Oh... my God.
Oh...
Uff...
My dear Mahonnathan...
Why do we have to ride bicycles uphill like this?
After protesting so much about fuel price hike and pollution...
...how can we travel in a car or jeep?
Pedal on, this is good for health too.
Mahonnathan is right about that.
Come on!
He just said riding is tough, now look at him go!
When did you reach?
Oh, it's been a while.
What's up, eh?
Hey Mahonnathan...
I'm dead on my feet after this bloody hike!
We're almost there, come!
-Mahonnathan... -Yes.
How about a lemon soda, before we go?
No no, we have to eat there.
It's downhill from here, come.
Please come in, Mahonnathan.
Come.
-You go on, we'll join. -OK.
They've left. Shall we have dinner?
We should think beyond caste and religion.
This is a good initiative.
For me, all are equal.
No such discrimination in my mind.
That's good.
What's up?
Hand me a beedi.
Where are the others?
Downstairs.
Top quality liquor here...
...what we got downstairs are cheap ones.
Why is it so?
I made this arrangement just for a few of us.
What sort of arrangement is that?
You must serve the same liquor everywhere.
Else, don't do such things.
See, we cannot always serve everyone alike.
You preach progressive values, support inter-caste marriages...
And, this is what you do?
I don't want to be invited to such things, I've always made it clear.
-It's not like that... -Then what is it?
We are boycotting this. Come, call our people.
-Mahonnathan... -Get lost.
I should be blamed for inviting people like him...
Hey!
Call our people.
We can't be part of an event that's discriminatory.
We are boycotting this function.
Come on, everybody!
♪ As fire rages and blazes in the streets... ♪
♪ I follow the path you take... ♪
♪ All the forests will bloom with night jasmine... ♪
♪ All our bodies will sweat sweet scents... ♪
♪ We will soak in fresh wine, not letting it spill... ♪
♪ We will join the chorus of unheard hymns... ♪
♪ When the shadows fade and the tears dry... ♪
♪ As one, we will stand up... ♪
♪ As rain, we will scatter... ♪
♪ Beyond the scorching heat, by the side of a stream... ♪
♪ We will live without tears, that day we will embrace and not part... ♪
♪ When you, I and we draw the world together... ♪
♪ The joys of tomorrow will splash their colours... ♪
♪ When every flower, before wilting, call out in remembrance... ♪
♪ Beside them, we sing and dance, with full hearts... ♪
♪ All the forests will bloom with night jasmine... ♪
♪ All our bodies will sweat sweet scents... ♪
♪ We will soak in fresh wine, not letting it spill... ♪
♪ We will join the chorus of unheard hymns... ♪
♪ When the shadows fade and the tears dry... ♪
♪ As one, we will stand up... ♪
♪ As rain, we will scatter... ♪
♪ Beyond the scorching heat, by the side of a stream... ♪
♪ We will live without tears, that day we will embrace and not part... ♪
-Listen. -What?
They are going for a trip from the women group, can I go too?
With all this Covid around, going for tour?
Just stay at home!
Tour, it seems!
Please Pappa...
Let Mummy go. She doesn't get to go anywhere.
Haven't you got out of bed yet?
Go, help your mother in the kitchen!
My dear Mahonnathan...
You should've just had what they served and come...
...instead of trying to help.
Now, don't get me started in the morning.
How was the food, Mahonnathan?
Who ate from there! We boycotted that function.
I see.
I'd asked them for the catering contract.
They wanted to give it to some bigger vendor.
We were not good enough for them.
Heard the food was bad.
It would be.
It's my kid's birthday tomorrow.
Wondering whether to serve rice and curry...
...or Biryani.
What's there to think so much? You all get together and cook.
It'll be fun.
Let's do that, then.
Because of Corona, only relatives will be there.
Around 50 people.
If you're cooking, can you prepare 25 for me?
We have a small event too.
OK, so a total of 75...
-Don't you have work? -Didn't go.
-Let me know, then. -OK.
What's up?
Nothing, thinking of preparing some biryani for my kid's birthday tomorrow.
Do it.
Yeah...
Dhanya's relatives are coming. It'll be inconvenient to cook at home.
We can arrange to cook at my place.
Can we?
My wife and daughter are going to her place.
OK.
-Great. -OK, then?
Let's cook 100 plates then. We can sell the extra.
Hey, I want some.
My wife just loves Biryani.
Alright.
OK, then.
One tea for me.
Sir...
I'm on the way, just stopped for a tea.
No way, I won't slack off on your work, Sir.
OK, then.
You must be busy these days?
Workers are all lazy.
Hey Pookkutti, Join us.
I'm not feeling well. Carry on.
Hello.
Tell me, Shino.
Where are you, Rajeev?
I'm at Melur. Mutton biryani for 850 people.
Eh!
For 850 people?! During the pandemic?
It's a function at our MLA's brother-in-law's house.
OK.
You tell me.
Tomorrow is my kid's birthday.
We're planning to cook some biryani.
Come by, if you're free. It's been long since we got together.
It's our kid's birthday! I'll be there. This is done.
Alright, then.
Pookkutti...
Shall we start?
Food is ready. Come and eat.
I'm leaving for Pala. A catering work for 1500 people.
Biryani for 100 people?!
We have invited only 50 people.
With Corona, many of them may not even come.
Let's cook rice.
Rice and beef curry?
You don't go now. Stay here. Please.
It's my child's first birthday, Dhanya. Can't I prepare some biryani?
My parents won't eat Biryani.
Because they won't eat it, we also shouldn't have it?
I'll make it. I've made my decision.
Shino...
Cook whatever you want.
But don't come to me for money.
