait, I'm coming
'Madurai Boy'
Selvam anna used to be in Madurai earlier, akka
'Anna had his own workshop there'
'And lived it up with his friends'
'He would bend over backwards for them'
'Ilango was Selvam anna's friend'
'Ilango's love marriage was also like that'
Superb, da
'Opposing the family of Ilango's girlfriend and even all the village folks'
'...Selvam anna got them married'
'That sealed their enmity'
Go...go, hit the sack
'On the day before Ilango's wife's baby shower-'
I'll clobber you if I set my eyes on you
Bloody illiterate idiot!
Hey! Dressed to kill! When did you come?
All set for tomorrow, huh?
Can't you see the banner?
Hello, bro
Selvam, you're going overboard
They have cooled down only now
Why are you provoking them again?
Not to worry Just for tonight
I'll dismantle it right after the function
Hurry up
Where are you off to at this time of the night?
Just 1 cup of coffee, dear
- Coffee now? - 5 minutes, we'll be back
Bro, don't go too far from here Go somewhere closeby
Sure, nearby
'Thanks to you, she agreed'
'My good reputation precedes me, eh?'
Let's go back home
- Why, da? - The shop is closed
Grease his palm and get it, da
Cops are all around and you want me to bribe him?
Selvam, I need a drink badly
Let's buy illicit liquor in the next town
Why are you hell bent?
If the residents see us, you don't mind if they skin us alive?
I got away kidnapping my fiancee This bottle is child's play!
Spineless sissies Let's go
'They didn't pay heed to akka's words of caution not to go that far'
'They landed flat into the enemy-trap'
You have a flat tyre, bro
'I checked the air only yesterday'
'Let me check'
Selvam
Bloody scumbags!
Ilango, you're fine Look at me
I can't bre-athe
Water!
Ilango
This is why I warned you right then
'I trusted you and sent my husband, bro'
'Selvam anna was devastated after that tragic incident'
'Everyone deserted him And then he came over here'
What, Selva'na?
They drink in broad daylight Why do you talk to them?
They spoil innocent kids
Get me the spanner
- Selva - Hello, Peter
You should come to my house for lunch this afternoon
Sure, but shall I come after you finish your prayer?
Why not attend the prayer also?
Your guests are from this village
What if they insult me or you?
Let them wag their tongues My house, you just turn up
My sister Philomina is cooking the finest fish gravy
Then it's your call
- You bet bro will be there - Hey! Shut up
I must go to the grocer's Drop me at Kumar's shop
I have a small job to finish in the fish market
Make sure sir lands up at my place for lunch
We must down a peg or two
Anna, why hang around in the fish market?
You haven't professed your love to his sister as yet
Roaming around happily
...you may miss your 'miss'!
Curb your tongue Come along!
"He plans to profess his love But ends up evasive somehow"
What's all this make up in aid of?
"Whatever anyone advises worthwhile he flashes his million $ smile"
Give way to 'sir'
Move aside...!
"Looking into her eyes soulfully Exchanging smiles joyfully"
"Only intention simple To become a couple"
"Crossing the seven seas he falls in love with ease"
"Not getting what he set his heart on he quickens his stride all forlorn"
"How much longer will this dude be all alone in solitude?"
"If she nods her head, willing"
"Go straight ahead for the wedding"
"Poor lad! He is so smitten Fell into this trap eyes wide open"
"Love is wings on a bird when alive A feather when it doesn't survive"
"Love can be dried leaf also Bewildered, I float in love's halo"
"Love can be a prison too Can prey on us two"
"It is an experience I live in its existence"
"To lure this Bay of Bengal lassie"
"This lad is casting his net earnestly"
"Crossing the seven seas he falls in love with ease"
"Not getting what he set his heart on he quickens his stride all forlorn"
"How much longer will this dude be all alone in solitude?"
"She nodded her head favorable This girl who is ever so lovable"
"Poor lad! He is smitten forever He can't imagine life without her"
Anna, powder won't do the trick You should be bold and speak up
Tomorrow I will-
Express your love, eh? Let's go
Serve, dear
I bought everything with utmost care
I wasn't tight fisted at all, eat
But you don't have a job now
How did you get the money?
All that is-
I have to rush to the toilet
- I'll be back soon - Hey! Peter
Hey! Peter
Come out, I say
Debtor dog, damn you!
