Where were you?
Anyways, you are always late.
People talk about it in the committee.
I tried my best to come early.
I dropped off the plantain load and spent a lot of time
bargaining over its price with the people there.
Sasi, don't forget you're the secretary now.
I haven't forgotten it at all.
Are you only saying that because Subhash filled your ears?
Can't fully agree with that.
-Sasi ettaa... -Ah!
How are the Theyyam practice going?
He's learning really well.
Sooraj, you are incredible.
You got him ready at the last minute!
It was a tedious task.
Honestly, I didn't think he'd pull it off.
Thanks to the Goddess, it all worked out.
He's in high demand.
Once he gets into character,
nothing can stop him.
And his payment? Will it fit into our budget?
The budget is ten thousand rupees more than we planned.
But that's okay, I'll handle it.
You don't need to worry about it.
No matter how small the budget is,
the performance's gotta be awesome!
Okay.
Alright, then.
The oracle is nailing it.
Will the boys invite trouble and end up getting beaten up?
Come down, you fruit stealer!
Hey chicken stealer!
Sasi...
Here.
Are you coming home now?
No, Mom. I haven't gone to the temple yet.
After this, I'll go, do the prayer and come.
How are you, Madhu ettaa?
I am good. Only you are here? Where's Bharathan uncle?
He came to the temple early and went back home..
He doesn't like such crowded places.
What about Ashokan?
He isn't back home from work yet.
Really? Do you want a balloon?
-Yeah. -On, no!
Hey, take the kids home now. It's all dusty here.
Don't be late. Go home.
-Alright. -Come, son.
Stop shouting!
Don't mock him.
Please stop, everyone.
Are you... okay?
-No, I am not! -Eh?
You've been promising 'Thazhekavu' renovation
and delaying it since long.
I faced the consequence for that now.
Goddess told me.
She also told me that if you delay it further,
all of you too will face the same!
If you missed something, call before it's too late.
Don’t bug me about it later!
Nothing is missed.
Hey...
Did Latha call you?
Yeah.
She said she wants to move here.
She has asked to discuss it with Dad.
It's okay. I'll talk to him
But what will we do about them now?
Let's see. We'll find a way.
Come.
I'll leave immediately after I return.
Okay.
Bro, I don't think I can pass these exams.
What do you mean?
-Like, no chance?! -No.
Do you have any other plan?
I am thinking of...
studying visual communication as a distance course.
Is there any scope for that course?
The scope is all about our skill, bro.
Okay then, do you have the skill?
Th... that...
I'm interested in it, right? I'll handle it.
Then why a distant course?
-Go to a regular class and study it. -Oh, no!
Don't bother about the fee.
No bro, it's not about the fee.
Going to college everyday....
Dad would slap me hard if I tell him this.
Just tell dad you've no interest in this course.
Hey, I can't say that now.
I already used that excuse when I started this course.
Please present this matter to him, bro.
It's for my future, after all.
See, you can't goof off like this anymore.
Sasi ettaa, it's done.
Write it in my tabs.
Okay.
No bro, this time I am serious.
I did proper research on this.
This course is apt for me. For sure!
In that case, don't waste time and start immediately.
I will talk to dad in a convenient time.
Okay.
Why is Subhash not here if he complains that I'm always late?
Look at the time!
See.
He'll come.
He will!
It's been a while since he left home.
He must have found a gap to poke his nose
into others' business and dove right in!
Do we need that pest in our committee?
Can't we kick him out of the executive committee?
We can't just kick people out of the committee whenever we want.
There has to be a valid reason for that.
Leave that to Subhash himself.
He'll find a way to give us a reason without much delay!
-Let's kick him out then. -That's it.
Hello.
Come on! Where were you, Subhash?
I didn't expect you to be on time!
What's this, man?
Our Theyyam guy is okay, right?
Yeah, he's fine.
We need to begin renovating the Keezhekkaav temple soon.
That's our agenda.
The delay happened because we were waiting for sponsorship.
Going to collect donations alone won't help at all.
That's when Sasi ettan gave us an idea.
Tell him.
Nothing major,
just adding a new worship to the list.
It's a worship that promises to bring happiness and peace to homes
where they are currently lacking.
Yes.
Worship means, I didn't get it.
This is the Hindu version of the housewarming prayer Christians do
There, it's done by the priest, and here, by the holy oracle.
Let's name it 'Griha pooja.'
The idea seems profitable.
If we can get 10k from each house in this name,
things will go smoothly.
Just make sure the villagers don't find out about this.
In that case, let's start with Thekkemuri Krishnakumar's house.
They've got some family drama going on.
I am coming from there now.
Great, then go give it a shot with them.
Then we can start it off tomorrow itself
I have an opinion about this.
Say it.
Before approaching Krishnakumar,
It would be great to start by conducting the worship in our own houses
with payment!
If other members are interested, they can do it too.
That way, we can reach more people.
If we can make it look like there's a result,
our program is a success.
That's good.
Once the fund is set,
we can cash in our effort, right?
Keep this just between us.
I said, keep this just between us.
Oh, okay. -Sure.
But I have got a doubt.
Shoot it.
To make people believe that this worship brings results
we say we should do it at our own house first, right?
-Yes. -But we know there are no results, right?
So why should we waste money on it?
I don't quite get that logic.
There are people among us who would dig deep into all of this.
They shouldn't have any doubts about our intentions.
Did you understand?
Man, don't bother about losing 10,000 rupees.
Remember, there's a payoff for our effort?
When it comes through, you'll get way more than 10,000 rupees.
Subhash...
Do you think we will do all this without a plan?
Okay then, Let's clap our hands and bring the plan on
That's it!
We lost the match just because you missed that catch!
Otherwise, we would've easily won the match.
Dude, it's because the sunlight hit my eyes.
My judgment went all wrong.
I stood at the wrong place.
Anyway, we need to ditch the old guys coming in to lower their cholesterol.
and bring in skilled young players to build a strong team.
Dad, from tomorrow on, just be the umpire in the game. Don't play.
Have you played as a wicket keeper when he bats?
It's like a fan on full power. Too windy!
Stop playing if you can't!
Oldie!
Turn, you!
I don't know about Girish ettan,
but I'll retire from the game soon.
Hey, where are you going?
Sasi ettan told me that whatever the course is,
I need to attend it at the regular college.
If that's how things are,
I'm thinking about moving out for a while.
Man, the grass always looks greener on the other side!
Please don't go.
I have been there, almost rotting in hell!
That's not it, man.
The vibe at home is not chill.
They're not syncing with me!
How long can I live, hiding like this?
It's better to take off now.
Pass him the bat.
Take it.
See you tomorrow evening then.
Won't you come?
-Okay. -See you tomorrow.
Can't you play some indoor games instead?
Dad, I might get depressed if I keep sitting at home!
Oh! What's been bothering you to make you feel depressed?
Hey,
who just dropped you here now?
-Jithin. -Who?
Our Jithin...
Who? Suni's son?
Yeah, the same. Don't you know him?
How many times will you ask the same question?
He keeps ranting the same! What a pain!
Mom!
Tell him.
Get me that curry.
That's chicken curry, Dad.
Here...
Is it lentil curry?
Chickpeas are over.
I forgot to add it in the grocery list as well.
Dad, if you keep the egg aside,
the gravy is delicious.
Here, some more.
Dad, today...
Latha called me.
Okay.
How's she?
That... Gopan left the job in the theatre.
Did he get any other job?
No, nothing so far.
But there was no point in staying at his old job.
What's their condition?
Do you financially assist them?
He's managed everything so far,
but now he's seeking my help.
She's asking
if they can stay here until he finds a job.
Can we help them in any way?
Knowing Gopan, starting a business might not suit him.
Even small-scale work won't help him out.