You're worried about the money whenever I try to do something.
Is money the most important thing in the world?
Siby!
Hey.
Sir.
I need some cloves, do you have?
How much do you need?
Some... Two kilograms.
My daughter wants to take it to Germany.
I sold what I had, yesterday.
Oh...
I'm drying some now, will be ready by evening.
-You drop by in the evening. -Alright.
Also...
-Do you have the other stuff? -Come in the evening.
-Why evening? -Come in the evening!
Fine.
Why do you have to wear a sari every time?
You'll look beautiful in an Ajrakh kurta.
Ajrakh, it seems!
Hurry up! I 've other business to attend to.
Your father is yelling. Come on, fast!
-Are you wearing that? -Yes.
Wear that and come.
-Come fast! -Coming, Mummy.
If you plan a certain time, stick to it.
Household chores are never ending...
Today also only you are working, Rajesh?
Workers are available, Sir.
Just anyone cannot be sent for your work.
So I came myself, though I'm busy.
Your helper boy, where is he?
-He is Covid positive. -Oh, bad.
-He won't be there for a week now. -Oh.
Sir, we did so much here already...
...would be great if we could set up a D-bar.
D-bar? What's that?
People don't do it usually, here.
Oh, then why do we need it?
People don't know the advantages, Sir.
It is very common in foreign countries.
I'm suggesting it only because it's yours.
After all, you're my teacher.
I've come this far only because of you, Sir.
Do you think that thing is a necessity?
It is.
After all, it's just a matter of Rs. 2500.
2500!
Can we do the house-warming this year at least?
-What's its name? -D-bar.
Either you look at your mobile or keep the wicket.
You ball, I'll manage.
Get down.
Unload them there.
Shino, hold this one. The cover is broken.
The brand I suggested leaves only a mild hang-over.
I didn't get the type of rice I wanted, that's my worry now.
To each, his own.
[Indistinct chatter]
The ingredients are more important than all this.
Somebody help me here.
Hand it here.
Careful.
Lift it...
Sideways...
-Keep it outside. -OK.
Keep it all there.
Oh...
Hello, tell me.
OK, we will be there soon.
Some things have been delivered at home.
Let's go, unload them and put some cover on top.
-Have a drink and go. -Let's do that. Come...
Did you buy soda?
Oh no, my wife!
Hi, Priya...
Oh.
Here.
What was your excuse to leave the work site today?
D-bar.
Take this.
I'll carry that.
So busy, busier than the district collector!
All thanks to Kingfisher!
Right?
Dhanya, let us finish this.
About to start now.
Shino, see this?
I did a blunder sometime back.
Took a subcontract work, I was to prepare only biryani.
I went there in this T-shirt.
Know what happened?
All the other dishes were bad.
Everybody there thought Sreedhanya caterers did it.
-Screwed, right? -Yeah.
Careful when you use it. This field is very competitive.
Beware.
We should be careful, this is our brand.
Yes, it's not child's play.
Hey Pookkutti, call that Martin.
Peel these.
Not done?
Almost done.
Where is the knife?
-Hello, Martin. -Rajesh.
Can you do a mobile recharge?
-In my number. -Will do.
Also, last time's Rs. 61 is also pending.
Don't worry, will give both together.
Where are you now?
We are at Siby's place.
-Shino's biryani work. -Aha.
Great, will join you.
No hurry, we've just started.
Done...
Slowly.
-Want to lay it the other way? -Yeah.
Move aside!
Put the stove this side.
Bring some water in that bucket.
-Shino? -Yes.
Chicken.
Hand it here.
I paid for the chicken.
I'll pay you. Go, have a drink.
No...
Didn't you know, he's stopped drinking.
He has reformed.
He used to drink even at the auto stand...
He's acting a bit too smart.
-Drink if you want. -Hey, Pookkutti.
My father-in-law also reformed recently, like this.
That's why I stopped going there.
Good one!
Hey, wash this chicken.
-Didn't you fetch water? -Come on.
-Give me the bucket. -OK.
Rajeev, pass me the machete.
Hello, Achu.
-What's up? -Where are you?
I'm at home, in Vadakara.
Where are you?
There's a guy called Siby here, I'm at his place.
We're preparing for our friend's kid's birthday.
See?
Is there enough fire wood?
I want to come too.
This is Santhosh...
-This is Achu, my friend. -Oh.
She's a Youtuber and vlogger.
-Are you on Youtube? -A little bit...
Come to our place and do a video.
Let the world watch us.
Let me see.
See, we're all busy here.
Come if you want, this can be a great vlog.
Also, you can have tasty Kottayam biryani. Not the Thalassery one.
Come, if you want.
This is my friend, she's a Youtuber and vlogger.
-Oh! -Hello.
-Welcome! -Make us also viral, please.
We are 'Sreedhanya Catering'.
Come, we'll serve you Kottayam biryani.
-Let me see. -Come, then.
Let me see, I'm in the middle of some things here.
This is cool, right?
This can be a good trip for you.
OK, will come.
Yeah, come.
-Bye, then. -Bye.
-Hey Martin. -Yeah.
-That girl... -Who?
The one you video called.
Can you introduce me to her?
Why should I introduce you?
You can introduce yourself to her.
You face the consequences of it.
Not like that.
I‘m not getting any girls.
Can you set this up for me?
There are these dating apps, right? Bumble and all.
I want to start an account in them.
OK...
For that, you take some good photos.
-I should do that. -Hmm.
Let's go all out on this profile?
A rider profile.
We can take Robin's Duke bike to Illikkal Kallu hill...
...and take some dashing photographs. -Hmm.
With some catchy captions in English, please.
