'Anandam Paramanandam' [Joy to Ecstasy]
[The story of a pure soul]
I'm Divakara Kurup.
I was a postman.
Tired of walking, I opted for voluntary retirement.
I'm 59 now.
I don't have an idea about the time I was born.
But it has been 16 days since I died.
I felt like sharing a few things about my life.
When you listen to it, remember one thing.
You must not follow, like or share my life.
Because my life is injurious to health.
This is 'Sweet Meet Spot'.
This is a day, three months before I died.
I'm not thinking about anything serious.
I'm thinking why the toddy tapper is getting late
to come with the sweet toddy.
He is here with the toddy.
You need not weigh it now.
Pour some toddy to Kurupettan.
How long have I been waiting for you?
I need to go.
Toddy tapping is a time taking process, Kuruppeta.
Bro, one glass of toddy.
It's my brother-in-law.
Pick the call.
- Broski. - Where are you, broski?
I'm just outside the shop.
I'm at the temple committee.
Meeting is going on.
Don't tell lies, broski.
They are about to reach.
You go home.
I'll be there.
Namaskaram. [Greetings]
- Namaskaram. - Nice house.
Dear Anu...
S.I. Binu is super.
The IT guy who came before him was even better.
But when he opens his mouth, it is intolerable.
Wait and see. He is gonna be your man.
Alas!
S.I. Binu's tea is on the stove.
She is my only sister.
Vimala.
She was a school teacher.
Retired recently.
She is my wife, Geetha.
- Namaskaram. - Namaskaram.
Namskaram.
- Broski, sit here. - I'll sit here.
Broski was in postal department.
He took VRS four years back.
House to temple, temple to house.
A relaxed life.
Now, let me introduce Binu.
I have known him since he joined as a probationary S.I.
in the station that I had been working.
Now, he is in Kanjirampara South Police Station.
I know the place.
So, shall we call the girl?
Anu.
She is my only daughter.
Anupama.
What is your education?
- B-tech. - But failed.
By that, I stopped my studies.
My daughter is very smart in everything
other than studies.
Binu, you can talk to the girl, if you want.
Yes, I want to talk.
Is Sudan Sir actually your uncle?
Yes, why did you ask?
His character doesn't match with your family.
No way other than to call him 'uncle'.
Bijueta, I'll come to the studio now.
Okay, if I take your picture after reaching there?
What's happening, dear?
Will you make me click a marriage photo soon?
- You will have to click one. - Is he okay for you?
Yes, kind of okay.
You know...
The boy marrying Anu must stay here in our house.
How is that possible, sister?
It must be possible.
Otherwise, I'll be all alone in this house.
Broski is there, no?
He is there or not, both are same for me.
After retirement,
he is in the toddy shop from morning to midnight.
If she goes, I'll be having a tough time alone.
Let's fix the marriage first. I shall ask them about it.
Broski.
Broski,
Why have you built a tree house in here?
Tree house?
Same bed,
Same wife...
Don't we have to have a change in life?
- Of course! - I can't replace her.
So, I thought of changing the place where I sleep.
It's very nice to sleep up on the tree.
Oh, really?
- You come with me. - Come where, broski?
Come, I'll tell you.
Must be going to the toddy shop.
Broksi,
It has been a long time since you erected a board
to start Anupama textiles.
As I bought the two shops with the retirement money,
that's there now.
But I don't think I'll be able to start a textile shop in this situation.
Did you finish the rest of the money drinking booze?
I haven't finished all of it.
Somebody has borrowed 3 lakhs from me.
You need not remind me about it often.
I'll give it back to you.
Don't tell this to Vimala and Anumol.
The money was borrowed on a promise that
you would return it in a week.
My dear broski,
Let my Security Service find some progress.
I'll definitely pay the money back.
Where are you heading to, Kurup Sir?
I'm going to the temple.
Okay.
Before, when we delivered letters and money orders to people,
they showered love upon us.
We used to read the letters to those who were illiterate.
We even wrote the reply for them.
You have send a lot of such letters to me.
- Remember? - Yes, I do.
[Plot for sale]
This is our plot.
If sold, the money will be more than enough
for conducting Anumol's marriage.
The sale has been fixed. It is measurement tomorrow.
So, you have decided to conduct a grand wedding.
That is my dream.
I want to make her wedding grand.
Is it not our Gopi?
Yes, Chilli Gopi.
Do you know him?
Yes, of course.
His hotel was near our station.
Ya, that's him only.
He was no where to be seen after the hotel was shut.
After shutting the hotel, he came here.
Oh, okay.
Chop it fast.
Hey, Chilli Gopi...
Hey, who is this?
Sudan Sir?
Long time no see.
Where did you get him from?
He is my wedding gift.
He is my bro-in-law.
I didn't know that.
Saute it, dear.
Is she your wife?
She is a wife, but not mine.
I'm Leela.
My husband is Vinod.
Vinod, it seems.
Your second husband is calling.
Hey, look!
What special dish are you gonna serve me today?
You come, Sir.
- Which one do you want? - I'm busy now, call later.
First, you cut this fish, and fry it.
Then, crab...
Get a plate of all the fishes.
Sir,
Do you pay the money for what you eat?
I'm retired.
So, I have to pay the money, no?
Make it fast.
Kurupetaa, one minute.
He might be your brother-in-law.
This moron is the main reason why my hotel had to be shut.
Oh, is it?
He wouldn't pay money for the food he eats.
Just to spoil the name of police.
So, do I have to give him all the food he asks for?
I was waiting here to tell you
not to give everything he asks for.
Some bro-in-laws deserve only that much.
Exactly.
Eat.
- Didn't you go yet? - Of course, no.
- Kurupetaa... - Yes.
What about your daughter's wedding?
The marriage has been fixed.
Today's boozing is on account of that.
Gopi's chilly fish curry.
Beef fry.
Go and fry those fish.
God has written our name on the food we eat.
That's true.
But when we eat excess food,
God writes the name of the Doctor who we need to meet.
I don't want the fish fry.
Hey, keep it here.
- Joy. - Yes.
Who is oozing tears inside the toddy shop?
He is a sculptor.
K.P. Krishnan.
He is seen very rarely.
I'd better go and ask why he is crying.
Oh, broski...
How heavy you are!
Nobody agrees that I'm heavy.
Come on.
- K.P. Krishnan? - Yes.
I'm Krishnan.
I won't let your tears fall in this shop.
I'm here to wipe your tears off.
He is my brother-in-law.
Happy to meet you.
I'm not happy as you are.
I'm also not happy. I was just saying it.
Come on, broski.
Please don't go.
I'm sad because I'm not able to use my creativity.
That means, you are jobless right now.
Yes, Sir. My future is very uncertain.
Can you work on me?
Can you make my sculpture?
Broski,
that is to be done only after you die.
Through the sculpture,
I will capture the light of this face in my hands.
This is the light from the toddy he just drank.
A sculptor is someone who captures that also.
What is the cost of making my sculpture?
It's not the cost, but the art that is important.
Still, let's fix it for 25,000.
The cement must be Ultra tech.
25,000 rupees?
You don't need even half a sack of cement to make his sculpture.
If so, let's fix the deal for 20,000.
20,000.
Broski, are you crazy?
I give you 5000 as advance.
Why are you crying again?
It's the tears from seeing such a big amount.
I start my work today itself.
Shall we take a photo of you?
- Okay. - Come with me.
Come broski, let's take my picture.
I'm not coming.
Meanwhile, let me drink a bottle of toddy.
Okay.
Namaskaram, Upendran Sir.
Namaskaram.
I'm your ex. Student.
There is no difference between teachers and students in a toddy shop.
Here, all of us are boozers.
Awesome!
[Boozers singing songs in the background.]
"I'll dance and enjoy at Babu's toddy shop."
Awesome!
"I'll play and sing at Babu's toddy shop."
Hey, Gireesh.
Babuetaan.
Gireesh, are you coming all the way from Gulf?
Babuetaa,
Do you know when an NRI cries?
It's when he remembers his girlfriend who ditched him,
and the toddy shop that taught him to booze.
- This black is for you. - As you wish.
- I need white. - Okay.
Come on.
Give it
[Singing the song from 'Ey Auto' film]
That's good.
Bro, the song kills.
Very nice.
Rajan Manjeri.
Manjeri or Sulthan Batheri, the song kills.
I sponsor today's toddy for all of you.
I buy booze, and you drink.
- I buy booze for you, - And we drink.
Old man.
Hey, old man.
I buy booze for you, and...?
Fix me a drink, man.
You said it.
Give some toddy to him.
P.P. Giri?
Hey, Gopi. Why are you here?
This is my kitchen.
