It's good that you finally came to meet Uncle Michael, Sis.
When the Portuguese came here, 500 families had converted into Christianity
They were referred to as the Anjooties
Anjooties who worked as fixers for the British, Kings and the local politicians..
.. eventually became the big wigs here
Varkey became the man of the house, some fifty years ago
Varkey and his wife Annamma had five children
The eldest son, Paily married a Muslim girl, Fatima
Varkey and Annamma were very font of her
The second son is Mathai
Michael is the third one ..
The fourth one became a priest- Fr. Simon
Youngest one Susan, fell in love with a Tamil Police officer and married him
Paily was just as his father in every way
I've seen Paily and the Anjootty lads in action at the bazar road
Such a gusty guy he was, but it didn't last long
He was bumped off by the Kocheris, another big crime family
Varkey never got over it, until his demise
His second son Mathai was the one who should have taken the reins
But Michael had to get in to the act as the elder brother was such a waster
He stepped in and took control, sacrificing a family of his own
That was his word to his father, it is heard
If uncle Michael hears what you just told me, sure, it would be done
[RICKSHAW APPROACHES]
[MOTORBIKE PASSES BY]
[CAR DEPARTS]
[KNOCKS]
[GATE LATCH OPENS]
What's it? We need to meet Michael Sir, it's urgent
He is in the middle of a family function
Can you come back tomorrow, sis?
Son, we are coming from Chellanam..
He is too busy, I don't think he could meet you today
Brother Sivankutty,
They have been here since the dawn, to meet uncle Michael
Brother Sivankutty has come
Open up...get in
[GATE CLOSES]
[CAR APPROACHES]
Huh...James, you are sharp on time, it seems
Elections are round the corner, no? Shouldn't I be sharp?
How are your eyes? It's getting better
Good.. Come on in
Hey James.. Tell me sister
Ask Nobi to go to the Bishop house and give an application to the chancellor
How could I recommend with out an application?
He has already done that Is it?
No way ... Pennu is yet to come, right?
Susan has called, she is on the way
Mom..what's up?
Oh.. James..
You seem to be too busy to come around, since your Delhi stint began
Have you become a Delhiite?
Not at all..I come here now and again
That's how the politics goes, for the people, no?
Do you still take Mullet fish for your bosses in Delhi?
You are funny, as always
[SHE CHUCKLES]
Weâll see
Sis, where is brother Mathai? He will be somewhere around
Oh..
[CHAIR SCRAPES] [FOOTSTEPS HURRY AWAY]
[A BIRD HOOT]
Bro..got the plates, glasses, rice basin and water jug..need anything else?
Where have you been all this time? There is plenty of work here
Sorry, it took a while..I'm here anyways Then, get in on
Hey little one.. Off you go
Come in.. Sis, do you know them?
Meet the Bob n Rob of our college Have you had soft drinks?
Their parents are in Dubai They live in a flat here
Guess who? Why not ? sister Rasiya, Ajaz bro's wife
Yes..have you met Mom? Will do now
What a shabby look, Jessy
Why don't you wear something nice? Isn't it an occasion?
This is enough, Mom..
Where has everybody gone? No one is here, Where is Peter?
He must be around, Dad you go down stairs, everybody will be there
[OVEN DOOR OPENS]
[OVEN DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
Where are you going with this empty plate? Don't want food, brother Paul?
You keep the plate warm.. I shall come later to have it
You will be greeted with the hot spatula if you come for it
OK...
[DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
Fire up, man.. In- laws and extras have landed downstairs
Huh.. Man, it takes time to heat
[BOTTLE CLANGS]
I'd promised to clear the accounts last week
That Mani sir is so annoying, bro
Tell him that it will take time Told that many times already
It's not him ..you know that
It will be out of hands, if we don't clear it soon
Cook something up and shove it down his throat
Weren't we caught doing the same at the fish farm !
Bro..dad is coming
Oh..are you guys sitting back here? Everybody has come downstairs
Pour a stiff one for me
Don't idle out here ..come down stairs
[BOTTLE THUDS]
[GLASS THUDS]
What is this? Salt powder as accompaniment !
Here comes Susan, you go in ..See you in a while
[CAR COMES TO HALT]
Susan, couldn't you have come sooner for a function at your own house?
It's not my fault, sister Moly. I was ready by 8 in the morning
Then you could have come on your own
I'm not sure what benefit you bring to us, as a top clergyman
Brother, Chevalier order cannot be conferred to anyone and everyone
Not for anyone and everyone, I know
Isn't it the highest order given to a Catholic layman?
Why can't you consider this layman for it?
Brother keep quite.. Haven't I told you the reasons behind it?
The archdiocese is yet to send the recommendation to Vatican
Whom can we approach, now?
What ever it takes, I just want a plaque on our gate reading Chevalier Mathai
Is there anything the sitting MP can do? Tease me not, brother
Hey father, it's getting late. Everyone including the Bishop is waiting
What should I do? The Godfather is still hearing out gospels from somebody
He should not have entertained them on a day like this
Isn't he the saint who never gives up on those who seek him?
Oh..
My son Prince was studying for Pre-Degree when his dad died of heart attack
He was running his father's garage along with his studies
He did not even let me work in the fisheries company
He was studying at Cochin College when Elsa and him fell in love.
One day he introduced her to me as my daughter in law to be
I took her as my own daughter, since then
They were aristocratic Christians who claimed to be..
..brahmins baptised by St. Thomas himself
When they began searching suitable matches for her...
.. she eloped with him
The very night her brothers came and took him away..
.. pretending that they wanted to talk
[SNIFFLES]
They burned him to death, sir
I didn't even get to kiss him goodbye
There was not much left as a body
[SHE CRIES]
Does Christ have any caste?
Isn't it the same Bible we all read?