Bring the photos first, rest we can do.
Will do, I should create a profile.
Are you done?
-Come and grate the ginger, then. -Yeah, coming!
This Pookkutti has no Instagram profile, Facebook account, nothing.
He still has girlfriends.
I'll set up a profile too.
-OK, Martin? -OK.
Heard you went viral on social media with some feminism posts.
Hmm.
It created some discourse. It had a good reach.
Who taught you all those feminist views?
You.
Why didn't you acknowledge your friend, partner and lover...
...Maria taught you all this?
It'll get acceptance only if I put them as my views.
Why? Your statements are to be accepted, not the person.
People will take it in a wrong way if I put it as your views.
What wrong way?
It's something I need to say, right?
What did you mean, people will take it in a wrong way?
It's not what you think, people will see it in a bad light.
There will be a bad opinion.
Why should it create a bad opinion?
I said that in a venue where I was talking.
Just that I didn't mention you there.
This is what I said. You are a feminist only on social media.
You show your true color in front of me.
Told you so many times, I didn't do it intentionally.
What are you getting at?
I know you did it on purpose.
This is what you really are.
That's what I'm saying, this is who you really are.
Just go.
I'm leaving, I don't have to be with you.
You go then.
I said I'm leaving!
I'm not answering because I don't want to listen to your nonsense.
Same here, get lost!
Get lost, you...
Always talking nonsense...
Come.
I agreed for Biryani because Mahonnathan gave an order.
Would have gone with rice and curry otherwise.
I don't like this Mahonnathan, let me tell you.
Why?
He states facts through his videos.
Have you not seen his videos, Siby?
He walks on the Meenachil river.
-Simply superb! -Yeah.
I've seen that.
He did it in the peak of summer. I can also walk like that.
I saw his last two videos, I liked it.
Calls himself great...
...no hygiene at all.
Not fit for decent folk...
-Who are you talking about? -That guy, Mahonnathan.
He is a fraud, a drug addict...
Oh...
Oh dear.
Throw it.
Yeah, throwing it.
-Are you done washing this? -Yes.
Fry that chicken liver, nothing to go with the drinks.
-Let's fry it. -Get me some coconut husk.
Bye, Dad.
Bye.
We should protest by brewing arrack in front of the secretariat.
So damn costly these things are.
They charge so much as tax.
You can't just go to the secretariat for everything.
This isn't an issue for a democratic government.
One minute.
Hello.
Hello, Siby.
What are you doing?
I was about to pray and then go to bed.
OK, have you had dinner?
Yes, I had some gruel.
Heat up the beef curry from the fridge and have.
Don't want to have beef...
...with my cholesterol and all.
Hmm.
Keep the remaining food in the fridge.
Will do.
-OK, then. -OK.
We should brew arrack next time, OK?
Kannan, ask your dad to come soon. I am sleepy.
Go check.
Rajesh...
Rajesh!
-What's it? -Is Rajesh here?
Yes.
I'm his brother-in-law. Can you call him?
Rajesh...
Bro...
Man! When did you come?
I just reached...
...then she said you'd be here.
So, I took him along and came.
Come.
It's late already, will come later.
Come, come.
Come, there's chicken liver fry.
Not that... It's late...
Come in, brother.
Come, dear...
Don't touch here and there.
Haven't seen you in a while...
Add some more pepper.
Some sort of celebration? Hi, Shino.
It's his baby's birthday tomorrow.
-Is it? -A simple biryani treat for all.
Oh, I came at the right time.
Brother, can I get you a drink?
Sorry, I'll have to return to Saudi anytime.
I'll be in trouble if I turn Covid positive by chance...
Is there a disposable glass?
-Do we have it here? -Don't think so...
This'll do.
Please don't mind.
No problem...
Better to be careful, right?
Mix it...
Here, 60-65 ml.
I've come on a good occasion!
Mix water.
So, to everyone...
-Happy birthday! -Cheers!
OK.
Are there cashew nuts or raisins?
Not yet ready...
Onion will do.
No cumin seeds?
No... We've tried with and without it...
...it's tastier without it. Right, Rajeev?
Yeah, we gave up on it long ago.
You should use the real cumin.
All cumin is real, right?
No no. There is cumin and there is fennel.
I meant you should use cumin.
Do one thing... Shops won't have closed now.
Go fast and get it.
That's OK, we can do without it.
You try it tomorrow.
No no... Not like that.
Don't you drink?
-Eh? -You have it.
You know what...
...cumin seeds give it a special flavour, that's why I am saying.
Let's saute this.
That can be fried.
Everything is OK, super!
Where's my brother-in-law?
Sir, the material was not available anywhere.
I went to Ernakulam, tried in a couple of shops there.
Might have to go to Coimbatore for that.
That's not a problem, you just send Rs. 1500 via Google Pay.
We'll fix the D bar tomorrow.
OK, Sir.
Mom, I told both Dad and uncle. They're not coming.
OK, I'll try and come.
OK, Mom.
-Martin, can you play a song? -Which one?
Anything peppy.
♪ Only pints on our minds, see... ♪
♪ This dream is heavily taxed... ♪
♪ Must climb many steps, traverse the dusty fields... ♪
♪ Sleep at the mouth of the den, dive into the bottomless sea... ♪
♪ Only pints on our minds, see... ♪
♪ This dream is heavily taxed... ♪
♪ Big trouble for your health... ♪
♪ Takes over the liver, don't want her... ♪
♪ Puffing on the stub of your beedi... ♪
♪ Crooning an ancient Tamil song... ♪
♪ Eating baked purple yam cooled by the noon wind... ♪
♪ You moved closer... ♪
♪ Both sat on a wooden plank, rubbing against each other... ♪
STOP!
