'This is a story that happened many decades ago'
'In a seafaring village, a fisherman whose life revolved only around fish and sea...'
'...stumbled upon a treasure'
'Friendship'
'2 words are oft-repeated in the annals of history'
'The 2nd word is Fear'
'It was fear that instigated treachery'
'Betrayal is the 1st word, often heard and repeated in History'
'Time ticked by, submerged in tears'
'The fisherman yearned for forgiveness'
'What followed thereafter'
'Realizing his friendship was now renewed as a ray of hope...'
'The disciple continued the journey of his teacher'
'He wanted to shower the world with peace'
'But this world did not give him peace of mind'
'The fisherman faced the same fate his friendship experienced'
'The mortal remains of the fisherman, not given a formal burial...'
'...according to common belief is said to be under a tree in the Vatican'
'The Roman empire declined after this incident'
'Is the improper burial and the decline of an empire a mere coincidence?'
'The arrival of a leader was the answer to fervent prayers'
'Performing what was expected...'
...to grant him the peace that had been elusive'
'...the leader built a shrine for the fisherman'
'But can peace be attained so easily?'
'Greed and fury of mankind hounded and hunted peace'
'Rumors spread that the fisherman's remains contained mystical powers'
'Therefore wars were waged Corpses heaped, on a rampage'
'But no one realized the remains yearned only for peace'
'The fisherman reached his final destination'
'Can any other dwelling be more apt than the sea-bed for a fisherman?'
'Having been submerged under the sea he emerges on every Christmas day...'
'...to makes amends for the friendship he betrayed, according to folklore'
'Thereafter he rests in peace again'
'Let treachery sleep'
'That by itself is a balm for friendship'
'It augurs well for this world too'
'Shots were fired on Christmas eve'
Here, bro
Good morning
Is it a good morning? What is this, Mani?
I said investigation is pending but they printed it
What's the tearing hurry? I don't understand
Swaminathan is to blame, madam
'- Proof reading is done - Shall I come later?'
'Only printing to be done'
'Mr Swaminathan'
Complete everything in 1 week
What is this, sir?
Try to understand
This is a small crime-beat article Shouldn't waste so much time
I worked on it for a week I went to Tuticorin
I did all this research
Came up with so much work
Christmas night Everybody was drunk
Jam packed crowd
It's quite common for such incidents to occur
That's what I too thought at first
But only after I spoke with the locals there I knew
There's more to it than meets the eye!
In fact...in fact
I saw him there
The town too seemed very normal
But so much commotion the very next day!
Sir, even the cops have closed the file
Police...!
As if they will be bothered 1 more in their 10 cases daily
Exactly, that is what I'm saying
This is very trivial
Sir, there are many hidden stories in this small incident
Even to listen isn't it confusing?
That's why, sir
I want to write about everyone involved in this incident as separate chapters
When I do so...
...we'll get answers to all the queries regarding this incident
Why are you so interested?
'Anything personal?'
Nothing of that sort, sir
In case I don't like this article...
...you should go and interview that actress
Megha...?
What is the title of your story?
He's like my own son even if I'm not his father
I'll tell you all that I know
Without missing anything I, Doss will share with you
But he gives a new meaning to the word 'style'!
That fellow, huh?
He's a scumbag
Son of a mongrel!
I'll tell you the truth
Akka, I'll tell you everything
'Akka, I'll tell you everything'
'Generally most stories begin with 'So and so is a globe-trotter' or else...'
'A stranger walked into this town'
'But my story is out of the box!'
'No need, madam Please leave'
'Sir, please stop'
I've told him whatever I know
This is a different question
Peter, she's pleading, right? Why don't you oblige?
Shut up, you jinxed jackass!
Tell if you're so concerned
- Bloody pain! - Right, forget it
Listen, madam
Why do you want to beg him? I'll tell you
Okay, tell me
'So the story goes-'
Hello...!
What is he telling you?
Don't believe a word he says
Jinxed junk of an ass!
You'll crap in your own 'dhoti'!
How do you know what happened?
Move aside
Can't you hear me? Move your bloody butt!
Foolish fellow!
Fine, I'll tell you myself
Sir, whatever you tell me I'll ensure confidentiality
'Crow; Peter'
Peter anna, come
'When we threw the net into the sea...'
'...she got caught in it'
'So damn heavy 10 of us had to lug it'
'So thrilled it was such a big catch...'
'...it was a mere log of wood'
'The other fishermen told me to throw it back into the sea'
'But I didn't have the heart to do so'
'It somehow found a place in my heart'
'Of course I know'
'Anything found in sea has to be shared 50-50 with Isaac annachi'
'Even if it's a pair of sandals'
'But this is just a log of wood'
'Just a log of wood'
'On our way back, the engine stopped'
'We had to jump into the sea and swim to the shore'
'Without Isaac annachi's knowledge...'
'...the fishermen left the log of wood in my house'
'That night...'
'...I couldn't sleep'
'Significantly a single crow bugged me by cawing nonstop till daybreak'
'I tried shooing it away and hurling stones too, all in vain!'
'Perching itself on the roof...'