Is it?
Gopi's special chilly fish curry.
I'll eat a tummy full of fish today.
- How is it? - Yummy!
Shall I give you 4 bottles of Tiger Balm?
Get lost!
Shall I, at least get 3 Shawarmas for you?
- I don't want anything. - Why is it so?
I'll come to your house in the morning.
- Will you come? - Yes.
Oh, when did you come?
Haven't we been together since morning?
I'll be here itself. So...
Today, my... [First line of a film song]
[Repeating the line]
[Singing the film song together]
Did Anukuttan sleep?
She slept early.
Girija chechi had called twice even today.
I'll call her back tomorrow.
You are too busy at the toddy shop to meet your sister, no?
You need not go and meet her.
[Erotic song on the background]
[Old Malayalam song on the background]
Sunandechi, reading newspaper in the morning?
Why an unusual visit in the morning?
I want to meet Giri.
Did Giri call you yesterday?
Ya, we met yesterday.
- Met from where? - From the Toddy shop.
At what time?
Around 7 pm at night.
Bravo!
- Is it you? - What's it, mom?
Get up, and move.
What for?
Get up, and move, I say.
What a nuisance is she?
What time did you come yesterday?
Night 12 o'clock.
Is it your dead father who went to the toddy shop
at 7 pm yesterday?
Who told these lies to you, mom?
Hey, come inside.
Why did you come here?
What rumours are you spreading about me?
You forgot about it.
I'd told you that I would come home in the morning.
For what?
I...
I need some money.
How much?
10,000.
- I can't give it. - What?
I can't give it.
- Won't you give the money? - No.
- So, you won't give the money. - Get lost.
The End of you, man!
Hey.
Have you come back to worsen the bad name you have here?
Why so?
It's better to give him the money he asks for.
Otherwise, he will humiliate you to the maximum.
With that, your NRI image will fall apart.
MOM!
Gopi.
Here is the money.
Showed big attitude just for fun.
Tell everyone that I'm back super rich.
That's done, already.
Heard that you are looking for a girl to marry.
You will find one. Shall I leave?
Gopi...
The earring worth 4 gms, no?
A ring too.
I'll return them for sure.
They are sold, already.
6 cents of land were sold for 1.5 lakhs per cent last year,
to Harikrishnan to start a workshop.
Lost the plot,
and did not benefit the family in any way.
He has a lot of friends.
None of them are good.
They are always glued to the workshop.
Ya, I know.
It is the consequence of that I'm suffering now.
Hello,
Where are you, broski?
Our plot has been sold.
Registration is in the afternoon.
You may take the money from them,
and save it somewhere.
Anumol's wedding has been cancelled.
Wedding cancelled?
Why so?
You are the problem.
When they inquired about our family,
they heard that you are always in the toddy shop.
Because of your boozing habit,
how many grooms have backed off from marriage so far?
They are not marrying me, no?
I hang up the call.
- Will you give a smile while posing? - Okay.
Asha chechi...
Oh, sorry.
One second.
Look here, on the lens.
- Al right. - Okay.
Come inside.
Do you recognise her?
- No. - She is Vimala teacher's daughter, Anu.
Ya, I know.
Anupama.
We were together in college.
Then, he was a big leader.
Then he went to the Gulf,
and landed just yesterday.
This photo is for marriage proposals.
I don't have much leaves.
So, thought of searching for a girl at the earliest.
Her house is also busy with brokers.
Even yesterday, an S.I. had come to see her.
Then?
It did not work out.
You may go.
I'll take the prints and let you know.
Okay.
You may ask Vimala teacher about me.
She knows me well. Tell that you met Gireesh P.P.
Okay, I'll tell her.
Hey.
How do you feel about Vimala teacher's daughter?
- Anu? - Yes.
She is a nice girl.
- Why did you ask? - Just asked.
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Is it safe to keep the money here?
Let it be here for the time being.
I'll be back in some time.
- Where are you going? - I'll be back...
Hi, Gireesh.
Good morning, Kurupettan.
When are you going back?
Date not yet decided.
Kurupetaa, we had met yesterday from the shop.
- Dance... - That was a toddy shop.
This is a shop.
Okay, then.
Okay.
But yesterday night, you were dancing with him, all stoned up.
I didn't recognise him in the beginning.
Later did I understand who he is.
One day, passing through the Church junction after delivering letters,
I saw a fight.
He was leading the fight.
A must watch performance.
He had 5-6 people admitted in the hospital.
Ya, I know.
It is to escape from that police case,
that he went to the Gulf.
We don't need his company.
You go and buy a bottle for us.
What a boorish fellow is he!
Who are you talking about?
That Kurup.
He will fall in my hands later.
Mom, can't you stop exerting yourself?
Can't you prepare some special dish for brother
who has come from the Gulf?
Only then, I'll also get to eat it.
You will get better food in the toddy shop.
Come on, mom.
Don't be negative.
That is because of his age.
Phew!
Don't fall off from it.
You need to conduct brother's wedding.
- Wedding? - Yes.
I won't support him for ruining a girl's life.
What did she say?
She said that she wouldn't support you
for ruining a girl's life.
That is Sunanda.
Dear Asha,
will you send me Vimala teacher's number to me?
- What is it for? - I'll tell you.
Our mom is a nice woman.
Is that the reason why you didn't send a single penny home
even after working in the Gulf for 4 years?
I couldn't save any money after spending for booze.
Then, how will I send any money home?
So, were you boozing all the time there also?
Things were going out of my hands due to my alcoholism.
That is when a guy advised me to get married as a solution.
- Who was that? - A wild Arab.
Wild Arab? Then?
That's why I came here for getting married.
- Mom's decision is correct. - That's true.
She stopped having babies after you were born.
Here is Vimala teacher's number.
Hello.
Isn't it Vimala teacher's number?
Yes, I'm her daughter.
Anupama, I'm Gireesh P.P.
Remember, we met in the morning.
Ya, I understood.
I'll pass the phone to mom.
- Mom. - Yes.
Here is a call for you.
- Who is it? - Your student.
Gireesh P.P.
Hello.
Teacher, I'm P.P.
Are you good, my dear?
Yes, teacher.
I reached yesterday night.
I'd met Anu at the studio in the morning.
Oh, is it?
She didn't tell me anything.
Yes, I'd met Anu from Asha's studio.
I heard that Anu marriage has been called off.
She seemed a little gloomy because of it.
That's okay.
Better alliances will come.
That's all.
Even I have called you to talk about a marriage proposal.
For whom?
For me, teacher.
Will you allow me to marry Anupama?
I feel that meeting Anupama in the morning,
and the cancellation of her marriage were a good omen.
You haven't given me a reply.
Will my reply be enough for you?
- Okay. - Listen carefully.
Don't ever call to my number saying this.
When did you see sorrow on my face?
What have you thought about me?
That I'm crying all the time as my marriage is not happening?
Are you not ashamed of yourself?
Talk a little more decently, okay?
Who are you to teach me about being decent?
Who are you?
The guy who marries you, is going to have an awful time.
If you talk rudely to me...
What will you do if I talk rudely to you?
Tell me.
Get lost.
Dear...
Who is this rascal?
Gireesh P.P.
- Got nicely from her, no? - Yes, shall I give you one too?
No need.
The effect of alcohol has gone.
I'd warned you not to call her.
You know,
- I don't want chicken curry. - Then?
Curd rice will do.
What happened to him?
Vimala teacher's daughter slapped him over the phone.
Is it why his face looks battered?
What is it for?
He asked Vimala teacher if he could marry her daughter.
Oh, sad it is.
Is it true?
Did she reject your proposal?
Yes.
Don't worry, my son.
Not just Vimala teacher's daughter,
you won't get a bride anywhere from this district.
Was I adopted from anybody?
Yes.
Couldn't you send me to an orphanage?
We had tried a lot for it.
But even they refused to admit you.
They are intelligent.
Isn't it the tea-shirt that
I brought from the Gulf this time?
Yes.
- Take it off. - For what?
Take it off.
Hey.
You may take my pants as well.
You will not get a girl from any of the districts in Kerala.
You shouldn't have spoken like that to him.
He said that he likes to marry you.
That's all, no?
Whatever you might say,
he shouldn't have called, and said so at this time.
I'm going.
Hey, Anu...
I boozed a bit much today.
One second.
I want to tell something.
What is it?
I'm sorry that I called you late night yesterday.
And I talked rudely to you in between the quarrel.
Sorry.
Good that you left.
May be it is better to say it like this.
My father was the President of this panchayat.
You might know him.
After my father died, I worked for the party,
got involved in strikes, fights, and finally ended up in jail.
I was so depressed that I started drinking booze.