What they did was against the will of God, wasn't it?
[CRYING LOUDLY]
They're a cold-blooded bunch, my dad and my brothers
It was them who killed Prince
They will get away with the murder charges
We have run out of money fighting the case
Even our house is in hock
They tried hard to take me to Angamaly
I am scared, sir..they are capable of doing anything
[MOTHER CONTINUES TO CRY]
I won't go anywhere leaving her behind
My girl...[SNIFFLES]
Sivankutty, do you know what the slang cotton-scutching means here in Kochi?
It's an age old method of fending boats to prevent damage while berthing at the jetty
Way before the fenders made of tyre and rubber came in..
Raw cotton rolls would be hammered on to the wood..
..so that there is no line left between the cotton layer and the wood
You got me?
Understood, brother
We will take up this case from where they stopped
Jesus used a whip to drive out those who sold things at the temple
But no whip will be enough for these aristocrats baptised by St. Thomas
Sivankutty, drop them home
Everybody is on the wait downstairs Hmm..
How about cutting the cake? Let him come down first
Mom is making it a habit, throwing innuendos at everyone
I don't have to put up with this, I have better things to do as an MP
I am leaving.. Don't do that
He is the God here, how can we say anything?
Isn't it you guys who made him God?
Here comes the..
Hey sister Sabayi...how are you? Have you had a drink or two?
[SHE CHUCKLES]
Nobi's job at the school is ready
Thanks a lot, son
âª Happy birthday to you âª
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Why are you standing out here? Fati, come here
Ajaz, get a chair for her
Simon..Simon.. - Yes.. Can you come here?
You sit here .. I'm with mom..
That's alright..
Fati, you sit here
Sir..
A moment please It's Sivankutty
I'll be right back
Father, sons and brothers - everybody is present
So, it should be one helluva cotton-scutching, a smooth one
No injuries, mind it. They should be able to walk
..and should appear handsome when produced in the court
As a Sabarimala pilgrim, you stay out of it, Don't provoke Lord Ayyappa
Only supervision, got me?
Hmm...Hail Lord Ayyappa
Go on..
Idiot, don't hit on the face
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS]
Do you know who I am? Nope
Do you know about my family? Whom are you messing with?
If you mess with me, I'll burn you and your fuel station down.
Whom do you think you are?
[HELMET THUDS]
[KITCHEN UTENSILS CLACK]
Here it is OK..
My PG class is from 9 to 4 I know..
It will be tough for Mom to look after the kid along with the chores
Dear Rasi, you don't know my mom
When Mom came as a bride, there were about 20 members in the Anjootty family
She looked after them all by herself
You may go to your class. Mom will handle this with ease
Have a look..is the salt enough?
[FISH CURRY BOILS]
It's on the lower side That means it is more than OK
[UTENSILS CLANG; AJAS CHUCKLES]
Smells good..the mango needs to be cooked a little more
[CHAIR SCRAPES]
What the hell was in his mind, Ajas?
How is the guy he hit doing?
All good. They are not pressing charges We've settled it with some money
I have the respect of that family
..which is unchanged till date
They did respect your dad as well
So, we have that responsibility
[MOTORBIKE APPROACHES]
[HE WHISTLES]
What's for rice today, mom? Fish..mackerel
Fry or curry? Curry
You seem serious
[VEHICLES HONK FROM A DISTANCE]
Uncle Michael had called.. he wants to meet you
Now it seems even better, isn't it?
[BABY COOES]
Do you need to check on Mom daily? Aren't we here to look after her?
Just wanted to see her
No issues, I was just thinking about your inconvenience
[HONING WHEEL SCREECHES]
Where is the baby? He is fast asleep
Hey aunty.. come on in, I'll make some tea
No dear, we just had tea
Mom..
How long have I been telling you to come live with us?
There is enough and more space in this house
Isn't this yours as well?
It's not a big deal granny, Aren't we just a call away?
Your dad also said the same to me when he moved out
Arh...he went too soon
Oh..Jesus, Mary and Joseph, grant eternal rest unto the departed
He is waiting for you
We will be right back..
Oh, Fati, you've come as well!
Fati, you go downstairs I need to talk to him, alone
Come, sit here
Bro.. I have done everything I can
[TEA POT CLANGS]
Uncle Michael, it was not my fault..
That loser hit our boy, accusing him for the rising fuel price
I just lost it, then..
It's true that I had a crack at him but...
I didn't think of the consequences
I will be careful from now onwards [SPOON STIRS IN THE GLASS]
Trust me, this won't happen again
What nonsense are you talking about?
By the way, what's your plan?
Are you thinking of doing something that you are trained for?
Hotel management is not a promising career here, uncle
My pals and I are planning to open a cafe at Fort Kochi
A ferry cafe.. We are looking for a suitable spot
How about our ware house in Kalvathy, Mattanchery?
Will it be suitable for your cafe? - Which one, the peeling shed?
Yeah.. - That'll be awesome
The tourists coming to Fort Kochi will definitely visit Mattanchery too
Hmm.. I shall tell Mani sir You may get the keys from him
OK.. - Have your tea
I knew that I won't get it
Hey, Fr. Simon.. praised be - So be it..
Heard your songs in the Prakashavani cassette..
It was awesome, I loved it
Everybody says so..
Father, you had taken out a loan for that song..
The repayment has not started yet
So, this is what you have been buttering me for !
[HE CHUCKLES]
Do not stretch far ..Anjootty Varkey is my father too
Why would you tell me this? I do what he asks me to do
Haven't you heard him? We are answerable even to the workers
Brother..I am talking to you
These guys are roaming around here all the time, heh !
Michael, there is a bad news
I am not going to get the Chevalier order
That's good
The priests were making fun of our relationship with Fatima's family
We lost it to Stanley of Kurishinkal family
I tried all the tricks for him, However, we can't blame them
How can they confer the Chevalier order to a family having ties with Muslims ?