'...it watched that log keenly'
'That's when it dawned on me'
'Good lord!'
'This crow has been following me from the sea'
'I hurled the very same log it had fixed its gaze on'
'Aiyo!'
'Goodness gracious!'
'I couldn't believe my own eyes!'
A treasure
Telling Her name in Tuticorin is enough People will queue up to grab Her
Is it that easy to get Her?
Princess of the deep sea, eh?
Stop...!
So-
Why are you referring to that statue as a female?
Why do you name hurricanes after women?
Tsunami, Katrina, Nila, Nisa
Women = hurricane
Both will be quiet to start with
But if anyone messes around...
...it will turn the town topsy turvy, in ruins
Then it will whimper in a corner as if nothing happened!
So where is this?
You mean the hurricane?
No...no
That statue
Thought I'll sell Her and plan my sister's wedding
But do I break or melt to sell Her?
'Ignorance is bliss' is me
I had a friend in the Customs department
I took him into confidence
He advised me, 'Hey, Peter, don't sell it here'
'If we sell it in Calcutta, we'll get loads of money'
'We can split 50-50' he said
Do you know how much?
Lakhs...crores...millions
When I was wondering if I could trust him...
...he gave me an advance of 10000!
Imagine 10000!
But my hopes crashed
He ran away with Her and that was it
Later he called me one day
'Peter, She is missing', he said
'He claimed someone had taken Her away'
Have you heard of Isaac?
He also had an eye on my treasure
When he knew my plan...
...Isaac sent Richie to crack the whip on me
As in
He threatened you and-
Yes
'He instigated me through Richie'
This...this statue...this myth
Your stories about Her is just local folklore, right?
How can someone from Calcutta know about Her value and steal it from you?
Today I won't spare you For sure I'll kill you
'Sir, do you know who stole it?'
'Run Raghu Run'
'I can only say it is Satan's handiwork!'
'Wonder whose curse it is'
Otherwise why should a chap working somewhere on the other side of the sea
...come back here all of a sudden?
You tell me
Have you always been in touch with him?
No, not at all
To collect the counterfeit goods...
...Doss will go to Calcutta every now and then
On one of those occasions...
...I met this fellow
'Wondering why this face was so familiar...'
'...Doss put 2 and 2 together'
It was Raghu
Doss got enlightened immediately
Who is Doss?
Arogya Doss
Yours truly!
Oh! Okay
Doss...I recognized him immediately
He is Raghu
'But I found out it was our Raghu'
'It took a while for him to recognize me'
The moment he saw me...
...his past would have flashed before his eyes like lightning, right?
'That day he asked me to stay right there'
'He spoke his heart out to me'
Your mother still lives there
All by herself
'She's selling fish in Isaac annachi's market'
'She will talk affectionately to any child she meets'
'Remember the port you ran away from'
'Rain or shine, she will be waiting there'
'No husband and no son'
'What will a lady at her age do all by herself, huh?'
Why don't you visit her just once?
Tuticorin?
What will I do there?
Start some business
Sell import foreign goods
I don't have that kind of money
Also my work is very risky
They won't let go of me that easily
Only if you inform them!
'Don't whisper a word'
'Silently get into my boat'
I would love to
But escaping from this hell isn't easy
Don't think Just come
I can't decide with a snap of my finger, Doss
They will strangle me
Give me some time
I'll plan something
Okay, the boys will be waiting in the lodge for me
- See you - 1 minute
- Keep this - Hey! What is this?
Take it, I say
Visit my mother when you can Tell me what she wants
Even if it is money
- See you - Doss...?
How are the boys?
Boys...?
If you call our town, no one is around to answer
'Half of them are in Chennai in the film industry'
'The rest...Sukumar and Senthil are working in a studio'
'Muthu has gone to Dubai'
- Richie...? - Antony
Richie...!
'He killed a boy when he was a kid'
'How do you expect him to be?'
'Same status quo Thug of the 1st order'
'After you ran away, he was...'
'...sent to a juvenile school'
'He was stuck there for 8 years'
Somehow when he came out...
...he joined Isaac annachi!
'You know about Isaac annachi, right?'
'Now Richie takes care of Isaac annachi's entire business'
Legal, illegal...everything
By the way...
...don't know why
...I believe Richie was looking for you as soon as he came back
Okay, you leave
I'll arrange to take mother with me I'll call you in a month
- Doss...? - Huh...?
Let my plan be between us
Okay See you
'Raghu wanted to go back to his town'
'But he knew Richie wouldn't have forgotten the past'
'Because what transpired between them was like that'
'Run...break the pile'
'He's running'
Throw the ball
Stay right there
Pile up the stones...quick
- Lagori...! - We won...we won
Hey! Why did you topple all the stones?
We won, right? Then why are you doing this?
We won, right? What's your problem then?
You had the gall to hit me?
I swear I'll get even with you now
Serves you right!
You deserve this and even worse!
Hey! Look over there Richie has stabbed Logu
Hey Raghu!
Wait for me
Dai, Raghu...!
Raghu...!