To escape from alcohol, I went to the Gulf.
The reason why I'm telling this to you,
is because I like to marry you deep from my heart.
That's why...
Hey, who is this?
Why are you here at this time as against usual?
- Anukutta... - Yes.
There will be a lot of people to come behind young girls.
You should not encourage unnecessary relationships.
It has been years since people started coming behind me.
Only that there was no one to call and inform you about it.
- But, now I have people to inform me. - I understood that.
I'm looking for good alliances for you.
No matter who you like,
I'll conduct your marriage in a grand way,
giving whatever dowry they ask.
I don't have any plan to give dowry and get married.
That is your wish.
Gireesh P.P. had called me yesterday night.
For what?
He said that he likes to marry her.
What reply did you give him?
I didn't say anything.
See...
You must not get angry.
Isn't he a good boy?
You know him only till his 10th standard, when he was a kid.
You must know his life after that also.
It is after creating police cases
more than his age that he scooted to the Gulf.
Do you know where did he go first,
after coming back to India?
He did not go home,
but he went directly to the Toddy shop.
He is all the time there.
You are also there, no?
You must stop the discussion about him right now.
Please stop, father.
I'll obey everything you say.
I'm ready to marry the person of your choice too.
But, you must obey one thing that I say.
What is that?
You must stop drinking alcohol.
Otherwise, I'll decide on my marriage.
And the groom could be Gireesh also.
Are you adamant on it?
Yes, of course!
I'm your daughter, no?
Today onwards...
No, tomorrow onwards...
I'll not booze.
I promise.
What is this bundle, Kurupetaa?
This is not a bundle.
But the booze remaining in my hand.
All of them are dwarf like that movie.
It is convenient to store.
Why did you bring it here?
Kattilparambil Divakara Kurup is going to stop drinking today.
What?
Why are you laughing?
On December 31st,
we won't be able to walk due to resolution traffic.
Last month, Rajan Sir working in PWD,
promised upon my head that he wouldn't drink.
But he called me in the morning,
and told me to forget the promise.
Nice, no?
One month later, he became a picture that hangs on the wall.
That was Rajan. This is Divakaran.
- Give me the fish curry. - It's yours.
Some morons have come up.
My daughter is not able to go to the market in the morning.
Did you mean me?
Yes, I'm talking about you.
Who are you to call my wife, and ask for my daughter?
My home is not a place for you to booze and call at night.
It is a decent family.
Be careful while playing.
He is behind my daughter right from morning.
Are you not ashamed?
I called Anu.
I met her.
But I haven't talked to her in a wrong way.
You need not make a mess out of it, okay?
I will create a mess out of it.
I have only one kid.
I raised her not to give her to any dog or cat.
What qualifications do you have to marry her?
Culture less fellow.
I'm born in a very good family.
But I don't keep on saying it every now and then.
Do you know why I don't raise my hand against you?
Because, one day, I'll have to call you, 'father-in-law'.
No way.
It's for ruling out such a possibility,
that I'm stopping my habit of boozing today.
I stop drinking today, from now on...
- What's this, dear? - Take your hands off.
Saw Kuruppettan sincerely praying at the temple in the morning.
I won't ask dad to stop drinking for his lifetime.
I just want him to stop drinking at least for a day,
for me.
If so, I'll obey everything he says.
Today, he wouldn't drink.
Wait and see.
Asha.
Take the money.
Why didn't you come yesterday?
I was busy as Gireesh had come.
I'll Whatsapp the receipt, okay?
Who is she? Came to take picture?
No, she is Vimala teacher's daughter.
Anupama.
I want to tell something to Anupama.
If I tell you something, will you obey it?
What is it? Tell me.
Will you take an LIC policy?
- Okay. - Thank you.
Only your name is resonating in our house for the past 2 days.
My boy likes you a lot.
Just a push on my part.
This is the maximum that I can do.
- Has Kuruppettan come? - No, he hasn't come.
He said that he stopped drinking.
- Give me a glass of toddy. - Okay, done.
How many times did I call you?
Only my creditors call me on phone.
That too for calling names.
Why are you crying?
Can anybody laugh while cutting vegetables?
So, I don't pick or check my calls as I will get upset.
Did you call me to ask for the money
that I borrowed from you?
What if yes?
I will hang myself on this rope.
That is awesome.
Even my wife's Thali has been pawned.
Weren't you a hotel owner before?
Please don't remind me of it.
That made me a bankrupt.
We can retreive all your lost wealth through a hotel itself.
Shall we start a hotel together?
I'm still an owner at heart.
Will you surely start a hotel?
Yes, I'll definitely start a hotel for you.
If so,
60:40.
No need, I need only 30 percent of the profit.
But on one condition.
Kuruppettan must start drinking once again.
I'm not much interested in marrying his daughter.
But his challenege must be defeated.
I'm obstinate about it.
Bravo!
Where are you, Kuruppeta?
At my shop.
Kuruppeta.
Will I stay back from buying this?
Who do you think I'm preapring all these for?
Leave your adamance and come to the shop, man.
Even if you drink, or not,
Anumol will obey only you.
Shall I cook it for you?
I stopped drinking.
He hung up the call.
I told you that he wouldn't drink.
His daughter love is more powerful than my fish curry.
Drink this.
I'll call him once again.
Kuruppeta, I want to tell you one more thing.
I didn't tell this earlier because I didn't want you to get scared.
What is that?
When a person who drinks everyday stops drinking all of a sudden,
the chances of dying are more.
Isn't it better to drink than die without drinking?
Dying is fine.
Give that bottle to me.
Kuruppettan has won the challenge.
And you lost it.
Had to close the hotel before it took off.
Cheers!
The subscriber is currently switched off.
Shall I go check dad at the shop?
I'll also come with you.
Hubby...
- Brother... - Yes.
Anupama chechi is calling you.
I hope you are not calling to a wrong number.
No.
I accept your marriage proposal.
Are you sure?
Yes.
I hang up.
- What is the matter? - She accepted my proposal.
- Who are you talking about? - Anupama.
Accepted what proposal?
My marriage proposal.
When did that happen?
She called me just now.
If so, shall I give you a piece of advice?
- Otherwise, no need. - Tell me.
It shouldn't be like a garland in the hand of a monkey.
- Good night. - Good night.
Sweet dreams, maddy mom.
Mom, let's go.
What on earth are you doing?
You have grown enough to insult me.
If you are my daughter,
your marriage will happen the way I plan.
Otherwise, you and your mom will have to conduct it.
I won't spend a single penny for the marriage.
Though in a small way,
I have the money to conduct her marriage.
Moreover,
Fatherless children also need to get married, no?
You come, my dear.
'Father' also means,
a person who has worries about his children.
When he gives his daughter's hand to someone,
he needs to make sure that she will be taken care of,
and kept happy by her husband.
My wife decided to conduct our daughter's marriage
out of the anger towards me.
I was determined that I wouldn't go for the marriage.
- Gopietaa... - Yes.
The fish smell was better for you.
[Gets angry]
What's it, dear?
Where are you?
I'm starting to come there.
Is Kuruppettan there?
Yes, he is here.
He has been boozing right from the morning.
I don't have much to talk.
You must somehow bring Kuruppettan here.
I want him to give her hand to me.
If so, I will definitely start a hotel for you.
See, how will I...
Hello...
Will he keep up his word?
Don't stare at me like this.
I feel like it.
- Feel what? - An idea.
You know,
The marriage will be called off.
Why is it so?
She will not marry if Kuruppettan doesn't go.
Gireesh called me, and cried a lot.
Even I cried.
This is the best toddy available here.
I've heard that people play music while their house is on fire.
But, it's for the first time, I'm seeing a father
who is enjoying booze, while his daughter's marriage
is gonna call off.
Mistake is on your part.
It's because you started drinking again
that she decided to marry him.
- That's true. - What?
That's true.
She has only one father to give her hand in marriage.
So, you must come for the marriage.
The wedding must happen.
It's an auspicious ceremony, no?
It is not good to call it off.
Giving his dauther's hand in marriage is a father's duty.
Get up, and go, Kurup.
Mashe,
She is obstinate in her own way.
And I'm obstinate in my own way.
I had a lot of dreams about Anumol's marriage.
Nothing worked out.
Even our chance for celebrating together has been fucked up.
We have enough time for celebration.
Like you wish,
we will plan a celebration here tonight.
Is that enough?
Don't you want to do it?
I'll bare all the expenses for it.
Our celebration should be more grand than
the reception taking place at his house tonight.
I take up the responsibility, okay?
- That's not enough. - What else do you need?
Gireesh must stop drinking.
What?
I take up that responsibility too.
This is my promise. Shall we go?