That's what they are asking
Simon, don't you stop shitting with your gospel preaching tongue?
Let me be clear for one last time, for both of your information..
Fati is the eldest daughter- in -law of this family
She was brother Paily's wife when he died
Brother Ali was with me when I went to jail, finishing those who killed my brother
Our parents made a well-considered decision to marry Fati off to him.
Both of them are our brothers who lived and died for this family
It's on you that Fati and family moved out
She looked after our parents way better than you guys do
So..
No priest or pastor has any rights or power here...
..more than Fati and her children
This is not my decision either, but our late father's
If things are to change, I will have to die
You can try finishing me off
But..It is up to me to decide when I will die
Do you understand, Fr. Simon..heh..?
Always have something like this on hand
[MAGAZINE THUDS]
Brother, let's have breakfast
Let's have some porridge
[CUP CLINGS]
Aren't you coming, Father? - You go, let me visit mom first
[KITCHEN UTENSILS CLANG]
[CHAIR SCRAPES]
Don't you have anything else than this steam cake?
Poridge is there... - Give it to your husband
Could you please take those goddamn glasses off? What an ugly...
Paul, people go light-sensitive after the cataract surgery
Oh...
What's your problem in me wearing these ? I am comfortable
Sure you are.. then don't take it off, Wear it at the time
Yes, I am gonna make it permanent
[MOCKINGLY] It'll be wonderful
Oh..steam cake it is! Better to have porridge, then
Get me some of it... Not that..the egg curry
Hey..Paul, all good?
Father Simon, have some steam cake and egg curry
Get a plate dear..
There must be fish molly and beef stew waiting for him at the parish house
He might not like these egg curry and steam cake
So..don't waste your time here, you may please go
I'm not having, sister, off I go
Jessy you are a commerce graduate, right? - Yes, why did you ask, uncle Michael?
Mani sir is looking for an assistant
Hope you are up for it, so that the salary will stay with in the family
Besides, we can have an eye on the accounts too
Shall I say yes to him?
Do you have any issues? - What issues? nothing, uncle Michael
[CHAIR SCRAPES]
Dad, is it him who makes decisions about my wife?
Didn't you say OK when you were asked?
Dad..no wonder, typical of you!
[HE SPITS IN DISDAIN]
Come with me.. - [WHISPERING] Mom, serve him some more
That was rude, what's wrong in Fr.Simon having breakfast here?
What a pity!
Isn't he your younger brother? He must have felt bad for sure
You won't open your mouth when it matters
[NOCTURNAL AMBIENCE]
Hello.. - Brother
Tell me sis, what's the problem?
Martin is yet to be back home since yesterday
Where has he gone?
He's been held by some navy men at some workshop, say the Policemen
They won't allow outsiders there
He had called me a little while back
Asked whether you could go there
[SNIFFLES]
Don't think bad of me, brother.. I do not have any other option
I don't have anyone else to tell
Don't cry..Let me see
[PHONE RESTS ON THE CRADLE]
Sivankutty - Yes
Gather the boys, leave Ajas out - OK, brother
[INDISCERNIBLE VOICE FROM INSIDE]
Oh.. are you having tea from here? Come on, let's have the rest at home,
[METAL CLANGS]
[HINDI] Who are you? What do you want?
Bro, this is a different territory
Even the local Police won't enter here
Sounds like you are from some alien space
Who told you that I am local?
If you make me one, this garage will become a mourning house
He was caught with our captain's wife right beneath her bed
If you are so particular..
Let his wife come and kneel down, says the Captain
He was under the bed, not her ***, right? - Peter, language...
Sivankutty, wait outside with Able I'll call
About kneeling down...
As she was raised by Varkey and Annamma of Anjootty family...
..that's not an option
If you want I will do that..
Let me take him home and come back to kneel down
Then you try that..
Hey nephews.. Uncle..
.. there will be three at a time, for each for us
You know that I'd get you out of any hell hole, if she cried
If at all she cries again for you, it will be at your wake, mind it
[DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS]
I am done being humiliated in front of the kids and my family
Please don't put me through this again
Aren't you ashamed? Don't we have two grown up kids?
Do you care about the girl growing up in this house?
You.. [SHE STRUGGLES]
My brother is not too far Shall I call him again?
Huh..
I will live the way I feel like, if you don't like it, you can leave
Then I would like to see that
Look, don't make me stoop low
How much lower could you stoop?
Do you want to see? Yes, I do
[BABY COOES]
[CRIB TOY TINKLES]
[TINKLING CONTINUES]
[AFTERSHAVE BOTTLE THUDS]
Would your old man come to polish this?
Why do you stare at me?
[SHOE THUDS]
If you mess with me, with your new master Michael's support ...
I will drown you in the kitchen well..
[CAR DOOR OPENS]
[CAR ENGINE REVS UP]
Hey..Peter..son, have your breakfast
Oh God..he hasn't eaten a thing
She must have said some thing to hurt him
[CAR APPROACHES]
[DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
Hello, Molly sis
Alice, don't you've works in the clinic?
Today is Sunday, sister.. Remove those glasses and have a look around
I came with mom's medicines
Oh..your sugar candy pills
Is your Homeo even a medicine?
Michael told me that he has made mutton biriyani
Why do you let people loose-lip? Don't you have anything to eat there?
Will anything be a match for the biriyani Michael cooks for me ?
Anyway, your glasses are awesome
Thank you, no mention please
[PILLS RATTLE]
Good that you bring this sugar pills now and again
Is it?
All my ailments go away with your medicine
Aren't you meeting him?
Is that even a question, mom?
See you mom Alright
Mmm..Molly seems to be not impressed with my visit
Even I am not, let alone Molly
What was that?