Not that way
This way
'That's when I came to Tuticorin'
'- What's the case? - He's our town pastor's son'
'He stabbed his classmate'
'That boy died'
'When he tried to escape we caught him'
'I was explaining to him his son's crime'
'Any witness?'
'Many were around during the incident, sir'
'- So we can't let go - Files the case?'
'Taking him to court tomorrow Only then we'll know'
'- Juvenile court? - Yes, sir'
'That was when I saw Richie for the 1st time'
'How did you know Richie?'
'Friend; Murugesh'
We've been friends from our juvenile school days
After his release from the juvenile home Richie hunted down the Inspector
And beat him up black and blue
That's why Isaac annachi told us to join his team
Like scratching a lion
After that no one could control him
But he gives a new meaning to the word 'style'
'I came back to my hometown to get a job'
No one is letting me survive How fair is this?
I agree we must pay rent for the boat
Should we share half our catch too?
If he wanders with 10 stooges...
...is he Jesus or what?
Rubbish!
I know his true colors
Why buy trouble when we are here to work?
If you want you can be sissy like the chaps in town
I can't do that
'Pretending to be a noble soul!'
You don't know who Isaac annachi is!
Does Isaac have 2 horns or what?
This town thinks he became rich by renting boats
Hogwash!
All this money was made by smuggling
'He can't any longer'
I'm here now, right?
Just watch me in action
Sir...?
'What is your name?'
Bhuvanesh
What is yours?
He lives life in his own terms
He cares 2 hoots about anyone except annachi of course
Richie isn't like a son to me
He IS my son!
Richie
Richard K Sagayam
Juvenile superintendent Reddy's daughter?
Yes
Father, the reason I came-
- After the prayer - Okay
So you're writing the story now
Yes, Father
Do you have any recent photo?
I can't keep my personal stuff here
This is God's abode
But I heard there is a photo in the juvenile home
'I haven't seen it till now'
Which photo?
It was taken when he joined the juvenile home
Who told you about this photo?
Richie
He searched for long just for me to see it
I think for some strange reason it was close to his heart
Anyway how often did you visit him?
He wouldn't have reformed even if I had visited him often
Wild and hot-headed
'So you never visited him?'
In the beginning I went quite a few times
Hoping he will change
But even there he was picking up fights
Do you know him very well?
Actually, no
I've seen him a couple of times
That's about it
After I went to stay with my mother...
...when I used to come here for summer holidays-
Shall we start the interview?
Father, don't think of this as an interview
I would like to understand what happened then
I just want to hear your side of the story
'On that day many foreign tourists had come to the church'
He came to visit me that day
'Even now many dive in search of the statue, Father?'
Statue is not important here
Only forgiveness
That's the page we should take from St Peter's story
He's my son only
Godspeed
Training a new batch?
You look 100% like a rowdy
'Can't you finish your undergrad?'
Aiyo! Sir, will you please stop your preaching for a while?
You can see doctors and engineers in this world
Like that I am a rowdy-er!
Should you come in with that?
Sorry, boss, next time I'll leave it in my car
Don't act smart in church
God bless you
How do you switch on to flash a smile in a jiffy?
A smile guides your way always
A gun strengthens me in all ways
3 days ago you got into a brawl and broke Lawrence's nose
Who is that Lawrence?
3 days ago I fought with so many and broke countless noses
I'm a professional rowdy, daddy
Mr Francis's son is Lawrence
He came and complained to me
I am praying here
But if my own son does-
Son?
Your own son?
Did you ask Francis why I broke his son's nose?
He ran away before I could do a good job
Mind your language
Is this how you'll talk to your father?
My father?
You are the Father for this entire town, father!
Why are you like this?
Where did you leave me to be raised?
After all I'm from a juvenile home Can I become a Reverend?
Richie, you-
Okay, I'm leaving now
Richie
The Lord Almighty will bless you
Tell bye to Jesus also
Where did you go after meeting his father?
Tell bye to Jesus also
Hey! Where can I find Lawrence?
Why?
I need to settle some score
- What score? - Nose account
That's weird!
Hey! Lawrence
You borrow money You do drugs
If you're asked to repay your loan you'll go and complain to Father, eh?
School boy!
Now it's a perfect job
Your father is making a big hue and cry I broke your nose
If I don't bash your nose properly my reputation is at stake
Shouldn't this be the proof of a job well done by Richie?
No hard feelings, huh?
Only dealings
It's gone
Vanished into thin air!
'Radha akka is jobless Look over there'
Pccht! Forget her
'Richie and Radha'ka believed one day Raghu will come back for sure'
'But both their reasons were poles apart'
- Lagori! - 7 stones!!
Yaaay! We won
Hey! Democracy Come here
'Go to Kumar's shop He'll hand you a bag'
'Bring it to me'
Why do you send kids to bring liquor for you?
Won't you take a swig if he brings it?
If you laugh, I'll split your mouth
What is your name?
Democracy For the people
By the people For the people
Hey! Democracy
Yov! Wait, I'm coming
'Madurai Boy'
I know Selvam anna from when he was in Madurai
'Baby showers on Friday for my dear friend Ilango-Gowri'
My dear friend Ingo
'...and Gori's ba bys how'
'Coming Fry-day'
Go...go, hit the sack
Wait, let me read the rest
My slipper will speak-
I'll clobber you if I see you here
Illiterate idiot!