Okay.
You can get up.
- Oh, he vomited. - I didn't fall.
Let me take the betel leaf.
One minute.
Kuruppetaa, one more click of giving the betel leaf.
Get lost.
It stinks of alchohol.
You or me?
So, conducted the marriage, and became a hotel owner, isn't it?
- Chosen a name for the hotel too. - What's it?
Gopi's mouth tickling tastes.
It kills.
Instead of standing here, keep it there.
Get the touchings ready first.
Hi, Kurup.
Glad that you reached early.
Go inside.
Daddy, I'm going.
What are all these, Kurup?
You have thrown a lot of money to it.
I didn't mind spending money.
It should be more grand than the function at his house.
You have done it.
I'm coming from his house.
What is this band set for?
Just to add colour to it.
Is it a toddy shop or a convention centre?
Instead of staring at them,
get two chairs and have them seated.
- Go. - Will do that.
As they have come, let them go only after the function.
You shine, bro.
We are here to take Kuruppettan.
The function is going on.
Will he come with us?
- Shall I talk to him? - Not now.
Let the program start.
I'll talk to him. Come one.
Kuruppeta, look at who has come!
They really wish to be with you tonight.
Isn't it?
Yes, I told you.
So, shall we start?
Start the music!
"O' Thankamma, who is standing across..."
"Why are you staring at me?"
"He (booze) has been my buddy before I married you."
"O' Thankamma, who is standing across..."
"Why are you staring at me?"
"He (booze) has been my buddy before I married you."
"A glass of sweet toddy..."
"When I finish enjoying a glass of sweet toddy..."
"The Earth appears shining to me."
"Then, I want to sing and dance."
"The Earth appears shining to me."
"Then, I want to sing and dance."
"O' moon, who is looking at us,"
"...eating well cooked tapioca with chilly fish curry."
"Come down instead of filling your mouth with water."
"Let's celebrate together in this Island."
"What a joy today!"
"It's fun and happiness."
"The Earth appears shining to me."
"Then, I want to sing and dance."
"Going to the toddy shop when the sun sets?"
"We eat tapioca and fish curry, and drink booze everyday."
"And the moment the toddy enters our body, we get stoned."
"When a bottle finishes, we order for the next."
"When we slip on the road, our wives get angry."
"If we vomit, we get beaten up by feet."
"An eagle like boy flew down towards the land."
"He saw a flower-like girl."
"She was dressed up so beautifully."
"They got married with pomp and show."
"Today, here is their marriage reception."
"The Earth appears shining to me."
"Then, I want to sing and dance."
"O' Thankamma, who is standing across..."
"Why are you staring at me?"
"He (booze) has been my buddy before I married you."
"A glass of sweet toddy..."
"When I finish enjoying a glass of sweet toddy..."
"The Earth appears shining to me."
"Then, I want to sing and dance."
"The Earth appears shining to me."
"Then, I want to sing and dance."
Gireesh.
You are my son-in-law now.
I must accept it.
And I am accepting it.
Her mother never sleeps at night.
She would be there at the door step,
at midnight until I reach home.
I didn't want her to have the same fate as her mother.
That's why I disapproved your marriage.
I still have that fear inside me.
You must give me a promise,
that you wouldn't drink anymore.
Kuruppeta, I have decided it already.
I stopped drinking.
Mashe... Mashe...
Kuruppeta...
Mash is not getting up.
Yes, yes.
Aniyettan will reach only tomorrow morning, at 7 am, from Bombay.
The things in the list must be ready by tomorrow morning.
Who's doing the rituals?
- Is it not you who is doing it? - Yes.
Fish, meat and alcohol.
You must not use them for 16 days.
- Oh, sad. - You must observe fasting.
If so, Aniyettan will do it.
Alright.
Kuruppeta, have a drink.
Let your mind cool.
You don't want it?
I'll cool my mind myself.
Good morning, dear.
Come on, sit.
- Looking if tea has been prepared? - Yes.
I prepare tea only after reading newspaper.
Do you read newspaper?
Sit.
Do you read newspaper?
I...
Mom...
Tea for Gireeshettan?
Gireeshettan?
Is it how you are going to call him?
Yes.
For what?
The only advice Geetha aunty gave me was
to consider husband as God.
So, I must call him Etan (with respect), no?
Lord Krishna is our God, no?
Yes.
When you pray, do you call him 'Krishnetta'?
What?
Do you fear speed?
Sometimes, I go 35 kms/hour.
Why is he staring at us like this?
Where is the new couple going?
Going home.
Birthday is nearing, no?
Whose birthday?
- Anumol's birthday. - Really?
On coming 5th.
Anumol's birthday cake has been brought from here every year
since she was born.
So, Vijayan knows her birthday by heart.
Vijayettan's cake is super.
We will rock your birthday this time.
Every month, after receiving his pension,
he comes here.
He buys a lot of chocolates,
and a tin of Gulab Jamun.
Gulab Jamun? For whom?
For mom.
- Really? - Yes.
Then, one Gulab Jamun for us.
Dad will buy it.
No, let's buy one for them.
'Obituary Upendran Mashu (66)'
Come on, Kuruppetaa, sit.
No need.
I want to tell something to you.
Have Anu and Gireesh reached?
Yes, I want to go home soon.
It is difficult to tell this, soon after Mash's death.
That is why I waited for 2 days.
What is the matter, Kuruppetaa?
On the day Mash died,
he had borrowed some money from me.
18 lakhs.
That was the money I received when I sold my property.
18 lakhs?
For what?
He said that confiscation notice had come,
and he needed the money to take the document back,
and would pay me back after selling the property.
Oh, is it?
Let me go and check it in his Almirah.
Okay.
I hope it is there.
Can't see anything in the Almirah.
Only 3000 rupees is there inside it.
Even mom doesn't know anything when I asked her.
Anyway, let me inquire about it.
I'll let you know if I get any information.
Okay.
The intention of our visit
is to invite you for lunch.
Next Sunday, at our home.
We will come.
Come, let's eat.
Sit here.
No, I'll eat afterwards.
You eat.
Broski,
Don't we have to start that textile shop?
Now, you have money with you, no?
We will start it.
He must have finished the money on booze.
Moreover, a huge amount of money would have been spend
on the celebration at toddy shop!
Shucks!
Don't blame him for nothing.
Broski has deposited them in the bank.
Ain't I right, broski?
When he starts drinking,
he tells only lies.
He destroys everything.
Are you not eating, dad?
I'll eat later.
Taste my chicken curry, no?
Sure.
Guess you are not hungry.
Tastes good.
Yes, mom...
Did you eat food?
We are eating together.
Okay, then call me after eating.
Okay, mom.
Will you keep the phone somewhere,
and clean my room?
What's wrong with your room?
I said to clean this.
What the hell is this?
Are they the bottles he finished drinking after coming back
from the Gulf?
Yes.
Why didn't you tell me?
If so, you will cancel the wedding, no?
It's about a girl's life, okay?
Then, what about my life?
What's wrong with your life?
He hasn't allowed me to sleep peacefully.
He wouldn't sleep in his room, no?
As he has bought me a bike, and a phone,
he treats me like a slave.
You may suffer the consequences,
of being his supporter for everything.
I don't think that there is any use of cleaning this room.
He will come here again.
The gift for raising him for these many years.
Come, let's drink together.
No, I stopped drinking.
I won't drink.
I've promised her that I would reach home at 8 o'clock.
- I want to go. - Okay.
Is he not joining us?
Got married, and stopped drinking.
7.50...
Fix a drink for me.
Had only 2 pegs.
Got stoned right away.
Good that at least one has stopped drinking.
Are you not drinking?
Another bottle is there. Look!
I'll have a small peg and go.
Dear, big or small...
Have it.
I'll pour it.
You need not pour it.
If you pour, that will become a lot.
I'll pour it myself.
Do the women at home know the value of friendship?
No, never.
I'm not going home today.
- Fix a drink for me. - Okay, let's enjoy here today.
Only if you drink at least 4 pegs, you will feel it inside.
So, you will rock the honeymoon.
For you.
It has been a hullabaloo with relatives for all these days.
It's today that I became free.
So, today...
[Erotic song on the background]
Your father likes Tamil songs, doesn't he?
He likes all types of songs.
Really?
Why did you apply so much of perfume on your body?
To get rid of the smell.
What?
Nice smell...
Nice music...
Leave it.
Gireeshetaa...
Where did we stop?
Here.
Gireeshetaa...
Anu...
Why are you sleeping down?
If you take the full space on the bed,
how will I be able to sleep there?
Can I come there, and lie down with you?
I was cheated yesterday.
Me too.
Good morning.