Yes.
Can he get a job in your company, Ashokan?
There's no vacancy in my company now.
Plus, these days, they're considering work experience and all that.
Getting a job through a recommendation is really tough there.
But you got the job through recommendation, right?
Yeah, but after that, I haven't seen anyone else get a job that way.
I don't know why!
So they can come and stay with us, right, Dad?
Let's handle the rest later.
What about their treatment? When are they starting it?
That... they had a plan,
but I don't think it'll happen in the current situation.
(Oracle performing)
To fix the problems here,
just doing the veneration only in this house isn't enough!
-Why? I was about to ask this. -Come, I'll tell you.
I am saying this only because it's you.
Our Swathi is in a love-affair with a boy.
And their relationship is quite strong.
Who's the guy? Anyone we know?
The priest in Thazhekkavu temple,
Sooraj...
Sooraj?!
Brother, I know him very well.
He's a naive guy.
He takes on responsibilities and does things perfectly.
He's a very responsible guy, unlike others his age.
A smart one.
But...
a love-affair...
You talk and convince the girl.
If that didn't work out, let me know.
I'll get him out of this somehow.
But will he obey you?
Yeah, he will if I tell him.
Though they are not our caste,
we handle their temple matters without any discrimination.
Even this intended renovation is being handled that way.
We've even performed customs for them that are unusual in our town.
That's more than enough.
No need to cross that limit.
For now, don't let anybody else know about this.
But I did hint about this to Subhash.
-Will that be an issue? -Wow! Nailed it!
Better you could have advertised it in the newspaper!
At least the non-readers wouldn't have found out!
Now, don't tell anybody else about this.
The oracle is coming. See you later.
Please come forward.
Hello.
Eh? What happened?
Which hospital?
I will be right there.
Madhu, I will go and come back.
-Where are you off to? -Will call you.
What's wrong?
No idea. Dad was exhausted when he got up this morning.
He was pretty silent too.
After a while, we went to the room
and saw him lying there unconscious.
Go quickly and see the doctor.
I'll be back in half an hour. Please go there, nurse.
I am the son of Bharathan Nair,
who was admitted to the ICU a while back.
Oh, okay.
I already informed the bystanders who came earlier.
-Things are a bit complicated. -Really?
One side of him is completely paralyzed because of the stroke.
He will recover, right?
Let's try our best.
Will there always be a bystander with him?
-Yes. -Okay.
One side of him is paralyzed, the doctor says.
Oh, no!
She also said there should always be a bystander here.
-I will be here. -You can, right?
Just call me if you need any help.
I called Latha and informed her about this.
I asked her to reach here quickly.
Anyways, she was going to come here, right?
You don't want Poppodum, right?
He won't like the hospital food,
so Sasi takes food for him from here three times a day.
Is sister able to handle everything alone there?
They just need someone from our side to always be there
Other than that, she doesn't have much to do there.
How many times have I told you to avoid travelling at night!
Why can't you come in the daytime?
It took some time for the house owner to return the advance
because we were vacating the house suddenly.
And did he return the total amount?
Yeah, he did.
But I spend all the money on the moving trucks.
Keep some water for me, mom.
Did you get your salary that was delayed for so long?
They told me they would see to it.
Better don't expect it. I won't get it.
I know the problems there.
They don't get a single good movie.
Did you try in any other theatre?
I tried.
But nothing worked out.
There will be a peon opening at Thaikkad school in three months.
Really.
If you put in a good word through NSS,
I might get that job.
-That will be good, right? -Yeah.
-Permanent job, right? -Yes.
I will try through NSS.
Okay, take rest.
Let me take a bath and come.
Will have food after that.
Keep my towel ready.
Where's the oil?
-You always move things around! -It'll be somewhere around. Look for it!
-Hey! -Hmm?
Please do something for Gopan asap.
I'm trying, Mom.
For the time being, we can tell people that
everybody's here because dad is unwell.
But he'll get better and come back home, right?
What if people see Gopan here even after that?
People will figure out he lost his job and is living at his wife's place.
On top of people asking about if they're expecting any children,
they'll start asking if he got a job.
It's an embarrassment for us too.
Your dad was anxious about all this.
Did he say anything of that sort to you?
Why does he have to say that literally?
I've been living with him for decades now.
I can read his mind well and clear.
Hey, Prasad.
-Hi, Sasi ettaa. -Tell me.
We've done the 'Puja' at Madhu ettan's house.
Just let us know your convenient date.
We're not in a situation to conduct a 'Puja'.
Too busy with hospital related stuff.
Let dad get discharged first.
So, should we wait or...
No, don't wait. Continue the 'Puja' at your home and Subhash's.
By then, things will get better here.
Oops! Thanks.
And listen. Call the press
and ask them the update about the Puja's notice.
Make sure that it gets distributed along with the newspapers right after we get it.
And, places such as hospitals, temples,
distribute them wherever sad people gather and at places of worship.
Done.
-Okay? -Okay.
Where had you been?
Ran out of cooking gas at home.
Had to go to the agency to get a new cylinder.
You proceed to the canteen. I'll give this to him and come.
Hey. Who's admitted in this hospital?
Why?
Can't you spare me from this porridge?
Whatever you're eating at home, bring me too the same.
It's so bland, my tongue is sick of it!
Okay, I'll get it done.
Did the doctor mention about how longer will he have to stay here?
She didn't.
She said that his heart is weak, and it'll be tough if he faces one more stroke.
Can the paralysis on one side be cured?
Nope.
Sir, your son.
Don't hit me on the face!
Hello, doctor?
Did you already visit him and leave?
Yeah. I just reached home. Why?
I was hoping to see you once.
You want me to come over?
No, that's alright.
We can talk over the phone.
The thing is...
about your dad...
we can't really say how much longer can he survive like this.
I shouldn't be giving you futile hope, right?
Got it.
I'm not saying that something will go wrong immediately.
Yet...
in this situation, going forward is difficult.
Let the family members meet him.
Don't make him sense it by bringing the whole family together.
What I'm trying to say is
it's okay if the family members come to meet him one by one, or so.
I'll get it done, doctor.
Alright then.
Okay, doctor.
Hey, Sasi.
Come here.
When you go to the farm in the morning,
bring some banana flowers.
I shall scramble them for dad.
He's staying all alone in that room.
Let him eat something tasty!
Mom... You wanna come see dad?
No, dear.
I don't wanna see him in that condition.
Anyway, he'll be coming back. I'll take care of him then.
Hi!
Listen...
Doctor had asked you to meet her.
Alright.
-I'll just go and... -Yeah. Carry on.
-Doctor... -Hey. Come.
Let's...
go meet dad.
Why so?
Since yesterday, he wanted to see you.
I tried my best to stop him based on his current condition.
But he isn't willing to budge.
That's why I summoned you.
See? He's here.
Dad...
Huh? Me?
You may leave.
Yeah. Please.
I shall go for my daily rounds then.
Why did you want to see me, Dad?
Didn't the doctor tell you that
my days are numbered?
You're bringing our family members here everyday.
It's not that. Everybody wanted to see you.
It's been a while since they saw you.
I was a ruthless person, wasn't I?
Yeah! Why?
I felt so.
As one who saves precious gems and spends them rarely,
I gave you folks my love sparingly.
It was a mistake from my end.
I wish to see all of you together.
I don't want it to be through that glass window.
I want to be at our home,
caress you all,
and hug you all to my heart's content.
I haven't even pampered Santhi's kids, right?
I don't think I've even kissed them.
I feel like doing all that now.
I always thought of doing all this some day.
I had confidence that I can go on like this for some more time.
Don't lose your confidence, Dad.
Once you get better, we can all live happily at home.
And yes, Gopan might get a job.
That's good.