Hey! Dressed to kill! When did you come?
All set for tomorrow, huh?
'Can't you see the banner?'
Hello, bro
Selva, you're going overboard
They have cooled down only now
Why are you provoking them again?
Not to worry Just for tonight
I'll dismantle it right after the function
Hurry up
Where are you off to so late at night?
I'll be back after 1 cup of coffee, dear
- Coffee now? - 5 minutes, we'll be back
Bro, don't go too far into the next town
We'll go close by
'Thanks to you, she agreed'
'My good reputation precedes me, eh?'
Let's return
- Why, da? - The shop is closed
Grease his palm and get it
Cops are all around and you want me to bribe him?
Selva, I need a drink badly
Let's buy illicit liquor in the next town
Why are you hell bent?
Is it okay if those residents catch us and skin us alive?
I got away kidnapping my fiancee This bottle is child's play!
Spineless sissies Let's go
'They threw Gowri akka's words of caution to the winds'
You have a flat tyre, bro
'I checked the air only yesterday'
'Let me see'
Selvam
Bloody scumbags!
Ilango, you're fine Look at me
'I can't bre-athe'
'Water...want...water'
Ilango
I told you we should go back
I trusted you and sent my husband, bro
'I trusted you and sent my husband, bro'
'Selva bro couldn't stay there after that tragic incident'
'I don't have anyone either So I accompanied him here'
They drink in broad daylight Why do you talk to them?
They spoil innocent kids
Get me the spanner
- Selva - Hello, Peter
Come home at 1 for the feast I'm offering to God
Shall I come after your prayer?
Why not attend the prayer also?
Your guests are from this town
What if they insult you?
Let all their tongues wag My house, just come
My sister Philomena is cooking the finest fish gravy
Then it's your call
- You bet bro will be there - Hey! Shut up
I must go to the grocer's Drop me at Konar's shop
I have a small job to finish in the fish market
Make sure sir lands up at my place for lunch
We'll make a killing today
You haven't even professed your love to his sister
He's jumping the gun and thinks you're his family
Don't be too glad
He might refer to akka as 'our' sister!
Smart ass, zip your lips and come
"He plans to profess his love But ends up evasive somehow"
"Whatever advice worthwhile"
She should powder her face, not you
'He flashes his million $ smile"
Give way to 'sir' Move aside...!
"Looking into her eyes soulfully Exchanging smiles joyfully"
"Only intention simple To become a couple"
"Crossing the seven seas he falls in love with ease"
"Not getting what he set his heart on he quickens his stride all forlorn"
"How much longer will this dude be all alone in solitude?"
"If she nods her head, willing straight head for the wedding"
"Poor lad! He is so smitten Fell into this trap eyes wide open"
"Love is wings on a bird when alive A feather when it doesn't survive"
"Love can be dried leaf also Bewildered, I float in love's halo"
"Love can be a prison too Can prey on us two"
"It is an experience I live in its existence"
"To lure this Bay of Bengal lassie"
"This lad is casting his net earnestly"
"Crossing the seven seas he falls in love with ease"
"Not getting what he set his heart on he quickens his stride all forlorn"
"How much longer will this dude be all alone in solitude?"
"She nodded her head favorable This girl who is ever so lovable"
"Poor lad! He is smitten forever He can't imagine life without her"
Yov! Powder won't do the trick You should be bold and speak up
Tomorrow I will-
Express your love That's it? Come
Serve, dear
I bought everything with utmost care
I wasn't tight fisted at all, eat
But you don't have a job now How did you get cash?
All that is-
Tell him I am not at home
Hey! Peter
Dai! Peter Come out, I say
Debtor dog, damn you!
You don't have the nerve to repay your loan
And he'll host a feast it seems
Peter, where are you hiding?
Bro, Peter isn't here
Did I ask you? Don't interfere in this, Selva
He owes you money, that's all?
I'll make sure he pays, please go
Hey! Will you step out now?
Or shall I take it from your sister?
This feast is for a specific vow He will repay, please go
Don't, Selvam You're an out-of-towner
You are well aware the backup I have?
Whether you come all alone or in a pack
Hey! Peter is inside For your information
Behind that door
Aiyo!
Oh! Hello When did you come?
Try hitting him now!
Peter, you'll come back to borrow money
I'll deal with you then
Thinks he is a big shot
If not him, I'll borrow from someone else
Selva, why do you lose your cool?
Come, dear Serve us
Come on, serve this fish too
Shouldn't waste it
Yes, that's very important!
Here...enjoy
What is your problem?
Why do you borrow money all over the place?
Today these thugs came God knows who'll barge in
What will I do if I'm alone?
You are better off working for Isaac bro
He is a bigger fraud than these thugs
I won't work for him
So...you've rubbed him also the wrong way, eh?
He will send his goon now, right?
'Last straw!'
We can move to another town and be a fish vendor
Why stay here and suffer like this?
Go to another town
And try making ends meet like me? Vagabond life
Has Peter killed someone?