You boozed yesterday night, didn't you?
Yes, had 2 small.
Weren't you the one who promised me that you wouldn't drink?
Even you had promised Anu that you wouldn't drink.
What about that?
That's my personal affair.
You must stop this bad habit of yours.
This is not a bad habit for me.
But just a habit.
But, come here.
Why do you drink alcohol, Kuruppeta?
For a little joy.
If so, I need more joy.
Ecstasy!
"When I forgot to lock the nest of my heart,"
"Why did you woo the little flower inside,"
"...and make it yours?"
"On the branches where lovely flowers swayed and danced..."
"Goes away, the shining moonlight..."
"My dreams get silenced."
"The life drama always points at me."
"It closes all the doors of hope."
"And goes away leaving the story half-way..."
"To swim the ocean of darkness on the skies..."
"Wait the stars..."
"The love and care is also expressed in silence."
"What do we talk with each other?"
"Why did you woo the little flower inside it,"
"...and make it yours?"
"Waiting for the clouds of pain to leave the sky."
"When I get defeated in the gamble of life,"
"I search for a nest at a distance, that is unknown to anyone."
"The intoxication of the wine I sip,"
"Slowly takes over the night."
"Like a drowsy wind, I subside."
"Caressing the waves of the river."
"I embrace the depth of the river."
"I melt away as a tear drop."
"The life drama always points at me."
"It closes all the doors of hope."
"And goes away leaving the story half-way..."
[MORTUARY]
'Obituary Divakar Kurup(59)'
- Gireesh? - It's me.
This letter is for you.
Letter? Whose letter?
Kuruppettan send it for you.
For son-in-law, Gireesh.
Dear son-in-law,
It's me, Kuruppettan.
You will be in a hurry to take my body home.
This letter is to tell you that I have a wish.
I'm a person who wanted to die happily.
For the same reason, when you take my body home,
you must sing songs, and be happy.
That is my wish.
I have already told them the songs I need.
And I have given money for it too.
You must co-ordinate the same.
With love - Kurup's soul.
Two days back, Kuruppettan had come to our office.
He had booked the band for today.
Before he left, he gave this letter to me,
and asked to give it to you when we come here.
But we didn't know that he would die,
or the letter was to be given on behalf of him.
- The songs are set, no? - Yes.
Start singing.
I'm a poor good soul now.
When a person dies,
his desires don't die.
Nice.
It looks really nice.
- Gireesh. - Yes.
There is a letter for you.
A Letter?
Before the funeral...
Again a letter? From Kuruppettan?
Yes.
It was entrusted with my family before he died.
Give it to you today, is what is written on the letter.
Letter again?
Son-in-law,
You know that, I have only one daughter.
And she is your wife now.
My last wish is that You must do my death rituals.
Only then, my soul will rest in peace.
Won't you do that for me?
With love, Kurup's soul.
Note:
If it is difficult for you,
you must hand over my body to the Medical College.
No, never!
My dear, Kuruppetaa...
I'll do anything for Kuruppettan.
Go and take bath.
But the hangover from booze will go, no?
Oh, Gireesh...
Come with me.
- Go and take bath. - I'll take bath and come.
Will you save a peg for me?
So, Sanjayanam (Collection of bones) is on the 7th day.
The remaining rituals could be performed then.
Pinda offering falls on the 16th day.
You should be here for all these 16 days.
For these 16 days, you must not use alcohol, fish, or meat.
- Is it so? - Yes.
- Is it compulsory? - Yes, of course.
Otherwise, the rituals will not have any effect.
The penance will break.
I won't let his penance break.
He is trapped.
Joy's arrival is a beginning of certain events.
I'll live in everyone's heart for a few more days
through these letters.
I'd written to Joy that no letter of mine must be missed,
and must give them to the concerned people
on the right time.
Here, tea
- Joy, what's up? - There is a letter for you.
It must be for Anumol.
No, it's for you.
- For me? - Yes.
To give it in the morning, on the next day of the funeral,
to Sudan broski.
Yes, it's for me.
These are the letters Kuruppettan entrusted with my family
on the day he died.
I wasn't there when he came home.
Broski.
You will be happy that you need not return
3 lakhs of money to me.
Am I right?
But debts are to be paid.
In lieu of my money,
you must post your security personnel at home
for these 16 days.
Because Gireesh might get out to drink alcohol.
The remaining money after spending for the security,
must be handed over to Anu.
Otherwise, you will be cursed by my soul.
I'll employ my team here.
But I'll stash the money, broski.
The soul doesn't have to be very happy.
Your daddy's weird wishes.
He deposited 1 lakh rupees in my account on the day he died, it seems.
I didn't know about it.
But he has mentioned for what the money is for.
My security team will be here for these 16 days.
Team? For what?
Broski's idea to lock Gireesh from going out.
Isn't it a little too much?
Your father is really too much after dying.
Daily letters...
Now, money...
I'm bound to do it.
That's a soul's wish.
We can't give the money back to him, no?
So, my team will be here from today.
Security?
What will I tell Gireeshettan if he asks?
Don't think about it.
He is the reason why all these happened.
Dad arranged all of it because he knows Gireesh's character very well.
Didn't he wake up yet?
He was awake all the night.
He slept only in the morning.
Let him sleep.
Are you actually a police or a thief?
What do feel by looking at me?
Tell me the matter.
I feel that you are a thief.
As nobody knows about the money you borrowed from Kuruppettan,
you cannot escape from paying it back.
You must give it back.
Are you Harishchandra's sister?
I just have to be Ajayan's sister to tell this.
Don't tell that rascal's name to me.
Married a family hater like you, is the biggest mistake
I have committed in life.
Married a fraud like you, is the biggest mistake I have committed in life.
In this spirit, will she confess everything to Anu?
Hello, Sir.
Hello.
Mission 16.
For the next 16 days,
this house and premises will be under your security.
What is the problem, Sir?
Is there any possibility for an attack?
Yes, there is a possibility for an attack.
Not from outside.
There is a guy inside.
He may attack any time.
One alcoholic patient.
Who is he?
He is somewhat like my son-in-law.
To be frank,
He is an all time boozer.
If he drinks further, he will die.
He is already near to his grave.
If at all he tries to get out of the house,
you must catch him, and put him inside the house.
That is your duty.
Okay, Sir.
Why are the soldiers here?
Any chance to get military liquor?
They are security.
Security?
As it is my sister's house,
Warning about morality.
There are decent families in the neighbourhood.
You must not peek into the affairs of ladies in there.
Also,
you must not ask the phone numbers of women who come here.
No, Sir.
I stopped doing it.
I believe it.
Then start your duty with dedication and discipline.
Okay, Sir.
Who is that?
Dear,
We need to arrange for their stay and food.
I need to go to the office now.
I have some work.
Uncle,
Do they need uniform here?
Don't you want it?
If no, that's good.
Washing batta can be saved.
Uncle.
Yes.
Why are they here?
Nothing,
this is not meant for you.
Just for a show.
Joy had come in the morning.
Again, with a letter.
Letter again?
It says that this is a mourning house,
and relatives and public will be coming here for 2 weeks.
So, he wants a few security people to be here.
It's a soul saying it. We need to comply it.
But who are they?
What if they create any problem?
You are right.
You must always keep an eye on them.
I'm going to my office.
Which office?
I have many things that you don't have.
- Anu. - Yes.
I...
I want to drink.
What?
I want to drink some tea.
I'll give it now.
Hello.
What?
Statue?
- What happened? - My God.
Bringing my father's statue, it seems.
What?
Oh, need to see that too?
How does Kuruppettan look?
Awesome!
Finally, your father too became a statute.
Throwing money for being great is a super boring affair.
His money.
Let him do whatever he wants.
But, we have to see this face life long, no?
Don't I have to see your face life long too?
Oh, what an attack!
Your father, his statue.
I quit.
Please move.
Why does he behave as if he hasn't seen a statue?
Congratulations!
What?
What rubbish are these guys doing?
Teacher.
Krishnettan is its sculptor.
Hello.
It is for helping him, Kuruppettan asked him to make this sculpture.
Kuruppettan is great.
Couldn't you keep it somewhere else?
He is a martyr for those who died drinking alcohol.
And a light for those who are going to die, drinking alcohol.
Kuruppettan must be here.
Will you convert a house into a temple?
You may take it any way.
Then, keep a collection box too.
So that I can live without doing any work.
I can't argue with you.
I want to tell you one more thing.
Kuruppettan had paid me for it.
But, the cost went up a little high towards completion.
How much is it?
12,000 rupees.
I'll pay for it.
Thanks a lot.
3,21,000 rupees is the balance in Kurup Sir's account.