You don't have the nerve to repay what you borrowed
And he'll host a feast it seems
Peter, where are you hiding?
Bro, Peter isn't here
Did I ask you? Don't interfere in this, Selva
Bro, he borrowed money, that's all?
I'll ensure he pays you Please leave now
Hey! Will you step out now?
Or shall I collect it from your sister?
This is a special function He'll repay surely, please leave
Don't, Selvam
You're an out-of-towner
You are well aware of the backup I have?
Whether you come just by yourself
Or in a pack
Hey! Peter is inside For your information
Behind that door
Aiyo! Blabbermouth!
Oh! Hello When did you come?
Try hitting him now
Peter, you'll come back to borrow money
I'll deal with you then
As if he prints the currency!
I can always borrow from someone else
Selva, why do you lose your cool, eh?
Come, dear Serve us
Come on, serve this fish too
Serve the 'avial' also
As if this is most important!
Here...enjoy
What is your problem?
Why do you borrow money all over the place?
Today these thugs came God knows who'll barge in tomorrow
What will I do if they come when I'm alone?
You are better off working for Isaac sir
He is a bigger fraud than these thugs
I won't work for him
So...you've rubbed him also the wrong way, eh?
He will send his goon now, right?
'My blessed fate, what else'
We are better off moving to another town
Why stay here with all these hassles?
Go to another town
And try making ends meet like me? Vagabond life
Has Peter killed someone?
He just borrowed money
We can handle it
How much longer will we live off my earnings?
How insulting!
How could you say this? Drop me off at the market
Eat and then go
You can enjoy it all
Listen to me
Cheta, come back and eat
Fish gravy is soooper
Get up and come
Cheta, don't be angry
Come and eat
I didn't mean what I said Please come back and eat
Hey! Who is that? Stop, I say
Raghu? Landing here at this time of night?
- Come in - I must go now, get the car
Selva, how much does it cost to buy an A1 boat?
- Which one? - Like the one Isaac owns
That's too expensive
Tell me how much?
What will you do knowing the cost? Will you buy a boat?
You think I can't buy one?
I'll show you
Sir, I don't know the chap
But the boat is from Calcutta
Fiber boat Calcutta registration
I haven't seen it before
I didn't recognize the chap who got down But he was clutching a bag
I don't know what's brewing So I had to tell you
I'll take leave now
Sir, Peter's boat is still under repair
I'll tell Selva
- Peter? - What?
Didn't see anyone from your house there
Why?
Someone has to paint the tiger
Selva will do it
Isn't your uncle or Philomina with you?
No need, Selva will do the needful
So Selva has become your brother-in-law, huh?
'Whatever! Carry on'
I know about your rendezvous in the fish market
I wandered in here as a vagabond I would've left like that
The reason I am still here
Only you and Philomina
Don't pull a fast one on me
I don't count at all Only Philomina
'I know even if you are with me your thoughts flit around her'
'Peter, wait and watch'
'Tomorrow by this time I would've told her'
'First finish this Then confess or profess!'
Raghu, it must be 10-15 years since you left this town?
How happy your mother will be!
Just see for yourself
"Far, far away in the distance like a sentinel guarding every space"
"Searching, seeking tireless like a loving breeze limitless"
"As sobs in a pain-filled heart sizzled"
"Mother cloud burst in tears hassled"
"Wandering along long roads clueless"
"Searching even in a heart clueless"
"My mother precious"
"With a loving smile on your face you stick to my side always"
"To sleep in peace and comfort of a mother's embrace and support"
"Wipe away the tearstained streaks on your rose petalled cheeks"
"I am your beloved son back here Under your protective wings, mother dear"
"Your eyes with tears to the brim swelling"
"Thoughts of you in my heart dwelling"
"Those memories today suffocate me all the way"
"I will in my next birth too be reborn as your son true"
What...what do you want?
"As my eyes awaken this morning"
"As words fill my innermost being"
"My mother ever so loving"
"As the path I chose stretches ahead I'm burning within, filled with dread"
"Ocean depth's shadow, mother beloved"
"A star far away twinkling earnestly Mother, as if it's been waiting eagerly"
"Without an oar, unseen remains the shore"
I'll go now
Wait, son
How did you get so much money?