Nothing, you take a seat
Tell me how this biriyani tastes
Hmm.. Is it dum biriyani?
It was the initial plan, then I got slothful
Made it in the cooker..seven- eight whistles were enough for the meat
Open cooking for another eight- nine minutes after adding the rice
Biriyani is ready, sloth biriyani [SHE CHUCKLES]
How is Susan?
The same decade -old confusion, her condition is pathetic
The same road I walked some years back
Why don't you ask her to walk out of it?
There should be a limit for everything
I think it is high time for her to give up on that marriage
There is a difference between you and her
Your's was a golden cross your family imposed upon you
Her's, a wooden cross of her own choice
As far as I know she regrets it now
Mmm..your sloth biriyani is excellent
[MOTORBIKE APPROACHES]
Why are we entering by the rear side?
Come on, Steffi.. Does the side matter? What we need is to get in
How is the place? My brother and I own it
Seems like abandoned, you guys don't look after this property?
Actually Steffi..
Brother and I had some amazing plans for this place
Some stupid old geezers in the family did not get it
So we have put it on hold for the time being
Come with me, will show you the rest
Just follow me..
[LOCK CLINGS]
The lock gets stuck at times [DOOR CREAKS OPEN]
Come on in
[DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
No matter how stupid those geezers may be, what a fortune they've amassed!
We too had elders ...
..who simply sat and farted the whole life, eating tapioca and yam
Don't knock me down like this, dear
Leave it..
So..you are not going to Kottayam today, right?
We could stay here..I have brought chilled beer
Huh.. Shall I open? [THEY CHUCKLE]
I will go..you can hold your chilled one in your hand
Heh.. - Hey..
[DOORS SHUT CLOSE]
In Europe there are many pubs and restaurants in old buildings like this
As if you lived in Europe
The only problem will be deciding what to do with the extra space
If we step up, we can start by Christmas with a show by the band, 13 AD
Sure we can..
[DOOR OPENS]
Who let you in? Why are you here?
I have the permission of who ever concerned
Better you guys clear off before my brother gets to know
Why should I go?
Uncle Michael gave me the keys? Where did you get it? Let me ask him
Not only him, ask your dad who got run over by the locals
[THEY SCUFFLE]
We are starting a cafe here, Uncle Michael has allowed
What cafe?
You are not going to start nothing
You sniff around him, don't you dare come to me when you get the boot
Come with me..
Please come, Steffi..
What a lousy costume!
Did you select this? No sir
Then who did, the director? No sir, the producer did
Ah..
Is he around? He is in the next room
It's OK, if the character demands, isn't it?
Absolutely...
...or else there won't be any character left to play
Come in..
Sir..shoe
Hmm...sorry
Hurry up
Is the hero ready?
Getting ready, sir.. He is doing make-up
Hell with his make up, ask him to get ready, now
[EXHALES]
[GRUNTS]
âª âª
OK ready, take..roll sound
Rolling, sir Roll camera
Action
âª When sensual flower blossoms âª
âª Lake of passion be your bosom âª
âª Thirst longs for a wine-like pleasure âª
âª Give me the first taste of thrill âª
âª Carved lips.. dionysian bed âª
âª Hot blazing joy of lust When is your union? âª
What kind of steps are these? There are better ones to come
Where did you get this choreographer?
Stop..stop the sound
Stop the sound
I will show you a step
Ahem...stand like this
Got me?
The curve should be perfect ..try it
That's it
Bend it a little more
Enough? Hmm
Give it a try
Ahem.. who made you the director?
Now, see what happens ..
Sound
âª âª
âª When sensual flower blossoms âª
âª âª
You sit here watching boobs and butts That ware house's gone out the window
What?
Uncle Michael gave it to Ami to start a cafe or so
They've been there .. Seems like we are done
Made real suckers of us What?
We are screwed.. that's it
Hey.. Sir..
Give me the microphone Pack up
Step aside, you..
Pack everything up
[THUDS]
How did it go? How is the place?
It's an excellent spot bro, nothing to think of
Then let's talk to uncle Michael
Paul was there
He got a little worked up
Did you make a scene? A thin one
Let me be clear, Ami. Get in to this only if you could set aside your aggression
You should be aware that uncle Michael gave you the keys
Brother, I did not do anything, they were also there
Ami did not do anything, it was brother Paul who started it
That's not the issue, son I know his temper
Business is no child's play
Brother Please try to be a little better, Ami.
They used to run the warehouse in Mattanchery, right, Michael?
Before passing it on to Ami, It was proper for you to have a word with them
They are slightly disappointed about that, so am I
Can't say they were running it, brother, they were ruining it
It was closed three and a half years back
I gave the key to Mani sir, as it was rusting here
Now coming to the propriety you said..
Mani sir will give you an account of that
[PAGE TURNS OVER]
In the last three years, Peter and Paul's prawn farm, seafood company, and boats..
...have incurred a total loss of Rs. 24 million for the family business
They are yet to settle the accounts of the film shooting, despite repeated reminders
Not even my dad had asked me for account statements, mind you
Peter, please don't ..
He will ask anyone to settle the bills, even if it's his own father or yours
That's my instruction
You know, Ajas started with one
Now he has five super markets
A major chunk of our family business comes from their super markets and fuel pumps
That is why I handed over the warehouse to them.. you can't be jealous of that
Your sheets have only debit column, no credit column at all
So, you may please go on with your feckless life
Please don't try to help with the family business
You may leave
Brother, I am doing this to keep this ship afloat
Please try to talk them some sense if you have some time..
I am not wary about telling anybody anything
I don't understand why you keep mum, when he talks
He is your younger brother, not dad.. isn't it?
If at all he f***s with me again, he will see my real face
The camera is booked for five days, right? What are you talking about?