Yeah?
Hi Pappa.
Joshi uncle's daughter, she was asking for you.
Say hi...
Hi...
Hi.
Pappa, were you going to sleep?
I'd slept already.
Will talk tomorrow.
Say, bye.
Tata, bye.
Tata...
Hi...
You know Saji of Nellikkal...
He has a chest pain. We're taking him to the hospital.
You go to bed. I'll be a bit late.
♪ The breeze that flows around... ♪
♪ With each passing day he is its friend... ♪
♪ The wild goat rushed to him, it's now his supper... ♪
♪ Like a bison that roams the night... ♪
♪ Scaring everyone in its path... ♪
♪ Throw a stone and drink from the coconut bowl in the sky... ♪
♪ Entangle with me like a waist chain... ♪
♪ Sing in this shore, a thousand ballads... ♪
♪ Must climb many steps, traverse the dusty fields... ♪
♪ Sleep at the mouth of the den, dive into the bottomless sea... ♪
♪ Only pints on our minds, see... ♪
♪ This dream is heavily taxed... ♪
♪ Big trouble for your health... ♪
♪ Takes over the liver, don't want her... ♪
Whoever it is, I'm not in the mood today.
It's me, Mahonnathan.
Don't come and sit here with your bloody attitude.
Calm down. Tomorrow, I'll tell everyone you taught me all that.
Come, sit here.
Let's have this with liver fry, cuddle and sleep. OK?
How about that?
Am I forgiven?
OK... Forgiven.
-I was quite sad. -As if I wasn't sad!
Get two glasses and water.
Go, get it yourself.
Here, medicine for your headache.
It's better now that you've come.
You're very jealous whenever I hang out with friends, right?
-I'm not jealous! -Hmm.
I've nobody to talk to here.
Talk to me, then.
OK.
We've to pay the power bill.
They came today to cut the electricity supply.
Give me Rs. 240 if you have.
Send it through Google pay.
Wow, 240 rupees!
What else do you have to say?
Time to pay Kuttu's school fee.
Hmm... is that all?
I need a new guide to prepare for PSC exams.
If I don't make it to the rank list this time, I'll buy an auto.
You'll clear the exam.
Kuttu!
-Mmm? -Didn't you sleep?
Woke up when I heard the sound of your auto rickshaw.
-Is it? -Yeah.
-What did you have today? -Idli and sambar.
-Wow, idli sambar? -Mmm.
What else?
-Uncle, can we go for a ride? -Ride? See, it's late now.
-Shall we go? -Not now.
Please, let's go.
OK, come then.
-Mmm. -Let's go then.
Hello guys!
We are at "Raman's Tastes" at the Valanchery-Edappal route.
A shop run by our dear Raman.
Many of my friends love the food here.
I could not help but stop by when I was passing through this road.
Raman is here, with us.
What are the special dishes here?
One is, "Instantly prepared chicken".
It's prepared with locally grown chicken meat, in special masala.
It's the best selling item.
Another special dish is beef ribs.
It's also done in a special masala, very popular among customers.
Beef steam cake is a favourite among the college girls like you.
In fact, people come from far away places, asking for it.
There's something else that's a special about this place.
What else...?
The cash counter of this shop is also special.
Oh, that...
How do I talk about myself... You explain.
We want to hear it from you.
We have not set up a cash counter here.
People keep money there, after eating...
...they only take the balance amount from there.
Some pay a little extra.
Maybe because they are happy with the food here.
Also, those who don't have money for food, need to eat.
So, I don't pay attention to that. I do this out of a passion.
So, I don't care about other aspects. People should be happy.
My mouth is watering from smelling all this delicious food.
Why do you have to wait? Told you to start eating already.
Naseenda. Naseenda...
Guys, I'll continue this video after trying these dishes.
Bye for now.
♪ You left without a finger's touch... ♪
♪ I fell away for the first time... ♪
Uncle, is this our room?
Yes, this is Kuttu's room. You take it.
OK, I'll study sitting here.
I'll stick the pictures I drew on these walls. It'll be nice, right?
Yes, dear.
It'll be awesome, Kuttu.
The local council member said they'd pass another installment next month.
We can cast the roof slab then.
A roof over our head...
Isn't that enough for us?
Eh?
We can move in.
And then?
You'll have to hear people talk...
People!
What did you get by listening to people?
What happened to your life?
Huh?
♪ You left without a finger's touch... ♪
♪ I fell away for the first time... ♪
♪ Beyond time, along the clouds... ♪
♪ You are the shore to reach... ♪
♪ Calming fire, dew of the bud... ♪
♪ You're the river and I'm the oar... ♪
Is this how you behave in public? You should be cheerful.
Be active and mingle with everyone.
Go inside and eat.
Mom called several times. Let's go home, Dad.
We'll go, dear. You go inside now.
That's how it is.
In that case, don't call it Biryani.
Call it Pulav, Noodles, Fried rice or whatever.
Please don't mix some green peas, carrot and veggies and call it Biryani.
Dear Sir, Biryani styles vary across places.
-This is the style here. -We know your style quite well.
Heat some water, pour in some fat rice, boil it...
...then mix beef or chicken whatever it is.
Please don't call this Biryani in front of someone from Kozhikode.
Especially me. I'm from Kuttichira.
I don't give a damn about where you are from.
Only you guys from Kozhikode can make Biryani?
I've been doing this for years.
Brother-in-law, let me tell you.
Shino's Biryani is second to none at our place.
That's because you haven't had good Biryani.
Rajesh, I won't consider he's your brother-in-law. I've a knife handy.