Keep it safe inside for now I'll explain later
Stay for some more time, dear
It's been ages since I saw you
I know, ma
Let me plan it this way I'll come tomorrow
I'll stay longer with you then
Now I can't I'll leave now
Tomorrow I'll make all your favorite food
Eat lunch here
Okay, ma
See you tomorrow
Doss told me how much you suffered all alone
I don't want my mother working hereafter
I'll take care of you See you, ma
I can carry it for you
Let go
What is in that bag?
In case you are hungry eat the bread I've kept for you
My mother will come with me, right?
What kind of question is that?
You don't even have to ask her!
Go and sleep now, Raghu We'll deal with it tomorrow
I'll call you at 12 noon
I need a car to pick up my mother
We leave for Dubai tomorrow night
Dubai?
You don't know the Calcutta goons
I have to run before they trace me here
Will you always be on the run?
This is my final sprint
Hello, Radha
Why do you take the trouble to come in person for the rent?
I can send one of my boys
Sir...?!
I won't be working from tomorrow
You can rent the shop to someone else
What happened?
My son has come back you know?
Raghu?
The boy who ran away 15 years ago?
He has a cushy job in Calcutta
So what?
You can still be here?
He is very particular I shouldn't work hereafter
- When did you say Raghu returned? - Yesterday
Yesterday, huh?
Radha
Tell your son I specifically conveyed my best wishes to him
If I hadn't told you...
...Peter flouting our rule would have escaped your attention, no?
Not at all
We have 140 boats
I supervise the entire fleet
Damn that boat! I missed it somehow
Missed, huh? What crap!
Murugesh, you're a bad influence on him
This isn't about money
It is about trust
What he finds in the waters...
...doesn't he know the share is 50-50?
Today Peter will defy us Tomorrow someone else
This won't happen again I'll keep a strict eye
Lose your temper at the drop of a hat! But that alone won't do
That's his nature
You ask him to move an inch he will cover the whole 9 yards!
You should've seen him in action yesterday
He twisted Lawrence's nose like descaling a fish!
Richie
This is why I chose not to send you last night
Everyone is an enemy to the one brandishing a sword
Come here
Sir, Selvam has come
Ask him to wait
Richie
- Selvam, how are you? - I am good
How about you?
Where's Peter?
Listen, ask your father to attend the Christmas function at my place
Will you call him or shall I invite him?
I'll tell him
I painted him last night for the tiger dance
He must be rehearsing in some alley now
Any problem?
Nothing that I can't handle
I simply asked
Greetings, bro
Richie can't be controlled at all
It isn't good for us
He doesn't know to deal with anything in a simple manner
Keep an eye on him
Murugesh, I'll give you a small task
Richie shouldn't know about it
Come close to me
Okay
Go now
Selvam, come here
Good morning, sir
Selvam, the boat Peter rents from me is moored in the dock, under repair
Can it be repaired? What's the problem?
The engine needs to be repaired though I'm able to start it
It can stop half way if we leave it like this
It's risky, sir
God knows what the hell Peter did with it
Okay, repair it at the earliest
Okay
I have a small errand to run
Can I service the boat post lunch?
Alright, you can go now
Okay, sir
Hey! What's next?
Aren't you Peter the tiger?
'All the tigers look the same'
'Hope I didn't hit the wrong man'
Hey! Give me a cigarette
Pushed-
Play the next song
Where are you going?
Isaac asked Murugesh to go to Doss's godown
Sir asked me to pick up someone
Pick up whom?
He just said pick up
You expect me to stand here till you get back?
No, sir asked me to go alone
Look at that! My assistant's 1st assignment
Shouldn't I see it in person?
- It's okay, I'll go - Get in
Hey! What are you doing?
Go away...go away
I said go away What are you gawking at?
Richie
Tie up Peter and take him to our boat
- I'll come over - Okay...okay
Clobber you!
Asked you to keep it Not wear it!
Get lost
Come on, start
So Murugesh...?
1st assignment, huh?
Are you nervous?
Don't be scared
I'll do it myself
Tell Isaac sir you finished the job
Okay
Everything is happening differently today, hmmm?
The car cleaner is now driving the car
You don't even know to stab or shoot But sir has assigned it to you
Radha akka who always has a long face-
'She seemed really happy today'
What are you hiding from me?
Er...not hiding
Sir asked me to carry this out
Started dealing with Isaac sir directly these days?
No
I believe Raghu is back in town
He's planning to settle down with his mother in Dubai it seems
So Isaac sir told me he has a bag in his custody
He asked me to fetch him along with the bag
If you hold the grudges from your past...