Camera..my foot !
Lost your tongue or what, on seeing your uncle?
Did you pee your pants?
Oh.. you always fly high on liquid courage
Listen.. I've seen that Michael you guys have never seen or known of
The Michael who came from the law school when brother Paily was murdered
After the funeral he, along with Ali barged in to their house
Two of them ended up floating in the backwaters of Kochi, before next dawn
I still remember him standing in front of our dad, blood soaked, after taking revenge
You won't have opened your mouth, had you seen that version of him
['TERMINATOR' PLAYS ON THE VCP]
Mmm..mom..
Ain't uncle Michael ditched you? Aren't you ashamed?
He didn't ditch me.. His situation was like that
I was ready to wait until he was released from the prison
He said no Why?
He did not want another Fatima there at Anjootty family, what else?
My bad that I asked .. heh..!
You don't know your grandma, she was not the same back then
That's how that tragedy, your dad came in to my life
Not just a tragedy, but a disaster
What a timing!
[PLATE CLANGS]
Hello..
[ACTION SEQUENCE PLAYS ON THE TV]
What movie are you watching?
Oh God.. guns and fire all over
Why don't you buy one of these? Ten seconds, job done
What an advice!
Uncle Michael is already fearsome Nobody even dares to rag me at college
Now with a gun, it won't be any better
That's because of their love and respect for him, isn't it good?
Oh.. I don't think it's love and respect
[FILM CONTINUES TO PLAY ON TV]
This is your fourth cigarette
Then let's round it off with a fifth one
Brother Mathai has gone blind of the affection for his boys
Even the poison they give, would taste pastry for him
My dad didn't greet me with a garland, when I became a murderer instead of a lawyer
Since then I haven't seen him smiling until his death
Grace was right..
Nobody has love or respect for me, it's only fear they have
The fear I created from my fear of losing the family
Is there anything new? Nothing, the same stuff only
There is a special story on James - A vote bank in the dark
[HE CHUCKLES]
Hey..is he in? - Yes, get in
Things don't appear to be going so well in Delhi, Michael.
When madam was alive, I used to buy fresh mullet fish from Kumbalangi...
..and catch the morning flight to Delhi
Any thing was possible over a fish curry lunch back then
There was nothing to worry as long as mullet was available in our back waters
Now the situation has changed
Her son and his foreign wife are no mullet fans...
I tried many dishes with mullet, but they want salmon
How can we get salmon here in Kochi back waters?
You cut the crap, James
Michael, elections are round the corner, I am worried
There are almost ten thousand votes across three colonies here
The colonies situated in your family property
I will be safe if you step in for me, just a word, that will do
You may please assure me those votes
Dear James..
You might have fed your Delhi masters with mullet from Kochi
But the people of Kochi gained nothing by electing you
They are well aware of this, so even if I support you, it won't work this time
It's different matter whether I'd step in for you or not
Michael, please don't give up on me at this point, I don't have any other option
James, there is a saying ...
'Doomed are those who don't learn from their own mistakes'
We the people have been doomed for the last two three terms
This time we Kochiites want to make things right
So, don't waste you time and ...
..find some where else to cook your lentils
Off you go..
James, shall I serve lunch? We have roasted prawns and lentils
Hell with the lentil
Why are you idling here? Don't you have any where to go?
Uncle, we have already lost it We are told not to do any business
He is with them now
Soon we will have to submit bills for even the drinking water
We are fed up of this step motherly treatment
Heh..so, you too got the boot
Only a mother could understand her children's worries
There is no use telling their dad
I lost my peace of mind watching them suffer in solitude.
So, everybody wants the same thing- peace of mind
We have hit rock bottom, uncle
Don't get too worked up, let's find a way around
[CIGAR LIGHTER CLICKS]
[CHURCH CHOIR SINGS]
[CHOIR SINGING A CHRISTMAS SONG]
Father..
Ah..James..
Keep this.. You keep on practicing
So, what's up James
Heard you are winding up your studio, Prakashavani, is it true?
Not shining brightly anyways, the studio is running at loss
Anyone we approach for a loan will ask,
"Why don't you take it from your own home?"
Then, what's going on here?
Thought of releasing one final cassette before winding up...
The last supper The title rocks
There you are, let's go to the parish house
Have you met Michael? Will he help?
He not only won't but probably will torpedo us as well
Father, now the church is my only resort
Best !
We can issue a pastoral letter by the Bishop, if you want
But I don't think it'd work this time
If I utter your name in the church, the people won't even spare me
Those losers will heed to Michael only
You need me only for donations and to hush up your sexpeditions
You may play Pontius Pilate when I am in need
What nonsense are you talking, James? Don't you know the situation?
I can't even have a meal from my own house
I just met Peter and Paul, they look very down in the mouth
Who is not?
Fr. Simon..
What about doing a death knell ?
It's far beyond our capabilities
We cannot do that, but the Kocheri crew can
All we need to do is to sit back and watch
The Kocheri couple is well past the expiration date, How could they do it?
Not them? Then whom are you talking about?
When Michael took out the Kocheri brothers..
..the elder one Madhavan's wife Rema was seven months pregnant with their son
After giving birth she moved to Bombay so that the baby won't be raised here
But, when the boy came here for vacations...
He'd been thoroughly brainwashed by his grand parents
Now he has become one of the biggest perps in Bombay, it's heard
As in pervert?
You always think dirty, Perp as in perpetrator, the villain
Have you heard of the D-company?
Do you know who Bada Rajan and Chota Rajan are?
Our guy is Bada Rajan, Rajan Madhavan Nair
The antichrist of St. Michael
[RECITING RAMAYANA]
[ARANYAKANTA- THE ENTRY OF SHOORPANAKHA]
Brother Pillai, do you remember me?