What's this, Shino? I was just joking. And you start with knife and stabbing!
Does the Indian Constitution say there is only one way to cook Biryani?
No, right?
-I've a style of my own. I'll stick to it. -Correct!
Everyone has a style of their own.
It's when one breaks or defies that style and reaches a new level...
...that an artist or cook achieves glory. Got it?
-Understood? -You bet!
-Who's it? -Sir's absolutely right.
This is our teacher from school. Please leave him alone.
No, Shino.
-Rajesh, come. Let's have another round. -Sir, come on.
What an ideal teacher and disciples...
Dear bro, I get what you say. This Shino guy knows nothing.
We both were working in a hotel.
He got expelled for stealing vegetable oil. You know?
Thalassery, Manjali even Thalappakkatti Biryani, I've cooked.
Shino started this catering service with the Rs. 200,000 he got from his in-laws.
And what has he achieved? Just a couple of uniform T-shirts. That's all.
Know why I'm telling you all this? You know the art.
Got it?
Look there.
-Haven't you chopped the onions? -Ya, done.
-Why do you need this much onion? -For the base and for frying. Keep cutting.
How long has it been...
-Hello. -Hey, Dijo!
-Sir, you were here too... -Dijo dear, when did you come?
-It's been a week. -When are you leaving?
In another two weeks.
-Why didn't you come early? -Was busy. Just now I got free.
-What's it about? I came hearing noises. -Tomorrow's my child's birthday.
-We thought of cooking some Biryani. -Daughter, right?
-First birthday... -Yes. You're quite updated.
-I'm here too... -Hi Rajesh!
Dijo, you don't really care for us. I was expecting a bottle.
I just came for a short vacation. I'm not into liquor smuggling.
Now that you are here, shall I pour you one?
-Ya, pour. -It's nothing premium.
Doesn't matter. Pour.
-Actually, what do you do there? -I'm an addiction counselor.
Means, I help those addicted to alcohol and drugs. I advise them..
And you're drinking?
How to drink and how not to, is what one needs to learn. I never advise to stop it.
Is it so?
Dijo, this is my brother-in-law.
Rajesh's brother-in-law. Right...
Is there a demand for plumbers and electricians over there?
Of course. Not just that, all jobs have good status there.
-Sir, you're hearing this. Right? -What?
You heard what Dijo said, right?
-Where are you based? -Edmonton. In Alberta province of Canada.
I'm in Saudi. Not just there, Middle East, Oman, Qatar - all over the place.
You know a Mathewchayan there? Runs hotels. They've many branches.
-Know his last name? -He doesn't have any last and first names.
-Just one - 'Mathewchayan'. -Oh. I don't really know.
So you're not really in touch with the cultural and social circles there...
-He must be in some other province. -Whichever province, everyone knows him.
Right. I don't know.
Shall I pour one more?
This is the kind of drinking we warn against. I'll tell you.
Look at Siby. Seems like he'll be out soon.
Hi...
Shino... Hey Shino...
Yeah?
What about that special masala of mine?
-Which one? -The one with fresh pepper I made.
-No need. -The one used in the grill.
-No. -It'll be good.
No, man.
No use telling him all that, Siby.
Will you get the taste of the old wood stove from this gas stove?
Look, he's emptying packets of readymade condiments.
-All of them are adulterated. -Very true, Sir.
You are leading a retired life. Why don't you cut some wood in your free time?
And dry some pepper and grind it? You can eat unadulterated stuff.
-Hey, he's our teacher. -Teacher, my foot!
I can't stand him.
-Shall I get you my masala? -There he goes again!
No need, this one's pretty good.
-If you're confident, fine. -If I'm not confident will I take this up?
-I'm not a newbie. -Then add some fresh pepper too.
God!
Fresh pepper...
-Siby, why waste your time? -Showel some of it into his mouth.
He wants to add fresh pepper to every damn thing...
-Is there so much fresh pepper around? -Let them make whatever they want.
Hey, bring the chicken.
Can't we send Sir back home?
It should be ground on stone.
Yeah, told them already.
Why don't you grind it yourself, Sir?
These kids...
You haven't taught him. That's why.
Martin, I got one more point, see.
Oh boy...
Isn't this so simple?
Watch this.
Shame! Let me show you.
Oops.
You're good...
You practise daily, right?
Watch my game...
Yes!
-You scored again? -Yeah, man...
Now 4 for you, 2 for me.
Yes...
You're playing? Carry on... Dad is here.
What's the score?
5 for you and 4 for me? See I'm going to score 5.
Did you have the liver fry?
No no, not up to the mark. You claim to be a champ, but see this.
Shino, a piece each for me and Adi?
Take.
What's it now?
A piece for me.
Touch the chicken, and I'll chop off your hand.
You've taken 5-6 pieces till now! Go suck on some pickle.
How can I make the biryani if they take away all of it...
Listen...
Hey, this Kozhikode...
Leave it, Kozhikode is a touchy topic here.
In real Biryani, the chicken won't be fried.
Oh God!
My dear friend, this is... for the meat to stick to the bones, and for taste.
That's what! You don't know the cooking time...
What?
Those who aren't confident about cooking Biryani fry the chicken.
What to tell this guy, Dijo!
See man, you've travelled the world.
In Biryani, is the chicken fried or not? What's your opinion?
I usually don't give my opinion on anything.
Why not?
At our place, two guys were cooking. Whites...
One of them was giving a lot of opinions.
The other one took a gun and shot him down.
Yeah.
He died on the spot. From then on, I stopped giving my opinions on anything.
I don't have a gun. Else I would've fired already.