...and do something drastic
That's why Isaac sir chose me
Start the vehicle
Where are we going?
To meet an old friend!
Hello, can I talk to Rafiq bhai?
This is Raghu from India
Please ask him to call me in this number
- Doss, this is Raghu here - 'Tell me'
Can you send the car in half an hour?
'Okay, Raghu'
1 minute, hold
Did you squeal about my return to anyone?
'I didn't even utter a single word, why?'
Someone is at the door
Until I call you, I don't want your car or any crap, hang up!
Listen, if Raghu is armed...
'Why I'm asking is-'
Your 1st assignment
'I'll take care'
Go...go
Ladies and gentlemen
Your attention please
As the Cuban kid always said
Here we meet once again
'You may wonder who that Cuban kid is?'
Behind that...
...is an interesting story
About 2 young boys
One boy came from Cuba
The other is a boy from Madurai
Don't worry I will take care
Automatic pistol
Okay
Er...what was I saying, huh?
Here, catch it
Hey Murugesh! Chill...chill
He's one of us
So anyway
Back to my story These 2 boys
What can we name them?
Dash and Dash-dash
Every morning the boys will come to the school canteen to eat
But what Dash will do is...
...smile at Dash-dash, pass a comment in Spanish and go away
Poor Dash-dash!
He never understood what Dash was telling him
This was a routine in the canteen daily
Dash-dash was very patient and tolerated it
It continued...continued and continued
How long can a person be tolerant?
One day Dash-dash made a lightning fast move
He grabbed Dash, pushed him down and punched him on his face ruthlessly
Bang bang bang!
The bridge of his nose fell apart and blood oozed
Both these boys were taken to the warden
'Dash-dash complained'
He accused Dash of cursing him in a language he didn't know
Then warden questioned Dash
'Why did you use cusswords?' he asked
Hearing that...
...he uttered the same cuss words again!
'That too in the Principal's presence'
Am I narrating the story right?
Are you here to check if I got the story right?
Go in and look for the bag, moron!
Concentrate
Now we come to the main twist in the story
The warden called for a translator
And enquired what Dash said
Daily our Dash looked at our Dash-dash
In Spanish
'Good morning and here we meet once again'
This was his daily greeting it seems
It was a Cuban tradition
Once this was cleared they became inseparable friends
That is not my point
Think about it for a second
When Dash was getting beaten up...
...what would he have thought?
Just because he laughed and was friendly...
...he must have thought 'why is Dash-dash bashing me?'
'He must have been confused, right?'
Like you!
You have a bag Where is it?
I don't have anything
You have it
If you don't give it of your own accord...
...I'll take it myself
Along with it I'll take your life also
I'm telling you I don't have it
Is that right?
Okay
Then let me see
The moment I lay my hands on it I will shoot you
Found the bag
Here
'Good...!'
Now
Shooting time!
'Powder won't do the trick You should be bold and speak up'
Hey Democracy, come here
What happened?
Richie came and bashed up Peter anna
'Took him away in an auto'
'Something serious'
Where did it happen?
'Market side'
Before I shoot you...
...do you know why I narrated this long story?
Don't you know?
'Try to think'
'Use your gray cells'
What did I say when I stepped in, huh?
- Your attention please - Your attention please!
'Then what?'
Tell me
After that?
We meet once again
Yeah, we meet once again!
After 15 years...
...we are meeting each other only now, buddy
Richie
Yes, you good-for-nothing fellow
Richie...!
'Richard K Sagayam'
Won't you even meet your childhood best friend?
I thought I'll meet you this evening
I heard last night you met your mother
Will you take only your mother to Dubai?
Won't you take me with you, eh?
Forget that
Found the bag
- Come, let's go - No
I've told my mother I'll come home for lunch
You already saw your mother once
You are anyway going to Dubai together
- Then what? - No, Richie, I have to go
I'll drop you later
You look even more stylish than me
I left a job half way through
Let me finish that first
Hey, stop
Climb up, you worthless fellow
'Whatever you find in the sea...'
'...don't you know, you should give 1/2 to Isaac sir?'
Scream your lungs out
'Are you trying to cheat us?'
"Don't hold a grudge, forget everything"
"Shoot the past that has no meaning"
Come, dude
Come on
Now
I want to know how a tiger will roar
Come on, I say
'What...?'