He just borrowed money
We can handle it
How much longer will we live off my earnings?
How could you say this?
I've lost my appetite Selva, drop me at the school
Bro, eat and then go
You can enjoy it all
Bro, don't get up half way Come back and eat
Fish gravy is soooper
No betel leaf, huh?
Get up and come
Bro, don't be angry
Come and eat
It's alright, bro
'Don't be pissed off'
Hey! Who is that? Stop, I say
Raghu? Landing here at this time of night?
- Come in - Get the car, I have to go
Selva, how much does it cost to buy an A-1 boat?
- Which one? - Like the one Isaac owns
That's too expensive
Tell me how much?
What will you do knowing the cost? Will you buy a boat?
You think I can't buy one?
I'll show you
Annachi, I don't know the chap
But the boat is from Calcutta
Fiber boat Calcutta registration
I haven't seen it before
I didn't recognize the chap who got down But he was clutching a bag
I don't know what's brewing So I had to tell you
I'll take leave now
Peter's 80,000 is still due
I'll send Selva
- Peter? - What?
Hasn't anyone come from your house?
- Why? - Someone has to paint your body
Selva will do it
Isn't your uncle or Philomena with you?
No need Selva will do the needful
So Selva has become your brother-in-law, huh?
'Whatever...enjoy'
Even I know about your rendezvous in the fish market
I wandered in here as a vagabond I would've left like that
The reason I am still here
Only you and Philomena
Don't pull a fast one on me
I don't count at all Only Philomena
'I know even if you are with me your thoughts flit around her'
'Peter, wait and watch'
'Tomorrow by this time I would've told her'
'In your dreams!'
'First come and paint Then confess or profess!'
'It must be 10-15 years since you left this town?'
'Just see for yourself'
'How happy your mother will be!'
"I search for my mother without a clue"
"I land up late at night out of the blue"
"Don't look at me as a random stranger"
"That would be a cruel curse to bear"
"Eyes burdened without sleep"
"I want to bask in your love so deep"
"Only then I'm certain my life will sustain"
"You give up a slice of your life daily You feed me unconditionally"
"You look in every street and alley"
"Reaching a dead end sadly not able to find me"
"Heartrending, you wept woefully"
"Filling your heart to the brim"
"I burdened you with pain within"
"If only another chance you gave me"
"I would be your perfect son eternally"
What...what do you want?
"My legs quake and quiver"
"Do your eyes decipher my fear?"
"My very own mother"
"The path I chose however strewn with thorns and stones, mother"
"Blackness and burglary"
"In broad daylight as a fallen tree I rotted in my own destiny"
"I stood as poison, mother"
"As a polluted flower"
I'll go now
Wait, son
How did you get so much money?
Keep it safe inside I'll tell you later
Stay for some more time, dear
- Let me see you to my heart's content - Please understand, ma
I'll come tomorrow at 1:00 p.m
I'll stay longer
It's getting late I'll leave now
Tomorrow I'll make your favorite sardine curry
Eat lunch here
Okay, ma
I'll leave now
Doss told me how much you suffered all alone
Enough, I don't want my mother selling fish
I'll take care of you
See you, ma
I can carry it for you
Let go
What is in that bag?
Okay, I've stocked some bread and food for you, eat if you're hungry
My mother will come with me, right?
What kind of question is that?
She'll come galloping like a sea horse!
Go and sleep now, Raghu We'll deal with it tomorrow
I'll call you at 12 noon
I need the car to pick up my mother
I'm leaving for Dubai tomorrow night
Dubai?
You have no clue about the Calcutta goons
I have to run before they trace me here
Will you always be on the run?
This is my final run
Call me tomorrow
'Come, Radha akka'
I can send my boy to collect the rent
Why do you take the trouble to come in person?
Annachi?
I won't be selling fish hereafter
You can rent the shop to someone else
What happened?
My son has come back you know?
Raghu?
The boy who ran away 15 years ago?
He has a damn good job in Calcutta
So what?
You can still be here?
'My mother's hands shouldn't even touch any fish'
He said very firmly
- When did you say Raghu returned? - Yesterday
Oh! Yesterday
Radha'ka
Tell your son I wished him a 'Merrrry Christmas'
If I hadn't told you...
...Peter flouting our rule would have escaped your attention, no?
Not at all, bro
We have 140 boats
I supervise the entire fleet
Damn that boat! I missed it somehow
Missed, huh? What crap!
Murugesh, you're a bad influence on him
This isn't about money
It is about gratitude
What he finds in the waters...
...doesn't he know the share is 50-50?
Today Peter will defy us
Tomorrow someone else
This won't happen again I'll keep a strict eye
You will lose your temper at the drop of a hat!
Don't be too harsh on him
That's his nature
You ask him to move an inch he will cover the whole 9 yards!
You should've seen him in action yesterday
He twisted Lawrence's nose like a pretzel, annachi!
Richie
This is why I chose not to send you last night
Everything will look like nail to a hammer!
Come here
Annachi, Selvam has come
Ask him to wait
Richie
- Selvam, how are you? - I am good
- How about you? - I am fine
Where's Peter?