What's this Shino? I say something and you go for gun and knife...
You fry it. Or wait, I'll fry.
Don't know why. I'm like this these days.
-Is it broken? -No way.
There he goes...
See, that's what I said.
Get in.
Rajesh...
Rajesh!
Get up.
Get up!
Siby, I'm off.
Sir... Sir...
Let's fix the D-bar tomorrow.
Come.
Who'll open this door?
Ask one of them lying around drunk.
Don't threaten me. Your dear brother is making a stink there.
Call him also. Or they'll rough him up.
Climb in!
What to do? I'm stuck here.
They're trying to make Biryani. They can't make head or tail of it.
I've gotten involved. It'll be bad to leave halfway.
You leave with him.
Get in.
-I haven't taken my slippers. -I'll bring it, man.
Careful, dear...
Start it.
Should I push?
Dude, brother-in-law is so wasted.
She's very angry with him.
You don't worry. Take care of the rest. I'll come.
Oh.
What to do now?
Do one thing. It's late. Don't go further.
-Come here. I'll send you a vehicle. -I really have to go tonight.
Will I get a mechanic at this hour?
Workshop?
OK. Cut the call for now. I'll find a way.
I don't care who you are. If you insult my forefathers, I'll break your teeth.
I'm not insulting your forefathers. I just said your cooking style is dated.
-You insult my dad and make excuses! -He didn't mean that.
-Then what shit? -You don't hang on to that.
I wasn't insulting your dad. If you want that, I can show you!
And you expect to walk away in one piece?
Hey man, don't create a scene, OK?
Leave him, Dear Pookkutti. He's just bragging. Leave it.
For God's sake, stop this fight.
There are neighbours. They need to sleep.
Don't cause trouble.
Who's creating trouble? What's the trouble here?
Someone comes from somewhere and creates troubles.
Is there any problem between us, Shino?
You go and work on your computer or satellite or whatever!
Pookkutti, Rajeev... Let's all share a drink with Shino.
Your father, my father... It's all the same. You come.
-But you should talk a bit more politely. -That's because you started getting angry.
Not because I'm angry with you.
Where's the drink?
Pour it.
-Where's it? -In the back.
-You didn't get that? -What?
-Brandy. -It wasn't there. Got only this.
OK. Come on.
No. I've a trip in the morning.
The chicken and vehicle fare comes to Rs. 4450.
-I'll settle it tomorrow. -Please do it. I've bills to pay.
Sure. You come and have a chicken fry.
No, man. I have a trip in the morning. Let me go sleep.
God! Look at him all reformed...
Why are you crying? How long has it been!
Can you sleep?
I'm fed up.
Hey Shino, which rice is it?
So that you can give a speech about it?
Why do you respond like this to everything I ask, Shino?
There are many varieties of rice in the market.
Jeerakasala, Samba, Kaima... Some new one has also come.
I can't go to some Basmati farm and harvest it.
It's one of the usual varieties I buy from the store.
I was just asking which one it is.
Listen, there are measures for the water required for cooking each rice.
Also, some rice need to be soaked for a while.
It differs for each variety, hence I was asking.
I know how much water my rice needs.
I don't need your opinion. Just eat it tomorrow and tell me how it is.
These are some of my trade secrets. So asked. Now I've lost my peace and sleep.
If you can't sleep without knowing which rice it is, let it be.
It's fine now. Just change the accelerator cable.
-How much is it? -Rs. 250.
-You have Google Pay? -Yeah.
-Tell me the number. -94 95 96 32 91.
-Raseena? -Raseena Rahman.
-I've paid. -Okay.
-Thanks. -Bye then.
-Bye -Bye
♪ There's a fire... Fire... ♪
♪ In my heart ♪
♪ Desire… desire… ♪
♪ There's a fire... Fire... ♪
♪ Desire… desire… ♪
♪ In my eyes... ♪
-Martin... -Yeah?
Can you get me a peg?
This early?
You don't drink. You won't get what a hangover feels like.
You get up first and freshen up.
To get up, I need to have one.
What a state!
A state indeed!
Suppose I'm offered Rs.5000 per kilo for cloves.
I can't even get up to deliver it. That's my state.
You won't understand. Get me a peg, please.
Get me one. Oh God...
Dear...
The feast will arrive now.
Your parents won't be able to stick to their plain rice and curries!
Not over yet?
Who's it?
He had told to switch this off after half an hour.
What?
Shino had told to switch it off after half an hour.
Half an hour?
But according to the rice variety... It isn't time yet.
Do one thing.
Open it. Let me check.
Open it. I've been here since yesterday, right?
I need to know how it has come out.
-Got it? -I don't know, man.
I'm not going to run away with the vessel. Just want to check.
Open.
He had told to switch it off after half an hour and send it in the vehicle.
Who are you afraid of? This is for all of us, right?
Open it.
Try it.
It's still raw, right?
Is this what you're going to serve?
Rajeev... Rajeev.
Come here.
Hurry up.
Just try it.
What's this?
-This isn't cooked. -Ya, just raw rice.
Are you going to serve this to the guests?
Smell it. Pookkutti, hey.
Come on.
Sleep well, OK?
Just taste this.
What's it?
Spit it out.
-Raw, right? -It isn't cooked.
That's what.
Yesterday you were ridiculing me whenever I said something.
You should listen to elders, OK?
Understand it.
Do one thing now.
You need to feed the guests, right?
I have an offer.
Just to save your face... Only if you want...
I'll intervene. If you say no, I'm out.
Rajeev...
Pour some water.
Pookkutti, light it.
It's all because I'm too sincere...
...I get into such situations.
Take the water.
-Shall I light? -Yes, light it.