You are only huffing and puffing air!
Come on Roar now
What's this?
If I ask you to roar like a tiger...
...you're mewing like a cat, huh?
'Richie...Richie...let go of him'
He has a sister dependent on him
Sister sentiments, huh?
Tell me
'Where is it?'
Yes, got it
Have I shared that Cuban boy and Madurai boy story?
The Dash and Dash-dash story
No
Murugesh
You know that story, right?
Will you narrate it?
You...?
You are...
...not used to opening your mouth
You know only to run away
'Let me go, Richie'
'I won't do this again'
Whatever I get is only for sir Let go of me please
Forgive me
Forgive me please
- Tiger has understood I think - Forgive me
But the fox we brought along with us
'Did that wily fox understand?'
Tell me, you worthless fellow!
Selva, what brings you here?
Did Richie come here?
I didn't see Richie's boat
What are you doing here?
I came to service Isaac sir's boat
Okay, carry on
A day like this will dawn
I was well aware
St Peter will never let me down
He has brought you right in front of me!
8 years, man
8 years!
Do you know how life is at a juvenile home?
It's sheer hell!
Every damn dog there has manhandled me
When you fled petrified from there
Did you ever think about me?
I'm the Reverend Father's son
Look at me now
I am standing with a gun
All because of you
Forgive me, Richie
Please forgive me
I was very young then
I got scared, Richie
I'll come in person and explain everything to your father
Richie, please
Oh yes, you will come
And you will explain
As soon as you tell him...
...he will give my life back to me on a platter, huh?
Sorry, Richie
I didn't have a choice then
You did!
But you were blinded by cowardice
What I did was wrong
Think about my mother just once
She suffered as an orphan without me all these years
If not for me, forgive me at least for her sake
I'll runaway and survive somehow
Please, Richie
You know only to run away all the time, eh?
You ran that day
Today to run again...
...you are begging me to spare you
I stood and faced the music that day
Even today I'm standing here
Give me a cigarette
Give it
Hey!
Do you know something?
Whenever I step out to whip someone...
...every time only your face will stare back at me
A burst of anger will seize me then
Every hit directed at him is meant for you
You are my motivation
Whichever way I see it...
...you aren't what I am hunting for
I'll spare your life
Run away from this town
Run away
Get lost!
Is it enough?
Finished it very simply, right?
Hold this bag
Tie Peter at my place, I'll deal with him when I get back
Until I come back, make sure the bag is safe
Hey! Don't loiter Keep it safe
Hey! Stop
'On that Christmas eve I saw him again'
How long has it been?
Don't see you often these days
It's the same camera, right?
- Don't block me when I'm taking a snap - Take one of me
No, thanks
I'm not interested
Only in the juvenile home you hounded me to click snaps, eh?
Let me know when you hit someone next time
I'll get some snaps
That won't be long
Let's do it right now
Very good
You only take pictures
Don't you print them?
- Who said I don't? - Then where is my snap?
'How many times do I tell you?'
'I don't have a photo of you'
If a girl...
...has a boy's picture with her what does it mean?
What...?
Are you hinting I'm in love with you?
I am not the one saying so
You are
Nonsense!
It's getting late
You said you'll come for lunch Why are you sitting here?
'I thought this bag contained money'
'When I opened the bag I found a treasure'
'I thought I'll sell it and go to Dubai'
'Richie grabbed the statue from me'
I won't let him get away with it
He doesn't know me
All because of you!
You told the whole town I was back You could have asked me
How am I to blame?
Don't stand in front of me
Just go
Leave now
What happened? You're hurt...?
No need, son Listen to me
Be quiet, just go home and pack everything
I'll call and tell you where to meet me
No, my son
If you're doing everything for me, please don't, just stop
We can somehow survive with the money on hand
Listen to me
'Just do as I say'
'My son...listen'
Did you see my brother anywhere?
I haven't seen him, dear
- Did you see him? - No, I didn't, dear
- What are they saying? - Not there it seems
- Checked in the market? - No one saw him there
Poor thing! Akka is so upset
Check elsewhere, I will-
I said we should move out
That's when Mr Know-it-all said he'll handle everything!
'I trusted you and sent my husband, bro'
You've been standing here for a while now
What happened, Richie?
Did you do something wrong again?