- That's all? - Yes.
His wife is the nominee.
You can withdraw the balance amount whenever you need.
Okay, Sir, thank you.
Good that I died.
At least now, you are able to sleep well.
But Anumol hasn't slept yet.
Are you not sleeping?
I understood that you haven't slept.
But why would you stay awake?
I'm forced to stay awake.
Because I need to make sure that you are still here.
I'm not going anywhere. You come and sleep.
Come on.
Broski, don't harm me.
You scared me, broski.
As if you are here for the money, that I owe you.
What happened, Sir?
Hey.
When you place such things here,
don't you have to inform me?
I got scared.
Dear, what else have your father planned?
I don't know.
Are you okay?
I would have been died.
But escaped somehow.
Oh, missed it.
He locked me up. That is what his smile means.
Come on.
Come inside.
Uncle might die out of fear as he sleeps.
Broski...
You shouldn't have done this to me.
Don't take them seriously.
But I feel that I look more glamorous as a statue.
Didn't you buy the thing? (Booze)
No, I didn't.
Didn't I ask you to buy it?
If mom comes to know that I bought booze, she will kill me.
I can do it.
He died out of sorrow.
Any flaw in conducting his last rituals,
will affect the entire family's well being.
Even after 16 days of his demise,
you must give offering for another one year.
I'll note that for you.
We will do it.
Who is offering the Pind to the deceased?
Gireesh, Makam star.
I'm not his son, but son-in-law.
That's fine.
Are you a Pind offerer now?
As you are his daughter's husband,
you are like his son.
You must keep away from alcohol, meat, and sex.
You must be here until 16 days are over.
Broski has done all the arrangements for locking him
inside the house before dying.
He has employed even a security force for it.
That too, under my supervision.
He cannot move.
He is fully locked.
Uncle.
I want to say something.
- Is it urgent? - Come inside.
What's the matter, Gireesh?
Just give me a company.
I'm not giving company to anyone.
What's your intention?
Planning to drink again?
I have been doing it since I was a child.
What?
Peeing!
Come with me just for a company.
No need. You may pee and come back all by yourself.
Come on, man.
Man, huh?
How disrespectful!
Come, let me tell you something.
You can tell that here.
Come, I say.
Making me a fool, huh?
Let any number of people come. I will go out if I need.
- Do you want to see that? - No.
If so, ask your team to go back.
This is my job.
I have to do it.
That's impossible.
That's possible.
I will give you a slap.
Gireeshetta...
Anu, are they doing it with your knowledge?
None of them should be there inside this compound anymore.
What crime did I do for punishing me like this?
There is no need to become violent like this.
Even otherwise, why would you fear them?
Fair question!
Send all of them away right now.
They will be here until 16 days are over.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Will he create any problem?
If so, we will face it.
So, I must face it too, right?
I'm Ciril.
Their leader.
Gireesh.
I know.
So, you wouldn't let me go outside.
That is our duty.
What if I go?
We will also come behind you.
- Let us see. - Sure.
What's up?
I'm in a great trouble.
Me too...
Lost my job.
- What about our Mouth Tickling Taste? - What?
I'm talking about our hotel.
I'll tell the matter on your face without any decoration.
We are going to give the advance for the hotel,
and we will start it.
That's enough.
But before that, you need to do something for me.
What's that?
Buy 2 pegs for me.
Alcohol?
Yes.
Hey, Giri.
I don't want your hotel or the business
by making you drink alcohol.
I'll rather go somewhere, make porottas and live.
I do not owe an obligation to you.
But I owe one to Kuruppettan, who passed away.
Get lost!
Hey, hello...
I'll be here itself.
I'll be here until 16 days of Kuruppettan's demise
is over.
Until then, I'll try maximum not to allow you to drink.
You go, man.
What?
Hello?
Hey, what is the problem?
Who are you? Referee?
No, I'm Ciril.
Liril?
Teacher.
Shall I move in to this room?
Need to stay inside the house for another 15 days, no?
A room with more air circulation and light will be more comfortable.
Why not, son?
You may use this room.
If so, you may vacate the room taking necessary things.
No worries.
I'll move them.
Gireesh P. P.
Gireesh.
Gireesh P.P.
Hey.
Open the door.
Daughter,
Come fast.
Gireesh.
Giri.
What's the matter, mom?
He had me out of the room, and closed the door from inside.
He isn't opening the door.
Gireesheta...
Gireeshetaa, open the door.
Gireeshetaa...
Gireesheta...
Hey, Gireesh.
Open the door.
Gireeshetaa...
Gireesh.
Don't play around.
- Gireeshetaa... - What's wrong?
Gireesh is not opening the door.
Gireesh.
Gireesh, open the door. Or else I'll call the security.
Gireesh, you'd better open the door.
Otherwise, I'll break the door open.
He might have gone to poo.
There is no bathroom inside.
Why so?
Gireeshetaa...
- Move. - Gireesheta, open the door.
Move this side.
Won't obey your uncle?
- What happened? - I need not attempt it.
I'll call the security.
That's better.
Dear,
Don't worry.
You need not tolerate a person life long just because he is your husband.
Understand?
If he turns out to be a headache for you,
just kick him out of your life.
That's all.
Mom, are you here to separate them?
You need not talk much.
It's because of your brother's character,
that I had to talk to her in this way.
Shut your mouth.
Don't worry, my dear.
I'm there with you.
Are you going to stay here?
- What? - Nothing.
Dear, what about the dinner for the security team?
We will do something about it.
Gopi.
No use of calling me.
I'm pauper.
That's not it. Come here.
Sunandechi, trusted Gireesh, left the job at the shop,
and now, I'm totally worn off.
I have come to give you a Pani. (Job)
Pani again?
That's not what I meant.
- Then? - A job.
What job?
We don't have anyone for a help.
Need to cook for all of them, no?
A good way to wreak vengeance on Giri,
and I can earn my living too.
Job, and...
money...
- I agree. - Okay?
When you pay him, less Rupees 10,000.
The cash you owe to Gireesh.
True that I don't pay my debts,
or haven't paid anyone so far.
But I'll do this job for free for my Kurupettan.
Buy a sack of red chilly.
For what?
How to make curry without chilly?
Make it fast.
I'll ooze his blood out.
It is in front of me,
Kurupettan kept 18 lakhs of ruppes in the draw.
I'm sure about it.
Did you search for the money at the shop?
Yes, I did.
It was not there.
I'm sure that he has given it to somebody.
Or else, how can he spend so much money?
I'll inquire about it.
- Shall I leave now? - Yes.
- Don't want tea? - No, not now.
Okay, then.
Rafeeq,
If you are expecting a salaried job,
you may go for another job.
Chilly ladies finger.
- What is this? - Eat it.
Then, chilly yam.
There are a lot of variety dishes.
Thus, you will recognise me through my food.
You drink only mineral water?
- He is the English man in our team. - Nice.
He drinks only mineral water.
He always uses tissue paper.
That's nice.
Tasty food.
Super.
Thank you.
I'm planning for a women's security wing.
- Elsamma will be its chief. - Uncle.
I'll call you later.
What is it, dear?
How much do these security charge?
Good that you asked.
1 lakh that broski gave me will not be enough to pay them.
I had calculated the cost.
Anyhow, the bill will come up to 1,20,000 rupees.
What about the remaining money?
I'm very much particular about one thing.
Money and relationship should not be mixed together.
I'll hand the bill to you before going.
You may settle the money.
Okay.
Don't feel bad about me.
Never.
It is the same for me also.
I never mix up relationship with money.
That's how you should be.
You may take the security expenses from the 3 lakhs
that my father lent you,
and pay only the remaining to me.
Which 3 lakhs?
Whose money?
Which father?
What are you saying?
Where did you get this from?
It was me who got it.
If you have done anything wrong, you will meet the consequences.
I got the letter from near the washing machine.
I handed it to Anu right away.
See,
Hand the cash to my mom before you leave.
Don't feel bad about me, uncle.
Hey, chilly rascal.
If you'd handed the letter to me,
I would've given something to you.
You ate food, and didn't pay anything to me.
Let alone pay for a letter.
This is the reason why your hotel had to be shut.
You will be totally destroyed.
I curse you.
Hey, man.
Your body is 75 percent my food.
Uncle,
She might be calling for cash.
So soon?
Gireeshetaa...
Gireeshetaa, get up.
Gireeshetaa...
Uncle.
She is not calling me for cash.
It is something else.
Gireeshetaa...
What happened?
He is not getting up.
- Gireesh. - Gireesh.
Gireesh.
What happened, dear?
He was lying down like this, when I entered the room.
Gireesh P.P.
Gireesh.
Watch him lie down like a big log.