Oh..James the dog of Anjooty How can I forget you?
So you haven't forgotten.. Dogs are said to be thankful animals
Elections must be round the corner, right?
No.. I think both of our goals have been aligned now
Don't beat around the bush Cut the chase, man
There are some problems inside the Anjooty family
If we do something now everything will come down crashing
What could two incapacitated oldies do to bring them down?
As per rumours, I know at least one secret of most of the households here
So, I know about 30-year old secret weapon in Bombay
It's time to launch him
If he comes in now, we are ready to give the necessary ground support
What the hell are you on about? It's been some time now
Either talk loudly or come close to me
I can't hear a word Karthyayani..
He says it's time for Rajan boy to get in to the act
What? It's time for Rajan to come from Bombay
Is it? Yeah..
OK..Got it
[HINDI] For whom are these?
For his father and uncle
Have you tasted the food served for the departed?
If their souls have been freed they will come and have it happily with us
Whenever I do this for my Madhavan and Sudevan, I taste them after..
Each and every dish...the taste won't be gone, as they have not touched it
They are still roaming around here
Granny, before I go back to Bombay we will do this ritual once again
This time no dish will remain untasted by them
[PILLAI LAUGHS]
[HINDI] Why don't you eat?
He speaks Hindi! [BOTH OF THEM LAUGH]
Have it ...
[CAR APPROACHES]
Do we need to open? Do it
Come..
Have your seat
Uncle Michael, he is my friend from Bombay..
They are the managing directors of Rajan & Rajan associates
If we can shift the people of Santom colony to somewhere else
We can build a five star hotel there
A joint venture with us holding the majority of the shares
We are not building any star hotel displacing those people in the colony
Haven't I told you in no uncertain terms not to engage in any business?
This is not for us, the offer is for you to be the managing partner
We will be there for you as helping hands
[HE CHOMPS]
The kid is from Kocheri family
Who are you at the Kocheri family, son?
I am the grand son of Iravi Pillai
Father's name?
I am Rajan Madhavan Nair, son of late Madhavan
He didn't die, he was murdered, wasn't he?
Guess, that's a case I've already disposed of
If you've come to settle that score, these dummies won't suit
[PETER SNIFFS]
If this was about some revenge, I would have come where ever you wanted
Uncle, I don't have to come here just for revenge
Could've sent some one from Bombay with 500 bucks and a lower class train ticket
You don't know us.. you should ask around in Bombay
You could have asked you father about me ..
[CHUCKLES] alas, now it's not possible
That might not be possible, but I've known you since I was in my mother's womb.
From about the seventh month..
Heard the rest of your stories from my grandparents
Now you tell me, how can we collaborate in business?
Piss off, now.. haven't you heard him?
Sivankutty, they are from Bombay You need to say it in Hindi
[HINDI] Get lost..
See you..
Go, talk to him..
Rajan
Rajan..
We are extremely sorry, Rajan
It's absolutely fine, Peter
We have more business to do
âª âª
âª Far yet so close, just like the sky.. âª
âª So high afar, or so near my soul.. âª
âª ..when the fire of passion blazes..âª
âª you are the desire of a raining night... âª
âª which could be sensed with out even an embrace âª
âª Stayed like mist, I came as sunlight âª
âª thought of perishing in a breath âª
âª as we couldn't split or merge âª
âª you are the dream with flamboyant colour fell into my heart âª
âª âª
âª In a night blazing with grief âª
âª In the shores of surfing waves âª
âª In the pathways of dawn âª
âª You are the only one to hark back to âª
âª who came with a wine filled soul âª
âª this flame stays alive even in rain âª
âª in this night sans shores your memories can't find oblivion âª
âª âª
âª Far yet so close, just like the sky.. âª
âª So high afar, or so near my soul.. âª
âª ..when the fire of passion blazes..âª
âª we are those leaves which float with the tide of time âª
Bro, have a tea..get energised - With your tea !
Bro, is there any connection between Tata and Bata?
No wonder you get beaten up from everywhere..
Ami bro, tea..?
No, thanks, Jaison ..are you OK? - I'm good, bro
Can I take you car tomorrow? Planning a trip to Athirappilly
You want to go for a trip, don't you? - What's the matter bro?
Do you think everyone else is a fool ?
I am talking about you and Rachael
Actually I was about to tell you
This could go real bad, Ami..Aren't they known to us from the childhood?
We have past that stage, bro..
We can talk it through
If at all it goes wrong, Mom and I won't be backing you, I swear
Meet you at home, bro
Haven't you slept?
You seem too stressed out, What's going on with you?
Ami says he and Rachael are a thing
They don't have to be concerned, but we do
What's wrong in it? Isn't she a good girl ? I like her
Let them marry, they would make an awesome couple
Can you please shut your mouth, Rasi ?
I'm going insane; don't play naive with me now
You are getting worked up for nothing What if everything works fine?
Come on, have some sleep
[AZAN FROM A DISTANT MOSQUE]
[MAT RUSTLES]
Have you been waiting for long?
No brother, I have just come Take a seat
Ajas bro, it's our well thought out decision
Dear, Have you thought of the consequences when your family finds out?
I cannot live with out him, brother
Do Able and aunty know about this?
No..
It won't be easy when Mom and others get to know about us.
Emotional blackmail will be a sure thing
Hope somebody understands us
I am sure that uncle Michael will
Else we have Alice aunty to convince them
Then there's my father... who cares?
What about eloping? [SHE CHUCKLES]
You didn't believe us, now see for yourself.
Didn't I forewarn you not to sniff around him?
You.. Able..
Come here.. Get off my hand, Paul
If you dare bringing shame to the family, by going out with a Muslim
I know what to do
As if you don't bring any shame to the family
I know how to live my life and the last thing I want is advice from you
Hey Rachael, don't shut the door
Open the door, Rachael
[HE SLAMS THE DOOR] Open the door,
This is our family matter, you step away
They are also part of this family You family might be in the church
So, what's this discussion all about?