The way you smile is so beautiful.
You take rest then.
Let me know if you need something.
Dear...
Whether the doctors tells you or not,
I know how long I will survive.
You're gonna bring everyone from our home here, right?
Along with them,
you must bring two more people.
Until my last breath,
I want to see them too here.
Who are they, Dad?
At Sreekandapuram, where I worked,
for the last 30 years,
I...
I have been taking care of one more family.
Rugmini.
I have a son with her.
Please bring them here.
It's been long since I went there and met them.
I won't be able to do that now.
And...
without creating a scene,
please present this to our family.
And...
tell your mom
to take it in 'that' spirit!
'What' spirit?
I don't know!
You've been reading dad's mind for last fifty years or so, right?
Didn't you see the pages in which this is mentioned?
You went to Sreekandapuram, right?
Didn't you sense it then?
Dad must've taken Sasi ettan to the beach, bought him some peanuts, and sent him back!
Would any sane person take their son to a mistress' place?
Will you, brother-in-law?
What's he saying?
A mistress?
This must be the 'spirit' dad meant.
Scram, you!
Go inside, you loser!
Let's go.
What did Chechi say?
What would she say?
She's sitting frozen ever since she heard this.
Dad has never looked at me and talked to me with so much love before.
He even smiled at me.
Did I know that it was for dropping such a bombshell?!
You go to them.
You never got any hint about this, right?
Had I got a hint, would I have kept quiet?
Even you went there, but you didn't feel anything fishy. Did you?
What do we do now, Mom?
Dad says he wants to see them.
When I lost my job,
I came here instead of going to my family. You know why, right?
I can keep it to myself if you want.
But if my family gets to know, they won't give us peace of mind!
I’m not influential enough to convince them.
What did mom say?
She didn't say anything.
Well, what's left to say now?
What do you people think?
How much more time dad has got?
The doctor didn't specify it.
But she said he won't survive for long.
Please go and bring them to him then. It's his final wish. Poor soul.
Won't it be a problem if somebody sees them here?
No, it's fine.
If anybody asks, we can say that she's our aunt or something.
-That'll do, right? -Yeah!
In that case, get their address from dad and go there soon.
[Railway announcement]
Sasidharan.
I'm Bharathan Nair's son.
He's from Kuruvilakavu, Chalakudy.
But, isn't he from Cherthala?
He might've told you so. But that's not true.
Isn't he the one?
Yes.
We got to know all this only now.
As we don't have much time to waste,
I didn't think much.
Came straight here.
His present condition is...
kinda bad.
So, without much delay...
let's start from here.
Okay. Please wait, Sasidharan.
Let me pack some basic stuff.
My son will be here by then.
We shall leave right then.
I'll be back soon.
Ooty?
Why did you come here?
Who are you?
How about your dad's diet?
Sasi brings porridge for him everyday.
I see.
Does dad eat it?
Yeah.
I mean, do you see him eat it?
I don't see it. The nurse brings the carrier back once he finishes it.
Well, it's nothing much.
He might have already bidden adieu to this world.
They just continue treating him!
Some private hospitals can't be trusted.
There are no such problems here, Subhash!
Had it been 'Prarthana' Medicity,
they would've brought him back to life by praying, even if he's dead!
Just think about it once.
I'll let Sasi know when he comes.
Where's he?
He's gone to Arimboor.
-He'll be back soon, right? -Yeah.
I can wait if you need anything.
Never mind. You may go, Subhash.
It's no trouble for me. I'm free. I can just--
It's not that. It's fine. You may go.
Let me bid him 'bye' then
and get going.
-See you, boy. -Okay.
Bye!
Give me some space please.
Yeah.
Mom, let me hold the bag.
We're almost there. Just turn right.
Sasi ettaa!
It's me! Here!
He...
They are here.
Please come.
What is this?
The room is over there.
He was there, and he was here...
I called you many times from the lift. Didn't you hear?
-Hello. -Yeah. Hello.
The reason why I'm here is...
About that 'Prarthana' Medicity...
Who's she? I didn't get her...
Our aunt.
Oh, the one from Arimboor...
Yeah! The one from Arimboor.
-I didn't recognize her at first. -It's alright.
So, that's all, Sasi ettaa. Off I go.
-See you then? -Yeah. Go.
-Weren't you red? -Huh?
Weren't you wearing a red shirt earlier?
No, he's in this attire since morning. See?
-Is that so? -Yeah!
I was just...
Alright then.
See you, Aunt.
There are new folks to take care of dad now!
Let them handle it. I'm not going there anymore!
Let them be there, Santhi.
But shouldn't there be one of us to take care of dad?
Not necessary.
She's even got a grown-up son!
And that guy the spitting image of him!
Let me tell you this. Don't you go near the hospital even by mistake!
If people see both of you together, they won't spare us!
Hey.
Whatever it be, don't go there from now on.
Okay.
Do they look exactly the same?
Totally. Ditto copy.
I was shocked when I saw him first.
What about their height?
Height, weight, everything's the same.
Only the hair is slightly different.
That doesn't really matter.
If people notice them...
Yeah! Let her stay at the hospital then!
Don't you know? I can't stand the smell of hospitals,
I'll pass out if I go there.
Right?
Yeah, she's got such a problem.
You too go with her then. You're jobless anyway.
Showing support, huh?!
Whatever it is, don't count me in! I'm not going there anymore!
I'm telling you particularly.
Not just the hospital, don't go anywhere!
It's Subhash who's seen them!
When I see his damn face, I feel like smashing it against the wall!
Move aside, you! Move!
Let go! Please!
Stop it! It hurts!
-The hell with your beard! -I'll shave your head!
What are you doing?
All set!
Let go!
See? So elegant!
Handsome!
Here you go. Watch and enjoy!
Let this be your look from now on.
Trash!
Latha...
Go to the canteen.
-I'll give this and come. -Okay.
Come.
Is it ready?
Will this be enough?
Yeah, Sasi ettan said this is enough for the trial.
You guys keep chanting his name,
but he hasn't even checked on any of this so far.
Come on! We know what he's going through, don't we?
How can we expect him to be everywhere?!
Something just doesn't add up there.
In which line?
Not in this, Madhu ettaa.
I mean, in Sasi ettan's matter.
Let's not wait for Sasi ettan.
Let's start from one corner, like he said.
Yeah, go for it.
Let me try to distribute this to everyone.
Call Hari and Suni, and go for the first round of poster distribution.
[Reading the notice]
I think we should add a comma here.
-Madhu ettaa... -Tell me.
Don't you think Sasi ettan is dodging all of this?
What are you saying!
Didn't you meet him at the hospital and talk to him?
No, I mean, that's there.
But I sense something fishy about him.
What do you mean?
Don't you know Sasi ettan's brother, Arun?
I saw him in two places in the hospital at the same time.
Don't you sense something fishy about it?
What's fishy about it?
I doubt whether Bharathan Nair has a second wife or another family.
What the hell is wrong with you?!
Someday, your tittle-tattling
will get you into a pickle, I'm sure of it.
Madhu ettaa, I saw that boy in two different places at the same time!
If that's true,
weren't you present in both those places simultaneously, too?
So, are there two of you?
Tell me, are there two of you?
It's okay that you told me this.
Just don't go telling anyone else!
He saw one guy in two places, it seems!
What if he sees me somewhere else?
Will he start saying I'm not one person, but two?! Idiot!
I heard tomorrow is a hartal.
Oh no, are we going to get stuck here?
Nah, it doesn't look like a strong hartal.
The nurse said so.
Let me check.
Call Sivan, he'll tell you.
-Sasi ettaa... who's hospitalised here? [On phone]- Where are you?
-I will get back to you. -Eh?! But...
What happened?
I've been thinking about this for two days now.