Once I start something, I can't rest without finishing it perfectly.
That's why I'm doing it.
-Shall I pour? -Pour, man!
Pour some more.
By the way, don't call this Kozhikode Biryani.
This is something to save you from disgrace before your guests. OK?
I was the manager at a hotel in Saudi for a few years.
As you all know that isn't a small thing.
Out of that training, experience and my knowledge...
...when I say something, it hurts Shino's ego.
It doesn't matter to me. No issue.
But there's something beyond all this - Culinary skills.
My mother had lots of it. I've also inherited it.
-Add more water? -See! He's still doubtful?
First believe in me, man! This is Jeerakasala rice.
Each variety of rice needs specific amounts of water.
I know it well. That's why I tell you guys.
Take it if you want.
Bro.. Is the water in excess?
-Eh? -Water is in excess?
Nah, Some rice behaves so. Don't worry about it.
There are measures for all these.
Hey...
Raise the heat a bit.
A little. Not so much, reduce.
Up. A bit more.
-Raised. -Yeah, raised.
Hey.
This is not Jeerakasala, man!
This is Sombi. Sombi!
Look here.
Water is rising from below.
Reduce the heat.
-Reduced. -Not that much. Raise it.
-Raised. -What is happening here?
I asked that son of a bitch a hundred times, which rice it is.
He was making fun of me asking whether he should harvest directly from the farm.
Do one thing. Take out some of the water.
Pour it out. Give me.
Pour it out.
Leave it. Take that lid.
Let's drain out the water.
Man, are you going to take out the water with this drainer?
Oh my!
Bro...
What to do now?
Do something, guys.
-What to do? -Get rid of the water somehow.
What can I do now? Don't stand watching, do something!
Martin, did you send it?
Eh?
If we hadn't put the chicken in, we could've at least eaten that.
What the hell is this?
Who touched this?
Him.
Who asked you to touch the Biryani I made for my daughter's birthday?
Shino, the rice wasn't cooked.
The shopkeeper would have taken it back and returned the money.
The rice wasn't cooked.
I was going to keep it in Dum at my place. Who are you to decide it wasn't cooked?
You should have told it first, right?
Why the hell should I tell you anything? Who are you?
Shino, I was trying to save you.
-If you abuse me, I'll also. -Yeah, do.
You ruined my Biryani. Shut your mouth now.
-I was helping you. -This is your help...
People, just calm down!
Shouldn't we feed the guests? Can this be served, Shino?
This? Me? I won't serve this to my guests.
Then calm down and arrange some food.
He started meddling the moment he walked in.
Everyone has cooked it for me, right?
Happy now?
Hello Guys! We've reached our location.
There is a positive vibe here, with the greenery and all.
Great place.
Can't find anyone. Let's look around.
The kitchen...
The Biryani aroma comes from there. So it should be there.
May be this is a surprise for them. Let's check.
I've reached the kitchen.
Guys, they are cooking outside.
This is going to be awesome!
All are shocked to see me.
Here's my dear friend Martin. Hi Martin!
Here's the Biryani. Let's have some first.
Let me taste it.
Awesome Biryani, guys.
Cooked perfectly.
It has some special masala. I'm loving it!
I'll tell the rest after eating it. Bye!
What's this? A gruel made with Biryani rice?
Hey Martin, you called me from Vadakara to have this?
Have you eaten Kozhikode Biryani?
Kozhikode Biryani! Been hearing it since yesterday.
Who are you, girl? Where the hell are you from?
Talk rudely at your home. Not to me.
-I'll give you a piece of my mind. -Why is he talking to me like that?
-What's wrong with Kozhikode? -Yeah!
Exactly what I've been asking.
-Where in Kozhikode? -Vadakara.
-Where in Vadakara? -Ayanchery.
-Ah, know this cook from Ayanchery who... -Hey!
Continue talking, and I'll give you a tight slap.
Shino, please go home.
How'll I serve this?
We'll arrange some food. Pookkutti, take him.
Do whatever the hell you want.
-What's wrong here, Martin? -Everything's a problem, dear.
Come...
All these books contain stuff that kills our logical thinking.
Once we become idiots, they can transfer their ideas quickly to us.
The lack of participation in these gatherings...
...indicate the increase of idiots in our society.
I'm not sad about it.
But I have faith in you. You can influence others.
You have only 75 Biryanis?
Can you keep them ready? We'll come now.
Nice bike, right?
-Shall we shoot those photos with this? -Which?
For my profile.
She would have a nice camera too. You ask her.
Achu...
Achu, come. Let's go.
Happy Birthday to you...
If you have any questions about what I spoke, this is the time to ask them.
Anyone has doubts?
Mahonnathan, It's time for lunch break.
It's a bit late.
-What's the time? -1:30 PM.
Hello.
-How's it coming? -Mahonnathan...
Should we send someone or you will bring it here?
There's a small issue, Mahonnathan.
What's it, man?
I'm not in a position to deliver your order.
What nonsense is this, man? It's lunch break here.
What a mess!
They promised to deliver Biryani and now give lame excuses.
Come, let's arrange something.
Pardon me.
I'd arranged lunch. But doesn't seem like that's happening.
-Have any of you brought anything to eat? -Mahonnathan, I've bought lunch.
-What's it? -Appam and fish curry.
-How many? -Five appam.
You can share it with one more person, right?
Does anyone else have any food?
-I have two lunch packets, Mahonnathan. -Oh, how come two?
My brother had also come for the class. He left because it was too much for him.
That's good. So you can share it with someone, right?
Sure.
Anyone else has anything to arrange?
Mahonnathan, there is some banana at home.