I don't know
Ask your father to attend the Christmas function at my place
Will you call him or shall I invite him?
I'll tell him
I painted him last night for the tiger dance
He must be rehearsing in some alley now
Any problem?
Nothing that I can't handle
Murugesh?
Richie can't be controlled at all
It isn't good for anyone
He doesn't know to deal with anything in a simple manner
Keep an eye on him
I'll give you a small task
Richie shouldn't know about it
Okay, annachi
I'll take leave, annachi
Selva
Good morning, annachi
Selva, the boat Peter rents from me is moored in the dock, under repair
Did you check it?
Will the engine run?
The engine needs to be repaired though I can start it
It can stop half way if we leave it like this
It's risky, annachi
God knows what the hell Peter did with it
Okay, repair it, go
Okay, annachi
I have an important errand to run
Can I service the boat post lunch?
Alright, you can go now
Thank you, annachi
Hey! What's next?
Aren't you Peter the tiger?
'All the tigers look the same'
'Hope I didn't hit the wrong man'
Hey! Give me a cigarette
Play Superstar's song
Where are you going?
Annachi asked Murugesh to go to Doss's farmhouse
I'm just going to pick up someone
Who is it?
Leave it, no? Don't cross examine!
You expect me to stand here till then?
No, annachi asked me to do this by myself
Look at that!
My assistant's 1st job Shouldn't I see it in person?
- Listen to me - Hey, get inside
Hey! What are you doing?
Go away...go away
I said go away What are you gawking at?
Rascals...!
- Richie - Hey...!
Tie up Peter and take him to our boat
- I'll come over - Okay...okay
I'll clobber you!
Asked you to hold it
Get lost!
So Murugesh...?
1st assignment, huh?
Are you nervous?
Don't be scared
I'll do it myself
Tell annachi you finished the job
Everything is happening differently today, eh?
The car cleaner is now driving the car
You don't even know to stab or shoot But annachi has assigned it to you
Radha akka who always has a long face-
'She seemed happy today, right?'
What are you hiding from me?
Er...not hiding
Annachi asked me to carry this out
Started dealing with Isaac annachi directly these days?
Not like that
I believe Raghu is back in town
He is settling down with his mother in Dubai
So annachi told me he has a bag in his custody
He asked me to fetch him along with the bag
If you find out, you'll harbor grudges from your past
And think it is payback time
Annachi assigned it to me
Start the vehicle
Where are we going?
To meet an old friend!
'7 stones'
Hello, can I talk to Rafiq bhai?
This is Raghu from India
Please ask him to call me in this number
- Doss, Raghu here - 'Tell me'
Can you send the car in half an hour?
'Okay, Raghu'
Hold...1 minute
Did you squeal to anyone about my return?
'I didn't even utter a single word What happened?'
Someone is at the door
Until I call you, I don't want your car or any crap!
Listen, if Raghu is armed...
'Why I'm asking is-'
'Your 1st assignment I shall give you'
Go...go
Ladies and gentlemen
Your attention please
Like the Cuban kid always said
Here we meet once again
'You may ask who that Cuban kid is?'
'Behind that...'
'...is an interesting story'
About 2 young boys
One boy came from Cuba
The other is a boy from Madurai
Don't worry I will take care
Automatic pistol
Okay
Er...what was I saying, huh?
Here, catch it
Hey Murugesh Chill, I say
He's one of us
So anyway
These 2 boys
What can we name them?
Okay
Dash and Dash-dash
Every morning the boys will come to the school canteen to eat
But what Dash will do is...
...smile at Dash-dash, pass a comment in Spanish and go away
Poor Dash-dash!
Dash-dash never understood what Dash was telling him
This was a daily routine in their canteen
Dash-dash was very patient and tolerated it
It continued...continued and continued
How long can a person be tolerant?
One day Dash-dash made a lightning fast move
He grabbed Dash, pushed him down and punched him on his face ruthlessly
Bang bang bang!
His nose broke and blood oozed like tomato ketchup!
Both these boys were taken to the warden
'Dash-dash complained'
Accusing Dash of scolding him in a language he didn't understand
Then warden questioned Dash
'What was your cussword?' he asked
In front of everyone...
...he uttered the same cuss word again!
That too in front of the Principal
Sir, am I narrating the story right?
Are you here to check if I got the story right?
Go in and look for the bag, nitwit!
Hey!
Concentrate
This is the most important point in the story
The warden called the professor
And enquired what Dash said
Daily our Dash looked at our Dash-dash
In his language had said
'Good morning and here we meet once again'
This was the crux of his 'cussword'
Some kind of Cuban tradition
Once they understood this they became inseparable friends
That is not my point
Think about it for a second
When Dash was getting beaten up...
...what thoughts would have flashed in his mind?
Just because he laughed and was friendly...
...he must have thought 'why is Dash-dash bashing me?'
'He must have been confused, right?'
Like you!
You have a bag Where is it?
I don't have anything
You have it
Even if you don't return it on your own...
...I'll take it myself
Along with it I'll take your life also
I'm telling you I don't have it
Is that right?
Okay
Self help is the best help!