Indeed, we didn't expect any of this to happen in our lives.
But with our dad hospitalised in this condition
is it right for us to feast on fish fry, omelette, and all?
It's okay to eat these at home.
After all, we need to feed the kids.
But not here.
So,
bring us the same porridge that you bring for Dad too.
Right?
Should we do all that?
Yes, we should!
Anyways,
what will they think of us if people see it?
Okay, will take care of it.
Okay, have your food and come there.
The doctor asked me to meet her as soon as I arrive.
-Madhu ettaa... -Hey.
Hows your father now?
His condition hasn't improved a bit.
I just came here with the food.
Who's there with him in the hospital?
Bring me some water.
Latha is here now.
And I visit frequently.
I called to talk about the puja.
According to our plan,
it's supposed to be held at your house next.
Oh, yeah. I forgot it.
We held the puja in two-three houses.
For now, don't conduct the puja at my house.
Come on, your father's in the hospital.
We'll do the puja at your house and leave without any trouble.
That's not the matter.
My father's condition is worsening,
and his days seem numbered.
If we do the puja at my house and
something happens to him, we'll be in trouble.
People will ditch this puja.
Oh! That's the issue, right?
Yes.
Do the puja at the other members' houses first.
Then, we can consider doing it at mine later.
That's better, right?
Alright, then.
-Okay. -Call me if you need any help.
Uncle...
Listen...
Why are you acting like you're asleep?
You don't feel dizzy anymore, do you?
That's true.
I feel relieved these days,
like a heavy burden has been lifted.
That relief is exactly what you need now.
Leave all your burdens to your son.
If you continue like this, stress-free
you'll be able to live easily for a long time.
I didn't understand.
Your mental health has improved significantly in the last few days.
Just support him in maintaining this.
I will shift you to the ward now.
And discharge you after two days.
Okay?
He managed to jump over a huge hurdle!
Son...
Any issues at home?
No way! We disagree!
We were taking care of him until you arrived, right?
We will continue the same.
It was fine until we came here.
But after arriving, I realized that things are not right here.
I saw how Santhi was behaving.
And your mom, I know her very well.
Oh, no! She isn't always like that.
May be what you are saying is true. No arguments.
She acted that way because
she's got all the problems here on her mind.
Yes.
But this problem can never be fixed, right?
So how can we be at peace not knowing
how this sick person is doing in your house?
So, allow us to take him with us for a few days after he's discharged.
Dad won't have any trouble with here.
I guarantee it.
Don't you trust me?
But...
who's this guy?
-Eh?! -Move aside.
We will take Dad home with us.
Once his health improves, he can come back here.
Oh, no. We can't agree.
We won't let you take Dad.
-If you do, the issues will only get worse. -Exactly!
What will we say if the townsfolk ask where Dad is, who just got discharged?
That's what I said, we'll stay here.
Until he copes with the current situation, we shall be here with him.
Please try to understand.
We have no idea what would happen if you two came to our home now.
That's why...
I'm not worried about both of us.
Anyways, we're not planning to stay there forever.
We'll just take care of him peacefully from morning till night
and rent a room nearby for sleeping.
No way! Can't even think of renting a room here!
That too with him!
I have another idea.
You may stay here.
Let him go back home or something...
No can do.
-I can't leave Mom alone here with you all. -Yes.
I will stay here.
Come, come... side... side...
-Enough, enough. -Stop, stop!
Careful...
Give me that bag.
Give me a hand.
Boban, stay there. I'll see to it here.
Here, take this.
-You've unloaded everything, right? -Yeah, I did.
Let's bring him out now.
Sasi... Hold the other side.
-Slowly... -Step! Step! Watch out!
-Careful. -Look at the back side.
Careful.
Watch that side.
I shall take your leave then.
Come outside.
Tip?
How can I?
Come.
I said come with me.
Go get some change.
Dad...
Do you need anything to drink...
No, son.
Hey...
Why did the ambulance come here?
Did your father come home?
Or did he pass?!
Nah, perhaps he came home,
not gone!
If he were dead, the atmosphere in the house wouldn't be like this.
You look at him carefully.
Looks like he suddenly became decent.
He's probably pretending
to convince his family to scoot off from here!
HEY!
There's a match against Vazhuthakkad on the 10th.
Can you come?
We don't have enough players, man.
Just wear a jersey and come there.
No need to score goals or anything.
See, he's not even opening his mouth.
Come, guys!
He's been acting up because his dad was in ICU for a few days!
-Come, man. -Let him go to hell!
Just take a good look at him!
Doesn't he look like the retro actor Disco Raveendran?
Yeah, right? Even I felt the same.
Hey, Sasi...
Go and bring them inside.
If any neighbors come to visit, things will get out of hand.
Please go and call them.
No! I can't do that.
I'm already confused whether to smile or act angry at them.
You go and call them inside
Go.
Nonsense!
You didn't come inside?
Please come in.
Son, take the bag.
Sasi ettaa, and where do I go now?
Go take up some space downstairs.
Okay.
You may use this room.
Okay.
And...
Please try not to leave the house.
Also, avoid opening the doors and windows.
Hope you understand the situation here.
If you need anything, feel free to tell me.
You won't have any trouble because of us.
Mom, for heaven's sake, listen to me.
Dad has just overcome a huge hurdle!
Don't seek revenge now.
They already think we're troublemakers.
That's why they came here.
If they realize we're not, they'll go back home.
Till then, just calm down, everyone.
And one more thing...
Now, we have to be careful that
neither locals nor relatives set foot in our compound.
Sahsi...
We have to make an exception for one person.
Who?!
Water will come out when you press it like this.
Did you see? It's feather-touch!
I know.
How much?
Pay as you please.
Why should we keep tabs between us?
Not less than 500, okay?
Here you go.
Grandpa,
Will you even pay heed to us as you're gonna use the royal 'flush toilet'?
Get lost!
Go.
-Ashokan.. this room -No attached bathroom.
-No? -No. -What about the kitchen?
It's perfect! No issues there.
I have work in Irinjakkuda tomorrow.
So, I though I'd go after finishing all my pending work.
Okay, then. Bye.
-This room? -Not needed.
-If you need any more help-- -Okay, bye!
Okay, then.
-Bye. -(Unanimously) Bye.
God knows when I'll get that kitchen sink fixed!
He never comes when we really need him!
What a headache!
-Subhash. -Hello Sasi ettaa...
Where are you?
I can't find your dad anywhere here.
That...
he got discharged and we came home.
-Oh, really?! -Yes.
['MORGUE'] -I looked for him in many places, but couldn't find him!
In that case, can I come over and meet your dad?
I brought oranges for him.
No, thanks. We just reached home.
Also, the doctor advised not to allow many visitors for him at home.
But... we are like family, right?
Won't your Dad feel bad if I don't visit him in this condition?
Hey, that's alright, Subhash.
He is paralyzed, after all.
He doesn't particularly feel anything!
Okay.
What about your Aunt from Arimboor, did they go back home?
Yes, they went home right after Dad was discharged.
Oh.
Okay then, call me if you need any help.
Sure.
Aunt...
Sister... Mom...
Where did you go?
Huh?! I am not him.
I am the other one.
Oh, no!
I got confused, dear.
I thought you were Ajayan.
No, this is me, Arun.
I got it.
Here, everyone is in 'Sa' club.
Santhi, Sasi, Sreelatha... like that...
Only my name starts with 'A.'
I didn't know that it has such a reason behind it.
But I have an extra 'Ghosh' in my name.
Arunghosh!
He too has that. Ajayghosh.
Oh really?!
Dear, give that to him.
Our coming here troubled you, right?
Nah, no trouble at all.
Here I have a bed, and in the hall, I crash on the sofa.
Everything else is the same.