We'll bring it.
OK then. Whatever we have.
But that isn't enough, no? There are so many people.
House is near, no? We can quickly cook some rice.
Then all of us will cook together. That will be good.
Let's do that. No point sitting here.
Dhanya...
Here's 25 Biryanis. I'll get 25 more now.
-For what? -For the guests.
They had rice. Hardly 20 people came.
-Who's this? -Achu, my friend.
-Did you eat? -We will.
You eat. There's beef and rice.
I'm damn hungry. Shall I take this plate?
Here's rice.
-Will you have beef? -Yes.
It's over there.
-Do you need fish? -A little.
Just a bit.
Enough...
Some Aviyal?
Aviyal... a bit.
This much?
-Where are you from? -Vadakara.
-Liked the lunch? -Awesome!
Super!
I've come to get the Biryani.
Go in.
Where are the others - Siby and Sir?
Gone to the toddy shop.
Whatever Shino bought is over. So they've gone to find new options.
Hey, what to do with the stuff in the vessel?
Rajeev, let's do one thing. Let's take it from here...
My dear Sir!
-Man... -Yes...
See, we've some leftover Biryani.
-Actually it's ruined stuff. -How much?
-Made for around 100 people. -In that case, I'll send a vehicle.
-Pack the whole thing. -Thanks a lot, man.
We didn't cook anything. What will I tell my wife?
Make some excuse.
Hey...
I shouldn't have gotten angry with them, right?
They won't even remember it.
I feel bad.
Leave it.
How did you get mixed up with them?
I do their phone recharges.
When the liquor home delivery app launched, helped them with that.
I've helped on Shino's catering jobs. They're all neighbours.
Come out.
Don't feel like.
Mom has made yummy cassava and fish curry.
-Then I'll come. -Come.
Pookkutti, let's go to Shino's house?
Nice idea!
I mean, we may get a peg each. May be some cake too.
What a useless idiot you are...
Everyone's here. Let's pool in money for drinks.
Sir is here. Sir, give me Rs. 500.
I just came for the night, right? I didn't bring my wallet or money.
-Man, put your share. -Whatever you say.
No more opinions from me.
Hey.
The wife and kid will come soon.
Clean up the house like before.
Siby, there's a lot to do.
There is. And they will be here soon. Need to finish fast.
Everyone is down. Buy a litre of drink first.
Yes Siby, order one.
-Let's ask Santhosh to bring it. -Yeah, order it.
What a relief!
You don't need it anymore, right?
-How to reach Santhosh? -Try everything.
You don't listen to elders, so some pigs get a feast...
Now on, I've stopped helping.
Take it. One more is there.
Enough.
Yeah, put it there.
Thinking who all this hard work is for, I'm going numb.
Will the pigs be fine after eating this?
It's all a superstition, man.
Push it in.
I'm thinking of leaving for Kuttyadi in the 5.30 bus.
-The bus is at 6 now. -Oh, so it'll be late.
I'll bring his slippers.
Why are you running?
-I don't know. Run! -I haven't taken my shirt.
No time for it. Just run.
God, what a trouble...
Come on, Pookkutti.
-Where had you gone? -The Maadappatt estate.
To check for jack fruit. It's not ripe.
-Bring one for me too. -Sure. Why not.
You should be careful while bringing down the jack fruit.
-Use a rope. Else... -Can't you shut up?
I was trying to make it sound natural.
To hell with your naturality!
What a mess this is...
Siby...
Siby!
Siby...
Man, can I get a black tea?
Siby...
What were you doing here?
Hey...
-Pookkutti... -Yeah.
Can we go back there? I need my shirt.
Yeah, go back and see!
How will I face my sister now?
Don't think my brother-in-law will be any help!
I should've just had the cassava and beef she cooked and slept off.
When did I decide to come here!
A damned Biryani cooking...
I was wondering.
Shall I leave?
Man...
That's a great decision.
I don't have a shirt.
I have two. I'll give you one.
-That'll do. -I'm starving.
Are you guys not hungry?
What to do? I should've listened to you.
It isn't my fault. All those guys spoiled it...
In the end, it's our reputation that's ruined.
There are some bills to settle.
Seating arrangement and all.
We'll have to pawn some gold - yours or the baby's.
We'll take it back soon.
A ticket to Kozhikode.
MAHONNATHAN
♪ Must climb many steps, traverse the dusty fields... ♪
♪ Sleep at the mouth of the den, dive into the bottomless sea... ♪
♪ Only pints on our minds, see... ♪
♪ This dream is heavily taxed... ♪
♪ Big trouble for your health... ♪
♪ Takes over the liver, don't want her... ♪
♪ Puffing on the stub of your beedi... ♪
♪ Crooning an ancient Tamil song... ♪
♪ Eating baked purple yam cooled by the noon wind... ♪
♪ You moved closer... ♪
♪ Both sat on a wooden plank, rubbing against each other... ♪
♪ The breeze that flows around... ♪
♪ With each passing day he is its friend... ♪
♪ The wild goat rushed to him, it's now his supper... ♪
♪ Like a bison that roams the night... ♪
♪ Scaring everyone in its path... ♪
♪ Throw a stone and drink from the coconut bowl in the sky... ♪
♪ Entangle with me like a waist chain... ♪
♪ Sing in this shore, a thousand ballads... ♪
♪ Must climb many steps, traverse the dusty fields... ♪
♪ Sleep at the mouth of the den, dive into the bottomless sea... ♪
♪ Only pints on our minds, see... ♪
♪ This dream is heavily taxed... ♪
♪ Big trouble for your health... ♪
♪ Takes over the liver, don't want her... ♪