He's drunk.
Jeez!
The penance has been broken.
It's cheating.
He's drunk.
For that, Gireeshettan hasn't gone anywhere.
Then, how will he get alcohol?
But there are people inside to buy alcohol for him.
Who is that?
You!
Don't talk rubbish.
I'm a person who moved into this house to stop him from drinking.
It is for making him drink that you moved into this house.
Why did you do that, Gopi?
I swear on my two wifes...
Sorry, two kids...
I'll never do it.
I'll never ever do it, man.
What?
I mean, 'Sir'.
The booze bottle will be somewhere inside the room.
Ciril.
Yes, Sir.
Search it.
Okay, you may search.
Let 'Liril' search.
Not Liril, it is 'Ciril'.
Call two police dogs.
You can sniff along with them, and search.
Teacher, I swear that I didn't do it.
The bottle is here.
Is it? I told you, no?
That is my cough syrup.
There were two bottles.
The other bottle is also there.
This is highly sedative.
If you drink a bottle altogether,
you will sleep like a baby.
Will you become flat if you drink a cough syrup?
If I give you a slap, you will become flat.
Teacher, do you know why he tried to accuse me for nothing?
Shut your mouth.
Get a shower for him. All of you get inside.
Basheer, come fast.
Come on.
Hold him.
- Lift him. - Hold him.
I'll retalite for this.
Me too.
Let's get him a shower.
I'm not sure if he will regain his consciousness.
Put him in a well.
No need to get tense.
When water falls on his body, he will wake up.
They are withdrawal symptoms.
This is the time he needs atmost love and care.
He will be fine.
You must move all the liquid items from here.
Also, if there is any sharp objects that can create bruises, remove that also.
Don't sleep. Get up.
Allow me to drink something and sleep well, morons.
By moron, he means you.
It's you.
We won't allow you to sleep, Giri.
You need not sleep now.
- No water. - Go get some water.
You will be alright.
You will get cursed.
Let him sleep here today.
You will die from snake bite.
Today is my birthday.
Anu...
Did you see my purse?
I don't know.
If you have not taken it, where will it go?
Why do you need the purse now?
I need money for many things.
- Should I tell everything to you? - Yes, you should.
You are not going to do anything without my knowledge.
Tell me where my purse is.
I didn't see or take it.
I remember keeping it in the Almirah.
So, there is no problem with your memory.
No.
Dear...
Happy birthday.
I know that there are no celebrations.
It was ordered by Kuruppettan one week back.
He doesn't forget anything.
Thanks.
This is for you, teacher.
Is there any more letters?
Yes.
I can give it only as directed by Kuruppettan, Teacher.
That's enough.
Sanjayanam (Bone collection) is on Thursday.
Both of you must come.
- Sure. - Have you finished inviting everyone?
No.
It's Gopi who is inviting everyone.
He has set out in the morning.
Okay, Teacher.
Dear,
Cut the cake, and give it to everybody.
Anu.
Happy birthday.
Sorry that I forgot your birthday.
My father didn't forget my birthday.
Chef Leela's special, Chilly Fish curry.
When did she start preparing Chilly Fish curry?
On the day you'd left.
Oh, is it?
Hey, Gopiyetaa...
Hey Leela, how did you make all these?
Keeping you in mind, I just dumped a lot of chillies into it.
My recepie.
Everybody liked it.
Then, it's okay.
- What's in it? - Hey.
Who is this guy?
Who is he?
This is my teacher, Gopiyettan.
This is husband, Vinodettan.
Isn't he the one who calls you every night on phone?
Tell me.
Go and chop the onions.
Do something that you can do.
You just come with me.
When did I call you at night?
As you are not calling me,
there are a lot others who call me.
This is just a show.
Don't you have my number?
You must come for Sanjayanam.
Take him also.
Okay, go.
Vinodetta, did you wash the fish?
Go and tell that to your other guy.
Kuruppetta...
Sanjayanam is on Thursday.
Giri is still like a coconut on the wall.
He may fall on any side.
To whom did you give that money without anyone's knowledge?
Teacher.
No chance that you would start the textiles shop.
I'd like to buy those two shop rooms.
That's true. Who is there to look after the business?
Let's sell it.
I decided to buy it not because I've a lot of money with me.
I have a chitty at KSFE.
Also, my brother promised help.
A textile shop was a long time dream of her father.
A shop in her name.
What's so great in it?
Better sell it, and fill your pocket.
Harietaa...
For the time being, we are not selling it.
Okay, but, if at all you are selling it...
We won't sell it.
She is so arrogant.
Showing big attitude!
I'm helpless. I'm ready to sell it.
What is the use of your consent?
Nobody respects you.
Stay at wife house!
You have been locked inside.
Don't you see the security watching around.
But I haven't felt it, the way you said it.
I really care about you.
Nobody has the right to lock someone.
Just make a call to the police.
They will do the needful.
No, there is no need for it.
In fact,
I'm trying to hold myself back until the rituals are over.
And I wish to do so.
Don't know if I'll be able to make it.
I'm not able to sleep at night.
It's a wierd feeling.
Do you want a peg?
All your problems will be solved.
Can you get one for me?
I'll bring it at the backyard at night.
I'll give you a missed call.
Buy a full bottle.
I'll pay for it.
Do you still receive Kuruppettan's letters?
Yes, Joy said that there are more letters to come.
Who knows what is in it?
You go.
Take it.
It's inside my pocket.
How do you manage to smoke costly cigarrettes?
Don't you have any expense at home?
No.
Lucky man.
Hey, Gopi.
Come here.
Keep it inside.
What is the matter?
That is...
I'm worried about money.
Past is past.
Now then, there is no need of a fight between us.
I'm serious.
I'll give some money to you when you leave.
Thanks.
Please do me a favour.
- Tell me. - I don't observe any penance.
I'm going crazy.
I want to drink some alcohol.
You must buy a bottle for me.
To be frank, I'm also in a mood to booze.
Not now.
After dusk.
- Will anyone see it? - No.
None otherthan us, will know about it.
See you in the evening.
Old letters?
Yes.
Somenody has come outside.
Who is that?
I...I don't know.
Shall I...
Gireesh P.P.
Who came did you say?
No one has come.
Saw you chanting inside the room for a long time.
I thought, getting out of the room will be good for you.
You also sit here.
What's it, Teacher?
You are also full time sitting inside the room.
That's why.
Can I ask you something, Teacher?
What's it?
Are you not sad that Kuruppettan died?
When he married me,
I was 19.
We lived together for 38 years.
When he married me,
he was working at Pathanamthitta.
Then, Koottayam...
Thodupuzha...
That means, eventhough you were married,
your life was a mess.
Never.
That was his job.
And he had to go.
But, no matter where he was,
he used to write letters to me everyday.
That was not a short letter.
But long ones that contained 5-6 pages.
That was more than enough for keeping me happy.
I used to wait for his letters with so much love.
It's with the same love I used to wait for him,
who arrived drunk and blackout, every night.
He did not tell me anything before going.
Teacher.
Giri...
Do you know what is bothering me at this point of time?
What is it?
I'm sad that my daughter is not getting the love and care
that I used to get from my husband after marriage.
I know that, Teacher.
I'm trying my best.
But, my mind is full of...
Shucks!
Teachers are coming.
Teacher...
Come on in, Teacher.
- Hello. - Sir, tell me which one you need?
Buy anything that you like.
Rum will be fine?
Rum is fine.
We will open it after 7 o'clock.
I'll be at the cow shed.
Good.
Be careful.
Okay, Sir.
Uncle...
Has the cow started calling me, 'uncle'?
Uncle...
- Is it you? - Yes.
Did you start milking the cow?
That too, in a glass?
I heard you talking over the phone.
One peg for me.
Oh, is it so?
So, you are not able to control yourself.
Yes.
Stupid fellow.
You wouldn't let others drink peacefully.
Uncle...
Uncle.
Shut up, cow.
Come on, my sweety.
Ciril, don't leave him.
Catch him.
Don't let go of him. Catch him.
Anumol, come fast.
- Hey. - Hold him tight.
- Don't employ foul plays, Sir. - Foul play?
But you can employ foul plays, no?
- I have held him tightly. - Anumol...
You didn't believe me when I told that
he would buy booze for Gireesh.
He is hiding a bottle in his waist.
Get lost.
Moreover, a guy is waiting at the cow shed to drink.
Ya, ya, this guy itself.
No, I didn't go anywhere.
Search, and take the bottle out.
Don't remove my clothes.
Search in here.
Here is the bottle.
See this.
He has mixed alcohol with juice.
Test it, my dear.
Okay, test it.
- Hey, clever chap! - Let me see.