Well, this is the most peaceful place in the house.
This is my permanent hideout.
At night, I used to climb the rooftop, listen songs and all...
This rooftop?
Yeah. It's awesome.
I see!
What do you do, bro?
I finished my M Sc in Chemistry,
and am now preparing for PSC tests.
I too have been preparing for PSC tests for the past five years.
Still going strong.
Feel free to tell me if you need any help.
I'm here.
Do you have an organic chemistry textbook?
I forgot to take it from home.
I... I didn't mean books.
I mean... lending clothes... like shorts... t shirts... such stuff.
Oh! Okay, I'll let you know.
Please tell me if you need anything.
-I will get it for you. -Okay, dear.
Okay, carry on.
-Have your food. -Okay.
Twenty five lakhs?!
Yeah, it's an aided college, after all. This is the deposit money.
I got it.
So what's the point of 'pushing' through with the NSS?
Pushing can only ensure the chance to secure the job
I can't skip the deposit.
No matter how we got the job, the deposit amount is mandatory.
It's a permanent job,
so many will pay the deposit to secure it.
You try from your end.
I will also try.
Hey...
How long will these people stay with us?
No idea.
She said she'll be here until Dad is okay.
I didn't understand what she meant by "okay."
My concern is...
I know you are also bothered about it.
What?
Partition.
If such a situation arises
we will have to give them a legal share.
A legal share to an illegal affair?!
My foot!
I'm the one who built all this up to what it is now!
Some strangers can't just show up one fine morning and claim a share!
They are not strangers. That's the problem.
If Dad has property in Sreekandapuram, they can have it.
But not from here.
What's the point of being stubborn like this?
Aren't all these properties in your Dad's name?
Oh, God!
-Had lunch? -No.
Did this loser hear something we said?
-Nah. -No, I don't think so.
The coconut tree is very tall.
Our sound won't reach up there.
Let me tell you something.
It's a random thought that just hit me.
Since Dad's first wife is our mother
and we worked hard and made this property flourish
let's skip the usual partition idea.
Let's try to Settle them with a small amount and send them home.
-How? -Nothing big.
Let's prove our mother is the 'senior.'
Find a good lawyer to handle the rest.
Unlike us, they'll be clever enough to deal with this.
All this will happen after Dad's demise.
Anyway, no point in telling him this while he's alive.
He said they have the right to see him
when he asked me to bring them to the hospital. Got it?
We need evidence to prove our mother's seniority promptly.
Both of their marriage certificates would be enough.
Where's Dad's trunk?
That...
it's there.
Oh.
It's not here.
What are you searching for?
Huh?
Listen...
Did you lie to me about passing the 10th-grade exams?
Focus on what's important now.
What are you all searching for?
Tell me what you are searching for.
If I know, I can help you.
Don't ask for the reason,
just tell me where your marriage certificate is.
We need it for something.
Marriage certificate... we don't have one.
Eh?!
Back then, nobody knew about registration and such.
I married her
and brought her home.
There's not even a photograph of our wedding.
There's not even a photo?
No.
Are you sure that the certificate is here?
It must be somewhere here.
Have you ever seen it?
Well, if you ask so...
These are all standard procedures for a wedding, right?
After that, I don't recall seeing it again because there was no need for it.
-But it's somewhere here! -Stop searching for it then!
You haven't registered your wedding.
-Did your Dad say that? -Yeah, he is sure of it.
Forget registration, you haven't even taken a photo!
Oh, no!
Sasi...
God knows what she wants now!
Here, the marriage certificate you asked for.
Bharathan Nair and Rugmini Vijayan!
Let me have a look.
-See this, Mom. -Show me.
If you want the wedding album, it's at our house in Sreekandapuram.
-You have a photo album too? -Yeah.
'BHARATHANATYAM'
-Dad... -Hmm?
-Dad? -Yeah?!
Is it too chilly at Ooty as people say?
Yeah.
When I went there, it was too frosty.
Can't stand the cold without wearing a sweater.
But it's fun, you know?
You guys have never been to Ooty, right?
Forget about going there, people here don't even utter 'Ooty'.
Forget it. Dad,
when you married mom, you could've at least made a marriage certificate!
Or at least a photo!
Didn't I tell you?
Nobody was there to advise us of this back then,
neither did we know about it.
So it was an unintentional mistake.
But you followed all formalities when you got married the second time!
Once we make a mistake,
would we repeat it the second time?
Huh?
Would we?
Rugmini...
I know that what I did was wrong.
But when you think about it from my side...
Saraswathy... I know that what I did was wrong.
But when you think about it from my side...
Shucks!
♪ The high-flying big shots strutting around town ♪
♪ Wearing their egos like a badge of pride ♪
♪ Did they duck their heads and run for cover? ♪
♪ Is this circus about to spin out of hand? ♪
♪ Will their dignity take a tumble and roll? ♪
♪ All that goodwill they've stacked up high ♪
♪ Might just come crashing, Oh, what a spectacle! ♪
♪ The high-flying big shots strutting around town ♪
♪ Wearing their egos like a badge of pride ♪
♪ Did they duck their heads and run for cover? ♪
Why can't you wash your plate, huh?
It's not mine...
It's my plate, Chechi. I'll wash it.
♪ This tale’s got twists, ♪ ♪ and the questions? Oh, my! ♪
♪ If the truth spills out, it will set their pride on fire ♪
What are you doing? I hired this rickshaw! Get out!
Something's under wraps.
I'm sure about it.
He's just my bestie.
♪ Don’t you eavesdrop, dear breeze ♪
♪ Even if you catch a whisper, just skip it ♪
♪ Even if you spot something odd, just overlook it ♪
♪ Ruckus in the attic ♪
Loser!
What’s all that racket?
♪ Not even able to... ♪
Are you done?
No. A little more.
♪ ...take a nap ♪
♪ The high-flying big shots strutting around town ♪
♪ Wearing their egos like a badge of pride ♪
♪ Did they duck their heads and run for cover? ♪
♪ Is this circus about to spin out of hand? ♪
♪ Will their dignity take a tumble and roll? ♪
♪ All that goodwill they've stacked up high ♪
♪ Might just come crashing, Oh, what a spectacle! ♪
♪ The high-flying big shots strutting around town ♪
♪ Wearing their egos like a badge of pride ♪
How's your PSC exam preparations going?
I'm waiting for the results of LDS and secretariat assistant exams.
Oh-no! Your saree's color faded?
-Which is this saree? -See? It's faded.
But it's not mine.
It is... mine.
Thanks.
Welcome!
♪ As you tumble into the ditch you’ve dug ♪
♪ Is there any last hope, or has it all died? ♪
Dear... Please take me out once.
I'm so bored sitting here.
-Really? -Yes.
Use these to shoo off the chicken that come to eat the 'Copra'.
It's fun to wait and throw!
You take care of this shift.
I'll cover the evening shift.
Okay? Okay!
♪ Is someone out there chanting, "It’ll be alright, just wait"? ♪
♪ The high-flying big shots strutting around town ♪
Brother... One 'goodwill-building' offering.
♪ Did they duck their heads and run for cover? ♪
Here. Take it. You'll need it.
♪ Will their dignity take a tumble and roll? ♪
'HOME PUJA 2024'
♪ All that goodwill they've stacked up high ♪
♪ Might just come crashing, Oh, what a spectacle! ♪
♪ The high-flying big shots strutting around town ♪
♪ Wearing their egos like a badge of pride ♪
♪ Did they duck their heads and run for cover? ♪
Is it good?
Come.
How did you meet dad?
Well...
I mean, how did you happen to marry dad?
The thing is...
this is my second marriage.
My first husband died a few months after our marriage.
Pneumonia got him.
After three years or so,
I saw your dad's ad in the newspaper.