Uncle Michael, Ami and I are in love for long
We will live together, no matter what
Is it true?
We were waiting for her exams to be over to tell everyone
We didn't want to startle you guys, uncle Michael
Do you have anything to say, Fati?
I had once stood here like this
Mom and Dad lavished me with affection, then
.. and that will be my answer to you as well
What about you?
I have nothing against anyone's love
What I have to say is to Rachael. This is entirely your choice.
But my daughter should not have the same fate as me
What ill-fate have you suffered, heh?
There is no need for a family meeting to decide my daughter's future
Hey, keep your voice in check, Mom is inside
You and my sister too had stood in front of our Dad like this..
Do you remember what he said, Mr. Martin Rajadurai?
'We need to stand with those who have taken that decision to live together'
That was our family's decision and it still stands
What kind of a family is this, where the uncle f***s with anything and everything?
As her father, I will make decisions about my daughter's life
Calm down, brother in law
You are right, uncle
He is the one who takes decisions on my wife and my dad's wife
How the hell is he interfering in everybody's matters?
This is exactly what I am asking for a while in this family
As per your granddad's will, Michael is the custodian of the entire property
He decides who gets it, and that makes him powerful
My foot.. you don't have the guts, that's all
Your dad should have done this when his old man made his will
Michael became this gnome because your dad didn't have the guts
Those guys are all over there already, If Ami marries Rachael, that would be it
Then you guys can file a pauper suit and enroll as official beggars
You are right, it was my fault to marry your sister and make these two sons
What? You don't have anything to say?
Oh..What am I supposed to say?
Ain't I the one who was given over to the church?
Don't waste your time for this round table, If you have any idea, spit it out
Or else I will do things my way
Uncle, if you have our back we know what to do
Peter, you can count me in for anything in this matter
Uncle, come with me What are you gonna do, Peter?
Dad, you keep mum, as always The Kocheri crew will take care of the rest
Let's go
See you then
Come
[HINDI] You guys eat beef right?
No beef, only onion curry Onion curry !
[HE LAUGHS]
Hi brother..
Welcome
Our uncle, T V James, the MP
Nice to meet you, sir Hi..
Ahem..
So..politics, law enforcement, religion...
You have that lethal combination, Peter
You can do any crazy sh** anytime, period
But the problem is that, we can't be in the play
We can arrange anything behind the scene
Don't worry about that, you just sit back and relax
We will play upfront
[HE SIGHS]
Hmm...
Majeed was the right hand man of Varkey
Majeed's son Ali was with him when Michael came here that day
Had not Ali blocked Sudevan's hack on Michael...
He would have dropped dead here itself
Now Michael is flanked by Ali's sons
Take out one of them, he will fall eventually
What are you talking about?
About drowning them in the backwaters
if you drown them in the back waters, the body might not wash up on shore
That should not happen ... He should get to see the body
Hmmm..
[THEY CHUCKLE]
[BOTTLE CAP FIZZES OPEN]
[BOTTLES TOAST]
âª âª
âª Shores brighten up in this sky âª
âª We are reaching an unseen world âª
âª Stories go endless like the depth of the sea âª
âª no one cries here âª
âª no one will stop your smiles âª
âª no bitterness from any past woes âª
âª a new lease of life it is âª
âª and this is your paradise ...paradise âª
âª âª
âª when the heart fills with desire âª
âª we all are alike in this world âª
âª this world's all the same, for you and me âª
âª let them sing as long as they can âª
âª let them dance until they tires âª
âª let them be one as soon as they canâª
âª this earth has it in it âª
âª and that's your paradise...paradise âª
âª âª
[CHEERS]
âª âª
âª no one cries here âª
âª no one will stop your smiles âª
âª no bitterness from any past woes âª
âª a new lease of life it is âª
âª and this is your paradise ...paradise âª âª âª
âª ..paradise âª
âª âª
âª ..paradise âª woooooh...
âª âª
Ajas bro did a stunner
Haven't seen him this happy since long
We was so much worried about us
[SMOOCHES]
Hmm...
[CAR SCRATCHES ALONG]
Ami, don't go..listen to me Stop, you..
[DOOR SHUTS CLOSE]
Who the hell..
Peter....you..
Peter...
Ami...
Come on..have this
We need to drink it totally won't you?
Aren't you hungry?
[BABY COOES]
Rasi, can you get me some water?
You've been drinking a lot of water
I am feeling so nervous.. don't know why
Ami has not come yet!
He will come, Mom
Seems he has come
[BABY CRIES]
Its Rahim Come on in, son..
Where is Ami?
[CHAIR SCRAPES]
Take the baby
What is the matter?
Where is Ami?
Ami was attacked
Means what? - Somebody...
He's gone, brother..
What..what..? Mom...
He has gone nowhere, mom..
Do you remember when dad bought bicycles for both of you?
He never rode his bicycle, he always wanted to ride pillion with you
I used to ask him who he wanted to be when grew up
He would always say that he wants to become you
You were his hero..
[CAR HONKS]
Where the hell are you going?
Has anyone ever asked you this question?
Stop there, you.. Tell me where you are going
Utter another word, I will thrash you I won't even think you are my father
Don't make me do that
How does it go?
They were outsiders
They rented the car from Pinto of Porkkinkoodu
The night before Ami was killed..
.. Peter and Paul were seen with Pinto at Seagull bar
Ajas.. I ..
Ajas ..let me talk...
Get off ...
They fingered my boy for Rajan Kocheri, I am told
What made you create a scene here based on some hearsay?
You are not sure, right? You may go, Ajas
When my dad died, I did whatever you said..