The moment I lay my hands on it I will shoot you
Found the bag
Here
Good...!
Now
Shooting time!
Hey Democracy, come here
What happened?
Richie came and bashed up Peter anna
'Took him away in an auto'
'Beat him to a pulp'
'His lips split and he was bleeding'
Hey! Where did it happen?
'Market side'
Before I shoot you...
...do you know why I narrated this long story, huh?
Don't you know?
'Try to think'
'Use your gray cells'
What did I say when I stepped in?
- Your attention please - Your attention please!
'Right'
Then...?
- What did I say after that? - We meet once again
We meet once again
Yeah, we meet once again!
After 15 years...
...only now we are meeting each other, buddy
Richie
Yes, you good-for-nothing fellow
Richie...!
'Richard K Sagayam'
Won't you even meet your childhood best friend?
I planned to meet you this evening, but before-
I heard last night you met your mother
Will you take only your mother to Dubai?
Won't you take me with you?
Found the bag
- Come, let's go - No
I've told my mother I'll come home for lunch
You already saw your mother once
You'll be going to Dubai together
- Reunion time - Richie
I have to go
I'll drop you later
He looks even more stylish than me
We left a job half way through
Let's finish that first
Hey, stop
Junk of a fellow!
'Whatever you find in the sea...'
'...don't you know, you should give 1/2 to annachi?'
Scream...scream...! Scream your lungs out
'Are you trying to cheat?'
"Don't hold a grudge, forget everything"
"Shoot the past that has no meaning"
Come, dude
Come in
Now
I want to know how a tiger will roar
Come on, I say
'What...?'
You are only huffing and puffing air!
Come on Roar now
What's this?
If I ask you to roar like a tiger...
...you're mewing like a cat!
Richie...Richie...!
He has a sister who is dependent on him
Sister sentiments, huh?
Tell me
Where is the bag?
Have I shared that Cuban boy and Madurai boy story?
Dash and Dash-dash
Murugesh
You know that story, right?
Will you narrate it?
You...?
You...
...are not used to opening your mouth
You know only to run away
'Let me go, Richie'
'I won't do this again'
Whatever I get is only for him Let go of me please
Please forgive me
Forgive me
- Tiger has understood I think - Forgive me
But the fox we brought along with us
'Did that wily fox understand?'
Runaway bloody dog!
Selva, what brings you here?
Did Richie come here?
I didn't see Richie's boat
What are you doing here?
I came to service Isaac annachi's boat
Okay, carry on
A day like this will dawn
I was well aware
St. Peter will never let me down
He has brought him back to me!
8 years, man
8 years!
Do you know how life is at a juvenile home?
It's sheer hell!
Every damn dog there has manhandled me
You fled from there thinking to hell with everything
Did you ever think about me?
I'm the Reverend Father's son
Look at me now
I am standing with a gun
All because of you
Forgive me, Richie
Please forgive me
I was very young then
I got scared, Richie
I'll come in person and explain everything to your father
Oh! Yes, you will come
And you will explain
As soon as you tell him...
...he will give my life back to me on a platter, huh?
Sorry, Richie
I didn't have a choice then
You did!
But you were blinded by cowardice
What I did was wrong
Think about my mother just once
She suffered like an orphan all these years
If not for me, forgive me at least for her sake
We'll runaway and survive
Please, Richie
You know only to run away all the time
You ran that day
Today you'll again run
You are begging me to spare you
I stood and faced the music that day
Even today I stand to face life
Give me a cigarette
Give it
Hey!
Do you know something?
If I decide to whip someone...
...then every time only your face will stare back at me
A burst of anger will seize me then
I'll punch that fellow to a pulp you see
You are my motivation
Whichever way I see it...
...you aren't worthy of standing in front of me
I'll spare your life
Run away from this town
Run away
Is it enough?
Finished it very simply, right?
Hold this bag
Tie Peter at my place, I'll deal with him when I get back
Until I come back, make sure the bag is safe
Hey! Don't gawk at something and lose sight of it
'The day before Christmas'
'On that day I saw him again'
How long has it been?
Don't you come often these days?
It's the same camera, right?
Don't block me when I'm taking a snap
Take a picture of me
No, thanks
I'm not interested
Only in the juvenile home you hounded me to click snaps, eh?
Let me know when you hit someone next time
I'll get some snaps
That won't be long
Let's do it right now
Very good
You only take pictures
Don't you print them?
- Who said I don't? - Then where is my snap?
'How many times do I tell you?'
'I don't have a photo of you'
If a girl...
...has a boy's picture what does it mean?
What...?
Are you hinting I'm in love with you?
I am not the one saying so
You are
'Richie...!'
Nonsense
It's getting late
Why are you sitting here instead of coming home for lunch?
'I thought there was money'
'When I opened the bag I found only this statue'
'I thought I'll sell it and go to Dubai'
'Richie grabbed the statue from me'
I won't let him get away with it
He doesn't know me
All because of you!
You told the whole town I was back Damn your sardines!
Wha...what are you blabbering?