What ad?
"Young man who got divorced for reasons beyond his control
is looking for a new alliance."
It was in Mathrubhumi newspaper, Kannur edition.
When we called him,
we realized that he lives and works there.
He didn't have any relatives.
It was the same for us too.
When we felt that he is a suitable match,
my father fixed our alliance.
The reason for divorcing his first wife,
did dad ever mention that?
That...
As his first wife had mental health issues,
they had to end that marriage,
that's what he told me.
So it wasn't unintentional.
An extramarital affair is when you get married legally first,
then get into another relationship.
But here, he legally married her!
So is our mom is in an extramarital affair with him?
Isn't she?
Extramarital affair is when they choose a second route, right?
Isn't our mom the first?
But there's no proof for that!
Forget about mom.
As there's no proof, who are we to dad?
His children, right?
If mom is not his wife, how are we his children?
The porridge is piping hot!
I'll dump it on your heads! Get inside, now!
Blabbering nonsense!
We got no proof!
Ugh!
Hey...
Do you see a white cat there?
-Where? -Somewhere there.
It's over there.
What's it doing?
Strolling around the firewood shed.
Oh! Strolling around?!
Pathetic!
Where are you going?
To the yard.
Please take me out once I finish eating.
I'm so bored sitting here.
Ask your children!
Damn!
Scram, you chicken!
Dad used to visit only once in two months or so.
I used to receive my progress card and mark lists right by that time.
He used to bicker about those things
and ruin my peace of mind!
As I'm not so bad at school, he doesn't interfere in that matter.
The only thing he forces me to do is that
he makes me visit Sabarimala temple once every year.
No wonder why we receive 'Aravana' and 'Appam' offerings every year!
That must be the reason!
Sasi ettan told me that he saw a photo of you guys on a trip.
Yeah. We go on trips during summer vacations.
How about you?
Nope. Folks here aren't much into such stuff.
I'm the only one who's travelled outside Kerala.
Back when I was in school,
I went to Coorg once.
After that, since I studied in a few colleges,
I went to Coorg three more times.
And...
Yeah. Coorg is all I've been to.
Oops...
Hey, Arun!
Take him and go inside!
There she goes! Come on, man.
Both of them are roaming outside!
They don't understand!
During my college admission, dad was with me.
I didn't have a passport-size photo to attach to the application form.
Really? And then?
I was certain that dad was gonna scold me,
but then he pulled out a photo from his purse!
I'm sure that I've never posed for such a photo in my life!
When I asked about it,
he tricked me and changed the topic.
See?
Wow! This is me! My college ID too has the same photo!
Didn't I tell you?
Dad took me to a state of tripping!
Bro...
Anyway my college ID has your photo.
I have some exams to clear.
Can you please...
Well, that...
You can't, right?
It's okay.
Hey, Arun. Come here.
Why did you go out with him?
I didn't see Gopettan around. I needed some help.
So you'll just take him out?
What would've happened if anybody saw him?
But nobody saw us!
As if people inform you if they see!
Just a glimpse is enough for people! Know that, right?
What's it?
They're going out and chatting, as if there's no place inside the house!
You may go. I'll talk to him.
What's this, man?
You're already a grown-up!
Don't you have sense to understand the situation here?
But nobody would see us from there!
Well, what's the big deal even if they see us? Why are you scared of people?
You don't have to worry as you're minding your own business.
But are we like that?
Since we're poking into everyone's business,
we're all worried they'll do the same to us!
You guys sit inside and talk as much as you want.
I know that you don't like this.
But we don't have a choice, dear.
The situation is such.
New set of coconuts need to be picked.
Shall we call Sudhi?
No need.
Let me see if we can get a climbing machine on rent.
Let's not bring anyone here for this. Let's do it ourselves.
Let it be. Dad's 70th birthday is around the corner.
Shouldn't we invite the townsfolk for the birthday?
We can say that the celebrations are minimal and avoid the townsfolk.
But can't skip the relatives!
We need to invite them only if there's a birthday celebration, right?
Let's not have any celebrations!
Whoever asks, tell them that
we'll think about it only once dad is back in form!
My ass is already on fire!
You wanna cook a feast with that fire?
We gotta see a good advocate.
We can ask his advise on what to do for securing the property.
Dear Ashokettan,
It's true that an advocate would be ethical.
But when he's in a private meeting or so,
what if he says "just keep this in mind"
and tell others about our matter? Things will escalate then.
That's right.
We don't have much of a clue about the legal side.
Rather than us discussing and getting tense,
it's better to see an expert.
Here. Jayadevan sir had called.
It got disconnected.
You could've answered it!
It got disconnected before I could.
-Call him back. -He's the school manager.
I'll call him. Come.
Sasi... Come here.
Latha's ornaments are all pawned.
They've been surviving with that money ever since he lost his job.
He really wishes to get a job in that school.
He needs to deposit some money for that, and he's hoping to get it from Latha's share.
Latha too knows that.
Not just that. He's too embarrassed to tell you this.
So, you should take up an initiative and do something for him.
The second party, who is the second wife,
as she has solid proof of marriage and you don't have it,
just hiring a good advocate will be enough for them.
They can snatch your dad's whole wealth!
But dad has four children with our mom here.
I got it.
Four here, and one there.
That's what I said.
If they really want,
they can prove that she is his only legal wife and that you all are secondary.
So, them living together for ten years, and the DNA test, won't any of that work?
It's good for him if they lived together for 10 years.
But no records, right? Proof is what we need.
Come closer.
There's only one thing you can do in this case.
Convince your dad somehow,
and transfer all the properties to your names before he dies.
Else, random outsiders may yield them.
That's gonna be difficult.
If that is difficult...
there's another way.
Heard of the dog in the manger?
Neither will it eat the hay, not will it let others.
We can try that approach.
But there's a problem.
It will take quite some time for you people to get the property.
Perhaps after your death. Is that fine?
Our death?
This will go all the way to the Supreme Court!
No one will benefit from it.
We will think about it again and come back.
Yeah. Think about it.
Had dad thought well back then, none of this would've happened!
Think well before you make a decision.
And if the other party approaches me, I will take their side.
Because they've got the legal papers.
Makes it easier for me to win the case.
And yeah.
Don't let them know about this move of yours.
Let me tell you something.
Know Jibi, Parepparambil Thomachayan's son?
Yeah. Jibi.
Jibi played a trick to grab a major share of the property.
But his sister and brother got to know after a while.
They played a reverse trick without his knowledge.
Know what happened?
Jibi got screwed.
The other party got the whole property.
Their family too broke.
The townsfolk hasn't got to know about this yet.
Just keep it to yourselves, okay?
Don't tell this to anybody.
I just brought it to your attention.
I'm telling you from experience.
All these files are related to dads going on such adventures.
No need to go to the court for this.
His dog and manger, my foot!
Do I need his advise to convince dad?
There's another thing.
As he said, let's not--
Let's not discuss this at home from now on. Why to give them new ideas?
Would anybody have guessed the state of Jibi's family, looking at them?
Would anybody guess our situation too, looking at us?
Well, that's right.
Yeah. Hop on.
Hey, Madhu ettaa!
I've been calling you since forever! Why aren't you answering?
I was held up with things here.
I saw your calls.
You could've called me back then! I was calling you a purpose!
Tell me. What's the matter?
You hold a position on the committee.
The 'Puja' was conducted at all other houses, but not yours.
How can we answer when people ask about this?
Madhu ettaa, dad's current situation is...
Just because he got a stroke?
How long has it been since he returned home?
What's the big deal if the oracle visits your home?
My situation is like...
please exempt me from this somehow.
We followed your words,
and if you exempt yourself from it,
people will go berserk.
I'm telling you!
I'm a bit busy, Madhu ettaa.