Don't ask me to do the same again, Uncle Michael
You leave, I say
I have heard many things about brother Ali's accident
When Ajas lost it then, it was me and Fati who got him under control
If at all he loses control again, nobody could stop him
If there is any fact in what he said, he will finish you
If he could not, I will do it..
You can start preparing the invitee list for the memorial service of your sons
[CAR APPROACHES]
What has he done? Was he alone?
I can't even sit, Father
He is Ali's offspring, he would have done even worse
One hell of a crazy dude he is
[HINDI] Don't worry
How could you tell us not to worry? You don't know these boys of Kochi
Didn't you say you'd take care of it? Look at how he's beaten them to a pulp
Rachael has not come back home after his death
Now mom and son have also left
I don't have any doubt or confusion
It was my Ami who's gone
Everybody knows who all are behind this
Whoever it may be, I want that score settled, uncle Michael
I was angry that they hid it from me, but..
I'd not thought of killing him in wildest of my dreams
They were saying that if they'd Dad's support, the Kocheries' d take care of it
After that, brothers Peter and Paul left our house with uncle James
James sir..
If brother Michael gets wind of this, even the leaning cross can't save us
What are you thinking?
I put up with this, only because of these kids
Once he laid hand on me saying that it was the Kocheries who helped him...
..in a graft case when dad and brother Paily bro refused to interfere
When Paily bro found out, he beat the crap out of him
Brother Paily was on the way back, after that punch-up when he was murdered
I won't be surprised if Martin had a role in the murders of brothers Paily and Ali
Bro, I'm not sure if it's appropriate to add this to it...
That day, Ali and I returned together from Rameswarm..
After dropping me home, he was on the way to meet Martin
That was when he met with the accident..
Had you voiced your concerns before our brothers were buried..
..we could have kept the body count to one, inside the family
Now the count would go up
James, that sounds like the death knell
Who is your real problem, Ajas or Michael?
Do you have a cigarette?
Bastards, if you dare f***ing with me, I swear by the leaning cross..
I'll cut up and throw you to the dogs
Leave then, let's go brother..
Hands off me..
Who's Alice?
He's calling you
How many days have it been?
Three
Don't worry, I'll live
[SIGHS IN DESPAIR]
He is not finished yet
Seems, they have some hints
I'd told you in no uncertain terms that this is beyond our capabilities, James
Then you were dying to taste the Bombay duck
Look brother, if he gets out of that hospital, we are done
Would you please shut up, Paul?
He will take time to get discharged
Mean while, we have to be careful about the cases
You may shift Susan and kids to somewhere
They are not going to come with me
I will take care of them
Talk to brother David, ask him to send the boys- Yes
Both of you are wanted there
Where are they, Susan and kids?
They went back by noon when Alice sis came
That call is for you, sister
Sis..are you safe there?
Yes we are, how are you now? I am alright
I was there for you whenever you called up, until now
It will remain that way for ever, got me?
I am taking back the cross you are bearing Ajas will do it for me ..
This is the real manifesto of James which nobody knows of
Let his voters know about what he's made by feeding his masters with mullet
The same people who voted him will have him roasted
Uncle Michael gave this
Have your seats
[PAPER RUSTLES]
That would be enough to put you away for ten years, the least
Uncle Michael says that the central agencies will have a blast with these
Hell with you and your uncle Michael Get lost..
Isn't he on his last legs?
You think, he can put me away for years, I will be out in less than a week.
Yes, he told that too..
So, we will be waiting here when you come back
Alright then, see you
I have heard people saying many things about Simon
For the sake of our family, I've been hoping it's not true
I am stopping my prayers for him
Both of you go and meet that girl and her mother
Sure..
Reassure them that we will run the case against Fr.Simon
Let him get de-frocked and spend some prison time
If he gives us gyp even after, we can read the office of the dead
[SNIFFLES]
Fr. Simon threatened to kill us if we talked
That's why we kept mum
Nobody will touch you, this is uncle Michael's word
Peter and Paul are not two persons but one
Both are spoilt brats, one reckless and the other arrogant, with little sense
They couldn't have gone far
Won't even try to flee, as they will be penniless
Nab them, no matter where they hide
I will call you back ..ahem..
This is our family matter, you stay back here
This time uncle Michael won't come to rescue you
You are not going to survive today
It's uncle Michael's order
That's for you
You are being spared of his benevolence
You may go to Rameswaram, take your dad and mom with you
You can live there running our fisheries company
Never come back to Kochi, not even for the carnival
Where can we meet Rajan boy of Kocheri?
Boys from Bombay have arrived I will be there in half hour
Al right, come..
Don't be shocked..This's his order from Bombay
Says, there should be only one Rajan in Bombay
I expected a little more decency from Michael of Anjootty
I was always a step ahead of you
You chose the wrong time and place, as you always do
You could have heeded your mother's advice and settled there
I didn't want to take the blame for killing the father and the son as well
But, this is not my game, I wouldn't have come here to watch this either
But I wanted an assurance, for Ami and Sivankutty
Let's go
I really feel sorry for you.At this age you could be playing with grand kids.
Here we can't say whatever happened was happened for good..
.. nor do the things that are going to happen
You may just pray to God for a good death, the least
I will be coming with a wreath
What..?
Nothing, I was asking him to do something good. You can also try..
Hmm..
We're not staying for the tea
What did he say?
[WALKING STICK THUDS]
Our parents poured kerosene on themselves when they arrived to evict us
Everyone was watching while they burnt to death
They did not even allow us to bury them there
When our parents sleep six feet under, all of them are living happily
It hurts, brother..
I want to put them to sleep..
Once upon a time a brother had said...
'Give me a place to stand, I will move the whole earth'
So, first of all you need a place to stand.. then we will move it
We will take up this case from where they stopped