Anyway, nice!
This is juice.
It is juice.
I was sure that you would cheat me.
I've recorded his voice on the phone,
where in he says that he needs Rum.
I'll send that to you. There must be a proof.
Dear Geethechi,
How are you living with such a devil?
He will ruin this entire family.
Don't utter a word more.
Let him talk.
You shouldn't have become so cheap.
I'm not as cheap as you think.
Shut up. Just to embarass people.
Can't you just go inside?
As if I'm here to obey these people.
My dog will go.
I'll keep the balance of Rs.950 after buying the juice...
...as the price of the food that you had from me before.
Get lost.
Come on.
- No pickle? - [swearing]
Sir, Ciril Sir...
Catch him.
Don't let go of him. Come that way.
He has a bottle with him.
Sir, come that side.
Hey, this way.
Don't jump.
Sir, get the bottle from him.
- Leave me. - Don't exert force.
Leave me.
Take your hands off from the bottle.
Don't break it.
Hey, come here.
Move.
Teacher, I'm going.
I cannot live like this.
Don't let him go.
How dare you stop me from going?
How dare you?
All of you, move.
Move.
Either, everything will be alright by these 16 days,
or else we will perform the last rites of one more person.
Are you threatening me?
Not your last rites.
But mine.
[Singing Malayalam songs at the toddy shop]
Sorry.
It's okay.
But I...
I know that you are not doing it deliberately.
They are a part of withdrawal symptoms.
I know a person like you.
He was super rich.
When he had money,
he had a lot of friends around him.
He conducted booze parties through out the day,
and got sloshed.
Eventually, he lost the capability to
stand up straight without having alcohol.
He drank alcohol mixing it with the tea.
Just to stand straight.
But,
he didn't realize that he had been loosing all of his wealth.
His business ended up in loss.
He lost everything.
Finally,
he had to migrate to a far off place,
where no body knew him,
and do petty jobs for earning a living.
That person is me.
She is my wife.
Selin.
My daughter.
Jini.
They are also not there with me.
I call them every day.
Just to talk to my wife.
Just to hear my daughter's voice.
But she never picks the call.
Gireesh.
I've only one thing to tell you.
Nothing that you lose in life will come back.
Never ever!
What's there?
Don't you see the clock is dead?
Don't you see me lying down like a dead?
Dear...
Priest Uthaman has come.
To prepare the list of things to be bought for Sanjayanam.
We needn't interfere in other matters.
They themselves will take care of it.
Where were you?
I was there.
What is he doing in this bathroom?
No water?
Do as I say.
Anu.
Anuu...
Annuu...
What is that sound?
What happened?
Let me check.
What happened to you?
O' your hand...
What happened to you?
What's wrong?
A soap fell inside it.
Don't pull my hand.
What do we do now?
Break the tile.
Otherwise, his hand will get injured.
Go and bring the tools.
I'll bring it now, Sir.
Don't get tense.
Okay.
Move to a side.
Broke your hand?
Move, Liril.
- Not Liril but Ciril. - Ya, that itself.
Hey.
Please move, he will do it.
Why did you insert your hand in it?
The shampoo fell inside.
But you told me that it was a soap that fell inside.
Both the soap and the shampoo fell inside.
I also have had such an experience.
I remember. It was your head that was struck inside.
Just breathe in and out.
What are you going to do?
- Don't tighten your muscles. - Okay.
What the hell are you doing, Gopiyetaa?
Are you plucking a tapioca, you dog?
Go away.
- Can I get an iron rod? - Basheer...
- Here it is. - Okay.
Relax! We will solve this soon.
Sir, stop him, crazy!
I'll give you a slap.
I hope your aim is good.
Are your eyes working?
They were fine until now.
Hubby, be careful.
Apply some force on it.
Get up.
Now it feels like plucking tapioca.
Couldn't find the shampoo.
This is not mine. Your father would've hidden it here.
Come outside.
Let me remove it.
Slowly.
Don't tighten yourself.
Give your hand to me.
Hold your hand up.
Slowly.
"Clouds of tears cover the sky."
"The light of life went out."
"When hundreds of memories haunt the mind."
"Someone comforts me from beside."
"Pain in the words."
"When I express my sorrows in a playful manner,"
"You listen to me patiently."
"And support me through out my life."
"You pat me on my shoulder when my smile fades."
"Clouds of tears cover the sky."
"Hundreds of memories haunt the mind."
"When hundreds of memories haunt the mind."
"Someone comforts me from beside."
"The clouds look at us."
"Moved the window on the rainbow."
"The silence moved away."
"And we started sharing stories with each other."
"You rise up as sun in my blue sky."
"You spread the heat of love in me."
"And held my hand for a lifetime."
"Clouds of tears cover the sky."
"The light of life went out."
"When hundreds of memories haunt the mind."
"Someone comforts me from beside."
"Pain in the words."
"When I express my sorrows in a playful manner,"
"You listen to me patiently."
"And support me through out my life."
"You pat me on my shoulder when my smile fades."
The remaining two letters got burnt away.
Ya, I know.
I was there when you called Teacher.
Come on.
Don't worry, Teacher.
Kuruppettan is not a person as we think.
He had entrusted a copy of all the letters with my family also.
Oh, Jesus!
If anything happens to the letters entrusted with Joy,
he wanted to give this letter to you, Teacher.
"Give this letter to Vimala in the afternoon when
she is free after the rituals on the 16th day."
To Vimala Teacher,
I haven't taken a single penny from the money
from the sale of property for Anu's marriage.
On the day of the marriage,
Upendran Mash borrowed the money from me.
That is the day he dies.
When I spoke to Harikrishnan after two days,
he said that he doesn't know anything.
The money will be there at his house.
You must ask Gireesh to find it out.
I didn't talk about the money in any of the letters
because I wanted the rituals to be performed in peace.
One last thing before I wind up the letter.
Dear...
What I loved the most was the 'teacher' in you.
But, I could never become an obedient child.
My apology.
Come on.
How dare you get inside my house and burn the letters, you pig?
Which letter?
Want to buy Kuruppettan's shop with his own money, huh?
Which money? What letter?
Get lost, all of you.
Give him a slap.
Did you think that there wouldn't be another copy of the letters?
This is not just a letter.
But Kuruppettan's last words.
This is more than enough to lock you up.
The police will do the remaining.
Let everyone know about your colour.
Please, please don't tell this to anyone.
I'll give the money back to you.
When will you give it?
Money is there at my house.
So, you know about it.
What is it for?
For giving booze to him the other day.
Come with me.
Teacher, he has spend about 60,000 rupees from it.
He has promised to give it in some days.
- He will give it. - Okay.
I need to go somewhere urgently.
Teacher, where is Anu?
She is inside.
Okay, go.
Kuruppettan's letter for you.
Kuruppettan wrote to me to give this to you on 16th evening
after the rituals are over.
- Shall I go? - Okay.
Anukutta,
My dear...
I had a prick of mind as all these happened
because I didn't obey you.
I wanted him to stay with you for 16 days without going anywhere.
I don't know what is happening there.
But, I like to believe that you are quite happy.
Before, when I received you in my hands, you were crying.
I also cried along.
Now...
my eyes fill with tears once again.
I feel like crying.
You must forgive your father.
Kisses.
Note:
Life is not to cry.
But to live happily.
Still, if he doesn't turn his life around, you may pack his bag.
Hello.
Anu.
Tell me, sis.
Gireesh is in the toddy shop.
Bijuettan rang up just now.
Celebration is going on there.
The letter written by my father to me.
Read only the last two lines.
I tolerated to my maximum.
Still...
Don't go.
Not only for you, he had entrusted a letter with Gopi for me also.
Read it.
Give it to Gireesh if at all he turn his life around in these 16 days.
Gireesh,
You must throw a party to everyone
who were besides the family,
throughout my last rituals, as my son.
Make it in the Toddy shop.
The party must be grand.
You know that you are strong enough not to drink.
You must control yourself.
He hasn't drunk a drop.
But all of us are drunk.
If so, where is the bottle?
Ask Babuettan.
I'll preserve it for the memory of Kuruppettan.
You know,
I stopped drinking not because you locked me inside
the house for 16 days.
But it is out of my love for you.
My father's party, no?
I'm also joining.
But I won't drink.
So, are you ready?
Ready.
That was a mistake on my part.
A mistake that cannot be rectified.
I wish if I could live.
Hey, come on.
Come on, get inside.
Boss, be seated in the cash section without any delay.
All the best.
Come here.
Sit here.
You are going to handle cash section.
But, Giri...
40:60 (share of the profit)
So, you still remember it.
Kuruppettan is still there with us.
Of course!