I'll call you back later, okay?
Hey, the oracle is waiting...
How was it?
He ignored you, right? That's what I told you!
Dad...
What pill is this?
Your pill.
Dad...
Please don't act like a referee when I say this.
Whatever I'm gonna tell you,
think about it from our family's perspective only.
Whatever it is,
I have no choice but to think from both parties' perspective.
Why should we suffer for what you did?
Listen...
they don't have anybody but us.
They don't have us too!
I came here to tell you that.
It might be stupid for us to keep waiting for the asset partition to happen.
So, I'm not gonna specify each person's share,
but you must divide your assets among the members of this family only.
They live in a rented house.
I couldn't give them anything else.
None of us feel any sympathy towards them, like you do.
Please understand that.
We're not doing it for luxury.
Everybody has their own needs.
Gopan is the one in need now.
Shouldn't we be giving Santhi's share too?
And, though Arun is not bothered about it now,
what will I tell him if he asks me later?
Had things been done the right way, nobody would've raised this concern.
But this isn't like that!
It's only me who chose the wrong path.
Not them.
They don't have anything.
They are both poor souls.
They're living off the money I send them every month.
It would've been okay had Ajayan got a good job.
But that's not the situation there.
Yeah! I'll pay them that amount until he finds a job!
I can assure you that.
But that's not a solution, right?
Why not?
Let him take his time and try.
I'll pay them that amount until he finds a good job!
I can even try to get him a good job.
Then, things will be better there,
and people here won't be annoyed too.
But...
Enough! That's enough!
Dear... Study well, okay?
Let me know if you need any books.
Sure.
Who turned it off?
You must've forgotten to turn it on!
Here you go.
Keep this money.
What money is this?
Rugmini gave it to me. Asked me to pass it to you.
What for?
They're staying here, right? So there's gonna be expenses.
You got no shame to take it from her?
Are our expenses gonna skyrocket if they stay here?
They're not here as guests.
Just because dad stirred up this trouble, don't play the 'responsible brother' trope!
Else, they'll snatch all our assets!
Just keep whatever they pay!
Come. Let's go to the store.
I'll just tell mom and come.
Never mind.
Just call your buddy.
Brother, get 7 kg meat.
We got only small ones.
It's fine. Get me three of them.
Hey. Come.
How are those folks?
Who?
Rugmini and her son.
They're alright.
You don't really have to keep distance with them.
-We got only 6.8 kg. -That'll do.
-We never treated them badly, right? -Nope.
Dear boy, you might be able to take whatever dad did, in 'sportsman spirit'!
But you too will suffer for this after a while.
-How do you want to cut it? -For curry.
And one more thing.
Don't get too attached to that boy.
If he really wants, he can end our games in a flash!
But they both are so naive.
That's what I felt.
Yet, don't tell them whatever's happening in our family.
Such a pain!
We paved the way for others,
and yet we have no way to go now.
Sasi ettaa...
What do we call her?
Call who?
The mother from Sreekandapuram?
Mother from Sreekandapuram?
Don't you proclaim her like that!
If you wanna say anything to her, say it when you see her face-to-face!
It's true that our mom is silent now.
But she's lost her cool.
She may hit you with a grindstone!
Sasi ettaa!
What's up? You're buying chicken?
Is the situation at home better now? Everybody happy?
What's so happy about buying some chicken?
Well, how's your dad now?
He's better.
I was planning to come there some day.
Yes, you should. I will let you know when.
Dad used to be so active.
Ever since he got housebound,
he finds it difficult to face people.
Try another doctor.
Which was the hospital that I mentioned the other day?
'Prarthana' Medicity?
Yeah, that one! You remember, don't you?
Just try that once.
Isn't that good?
I'll call you if I need anything.
Please do.
See you then.
-Hey, Madhu ettaa. -What happened?
-Call Sasi ettan. -What for?
He's bought some chicken and gone home.
So what?
So what, you ask?
Wasn't he saying that the situation at his home is bad?
I'm sure, Madhu ettaa,
him and his family are doing something fishy.
My dear Subhash, don't you act as a renegade!
-It's not that, Madhu ettaa. -Then?
I too feel something fishy.
What's fishy?
Not just the 'Puja', he's not available for anything. He's always running away.
I don't know if something fishy is going on in his house.
There is! I wanted to inform you after catching him red-handed!
Else you may call me a renegade!
Yeah, I may!
But it's no big deal.
If you can stand by me, we will bust it right-away!
Call Sasi ettan.
No, wait. Prasad, you call him.
Call him and ask him an exact date and time for conducting the 'Puja' at his home.
Call him.
Mom!
Hello?
-Hey, Sasi ettaa. -Hi, Prasad. Tell me.
Nothing much. I want to know when can we come and conduct the 'Puja'.
Only your house is left now. I can add it to the list then.
I had told Madhu ettan not to count me in for the time being.
Add it to the list. Let it proceed.
We know how to proceed even without conducting the 'Puja' there.
But you started this.
So we want to know why you're denying it now.
I'll come there. Let's talk in person.
Okay. Come fast.
Such a pain!
Madhu ettaa, I told you several times
the situation at my home is not good, we can't conduct the 'Puja' there now.
Shouldn't the 'Puja' be conducted if the situation is bad?
I know that you're confronting me listening to his words.
Even if he didn't say anything, we'd still feel the same.
As you're the secretary, we followed your suggestions,
and now you're fleeing. Do you think it's right?
Ever since his dad returned from the hospital,
he hasn't let anybody go near his house. Ask him why.
Whatever's happening in my house,
I'm not obliged to tell you guys any of that! Got it?
Hey! Don't vent your anger on him!
Just think about what we said.
We started this to gather some money, right? Here you go!
It's not just about the money.
-This 'Puja' is your idea. -So?
We conducted it in other houses as you said,
and when you're fleeing now,
we really feel if it could affect us adversely!
What are you saying?
Why are you distancing yourself from it then?
I won't let the secretary to be above the law!
What's wrong with you, loser? You've been going on...
Let go of him! Stop!
Let go!
What are you doing, huh?
To hell with him!
I'm letting go of my position. Just let me go.
See? Still he won't let anybody in his house!
What the hell are you hiding there?
-Hey, I will-- -Stop!
It won't be right if I stay here anymore.
I got no business with this committee from now on.
If any of you step foot in my house for this, I'll break your leg!
We will see!
What's this, huh?
-I'll be in trouble if I'm with him! -I'm not going to that house again.
Hey...
Can you please take me out?
I'm so bored sitting here.
We're suffering for the things you did going out!
You got nothing to worry about now!
Just stay chill here.
All the responsibility is on us!
When people smile at us, we feel frightened,
whether they're simply smiling, or because they know something!
Questions from random folks on top of that!
I'm sure that all of this will collapse soon!
I'm asking you because I can't take this for much longer.
You got any more bombshells to drop?
Yummy! Is this your home-town's cooking style?
Nope.
As my father was a contractor,
we've lived in several places.
I learnt all this during that time.
I brushed up these skills after our marriage.
It became a routine then.
Mister loves this.
Loves what?
Chicken curry of this style.
Which 'mister' are you talking about?
Bharathan!
Your dad!
Mister Bharathan loves chicken curry, huh?
Here, have it!
For the last fifty years or so,
you lied to me about your food choices too, huh?
The thing is, Saraswathy...
I just maintained my character here.
Wow!
You're saying it as if you did some huge sacrifice!
What more will we find if we dig further?
That...
Go on. Have it!
No need to feed it to a dog or cat!
Nobody has added anything in it!
You've been betraying us forever,
yet you suspect us?!
Nothing matches the venom that you have in your mind!
[Indistinct cursing]
Move! Don't stop the Goddess!