Don't stand in front of me
Just go
Leave now
What is the problem you are stuc-
No need, son Listen to me
Be quiet, just go home and pack everything
I'll call and tell you where to meet me
If you're doing all this for me, don't, just stop
We can somehow survive with the money on hand
Listen to me Don't get into-
'Leave now, ma'
Did you see my brother anywhere?
He didn't come here
- What did he say? - No, it seems
- You went to the market? - No one saw him there, bro
Poor thing! Akka is so upset
Okay, it's late You take her-
I said right then let's move out
'Sir' said he'll handle everything Look at our plight now
'I trusted you and sent my husband, bro'
Past 2 days you've been standing here
What a surprise!
Did you do something wrong again?
Nothing of that sort
Annachi invited you home for tonight's feast
- I can't - Why?
Our Mother Mary's procession goes past Isaac annachi's house
Chariot passes every house here She showers Her grace on everyone
I can't come specially to a house and eat
God doesn't show favoritism
Your Father also has no favorites
God bless you, child
Neither does my father!
He won't bless me alone He'll bless the whole damn town
Advance happy birthday wishes
If you want to you can come Its your wish
I have never questioned you when you bash up someone
When you forgive someone...
...I can't even ask you why
I'm following you all these years like your faithful shadow
Even I am unable to understand you
Hey! Careful
I am begging you Please spare my son
Akka, how can you fall at his feet?
Why are you twirling your moustache?
Poor Radha akka
Raghu has made her suffer so much
Richie, don't take it to heart
Hey! Sudhie
I told you to wait here Won't you fasten the lock?
I swear I locked the door
Where is the bag?
'I kept the bag saf-'
'Richie, bag is missing it seems'
Mr Murugesh
Please pass me the car keys
'Hey! Raghu'
'Not that way'
'This way'
'Raghu, wait for me'
'Don't leave me alone'
Things change, man, huh?
Let's go
Come along
'Richie, you know what Raghu is thinking now'
I escaped from such a notorious mafia gang in Calcutta
And got caught with pipsqueaks who don't even know to button up their shorts
Richie, I can't go to Dubai without this bag
Please understand
Even if I return the bag you can't go to Dubai
I have decided your final destination
Richie, please
Murugesh...?
If someone returned your life and asked you to run, what will you do?
I'll thank God and my lucky stars, run for my life, out of this town
See, you are smart
But our wily fox isn't as smart as you
When I expected you to stand by me...
...you ran away
I am telling you to run
You do the opposite and stick to my side
No, Richie never intended killing him
'True, he was angry with Raghu'
'A murderous kind of fury'
'All said and done they are childhood friends'
'Forgetting the past and grudges...'
'...he wanted to take him to his mother with the bag'
But before that, Raghu-
Some people cannot be reformed
'Do you know the pain of betrayal?'
It never comes from your enemy!
'If something happens to me you'll take care of my sister, won't you?'
Clean the car thoroughly and bring it
Richie, I want to come to watch the Tiger dance
Start the auto
Bro, did you see Peter?
No, he didn't come here
Bro, give me booze
Sudhie, I am leaving
Drop me at Isaac annachi's house
Okay, come soon
No one can lift his little finger without my knowledge in this town
But the sound that night...
...still echoes sweetly in my ears
Disappointed, huh?
Even when I was in the juvenile school
...not 1 family member of mine visited me
I was wondering what I'll do in life
My Richie clasped my hand
This is nothing
I'll do anything for him
'Madam, time's up'
2 minutes
Nothing is in our hands
Beginning and end
Determined only by God
'I realize this story is now reaching a full circle'
'Have I shared that Cuban boy and Madurai boy story?'
'Dash and Dash-dash'
'Think about it for a second'
'When Dash was getting beaten up...'
'...what thoughts would have flashed in his mind?'
Wouldn't he have wondered 'why is Dash-dash hitting me?'
'He must have been confused, right?'
'- Good job, Megha - Thank you, sir'
'Can publish this as a special series'
'Is Richie's father aware his son went to jail for a murder he didn't commit?'
What will change by knowing now, sir?
Irony, right?
A man who believes all his life in a God he hasn't seen
He didn't believe his own son, eh?
Such a pity he never knew who his son really was
Do you still have the 1st photo you took in your life?
'Everyone here is a victim of circumstances'
'A father who lost his son'
'The boat mechanic who died without professing his love'
'A mother's anguish unaware of her son's plight'
'As far as I know...'
'...no one knows how stories begin and how they transcend to the end'
'We presume the ending we like as the conclusion of the story'
'But stories don't end'
'It's like a Pandora's box filled with secrets'
'What will be the contents of a box no one has opened?'
'No one can guess accurately'
'I don't know if he needed this photo or not'
'Using this as an excuse...'
'...he'll come often to chat with me'
'Appa...!'
'Appa, wait'
'Appa, don't leave me here'
'Appa'
'APPA...wait!'
Subtitled by rekhs Assisted by harini
'Steal, huh?'
Those who stole 'Her' thought they planned it
Destiny's handiwork
Where and to whom She should go
Only She will decide
Like a tsunami
Wonder whom She is with now
What is the name of the boat?
Santa Maria
'Must have submerged somewhere in the deep sea'