Nothing of that sort
Isaac sir invited you home for tonight's feast
I can't come
Why not?
Mother Mary's procession crosses Isaac sir's house
Chariot passes every house here She showers Her grace on everyone
I can't come specially to a house and dine
God doesn't show favoritism
Your Father also has no favorites?
- God bless you, child - Fantastic
Neither does my father!
He won't bless me alone He'll bless the whole damn town
Advance happy birthday wishes
Try to come
'What else can I say?'
I have never questioned you when you bashed up someone
When you forgive someone...
...I never ask you why you're letting him off the hook
I'm following you all these years like your faithful shadow
I am just not able to understand you
Hey! Careful
Please spare my son
I am begging you
Akka, how can you fall at his feet?
- Why twirl your moustache proudly? - Just like that
Poor Radha akka
Raghu has made her suffer so much
Richie, don't take it to heart
I told you to wait here Won't you fasten the lock?
I'm sure I locked the door
Locked, it seems!
'Where is the bag?'
'I kept the bag safe here locked the door and then went'
'Richie, bag is missing'
Raghu...!
'Wait for me'
Mr Murugesh
Please pass me the car keys
'Hey! Raghu'
'Not that way'
'This way'
'Raghu, wait for me'
'Don't leave me alone'
Things change, man, huh?
Let's go
Come along
'Richie, you know what Raghu must be thinking now'
'I escaped from such a notorious mafia gang in Calcutta'
And now as if I'll get caught by these amateurs?
Richie, I can't go to Dubai without this bag
Please understand
Even if you get the bag you can't go to Dubai
I will decide your final destination
Richie, please
Murugesh...?
If someone gave your life back and asked you to run, what will you do?
I'll thank God and my lucky stars, run for my life, out of this town
See, you are smart
But our wily fox isn't as smart as you
When I expected you to stand by me...
...you ran away
When I am asking you to run...
...you do the opposite and stick to my side
Richie never intended killing him
'True, he was angry with Raghu'
'Murderous fury'
'All said and done they are childhood friends'
'Forgetting the past and grudges...'
'...he wanted him to meet his mother with the bag'
But before that, Raghu-
Some people cannot be reformed
'Raghu, wait'?
'Do you know the pain of betrayal?'
It will never come from your enemy!
'If something happens to me won't you take care of my sister?'
Clean the car and bring it
Richie, I want to come watch the Tiger dance
Take him in your auto
Bro, did Peter come here?
No, he didn't
Bro, give me a quarter bottle of booze
Sudhie, I am leaving
Bro, drop me at Isaac sir's house
Okay, come soon
No one can lift his little finger without my knowledge in this town
But the sound that night...
...still echoes in my ears
Disappointed, huh?
Even when I was in the juvenile school not 1 family member of mine visited me
I was wondering what I'll do in life
Richie clasped my hand
I'll always be grateful to him
I'll do anything for him
'Madam, time's up'
2 minutes
Nothing is in our hands
Beginning and end
Only God determines both
'Very true, it was a night ordained by God'
'Have I shared that Cuban boy and Madurai boy story?'
'The Dash and Dash-dash story'
'Think about it for a second'
'When Dash was getting beaten up...'
'...what would he have thought?
'Why is Dash-dash bashing me when I'm talking cheerfully, eh?'
'He must have been confused, right?'
'- Good job, Megha - Thank you, sir'
'Can publish this as a special series'
'Does Richie's father know his son went to jail for a crime he didn't commit?'
What will change by knowing now, sir?
Irony, right?
A man who believes in a God he hasn't seen
He didn't believe his own son
Such a pity he didn't understand Richie
Anyways
Do you still have the 1st photo you took in your life?
'Every character here is a victim of circumstances'
'A father who lost his son'
'The boat mechanic who died without professing his love'
'A mother's anguish unaware of her son's plight'
'Some stories are like that'
'No one can say how they begin and how they transcend to the end'
'I know you like this photo a lot'
'Now this is yours'
'Daaaad'
'Wait'
'Don't leave me all alone here'
'Daaaad!'
Subtitled by rekhs Assisted by latha, seth & harini
'Steal, huh?'
Those who stole 'Her' thought they were planning a heist
Destiny's handiwork
Where and to whom should She go?
She will decide
Like a tsunami
Wonder whom She is with now
What is the name of the boat?
Santa Maria
'Must have submerged somewhere in the deep sea'