Didn't I tell you not to bring them here?
You can't be exempted from this!
We won't leave until we conduct the 'Puja' and bring good fortune to your house!
We don't want good fortune!
Yikes! Don't want good fortune, he says!
Listen. You don't have to continue in the committee.
But whatever is started by you should end the way you suggested.
We won't let it happen otherwise!
Whatever it is, I won't let it happen here!
And we're asking you why!
We've cooked chicken curry today!
It doesn't matter to the Goddess, my children!
He says it's fine!
Scram, you!
Move him and let the oracle in!
Get inside, Oracle!
Let them conduct the 'Puja', Sasi.
-Go inside, Mom! -Hey. People are watching.
Great!
See! The townsfolk are here!
We won't stop until we conduct it!
Give them way. Let the headache end forever.
-Madhu ettaa, get in! -Go in, Oracle!
-Let me also come. -Stop!
Just the oracle is enough. No need of others.
Come back.
Lay the mat. Place the 'Para' vessel. Start playing 'Chenda'.
This way. Turn it. Keep it there.
Let me see if we can conduct the 'Puja' here.
I thought it was something else. Let's go!
Where's the switch?
Here it is!
O Goddess!
Fret not!
Everything will be alright! Goddess is with you!
Okay?
Looks like the Goddess got confused.
Oops!
O Goddess!
Don't test me, Goddess!
Doesn't Goddess want the offerings?
Didn't even touch them!
Can't you leave now?
You acted so tough for this?
-Isn't it done now? -Yeah. Get going then.
Okay.
Come on, let's go.
Hey. Where are you going?
To the police station.
-For what? -To lodge a complaint.
How can they barge in and conduct a 'Puja'?
We could file a case if they had barged into our house, broken the almirah, or threatened us.
But how can we file a case against them for holding a peace invoking 'Puja'?
If you have any issues with the committee, handle them as you see fit.
Don't worry about our family secret being exposed.
Why so?
It's the oracle who saw them.
Means, the deity in his form.
Wouldn't the deity be aware of this already?
-It's not that... -Then?
Shall I ask you a doubt?
Does Sudheer really get possessed by the deity?
If you ask so...
she must've possessed him.
I too see his performance only.
Will we be in trouble?
If you ask so,
without knowing if it was the deity or Sudheer himself,
how can we be sure?
It was me.
So, the deity doesn't possess you?
It happens once in a while.
But it requires a specific time and moment.
It's an invocation.
Whenever you ask me to perform,
the deity won't just possess me!
I follow your commands because it will earn me some money.
Let it be.
Did you notice anything special there?
I did.
What did you see?
Two people who look the same.
One in the room upstairs, and one at the front yard.
Madhu ettaa, didn't I tell you?
Didn't I tell you? Bharathan Nair has got an illegitimate son!
Why didn't you tell us this back there?
To be honest, I got a little scared when I saw them.
I even wondered if the deity caught our tricks,
and put a twist in the tale!
I somehow managed to leave the place.
-It's okay. Come. -Me?
Not just you. Come on, everybody.
Let's go there and catch him red-handed.
If the Goddess sees me wearing this attire and going to ruin a family...
To hell with your...! Hold this!
I'll handle it. Come!
-Take it! -Damn!
Wonder what will happen!
Should we paint it here now?
No, not there.
Go out and play, kids.
Shall we go to the yard then?
Go wherever you want. Here's your machine gun.
You know what will happen if mom wakes up, right? Go!
Come on, let's go!
This place is such a mess!
Move faster!
Where are you going?
To play in the yard.
I see.
Can you take me too?
Sure!
Enough, enough!
Got tired?
Did anybody see them coming here?
No. All are taking a nap now.
-Do you want a sip-up? -No.
These days, you're having too many sip-ups!
Not so many, Grandpa!
Just one a day.
There is no way your mother would allow this.
Mom never allows it!
So, we will make them buy this without Mom knowing.
I see!
-What about the money? -We snatch it from home.
Huh?!
Can't you just ask anyone for money?
What if they won't give?
It's just 10 rupees after all. No one will find out.
Having confidence is good.
It's exciting to do things secretly.
We'll feel like we won't get caught.
But before we know it, we'll get into serious trouble.
We'll mess up so badly that there's no escape!
From then on, everything will be tough.
People will look down on us.
We'll feel ashamed of ourselves.
It's a situation where, even after realizing our mistake,
we can't make it right.
So, don't steal money from home.
Grandpa,
Do you have grandchildren in Seeikandapuram
who look like us?
Here, go and play.
Go.
-Let me latch it for you. -Shall we go to the next yard and play?
Wait, I am coming.
Don't play under direct sunlight.
Dear...
Shilpa...
Kids...
Dear...
"KODIYATH BHARATHAN NAIR REST IN PEACE"
We can start if they're not waiting for anybody else.
The face will be covered now.
If anyone else is still around, they can come and see.
If everybody has seen him, we shall cover his face.
Son...
Don't look.
Close the window.
They have nobody else other than us.
They both are naive souls.
The person performing the rituals should go
pour water on themselves and return with a full pitcher.
Mom...
Go, bring them here.
Come.
Listen...
Isn't the same guy who went there before?
Yeah, one went there, but this is a different guy.
Huh? Really?!
Who's this guy?
Keep the pitcher on your left shoulder and come to the head of the deceased.
That's not needed, son.
You are his eldest son.
You should perform the rituals.
16 DAYS LATER
Sasi... son...
Now that all the rituals are over,
shall we go back home?
What will you do there?
Do you have anybody to help you?
There are many acquaintances.
But not sure if they would help us or not.
I'll check for the tickets and let you know.
And...
If you leave now, won't you be here for Dad's last honours on the 41st day?
If we come...
Won't it trouble you even more?
So...
you are going back tomorrow.
Yeah, we should go.
I wanted to introduce you to everyone here.
would be great if I could take you to the field to meet my friends.
Not everyone gets such experiences.
I also wanted to hang out everywhere around here.
I've been stuck inside the room since the day I arrived.
Your arrival here stressed everyone else out,
but had fun.
That's because we are like that.
True that.
This is something I always keep with me.
You keep it.
But...
Come on, take it.
Though saying 'I miss you' feels a bit cringe,
I'll genuinely miss you if you leave.
Hey...
The food is ready. come and eat.
Sister, I am Ajayan.
See, there's no mark on my hand.
I was calling you.
I don't need a mark to identify you now.
I will bring him, sister.
Okay, both of you join for dinner.
Okay.
Did you start packing your bags?
Yes.
Where's Ajayan?
He just went downstairs.
I heard you asking if it would be a problem for us
if you attended the rituals on the 41st day.
That...
the situation here...
the townsfolk may taunt you.
There's no trouble at all.
You must be here that day.
But before that, we need to make decisions on certain matters.
Here, everyone faces difficulties in life,
including you.
So, shall we give everyone their rightful shares?
We?!
We came here because Sasi asked us
to stay with him until his last breath.
Many things happened here after that.
Now, he also passed.
Tomorrow I will go back home with my son.
Beyond that, I have nothing to claim or give.
Listen, please don't see this as mercy.
This is your right.
What right do I have?
You still don't understand anything I say.
Isn't this what you all are prioritizing?
But that's not what I think.
I swear, nothing I said was out of fear of this document.
I say this because, if you go back there empty-handed
you will have to suffer for the rest of your life.
Or, you please don't leave.
Tickets for tomorrow's train are available,
but we don't need them anymore, do we?
[Kids playing]
Why are you waiting there? Come down.
We have so much work to do!
I will come now.
You guys handle this from now on.
We'll buy groceries, roam around a bit and return.
Okay.
-See you? -Yeah.
There they are!
Where's Bharathan Nair's old and new products going?
Scram, you loser!